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		<title>2012 Spring Membership Drive</title>
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Support from our members makes it possible for The Center for the Arts to take risks so we may continue to grow and deepen our value to the community as the cultural hub for music, theater, visual and literary arts in Nevada County. As the backbone of our organization, our members provide tremendous support to strengthen the presence of the arts in our community.</p>
<p><strong>Click <a href="http://thecenterforthearts.org/support/become-a-member/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to <a href="http://thecenterforthearts.org/support/become-a-member/" target="_blank">join now</a>!</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Membership Drive </strong><strong>Begins May 1 </strong><br />
We have set a goal of adding 200 new members during our membership drive. Beginning May 1, we are offering some exciting incentives when you join or renew your membership in The Center for the Arts.</p>
<p><strong></strong><strong>Membership Drive Prize Packages </strong><br />
All new members, and current members who upgrade their membership by 10% will be eligible to win The Center Access Pass, which includes one seat at all Center shows, backstage and sound check access (when approved by artist) and early entrance to Vet’s Hall shows. We also have weekly prize packages to offer, including signed memorabilia, tickets, CD’s, books<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">,</span> and more!</p>
<p><strong>Weekly Prize Packages</strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>Blues</strong> Package</strong><br />
Signed Robert Cray Poster, T-shirt &amp; Vintage Album<br />
Two Tickets to WorldFest<br />
Blues CD Package</p>
<p><strong>Comedy Package</strong><br />
Signed Lily Tomlin &amp; Paula Poundstone Posters<br />
Signed Edith Ann Doll<br />
Signed Lily Tomlin DVD<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Literary Package</strong><br />
Signed Ira Glass Poster<br />
&#8220;This American Life” DVD<br />
Two tickets to see David Sedaris<br />
Two David Sedaris Books<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Singer-Songwriter Package</strong><br />
Signed Judy Collins Poster<br />
Two tickets to see the Indigo Girls<br />
Bouquet of Roses from Foothill Flowers<br />
Singer-Songwriter CD Package<strong></strong></p>
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		<title>Flamingo Fest with Antsy McClain &amp; the Trailer Park Troubadours</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Ron Bell presents<br />
Saturday, June 16, 8:00PM<br />
Doors open at 7:00PM<br />
$30.00<br />
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Saturday, June 16, 8:00PM<br />
Doors open at 7:00PM<br />
$30.00<br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>“Antsy McClain is a troubadour with some connections. Tommy Emmanuel plays on several tracks and Lindsey Buckingham sings harmony on Time-Sweetened Lies. Creative, rootsy, and wonderful. If you like it served 100 proof, step right up.”</em></strong><br />
– Robert K. Oermann, Music Row News, Nashville</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>“When I first looked into the Trailer Park Troubadours, I was prepared for them to be funny. What I wasn&#8217;t prepared for was these guys are flat-out GREAT. Their humor is obvious. When they sing songs like &#8220;My Baby Whistles When She Walks&#8221; (it&#8217;s not what you think), it&#8217;s a scream. But then, a few songs in, you hear something as poignant and rich as &#8220;Primer Grey Impala,&#8221; you kinda sit up and take notice. These guys can really, REALLY, play and sing.”</strong></em><br />
– Take Country Back, www.takecountryback.com</p>
<p>Singer, songwriter, humorist and small town philosopher Antsy McClain writes what he knows: The good life.</p>
<p>Staging his live shows from a small, fictitious trailer park called Pine View Heights (patterned after his own childhood surroundings and experiences), McClain is free from an over-abundance of material things and appreciates time with family and friends.</p>
<p>Sharing his mantra of &#8220;Enjoy The Ride,&#8221; McClain has won friendship and collaboration with some of the most talented musicians in the world. With such a wide circle of mentors like Waylon Jennings, Tommy Smothers, guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel and cowboy poet Baxter Black, it&#8217;s no wonder McClain marches to the beat of a different drum. And his influences don&#8217;t stop there. His live shows touch upon Country, Rockabilly, Jazz, Swing, and a number of Pop culture references.</p>
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<p>McClain&#8217;s poetry, heart-felt ballads and humorous tales have garnered praise from such artists as Guy Clark, Willie Nelson, Lindsay Buckingham, and David Wilcox, to name a few.</p>
<p>After a Nashville record deal proved unfruitful in 1999, McClain took the reins himself and blazed one of the industries first fiercely independent campaigns, producing some of Americana&#8217;s most innovative projects, and cleverly relying on fan involvement (They call themselves Flamingoheads) to finance each album, and help promote live shows and events.</p>
<p>Before music found him, Antsy was an award-winning illustrator and designer for book and magazine publishers. As the DIY movement took hold, McClain was one of the first artists of note to not only record, mix and produce his own albums, but to serve as art director and designer for everything involving his music career; from CD package design to website design to merchandise. The band&#8217;s t-shirts are looked at as one-of-a-kind boutique item originals, often signed and numbered when sold.</p>
