UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE CARROLLTON CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

The Claddagh School of Irish Dance- "Take your first steps to River Dance for Ages 6 to adult. Barbara Joyce, Instructor. Classroom #3. Classes are every Monday beginning August 10 through May 10, 2010. Class times vary according to age and ability. Numerous opportunities are provided for performance. $48 per month per participant. A $15 late fee will be assessed on fees that are not paid by the first Monday of each month.  This program follows the school schedule and does not meet in summer. Irish Dance rehearsal schedule: 3-4 p.m. for Homeschool (6 years and up) 4-5 p.m. for beginners, 5-6 p.m. for Advanced Novice, and 6-7 p.m. for Performance Groups. To contact instructor call 770-836-8757 or email at ten.htuoslleb@momecnadpets. Register on line at www.cprcad.org or call 770-838-1083.

Teen Improv Club - For Teens ages 13-19. The club meets the second Tuesday of each month from August 10 through May. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. in Classroom # 3. Director is Tommy Futch from the "Laughing Matters" Atlanta comedy troupe. This program is similar to TV's "Who's Line Is It Anyway." Fee is $20 annually. This program is cosponsored by Kiwanis Club of Carrollton. Register on line at www.cprcad.org or call 770-838-1083.

Teen Theatre Improv Workshop Tuesday, June 1-4 from 6-9 p.m. Instructor: Tommy Futch from "Laughing Matters" comedy troupe. Fee is $20 per participant. Performance and reception on Friday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. in the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center Theatre. Performance is Free and open to the public. Funding for this program is provided by the Carrollton Kiwanis Club. Register on line at www.cprcad.org or call 770-838-1083. Class code #13362

The Carrollton Youth Orchestra -For advance string students in sixth through twelfth grade on Mondays from 7-8 p.m. beginning August 17, 2009. Participants are given an opportunity to play instruments in an orchestra environment and to perform publicly. Students are accepted by audition or teacher recommendation. Youth Orchestra Director: Dr. Ernest McClendon. Call Penny Lewis at 770-838-1083 to schedule an audition. This program is funded, in part, by First National Bank. Class fee is $25 per year and is due before first rehearsal.

Bumblebee Ballet for ages 3 to 6, on Tuesdays from a choice of two classes: 4-4:30 p.m. or 4:30-5:00 p.m. at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in Classroom #3. Instructor: Phoebe Swatek. Fee: $25 per six week session. Sessions:  January 12- February 16, March 2-April 13 (no class April 6), April 20-May 25. Participants will perform at the Children's Hour Concert at 6 pm on December 15. This low key ballet class focuses on fun dancing without high cost recital and costume fees. Children may wear dance clothes of their choice. Ballet shoes required. Register on line at www.cprcad.org or call 770-838-1083

Bellydance Classes Wednesdays (times vary according to level) Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in Classroom # 3. All ages welcome. Any children in class must be paid participants of the class. Instructor: Amanda Kimbrell. Schedule- 5:30 pm Beginner Bellydance - (New students report at 5:30 pm)  Fees: $45 for each six weeks session.  60 Sessions:  January 6-February 10, February 24-March 31, April 14-May 19.V Register on line at www.cprcad.org or call 770-838-1083

 Advanced Watercolor Classes for adults ages 18 and up on Thursdays in six week sessions, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in Classroom #4. Fee: $50, Patsy Monroe Harper, instructor. Sessions: February 25-April 1, April 15-May 20, September 9-October 14, October 28-December 16  (no class November 11 and 25) Min. 5-Max. 25

 Beginning Watercolor Classes for adults ages 18 and up, 10 a.m. to  12 noon on Wednesdays in six week sessions at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in Classroom #4. Fee: $60, Wanda Cox, instructor. A supply list is available at registration. The instructor will teach beginning basics including pigments, paper, brushes, values, picking photos, etc; Subject matter will include flowers, landscapes, and portraits. Sessions: 2010:  January 6-February 10, February 24-March 31, April 14-May 19. September 8-October 13, October 27-December 8 (no class Nov. 24) Register on line at www.cprcad.org or call 770-838-1083. Min. 6, Max. 12

MOSAIC JEWELRY AND MINIATURES AGES 16-adult.  Saturday, June 26, 9-noon at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in classroom #2.  Instructor: Helen Helwig (nationally-known artist).  Registration/Class fee is $35 with a $15 supply fee payable to the instructor at the class.  Description:  Mosaic jewelry and miniatures are very fashionable. Students will create 2 miniature mosaics from a choice of pendants, pins, earrings, or small artworks.  Helen will teach the basics of mosaic techniques and design.  This exciting new workshop will be open to beginners and advanced students. Minimum 5 students/maximum 15.

