Latest Office of Cultural Affairs News Releases

Vince Gill and The Time Jumpers Coming to the Sandler Center Feb. 8

Thursday, January 10, 2013 · 10:15 am
Tap any member of The Time Jumpers on the shoulder and the face that turns to greet you will be that of someone who’s made major contributions to the richness and vigor of country music.   The current edition of The Time Jumpers includes 11 members, each a master of his or h... ​

Hurricane Sandy Relief Benefit Raises $11,196

Wednesday, January 02, 2013 · 10:45 am
For one night and for the purpose of goodwill, Hampton Roads united under one roof to help those victims who suffered massive devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy. On Nov. 20, the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, in partnership with Sinclair Communications, raised $1... ​

Giving Tree Program Returns to Help Underserved Students

Thursday, December 13, 2012 · 02:15 pm
The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, in conjunction with the Sandler Center Foundation, is excited to announce the second annual Giving Tree Campaign. All donations to the Giving Tree go directly to ACCESS the ARTS ticket funding. The ACCESS the ARTS program is driven... ​

Superstorm Sandy Relief Benefit

Friday, November 09, 2012 · 09:00 am
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT AMERICAN RED CROSS SUPERSTORM SANDY RELIEFTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2012 from 5-9 PM Let’s unite all of Hampton Roads under one roof, on one night for the purpose of goodwill, to help those victims who suffered massive devastation caused by SuperStorm Sandy... ​

An Exclusive Engagement With Bryan Adams

Friday, November 09, 2012 · 09:00 am
Bryan Adams brings his highly successful solo-acoustic concert tour to Virginia Beach with a special, intimate concert at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts on January 24.  Tickets go on sale Friday, November 16 at 10 am at sandlercenter.org. The show at the Sandler Cen... ​

“Works by Betty Hadfield” on Display at the Sandler Center Art Gallery

Thursday, November 08, 2012 · 09:00 am
Betty Hadfield’s works on oil are the latest artwork to be featured in the Sandler Center Art Gallery and can be viewed from now through Jan. 18.  Hadfield works in oils with a limited palette and enjoys using bold and unexpected color to capture the mood and integrity of he... ​

The Sandler Center Turns 5!

Thursday, November 01, 2012 · 11:15 am
Join us at the Sandler Center for a fifth birthday celebration and open house! Be a star on our stage and explore behind the scenes of the Sandler Center in an event that will be fun for the whole family! The doors will be open Saturday, Nov. 3 from 2 to 4 p.m.   The fest... ​

Four New Performances Added to Sandler Center Great Performance Series

Monday, October 01, 2012 · 12:00 pm
The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts has added two shows, along with a classical music series, to the 2012-2013 Great Performance Series. The two main stage shows feature some of the biggest names in the music industry: Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group and the Time J... ​

Sandler Center to host Gordon Biersch’s Arts & Drafts

Friday, September 07, 2012 · 12:30 pm
(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA) – Sept. 7, 2012 — The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting Gordon Biersch’s Arts & Drafts on Saturday, Oct. 6 from noon to 6 p.m.The craft beer festival will feature a multitude of craft beers, live music, local art displays and mor... ​

2012/2013 Great Performance Series at the Sandler Center

Thursday, July 26, 2012 · 11:00 am
The upcoming season features concerts by music legends, Broadway shows, holiday, and family entertainment. This season is packed with world-renowned performers and student matinees, and there are still more great additions that will be announced in the coming months.   S... ​