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PlayHouse Jr. Workshops for Lemonade  

Actors ages 4-7 are invited to join The PlayHouse Jr.’s theater workshops for Lemonade where Mother Goose and a host of our favorite nursery rhyme characters teach us some very important lessons about life. When life gives us lemons, we make lemonade.   

Under the direction of Carol Johnson of the High Point Ballet, these classes meet Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the High Point Area Arts Council located at 305 N. Main Street, Suite 222 (entrance is from the parking lot side of the building). Registration for Lemonade is February 4. Tuition is $50 per month with $25 annual registration fee.  

For additional information on the auditions and workshops, call the High Point Ballet. 366-889-2480.

Winter Art Classes  

Theatre Art Galleries announces its winter art classes. All classes are held at 220 E. Commerce Avenue at the Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery. For registration information or questions please contact education coordinator, Kathy Moore at 336-887-2137 or education@northstate.net. Scholarships are available to children based on need. A registration form can be accessed at www.tagart.org.  

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN

Handmade Hearts
Ages7+, February 13
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $25
Celebrate Valentine's Day in your own unique style with theme creations that are ready to wear. Design an assortment of handmade jewelry, using paper pulp, embossing foil and clay.

All Star Art Sports
Ages 9+, February 27
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. $25
Enjoy a gallery tour of All Start Art Sports to spark your imagination for creating your won work of art. Warm up with gesture drawings and then design and finish a piece in your choice of drawing media.

Building Rome In a Day
Ages 7+, March 13
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., $50
Join TAG for a day-long workshop exploring the life and culture of Ancient Rome. Enjoy a variety of art activities with the focus on creating a 3-D work of art based on Roman architecture. Please pack a lunch.  

Flower Power
Ages 5+, March 27
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $25
Learn about artist Georgia O'Keefe and let her art work inspire your own floral creations. Explore color, design, and composition, enjoy drawing and painting.  

Regional artist grants available to individual artists

Grant applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Central Piedmont Regional Artists grant investment program. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15.
 
The Central Piedmont Regional Artist grant program is coordinated by the Untied Arts Council of Greater Greensboro on behalf of a consortium of five counties: Alamance, Caswell, Guilford , Randolph and Rockingham. Funding is provided by the North Carolina Arts Council and matched locally by participating Arts Councils, including the High Point Area Arts Council.
 
Grant investments for Regional Artists are designed to support exceptionally talented visual, performing, literary and interdisciplinary artists at all stages of their careers to pursue projects that further their professional artistic development. Eligible artistic disciplines are music (both classical and contemporary), dance, visual arts (painting, photography, sculpture and pottery), film/video, drama and literature. Applicants must submit artistic work samples and provide a narrative case for support.
 
Regional Artist Grant Investments are open to artists living in Alamance, Caswell, Guilford , Randolph and Rockingham counties. To be eligible, an artist must be at least 18 years of age and cannot be a student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in their art form. Applications may be downloaded from the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro's web site at www.uacARTS.org or by contacting the UAC at 336-373-7523, ext. 256.
 
Regional Artist Grant Investments provide important financial support and recognition for Triad area artists. In 2009, Regional Artist Grant Investments totaled $15,000 to 12 regional artists. This cooperative effort fosters relationships between arts organizations while also encouraging networking between Triad artists.

The High Point Theatre 2009-2010 Star Spangled Series features a stellar lineup of 8 single-performance concerts and shows throughout the season. Coming next are:

Eric Bibb and Ruthie Foster – Saturday, February 27

The blues rules as Ruthie Foster and her band create a full-on blast of raw musical emotion and soulful singing. Cool and collected, Eric Bibb is one of the blues' great storytellers and troubadours. Critically acclaimed masters of their craft, each of them has earned accolades from blues aficionados around the world…an exceptional, not-to-be missed double bill. 

Tickets: $25 Orchestra / $20 Balcony  

Cherryholmes – Saturday, March 20

Spring will usher in the bright and breezy new bluegrass sound of Grammy nominated Cherryholmes. A family band, with country roots music deep in their blood, this group has been named IBMA's Entertainer of the Year and performs regularly at Nashville 's Grand Ole Opry. Bid winter a final farewell with this foot-tappin', hand-clappin' high-energy ensemble.

Tickets: $25 Orchestra / $20 Balcony  

Other shows remaining in the Star Spangled Series for our 2009-2010 season will include beach and doo-wop legends The Drifters featuring Charlie Thomas and Gene “Duke of Earl” Chandler , Saturday, April 24, and contemporary smooth jazz giants Pieces of a Dream, Saturday, May 22.  

Located at 220 E. Commerce in the heart of downtown High Point , The High Point Theatre offers comfortable, intimate seating for approximately 965 guests, with free parking available in the surrounding area.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONContact:

Phyllis Tuttle, Marketing
Tel. 336.883.3097 / E-mail. phyllis.tuttle@highpointnc.gov

Winter Art Classes  

Theatre Art Galleries announces its winter art classes. All classes are held at 220 E. Commerce Avenue at the Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery. For registration information or questions please contact education coordinator, Kathy Moore at 336-887-2137 or education@northstate.net. Scholarships are available to children based on need. A registration form can be accessed at www.tagart.org.  

