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Community Totem Dedication Ceremony |
 Saturday, October 1, 11am
This summer, the community gathered to create a lasting monument representing the area's local history and personal stories under the guidance of members from Totem Rhythms, Inc. Come out and join the Dedication Celebration this Saturday! There will be Native Americans in traditional dress performing traditional rituals and a brief ceremony to thank all the volunteers and participants for their time and hard work spent carving and painting this Story Pole. Totem Rhythms will be presenting a President Obama's Presidential Council for Service Awards Committee Bronze Award to Darlington and recognition awards to the volunteers who helped with the totem pole project. This is a great chance to view the finished representation of local history and learn about some local Native American traditions. Light refreshments will be served.
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The Copeland String Quartet Concert | |
Sunday, October 16, 3pm
$5 general admission. The Copeland String Quartet is comprised of four Delaware Symphony Orchestra players: Eliezer Gutman, violin; Thomas Jackson, violin; Nina Cottman, viola; and Mark Ward cello. The quartet was founded in 2003 inspired by the dazzling and vast repertoire for a small ensemble. CSQ performs educational outreach concerts throughout the region and is regularly invited to play concerts at festivals, colleges, universities and fundraising events.
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ettyplay
Drama Coffee House Performance |
 Friday, October 21
7:30pm open mic 8pm ettyplay $10Etty is a touring one-woman theatrical play based on the diaries and letters of Etty Hillesum, adapted and performed by Susan Stein and directed by Austin Pendleton. Using only Etty Hillesum's words, Susan Stein's adaptation brings us to 1943 when Etty, a young Jewish woman, is about to be deported out of Holland. As she prepares for the three day journey eastward, she digs deep into her soul to understand this piece of history and root out any hatred or bitterness, believing that humanity is the best and only solution for survival. Bring a picnic and beverage of your choice; corkscrew provided.
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Upcoming October Workshops | |
Children's Workshops:
A Play in an In-Service Day:
Write & Perform Your Own Play Workshop Mon, Oct 10, 9am-4pm ages 7-12Fashion Illustration Workshop Fri, Oct 14, 6-8pm ages 9-13Dancing with Disney Workshop Fri, Oct 14, 6:45-7:45pm ages 3-6Be A Star! Acting for the Camera Workshop 3 Sat, Oct 22-Nov 5, 3-5pm ages 9-15Teen & Adult Workshops: Portfolio Prep: 2D Workshop 3 Fri, Oct 7-21, 6-9pm high schoolersFashion Illustration Workshop Fri, Oct 14, 6-8pm ages 9-13Digital SLR Photography Workshop Sat, Oct 22, Noon-2:30pm teens & adultsBe A Star! Acting for the Camera Workshop 3 Sat, Oct 22-Nov 5, 3-5pm ages 9-15Get the Most From Your Compact Digital Camera Workshop Sat, Oct 29, Noon-2:30pm teens & adultsLife Drawing for Teens Workshop 3 Sat, Nov 5-19, Noon-3pm high schoolers |
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Faculty Focus |
Emily Ackin, tap, jazz & hip hop instructor, has 3 upcoming performances of her original choreography! They will be at The University of the Arts Dance Theater at the Drake on Wed, Oct 5 8pm, Thurs, Oct 6 7pm, & Fri, Oct 7 7pm.
Annette Alessi, art instructor, participated in the Plein Air Brandywine Valley event whose results you can view at the Tatnall School Sat, Oct 1 10am-4pm & Sun, Oct 2 Noon-4pm. Check out the work she created this week!
Karl J. Kuerner, art instructor, is now selling his newest book, "Ike at Night" at Darlington. Written and illustrated by Karl, the children's book follows Ike the cat through his night-time exploits.
Barbara Prugh, trumpet instructor, performed at two 9/11 services. The morning of September 11 she was at the Church of the Loving Shepherd and that evening at an interfaith service at the Kesher Israel Synagogue. She performed the premiere of "Meditation", written specifically for the occasion by trumpet student and budding composer, Lucas Ranieri. She also performed "Hymn for the Lost and Living" by Eric Ewazen, also written to commemorate the events of 9/11.
 Olga Nielsen, art instructor, has work in the Philadelphia Sculptors show "Opposites Attract" at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, including the stone sculpture "Siren" (pictured). The show will be open through Oct 15.
