tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72617893082707144752012-01-30T11:52:18.768-08:00Information about the activities of the West Haven Council on the Arts. Located in West Haven, Connecticut, the WHCA promotes the arts in our seaside community.West Haven Council on the Artshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870820348583050074noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7261789308270714475.post-75372296872599503462012-01-30T11:44:00.000-08:002012-01-30T11:52:18.779-08:00

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On August 6th and 7th, the community will be treated to the second season of the West Haven Summer Youth Theatre. This year, the program, sponsored by the West Haven Council on the Arts and a block grant from the West Haven Community Development Department, has 2 more fantastic productions to offer. Group 1, children ages 10yrs - 13yrs, will present their representation of You're A Good Man,

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The Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism asked us to help spread the word on this new resource for visual artists. The Visual Artist Resource Guide includes a variety of opportunities and resources that are available to Connecticut artists.  While the Guide is focused on visual artists, a number of the resources are also relevant to artists of all disciplines.  The Guide was created in

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 Local Talent to be Showcased The West Haven Council on the Arts is excited to announce a performance by the Carousel Chorus. The concert takes place at 7:00pm on December 15th at RVP Studios The Cave located at 221 Bull Hill Lane in West Haven, CT. Doors open at 6:30pm and tickets are available at the door for $7 or 2 for $10. All proceeds go to the West Haven Council on the Arts in support of

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New Officers Elected The new Executive Board was elected at our monthly meeting on October 6, 2011 as directed by our bylaws. The new officers are President, Paul ScanlonVice President, Barth McNeilSecretary, Cathy GranothTreasurer, Charles Williams Congratulations to all of our new officers. We still have to vote on one board position at our next regular monthly meeting which will be held on

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THE NHSO JR. BOARD — A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE William Boughton gives hands on conducting technique to Jr. Board members during the 2009-2010 season. Do you know a high school student interested in classical music? Tell them about the NHSO Jr. Board! During the 2011-2012 season they'll receive experiences that will last a lifetime! Jr. Board members not only attend NHSO concerts (while

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iGive.com just surpassed 21,000 "Likes" on Facebook, so they are celebrating. All you have to do is join and do your online shopping through iGive.com. iGive.com then donates a portion of each purchase to the West Haven Summer Youth Theatre. It's easy and doesn't cost you a cent! Check out the iGive message below and begin shopping online to benefit the WHSYT. From iGive.com: We're inviting

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TONIGHT & TOMORROW NIGHT: GREASE Presented by - Theatre West                          August 10, 11 Admission is FREE to all There are NO Rain Dates scheduled for this production ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We hope you will come support the fine performers in this production as well as West Haven Council on the Arts as we strive to bring

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Talent Meeting May 25th from 6-9pm, West Haven City Hall West Haven, CT – May19, 2011 -- The West Haven Council on the Arts is sponsoring its third annual Family Arts Night on Friday, June 24th. The event will be held from 7pm to 10pm, at the Polish American Hall, 194 West Spring Street, West Haven, CT. Singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians - any type of performance suitable for a family

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WHCA Newsletter January 2011

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Thank you goes out to everyone who attended, donated to or helped with our National Novel Writers Month 2010 Write-In. It was a very productive day for everyone there, but not just productive. We had a lot of fun along the way. We also want to thank our many donors such as Subway Restaurants (a complete lunch of yummy sandwiches), Peschell's Bakery in West Haven (pastries that we could not stop

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West Haven Council on the ArtsPresentsNaNoWriMo 2010 Saturday, Nov. 13, 20109am—4:30pmWest Haven Public Library300 Elm Street, West Haven, CT$20 per person (registration required by 11/5/10)age 13 and over welcome Do you like to write fiction? Have you always wanted to write a novel, but could never find the time? Well, we are giving you the time! 7 1/2 hours of writing time with a

