Outreach Program

Lyle & Linda Dowling are an energetic husband and wife duo who have been singing together for over 41 years. They perform a variety of genre and music styles from...

Greg is a solo acoustic guitar player and singer who performs the acoustic classics from the 60s and 70s. His favorites include James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel, and Jackson Brown....

Nilsa has been an artistic director for theatre; this enriching experience allowed her to work with performers of all ages. She also has developed a variety of artistic events, programs,...

Cindy is an acoustic musician who plays a variety of musical styles. She plays music from the 30s through the 70s as well as current hits, along with a large...

Dana, a native of Virginia Beach, is a vocal artist who entertains with upbeat, sing-along hits from the 60s to the 90s. A retired educator, she is ready to do...

Adrienne specializes in singing, musical performance, abstract acrylic painting, and seasonal crafts. She founded her business, Enriched Moments, to provide meaningful engagement, especially the healing power of the arts, to...

As a lifelong musician with 40 years of stage experience, Tim's passion as a performer is simple - to make others smile. Pulling from a vast repertoire of rock, pop, country, and more, he can entertain and engage most any audience!

Beverly has been entertaining audiences of all ages in the Tidewater area for over 30 years. She can be seen with the Doorway Singers, on Live on Atlantic at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and at events in Tidewater and beyond.

As a lifelong musician with 40 years of stage experience, Tim's passion as a performer is simple - to make others smile. Pulling from a vast repertoire of rock, pop, country, and more, he can entertain and engage most any audience!

Mark plays an eclectic mix of 40s, 50s, 60s, early rock 'n roll, and blues that entertains people of all ages. Mark blends in a nice style of guitar playing with his singing style that has people singing, clapping, and dancing to the music.

Gee Whiz is a duo featuring Ted Drake and Eric Yoder. They perform folk, old time, traditional, and bluegrass music on guitar, mandolin, and harmonica. Their program incorporate sing-alongs, interactive humor, and dialogue. Both Eric and Ted live in Hampton Roads and have had music in their lives all along the way. They like to...

Camille Donne teaches art with both humor and patience. She has extensive experience working with neurodiverse individuals. She has a warm and welcoming personality and enables students to feel successful no matter their level of experience.

Denise Bluser is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels. She creates unique handcrafted items with love and is happy to share her skills with...

Valerie is a retired Human Resources Consultant and currently owns a craft shop in Chesapeake, VA. In her spare time, she spends time with her grandchildren and she and her husband...

Westley & Melissa are lifetime musicians. She began playing flute at age 8, adding guitar & harmonica later. He's been playing piano since age 5 & marimba since he was...

Denise has been creating and sharing her art for many years. Denise enjoys helping others and adapting to their needs, bringing out joy and creativity to the consumer.

Brittney is an accomplished cake artist here in Hampton Roads. She has had the opportunity to be a guest on The Hampton Roads Show and has done a plethora of...

Rhona grew up an artist by both very creative parents. She feels that creativity lives inside everyone. She's been an artist working out which programs work best for many years...

Christian is a professional pianist with over 40 years of experience performing across all genres from the 1930s to the present. A retired Marine Corps Band Director, he has performed...

Retired with 20 years as a musician in the U.S. Army, Dan served as an instrumental instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music, performed as an oboe soloist, and...

David is an acoustic guitar player and singer who performs covers of various classic, easy-listening, rock, and folk musicians from the 1960s-1990s, incorporating traditional hymns at times.

Ascension Melodies is a flute and violin duet sharing classical and contemporary music. Their performances are designed to uplift spirits, brighten moods, and create meaningful moments of joy, comfort, and...

Art loves to play acoustic guitar and sings songs from the 1950s on up. His goal is to put a smile on everyone's faces and to get people to join...

Westley & Melissa are lifetime musicians. She began playing flute at age 8, adding guitar & harmonica later. He's been playing piano since age 5 & marimba since he was...

Retired with 20 years as a musician in the U.S. Army, Dan served as an instrumental instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music, performed as an oboe soloist, and...

Gee Whiz is a guitar, mandolin, and harmonica duo featuring Ted Drake and Eric Yoder. They perform folk, old time, traditional, and bluegrass music and engage audiences in sing-longs, interactive...

Beverly has been entertaining audiences of all ages in the Tidewater area for over 30 years. She can be seen with the Doorway Singers, on Live on Atlantic at the...

Myra has been crafting since childhood. She enjoys working with her hands and making others happy. She is always adding cards for every occasion to her design library. View flyer

Art loves to play acoustic guitar and sings songs from the 1950's on up. His goal is to put a smile on everyone's faces and to get people to join...

Art loves to play acoustic guitar and sings songs from the 1950s on up. His goal is to put a smile on everyone's faces and to get people to join in and sing along.

Susan has an undergraduate degree in studio art, a graduate degree in Art Therapy and is certified in K-12 education, which is still valid, though she is retired. She is...

Jane is a versatile performer who enjoys bringing musical memories alive for audiences. Her songs range from blues and jazz to folk, Americana and pop, accompanied by guitar or ukulele....

Scarlet has taught crochet classes for the past year at a number of locations, including the Virginia Beach Art Center. She has taught left- & right-handed students, aged 6 to...

Sparkle has been painting for years and reconnected with her inner artist in 2014, sparked by area paint and sips. She established her own business of Sparkle 'N' Splash in...

Valerie is a retired Human Resources Consultant and currently owns a craft shop in Chesapeake, VA. In her spare time, she spends time with her grandchildren and she and her...

Sparkle has been painting for years and reconnected with her inner artist in 2014, sparked by area paint and sips. She established her own business of Sparkle 'N' Splash in...

