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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Federal grant to support production of Loving v. Virginia withdrawn
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Opera said a federal grant they were supposed to get for a recent project never came. The grant, given by the National Endowment for the Arts, was meant to support the production of 'Loving v. Virginia.' 10 On Your Side previewed it in April. World premiere of Loving v. Virginia opera to happen Friday night in Norfolk The opera detailed the landmark Supreme Court case that helped overturned laws that prohibited interracial marriage in the United States. John-Paul Schaefer, interim general director and CEO of the Virginia Opera, said they received news that the $25,000 grant from the NEA was being withdrawn May 8. Schaefer explained that the funds were supposed to be dispersed towards the back end of the project. 'The reason given to us was that the funding priorities of the NEA had changed, although we felt as though we had complied with the original grant award all the way up until we produced the production of Loving v. Virginia,' Schaefer said. Schaefer emphasized that it is highly unusual for a grant to be canceled this late in a project. He said that the NEA grant is very prestigious and highly competitive, and the Virginia Opera was happy to be a recipient. 'It's certainly understandable if you get an award from an agency and you don't do the project or the project changes materially as you go through it,' Schaefer said. 'But that is not the case here. What we represented in our original application is what we put on the stages for all of Virginia to enjoy.' This situation comes on the heels of President Donald Trump's proposed budget calling for the elimination of the NEA entirely. As a result, the Associated Press reported that many organizations across the country have also had grants rejected or rescinded. Schaefer added that there was no impact to the sold-out performances of Loving v Virginia across the state, but the loss of funding has still affected the organization. 'It has left us a hole in our funding that we are going to have to fill between now and the end of our fiscal year, at the end of June, to the tune of $25,000,' Schaefer said. If you would like to support the Virginia Opera, . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Wall Street Journal
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘Loving v. Virginia' and ‘Antony and Cleopatra' Reviews: Couples in Crisis
Richmond, Va. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Virginia Opera teamed up with the Richmond Symphony to commission a work with a state-centric story. Damien Geter's 'Loving v. Virginia,' which had its world-premiere performances in three Virginia venues, including the Dominion Energy Center here last weekend, depicts the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision that struck down Virginia's prohibition against interracial marriage. Following the passage of the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act in previous years, Loving represented yet another important step toward the legal enshrinement of full civil rights for all Americans.
Axios
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
13 things to do in Richmond for Mother's Day weekend
It's Mother's Day weekend and there's tons to do with mom, or without. 💞 Virginia Opera's "Loving v. Virginia," the operatic telling of the marriage of Mildred and Richard Loving, is finally here and running Friday through Sunday at the Carpenter Theatre. Show times vary. Tickets start at $22.91. The couple's true story, of course, became the landmark Supreme Court case that struck down state bans on interracial marriage. Virginia Opera is premiering the opera as part of its 50th anniversary season. Other things to do this weekend: Thursday 🎸 The Avett Brothers' foot-stompin' folk-rock storms Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at the Richmond Raceway. 8pm. Tickets start at $45. Friday 🏝️ Friday Cheers on Brown's Island has Bully with Rikki Rakki. 6-9:30pm. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Saturday 🎈 Ride in a hot air balloon and/or watch a tethered hot air balloon light show at Henrico SkyGlow, a new event from the county at Crump Park. There will also be live music, kids activities and food trucks. Free to attend, but balloon rides cost $15 for adults, $10 for kids. 🌺 Church Hill Spring Fest is back at Libby Hill Park with music, dozens of vendors and food trucks. Noon-5pm. Free. 🍷 It's Mommapallooza at James River Cellars with live music, food trucks and, of course, wine. Saturday and Sunday, 1-4pm. 👯 "Chicago: The Musical" is running Friday through Sunday at Altria. Showtimes vary. Tickets start at $52. 🖼️ Hit up " Frida: Beyond the Myth" at VMFA, which is running through September. Tickets start at $20. 