Virtual Book Talk: Red Arrow in the Pacific
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Author Dr. Mark Van Ellis discusses the 32nd “Red Arrow” Division, one of the first American divisions deployed overseas during WWII that saw more combat hours than any other during the war.
Author Dr. Mark Van Ellis presents on his latest book, Red Arrow across the Pacific: The Thirty-Second Infantry Division during World War II (2024). This virtual event will be streamed live on the MacArthur Memorial’s Facebook, X, and YouTube and the presentation will be followed by an audience Q&A.
Alexandre Da Costa, violin & Tommy Mesa, cello & Olga Kern, piano
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. “When I play, my instrument becomes the extension of my soul.” So says famed Canadian artist Alexandre Da Costa, renowned for his passionate violin as well as his roles as Music Director and Chief Conductor of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Québec and Principal Guest Conductor of the Orquesta Sinfónica Sinaloa de las Artes. He performs here with Cuban-American cellist Thomas “Tommy” Mesa, whose dazzling performance style is “a masterclass in virtuosic playing” (Tucson.com). Passion and fire—the perfect complement to the thrilling performance style of pianist Olga Kern.
Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Marketplace
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Filled with plenty of holiday cheer and good tidings, the Holiday Yule Log Bonfire and Christmas Marketplace on Saturday, December 5, 2026 is the perfect way to welcome in the holiday season. For one afternoon, Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront is transformed into a festive outdoor wonderland highlighted by a towering Yule Log Bonfire and also featuring a local artisans market, Christmas caroling, hot chocolate and whiskey tastings, and a visit from the Big Man himself! The event is free (including Santa visits) and open to the public.
June 19, 2026 at The Annex
Julia Cole’s Love You To Death Tour
with special guests to be announced
Doors 6pm // Music 7pm
All Ages
VIP INFO:
This is an UPGRADE ONLY. You must have a ticket to the show in order to participate in the Meet & Greet Experience.
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Texas native Julia Cole is redefining today’s country music, having already racked up 700M+ streams and amassed over 2.7M social followers. As the middle sister of three, the rising powerhouse – known for her charismatic stage presence and perfectly witty lyrics, turns every performance into a shared experience. Celebrated as “sisterhood country” to her fan community #ColeTeam, her music has your back through every twist of life – whether you’re laughing, crying or screaming at the top of your lungs, like a sister she’s there. With that in mind, family and heritage are woven into every aspect of her artistry. A nod to the importance of roots, pride, and the people who shape you, fabrics from her grandpa Poppy’s vintage westernwear shirts appear in her stage wardrobe and guitar straps to her album and single artwork. Getting her start performing the national anthem at her high school, Julia quickly moved to stadiums for NFL, MLB, MLS, NASCAR and ESPN events. Since then, she has toured internationally in more than 10 countries, headlining her own tours as well as opening for Jelly Roll, Jon Pardi, Jordan Davis, Dierks Bentley and more. A former collegiate athlete who played volleyball at Vanderbilt, she strongly champions women’s athletics, merging her passions for music and female empowerment on and off the stage. Setting herself up for a major breakthrough year with performances at Stagecoach, Carolina Country Music Festival and more, the country songstress will release her new album, Love You To Death, on May 22 that will feature her debut radio single currently climbing the charts “Day Late & A Buck Short” and the just-released sisterhood anthem “At My Wedding.”