The Little Renoir

10/07/20 • 3 min

Arts Undercurrent with Rebecca Weinstein

When was the last time 20,000 people split the bill? In Hampton Roads, it was 1966-1967, when residents donated money towards the purchase of a painting by Auguste Renoir. Note: The pandemic has had a disastrous effect on our local arts community. This month, in honor of our many local artists and performers on pause, Arts Undercurrent will take a look back at memorable moments in Hampton Roads arts history. These four special episodes were written by and produced in collaboration with Norfolk Tour Company.

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Virginia Opera and Stayin Alive

Virginia Opera brought in four emerging operatic artists for a residency beginning with a two-week quarantine. Now the group will perform weekly concerts outside of the Harrison Opera House, in addition to programming at the Virginia Zoo and a virtual showcase. Rebecca spoke with singers Symone Harcum and Nick Martorano about their upcoming performances.

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Ruth Brown

In a Portsmouth church in 1932, a legendary R&B singer was born. That’s where Ruth Brown — then known as Ruth Weston — made her singing debut. Note: The pandemic has had a disastrous effect on our local arts community. This month, in honor of our many local artists and performers on pause, Arts Undercurrent will take a look back at memorable moments in Hampton Roads arts history. These four special episodes were written by and produced in collaboration with Norfolk Tour Company.