<p>When accused of being a control freak, McClain flashes a guilty look, but dissuades the dig by saying, &#8220;I&#8217;ve always just tried to save myself money. I was a self employed guy with five kids. We had an agreement that my wife was to be home while they were young, and it worked out great. But I didn&#8217;t have a thousand dollars to pay somebody for a logo. If I was going to have one, I&#8217;d have to do it.&#8221;</p>
<p>Calling himself &#8220;a life enthusiast,&#8221; Antsy McClain is eager to see what&#8217;s around every corner, and watches the horizon intently for each new change that takes place.</p>
<p>&#8220;My life is my art,&#8221; explains Antsy, &#8220;I am painting my life one day at a time, one brush stroke at a time. As I spend time with my wife and children, or as I go on the road toward new places to make new friends, as I write a new song, as I draw or paint something for people to look at and enjoy&#8230; This is my life, and I&#8217;m grateful to have the opportunity to share it with music, with words and with pictures.&#8221;</p>
<p>McClain looks out the window as a car whirs past, &#8220;I am enjoying the ride.&#8221;</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p><strong></strong>The Center for the Arts Youth Education Series presents<br />
<strong>Marsh Youth Theater’s Teen Touring Troupe</strong><br />
Friday, May 11, 7:30PM<br />
Saturday, May 12, 2:00PM<br />
Written and performed by the<br />
Marsh Youth Theater Teen Touring Troupe<br />
<strong>THIS PERFORMANCE IS CANCELLED</strong><br />
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<strong>Marsh Youth Theater’s Teen Touring Troupe</strong><br />
Friday, May 11, 7:30PM<br />
Saturday, May 12, 2:00PM<br />
Written and performed by the<br />
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<p>WRITING &amp; PERFORMING WORKSHOP<br />
Saturday at 10:00-11:30AM<br />
Writing and Performing Adapted Work, a workshop by Director Cliff Mayotte and MYT Teen Troupe.  For middle and high school students. 90 minutes.<br />
$15/12 for Center Members</p>
<p>In this workshop we&#8217;ll explore the themes that MYT extracted from Mark Twain&#8217;s story to create Truthtopia: greed, hypocrisy, false personas and moral responsibility. Director Cliff Mayotte will begin the workshop with improvisation and drama exercises, followed by a short writing session. Participants will work alongside MYT actors to create and perform our new scene sketches. Enjoy working with creative teens from San Francisco!</p>
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<p><strong>The Marsh</strong>, a breeding ground for new performance, is pleased to announce <strong>Marsh Youth Theater’s Teen Touring Troupe </strong>production of <strong><em>Truthtopia.</em> </strong>MYT Director <strong>Emily Klion</strong> created MYT Teen Troupe in 2008, to serve the artistic needs of MYT’s high school students, creating and producing original musical theater that speaks to the sensibilities of teens. Since its inception, The Troupe has performed critically acclaimed productions of Kim Epifano’s <em>Fears of Your Life, </em>Ron Jones’ <em>The Wave, </em>and Emily Klion, Lisa Quoresimo and Danny Duncan’s <em>Siddhartha, The Bright Path, </em>all of which were created or reworked specifically for the Teen Troupe. After a sold-out run of <em>The Wave, </em>Director Cliff<em> </em>Mayotte<em> </em>came up with the idea of a touring troupe to give both these talented students and their original work a wider reach and bring MYT’s unique style of theater to venues beyond The Marsh.</p>
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<p>MYT Teen Touring Troupe, composed of 22 teens from all over San Francisco and 14 different schools including homeschools, launched its inaugural season in December at SOMARTS Youth Arts Festival and The Marsh Berkeley with <strong>TRUTHTOPIA</strong>, a musical<strong> </strong>based on Mark Twain’s 1899 satirical story, <em>The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg.</em> What happens when a mysterious stranger abandons a suitcase full of money in the midst of a respectable town of honest model citizens? Chaos, of course! MYT students portray Twain’s hilarious story of temptation, greed and treachery by creating an up-to-date version set to exuberant music and dance. Timely? Greed never goes out of style! Twain’s wit, wisdom and message still have much to say to us. Under the direction of Cliff Mayotte, the Troupe’s Creative Corps, a subset of dedicated teen writers, adapted the script from Twain’s writing. It is a brilliant reminder that an honest reputation means nothing until it’s put to the test.</p>
<p>Over the past months, the production has travelled to schools, libraries, parks and festivals, as well as theater venues throughout the Bay Area and now, Grass Valley. Based on the model of San Francisco’s famed Mime Troupe, the production and technical requirements have been kept to a minimum, with a portable set and flexible staging that can adapt to any venue (the Troupe designed the sets and costumes themselves). In preparation for each show, the teens learn about booking, theater tech, publicity, flexibility and even concessions—all the business of theater that goes on behind the scenes.</p>
