March

March 1-31: Spring classes begin at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville: Tap for all ages, Ballroom dancing, Guitar and Mixed Media Art for Homeschoolers, Pennywise Marketing, Newsletters: Creating, Printing & Mailing, Knitting, Stamp Club, Crop Club and Zumba. Call 410.758.2520 or go online, www.arts4u.info for a complete schedule.

March 1-31: Members’ Best Exhibits. Area artist and artisan members of the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council display their work at the following Centreville locations: The Centreville National Bank, PNC Bank, Ashley Premier Properties, An Optical Galleria, Queen Anne’s County Partnerships for Children, and Delmarva Financial Group. Area artists featured at all locations. Works are for sale in a variety of media. The exhibits are open during regular business hours. 410.758.2520

March 6-28: Exhibit: The Centre for the Arts in Centreville is proud to present “The Shapes of Nature” featuring watercolors, oils and acrylics by Jonathan Shaw and decorative decoy work by Lu Fisher. Open to the public. Free. Exhibit hours are T-F 9 am – 5 pm and Sat 10 am to 2 pm. 410.758.2520

March 14: Samba in Spring Dance Party with hostess Amanda Showell. Enjoy an evening of Samba and Ballroom Dance. Early bird lesson from 7-8. Dance party 8-11 pm. $10 advance tickets, $12 at door. Held at the QAC Arts Council, Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520

March 14: Stamp Club: Fun with paper, rubber stamps, inks and ephemera. The topics and materials may change from month to month, but the fun and creativity is always there. Work on your own projects if you like. Please call Cathy Downes at 410.758.1251 to RSVP and obtain a materials list. No fees for meeting, donations to the Centre for the Arts welcome. Held at 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD, 410.758.2520

March 18: Ballroom Dance/Swing Classes with hostess Amanda Showell: this workshop is a great way to learn some new steps in swing dance which focuses on the basics but also adds some new fancy footwork. 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Cost is $25. 410.758.2520

March 28: FREE Ballroom Demonstration. Scared you have two left feet? Ballroom dance champion Amanda Showell will show you what Ballroom is all about in this fun, forty-five minute open house. Held at the QAC Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts in Centreville, MD. 410-758-2520 or visit Amanda’s website: dancingontheshore.com

March 28: Jazz Concert with guitarists Vince Lewis & Steve Abshire: 7pm concert, 8:30 After Party (meet the band, enjoy foods from the home of jazz). Paul Langosch on bass, Mike Shepherd on drums. The concert will be held at the QAC Arts Council, Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville. $25 advance tickets, $30 at the door. 410.758.2520

March 29: Cricut Swarm Crop: Create beautiful layouts with diecuts which are cut using a Cricut machine. Join Cathy Downes on the last Sunday of each month having fun and making progress on your memories with unique album designs. All experience levels are welcome. Supplies are available for purchase. No fees for meeting, donations to the Centre for the Arts welcome. Please call Cathy at 410.758.1251 if you plan to attend. Held at 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville. 410.758.2520

April

April 1-30: Spring classes continue at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville. Tap, Ballroom, Mixed Media Art & Guitar Jam for homeschoolers, Organizing Digital Photography, PMC Lacy Bead, The Magic of Metaphor, Beyond Storytelling: Writing the Narrative Poem, Zumba, Crop Club and Stamp Club. 410.758.2520

April 1-30: Member’s Best Exhibits. Area artist and artisan members of the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council display their work at the following Centreville locations: The Centreville National Bank, PNC Bank, Ashley Premier Properties, An Optical Galleria, Queen Anne’s County Partnerships for Children, and Delmarva Financial Group. Area artists featured at all locations. Work are for sale in a variety of media. The exhibits are open during regular business hours. 410.758.2520

April 3-25: Exhibit: Carroll Kehne, “Woodcuts, A Pirate’s Tale”: View wood cut prints created for Kehne’s book. Open to the public. Free. Exhibit hours are T-F 9 am – 5 pm and Sat 10 am – 2 pm. Centre for the Arts 410.758.2520

April 3: Public Art Reception and Book Signing: The Centre for the Arts in Centreville invites the public to a wine & cheese reception. 5:30 – 8:00 pm. Meet artist Carroll Kehne and view this fantastic display of woodcut prints. 410.758.2520

April 7: Grant Workshops: applicants for Artists in Education and Community Arts Development are invited to learn about the process, review materials and ask questions. Centre for the Arts. 5:30 pm. 410.758.2520

April 22: Beginning Argentine Tango Workshop with Amanda Showell: These mini workshops are a great way to learn some new steps. Held at QAC Arts Council, Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville. Cost is $25. 410.758.2520

May

May 1-30: Spring Classes continue at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville. Tap, Ballroom Dance, Mixed Media Art & Guitar Jam for homeschoolers, Travel
Writing, Zumba, and Digital Editing for Photographers. 410.758.2520

May 1-30: Member’s Best Exhibits. Area artist and artisan members of the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council display their work at the following Centreville locations: The Centreville National Bank, PNC Bank, Ashley Premier Properties, An Optical Galleria, Queen Anne’s County Partnerships for Children, and Delmarva Financial Group. Area artists featured at all locations. Works are for sale in a variety of media. The exhibits are open during regular business hours. 410.758.2520

May 1-30: Exhibit, “New Perspectives”: Featuring photographs by members for the Benedictine School Photography Club in Ridgely. Open to the public. Free. Exhibit hours are T-F, 9am – 5 pm. The Centre for the Arts, Centreville. 410.758.2520

May 1: “New Perspectives” 4 to 6 pm. Public reception for photographic artists from the Benedictine School. Come enjoy a trip around the corner and the world at this exhibit by emerging and established photographers. QAC Arts Council, Centre for the Arts. The exhibit runs through May 30. Open Tues.-Fri. from 9 to 5 and Sat. 10 am to 2 pm. Supported by the Chaney Foundation. 410.758.2520

May 1: Scholarship Deadline: The QAC Arts Council offers two, one thousand dollar awards to high school seniors pursuing a college degree in the arts. 410.752.2520

May 5: Dedication: Front & Centre: The QAC Arts Council, Centre for the Arts invites the public for the dedication of their public art project featuring the metal work of Robert Seely. 4:30 pm. Music & refreshments. 410.758.2520. RSVP by April 29.

May 9: Stamp Club: Fun with paper, rubber stamps, inks and ephemera. The topics and materials may change from month to month, but the fun and creativity is always there. You can work on your own projects if you like. Please call Cathy Downes at 410.758.1251 to RSVP and obtain a materials list. No fees for meeting, donations to the Centre for the Arts welcome. Held at 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520

May 9: “Hot Cha-Cha Night!” 7-8 pm. Early Bird Salsa Lesson. Hostess Amanda Showell invites you to an evening of Ballroom and Latin Dancing. 8-11 pm Dance Party. $10 members/ $12 nonmembers. Held at QAC Arts Council, Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville. 410.758.2520

May 18: Annual Dinner. Held at Symphony Village Club House and hosted by member Anneliese Hoffmann. Contact The Queen Anne’s County Arts Council and Centre for the Arts for details. 410.758.2520

May 31: Crop Club: Join paper crafter Cathy Downes on the last Sunday of each month having fun and making progress on your memories with unique album designs. All experience levels are welcome. Supplies are available for purchase. No fees for meeting, donations to the Centre for the Arts welcome. Please call Cathy at 410.758.1251 if you plan to attend. Held at 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville. 410.758.2520