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Terrance
Simien shares the Creole flag, explaining the four different
symbols, to local students during
a recent Arts In education
performance for grades 4-6. Through DCCA's Arts In Education programs
students are entertained and educated by professional performing
artists.
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Maid-Rite
Sandwich Shoppe supports DCCA’s Arts In Education
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe
for contributing funds in support of its Arts In Education (AIE)
programs. DCCA, in conjunction with school administrative staff,
annually takes performing artists to every grade of all Greenville City
and Darke County public schools. "DCCA thanks the Maid Rite Sandwich
Shoppe and all our sponsors who make our AIE programs possible." shared
Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director. "We are proud to present world
class professional performing artists, in our local public schools,
that engage and entertain students," concluded Jordan.
DCCA Arts In Education programs for the 2017-2018 season include health
and wellness enthusiast KID POWER (grades K-3) presenting "Operation
Lunch Line" a 3D interactive production on nutrition and exercise. Two
time Grammy award winner TERRANCE SIMIEN & The ZYDECO EXPEREINCE
(grades 4-6) returns by popular demand to present “Creole for Kidz"
sharing Creole music and culture. SIX APPEAL (grades 7 & 8) brings
a capella with hands-on critical listening to St. Clair Memorial Hall,
and SIX GUITARS (grades 9-12) presents the "Voices of Chase Padgett"
portraying 6 different guitar playing characters, each presenting their
own story and style of music. Arts In Education artists are
generally in residence for a week as they tour all of the eight public
school districts in Darke County. These programs are open to the
public; contact the DCCA office for more information.
Most Arts In Education performers spend a week in Greenville traveling
to all Greenville City and Darke County public schools, with the
exception of the Jr. High program, which generally takes place at St.
Clair Memorial Hall with students being bused in. According to Keith
Rawlins, DCCA Artistic Director, “During the Artist’s residencies we
always point out local landmarks to visit, with Maid-Rite Sandwich
Shoppe making the list as a ‘must’ to truly experience the treasures we
have in Darke County.” “The support of a local icon like Maid-Rite is
greatly appreciated by DCCA and sends a powerful message to the
children,” he concluded.
Darke County Center for the Arts presents and promotes performing and
fine arts encouraging cultural enrichment. For more information on DCCA
programs call DCCA at 937-547-0908 or check out their website at
www.CenterForArts.net .
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