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February 2010 |
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Dear Susan,
Isn't
it amazing how communities have come together to support the people of
Haiti? We, in the arts, are also doing our part. Stage
theater is presenting a special extra performance benefit to raise
money for the victims of Haiti. This is an
excellent way to not only support a great cause, but also see
great art at the same time.
Although the recession seems to be letting up a
little, free events are always welcome. There is a fun one
this month- Maggie's Farm Theater and Community Education are
presenting a free Reader's Workshop this Wed at the Lenox
Center.
Thank you for continuing to support both your community and
the arts. We will get through this cold and
snowy February one concert or theater performance at a
time!
Sincerely,
Susan Schneck
Board President
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 Haiti Benefit at Stages Theater!
Stages Theatre Company is adding an extra performance of The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
as a way to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake. The
Snowy Day-A Benefit: Stages Theatre Company's Youth Artists' for Haiti
is a collaboration effort organized by cast members and Stages
Theatre Company.
The benefit show will take place on Monday, February 8 at 7PM.
Tickets are $10; donations from people unable to attend the show are also accepted.
To purchase tickets, call the box office at (952) 979-1111, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m or visit www.stagestheatre.org.
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Join young Peter as he explores his familiar
surroundings, now magically changed by a rare, crystalline blanket of
snow. A true classic of children's literature, The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
combines the world of inner-city life with the power of nature's
beauty. The book received the Caldecott Award in 1963 for most
distinguished picture book for children. Perfect for all
ages. Run time is 45 minutes
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Exciting FoTA News!
St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts is proud to announce our four
new board members. Emily Carney, Michael Klement,
Christina Barberot, and John Tieszen will all be joining the
FoTA board for a term of two years. Please look for
profiles and more information on our new members in upcoming
newsletters.
FoTA
will be hosting an informational table at the annual State of the City
Address on Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 a.m. at AAA Minneapolis (5400
Auto Club Way). Please stop by to check our organization out!
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Our Town: Voices & Verses seeks partners to host events
The St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts invites you to join us in our 2010 community arts project called Our Town: Verses & Voices. This
year-long arts program brings diverse community members together to
participate in a series of poetry focused activities. It builds upon
the first Our Town: Faces & Places that focused on photography. Verses & Voices program components include:
·Selection of a community poet (Diane Pecoraro)
·Publication of 12 Favorite Poems (residents favorites with reasons why)
·Hosting a Poetry Jam to celebrate National poetry month in April
·Offering
seven poetry workshops to develop lines of poetry that will be used in
the creation of a Renga (Japanese term for a community poem), and
·The
creation of a performance piece based on the Renga that will be
performed by young people at the Children First Ice Cream Social in
May.
There are three opportunities for involvement:
1.Hosting
a one hour poetry workshop at your site in March (resulting in the
creation of lines of poetry for the Renga). We supply the poet to teach
2.Organizing a group to attend a workshop at another site
3.Serving as a Favorite Poem submission site (potentially w/ a dedicated computer terminal)
We will select seven workshop sites by February 15 and workshops will take place during the month of March. Please let Sara know of your interest by then- info@slpfriendsofthearts.org or 952-928-6422. |
 FoTA Seeking Treasurer for Board for 2010:
St.
Louis Park Friends of the Arts is seeking a Treasurer from the
community to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors. This
position requires knowledge and experience in QuickBooks, nonprofit
accounting and the ability to create and monitor basic financial
reports of our small organization (50K budget). We are most interested
in bringing on someone who wants to grow with the organization for at
least three years, is looking for nonprofit board experience and who
supports the arts and believes in their important role in building
community. The Board meets the last
Thursday of the month at 7 PM at City Hall. Persons
interested in participating as Treasurer should contact Sara at
952-928-6422 or info@SLPFriendsOfTheArts.org for an application
form and additional information.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS - FALL 2010!
Maggie's
Farm Theater is presenting an evening of Original One-Acts
featuring local playwrights. Maggie's Farm Theater is now
accepting play submissions.
Original Play samples can be sent to:
Maggie's Farm Theater
PO Box 26091
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
www.maggiesfarmtheater@comcast.net
Please include the following with your submission:
Play synopsis, cast of characters, and playwrights contact info
Play samples should be no more that 10 pages
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Theater, Concert and Art Events in SLP-
SLP School music and theater:
The
Junior High theater department presents "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate
Factory". This delicious musical takes place at the Senior
High School on February 24 at 3 pm, 25-27 at 7:30 pm and 28 at 12:30
pm. Please contact Lil Zumberge with questions
952-928-6313.
Peter
Hobart presents the third grade Vocal Music Concert on February 9 at 7
pm in the PH gym. The VITAL Vocal Music Concert is happening in
the same location on February 11 at 7 pm.
Call 952-928-6600 with questions.
The
Senior High School is performing a Battle of the Bands on February 25
at 7 pm. Please call 952-928-6100 with questions.
Park
Spanish Immersion presents an
exciting Drama Club Performance February 24
and 26 at 7 pm. Please call Main Office Phone:
952-928-6759 with questions.
Free Reader's Theater event this Wed!
The
St. Louis Park Senior Program and Maggie's Farm Free-Range Theater are
cosponsoring an exciting new workshop for people who enjoy reading. St.
Louis Park students have long enjoyed participating in Reader's
Theaters in their schools and now adults of all ages who like dramatic
presentation of written work in a script form can explore the potential
of starting such a group at Lenox. Not only will workshop participants
learn about Reader's Theater, they will watch and listen to a reading
by a metro area Reader's Theater group and then brainstorm and discuss
framework ideas for developing a program at Lenox. The workshop is FREE
and will be held on Wednesday, February 3rd 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information contact Rita Kach, coordinator 952-928-6444.
Sabes JCC; Art as a Catalyst for Interfaith Dialogue: a panel discussion
Sunday, February 21, 3-5 pm. Join
Gallery artist Georgette Sosin, Father Michael O'Connell, Reverend
Kendyl Gibbons and Rabbi Barry Cytron for this panel discussion. Free
and open to the public. Please call 952-381-3400 for more
information.
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 The Park Theater Company seeks board Members:
Do
you have a passion to express your inner thespian? Have you the desire
to contribute to the production of a play? Are you interested in
helping develop theatrical performances in St. Louis Park? If so we
have a role for you! The Park Theater Company exists to offer everyone
interested the opportunity to participate in theater. As a volunteer
based organization we depend on the support of our multi-talented
community members and local businesses. Take the next step and contact
us today to become involved in one of the MANY aspects of community
theater as it grows in St. Louis Park. Currently we are seeking
Board Members from the community. If you are interested in more
information on volunteer opportunities email us atinfo@theparktheatercompany.com
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your for supporting FoTA, a non profit community organization
dedicated to supporting, promoting and enhancing the arts in Saint
Louis Park. We connect people and organizations around the
arts, share arts-related information and resources, and coordinate
community arts programs. Please visit our Facebook page to become an online friend of FoTA!
Susan Schneck
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