YOU'RE INVITED!
Suffolk Center kicks-off summer with a FREE FAMILY FUN DAY & ARTIST MARKET on Saturday, JUNE 10, from 10 AM - 2 PM. Join the creative fun and celebrate Suffolk Center’s 100 years of Education & Arts in our beautiful home - the former historic Suffolk High School.
Join us on MAY 31, for 'Every Brilliant Thing' - two FREE shows 10AM & 6PM, presented by Virginia Stage Company.
“Every Brilliant Thing” provides a life-affirming jolt of humanism, reminding us that hope comes from miracles of life’s details.
Suitable for Grades 7+ to Adults.
Suffolk Center's SPRING / SUMMER NEWSLETTER is on it's way to YOU! Read all about NEW:
• Art Exhibitions
• Classes & Workshops
• 2023 Summer Camps
• Summer Blockbuster Movies
• 'Every Brilliant Thing' - FREE, MAY 30!
Get the Newsletter ~ sign up at SuffolkCenter.org!
Join us at the Suffolk Center on Thursday, April 13th, 5:30 - 7 PM for “Walk on the Wild Side”, an exhibit inspired by the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The FREE Opening Reception is a great time to Meet 33 Wildlife Artists, purchase Artwork, and enjoy O'Connor Brewing Company's delicious ‘GREAT DISMAL’ Black IPA ~ the perfect compliment to the amazing artwork!
For more info on this exhibit please call the Suffolk Center at 757.923.0003.
On this one-year Anniversary, the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts remembers the friendships we built with the Kyiv City Ballet.
In September 2022 the City of Suffolk welcomed the Ballet Troupe with open arms and beautiful sunflowers. The Kyiv City Ballet thrilled the sold-out audiences with 'Tribute to Peace' and 'Swan Lake'. Kyiv City Ballet gave us a glimpse into the amazing people and culture of Ukraine.
We are honored to support Kyiv City Ballet! With your help, World Central Kitchen will continue using the power of food to support Ukraine and communities in need around the world. Show your support, DONATE TODAY at: https://s.ripl.com/p0fzyq
#KyivCityBallet
#UkraineStrong
#TidewaterUkrainianSchool
#WorldCentralKitchen
Are you ready for 'Cheers to 100 years' - a celebration of Education, History, and Arts? Check out this sneak-peek of the 8 LIVE AUCTION Experiences & Art. BID LIVE at the Gala on Saturday, February 25th.
Grab your phone and get set-up to BID!
It's easy... TEXT the word 'SUFFOLK' to 71760 and register to BID.
Read all about the Gala's 8 LIVE AUCTION packages at: https://s.ripl.com/z8iwky
Bidding is NOW OPEN on 44 AMAZING Silent Auction items supporting Suffolk Center's fundraiser, 'Cheers to 100 Years', a celebration of Education, History, and Arts!
TEXT the word 'Suffolk' to 71760 and register to BID. You don't have to have a gala ticket to support Arts Education and Outreach in the community!
View all 44 Silent Auction items at: https://s.ripl.com/48dnit
Suffolk Center's 2023 WINTER NEWSLETTER is hot off the press & on its what to you!
Featuring:
- Cheers to 100 Years!
- Performances
- Art Exhibits
- Building updates
- 3 School Matinees
- New Board Members
- British Invasion Movies
- Classes & Workshops
& Creative Arts Academy!
On the 12th Day of Christmas my true love said to me... 'Happy Holiday from the Suffolk Center!'
From our Staff to YOU, we wish you all the joy, peace, and love that this time of year brings. Here's to a cheerful present, a well-remembered past, and a prosperous year ahead.
Wishing you good health and creative traditions! May your holidays be about spending time with friends and family, and reflecting on the
blessings you have received all year long.
Happy Holidays & best wishes for an extra special New Year!
Suffolk Center's Dedicated Board of Directors, Talented Instructors, Fabulous Volunteers, and Exceptional Staff wish you and yours a Happy Holiday and a Creative New Year!
“Learning is for everyone – the young, and the young at heart“. No matter your age, we provide opportunities for you to improve or try something new!
We hope to see YOU in a class at Suffolk Center in 2023!
Check out new Winter Classes & Workshops at: https://s.ripl.com/u1xsxy
BIG Welcome to Suffolk Center's new Board Members who will be joining the team in 2023.
• Dr. Joleen E. Neighbours, Coordinator of Fine & Performing Arts, Suffolk Public Schools
• Gail Hinton-Copeland, Retired Music Instructor, Suffolk Public Schools
• Glynda F. Williams, Retired, Assistant Vice President & Branch Manager, Farmers Bank
• Joseph E. Garlitz, Retired Financial Advisor
• Jeremy Branch, Owner Mason's Grill & Smokehouse
We appreciate your support for the ARTS in our Community!
