September 2, 2021
Serving the Community for 33 Years
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Welcome to our Newest Members! |
- Upward Thrive Academy, Inc
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Thank You for Your Continued Support! |
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Call for Artists:
Community Bank of the Chesapeake Gallery
October 1, 2021 - January 7, 2022
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The Charles County Arts Alliance is seeking artists to have their work featured in the gallery at the Waldorf location of the Community Bank of the Chesapeake.
then send your information and .JPG files to Gale by
September 10
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Now accepting applications:
Administrative Director
(with promotion potential to Executive Director)
Part-time - 30 hours/week
La Plata, MD
Apply by September 11
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We are currently seeking an Administrative Director to promote CCAA arts programs and activities to benefit the citizens of Charles County. Starting salary is negotiable.
Duties include: overall office management; managing internal and external communications, including newsletters, website and social media; supervision of an Administrative Specialist, and working closely and cooperatively with the Board of Directors.
The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, strong oral/written communication skills, and technical proficiency in Microsoft Office, Constant Contact, WordPress/website, database management, and key social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Applicant must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in management and knowledge and understanding of nonprofit operations. Grants management and grant writing skills and a college degree are preferred. Must be a team player, results-oriented, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Additional requirements include having own transportation, working 30 daytime hours/week Monday-Friday at the CCAA office, and the availability to work occasional nights and/or weekends.
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: CCAA President
For more information, call (240) 222-3102.
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Wednesday, September 15
12:00 PM (3-hour shifts)
Volunteers who would like to assist with setup should be able to climb a ladder and lift and carry large objects no heavier than 10 pounds.
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Call for Volunteers:
P.D. Brown Art Exhibit at the Charles County Fair
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The CCAA is seeking volunteers to help out at the P. D. Brown Art Exhibit at this year's Charles County Fair. To sign up, contact the Administrative Specialist.
September 16 (5:00 PM)
September 17 - 19
9:00 AM (3-hour shifts)
Volunteers who would like to assist during the Fair will be expected to interact with the public and assist CCAA representatives as needed.
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The CCAA is bringing ArtsFest back and better than ever this Fall! ArtsFest 2021 will be happening on the grounds of La Plata Town Hall on October 16, 2021 from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. This will be the 28th season of the arts festival, where visitors can browse food trucks, enjoy first-rate performances, and purchase original works by local authors and artists.
Register before September 17 to enjoy a discounted rate! Registration closes October 8. For more information, call the CCAA office at 301-392-5900 during normal business hours, or send an email to info@charlescountyarts.org
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Registration is Open for Two New Seminars
Coming in September!
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Wed, Sep 29, 2021 7:00 PM EST
Acting for the Stage with Suzanne Donohue
Black Box Theatre - Indian Head Center for the Arts,
Indian Head
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$100 open to participants 18 years and older. Students currently enrolled in college courses should contact the office for more information regarding the student discount. |
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Sat, Sep 25, 2021 11:00 AM EST
Writing for the Stage with Bob Bartlett
Dorothy L. Harper United Way House - Conference Room,
La Plata
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Chesapeake Choral Arts Society: Auditions for 2021-22 Season |
Do you like to sing?
The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society, under the directorship of Leroy Pressley, is looking for additional singers. The Choral group focuses on extended Choral works as well as various choral styles and periods of music. We will be conducting auditions on Monday, August 30, and Monday September 13th, beginning at 6:00 PM by appointment. Alternate dates may be arranged.
Auditions will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 401 E Smallwood Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602. Auditions will consist of vocal warm-ups, pitch matching and vocal exercises to determine the singer's vocal range. No prepared piece is necessary! High School age and older singers are welcome. The chorus is especially looking for tenors and baritones/basses, but ALL voices are appreciated.
The choir meets regularly from September – June, rehearsing Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 at Peace Lutheran Church, and performs three different concerts throughout the season.
Please call Carol at 301-642-0594 for audition appointments. For more information please visit www.chesapeakechoral.com.
