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All events take place at the Father Ryan Arts Center, located at 420 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks PA 15136, unless indicated otherwise. For more information, please call 412.771.3052.
Winter/Spring 2012 Arts Education Classes
January 16 - April 21
Winter/Spring classes begin the week of January 16, 2012. Enrollment is now open. The Father Ryan Arts Center is a multi-level facility that specializes in education and cultural enrichment across a spectrum of art forms including theater, music, dance, visual arts, and health & wellness for children, teens and adults through 4- or 6 week sessions and 12-week programs. Click here for classes
Chachi Plays for Kids (24-hour video game marathon)
Friday, February 10, 2012 (7 pm to 7 pm on Saturday, February 11)
Location: Toonseum, 945 Liberty Avenue #1, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Contributions from this year’s 24-hour video game marathon will benefit two local non-profits: Pittsburgh’s Toonseum, to launch an art program for at-risk youth, and the Father Ryan Art Center in McKees Rocks to support its youth arts education programs.
Chachi Plays for Kids is the brainchild of Anthony “Chachi” Walker, who wanted to give back to his community. During the inaugural event in February 2011, Mr. Walker raised $3,007.79 for the Mario Lemieux Foundation as part of the Make Room for Kids fundraiser.
“I just wanted to do something to give back to the community,” said Walker. “There are plenty of kids out there who don’t really get a childhood, either due to economic or societal situations they’re in. If I can give those kids an opportunity to be a kid, that’s what I’d like to do.”
Ways to support this event, updates and the gaming schedule can be found online at www.chachiplays.com, on Twitter (@chachiplays), and on Facebook. To learn more, please contact Missy Sorg at missysorg@gmail.com, or call (412) 302-8390.
(2012 sponsors include the Toonseum and Sorgatron Media).
A Celebration of African-American Arts: Family, Friends and Community
Sunday, February 19, 2012 (12 pm - 8 pm)
Celebrate the innovative, inspiring and influential contributions of African American arts and artists with eclectic performances, presentations, entertainment and activities during the second annual A Celebration of African American Arts: Family, Friends and Community at the Father Ryan Arts Center, 420 Chartiers Avenue, McKees Rocks PA 15136. In addition, our event will highlight significant local talent, crafters/vendors and cuisine. Family friendly activities; all are welcome. For ticket information, call 412.771.3052.
Partners In Progress: Benefit for Haiti
Gallery Show and Reception
Sunday, March 25 (1 pm - 5 pm)
Benefit gallery show and art auction to support Partners In Progress, a national, Pennsylvania-based non-profit organization fouded by members of the Pittsburgh Regional Haiti Solidarity Committee. Its mission is to promote and support sustainable community development in rural Haiti.
Featured artists include: Denis Bergevin, Norm Brown, Don Fisher, Beth Magyan, Pat Rampolla, Terry Rorison, Lynn Stys, and Evelyn Turocey. Sales from the art auction will benefit Partners In Progress.
Winter/Spring 2012 Arts Education SHOWCASE
Sunday, April 22 @ 3 pm
Students of all ages enrolled in our fall arts education classes from music to theater and visual arts to dance particpate in an end-of-semester showcase for their family, friends and neighbors. All tickets are $5 (children 3 years old and younger are free) and will be sold at the door. Proceeds benefit the arts education programs at the Father Ryan Arts Center.
Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania Family Day of Fun
Sunday, April 29 @ 2 pm - 6 pm
Girl Scouts and their families will enjoy various arts education programs together including music, yoga and pottery at the Father Ryan Arts Center. |
