Quilters Unlimited which was founded in 1972 exists to promote the knowledge and understanding of this traditional art form. The Arlington Chapter, one of twelve chapters of the Northern Virginia Organization, plans a unique exhibit designed for the Caton Merchant Family Gallery. Based on the perfect symmetry of the gallery, the participating quilters demonstrate a progression from traditional works to innovative quilt styles. 

Join us for Ballroom Dancing - 1st Sunday of each month from 4-6pm at the Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory. Arrive at 3:30pm for July's half hour Fox Trot lesson, followed by an open dance session where you can practice what you've just learned or refine steps you may already know!  Beginners and advanced dancers are all welcome. Bring your friends and family and come show us your moves! Cost is $15.00/person - lesson and dance session, or $10 - dance session only. Pay at the door.  July's lesson is the Fox Trot.

Instructor: Joyce Peifer Forbes
Ages: 13-20

Bring your imaginations as you step back in time and take a journey into the world of Shakespeare. Meet the many fascinating characters he created as you move from the printed page to the stage in this three week acting workshop. Scene study, improvisation, and theatre games provide teens with an opportunity to experience the classical theatre in a new light. An informal performance is open to family and friends on the final evening.

Dates: July 6 - July 24, 2009
Times: Monday-Friday 7-9pm
Location: Center for the Arts
Member Cost: $225
Non-Member Cost: $245

To register call 703-330-2787 or visit our website at www.center-for-the-arts.org

Instructor: Dr. Lori Lind/Daniel Holmes
Ages: 12-Adult

As with any instrument, the human voice sings the sweetest notes with proper training. If your instrument could use some fine tuning, join this class to work on proper voice technique. All levels of experience are welcome. We will have a short recital on the final day of class. Class size is limited so register early!

Dates: July 7 - July 23, 2009
Times: Thurs. 4:00-5:30pm
Location: Center for the Arts
Member Cost: $80
Non-Member Cost: $90

Instructor: Kevin Robertson
Ages: 12 - Adult

Times: Sat. 10am-12pm
Location: Center for the Arts
Member Cost: $72
Non-Member Cost: $80

Expand your acting talents and learn how to make a staged fight look real. A four week workshop on staging unarmed fisticuffs will teach you how to safely throw a punch, take a slap, pull hair, and take a fall without getting hurt. Learn how to add props to your fights to add to the excitement.

 

  Panquility - Traditional island calypso, reggae, R&B, soca and pop -  Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., 6:30-8:00pm    

Each year, the Center for the Arts, in partnership with Micron Technology Foundation, the City of Manassas, the Manassas Museum, and the Harris Pavilion offers a series of free concerts. The popular concerts are scheduled on alternate Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy these concerts with your friends and neighbors!

 Ages: 5-7
For a recipe of fun add a dash of fantasy, a pinch of adventure, and sprinkle liberally with fairy dust for this magical journey into musical theatre for ages 5-7. Footlights and Fairy Tales introduces the young actor to basic performing skills through movement, music, and imagination. Children have fun acting out a simple play based on a childhood tale or short story. Family and friends are invited to a performance on the last day of this two week adventure. Camps are Member Cost: $150, Non-Member Cost: $165. Camp location is Manassas Presbyterian Church, 8201 Ashton Ave., Manassas.

Dates: July 20 - July 31, 2009
Times: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 11:00am
Member Cost: $150
Non-Member Cost: $165

To register call 703-330-2787 or visit our website at www.center-for-the-arts.org




 

Instructor: Lee Edward Smith
Ages: 6-12
PM-M1

Times: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-12pm
Location: Center for the Arts
Member Cost: $72
Non-Member Cost: $80
 

Power Magic gives children a chance to explore their own magic while developing dexterity, confidence and performance skills. Our new magicians will learn body movement, sleight of hand, hand eye coordination and most importantly confidence to speak in front of others - a fundamental ingredient to success. The final class will include a polished magic show by newly trained magicians who will perform to the delight of friends and family. No packed lunch required.

 

Instructor: Teresa Rose
Ages: 8-12

Mix environmental awareness and create awesome art at the same time. We will look to the art of Jim Dine and Robert Rauschenburg for inspiration. Create paintings, prints, 3-dimensional pieces and an artfully printed t-shirt by using recycled materials.


Dates: July 20 - July 24, 2009
Times: Mon-Fri, 10am - 2pm
Location: Center for the Arts
Member Cost: $180
Non-Member Cost: $200

Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen - Pure Bluegrass and new acoustic American roots music - 6:30-8:00pm 

Each year, the Center for the Arts, in partnership with Micron Technology Foundation, the City of Manassas, the Manassas Museum, and the Harris Pavilion offers a series of free concerts. The popular concerts are scheduled on alternate Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy these concerts with your friends and neighbors!

Instructor: Lee Edward Smith
Ages: 6-12

Times: Mon.-Fri. 10am-12pm
Location: Center for the Arts
Member Cost: $92
Non-Member Cost: $100

If you've already taken Power Magic, and you're ready to advance in your magical powers, join us in this advanced session to get busy learning more. After you put a few more magic tricks under you belt, you'll be ready to don your magician's top hat and wow friends and family on the last day's performance. Let's polish up your act and start performing like a pro!