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An Evening with My Brother JackHosted by Louise de Carrone & David MacNiven A Fundraiser to BenefitAn Independent Feature FilmShooting in New Haven, Winter 2011Written & Directed by Stephen Dest Thursday, Sept. 23rd @ 7:00 PMLyric Halllocated in the fully restored West Rock Theater827 Whalley AvenueNew Haven, CT Featuring a live performance by Jonny Rodgers& A presentation of the

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what?     Free Public Receptionwhen?    Thursday, July 10, 6-8PM   where?    50 Orange Street, New Haven, CT Exhibitions On View June 10-July 17, 2010 Gallery 1-Patrick Chamberlain’s exhibition, On Your Mark, represents the artist’s first solo show and is on view through June 26th. Gallery 3- Pigeon, by Christina Gundersen, is a site-specific installation of photographic shadows that fill the

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If you missed the Artists Forum last night, you missed a lot! Several artists from the area got together with members of the West Haven Council on the Arts and discussed ideas on how to fund the future Arts Center, how to earn public interest in the WHCA, and what types of programs artists would like to see (and participate in) at the Arts Center. The WHCA was also able to dispel the myth that we

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Are you an artist or are you interested in becoming one? Do you feel you have something to contribute to the Arts in West Haven? If so, we want to hear your ideas at the West Haven Council on the Arts Artists’ Forum to be held May 25th, 7pm – 9pm at West Haven City Hall, Basement Room B. Painters…Sculptors…Actors…Musicians…Writers…Graphic Artists…Photographers The dream of West Haven Council on

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West Haven Council on the Arts Sponsors FundraiserWest Haven, CT – April 9, 2010 – Westwoods Ballroom will be hopping during West Haven Council on the Arts’ Family Arts Night to be held on May 14th, 2010, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm. Affectionately dubbed “FAN” by the members of the WHCA, this event is not only a fundraiser, but a way to reach the community with a night of music, family fun, and

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On Thursday, January 7th, the West Haven Council on the Arts held elections at their monthly meeting. The new officers and Board Members are as follows: President, Kevin Davignon Vice President, Barth McNeil Secretary, Cathy Granoth Treasurer, Charles Williams Board Members: Elaine Carroll, Paul Scanlon, Rosemary O’Brien A little about our officers: West Haven resident and newly-elected

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This past Friday night, The West Haven Council on the Arts presented “Westies” to ten patrons of the arts who have been instrumental in moving arts in our community forward. The Westie is and award that WHCA designed to honor outstanding arts support and progression. From rallying support in government to showing up at art events, press conferences and City Council meetings, this first group of

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On November 6th, 2009, the West Haven Council on the Arts will award the first "Westies" to ten recipients who have been an integral part in supporting the arts in West Haven. Honorees are:Governor Jodi RellMayor John PicardSenator Gayle SlossbergCouncilperson Tracy MorrisseyCouncilperson Edward O'BrienEileen BuckheitThomas ReillyBill RiccioWin SmithYale UniversityThe event will be held at the

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Our meeting is now scheduled for Thursday Sept 10th City Hall 7:00pm Room B. Join us as we address the following items:election of new officers501c3 statusNovember eventDue to our participation in the Savin Rock Festival as well as Shakespeare on the Green, we were unable to hold our August meeting. We hope you had a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing everyone this Thursday.

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The cast of Godspell Junior will be performing at the Savin Rock Festival this weekend. Come cheer on the kids as we take the stage at the following times:Friday - 7:45pm, directly after West Haven Idol performanceSaturday - 7:45pmSunday - 12 noonOur Friday and Saturday evening performances are 15 minutes long and will give you a taste of what we are doing. We are excited to appear right before

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Let me begin this blog entry with a quote from one Buzz Lightyear: "To Infinity, and beyond!" That's how members of the West Haven Council on the Arts feel, right now. Hot on the heels of learning that we received $194K in stimulus money, we were astonished and amazed at the subject of a press conference held in the parking lot of the currently empty, Masonic Temple building on Center St. On that

