AOA Reception honoring Lisa W.

The Board of Directors of the Arts of the Albemarle

invites you to an

Appreciation Reception

honoring

Lisa Winslow

Tuesday, May 26

4:30pm to 6:00pm

The Jaquelin Jenkins Gallery at The Center

Memorial Day Service at Westlawn Cemetery

Memorial Day Service

Where: West Lawn Cemetery
1909 West Main Street Extended
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Phone: 338-3931

When: May 25, 2009 at 1:00 pm

Contact: Dan Serik, 252-330-4617

Please attend to say "Thanks" for their ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. All gave some...Some gave all!!

Arts of the Albemarle May Events

Arts of the Albemarle At the Center
May Newsletter
Photography Show and Competition Opening Reception
Our annual photography contest kicks off with the opening reception. This show includes a special exhibit of works from A. Mack Sawyer and is sponsored by The Daily Advance. Runs through June 6th.
Date: Sunday, May 17th
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Place: The Jaquelin Jenkins Gallery at The Center

Photography Club Information
Dates: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: The Center
Cost: Free to members

Collage Class with Alla Rossow
Come learn how to turn “Trash Into Treasure” with Alla Rossow! Alla will teach her unique collage technique in this class. You will learn how to see and read images in recycled materials.
Date: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 19 & 20
Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Place: The Twiford Room at The Center, 516 East Main St
Cost: AOA Members $140, Others $145
Supplies to bring: posterboard, scissors, elmer’s glue, and a few magazines (i.e. National Geographic, fashion magazines, etc. No catalogues, please.)

Dulcimer Music Lessons
The Arts of the Albemarle Gallery announces dulcimer classes to be taught by Bert Berry. Bert has made and sold dulcimers at craft shows in the area, including our Albemarle Craftsman’s Fair. This class will focus on learning to play the lap dulcimer - please bring your own dulcimer (one can be provided if requested in advance). Sheet music will be provided at the class, but please bring a music stand if you have one. Call the gallery at 252-338-6455 to sign up. Space is limited!
Dates: Friday, May 22 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm and continues to Saturday, May 23 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm with a break for lunch.
Place: The Jaquelin Jenkins Gallery at The Center
Class Fee: $40 for AOA members, $45 for non-members

AOA’s School of the Arts Recital
Come see our School of the Arts students show off all their hard work! Students will present instrumental and vocal performances.
Date: Friday, May 29th
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: The Maguire Theatre
Cost: FREE

AOA/ECSU Children’s Chorale Concert
Join ECSU’s Dr. Walter Swan as he presents the AOA/ECSU Children’s Chorale. This talented group is made up of 21 area children, aged 8-14, who have auditioned to be a part of this unique regional chorale. Reception to follow the performance.
Date: Friday, June 5th
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: The Maguire Theatre
Cost: $5 per person

SAVE THE DATE!!
Please mark your calendars and watch your mail (and e-mail) for information about the following events:
June 12, Splash Exhibit Opening
June 13, Invigorate Your Art, a workshop with Bob Rankin
August 29-30, Harbor Arts Festival
August 29, Taste of the Albemarle

- The Center - 516 East Main Street, Elizabeth City, NC
Phone: 252-338-6455 FAX: 252-338-3156 www.artsofthealbemarle.com

Together NC's Town Hall Discussion

Town Hall Discussion
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When: Friday, May 22nd

Time: 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Location: Pasquotank County
4-H Extension Office
1209 McPherson Street

RSVP: 252-333-1510
Join us for a Town Hall Discussion in Elizabeth City on the Necessity of Public Investments in North Carolina.

North Carolina's state government faces a large budget shortfall. It is critical the elected officials hear from folks in their communities about the importance of public programs and services so they can make budget decisions that support communities and families and do not undermine the state's economic recovery.

The institutions North Carolina families rely on -- education, health care, unemployment insurance, child care, housing assistance, just to name a few -- are in jeopardy this year.

Make Your Voice Heard! Attend the Elizabeth City town hall meeting.

Port Discover's Toddler Time Set for May 21

Contact: LuAnne Pendergraft, 252-335-3844, lspendergraft@mail.ecsu.edu
Port Discover’s Toddler Time Asks “Born or Hatched?” on Thursday, May 21
Elizabeth City, NC — Port Discover offers "Born or Hatched?" at the next Toddler Time, Thursday, May 21, at 10:00 am. Spring is the perfect time to study how animals come into the world. Are mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish born or hatched? Toddlers will play interactive games to reinforce their discoveries.

Toddler Time is a science program just for preschoolers, ages 3 – 5. Cost for the program is $5 per family and reservations are required. Parents or guardians must accompany the child.

Port Discover is located at 613 East Main Street, Elizabeth City. Port Discover’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Programs can be arranged at other times for special groups. For more information call 252-338-6117 or www.portdiscover.org.

Port Discover is a community-based, non-profit organization, established to enhance the public’s understanding and enjoyment of science through engaging programs, activities, and exhibits. Elizabeth City State University along with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce initiated the project that has attracted broad community support, including Elizabeth City Morning Rotary, College of the Albemarle, Albemarle Hospital, Museum of the Albemarle, Elizabeth City Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools. Port Discover is also a member of the NC Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative.

Comedy Show with T. Bubba

The comedian T. Bubba Bechtol will be performing at the COA Auditorium at 7:00 pm on Saturday, June 20. Opening for him will be the talented blues band, Uphill. All proceeds will benefit The Benjamin House. The tickets are $10, and are on sale at three Elizabeth City Locations: Clown ‘N Around, The UPS Store, and The Sandwich Market. For more information please call 252-330-1329.

Butterfly Program at the Dismal

Sunday, May 24th

Butterflies: Join us in the park auditorium at 2:00 pm to learn a little bit about the butterflies that live in our area. A short hike will follow the program so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring bug spray.

For more info contact the Dismal Swamp State Park at 252-771-6593.