*Please note Spanish classes are no longer offered at the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council.
June
June 1- August 31: Summer Hours at the Centre for the Arts. Tuesday-Friday 9a.m.-1p.m., Saturday 10a.m.-2p.m.
June 1 – 30: Summer Classes in Zumba, 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.
June 19: Art of the Deals: 9a.m.-1p.m. Community wide event featuring artists, a farmers market, music, demonstrations and information tables on the Courthouse Green. Downtown merchants will have specials and sidewalk sales. Interested artists and civic groups should call the Arts Council about renting a table. 410.758.2520.
June 23: Argentine Tango Workshop: 7-9p.m. Held at the Centre for the Arts in Centreville this class is open to all levels of dancers. 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. $25 per person.
June 24: Thursdays in the Park. 7-9p.m.: The Unified Jazz Ensemble (UJE). QAC Arts Council invites the public to enjoy an evening of exceptional jazz music with this great band at the Kent Manor Inn, Stevensville, MD. Free. Food available for sale. Rain or shine. Call the Arts Council in the event of severe weather warnings. 410.758.2520.
June 26: Motown Madness Dance Party with championship dancer Amanda Showell. Fundraiser for the Queen Anne County Arts Council. Come dance the night away to your favorite tunes from the Motown era along with ballroom and Latin dance music. 7:00-7:30p.m. Single time swing lesson. 7:30-10:30p.m. Dance party. Cash bar. Contest for best Motown costume and best 60’s hair do. www.dancingontheshore.com. Ticket cost $18.00 in advance $20.00 at the door. 410.758.2520
June 27: 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.
June 30 – July 21: Adult Beginner Rumba Dance Class, Wednesdays 7-7:50p.m. with championship dancer Amanda Showell. $50 for members, $55 for non-members. Register by 6/23. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, Centreville, MD. For more information call 410-758-2520. www.arts4u.info
June 30 – July 21: Beginner Level 1 Salsa & Merengue Dance Class, Wednesdays 8-8:50p.m. with championship dancer Amanda Showell. $50 for members, $55 for non-members. Sign up for both Rumba and Salsa lessons receive $5 off each class. Register by 6/23. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, Centreville, MD. For more information call 410-758-2520. www.arts4u.info
July
July 1 – 31: Summer Classes in Zumba, 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 7: Mixed Media & More for Kids ages 5-10: 9:30a.m.-12p.m., “Go Green” Lisa Ford and Liz Meehan, co-creators of the Fresca & Frankie line of jewelry and crafts will help you create eco-friendly, trendy jewelry and crafts that dazzle. Register by 6/22. Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info.
July 8: Thursdays in the Park: 7-9p.m., D’Vibe & Congo at Matapeake Park, Stevensville, MD. Free. QAC Arts Council invites the public to enjoy the island sounds of this great local band. Food available for sale. Rain or shine. Call the Arts Council in the event of severe weather warnings. 410.758.2520.
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 Zumba, 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.
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