| Performathon Fundraiser |
Saturday, February 26, 9:45am-4pmDarlington's Annual Performathon is a fun day of PERFORMANCES, ART ACTIVITIES, & PRIZES, one of Darlington's annual fundraisers and is this Saturday!
All Darlington students & community members, of any age or proficiency, are invited to participate:
· as a performer in Dance, Drama, Karate or Music
This is a great opportunity to perform your own original works as well as the material covered in classes. Simply sign up in the office and find sponsors to support you for each minute of performance time ($5 per minute minimum).
· as an artist creating our community mural
With the help of teaching artist Maria Merritt explore your creativity & make a large mark ($10 minimum).
The top 3 fundraisers win monetary prizes (with a top prize of $100).
You are welcome to bring family, friends & neighbors to listen, watch, participate and enjoy! Thank you for your support!
P. S. If you cannot participate but would still like to make a donation, please visit our website or stop by the office!
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| Community Portrait Day |
 Saturday, February 26,
10am-4pmProfessional photographer Ralph Ferro of IronShutterFly Photography will be available all day Saturday, February 26th to take individual and group portraits of all Darlington's students, families and friends.
He will even bring a printer so that you can take your prints with you! There is no sitting fee, just the cost of the photo package you choose. Bring the whole family! |
Olga Nielsen
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Opening Reception: March 5, 3-5pm
Show open through March 28th
 Nielsen believes one of Nature's most magnificent creations is the human form, and her work is inspired by its power and poetry.
She works in the traditional, realistic style of figurative art, because it allows her to greater express her awe and fascination with the beauty of the human figure and face.
The subjects of Nielsen's sculptures, paintings and drawings are mostly women and children often seen resting, practicing yoga, moms rocking their babies, and other daily experiences. This allows her, as well as the audience, to reflect on the every day moments of our lives, share their timeless beauty and their universal meaning. Nielsen believes this sharing and connection between the artist and the viewer is the purpose of art.
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-4pm
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Joe Holt
"Spontaneous Joy"
Piano Coffee House Concert | |
Saturday, March 5
7:30pm Open Mic, 8pm Joe Holt $10 general admission
 An improvised concert including classical themes and jazz standards, entertaining demonstrations of musical improvisation and original music from "Stories Without Words."
Enjoy an informal evening of music, coffee and desserts in our candle-lit performance space. Feel free to bring a picnic (byob) to enjoy while listening to an open mic at 7:30pm and Joe Holt at 8pm.
Joe Holt is an improvisational pianist, with a unique and diverse musical background. A graduate of Glassboro State College (NJ) and a student of Yoheved Kaplinsky, he has built his musical expression on a classical foundation, with a commitment to his own improvisational performance. At hundreds of events each year, Joe performs primarily as a soloist, but has also performed with his own trio, and established jazz groups, both in the Mid-Atlantic region and throughout the US in concerts and jazz festivals. Joe is active in recording, appearing on over 20 albums, 6 of which are on his own label. He also performs weekly for "Joe Holt's Notes on the Radio" - heard (locally) on WKDI 840am, and through his website.
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| Upcoming March Workshops | |
Children's Workshops:
Intro to Fashion Illustration:
Drawing the Figure & Clothing Workshop Fri, Mar 4, 5-7pm for ages 9-14Fantastical Creatures:
Monsters & Dragons & Tigers, O My! Workshop 2 Fri, Mar 4 & 11, 5:30-7:30pm for ages 7-12Dancing with Disney Workshop Fri, Mar 11, 7-8pm for ages 3-6A Play in an Afternoon Workshop Sat, Mar 12, 3-7pm for ages 7-12Go Wild! in Drama Workshop Sat, Apr 2, 1:30-3pm for ages 4-7Teen & Adult Workshops: Carolina Snowflakes Workshop Fri, Feb 25, 5:30-7:30pm for teens & adultsGentle Yoga & Deep Relaxation Workshop Sat, Mar 5, 1:30-2:45pm for adultsHeart Healthy Eating Workshop Thurs, Mar 10, 1-2pm for adultsBotanical Illustration Workshop 4 Fri, Mar 18-Apr 8, 5:30-7:30pm for teens & adultsDigital SLR Photography Workshop Sat, Mar 19, 1:30-4pm for ages 12+Wheel-Thrown Flower Pots Workshop 3 Fri, Mar 25-Apr 8, 12:30-2:30pm for teens & adults
3 Sat, Mar 26-Apr 9, 3:30-5:30pm for teens & adults
Managing Your Weight Workshop
Wed, Apr 6, 7-8pm for adults
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Summer Arts Camp 2011
Schedule Available! | |
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| Faculty Focus |
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Drama and musical theater instructor Pat Jordan performed First Ladies First, a play about America's first presidents' wives, at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC over President's Day Weekend.
Trumpet instructor, Barbara Prugh, is having a Preview Performance of Lady with a Horn... her music, her life. This evening with The Trumpet Singer will be on Thursday, March 10 at 7pm at the Crystal Room of the Media Theater. For more information, visit Barbara's website here.
