From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Wed Jan 7 12:08:27 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (Niki Litts) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:08:27 -0500 Subject: [Artscenternews] Youth Audition Workshop for Ages 10- 17 this Saturday! Message-ID: <6a28c31004bda48877a85ff3f647e97f@kinstoncca.com> Youth Performance Art Workshop! Brought to you by the Arts Center! What: Audition Workshop for Young Actors Ages 10- 17 Instructor: Jordan Barwick This workshop will cover topics such as audition technique for stage, musical, television and motion picture, building a portfolio of songs & monologues, head shots and memorization. Where: The Arts Center, 400 N Queen Street, Kinston, NC When: Saturday, Jan 10 & Saturday, Jan 17 9- 2PM * participants should bring a sack lunch Price: (for both sessions) $60 members/ $70 non members How do I sign my young actor up? Call the Arts Center (252) 527-2517 or email Niki Litts at nlitts at kinstoncca.com Happy New Year! Community Council for the Arts 400 N Queen Street Kinston, NC 28501 (252) 527-2517 www.kinstoncca.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 909 bytes Desc: not available Url : From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Tue Jan 13 09:32:32 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (Niki Litts) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:32:32 -0500 Subject: [Artscenternews] Jan Events: Soup and a Bowl 2009! Message-ID: <22af7f2e865239ce24e7f527ce1212f9@kinstoncca.com> Kicking off 2009 with a calendar full of rich programs and events! Classes begin! Jan 13, 2009 Starting Jan 15th: Kindermusik (including new morning and evening time slots!) Jan 20, 2009: Adult pottery, Mommy and Me Pottery, Adult Printmaking, Kid's Printmaking, Kid's Mixed Media, Mural Painting In Feb: Figure drawing, pastels, perspective drawing for children, Watercolor In March: Kicking off our Saturday Art Sessions (programs for children ages 5-18) Masters Class: Acting with Joel Ginn Jan 24, 2009 10:00- 1:00 PM Location: The Arts Center, 400 N Queen St About Mr. Ginn: BFA- Theater Arts from East Carolina University, has acted in numerous TV/ Film roles, Broadway, Off- Broadway, regional and National theater. Credits include: Law & Order, Whoopi, The Harlem Renaissance, West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast and many more! Soup and a Bowl Jan 25, 2009 11:00- 2:00 PM $12 in advance/ $15 at the door Tickets on sale NOW! Don't miss this family favorite! Notice: Rescheduled! Audition Workshop for Young Performance Artists! Ages 10 -18 Sat, Feb. 14th and Sat, 21st $60. members/ $70 non-members Instructor: Jordan Barwick Participants will learn industry standards for auditioning in theater, musical, motion picture and television, head shots, monologues, song portfolio and memorization. Email, call or stop by the Arts Center to sign up. In February: FEBRUARY is MEMBERSHIP month!! Join or renew today to get the most of your membership!! Opening reception for Scott Eagle, Jan Ru Wan and Wednesday Painters Tues. 02/03 6-8 pm The Annual Train Exhibition 02/07-08 Valentine's Day Workshop for Children 02/12 Shop for your sweetie at the Arts Center! Feb 12 1-4 (for the ladies) and 4:30- 7 (for the Gentleman) Community Council for the Arts Tues- Fri 10- 6 Sat 10- 2 400 N Queen Street Kinston, NC 28501 (252) 527-2517 www.kinstoncca.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2509 bytes Desc: not available Url : From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Tue Jan 20 10:48:53 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (nlitts at kinstoncca.com) Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:48:53 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Artscenternews] Cancelations at the Arts Center Message-ID: <32798.71.77.36.94.1232466533.squirrel@webmail3.pair.com> Greetings on this snowly morning! Due to weather, the Arts Center is canceling all meetings and classes scheduled for today, Tuesday, 1/20. Mommy and Me pottery & Adult Pottery will start next tuesday. The Circle of Mothers Gathering, scheduled for 7pm this evening, will be rescheduled at a later date. See you soon, >From all of us at the Arts Center From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Wed Jan 21 07:51:14 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (nlitts at kinstoncca.com) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:51:14 -0500 (EST) Subject: [Artscenternews] Arts Center will remain closed 1/21 Message-ID: <33762.71.77.36.94.1232542274.squirrel@webmail2.pair.com> The Arts Center will remain closed today, 1/21 due to the continued adverse weather. Have a safe and warm day. >From all of us at the Arts Center. From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Fri Jan 23 18:45:42 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (Niki Litts) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:45:42 -0500 Subject: [Artscenternews] Reminder: Soup and a Bowl SUNDAY & Joel Ginn Master class Message-ID: <2c21d3da50140312d9c1810280789415@kinstoncca.com> Don't forget, this Sunday the Arts Center is hosting it's Annual Soup and a Bowl event! This community favorite will be held at the Arts Center in downtown Kinston. Drop by between 11 and 2pm for a hot, homemade lunch and a handcrafted ceramic bowl made by a local potter! You can still get your tickets $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Masters