Game day this Saturday: FREE Fun for the whole family!!

Stumped for a cool gift? Need a break from shopping?

The Center for the Arts has a solution for both:

Game Day

Dec. 6th, 3pm-7pm

FREE! FREE! FREE!

Games for all ages!

Center for the Arts
110 W College Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-904-2787


Come try out games for the trivia wiz, the strategy genius, the card
shark, the artist, the young and young at heart. Pick a new favorite
game and have a great time.

FREE Art Learning Materials now at Center for the Arts

The Center for the Arts is an affiliate distributor - this means that
you can check out the resources directly from us and avoid the wait
and the shipping costs. Contact jennifer@boroarts.org for more
information.

http://www.nga.gov/education/classroom/loanfinder/

About Free-Loan Teaching Resources

The National Gallery of Art's Division of Education provides slide
teaching programs, multimedia programs, videocassettes, CD ROMs, and
DVDs to millions of viewers each year. These programs are intended to
foster awareness of the visual arts and make Gallery collections
accessible to a broad audience beyond the Gallery's walls. They are
circulated free of charge to educational institutions, community
groups, and individuals throughout the United States.

Our Loan Programs meet national standards in the visual arts for
kindergarten through grade 12. A variety of artists, subjects,
techniques, and styles are examined. Many programs contain suggestions
for related activities and questions designed to stimulate discussion
of the art and artists, of cultural and historical issues.

Slide teaching programs are designed to permit flexibility in use. We
encourage you to review them, select those images and information that
are most useful to your teaching needs, and to adapt and shape the
materials to your specific instructional objectives.

Greenhouse Ministries!

When: Tuesday, November 18th, 6-8pm
Where: Greenhouse Ministries
410 W Lytle St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

What: Holiday Craft and Ornament Activity: FREE and open to the public

Artsy Mamas hosts its first Greenhouse Ministries activity! We are so excited to be teaming up with this organization that so generously serves our community. Please come out and support this effort. BRING YOUR CHILDREN as this is fun for the whole family!

PLEASE REGISTER ahead of time, especially if you plan to eat pizza!
Just reply to my email if you'd like to come!

El Dia De Los Muertos and Meditate and Create

El Dia De Los Muertos

Remembering Dr. Suess

Presented by

Dos Amigas, Artsy Mamas and Boro Book Warehouse

What: El Día de los Muertos is a way to honor and remember people that have passed away. It is a holiday specifically set aside to reminisce about the person's life, and in many ways, to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions.

Why: To expand cultural horizons and to have fun!

Who: Families and Children of all ages

When: Monday, October 26, 10am-12pm

How: The holiday is celebrated, like holidays everywhere, with family, friends, and food. Families visit cemeteries of their relatives, decorate their tombstones (much like we do on Memorial Day), prepare the deceased's favorite food, and console one another by telling tales of the person's life. If the family lives far away from the cemetery in which their loved one is buried, an ofrenda, or offering can be set up in the home. Ofrendas often include the person's favorite flowers and marigolds which are thought to attract the spirits of the dead. Ofrendas may also have sweet bread called Pan de Muerto, pictures of the deceased, candles, favorite clothing or articles of the deceased, and anything the family wants to include in the ofrenda. These ofrendas range from the extremely elaborate to the very basic and are simply a way to remember the person.

How much: $2 per family

What else: Join the Dos Amigas and Artsy Mamas as we construct an ofrenda to Dr. Suess, eat Pan de Muerto, decorate Caleveras de Azucar, and make Papel Picado.

Is it Halloween? Is it evil???

El dia de los Muertos is a reverent holiday that is peaceful and respectful. El Día de los Muertos is typically celebrated in Mexico, and now, in this country. In general, the Mexican people view death both respectfully and temporary instead of something evil or unholy. Contrary to popular American belief, this is not in any way a scary holiday, nor is it related to Halloween, though the two holidays are close to one another in date.

Meditate and Create

An evening of Gratitude

presented by Artsy Mamas and Center for the Arts

Who: Mamas of all shapes, sizes and ages

What: An evening of gratitude. We will be creating gratitude art such as a gratitude journal, gratitude beads, or a gratitude rock, enjoying a guided meditation, snacks, and one another's company.

Where: Center for the Arts in Murfreesboro

When: Saturday, November 8^th, 7:00-9:30

Why: Because November is the month of Thanksgiving and we feel it is important to focus on the wonderful gifts we have been given as artists, as mothers, and as beautiful women.

How much: $5.00/person

Registration is required by Monday, November 3^rd

You may register by calling Mandy at 907-8084 or emailing artsymamas@gmail.com.

Be BOLD!

Next Week, Nashville Gets BOLD!!

Ladies Rock Camp

Ladies Rock Camp
Registration Going Now!