🫖 There's a Mother's Day Tea Experience at The Queen's Library Tea Room with tea, treats and pinkies up. Times and dates vary. Tickets start at $75 for anyone older than eight. Sunday 🌷 There's free admission to the gardens at Agecroft Hall & Gardens, Richmond's historic Tudor manor, from noon-5pm. 🌺 Take Mom to a showing of "Steel Magnolias" at The Byrd Theatre, including a special performance of The Mighty Wurlitzer, at 2pm. $9. 🏳️🌈 Big Gay Mom Market at Diversity Richmond is an outdoor shop with LGBTQ+ vendors, live music and food trucks. Noon-4pm. Pay what you can at the door. 🏘️ The Museum District Association's Mother's Day House & Garden Tour lets you wander through eight strangers' well-decorated homes (and gardens). 1-6pm. $25.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Loving Day' Selected for 2025 American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes
[Source] NextShark Projects is proud to announce that the short film 'Loving Day', executive produced by Benny Luo, has been officially selected for the 2025 American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival, presented in partnership with Gold House. Directed by Daeil Kim and co-written by Daeil Kim and Melanie Sudyn, Loving Day explores a powerful and unsettling vision of an alternate America where the landmark Loving v. Virginia decision legalizing interracial marriage has been overturned. The story follows an interracial couple whose wedding plans are suddenly disrupted, forcing them to grapple with the future of their family and child. ADVERTISEMENT The film stars Sidney Flanigan, best known for her award-winning performance in Never Rarely Sometimes Always, which earned a Special Jury Award at Sundance, alongside Ian Oh (Beef), Raphael Sbarge (Once Upon a Time), and Willie C. Carpenter. Trending on NextShark: 'Loving Day' Selected for 2025 American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes Now in its 28th year, the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase is a prestigious platform at Cannes for spotlighting bold new voices in independent film. Past alumni of the American Pavilion program include Ryan Coogler and Jeff Nichols, while this year's lineup is supported by industry names such as Rainn Wilson and Jason Reitman. Loving Day will screen on May 21, 2025, with a live Q&A to follow. This selection marks a major milestone for NextShark Projects, the original content and storytelling division of NextShark. With a growing slate of film, digital, and experiential projects, the division is focused on championing culturally resonant narratives and empowering emerging multicultural voices in media. For media inquiries or press materials, please contact: 📧 projects@ ADVERTISEMENT Trending on NextShark: DOGE member Ethan Shaotran admits Harvard alma mater 'hates me' Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Loving Day' Selected for 2025 American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes
[Source] NextShark Projects is proud to announce that the short film 'Loving Day', executive produced by Benny Luo, has been officially selected for the 2025 American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival, presented in partnership with Gold House. Directed by Daeil Kim and co-written by Daeil Kim and Melanie Sudyn, Loving Day explores a powerful and unsettling vision of an alternate America where the landmark Loving v. Virginia decision legalizing interracial marriage has been overturned. The story follows an interracial couple whose wedding plans are suddenly disrupted, forcing them to grapple with the future of their family and child. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement The film stars Sidney Flanigan, best known for her award-winning performance in Never Rarely Sometimes Always, which earned a Special Jury Award at Sundance, alongside Ian Oh (Beef), Raphael Sbarge (Once Upon a Time), and Willie C. Carpenter. Trending on NextShark: 'Loving Day' Selected for 2025 American Pavilion Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at Cannes Now in its 28th year, the Emerging Filmmaker Showcase is a prestigious platform at Cannes for spotlighting bold new voices in independent film. Past alumni of the American Pavilion program include Ryan Coogler and Jeff Nichols, while this year's lineup is supported by industry names such as Rainn Wilson and Jason Reitman. Loving Day will screen on May 21, 2025, with a live Q&A to follow. This selection marks a major milestone for NextShark Projects, the original content and storytelling division of NextShark. With a growing slate of film, digital, and experiential projects, the division is focused on championing culturally resonant narratives and empowering emerging multicultural voices in media. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement For media inquiries or press materials, please contact: 📧 projects@ Trending on NextShark: DOGE member Ethan Shaotran admits Harvard alma mater 'hates me' Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
