Bonney has been teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness around the Hampton Roads area. Kam returned to Indoda Entsha and taught himself how to drum comfortably from his wheelchair, using this form of creative expression as a healing mechanism.
In collaboration with artists, presenting: Rich Gray is a paper artist in Norfolk, Virginia whose primary focus is on origami and hand papermaking. He started doing origami as a teenager and was later inspired by the handmade papers he saw in Japan. Rich teaches workshops for adults and children AND The Muse Writers Center's teaching artists provide a worthwhile hour of literary engagement, connecting residents with classic published works of a relatable nature, through reading and writing activities that stimulate minds and spark creativity.
Gary is a blues, folk and, Americana guitarist and singer. He performs favorites such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Under the Boardwalk”. He sings rock, country, southern gospel and big band.
Enjoy the enchanting sound of the harp as Karen Stowe presents a varied program of musical selections. Sing or clap along, or simply sit quietly and soak in the beauty of the music. Evidence of the harp's healing properties can be found in many cultures.
The mission of Symphonicity is to provide high quality music for everyone, to afford an opportunity for performers, and to educate young musicians. Program Flyer London Oaks Mini Series April 2021
Amanda Wallace is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she majored in painting and printmaking before earning her masters of fine arts from Goddard College.
Amanda Wallace is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she majored in painting and printmaking before earning her Masters of Fine Arts from Goddard College.
The Muse Writers Center is Hampton Roads’ very own literary center, and since the early 2000s, we have grown into one of the top-10 writers centers nationally, with a vibrant space in central Ghent featuring five classrooms, two semi-private writers rooms, a library, and an auditorium for readings and special literary events as well as art exhibits. Program Flyer SpringStorytelling_Ability Center
The mission of Symphonicity is to provide high quality music for everyone, to afford an opportunity for performers, and to educate young musicians.
The mission of Symphonicity is to provide high quality music for everyone, to afford an opportunity for performers, and to educate young musicians. Program Flyer London Oaks Mini Series April 2021
Symphonicity is the symphony orchestra for the largest city in Virginia, the City of Virginia Beach. We are a proud member of the resident companies at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts with more than 200 volunteer orchestra musicians and choristers who perform for the love of music each year. We offer five masterworks performances, multiple pops concerts, an annual sing-along of Handel's Messiah, an annual children's concert and dozens of small chamber performances throughout our community.
Program Flyer Violist Jena Chenkin is accomplished on both violin and viola and is a member of The Williamsburg Symphonia. She also teaches violin at the Academy of Music in Norfolk. A word from the Artist: My program is a guessing game, and I always have a theme. Some of my different themes are Food, name the State, name the Country, Love Songs, African American composers and singers, Patriotic Songs, plus more!
Amanda Wallace is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University, where she majored in painting and printmaking before earning her masters of fine arts from Goddard College.
Program Flyer Violist Jena Chenkin is accomplished on both violin and viola and is a member of The Williamsburg Symphonia. She also teaches violin at the Academy of Music in Norfolk.
Hear the stories of four of Hampton Roads residents (and TAO program participants!) through the power of the region’s best singer-songwriters. Also, bid on one-of-a-kind “instruments turned into art” pieces made by TAO’s talented visual artists. All proceeds will support arts outreach programs for your neighbors in isolating circumstances. This is a virtual event. All ticket holders will be sent instructions for accessing the event the week of April 19, 2021. The Instruments of Art auction and the People’s Choice voting is free and open to the public.
The mission of Symphonicity is to provide high quality music for everyone, to afford an opportunity for performers, and to educate young musicians. Program Flyer London Oaks Mini Series April 2021
Tidewater Bluegrass Revival is a 4 person band focusing on bluegrass music that will be sure to get feet moving and heads swaying. The group features a fiddle, guitar, mandolin and a bass. They love to include participation from the audience.
Rich Gray is a paper artist in Norfolk, Virginia whose primary focus is on origami and hand papermaking. He started doing origami as a teenager and was later inspired by the handmade papers he saw in Japan. Rich teaches workshops for adults and children.
Let’s Paint the Town! Painting with Watercolors We’ll view select exhibition pieces from the VB Art Center exhibition “The 757.” Then we’ll paint various scenes from Virginia Beach using watercolors. Visit www.artcentervb.org/the757 to see the full exhibition. Step by step instruction, all supplies included. April 26, 2:00 pm in the North Community Room art SH april 26 2021 flyer
Bonney has been teaching yoga, meditation and mindfulness around the Hampton Roads area. Kam returned to Indoda Entsha and taught himself how to drum comfortably from his wheelchair, using this form of creative expression as a healing mechanism.
Walt Hardy is a graduate student in the Fine Arts Department at Norfolk State University. His goal is to create a socially conscious body of work, which inspires viewers to look more carefully at the world around them.
Richard Mekdeci is an award-winning songwriter and musician and a 22 year veteran of the Nashville songwriting community. He has produced, written and recorded with such artists as Roseanne Cash, Kathy Mattea, Patty Loveless, and others.
The mission of Symphonicity is to provide high quality music for everyone, to afford an opportunity for performers, and to educate young musicians. Program Flyer London Oaks Mini Series April 2021
The Elderly Brothers present a barbershop quartet singing barbershop harmony music with some examples explaining what it is. Frequently, they have sing-alongs with the audience and (clean) jokes as part of their entertainment.
