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Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts

Performances, art classes, café, gift shop and more. Hampton Roads' only comprehensive arts center offers something for everyone. You can see a great exhibition in their galleries, catch a world-class performer or an equally great performance by their in-house community theatre group, the SCCA Community Players. You can take a class in weaving, pottery, painting, drawing, dance; the list goes on and on. Eat at Mosaic, their award-winning café and on your way out buy a hand-made one-of-a-kind piece of art at their wonderful gift shop, Jester's! Got a special event coming up? They have first-class banquet and reception spaces like nowhere else! It's a place like none other; come and be their guest!

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    Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts

    110 West Finney Avenue
    Suffolk, VA 23434

    Phone: (757) 923-0003

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    06/13/10- 07/25/10	Welcoming the Crone Woman and Her Art Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Welcoming the Crone Woman and Her Art Presented by Suffolk Museum and Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts June 13-July 25, 2010 Kacey Sydnor Carneal is a folk artist who lives in Gloucester, a rural fishing and farming community in Virginia. She works only in oil on wood or canvas. Characteristic of Carneal's work is her distinctive use of the frame. In most of her paintings, the frame acts as a painted extension of the canvas; in others it serves as an accent.
    05/16/10	Say Goodnight Gracie Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Say Goodnight Gracie Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts May 16, 2010 See the hit Broadway play that invites you to spend a hilarious, heart-warming evening in the uplifting company of the world's favorite and funniest centenarian. George Burns, who spanned one hundred years of American entertainment history, is now miraculously alive and kicking in this stunning tour de force.
    04/30/10	An Evening with Pam Tillis Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts An Evening with Pam Tillis Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 30, 2010 Continuing the country music dynasty founded by her father Mel Tillis, Pam has been a formidable force in country music since her first single hit the charts in 1990. She has racked up 14 Top Five hits including six that hit #1, and has sold over 6 million records.
    04/25/10	Sojourner Truth: I Sell the Shadow Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Sojourner Truth: I Sell the Shadow Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 25, 2010 Over 100 years ago, the largest funeral procession in America followed the death of a slave. Kim Russell will portray this pivotal figure in American history. Presented in the tradition of Chautauqua, the audience will listen to this voice from the past as well as ask Sojourner questions about her life and times as a slave, her work as a 19th century feminist, her courtroom battles and her speech. See a preview of Russell as Sojourner Truth at www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1wamWfMaxM.
    04/24/10	The Hudson Vagabond Puppets: The Silly Jellyfish Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts The Hudson Vagabond Puppets: The Silly Jellyfish Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 24, 2010 At the bottom of the ocean lies a world teeming with life! Giant puppets will portray the story of a discontented sea dragon, A Blue Crab, an Octopus, a Great White Shark, and a 40 foot long Blue Whale in this story about a Jellyfish without an identity of his own.
    04/23/10	Barn Dance in the Ballroom Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Barn Dance in the Ballroom Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 23, 2010 Enjoy an evening of fantastic country/western dance with music by Harbor Lights. Cash bar and great food by Mosaic's. Included with admission are line dancing lessons at 6:00pm and 2-step lessons at 6:30pm, as well as throughout the evening. Regardless of your boot-scootin' skill level, you and your hon will have a blast at Barn Dance in the Ballroom!
    04/17/10	Love Letters: Starring Barbara Eden and Hal Linden Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Love Letters: Starring Barbara Eden and Hal Linden Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 17, 2010 It will be a night to remember as two of the best loved actors of our time perform the poignant, Pulitzer Prize winning play that eavesdrops on a 50-year correspondence that will bring out the romantic in everyone. Treat yourself and someone you love to one of theater's most moving, beautifully written plays. After the show, experience the stars up close and personal and a special champagne and chocolate meet & greet! Tickets are limited, so get yours today.
    04/10/10- 05/22/10	Fields & Forests, Waterways & Wetlands The Art of John Audubon Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Fields & Forests, Waterways & Wetlands The Art of John Audubon Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 10-May 22, 2010 In partnership with the National Audubon Society, the Center's galleries will feature fine prints of American master artist John Audubon. Called "the Founding Father of American Art," Audubon created a massive body of work that included portraits of every bird then known in the United States. Complementing the extraordinary Audubon images will be an extensive local collection of waterfowl decoys. All Audubon prints will be offered for sale, with the proceeds jointly benefiting the SCCA and the...
    03/28/10	Tom Sawyer with the Hurrah Players Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Tom Sawyer with the Hurrah Players Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts March 28, 2010 Aunt Polly, Becky Thatcher, and of course Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn are as much of a part of American culture as fireworks on the Fourth of July! These characters will come to glorious life in this musical retelling of Mark Twain's masterpiece.
    03/21/10	USAF Vector Ensemble Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts USAF Vector Ensemble Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts March 21, 2010 A military band like none other! Stretching the boundaries of standard chamber repertoire to include Motown, R&B, classic rock, Big Band and more, Vector is a musical fusion of conventional brass instruments with guitar, drums and vocals. High energy entertainment!
    03/12/10- 03/14/10	OLIVER! Presented by the SCCA Community Players Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts OLIVER! Presented by the SCCA Community Players Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts March 12-March 14, 2010 One of the world's favorite musicals becomes the second production by Suffolk's own community theater! Consider yourself at home and join the region's best professional and community actors as Oliver Twist, Fagin and the unforgettable Artful Dodger step out of the pages of the timeless Dickens story.