MOSAIC BIRDBATH WORKSHOP Ages 16-adult.  Saturday, June 26, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in classroom #2.  Instructor:  Helen Helwig (nationally-known artist).  Registration/class fee $35 with a $15 supply fee payable to the instructor at the class.  Description:  This is a popular workshop and results in a beautiful mosaic birdbath created on a terra cotta saucer.  It is a great beginning mosaic class and students learn basic mosaic techniques and design.  We will have a variety of mosaic materials to choose from:  handmade tiles, glass beads, pebbles, colorful commercial tiles and found objects - students are encouraged to bring nonporous items they would like to include in their birdbath mosaic.  Min. 5/max. 15

Acting Up - a theatre acting class for children ages 7-12 in six week sessions on Thursdays, from 4-6:00 p.m. at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in Classroom, #1. Jenny Lyle, Instructor. Fee: $60 per child. Some sessions will end with a performance.  Sessions: Performance on December 17 at 6:30 p.m., 2010: January 7-February 11, February 25-April 1, April 15-May 20 Performance on May 20 at 6:30 p.m., Register on line at www.cprcad.org or call 770-838-1083.

Wee Tap for ages 5-8 on Thursdays from 4-4:30 p.m. at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in Classroom #3. Instructor: Phoebe Swatek. Fee: $25 per six week session. Sessions: January 14-February 18, March 4-April 15 (no class April 8), April 22-May 27. Participants will perform at the Children's Hour Concerts. This low key tap class focuses on fun dancing without high cost recital and costume fees. Children may wear dance clothes of their choice. Tap shoes required.

 Adult Pottery Class - Adults ages 16 and up. In six week sessions on Tuesdays, from 6-9 p.m. at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in Classroom # 2. Heidi Lewis, Instructor. $100 per participant plus a $25 supply fee paid to the instructor. Additional wheel time by appointment at no added charge. (Sessions: February 16-March 23, April 20-May 25. Register on line at www.cprcad.org or call 770-838-1083. Min.3, Max. 6.

Fred Richards, paintings in Oils, Acrylic and collages.  March 5-April 18, 2010 at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in The  Roush Family Gallery.  Opening reception Friday March 5, 2010, from 5-7pm. Free.

Carroll County Community Theatre presents the musical Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie. About the musical: Children who never want to grow up, swashbuckling pirates, crocodiles, and fairies make up the magical place that is Neverland. Join Peter Pan and the Darling children as they set off on an adventure of a lifetime. Production dates are March 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 21 at 2 p.m. and March 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets $10. For more information or to order tickets call 770-838-1083.

 Figurative Drawing Workshop for adults (beginning and advanced)  10am- 4:30pm (with optional hour lunch break) on Wednesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 8 at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center in Classroom #4.   Fee: $60 for two day workshop plus $20 model fee( payable to model on first day of class). Instructor: Bill Leslie. Class will focus on anatomy of the human figure, fundamentals of drawing the human figure, advanced techniques in creating dimension using composition and form and the use of light and shadow, as well as an introduction to portraiture. Live model will be clothed in bikini. For more information on Instructor Bill Leslie go to www.gibyarts.com Min. 8, Max 20. Register on line at www.cprcad.org or call 770-838-1083

Carroll County Community Theatre presents the drama Dracula, by Bram Stoker. About the play: Based on Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel, this play offers a full-blooded portrait of the immortal Transylvanian vampire and his horrified real estate agent, Jonathan Harker. Auditions dates are July 19 and 20 at 7:00 pm in the Theatre Rehearsal Room. Production dates are September 30-October 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets $10. For more information call 770-838-1083. Load in September 18

Carroll County Community Theatre presents the musical Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, by Roald Dahl. About the play: Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to fine an heir, comes to life in a scrumdidilyumptious world. Take a ride into a land of pure imagination. Parts available for ages eight to adult. Auditions dates are Tuesday, September 14 and Thursday, September, 16 at 6:00 pm in the Choral Rehearsal Room. Production dates are December 2-4 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets $10. For more information call 770-838-1083. Load in November 20.

The Carrollton Artist Guild presents The Carrollton Fine Arts and Crafts Mecca Festival, Saturday, October 9 and Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Carrollton Cultural Art Center, 251 Alabama Street Carrollton, GA 30117. The festival features fine artists from across the country who have been chosen by a jury process to participate. Eat on site at Jerry's 1950's diner or one of Carrollton's fine surrounding restaurants. Free children's activities and entertainment. Admission to the festival and parking are free. Call 770-838-1083 for more information or go to www.meccafest.com.