Alex is a Virginia Beach native with a background in classical violin. She teaches orchestra and early strings courses and owns a private studio. Alex is trained in various styles including orchestral and holiday classics, American and Celtic folk, jazz, and pop favorites. View flyer
Sandy Kinchen 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 enjoys learning new creative projects & teaching them to others. View flyer
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.
Westley & Melissa are lifelong musicians and their band "This Great Mercy" shares familiar favorites and original songs in a variety of styles (folk, jazz, blues & gospel). Experience the joy of musical improvisation with Melissa, Westley, and Charlie on piano, flute, harmonica, guitar, and drums!
Retired with 20 years as a musician in the U.S. Army, Dan served as an instrumental instructor at the Armed Forces School of Music, performed as an oboe soloist, and...
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...
Suffolk Residents 55+ can register for this program at: Catalog - Suffolk Parks & Recreation - must be a Suffolk Parks and Recreation member. As with all ArtsConnect VA programs,...
What began as a fun distraction has become a passion for sharing the joy and mental health benefits of crochet with as many people as possible. Scarlet has taught crochet classes for the past year at a number of locations, including the Virginia Beach Art Center. She has taught left- & right-handed students (ages 6-70+)...
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. View flyer
Both Eric and Ted live in Hampton Roads and have had music in their lives all along the way. They like to share songs and stories — and get the people involved. Their programs include folk, old time, traditional and bluegrass music as well as sing-alongs, interactive humor and dialogue.
Mary Saunders 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...
Rhona grew up an artist by both very creative parents. She feels that creativity lives inside everyone. Rhona has been an artist working out which programs work best for many years and finds great pleasure and satisfaction in helping others through the arts. Her objective is to design and instruct visual art projects and crafting...