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN

All Star Art Sports
Ages 9+, February 27
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. $25
Enjoy a gallery tour of All Start Art Sports to spark your imagination for creating your won work of art. Warm up with gesture drawings and then design and finish a piece in your choice of drawing media.

Building Rome In a Day
Ages 7+, March 13
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., $50
Join TAG for a day-long workshop exploring the life and culture of Ancient Rome. Enjoy a variety of art activities with the focus on creating a 3-D work of art based on Roman architecture. Please pack a lunch.  

Flower Power
Ages 5+, March 27
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $25
Learn about artist Georgia O'Keefe and let her art work inspire your own floral creations. Explore color, design, and composition, enjoy drawing and painting.  

Drum Circles on Saturdays – New Arts Education Program  

An intense cultural phenomenon has sprung up in communities all over the U.S. The impact of drum circles has been highlighted in popular publications such as Time Magazine, Prevention and Discovery. The ancient eastern community building tradition of group drumming has been found cropping up in hospitals, community centers, churches, schools, parks, streets, and art centers everywhere imaginable. This activity has been said to have benefits for the immune system, mental health, and spiritual being. Religious views are intentionally kept out of the circle. The purpose of a community drum circle stems from a realization that rhythm is a language that can unite the diverse elements of humanity. Rhythm succeeds where words fail.  

Made possible by a grant from the News & Record, the High Point Area Arts Council will begin two weekly drum circle groups beginning on March 6. Drums will be provided for you. The first group will meet at 2:00 p.m. for those with little or no experience in drumming. Then, for those more experienced drummers interested in advanced rhythms, a second group will meet from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Led by Adam Bradby who has taught drum circle groups in Greensboro and Durham for more than a decade, High Point residents will most certainly have a restorative and entertaining experience.  

Saturday Workshop to begin 2010 Community Chorus Season 

The 2010 season for High Point Community Chorus will begin with registration and a Saturday morning workshop on March 6 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chorus director David Pegg is planning this session so that singers can more quickly become familiar with all the music selections. The workshop will be held at First Baptist Church , 405 North Main Street . 

Regular rehearsals begin on Monday, March 8, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. The Monday rehearsals continue until the performance on Sunday, May 16.  

All area singers are encouraged to participate in the chorus. There is no audition, but some choral experience is helpful. 

High Point Community Theatre will present the 2nd production of its 2009-2010 season, Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on March 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 1225 Chestnut Drive , High Point .  

The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable. Joseph, his father's favorite son, is a boy blessed with prophetic dreams. When he is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and taken to Egypt , Joseph endures a series of adventures in which his spirit and humanity are continually challenged. He is purchased by Potiphar where thwarting advances from Potiphar's wife lands him in jail. When news of Joseph's gift to interpret dreams reaches the Pharaoh (wryly and riotously depicted as Elvis), Joseph is well on his way to becoming second in command. Eventually his brothers, having suffered greatly, unknowingly find themselves groveling at the feet of the brother they betrayed but no longer recognize. After testing their integrity, Joseph reveals himself leading to a heartfelt reconciliation of the sons of Israel . Set to an engaging cornucopia of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this Old Testament tale emerges both timely and timeless.  

Joseph is directed by Bobby Bodford with musical direction by Michael Dougherty and choreography by Mallory Graham.  

Tickets are available through the High Point Theatre Box Office, 336-887-3001 from noon to 5:00 p.m., online at www.highpointtheatre.com or at the door. Admission: Adults - $18; Students & Seniors - $15; Children - $8. Group rates are available through the High Point Community Theatre office at 336-882-2542.  

For further information, contact Jennifer Blevins HPCT at 336-882-2542.

The PlayHouse presents Cinderella

High Point Ballet’s The PlayHouse makes its stage debut with Cinderella­­­ on March 12- 13 at 7:30 p.m. at The Kingrey Center at High Point Friends School located at 800-A Quaker Lane in High Point . With a cast of over twenty-five thespians, this play by young people for young people is sure to entertain. Under the direction of Paige Morgan-Foy, over the past two months, these actors have honed their acting skills, rehearsed their voices, and studied choreography. The principle roles of Cinderella and Prince Charming are being played by Julia Ormond and Josh Mogensen with the stepsisters being played by Hailey Gollehan, Taylor Morris, and April Kirkland. This is a story of a classic fairy tale come to life. 

Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under and may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 336-889-2480.

Winter Art Classes  

Theatre Art Galleries announces its winter art classes. All classes are held at 220 E. Commerce Avenue at the Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery. For registration information or questions please contact education coordinator, Kathy Moore at 336-887-2137 or education@northstate.net. Scholarships are available to children based on need. A registration form can be accessed at www.tagart.org.  

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN

Building Rome In a Day
Ages 7+, March 13
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., $50
Join TAG for a day-long workshop exploring the life and culture of Ancient Rome. Enjoy a variety of art activities with the focus on creating a 3-D work of art based on Roman architecture. Please pack a lunch.  

