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Darlington's Winter / Spring
2010 Course Catalog |
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Registrations are currently being accepted in person or over the phone.
Online Registration will be available next week.
Catalogs are at the printer, but will be in the mail at the end of the month. If you would like to ensure you receive one, please email Rachel at rachel@darlingtonarts.org.
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The Parents Committee News |
Cosi Dinner was a Success!
Thank you everyone who came out to Cosi in Concordville for dinner on Nov 17. Darlington received 10% of all sales that evening, and drew a grateful winner of the gorgeous raffle basket the Parents Committee made up.
Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble Dec 21st
Get into the holiday spirit,
cross items off your shopping list,
and help raise money for Darlington!
Monday, Dec 21st from 4-11pm Darlington volunteers will have a gift-wrapping table set up at the Barnes & Noble on Concord Pike  next to Concord Mall.
If you would like to volunteer to help wrap presents, please contact Laura at laura@darlingtonarts.org. There are several spots open later in the evening!
If you can't volunteer - stop by to have your packages wrapped! There is no fee for this time saver; donations will be collected. |
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Bruce Poulterer
Watercolorist |
Opening Reception: Sat, Dec 5, 3-5pm
open through December 23rd
Gate of Thanksgiving
Bruce Poulterer is a realist painter whose passion is capturing local scenes and buildings. He has been painting for 30 years and is known for his watercolors depicting local history and country landscapes. He has the ability to capture scenes that transport you back to when life moved at a slower pace. Bruce has participated in many juried art shows including Immaculata College, Yellow Springs, American Cancer Society, Lititz Art Show, Brandywine Arts Festival, Heart of Lancaster, Stone Harbor Art and Craft Show, and the Philadelphia Art Show.
The John Chadd Collection
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm |
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Holiday Gifts
by Local Artists |
Darlington is pleased to provide some great holiday gifts for your shopping list this year! 
Jewelry Artist Hattie Weselyk will have her hand-crafted jewelry available in the glass case in the lobby. Stop by frequently as she will continue to add pieces!
Chadds Ford Artist, Karl J. Kuerner's book "All in a Day's Work" makes a great gift for the art lover on your list. Karl will be available to sign your purchase through arrangement with the office. Karl will also have some prints of his work for sale in the lobby. 
Ceramicist Laura Westmoreland will have a variety of handmade functional pottery that makes great gifts but can also decorate your table this season.
Have someone on your list that has expressed an interest in learning something new, but would never buy it for themselves? How about a Darlington gift certificate? You pick the amount, and they pick the subject - clay workshops, piano lessons, yoga classes, and so much more! You'll be opening the door to a new experience they will treasure, instead of another toy.
If you are shopping for that person that has everything, someone out of town, or just trying to get away from the commercialization of the season, consider an alternative gift! While crossing something off your "to do" list:
- you receive a tax-deduction for your donation to Darlington
- you support your community arts center
- you determine the amount you spend
- the person you designate will receive a note telling them about the generous gift you made, what we have accomplished with it, and you've reaffirmed your value of the arts!
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Faculty Focus & Student Spotlight |
Alex Dramis, guitar instructor, was invited to write and perform a song on the Peace on Your Way cd, as a fundraiser for the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition. CDs are available in Media stores and a performance in Media on Dec 11.
Geri Smith, piano instructor, singer & songwriter, co-wrote the award-winning children's album "Robot Monkey Head" with John Hadfield, and now the title track has it's own music video! check it out at vimeo.com/7716632
Laura Westmoreland, ceramics instructor, will exhibit and sell functional pottery this weekend at Black Walnut Winery's Holiday Open House in Sadsburyville, among other local artisans. The Open House is running Dec 5 & 6, 10am-6pm. For more information, visit www.blackwalnutwinery.com/events.html.
Student Spotlight
Hannah Boles and Zack Horowitz, both piano student of Geri Smith, are the keyboardist for their respecitve school bands.
 Maria Daly, a long-time dance and karate student, performed in 3 performances of the Magic of the Nutcracker at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington in November. Maria will also be performing in the Nutcracker performances at the Grand on Dec 19 & 20 (3 more performances). All performances are with the First State Ballet Theatre. Maria is a polichinelles (little clown) in the yellow and orange. (Photo by The News Journal/SUCHAT PEDERSON) Congratulations Isabella Jayme for being awarded Darlington's 2010 Sally Paxson Davis Memorial Vocal Scholarship! This talent-based scholarship was initiated in honor of Mrs. Sally Paxson Davis, the former Chair and benefactor of the Academy of Vocal Arts and Darlington patron.
