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 a working resident artist, and she teaches a variety of art classes in the community. View flyer
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 some of the world's largest stages and brings exceptional versatility.
Mark Pettiford is a singer/musician playing different styles of music. He has a band that he performs with locally and is a songwriter working on music for film and TV. 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...
Jessica is a self-made artist who went to Old Donation Center for the Gifted and Talented for art. She has sold artwork at many events and online. She has taught several paint and sip events and other art classes.
A Wellness Journey is a trauma-informed stress reduction class designed specifically for men and women residing in shelters who are healing from domestic violence and/or substance use challenges. This gentle, empowering program integrates mindfulness practices such as meditation, chair yoga, expressive journaling/creative writing, and therapeutic art activities to foster emotional resilience, self-awareness, and inner peace....
Cindy has been performing and entertaining audiences, young and old, for over 50 years. She is an accomplished singer and acoustic musician who uses her guitar/ukulele to complement her singing. She plays a variety of music styles, including music from the 30s through the 70s as well as current hits, along with a large repertoire...
Denise is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels and has been creating and sharing her art for many years. Denise loves helping others and adapting to their needs, bringing out joy and creativity to the consumer. She creates unique handcrafted items with love and is happy to share her...
Mary has been playing guitar since she was 10. She calls herself an old "front porch folkie" who loves to sing popular songs from the 40s to the 80s during her casual performances filled with lots of stories and laughs. Mary presents programs that engage the audience with familiar songs in the sing-along format that...
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. Art loves to play acoustic...
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 spirit....
Greg is a retired Marine Corps infantry officer who has had a life-long passion for playing his guitar and singing. He has performed solo and with the acoustic trio, The...
Jessica is a self-made artist who went to Old Donation Center for the Gifted and Talented for art. She has sold artwork at many events and has taught several paint...