Black Music Month Celebration

Black Music Month Celebration

Celebrate Black Music Month with us at DGCAC and immerse yourself in the amazing sounds of these talented artists. Don't miss this!

By Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center

Date and time

Saturday, June 1 · 7 - 9:30pm EDT

Location

Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center

2410 Wickham Avenue Newport News, VA 23607

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About this event

  • 2 hours 30 minutes

Featuring Ned Harris and Sheila Holman


Hampton Roads, join us for a night of soul stirring performances as the extraordinary voices of Sheila Holman and Ned Harris join forces to celebrate the golden eras of soul music.

Renowned for his mesmerizing falsetto, Ned Harris captivates his audiences with his smooth storytelling and soulful delivery. With each note, he effortlessly transports his listeners to a bygone era of romance and passion.

Channeling the spirit of legends like Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin and Mary J. Blige, Sheila Holman commands the stage with her powerful and emotive vocals. Her soul-stirring performance always leaves audiences spellbound with nostalgia and awe.

Witness the magic as Sheila and Ned join forces for enchanting duets, blending their unique styles to create harmonies that will resonate deep within your soul.

Whether it is Ned serenading the crowd with his signature falsetto or Sheila belting out soul-stirring ballads, each selection promises to be a journey through the rich tapestry of music that you do not want to miss.

Don't miss this opportunity to show your appreciation for the incredible music of African-American culture!


Organized by

The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center is a multi-purpose cultural space in the Southeast community of Newport News, Virginia. Originally built as the Walter Reed School in 1917, our historic building has been restored and open to the public since October 2008.

In addition to the 276-seat Ella Fitzgerald Theater, we have rooms for meetings and events, as well as studio space for visual and performing arts. The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center is a facility of the City of Newport News department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 

$15