there is a lot of things happening around… and a lot of horses out of the cage. The expansion is diverse and night reigns unto the shackled rooftops. Only fools fall in love.

His name is Ryan Yates, an artistic behemoth and Hip Hop cultural liaison/ contributary made from spare parts of grumpy old men, a pack of camels, a pair of 88′ Jordans and oozes talent by accident whilst maintaining a humble attitude about it all.

Check out the latest infocomics from Slyvia Liu.

This week we bring you artwork from a group of artists who donated their work to a good cause.

“And now I have to let go of something that will not resurge in my lifetime — the Used and Rare Book Business.”
- Uwe Wilken, owner, Bibliophile Bookshop

Cabaret is partly playful and over the top, and also somber and heart wrenching.

“It is emotional and powerful … it looks at how people recreate the idea of home.”

Her straw cowboy hat and bookbag full of pamphlets suit her quirky, bohemian style. Her eyes tell stories of trial, but mostly hope, and love.

I am primarily interested in that moment of revelation or emotional breakthrough that changes our lives. When you get that rare glimpse of the bigger picture and what actually matters in our lives, free from the petty concerns like our I-phones, insurance, sculpted abs…..etc.

Basically, you’ll see a pop/rock concert, live music, Michael Jackson’s voice throughout the entire show, but at the same time you’ll have an amazing group of talented artists onstage–there’s 20 acrobats, and a beautiful mix of iconic Michael Jackson choreography. It’s a feast for the eyes and for the ears.

Along with the Arts Festival Dance performances by Gallim Dance and Lula Washington Dance this month, here are many dance performances and classes to participate in.

Name: Sarah Parks Hometown: Chesapeake, VA Occupation and/or connection to the local area: Fine Artist and teacher of online drawing series. Online presence: www.sarahparksartist.com and www.drawingsecretsrevealed.com. Next >>

Phillip Roebuck + Glass Pennies + seamonster + Get Out the Vote. Norfolk NATO Festival. Princess Wine Classic. SlutWalk Norfolk. Avett Brothers. The Polish Ambassador. VA International Tattoo. And more.

This spoken-word showcase is an experience you don’t want to miss. What to expect? Says founder Godchild the Omen: “Mind-blowing, raw talent. Something you have never experienced.”

Classical ballet is a balance of strength and delicacy, precision and abandon, emotion and technique, calculation and artistry–the ballet Giselle is an exemplary representation of this balance.