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“The Venue on 35th was inspirational, welcoming and a throwback - to what it must have been like in Harlem on 125th Street in the 30’s.” It’s “a place where language artists can do their thing.” And, “Part of the appeal of The Venue – you can go root for expression and get your art on - in a setting as intimate as your living room with family and community cheering you to the next level.”
Jamesetta Walker
The Virginian-Pilot,
October 25, 2007 |
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A NEW LIFE FOR
PARK PLACE
Open mic venue brings a creative renaissance to this Norfolk neighborhood.”
Link Headline
December 4, 2007
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Poetry | Plays and Staged Readings | Special Events | Music | Outdoor Stage
Please check our Calendar of Events for the latest additions,
changes, and program cancellations.
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 Thursday’s R Open Mic Nites
Every Thursday night local poets, singers, songwriters, musicians, actors, spoken word artists, comedians and other performing artists make their way to 35th Street in Norfolk for a wonderful spontaneous evening of artistic expression. Inspiring and entertaining, many have become addicted to The Venue’s open mic nites. Join us and our engaging host Gayla Robinson for some great music and who knows what else. Assisting Gayla in hosting will be Brenda Bailey, Davy Jones, and Toni Sheeley.
Time: 7:30 PM until 11:00 PM
Donation at the Door Required – be generous – help keep the lights on the stage!
 Best of Open Mic: The Venue on 35th at Waterside
The Fourth Sunday of every month (excluding May) The Venue on 35th will present an open mic event inside Dockmasters at The Waterside Market Place in downtown Norfolk. To open each event The Venue will feature several artists and their material – a themed show will result. After the show, the stage will be open to other artists.
Time: 2:30 – 5:00 PM
Dates and Themes:
June 27, 2010 - “About Mothers”
This event is sponsored by the City of Norfolk and Festevents
Free and open to the public.
Music and Poetry Under the Stars
Evening outdoor open mic events on The Venue’s Outdoor Stage will begin again sometime soon – we’re experiencing some problems with waterproofing the building.
Stay tuned. |
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 Human Experience Play Festival: 6 Plays / 6 Days
Join us for a unique experience – see staged readings of 6 powerful dramas over a two weekend period. See plays which might not otherwise hit local stages; see plays which will change your life; see the human condition through the eyes of four modern playwrights – Neil LaBute,
Marcia L. Leslie, Rogelio Martinez and Karen Sunde - be part of the first Human Experience Play Festival.
The Festival is a fundraiser for The Venue on 35th – being produced and directed by Philip Odango and The Foppish Dandies. Admission is Pay-What-You-Can – so please be generous – help keep local arts alive and well in Hampton Roads – we work hard for you!
The Plays / Days:
| June 11 |
Bash by Neil LaBute - a collection of three darkly brilliant one-acts, forms a trio of unforgettable personal accounts |
| June 12 |
The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute - about the cruel games a more powerful partner can play with a smitten weaker one |
| June 13 |
The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Mammy Louise and Safreeta Mae by Marcia L. Leslie - takes on the question of how stereotypes affect African Americans. |
| June 18 |
Arrivals and Departures Rogelio Martinez - in Cuba, two brothers, both writers, meet again after a long absence. What follows is a fierce and hilarious fight to determine who has the right to tell the family's story. |
| June 19 |
TRUTH TAKES A HOLIDAY by Karen Sunde - a quartet of the President, the First Lady and his and her aides engage in a game of Truth or Dare. |
| June 20 |
HOW HIS BRIDE CAME TO ABRAHAM by Karen Sunde - a wounded male Israeli soldier and a female Palestinian terrorist experience each other's passionate hunger for their homes and rights. |
Time: All performances are 7:30 PM
Admission: Donation at the door
 The Mercy Seat
This shocking and funny two character play by Neil LaBute was the first major theatrical response to the September 11 terrorist attacks. Opening in NYC on December 18, 2002, New Yorkers found it hard to watch LaBute’s self-absorbed characters and their un-heroic and totally selfish response to the tragedy. The play begins the day after the attack; a day that grew heavy with anxiety as thousands of New Yorkers began “mourning the dead” and searching for the “Missing”. Come see what Ben and Abby were doing at the same time.
Produced by the Foppish Dandies & Co., directed by Philip Odango with Garney Johnson and Candy Dennis taking on the roles - which “are hard to shake”. Don’t miss this powerful drama – one weekend only.
Dates: July 9, 10, 11, 2010 Fri & Sat at 8 PM - Sun at 4 PM
(note Sat’s performance won’t begin until
8:30 PM – a preshow event is planned)
Tickets: $10.00
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A Special Encore Production of The Venue’s 3rd Anniversary Show
This show ran for one weekend in March – audience members kept saying how much they loved the show and wished it had a longer run so they could bring others.
If you missed our last production – here’s your chance to see:
 Raising Awareness/Raising Hope: Women Artists
Envision A New World
This show was promoted as inspiring and touching – it surely earned these adjectives during its last run. The show was created, directed, and performed by the lady artists of The Venue. The same ladies will be back on stage in this encore production with their dramatic narratives, dances, songs, spoken word pieces and poetry raising awareness and hope for a more equitable and peaceful world. Join us for this powerful and inspiring show – there is hope, there can be peace – we have the answer.
Dates: June 25, 26, 27, 2010 Fri & Sat at 8 PM Sun at 7 PM
Tickets: $10.00
 Real Talk with
Dr. Adolph Brown, III
A new TV talk show has been launched on the intimate stage of The Venue on 35th. Here, Dr. Brown, who is a renowned motivational speaker, psychotherapist, engaging presenter and affirming individual, will address the tough issues facing American families today. Joining Dr. Brown on the stage will be invited guests who have “danced through the storms of life.” These individuals will share their stories of survival. Dr. Brown will also turn his attention to audience members who have questions and their own individual problems which they would like to share with Dr. Brown.
The show promises to be inspiring, entertaining and life affirming – come join the audience and talk to Dr. Brown. The show will be taped on the following Saturday mornings.
Dates: June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 30, Nov 20, Dec 18, 2010
Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 26, April 30, 2011
Time: Taping begins at 11:30 AM
Admission: Free and open to the public
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 Her Favorite Things ~ A Musical Evening with Suzanne Dowaliby
The Venue on 35th is very pleased to be presenting Suzanne Dowaliby, accompanied by Jeff Joyner, for a very special musical event. In a cabaret-style setting, Suzanne will be singing some of her favorite songs from musical theater, some of her favorite ballads, and some standards she sings in Germany. Suzanne, once a local favorite, has resided in Germany for the past 15 years. She is currently active in musical theater in Europe and appears on many concert stages there. Jeff Joyner, has made a name for himself as a singer and musical director, he resides in Newport News and teaches music there. Don’t miss this event – reservations strongly advised.
Dates: July 24, 25, 2010 at 8 PM
Tickets: $15.00
Reservations: Call -469-0337
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