WEST AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUMMING
With Arthur Coe and Lakita Stukes
Friday, March 12, 2010, 7:30 pm,
Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park, MD.
Play West African rhythms in a participatory drum circle and learn basic dance steps traditionally performed at West African community celebrations.
The CPAE Cultural Connections series offers free lectures and performances focused on cultural exploration, music, art, literature, and history. Contact info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013 for more information. College Park Arts Exchange is a 501(c)(3) sponsored in part by the Prince George's Arts Council, Target, and the City of College Park.
CHILDREN'S ARTS DROP-IN at the Old Parish House
Sunday, Mar. 14, 2-4 pm: Kites!
Arts Specialist Aaron Springer leads a fun free monthly creative arts workshop for children ages 3-8 with their parents. Contact info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013 for more information. College Park Arts Exchange is a 501(c)(3) sponsored in part by the Prince George's Arts Council, Target, and the City of College Park.
CPAE BOOK CLUB
Friday evenings, Old Parish House at 7:30 pm
Discuss Literary Non-fiction by Women at the CPAE Book Club.
Mar. 19, A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School by Carlotta Walls Lanier, Lisa Frazier Page, and Bill Clinton;
Apr. 9, My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey, by Jill Bolte Taylor;
May 21, A House in Fez: Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco, by Suzanna Clark;
Jun. 18, First Darling of the Morning: Selected Memories of an Indian Childhood, by Thrity Umriger.
Contact info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013 for more information.
PUPPETRY WORKSHOP with Carolyn Koerber
Saturday, March 20, 10 - 2 pm, Old Parish House. (bring a lunch)
Design and build your own puppet show! Excellent for teachers or parents and kids.
Send $15 by March 10 to CPAE, PO Box 784, College Park, MD 20741.
Eric Maring’s Music Time for 0 – 4 year olds, 4:45 – 5:30 pm, and 5:45 – 6:30 pm. 12 week Spring Session starting 22 March. Fee. Please contact us about how to register.
EGG HUNT Saturday, March 27, 10 am to noon
CPAE will sponsor children’s crafts at the Annual College Park Egg Hunt, held at the Youth and Family Services Center at 4912 Nantucket (near the corner of Edgewood and Rhode Island Avenue). This free activity is ideal for children of all ages!
CPAE BOOK CLUB
Friday evenings, Old Parish House at 7:30 pm
Discuss Literary Non-fiction by Women at the CPAE Book Club.
Apr. 9, My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey, by Jill Bolte Taylor;
May 21, A House in Fez: Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco, by Suzanna Clark;
Jun. 18, First Darling of the Morning: Selected Memories of an Indian Childhood, by Thrity Umriger.
Contact info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013 for more information.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO
April 11, 3 pm, Old Parish House
Open up the world of musical instruments for your child with this hands-on experience! University of Maryland music education students give each child a chance to try different musical instruments. Plus, experiment with the glass harmonica!
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. Call 301-927-3013 or email info@cpae.org for more information.
The Garden
Friday, April 16, 2010, 7:30 pm,
Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park, MD.
SilverDocs winning documentary about a 14-acre urban community garden threatened by developers: a story of “green politics, money, poverty, power, and racial discord.”
The CPAE Cultural Connections series offers free lectures and performances focused on cultural exploration, music, art, literature, and history. Contact info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013 for more information. College Park Arts Exchange is a 501(c)(3) sponsored in part by the Prince George's Arts Council, Target, and the City of College Park.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP: GARDENING IN COLLEGE PARK
Co-sponsored by the Committee for a Better Environment
Saturday, April 17, Old Parish House
Learn techniques of organic and sustainable gardening in your own urban backyard to produce the vegetables you love to eat! Topics include preparing the soil, composting, choosing plants, pest management, and more. Learn to supplement your menu with produce from local community-supported agriculture (CSA) farms. RSVP by April 10 -- free!
Middle Eastern Dance
April 23, 7:30 pm, Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park.
Local dancers treat you to a fantastic concert of Raq Sharki, Tribal Bellydance, and Tribal Fusion Dance.
The CPAE Cultural Connections series offers free lectures and performances focused on cultural exploration, music, art, literature, and history. Contact info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013 for more information. College Park Arts Exchange is a 501(c)(3) sponsored in part by the Prince George's Arts Council, Target, and the City of College Park.
Bog Band May Day Concert
Saturday, May 1, 4 pm, Old Parish House
Celebrate this traditional day of song and dance with the infectious rhythms and cheerful tunes of this group of talented young musicians.
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. Call 301-927-3013 or email info@cpae.org for more information.
CHILDREN'S ARTS DROP-IN at the Old Parish House
Sunday, May 9, 2-4 pm: Tissue paper cards and flowers-- make a sweet gift for Mother's Day.
Arts Specialist Aaron Springer leads a fun free monthly creative arts workshop for children ages 3-8 with their parents. Contact info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013 for more information. College Park Arts Exchange is a 501(c)(3) sponsored in part by the Prince George's Arts Council, Target, and the City of College Park.
