Asia Caraballo is a local teen singer-songwriter, and the featured artist for a streaming performance through Teens With a Purpose on Thursday, February 18. Rebecca spoke with Asia about what led her to pursue music, what it's done for her life, and the impact she hopes her songs will make.

Photographer and historian John Plashal offers tours of the President Heads in Williamsburg and other wonders in the state of Virginia. Rebecca spoke with him about his love of photographing, researching, and sharing forgotten and abandoned sites.

James Cooper is the owner and operator of Norfolk’s Venue on 35th, and runs TLC Puppet Workshops. He’s a lighting designer, director, performer, and master puppeteer. Rebecca spoke with him about why he fell in love with creating, and how he maintains that strong relationship with his art form today.

An anonymous artist, who goes by the pseudonym, "Lenni," launched the initiative #FreeArt757 ten years ago in Hampton Roads. They have gifted our region with countless original paintings since. Rebecca interviewed them about where they get their inspiration and how to get involved in the movement.

Norfolk artist Andy Harris has an exhibit opening on January 9 at the Gordon Art Galleries at Old Dominion University, called “Bikes, Brands, Words, and Wheels.” Rebecca Weinstein spoke with him about where he gets his inspiration and how he fosters his creativity.

Virginia Stage Company and Norfolk State University present a new rendition of “A Christmas Carol" this year. Rebecca spoke with director, adaptor, and actor Patrick Mullins about the show.

Virginia Choral Society’s season screeched to a halt at the onset of the pandemic. They had to find new ways to make music and find fellowship. On top of virtual rehearsals and exercises, the group’s recently been doing drive-in rehearsals using wireless microphones and a radio transmitter. Rebecca spoke with members Patti Grayson and Aaron Gregory, plus Artistic Director Bryson Mortensen.

Joel Casanova is a local hip-hop dancer and educator. He teaches private students of all ages through his company BeatHunter Dance, focusing on personal style, joy, and helping others process their feelings through movement. On Saturday, November 21, he's offering a free virtual class through the Slover Library. Rebecca spoke with him about his approach to teaching and how he fell in love with performing.

Flexibility and creative thinking are often taught in college theatre programs, but in the age of COVID, the ability to adapt as a performer has never been more important. This weekend, Old Dominion University presents a live-streamed show called “Symptomatic IRL,” a response to the pandemic and the isolation many are facing. Rebecca spoke with Assistant Professor and director Brittney Harris about the production.

It’s been said that cultural life in Hampton Roads began with the arrival of two women: Irene Leache and Annie Wood. Note: The pandemic has had a disastrous effect on our local arts community. This month, in honor of our many local artists and performers on pause, Arts Undercurrent will take a look back at memorable moments in Hampton Roads arts history. These four special episodes were written by and produced in collaboration with Norfolk Tour Company.