A Solo Acoustic Evening With Richard Marx Sandler Center for the Performing Arts August 24

History

The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts opened on Nov 3, 2007, with a performance for violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman. The demand for superior art and entertainment edifice in Virginia Embankment was growing, which sparked the growth of the Sandler Center starting in 2001.

In 2001, existing regional facilities were limited, defective the optimal size, quality, and functionality to meet the needs of current and potential tenants. Emerging and long-standing local arts organizations badly wanted access to well-equipped facilities with rehearsal and teaching spaces, reservation scheduling, and reasonable rental rates. It soon became apparent to the Virginia Beach Metropolis Council that the city needed its own cultural center, and the Quango began its plans to replace the 1000-seat Pavilion Theatre with a facility deemed "equal or amend." After 6 diligent years, the city completed its architectural masterpiece. The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts was dedicated in November of 2007 and is now not only heralded as one of the region's most stunning structures but also amid the nation'south most acoustically sound venues for the arts.

Mission

The mission of the Sandler Centre for the Performing Arts is to enrich the lives of residents and guests by providing nifty and diverse performances, experiences, and educational programs for the arts. In doing so, the Sandler Centre will serve as a home for regional and community arts organizations that contribute to the arts and culture of Virginia Embankment.

Notable People In Sandler Center History

Ànnika

A heartwarming triumph, in 2005, at age 10, Ànnika gave a passionate speech and violin operation before Mayor Meyera East. Oberndorf and the Virginia Beach City Council, which won support for building a new performing arts middle in Boondocks Eye of Virginia Beach. She gave the outset public donation from her music and poetry prizes and continued to raise funds, write advocacy letters, and garner support for the project, including performing at the naming rights major fundraiser at Town Center Urban center Club in Virginia Beach. She was commended past Mayor Oberndorf and invited to the State of the Metropolis Address Lunch, and later, as a special guest to participate in the May 12, 2005 Groundbreaking Anniversary of the new Sandler Eye for the Performing Arts. She was also invited to perform at the Dedication Anniversary on November 1, 2007, and a portrait of her performing is on permanent display at the Sandler Heart for the Performing Arts.

On November 3, 2007, a dream realized, Ànnika was recognized on phase and presented a Key to the City of Virginia Beach by Mayor Oberndorf earlier the opening dark Gala Concert featuring the inaugural operation by virtuoso violinist Itzhak Perlman. She appeared on the encompass of the 2007 Fall Outcome of Beach - The Mag of Virginia Beach, and her story was profiled in the article "Hitting the Right Notes - Raising the Curtain." In 2013, in a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the City of Virginia Beach, Ànnika's "Sandler Story" appears in the documentary tribute to Mayor Oberndorf.

Ànnika has since performed many times on the Sandler Center phase: in recital, as concertmaster, and every bit a invitee artist with the orchestra. In 2011, she performed as a soloist on National Public Radio'due south award-winning programme "From the Peak" which was recorded alive from the Sandler Heart stage. Some of her favorite performances have been for special clemency and community events. She has traveled and performed all over the world, simply for Ànnika, the Sandler Eye truly is "no place like home."

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Source: https://www.sandlercenter.org/history

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