EVENT: Community Development Academy
Community Development Academy
Are you looking for state-of-the art, hands-on training in the field of community building?
The University of Missouri Community Development Extension Program offers a
series of three courses called the Community Development Academy. Each of the three courses is an intensive, experiential, five-day course that explores ideas and develops practical skills for effectively involving and empowering local citizens and leaders in community-based efforts.
Courses 1 and 2 are being offered March 21-26, 2004 at the Mercy Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Courses 1 and 3 are being offered September 26-October 1, 2004 at The Elms, Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
For additional course information and to register, please visit our web site
at: http://muconf.missouri.edu/
CommDevelopmentAcademy
Hurry! Enrollment is limited. This is an opportunity you won't want to miss!
If you have questions or would like to request a brochure, please phone Jennifer Hartwick at (573-882-9553) email HartwickJ@missouri.edu or Becky Humphrey (573) 882-8320 e-mail HumphreyB@missouri.edu
Read & Chat Program at the Norristown Public Library
The Pennsylvania Humanities Council is sponsoring a Read and Chat program on the theme Life Stories.
Coincidentally, the first selection is the book chosen by the One Book, One Philadelphia Series. The announcements are in the library (a blue and white page) but I dont think there has been too much publicity other then word of mouth. At any rate the programs are on Saturdays at 2:00 PM (for about 1 ½ hours. It would be great if we could get greater local participation. The first one (the Color of Water) will be discussed March 6. Books are available at the library at the front desk
Montgomery County Cultural Center
Items of Interest
1. Halloween Hijinx
2. Elephant Man Opening and Theater Subscriptions
3. Exciting Art Exhibit to Coincide with Theater Opening
4. Auditions for Musical Theater Workshop(Ages 8 ? 16)
5. Rescheduling Sunday Concert with Gabrielle Bellita
1. On October 23, a special production by the acclaimed puppet company, Segal Puppets and Company will present a wonderful show, Halloween Hijinx at 11:00 AM at The Centre Theater in the Montgomery County Cultural Center. This is a delightful morning of fun for the whole family. All tickets are $8 and each child attending will get a trick or treat bag of goodies. Call 610-279-1013 to reserve your seats. The theater seating is limited so call today! Tickets will also be available at the door.
2. The opening of our 2004-05 Theater Season will take place on October 29 with the drama by Bernard Pomerance, The Elephant Man. A very moving play, you will remember the movie as well as the award winning play that has been performed many places over the years. Playing John Merrick, the elephant man, is a regular at The Centre Theater, local actor, Jered McLenigan. His portrayal of this man is dynamic and exciting to watch. For reservations or further information call 610-279-1013. Subscriptions to the season are currently on sale and will be available until the closing of The Elephant Man on November 21. This is a great way to see all shows at a great savings.
3. At the same time the Elephant Man is playing in our theater, an exciting event will be taking place on the first floor. The art staff of Norristown Area High School will exhibit their art. The instructors are very talented artists who share their talents with the students of the school district every day. We are excited to have their show hanging in the first floor of the Cultural Center through the run of the play. On opening night not only will you see a magnificent production but a sensational art exhibit as well. Before and after the show the artists will be at the exhibit to meet you. Join the actors and artists for the opening night party after the show.
4. We will be offering a very special theatrical experience for ages 8 ? 16. Auditions will be held for a workshop in musical theater with the production of Fiddler on the Roof, Jr. The auditions will be by appointment only, on November 20 & 21. Call for an appointment at 610-279-1013. The rehearsals will be in December, January and early February. The performances will be February 10,11,12, 18,19,20, 2005. If your child has a headshot and resume? please bring it to the audition.
5. The Sunday Afternoon Concert that was scheduled for September 19, featuring Gabrielle Bellita, was postponed due to her illness. She is now well and singing in many places. We will reschedule this concert early in 2005. You won?t want to miss it. Look for the new date in a later edition of our newsletter.
Celebrate the Arts in Norristown
Montgomery County Cultural Center
Home of The Centre Theater
208 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-279-1013
FAX: 610-279-1035
www.artscc.org
Doy208@aol.com
thecentretheater@comcast.net
The Arts are the measure of a civilized society!
