ArtsConnect Virginia

Sing-Along with Beverly Taylor
2025-08-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | VA
Beverly has been entertaining audiences of all ages in the Tidewater area for over 30 years. She plays traditional, bluegrass, Old-Time, and Celtic music performed on the Hammered Dulcimer. Another program focuses on Folk music, sea songs, oldies, and sing-alongs accompanied on Concert and Baritone Ukuleles.

Acrylic Colorful Mosaic with Adrienne
2025-08-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Barron F. Black Branch Library, 6700 E Tanners Creek Dr, Norfolk, VA, 23513, United States
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To register please call: (757) 441-5806

Canvas Painting of a Sunflower with Camille Donne
2025-08-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Newport News, VA, Newport News, VA, United States
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Sneaker Ball Dance Routine with Tanecia Newman
2025-08-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Jewelry Making with Rhona Dawson
2025-08-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Franklin, VA, Franklin, VA, United States

Musical Serenade with Melissa Cartwright
2025-08-11 15:30 - 16:30 | VA

A Trip to New York with Tita Renae
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Keep the Beat Social with Will Brooks
2025-08-12 13:30 - 14:30 | VA
Will’s musical journey began in a car seat listening to The Beatles. When he discovered the Grateful Dead and Billy Strings, new worlds opened to him. Back home in Norfolk, he now shares music that has moved him in hopes of moving others. Will blends hits and lesser-known gems from the 60s and 70s with modern covers, original works, and spontaneous improvisations. Infused with folk, blues, and bluegrass influences, his performances offer dynamic and engaging musical journeys.

Popular Hits of the 50s-70s with Mike Finn and Jamie Jones
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | VA

Acrylic Painting with Sparkle Williams
2025-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Yorktown, VA, Yorktown, VA, United States
Sparkle enjoys painting with acrylic & watercolors; drawing with pastels, markers & colored pencils & finds herself at many area dance & music performances.

Keys to the Past with Christian Flores
2025-08-12 14:30 - 15:30 | VA
Christian Flores is a retired United States Marine Corps Band Director with over forty years of musical performance experience. As a Marine Musician, he traveled the world performing on some of the biggest stages in the world. Christian Flores performs a wide variety of popular music from the 1930s to the present on piano. He crafts his program to the age demographic of the audience. He is well versed in all musical genres and engages the audience with a lighthearted flare.

Remembering the Oldies with Craig Wirth
2025-08-12 14:45 - 15:45 | VA
Craig Wirth is an upbeat senior care musician for over 15+years. Play familiar songs for group/private settings, retirement communities, independent/assisted living venues, hospice, and memory care (Alzheimer’s/dementia). Guitarist and vocalist. Craig Wirth performs an upbeat live music program that encourages audience participation. Acoustic guitarist/vocalist, play piano if one is available. A variety show of patriotic, singalongs, musicals, 50’s/60’s and any request.

Painting Pour Art with Denise Bluser
2025-08-12 15:00 - 16:00 | VA

A Trip Around the World with Jena Chenkin
2025-08-12 15:30 - 16:30 | VA

Album Coasters with Rhona Dawson
2025-08-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts, 110 W Finney Ave, Suffolk, VA, 23434, United States
Join Rhona Dawson as she guides participants through an Album Coaster Craft with Rhona Dawson.
Register with Tamakia Hamlin (757) 514-7265

New Orleans Adventure with Tita Renae
2025-08-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Portsmouth, VA, Portsmouth, VA, United States
Tita Renae is a veteran, mother of four plus one grandbaby! 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 Renae 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!

Painted Totes with Stephanie Slate
2025-08-13 10:30 - 11:30 | VA

Acrylic Painting with Sparkle Williams
2025-08-13 12:45 - 13:45 | Portsmouth, VA, Portsmouth, VA, United States

Tape Painting Mosaic with Adrienne Searle
2025-08-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Portsmouth, VA, Portsmouth, VA, United States
Adrienne is a visual art and singer with a passion to pair her talents for music and art with the needs and desires of others. Visual arts programs include acrylic paints, paint pens, watercolors, and more.

Sing & Play Along with This Great Mercy
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | VA
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 he was 12. Their band “This Great Mercy” shares original songs (folk, jazz, blues & gospel). Meet Melissa and Westley from “This Great Mercy”! 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!

Paint Pour Art with Denise Bluser
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States

Oldies Sing-Along with Art Rowe
2025-08-13 14:30 - 15:30 | VA

Watermelon Painting with Maggie Kerrigan
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | VA

Sing & Smile with David Jones
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 | VA
In addition to playing the guitar and singing, David 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 began his music career 15 years ago, playing at assisted living facilities. 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.

Remembering the Oldies Music with Jan & Bob
2025-08-14 14:00 - 15:00 | VA
Bob and Jan have been playing together in church for several years and recently decided to form a duo and have more variety of music and venues. Both have had parents in nursing homes, they look forward to entertaining people in similar situations. They perform oldies, jazz, easy listening standards with background tracks. Features piano solos, jazz clarinet and sax, oldie rock songs on guitar with vocals.

Belly Dancing with Sparkle Williams
2025-08-14 14:00 - 15:00 | VA

Beaded Suncatcher with Prism with Rhona Dawson
2025-08-14 14:30 - 15:30 | VA
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 find great pleasure and satisfaction in helping others through the arts. Rhona instructs visual arts (painting, etc.) and creative arts (crafting). Her objective is to design and instruct visual art projects and crafting projects that can be adapted for any level of ability.

Individual Visual Art Class with Camille Donne
2025-08-15 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.

Bubble Wrap Cherry Blossom Painting on Canvas with Valerie Mosby
2025-08-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Norfolk, VA, Norfolk, VA, United States
Valerie is a recently retired Human Resources professional. She is the owner of a custom craft and gift shop in Chesapeake, VA and has over 10 years of experience in creative design. In her spare time, she and her husband enjoy riding motorcycles. Valerie’s programs include Line dancing Origami flower arrangement Canvas painting with unusual mediums (i.e., forks, water bottles, etc.).

Chair Yoga with Tiare Kahana
2025-08-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Newport News, VA, Newport News, VA, United States
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, with her fun and engaging edu-tainment style programs. “Don’t Just Sit There-Do Yoga” Gentle, Senior-Friendly Chair Yoga.
