Be Here! Kenan Center Calendar of Events

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January 2010

January 10-February 21
GALLERY. Joseph Whalen Exhibit. Opening reception, Sunday, January 10, 2-5 pm. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-5 pm; Sat. & Sun. 2-5 pm. Closed January 18 & February 15. Kenan Center House Gallery.

January 12
SPECIAL PROGRAM.Social Skills & Table Manners with John Bourdage. Free arts program presented by the Kenan Arts Council. 12:45 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

January 14
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Hand Applique with Quilters' Guild. 7-9 pm. Public is welcome. Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

January 23
SPECIAL EVENT. Tea & Tour. 2-4 pm. Enjoy a variety of teas along with delicious pastries followed by a tour of the exhibit with artist Joe Whalen. $15/person. Advance reservation only. Call 433-2617 or stop in Kenan Center Business Office.

January 25
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Herb Study Program. 7 pm. Monthly program presented by the Friends of the Kenan Herb Club. Free to the public. Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

February 2010

Week of February 1
EDUCATION. Kindermusik, Ballroom Dancing and Spanish for Elementary Years begin. See Education page for details on all classes.

February 9
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Tim Reinsel, W.A.R.P.D. Productions. Free arts program presented by the Kenan Arts Council. 12:45 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

February 11
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Fabric Dyeing with Kathleen Gaines. Presented by the Kenan Quilters' Guild. 7-9 pm. Open to the public. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

February 13.
THEATER. Rumpelstilskin with Matthias Kuchta. 7 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater. Tickets $10 adults, $9 seniors and members, $8 children.

February 13.
THEATER WORKSHOP. Puppet-Making Workshop with Matthias Kuchta. 1 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room. $12 adults/$6 children. (Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent.) Advance registration required.

February 28-April 2
GALLERY. Uncommon Portraits for Art & Commerce. Featuring the work of photographer kc kratt and illustrators Josh Flanigan and Jean-Pierre Thimot. Free opening reception Sunday, February 28, 2-5 pm. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-5 pm; Sat. & Sun. 2-5 pm.

March 2010

March 1-April 2
GALLERY. Uncommon Portraits for Art & Commerce Continues. Featuring the work of photographer kc kratt and illustrators Josh Flanigan and Jean-Pierre. Thimot. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri., noon-5 pm; Sat. & Sun. 2-5 pm.

March 9
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Fiber Artist Pamela O'Brien Demonstration. Free arts program presented by the Kenan Arts Council. 12:45 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

March 11
SPECIAL PROGRAM. Quilters' Program with Nancy Davis Murty. Presented by the Kenan Quilters' Guild. 7-9 pm. Open to the public. Kenan Center Taylor Theater Meeting Room.

April 2010

April 11-May 9
GALLERY. Storrs All High Photo Show. Annual showcase of photography produced by western and central New York high school students. Free opening reception and awards, Sunday, April 11, 2-5 pm. Gallery hours: M-F, Noon-5pm; Sat & Sun, 2-5pm. Closed holidays. Sponsored by Walmart.

April 16 & 17 FRIDAY & SATURDAY
THEATER. Drew the Dramatic Fool. Drew Richardson, aka, the Dramatic Fool, has been called a "world class visual comedian." His one-man show will have you in stitches! Tickets: $10 adults, $9 seniors and members, $8 children. 7 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater.

Circus Skills and Performance Workshop with Drew Richardson. For parents and children, performing artists, and anyone interested in delving into the fine art of physical comedy! 1 pm, Saturday, April 17. Participants will be introduced to the worlds of theatre and the circus arts. Fee is $12 adults; $6 children. Children age 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets for performance must be purchased separately. Call 433-2617 to reserve your workshop space and purchase tickets by phone.

April 23-May 1
THEATER. Neil Simon's Prisoner of Second Avenue with W.A.R.P.D. Productions. 7 pm. Kenan Center Taylor Theater. For information, call 534-6347.

May 2010

May 5-7 WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY
PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCY & PERFORMANCES. Cello Fury. Pittsburgh-based Cello Fury boldly defies the boundaries of classical and rock music, creating a sound that's totally unique! Cello Fury is a rarity in the music world: three classically trained cellists and a rock drummer performing high-octane music in widely ranging venues. Appealing to a wide audience -- from kids to adults, metal heads to classical music lovers -- sets Cello Fury apart from your average rock band. Releasing their first music video with the John Lennon Education Foundation, they have performed as soloists with the Pittsburgh Symphony Pops under the direction of Marvin Hamlisch. The Kenan Center is proud to present them in a residency week program that will include public and in-school programs as well as a master class (see details below).

Lecture/Demonstation, Werdnesday, May 5, 1-3 pm: The public is invited to enjoy this very special opportunity to not only enjoy the performing talents of Cellofourte, but learn more about their particular path as young musicians in the classical music field. $5 per person.

Master Class for Music Teachers, Wednesday, May 5, 6 pm. Cost: $8 per person. Advanced reservations requested by calling 433-2617.

Public Performance, Friday, May 7, 7 pm: Regular ticket prices apply (see below). Tickets: $10 adults/$9 seniors & members/$8 children unless otherwise noted. Kenan Center Taylor Theater.

June 2010

June 4-6
SPECIAL EVENT. 40th Anniversary 100 American Craftsmen Show. Fri, 6-9 pm; Sat, 10 am-6 pm; Sun, 11 am-5 pm. Kenan Center Arena.