Flower Power
Ages 5+, March 27
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $25
Learn about artist Georgia O'Keefe and let her art work inspire your own floral creations. Explore color, design, and composition, enjoy drawing and painting.  

The High Point Theatre 2009-2010 Star Spangled Series features:

Cherryholmes – Saturday, March 20

Spring will usher in the bright and breezy new bluegrass sound of Grammy nominated Cherryholmes. A family band, with country roots music deep in their blood, this group has been named IBMA's Entertainer of the Year and performs regularly at Nashville 's Grand Ole Opry. Bid winter a final farewell with this foot-tappin', hand-clappin' high-energy ensemble.

Tickets: $25 Orchestra / $20 Balcony  

Other shows remaining in the Star Spangled Series for our 2009-2010 season will include beach and doo-wop legends The Drifters featuring Charlie Thomas and Gene “Duke of Earl” Chandler , Saturday, April 24, and contemporary smooth jazz giants Pieces of a Dream, Saturday, May 22.  

Located at 220 E. Commerce in the heart of downtown High Point , The High Point Theatre offers comfortable, intimate seating for approximately 965 guests, with free parking available in the surrounding area.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONContact:

Phyllis Tuttle, Marketing
Tel. 336.883.3097 / E-mail. phyllis.tuttle@highpointnc.gov

High Point Ballet Announces Performer Member Auditions  

High Point Ballet is holding its annual performer member auditions for the 2010-2011 performance season on Saturday, March 20. Held at the studios located at 3710 N. Main Street, Suite 106 , auditions are open to any aspiring dancer who is at least age six. Performer members are eligible for participation in the 2010 Nutcracker and Spring 2011 performances, attendance to the 2011 Southeastern Regional Ballet Association Festival, as well as numerous other festivals and events throughout the season.   

High Point Ballet, the vision of Founder and Executive Director, Rita Taylor, held its debut performance in 1987. Comprised of professional and pre-professional members, the Company, a funded affiliate of the High Point Area Arts Council, is an Honor Member of the Southeastern Regional Ballet Association. Under the guidance of its founder and award winning Artistic Director and Choreographer, Gary Taylor, the vision of the Company has been to create a diverse repertoire encompassing a wide array of technical and theatrical elements of dance.  

High Point Ballet provides a vast repertoire of classical and contemporary dance works as well as arts education programs for all and is the proven training ground for the diversified dancer.  Currently, over 200 members of the company have gone on to such noted schools and companies as North Carolina School of the Arts, Kansas City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Pennsylvania Ballet, School of American Ballet, Boston Conservatory, Joffrey Ballet, Atlanta Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Richmond Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Ballet Met, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

High Point Ballet strives to and excels in providing and encouraging positive and inspiring environment for all aspiring dancers. Members benefit from training with award winning choreographers, professional performers, and highly acclaimed seasoned technical and creative staff from throughout the nation. In addition, Masters Classes in all forms of dance are offered to members.   

Interested individuals are encouraged to visit www.highpointballet.org for more information about the company. For additional information about the audition process and to receive a complimentary audition package, please call the studio office at 336-889-2480 or send an inquiry through the website.

The PlayHouse announces Auditions for Prince Caspian  

All young actors ages 8-16 are invited to mark their calendars for Saturday, March 20, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. to audition for The PlayHouse’s next production, Prince Caspian at the High Point Area Arts Council located at 305 N. Main Street, Suite 222 (entrance is from the parking lot side of the building).  

Under the direction of Paige Morgan-Foy of the High Point Ballet, roles include Prince Caspian, Aslan, Lucy, Peter, Edmund, and the creatures of Narnia, along with Dryads and Sprites and woodland animals. The auditions consist of a workshop to study and present various roles in excerpts of scenes from the play. All who audition will receive a role. Tuition is $75 per month with a $25 annual registration fee.

For additional information on the auditions and workshops, call the High Point Ballet. 366-889-2480.

Winter Art Classes  

Theatre Art Galleries announces its winter art classes. All classes are held at 220 E. Commerce Avenue at the Kaleidoscope Youth Gallery. For registration information or questions please contact education coordinator, Kathy Moore at 336-887-2137 or education@northstate.net. Scholarships are available to children based on need. A registration form can be accessed at www.tagart.org.  

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN

Flower Power
Ages 5+, March 27
1:00 – 4:00 p.m., $25
Learn about artist Georgia O'Keefe and let her art work inspire your own floral creations. Explore color, design, and composition, enjoy drawing and painting.  

Join the Party!  

Party on the Plank is accepting applications beginning January 15 from artists, vendors and volunteers who would like to participate in a premier summer cultural event in High Point , NC . Event organizers are seeking musicians, artists, restaurants, retailers, churches and interested volunteers who would like to exhibit their talent or business.   

Party on the Plank is designed to feature the best of local culture. As such, artists, vendors and their work must be from High Point , Jamestown , Archdale, Trinity, Thomasville or Wallburg. The event runs every Thursday night June 3 through July 8 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.