WTG Youth Chorus - Friday, May 2, 2008 at 7 PM A magical night with the Guild’s youngest stars. John Hinckley has once again put together a fabulous program of music performed by members of the WTG Youth Chorus, aged six to twelve. The show will include a 30 minute show as well as solos and duets. Tickets are $7 for Adults and $5 for Children under 12 and can be purchased at the door.
Wednesday, May 7, 5:30-7:00 PM C R E A T I V I T Y N E T W O R K I N G @ WindhamARTS To be Young & Creative in Eastern Connecticut: Emerging Artists Speak Hosted by Steven Dahlberg, International Centre for Creativity and Imagination.
Join a dialogue with current and recent arts students from the University of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University to explore their ideas about creativity, what has helped and hindered them in being more creativity in this community, and what implications their views have for developing "creative community" in general.
Open to all $5 donation; space is limited.
RSVP 860-450-1794 or
May 15th, 2008 / 6-9 PM / Main Street, Willimantic
Willimantic’s famous 3rd Thursday Street Fests start the 2008 season on May 15th.
Every third Thursday from May to
October, thousands of people from far and wide stroll along Main Street
Willimantic amid a background of musical, theatrical, visual and
olfactory delights.
There are clowns and bands
and giant stilters to entertain you as you meander through the fest.
Local and regional crafters and vendors showcase the wealth of goods
produced in Connecticut.
Congratulations to Willimantic Renaissance Inc., reciepent of the Connecticut Main Street Center 2008 Award of Excellence for producing the 3rd Thursday Street Fests.
THE HIP HOP PROJECT
The Hip Hop Project is the dynamic and inspirational story of a group
of New York City teenagers who transform their life stories into
powerful works of art, using hip hop as a vehicle for self-development
and personal discovery.
The film traces the evolution of this
award-winning outreach program developed by Kazi, a formerly homeless
teenager turned youth mentor. After four years of collaboration, the
group produced a powerful and thought-provoking album that provides a
revealing look at their lives.
In contrast to all the negative
attention focused on hip hop and rap music, this is a story of hope,
healing and the realization of dreams.
Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m. The public is invited to this screening, which is presented by The Young Poets, the WindhamARTS Collaborative, and the International Centre for Creativity and Imagination.
Open Mike
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008 Knights of Columbus Hall 138 Snake Hill Road in Coventry, CT (just off Main Street/Route 31) Music begins at 7PM sign–up is at 6:30PM. Suggested $4.00 donation at the door
PENTAMETER: THE 2008 MASTER OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION Recent works by five dynamic University of Connecticut graduate student in the Master of Fine Arts program Exhibit runs through May 11.
MARCUS GARVEY: THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION remains on view through May 11. It was organized by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library and sponsored by the William Benton Museum of Art in collaboration with the Institute for African American Studies
MUSE NEWS: May 2008 Exhibition and Events Muse Le Belle Artiste Gallery is exhibiting "Cows & Ancient Painting Techniques in a Contemporary World" through May 31. Works by four award-winning Connecticut artists: Mary Lang Killilea, Jan Geoghegan, Richard White, Deirdre Jessica McLoive.
The May schedule of classes at the Muse includes:
1) A Paper Making Workshop with Aline Hoffman / Saturday, May 3,
2) Quantum Healing: A Workshop Series with Aline Hoffman, MS., C.Ht, Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist and Art Therapist , A free introductory workshop
3) Spring Cleansing for Body and Mind with Shoshana Levinson.
Paint Out! En Plein Air Sunday, June 29th, 2008 10 a.m.- 5p.m.
Muse Le Belle Artiste 1141 Main Street Old Coventry Village, CT 06238 ALERT: 2008 ARTISTS OPEN STUDIOS TOUR of NORTHEAST CT. Registration Deadline: June 1
Dates: November 29 and 30 (Thanksgiving weekend) and December 6 and 7. Fees: Membership: $15 and the show fee is $85 For more information visit www.AOSCT.org
CASTING CALL: URGENT RE-CAST
Great opportunity for female singer/actress age 50+
WHO: The Windham Theatre Guild needs to re-cast a part as quickly as possible for the upcoming Connecticut Premiere of “Hats!” the musical based on the Red Hat Society.
NEEDED: A woman, age 50-60 to play the role of Dame, a character who was a great Mom and is now dealing with “empty nest” syndrome. This role demands some solo work and group harmony while performing joyful, raunchy, glitzy and heart-wrenching songs and lyrics.
The production demands ensemble playing as all characters are on stage for most of the 90 minute performance; they play is to be performed with no intermission.
WHEN: The show will run June 20th, 21st, 22nd, 26th, 27th and 28th. There will be one matinee performance on June 22nd. Most rehearsals are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for the rest of April and throughout May.
CONTACT: Kristina Elias-Staron: 860-423-4342 / Norwich Arts Council “Photo Four”
Show runs: Wednesday, April 30th to Saturday, May 31st Gallery hours: Wed, Thurs and Sat 12-4pm, Fri 12-6p Great Summer Opportunity: The Capitol Theater Arts Academy Summer Musical Theater Camp Don't
miss out on this wonderful camp opportunity for your children this
summer. Be part of our exciting summer musical: Bye Bye Birdie
Five weeks of musical theater fun for both performers and technicians.
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