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Watts Gallery Summer Exhibit:
"Human Geography"
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Watts Gallery, Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center
The work of recent Virginia Wesleyan graduate Lexis Holley ’19 is on display at VWU this summer. Her "Human Geography" exhibit can be seen in the Watts Gallery inside the new Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center. Holley will attend Eastern Virginia Medical School this fall to study art therapy.
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July 1-12
Spotlight Productions Youth Theater Camp: Newsies
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Teen Camp | Ages 13-17
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 4p.m.
*Camp WILL be in session July 4*
Performance: Thursday, July 11, and Friday, July 12, 7:00 p.m.
It's time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney's Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged "newsies." When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right! For more information, email
info@spotlightproductions.org.
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July 22-27
Sacred Music Summer Conference: A Worship & Arts Event
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Virginia Wesleyan University's Sacred Music Summer Conference: A Worship & Arts Event, hosted by the Center for Sacred Music, will take place July 22-27, 2019. This non-denominational event features instruction in worship, theology, music and the other arts, steeped in Wesley tradition of training minds and warming hearts. It offers continuing education opportunities for church musicians, worship leaders, music teachers, and all who are interested in the sacred arts (academic credit is available). For more information, view the
event brochure
or contact Sandi Billy, Director of The Center for Sacred Music, at 757.455-3376 or
sbilly@vwu.edu
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Summer Conference Evening Events
July 22
A Service of Christian Prayer using the music of Taizé and Iona
Monumental Chapel, Virginia Wesleyan University, 7:30 p.m.
(Free)
July 24
Hymn Festival: Will You Come and Follow Me?
First Presbyterian Church, 300 36th St., Virginia Beach, 7:30 p.m.
Hymn festival led by Tom Trenney, joined by the First Presbyterian Church choir, bells, and cello, with Sharon Foxwell, organist.
(Donations Accepted)
July 25
Worship Service: The Better Part
Great Bridge Presbyterian Church, 333 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake, 7:30 p.m.
Worship service with Mary Charlotte Elia ’03, preacher, Joseph Martin, composer and director of the Wesleyan Worship Choir, Jason Evans '02 pianist and organist, Hyosang Park, solo handbell artist.
(Donations Accepted)
July 27
Finale: Sing to the Lord with Cheerful Voice
Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 560 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk, 7:30 p.m.
A concert of sacred classic choral works with the 95-voice Wesleyan Festival Chorus, conducted by Philip Stopford with Dr. Stephen Cook, organist, and the Festival Brass led by Lawrence Clemens.
(Suggested Donation: $10)
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July 23-26
Next Direction Choral Leadership Conference
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Virginia Wesleyan University, 5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
The Next Direction Choral Leadership Conference is an opportunity for high school (grades 10-12) and collegiate students to explore what it means to be a choral conductor and a music educator, while working with top-notch choral conductors preparing and rehearsing gems from all centuries of choral music.
Registration is currently full. Please check back for 2020 dates or email
bmortensen@vwu.edu
for additional information about choral opportunities at Virginia Wesleyan.
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August 1-October 1
Neil Britton Art Gallery Exhibit:
"Big Old Work"
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Virginia Wesleyan University, 5817 Wesleyan Dr., Virginia Beach
In this exhibition by John Rudel, Professor of Art at Virginia Wesleyan University, large-scale painting and mixed media works employ expressive color, recognizable imagery, and abstract elements spanning nearly 20 years; aggregations as a nexus-point to ponder the role of history, psychology, science, politics, spirituality, aesthetics and humanity as an exploration of our perceptions of and place in the world.
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Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, 7:00 p.m.
VWU professor Jason Squinobal (saxophone) is joined by Joel Sanford (piano), Evan Shackly (guitar), Will McPeters (string bass), and Dennis Northerner (percussion) in a free informal evening of light jazz standards and new works. Light refreshments and cash bar. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.
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August 10
Steep Canyon Rangers
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Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
Bluegrass bandmates Graham Sharp (banjo), Woody Plant (guitar), Mike Guggino (mandolin), Nicky Sanders (fiddle), Barrett Smith (upright bass), and Mike Ashworth (percussion) will bring their usual spark and texture through energized, animated set lists that will keep you on the edge of the cliff, never quite sure what they'll pull out of their hats. Tickets are available at
vwu.tix.com with general seating at two levels ($40-$55).
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Ohef Sholom Temple, Norfolk, 7:00 p.m.
The Center for Sacred Music joins its community partner Ohef Sholom Temple (530 Raleigh Ave., Norfolk) in an evening of great music on Thursday, August 15, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Chuck Woodward conducts all who show up in the Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” (selected choruses) with Stephen Cook (piano). Singers are invited to sing an old favorite, explore a new work, or test their sight-singing skills in this casual, informal evening of music-making. All are welcome! Music is provided. $10 participation fee.
6:30 p.m.: On-site check-in
7:00 p.m.: Rehearse
7:45 p.m.: Short break
8:00 p.m.: Sing!
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Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
Somewhere between woodsy and magic, this indie-alternative family band's original music has generated over 16 million Spotify streams, MTV syncs, a place on the Starbucks playlist, plus background music for film, documentaries and national commercials. The Hunts' 10-years of national touring has generated a wide following for this fusion of earthy and atmospheric sound. Tickets available at
vwu.tix.com ($15, free to VWU students, faculty, staff).
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September 6
Goode Jazz
7:00 p.m., Goode Center
September 9
VWU Faculty Recital
7:30 p.m., Goode Center
September 15
Agnes Wan, Steinway Concert Artist
4:00 p.m., Goode Center
September 27
Red Priest
7:30 p.m., Goode Center
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