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Homeschool: Acting: Process and Performances

04-25-2013 - 06-01-2013

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Watertown Children's Theatre

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: Tuition: $135 (Early Bird $120, postmarked by March 7)

617-926-2787

registration@wctmail.org

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Start Time(s):

 Students will learn how actors use scripts to inhabit a character and tell a story through the exploration of objectives, sub-text, action and more These skills will be developed with theatre exercises, group improvisations, and scene study Theatrical concepts such as stage direction, blocking, performance energy, and focus will be introduced The class will conclude with a final performance for family and friends Tuition: $135 (Early Bird $120, postmarked by March 7) Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts Dates: Thursdays, April 25 - June 1, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm]]>

TNT! 2013 Totally New Theatre

06-01-2013 - 06-01-2013

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Marblehead Little Theatre

http://www.mltlive.org

Marblehead Little Theatre - 12 School Street Marblehead MA 01945

Admission: Free

781-781-9697

Start Time(s):

 “TNT! 2013 - TOTALLY NEW THEATER” GEARS UP FOR 5TH ANNUAL EVENT AS PREVIOUS TNT PLAYS FIND SUCCESS TNT! - Totally New Theater 2013, a play development retreat for writers produced by local playwright Shari D Frost for Marblehead Little Theatre, is returning for its fifth annual event On Saturday, June 1 at 8pm, an evening of readings free to the public will be followed by the unique opportunity to meet the local and visiting playwrights and discuss their work Space is first-come, first-served at the theater on 12 School Street in Marblehead, and doors will open at 7:30pm While new play development begins at TNT!, the process from page to stage is a long one Now as the program prepares to celebrate its fifth year, several of the projects begun over the past four TNT retreats are finding success and hitting stages across America Alice in Black and White, by Robin Rice Lichtig (TNT! 2011), had its premiere at the 2013 Humana Festival of New American Plays in Louisville, Kentucky America’s largest and internationally renowned festival celebrating the contemporary American playwright, this festival launches new plays onto America’s Broadway, Off-Broadway and Regional theater stages Two Left(ist) Feet, One Last Dance, by TNT! producer and participating playwright, Shari D Frost, was selected this winter as one of ten national finalists for the 2013-2014 Playwrights’ Center Core Apprentice Program in Minneapolis Should Shari and this play advance, she will have the opportunity to fly to Minneapolis this summer to work with a Playwrights’ Center director, actors and dramaturg to further develop this play, in addition to partnering with the institution for a full year Other ten-minute plays seen at past TNT! staged readings have made their way to festivals such as the New Works Festival at the Newburyport Firehouse Center for the Arts, and the Our Voices Festival in Wellesley For more information about TNT! 2013, or other upcoming Marblehead Little Theatre events, go to mltlivecom or call 781-631-9697]]>

Summer Workshops - Registration OPEN

04-10-2013 - 06-03-2013

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Concord Conservatory of Music

http://www.concordconservatory.org/offerings/offerings/summer

Concord Conservatory of Music - 1317 Main St Concord MA 01742

Admission: Fees for classes vary, please refer to website for details wwwConcordConservatoryorg

978-369-0010

info@ConcordConservatory.org

http://www.ConcordConservatory.org

Start Time(s): Times for camps and workshops vary Please check course description for details

 The Concord Conservatory of Music is making a big splash this summer with a wide variety of new program offerings for all ages and musical abilities Adults and children alike will find something for them in our many summer camps, classes, and workshops Designed by CCM faculty, our workshops and boot camps provide weeklong specialized experiences in strings, piano, woodwinds, brass, guitar, percussion, jazz, and more The programming provides an infusion of musical adventure in highly concentrated doses, including musical theatre, drumming, string ensembles -  even the ukulele!  In addition we offer private lessons for all ages and abilities Space is limited To learn more about our Summer Programs and to register, visit ConcordConservatoryorg You can also call 978-369-0010, or email at info@ConcordConservatoryorg The Concord Conservatory of Music is the areas local community music school and is located in the West Concord Union Church at 1317 Main Street in Concord]]>

From Booth to Stage

04-06-2013 - 06-08-2013

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Watertown Children's Theatre

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: Tuition: $135 (Early Bird $120, postmarked by March 7)

617-926-2787

registration@wctmail.org

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Start Time(s):

