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Tuesday, 06 October 2009 |
By KATIE YANTIS
Staff Writer
ST. MARYS — Local organizations are collaborating in October to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month through a variety of avenues.
The Arts Place Collective Center, St. Marys Community Public Library and The Regent Theatre have combined efforts to celebrate arts and humanities in the region.
St. Marys Community Public Library Executive Director Sue Pittman said this is an opportunity for residents to see a few different types of fine art and to participate in a program called Art: 21.
“The display (in the library) has work from Mya Mackenbach Fannon, she does a variety of different fine arts and she is a former St. Marys resident,” Pittman said. “Besides that, we are collaborating with Arts Place and the College Community Arts Council and featuring Art: 21. It’s a viewing of a segment of a PBS show, followed by discussion lea by scholar Heidi Steinke Meade.”
The series includes four different episodes that cover a variety of artists. The next viewing is at 6 p.m. today in room 229 at Wright State Lake Campus. More information can be found on Art: 21 at www.stmarys.lib.oh.us.
Arts Place Education Director Heidi Meade said there is a list of things for local residents to pick from to get involved during the month.
“We are celebrating all the arts — writing, dance and visual arts,” Meade said. “For instance, we have a tap dancing class for adults and we are partnering with the Regent Theatre on Monday nights, starting the second of November. We are working really hard to partner with all arts and humanities organizations, Arts Place, Regent Theatre, College Community Arts Council and the public library.”
Grand Lake Theatrix Director Vickie Shurelds, who represents The Regent Theatre, said the adult tap class is open to all ages. She also said they are premiering the Triple T group for teens ages 14 to 17.
Shurelds agreed with Meade on the importance of celebrating the month and getting residents involved in the arts.
“It’s really important with the climate of the country,” Shurelds said. “Arts kind of teaches on a different level, how you can work with people who are different than yourself.”
Shurelds mentioned a variety of activities coming up throughout the month at the St. Marys Theater, including the Off-Stage Production group from Van Wert presenting “Playing Doctor,” a show geared toward an adult audience. There will also be a presentation by Five Miles High, a jazz, blues and swing group.
Meade added there are a few things slotted for the Collective Center.
“We have the Plein Air exhibit, it is landscape paintings of local scenery,” Meade said.
“We will be having an open house on Oct. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. during the Kiwanis Walk with Nature.”
She also stressed how important she believes it is for residents to become involved in the arts and humanities.
“Arts and Humanities are definitely part of the fabric of our society and it is crucial to a well-rounded education to have, academics, athletics and the arts,” Meade said. “The three A’s.”
More information on events at the theater can be found by calling 419-953-7612 and more information on Arts Place events may be found at www.artsland.org. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 November 2009 )
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