Join Newport News to celebrate city native and “First Lady of Song” Ella Fitzgerald during the 26th Annual Ella Fitzgerald Music Festival April 26 and 27 at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center.
The festival begins on Friday at 8 p.m. with a performance by René Marie & Experiment in Truth.
On April 27, Grammy-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti takes the stage.
The Ella Festival takes place at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center at 2410 Wickham Ave. in Newport News.
For more information, see downinggross.org or call 757-247-8950.