 Back by popular demand! This program will give students the opportunity to learn what goes on behind the scenes of a theatrical production Working with WCT's talented design team, students will be involved in projects focusing on the upcoming production of Disney's Aladdin Jr Tuition: $135 (Early Bird $120, postmarked by March 7) Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts Dates: April 6 – June 8, Saturdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm (no class 4/20, 5/4, 5/25)]]>

Page to Stage: Richard Scarry's Busytown

04-06-2013 - 06-08-2013

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Watertown Children's Theatre

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: Tuition: $90 (Early Bird $75, postmarked by March 7)

617-926-2787

registration@wctmail.org

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Start Time(s):

 Busytown is always buzzing with activity, but what do people do all day? Join Huckle Cat for a whirlwind tour of his neighborhood where there is much to see and do, and many wonderful friends to visit Meet Sergeant Murphy, Farmer Alfalfa, Stitches the Tailor, Captain Salty, Betsy Bear, Lowly Worm and many more The beloved picture books of Richard Scarry come to life in this class, which culminates with a showcase for family and friends Tuition: $90 (Early Bird $75, postmarked by March 7) Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT Drama Space Dates: April 6 – June 8 Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (no class 4/20, 5/4, 5/25) Final presentation: Saturday, March 9, 11:00 am, Mosesian Theater]]>

Aladdin Jr

04-07-2013 - 06-13-2013

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Watertown Children's Theatre

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: Tuition: $295 (Early Bird $280, postmarked by March 7)

617-926-2787

registration@wctmail.org

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Start Time(s):

 Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! Filled with magic, mayhem, flying carpet rides, and award-winning songs including "A Whole New World" and "Friend Like Me!" NOTE: Due to rehearsal schedules, Gr 3-5 students may participate ONLY in Aladdin Jr OR Sideways Stories Tuition: $295 (Early Bird $280, postmarked by March 7) Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT Drama Space Required Orientation: Sunday, April 7 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Student Audition Orientation 4:00 – 5:00 pm Parent Orientation Auditions: Wednesday, 4/10 & Friday, 4/12, 3:30 – 6:00 pm Rehearsal Dates: April 21 – June 7 (No rehearsal 5/26) Wednesdays & Fridays 3:30 – 6:00 pm Sundays 2:00 – 5:00 pm Final Rehearsals: June 9-13 (times TBA) Performances: Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts Friday, June 14, 7 pm Saturday, June 15, 2 pm & 7 pm Sunday, June 16, 2 pm]]>

Jr Players: Aladdin Jr

04-22-2013 - 06-14-2013

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Watertown Children's Theatre

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: Tuition: $195 (Early Bird $180, postmarked by March 7)

617-926-2787

registration@wctmail.org

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Start Time(s):

 Junior Players will sing and dance as part of the cast of Aladdin Jr in 2 of the 4 performances* Students will also have fun with theatre games and creative movement in this popular performance class Tuition: $195 (Early Bird $180, postmarked by March 7) Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, WCT Drama Space Dates: April 22 – June 3 (No class 5/27) Mondays, 3:30 – 4:30 pm or 4:30 -5:30 pm Required Parent Orientation: April 22, 3:30 – 4:30 pm or 4:30 -5:30 pm Final Rehearsals with Full Cast: 3:30 pm class – June 10 and 12 4:30 pm class – June 11 and 13 *Performances: Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts 3:30 pm class – Friday, June 14, 7 pm & Saturday, June 15, 2 pm 4:30 pm class – Saturday, June 15, 7 pm & Sunday, June 16, 2 pm]]>

ArtVenturers I: Let's Go to the Circus

06-24-2013 - 06-28-2013

5

Watertown Children's Theatre

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: $315 (Early Bird $290, postmarked by March 21, 2013)

617-926-2787

registration@wctmail.org

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Start Time(s):

Grades K-2, Pre-Registration Required, Extended Day Available Lions! Tigers! Bears! Oh, my! Join the circus with Watertown Children’s Theatre and arsenalARTS! Students will create their own big-top adventure with theatre games and activities, learning fundamentals of performance and visual arts in this week-long class Let’s Go to the Circus concludes with a performance of student work for family and friends! Tuition: $315 (Early Bird $290, postmarked by March 21) Dates: June 24 – 28, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Performance: Friday, June 28, Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA]]>

Glove Puppetry Boot Camp!