Piano instructor and singer/songwriter Geri Smith's new song, Save it for Later, is currently #2 on the New York Songwriter Circle's "Top Plays in the Last 30 Days" Fire Chart. If her song reaches #1, they will do a special feature on her. Help move the song up the chart by listening to it at www.songsirclemusic.com.
Geri will play the New York Songwriter's Circle on June 6th at the Bitter End (on Bleeker Street in NYC). The New York Songwriter's Circle is partners with EMI Label Services and Billboard Music.
If you don't want to wait that long or travel that far to see her perform live, her next local show will be at the Kennett Inn on March 4th at 8pm.
She will also be featured in Darlington's May 21st Coffee House Concert, and our spring fundraiser, Arts Salute to Spring on May 1st.
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| Student Spotlight |
Arden Imburgia, voice student of O'Dea, will be performing the lead in her school play Cinderella! Sound of Music
by the Garnet Valley Performing Arts Association Congratulations to all the students who are in the play. Good luck with the shows on March 3-5!
Caroline Bourque, voice student of O'Dea, is part of the Donau Children's Dance and Singing Group
Lizzie Bourque, dance student of Witcosky, is part of the Donau Children's Dance and Singing Group
Noah Breymeier, voice student of O'Dea, is Rolf Gruber
Emily Brown, dance student of Witcosky, is a Nun and Party Guest
Tori Daughen, volunteer, is Sister Sophia
Alexadra DeCicco, voice student of O'Dea, is Mother Abbess
Molly Delaney, dance student of Weselyk, is Gretl von Trapp
Tess DeMarro, dance student of Price and Weselyk, is part of the Donau Children's Dance and Singing Group
Lauren Dzeda, voice student of Rivera, is a Nun and a Party Guest
Isabella Jayme, voice student of O'Dea, is Mother Abbess
Julia Kinnee, dance student of Witcosky, is part of the Insbruck Children's Choir
Makenna Mink, dance student of Witcosky and piano student of G. Smith, is Brigitta von Trapp and part of the Donau Children's Dance and Singing Group
Maggie Molen, piano student of Vairo, is Louisa von Trapp
Madi Noone, voice student of O'Dea and dance student of Witcosky, is a Nun
Delaney Peterson, dance student of Weselyk, is a Nun and a Party Guest
Gabrielle Poole, violin student of Perniss, is a Nun
Maddie Shoemaker, "Darlington Expreience" and former dance student, is Gretl von Trapp
David Waterland, piano student of Walski, is Rolf Gruber and an officer of the Drama Club
Pit performers:
Robin Graney, violin student of Perniss, is part of the orchestra pit
Julia Hacker, violin student of Campetti, is part of the orchestra pit
Amber Jurgensen, Afterschool Arts Administrator, is part of the orchestra pit Headin for the Hills
by the Garnet Valley Middle School Drama Club Congratulations to all the students who are in the play. Good luck with the shows on March 11-12!
Kim Bonfiglio, art student of Pankratz, is Taylor Wright
Kaylee Cappelli, piano student of G. Smith, is Amy Swift
Grace DeMarro, art student of Pankratz, is Grace
Emily Gabos, dance student of Weselyk, is Bianca
Nate Hauser, drama student of Jordan, is Bubba Calhoun
Jonathan Lehrfeld, a busy Darlington student: art with Dempsey, Pankratz & Westmoreland, drama with Jordan, guitar with Muldowney, karate with Sensei Freemas and music with Olsen, is Mr. Pickens
Clem Poole, piano student of Vairo, is Obie Greenacre
Caroline Puts, dance student of Weselyk & Witcosky and piano student of Walski, is Dulcy Tolliver
Jake Samson, sax student of Benedett, is the Train Conductor
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| Snow Closure Policy 2010-11 | Watching the temperature hover around freezing and the new year upon us, we know winter is here. We'd like to remind everyone of Darlington's school closure procedure.
For your convenience, school closing information will be posted in the following places:
1. On Darlington's Answering Machine. A closing announcement will be the first thing you hear when you call 610-358-3632.
2. On our Website. An announcement will be found on our homepage at www.darlingtonarts.org.
3. On KYW1060. Our closing # is 1211.
4. On NBC10. Darlington will be listed by name.
Before you venture out in inclement weather, please check out these sources for the most up-to-date closing information.
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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.
Interested? Contact Executive Director Angela Scully at 610-358-3632 x106 or angela@darlingtonarts.org.
