ArtsConnect Virginia

Martin Luther King's Happy Hour With Mark Pettiford
2026-01-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Mark Pettiford, aka TattLeeMark, is a singer, songwriter/musician, and producer from Virginia Beach, VA. Mark has an eclectic mix of Rockin Roll, Country, Blues, R&B Soul, Alternative, Dance, Pop, Instrumental, Ska, Reggae, and hip-hop. He plays an eclectic mix of 40s, 50s, 60’s, 70s & 80s music, 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.

Drawing Class with Vivian Davis
2026-01-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Vivian is a multidisciplinary artist and art instructor traversing disciplines of illustration, painting, sculpture, and installation. Her program consists of Watercolor and Acrylic painting, drawing or air-dry sculpture.

Floating Heart Project with Denise Bluser
2026-01-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Denise Bluser is a crafter at heart, with a passion for beach theme crafts and angels, Denise creates unique handcrafted items with love and is happy to share her skills with you. Create with Denise a one-of-a-kind artwork from sea glass, shells, or mosaic tiles. Create with Denise a hanging Angel from ribbon, beads, or shells. Create with Denise an original piece of artwork from paint pouring or using alcohol inks to many more unique art pieces.

Keep the Beat Social with Dan Smith
2026-01-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Dan received formal music training at the Manhattan School of Music. He retired from the US Army field band at Ft. Monroe, VA. He served as oboe instructor and head of woodwinds branch at the Armed Forces School of Music. He plays primarily popular music of the 1950s and ’60s including Elvis and other iconic musicians of the time. Additional programs include Motown, Oktoberfest, and Mardi Gras. He performs as a single with keyboard/Vocals or duo with saxophone or trumpet

Sing Along with Tina Micula & Jim Bulleit
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Tina Micula is an entertainer and recording artist and has been entertaining audiences from New York to Virginia for 30+ years. Jim Bulleit taught high school English in the Virginia Beach public schools for 30 years. Since retiring in 2012, he has been recreating himself as a singer-songwriter. In addition to playing at various venues, he has produced five CDs of original songs. Tina & Jim gets audiences singing, tapping their feet and having fun with songs from the great American song book, spirituals, and some rock n roll favorites. She also offers songwriting and poetry get the creative juices flowing!

Snowflakes Painting with Amanda Wallace
2026-01-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Newport News, VA, Newport News, VA, United States
Amanda Wallace graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in painting and printmaking and a minor in Sculpture. Amanda also gained a master’s degree from Goddard College in It’ll disciplinary arts. Amanda offers a variety of visual arts programs. Focusing on self-expression and improving one’s wellbeing through art.

Pages of Our Lives with Kelly Sokol
2026-01-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States
This is a recurring program in collaboration with TAO, The Muse Writer’s Center, and Harbor’s Edge. This program will lead individuals in creating stories about their lives, with different themes and subject matters. This group will meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month with Kelly Sokol, a teaching artist with the Muse Writer’s Center.

A Gathering of Great Tunes with Karen Stowe
2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
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Zen Fux Stained Glass in the Round with Rhona Dawson
2026-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Suffolk, VA, Suffolk, VA, United States

Mindful Neuro-graphic Art with Tita Renae
2026-01-21 12:45 - 13:45 | Portsmouth, VA, Portsmouth, VA, United States

Chair Fitness with Fit Goddess Tribe (Jara Clark)
2026-01-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Mardi Gras Masks with Denise Bluser
2026-01-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Hampton, VA, Hampton, VA, United States

Birthday Celebration-Jazz Standard Piano & Bass Guitar with Hugh Spain
2026-01-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Newport News, VA, Newport News, VA, United States

Large Euro Bead Sparkle Pen or Unique Bookmark Art with Heidi Ordaz
2026-01-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Mindful Neurographic Art with Tita Renae
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Chesapeake, VA, Chesapeake, VA, United States
Tita’s life-long love of creation carved a path to a career as a global artist. Coupled with her passion for working with people, she often expresses her gratitude of living her purpose. Tita is passionate about connecting with individuals. By bringing her love of music, travel, & creativity together in a rhythmic way to unleash the imagination, she inspires a playful spirit to awaken in you. Create & play with Tita!

Musical Entertainment with David & Ron
2026-01-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
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. Ron joins David to create a harmonious duo that will entertain all audiences.

Remembering Elvis & More with Art Rowe
2026-01-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Birthday Musical Entertainment with Kathy Giessuebel
2026-01-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Kathy loves playing guitar and has since she first started at age 10. She has retired from the workplace and likes to play for folks whenever she can. Kathy plays guitar and sings. Her main interest is rock and roll, but she can also play finger style guitar, which can include purely instrumental and classical music.

Sing & Play Along with This Great Mercy
2026-01-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Chesapeake, VA, Chesapeake, VA, United States
Meet Melissa Stuebing, and Westley Benson from “This Great Mercy. They are lifetime musicians. She began playing flute at age 8, adding guitar & harmonica later. He’s been playing piano since age 5 & marimba he was 12. Their band “This Great Mercy” shares original songs (folk, jazz, blues & gospel). Enjoy old and new favorites on guitar, piano, flute, & harmonica. Sing and play along with percussive instruments and movement. Interactive activities include the joy of improv song creation together!

Cinematic Sing-Along with Melissa Cartwright
2026-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Williamsburg, VA, Williamsburg, VA, United States

Instrumental Serenade with Ascension Melodies
2026-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Musical Delight with Mark Pettiford
2026-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Remembering the 1960s & More with Bryan Martin
2026-01-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Bryan Martin is a Virginia Beach native who loves to sing and play guitar and banjo. He is always excited to share his gifts and talents with others. Loves life and doesn’t care if you are laughing with him or at him if you are smiling. Bryan has 20 years of entertainment experience with programs that cover Country, Bluegrass, Gospel, Sing-along , popular music from the 60’s to today.

Musical Hits from the 50's & More with Dan Smith
2026-01-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Williamsburg, VA, Williamsburg, VA, United States

Jam Session with Tidewater Bluegrass Revival
2026-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Cell Phone Photography with Adelaide Rooney
2026-01-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Chesapeake, VA, Chesapeake, VA, United States
Adelaide has provided Hampton Roads with high quality photography for over a decade and finds joy in meeting & capturing each unique personality with her work. Share your life & explore your world through cell phone photography! Learn to capture what’s most important/interesting by using composition, focal points, color, & contrast. Discover natural light, posing, camera angles, & minor image adjustments.

Pottery Snowman with Camille Donne
2026-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Newport News, VA, Newport News, VA, United States
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. Camille Donne teaches watercolor and acrylic painting, collage, and most visual art techniques. Her specialty is teaching pottery.

Singing & Smiling with Art Rowe
2026-01-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, United States

Acrylic Painting with Sparkle Williams
2026-01-26 14:30 - 15:30 | Yorktown, VA, Yorktown, VA, United States

Vision Board Class with Shawneequa Turner
2026-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States