    02/27/10	An Evening with John and Abigail Adams Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts An Evening with John and Abigail Adams Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts February 27, 2010 John and Abigail Adams share their memories of the Revolutionary War, the pain of separation, the Presidency and moving into a cold, leaky and unfinished White House. Transcend the centuries by asking questions of the first couple on any issue, past or present. Don't miss this historic and poignant event that brings this founding family back to life.
    02/20/10	Thunder Creek Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Thunder Creek Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts February 20, 2010 Fast becoming a popular regional favorite among bluegrass fanatics, Thunder Creek blends traditional, gospel and classic bluegrass with unbridled energy, passion, and vocal and instrumental mastery.
    02/07/10	The Harlem Gospel Choir Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts The Harlem Gospel Choir Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts February 7, 2010 The spectacular Harlem Gospel Choir is the most famous gospel choir in America today. Their songs of gospel and inspiration will touch the depths of your soul, lift your spirit to angelic heights and take your breath away!
    01/16/10	BAM! Percussion Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts BAM! Percussion Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts January 16, 2010 Side-splitting comedy and savage drumming virtuosity! From beginning to end, BAM! electrifies the crowd with its powerful rhythms and its deliriously funny sketches. The BAM characters, who look like they walked straight out of a mad cartoon, speak a unique language: BAMspeech, spoken only by them, but understood by everyone from 3 to 103 years old.
    12/19/09	Clay Jenkinson: Holidays at Monticello Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Clay Jenkinson: Holidays at Monticello Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts December 19, 2009 What if the third President of the United States invited the 26th President the United States to dine with him for Christmas dinner? Grab a seat and celebrate Christmas at Monticello. From the staid early American hospitality of President Jefferson at Monticello, to the raucous celebrations of President Roosevelt at the White House, witness how history has influenced our view of the holiday today.
    12/12/09- 12/13/09	Ballet Virginia International's The Nutcracker Suite Act II Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Ballet Virginia International's The Nutcracker Suite Act II Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts December 12-December 13, 2009 Come enjoy as the mysterious Dr. Drosselmeyer transports Clara and her magical prince from our ordinary world into the enchanted Land of Sweets! In this annual celebration of the classic holiday fantasy, they'll watch the entire royal court take the stage to thrill their guests. And of course, no holiday season would be complete without the timeless Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy.
    12/11/09	Prairie Home Companion's Peter Ostroushko Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Prairie Home Companion's Peter Ostroushko Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts December 11, 2009 Prairie Home Companion favorite Peter Ostroushko will join with his PHC buddies to give us an extraordinary evening of Christmas music from around the Globe.
    11/21/09	Avner the Eccentric in Exceptions to Gravity Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Avner the Eccentric in Exceptions to Gravity Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts November 21, 2009 Avner can't keep his baggy trousers up or his hat from being snagged on broomsticks, but he can balance a ladder on his chin, turn scraps of paper into a seamless sign and dance with a stack of cups. He can also capture an audience for an afternoon of side-splitting hilarity.
    11/15/09	Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts November 15, 2009 Hampton Roads' favorite community theater company presents the timeless story of Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors. With book and music by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Joseph is a modern musical classic for the whole family.
    11/08/09	FDR Starring Ed Asner Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts FDR Starring Ed Asner Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts November 8, 2009 Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars): Star of stage, television and screen Ed Asner brings to life our 32nd president. FDR explores the life of one of America's best-loved leaders and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office, from inauguration to the trials of World War II.
    11/07/09	Hal Ketchum Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Hal Ketchum Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts November 7, 2009 Hailed by USA Today as "the most exquisite voice in country music," Hal Ketchum has a distinguished musical career that includes such indelible Top 10 hits as "Small Town Saturday Night," "Past The Point of Rescue," "Hearts Are Gonna Roll" and "Stay Forever." With over 5 million albums sold, Ketchum's soulful music is packed full of warmth and heart.
    11/01/09	1st Annual Suffolk Gospel Celebration Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 1st Annual Suffolk Gospel Celebration Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts November 1, 2009 The best of the region's voices will soar at the Birdsong Theater with this first of an annual celebration of sacred music. This year, area pastors will be asked to send us the best of their best to vie for the top prize that goes only to the finest in town.
    10/17/09	The Tony Rice Unit Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts The Tony Rice Unit Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts October 17, 2009 A living bluegrass legend, Tony Rice has risen to the highest ranks of guitar virtuosity. With a Grammy on his shelf accompanied by no less than nine International Bluegrass Music Association awards, Rice has mastered acoustic music from to jazz to songwriter-oriented folk. This is an artist that no lover of guitar or acoustic music should miss.
    10/10/09	Todd Rosenlieb Dance Erick Hawkins' Classic Kite Tails Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Todd Rosenlieb Dance Erick Hawkins' Classic Kite Tails Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts October 10, 2009 Tidewater's award winning professional dance ensemble brings legendary American choreographer Erick Hawkins' masterpiece to the Birdsong stage. Inspired by Native American mythology, historical events, and early American settings, "Classic Kite Tails" is a dance about beauty, joy and whimsy and emphasizes freedom and flow of movement.
    09/25/09	Riders in the Sky Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Riders in the Sky Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts September 25, 2009 Romantic, melodic, harmonious and hilarious! For thirty years Grammy award winners Riders in the Sky have been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Join Ranger Doug and the boys for an evening of comedy-western music that is pure entertainment for the whole family.
    10/03/08	Art D'vine Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Art D'vine Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts October 3, 2008 Don't miss this wine tasting and art auction event!