The Delaware County Youth Musician's Orchestra had their Fall Concert this November.
Geoffrey Krug, violin student of Serban Petrescu, was chosen to be the principal second violin this year.
Clair Choi and Richard Yang, violin student of Cindy Campetti, are first violins.
Becky Huang, cello student of Ross Beauchamp, is a member of the cello section.
David Waterland, piano student of Tomasz Walski, is a member of the clarinet section.
Opening Night of "A Christmas Carol"
Went Well... Both of Them!
Matt McWilliams , voice student, acting student and Darlington's recital intern, had two roles in Unionville High School's Christmas Carol, including the portly do-gooder.
Darlington is proud of their students who are performing in Garnet Valley's Christmas Carol!
Caroline Bourque and Lizzie Bourque, long-time dance students, are featured dancers
Giuliana Brawley, voice student, as Scrooge's sister Fan at age 10
Annie Cronin, former acting student, is one of Fred's children, a caroler and wealthy people chorus member
Tori Daughen, volunteer, is a Charity Worker
Alexandra DeCiccio, voice student, as a townsperson and a fidller player and party guest
Elissa DeFranceschi, dance student, as Granny Chuzzelwit and a featured dancer
Isabella Jayme, voice student, is a caroler and wealthy people chorus member
Makenna Mink, piano and dance student, is a Pantomine Girl and featured dancer
Brooke Peterson, former voice student, as Granny Pickwick and Emily, Scrooge's fiance
Emily Zekonis, long-time dance student, is a member of the Angelic Child Chorus
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As a creative and community hub Darlington is a place to learn new skills, de-stress with yoga or art, or introduce your child to new worlds through music, drama or the International Summer Arts Camp.
Your donation to Darlington will be gratefully received and wisely used.
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Dec 4 & 11, 6-7pm
Family Holiday Ornaments
Workshop
Dec 4
Student Music Recitals
6:45pm & 8pm
6:30-8:30pm
Adult Tap Workshop
adults
Dec 24-Jan 3
WINTER BREAK
Center Closed
Jan 8, 7pm
Student Music Recital
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Support the Arts Through United Way |
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Contributions to Darlington Arts Center can be made through your local United Way Employee Campaign where you work.
The Darlington Arts Center can be selected through the United Ways of:
State of DE (#8416)
Southeastern PA (#4131)
Specify Darlington's information or choice number on the Donor Choice Pledge Form.
Darlington Arts Center
EIN: 23-2081984
977 Shavertown Rd
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
610-358-3632
Thank you in advance for your support of the arts through the Darlington Arts Center! |
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Leadership at the Darlington Arts Center |
Serving on our Board of Directors and the Board Committees is a meaningful way to get involved with the Darlington Arts Center. We're looking for energetic people with an interest in sharing their legal, financial, public relations and marketing expertise. Our Board meets every other month. Board Committees typically meet in months where the Board does not. Board members participate in activities of the full Board and sit on at least one Board Committee.
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Medical Leave Policy 09-10 |
In light of recent concerns about the H1N1 flu and other communicable diseases, we have taken the following steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our students, teachers and staff:
- We have stepped up cleaning and sanitizing of common areas such as door handles, light switches, dance bars, etc.
- We ask faculty, students and staff to be vigilant in washing their hands and we have put extra bottles of hand sanitizer throughout the main hall.
- We ask any child, teacher, or staff member with signs of illness (fever, cough, etc.) stay home and see their primary health care provider. Please keep your child home should he or she have a fever greater than 100 F.
- No student or teacher should return to Darlington unless they have been fever free for 24 hours without aid of Tylenol or aspirin type medicines.
Darlington's Medical Leave Policy
(which has been extended to classes for the 09-10 academic year)
Lessons may be suspended for extended absences of 3 or more weeks due to illness, injury or other emergency circumstances. The office must be contacted immediately and a doctor's note provided so that the student will not be charged for these absences.
Every effort will be made to make up the missed lessons and classes. If lessons or classes are not able to be made up by the end of the term, an in house credit will be issued
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