March

March 5 – 26- Circuit Pump, Tuesdays 9:15-10:30 a.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. or Thursdays 9:15-10:30 a.m. $8 per session paid to instructor or pre-pay discount for 5 classes. Walk-ins welcome. Students ready to make body changes and to feel better will find these personally designed fitness classes effective and fun. Jen McCann has been a personal fitness trainer and group fitness instructor for over 5 years, as well as a nutrition consultant with AAAI and ISMA certifications. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

March 8- Wild, Domestic Wearable Reception, Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts invites the public to an exhibit featuring visual artists Sally Clark and Ric Conn and jewelry designer Joan Nubie. The show will display wild and domestic creatures in a variety of mediums including pastel, gouache and mixed media. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

March 9 and March 16- Adobe Lightroom, Organizing & Editing, Saturday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ages 16+. Learn to easily organize, improve and recover, search large collections, display, send and print digital image files and more. The class covers Adobe “Lightroom” (v. 3 or 4), Version 4 (at 1/2 previous price) adds video editing, geotagging, and making photo books. Install a Lightroom trial download from adobe.com on a laptop for use in class. Software details at www.bhphotovideo.com. Don Dement is an award winning Annapolis area professional photographer. $135 non-members/ $115 QAC Arts Council members. Register by 3/1. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

March 16- Dixie Power Trio Concert, Saturday 7 p.m. Zachary Smith’s Dixie Power Trio will be performing at the Centre for the Arts. A Dixieland Band that seamlessly melds Cajun and Zydeco with country and rock and roll for a night of great entertainment. Members incorporate tuba, cornet, banjo, drums, accordion, washboard and great vocals for a refreshing take on traditional music from Louisiana. $25 QAC Arts Council members/$30 nonmembers. Advance ticket sales end at noon on March 15. $35 at the door, call for availability. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

March 20 – April 10- Ballroom Dance Rumba, Level 2, ages 14+, Wednesday, 7-7:50 p.m. Prior experience necessary for Level 1 Rumba instruction taught by world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com. Register by 3/13. $50 QAC Arts Council members/$55 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

March 20 – April 10- Latin Medley, All levels, ages 14+, Wednesday, 8-8:50 p.m. This class is a continuation of Latin dance instruction taught by world class dancer and instructor Amanda Showell. www.dancingontheshore.com Register by 3/13. $50 QAC Arts Council members/$55 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

March 23 – Anime V. Chibi Clothing and Accessories, Ages 10 to 18, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Instructor Hanna Kingsley returns to the Arts Council to offer a new course that takes Anime or Chibi to the next level learning great techniques for creating clothing and accessories. Realism, fantasy and animals are also explored. $50 QAC Arts Council members/$65 non members. $5 additional fee for materials payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Register by 3/15. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

April

April 5- Member’s Best Reception, Friday 5-7:30 p.m. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts invites the public to an event featuring the artwork of George and Mary Drake, Ed and Diane Blake and Glen Shiring. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Location: Chesapeake Heritage Center, 425 Piney Narrows Rd., Chester, MD. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

April 6: Anime V. Chibi- Costuming, Ages 10 to 18, Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Learn drawing elements to illustrate their distinct character through proportion changes, making wings, ears, and adding animal characteristics to signal personality traits. Define your characters’ identity: villain or hero, prince or princess, human or something else. Register by 3/29. $50 QAC 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

April 8 – May 6: Painting Birds in Gouache, Ages 16+, Monday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Explore the wonder of this older medium that few contemporary artists use, but is a perfect match for painting birds. Learn a variety of painting techniques with an emphasis on painting birds. $105 QAC Arts Council members/$125 non members. Register by 3/29. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

April 9: Grant Workshop, Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Find out about eligibility, grant availability and information on the grants available: Arts in Education and Community Arts Development. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

April 12- Member’s Best Reception, Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts invites the public to an event featuring the artwork of Michael Bruley, Jim Wilson, Wende Woodham, Maureen Wheatley and Andrea Hearn. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

April 13- Swing in Spring: Ballroom and Latin Dance Party, Saturday, 7:30-10:15 p.m. Celebrate spring by practicing your swing dance moves. Early Bird East Coast Swing lesson from 7:15-8 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

April 25- Poetry Reading, Thursday 7 p.m. Upper Eastern Shore Regional Poetry contest winners will recite their poems at the Church Hill Theatre. This event is unique to the area and offers an excellent opportunity for aspiring and accomplished poets to have their work read to a live audience. Location:103 Walnut Street Box 91, Church Hill, MD 21623. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

April 27- The Blueskeepers, Saturday 7 p.m. The Blueskeepers will be performing at the Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts. This band brings great American music with feeling and style and is sure to help you beat the blues. $10 QAC Arts Council members/$15 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
May

May 17-StART! Reception, Friday 5-7:30 p.m. This exhibition will feature the work of middle school student artists, show runs through May 26. Students, Teachers, Artists program helps to augment arts education by pairing working artists with students. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

May 22- Cupcake and Cake Decorating, Ages 16+, Wednesday 11 am-1 pm $25 QAC Arts Council members/$30 non members. Turn cupcakes or cakes into yummy works of art with a variety of piping techniques. Stars, flowers, grass and other embellishments are taught in this first time offering by Pamela Henderson, owner of Pamela’s Heavenly Treats. Materials: $8 materials fee to be paid to the instructor. Register by 5/17. Queen Anne’s County Arts Council’s Centre for the Arts, 206 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD. 410.758.2520. www.arts4u.info

June

June 13: Thursdays in the Park, Free Summer Concert. Location: Kent Island Yacht Club, 117 Yacht Club Drive Chester, Maryland 21619. 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

June 15: Art of the Deals, Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community day at the Courthouse Square in Centreville. 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

June 27: Thursdays in the Park, Free Summer Concert. Location: Kent Manor Inn, 500 Kent Manor Dr Stevensville, Kent Island, MD 21666. 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

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