ORGANIZATIONS FUNDED BY THE BUSINESS
CONSORTIUM FOR ARTS SUPPORT:

BAY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF VIRGINIA
Provides school students high-level instrumental music training. Performances feature the best young musicians from throughout Hampton Roads.
Call: 618-1800
www.bayyouth.org

THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM
Home to one of America's premier art collections spanning more than 5,000 years, the Chrysler offers dynamic changing exhibitions, two Historic Houses, a world-renowned glass collection, the Jean Outland Chrysler Library with more than 80,000 reference volumes and a full range of educational and Family Fun programs.
Museum hours: 10-9 Wed.; 10-5 Thurs.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and major holidays.
Call: 664-6200
www.chrysler.org
 

CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER OF VIRGINIA
The center offers changing exhibitions of contemporary fine arts, studio art classes, performing arts programs and the annual Boardwalk Art Show.
Gallery Hours: 10-5, Tues-Fri.; 10-4, Sat.; Noon-4, Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Call: 425-0000
www.cacv.org
 

d'ART CENTER
Working studio center in downtown Norfolk where more than 35 visual artists create, display and sell their art. Offers classes, exhibits and special events.
Visitor hours: 10-6, Mon-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year's Day.
Call: 625-4211
www.d-artcenter.org
 

FELDMAN CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
The Society sponsors a series of concerts featuring professional chamber ensembles drawn from the United States and other countries.
Call: 552-1630
www.feldmanchambermusic.org


FRANKLIN-SOUTHAMPTON CONCERT ASSOCIATION
Serving the Franklin/Southampton County area, this community association’s subscription season includes six concerts featuring national and international artists and performing arts groups. All concerts held at Southampton High School.
Call: 757-653-2498 (Courtland)


GENERIC THEATER
Community theater performs contemporary plays, new plays and reinterpretations of classics. Also produces a national new play festival during the summer. All performances held at Generic Theater in Norfolk unless otherwise noted.
Call: 441-2160 (Box Office)
www.generictheater.org


I. SHERMAN GREENE CHORALE
Semi-professional civic chorus specializes in choral music of the great masters, African-Americans and new composers.
Call: 623-6244
 

HERMITAGE MUSEUM FOUNDATION
This historic house contains an art collection spanning 5,000 years and is renowned for its collection of Asian art. The Hermitage also has a changing exhibition gallery and an art studio offering classes and workshops.
Museum hours: 10-5, Mon.-Sat.; 1-5 Sun.; Closed Wednesdays and major holidays. Call: 757-423-2052
http://www.thfm.org


HURRAH PLAYERS
Family theater company and performing arts studio features students in six professional-quality, full-staged musical theater productions each season. All performances held at the Roper Performing Arts Center in Norfolk unless otherwise noted.
Call: 627-KIDS (5437)
www.hurrahplayers.com


NORFOLK CHAMBER CONSORT
Local musicians explore chamber music for mixed winds, strings and keyboard instruments as well as vocal music. All performances held at Chandler Recital Hall, Old Dominion University in Norfolk.
Call: 440-1803 or 622-4542
www.ncconsort.org


PORTSMOUTH COMMUNITY CONCERTS
Season subscription includes five concerts featuring national and international artists and performing arts groups. Single tickets available. All performances held at Willett Hall in Portsmouth.
Call: 686-5447
www.portsmouthcommunityconcerts.com


THE PORTSMOUTH MUSEUMS
An affiliation of four museums: Children's Museum of Virginia, the Courthouse Galleries, the Lightship Museum, and the Naval Shipyard Museum. The Courthouse Galleries offer exhibits, lectures, classes and performances.
Hours: 10-5, Tues-Sat.; 1-5 Sun.; Open Mondays, June – Labor Day.
Call: 393-8543
www.courthousegalleries.com
 

RAWLS MUSEUM ARTS
Affiliate of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and community arts center serving the Franklin/Southampton County area.
Hours: 10-5, Wed-Fri.; 1-5 Sat-Sun.
Call: 757-653-0754 (Courtland)
www.rawlsarts.com


SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA ARTS ASSOCIATION (SEVAA)
Dedicated to promoting art and culture of African-Americans, SEVAA sponsors a variety of activities that include an outdoor festival and a summer arts workshop for minority youth.
Call: 461-7966
www.sevaa.org


