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Arts Drop-In:
Talismans for the New Year
Sunday, December 30, 2 - 4 pm at Old Parish House.
The Hopi Indians greet the New Year by creating tiny talismans (paahos) out of sticks, twine and natural items, representing things they would like to see return in the New Year. Try making this fun workshop a part of your annual family New Year's traditions!
Arts drop-in instructor Aaron Springer leads an imaginative and creative free-form arts afternoon that children and parents will enjoy together. College Park Arts Exchange invites you to explore our free monthly arts drop-in program, ideal for children ages 3-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult. CPAE children's programs are funded in part by Target and the City of College Park.
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Start: 7:30 pm
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Family and friends will have a great time at this fun concert with Greenbelt’s own a capella group. The Chromatics’ original songs offer “melodic insights into modern life” with “a smattering of science” -- and they’ll also jazz up covers in their own unique way. This free concert is sure to be a hit! Come with a plan to buy some of their cds as well.
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Start: 7:30 pm
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Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen, by Julie Powell.
Julie Powell describes her adventures and misadventures as she strives to give order to her life in New York after 9/11 through an ambitious cooking project -- she sets out to improve her cooking by making every recipe in volume one of Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
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Start: 7:30 pm
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The College Park Youth Choir will present their Winter Community Concert at Berwyn Presbyterian Church, 6301 Greenbelt Road, Berwyn Heights, MD, on Tuesday, January 22 at 7:30 pm. Christopher Fominaya, music teacher at University Park Elementary, leads the Youth Choir with enthusiasm and skill. Your hearts will soar with the music of this choir of 40+ voices, age 6 and up. This free concert is open to the public, and a reception will follow.
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Start: 2:00 pm
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Save and bring your holiday wrappings to help make a full-size Asian Dragon to carry in local parades! Ribbons and shiny paper of all colors, especially metallic, will make our dragon shine. Be a part of this exciting group project at Arts Drop-in. Instructor Aaron Springer leads an imaginative and creative free-form arts afternoon that children and parents will enjoy together, ideal for children ages 3-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Three Saturdays: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9.
Back by Popular Demand, dancers from Ballroom at Maryland will teach three fun afternoons introducing you to the basics of Latin Dance – Bring a friend for lots of fun, and learn to move by Valentine's Day! Make new friends and learn a new art skill as you participate in our hands-on arts workshops at the Old Parish House. Pre-register and pre-pay by January 20 to reserve your spot: send a check for $15 per person to College Park Arts Exchange, PO Box 784, College Park, MD 20740.
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Start: 6:30 pm
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The Youth Choir begins its spring semester on Tuesday, February 5. Under the high-energy direction of Chris Fominaya, the choir has grown to over 40 students ages 6-12. If your young singer is interested in joining us for this fun and educational experience, please drop in on Feb. 5. Students rehearse Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Old Parish House and perform several times each year at venues throughout College Park. Fee for the semester is $75 per child. Contact us with any questions at info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013.
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Start: 7:30 pm
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Friday, February 8, 2008, 7:30 pm
Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park
"Cowrie Shells West African Dance and Drum Ensemble” will lead this participatory drum circle involving West African rhythms and basic dance steps traditionally performed at West African community events such as parties, festivals and other celebrations. No complicated rhythms! Attendees may choose either drumming or dancing.
This event is part of our Friday evening series for adults and older kids. For more information please call 301-927-3013, or email info@cpae.org.
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Three Saturdays: Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9.
Back by Popular Demand, dancers from Ballroom at Maryland will teach three fun afternoons introducing you to the basics of Latin Dance – Bring a friend for lots of fun, and learn to move by Valentine's Day! Make new friends and learn a new art skill as you participate in our hands-on arts workshops at the Old Parish House. Pre-register and pre-pay by January 20 to reserve your spot: send a check for $15 per person to College Park Arts Exchange, PO Box 784, College Park, MD 20740.
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Sunday, February 10, 3:00 pm.
Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park
Spend a fun family afternoon at this original musical comedy. Based in University Park, Blue Sky has brought the highest level of children's theatre to our area since 1974, and their events are always packed! Spend time with your kids at our high-quality free events—ideal for ages 3 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is suggested for these popular events as space is limited. For more information please call 301-927-3013, or email info@cpae.org.
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Start: 7:30 pm
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In this memoir, Edwidge Danticat tells about her uncle, Joseph Danticat, a Haitian minister, and her father Mira Danticat, a New York City cabdriver, exploring ideas of Haitian and American national identity.
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Start: 2:00 pm
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Sunday, February 24, 2 – 4 pm at Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park.
Kid’s Clay Creations – using air-drying clay, kids can make art that you will treasure. Instructor Aaron Springer leads an imaginative and creative free-form arts afternoon that children and parents will enjoy together, ideal for children ages 3-8. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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