Have you ever thought to yourself, "I wish there had been something like the Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp when I was growing up?"

Well, now there is!

September 12 – 14, 2008
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
Learn Guitar, Drums, Bass, Keyboard, Vocals
Workshops in Sound, Songwriting, Music Herstory and DIY Arts & Crafts
Form a band, rehearse and perform at a showcase

Limited spaces available so register now! Email sgrrc05@gmail.com to apply or call 615-849-8140 for more info.

The Ladies Rock Camp encourages women to express themselves, learn new skills, and develop a supportive network for their creative endeavors.

NASHVILLE BOLD Red Tent Event

Imagine a place where women support women through history, story, and woman-to-woman wisdom. Red Tents are sacred and safe places for women to grow and learn.
EAST NASHVILLE BOLD Red Tent event Co-hosted by Krystal Kinnunen and Artsy Mamas

When: August 23rd, from 2-4pm

Where: East Library 206 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN. 37206

What: Bring food to share, pen and paper for writing, art supplies, old magazines for collage art, and your birth story. We plan to create a multimedia art piece of everyone's birth story. A love offering will be accepted to cover any cost and go toward supporting birthing options in Nashville.


Childcare will be provided but please bring a couple of bucks to chip in for the "sitter". Thanks!!

For more info feel free to contact Krystal at
krystal.kinnunen@gmail.com
or Mandy at
shebrakes4rainbows@gmail.com.

Drawing Artshops for Mothers

Drawing Artshops for Mothers – presented by The Center for the Arts and Artsy Mamas. This series of artshops will focus on exploring different types of media (pencil, charcoal, ink, conte, etc.) and developing a deeper understanding and mastery over concepts such as perspective, shading, positive and negative space, and transferring what your eye sees to paper. Classes will be meeting twice a month (Sept 6, 27, Oct 4, 18, Nov 8, 22, and Dec 13, 20) from 9am - noon. The registration deadline is August 25th. The supply fee is $45 and will include a charcoal set, sketch pad, newsprint pad, conte crayon kit, and portfolio along with some other materials to be divided amongst the class. Supply fee discounts may be applied if you already have the some of the materials. The classes are $5 each or $35 for all eight sessions if registered before August 25th. Registration is required. For more information contact Jennifer@boroarts.org or call 904-2787. Classes will take place at The Center for the Arts, 110 W. College Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-904-2787 www.boroarts.org

Help us Celebrate Christmas in July

Wednesday, July 30th, 10-11:30am
Coffee, Crafts, and Convo: Christmas in July
Boro Book Warehouse 810 NW Broad St. Suite 202 , Murfreesboro,TN

Bring the kids and $1.00/person!
We'll have coffee and cookies.
Moms can chat, make a Christmas craft,
and kids will enjoy a Christmas story!
This is a great activity for newcomers.
Invite your friends.
For more information, please email us at artsymamas@gmail.com

Register today for the Zine Making Workshop: July 27th, 2-5pm

Artsy Mamas is so excited to present its second Zine Making Workshop. We are so lucky to have Jerianne Thompson on board with us. She is an expert in the Zine department. She is editor of Zine World and the Zine Goddess at our local library. Last year, Jerianne led us in making our first Zine and I was so proud of the results! So, if you like to draw, write, scribble, or even make collage... there is room for you in our zine. We'll learn about zines, see a few examples of zines, and then, finally, we'll set about creating pages for our own Artsy Mamas zine. Everyone will go home with a copy and there will even be a copy submitted to the zine collection at Linebaugh. This workshop is FREE!! And we are inviting daddies this time!

Upcoming event for Artsy Mamas!

Wednesday, July 30th, 10-11:30am
Coffee, Crafts, and Convo: Christmas in July
Boro Book Warehouse 810 NW Broad St. Suite 202 , Murfreesboro,TN

Bring the kids and $1.00/person!
We'll have coffee and cookies.
Moms can chat, make a Christmas craft, and kids will enjoy a Christmas story!
This is a great activity for newcomers.
Invite your friends.
For more information, please email us at artsymamas@gmail.com

Come on Get Artsy:

A four week journey into creativity designed for Mamas and the kids who love them! Join us as we explore a variety of artistic media together with our children.

*Papas, grandparents, older siblings, aunts, uncles, and

nannies are welcome to accompany a child during this program as well.

Mondays from 10:00am-1:00pm.

A snack will be provided.

Please bring a packed lunch for you and your child(ren).

7/21: Drawing & Painting

7/28: Drama & Puppets
8/4: Clay Day
8/11: Music & Creative Movement

Prices:

All four weeks: $50.00 for one child and one adult.
$12.00 for each additional child
Individual class admission: $15.00 for one adult and one child.

$5.00 for an additional child.

