September

September 17 – October 22: Members’ Best Exhibit This unique fiber art exhibit features creations by member artists Nancy Covert, Stephanie Nadolski, Martin Owino, Hallie Rogers Rugg, Bronwen Sexton and Wende Woodham. The Centre for the Arts holds Members’ Best shows throughout the year. Member artists can request to be in an exhibit individually, or if they have an idea for a collective show, suggestions are welcomed. 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

September 23: Members’ Best Exhibit Public Reception, Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Meet member artists Nancy Covert, Stephanie Nadolski, Martin Owino, Hallie Rogers Rugg, Bronwen Sexton and Wende Woodham featured in this unique fiber art exhibit. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

September 27: Presentation of Grant Awards, Tuesday, 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 S. Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

October

October 1: Connecting Children to Nature Through Art: Workshop for Teachers, Parent Educators and Day Care Providers, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Learn art-integrated educational activities that introduce children to the beauty, wonder and functions of both nature and art. Taught by artist and art educator Dawn Malosh. www.outsideartlessons.com Register by 9/23. $55 members/$62 non-members. Price includes resource materials. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

October 3 – November 4: Boot Camp A five-week total workout with Pam Thaxton and Mary Messick that will have you in great shape just in time for the holidays. Mon, Wed, Fri, 5:30-6:30 a.m. Register by 9/23. $104 per student/$80 for returning students. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. For more information call 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

October 8: Nature Painting Workshop for Kids, ages 7-14, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Students use acrylic paints, canvases and easels to paint subjects in nature. Taught by artist and art educator Dawn Malosh. www.outsideartlessons.com. Location: Millstream Park, Centreville, MD. Register by 9/30. $35 members/$42 non-members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

October 8: Dance Party, Saturday, 8-10:30 p.m. Don’t forget your cowboy boots, hat and jeans as world class dancer and instructor, Amanda Showell mixes in some country music with your favorite ballroom dances. Early Bird Country Two Step lesson from 7:15-8 p.m. www.dancingontheshore.com Held at the Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. $10 members/$12 non members. 410.758.2520.

October 12 – November 2: Ballroom Dance Beginner Level 2 Rumba, ages 14+, Wednesday, 7-7:50 p.m. This class is a continuation in Rumba instruction taught by world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell www.dancingontheshore.com Register by 10/5. $50 members/$55 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

October 12 – November 2: Ballroom Dance Beginner Level 2 Hustle, ages 14+, Wednesday, 8-8:50 p.m. Prior experience necessary for Level 2 Hustle instruction taught by world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell www.dancingontheshore.com Register by 10/5. $50 members/$55 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

October 22: Mask Making Workshop for Kids, ages 7-14, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Create a unique mask and learn the fascinating history, purposes and varieties of masks from around the world. Materials such as oil, and acrylic paints, clay, feathers, yarn and beads will be explored. Location: Centre for the Arts, Centreville, MD. Register by 10/14. $30 members/$37 non-members. Taught by artist and art educator Dawn Malosh. www.outsideartlessons.com Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

October 28: Form, Function, Frivolity: Public Reception and Exhibition Preview featuring Ric Conn, Karen Cunningham, Eileen Johnson, Laurel Sprenger and Vicco von Voss, Friday, 5:30-8 p.m. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

October 29 – November 26: Form, Function, Frivolity Ric Conn, Karen Cunningham, Eileen Johnson, Laurel Sprenger and Vico von Voss bring exquisite works of art to the Centre for the Arts. Stunning hand wrought furniture, delicately crafted bronze, silver and brass jewelry, inspired clay works and two dimensional works of art with thoughtful nature themes are presented in this fund-raising exhibit. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

November

November 2 – November 30: Fearless Watercolor Painting, ages 14+, Wednesday,
10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Award winning artist and instructor Sally Clark teaches the principles of the color wheel, watercolor techniques and color properties followed by a painting exercise. Materials: registered students will receive a supplies list. Register by 10/26. $126 members/$147 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

November 5: Celtic New Year Concert with Maggie Sansone: Saturday, 7 p.m. This is a must see performance at the Centre for the Arts. Maggie Sansone graces our stage along with Andrea Hoag, Matt Bell, Pat Egan and Regan Riley for an evening of music celebrating the Celtic New Year. Ticketless reservations $30 advance $35 door and include an After Party with the band. Enjoy great food and cash bar. Proceeds benefit the Centre’s Building Fund. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

November 12: Tribal Bangle Bracelets, ages 14+, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Make a faux bone, ivory or wood tribal pattern bracelet with easy to use oven baked clay and simple tools. Texture and embellish your work with beads, wire, small shells or stones and paints to achieve an antiqued or ancient weathered look. The resulting bracelets are lightweight and beautiful. Taught by artist Janice Colvin www.facebook.com this is a terrific class for groups—bring a friend and enjoy learning and creating in this versatile medium. Register by 11/4. $27 members/$34 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

November 7 – December 9: Boot Camp A five-week total workout with Pam Thaxton and Mary Messick that will have you in great shape just in time for the holidays. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 5:30-6:30 a.m., Register by 10/28. $104 new students/$80 returning students. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. For more information call 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

November 9 – December 7: Ballroom Dance Beginner Level 1 Foxtrot, ages 14+, Wednesday, 7-7:50 p.m. Beginner and experienced dancers will advance their knowledge of this traditional ballroom dance. Taught by world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com. Register by 11/2. $50 members/$55 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

November 9 – December 7: Ballroom Dance Beginner Level 2 Samba, ages 14+, Wednesday, 8-8:50 p.m. Prior experience necessary for Level 2 Samba instruction taught by world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com Register by 11/2. $50 members/$55 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

November 12: Tango Temptation Dance Party. 8-10:30 p.m. Come as you are, bring a friend and start the holiday season with some steamy Latin dances. Early Bird Argentine Tango lesson from 7:15-8 p.m. Presented by world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com Held at the Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. $10 members/$12 non members.

December

December 3: “Heck with the Malls!” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Experience holiday shopping at its best with artists, artisans and fine crafters, and a town wide open house. In its 16th year, this annual event is a must do! Featuring hand crafted jewelry, holiday ornaments, original gouache and watercolor paintings, photography, ceramics, wood sculpture, artisan created fashions and home accessories, book signings, pictures with Santa and more. Downtown Centreville merchants will have extra discounts and refreshments for holiday shoppers. Find QACAC artisans at two locations: The Centre for the Arts in Centreville, 206 South Commerce Street, Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520, and at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 302 S. Liberty St., Centreville, MD. 410-758-1553. Free.

December 3: Second Annual “Small Works: Exhibit & Raffle” Raffle tickets on sale during Heck with the Malls! Great stocking stuffers and the chance to win unique miniature works of art from artists around the country. $5 per ticket or 7 tickets for $30. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

December 9 – December 30: Boards’ Best Exhibit. Past and present Arts Council Board Members as well as local art connoisseurs donate pieces of art from their private collections to benefit The Centre for the Arts. Find last minute holiday gifts on our gallery walls. 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

December 10 and 17: Photography with your DSLR, Ages 16+, Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Develop photography skills by understanding how to use a digital single lens reflex camera with award winning photographer Don Dement. Register by 12/2. $99 members, $110 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 South Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

December 12 – January 13: Boot Camp A five-week total workout with Pam Thaxton and Mary Messick that will have you in great shape just in time for the holidays. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 5:30-6:30 a.m., Register by 12/2. $104 new students/$80 returning students. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. For more information call 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

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