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Our April Newsletter Includes:
1. Suds and Buds Tickets
2. Registration Open for Conference
3. Month of the Military Child
4. April Program Highlights
5. Limited Availability Tours
6. 10% Off Programming Coupon
Cold Beer, Beautiful Blooms, and a Wonderful Way to Support YAV!
Join YAV, the Rotary Club of Norfolk, and Norfolk Botanical Gardens on Friday, May 18, 2018, from 5:30-9:30 PM for Suds & Buds, presented by Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P. C. This is a great opportunity to spend time in the Gardens’ renowned Rose Garden, enjoy food and beverages from local restaurants, and watch performances by Lewis McGehee and YAV Teaching Artist Jennifer Gammill!
Early bird tickets are $45 and include admission to the Gardens, two drink tickets, food, and live entertainment. This is an indoor and tented outdoor event. Click here to learn more.
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Registration is Open for the 2018 Inspiring Teachers Conference
Registration is now open for YAV’s Inspiring Teachers Conference, which will take place on Friday, July 20th at the New Education Building at Old Dominion University. This one-day conference provides opportunities for education and professional development, as well as providing a space for educators and artists to share their knowledge based on their skills, talents, and visions for the future.
Tickets are $75 and include lunch and parking. Click here to register today!
April is the Month of Military Child
Military Child Initiative residency at Bay View Elementary
April is the Month of the Military Child. During this month, we honor the sacrifices made by military children and their parents across the US and the world. In an effort to help military children cope with the unique stresses of having their parent(s) in the armed forces, YAV offers the Military Child Initiative residency program to schools with high military populations. This year’s residencies took place at Shelton Park Elementary School and White Oaks Elementary School in Virginia Beach, and Bay View Elementary School in Norfolk. In these Out of School Time workshops, students learn how express themselves creatively.
The Military Child Initiative residencies were made possible by a generous grant from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.
April Program Highlights
Hampton Heritage Day
April 21st is Hampton Heritage Day! This event honors the Native American, European and African cultures that have shaped the Hampton Roads community through performances and activities for all ages! YAV Teaching Artists Harold Wood and Louise Dawkins will provide programs at the event.
Hampton Heritage Day will take place at Carousel Park from 10AM to 5PM. This event is free and open to the public.
Childhelp Alice C. Tyler Village
YAV Teaching Artist Curtis Blues will perform “The Multicultural Roots of Rock and Rap” at the Childhelp Alice C. Tyler Village, a healing home environment for abused, neglected and at-risk children in Lignum, VA. While at the village, children receive individualized mental health care and learn to love themselves and trust others.
Limited Availability Tours
YAV will welcome several guest artist tours this spring. Availability is limited and programs will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. Contact Michelle at scheduling@yav.org or 757-466-7555 to schedule a program today!
Illstyle & Peace Productions
Illstyle and Peace Productions is a multicultural, mixed-gender dance company whose work focuses on the movement and spirit of Hip Hop. The company delivers a positive message of individual expression to worldwide audiences young and old.
• No Bullying, Stop Bullying!
• Hip Hop Math, No Problem!
• Become Your Dreams
Touring April 23-27
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Curtis Blues
Curtis’ performances keep the tradition of acoustic American roots music alive, and demonstrate for students the origins of modern rock and hip-hop music.
• Taming the Technology Monster
• Super Nutrition for Superheroes
• A Culture of Respect
• Up-cycling: Turning Junk into Musical Instruments from Africa to America
• The Multicultural Roots of Rock and Rap
Touring April 23-25
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Taikoza
Taikoza uses the powerful rhythms of the Taiko drums to create an electrifying energy that carries audiences in a new dimension of excitement.
• The Spirit of Taikoza: The Japanese Drum
Touring May 7-11
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SPRING into Savings!
Interested in scheduling YAV arts-in-education programming for your school before the end of the school year? Mention this coupon to receive 10% off of your programs!
CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR SPRING PROGRAMS!
When you select YAV as your preferred charitable organization, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to YAV! Click here to make YAV your AmazonSmile organization!
Please help us continue providing the highest quality arts in education programs in Virginia!
Young Audiences Arts for Learning Virginia
420 N. Center Dr., Ste 239, Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 466-7555
www.YAV.org
