Art of Wine Series
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where the culinary arts meet the visual arts and storytelling.
Art of Wine Dinner, Friday, June 27, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Gallery Lounge, 1st floor
This will include wine parings, dinner and a wonderful discussion with the featured artist Michelle Richardson. Art will also be on sale and a portion of the proceeds will go to support our mission of creating access to the arts. Richardson will converse with the restaurant patrons about her artistic career, the inspiration for her technique and an overall joyful conversation over dinner.
Dinner reservation required, $60 per person, with dinner and wine pairings included. Please include dietary restrictions during dinner reservations. Gratuity not included.
For more information or help to purchase tickets, call our main number or contact the Visual Arts Manager at 757-923-0003 ext 108 or email nana.ferdnance@suffolkcenter.org.
Michelle Richardson’s “Changing the Narrative”
Michelle Richardson’s exhibition Changing the Narrative, invites the viewer to reframe their interpretation of first impressions. When you see someone for the first time, what is your assumption of their behavior? Personality? Is your assumption based on society’s definition of gender, class, and even race and ethnicity? In each painting, Richardson challenges the viewer to broaden their definition of communication as the viewer may see one thing in the composition but rethink their perception given the title of the painting.
“Communication is expressed in many forms: such as speaking, singing, spoken words, lyrics, literature, the visual arts, dance and movement, actions, body language, gestures, facial expressions, music and so on. Everybody has a story and every story is significant. Every story does not have to be in the headlines. If every person takes the time to listen to their neighbor’s story, that could make a world of difference, even to the extent of saving lives. This exhibit is a call, to everyone who has ears, to hear and listen.” (Richardson, 2025).
Richardson encourages people not to judge prematurely but to build compassion and understanding of the individual(s) portrayed in the artwork given their story and their humanity.
An artist from the Colors of Royalty and Transcending Traditions Exhibition, originally from Newport News, Virginia. Learn more about Michelle Richardson and her work by clicking here.
Art of Wine Series
(rotating featured artist every 5-6 weeks)
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where the culinary arts meet the visual arts and storytelling.
First Event – Opening Reception with hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Artwork will be available for purchase.
Second Event – Art of Wine Dinner (Food and Wine Pairing with the artwork)
This will include wine parings, dinner and a wonderful discussion with the featured artist. Artwork will be available for purchase.
$60 per person ticket, with dinner and wine pairings included. Please include dietary restrictions during dinner reservations. Gratuity not included.
For more information or help to purchase tickets, call our main number or contact the Visual Arts Manager at 757-923-0003 ext 108 or email nana.ferdnance@suffolkcenter.org.
