Past Events

This is your chance to mingle, dance and indulge in great food and wine. So, break out your best black or white attire.  Sparkle and Shine is encouraged but clothing must be Black or White.   Your $85 Ticket Includes: *Two Glasses of Wine *Heavy Hors d' Oeuvres *A Sparkling Midnight Toast to the New Year *Party Favors *Live Music by the Bilenki Duo *Late Night Blueberry Pancakes send off!   Additional wine will be available for purchase. 

Enjoy brunch at the Island with your favorite jazz singer, Everett Spells.   Everett A. Spells is a multi-instrumental Jazz Saxophone Player. Growing up in Newport News, Virginia, Everett has performed with such greats as Frank Foster, Dr. Billy Taylor, Dr. Burgess Gardner, Consuella Moorehead, Bill Lee, Steve Wilson, Billy Drummond, Gary Harris, and the Wooten Brothers.

This duo is well-known for their repertoire of songs, covering everything from Otis Redding, to Steve Miller, to Led Zeppelin. The two have even been known to break out some K.C. & the Sunshine Band.  

Would you like to learn how to draw with more precision and grace, but don’t know how to elevate your skill? Are you looking to become a more improved painter (better drawing is often the solution)? OR Are you looking to explore the grand possibilities of a becoming an artist? Then this is the drawing class for you! As a long time, professional 2-D artist and fine art educator, David holds a plentiful amount of experience in producing and teaching…

Little Learners program children will learn about local history and wildlife through story time, crafts, live animal encounters and hands on activities.    Admission: $5.00 for Adults; Free for children ages 6 and under!   Little Learners Program is held every 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, excluding holidays.

This class provides exercise, jazzy dance steps, rhythm and social fun. Grab a friend or come and meet some new ones! This class emphasizes fun and there is no previous experience necessary.    Instructor: Fay Eberly   Dates: Tuesdays & Wednesday / January 7th - January 29th   Locale: Northside Park Recreation Complext   Price: $33.00 Class Rate $23.00 Class Rate for OC Residents $5.00 Drop-In Rate   Recreation Supervisor: Anna Paterson

This class provides exercise, jazzy dance steps, rhythm and social fun. Grab a friend or come and meet some new ones! This class emphasizes fun and there is no previous experience necessary.    Instructor: Fay Eberly   Dates: Tuesdays & Wednesday / January 7th - January 29th   Locale: Northside Park Recreation Complext   Price: $33.00 Class Rate $23.00 Class Rate for OC Residents $5.00 Drop-In Rate   Recreation Supervisor: Anna Paterson

Pet Portraits are back! Join Artist Dawn Tarr-Scott as she instructs you from beginning to end in creating a Pet Portrait to cherish forever. Dawn was the first on the shore to bring you these DIY Pet Portraits, and you won’t be disappointed! Choose your favorite furry friend, all are welcome, bunnies, cats, dogs, horses...send us a clear photo of your pet you’d like paint and we will have your 8” by 10” canvas and custom paint pallet ready for…