Arts & Entertainment
Upcoming Events at the Middletown Arts Center
Scan this list to see upcoming exhibits, Earth Day, Family Fun Day, dancing and more.
Art Educators of New Jersey 'Youth Art Month' Exhibit
Reception Sunday, April 14th, 1-3 p.m.
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Exhibition on display through April 14th.
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Upcoming:
The New School of Monmouth County Art Exhibit
Reception: Saturday, April 22nd
On display from April 22nd through April 28th.
CLASSES AND CAMPS
Come Join One of the Most Popular Camps in the Area!
Please call 732-706-4100 to register.
Visit http://www.middletownarts.org/ to view or download our Summer Arts Camp Booklet.
Our Summer Arts Camp offers creative activities all summer long in our beautiful, air conditioned facility with our caring and talented staff.
Children can explore the arts in affordable morning and afternoon sessions that can be joined together to create a full day experience. Campers who enroll in a morning and afternoon camp bring their lunch and a supervised lunch period is included.
FREE Social Dance Classes with Richard Givney & Tanya Belikov
Tuesday, April 16th, 8-9 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30th, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Open to adults over 18.
Participants will be introduced to a few different social dances. Bring your friends! No partner necessary. For more information, call 732-706-4100 or visit http://www.ballroomjourney.com.
Painting Interiors in Water Color Workshop with award winning artist Marc de Mos
Saturday, May 18th
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fee: $60 member / $75 non-member
New Jersey Water Color Society proudly presents this workshop opportunity to study with well known award winning artist Mark de Mos. Learn to capture the essence of an interior setting while embracing the uniqueness and fluidity of this popular medium. Mark emphasizes the importance of building a successful underpainting to define your work. Mark demonstrates how he utilizes Color Theory in shadows and highlights to imply the movement of light. No matter your level of expertise, this workshop can only add to your enjoyment of this wonderful medium.
For more information or to register, contact Marie Natale at mariedezines@comcast.net or 609-214-9905.
HIP HOP Comes to the MAC
The Middletown Arts Center would like to welcome our newest addition to the MAC Family.
Camelia Qabazard will teach new and energetic Hip Hop classes for children, teens and adults. Teens and adults will meet on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. and the children’s class will meet on Wednesdays, from 5-6 p.m.
Camelia will also run a Summer Hip Hop program that will meet once a week for 8 weeks. Hip Hop parties are also available. Call the office at 732-706-4100 for more information and to register.
OPPORTUNITIES
Call for Art
MAC's Spring Art Exhibition
Drop Off Dates: April 29th & 30th
Artwork in all media with a Spring theme accepted. The exhibition will be on display from May 3rd to May 30th. Fee is $5 per entry with a limit of 5 works.
Call for Art
“In Motion” Exhibition sponsored by Ballroom Journey
Drop Off Dates: June 3rd & 4th
Artwork in all media with a theme of movement accepted. On display from June 7th through June 25th. Fee is $5 per entry with a limit of 5 works. Ballroom Journey is offering a prize of a $100.00 gift card to the MAC for the Best in Show winner (independent judges will review all work).
During the reception, Richard Givney and Tanya Belikov will teach a brief dance lesson and will also award the winner. For more information on Ballroom Journey visit http://www.ballroomjourney.com.
Have video production experience? Volunteer at the Middletown Arts Center!
Volunteers needed to assist with Middletown Arts Center productions including Miss Sherri Television Shows. Knowledge and experience of videotaping, filming, editing, pre and post-production, required. Contact Executive Director Maggie O'Brien
at 732-706-4100.
SAVE THE DATE:
Create It! Art Parties for Adults with Tresse DeLorenzo
Party Dates: 4/19, 5/17, 6/21
Friday evenings from 7-9:30 p.m.
Party fee: $32 per person or $60 per couple per party.
Whether it’s the first time, or you are continuing a life-long talent, artistic expression can bring confidence and independence to artists of all ages. Through personal guidance and encouragement, students work with professional art supplies that are easy to manipulate as they become engaged in projects that are stimulating and fun to do while socializing and having a night out! Bring your own beverage, and bring your friends! Pre-registration is required. Call 732-706-4100 for information or to register.
Earth Day Celebration at Poricy Park
Saturday, April 20th, 4-7 p.m.
Family Fun Day Fundraiser organized by
"Save the Jersey Shore"
Sunday, April 21st, 1-5 p.m.
Activities including the Doodle Dude Cartooning, Musical Entertainment, Auction of Children's Art and the MAC's "Sandy Project" performance.
