Hidden River Film Initiative to screen
Papers: Stories of Undocumented Youth
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Papers is the story of undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status. CLICK HERE to watch the trailer.
There are approximately 2 million undocumented children who were born outside the U.S. and raised in this country. These are young people who were educated in American schools, hold American values, know only the U.S. as home and who, upon high school graduation, find the door to their future slammed shut.
The Hidden River Film Initiative will screen
Papers on Wednesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Reading Movies & IMAX as part of the Night of Independent Film series.
Tickets:
Adults $8
Students $5 (door only)
For more information about
Papers, visit the film's website.
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SAVE THE DATE: Bandshell Concert Series returns to City Park this summer! |
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The Bandshell Concert Series will be here before you know it! Mark your calendars and join us for great music on Friday evenings at the Volunteer Firemen's Bandshell in Reading City Park.
July 11 * July 18 * July 25 * August 1
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SAVE THE DATE: Special Berks Jazz Fest celebration coming soon!
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It's been less than a month since the final note of Berks Jazz Fest 2014, and we're already planning another exciting concert event for the jazz fans out there. The project is still in development, so we'll have to wait to share more details. Just make sure to mark your calendars now for Monday, June 9. You'll be glad you did!!
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SUNDAY: Cocalico High School Choralaires
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DATE: Sunday, May 4
TIME: 3 p.m.
LOCATION: First United Church of Christ * 611 Washington Street * Reading, PA 19603
High School choral group of 35 auditioned singers under the direction of Kristen Diehl will present a varied program which includes several commissioned pieces by local composers, including David Himes ("Old Dreams"), Carl Nygard ("Ave Verum Corpus") and Jay Althouse ("Jubilate Deo"). Their Chamber Choir of 16 members from the larger group will also perform some contemporary music.
Free will offering. Free parking at Walnut and Poplar garage.
Contact the church at 610-374-8594 or firstchurch@frontiernet.net for more information.
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Assumption of Risk movie - free screening! Partially filmed in Reading!!
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DATE: Sunday, May 4
TIME: 4 p.m.
LOCATION: Reading Movies 11 & IMAX; 30 N. Second Street; Reading, PA 19601
Partially shot in Reading!
Cutting edge technology spawns an enterprise of unimaginable greed which manipulates life and death as the ultimate profit making tools.
Using charts and medical history, actuary Wes Riemann can statistically predict how many years someone has to live. But it's only a prediction. When he discovers the life insurance firm he works for has been cancelling policies weeks, sometimes days before the policy holder dies in order to avoid costly payouts, he comes to grip with the impossible - that somehow, they know the exact date when someone will die. In order to prevent the firm from destroying anymore lives, including his own, Wes will risk it all to discover an unbelievable secret.
WATCH THE TRAILER
Tickets are free, but everyone must have a ticket to be admitted. Tickets can be picked at the theatre after April 28 or the day of the event.
Sponsored by the Greater Reading Film Office.
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DATE: Friday, May 9
TIME: 8 p.m.
LOCATION: St. John's United Church of Christ * 257 West Walnut Street * Kutztown, PA 19530
Saul’s career spans almost 20 years of performance in virtually every major folk music venue in the U.S., Canada and many European countries. He is a veteran performer on the folk scene, singing country, blues, bluegrass and other traditional and contemporary forms of grassroots American music. Saul’s performances are known for his stunning harmonica playing, and he’s been a harmonica sideman on 19 albums to date.
Tickets: $7 donation
For more information, please visit the KFMS website. |
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May 11: Mother's Day Music at the Museum
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DATE: Sunday, May 11
TIME: 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Reading Public Museum * 500 Museum Road * Reading, PA 19611
Enjoy a special music performance by the Reading Philharmonic Orchestra on the Stone Terrace in the Museum's Arboretum, rain or shine. Seating begins at 3:30 p.m.; bring your own lawn chairs in case seating fills.
In addition to the concert, mothers will receive half priced admission to the museum with paid admission for one child of any age.
For additional information, please visit the Reading Public Museum website. |
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"The Clothes They Came to Us In" & Artworks! Opening
DATE: May 16
TIME: 5 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Studio B
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Hamburg Arts Fest
DATE: May 17
TIME: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Hamburg Arts Alliance
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The Brentano String Quartet
DATE: May 17
TIME: 8 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Friends of Chamber Music
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Gloria! Music for Choir, Brass and Organ
DATE: May 18
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
PRESENTED BY: Immanuel UCC
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: City of Reading's Public Art Initiative
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The City of Reading has announced the second round of funding for the NEA "Our Town" project to be implemented in 2014.
Proposed artworks may included murals, mosaics, sculptures, furniture, or any form of art suitable to the public spaces in which they will be permenently installed.
Artists will be paid to coordinate the design, creation and installation of a public work of art. Artists will be expected to work directly with at least one student, who will be paid a stipend to participate in each phase.
Deadline: Proposals will be accepted until May 30, 2014.
Selection: Artists and artworks will be chosen by June 6.
Completion: Works are expected to be created and installed between June 12 and August 15.
For additional information and the proposal application, please contact Crystal Edwards at 610-655-6392 or crystal.edwards@readingpa.org.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Your Claim to Frame
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Your Claim To Frame is looking for artists to participate in their
"Inspired by ... Music" show. Works will be accepted in any medium but must be inspired by one of the songs on their list of the 100 best songs of all time.
Delivery of work: Wednesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 14
Exhibition dates: Friday, June 20 through Saturday, July 12
Opening Reception: Friday, June 20 from 6-9 p.m.
For more information or a prospectus with the list of acceptable songs, please contact Brian Williams by phone at 610-404-4640 or email at mail@yourclaimtoframe.com.
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CALL FOR COMPOSERS: Composer Project Competition through The Green Dot Journey
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The Green Dot Journey Composer Project competition will make it possible for ten living composers to receive recognition and exposure for their musical compositions. These newly written pieces will be performed in concert programs across the USA, Canada, and the British Isles as part of the Green Dot Journey.
Eligibility: The competition is open to all composers, aged 18 or older, who are Canadian or U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Reward: $1,500 plus travel expenses to the premiere on August 23 in Reno, NV
Deadline: June 1
Winners will be announced on July 1.
For additional information, please visit the Green Dot Project website. |
Jeanne and Stephen Trezza - C'mon Down!
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You're the winners of the 2014 Berks Jazz Fest Membership Drawing!
Karen Haver, Executive Director of the Berks Arts Council, and Craig Poole, General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Reading, selected the winner of the Berks Arts Council Membership Campaign Contest.
The random drawing included all patrons who became a member of BAC or renewed an existing membership during the 2014 Berks Jazz Fest.
Jeanne and Stephen Trezza of Staten Island, New York, were the lucky winners of the VIP Package for the 2015 Fest, which includes two front-row tickets to four concerts during the 25th anniversary event.
Congratulations, Jeanne and Stephen!
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MAKE A ONE TIME DONATION! |
BERKS ARTS COUNCIL
ON BCTV!
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Watch our next show
LIVE on Monday,
May 5 at 7 p.m.
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CLICK HERE for a recording of our April show.
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| CONTACT DETAILS |
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Berks Arts Council
Physical Address:
GoggleWorks Center
for the Arts
201 Washington Street
Suite 523
Reading, PA 19601
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 854
Reading, PA 19603
Phone: (610) 898-1930
Email: Info@BerksArts.org
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