Classes will take place at the Center for the Arts, 110 W College Street, Murfreesboro

Advanced registration required. To register, call (615)904-2787 or (615) 907-8084. Or email at artsymamas@gmail.com.

Sunday, July 27th, 2-5pm
Learn all about zines! Linebaugh Public Library, in partnership with Artsy Mamas, will present a Zine Workshop, 2-5 p.m. on July 27, for parents, ages 18 and up. This free workshop will give you a chance to explore you creative side through writing, drawing, or other 2-D art. During this workshop, we'll learn about zines, see some examples, talk about how to make a zine, and work together to make a collaborative zine. At the end of the workshop, each participant will have a copy of the finished zine to take home with them, and a copy will be added to the Linebaugh Library's zine collection. Advance registration required. To register, please visit www.linebaugh.org/zines.htm. For more information on the following workshops, please email zines@linebaugh.org or call Jerianne Thompson at 615-893-4131. Linebaugh Library is at 105 W. Vine St. in Murfreesboro.

Healthy Foods Workshop

When:  Sat., Aug. 16th, 10am-12:00pm
Where:  Mandy's house

What:  For this first session, we'll discuss some kid friendly
and allergen-free healthy recipes, talk about some super supplements
for our kids, focus on the truth behind dairy, sugar, and processed
foods, and sample some of the products that I personally use to make
my kids healthier and my life easier. $10.00/mom and $2.00/child for
"childcare" (my husband will be available to care for your children and
they will be able to run and play in our yard, etc)
Please register ahead of time and please invite all of your mom friends. 
I'm limiting this to 10 moms.  Dads are welcome too!

Call 615-907-8084 to register and for directions!

Dinner at the Center

Friday, August 22nd, 5-7pm

Bring the entire family and a picnic dinner and join us for "
Dinner at the Center".
This is a brand spanking new concept brought to you by
the Center and Artsy Mamas.
There will be coloring sheets, music, and, most of all,
a grand opportunity to enjoy this quarter's current art
exhibit by David Doughty and meet other local families who
enjoy the arts.  Learn more about the exhibit at
http://www.boroarts.org/exhibits.htm.

Great Hot Mom's Club Giveaway!

Check out this fantastic Father's Day Giveaway!!


http://www.hotmomsclub.com/?page=articles/view&AID=17258

If you aren't a member, please use this link to sign up!

It's official!!

Artsy Mamas, INC is now a 501(c)3 organization. WeEeEeEe!!!!

Important information. Mark your calendars, ya'll.

We also have a special announcement - The Center for the Arts will be
introducing a new program called The Playground during our Sunday June
22nd matinée. This is a program that allows parents to enjoy the play
while their children participate in games, crafts, and theater
activities in our art gallery. You can reconnect during intermission
and see how much fun they are having before returning to the play.
Reservations for the Playground must be made in advance. The cost is
$3 per child and $5 for two.
Volunteers are needed for this program. Artsy Mamas!! Bring your kids, help out with this program and get yourself some free tickets to the show!

Thursday, June 26th, 4:30-9:30pm
The Garden Party and Vegetarian Potluck! YOU ARE INVITED:
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=GXHMVZOLOVERFHQUYSMB

Saturday, June 28th, 2-3pm
Boro Book Warehouse
"Acting Out" Arts and Story time
Fun for all ages! Bring the entire fam!

Artsy Mamas and Center for the Arts presents:
Come On, Get Artsy! a four week series of workshops for Mothers and the children who love them (Please note that Fathers, Nannies, Aunts, Uncles, Older Siblings, Grandparents, etc are also welcome). During this four week creative adventure, we will explore a variety of artistic media and enjoy a packed lunch together (provided by participants)
Mondays: July 21, 28 Aug 4, 11 from 10-1pm
Center for the Arts (615) 904-2787 110 W College St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Prices are: $50.00 for one adult and one child "punch card" (admits them to all four weeks)
$12.00 for each additional child's punch card
Individual class admission: $15.00 for one adult and one child. $5.00 for an additional child.

Advanced registration required. To register, call (615)904-2787 or (615) 907-8084. Or email at artsymamas@gmail.com.

Improv Comedy for Parents:
Like to perform? Love comedy but hate to learn lines? Artsy Mamas is forming a family-friendly improv troupe! Feel free to bring the kids! This is a great way for mom and dad to have some fun together, without having to find a babysitter! Please call Mandy at (615) 907-8084 for more information. No need to prepare anything. Auditions are being held on Saturday, July 19th, from 9:00-12:00 and Thursday, July 24th, from 6-9pm at Center for the Arts (615) 904-2787 110 W College St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.