 

Instructor: Vince Worthington
Ages: 13-18

Musical theatre hits the stage in this premiere program at the Kellar Theater. Drama, music and dance come together as students work on an entertaining new musical production. Participating young actors will showcase their talents with performances for all on Friday, Aug. 7 at 5:00pm.

Dates: July 27-August 7, 2009
Times: Monday-Friday 1-4:30pm
Location: Center for the Arts
Member Cost: $240
Non-Member Cost: $260

Instructor: Adam Deremer
Ages: 13-20

Dates: Aug. 3 - Aug. 14, 2009
Times: Monday-Friday, 6-9pm
Location: Center for the Arts
Member Cost: $225
Non-Member Cost: $245
 

The Actor's Approach is a program designed for the high school student considering the possibility of continuing their passion for acting into college. It will focus on advanced acting, movement, and speech techniques found mainly at a collegiate level and above. The program is meant to introduce the student to the basic concepts of each technique in order to get an idea of the type of training available at a more advanced level. Students will begin to explore the use of emotions on stage, individual development, ensemble growth, and honesty: some of the most necessary elements in creating a competitive actor.
 

Instructor: Gretchen Lamb
Ages: 10-18

Dates: August 8 - August 29, 2009
Times: 12:30 - 2pm
Location: Center for the Arts (A)
Member Cost: $54
Non-Member Cost: $60
 

Actors & Actresses, this dance is for you! Come and learn the different styles of dance that are used on the Broadway stage. You will also be introduced to the basics of dance that will help you improve your moves for your next audition and performance. So, bring your jazz shoes and be prepared to learn how to dance like a real "star"!
 

Bruce Ewan and the Solid Senders, -  Internationally Acclaimed Harmonica Maestro - an evening you'll long remember! Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center St., Manassas, VA - 6:30-8:00pm   

Each year, the Center for the Arts, in partnership with Micron Technology Foundation, the City of Manassas, the Manassas Museum, and the Harris Pavilion offers a series of free concerts. The popular concerts are scheduled on alternate Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy these concerts with your friends and neighbors!

Ages: 8-12
#TE-M2

The curtain is rising on this exciting dramatic and musical theatre workshop. Join guest artists and teachers in theatre arts adventure through theatre games, drama, acting techniques, mime, scene study and improvisation. Morning session in dance, music, voice, musical theatre and theatre combat add a variety of skills essential to the young actor. The afternoon session features a musical theatrical performance workshop. Students will have the opportunity to participate in all elements of the production from character development to creating sets, props, makeup and costumes. Friends and family are welcome to attend the performance on the final afternoon. This camp meets at Manassas Baptist Church, 8800 Sudley Rd., Manassas.
 

Please call 703-330-2787or visit www.center-for-the-arts.org to register.

 Ages: 5-7
#FF-M2

For a recipe of fun add a dash of fantasy, a pinch of adventure, and sprinkle liberally with fairy dust for this magical journey into musical theatre for ages 5-7. Footlights and Fairy Tales introduces the young actor to basic performing skills through movement, music, and imagination. Children have fun acting out a simple play based on a childhood tale or short story. Family and friends are invited to a performance on the last day of this two week adventure. Camps are Member Cost: $150, Non-Member Cost: $165. Camp location is Manassas Baptist Church, 8800 Sudley Rd., Manassas.

Dates: Aug. 10- Aug. 21, 2009
Times: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 11:00am
Member Cost: $150
Non-Member Cost: $165

To register call 703-330-2787 or visit our website at www.center-for-the-arts.org

 Ages: 5-7
#FF-M3

For a recipe of fun add a dash of fantasy, a pinch of adventure, and sprinkle liberally with fairy dust for this magical journey into musical theatre for ages 5-7. Footlights and Fairy Tales introduces the young actor to basic performing skills through movement, music, and imagination. Children have fun acting out a simple play based on a childhood tale or short story. Family and friends are invited to a performance on the last day of this two week adventure. Camps are Member Cost: $150, Non-Member Cost: $165. Camp location is Manassas Baptist Church, 8800 Sudley Rd., Manassas.

Dates: Aug. 10- Aug. 21, 2009
Times: Monday - Friday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Member Cost: $150
Non-Member Cost: $165

To register call 703-330-2787 or visit our website at www.center-for-the-arts.org

Laurie Rose Griffith & Peter Mealy - Award Winning Acoustic Variety Music - Manassas Museum Lawn, 9101 Prince William St. - 6:30-8:00pm

Each year, the Center for the Arts, in partnership with Micron Technology Foundation, the City of Manassas, the Manassas Museum, and the Harris Pavilion offers a series of free concerts. The popular concerts are scheduled on alternate Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy these concerts with your friends and neighbors!

Washington Scottish Pipe Band - Bagpipes and Celtic Dancers to melt a Celtic heart, Manassas Museum Lawn - 6:30-8:00pm   

Each year, the Center for the Arts, in partnership with Micron Technology Foundation, the City of Manassas, the Manassas Museum, and the Harris Pavilion offers a series of free concerts. The popular concerts are scheduled on alternate Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy these concerts with your friends and neighbors!