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Annual Poinsettia Sale
October 8-26, 2007
Poinsettias make beautiful holiday decorations and are the perfect gifts for friends, neighbors and business associates. Show your support for Arts Together and get some of your holiday shopping done early this year by ordering poinsettias during our annual; October fundraiser. The plants come in 6 ½” foil wrapped pots in your choice of red, white, pink and “White Glitter”. “White Glitter” is a variety we tried last year and it was so popular that we are bringing it back again. These are red poinsettias with little white flecks on the petals that come in special gold foil wrapped pots.

Order forms are distributed to students the week of October 8 or you can download a form from our web site or phone in your order (919.828.1713). The deadline for ordering these gorgeous plants is Friday, October 26.

Gift Gallery & Children’s Art Walk
Friday, November 30, 2007, 5:30-8:30pm
Saturday, December 1, 2007, 10am – 5pm
Combine your holiday shopping with a weekend of art at this annual Arts Together fundraiser! Browse an extensive selection of works by local artists on sale throughout the Arts Together building over two days. You’re sure to find unique items and one of-a-kind gifts for those special people in your life.

Before you leave with all your holiday goodies, take a moment to meander through our Children’s Art Walk to view the artwork done by Arts Together students during the fall.

And don’t forget to buy your ticket to our Pick-Your-Prize raffle. Tickets are $5 each of 5 for $20. When you win, you chose your prize from the following:
*Bald Head Island cottage weekend get-away
*Arts Together classes
*Holly Aiken handbag
*tickets to Raleigh Little Theatre’s holiday production of Cinderella
*tickets to Theater in the Park’s A Christmas Carol
*Garth Fagen Dance tickets at NCSU’s Center Stage & dinner at Evoo
*gift certificate to Footlights Dancewear

This year’s Gift Gallery artists include:
*Ahpeele
*Bumbly Bundles
*Ada Churchwell
*Denah Clark Designs
*Clay Craft Pottery
*Franbags
*Glorious Glass
*Amy Keith Stained Glass
*Amy Klose Pottery
*Laurens Photography & Jewelry
*Liliths Gardens
*Lucky Accessories
*Jill Marie
*Jane Miller
*MoonDance Soaps & More
*Oscar & Ruby
*Presence
*Serendipitous Creations
*Studio 1500
*The Wonder Room
*Woodart by Mike Levi
*Angela Zappala

Parent Observation Days
Monday – Saturday, December 10-15, 2007
Students share their creativity and accomplishments nurtured over the fall and winter with their families during this week of open classes. For parents it is an opportunity to see their children in action and to learn about their classes first hand. Look for more detailed information about Parent Observation Week from your child’s teacher in November.

2008-2009 Preschool Open House
Tuesday – Thursday, February 5-7, 2008
Come visit and introduce your child to our popular Multi-Arts Preschool. Here’s your chance to see our program in action and talk to staff about how your child could best benefit from our curriculum. To ensure you and your child get the most out of your visit, please call ahead for an appointment (919.828.1713 x103). Appointments may be scheduled for 10am, 10:30am or 11am. 2008-2009 Preschool registration begins February 5 and open spaces go quickly, so make your plans to attend our Open House as soon as possible.

Rainbow Dance Company Annual Concert
Friday, March 7, 2008 at 7pm
Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 2pm
Join us for Rainbow Dance Company’s annual celebration with choreography by Kathryn Auman, Julie Mulvihill, Michelle Pearson and graduating RDC members. Now in its 28th season, Rainbow Dance Company was the brainchild of Arts Together founder Lemma Mackie. This multi-age company celebrates the strength of the many creative voices found in children, teens and adults. Dancers are invited to join after showing a passion and commitment for creating, learning and performing. Company members are seen as collaborative artists who contribute throughout the choreographic process. Over the years, the company has nurtured the individual talents of many dancers who have moved on to pursue dance professionally, including performing with internationally known choreographers and ensembles. Performances will be held at Cary Academy, just of I-40 and next to SAS Institute. For more information about Rainbow Dance Company or its annual concert, call Arts Together at 919.828.1713.

Artsfest
Tuesday – Thursday, May 13-15, 2008
Artsfest is our annual spring celebration filled with student exhibits and shared performances. Mark your calendar now for this popular end of the year event! Teachers will talk to students in early spring about their participation in Artsfest then begin work on the special projects to be shown over these three days in May.