Susan has an undergraduate degree in studio art, a graduate degree in Art Therapy and is certified in K-12 education which is still valid, though she is retired. She is...

Westley & Melissa are lifetime musicians. She began playing flute at age 8, adding guitar & harmonica later. He's been playing piano since age 5 & marimba since he was...

Camille Donne teaches art with both humor and patience. She has extensive experience working with neurodiverse individuals. She has a warm and welcoming personality and enables students to feel successful...

Adrienne provides visual arts programs for all skill levels include acrylic paintings & seasonal crafts. She founded her business, Enriched Moments, to provide meaningful engagement, especially the healing power of...

Tidewater Bluegrass Revival is a 5-person band focusing on bluegrass music that will be sure to get feet moving and heads swaying. The group features a fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo,...

Chad McGill performs engaging trumpet solos with backing tracks, featuring jazz, Latin, Dixieland, easy listening, and popular music. Warm, approachable, and audience-friendly, Chad is ideal for community and senior events....

Guided by Heidi, artists can immerse into an art experience by using traditional or experimental hands-on techniques including painting, clay, hand-press printmaking, mixed media or crafts. View flyer

Alex is a Virginia Beach native with a background in classical violin. She teaches orchestra and early strings courses and owns a private studio. Alex enjoys gigging at weddings, holiday functions, and performs as a member of Symphonicity orchestra.

Create with Denise a one-of-a-kind artwork from sea glass, shells, or mosaic tiles. Other crafts include: a hanging angel from ribbon, beads, shells, an original piece of artwork from paint pouring, using alcohol inks, and intricate paper art.

Christian Flores performs a wide variety of popular music from the 1930s to the present on piano. He crafts his program to the age demographic of the audience. He is well-versed in all musical genres and engages the audience with a lighthearted flare. View flyer

As a lifelong musician with 40 years of stage experience, Tim's passion as a performer is simple - to make others smile. Pulling from a vast repertoire of rock, pop, country, and more, he can entertain and engage most any audience! View flyer

David is an acoustic guitar player and singer who performs covers of various classic, easy-listening, rock, and folk musicians from the 1960s-1990s, incorporating traditional hymns at times. Art loves to play acoustic guitar and sings songs from the 1950s on up. His goal is to put a smile on everyone's faces and to get people...

Dan plays keyboard and sings music of the 1950s - 1970s, music for Oktoberfest, Mardi Gras, Motown, gospel, and country.

Karen Stowe, as a Certified Music Practitioner, has provided thousands of hours of therapeutic music in hospitals, memory care units, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and hospices throughout the Tidewater area since 2005.

Denise Bluser is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels. She creates unique handcrafted items with love and is happy to share her skills with you. View flyer

Rhona grew up an artist by both very creative parents. She feels that creativity lives inside everyone. She's been an artist working out which programs work best for many years and find great pleasure and satisfaction in helping others through the arts. View flyer

Vanessa is a visual artist whose art style is abstract and medium is acrylic. She teaches acrylic paint pour classes and has received awards, presented a solo art exhibit, and...

Michael teaches an energetic, interactive music/drum lesson fit for any age and skill level. He teaches fundamental music concepts, often using small percussion instruments, such as sticks & shakers, to...

Kevin is a life-long music lover, originally from Boston, now retired from US Air Force and US Postal service, giving him more time to play music! His warm, engaging manner...

Christian is a professional pianist with 40+ years of experience performing across all genres from the 1930s to the present. A retired Marine Corps Band Director, he has performed on...

Sandy is passionate about bringing out the creative talent from within the folks who participate in her projects. She loves laughter and believes it can help to heal the broken spirit. Sandy is retired and loves spending time with family & friends. View flyer

Trumpeter and music educator Chad McGill has 22+ years of performance experience, including Army bands in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Korea, and Virginia. He is an arranger, emcee, and soloist known for connecting with audiences. View Flyer

Mark plays an eclectic mix of 40s, 50s, 60s, early rock 'n roll, and blues that entertains people of all ages. Mark blends a nice style of guitar playing with his singing style that has people singing, clapping and dancing to the music. View flyer

Originally from New Hampshire and currently residing in Virginia Beach, Art is a retired Navy veteran who has been playing guitar for about five years. He loves to play guitar and sing a variety of songs from country, oldies, Motown, etc. View flyer

Retired with 20 years as a musician in the U.S. Army, Dan served as an instrumental instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music, performed as an oboe soloist, and managed a Dixieland band for the South Carolina State Arts Commission.

Dana, a native of Virginia Beach, is a vocal artist who entertains with upbeat, sing-along hits from the 60s to the 90s. A retired educator, she is ready to do what she loves: play music, such as upbeat hits and sing-along songs.

Heidi Ordaz has guided personal expression through art with a full range of ages and backgrounds. Having experienced the benefits of art herself, Mrs. Ordaz enjoys interacting with others as they create, to reveal their unique voice in the world. View flyer

Camille Donne of Village Studio Arts teaches art with both humor and patience. She has extensive experience working with neurodiverse individuals. She has a warm and welcoming personality and enables students to feel successful no matter their level of experience.

Originally from New Hampshire and currently residing in Virginia Beach, Art is a retired Navy veteran who has been playing guitar for about five years. He loves to play guitar and sing a variety of songs from country, oldies, Motown, and more. View flyer

Retired with 20 years as a musician in the U.S. Army, Dan served as an instrumental instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music, performed as an oboe soloist, and managed a Dixieland band for the South Carolina State Arts Commission. Dan can play keyboard and sing music of the 1950s - 1970s, music for...

Kevin, a life-long music lover originally from Boston, is now retired from the US Air Force and US Postal service, giving him more time to play music! His warm engaging manner and large repertoire have made him a popular entertainer at many senior residential homes. View flyer