ArtsConnect Virginia

Hawaiian Happy Hour Luau Show with Tiare Kahana Bourget
2025-08-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hampton, VA, Hampton, VA, United States
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Smile & Sing-Along with Art Rowe
2025-08-29 14:00 - 15:00 | VA

Oldies Sing-Along with Adrienne Searle & Jamie Jones
2025-08-29 14:00 - 15:00 | VA
In her encore career, Adrienne is forging a path that she loves by pairing both her passion and talents for music and art with the needs and desires of the ever-aging population. One music program is Sing-along to hits of the 50’s & 60’s the other music program is called Melody Memories. Visual arts programs include acrylic paints, paint pens, watercolors, and more. Jamie John is now retired from a successful career in the Information Technology field having served in private, scientific, and government tech and mgt roles. He has 61 years of playing guitar and many years of professional live audience performances. Duo based musical presentation consisting of lead and harmony vocals and one or two acoustic guitars. Can be amplified for larger room sound projection OR non-amplified for more intimate situations.

Remember the 50's & 60's Music with Dan Smith
2025-08-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Individual Visual Art Class with Heidi Ordaz
2025-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Newport News, VA, Newport News, VA, United States
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. 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.

Creating Suncatchers with Ashley Cayon
2025-08-28 14:00 - 16:00 | VA

Violin & Flute Serenade by Ascension Melodies
2025-08-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Chesapeake, VA, Chesapeake, VA, United States
Ascension Melodies met and first started playing together at Church of the Ascension in Virginia Beach 15 years ago. With Lisa on flute and Rebecca on violin they share their musical talents through classical and contemporary flute/violin duets. Lisa and Rebecca have played together for a variety of different programs serving as musicians in their church choir. They were looking to play more music together and serve the local community, Tidewater Arts provided a great avenue to do just that.

Mixer of 40s to 80s with Mark Pettiford
2025-08-28 14:00 - 15:00 | VA
Mark L. Pettiford aka TattLeeMark, is a singer, songwriter/ musician, and producer from Virginia Beach, Va. who has an eclectic mix of Rockin Roll, Country, Blues, R&B Soul, Alternative, Dance, Pop, Instrumental, Ska, Reggae, and hip-hop. Mark plays an eclectic mix of 40s, 50s, 60, 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.

Beach Painting with Susan Owens
2025-08-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Chesapeake, VA, Chesapeake, VA, United States
Susan Owens is a retired art educator/art therapist, she has worked with many underserved populations including justice-involved youth, and individuals living with mental health concerns. She has learned to be flexible and prepared to meet the needs of the group. Some clients call her the “craft lady”. In addition to all crafts, I can lead painting experiences, journaling, and collage. What I provide is determined by the population and needs of the community

Singing and Smiling with David & Art
2025-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
In addition to playing the guitar and singing, David Jones is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys paddle boarding, tennis, fishing, hunting, and 4-wheeling with his family on the beaches of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. 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 Rowe is a 25-year Navy Veteran who has been playing guitar for about five years. He performs at various local venues around the Tidewater/Hampton Roads area including many TAO partner locations. Art plays acoustic guitar and sings and performs a variety of songs from the 1950s on up. His goal is to put a smile on their face and to get people to join in and sing along.

Cards and More with Sandy Kinchen
2025-08-27 14:30 - 15:30 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Remembering the 1960s & More with Bryan Martin
2025-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Introduction to Cake Decoration with Brittney Patterson
2025-08-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Portsmouth, VA, Portsmouth, VA, United States

Flute & Violin Duet with Ascension Melodies
2025-08-27 12:45 - 13:45 | Portsmouth, VA, Portsmouth, VA, United States

Pages of Our Lives with Kelly Sokol
2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States
This program will lead individuals in creating stories about their lives, given different themes and subject matters throughout the course of the program. This program meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3 PM with Kelly Sokol, a teaching artist with the Muse Writers Center.

Line Dancing with Clack Fans Valerie Mosby
2025-08-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Hawaiian Luau with Tiare Kahana Bourget
2025-08-26 14:00 - 15:00 | VA

Keep the Beat Social with Chromatica
2025-08-26 13:30 - 14:30 | VA
Debbie Barrigar manages Chromatica. She began learning to play the harmonica while attending the Southside Harmonica Club in Virginia Beach. Debbie has enthusiastically embraced the learning opportunities provided by other musicians and independent study. Debbie’s program consists of music played on a harmonica. Join Chromatica as they play familiar songs on a variety of harmonicas and accordion.

Visual Arts with Tita Renae
2025-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Newport News, VA, Newport News, 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. Artist 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!

Individual Visual Art with Heidi Ordaz
2025-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Newport News, VA, Newport News, VA, United States

Music For All- Interactive Music & Percussion Class with Michael Malinowski
2025-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | VA

Bottle Art with Heidi Ordaz
2025-08-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Yorktown, VA, Yorktown, VA, United States
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. 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.

Mystery Floral Design with Delresa White
2025-08-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Hula Performance with Tiare Kahana Bourget
2025-08-22 18:00 - 19:00 | VA

Golden Oldies with Ava Stevenson
2025-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 | VA
Ava Stevenson, a recent graduate from Old Dominion University, has been performing since she could talk. She currently sings with the Doorway Singers and is in the adult chorus with Virginia Opera. When not performing, she’s usually crafting or dancing. Ava Stevenson currently has two programs that she has performed. She has a golden oldies program that includes hits of the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s as well as a show tunes set that mainly shows off her opera chops and musical theatre rep. and Line Dancing

Sing Along with Art Rowe
2025-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Through the Decades with Mary Saunders
2025-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Suffolk, VA, Suffolk, VA, United States
She calls herself an old “folkie” who loves to lead sing along. She enjoys it best when people are smiling and singing with her. Mary is well known in the local open mic music community. Mary Saunders plays guitar and sings popular songs from the 40s to the 80s. She brings rhythm instruments to encourage the participants to sing and move with the music. Mary has casual performances filled with lots of stories and laughs

Pool Party Bash-Hits of the 50's & 60's with Adrienne Searle and Jamie Jones
2025-08-22 13:00 - 14:00 | VA

Decoupage Shells with Denise Bluser
2025-08-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Newport News, VA, Newport News, VA, United States

Birthday Celebration: Captivating Trumpet Performance with Chad McGill
2025-08-21 14:30 - 15:30 | Newport News, VA, Newport News, VA, United States
Chad is a trumpeter and music educator with over 22 years of military band experience. As a performer, arranger, and emcee, he combines technical mastery and heartfelt artistry to connect with audiences through a variety of musical styles. Chad delivers a captivating trumpet performance featuring jazz, Latin, Dixie, and popular music. With dynamic backing tracks, his soulful melodies and engaging interpretations offer a versatile and unforgettable musical experience.
