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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 from various genres such as: folk, jazz, blues, & gospel. View flyer
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Bryan is a Virginia Beach native who loves to sing and play guitar. He is always excited to share his gifts and talents with others. Bryan loves life and doesn't care if you are laughing with him or at him as long as you are smiling. His programs include country, bluegrass, gospel, sing-along, and pop...
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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. Adrienne leads interactive music programs covering multiple genres with selections based on audience demographic. View flyer |
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Sandy Kinchen is passionate about bringing out the creative talent from within the folks who participate in her projects. Denise Bluser is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels and has been creating and sharing her art for many years. View flyer
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Westley & Melissa are lifelong musicians. Their band, This Great Mercy, shares original songs and familiar favorites in a variety of styles - blues, jazz, folk, and rock. Experience the joy of musical improvisation with Melissa, Westley, and Charlie on piano, flute, harmonica, guitar, and drums!
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Bryan is a Virginia Beach native who loves to sing and play guitar. He is always excited to share his gifts and talents with others. Bryan loves life and doesn't care if you are laughing with him or at him as long as you are smiling. His programs include country, bluegrass, gospel, sing-along, and pop... |
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As a lifelong musician with 40 years of stage experience, Tim's passion as a performer is simple - to make others smile. Pulling from a vast repertoire of rock, pop, country, and more, he can entertain and engage most any audience! View flyer
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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. View flyer
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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 |
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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, and jazz and pop favorites.
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The Sunshine Gang is a small group of guitar-playing, joy-filled women who engage audiences through vintage songs, gestures, and sign language. They focus on memory care and small groups, creating connection through music, movement, and memories.
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Denise is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels and has been creating and sharing her art for many years. Denise loves helping others and adapting to their needs, bringing out joy and creativity to the consumer. She creates unique handcrafted items with love and is happy to share her... |
5 events,
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She's instructed through the visual arts throughout most of her working career. She began in the public schools, expanding to developmentally delayed children and adults then finding the greatest satisfaction...
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Beverly has been entertaining audiences of all ages in the Tidewater area for over 30 years. She can be seen with the Doorway Singers, on Live on Atlantic at the...
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Susan has an undergraduate degree in studio art, a graduate degree in Art Therapy and is certified in K-12 education, which is still valid, though she is retired. She is... |
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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 has taught... |
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5 events,
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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,...
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Cindy has been performing and entertaining audiences, young and old, for over 50 years. She is an accomplished singer and acoustic musician who uses her guitar/ukulele to complement her singing....
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Denise is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels and has been creating and sharing her art for many years. Denise loves helping others and... |
8 events,
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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 spirit....
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Greg is a retired Marine Corps infantry officer who has had a life-long passion for playing his guitar and singing. He has performed solo and with the acoustic trio, The...
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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 has taught several paint... |
4 events,
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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.
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Kevin Barry is a life-long music lover and self-taught guitarist with over 50 years of playing experience. Originally from Boston, Kevin is now retired from the US Air Force and...
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Cory is a singer/guitarist on a mission to bring rhythm and fun to seniors by performing the great songs that made them happy then - and happy again. He has... |
8 events,
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Sparkle has been painting for years after reconnecting with her inner-artist in 2014, sparked by area paint and sips. She established her own business of Sparkle 'N' Splash in 2016 which continues to this day. View flyer
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Vanessa is a visual artist whose art style is abstract and medium is acrylic. She teaches acrylic paint pour classes and has received awards, presented a solo art exhibit, and has an art piece on permanent collection at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. View flyer
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Denise Bluser is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels and has been creating and sharing her art for many years. Denise loves helping others and adapting to their needs, bringing out joy and creativity to the consumer. She creates unique handcrafted items with love and is happy to share... |
1 event,
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Sparkle has been painting for years after reconnecting with her inner-artist in 2014, sparked by area paint and sips. She established her own business of Sparkle 'N' Splash in 2016... |
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6 events,
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Valerie currently owns a craft shop in Chesapeake and has over 10 years of experience in creative arts and graphic design. Valerie guides programs designed to inspire creativity through activities such as line dancing, mixed media crafting, canvas painting, and more. View flyer
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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 has taught several paint and sip events and other art classes. View flyer
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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 |
4 events,
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Adele is a cartoonist (watercolor and ink), puppeteer (builder, writer, and performer), and writer. She uses her background in science to create educational works of art, including puppet shows and visual novels. View flyer
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The Silver Sonics is a harmony-rich duo that specializes in performing time-honored song favorites from the 50s & 60s as well as contemporary popular songs that all age groups enjoy. They encourage dancing and sing-alongs to create a memorable experience.
