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Our Place Our Time - Ep 421
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Our Place Our Time - Ep 422
Vic Pickett sculptures, a painting preacher, and a storied naval family history. (1991)
Vic Pickett sculptures, a painting preacher, and a storied naval family history. (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 416
Short: Colonial Williamsburg’s Black history, John Allen Stock, and Nauticus updates. (1991)
Short: Colonial Williamsburg’s Black history, John Allen Stock, and Nauticus updates. (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 421
Virginia family history, improv comedy, and Norfolk arts festival in one episode special! (1991)
Virginia family history, improv comedy, and Norfolk arts festival in one episode special! (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 420
Symphony seeks new music director while culinary students train at top cooking school. (1991)
Symphony seeks new music director while culinary students train at top cooking school. (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 419
Last Virginia ferry ride sparks bridge debate as architects and a glass artist appear. (1991)
Last Virginia ferry ride sparks bridge debate as architects and a glass artist appear. (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 414
Arts funding, Anne Iott, William Gibbs, and Waiting for Godot. (1991)
Arts funding, Anne Iott, William Gibbs, and Waiting for Godot. (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 414
Arts funding, Anne Iott, William Gibbs, and Waiting for Godot. (1991)
Arts funding, Anne Iott, William Gibbs, and Waiting for Godot. (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 417
Music, peace quilts, dream coats, and archaeology uncover Virginia's stories. (1991)
Music, peace quilts, dream coats, and archaeology uncover Virginia's stories. (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 417
Music, peace quilts, dream coats, and archaeology uncover Virginia's stories. (1991)
Music, peace quilts, dream coats, and archaeology uncover Virginia's stories. (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 418
Colonial music, African art, sculpture, and the Attucks Theatre revival. (1991)
Colonial music, African art, sculpture, and the Attucks Theatre revival. (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 415
Donald McCullough, Fort Norfolk, Kronos Quartet, and American antiques. (1991)
Donald McCullough, Fort Norfolk, Kronos Quartet, and American antiques. (1991)
Our Place Our Time - Ep 413
Joanne Filetta, Vannie Whitworth, arts funding, and St. John’s Church. (1991)
Joanne Filetta, Vannie Whitworth, arts funding, and St. John’s Church. (1991)
Our Time Our Place - Ep 412
Ed Carson, crab cakes, opera, and Waiting for Godot take center stage. (1991)
Ed Carson, crab cakes, opera, and Waiting for Godot take center stage. (1991)
Cursive Handwriting: Introduction (1988)
Virginia Henderson introduces cursive writing and its basic strokes.
Virginia Henderson introduces cursive writing and its basic strokes.
Cursive Handwriting: “I,T,U” (1988)
Learn lowercase cursive i, u, and t, and practice writing the word "it."
Learn lowercase cursive i, u, and t, and practice writing the word "it."
The Future Project with Chris Dickon Ep 2
Tourism leaders examine the future of travel, history, and recreation in Hampton Roads.
Tourism leaders examine the future of travel, history, and recreation in Hampton Roads.
The Future Project with Chris Dickon Ep 1
A look at Hampton Roads’ maritime economy and its role in the future.
A look at Hampton Roads’ maritime economy and its role in the future.
The Human Community: Curing and Aging Ep2 (1993)
Medical breakthroughs extend life while creating new challenges for humanity’s future.
Medical breakthroughs extend life while creating new challenges for humanity’s future.
The Bay: Preserving The Future
A compelling look at the Chesapeake Bay’s past, present, and uncertain future.
A compelling look at the Chesapeake Bay’s past, present, and uncertain future.
The Human Community: Shortages Ep3 (1993)
Earth’s limited water, food, and space face growing pressure from humanity.
Earth’s limited water, food, and space face growing pressure from humanity.
The Human Community: The Human Species Ep1 (1993)
Humanity’s rise, innovation, and environmental challenges shape Earth’s future.
Humanity’s rise, innovation, and environmental challenges shape Earth’s future.
Model UN 102
ODU Model UN debates apartheid, Namibia, and Southern Africa’s future.
ODU Model UN debates apartheid, Namibia, and Southern Africa’s future.