Sunday, July 27th, 2-5pm
Learn all about zines! Linebaugh Public Library, in partnership with Artsy Mamas, will present a Zine Workshop, 2-5 p.m. on July 27, for parents, ages 18 and up. This free workshop will give you a chance to explore you creative side through writing, drawing, or other 2-D art. During this workshop, we'll learn about zines, see some examples, talk about how to make a zine, and work together to make a collaborative zine. At the end of the workshop, each participant will have a copy of the finished zine to take home with them, and a copy will be added to the Linebaugh Library's zine collection. Advance registration required. To register, please visit www.linebaugh.org/zines.htm. For more information on the following workshops, please email zines@linebaugh.org or call Jerianne Thompson at 615-893-4131. Linebaugh Library is at 105 W. Vine St. in Murfreesboro.

Coming in August: A three month drawing workshop series specifically for mamas!

June is the month for partying!!

The Garden Party and Vegetarian Pot Luck:
http://www. evite. com/pages/invite/viewInvite. jsp?inviteId=GXHMVZOLOVERFHQUYSMB

Barefoot Sandal making and Pina Coladas:
http://www. evite. com/pages/invite/viewInvite. jsp?inviteId=LHUVGWTTGJSNUDTBCWRK

Just let us know you are coming!!

Summer Splash at Center for the Arts!!!

Artsy Mamas referrals get $25.00 off their tuition!!

Junior Session
9a-3p Monday through Friday - Ages 7-12
CHOICE 1- June 16-27, Performance June 16 at 6p
CHOICE 2- July 7-18, Performance July 19 at 6p
Hold your nose and jump into a cool, clear pool of theatrical fun! Splash into your summer with one of
two full two-week sessions building your theatre skills - complete with activities, games, and hands on fun.
No experience necessary, just a willingess to get your feet wet and try! As an ensemble, Junior campers
will develop and perform a script of their own. Campers will also venture into the deep end by spending
some time underwater (backstage) learning all about theatrical lighting, sounds, sets, costume, make-up,
and cool special effects! Cost: $125.
Senior Session
9a-3p Monday through Friday - Ages 13-18
June 23- July 11, Performance July 11 at 6p
It's under sea adventures in an ocean of "choral" delights for this year's Senior campers. You will swim the
waters and venture into a sea of great musical theatre techniques and dance with a finale ensemble choral
performance. Campers, be ready this Senior Session is not for the weak of heart (or lungs)! It's a three
week whirl-wind that will reveal secrets of the deep-blue and the great white way. Strap on the scuba gear
and get ready for the deep waters. Your three week session docks with a performance in the Center's
new Cabaret Music Series! Cost: $125.

Breaking the Bones: A Plea for Tibet

Press release text:
May 6, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Contact: Amanda Cantrell Roche
onehumanrace.justice@gmail.com
615.300.8580


Know Tibet: A Benefit Concert for Tibetan Refugee Children

From Knowledge to Compassion, from Compassion to Action.

On Sunday, June 1st at Father Ryan High School Theater, Blue Moves Modern Dance Company, Global Education Center and One Human Race 4 Justice will offer a performance to inform, entertain and inspire adults and children alike about Tibetan culture and society. The event will feature music, dance, speakers and educational and interactive exhibits. Singer/songwriter and former resident of Nepal and Thailand, Shanna Underwood, will share songs of peace. Drummer, percussionist and songwriter Kirby Shelstad will perform and share some information about Tibetan Buddhism, and Blue Moves will perform “Breaking the Bones: A Plea for Tibet,” a modern dance and audio documentary telling the story of the crushing oppression suffered by Tibetans under the hands of the Chinese government. The show will also feature speakers such as Tibetan exile Ngawang Losel sharing his personal story of crossing the Himalayas on foot into exile as a teenager, and the many years he spent isolated from his family in a Tibetan Refugee School in India.

Learning about other cultures through the arts is a step towards cultivating compassion and respect for diverse societies. This event is designed to offer children and adults a window of understanding into Tibetan culture and the current situation in Tibet and China.

Proceeds will benefit Tibetan Children’s Villages and Losel’s Project Giving Justice, both of which support children at Tibetan Refugee Schools in India. In the lobby will be educational exhibits about Tibet and action tables sharing ways that adults and children alike can help be a part of the solution. More Than Warmth -- Stitching Quilts, Creating Compassion -- will have an exhibit in which participants can create drawings and visual messages of friendship and caring on quilts to be sent to Tibetan children.

Lobby exhibits open at 1 p.m., performance begins at 2 p.m. Suggested donation is $10 adults, $5 children or $20 for a family. Father Ryan is located at 700 Norwood Dr., Nashville.

For more info:
One Human Race 4 Justice
onehumanrace.justice@gmail.com
www. myspace. com/onehumanracejustice
Blue Moves Modern Dance Company
www. bluemoves. org
Global Education Center
www. globaleducationcenter. net

This Saturday: May 31st!

Mamapalooza Murfreesboro 2008 in Pictures!!