Class: Acting with Joel Ginn Jan 24, 2009 10:00- 1:00 PM cost: $20 Location: The Arts Center, 400 N Queen St About Mr. Ginn: BFA- Theater Arts from East Carolina University, has acted in numerous TV/ Film roles, Broadway, Off- Broadway, regional and National theater. Credits include: Law & Order, Whoopi, The Harlem Renaissance, West Side Story, Beauty and the Beast and many more! February 3rd: Opening reception with Artist talk by Scott Eagle, professor of painting and drawing at East Carolina University, talk begins at 5:15 with a reception to follow 6- 8 pm. Both events are free and open to the public. Also featuring the art work of Jan Ru Wan, the Wednesday Painters, Niki Litts and Treva Romig's IB English classes present the Kinston High School African American Quilt Project. Feb 7-8 the Train Show! See you on Sunday! Community Council for the Arts 400 N Queen Street Kinston, NC 28501 (252) 527-2517 www.kinstoncca.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 1600 bytes Desc: not available Url : From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Wed Jan 28 12:37:07 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (Niki Litts) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:37:07 -0500 Subject: [Artscenternews] Circle of Mothers Rescheduled for tomorrow! Message-ID: NEW DATE! The Arts Center would like to invite you to A Circle of Mothers Gathering: Thursday, Jan 29th at 7:00 PM Location: The Arts Center, 400 N Queen Street The CCA is working hard to bring you and your family quality programs, but it's time to check in with our moms! Enjoy snacks and beverages while we share our ideas. This is a great opportunity to give us your feedback about current education programs too. This is an open invitation, so bring friends! Please direct questions to Niki Litts (252) 527-2517 or nlitts at kinstoncca.com Reminders: Feb 3, Opening reception for our new exhibits! 6 -8 PM. Artist talk by Scott Eagle at 5:15 in the Jenkins room (Feb 3.) This event is free and open to the public! Niki Litts Director of Exhibits and Education Community Council for the Arts 400 N Queen Street Kinston, NC 28501 (252) 527-2517 www.kinstoncca.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 1237 bytes Desc: not available Url : From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Tue Feb 10 12:04:22 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (Niki Litts) Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:04:22 -0500 Subject: [Artscenternews] This week at the Kinston Arts Center Message-ID: This week at the Arts Center! "Roses are Red" Valentine Shopping Event Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 Ladies Shop from 1:00 - 4:30, Men Shop from 5:00- 7:00 PM Admission is free This is an opportunity for you to do all your Valentine's Day shopping under one roof. A wide array local vendors will have their unique goods available for purchase at the Arts Center on Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 in the Hampton Gallery. Light snacks and beverages will be available to our guests. Visit our website for a full listing of vendors. Valentine's Day Workshop for Children Ages 3- 15 Thurs, Feb. 12th 4:00 -5:00 PM $10/ child Instructor: Niki Litts We will be making hand printed cards for our special valentines! Less mature children should be accompanied by an older sibling or adult * Only a few slots left! Notice: Rescheduled! Audition Workshop for Young Performance Artists! Ages 10 -18 Sat, Feb. 14th and Sat, 21st $60. members/ $70 non-members Instructor: Jordan Barwick Participants will learn industry standards for auditioning in theater, musical, motion picture and television, head shots, monologues, song portfolio and memorization. Email, call or stop by the Arts Center to sign up. Community Council for the Arts 400 N Queen Street Kinston, NC 28501 (252) 527-2517 www.kinstoncca.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 1866 bytes Desc: not available Url : From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Thu Feb 12 17:31:34 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (Niki Litts) Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:31:34 -0500 Subject: [Artscenternews] This weekend at the Arts Center! Message-ID: <23ad65ee8752fffaf4e7057ac3e5863d@kinstoncca.com> This weekend at the Arts Center! Audition Workshop for Young Performance Artists! Ages 10 -18 Sat, Feb. 14th and Sat, 21st 9:00- 12:00 (new time) $35 (new price) Instructor: Clay Raines , Chris Pharo & Tyler Griffin Slight change in plans: The Arts Center performing arts committee members will instruct participants on exercises in characterization and implementation of techniques covered. Space is limited, but slots are still available. (252) 527-2517 Walk-in's are welcome for this workshop, just drop by the front desk at 9:00 AM! Kellylee Evans in Concert! Saturday, Feb. 15th doors open at 5:30 PM Tickets $15 in advance/ $20 at the door She sold out the Kennedy Center... twice! And now she's making a stop in Kinston, NC. Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Kellylee Evans makes a hometown stop on her winter tour in Ottawa on Sunday, February 15th to perform at the Kinston Community Council for the Arts. ?She will be performing songs from her upcoming CD, ?The Good Girl?. The album is slated for release in spring 2009 and once again features original material written by Evans. And, much like her first album, the music is an eclectic mix touching on soul, jazz, R &B and world music styles. ?This performance will be a special treat for Evans and audiences as it takes place on Evans? birthday and will be recorded for CBC Canada Live. ?This will be the 2nd year that Kellylee will spend her birthday with hometown audiences and the CBC. ? for more information visit www.kinstoncca.com or call (252) 527-2517 Niki Litts Director of Exhibits and Education Community Council for the Arts 400 N Queen Street Kinston, NC 28501 (252) 527-2517 www.kinstoncca.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Saturday Pottery Classes for Children Ages 6-8 Saturday, Feb 28- March 28, 2009 10:30- 11:30 AM Instructor: Talia King $35 members/ $45 non-members Saturday Pottery Classes for Children Ages 9 - 12 Saturday, Feb 28- March 28, 2009 12:30- 1:30 PM Instructor: Talia King $35 members/ $45 non-members Thursday Mixed Media Classes for Children Ages 4-6 Thursday, Feb 26 - March 19, 2009 4:15- 5:15 PM Instructor: Dinah Sylivant $35 members/ $45 non-members Furniture Painting Class for Adults Wednesday, Feb 25 - April 1, 2009 2:00 - 4:00 PM Instructor: Molly Smith $55 members/ $65 non-members Adult Pottery Class Tuesday, March 3- April 7, 2009 6:00- 8:00 PM Instructor: Jeremy Fineman $55 members/ $65 non-members Adult Printmaking Class Tuesday, March 3- April 7, 2009 6:00- 8:00 PM Instructor: TBA $55 members/ $65 non-members Adult Watercolor Class Friday, March 6 - April 17, 2009 10:00- 12:00 PM Instructor: Kevin Mertens $55 members/ $65 non-members Adult Figure Drawing Class Friday, March 6 - April 17, 2009 1:00- 3:00 PM Instructor: Kevin Mertens $90 members/ $100 non-members To register, call (252) 527-2517 or send me a message! *NEW* We're on FACEBOOK! (User name: Kinston Arts Center) Get the same information on your favorite social networking site! Niki Litts Director of Exhibits and Education Community Council for the Arts 400 N Queen Street Kinston, NC 28501 (252) 527-2517 www.kinstoncca.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2181 bytes Desc: not available Url : From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Fri Feb 27 11:25:03 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (Niki Litts) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:25:03 -0500 Subject: [Artscenternews] National Juried Exhibition update! Message-ID: This is a reminder to all our artist friends: We are currently accepting walk-in entries for the National Juried Exhibition! $20 for two entries $25 for three entries Accepting entries until 5PM tonight and 10- 2PM on Saturday. Call Niki Litts with questions or concerns (252) 527-2517 Hope to see you and your fabulous work shortly! 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We hope this will allow more mothers to attend this event. To sign up for childcare you must contact the CCA by March 20th and provide name(s) and age(s) of your child(ren). To attend or for more information call Catherine Norris at 523-5235 or CCA at 527-2517. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 752 bytes Desc: not available Url : From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Thu Mar 19 17:09:04 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (Niki Litts) Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:09:04 -0400 Subject: [Artscenternews] ERROR in March Kaleidoscope Message-ID: We made an error! Look Mom, I'm on TV! Art Camps will be held during the month of JULY! NOT June as stated in this month's Kaleidoscope! The dates are as follows: July 6- 10, ages 9-12 July 13- 17, ages 7-8 July 20- 24, ages 5-6 July 27-31, ages 3-4 Craft Camp: Aug 4-7, Ages 3- 12 Art of Science Camp: July 13 ? 16th (Mon ? Thurs) ages 9-12 July 27 ? 30th (Mon ? Thurs) ages 6-8 A complete flyer coming to you shortly! Many apologies for this error! Niki Litts Director of Exhibits and Education Community Council for the Arts 400 N Queen Street Kinston, NC 28501 (252) 527-2517 www.kinstoncca.com -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 658 bytes Desc: not available Url : From nlitts at kinstoncca.com Tue Mar 24 16:30:47 2009 From: nlitts at kinstoncca.com (Niki Litts) Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:30:47 -0400 Subject: [Artscenternews] 03.24.09 News from the Arts Center Message-ID: Tomorrow at the Arts Center! John Brown Jazz Orchestra 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 25th At the Performing Arts Center (on the campus of Kinston High School) Tickets are still available! Adults: $12 in advance/ $15 at the door, Students/ Senior Citizens $8, children 5 and under are free. *PLEASE NOTE ARTS CENTER WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 PM FOR THIS PERFORMANCE. * Advance tickets will only be available until 4:00 PM tomorrow! Thursday: Circle of Mothers Gathering 6:30- 8:00 PM Thursday, March 26th Location: The Arts Center Child care will be provided for $3/ child (supervision by student volunteers from Parrott Academy) Monday: North Carolina Dance Theater presents: The Choreography of Alvin Ailey, Twyla Tharp & George Balachine to the music of Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, and Frank Sinatra 7:00 PM Monday, March 30th At the Performing Arts Center (on the campus of Kinston High School) Tickets are still available! Adults: $12 in advance/ $15 at the door, Students/ Senior Citizens $8, children 5 and under are free. 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