CHATTANOOGA AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM HOSTS SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT
The rising cost of fuel has forced many families to reconsider their travel plans this summer. Due to these limitations, the Chattanooga African American Museum has decided to bring a piece of Washington D.C. to the Scenic City by hosting the Smithsonian travel exhibit, The Dancer Within, from June 23 through August 15.
The Dancer Within, a photographic display by nationally acclaimed photo-journalist, Rose Eichenbaum, captures the character and vitality of nearly fifty of the world’s greatest dancers including The American Ballerina, Cynthia Gregory; Tony Award winner and acclaimed actor and singer, Ben Vereen; the Spanish Dance Legend, Jose’ Greco; and the Goddess of Broadway, Chita Rivera. The Dancer Within Tour began in Ypsilanti, Michigan in April 2008 and Chattanooga is the second stop for the 10-city tour.
“We realize that the state of our economy is hindering many families from traveling long distances this summer and that’s one of the reasons why we decided to host the Smithsonian Institution’s The Dancer Within,”
said Rose Martin, Executive Director of the Chattanooga African American Museum. “Area families will be able to enjoy this renown Smithsonian exhibit right here in their backyard through August 15. We feel the museum is definitely a great alternative to the Smithsonian as it is family-friendly and budget-friendly as well.”
The Dancer Within is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and generously supported by United Dancer Merchants of America. Additional support has been provided by The Enchanted Garden Conservatory of Music, Dance & Drama.
Visitors can tour The Dancer Within as well as other stimulating exhibits at the Chattanooga African American Museum Monday through Friday between 10 a.m.
and 5 p.m. or on Saturdays from Noon to 4 pm. General admission is $5, $3 for senior citizens and students and $2 for children ages 6-12. Children 5 and under
are free. To obtain additional information about the
Smithsonian traveling exhibit or to inquire about other exhibits, please call (423) 266-8658 or visit www.caamhistory.com.
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SUNNY D CHILDREN’S THEATER
Summer Camp 2008
“THEATRE AROUND THE WORLD ACT II”
June 16th -28th, 2008
Sunny D Children’s Theater is very happy to announce the dates for their 2008 Summer Theater Camp. The camp will be held the weeks of June 16th – 20th and the 23rd – 27th, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We welcome all children between the ages of 5 and 18. The Sunny D Camp will be held at the Blue Ridge Kiwanis Club Fairgrounds in Blue Ridge with and end of camp performance on June 27 & 28 at 7:00 p.m. on the main stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater in Hampton Square.
This year’s camp theme is “Theatre Around The World Act II”, and the Executive Director will be Kristy Lindstrom.
The Sunny D Children’s Theater Committee is now taking applications for instructors, interns, and volunteers. Limited space available for campers and the deadline for registration is June 1, 2008. Scholarships are available!
For more information about the Sunny D Theater Camp, please call: Robbie Muschamp @706-838-4783 or visit our website at www.blueridgecommunitytheater.com.
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Monday, June 23
William Morris: Myth, Object and the Animal opens to the public
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
William Morris transforms molten glass into installations that
resemble unearthed artifacts, animals and ancestral peoples.
For more information, please call (423) 267-0968 or visit www.huntermuseum.org.
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Wonder of the World
by David Lindsay-Abaire
A CircleStage Production
Roles for seven actors: four women and three men. One couple in their 50s, one couple in their late 20s to early 30s. One woman to play five parts.
Auditions June 22 & 23 in the Circle Lobby at 7:30 p.m.
Production Dates: August 1 - 16
For more information, please visit www.theatrecentre.com.