March 2025

March is National Arts Education Month AND Music in our Schools Month, making it a perfect time to share with you a dynamic person who is making music happen in schools all across Northern California, and across the country! We are also proud to call her an ACPC Board Member: J Ross is a performance artist, and operator of Beats Lyrics Leader (BLL) which runs Hip Hop Education and Arts-Integrated Entrepreneurship programs within our schools and communities, including the Creative Economy Entrepreneurship Initiative with the City of Roseville. Beats Lyrics Leaders is currently training artists to get in to the classrooms and serve over 50 schools between Placer County and Yolo County. Learn more at the bottom of this newsletter.

Sierra College is proud to announce a new online ticket system and their Spring Performance Schedule. March kicks off the lineup with the Faculty performance, then enjoy piano, jazz and more through May. See the schedule at:  onthestage.tickets/sierra-music 

Arts education is important for students, helping them develop critical thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness. It can also improve mental health and academic performance. An analysis of U.S. Department of Education data by UCLA researcher James Catterall found that students who were highly involved in the arts performed better on a variety of academic measures than other students: grade point averages, standardized test score, lower drop-out rates, and better attitudes about community service.

How can you help students get an arts education? Find out at the CreateCA.org website: CreateCA.org

MAR 1-16 | Grave Mistakes: Haunted Rom-Com

Auburn State Theatre

First Northern California production of playwright Ben Abbott’s comedy Grave Mistakes: A Haunted Rom-Com.Performance at the Odd Fellows Lodge.

MAR 8 | Faculty Recital

Sierra College

Sierra College is proud to announce their Spring Music events, and the first performance of the season March 8. View the schedule and get tickets at their new site: 

onthestage.tickets/sierra-music

MAR 10 | New Work Showcase

Placer Repertory Theatre

Theater & Screen Plays, novels, and more in development. On-book performances by actors includes post-show Q&A w/writer and performers. This month JM LAHR’s Intervals is the featured play.

MAR 12 | Art of Luck BINGO

Art League of Lincoln

FUNdraiser to support Art League of Lincoln class scholarships for under-served youth and many more arts programs!

MAR 15 | Lottery for the Arts

Blue Line Arts

Lottery for Arts is a a great fundraising event designed for art enthusiasts! Acquire original works of fine art by professional and emerging artists, while supporting education and outreach programs at Blue Line Arts.

MAR 15-30 | 39 Steps

Placer Community Theatre

A fast-paced, comedic adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1935 thriller, reimagined for the stage by Patrick Barlow. Performance held at the General Gomez Arts Center.

MAR 19 | Adding Humor to Your Writing

Gold Country Writers

Laughing is good for the body and soul. We all turn to humor in our lives as a natural part of communication.Susan M. Osborn and Sarah Michie Pressler provide tips to bring humor to one’s writing. 

CLASSES

MARY PIVETTI WATERCOLORS

MAR 2,8,9 Watercolor Workshops

BLUE LINE ARTS

MAR 1

First Saturday Drop in Activity Day for Families

FOR THE LOVE OF ART GALLERY

MAR 8 Artist Trading Cards - Mini Collage

MAR 22 Creative Journaling & Watercolor

PERSIMMON ART GALLERY

MAR 2 Mosaic Bead Art with Celeste

MAR 8 Mexican Tree of Life 

MAR 16 Fun with Watercolor - Abstract

MAR 21 Ruddy Duck Painting with Unni Stevens

MAR 26 Clay Birdfeeder with Renee 

RE|CREATE

MAR 7 After Dark

MAR 9 Learn to Bullet Journal

ART LEAGUE OF LINCOLN

Teen and Tween Art Classes

STAY CREATIVE STUDIOS

MAR 21 & 28 All About Mixed Media

Call for Peer-Review Panel Applicants

California Arts Council Grants Season

Apply by March 18 to be a grant panelist to independently review and rank applications within assigned program categories. 

ENVISION AUBURN

MAR 5 & 15 | City of Auburn

Join in conversation with neighbors, friends, colleagues and City staff to think long-term and create a shared vision for Auburn’s future! Food and drinks will be provided.

Meet Artist

J Ross

Beats Lyrics Leaders (BLL) is a music program for students, and also an outlet for young adults and youth to help them be the best they can possibly be. Students explore beat making, lyric writing, and recording in a way that anyone can understand so that students can find their passion and skills within our Creative Economy. The number one mission is to encourage viable Communities. The vision is to see students be their ultimate selves.

Using music, "the primary goal of the BLL program is to provide mentorship, 'tools for your back pocket', confidence boost, and allow the students the opportunity to take healthy risks and know what it feels like to accomplish goals."

Learn more about J Ross, and Beats Lyrics Leaders at: beatslyricsleaders.com

Facebook: BeatsLyricsLeaders

SAVE THE DATE...

April is Regional Photography Month, the Placer County Master Gardners Faire and more!

Visit the ACPC Facebook Events page for more.

ACPC is proud to be the state and local partner for California Arts Council & Placer County.

Arts & Culture connect us through shared experiences. #ArtsMatter