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January 26, 2023
Welcoming A Brand New Year of Creativity
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January Memberships
Chesapeake Choral Society
Cecelia Dunay
Hilton Garden Inn
Joselle Gilpin
Richard Gilpin
Kathleen Noel
John Rutherford
Mary Lou Rutherford
Dorothea Smith
Roger Smith
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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 ccaaoffice1@gmail.com no later than the Monday before your event. | |
Charles County Public Library | |
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Arts Education Maryland Schools | |
Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance | | |
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OPEN MIC
Friday, January 27, 2023
7:30 PM 10:00 PM
Come on out to Christ Church parish hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD, to hear some local talent performing acoustic music favorites—old and new! Admission is only $8.00 per person (performers are free). A table will be set up in the back for you to drop off a snack to share. This is a family event that encourages fledgling and seasoned musicians. Contact Chris Dudley in advance ccdudley@rocketmail.com to sign up.
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CHURCH CONTRA DANCE
Saturday, January 28, 2023
7:00 PM 10:00 PM
For those looking to dance a little extra this month, come out to support Huntingtown United Methodist Church’s contra dance! Please see the details below.
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You Can't Take It With You
Auditions
Producer Sheila Hyman-Wrabley
Director Mike Gahan
Location:
Main Stage
Port Tobacco Players Theatre
508 Charles Street La Plata
Wednesday Jan 25, 2023 – 7:00 PM
Thursday Jan 26, 2023 - 7:00 PM
Saturday Jan 28, 2023 – 10:00 AM
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Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script.
Rehearsals will be Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday with our performance dates of Friday, Saturday nights and Sunday matinees May 5 – May 21, 2023
Please come prepared to list any conflicts you would have during this time period.
*Parking: PLEASE park in the town parking lot on North Maple Avenue across the railroad tracks from the side of the theatre – Do NOT use the parking lot for Urgent Care Center; you WILL be towed
Questions? Contact Producer Sheila Hyman-Wrabley - sheila.hyman.artist@gmail.com
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These Shining Lives
Auditions
In-Person Audition Dates:
Monday, January 23 at 7pm
Thursday, January 26 at 7pm
Callback Date (if necessary):
Callbacks (If necessary) Sunday, January 29
If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, please contact us at auditions@newtowneplayers.org.
Audition Location:
Three Notch Theater
21744 South Coral Drive
Lexington Park, MD 20653
Lobby
What to Bring to Auditions:
Please come prepared with a list of your conflicts from January 29th through May 14th.
Audition Requirements:
Auditions will consist of the following:
- Cold Readings from the script
If you would like to prepare a short dramatic monologue for auditions you may, but this is not required.
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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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Mattawoman Creek Arts Center | |
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January 2023 Notable Author:
Tim Cockey
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Tim Cockey is the author of The Hearse You Came In On, the first in the “Hearse” series starring Hitchcock Sewell; a dapper undertaker caught up in murder investigations, political blackmail, dirty videos, and corruption within the police department.
Cockey was born in 1955 in Baltimore, Maryland and spent his childhood there. He completed his education overseas and then returned to Baltimore after graduation to work for a local paper. His work was advertising sales and design as well as book reviews.
While young, he knew he wanted to write, especially after reading DC comics’ Batman series as well as Howard Pyle’s Robin Hood'. He liked the idea of outsiders taking drastic or heroic efforts to stop evil and help good.
After a stint in North Carolina, he moved to New York City and promptly wrote The Hearse You Came In On.
This was after his first book remained unpublished. The book became A Book Sense "Top Ten" pick and was nominated for a Dilys Award. His third book, The Hearse Case Scenario won the "Lefty Award" from the Left Coast Crime Association. The Hearse series runs to four books. In addition to writing books, Tim has been a story analyst for American Playhouse, ABC, and Hallmark Entertainment.
Tim Cockey also writes under the pen name of Richard Hawke.
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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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Join CCPL for another Library After Hours featured event! | |
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The Writer's Center's Bethesda building is awaiting your inspiration!
The front of TWC's Bethesda building, pictured above, is vibrant and eye-catching. Our unadorned back and side walls, however, could use a little love. (Actually, they could use a lot of love.) They're in a heavily-trafficked alley and visible from Wisconsin Avenue, a major thoroughfare. Let's make those walls sing!
We're currently in the planning process for commissioning an outdoor mural. Details on the mural's theme, timeline, and artist payments are available here.
The deadline for submitting qualifications is February 15, 2023. Interested parties should send a resume, samples of past outdoor mural projects, and references (or any questions) to mural@writer.org.
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This project is supported in part by our wonderful partners at the Maryland State Arts Council (msac.org). | |
COMMUNITY, HERITAGE, & CULTURAL ARTS | |
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As the United States of America celebrates the memory of Martin Luther King Jr, we celebrate with them and encourage the same ideals of equality and peace.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
Classes will be happening as usual at The Thinking Kid today.
In case you missed it —
2023-2024 Classes: Coming this week! Stay tuned
January Updates
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Student of the Month: MiAnjela!
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Teacher of the Month: Ms. Anna!
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Term 2: January 30 - May 26, 2023
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Spring Break: April 10 - 14
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Neighborhood Creative Arts Center | |
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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
ISIA WASHINGTON -Administrative Specialist
MACKENZIE COULBY- Administrative Assistant
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Our Sponsors: Thank You! | |
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/Wednesday/Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday 1pm-5pm
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