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CCCAs 2012 Literary Supper Celebrates J.R.R. Tolkien!

Celebrate the life and works of English writer J.R.R. Tolkien on

Saturday January 21, 2012
at the Caroline Country Club
The event kicks off at 6pm!

Guests will be treated to a fun-filled evening of good food, fellowship, music, words, and wit. The principal speaker is local Tolkien enthusiast, E.J. Oesterle. In addition to being the band director for Lockerman Middle School, Mr. Oesterle has dedicated a good part of his life to the study of J.R.R. Tolkien and his complete body of work. The evening will also include Tolkien-inspired toasts, songs, and trivia, as well as a ceremonial nod to the Scottish hero and poet, Robert Burns who was the subject of last year’s Literary Supper.

Tickets are $35 per person and include a four-course Tolkien-inspired menu, featuring:

Bilbo Baggins Relish Tray

Niggle’s Roasted Root Salad

Gamgee’s Pork Pot Pie with Shire Biscuits

Beorn’s honey nut pastries

Space is limited so be sure to reserve your seat today! For reservations and information, call the CCCA office (410) 479-1009, or email us at ccartscouncil@verizon.net. Proceeds benefit arts council programs.

Join us for 2nd Saturdays at The Foundry!

On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2-4p.m., The Foundry will host a free mask making activity as part of the Second Saturday series offered at The Foundry, Caroline County Council of Arts’ (CCCA) community art gallery at 401 Market Street in Denton. This activity is free to the public.

Foundry artists will be on hand to help attendees create one-of-a-kind masks in celebration of the CCCA’s Rio Carnival Masqued Ball that will be held on Saturday March 3. All are encouraged to come out, have fun, and be creative; especially those who would like to make their own mask for the CCCA Masqued Ball. Masks and decorative supplies will be provided, and attendees are welcome to bring their own mask to decorate, if they like.

For more information please contact the CCCA office 410-479-1009. Over 40 Caroline County artists’ works are now on display at The Foundry which is open Tuesday through Saturday 11-5. Free demonstrations and activities from a variety of artists are held the second Saturday of every month from 2-4 p.m. The next Second Saturdays activity is on March 10.

Get Ready for the 2012 Rio Carnival Masqued Ball!

Save-the-date:

Saturday

March 3, 2012

7pm-11pm

A Rio Carnival Masqued Ball will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2011 at the Fretterd Center (The Armory) in Denton. This promises to be a fun and unique social event, with proceeds benefitting the Caroline County Council of Arts’ (CCCA) programs and arts center. Highlights include live entertainment by Big Joe’s Samba Dance Party band, catered Brazilian-inspired cuisine, dance demonstration and instruction, as well as a silent auction, mask contest, and more.

Let the fun begin with Big Joe Maher, WAMMIE Award Winner for Male Blues Vocalist in 2005 and 2009. One of the most versatile music performers in the business today, Big Joe brings down the house with his swinging brand of Rhythm and Blues. For this special event, he has put together a special “Samba Dance Party” band that will include some of the best area musicians, www.bigjoem.com.

Dine on a Brazilian-inspired menu. Then, get out on the dance floor and learn some moves from the Dancing on the Shore instructors, and watch them in action as they perform a special dance demonstration.

Dress from semi-formal to formal/black tie attire or wear a costume. Whatever you prefer, but don’t forget your mask! Masks will be available for sale at the door and one-of-a-kind hand-painted masks by Foundry artists are now available at The Foundry for the event. Foundry artists are also contributing to the event’s art auction.

Tickets are now on sale for $50. This event is for those 21 years and older. Tables of 8 are available for $400. Tickets can be purchased at The Foundry, CCCA’s community art gallery, at 401 Market Street, Denton or by calling 410-479-1009. Proceeds will support CCCA programs and projects.

Find out more about the Regional Fiber Arts Center Project!

The CCCA has recently undertaken the Fiber Arts Center project, which will adapt the recently renovated Hardee House at 7 N. Fourth Street to house a regional fiber arts center that includes quilt and other fiber art-related exhibit, retail, studio, and instruction space.

Located within Denton’s designated Historic, Main Street, and Arts & Entertainment districts, the center will be a destination for the area’s many quilt and fiber art enthusiasts, visitors, and residents to view historic and recent works by local quilters and fiber artists. Phase one of this project will involve the set-up of exhibit, retail, studio, and classroom space within the Hardee House, and the development of a branding and marketing strategy to effectively communicate the role of this center as a unique place to visit, shop, learn, and find inspiration.

We are currently looking for interested community members to help out! To find out more, check out the Fiber Center's Facebook page, it's page on our site, or contact Marina at 410-479-1009, or via ccartscouncil@verizon.net.

The Foundry continues High School Open Mic Night in 2012!

10th Annual Short Story Contest

Enter now for the Caroline County Council of Art’s 10th Annual Short Story Contest.  The contest invites experienced and beginning writers who reside in Caroline County to submit entries to this exciting annual contest. Cash prizes will be awarded for first and second place in each of the five categories: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 and Adult.

Winners will be notified as soon as judging is complete. All entrants will be invited to attend an April reception in their honor at the Central Branch of the Caroline County Public Library in Denton. First prize winners will be asked to read their stories to the audience. Full details and rules are available with each entry form. 

Entries must be received at a branch of the Caroline Public Library no later than 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2011. Educators are encouraged to submit student work for the contest. Entry forms are available here, at your local Caroline County Public Library, or by calling the CCCA office at 410-479-1009.

Books Plus Returns!

Download the new schedule here.

Dates: Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov.14, Dec. 12, Jan. 16, Feb. 13, Mar. 12,& Apr.9

Books:Shanghai Girls, The Idiot, The Embezzler, Blood & Thunder, The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears, Madame De Mauves, The Man Who was Thursday: A Nightmare, & Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man

16th Annual Eastern Shore Regional Poetry Contest

The contest is open to Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's and Talbot County residents, students, and employees with four (4) age categories: 1st-8th grade, 9th -12th grade, Adults 18-59, and Seniors 60+. First, second, and third prizes will be awarded in each category. This year's deadline to enter a submission is March 1, 2012. Download an application here.