August

Aug 8: Thursdays in the Park, Free Summer Concert, 7 p.m. The Sean Fleming Duo features a unique blend of Irish and pop music. Food and beverages available for sale. Location: Kent Island Yacht Club, 117 Yacht Club Drive Chester, Maryland 21619. Media sponsors WCTR and Tidewater Trader. For more information, contact Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Aug 10: Sizzling Summer Nights-Ballroom and Latin Dance Party, Saturday, 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Celebrate summer by showing off all your favorite Latin dance moves. Early Bird Beginner Cha-Cha Lesson at 7:15 p.m. Presented by world class dancer Amanda Showell.www.dancingontheshore.com. $10 QAC Arts Council members/$12 non members. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Aug 11: Spirit House with Candace Liccione at Wye River Designs, Sunday 1-4 p.m.
Ages 13+ A spirit house combines items that bring together things that mean something to you. A lovely addition to a meditation corner in your home or any place you go for peace and quiet. Students will bring some special items from home for their spirit house and Wye River Designs will provide the rest. Materials: provided by instructor. Location: 4300 Main St, Grasonville, MD. Register by 8/5. $50 Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members/$65 non members. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Aug 14–Sept 4: Beginner Level 1 Salsa, Wednesdays 7-7:50 p.m. Ages 13+
Learn the basic steps, rhythms and techniques of salsa by world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com Register by 8/7. $50 Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members/$55 non members. Centre for the Arts, 4206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Aug 14–Sept 4: Intermediate Argentine Tango, Wednesdays 8-8:50 p.m., Ages 13+
Intermediate students advance their knowledge of Argentine Tango and further develop their dance style with world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com Register by 8/7. $50 QAC Arts Council members/$55 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Aug 22: Thursdays in the Park, Free Summer Concert, 7 p.m. The Bay Jazz Project is a jazz quartet led by pianist Sean Lane and features some of the most exciting and experienced musicians in the region. Food and beverages available for sale. Location: Kent Manor Inn, 500 Kent Manor Dr, Stevensville, Maryland 21666. Media sponsors WCTR and Tidewater Trader. For more information, contact Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

September

Sept 1 –25: Vibe with Cherae Ensor. Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m, Wednesdays 9:15-10:15 a.m. Ages 14+ Vibe is an energetic dance class that fuses Latin, Hip Hop and today’s hottest moves to contemporary music. Shake, shimmy, and step your way to a better you! Cost is $7 per session. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, contact the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Sept 5–Sept 26: Voice Lessons, on-going with Georgiann Gibson, Thursdays 2-5:00 p.m. Ages 13+ Individual lessons give serious students skills to advance to their desired singing level, while aspiring singers learn invaluable skills. Techniques for strong vocal development are at the center of the lessons. $140 Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members, $155 non-members. Register by 8/30. For more information, contact the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre
for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Sept 11–Oct 2: Beginner Level 2 Salsa, Wednesdays 7-7:50 p.m. Ages 13+
Intermediate students advance their knowledge of salsa and further develop their dance style with world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com Register by 9/5. $50 QAC Arts Council members/$55 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Sept 11–Oct 2: Beginner Level 2 Waltz, Wednesdays 8-8:50 p.m. Ages 13+
Learn the intermediate steps, rhythms and techniques of waltz by world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. Students must have previously attended a waltz class. www.dancingontheshore.com Register by 9/5. $50 Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members/$55 non members. Centre for the Arts, 4206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Sept 13: Members’ Best Reception, Friday, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts invites the public to an exhibit featuring Georgette Towes and John Wayne Fitchett. For more information, contact Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Sept 14: Be Our Guest-Ballroom and Latin Dance Party, Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m. Dance the night away to your favorite Salsa, Rumba, Bolero and Merengue music. Early bird Foxtrot lesson starting at 7:15 p.m. Presented by world class dancer Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com. $10 Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members/$12 non members. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Sept 17–Nov 5: One Stroke Painting, 8 weeks, Tuesdays 1-3 p.m.
One Stroke Painting is a popular decorative painting technique developed by well-known artist Donna Dewberry. This style of painting allows the blending, shading and highlighting of multiple colors with one stroke of your paintbrush. Taught by local artist Ann Pyper. Register by 9/11. $70 Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members/$85 non members. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Sept 21– Oct 5: Anime/Manga Art and Character Design, 3 days, Saturday 1-4 p.m.
Ages 12+ Japanese styled characters are known for their unique art style and for the interesting stories associated with them. Learn the basics of both the artistic and conceptual side of designing your anime character. Instructed by Alexis Cabezas. www.grimshadows.com. $65 Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members/$80 non members. Register by 9/14. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Sept 24 and Sept 26: Mosaic Sea Shore Stepping Stone with Candace Liccione at Wye River Designs, 2 days Tuesday and Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m. Ages 13+ Create a work of art for your garden or patio in mosaics on a 12 by 12 concrete stepping stone. Using glass mosaic embellishments, students will learn how to mosaic, glue and grout their stepping stone. Materials: provided by instructor. Location: 4300 Main St, Grasonville, MD. www.wyeriverdesigns.com. $45 Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members/$60 non members. Register by 9/17. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

October

Oct 8–29: Music Co-op with Mary Neuberger, Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. Ages 12+ Musicians of all levels perform as a group using a range of percussive instruments, keyboards and vocals. Take turns establishing core rhythms and melodies to create a collaborative work culminating in a group performance opportunity. Materials: percussion and some keyboards will be provided. $5 materials fee due to instructor on first day of class. $55 Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members/$70 nonmembers. Register by 10/2. For more information, contact Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Oct 9–30: Beginner Level 1 Rumba, Wednesdays 7-7:50 p.m., Ages 13+
Learn the basic steps, rhythms and techniques of rumba by world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com Register by 10/3. $50 QAC Arts Council members/$55 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Oct 9–30: Beginner Level 1 Foxtrot, Wednesdays 8-8:50 p.m., Ages 13+
Learn the basic steps, rhythms and techniques of foxtrot and further develop their dance style with world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com Register by 10/3. $50 QAC Arts Council members/$55 non members. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Oct 12: Foxtrot into Fall Dance Party, Saturday 7:30-10:00 p.m.
Celebrate the coming of fall by showing off all your favorite Foxtrot dance moves. Early Bird Beginner Foxtrot Lesson at 7:15 p.m. Presented by world class dancer Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com. $10 QAC Arts Council members/$12 non members. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

Oct 13: Broken Plate Birdhouse with Candace Liccione at Wye River Designs, 1 day Sunday 1 – 4 p.m. Ages 13+ Create a mosaic birdhouse using a wooden birdhouse, broken plates, tea cup handles, bric-a-brac, mosaic tiles and other embellishments. Students will learn how to cut plates for mosaics, how to mosaic, glue and grout your project. Materials: provided by instructor. Location: 4300 Main St, Grasonville, MD. www.wyeriverdesigns.com. $45 Queen Anne’s County Arts Council members/$60 non members. Register by 10/17. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 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 ###