    05/31/08	Pinkalicious Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Pinkalicious Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts May 31, 2008 Based on the popular children?s book by Elizabeth Kann, PINKALICIOUS is the story of a girl who can?t stop eating pink cupcakes, despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence goes too far and lands her at the doctor?s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe ? a dream come true for this pink-loving enthusiast. But when her Pinkititis condition worsens, only Pinkalicious can figure out a healthy way to get out of this predicament. The catchy...
    05/22/08	The Millers Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts The Millers Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts May 22, 2008 The Millers are a family that travels the world performing together and have shared the stage with the likes of Alicia Keys, BB. King, Kanye West, Ziggy Marley and Ricky Skaggs. 2006 finalists on America's Got Talent, The Millers includes 13 year old phenom, LD, wailing on harmonica. Their charm packs the house, but innate talent and crazy musicianship brings the audience to their feet dancing and applauding. The Millers have musical chops that any blues musician would be proud of ?...
    05/10/08	Catherine Russell Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Catherine Russell Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts May 10, 2008 ?Cat? Russell isn?t merely your basic soul, jazz, and blues singer...she?s a lady born to jazz. Her father was Louis Armstrong?s orchestra leader. Her mother was a member of the Sweethearts of Rhythm, an all-woman band that swung as hard as the men! Cat?s credits include trendsetters in popular music, such as David Bowie, Paul Simon, Jackson Brown, Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, Rosanne Cash and Madonna. Catherine Russell is now stepping out in the jazz world as a soulful featured...
    05/08/08	Judy Collins Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Judy Collins Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts May 8, 2008 Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. She?s known for the stunning purity of her lovely soprano voice and for her varied recordings, which have included folk, show tunes, pop and rock and roll. Judy?s had hits with songs by Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Stephan Sondheim and Joni Mitchell. Her version of "Amazing Grace" was a huge popular success, "Both Sides Now" and "Send in the Clowns" garnered her the coveted...
    05/02/08	Town Mountain Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Town Mountain Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts May 2, 2008 This North Carolina-based band is just what bluegrass, roots country and modern music needs to bridge the musical gap. They?re influenced by the first generation bluegrass masters like Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers, as well as early country legends like George Jones and Merle Haggard. What defines Town Mountain?s sound is the seamless fusion of their original tunes with bluegrass and country. New bluegrass at its best!
    04/19/08	Gordon Chambers Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Gordon Chambers Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 19, 2008 Award-winning songwriter and Grammy nominee Gordon Chambers? has penned songs for Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker ? "I Apologize", Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown ? "My Love", Beyonce ? "After All Is Said And Done", Brownstone ? "If You Love Me", and Marc Anthony. Chambers has been performing up a storm in New York City, where he recently released his debut album ?Introducing Gordon Chambers? featuring special guests like Carl Thomas. Gordon?s classic R&B style, with hints of jazz, is reminiscent...
    04/11/08	Suzy Bogguss Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Suzy Bogguss Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 11, 2008 Of the long list of Nashville women, only a few stand out for technically pristine voices, and Suzy Bogguss is near the top of the list! This girl from Aledo, Illinois started singing in church, and went on to win CMA and Grammy Awards. Her songs of new beginnings and self-reliance include "I Wanna be a Cowboy's Sweetheart", "Cross My Broken Heart", "Someday Soon", "Drive South", and "Outbound." Audiences leave Suzy Bogguss? shows feeling she was singing just to them.
    04/05/08	Chris Hillman Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Chris Hillman Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 5, 2008 Chris Hillman was a key figure in the development of folk-rock, through his work with The Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers. During the ?60s, the Byrds ranked as one of the most influential pop groups, with hits like "Mr. Tambourine Man", "Turn, Turn, Turn" and "Eight Miles high." He also formed the Desert Rose Band, a true countryrock band, with ten Top-10 hits. Hillman is joined by the talented Herb Penderson. Together they?ve worked with the likes of Emmy-Lou Harris, Stephen Stills,...
    03/29/08- 03/30/08	A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts March 29-March 30, 2008 Patsy Cline was born in Virginia?s Shenandoah Valley. Legend has it that she was entertaining her neighbors as early as age 3. Patsy's big break came when she won an Arthur Godfrey Talent program in 1957 with the hit "Walkin' After Midnight." Her spirited talent took her to the top of the country charts in 1962, and her popularity has never waned. Join the talented Julie Johnson as she brings Patsy to life in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline filled with great songs like: "Back in My...
    03/15/08	Krista Detor Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Krista Detor Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts March 15, 2008 This Indiana based singer-songwriter performs on piano, unconstrained by the whole lounge singer effect. Like the best of Suzanne Vega, Sarah McLachlan or Joni Mitchell, Krista strays closer to a writer like Leonard Cohen lyrically, cinematically and in the lushness of her stories.
    03/08/08	Dixie Hummingbirds, Marie Knight, and Suffolk Youth Gospel Choir Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Dixie Hummingbirds, Marie Knight, and Suffolk Youth Gospel Choir Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts March 8, 2008 How many singing groups reach their 75th anniversary? Better yet, how many can celebrate it with a cut on a chart-climbing soundtrack and a new album that shows them at their soul-stirring best? The Dixie Hummingbirds is an influential American gospel music group of talented singers that have spanned many styles from 1920s jubilee quartet, the 40?s and 50?s hard gospel style of Gospel?s golden age, to the eclectic songs of today. The Hummingbirds influenced artists like James Brown and sang...
    03/01/08	Mammoth Follies Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts Mammoth Follies Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts March 1, 2008 Mammoth Follies explores the wonders of dinosaurs in an old-fashioned revue of toe-tappin? songs, witty jokes, and earth-smashing dances performed by giant dinosaur puppets! Enormous dinosaurs populate the stage, including your host Willie Mammoth, Smiley the Saber-Toothed Tiger, Tony and Trixie Triceratops, Terry the Pterodactyl, and the 9-foot tall T. Rex in an adventurous musical trip through pre-history.

