October 21, 2021
Serving the Community for 34 Years
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Welcome to our newest members! |
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Thank You for Your Continued Support! |
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The Charles County Arts Alliance is deeply sorry for the confusion that resulted from the last-minute cancellation of Saturday’s ArtsFest event at La Plata Town Hall. The final decision to cancel the event came Friday night from the President and the Chair of the ArtsFest Committee. Though high winds and rain were forecast to begin in the afternoon, the logistics of clearing the site, without the help of our boy scout volunteers, would have been extremely difficult; the Arts Alliance chose to air on the side of caution to avoid potential damage to artists’ hard work and property.
The Arts Alliance is committed to providing a safe, engaging ArtsFest on June 11, 2022.
Thank you for your patience and understanding and thank you for your continued support as we work to promote all the Arts and the creative spirit in Charles County.
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Did you miss the first broadcast of the 2nd Saturday program? Watch it now on our YouTube channel, and don't forget to subscribe! |
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Upcoming Theatre Productions in Charles County |
Lackey High School Drama Department Presents:
One Stoplight Town
October 21, 22, and 23
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Newtowne Players Presents:
Elf the Musical
November 12 - December 12
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Twin Beach Players Presents:
The Ghost Before Christmas
November 26 - December 12
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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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Port Tobacco Players Presents:
ALL TOGETHER NOW!
November 12, 13, & 14
This delightful musical revue features more than a dozen classic and contemporary songs from the Golden Age of Broadway to Modern Musicals to Disney Showstoppers.
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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 October:
- Sunday, October 3: CBTC Waldorf, August - December 2018
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NEW! Wednesday, October 6: CBTC Waldorf, May 28 - October 1, 2021
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NEW! Sunday, October 10: Addison Likins @Commissioner's Gallery, July - Oct. 2021
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NEW! Wednesday, October 13: Nancy Owens @ UM Charles Regional, June - Jan 2022
- Sunday, October 17: Gina Durgin @ UM Charles Regional, July - October 2018
- Wednesday, October 20: CBTC Waldorf, August - December 2018
- Sunday, October 24: Vicki Marckel @ UM Charles Regional, January - April 2018
- Wednesday, October 27: Waldorf West Library, June - October 2018
- Sunday, October 31: Walter Pearsall @ Commissioner's Gallery, April - July 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 Bill & Sue Cassidy
October 5 - January 11, 2022
Open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm weekdays
200 Baltimore Street, La Plata MD 20646
featuring works by Nancy Owens
June 19 - January 12, 2022
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily
5 Garrett Avenue, La Plata MD 20646
Multi-Artist Show October 1 - February 4, 2022
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 October:
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Maryland Writers' Association (MWA) invites you to have fun writing horror like Thomas F. Monteleone. With just 100 words, write a piece that shocks, frightens, or induces a feeling of repulsion or loathing in your reader. Submit your Fun With Words response by October 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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Neighborhood Creative Arts Center is offering exciting, enriching, educational programs for all ages in music, art, nature, community, and more. See it all and get involved by visiting their website:
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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 October,
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
FELICITY BOOKER
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, send all information to the CCAA office by email at
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
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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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