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February Memberships
Ann Benbow
Roxanne Bradley-Tate Design, LLC
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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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Open Mic – Friday, February 24th, 7:30 pm - Christ Church Parish Hall, Chaptico
Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance will host a Homespun Coffee House Open Mic on Friday, February 24th at Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD 20621. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are warmly welcomed to perform their favorite tunes, beginning promptly at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. The admission is $8; performers are admitted free of charge. Visit www.smtmd.org for directions and more information.
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Upward Thrive Academy, INC. | |
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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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February 2023 Notable Author:
Mary Jo Putney
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Mary Jo Putney, an award winning, bestselling author, was born in upstate New York, earned degrees in English Literature and Industrial Design at Syracuse University, and eventually settled in Baltimore, Maryland. She likes to say, “I was born with a reading addiction, a condition for which there is no known cure.” As proof of her addiction, Mary Jo read everything in sight. She especially loved action, adventure, romance, history, and happy endings, all of which are essential components of historical fiction.
Growing up, Mary Jo’s fantasy was to be a writer (she always had stories in her head), but she never felt it was do-able until she got her first computer. She realized the tremendous advantage a computer gave a writer and it inspired her to write her first book, The Diabolical Baron (1987). She wove action, adventure, romance, history, and a happy ending into the novel and it was a success. This prompted her to become a full-time writer and leave her graphic design business. Her historical romances are known for main characters that come from difficult childhoods. As a result, her novels are known for psychological complexity and have included challenging problems like alcoholism, abuse, and death and dying “Part of the story arc is their struggle to heal and build a better life,” explains Putney.
Her advice to hopeful authors is to “Read, read, read, then write, write, write. Since talent isn’t uncommon, the defining characteristic of a successful writer is a burning drive to tell stories.”
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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! | |
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
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/Wednesday/Friday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday/Thursday 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM
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