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April Memberships
Cindi Barnhart
Robert Medley
Rhoda A Pollard
Paul Toscano
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Thank You for Your
Continued Support!
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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 ccaaoffice2@gmail.com no later than the Monday before your event. | |
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ArtsFest Registrants
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Brailmont Photography
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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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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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Patricia Harrington
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Phoenix Rising Apothecary
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Pop's Jewelry Shop
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Poseidon's Post
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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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Will Heckly
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SMTMD HomeSpun CoffeeHouse Open Mic
CHAPTICO, MD
FRIDAY, April 28th • 7 PM
4th Friday of the month September through June at the Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are warmly welcome to perform their favorite tunes. Doors open at 7 pm with performances beginning promptly at 7:30 PM.
Admission is $8; performers are admitted free of charge. Contact Chris Dudley in advance (ccdudley@rocketmail.com) to sign up as a performer.
Info: smtmd2@gmail.com,
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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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Press night will be Monday, May 1st at 7:30 pm
Please let the producer Sheila Hyman-Wrabley (sheila.hyman.artist@gmail.com) know if you are planning on attending press night so she can have programs ready.
PTP will gladly provide press photos after your visit!
Port Tobacco Players performs six shows per season on our main stage in downtown La Plata They also perform countless road productions with their Encore and Encore Kids touring companies. The Port Tobacco Players are dedicated to continuing the tradition of providing quality theater to the citizens of Southern Maryland.
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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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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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Ages 7-15 / Two Levels Available!
Make a Book: Kids Write & Publish
Your child can be a published author! Future authors get:
- A fun interactive workbook
- Blindfold and Interaction cards for our imagination activities
- Story Collection Folder (and more!)
Plus, each student receives an anthology with their work along with a “Published” certificate from our program.
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 PM
March 27 - May 8
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Classes for Ages 3-18+ / Starting April 17
Art in April
Toddler and Me
Ages 3-5, with their adult
Tuesdays, 4-4:30 pm | April 18 - May 23
Let's Make It!
2nd-5th graders, ages 7-11
Tuesdays, 4:40-5:40 | April 18 - May 23
Teen World of Color
5th-9th grade, ages 10-15
Tuesdays, 7-8 pm | April 18 - May 23
Drawing for Beginner Adults
For adults
Mondays, 5:30-6:30 | April 17 - May 22
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Save the Date!
NatureFest
Prepare to be amazed, get your hands dirty, and have loads of fun as we learn about the beauties of nature together!
Saturday, April 22, 10-2 PM
Tilghman Lake Park
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Food will be for sale from local vendors:
Calvert Crabs
Chick-fil-A La Plata
Circus Ice Cream
Judy's Food Express
Ohana Snow Shaved Ice
Pizza Hotline
Sweet Street Donuts
Bed races start at 3 pm.
2023 La Plata Bed Race Teams
301 Derby Dames
Charles County Detention Center
Charles Regional Racers
Chick-fil-A La Plata & Friends
The Come Together Crew (Charles County Public Library)
Hooks and Hangers
La Plata Business Association
Masons on the Move
No Excuse Mom of Charles County
Our Place Waldorf
Sherry's Angels
Southern Maryland Foot & Ankle
Strength Connection Fitness
Venture Crew 1814
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SMTMD Celtic Festival Contra Demonstration
St. Leonard, MD
SATURDAY, April 29th • 3-4 PM
SMTMD is sending dancers to demonstrate contra at this year’s Southern Maryland Celtic Festival, held at Jefferson Patterson Park, 10515 Mackall Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685.
For general event information, please see Southern Maryland Celtic Festival’s website. If you would like to support our dancers and watch the demonstration, go to the Pavilion Dance Stage from 3:00 - 4:00 pm. Info: smtmd2@gmail.com, https://www.smtmd.org/new-events/
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Help us build the perfect mentorship program for you!
Based on the results of our recent member survey, a significant number of members expressed interest in participating in a nonprofit mentoring program. We would love to hear your feedback on what you would like to see from a mentoring program offered by Maryland Nonprofits. If you would be interested in participating in a mentoring program, we encourage you to complete the survey below and share your ideas with us!
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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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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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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
ccaaoffice2@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
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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