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| Upcoming Events | call 610-358-3632 or visit www.darlingtonarts.org for more information
Feb 25, 5:30-7:30pm
Carolina Snowflakes Workshop
for teens &adults
Feb 26, 9:45am-4pm
ANNUAL PERFORMATHON FUNDRAISER
Feb 26, 10am-4pm
Community Portrait Day at Darlington
Feb 28-Mar 21, 10am-Noon
Adult Art Mornings: Painting
for adults
Feb 28-Mar 21, 1-2:30pm
Darlington Experience: Art
for ages 4-6
Mar 4, 5-7pm
Intro to Fashion Illustration: Drawing the Figure & Clothing Workshop
for ages 9-14
Mar 4 & 11, 5:30-7:30pm
Fantastical Creatures: Monsters & Dragons &Tigers, O My! Workshop
for ages 7-12
Mar 5, 1:30-2:45pm
Gentle Yoga & Deep Relaxation Workshop
for adults
Mar 5, 3-5pm
Olga Nielsen Gallery Opening Reception
Mar 5
Joe Holt
Pianist Coffee House Concert
7:30pm open mic
8pm Joe Holt
Mar 6, 2pm
Perniss Violin Studio Recital
Mar 10, 1-2pm
Heart Healthy Eating Workshop
for adults
Mar 11, 7-8pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 3-6
Mar 12, 3-7pm
A Play in an Afternoon Workshop
for ages 7-12
Mar 13
Center Open for Music Make-Ups
Mar 18-Apr 8, 5:30-7:30pm
Botanical Illustrations Workshop
for teens & adults
Mar 18, 7pm
Hacker Violin Studio Recital
Mar 18, 8pm
Rivera Voice Studio Recital
Mar 19, 1:30-4pm
Digital SLR Photography Workshop
for ages 12 & up
Mar 21-May 9, 6:45-7:45pm
Beginning Ballet for Teens & Adults
for ages 13 & up
Mar 22-May 10, 12:45-1:15pm
Tiny Tutus
for ages 2-3
Mar 25-Apr 8, 12:30-2:30pm
Wheel-Thrown Flower Pots Workshop
for teens & adults
Mar 26-Apr 9, 3:30-5:30pm
Wheel-Thrown Flower Pots Workshop
for teens & adults
Mar 27-May 8, Noon-1pm
Cardio Dance Fitness
for teens & adults
Mar 27-May 8, 1-2pm
Core Conditioning Fitness
for teens & adults
Mar 28-Apr 25, 10am-noon
Adult Art Mornings - Ceramics
for adults
Mar 28-Apr 25, 1-2:30pm
Darlington Experience: Dance Session
for ages 4-6
Mar 28-Apr 25, 3-3:45pm
Nursery Rhyme Time
for ages 4-6
Apr 1, 7pm
Student Music Recital
Apr 2, 1:30-3pm
Go Wild! in Drama Workshop
for ages 4-7
Apr 2, 3-5pm
Delaware Valley Intercollegiate Art Competition
Gallery Opening Reception
Apr 2
Matt Brown
Coffee House Concert
American Roots Music
7:30pm Open Mic
8pm Matt Brown
Apr 3, 11am & 2:30pm
Walski Piano Studio Recitals
Apr 6, 7-8pm
Managing Your Weight Workshop
for adults
Apr 8, 7-8pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 3-6
Apr 9, 1:30-4pm
Tips for Photographing Your Family Workshop
for ages 12 & up
Apr 16, 2pm
Meredith Amado
Violin Masterclass
Apr 18-24
SPRING BREAK
CENTER CLOSED
Apr 18-20, 9am-4pm
Art Intensive Mini-Camp
for ages 7-12
Apr 21, 9am-4pm
A Play in a Day:
Write & Perform Your Own Play
Spring Break Workshop
for ages 7-12
Apr 29, 7pm
Meany Flute Studio Recital
Apr 30, 3:30-6:30pm
Portrait & the Figure Workshop
for adults
May 1
Arts Salute to Spring Fundraiser
with Special "100 for $100" Gallery
3-4pm Champagne Preview Reception
4-6pm Arts Salute to Spring
May 2-23, 10am-noon
Adult Art Mornings - Contemporary Crafts
for adults
May 2-23, 1-2:30pm
Darlington Experience: Drama Session
for ages 4-6
May 4, 7-8pm
Cholesterol & Your Diet Workshop
for adults
May 6, 7pm
Student Music Recital
May 7
Beaux Arts Annual Dance Recital
Dress Rehearsal & Pictures
at GVHS
May 7, 3-5pm
Ellen Priest Gallery Opening Reception
May 8, 4pm
Beaux Arts Annual Dance Recital
at Garnet Valley High School
May 13-20, 5:30-7pm
Floral Ceramics Impressions Workshop
for teens & adults
May 13, 7:30pm
Beaux Arts Annual Honors Music Recital
May 15, Noon-3pm
Athena Music Scholarship 2011-12 Auditions
May 15, 3pm
Geri Smith Piano Studio Recital
May 17, 9am-4pm
Art All Day!
Election Day Workshop
for ages 7-12
May 20, 7-8pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 3-6
May 21, 2pm
Cope Guitar Studio Recital
May 21
Geri Smith
Singer/Songwriter Coffee House Concert
7:30pm open mic
8pm Geri Smith
May 22, Noon
O'Dea Voice Studio Recital
May 22, 2pm
Suzuki Violin Studio Recital
May 23
Jordan Drama Class Performances
May 28-30
MEMORIAL DAY
CENTER CLOSED
June 3, 6-7pm
"Hands"-On Family Plaques Workshop
for families and special friends
June 4, 3-5pm
Student & Teaching Artist Gallery Opening Reception
June 19, 2pm
Perniss Violin Studio Recital
June 20
SUMMER SEMESTER BEGINS!
SUMMER ARTS CAMPS BEGIN
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