CAMPS @ THEARC

Swimming, Fields Trips & Music Oh My!

Want your children to have an enriching summer experience? Listed below are camps that two partners of THEARC are hosting.

All-Stars Summer Camp at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington starts June 22 and runs thru August 14, 2009, Monday-Friday 7am-6pm. Youth ages: (5-12). Current Membership is required: $25 fee. Cost: $100 per week (1st child), $80 per week (2nd child) and $60 per week (3rd child). Contact: 202-610-9707 for more info.

ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS!

Summer at Levine @ THEARC ’09 has several camps:

Check out Early childhood & Elementary Music from Babies to 7 year olds. Suzuki Flute on Saturdays and during the week: Traditional Strings, Suzuki Strings, Private Voice, Piano and Winds. For more information please call 202-610-2036 or go to www.levineschool.org/summer
No classes July 3rd & 4th. We offer tuition assistance.


WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

PIANIST JOHN DAVIS PERFORMS COMPOSITIONS BY

Slave Pianist/Composer Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins.

On Friday, January 30th at 11:00 am pianist John Davis, known for his presentations of the life and music of the slave pianist/composer Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins and a wide-ranging piano repertoire rooted in African-American music of the Deep South, will perform in THEARC Theater. Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins, an African-American slave, would barely speak, but displayed an incredible talent for playing piano. He was
Composing music by the age of six and toured the nation performing. Davis’ performance brings to life Wiggins’ compositions and are a testament to the great influence music had on both his and Tom Wiggins’ lives. This performance is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first served. For more information, please contact the Levine School of Music at THEARC at 202-610-2036.

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

THE FUN JUST WENT ON AND ON FOR COMMUNITY ARTS DAY!

My grandchildren and I started the day with the Romanian Tandarica Puppet Theatre version of The Goat with Three Kids. I enjoyed the performance as much as my grandchildren! They both agreed the performance was terrific. Then it was off to story telling with Adrej Rosman Roza and Lila Prap. The feature story Oscar Detective and Why Crocodiles Cry entertained my grandson Brendan and made him laugh. My budding artist granddaughter (age 8) literally had to be dragged from the Corcoran Verbal Collages and Printing Out Loud workshops.

The face painting was a great hit for young and old along with the balloon artist.
We capped off the day with a special performance of Word-Beat in THEARC Theater.
Levine School of Music’s unique duo Word-Bear Artists Tom Teasley (global jazz percussionist) and Charles Williams (vocalist/actor) performed inspirational texts accompanied by inventive percussive rhythm and melodies.

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?

Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

MUSIC, STORY TELLING, DANCE & ART WORKSHOPS-OH MY!

ART FOR LEARNING-ART FOR ENJOYING


is the theme for this year’s community arts festival being held this Saturday November 1st from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at THEARC. Come One ! Come All! It’s fun and FREE!
The festival will offer a variety of activities illustrating the power of learning and language as a form of art.

The Instrument Petting Zoo, a big hit last year, will be held from 10:00 am to noon.

Storytelling by Adrej Rosman Roza and Lila Prap, courtesy of Kids Euro Festival 2008 will feature the story of Oscar Detective and Why Crocodiles Cry from 10:00 am until 10:45 am and 11:00-11:45 am.

The Goat with Three Kids a puppet show by the Tandarica Puppet Theatre from Romania
Courtesy of Kids Euro Festival 2008 will be shown from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.

Plus much much more!

WHY IS THEARC NEEDED?
Shockingly, the U.S. Census Bureau 2005 American Community Survey shows that our nation’s capital has the highest rate of childhood poverty of any jurisdiction in the United States. Three out of ten children in Washington, DC live at or below the poverty line—.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Ten non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children.
Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Will you contribute to help each charity fulfill their missions? Just click on the donate button! For more information about THEARC please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

WHAT IS BRIAN CULBERTSON; THE MOST EXCITING LIVE

PERFORMING INSTRUMENTALIST ON THE SCENE

TODAY DOING AT THEARC?

See Brian Culbertson in action as he coaches local students at the

Levine School of Music, in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington. Mr. Culbertson’s talents range from keyboardist, trombonist, writer, arranger, and producer. He will appear at the Levine Recital Hall Monday June 9, 2008
at 7:30 pm. FREE. Please RSVP at http://www.levineschool.org/ 202-610-2036.


EXCELLENCE AND ACCESSIBILITY

These two principles are central to Levine’s mission while interweaving rich musical traditions as part of a uniquely American celebration. Visit http://www.levineschool.org/ to learn more about how the Levine School of Music serves as a vital community resource.

BOYS and GIRLS CLUB MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds, especially those who need us most, build confidence, develop character and acquire the skills needed to become productive, civic-minded responsible adults.



Nine non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children. Your donations help each charity to fulfill their missions. For more information about THEARC or to make a donation please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”

FLOWERS & TREES ARE BLOOMING!

So it must be time for the
SPRING STUDENT RECITAL
Presented by Levine School of Music @THEARC!

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than to enjoy the performance of more than 50 students who have studied at Levine during the 2007-2008 school year!

On Sunday June 8th at 3:00 pm in Levine’s 2nd Floor Recital hall, students studying music at Levine at THEARC will perform in the Levine School of Music 2008 Spring Recital.


EXCELLENCE AND ACCESSIBILITY

These two principles are central to Levine’s mission while interweaving rich musical traditions as part of a uniquely American celebration. Visit http://www.levineschool.org/
to learn more about how Levine School of Music serves as a vital community resource.

WHAT IS THEARC?

Since its opening in 2005, Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus-THEARC- has become a national prototype combining social, cultural and health services. It is a $27 million 110,000 square foot center on 16.5 acres of land in Southeast Washington, DC. THEARC provides a daily safe haven for the children it serves, with a wide range of arts, educational, recreational, health programs and services. In addition there is a 365-seat theatre (the only theatre east of the Anacostia River) a regulation size gymnasium, computer lab, art gallery, state-of-the-art music and dance studios.

Nine non profit partners at THEARC have come together under one roof to help children. Your donations help each charity to fulfill their missions. For more information about THEARC or to make a donation please go to our website http://www.thearcdc.org/ or you may call 1-202-4-THEARC (1-202-484-3272).

Selected for the 2008-2009 Catalogue for Philanthropy
“One of the best small charities in the greater Washington region”