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The CCCA brings public art to the streets of Denton!

In celebration of its new community arts building at 401 Market Street in Denton, the CCCA will be incorporating Public Art into the completion of it’s Market St. entrance way. The history, form, and function of the space will be addressed by integrating mosaic, metal, and wire into benches and sculptural pieces that reflect images of the arts. Local artists will be used to design and complete the project. The community will have an opportunity to be involved in some of the mosaic aspects.

The Maryland State Arts Council has generously awarded the CCCA $5,000 towards this project and we must raise another $5,000 to match these funds. Contact us at 410.479.1009 or via email to do your part for public art! All contributions are appreciated, and will be recognized as follows: $25-$99 Name engraved in bench seat, $100 -$499 Small text on garden plaque, $500+ Large text on garden plaque. More information coming soon!

The Angel Within, Free Screening at Easton's Avalon Theatre!

Local media production company, Thayer Entertainment, LLC, is screening Robert Thayer’s new feature film The Angel Within. The film is a narrative that deals directly with the sensitive issue of teen suicide. The film was shot entirely on and over Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Contributions from many local businesses and individuals made it possible to make the screenings free to all wish to attend. After each screening, Thayer Entertainment will pass out forms to get feedback on how to make the film better before they submit it to film festivals for their consideration.

Thayer was inspired to write and make this film when he read of a string of teen suicides in his home County of Caroline several years ago. Thayer says, “They are just too young to look to suicide as a solution. We hope this film saves at least one teen from making that decision.” Thayer rewrote 60 versions of the script over 15 years. Thayer ads, “As I finish editing the film, I fnd myself rewriting the story again.” Thus, the film was cut down from 118 minutes to about 93 minutes.

Doors open at The Avalon Theatre at 7:00 p.m. for the first 7:30 p.m. show. Doors at 9:00 p.m. for the 9:30 show. 30 page programs are for sale for $10 and can be purchased in advance online here. Admission is free but donations are appreciated to help fund future projects.

2nd Saturdays presents Joyce Zeigler

On Saturday, September 11th 2-4pm, The Foundry will host an oil painting demonstration by Joyce Zeigler 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. The event is free to the public!

Joyce Zeigler is a local artist renowned for country scenes and other views of nature as observed all her life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Having grown up on a farm, Joyce expresses a deep and abiding love of all things of the earth; farm buildings and animals, flowers, a freshly plowed field, the scurry of clouds across the sky; all of these things enter into her paintings.

She paints on location whenever possible and teaches oil painting in her country studio near Ridgely, Maryland. Her paintings can be found in private collections throughout the U.S. and Europe. Mrs. Zeigler has studied with various artists at the Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland and with Robert Abbett and Clyde Aspevig at the Scottsdale Artists School in Arizona. She attends workshops with Plein Air Painters of America.

For more information please contact the CCCA office at 410-479-1009. The Foundry is open Tuesday through Saturday 11-4. Free demonstrations and activities from a variety of artists are held the second Saturday of every month from 2-4pm. Coming next month...2nd Saturdays presents Pumpkin Painting with Barbara Donnon on October 9th.

Monday Mornings at the Mill in Preston!

Linchester Mill, in Preston, presents "Monday Mornings at the Mill" featuring the following Jewelry Making Workshops by Sharon Doss of Aura Bands. Classes will begin at 10 AM, and end around 12:30 PM. Call 410-430-4943 for more information, or to sign up!

August 30th- "Fix Broken Treasures"

Bring your jewelry box and learn Basic Repair Tips for old favorites. Small pliers recommended. New clasps, string or earring hooks included for 2 projects  $20. Family groups may work on same projects. Shop for unique gifts or jewelry supplies and kits Noon to 2 PM.

Summers Off to perform at Twilight Tunes!

At the Denton Farmer’s Market On Wednesday, September 15th 5pm, Summers Off will perform at “Twilight Tunes” at the courthouse green in Denton. The event is free to the public.

Summers Off is a local band made up mostly of Caroline County teachers. This versatile group of musicians boasts a variety of skills on multiple instruments across several musical genres. At any performance you are likely to hear saxophones, trumpets, trombone, guitars, drums, and marimba. The band is equally comfortable with classical, blues, or jazz-inspired rock.

Members include: Alex Honer - Sax and marimba (the only non-teacher member of SO) Rob Honer - Sax, guitar, and composition Chris Canfield - guitar, trumpet, and composition Andy Woodard - bass and trumpet EJ Oesterle - drums and marimba