Virginia Currents: September Features

The Norfolk Sound of Ray T. Jones

September 8, 2011: A Virginia Currents Classic from 2005, we see how boys learn the skills required to become good Boy Scouts at Goochland’s Camp Brady Saunders.

Then we observe and learn about the benefits of Horticulture Therapy in Charlottesville. VC# 1426e

September 15, 2011: Virginia Currents dusts off a musical treasure, the vintage Norfolk Sound. Ray T. Jones, entertainer and a retired Command Master, tells us about his musical journey in the late 60’s when he was stationed on the U.S. Barney in Norfolk. Described as being an eclectic mixture of psychedelic fuzz, folky acoustic guitar and funk, Ray’s interpretation of the Norfolk Sound has left impressions on many old and new fans.

It’s one of the country’s biggest Asian spas and it’s in nearby Centreville, Virginia. We step into Spa World, which offers over 50,000 square feet of pure relaxation for women, men and even children.

May-Lily Lee strums the sounds of a familiar and favorite ballad. VC# 2022

September 22, 2011: In another Virginia Currents Classic from 2005, we meet Ella Hilton, who tells us about her amazing journey of surviving Stalinist Russia, Nazi Germany and Jim Crow Mississippi and was able to live the American Dream.

In Charlottesville, Richard Crozier paints the town in his pickup truck.

Then witness the last tobacco auction. VC# 1428e

September 29, 2011: We introduce you to a couple in their late 70’s who share with us their secret to youthful health. Meet Fillmer & Celia Hevener hard-working and medication-free vegans of Farmville.

Virginia author Feather Schwartz Foster gives us the stories that traditional history text books omit - the love stories of our nation’s famous early presidents and their first ladies from her book, “The First Ladies.”

We also enjoy music from singer/guitarist Bobby Thompson of Arlington. VC# 2026