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Berks Arts Council's
Arts Blast!
September 23, 2016
COUNCIL NEWS
What do YOU want to see at the Bandshell next summer?
The summer of 2016 marked Berks Arts Council’s 26th annual Bandshell Concert Series held at the Volunteer Firemen’s Memorial Bandshell in Reading’s City Park. WE WOULD LIKE YOUR FEEDBACK TO HELP US PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR! Please take this three-minute survey to let us know how we're doing and what you would like to see next summer. All responses are anonymous. [Survey Link]

Please call Berks Arts Council at 610-898-1930 if you have any questions about the Bandshell Concert Series or this survey.
Tickets on sale now for A Peter White Christmas featuring Peter White, Rick Braun & Euge Groove!
Ever wonder why Santa Claus has a twinkle in his eye? It’s because he’s thinking about The Berks Jazz Fest’s annual holiday concert — A Peter White Christmas featuring Peter White, Rick Braun & Euge Groove set for Sunday, December 4, 2016.

You should be, too. Because the Christmas holidays are just a twinkle in time away. So make your list and check it twice. This holiday concert is more than just nice! There will be two shows – 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. [More...]
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
JAZZED UP FOR RECOVERY
DATE:Tuesday, November 1
TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: DoubleTree by Hilton Reading | 701 Penn Street | Reading, PA 19601


Join EDI, Inc. for an evening of jazz with CRAIG THATCHER & FRIENDS featuring Brian Bortz, Pete Fluck, and Cliff Starkey. The "Reading Making a Difference" Award Dinner will honor District Attorney John Adams for his dedication to the betterment of the local community. Enjoy an evening of jazz and blues music while supporting the crucial mission of Easy Does It - improving the quality of life of individuals and families recovering from the effects of addiction.

Call 610-373-2463 or email KHeckman@ediinc.org to RSVP today! Tickets $100 Per Person / $700 Table of Eight.
THIS WEEK (Friday 9/23 - Thursday 9/29)
SATURDAY: Opening Reception - Kenneth L. Liskey
DATE: Saturday, September 24
TIME: 12 - 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Art & Craft Gallery of Hamburg | 335 State St. | Hamburg, PA

Featured Artist of the Month for September. A painter of mainly historical sites, lighthouses, and wildlife scenes, Ken strives for realism in his art. He has won awards in local shows in Berks and Schuylkill Counties.

Please RSVP by September 20 to HamburgArts@verizon.net.
SATURDAY: A Grand Night of Music presented by the RSO
DATE: Saturday, September 24
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Santander Performing Arts Center | 136 N. Sixth Street | Reading, PA 19601

The Reading Symphony Orchestra opens its 2016-17 season next weekend with:
  • Tchaikovsky - Polonaise from Eugene Onegin
  • Rachmaninoff - Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini feat. William Wolfram, Piano
  • Holst - The Planets feat. Reading Choral Society Women’s Chorus and members of the Berks Youth Chorus
To order tickets, Call the RSO Office at 610-373-7557 or order online via Ticketmaster.
WEDNESDAY: Final Concert at The Pond! Albright's Got Chops
DATE: Wednesday, September 28
TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Albright College | 1621 N 13th St | Reading, PA 19604

Final concert in the series! Albright College’s radio station, WXAC 91.3 FM, presents the 5th annual September Concerts at The Pond, an outdoor concert series held on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m., throughout the month of September. Performances are held on Albright’s campus at Sylvan Pond. The performances are free and open to the public.

Albright’s Got Chops - Features performances by the Albright Angels, Mane Men, and Big Cat Jazz Ensemble!
NEXT WEEK (Friday 9/30 - Thursday 10/6)
SEPTEMBER 30: Ill uminated Manuscripts: Treasures from the Collection guided tour
DATE: Friday, September 30
TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Reading Public Museum | 500 Museum Road | Reading, PA 19610

Join the Fall Festival of the Arts for a guided tour of some of the finest treasures from The Reading Public Museum collection of illuminated manuscripts, followed by dessert and coffee. Group limited to 20 participants so reservations are required. Please call 610-374-4861 to register by September 20. $15.00 payable at the door (cash or check only.)

Visit the Fall Festival of the Arts website for information about the full lineup of festival events.
OCTOBER 1 & 2: arts festival READING
DATES: Saturday, October 1 & Sunday, October 2
TIME: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LOCATION: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts | 201 Washington St. | Reading, PA 19601

arts festival READING is a high-quality show that includes 60 juried in artists as well as 30+ GoggleWorks Studio artists. Featured this year are Demonstrations and Designers Vignette areas. Studio demos include Hot Glass, Raku Firing, Wood Marquetry and Lampworking. Also included, live music and specialty foods from local restaurants. arts festival READING is held throughout the largest interactive arts center in the country. Free Parking. Handicapped Accessible.

For more information, visit the GoggleWorks website or call 610-374-4600 x104.
OCTOBER 2: Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific in concert
DATE: Sunday, October 2
TIME: 3 p.m.
LOCATION: Miller Center for the Arts | 4 N. Second Street | Reading, PA 19601

Brickhouse Theater, in collaboration with The Reading Pops Orchestra and The Miller Center, is proud to present Rodgers and Hammerstein's "SOUTH PACIFIC." The performance, directed by Tina Angstadt and conducted by Will Rapp, will be done in its entirety in concert form with a spectacular cast of local and professional talent. Tickets: $32 Adult, $15 Student, $27 Member.

For more information, visit the Miller Center website or call the Box Office at 610-607-6270.
COMING SOON (Friday 10/7 - Thursday 10/20)
Ghost Karaoke
DATE: Saturday, October 8
TIME: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6)
PRESENTED BY: Reading Theater Project
DREAMING: An afternoon of flute music
DATE: Sunday, October 16
TIME: 3 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Immanuel UCC Gifts of the Arts Series
Autumn Opera Night at Judy's on Cherry
DATE: Thursday, October 20
TIME: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Berks Opera Company
CALLS FOR ARTISTS & ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
STUDENT FILMMAKERS: Submissions being accepted for StudentFEST!
The 2016 ReadingFilmFEST will feature a Student Competition, with winning films screened during the festival November 11-13. The student competition will include 2 categories: high school and college/university students. Students must be currently enrolled in high school or college to submit. Deadline is September 30th.

Films must be under 20 minutes in length and may be of any genre including narrative, documentary, animation or music video (note – films with graphic violence, sex and language may be disqualified).

The ReadingFilmFEST Student Competition is a great opportunity for young filmmakers to compete in a festival, receive feedback from professionals, and experience the best in independent filmmaking! Submit today!

Visit Film Freeway for full details or call 800-443-6610 ext. 1116.
AUDITIONS: Reading Community Players 3rd annual Kids Holiday Cabaret
Reading Community Players is excited to announce auditions for our 3rd annual Kids Holiday Cabaret on Saturday, October 1st at 1:00 PM. Come to 126 N. 10th St., Reading. Kids 7 - 17 are welcome. For more information, please email cheryl6839@yahoo.com.
The mission of Berks Arts Council is to cultivate, promote, and support the arts in our community through collaboration, education, and presentation.


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Berks Arts Council is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; donations and membership fees are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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