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Check out the 2/5/12 article about Elaine Carroll and the NHSO in the New Haven Register.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Summer Theatre from our Youth
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, Charlie Brown while Group 2, which spans the ages 14yrs - 18yrs old, is offering up the Andrew Lloyd Webber/ Tim Rice opera Jesus Christ Superstar.
The program got underway on June 23rd when auditions were held to select the nearly 30 youths who would ultimately be cast in the roles necessary to bring these shows to the public. Since that day, every child and teen has been rehearsing their parts, as well as learning the behind the scenes duties that most of us never think about when we see a show. That work will all be worth the 6 week investment when they get to take the stage. Details of show times and admission can be found at the bottom of this notice.
WHCA would like to thank the West Haven Board of Education for making Carrigan Middle School available for the theatre program, as they did last year. We hope to be presenting this program at its permanent home in The West Haven Arts Center in the near future.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
The program got underway on June 23rd when auditions were held to select the nearly 30 youths who would ultimately be cast in the roles necessary to bring these shows to the public. Since that day, every child and teen has been rehearsing their parts, as well as learning the behind the scenes duties that most of us never think about when we see a show. That work will all be worth the 6 week investment when they get to take the stage. Details of show times and admission can be found at the bottom of this notice.
WHCA would like to thank the West Haven Board of Education for making Carrigan Middle School available for the theatre program, as they did last year. We hope to be presenting this program at its permanent home in The West Haven Arts Center in the near future.
PERFORMANCE DETAILS:
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
CCCT's Visual Artist Resource Guide
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 service agencies. The Guide was prepared by the Northwest Connecticut Arts Council with final publication support from the Connecticut Office of the Arts (DECD). Users of the Visual Artists Resource Guide should understand that it is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of resources nor does inclusion in the Guide constitute an endorsement by the DECD, Connecticut Office of the Arts, of any individual, organization, web site or content contained therein.
The Visual Arts Resource Guide provides the following categories of information:
· Opportunities: Jobs, Calls for, RFPs, Grants, Commissions
· Residency Programs
· Career Development & Networking
· Promotion & Marketing
· Licensing, Legal & Financial Assistance
· National & Regional Artist Service Organizations
· Connecticut
· Connecticut
· Connecticut Art Museum
· Art Suppliers
· Arts News, Publications & Blogs
· Public Art Resources
· Documentation
· Continuing Education for Artists
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
WHCA Announces Carousel Chorus Performance
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 West Haven , CT. West Haven
The Carousel Chorus came into being in 2010 when the WHCA organized a group of citizens to perform holiday tunes at the annual West HavenTree Lighting as well as one performance at a Poli House event. There are no auditions required to join and rehearsals are currently held twice each week on Wednesday and Sunday. For more information about the concert or about joining the Carousel Chorus, call Laura McManus at 203.507.4593, email the WHCA at artswh@aol.com, or visit the West Haven Council on the Arts Facebook page and “Like” us!
Monday, October 31, 2011
WHCA Elects New Executive Board 2011
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 Scanlon
Vice President, Barth McNeil
Secretary, Cathy Granoth
Treasurer, 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 November 3rd, 2011, the first Thursday of the month. Board member Rosemary O’Brien’s term is up. She has expressed an interest in continuing for another term, but if you or someone you know are interested in being on the WHCA Board, come to the meeting and nominate them.
NaNoWriMo Begins!
On another note, National Novel Writing Month has begun again! Best of luck to all of the crazy NaNoWriMos who will attempt to write 50,000 by the stroke of midnight on November 30th. The WHCA will not be holding our NaNoWriMo Write-In this year, but feel free to sign up for write-ins, area meet-ups and word races through the official website. Go to http://www.nanowrimo.org/ for more info or to participate. We plan on participating next year, so join us then! (This will just be your warm up.)
Join us
In the meantime, come to our meetings. We are always looking for new members with new talents to help our organization grow and thrive. Join us and help support the arts in West Haven
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
High school students - Apply for the NHSO Jr. Board!
| THE NHSO JR. BOARD — A ONCE IN A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE | ||
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 earning hours toward their scholastic community service requirements) but also have unique opportunities they could get nowhere else. This year’s activities include a conducting Master Class with Music Director William Boughton; a chance to meet renowned composer Christopher Theofanidis and discuss his work at an NHSO rehearsal; and delve into a famous classical performance DVD at Movie Night with the Maestro. CLICK HERE for more information and to download the application. Apply Now — Jr. Board Orientation is September 13. |
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Help West Haven Summer Youth Theatre by school shopping!
From iGive.com:
We're inviting 21,000 new people to start using iGive by Aug. 31. They'll earn $10 or more free for West Haven Summer Youth Theatre.
Go to: http://www.iGive.com/welcome/warmwelcome6.cfm?c=57871&m=773205 to help WHSYT.
Some Quick Celebration Details:
· $5 is donated just for using iGive through 10/31/11. No purchase necessary.
· Another $5 (or more) is donated if the new member also makes a purchase by 10/31/11.
· Shopping more means helping more. Over 900 great stores participate.
· No pop ups, ads, toolbars, special search engine, or unwanted emails.
· Our Facebook Page has great testimonials:http://www.facebook.com/igive
· New, never before having joined iGive people only qualify for this celebration.
It's a bit of a race so get those invites out soon. Once 21,000 new members are using the iGive Button (for West Haven Summer Youth Theatre or other causes) or August 31, 2011 happens, the celebration ends.
Yours,Robert N. Grosshandler
Founder
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