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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with Greg Branigan
DESCRIPTION: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 Jam Daddys throughout Hampton Roads over the past 10 years. 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.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/happy-hour-with-greg-branigan-6/
LOCATION:Virginia Beach\, VA\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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SUMMARY:Folk Music\, Oldies\, and Sing-Alongs with Beverly Taylor
DESCRIPTION: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. Beverly’s repertoire includes folk music\, oldies and sing-alongs. She also performs instrumental music for special events\, dinners\, and other special occasions.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/folk-music-oldies-and-sing-alongs-with-beverly-taylor/
LOCATION:Virginia Beach\, VA\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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SUMMARY:Oldies Sing-Along with Mary Saunders
DESCRIPTION:Mary Saunders 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 encourage laughter and movement. \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/oldies-sing-along-with-mary-saunders-9/
LOCATION:Norfolk\, VA\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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SUMMARY:Strumming and Smiling with Mark Pettiford
DESCRIPTION: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 style of guitar playing with his singing style that has people singing\, clapping and dancing to the music. \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/strumming-and-smiling-with-mark-pettiford/
LOCATION:Norfolk\, VA\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Music with Dan Smith
DESCRIPTION: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 Oktoberfest\, Mardi Gras\, Motown\, gospel\, and country. \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/oktoberfest-music-with-dan-smith-6/
LOCATION:Norfolk\, VA\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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SUMMARY:Button Art with Denise Bluser
DESCRIPTION:Denise Bluser 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 skills with you. \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/button-art-with-denise-bluser-3/
LOCATION:Hampton\, VA\, Hampton\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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SUMMARY:Singing and Smiling with Melissa Cartwright
DESCRIPTION:Melissa V. Cartwright is a bilingual singer & songwriter originally from Puerto Rico. Her career spans over 20 years in radio\, TV\, and theatre. Melissa is the owner of MVC Performance and lives with her family in Newport News. \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/singing-and-smiling-with-melissa-cartwright/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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UID:19950-1790609400-1790613000@artsconnectva.org
SUMMARY:Music of Our Teenage Years with Dan Smith
DESCRIPTION: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 plays keyboard and sings music of the 1950s – 1970s\, music for Oktoberfest\, Mardi Gras\, Motown\, gospel\, and country. \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/music-of-our-teenage-years-with-dan-smith-12/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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SUMMARY:Mindful Pathways with Susan Brockington
DESCRIPTION: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. Participants are invited to reconnect with their bodies\, explore their thoughts and feelings creatively\, and cultivate tools for managing stress and promoting holistic well-being. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to show up and begin the journey toward healing.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/mindful-pathways-with-susan-brockington-2/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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UID:19583-1794308400-1794312000@artsconnectva.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Pathways with Susan Brockington
DESCRIPTION: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. Participants are invited to reconnect with their bodies\, explore their thoughts and feelings creatively\, and cultivate tools for managing stress and promoting holistic well-being. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to show up and begin the journey toward healing.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/mindful-pathways-with-susan-brockington-3/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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DTSTAMP:20260724T161214Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T161214Z
UID:19585-1796727600-1796731200@artsconnectva.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Pathways with Susan Brockington
DESCRIPTION: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. Participants are invited to reconnect with their bodies\, explore their thoughts and feelings creatively\, and cultivate tools for managing stress and promoting holistic well-being. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to show up and begin the journey toward healing.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/mindful-pathways-with-susan-brockington-4/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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