06-10-2013 - 07-01-2013

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Puppet Showplace Theatre

http://puppetshowplace.org/

Puppet Showplace Theatre - 32 Station Street Brookline MA 02445

Admission: Cost: $150 / Register by June 1: $125 PST Members save 10%

(617) 731-6400

Boxoffice@puppetshowplace.org

https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/store/34168/pr/55309

Start Time(s):

 Glove puppetry is one of the world’s oldest and most versatile theatrical traditions From China’s acrobatic Monkey King to England’s Punch and Judy, all glove puppeteers must master the art of bringing characters and stories to life using only their hands In this fun and rigorous class, PST's Artist in Residence Brad Shur will guide participants through drills designed to improve your coordination and expressivity Starting with basic exercises for manual dexterity and building towards complete character-based scenes, students will acquire a movement vocabulary that allows their hands to express almost any emotion or action Participants will also gain exposure to PST's unique archive of professional hand puppets and will be able to experience working behind a hand puppet stage Whether you're a seasoned performer or just looking for a way to enliven story time, this boot camp will make your hands ready for action!]]>

Backstage Pass

07-08-2013 - 07-19-2013

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Watertown Children's Theatre

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: $615 (Early Bird $590, postmarked by March 21)

617-926-2787

registration@wctmail.org

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Start Time(s): Extended Day available for an additional fee

 Grades 5-7 Pre-registration Required A lot of rehearsal time goes into a show, but sometimes it’s easy to forget how much goes on behind the scenes to bring that show to life Experience hands-on lessons in the magic of theatrical design, construction, and production! Technical theatre pros aren’t often featured in the limelight, but at WCT they’ll shine, demonstrating their new stagecraft skills in a final performance! Tuition: $615 (Early Bird $590, postmarked by March 21) Dates: July 8 – 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Performance: Friday, July 19, Mosesian Theater, Arsenal Center for the Arts Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA]]>

Kids' Cabaret - Summer Vacation Program

07-01-2013 - 07-19-2013

5

New School of Music

http://newschoolofmusic.org/vacationprograms.html

New School of Music - 25 Lowell Street Cambridge MA 02138

Admission: $900/three week program

617-492-8105

info@newschoolofmusic.org

http://newschoolofmusic.org/vacationprograms.html

Start Time(s):

Throughout this three week musical theater program, kids work in a fun, up-beat and supportive atmosphere Classes incorporate singing, acting and dancing, plus prop and set design Throughout the program, team-building is integral to the learning process and is explored through theater games, script-writing exercises and improvisation The session culminates in performances of songs, scenes and dance from the musical theater repertoire  ]]>

SummerARTS

06-24-2013 - 07-19-2013

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Community Music Center of Boston

http://www.cmcb.org

Community Music Center of Boston - 34 Warren Avenue Boston MA 02116

Admission: $850 for 4 weeks Limited Financial Aid available

6174827494

http://www.cmcb.org

Start Time(s): 8:50AM to noon Extended day option that ends at 2:00PM

SummerARTS presented by Community Music Center of Boston June 24-July 19 SummerARTS celebrates community, friendship, artistic development and self-expression with children ages 4-14 Every day classes are offered for 4 weeks in singing music and playing instruments, as well as visual art, movement and dance, and creative dramatics culminating in a final performance Limited Financial Aid available wwwcmcborg, 617-482-7494  ]]>

The Meisner Foundation Training Program At Michael Chekhov Actors Studio Boston

09-17-2012 - 07-20-2013

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Michael Chekhov Actors Studio Boston

http://www.michaelchekhovactorsstudioboston.com

Admission: Free audit

310-614-2468

info@ChekhovActorsStudio.com

Start Time(s):