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The city has received $194,409 in federal stimulus funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for downtown revitalization efforts.Mayor John M. Picard said the city plans to use the Community Development Block Grant funds, part of the government’s $10.1 billion Recovery Act program, to rehabilitate the exterior of the old Masonic Temple on Center Street for the future West

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State Representative Paul Davis (117th district) introduced a bill which will go in front of the State Commerce Committee this Thursday, Feb. 5th at 11 a.m. The bill, House Bill 5918, seeks 1.2 million dollars for the restoration of the Cultural Arts Center on Center street.Paul attended Kevin's presentation in front of City Council in January and I see this action as a direct result of that

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On August 7th and 8th, theater-goers will be treated to the second season of the West Haven Summer Youth Theatre. Group 1, children ages 10yrs - 13yrs, will perform You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, while Group 2, ages 14yrs - 18yrs old, will perform the Andrew Lloyd Webber/ Tim Rice opera, Jesus Christ Superstar.The West Haven Summer Youth Theatre, sponsored by the West Haven Council on the Arts

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Rob Granoth and his band Infinity Project have agreed to be the opening band of the Savin Rock Festival. The band hits the stage at 5:30pm on Thursday, July 24, 2008. Rob, who is the band's drummer, is a student at Bailey Jr High School and member of West Haven Council on the Arts. He and his bandmates Larry Shea (guitar, vocals) Mike Gendreau (bass, vocals) and vocalist Jason Corn have been

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Dear readers,This Spring saw WHCA hard at work organizing and producing a fantastic event that was held on Mother's Day in City Square. (A cabaret style Mother's Day Luncheon) Council member Daniel Juarez secured the entertainment and Greg Giaquinto (Giaquinto's Deli) provided the food for a spectacular program. WHCA members handled the hosting duties with council president, Paul Scanlon, as the

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Hello dear friends,I just want to write a brief note about what we are up to, right now. This past week we had our November council meeting where Rosie presented details of a proposal to partner with The West Haven Historical Society in a walking tour of downtown West Haven. We all agreed that it was a good idea and gave our blessing to iron out the details of that venture. Details are listed

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On October 6th, the West Haven Council on the Arts participated in the 2007 Apple Festival on the West Haven Green. A good number of people stopped at our table to offer their support and to find out what we are doing in the community. We also welcomed several new members to the WHCA. If you would like to become a member of a dynamic organization dedicated to fostering art in our community,

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The Savin Rock Festival was fun and pretty successful, overall. For 'The Council,' it was very successful. We met lots of people and got the chance to thank many for assisting in the achievement of our first major goal, the purchase of the Masonic Temple. (The future West Haven Arts Center)We had over thirty submissions for our catch-phrase contest. All were quite good and any one of them might

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The West Haven Council on the Arts is extremely happy and would like to thank our supporters personally. We have great news that we want to share with you. We invite everybody to visit us at our booth during the Savin Rock Festival this weekend. Members will be on hand Saturday, July 28th Noon - 6PM and Sunday, July 29th Noon - 5PM to greet people, renew memberships, accept new members and

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Thank you to everyone who showed up on Friday, July 20th, to support the closing. The Masonic Temple, located at 304 Center Street in West Haven, CT, was officially handed over to the City of West Haven. The Masons did a great thing by supporting arts in our community. Everyone connected to the West Haven Council on the Arts thanks them from the bottom of our hearts.After the ceremony, we enjoyed

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West Haven, CT – July 20, 2007 – The City of West Haven will be holding the official closing on the Masonic Temple on Friday, July 20th at 11:30am. Citizens should gather on the front lawn of the old Masonic Temple about 15 minutes prior to the official time. The building is located at 304 Center Street in West Haven, Connecticut. West Haven plans on using the Temple as a base until City Hall is

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The West Haven Council on the Arts Cooperative is looking for creative writers to submit ideas for a unique catch-phrase to be identified with WHCAC and the City of West Haven. The Council will be awarding prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The 1st place winner’s creation will be attached to all WHCAC literature and advertising and help set West Haven on the road to being a destination

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