*Please note Spanish classes are no longer offered at the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council.

July

July 1 – 31:  Summer Classes in Boot Camp and Ballroom Dancing  continue at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info.

July 5 – August 6:  Boot Camp: A five-week workout with Pam Thaxton and Mary Messick that will have you in great shape for the summer. 5:30 to 6:30a.m., $99 per student, $80 for returning students. Pre registration is required by June 29. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, Centreville, MD. For more information call 410-758-2520.  www.arts4u.info

July 9 – August 28, 2010:  Members’ Best Exhibits. Members’ Best Exhibits will be on display in the Centre for the Arts. Several artists are represented at each exhibit.  We will be looking for artists throughout the year to display 1 to 2 pieces of 2D or 3D artwork.  Member artists can request to be in an exhibit individually, or if they have an idea for a collective show, suggestions will be welcomed. 410.758.2520. exhibit@arts4u.info

July 10:  Summer Samba Dance Party. Sizzle inside at this summer samba dance party. 7-10:30 p.m. Early bird Samba lesson from 7-8 p.m. Held at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. $10 members/$12 non members. 410.758.2520.

July 13:  Calligraphy for Kids ages 10 and up: 12-2:30pm. Learn an easy form of calligraphy called the uncial hand with instructor Arthur Bounds. Register by 6/29. Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info.

July 14:  Mixed Media & More for Kids ages 5-10: 9:30a.m.-12p.m., “Catch the Wave with Watercolor” Think about your favorite day at the beach and put it on paper using watercolor techniques taught by award winning artist and teacher, Ann Crane Harlan. Register by 6/29. Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info.

July 21:  Mixed Media & More for Kids ages 5-10: 9:30a.m.-12p.m., “Take a Line for a Walk” will have you creating fun drawings and using blind contour gesture drawing. Learn about the characteristics of local birds and their habitats with artist and birder, Susan Mayberry. Register by 7/6. Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info.

July 22:  Thursdays in the Park:  7-9p.m., Bay Jazz Project at the Chesapeake Exploration Center, Chester, MD. Free. QAC Arts Council invites the public to enjoy an evening of these dynamite jazz musicians. Rain or shine. Call the Arts Council in the event of severe weather warnings. 410.758.2520.
July 25: Crop Club. Join paper crafter Cathy Downes on the last Sunday of each month at 12:30p.m. 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 are welcome. Please call Cathy at 410.758.1251 if you plan to attend. Held at 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520.
July 28:  Mixed Media & More for Kids ages 5-10: 9:30a.m.-12p.m., “Build with Bay Bounty” Create very cool, natural 3D sculptures with woodcarving artist Tom Yates. Register by 7/13. Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info.

July 28: Latin & Ballroom Dance Workshop. 7-9p.m. All levels of dancers are welcome to work several ballroom and latin dance techniques held at the Centre for the Arts. 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. $25 per person.

August

August 1 – 31:  Summer Classes in Boot Camp and Ballroom Dancing  continue at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info.

August 4-25: Adult Beginner Hustle Dance Class, Wednesdays 7-7:50p.m.  with championship dancer Amanda Showell. $50 for members, $55 for non-members. Register by 7/28. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, Centreville, MD. For more information call 410-758-2520.  www.arts4u.info

August 4-25: Beginner Level 1 Rumba Dance Class, Wednesdays 8-8:50p.m. with championship dancer Amanda Showell. $50 for members, $55 for non-members. Sign up for both Hustle & Rumba lessons receive $5 off each class. Register by 7/28. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, Centreville, MD. For more information call 410-758-2520.  www.arts4u.info

August 9 – September 10:  Boot Camp: A five-week workout with Pam Thaxton and Mary Messick that will have you in great shape for the summer. 5:30 to 6:30a.m., $99 per student. Pre registration is required by June 29. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, Centreville, MD. For more information call 410-758-2520.  www.arts4u.info

Aug. 5:  Thursdays in the Park:  7-9 p.m., Free State Trio at Millstream Park, Centreville, MD. Free. QAC Arts Council invites the public to enjoy traditional Irish dance music, ballads and more with this great band. Rain or shine. Call the Arts Council in the event of severe weather warnings. 410.758.2520.

August 1- 28, 2010:  Members’ Best Exhibits. Members’ Best Exhibits will be on display in the Centre for the Arts. Several artists are represented at each exhibit.  We will be looking for artists throughout the year to display 1 to 2 pieces of 2D or 3D artwork.  Member artists can request to be in an exhibit individually, or if they have an idea for a collective show, suggestions will be welcomed. 410.758.2520. exhibit@arts4u.info

August 14: Dance Party. Spice up your nightlife at this dance party. 7-10:30 p.m. Early bird Night Club 2 Step Lesson from 7-8 p.m. Held at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. $10 members/$12 non members. 410.758.2520.

August 26:  Thursdays in the Park:  7-9p.m. Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition at the Chesapeake Exploration Center, Chester, MD. Free. QAC Arts Council invites the public to enjoy an evening of traditional and contemporary bluegrass sounds for a real musical treat. Rain or shine. Call the Arts Council in the event of severe weather warnings. 410.758.2520.
August 29: Crop Club. Join paper crafter Cathy Downes on the last Sunday of each month at 12:30p.m. 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 are welcome. Please call Cathy at 410.758.1251 if you plan to attend. Held at 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520.

September

September 11: Dance Party. 8-10:30 p.m. Wear your favorite Hawaiian Shirt and celebrate the end of summer with us.  Early bird Cha Chas Lesson from 7-8 p.m. Held at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. $10 members/$12 non members. 410.758.2520.

September 14-30:  Fall Classes in Ballroom, Ballet, Calligraphy and more begin at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520.

September 28: Presentation of Grant Awards, 5:30 p.m., to both Artists in Education (AiE) and Community Arts Development (CAD) recipients. Held at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520.

The Queen Anne’s County Arts Council and Centre for the Arts is a non-profit organization committed to promoting, expanding and sustaining the arts. We receive support from the Maryland State Arts Council, corporate and private giving. Visit us on the web www.arts4u.info