Give your kids & tweens some RAD arts classes with the NEW CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY at Suffolk Center. Pick the classes you want, each is instruction is for one day, usually Saturday, for just a few hours!
Foundation Academy is designed for Grades 1 – 5 & Structurally Sound Academy for Grades 6 – 8. Each academy covers a wide variety of interests for your kids to enjoy.
CREATIVE ARTS ACADEMY is now enrolling and starts Saturday, February 18, 2023. Register by calling 757.923.0003 or online at SuffolkCenter.org.
#CreativeArtsAcademy
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Suffolk Center! If you want to give back to your community, treasure and enjoy the arts, or simply love historic buildings, we invite you to learn about the various opportunities available at the Center. We hope you will join our dedicated and fantastic team!
Volunteers are rewarded with 20% discount in Jester’s Gallery Shop and receive free tickets to performances for every 12 volunteer hours worked.
Learn more: https://s.ripl.com/4ma39j
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts has the most amazing MEMBERS of any Arts organization anywhere!
To say “thank you” to our members, we offer benefits at every level of membership, from being recognized in our annual playbill to discounts on tickets, classes, and shopping in Jester’s. Special receptions, tours, and complimentary tickets are available as well.
Give the Gift of Suffolk Center Membership today! Learn more at: https://s.ripl.com/yjn5z5
YOU’RE INVITED to our Holiday Extravaganza DEC. 17th! Bring the entire family ~ holiday festivities happening all day!
🎅 9 & 10:30 AM: ‘BRUNCH with SANTA‘ at Da’lish Restaurant, call 757.809.0378, (SOLD OUT)
🎨 12 – 7 PM: SHOP our HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET, FREE
🎄 3 – 5 PM: Kids Ornament Making, FREE
🎅 6 – 7 PM: Doorway Singers & Photo-ops with SANTA, FREE
🎷 7:30 PM: Tidewater Winds Concert Band ‘SANTA SWINGS‘ plays your favorite holiday music & sing-a-longs! (Tickets required) Call 757.923.2900.
#CreativeHoliday
#GivetheGiftofArts
Tickets make GREAT GIFTS, so stop by the Suffolk Center and purchase tickets to our 2023 performances:
• Masters of Soul / January 28,
• Chris Michael Experience / February 18,
• ICONS: Tribute Show / March 11,
• Hurrah Players Live/ March 25,
• Crazy for Patsy Cline / April 1, and
• Spring Choral Fest / April 23, 2023.
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts is located at 110 W. Finney Ave., in historic downtown Suffolk, Virginia. For additional information please visit SuffolkCenter.org or call the Box Office at 757.923-2900.
#Performing Arts
#DateNight
You are invited to a FREE fabulous HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET from 12 – 7PM, rain or shine inside the Suffolk Center’s Taylor Ballroom. The Holiday Artist Market is a great way to shop local and support the arts.
The Holiday Artist Market showcases 35 Artisans with gift options for everyone!
• All Things Cats
• Angle Clay Co
• BOBCAT’S Woods & Designs
• Body Love
• Cait Creates
• Design Boutique LLC
• Dezy 1 Artz
• Eager Beaver Makers
• Elizabeth Jones
• Enfield Studios LLC
• Frannie D Designs
• Fred and Lou
• Joanne's Goat Milk Soap
• Kambellishments
• Kay's Designs
• Kookie Momster
• Leanne Moss Art
• Lizzy Lathers
• Mama-Girl Folk Art
• Mary Carr Roberts
• McCleary Advertising & Design
• MK Garden Bliss, LLC
• Re-Creative Enterprises, LLC
• Rhona Dawson
• Rock Maker Stitches
• Schadel Sheet Metal Works
• Spinners End Studio
• Studio Q
• The Artificer's Archive
• The Cat Creeps Studio
• Thea Twisdale
• Tommy Johnson
• Up In Smoke
• VP Candle Works
• WLR Creative Enterprises
#ShopLocal
#DowntownSuffolk
Jester's Gallery Shop features one-of-a-kind art, created by local VA & NC Artists! SHOP NOW & SAVE 10 - 20 % OFF select Items through DECEMBER 30th, when Jester's will be closing due to Suffolk Center's building renovations.
Jester's is OPEN: Wed. - Sat. 10AM - 4PM, with extended hours Saturday, DEC.17th during our Holiday Artist Market & 'Santa Swings' Concert.
Jester's is CLOSED: DEC. 24th, Christmas Eve, and after DEC. 30th.