Model UN 101
How the UN coordinates global development and human rights efforts at this ODU Model UN event.
How the UN coordinates global development and human rights efforts at this ODU Model UN event.
3 Ships, 3 Stories: The Jamestown Experience
Experience Jamestown’s three ships and the stories of 1607.
Experience Jamestown’s three ships and the stories of 1607.
The Great Depression In Hampton Roads: Tazewell F. Thomspson
Securing $90,000 amid bank panic shows Norfolk’s urgent response during FDR’s early days.
Securing $90,000 amid bank panic shows Norfolk’s urgent response during FDR’s early days.
The Great Depression In Hampton Roads: Parke Rouse
Shipyard cuts, unemployment, and neighborhood crab sales marked Depression-era Newport News.
Shipyard cuts, unemployment, and neighborhood crab sales marked Depression-era Newport News.
The Great Depression In Hampton Roads: Queen Esther Taylor
A mother’s 15-cent fish meals, homemade stew, and childhood crabbing memories.
A mother’s 15-cent fish meals, homemade stew, and childhood crabbing memories.
The Great Depression In Hampton Roads: Jack Slagle
Life by the railroad: steam engines, furloughs, and coal in the Depression era.
Life by the railroad: steam engines, furloughs, and coal in the Depression era.
The Great Depression In Hampton Roads: Marvin W. Wschlegel
Norfolk’s military ties made the Depression especially hard at home.
Norfolk’s military ties made the Depression especially hard at home.
The Great Depression In Hampton Roads: Harvey Johnson, Jr.
Hard times, warm hearts—community and compassion in the Depression.
Hard times, warm hearts—community and compassion in the Depression.
The Great Depression In Hampton Roads: Sydney Gates
Grand movie palaces and Scarface kept audiences coming during the Depression.
Grand movie palaces and Scarface kept audiences coming during the Depression.
Heroes Still: On The Journey From Bataan
Survivors of Bataan tell the story of surrender, survival, and a war that never truly ended.
Survivors of Bataan tell the story of surrender, survival, and a war that never truly ended.
Victory In Europe: Hampton Roads Veterans Remember
Five veterans recall the final push of WWII in Europe—from North Africa to victory in Germany.
Five veterans recall the final push of WWII in Europe—from North Africa to victory in Germany.
Tim Morton’s Tidewater: Jellyfish
Jellyfish stings, science, and survival—discover the hidden life of the Chesapeake Bay!
Jellyfish stings, science, and survival—discover the hidden life of the Chesapeake Bay!
Tim Morton’s Tidewater: Hobart Scott, N&W Rail
A ride aboard steam legend No. 611, exploring railroading’s past—and its possible future.
A ride aboard steam legend No. 611, exploring railroading’s past—and its possible future.
Tim Morton’s Tidewater: Ballet ’Coppelia’ Generic Theatre
A lively tour of Tidewater arts featuring ballet, theater, and Lee Krasner at the Chrysler.
A lively tour of Tidewater arts featuring ballet, theater, and Lee Krasner at the Chrysler.
Tim Morton’s Tidewater: Composer John Duffy
Composer John Duffy on craft and history, with live guitar and Mozart Festival commentary.
Composer John Duffy on craft and history, with live guitar and Mozart Festival commentary.
Tim Morton’s Tidewater: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Students board the Captain Jason II, exploring Chesapeake Bay science and wildlife.
Students board the Captain Jason II, exploring Chesapeake Bay science and wildlife.
Tim Morton's Tidewater: Mariners' Museum
Ship figureheads and sea shanties from the Mariners’ Museum, with Carol Olson and Stan Hugo.
Ship figureheads and sea shanties from the Mariners’ Museum, with Carol Olson and Stan Hugo.
Tim Morton's Tidewater: Mary Lee Settle
A conversation with novelist Mary Lee Settle on her life and the Beulah Quintet.
A conversation with novelist Mary Lee Settle on her life and the Beulah Quintet.
Tim Morton’s Tidewater: Ellen McCormick
Ellen McCormick sings Hugo Wolf’s Elfenlied and the classic Home, Sweet Home.