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    • Event Name: FDR Starring Ed Asner
      "Asner World Premiere Receives Standing Ovation!"
      Review posted by: Nicolette from Milwaukee, WI USA, Sep 27, 2009
      

      The premiere of Edward Asner as FDR was astounding,funny & focused in a full house at Door Theatre in Wisconsin Sept. 25. The full-head-of-hair Asner brought FDR to life w/vigor, vulnerability, &... Expand

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      The premiere of Edward Asner as FDR was astounding,funny & focused in a full house at Door Theatre in Wisconsin Sept. 25. The full-head-of-hair Asner brought FDR to life w/vigor, vulnerability, & confrontative skill. Rare one man shows captivate like this-Asner brings us into his world so thoroughly we "see" FDRs loves & rivals on stage with him. Expert adaptation of Schary’s play, although pretending it speaks to times in 2009 is misleading. The script conveniently omits FDRs abysmal civil rights legacy; what he accomplished was due to moral pressure from his First Lady. HOOVER desegregated US armed forces, not Franklin. FDR had the skin privileges to ignore racism in America & appease anarchists;Obama does not.Asner doesn’t imbue his character with saintliness but captures the goodness of the man’s intent. The Emmy/Golden Globe winner is sharply superb. I joined in the sweeping ovation for this unbelievable 80 yo actor & will attend another performance of Edward Asner as FDR. Collapse

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    • Event Name: Riders in the Sky
      "The kids will love them"
      Comment posted by: Tom Powell from Suffolk, VA, Sep 15, 2009
      

      Riders in the Sky are awesome. They are the group that sings "Woody's Round Up" in Toy Story 2. The kids will love them.

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      Riders in the Sky are awesome. They are the group that sings "Woody's Round Up" in Toy Story 2. The kids will love them.

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