Sandler Center Foundation

05/29/2026

We are thankful for our friends at Honolulu Theatre for Youth as a producing partner for the 2025-2026 school year's Virtual Academy programs. What was your favorite episode of "The HI Way" this year?

05/27/2026

In partnership with Virginia Beach City Public Schools, SCF leads the performing arts element by introducing students to the fundamentals of dance. Leveling the Performing Field is a great example of how we're creating a pathway for youth to explore the performing arts and have fun while learning.

Read the End of Year Impact Summary to find out how we did it: https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/leveling-the-performing-field-2026-end-of-year-impact-summary

Thank you, Hampton Roads Community Foundation, and current donors for generously supporting this program. Take part in our youth's creativity by donating today! https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/donate-now

The academic year is winding down, but our excitement for what lies ahead is amping up! Amid our changing landscape, SCF’s children’s programming continues to shine brightly for the next generation of this community’s performing artists.

05/20/2026

The academic year is winding down, but our excitement for what lies ahead is amping up! Amid our changing landscape, SCF’s children’s programming continues to shine brightly for the next generation of this community’s performing artists. We accomplished great things this year.

Read our Year-End Impact Summary for Leveling the Performing Field, one of SCF's premier programs: https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/leveling-the-performing-field-2026-end-of-year-impact-summary.

05/15/2026

A big birthday shout out goes to our one-of-a-kind CEO and Executive Director, Lisa Baehre! Lisa is going into her 11th year leading the Foundation and we're so lucky to have her. Stop what you're doing and leave a birthday note for her in the comments. 🫶🎂

05/14/2026

This is it! Registration for our last Virtual Academy programs for the 2025-26 school year closes TOMORROW. Educators can sign up and take the pressure off of SOL prep with these curriculum-aligned performances.

Sign up now, it takes less than 5 minutes. Learn more here: https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/virtual-academy.

05/11/2026

Virginia Funders Network attendees got to know VB Town Center's early development history during a dining experience hosted by the Sandler Center Foundation, in collaboration with Central Business District Association. Thank you, Jeanne Evans-Cox and Gerald Divaris for spending the evening with us! We were also thrilled to have musicians from Symphonicity in the house.

Our team wrapped up with VFN's Annual Conference, Stronger Together: Inspiring Resilience, Moving Virginia Forward. We are proud to have been one of this year's sponsors.

05/11/2026

Don't miss out on the last Virtual Academy programs for the school year. Registration is open until May 15th. Signing up only takes a few minutes, with access to these fun performances all month long.

We know educators are in SOL mode. We get it! That's why we've made it easy on you, with SOL-aligned study guides. This month's performances feature STEM topics for K-6th grade from our friends at Bright Star Touring Theatre. Learn more and register now: https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/virtual-academy.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from the Sandler Center Foundation! 💐

05/07/2026

It's , and Virtual Academy is back with the last offerings of the school year for educators and students. Take the pressure off with fun, engaging performances perfect for in-class or asynchronous learning. FREE study guides accompany each program.

Registration is open through May 15th! https://www.sandlercenterfoundation.org/virtual-academy

We thank the Helen G. Gifford Foundation for generously supporting this program.

05/07/2026

Tomorrow! Catch up with the ViBe Creative District to celebrate local art in support of Virginia Beach's expanding creative scene. Grab your bites and brews while checking out community art. We are proud to sponsor the music for these events. 🎵 We'll see you there!