Ellen McCormick sings Hugo Wolf’s Elfenlied and the classic Home, Sweet Home.
P is For Pasta
Jim Newsom welcomes three guests to share pasta recipes, tips, and cooking inspiration.
Jim Newsom welcomes three guests to share pasta recipes, tips, and cooking inspiration.
Tim Morton's Tidewater: Ivor Noel Hume
Ivor Noël Hume reveals how archaeology at Martin’s Hundred rewrote early American history.
Ivor Noël Hume reveals how archaeology at Martin’s Hundred rewrote early American history.
Lower Tidewater in Black and White: The Slave Era
Lower Tidewater’s Black and White history revealed through powerful stories with Rex Ellis.
Lower Tidewater’s Black and White history revealed through powerful stories with Rex Ellis.
Our Place, Our Time: S2 Ep02
Explore the trial of Grace Sherwood, fashion design in Hampton Roads, and a special homecoming.
Explore the trial of Grace Sherwood, fashion design in Hampton Roads, and a special homecoming.
Our Place, Our Time: S2 Ep01
Explore artists as performers, bosses, and engineers, from opera to blues and sculpture.
Explore artists as performers, bosses, and engineers, from opera to blues and sculpture.
Our Place, Our Time: S2 Ep06
ODU’s football debate, artist Faye Zeplin’s work, and poet Donald Hall highlight this episode.
ODU’s football debate, artist Faye Zeplin’s work, and poet Donald Hall highlight this episode.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep18
Exploring public art in Hampton Roads and the installation of a grand pipe organ at Abingdon Church.
Exploring public art in Hampton Roads and the installation of a grand pipe organ at Abingdon Church.
Our Place, Our Time: S2 Ep03
Explore Norfolk’s iconic demolition, the return of Glenn White, and performances by John Boyles.
Explore Norfolk’s iconic demolition, the return of Glenn White, and performances by John Boyles.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep20
Set sail with Sled Shell Horse, explore summer adventures, and enjoy music by Connie Parker.
Set sail with Sled Shell Horse, explore summer adventures, and enjoy music by Connie Parker.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep19
Join us at Met Park for a Tidewater Tides game, meet baseball legends, and enjoy hot dogs!
Join us at Met Park for a Tidewater Tides game, meet baseball legends, and enjoy hot dogs!
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep17
Welcome to a decorator’s dream, meet designers, a sculptor, and enjoy blues music.
Welcome to a decorator’s dream, meet designers, a sculptor, and enjoy blues music.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep15
A look at Bruce and John Hornsby’s musical journey and artist Vicki Bruner’s unique style.
A look at Bruce and John Hornsby’s musical journey and artist Vicki Bruner’s unique style.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep16
Audrey and Ivor Noël Hume uncover colonial history through archaeology, revealing lost stories.
Audrey and Ivor Noël Hume uncover colonial history through archaeology, revealing lost stories.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep11
Explore how Young Audiences brings live performing arts to schools, inspiring creativity in kids.
Explore how Young Audiences brings live performing arts to schools, inspiring creativity in kids.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep13
Follow the Hurrah Players’ journey from Norfolk to London and uncover Yorktown’s hidden history.
Follow the Hurrah Players’ journey from Norfolk to London and uncover Yorktown’s hidden history.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep14
A look at dance and ballet in Hampton Roads, plus jazz with Bernie Jacobs and his trio.
A look at dance and ballet in Hampton Roads, plus jazz with Bernie Jacobs and his trio.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep12
Explore history, music, and art in this episode featuring biographer Alf Mapp and more.
Explore history, music, and art in this episode featuring biographer Alf Mapp and more.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep08
Explore Williamsburg’s Antiques Forum, Hampton Roads’ skyline, and jazz musicians.
Explore Williamsburg’s Antiques Forum, Hampton Roads’ skyline, and jazz musicians.
Our Place, Our Time: S1 Ep09
Composer Undine Smith Moore and colonial Virginia archaeology take center stage this week.
Composer Undine Smith Moore and colonial Virginia archaeology take center stage this week.