Arts In The Community
•Alamance Artisans
Alamance Artisans is a North Carolina
guild formed to nurture the production of fine crafts
and fine arts, increase awareness of the value of handmade
objects, facilitate networking among artisans for professional
development and support, and develop marketing venues
for artisans. Our membership includes professional artists,
part-time artists, and beginners from Alamance County
and surrounding areas. Some of our artists are nationally
and regionally known, while others create at their leisure
for the love of art. Our members work in the full range
of mediums, including clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, metal,
mixed media, oils, pastels, watercolors, acrylics, photography,
and wood. Alamance Artisans offers a host of opportunities
for professional development, networking, workshops, exhibitions
and sales, and educational programs and also partners
with the Alamance County Arts Council and other organizations
to promote local art. We meet at 7:30 PM on the third
Tuesday of every month in the Small Dining Room of the
Church of the Holy Comforter, 320 E. Davis St., Burlington,
NC 27215. Guests are welcome. Membership is open to artisans
of any medium who are at least 16 years old. Alamance
Artisans is an affiliate of the Alamance County Arts Council.
Please visit our Web site. Alamance Artisans, PO Box 1144,
Mebane, NC 27302, info@alamanceartisans. http://www.alamanceartisans.com
•Alamance County Chapter of the
North Carolina Symphony
The Alamance County Chapter of the
North Carolina Symphony brings the Symphony here for two
concerts each year plus they sponsor two “free”
concerts for all fourth and fifth graders. http://www.ncsymphony.org
•Gallery Players
The Gallery Players produces four theatrical productions
each year providing not only entertainment for the citizens
of Alamance County but also a creative outlet for the
talents of actors and technicians in the community. http://www.galleryplayersonline.com
•Imagination Theatre
Imagination Theatre is an intergenerational community
theatre. They produce two to three productions each year,
usually within the historical auditorium of Holy Comforter
Church. They also host a performing service troupe, Mimes
& Magicians, which performs during regular productions
and throughout the community. M&Ms focus is on bringing
cheer to those who are hospitalized or shut-in. More information
can be found at http://www.ImaginationTheatre.net.
•Piano Teachers Association
The Piano Teachers Association promotes excellence in
teaching for the benefit of students of all ages and levels
of advancement in the community.
•Burlington Artists League
The Burlington Artists League encourages artists and
the public to learn and appreciate visual art through
their many workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and
competitions. Members of the BAL exhibit their works
at Burlington Outlet Mall in Burlington.
•Cathedral Brass
The Cathedral Brass is a brass quartette that performs
all types of music in concerts throughout the year.
•The Mebane Acting Company
The Mebane Acting Company, Inc., is a community theatrical
company designed to bring the culture of the performing
arts to Mebane and its surrounding communities. The Company
provides performance and educational opportunities for
community members; supports the talents and abilities
of those interested in theatre and the cultural arts;
presents quality entertainment, competition, and community
productions; and seeks to encourage involvement and appreciation
of the arts to all members of the public. http://www.mebaneactingcompany.com
•Snow Camp Historical Drama Society
The Snow Camp Historical Drama Society is the county’s
only outdoor drama. The “Sword of Peace”,
as well as the “Pathway to Freedom were developed
to provide the public with an entertaining and educational
presentation depicting early life in the Cane Creek community.
The productions are presented Wednesday through Saturday
during the Months of June, July and August. For
ticket information call 376-6948. http://www.snowcampdrama.com
•Alamance Jazz Band
The Alamance Jazz Band provides a program for those who
are interested in learning, performing and listening to
music of the big band era. The Jazz Band performs
at various public events throughout the year. http://www.alamancejazzband.com
•Burlington Writers Club
The Burlington Writers Club is dedicated to the development
of writing skills through study and practice and is a
support group for those so engaged. The Club
meets once a month on Saturdays. http://www.burlingtonwritersclub.org
•Burlington Boys Choir
The Burlington Boys Choir was founded 45 years ago. Miss
Eva Wiseman was founder and director from 1958 to1994,
During the choir's history over 500 boys have been educated
not only in great sacred and classical music but in etiquette
and discipline.
Drawn from the private and public schools in the Burlington
area, the choristers range in age from nine to thirteen
years old. Boys are chosen not only for their musical
ability but also for their maturity, discipline, and high
academic standing. The choir ranges in size from 20 to
30 members with an additional 10-20 boys in the Training
Choir.
Annually the choir performs about twenty times in venues
ranging from local church services and civic functions
to their own public concerts and symphonic performances.
The choir has traveled both at home and abroad including
seven trips to Europe and six invitations to the White
House; most recently participating in the Canterbury Children's
Choir Festival, Canterbury, England. http://www.burlingtonboyschoir.com
•Company Shops Concert Band
The Company Shops Concert Band provides performance opportunities
for adults and students. The Band performs for the
public at various community events.
•Alamance Chorale
The Alamance Chorale provides an outlet for singers to
perform works of choral music. The Chorale produces
three concerts each year. http://www.alamancechorale.org
•Alamance Children's Theatre
The Alamance Children's Theatre is a young people community
theatre that encourages children to become actively involved
in and knowledgeable of the theatre arts. They produce
three theatrical productions each year.
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