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Port Tobacco Players Presents:
12 Angry Jurors
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September 24 - October 10
12 Angry Jurors is a play that contemplates the huge responsibility of 12 ordinary people as they deliberate the conviction or acquittal of a young adult defendant on the basis of reasonable doubt. After a long trial, a jury must decide whether the young defendant is guilty of murdering their father. The jury votes 11-1 that the defendant is guilty of the crime, however, the jury must unanimously decide on a verdict of "guilty" or "not guilty". Tempers flare as the eleven jurors try their best to convince the 1 dissenter to come around to their side. As evidence is re-examined and the reliability questioned, the jurors are forced to consider their personal morals and values in order to determine some measure of "reasonable doubt". The 12 jurors bring their own histories, prejudices, and biases to the jury room as they work through this life or death decision.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th , 6:00 – 9:00pm
CHRIST CHURCH PARISH HALL (GrooveSpan Duo) Chaptico, MD www.cckqp.net
The GrooveSpan Duo is honored to provide live music for the annual Christ Church Fundraiser featuring dinner and silent auction at the Parrish Hall (37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico MD 20621). Ticket info will be available at the above Christ Church website.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 2:00 – 5:00pm
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon and your favorite Romano beverage among the vines at this picturesque, family-owned winery nestled in the plains of Brandywine, Maryland. The GrooveSpan Duo will complete your day with jazz, blues, light pop, and more.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30th, 2:00 – 6:00pm
Enjoy a beautiful afternoon among the vines with GrooveSpan Duo jazz, blues, light pop songs, paired with your favorite local wine! Pack a picnic and enjoy the music!
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MCAC Gallery Hours: Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Call for Artists:
SOMD Sunflower Festival
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Artists are invited to apply to participate in the juried En Plein Air Day, September 3, during the Southern Maryland Sunflower Festival!
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Revisit CCAA's past galleries with our Flashback Gallery Tour! Check out the playlist on our YouTube channel.
Videos are shared every Sunday and Wednesday at noon.
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Flashback Gallery Tour Schedule for September:
- Wednesday, September 1: Norma Baretincic @ Commissioner's Gallery, 2018
- Sunday, September 5: Theresa Alo @ UM Charles Regional, April - July 2017
- Wednesday, September 8: Waldorf West Library, Fall 2017 - Winter 2018 (Part 1)
- Sunday, September 12: Waldorf West Library, Fall 2017 - Winter 2018 (Part 2)
- Wednesday, September 15: Susannah Lynch @ Commissioner's Gallery, 2018
- Sunday, September 19: Addison Likins @ UM Charles Regional, 2018
- Wednesday, September 22: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, February - June 2019
- Sunday, September 26: Charlotte Hall Veterans Home, February - June 2019 (Part 2)
- Wednesday, September 29: David Zippi @ Commissioner's Gallery, January - April 2019
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CCAA-Supported Galleries
TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm daily
E-wing Assisted Living Dining Hallway
29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall MD
Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
30165 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall MD
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featuring works by Addison Likins
July 13 - October 5
Open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm weekdays
200 Baltimore Street, La Plata MD 20646
featuring works by Nancy Owens
June 19 - October 6
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily
5 Garrett Avenue, La Plata MD 20646
Multi-Artist Show May 28 - October 1
Open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm weekdays
3035 Leonardtown Road, Waldorf MD 20603
For more information about CCAA sponsored and supported galleries, contact our office at 301-392-5900 or info@charlescountyarts.org
Visit our website to see the current gallery shows online!
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We're keeping our social distance, and nurturing healthy and literary relationships. While we're hoping to return to the Waldorf West Library and other venues in the future, we are here for you virtually! Inquire about our special writing workshops, held monthly, and our literary events throughout 2021! Email info@lifejourneyswritersguild.org or call (240)427-5594 for details.
