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New Classes Beginning |
It's not too late to register!
ages 12 months through adults
daytime, afternoon, evening, & weekends
there is something for you!
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Madeleine Kelly Gallery Exhibition |
Opening Reception: Sat, Feb 6, 3-5pm
open through February 26th
 Madeleine Kelly works in all mediums, but is primarily a pastel artist, and is inspired by everything around her. She goes through phases of discovery, indulging in color and texture, and styles from impressionistic to abstract. Madeleine is a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society and recipient of numerous awards.
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm
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Geri Smith
Singer/Songwriter Coffee House |
Friday, February 19
7:30pm Open Mic; 8pm Geri; $10
Geri Smith performs regularly throughout the region from Virginia to New York City. An award-winning songwriter, her music has appeared in commercials, films, and compilations.
This concert will feature the beautiful voice of multi-talented Geri, her original songs and her piano and guitar playing. Joining Geri on vocals will be Marilee Calabrese and Guenevere Calabrese Finlay. Adding to the trio's magical vocals will be Phil Calabrese on bass and acoustic guitar, and Jimmy Daughton playing the dobro.
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Paula Rivera
Vocal Faculty Recital
"Sounds of Spain & Latin America" |
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with Nathalie Dalziel and Dawn Stevens
Friday, February 26, 7:30pm
$10; Darlington students free
 Darlington Teaching Artist, mezzo-soprano Paula Rivera-Dantagnan, born in Chile, has studied voice both in Chile and the United States. She currently sings with the Philadelphia Opera Company Chorus, Philadelphia Singers and the Delaware Valley Opera.
For this recital she will be joined by soprano Nathalie Dalziel (from Argentina) and pianist Dawn Stevens. They will be performing some of Paula and Nathalie's favorite Spanish repertoire by composers Guirdi, Obradors and Saint Saens. Program notes and translations along with a brief description prior to each work will be included.
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Valentine's Day
Inspired Workshops |
2 Fri, Feb 5 & 12, 5-6pm, ages 7-10
create a one-of-a-kind sculptural valentine!
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Upcoming February Workshops |
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2 Thurs, Feb 4 & 11, 9:30-10:30am adults
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Faculty Focus |
Annette Alessi, art instructor, is exhibiting her work at the Great Frame Up in Wayne (opening reception Feb 5, 5-8pm) and participating in a group show at the Chester County Art Association titled "Nudes & Draped Figures" (opening Feb 11, 5-8pm).
Olga Nielsen, art instructor, unveiled her new sculpture for Wilmington Montessori School called "Building a Tower" and depicts a playing child in a shirt with WMS logo.
Geri Smith, piano instructor and singer/songwriter, has received the honor of being invited to perform on the prestigious New York Songwriter's Circle on February 1st at the Bitter End on Bleecker Street in NYC. www.songwriters-circle.com.
Geri will also be the featured performer for our Coffee House Concert on February 19th.
Baby News!
Tatyana Roytshteyn (piano instructor) and Serban Petrescu (violin instructor) welcomed their first child, Beatrice Elisabeta Roytshteyn-Petrescu, to their family on Friday, January 8th at 1am.
Tomasz Walski (piano instructor) and his wife welcomed their second child, Sebastian Walski, to their family on Sunday, January 17th.
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Student Spotlight |
Jennifer Campbell, piano & composition student of David Brown & art student of Karl Kuerner, was the PA state representative in the MTNA Senior Composition Competition.
Alison Hsieh, piano student of David Brown, was the DE state representative in the MTNA Senior Piano Competition.
Beatrice Hsieh, piano student of David Brown, was the DE state winner and the Eastern Division alternative winner in the MTNA Junior Piano Competition.
Kelly Snyder, voice student of Stephanie O'Dea, made District 12 Band, District 12 Chorus and Regional Chorus!
Grease
Garnet Valley High School's Spring Musical
Once again, several of Darlington's talented students will be performing in GVHS's spring musicalin March. Act quickly and purchase your tickets today! Congratulations:
- Caroline Bourque, dance student, will be a part of the Pre Show
- Lizzie Bourque, dance student, will be a part of the Pre Show
- Guilianna Brawley, voice student, will be a Pink Lady & at the Prom
- Crystal Cheung, violin student, will be a Beauty School Drop Out, Prep & at the Prom
- Tori Daughen, volunteer, will be a Pink Lady & at the Prom
- Alexandra DeCicco, voice student, will be at the Prom
- Andrew Hahm, trumpet and voice student, will be a Greaser
- Zoey Hughes, a karate student, will be a part of the Pre Show
- Ana Jayme, voice student, will be a Brain & at the Prom
- Isabella Jayme, voice student, will be a Pink Lady & at the Prom
- Makenna Mink, dance and piano student, will be a part of the Pre Show
- Maggie Molen, piano student, will be a Cheerleader & at the Prom
- Keely O'Brien, dance student, will be a part of the Pre Show
- Delaney Peterson, dance student, will be a Cheerleader & at the Prom
- Abbie Reynolds, dance student, will be a part of the Pre Show
- Kelsey Smith, dance student, will be a Pink Lady, PJ & at the Prom
- David Waterland, piano student, will be a Greaser
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The Parents Committee News |
Performathon Volunteers Needed
March 13th
The Parents Committee is looking for volunteers to help with the planning and execution of a bake sale and other happenings at Darlington's Annual Performathon in March. If you are able to help, please contact us at info@darlingtonarts.org for more information. |
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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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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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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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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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