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Lisa Learner Gallery Exhibition |
"People @ Places" Opening Reception: Sat, March 6, 3-5pm
open through March 26th
Lisa Learner paints what she sees - usually individual figures waiting in suburban or urban landscapes. Her favorite locations are often train stations. Lisa has been painting public transportation and the diverse people who use it in the Philadelphia area for more than 20 years. Most of these paintings explore the contrast between the human form and the architecture of the train stations: patient people waiting amid the sharp angles, strong light and the distant perspectives of the rails. She has always been interested in exploring how figures fit into their environments.
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm
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Voice Faculty Recital
"Sounds of Spain & Latin America" |
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Paula Rivera-Dantagnan (mezzo-soprano)
Nathalie Dalziel (soprano)
Dawn C. Stevens (piano) 
Sunday, March 7, 3pm
$10; Darlington students free
(rescheduled snow date)
Enjoy some of Paula and Nathalie's favorite Spanish repertoire by composers Guridi, Obradors, Saint Saens, Villa-Lobos, Ginastera, Gardel and Guastavino. Program notes and translations along with a brief description prior to each work will be included.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Darlington vocal instructor, Paula Rivera Dantagnan, was born in Chile. She studied voice at the University of Chile and received her Masters degree in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University. As a performer, she specializes in oratorio and recital and has performed in Chile, Argentina, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. She is a 2004 semi-finalist of the prestigious New York Oratorio Society International Solo Competition.
Soprano, Nathalie Dalziel, is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She graduated from Westminster Choir College, and has performed with Opera Delaware. She is a chorus member of the Opera Company of Philadelphia, a recitalist, a cantor, and musical theatre performer.
Pianist, Dawn C. Stevens has performed throughout the Delaware Valley as a pianist and organist and is a frequent collaborative recitalist. She is a graduate in Piano Performance from Northwestern University. |
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Performathon!! |
Saturday, March 13th
9am - 5pm
The annual marathon day of music, dance and drama performances and mural painting will showcase Darlington's multi-talented students and teaching artists. Students and teachers are working harder than ever to make this year's Performathon the best one yet!
The Performathon provides not only an opportunity for creative expression and performance, but also an opportunity for students to learn two very important life lessons - advocacy and philanthropy. Through their fundraising, performers will spread the word about their achievements and the vibrancy and importance of the arts.
All participants compete to win this year's prizes including gift cards and movie passes, which are awarded to the top fundraisers. |
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Parents' Committee Bake Sale
@ the Performathon |
T  he Darlington Parents' Committee is planning a tasty bake sale to go along with beverages served throughout the Performathon!
Please consider breaking out those baking pans (or shopping carts) to help by contributing to the Parents' Committee Bake Sale to be held during the Performathon on Saturday, March 13.
The Parents' Committee is interested in treats that can be enjoyed by our guests at the event, as well as full-sized cakes or other baked goods to take home. If you are able to contribute, please email Jean Stoyer ( [email protected]), or call her at 610-358-9478.
On a related note, the Parents' Committee can surely benefit from your involvement as a member - there is VERY little time involved, but you'll find that it can be a lot of fun and rewarding way to support the continued development of our community arts center as a place we can all be proud of. If you're interested in joining the Parents' Committee, send an email to Angela Scully, Darlington's Executive Director ( [email protected]), and she will make sure that you are apprised of future meetings and events. |
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Picture Day at Darlington |
Saturday, March 13th
during the Performathon
Professional photographer Paolo Vairo will be available to photograph Darlington's students, families and friends.
Individual and group portraits will be taken and available for purchase to commemorate your family and their artistic endeavors.
Any and all props are welcome - instruments, costumes, art work, anything you would like to bring!
Pick up a Price Sheet in the office! |
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Faculty Focus |
Annette Alessi, art instructor, is being published in two upcoming books: "Best of America in Pastel, Volume II, Artists A-J" and "100 Artists of the Brandywine Valley".
She has also been picked up by the Artists Haven Gallery in Florida.
Annette will be participating in the Chadds Ford Art Show and Sale March 19 & 20.
Pat Jordan, drama instructor, recently took a trip to Texas and performed in a play for the Martha Washington Society, which is part of a fantastic month-long celebration of George & Martha Washington.
Pat will also be appearing as:
Martha Washington at the Cock n' Bull Restaurant's History Nights in Bucks County in February and March;
Louisa May Alcott in Virginia in April;
& Amelia Earhart in Delaware County in May.
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Student Spotlight |
Christopher Cooke, dance student, will be performing the lead character of Michael McDurth in the original, professional musical It's Not Mean To Be Green at the DuPont Theater in Wilmington this April. The show will then continue on tour around the east coast.
Les Miserables
Unionville High School's Spring Musical, March 4-6
- Andrew DeMarco, piano & cello student, will be Fauchelevant & part of the Chain Gang
- Evan Dupuis, saxophone student, will be Prouvaire & a Farmer
- Laura Kelly, summer dance student, will be in the Lead Ensemble
- Matt McWilliams, artistic intern, voice & drama student, will be a part of the Lead Ensemble & has 2 supporting roles (including a sailor)
Hotel Escargot
Garnet Valley Middle School's Drama Club, March 5 & 6
- Curran Aiyer, violin student, will be Flash Potts
- Noah Breymeier, voice student, will be Daniel Spaniel
- Mimi Dambro, voice student, will be Frederica Ravioli
- Caroline Ehman, former piano student, will be Rhonda Jo Derrick
- Gina Hallman, piano & dance student, will be a Hotel Guest
- Monica Heitzer, clarinet student, will be an Actor
- Ally Mangine, voice student, will be a Housekeeper
- Clem Poole, piano student, will be a Bellhop
- Gabrielle Poole, violin student, will be Isabelle Snodgrass
- Jake Samson, saxophone student, will be the Chef
- Nicholas Valdecanas, clarinet & piano student, will be a Bellhop
Grease
Garnet Valley High School's Spring Musical, March 10-13
- 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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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.
Interested? Contact Executive Director Angela Scully at 610-358-3632 x106 or [email protected]. |
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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. | |