Club MAC with Miss Maria & Friends!
Game Night Friday
Friday, April 26th, 6-9 p.m.
Admission: $25 for Ages 5+
Kids Night Out in Middletown! Enjoy BIG fun on our oversized games!!! Snakes and Ladders, Twister, a Giant Checker Board and more! Play for Prizes! Pizza, Snacks and Drinks included.
Preregistration required. Call 732-706-4100.
An Evening of Doo Wop by "The Jersey Juke Box"
Saturday, April 27th, 7:30-9 p.m.
Our music is the music of good times, memories, and dance. Our repertoire represents something for everyone. We perform for all types of venues - private and public and cater our shows to your individual needs. So dial up your song on The Jersey Jukebox!!!
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre's Cinco de Mayo
Friday, May 3rd, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15 per person (general admission)
Dances from Mexico and Spain in celebration of the national holiday in Mexico. For more information visit http://www.alboradadance.org.
Middletown's 2013 TALENT SHOWCASE!
Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th
Senior Afternoon Dance Social
Friday, May 10th, 12-2 p.m., $10 per person (at the door)
- Mini group class at 12 p.m., dancing until 2 p.m.
- Playing a variety of social dances and mixer dances
- Light refreshments
- Singles and Couples Ages 55+ are welcome!
Call 732-706-4100 for more information or visit http://www.ballroomjourney.com
Miss Sherri Live Music Concerts and Rehearsals!
$120 (For 3 "Miss Sherri Live" episodes)
$50 (For 1 episode)
In conjunction with Honey Child Music TV, Miss Sherri is now seeking lively kids (Ages 4-11) for "Miss Sherri Live", the themed cool music TV show for kids! Shows are aired on Comcast Channel 20 and Fios Channel 26. We are now casting for the next three upcoming episodes. The casting workshops includes 2.5 hours of rehearsal per TV episode, 3 pizza parties, singing, choreography movement, staging, filming and 3 DVD's (one of each episode).
The filmings, and rehearsal schedule are as follows:
- "Caring", Friday, May 17th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Rehearsal: Friday, May 10th, 5-7:30 p.m.
- "Fitness", Friday, July 19th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Rehearsal: Friday, July 12th, 5-7:30 p.m.
- "Diversity", Friday, September 20th, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Rehearsal: Friday, September 13th, 5-7:30 pm
All children enrolled in this program will also receive an award winning Miss Sherri CD as well as 3 DVDs of the featured TV episodes upon editing.
Sign up today! Call the Middletown Arts Center at:
732-706-4100 or Call Miss Sherri at 732-241-6898
JOIN OUR BOARD!
The Middletown Township Cultural and Arts Council, the non-profit organization that operates the Middletown Arts Center, is looking for energetic volunteers to serve on the Board of Trustees.
This young organization is looking for creative people willing to grow with us. Individuals interested in the arts, with a background or interest in development, fundraising, event planning, and technology, are especially needed. Volunteers must be willing to attend monthly Board meetings, participate actively in committee work and other related assignments. Board member volunteers on average can expect to spend about 10 hours per month on board work. Become a part of this friendly and unique organization and help make a difference in your community. Contact Maggie O’Brien, Executive Director, at 732-706-4100 or mobrien@middletownnj.org
MAC BUSINESS PARTNERS IN THE ARTS:
Purr'n Pooch Pet Resorts
Calendar for Kids
Dr. Leonard Marino
Monmouth Arts
Bonefish Grill
Posies
New Logic Educators
MEMBERSHIP
Membership Matters at the MAC! Become an individual/family/senior/student member and receive discounts on classes and events at the MAC throughout the year.
Click here to become a member.
Cheers to Volunteers! Learn ways you can volunteer at the MAC. Call 732-706-4100 today!
Join the Middletown Arts Center "Business Partners in the Arts Program" and receive exciting advertising opportunities, including your business logo on our weekly e-blasts.
For a full menu of advertising benefits, click here to download flyer. If you'd like to become a partner in the arts and have your business logo appear here, contact MAC Executive Director, Maggie O'Brien at 732-706-4100.
What's in a Name? Goodwill and Gratitude! For exclusive naming opportunities for MAC exhibitions, art camps, enrichment/special needs programs, and scholarships contact Maggie O'Brien at 732-706-4100 to schedule a tour of our award-winning facility and programs.
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church St., Middletown, NJ (Next to the Middletown Train Station)
732-706-4100
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