Michael Chekhov Actors Studio Boston is now accepting applications for its nine-month Meisner Foundation Training program The course will meet twice weekly beginning September 2012 The program is a professional training in the fundamentals of acting It is precisely modeled after the first year of the two-year training that Sanford Meisner devised and taught successfully for decades Award-winning actors from Robert Duvall to Sam Rockwell, Diane Keaton to Sandra Bullock, are trained in Meisner The training prepares the actor to work professionally with a keen sense of truth and the instinct for genuine contact, committed action, and spontaneous expressive behavior The Meisner Foundation Training is structured as a progressive series of seven, four-week sessions An eighth, six-week summer session completes the program: Session 1: Contact, Point of View, Working-Off Session 2: The Independent Activity Session 3: Higher Stakes ? Session 4: Working with Text I Session 5: Daydreams, Fantasy, and the Creative Imagination Session 6: Life and Death Session 7: Messy Relationships Session 8: Working with Text II (Summer) Master teacher Scott Fielding directs and leads The Meisner Foundation Training Mr Fielding was privileged to train in Meisner technique with Suzanne Esper at New York’s William Esper Studio After graduating, he was invited into a third year of advanced training with Bill Esper Mr Esper, who was trained by and worked closely with Sandy Meisner for many years, is widely regarded as the foremost authority on Meisner technique In addition to his Meisner expertise, Mr Fielding has twenty-five years experience directing, acting and teaching with the Chekhov method An internationally awarded stage director, Mr Fielding is also on the international faculty of the Michael Chekhov Association (MICHA), the faculty of New England Conservatory of Music, and frequently teaches master classes in Europe and the US The Studio is also taking applications for The Advanced (Meisner) Training, The Chekhov Training, and other special interest programs and upcoming workshops Actors may apply to the The Meisner Foundation Training (and other programs) following an interview with the Artistic Director Please call 310-614-2468 or see our website for more information We invite you to “Like” us on Facebook at facebookcom/MichaelChekhovActorsStudio wwwmichaelchekhovactorsstudiobostoncom info@ChekhovActorsStudiocom]]>

Shakespearience: All the World's a Stage - Gr 3-5

07-22-2013 - 08-02-2013

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Watertown Children's Theatre

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org/?page_id=18

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: $615 (Early Bird $590, postmarked by March 21)

617-926-2787

registration@wctmail.org

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Start Time(s): extended day available for an additional fee

Learn all about Shakespeare’s world with All the World’s a Stage! Short, varied scenes give students the opportunity to “try-on” different Shakespearian characters in both comedy and drama Students will explore such conventions as: the plays-within-plays from Hamlet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream; the players’ relationships with the Elizabethan groundlings; the girls-disguised-as-boys scene from The Merchant of Venice; and of course the “All the world’s a stage” speech from As You Like It All the World’s a Stage culminates with a performance for family and friends Tuition: $615 (Early Bird $590, postmarked by March 21) Dates: July 22 – August 2, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Performance: Friday, August 2, Arsenal Center for the Arts Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA  ]]>

Broadway Live!: Rock 'n' Roll - Gr 6-9

08-05-2013 - 08-16-2013

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Watertown Children's Theatre

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org/?page_id=18

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: $615 (Early Bird $590, postmarked by March 21)

617-926-2787

registration@wctmail.org

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Start Time(s): extended day available for an additional fee

 Join WCT for two weeks of singing, dancing, and rocking! This summer, Broadway Live explores the rock musical with shows like Hairspray, Grease, and Rock of Ages! Students will spend 2 weeks training in acting, music and dance with WCT’s theatre artists, as well as learning about script-writing and design, ultimately creating their own mini-musical! Tuition: $615 (Early Bird $590, postmarked by March 21) Pre-registration required Dates: August 5 – 16, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Performance: Friday, August 16, Arsenal Center for the Arts Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA]]>

ArtVenturers II: Adventures in CandyLand

08-19-2013 - 08-23-2013

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Watertown Children's Theatre

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

The Arsenal Center For The Arts - 321 Arsenal Street Watertown MA 02472

Admission: Tuition: $315 (Early Bird $290, postmarked by March 21)

617-926-2787

registration@wctmail.org

http://www.watertownchildrenstheatre.org

Start Time(s): Extended day available for an additional fee

Pre-registration required  Grades K-2  Extended day available for additional fee Haven’t you always wanted to live in a world made of candy? In this week-long class, students will bring a world of sweets to life through theatre games and activities, eventually creating and performing original plays! This class teaches the building blocks of performance and fundamentals of visual art for our youngest participants Adventures in Candyland concludes with a performance of students’ plays for family and friends Tuition: $315 (Early Bird $290, postmarked by March 21) Dates: August 19 – 23, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Performance: Friday, August 23, Arsenal Center for the Arts Location: Arsenal Center for the Arts, Time TBA ]]>

Spotlight Summer Theater Camp

07-01-2013 - 08-23-2013

5

Spotlight Summer Theater Camp

http://www.spot-light.org

Admission: Legally Blonde: $799 (3 week session) Annie: $879 (3 week session) Beauty And The Beast (3 week session)

