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Thank You for Your
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The CCAA
- CCAA Call For Artist Community Bank of the Chesapeake
- ArtsCamp Registration Open Now
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Upcoming Events
Performing Arts
- CCYO Calendar Events
- The Newtowne Players: "Into The Woods"
- Port Tobacco Players: "Ragtime".
- Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance Events
Visual Arts
- CCAA Sponsored Galleries
- Summer Open All Media Show – Call For Entry
Literature
- Notable Author Laura Amy Schlitz
- CCPL 24-Hour Library Kiosk at Nanjemy Community Center
- CCPL Highlighted Programs
Cultural
- Summer Concert at Town Hall!
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Into the Woods
June 30 - July 23, 2023
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestration by Jonathan Tunick
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word.
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
Show Times: Thursdays-Saturdays 8:00 PM, Sundays 3:30 PM
Adults $18; Special Discount Groups $15; Children 6-11 $13; Under 5 free (not recommended for young children)
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Ragtime
June 30 to July 23, 2023
Book by Terrance McNally
Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Director Tessa Silvestro
(DRAMATIC MUSICAL) At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing... and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together – that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Together, they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair... and what it means to live in America.
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JULY 7. OLD TIME JAM
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance is sponsoring an Old Time Jam at 6 pm on Friday, July 7th at Summerseat Farm in Mechanicsville. All who love to play old time music or love to listen to it being played are welcome to join special guest Steve Hickman for a great evening of traditional music. This is a free, rain or shine, bring your own chair and beverage event. The farm is located at 26655 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
For more information about the jam, contact Chris Dudley at ccdudley@rocketmail.com. Many thanks to SMTMD member Jean Campbell for arranging the use of the farm for this event!
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JULY 8. CONTRA AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL - CALLER: CAROLINE BARNES
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Come out and bring your comfortable dancing shoes!
- The dances are held at Christ Church parish hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD.
- Lessons for new or inexperienced dancers begin at 7PM.
- Admission $12.00, members $8.00, children age 17 and under are free but must be accompanied by an adult.
- Water is provided, but feel free to bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated. There will be an ice cream social during the intermission.
- Go to www.smtmd.org for more information. Watch the website for weather related cancellation notices.
For more information, contact Christian at christian.jewell@ymail.com.
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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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JUNE 2023 NOTABLE AUTHOR:
LAURA AMY SCHLITZ
Laura Amy Schlitz was born and raised in the Baltimore area and graduated from Hereford High School in Parkton. She then attended Goucher College, graduating in 1977 with a degree in aesthetics, a major she designed herself. Her dream was to be an actress, but it didn’t work for her so she took a job with the Enoch Pratt Library - Fells Point branch.
There she excelled at telling children’s stories, probably because it was similar to acting. Then a friend asked her to write an adaptation of Beauty and the Beast for the Children’s Theater Association. Schlitz completed the adaptation in 10 days. The compliments she received for the script turned on a light in her and she realized she was a writer, not an actress.
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Save the Date - Thursday, July 6, 2023
12 - 2 PM
You’re invited as we unveil our newest project...a 24-Hour Library Kiosk!
Now open and located at the Nanjemoy Community Center (4375 Port Tobacco Road, Nanjemoy, MD 20662), the 24-Hour Library Kiosk will not only serve as a satellite location by providing books for checkout, but the kiosk itself will also provide a Wi-Fi signal within a 100-yard radius of the machine, free of charge. The kiosk will allow patrons to check out items, return items, as well as place holds at other library locations, and arrange for pick up at the kiosk…all from an easy-to-use touchscreen!
Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony as we introduce the kiosk to the community, and provide demonstrations from library staff on how to use the machine.
The 24-Hour Library Kiosk was made possible by funding approved by the Charles County Board of Commissioners.
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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 mcintyrel@verizon.net,
to be put on distribution for meeting notices and events.
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COMMUNITY, HERITAGE, & CULTURAL ARTS | |
Performing July 7, 2023
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Taboo is a female-fronted band that offers a FRESH and FUNKY sound with powerhouse vocals. We cover a wide variety of genres including Top 40, Rock, Pop, Funk, Blues and a little country too!
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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
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
MARCELA CACACE - Administrative Director
MACKENZIE COULBY - Administrative Assistant
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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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