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This Newsflash is published every Thursday. If you would like your event included, send all information to the CCAA office by email at ccaaoffice1@gmail.com no later than the Monday before your event.
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May Memberships
Lorina Griffioen-Harris
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Thank You for Your
Continued Support!
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New Hours starting March 20 ending May 5 | |
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ArtsFest Registrants
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Brailmont Photography
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Carlos Zepeda
- Charles County Freedom Landing
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Charles County Literacy Council
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Charles County Youth Orchestra
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Chesapeake Choral Arts Society
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Cobb Creative
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Cuzzins In Harmony
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Fletcher's Wood Working
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Harrison Harbor LLC
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Will Heckly
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Inspired By Love LLC
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Kona Ice
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Korean American Cultural Arts Foundation
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Laughing Cat Jewelry
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Lew and Karen McIntyre, Authors LLC.
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Life Journeys Writers Guild, INC.
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Living Out Loud Wood Crafts
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Mattawoman Creek Art Center, INC.
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Mike's Chicken & Ribs
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New and Found Things/ Arlene Anne Creations
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Oh You Paint
- Patricia Harrington
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Phoenix Rising Apothecary
- Pop's Jewelry Shop
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Poseidon's Post
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Port Tobacco Players
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Reginald's Art
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Seth Ebersole Jazz Enseble
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Southern Maryland Concert Band
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Southern Maryland Drummers
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Spring Dell Center
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Steve Potter Band
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Teachers with Cameras
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Theresa Alo
- The Woven Forest
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These Shining Lives chronicles the strength and determination of women considered expendable in their day, exploring their true story and its continued resonance. Catherine and her friends are dying, it’s true; but theirs is a story of survival in its most transcendent sense, as they refuse to allow the company that stole their health to kill their spirits—or endanger the lives of those who come after them.
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Show Information
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Directed by Rachel Cruz
Written by William Shakespeare
Edited by Rachel Cruz
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Characters
Male – 5
Female – 7
Either – 20
Teens – 3
Total – 35
Play Synopsis – A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy
from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia. Forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion, he soon becomes a tyrannical ruler. The bloodbath and consequent civil war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of madness and death
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1938 American romantic comedy about a man from a family of rich snobs who becomes engaged to a woman from a good-natured but decidedly eccentric family.
You Can't Take It With You was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and is one of the most successful comedies of all time. The madcap (and possibly mad) cast of characters has been delighting audiences for over 75 years.
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PTP Presents
"You Can't Take It With You"
May 5 to May 21, 2023
Comedy
Written by Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman
Producer Sheila Hyman-Wrabley
Director Mike Gahan
This production runs for 3 weekends May 5 to May 21, 2023
Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 3pm.
Tickets $18 for adults, $15 for seniors over 60, youth (through high school), and military with ID.
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Does your child love to act up? Would they love more social engagement? The Actin' Up Theatre Troupe program is open for spring registration. All participants will have a role in our spring performance. We help our youth take acting, leadership, public speaking, and confidence to the next level. Ages 8-17.
For more information, visit: www.UpwardThriveinc.org
Want to see us in action? Check us out on youtube: Upward Thrive Academy
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Let's dance! Join the National Association of American African Dance Teachers for a FREE 3-class series of Community African dance classes. All ages and dance levels are welcome to attend.
Classes will be held on Fridays, May 5, 12, and 19 from 6:30-7:45 pm at the Waldorf Senior and Recreation Center, 90 Post Office Road, Waldorf, MD. Walk-ins are welcome, registration is preferred.
Click here to register today! For more information, email admin@umfundalai.net or visit www.umfundalai.net.
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SMTMD CONTRA DANCE
CHAPTICO, MD
SATURDAY, June 10th • 7 PM
The 2nd Saturday of the month September through June at the Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD. The evening starts at 7 pm with a half hour beginner’s dance workshop followed by live music performed by the SOMD Open Band and dancing from 7:30 to 10 pm.
Check the website calendar for the lineup of dances and callers! Admission is
$12 for non‐SMTMD members; $8 for members. Children 17 and under, when accompanied by an adult, and band members are free.
Info: smtmd2@gmail.com, smtmd.org/#/dances/
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For more information about CCAA sponsored and supported galleries, contact gkladitis@comcast.net and cindi_barnhart@msn.com
Visit our website to see the current gallery shows online!
