Dana is a retired educator from Va. Beach. Her music experiences include 20+ years playing for local churches and a duo act in the mid 2000s. This last year playing with ArtsConnect Virginia has been an enriching experience, and she is looking forward to more. View flyer
Mark plays an eclectic mix of 40s, 50s, 60s, early rock 'n roll, and blues 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.
Camille Donne of Village Studio Arts 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. Registration required. Please call (757) 369-3190 to register. View flyer
Gee Whiz is a duo featuring Ted Drake and Eric Yoder. They perform folk, old time, traditional, and bluegrass music on guitar, mandolin, and harmonica. Their program incorporate sing-alongs, interactive humor, and dialogue. Both Eric and Ted live in Hampton Roads and have had music in their lives all along the way. They like to...
Rebecca has been entertaining for over 20 years in the Hampton Roads area. She is an original member of Strolling Silver Strings, played with ODU Symphony, the Va Beach Chamber Orchestra, Ascension Melodies, and her family band, Two Arms of Flight. View flyer
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.
Trumpeter and music educator Chad McGill has 22+ years of performance experience, including Army bands in Kentucky, Oklahoma, Korea, and Virginia. He is an arranger, emcee, and soloist known for connecting with audiences. Please call Tamakia Hamlin at (757) 514-7265 to register. View flyer
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 broken spirit. Sandy is retired and loves spending time with family & friends. View flyer
Valerie is a retired Human Resources Consultant and currently owns a craft shop in Chesapeake, VA. In her spare time, she spends time with her grandchildren and she and her husband enjoy taking trips on their motorcycles. View flyer
Some clients call her the Craft Lady. She can provide a variety of crafting opportunities including acrylic and watercolor painting, collage, 3D crafts, wreath making and more. All programs are determined by the population and needs of the community. View flyer
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. Mr. Jones has a BS degree in Business Admin from ODU and has completed all course work towards an MBA. He is...
Westley & Melissa are lifetime musicians. She began playing flute at age 8, adding guitar & harmonica later. He's been playing piano since age 5 & marimba since he was 12. Their band "This Great Mercy" shares original songs (folk, jazz, blues & gospel).