Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony
The 2020 Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony will be presented as a “virtual” event. The half-hour ceremony will be live-streamed from the Memorial’s Shrine of Memory beginning at 10 a.m. E.D.T. on Monday, May 25. The public is invited to view this tribute to Virginia’s fallen heroes on social media and select broadcast television stations.
Summer Camp / Scholarships & Military Subsidies – Workhouse Arts Center
We're all stuck at home right now but take this opportunity to sign your kids up for Summer Camp at Workhouse Arts Center! Don't forget to take advantage of their scholarships and military subsidies! You can find more information on their scholarships page or their military page.
Virtual Ukulele Workshops
Have you always wanted to try the ukulele? Back by popular demand, the Veterans and the Arts Initiative is offering the Veteran community the opportunity to participate in a four-week, online series. Musicians of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in these virtual workshops. Participants must provide their own instruments. Sessions are FREE and open to Veterans, Servicemembers, their families, and military caregivers -- as well as current healthcare workers.
COHEN CLINIC VIRTUAL SOCIAL HOUR
Join the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Easterseals for a Virtual Social Hour! Together, we can lessen feelings of isolation and de-stress during this challenging time. The Cohen Clinic looks forward to great conversation and making new friends. Bring a tasty drink, get cozy and join them for a bit of social fun!
Free Online Creative Workshops
Chesapeake Shakespeare Company (CSC) is offering a FREE program of creative workshops for veterans; active-duty, Guard, and Reserve service members; and their families and caregivers. This program is part of Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and the state and local arts agencies with support provided by Americans for the Arts.
Learn to Crochet
The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone in Clarksville, TN is pleased to offer free online Learn to Crochet classes to veterans and military family members across the entire Cohen Veterans Network. Free online class for veterans and military family members every Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM (ET).
A Salute to Valor: A Warrior’s Tale
Join in a musical celebration that brings together the Celtic spirit of Saint Patrick's Day and the honor and tradition of those who serve our nation. US Armed Forces Alumni Drumline leads an amazing show for the whole family that you will not want to miss!
Freer|Sackler Family Day with Hokusai
Blue Star Families invites you to attend a family workshop and tour of the new Hokusai Exhibit at Freer|Sackler! The workshop, The Art of Japanese Fabric Wrapping, will give you the opportunity to make a furoshiki wrapping cloth. Saturday, January 11th from 2:00-4:00 PM in Washington DC. Open to active-duty personnel, Guard, Reserves, veterans, wounded warriors, caregivers, EFMP members, and their families. Space is limited. Registration is required.
National Veterans Creative Arts Festival
Entries are being accepted for the National Veteran Creative Arts Festival now through January 21, 2020. Across the country each year, Veterans enrolled at VA health care facilities compete in a local creative arts competition. Do you have a talent in the area of art, creative writing, dance, drama or music? Find out more about entering this year's competition. (Competition will take place February 11 & 12, 2020.)
ASAP Open Mic at DogTag Dec 12th
The Armed Services Arts Partnership (ASAP) will be hosting an Open Mic in partnership with Dog Tag Bakery on Thursday, December 12th at 7:00pm. Join them to hear and support the artistic talents of veteran storytellers, comics, writers, and musicians. Tickets can be reserved in advance or purchased at the door.