SUFFOLK ART LEAGUE
Community fine arts organization offers classes, exhibits, films, lectures and performances. It promotes local artists through shows and sales.
Hours: 10-5, Tues-Sat.; 1-5 Sun. (Located in the Suffolk Museum.)
Call: 925-0448
www.suffolkartleague.org
 

SYMPHONICITY - THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF VA BEACH
This volunteer community orchestra presents a series of concerts each season featuring area retired and active performers as well as young musicians.
Call: 671-8611
www.vbso.org


THEATRE IV GREATER HAMPTON ROADS
Local affiliate of Virginia's only nationally acclaimed professional touring theater for children, teens and parents. In-school programs present original adaptations of fairy tales, plays depicting lives of historic Americans and productions dealing with social issues.
Call: 1-800-235-8687 (Richmond)
www.TheatreIV.org


TIDEWATER CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY
Dedicated to advancing interest in the art of playing classical and flamenco guitar, the Society sponsors performances of internationally renowned and top regional artists.
Call: 627-6229
www.tcgs.cx/


TIDEWATER WINDS
Concert band performs in the Sousa band tradition during free summer evening concerts in area cities.
Call: 480-0953
www.tidewaterwinds.org


TODIMUSICFEST
Week-long music festival takes place July 20-31 in Portsmouth. It produces Grand Italian Opera and a variety of other musical styles including choral, jazz, bluegrass/folk, gospel and dance.
Call: 397-8651
www.todimusicfest.com


VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL
In its ninth year, the Arts Festival takes place April 22 – May 22 in venues throughout the region. Prestigious artists from around the world in classical music, ballet, modern dance, world music, chamber music, opera, theater and family entertainment perform.
Call: 282-2800
www.vafest.com


VIRGINIA BALLET THEATRE
Southeastern Virginia’s premiere professional dance company presents a full subscription series from a classical and modern repertoire. Also provides comprehensive dance education and outreach programs.
Call: 622-4822
www.virginiaballettheatre.com


VIRGINIA BEACH CHORALE
Concerts feature experienced non-professional vocalists. All concerts held at the Pavilion.
Call: 467-7224
http://www.virginiabeachchorale.org/


VIRGINIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS
One of the finest children's vocal ensembles in the region, the chorus provides a unique program of vocal music education and performance opportunities for musically gifted children from ages six to 18.
Call: 440-9100
http://groups.HamptonRoads.com/VCC


VIRGINIA CHORALE
Virginia's only fully professional chorus, the ensemble specializes in a cappella singing ranging from light pop to the great classics to the 21st century.
Call: 627-8375
www.vachorale.org


VIRGINIA MUSICAL THEATRE
Virginia's only year-round professional company dedicated exclusively to production of musicals. VMT presents a season of five productions featuring some of the brightest Broadway and regional performing artists. All performances held at the Virginia Beach Pavilion Theater unless otherwise noted.
Call: 340-5446
www.vmtheatre.org


VIRGINIA OPERA
Internationally acclaimed professional opera company mounts four productions a season that feature nationally known artists and young operatic talent. All performances held at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk.
Call: 623-1223 (Box Office)
www.vaopera.org


VIRGINIA STAGE COMPANY
Southeastern Virginia's premier professional theater company produces a season that attracts some of the finest New York and regional theater artists. All main stage performances held at the Wells Theatre in Norfolk; Theater for Young Audiences performances held at the Governor’s School Theater in Norfolk.
Call: 627-1234 (Box Office)
www.vastage.com


VIRGINIA SYMPHONY
Led by critically acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta, the Virginia Symphony's concert series includes Classical Masterworks, Norfolk Southern Pops, Mozart & More Classics, Peanut Butter & Jam Family Series, and selected holiday concerts and educational concerts. All performances held at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk unless otherwise noted.
Call: 892-6366 (Box Office)
www.virginiasymphony.org


YOUNG AUDIENCES OF VIRGINIA
Introduces young people to the magic of the arts through school performances, workshops and residencies featuring professional artists.
Call: 466-7555
www.yav.org


NOTE:
• Events listed are only for those organizations funded by the Business Consortium.
• All events are subject to change. Please check with organizations for possible scheduling changes before attending.