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CPAE BOOK CLUB: For All the Tea in China

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:11:57 -0400

Start: Aug 20 2010 - 7:30pm

End: Aug 20 2010 - 9:00pm

College Park Arts Exchange Book Club meets on third Fridays, 7:30 - 9 pm, Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park, and focuses on literary non-fiction by women.

August 20: For All the Tea in China: How England Stole the World's Favorite Drink and Changed History, by Sarah Rose. Rose tells an intriguing history of how tea plants were smuggled out of China by a Scotsman, so that England could break the Chinese monopoly on tea by starting tea plantations in India.

RSVP to info@cpae.org.

College Park Youth Choir Open House

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:10:25 -0400

Start: Sep 7 2010 - 6:30pm

End: Sep 7 2010 - 8:30pm

College Park Youth Choir

Students ages 5 and up work with high-energy director Chris Fominaya to develop strong vocal skills and perform for the public several times a year. $85 per semester per child. Come to our Open House on Sept. 7 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 4512 College Avenue, College Park, MD, 6:30 pm, to learn more about the Choir!

Contact info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013 for more information. You may request registration forms to be sent by attachment.

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.

New Old Theater Presents Commedia delle Zanni

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:13:55 -0400

Start: Sep 10 2010 - 7:30pm

End: Sep 10 2010 - 9:30pm

New Old Theater Presents
Commedia delle Zanni

Friday, Sept. 10, 7:30 pm, Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park, MD.

$5 suggested donation at the door; contact us to reserve tickets. Parking permits are available.

Servants of No Mastery gives rise to hilarity! The actors improvise in the Commedia dell’Arte style, so at any moment, the characters might break into a dance or a song. The outrageous manners and humor of the servants, called “zanni” yields the modern term “zany comedy.” Anything can happen, and it will! Suitable for all ages!

The Arts and Humanities (AHA!) 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 Youth Orchestra

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:12:10 -0400

Start: Sep 12 2010 - 3:00pm

End: Sep 12 2010 - 3:00pm

College Park Youth Orchestra

Young string players will develop their ensemble and sight-reading skills under the direction of experienced conductor, Ken Whitley. Students rehearse at the Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park, MD, twice a month, with three public concerts per year. $275 per child for the year. Students must be taking lessons; auditions for Intermediate Ensemble will be held on September 12.

Please go to www.cpyo.net for more information.

The Three Musketeers

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:15:47 -0400

Start: Sep 12 2010 - 3:00pm

End: Sep 12 2010 - 4:00pm

The Three Musketeers

Sunday, Sept. 12, Old Parish House, 3 pm.

Four actors, 25 characters, 70 costume changes, and plenty of swordfights--all the action in under an hour!

Spend time with your kids at our 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. Pay as you can donations are greatly appreciated for these high quality events. Contact info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013 for more information.

Music With Mr. M! (0-5)

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:27:47 -0400

Start: Sep 13 2010 - 4:45pm

End: Sep 13 2010 - 6:45pm

Music with Mr. M (ages 0-5): 4:45 – 5:30 and 5:45 – 6:30 pm. 12 weeks, Sept. 13.

MUSIC WITH MR. M!
It's time for another session of "Sing to the Heart" music classes with Mr. M at the Old Parish House! Registration fee will once again be $150 (siblings will receive a 10% discount). If you would like to reserve a spot, do so ASAP by sending in registration with check to CPAE. Class size is limited to ten kids, ages 0-5.

Feel free to pass on this notice to families who may have interest in these classes.
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: Asleep, by Molly Caldwell Crosby.

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:19:20 -0400

Start: Sep 17 2010 - 7:30pm

End: Sep 17 2010 - 9:00pm

CPAE BOOK CLUB
Friday evenings, Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park.
7:30 - 9 pm
Discuss Literary Non-fiction by Women at the CPAE Book Club.

Dates and Titles for fall include:

Sept. 17, Asleep: The Forgotten Epidemic that Remains One of Medicine's Greatest Mysteries, by Molly Caldwell Crosby. An account of the epidemic sleeping sickness, encephalitis lethargica, profiling seven sleepers and their physicians.

Oct. 15, Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature, by Linda J. Lear. Explore the fascinating life of this gifted painter, naturalist and conservationist, as she made her way from privileged Victorian origins to personal fulfillment.

Nov. 19, On Rue Tatin: Living and Cooking in a French Town, by Susan Herrmann Loomis. After buying a dilapidated monastery in a little town, the author learns to cook the food and become part of the local way of life.

Dec. 17, The Language of Baklava: A Memoir, by Diana Abu-Jaber. Raised in upstate New York, but spending much time in Jordan, this Jordanian-American bridges both worlds with recipes.

Contact info@cpae.org or 301-927-3013 for more information.

Silver Soldering with Lucy Dirksen (adult/teen class)

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:29:07 -0400

Start: Sep 20 2010 - 7:00pm

End: Sep 20 2010 - 9:00pm

Silver Soldering with Lucy Dirksen (adults/teens): 7 – 9 pm. 8 weeks, Sept. 20.

SILVER SOLDERING WITH LUCY DIRKSEN
Learn to recycle old silver into beautiful new jewelery you design yourself.
Ms. Dirksen will also provide supplies for a basic fee. Registration fee will be $85.
If you would like to reserve a spot, do so ASAP by emailing info@cpae.org. Class is intended for adults or teens 15 and up.

Digital Photography with Aaron Springer (adult/teen class)

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:31:01 -0400

Start: Sep 23 2010 - 7:30pm

End: Sep 23 2010 - 8:30pm

Digital Photography with Aaron Springer (adults/teens) 7:30-8:30 pm. 8 weeks, Sept. 23.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WITH AARON SPRINGER
Have you ever felt you just don’t get the most out of your digital camera? Mr. Springer will lead you step by step through all the secrets professional photographers use to create stunning photographs. . Registration fee will be $85.
If you would like to reserve a spot, do so ASAP by emailing info@cpae.org. Class is intended for adults or teens 15 and up.

ARTS DROP-IN

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 14:19:34 -0400

Start: Sep 26 2010 - 2:00pm

End: Sep 26 2010 - 4:00pm

ARTS DROP-IN with Aaron Springer
A fun and creative arts workshop for children ages 3-8 with their parents.

Sep 26, 2-4 pm : cut and paste to explore the world of collage!

Our free monthly Arts Drop-in at the Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road,College Park, MD, will meet this fall on Sep. 26, Oct. 31, Nov. 28, and Dec. 19.

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.