Outreach Program

Audience will enjoy a roaming accordion player, similar to the piazzas of Rome during this themed event.

Stephanie is an art educator who has taught over 20,000 students in her 37-year career. Her mediums include mixed media to pottery and so much more! From exhibits to collaboration to sharing her love of art, she has earned many accolades in the art education field. She is very fortunate to share her talents and love...

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 finds great pleasure and satisfaction in helping others through the arts. View Flyer

The Elderly Brothers were formed and registered with the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) in 2020. We have performed all over southeast Virginia from Richmond to Virginia Beach. They are an ArtsConnect Virginia artist since 2021, with over 170 years in BHS. This barbershop quartet sings barbershop harmony music with some examples explaining what that is....

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,...

Leanna is a board-certified music therapist and graduated with her master’s degree in music therapy and counseling. She also sings professionally throughout Hampton Roads. Leanna plays several instruments including guitar,...

Melissa Stuebing and Westley Benson are both lifetime musicians. Melissa plays flute, guitar, & harmonica and Westley plays piano and marimba. The band shares original songs (folk, blues & gospel)....

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. He is a...

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...

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 the aging population. She provides visual arts programs for all skill levels including acrylic paintings & seasonal crafts. Enriched Moments also provides interactive music programs...

Hawaiian Dancer and Yoga Therapy Teacher Tiare Kahana has been a performing and teaching artist since 2006. She enjoys sharing the Spirit of Aloha and the joy of body-mind-spirit wellness. She specializes in accessible, senior-centered programs. View flyer

Dan is a professional musician for 60+ years singing and playing on piano/keyboard around the world with multiple bands including a German band and a Dixieland band.  His programs include popular music of the 1950s to 70s and special musical performances for Oktoberfest, Mardi Gras, Motown, gospel, and country.