Newport News native Ella Fitzgerald to be celebrated with music festival

Kari Pugh, The Virginian-Pilot
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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.