Desiree’s voice has been heard from Maine to Miami, Baltimore to Brazil, and Virginia to the Virgin Islands. This triple-threat performer’s first love of jazz keeps her busy. Celebrating her CD, Don’t Ever Stop Dreaming, she brings a mixture of straight-ahead jazz and contemporary classics with her all-star ensemble featuring Weldon Hill on keyboard, Mike Hawkins on bass, Billy Williams on drums, Carl Lester El on Guitar and other special guests.
*Refreshments in Marble Hall are available by cash only. An ATM is located in Best Café.
VMFA is excited to host one of the many events of VCU’s annual Global Summer Institute of Music, an intensive summer program that brings talented young musicians from different cultures to Richmond and the campus of VCU. In keeping with the university’s mission for diversity and innovation, the Institute aspires to foster a unique environment for global cultural learning through artistic exchange.
Weaving together bluegrass, Appalachian fiddle, jazz, and minimalism, this multi-instrumental band presents a truly unique contemporary string quartet repertoire that has been described as “not classical. . .but not not classical.” Their pieces, which are all original, defy genre classification and simply must be experienced!
Organized by the Classical Revolution RVA and St. Edward Music Ministry, this free performance features singers and instrumentalists from across Richmond performing the music of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924), including Faure’s Requiem and the Cantique de Jean Racine, both frequently performed works of this great French composer. An excellent complement to Van Gogh, Manet, and Matisse: The Art of the Flower, these works illustrate the composer’s bold use of harmonies and exquisite sensitivity to melodic line, all within traditional musical forms.
The First Fridays series features an eclectic mix of multicultural performing arts showcased in different spaces within the museum. Take advantage of our extended hours on Friday evenings (we’re open until 9 pm) to also stroll through the galleries, explore the VMFA Shop, or enjoy dinner and drinks in Amuse Restaurant. Also enjoy discounted beverages in Best Café and 30-minute gallery tours as part of Friday Art & Wine.
Secretly Y’all, an organization committed to bringing people together through storytelling, will present a selection of tattoo-themed stories from audience participants. From heart-warming episodes to comedic gems, a Secretly Y’all experience is unique and not to be missed.
Part of the Tattoo Arts and Film Festival and First Fridays.