WHRO Events

Join us every Thursday at the Sandler Center from January 9 through March 13* for a FREE concert by one of Hampton Roads' best local bands, hosted live by WHRO's Paul Shugrue!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Allen Hudson and the Halfmoons are an alternative rock band from southeastern Virginia. They’ve spent the last 3 years making the kind of music that played on dorm room stereos in the early 90’s. In that short time, they’ve established themselves as one of Virginia’s best alternative acts; opening for Spin Doctors, Eric Hutchinson, Cracker, and Dada.

Sonically, the band exists somewhere between The Killers and The Black Crowes; blending straight-to-tape rock and roll, new wave, and power pop - all with a hint of southern charm.

FULL SCHEUDLE:
January 9: The Hookz
January 16: Matt Holloman
January 23: The Bread Collectors
January 30: Will Overman
February 6: James Henry Morgan Gang
February 20: Hoot & Annie
February 27: Jacob Vanko
March 6: Allen Hudson & The Halfmoons
March 13: Hoot & Annie

Every Out of the Box concert starts at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm. Concerts are standing room only - please contact Todd McKeating at tmckeating@sandlercenter.org or call 757.385.2528 regarding a VIP table purchase or sponsorship.

By attending the Emerging Artist Series on 3/6, you acknowledge and agree that your image, voice, and likeness may be recorded during the event.

These recordings may be used by WHRO Public Media in promotional materials, including but not limited to video, photography, social media, and marketing campaigns, without compensation or further approval.

Your presence at the event serves as your consent to the use of these materials for promotional purposes in perpetuity.

Join us every Thursday at the Sandler Center from January 9 through March 13* for a FREE concert by one of Hampton Roads' best local bands, hosted live by WHRO's Paul Shugrue!

ABOUT THE ARTIST:
A dynamic duo from Williamsburg, VA, Hoot & Annie performs a blend of early 20th-century jazz and blues with a hint of 1950s country music. Their album, "Inspector Penny" was released 6/19/2024 and is available to stream or download on all platforms.

FULL SCHEUDLE:
January 9: The Hookz
January 16: Matt Holloman
January 23: The Bread Collectors
January 30: Will Overman
February 6: James Henry Morgan Gang
February 20: Hoot & Annie
February 27: Jacob Vanko
March 6: Allen Hudson & The Halfmoons
March 13: Hoot & Annie

Every Out of the Box concert starts at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm. Concerts are standing room only - please contact Todd McKeating at tmckeating@sandlercenter.org or call 757.385.2528 regarding a VIP table purchase or sponsorship.

By attending the Emerging Artist Series on 2/20, you acknowledge and agree that your image, voice, and likeness may be recorded during the event.

These recordings may be used by WHRO Public Media in promotional materials, including but not limited to video, photography, social media, and marketing campaigns, without compensation or further approval.

Your presence at the event serves as your consent to the use of these materials for promotional purposes in perpetuity.

Join us at the WHRO Public Media TV studio in Norfolk for a DOUBLE FEATURE first look at these PBS Masterpiece shows!

We'll be showing two EXCLUSIVE premiere episodes -- the long anticipated Part 2 of "Wolf Hall" followed by Season 2 of "Marie Antoinette" with THREE chances to watch -- 10am, 2pm & 6pm.

**Space is limited, registration is required. Visit ticket link to secure your spot**

Enjoy free popcorn, pick up some WHRO swag, sip on beer & wine 🥂 Come early & stay after for TWO CHANCES to win a WHRO x Masterpiece prize pack in our raffle!

ABOUT THE SHOWS:

Based on Hilary Mantel’s Booker Prize-winning novels, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is the TV sequel to Wolf Hall, the 2016 Peabody Award and Golden Globe winner. It tells the spellbinding story of royal “fixer” Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance) during the brutally capricious reign of Henry VIII (Damian Lewis). The first installment focused on Cromwell’s rise to power in the king’s court and his role in the downfall of Henry’s second wife, Anne Boleyn (Claire Foy). The new TV sequel picks up after Boleyn’s beheading and follows the last four years of Crowell’s life, completing his journey from self-made man to the most feared and influential figure of his time.

Season 1 of Marie Antoinette kicks off with her arrival to Versailles. Far from home and only a mere teenager, her transition to the French way of life is met with many bumps, most notably her struggle to connect with her spouse and soon-to-be king, Louis XVI.In season 2, bigger and stronger enemies are waiting in the wings to destroy Marie Antionette. The higher she climbs in the estimation of the French people, the greater the threats are against her. At the height of their power, Marie Antoinette and Louis face an unprecedented financial crisis. The incessant attacks of Provence and Chartres against the royal couple stir up the hatred of the nobles while disastrous consequences loom with the Diamond Necklace Affair. From Versailles to the Palais-Royal, the revolt rumbles on.

Catch up on both these series now with WHRO Passport before the premiere event! Click here to learn more & sign up today

You are invited to join participants attending A Common Cause to All for a FREE public preview of filmmaker Ken Burns’s newest and highly anticipated documentary The American Revolution, premiering on PBS on November 16.

Join Ken Burns and his co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt on March 25 at 8 p.m. on the lawn of the historic Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area as he speaks to his latest project prior to previewing excerpts from the film on an outdoor screen. Hosted by The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and the VA250 Commission, this free event invites guests to immerse themselves in the revolutionary spirit as they watch history unfold on the same grounds where so much of America’s revolutionary thinking occurred.

Admission is free but we encourage you to register to receive event updates, including inclement weather notices, via text message and email.

Join us at the WHRO Public Media TV studio in Norfolk for a first look at this beloved PBS Masterpiece show!

We'll be showing EXCLUSIVE Season 14 premiere with THREE chances to watch -- 10am, 2pm & 6pm.

**Space is limited, registration is required. Visit ticket link to secure your spot**

Enjoy free popcorn, pick up some WHRO swag, and sip on beer & wine 🥂 Come early & stay after for TWO CHANCES to win a WHRO x Masterpiece prize pack in our raffle!

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care.

The 1970s bring change as the Nonnatus House team deal with demonstrations, teenage pregnancy and blossoming romances. The new season tackles this revolutionary decade.

Catch up on both these series now with WHRO Passport before the premiere event! Click here to learn more & sign up today

INTRODUCING THE STORY EXCHANGE, a “Moth Hour” style series invites members of our community to explore and share personal narratives around themes central to our collective experience. Each event will center on a guiding question, encouraging deep reflection, dialogue, and connection.

This event will be recorded and turned into a podcast that will be produced by WHRO Public Media!

Submissions for this event end o March 31st, so don't delay! Click here to submit your story today.

PROMPT:
Home is more than just a place; it's a feeling. Describe a moment when you truly felt at home, whether in a physical space or in the presence of loved ones. What sights, sounds, or smells brought that sense of comfort and belonging?