COLUMBIA ARTS TEAM OFFERS TWO FREE YOUTH PERFORMING OPPORTUNITIES
Columbia Arts Team (CAT) announces two performing arts opportunities for
young people, free of charge, December 28 through 30 in Copake, NY. Led
by professional theater artists, the Holiday Youth Theater Workshop
allows children ages 8 to 12 to experience the process of creating and
developing their own musical theater piece. The children then perform
the musical on the final day of the workshop. At the same time, area
teens participate in a special Teen Talent Showcase on Dec. 28, where
they sing, dance, play an instrument, perform a comedy routine, or
otherwise 'strut their stuff' in an evening to encourage the talents of
area teens.
"Parents and members of the community have expressed their desire for
more children's arts programming. Because of a grant from the Twin
Counties Cultural Fund and the Black Rock Foundation, as well as our
many partnerships with local businesses, we are able to provide quality
performing opportunities – free of charge," enthused Liv Cummins,
co-founder of Columbia Arts Team, a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit
corporation.
The CAT Teen Talent Showcase, presented on Dec. 28 at 6:30 at the Copake
Town Park Building on Mountain View Road, allows teens to express their
own unique talent in an intimate, family-friendly venue. There is a
suggested donation of $10 for adults; children and teens are free. Pizza
and refreshments will be available. Teens interested in performing
should register online at columbiaartsteam.org, or call 518/697-0636 by
Dec. 23. There is no cost to register.
Also at the Copake Town Park Building, youth workshops are held between
Christmas and New Year's, on Monday, December 28 through Wednesday,
December 30 from 3pm-6pm. Participants present their work at a special
performance following the last class on Dec. 30 at 6:30pm. The Holiday
Youth Theater Workshop is made possible in part with public funds from
the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts,
administered through the Twin Counties Cultural Fund in Columbia County
by the Columbia County Council on the Arts; and the Black Rock
Foundation. Parents should register their child, at no cost, online at
columbiaartsteam.org, or call 518/697-0636 by Dec. 23.
The children's performance on Dec. 30 preceeds the 5th Annual CAT Kids
Holiday Spectacular, featuring variety acts, music, a visit from Santa
and the elves, and more. There is a suggested donation of $10 for
adults; all children are admitted free. A picnic supper and refreshments
are available.
A second performance of the CAT Kids Holiday Spectacular show will be on
Saturday, January 2 at 11am at Imaguration, at 59 Main Street in
Chatham. Presented jointly by CAT and Imaguration, the two organizations
are thrilled to combine their efforts to bring families and communities
across the county together, providing young people opportunities to
experience arts and crafts and the performing arts. Tickets for this
performance are $10 for adults and $8 for children, which includes the
show, holiday craft activity, and playground time following the event
through closing at 5pm. Imaguration offers creative activities, a sitter
service, and theme parties for young people of all ages as well as an
indoor playground. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to
columbiaartsteam.org or call (518) 697-0636; or visit
www.imaguration.com.
Columbia Arts Team (CAT) is a registered 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit arts
corporation founded by Cummins, singer Christina Dellea, and comedy
writer Sandy McKnight, all Columbia County residents. CAT is dedicated
to nurturing original theater, music, comedy, and variety shows
showcasing the best local talent.
To register to perform, purchase tickets, or for more information, go to
columbiaartsteam.org or call (518) 697-0636.
PUBLIC HEARING
Please take notice that the Town Board of the Town of
Hillsdale will hold a Public
Hearing and receive public comment on a proposed
sidewalk plan for the Hamlet of
Hillsdale.
The hearing will be held Monday, January 4 th,
2010, at 4:45 pm in the Hillsdale Town
Hall, Route 23, Hillsdale, NY. |
