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Fall into the Arts Benefit | |
Saturday, October 2, 7-9:30pm
 Fall into the Arts is an exciting evening to benefit the work and mission of the Darlington Arts Center.
Taste of the Town provided by:
Baked
Big Fork Restaurant
Brodeur's Catering
The Fresh Market
Hadfield's Seafood
Harvest Seasonal Grill
Pace One
Window Light by Hanna |
Pagano's
Pescatores
Pete's Produce Farm
Thyme Catering
Special Exhibition
of Paintings by:
Anne Hanna Karl J. Kuerner
Charles P. Logan
Nicholas Santoleri
Paul Scarborough
Robert Stack
Paintings will be on exhibit through Nov 1st.
Oakbourne Water Tower by Santoleri |
Live & Silent Auction items include:
original art
sporting event tickets
hand-crafted jewelry
theater tickets
restaurant gift certificates
Live Jazz by Geri Smith
Darlington Dance Company welcome performance
Tickets are $40 per person; two or more $35 each
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LAST CHANCE to
Win Karl J. Kuerner's Framed Original
Watercolor Hornet's Nest |
Being Raffled at Darlington!
Hornet's Nest, watercolor
32.5" x 36.5" (framed)  |
You could WIN this large original watercolor with a simple raffle ticket!
Tickets are on sale now in the main office (only $25 per chance).
There will be only 300 tickets sold so your odds of winning are very good!
The winner will be drawn Oct 2, but don't delay in buying your tickets since they will go fast.
The painting is hanging across from the office for you to see in person. |
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PumpkinFest Returns! | |
Saturday, October 16, 3-5pm |
On Saturday, October 16, from 3 to 5 pm, bring your family and friends over to Darlington for the second annual PumpkinFest. Hosted by the Darlington Parents Committee, there will be fun, food and games for the whole family. In addition, there will be a costume parade, pumpkin contest and prizes will be awarded!
Proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the mission and upkeep of the Darlington Arts Center. Parents have talked about using funding to upgrade the furniture in the hallways. The Darlington Parents Committee could use your help organizing this event. Email Angela if you are interested at angela@darlingtonarts.org.
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Paolo Vairo
Piano Faculty Recital |
 Friday, October 22, 7:30pm
$10 general admission
free to current Darlington students
Paolo will perform works by Schumann and Chopin celebrating their 200th birthdays. His selections will be catchy for children, but rich in depth and varied in styles. A brief description of each composition will be offered prior to each selection.
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Upcoming October Workshops | |
Children's Workshops:
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A Message from Karl J. Kuerner | |
A Word of Thanks
To all of you who supported and helped me through the past year with Louise's illness and eventual passing, I want to express my heartfelt thanks.
Louise and I appreciated all you folks and all you did in sending meals, fruits, vegetables, etc. As hard as it has been, it has been wonderful to know many people care.
Thank you so much,
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Faculty Focus | |
Annette Alessi, art instructor, is participating in a few upcoming group exhibitions with the Da Vinci Art Alliance. She will have her piece "Seven Stones Cafe" at the Noyes Museum (Hammonton, NJ) Oct 1-9, and will be in the associate artist show Oct 15-Nov 13 at the Riverfront Renaissance Center for the Arts (Millville, NJ). She is also participating in the Tyme Gallery's first Annual Plein Aire Festival Oct 7-9.
Elaine Lisle, art instructor, will be exhibiting her latest work at Artists' House Gallery Sept 29-Oct 31. There are two receptions for the exhibition, Friday, Oct 1, 5-8:30pm and Sunday, Oct 3, 1-4pm.
by Olga Nielsen |
Olga Nielsen, adult figure drawing & sculpting instructor, is working on a unique project! She is making a life size bronze statue of St. Leonie Aviat for her shrine at St. Bernadette Church in Drexel Hill, PA. The model for the scultpure (shown) is in the church now.
Barbara Prugh, trumpet instructor, has been posting videos of some of her recent performances online. Check out the new ones at http://gallery.me.com/bsptrumpet.