508-433-0086

spotlight08@yahoo.com

Start Time(s):

Are you looking for a fun summer theater camp full of acting, singing, and dancing?! The Spotlight Summer Theater Workshop for Kids is proud to announce the summer 2013 season! July 1-20 -      LEGALLY BLONDE (Ages 14-18) July 8-26 -      ANNIE (Ages 7-16) August 5-23 - BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Ages 7-16) Spotlight is a 3 week summer theater workshop where participants are given instruction and training in the areas of singing, acting, dancing, film/television acting, auditioning, technical theater, and more Many of our staff consists of REAL working New York City actors who have appeared in numerous Off-Broadway productions, TV shows, commercials and major motion pictures At the end of each session there will be a fully staged musical open to family, friends, and the public! For more information, visit wwwspot-lightorg or e-mail spotlight08@yahoocom Mention this AD in ArtsBoston for $50 off registration!  ]]>

Children's Art Centre's Summer Arts Program

06-24-2013 - 08-30-2013

5

United South End Settlements

http://www.uses.org

Admission: $400 - $450 Financial subsidies available

617-375-8159

crevelle@uses.org

http://www.uses.org

Start Time(s): 8:00 am- 5:30 pm

Summer Arts Program Ages 45 – 12 years Program Hours: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Session 1: June 24 – July 5, 2013 (closed July 4) Session 2: July 8 – 19, 2013 Session 3: July 22 – August 2, 2013 Session 4: August 5 – 16, 2013 Session 5: August 19 – 30, 2013 Arts Activities: Painting, printmaking, sculpture, traditional crafts Enrichment Classes: Yoga, Contemporary Dance, Drama Field Trips each Friday – such as Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Center for the Arts, Huntington Theater, Urbanity Dance]]>

Salem State Speaker Series featuring Tony Kushner

11-13-2013 - 11-13-2013

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Salem State Speaker Series

http://www.salemstateseriestickets.com

Admission: Ticket Prices and Seating Levels PREMIUM (First 11 rows of assigned floor seating, includes post reception) - $80 per ticket RESERVED (Assigned floor seating) - $50 per ticket GENERAL ADMISSION (Bleacher seating) - $20 per ticket STUDENT TICKETS (General Admission Bleacher A valid college or high school ID must be presented at the door)- $10 per ticket There is a $400 handling fee per order, student orders exempt No refunds No exchanges

978-542-7555

seriestickets@salemstate.edu

http://www.salemstateseriestickets.com

Start Time(s): Doors open at 6:30 PM

Award-winning playwright and author Tony Kushner is front and center this year with his Academy Award nomination for best screenplay with the hugely praised Lincoln No stranger to awards, however, the native New Yorker, who spent his formative years in Louisiana, has wowed America for years with hardhitting, politically charged theater and well-reviewed movies In the early 1990s, his epic, seven-hour, two-part Broadway blockbuster, Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes, earned him a Pulitzer Prize, two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards, the Evening Standard Award, two Olivier Award Nominations, the New York Critics Circle Award, the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, and the LAMBDA Liberty Award for Drama That, however, was only the beginning In addition to his stage work, Tony Kushner wrote the screenplays for Steven Spielberg?s movie Munich, and for Mike Nichols film Angels in America; has translated and adapted the work of others, including Bertolt Brecht's The Good Person of Sezuan and Mother Courage and Her Children and collaborated with the late Maurice Sendak, noted children's author and illustrator Tony Kushner graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor?s degree in medieval studies and continued his graduate education in acting at New York University?s Tisch School of the Arts He holds honorary doctorates from Purchase College, State University of New York; City University of New York?s John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Brandeis University]]>

TRUMPET - An Idea Gallery Grand Opening

06-15-2012 - 06-30-2014

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Trumpet - An Idea Gallery

www.monaadisabrooks.com

Admission: Workshop costs will vary

Start Time(s): June 15 Grand Opening from 5pm to 9pm Workshops begin on June 16 and will be ongoing; costs vary

Trumpet is a consortium of art, music, theater, the written word, film, video, photography and education The gallery is located at 20 Grove Street in Peterborough, and will open on Friday, June 15th, with a fine art exhibit of work by stone sculptor, Rob Germeroth, kinetic sculptor, Mike Teitsch, mixed media artist, Mona Adisa Brooks, and photographer, Lee Germeroth Workshops begin on June 16 and will continue on an ongoing basis]]>