Archive for February 2012
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! March is EMPTY BOWLS Month!
EMPTY BOWLS in INDEPENDENCE, VA
- When: Saturday, March 17th from 5pm – 7pm
- Where: First United Methodist Church in Independence
- What: A dinner of soup, bread and dessert to benefit the Grayson County Backpack Ministry and Lamb’s Table. Suggested minimum donation is $10/person. Live Music by the Courthouse Jammers is sure to liven-up the evening. Take-out meals can be ordered only on the day of March 17th by calling 276-266-5829 (sorry, no delivery)
EMPTY BOWLS in HILLSVILLE, VA
- When: Thursday, March 22nd from 11am – 1:30pm
- Where: First United Methodist Church in Hillsville
- What: A lunch of Shoney’s ‘made from scratch’ soup, bread and dessert to benefit the Carroll County Ministerial Association Food Pantry. Suggested minimum donation is $10/person. Live Music by the “Never Fret.” Take-out meals can be ordered only on the day of March 22nd by calling 276- 728-2434 (sorry, no delivery)
EMPTY BOWLS in GALAX, VA
- When: Wednesday, March 28th from 11am – 1:30pm
- Where: First Baptist Church of Galax
- What: A lunch of Shoney’s ‘made from scratch’ soup, bread and dessert to benefit the Galax Presbyterian Backpack Buddies and American Red Cross – Woods River Chapter Food Pantry. Suggested minimum donation is $10/person. Live Music by Wayne Henderson & Helen White. Take-out meals can be ordered only on the day of March 22nd by calling 276-236-5185 (sorry, no delivery)
Sorry about the last minute changes….
Due to a heating problem at St. Joseph’s, the READ ALL ABOUT Reading Group has moved to a new location! We will meet on Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30pm at the ARTS COUNCIL OFFICES! The address is 608 W. Stuart Drive and parking is available at the Galax Library (610 W. Stuart Drive) or behind the Arts Council. Hope to see you on Tuesday night!
DON’T MISS THESE EXCITING ARTS COUNCIL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND & NEXT WEEK!
All events are open to the public and admission is FREE!
READY, SET, READ!
FEBRUARY IS “READ ALL ABOUT IT” MONTH
All during the month of February, the Arts Council of the Twin Counties is encouraging people of all ages to pick up a book and read! Specifically, we want everyone to read “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee and join your friends, family and neighbors in talking about this great American classic.
Dig out your old copy of “To Kill A Mockingbird” or stop in at your local library or bookstore and start reading TODAY! All February long, the Arts Council is sponsoring events based around the book including Brown Bag Lunches at churches throughout the Twin Counties to discuss topics from this classic novel, local libraries will host “To Kill A Mockingbird” book clubs by request, and screenings of the movie and a documentary about the Mockingbird phenomenon. All of the scheduled events are free and open to the public.
Next Week’s Schedule of Events for READ ALL ABOUT IT is as follows:
Feb. 1 – 26
READ ALL ABOUT IT! An Exhibit of Art Inspired by “To Kill A Mockingbird”
You draw it, paint it or sculpt it and we’ll display it at the Chestnut Creek School of the Arts during the month of February. Visitors to the school will vote for their favorite work in two categories: Artists 18 & Under and Artists 19 & Above. Winners will be announced at a reception at the school on Sunday, February 26 at 4pm. Works for the exhibit can be brought to Chestnut Creek School of the Arts between January 27 – February 11 to be displayed. All pieces must remain on display through February 26.
Saturday, Feb. 11 at Noon
Behind the Book – A Screening of “Hey Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill A Mockingbird”
Grayson County Public Library at 147 S. Independence Avenue in Independence
Join us as we watch this entertaining and informative look “Behind the Book”.
WINTER CONCERT SERIES 2012
Sunday, Feb. 12th at 3pm
“PIANO & FLUTE: THE MUSIC OF PARIS ”
KICKS OFF ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT SERIES IN INDEPENDENCE
The Arts Council of the Twin Counties is proud to present the Winter Concert Series for 2012 featuring the student of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. This year there will be three Sunday concerts at the 1908 Courthouse in Independence, Virginia. All concerts are at 3pm and admission is FREE OF CHARGE.
READ ALL ABOUT – NEXT WEEK’S EVENTS!
Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Noon
Brown Bag Lunch with Rev. Kevin Campbell, Hillsville Presbyterian Church at 172 S. Main Street in Hillsville
Bring your lunch and spend an hour discussing the book and various topics that relate to today’s issues.
Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Noon
Brown Bag Lunch with Rev. Helen Beasley, Church of the Good Shepherd at 9441 Grayson Parkway/Hwy 58
Bring your lunch and spend an hour discussing the book and making the hard choice vs. the easy choice.
The Winter Concert Series Starts Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3pm
“PIANO & FLUTE: THE MUSIC OF PARIS ” KICKS OFF ANNUAL WINTER CONCERT SERIES IN INDEPENDENCE
The Arts Council of the Twin Counties is proud to present the Winter Concert Series for 2012 featuring the student of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. This year there will be three Sunday concerts at the 1908 Courthouse in Independence, Virginia. All concerts are at 3pm and admission is FREE OF CHARGE.
The Winter Concert Series begins on February 12th with PIANO & FLUTE: THE MUSIC OF PARIS featuring the music of Pierre Sancan, Georges Adolphe Hue, Henri Dutilleus, Andre Jolivet and Jules Demersseman & Felix Berthelemy as performed by the students of Dr. Tadeu Coelho. The Flautists are Julian Rose, Mary Rose Nieman and Milan Jeremic with Matthew Stephens on piano.
The other concerts in the series will be The Classical Guitar on Sunday, March 18th and The Saxaphone Quartet on Sunday, April 15th.
Located in Winston-Salem, NC, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts is the first state-supported, residential performing arts school in the nation. Today, it is a leading conservatory of international renown, offering professional training for careers in the performing, visual, and moving image arts. Five professional schools make up UNCSA: Dance; Design and Production (including a Visual Arts Program); Drama; Filmmaking; and Music. With a full complement of academic courses, the School is accredited to award the high school diploma, the college arts diploma, bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and the Professional Artist Certificate.
Read Any Good Books Lately?
Don’t forget to pick-up a copy for To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee and join in the discussion with your friends and neighbors! There’s something fun and thought-provoking happening in your town all through the month of February as the Arts Council and our community partners celebrate READ ALL ABOUT IT!
Schedule of Events:
Feb. 1 – 26
READ ALL ABOUT IT! An Exhibit of Art Inspired by “To Kill A Mockingbird”
You draw it, paint it or sculpt it and we’ll display it at the Chestnut Creek School of the Arts during the month of February. Visitors to the school will vote for their favorite work in two categories: Artists 18 & Under and Artists 19 & Above. Winners will be announced at a reception at the school on Sunday, February 26 at 4pm. Works for the exhibit can be brought to Chestnut Creek School of the Arts between January 27 – February 11 to be displayed. All pieces must remain on display through February 26.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Noon
Brown Bag Lunch with Elizabeth Vaughan
First Baptist Church at 1024 East Stuart Drive in Galax
Bring your lunch and spend an hour discussing the book and Ethical Morality as evidenced in “To Kill A Mockingbird” along with other topics.
Saturday, Feb. 11 at Noon
Behind the Book – A Screening of “Hey Boo: Harper Lee & To Kill A Mockingbird”
Grayson County Public Library at 147 S. Independence Avenue in Independence
Join us as we watch this entertaining and informative look “Behind the Book”.
Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Noon
Brown Bag Lunch with Rev. Kevin Campbell
Hillsville Presbyterian Church at 172 S. Main Street in Hillsville
Bring your lunch and spend an hour discussing the book and various topics that relate to today’s issues and concerns.
Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Noon
Brown Bag Lunch with Rev. Helen Beasley
Church of the Good Shepherd at 9441 Grayson Parkway (US Hwy 58) in Galax
Bring your lunch and spend an hour discussing the book and making the hard choice vs. the easy choice as evidenced in “To Kill A Mockingbird” along with other topics.
Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30pm
St. Joseph’s Reading Club with Laura Romanowski
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at the corner of Joy Ranch Road & U.S. 58 in Woodlawn
Come ready to talk about the book! What does Boo represent in the story? Is Atticus a good single parent? Who is your favorite character and why?
Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5pm
Dinner & A Movie – A Screening of “To Kill A Mockingbird” with a light meal*
Carroll County Intermediate School in Hillsville
As seating for the screening is limited and attendance is free of charge, we ask that you call the Arts Council at 276-238-1217 to reserve your space by Monday, Feb. 20th.
Sunday, Feb. 26 at 4pm
Read All About It! Art Show Awards Celebration
Chestnut Creek School of the Arts on Main Street in Galax
Join us as we celebrate our community’s artistic endeavors and award the People’s Choice Awards for Artists 18 & Under and Artists 19 & Over. Refreshments will be served.