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Karl Shapiro, received a Pulitzer Prize for his V-Letter and other Poems in 1945, and was later known for using poetry to “speak truth to power.” | |
The Charles County Chapter of the Maryland Writers Association assists new and established writers from the basics of the craft, editing, traditional and self-publication, marketing and many other aspects of writing. The Chapter coordinates book signings at various events throughout the year, and coordinated writing events to the Mattawoman Creek Art Center. The Chapter meets at Christ Church, 112 Charles Street, La Plata at 6 PM every third Wednesday of the month for a Critique Group, followed by a business meeting and writing prompts at 7 PM.
to be put on distribution for meeting notices and events.
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COMMUNITY, HERITAGE, & CULTURAL ARTS | |
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POET LAUREATE SELECTION COMMITTEE
A diverse committee of qualified individuals who represent various arts and humanities communities throughout the state will convene to review nominations for the position of Poet Laureate of Maryland. The Committee will forward their recommendation to the Governor for final review and appointment.
Members of the Selection Committee will be required to attend a one-day virtual meeting which will take place in May or June. Selection members will also be responsible for reviewing nomination information in advance of this meeting.
This opportunity is open to residents of Maryland.
What We’re Looking For:
- 5-8 Maryland residents
- Individuals with a demonstrated knowledge of and passion for arts and humanities
- Diversity of experience and geographic representation among the committee members
- Availability to review applications May-June 2023
What to Expect as a Committee Member:
- Independent review of applications submitted by artists with a diverse range of practice and varying experience levels in arts sciences & humanities
- Attending a required virtual meeting in May or June 2023
- Attending committee check-ins as needed
- Provide thoughtful feedback, framed as recommendations, in alignment with the eligibility criteria
- Committee members will be compensated for their time, including training, check-ins, and time spent reviewing and writing feedback.
Selection Committee Applications are due Friday, May 12, 2023,
at 11:59 p.m.
For any questions please contact Keyonna Penick at keyonna.penick1@maryland.gov.
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POET LAUREATE NOMINATIONS
The Poet Laureate of Maryland is an honorary position established by the Maryland General Assembly. A citizen poet is selected and serves at the discretion of the Governor for up to a four-year term renewable by the Governor’s consent. Ten Poet Laureates have served since the position’s inception in 1959, including (in order of service): Maria B. Coker, Vincent Godfrey Burns, Lucille Clifton, Reed Whittemore, Linda Pastan, Roland Flint, Michael Collier, Michael Glaser, Stanley Plumly, and Grace Cavalieri.
In 2023, MSAC is facilitating a selection process to make recommendations for the Governor’s selection of Maryland's next Poet Laureate. The person selected will undertake projects that make poetry more available and accessible to citizens of Maryland of all ages and perform public readings, ensuring that people in all geographic regions of the State have access to at least one reading during the term of service. Poets Laureate are expected to seize this opportunity to expand their artistry while bridging the gap generationally and culturally through poetry. As an honorary position, the Poet Laureate will not receive compensation, though limited reimbursement for expenses incurred in the performance of duties is available. Poets of all types are encouraged to apply.
POET LAUREATE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Poet Laureate must:
- be a one-year legal resident of the State;
- available and able to travel throughout the State;
- demonstrate a proven history of the substantial publication of individual poems and/or books, or have a substantial history of public spoken word performances;
- demonstrate a commitment to and passion for poetry and embrace the opportunity to engage proactively in community service to make poetry more accessible and available to residents.
NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Nominees must meet eligibility and submit an application that includes:
- poet’s statement;
- a one-page resume;
- a sample of five poems (must include publication and one 2-5 minutes video performance entry via YouTube or Vimeo link); and
- up to two letters of recommendation.
Poet Laureate nominations may come from any organization or individual in the State of Maryland. Self-nominations are acceptable. Only complete applications will be reviewed.
Nominations are due Friday, May 12, 2023, at 11:59 p.m.
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CCAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KEITH LINVILLE, President
RONALD G. BROWN, Vice-President
CINDY JOHNSON, Secretary/Treasurer
GALE S. KLADITIS, Past President
JOSELLE GILPIN
BILL GRAVES
LEW McINTYRE
ROBERT MEDLEY
DIANE RAUSCH
KAREN WASHINGTON
Honorary Board Member
CINDI BARNHART
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The Newsflash is published every Thursday. If you would like your event included, send all information to the CCAA office by email at
ccaaoffice1@gmail.com
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.
CCAA OFFICE STAFF
ROBERT K. RAUSCH - Executive Director
MARCELA CACACE - Administrative Director
AMANDA PERRIELLO - Administrative Aide
MACKENZIE COULBY - Administrative Assistant
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Our Sponsors: Thank You!
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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-Thursday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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