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December/January
Memberships
Charles County Youth Orchestra, Inc.
Richard and Margery Coppola
Mary Mangino
Connie Miller
Neighborhood Creative Arts Center
Joyce Reid
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The CCAA
- Office Closed in Recognition of Marting Luther King Jr. Day
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Table of Contents
Performing Arts
- Charles County Youth Orchestra - Mid-Year Auditions
- Charles County Youth Orchestra - Winter Concert
- Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks Kicks Off 2024
- Port Tobacco Players: Wait Until Dark
- Chesapeake Choral Arts Society Auditions 2024
Literature
- Artists Competition 2024
- CCPL Highlighted Programs Updated
Cultural
- La Plata Neighborhood Event Mini-Grant
- Scholarships 2024 DEADLINE EXTENDED!
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Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks Kicks Off 2024 with the famous Lonesome River Band
Celebrating 40 years of touring, Lonesome River Band continues its reputation as one of the most respected names in bluegrass music.
California, MD 12/19/2023: The Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks series will host the Lonesome River Band on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Calvert Elks Lodge #2620 in Prince Frederick, MD. The doors will open at Noon and “LRB” will start their performance at 2:00 PM. They are a band that are sure to please and have been the most requested band by fans who attend the monthly series.
Since its formation decades ago, Lonesome River Band continues its reputation as one of the most respected names in bluegrass music. Five-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Banjo Player of the Year, and winner of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, Sammy Shelor leads the group that is constantly breaking new ground in acoustic music. With two stellar lead vocalists, Jesse Smathers (guitar) and Adam Miller (mandolin), and the impressive talents of Mike Hartgrove (fiddle) and Kameron Keller (bass), the band seamlessly comes together, performing the trademark sound that fans continue to embrace.
This year marks 40 years that Lonesome River Band have been a professional touring Bluegrass act. We’re proud that they included the Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks in their milestone tour. It will take place on Sunday January 14 at 2 PM. The Calvert Elks Lodge is located at 1015 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick, MD. Tickets will be $23.00 per person and sold at the door beginning at Noon. Children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. Food will be available for sale by the Calvert Elks Lodge beginning at noon. As always there will be a 50/50 raffle and door prizes.
The remaining shows in the series will include the return of The Grascals on February 11, High Fidelity and Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out in March and Dave Peterson & 1946 closing out the series in April. For more information, please call 301-737-3004 or go to www.somdbluegrass.com.
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Wait Until Dark
Jan. 19 to Feb. 4, 2024
Wait Until Dark weaves together the story of a mysterious doll, an innocent woman, theft, thugs, blackmail, drugs, and murder. This psychological thriller finds Susy, blind, and alone at home and being conned by three men who insist a doll from her husband, Sam, is in the house. They try to manipulate Susy, expecting her to be an easy target. When they threaten to bring harm to Sam, though, Susy reveals she is a great deal more resourceful and clever than imagined. She just needs to wait until dark to end the terror.
Wait Until Dark opened in 1966 and ran for nearly 400 performances. Lee Remick was nominated for a Tony Award. The original movie adaptation (1967) earned Audrey Hepburn an Academy Award nomination.
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The Charles Regional
Medical Center Gallery
Artwork By: Sally Goldsmith
January 11 to April 19, 2024
Link to Gallery Coming soon!
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Charles County
Commissioner Building Gallery
Artwork By: Cecelia Dunay
January 10 to April 10, 2024
Link to Gallery Coming soon!
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The Charles Regional
Medical Center Gallery
Artwork By: Donald Faust and Monika Barilla
April 19 to July 9, 2024
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Charles County
Commissioner Building Gallery
Artwork By: Doris Hall
April 10 to July 10, 2024
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For more information about CCAA-sponsored and supported galleries, contact [email protected]
Visit our website to see the current gallery shows online!
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Southern Maryland Chain (MD) Chapter 2024 Young Masters Writers and Artists Program Competition
The Young Masters Writers and Artists Program Competition seeks to acknowledge the vital role of the arts in our society by encouraging and supporting our youth as they explore and develop their artistic gifts and talents. To compete, high school students may submit original and unpublished works of poetry and prose or showcase talent in dance, music, drama or spoken word within the following rules and guidelines. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winners of the competition.
The deadline for submissions is February 16, 2024, by midnight (EST). Cash prizes are awarded to the three top winners in the amounts of $300, $200, and $150, respectively.
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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.
Contact Lewis McIntyre at [email protected],
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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Is your neighborhood interested in organizing an event like a block party or cookout to bring your community together? If so then help is here. The Town of La Plata Neighborhood Event Mini-Grant is designed to provide an opportunity for Town of La Plata residents to strengthen their neighborhoods through producing special events.
The Town of La Plata invites neighborhood associations and communities to submit the neighborhood grant application for review. There will be 5 grants awarded up to $500 each.
Deadline to submit application is March 1, 2024.
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QUICK HELPFUL LINKS & INFORMATION | |
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CCAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
KEITH LINVILLE, President
RONALD G. BROWN, Vice-President
CINDY JOHNSON, Secretary/Treasurer
ROBERT K. RAUSCH, Past President
JOSELLE GILPIN
LEW McINTYRE
ROBERT MEDLEY
DIANE RAUSCH
CLARISSA STROUD
GALLERY
GALE KLADITIS - Gallery Specialist
CINDI BARNHART - Gallery Assistant
ALEXANDRIA GONZALEZ
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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
[email protected]
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 - ArtsFest Coordinator
ALEXANDRIA GONZALEZ - Assistant Admin Director
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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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