Geri Smith's, piano instructor and singer/songwriter, newest children's music, "Bookmobile Submarine," written with John Hadfield, will begin being played on "Kids Corner" on WXPN-FM. Watch the animated video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtyw7rBnCN0
Geri's co-written children's songs were voted as part of the "Top Ten" lists by Kids Corner listeners 4 of the last 5 years!
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Student Spotlight | |
Clare Choi, violin student of Cindy Campetti, was appointed Assistant Concertmaster of the Delaware Valley Young Musicians Orchestra
Julia Hacker, violin student of Cindy Campetti, was appointed Assistant Concertmaster of the Garvet Valley High School Orchestra
Richard Yang, violin student of Ciny Campetti, was appointed Concertmaster of the Delaware Valley Young Musicians Orchestra.
The Wizard of Oz
by the Garnet Valley Performing Arts Association
Congratulations to all the students who are in the play. Good luck preparing for the shows in November!
Elizabeth Bourque, dance student of Witcosky, is a Singer & Featured Dancer
Isabella Braun, dance student of Weselyk, is a Munchkin
Emily Brown, dance student of Witcosky, is Munchkin 4
Jake Cislo, guitar student of Muldowney, is a Munchkin
Tori Daughen, volunteer, is Floria
Alexandra DeCicco, voice student of O'Dea, is Massuesse
Molly Delaney, dance student of Weselyk, is a Munchkin
Taylor Delaney, piano student of Walski & former dance student, is a Featured Dancer
Tess DeMarro, dance student of Weselyk & Price, is a Featured Dancer
Lauren Dzeda, voice student of Rivera, is Flying Monkey 3
Stephanie Fleitz, dance student of Witcosky, is a Munchkin
Isabella Jayme, voice student of O'Dea, is the Witch of the North & a Featured Dancer
Julia Kinnee, dance student of Witcosky, is a Munchkin
Natalie Luna, dance student of Brown, is a Munchkin
Makenna Mink, dance student of Witcosky & piano/voice student of Smith, is a Featured Dancer
Madison Noone, dance student of Witcosky, is a Singer
Brooke Peterson, dance student of Weselyk, is the Witch of the North & a Featured Dancer
Gabriella Poole, violin student of Perniss, is Polisher
Maddie Shoemaker, "Darlington Experience" student & former dance student, is a Featured Dancer
Josh Szkotak, trumpet student of Prugh, is a Featured Dancer
Alexandra Williams, dance student of Witcosky, is a Munchkin
Melody Young, guitar student of Muldowney, is a Singer & Featured Dancer |
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Alumni Announcements | | Congratulations to all Darlington alumni who received roles in the above mentioned production of "The Wizard of Oz"
 Andrea Hemmenway, violist and piano/chamber music alum (among other things), will be performing with pianist Konstantinos Papadakis on October 17 at 3pm at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia. The program will include the world premiere of Hellenic Suite, written especially for the artists by Panagiotis Theodossiou, one of Greece's preeminent composers. The concert is sponsored by the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia with all proceeds going to their scholarship fund. |
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| Upcoming Events | |
Oct 1, 7pm
Student Music Recital
Oct 16, 3-5pm
Pumpkinfest
hosted by Darlington's Parents Committee
Nov 2, Election Day
No Adult Drawing & Painting Classes
all other classes held as usual
Nov 5, 7pm
Student Music Recital
Nov 6, 3-5pm
Moroccan Berber Rugs Gallery Opening Reception
Nov 25-28
CENTER CLOSED
Thanksgiving Break
Dec 3, 7pm
Student Music Recital
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Support the Arts through |
As United Way Employee Campaigns get underway, we ask you to consider designating Darlington Arts Center for your contribution.
United Way donations help the Darlington Arts Center fulfill its mission of serving the cultural needs of a diverse community by cultivating talent and promoting music, art, dance, theatre and fitness. Your donations support Darlington's on site lessons and classes as well as outreach programs for students in Chester and West Chester.
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 Road
Garnet Valley, PA 19060
610-358-3632
Thank you in advance for your support of the arts through the Darlington Arts Center. Your participation is a crucial part of our success.
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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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