As usual, Geri Smith, piano instructor and singer/songwriter, has been keeping herself busy performing! Geri was a featured songwriter at the Eastern PA chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International's September Writers Night in Philadelphia on Sept 14th. She also performed locally at the NY Bagel Cafe & Deli's new local music series.
Paolo Vairo, piano instructor, just returned from Vancouver where he performed two concerts and conducted a master class.
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Student Spotlight | |
Clare Choi, violin student of Cindy Campetti, has the honor of being the Concertmaster of the Select Strings Orchestra of the West Chester Area School District as well as a member of the First Violin section of the Delaware County Youth Orchestra. Congrats Clare!
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Alumni Announcements | |
Jennifer Campbell, former violin, piano and composition student who is currently studying at the Peabody Conservatory, received 1st place at the Thousand Islands International Piano Competition this September.
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| Support the Arts through |
With United Way Employee Campaigns underway, we ask you to consider designating Darlington Arts Center for your contribution.
All 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
State of NJ (by entering address info below)
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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| Upcoming Events | call 610-358-3632
or visit www.darlingtonarts.org for more information
Darlington's Story Pole Dedication Ceremony
Oct 1-15, Noon-3pm
The Portrait in Terra Cotta Relief Workshop
for adults
Oct 1, 5-7pm
Fall Art Invitational Exhibition
Opening Reception
featuring:
Ron Berge
Marie Kirkwood
Karl J. Kuerner
Charles P. Logan
Nicholas P. Santoleri
& Paul Scarborough
Oct 7-21, 6-9-pm
Portfolio Prep: 2D Workshop
for high school juniors & seniors
Oct 7, 7pm
Student Music Recital
Oct 10, 9am-4pm
A Play in an In-Service Day:
Write & Perform Your Own Play Workshop
for ages 7-12
Oct 14, 6-8pm
Fashion Illustration Workshop
for ages 9-13
Oct 14, 6:45-7:45pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 4-6
Oct 16, 3pm
The Copeland String Quartet Concert
Oct 17-Nov 7, 1-2pm
Kindergarten Arts Experience: Dance
for ages 4-6
Oct 21
ettyplay
Drama Coffee House Performance
7:30pm open mic
8pm ettyplay
Oct 22, Noon-2:30pm
Digital SLR Photography Workshop
for teens & adults
Oct 22-Nov 5, 3-5pm
Be a Star! Acting for the Camera Workshop
for ages 9-15
Oct 29, Noon-2:30pm
Get the Most from your Compact Digital Camera Workshop
for teens & adults
Nov 4, 7pm
Student Music Recital
Nov 5-19, Noon-3pm
Life Drawing for Teens Workshop
for high school students
Nov 5, 3-5pm
Rick Phillips Gallery Opening Reception
Nov 6, 3pm
Widener's Theatre for Young Audiences, The FreshBaked Theatre Company's Performance of "The Sapphire Comb"
admission-donations to benefit a local food pantry
Nov 8, 9am-4pm
Art All Day
In-Service Day
for ages 7-12
Nov 10
Session 2 Art, Fitness, Drama, Dance & Music Classes Begin
Nov 11, 6-9:30pm
& Nov 18, 6-8pm
Wheel-Thrown Dip Bowls & Ladles Workshop - Fridays
for adults
Nov 11, 6:45-7:45pm
Dancing with Disney Workshop
for ages 4-6
Nov 12, 2:30-6pm &
Nov 19, 2:30-4:30pm
Wheel-Thrown Dip Bowls & Ladles Workshop - Saturdays
for adults
Nov 14-Dec 5, 1-2pm
Kindergarten Arts Experience: Music
for ages 4-6
Nov 19, 9am-3pm
Holiday Portraits
for everyone!
Nov 19, 12:30-3pm
Knitting/Crochet Circle Workshop
for teens & adults
Nov 20, Noon-3pm
Sally Paxson Davis Memorial Vocal Scholarship Auditions
Nov 20, 3pm
Louisa May Alcott
History Alive!
One-Woman Show
Nov 21-23, 9am-4pm
Art Intensive Mini-Camp
for ages 7-12
Nov 24-27
THANKSGIVING BREAK
CENTER CLOSED
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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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Flute and Classical Guitar Duo