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Westley & Melissa are lifelong musicians and their band "This Great Mercy" shares original songs (folk, jazz, blues & gospel). Enjoy familiar favorites and originals with Melissa, Westley, and Charlie on piano, flute, harmonica, guitar, and drums in a variety of styles - blues, jazz, folk, and rock. View flyer |
6 events,
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Originally from New Hampshire and currently residing in Virginia Beach, Art is a retired Navy veteran who has been playing guitar for about five years. Art loves to play acoustic guitar and sing a variety of songs including oldies, country, Motown, and hits from the 50s on up. His goal is to put a smile...
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As a lifelong musician with 40 years of stage experience, Tim's passion as a performer is simple - to make others smile. Pulling from a vast repertoire of rock, pop,...
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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 enjoys learning new creative projects & teaching them to others. View flyer |
7 events,
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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 managed a Dixieland band for the South Carolina State Arts Commission. Dan plays keyboard and sings music of the 1950s - 1970s, music for Oktoberfest,...
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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, and traditional music as well as interactive humor and dialogue.
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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 loves to play acoustic guitar and sings songs from the 1950s on up. His goal is to put a smile on everyone's faces and to get people... |
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Valerie currently owns a craft shop in Chesapeake and has over 10 years of experience in creative arts and graphic design. Valerie guides programs designed to inspire creativity through activities...
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Denise Bluser is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels and has been creating and sharing her art for many years. Denise loves helping others...
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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. View flyer |
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1 event,
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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, and jazz and pop favorites. View flyer |
2 events,
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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 managed a Dixieland band for the South Carolina State Arts Commission. This program is a mix of music from the 50s- 70s and may include...
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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. |
6 events,
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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
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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
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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. |
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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,...
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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+)... |
3 events,
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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
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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.
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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... |
5 events,
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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...
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Greg is a retired Marine Corps infantry officer who has had a life-long passion for playing his guitar and singing. He has performed solo and with the acoustic trio the Jam Daddys throughout Hampton Roads over the past 10 years. Greg is a solo acoustic guitar player and singer who performs the acoustic classics from...
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Beverly has been entertaining audiences of all ages in the Tidewater area for over 30 years. She can be seen with the Doorway Singers, on Live on Atlantic at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, and at events in Tidewater and beyond. Beverly's repertoire includes folk music, oldies and sing-alongs. She also performs instrumental music for special... |
1 event,
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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... |
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3 events,
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Denise Bluser is a crafter at heart with a passion for beach-themed crafts and angels and has been creating and sharing her art for many years. Denise loves helping others...
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Melissa V. Cartwright is a bilingual singer & songwriter originally from Puerto Rico. Her career spans over 20 years in radio, TV, and theatre. Melissa is the owner of MVC...
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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... |
5 events,
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Vanessa is a visual artist whose art style is abstract and medium is acrylic. She teaches acrylic paint pour classes and has received awards, presented a solo art exhibit, and...
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As a lifelong musician with 40 years of stage experience, Tim's passion as a performer is simple - to make others smile. Pulling from a vast repertoire of rock, pop,...
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DM Frech has been writing for many years and has two published poetry chapbooks. Her pieces of literary work and photography are in various reviews, anthologies & journals. She is... |
4 events,
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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...
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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...
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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... |
5 events,
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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.
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As a lifelong musician with 40 years of stage experience, Tim's passion as a performer is simple - to make others smile. Pulling from a vast repertoire of rock, pop, country, and more, he can entertain and engage most any audience!
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Michael Steen is a historian, artist and musician with 40+ years experience of providing historical, music, poetry and arts programs for a myriad of groups. Registration required. Please call (757) 850-5114 to register. |
3 events,
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Amanda is an encaustic artist and a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she earned a degree in Painting and Printmaking with a minor in Sculpture. Â Amanda offers a variety of visual arts programs that encourage self-expression, creative exploration, and overall wellbeing through hands-on artmaking. Her programs emphasize process over product and create a supportive...
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Tina Micula is a singer songwriter entertainer who entertains audiences and creates anthems for organizations and writes special songs to order! She hails from New York but has called Hampton Roads, Virginia home for the past 30 years. Sweet T and Jim B perform songs to take you down memory lane, and get you singing...
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Camille Donne teaches art with both humor and patience. She has extensive experience working with individuals of many backgrounds. She has a warm and welcoming personality and enables students to... |
1 event,
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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 find great pleasure and satisfaction in helping others through the arts. Her objective is to design and instruct visual art projects and crafting... |
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