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SUMMARY:Happy Hour with This Great Mercy
DESCRIPTION:Westley & Melissa are lifelong musicians. Their band\, This Great Mercy\, shares original songs and familiar favorites. (folk\, jazz\, blues\, & gospel). Experience the joy of musical improvisation with Melissa\, Westley\, and Charlie on piano\, flute\, harmonica\, guitar\, and drums!
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/happy-hour-with-this-great-mercy-3/
LOCATION:Virginia Beach\, VA\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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SUMMARY:Trumpet Tunes with Chad McGill
DESCRIPTION: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. Chad performs engaging trumpet solos with backing tracks\, featuring jazz\, Latin\, Dixieland\, easy listening\, and popular music. \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/trumpet-tunes-with-chad-mcgill-44/
LOCATION:Virginia Beach\, VA\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T133000
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SUMMARY:Keep the Beat Social with Mary Saunders
DESCRIPTION:Mary has been playing guitar since she was 10. She calls herself an old “front porch folkie” who loves to sing popular songs from the 40s to the 80s during her casual performances filled with lots of stories and laughs. Mary presents programs that engage the audience with familiar songs in the sing-along format that encourage laughter and movement.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/keep-the-beat-social-with-mary-saunders/
LOCATION:Virginia Beach\, VA\, Virginia Beach\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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SUMMARY:Shell Painting with Susan Owens
DESCRIPTION:Some clients call Susan Owens 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. \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/shell-painting-with-susan-owens-2/
LOCATION:Norfolk\, VA\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T140000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Tunes with Mark Pettiford
DESCRIPTION:Mark is a singer/musician playing different styles of music. He has a band that he performs with locally and is a songwriter working on music for film and TV. Mark plays an eclectic mix of 40s\, 50s\, 60s\, early rock ‘n roll\, and blues that entertains people of all ages. Mark blends a nice style of guitar playing with his singing style that has people singing\, clapping\, and dancing to the music.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/tuesday-tunes-with-mark-pettiford/
LOCATION:Norfolk\, VA\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T153000
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SUMMARY:Harmonious Excursions with Stephen Christoff
DESCRIPTION:our guests are in for a real treat. Stephen Christoff has been a musician at Colonial Williamsburg for thirty years and a singer/songwriter for thirty-four years. His music\, energy\, and friendly interactions will help create a warm and entertaining atmosphere that will fill your space with good energy and happy memories. His show will take you traveling around the US. \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/harmonious-excursions-with-stephen-christoff-3/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T134500
DTSTAMP:20260724T174905Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Summer Door Hangers with Jessica Marchand
DESCRIPTION:Jessica is a self-made artist who went to Old Donation Center for the Gifted and Talented for art. She has sold artwork at many events and online. She also has taught several paint and sip events and other art classes. \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/watercolor-summer-door-hangers-with-jessica-marchand/
LOCATION:Portsmouth\, VA\, Portsmouth\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T130000
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SUMMARY:Summer Music Fun with Christian Flores
DESCRIPTION:Christian is a professional pianist with 40+ years of experience performing across all genres from the 1930s to the present. A retired Marine Corps Band Director\, he has performed on some of the world’s largest stages and brings exceptional versatility. \nRegistration required. Please call (757) 382-6411 to register.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/summer-music-fun-with-christian-flores/
LOCATION:Rokeby Center\, 1709 Rokeby Ave\, Chesapeake\, VA\, 23320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public,Outreach Program,Registration Required
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UID:19593-1787754600-1787758200@artsconnectva.org
SUMMARY:Trumpet Tunes with Chad McGill
DESCRIPTION:Trumpeter and music educator Chad McGill has 22+ years of performance experience. He is an arranger\, emcee\, and soloist known for connecting with audiences. Chad performs engaging trumpet solos with backing tracks\, featuring jazz\, Latin\, Dixieland\, easy listening\, and popular music. Warm\, approachable\, and audience-friendly\, Chad’s programs are ideal for community and senior events.  \nView flyer
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/trumpet-tunes-with-chad-mcgill-45/
LOCATION:Norfolk\, VA\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260908T110000
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SUMMARY:Mindful Pathways with Susan Brockington
DESCRIPTION:A Wellness Journey is a trauma-informed stress reduction class designed specifically for men and women residing in shelters who are healing from domestic violence and/or substance use challenges. This gentle\, empowering program integrates mindfulness practices such as meditation\, chair yoga\, expressive journaling/creative writing\, and therapeutic art activities to foster emotional resilience\, self-awareness\, and inner peace. Participants are invited to reconnect with their bodies\, explore their thoughts and feelings creatively\, and cultivate tools for managing stress and promoting holistic well-being. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to show up and begin the journey toward healing.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/mindful-pathways-with-susan-brockington/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260724T161137Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T161137Z
UID:19581-1791889200-1791892800@artsconnectva.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Pathways with Susan Brockington
DESCRIPTION:A Wellness Journey is a trauma-informed stress reduction class designed specifically for men and women residing in shelters who are healing from domestic violence and/or substance use challenges. This gentle\, empowering program integrates mindfulness practices such as meditation\, chair yoga\, expressive journaling/creative writing\, and therapeutic art activities to foster emotional resilience\, self-awareness\, and inner peace. Participants are invited to reconnect with their bodies\, explore their thoughts and feelings creatively\, and cultivate tools for managing stress and promoting holistic well-being. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to show up and begin the journey toward healing.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/mindful-pathways-with-susan-brockington-2/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T110000
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UID:19583-1794308400-1794312000@artsconnectva.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Pathways with Susan Brockington
DESCRIPTION:A Wellness Journey is a trauma-informed stress reduction class designed specifically for men and women residing in shelters who are healing from domestic violence and/or substance use challenges. This gentle\, empowering program integrates mindfulness practices such as meditation\, chair yoga\, expressive journaling/creative writing\, and therapeutic art activities to foster emotional resilience\, self-awareness\, and inner peace. Participants are invited to reconnect with their bodies\, explore their thoughts and feelings creatively\, and cultivate tools for managing stress and promoting holistic well-being. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to show up and begin the journey toward healing.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/mindful-pathways-with-susan-brockington-3/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260724T161214Z
CREATED:20260724T161214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T161214Z
UID:19585-1796727600-1796731200@artsconnectva.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Pathways with Susan Brockington
DESCRIPTION:A Wellness Journey is a trauma-informed stress reduction class designed specifically for men and women residing in shelters who are healing from domestic violence and/or substance use challenges. This gentle\, empowering program integrates mindfulness practices such as meditation\, chair yoga\, expressive journaling/creative writing\, and therapeutic art activities to foster emotional resilience\, self-awareness\, and inner peace. Participants are invited to reconnect with their bodies\, explore their thoughts and feelings creatively\, and cultivate tools for managing stress and promoting holistic well-being. No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to show up and begin the journey toward healing.
URL:https://artsconnectva.org/event/mindful-pathways-with-susan-brockington-4/
LOCATION:Williamsburg\, VA\, Williamsburg\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outreach Program
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