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The Charles County chapter of the Maryland Writers’ Association
provides support to aspiring and established writers in all aspects of the craft, including basic writing, editing, beta readers and critiques, publishing, and marketing. We also set up periodic book signing events, though these are largely on hold due to the pandemic. Our monthly meetings cover where we all are on our literary journey, guest speakers, upcoming events, and opportunities for submission. Our chapter meets virtually the third Wednesday of each month, with a critique group from 6PM to 7PM, followed by a business meeting, speakers and writing prompts from 7-8:30PM. E-mail Lewis McIntyre to be added to our mailing list to receive our Zoom meeting links.
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Notable Author for September:
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Maryland Writers' Association (MWA) invites you to have fun writing sci-fi like Jack L. Chalker. With just 100 words, pick some characters, create a reason, and have them undergo a physical transformation. Submit your Fun With Words response by September 22 and receive an MWA Fun With Words submission certificate. Selected responses will be published with next month's article as well as posted on the MWA website. |
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Library branches have reopened. No appointment needed!
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Community, Heritage, & Cultural Arts |
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Town of Indian Head 100th Anniversary Celebration
September 25, 2021
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at the Indian Head Village Green Park/Pavilion and the Senior/Community Center
Vendors can register here
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Parade, Opening Ceremony, Displays, Live Entertainment, Food and Fireworks!
For more info:
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NCACs Grand Re-Opening Event:
Peter Pan Fascination Fair
Saturday, September 11 at 9:00 AM
206 Washington Avenue
(across the street from the La Plata Farmer's Market; please park in the courthouse parking lot)
Fairytale Art, Music, STEM activities, and more! Bring your pet (on a leash) to meet Nana!
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The Thinking Kid is a live online academy for kids, ages 6-17, offering a wide range of fun after-class clubs and virtual field trips. Classes meet in real time, so students can engage in discussions, ask questions, and participate in activities while being seen and heard by their online classmates!
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MSAC is accepting applications for the Creativity Grant!
Click here for the Guidelines and Application Process.
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Upcoming Virtual MSAC Events:
- How to Make a Heritage Award Nomination
- The Future of Artist Employment in Maryland
- Coffee with the Council
- Regional Arts Summit
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Professional Development Opportunities with MSAC:
Learn how the Maryland State Arts Council is working
to advance the arts in our State.
Click the button below to see what's available!
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During the month of September,
We will continue normal operating hours on Monday through Thursdays.
Click the button below to read the latest SCOOP newsletter.
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CCAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROBERT K. RAUSCH, President
CINDY JOHNSON, Vice-President
RONALD G. BROWN, Secretary/Treasurer
GALE S. KLADITIS, Past President
JOHNATHON CLINKSCALES
JOSELLE GILPIN
BARBARA LORD GRAVES
BILL GRAVES
KEITH LINVILLE
LEW McINTYRE
ROBERT MEDLEY
DIANE RAUSCH
Honorary Board Member
CINDI BARNHART
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The Newsflash is published every Thursday. If you would like your event included, contact the CCAA office by email at
or phone
301-392-5900
no later than the Monday before your event.
The CCAA is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization. All membership dues and donations are 100 percent tax deductible
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CCAA Membership Organizations
National Association of American African Dance Teachers
Neighborhood Creative Arts Center
Upward Thrive Academy
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About the Charles County Arts Alliance, Inc.
The mission of the Charles County Arts Alliance (CCAA) is to stimulate, promote, encourage, and provide recognition of the arts and the creative spirit. Founded in 1987, the CCAA promotes ALL the arts in Charles County: music, visual art, drama, dance and literature.
The CCAA is the official arts council of Charles County and is recognized as such by the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), an agency of the Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED) of the State of Maryland. In this capacity, the CCAA serves as the "umbrella" organization for the arts community in Charles County. The CCAA promotes Charles County arts organizations and individuals, provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and the schools through its annual arts grant programs, sponsors the creation and presentation of new, diverse cultural activities and special events for the community, provides arts scholarships, and ensures the Charles County's under-served population, people with disabilities, residents with limited income, minorities, and senior citizens have access to the arts. The CCAA builds partnerships with local government, the business community and the educational community, in an effort to enhance the overall quality of life for the citizens of Charles County.
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CCAA Office Hours: Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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