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The Caroline County Council of Arts, in partnership with the Caroline County Public Library, brings you the newly dubbed Friday Nites in Caroline, a merging of the former Friday Nites at the Library and Performing Arts Series. The new series offers a rich variety of entertainment to the residents of Caroline County from October to March. These free performances are held at one of several library venues in the county, and offer fun for the whole family! From brass, jazz, blues and classical musicians to comedians, dancers, circus acts and more, these critically acclaimed performances are a well worth seeing. These free performances are brought to you with support from Tri-Gas & Oil, Best Western Denton Inn, and the Maryland State Arts Council.
This series, offered by the Caroline County Council of Arts, features free artist demonstrations at The Foundry, our new community art gallery located at 401 Market Street in Denton. Free demonstrations from local artists will be held the second Saturday of every month from 2-4pm, with opportunities for audience participation during some events. Be a part of the creative process...from canvas to pumpkins, jewelry to wreaths, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Literary Supper
This year's Literary Supper celebrates the life and works of English writer J.R.R. Tolkien.
Saturday January 21, 2012
Caroline Country Club
Pealiquor Road, Denton
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 and include a four-course Tolkien-inspired menu. 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.
Twilight Tunes: Homegrown Music on the Green
A free Friday evening music series held on the Courthouse Green in Downtown Denton. Produced by Denton Main Street and the CCCA, with support from Caroline County's Department of Recreation and Parks.
Short Story Contest
The contest is open to Caroline County residents with six (6) age categories, K, 1st & 2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade, 6th-8th Grade; 9th-12th Grade; and Adult. First and second place cash prizes will be awarded in each category. Entries must be received at a branch of the Caroline County Public Library by 5:30pm on January 14, 2012 for consideration. Entry forms are available here and at the Caroline County Public Library. An awards reception is scheduled for April 4, 2012 at 7pm at the Central Branch of the Library.
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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.
Photo L-R, 2011 winners: Richard Cope, Alex Johnson, Juliette Neil, Samantha Seufert, Lindsay Chase, Broudy Atkiss, Anne Whaples, Molly Pittman, Pat Valdata (judge), Jody Primoff, Cynthia Thomas
The Youth Art Exhibit is an annual program presented by the CCCA, in conjunction with the Woman's Club of Denton and the Caroline County Public Library, designed to encourage, celebrate and share the spirit of art within our youth.
The 2012 Annual Youth Art Exhibit is open to all grades (K through 12) and all Caroline County students are encouraged to
participate. Students may submit no more than two entries and are no longer limited to only one entry
per category. The artwork will be judged by local professional artists. An Awards Reception is scheduled for April 25, 2012 beginning at 6pm at the Central Branch of the Caroline County Public Library, with all entries on display there from April 26th thru May 18th.
Art educators county-wide are invited to find out more by downloading our information package here.
Your participation in this program is greatly appreciated.
This year's 5th Annual Block Party was rained out on September 24th, 2011. We are looking at a date in May 2012 to reschedule our annual event, which takes place at 4th and Market Streets in Denton. Attendees will enjoy a free celebration of the arts – with live entertainment, artist demonstrations, art activities for all ages and lots of fun for the whole family. There will be dancing in the street with music by Summers Off. Food and drink concessions will be available, including Italian ice, pit beef, pork BBQ, and hot dogs.
Participants can explore the recent new addition to the Artsway at Denton, the historic Hardee House at 7 N Fourth St, soon to be the home for a regional quilt and textile center. The Foundry community art gallery at 401 Market Street will also be open to view artwork by over 50 local artists. Also on display in The Foundry are over 75 glazed tiles from the Community Tile project. Back by popular demand, attendees will have one more opportunity to paint tiles at the event.
Proceeds from gallery and food sales benefitting the Caroline County Council of Arts. The community is encouraged to come out, have fun, show support, and find out more about the Arts Council and its many programs, including the new quilt center project. For more information, contact the CCCA office at 410-479-1009, ccartscouncil@verizon.net.
