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February Memberships
Sally Marie Goldsmith
Shirley Ann Perez
Jill Smithson
Southern Maryland Decorative Painters, Inc.
Pamela Vincent
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The CCAA
- CCAA ArtsFest Early Bird Reistration Now Open!
Table of Contents
Performing Arts
- SMTMD HomeSpun CoffeeHouse Open Mic
- Cosmic Symphony Presents - Song & Dance
- The Newtowne Players Presents - Agatha Christie Witness for the Prosecution
- Upward Thrive Academy, Inc. Actin' Up Theatre Troupe
- Port Tobacco Players Presents - I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
- Port Tobacco Players - Auditions for "Bye Bye Birdie"
- SMTMD CONTRA DANCE
Visual Arts
- Mattawoman Creek Art Center 2025 Show Schedule
- Paid Summer Internships at Wolf Trap
- Artist Open Studios - Call for Artists
- UMD Charles Regional Medical Center Gallery - Nancy Owens
- Charles County Commissioners Gallery - Jaden Hendricks
Literature
- U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer Presents - MD05 Black History Month 2025 Essay Competition
- CCPL Highlighted Programs Updated
Community, Heritage & Cultural Arts
- Charles County Parks & Recreation Programs
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SMTMD HomeSpun CoffeeHouse Open Mic
CHAPTICO, MD
FRIDAY, February 28th • 7 PM
4th Friday of the month* September through June at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD. Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are warmly welcomed to perform their favorite tunes. Doors open at 7 pm with performances beginning promptly at 7:30 PM. Admission: $8 for members and non-members; children 17 and under (when accompanied by a paying adult) and performers are admitted free of charge. Contact Chris Dudley in advance (ccdudley@rocketmail.com) to sign up as a performer. *See website for rescheduled or canceled events. Info: smtmd2@gmail.com, https://www.smtmd.org/#/open-mic-night/
Photo Credit: Erin Jewell
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Auditions for "Bye Bye Birdie"
Produced by Connie Murphy
Directed by Tara Waters
Music Directed by Brian Kuhn
Pit Directed by Dan Romagno
AUDITION DATES:
Monday, 3/10 @ 7 PM
Wednesday, 3/12 @ 7 PM
Saturday, 3/15 @ 930 AM
(Call Backs/Dance Call by invitation only)
No appointments are necessary. Please arrive at the beginning time.
AUDITION LOCATION:
Auditions will be held on stage at the
Port Tobacco Players at 508 Charles Street, La Plata, MD.
Auditions are open to those 16 years of age and above as of show opening on July 11, 2025 except pre-teen boys (10-14) as one is required for the show.
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SMTMD CONTRA DANCE
CHAPTICO, MD
SATURDAY, March 8th • 7 PM
2nd Saturday of the month* at Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD. The evening starts at 7 pm with a half hour beginner’s dance workshop followed by live music performed by the SOMD Open Band and dancing starting at 7:30 pm. Check the website calendar for the lineup of dances and callers. Admission: $8 for members; $12 for non‐SMTMD members; children 17 and under (when accompanied by a paying adult) and band members are free. *See website for rescheduled or canceled events. Info: smtmd2@gmail.com, smtmd.org/#/dances/
Photo credit: Greg Penk
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The Charles Regional
Medical Center Gallery
Artwork By: Nancy Owens
February 4 to August 5, 2025
Virtual Gallery Coming Soon!
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Charles County
Commissioner Building Gallery
Artwork By: Jaden Hendricks
February 7 to May 7, 2025
Virtual Gallery Coming Soon!
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The Charles Regional
Medical Center Gallery
Artwork By: Ivette Marcucci
August 5 to November 6, 2025
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Charles County
Commissioner Building Gallery
Artwork By: Evans Thorne
May 7 to August 5, 2025
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For more information about CCAA-sponsored and supported galleries, contact ccaaofficeaa@gmail.com
Visit our website to see the current gallery shows online!
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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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Join CCPL for another Library After Hours featured event! | |
COMMUNITY, HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS | |
QUICK HELPFUL LINKS & INFORMATION | |
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CCAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DIANE RAUSCH, Acting President
CINDY JOHNSON, Secretary/Treasurer
JOSELLE GILPIN
LEW McINTYRE
ROBERT MEDLEY
CLARISSA STROUD
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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
ccaaofficeaa@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
ALEXANDRIA GONZALEZ - Administrative Director
MACKENZIE COULBY - Program Specialist
In Memory of our CCAA Founder, Past President, and Executive Director, ROBERT K. RAUSCH
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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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