<p>MYT Teen Troupe actors are diverse in a multitude of ways: cultural background, family income, physical ability and educational experience. Each actor brings a unique perspective and depth to the ensemble. Many MYT Teens come from low income and immigrant families and have had little opportunity to travel beyond their own San Francisco neighborhood. Some have never had the opportunity to see sights that are common to a Grass Valley teen: rivers, mountains and open space. In Grass Valley, troupe members will stay at the homes of Grass Valley high school students, allowing a unique interaction between urban and rural teenagers. This event will be a wonderful exchange of culture and creativity. MYT Teen Troupe will lead a workshop on Saturday morning: Writing and Performing Adapted Work, in which Grass Valley teens will have taste of the adaptation process MYT’s Creative Corps used to create <em>Truthtopia.</em></p>
<p><em>Truthtopia</em> Director <strong>Cliff Mayotte</strong><strong> </strong>is an award-winning educator and director. He is currently serving as the Education Program Director for Voice of Witness, where he is co-creating a national oral history curriculum with <em>Facing History and Ourselves</em>. In 2008, Mayotte received the Beverly Kees Educator Award from the Northern California Chapter of The Society of Professional Journalists for his work in integrating oral history, civic engagement and performance. From 1997-2000, he served as the Education Director for the Berkeley Repertory Theatre.<strong> </strong>As a director<strong>,</strong> he has staged plays for such notable local theatres as Aurora Theatre Company, Shotgun Players, Marin Shakespeare Company, Rough and Tumble and The Marsh. His work has garnered awards from the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle, Drama-Logue and SF Weekly. Cliff is the Education Director for McSweeny’s <em>Voice of Witness </em>and the author of <em>A Community Talks to Itself, </em>an oral history theater guide for educators.</p>
<p>MYT Director <strong>Emily Klion</strong> has had an illustrious career as a musical theater producer, composer and musical director. She received her BA and MA degrees from Mills College in music composition, studying with such luminaries as Terry Riley, Lou Harrison and Indian singer Pandit Pran Nath. Klion received a Thomas Watson Fellowship for a study in India or raga and vocal music. In 2001, Emily founded the Marsh Youth Theater (MYT) with The Marsh’s Executive Director, Stephanie Weisman. Emily has adapted and created many full-length youth theater productions for which she composes the musical scores and songs, including <em>Jip, His Story; Siddhartha, The Bright Path; The Last Wild Witch</em>; <em>The Wave</em>; <em>Persephone Cubana</em> and others. In 2008, refugee students from the Tibetan Children’s Center in Dharamsala, India performed<em> Siddhartha. </em>Klion received the Bay Area Critic’s Circle Award and the Hollywood Dramalogue Award for her musical score and direction of Tony Pellegrino’s critically acclaimed show, <em>Deer Rose</em>, a recipient of the Will Glickman Playwright Award, and in 2006 received the Rex Foundation’s <em>Jerry Garcia Award for Promoting Creativity in Youth</em>. In 2008, Klion received Curtain Call’s American Harmony Award for her musical theater adaptation of Katherine Paterson’s <em>Jip, His Story</em>. Emily collaborated with Nevada City songwriter, musician and theater artist <strong>Maggie McKaig</strong> for ten years as co-creators and composers of many youth theater projects at San Francisco’s Center Stage. Maggie is the student coordinator for MYT students in Grass Valley.</p>
<p>Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, <strong>MYT</strong> provides high-quality theater-arts education and performance opportunities to over 650 talented youth, regardless of financial circumstances, both at The Marsh and in partnerships with local public schools and other community arts organization. Starting with aerial flying classes for toddlers to courses in dance, drama, singing and stagecraft to performance ensembles for elementary, middle and high school students, MYT is designed to build children’s theatrical skills from the ground up, regardless of past arts experience or financial differences.</p>
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<div>This is an Urban youth theater company &#8211; for some kids this is the first time they will leave the City and come to a rural community!</div>
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		<title>May Non-Profit Partner &#8211; Nevada County Habitat for Humanity</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nevada County Habitat for Humanity (NCHFH) was organized in mid 1995 by various community, government and church members to address the growing and recognized need for affordable housing in Nevada County. In the past years, NCHCH has grown from a handful of concerned citizens to a grass roots organization with a 12 member governing Board [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.nchabitat.org/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-9090" title="habitat-for-humanity400" src="http://thecenterforthearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/habitat-for-humanity400.gif" alt="" width="424" height="149" /></a>Nevada County Habitat for Humanity (NCHFH) was organized in mid 1995 by various community, government and church members to address the growing and recognized need for affordable housing in Nevada County. In the past years, NCHCH has grown from a handful of concerned citizens to a grass roots organization with a 12 member governing Board of Directors, a roster of 25 Standing Committee Members, over 60 committed volunteers and 500 loyal financial donors, all committed to achieving our mission of providing simple and decent affordable homes for hard-working local families. To date NCHFH has completed 22 homes across Nevada County providing affordable homeownership for 31 adults and 66 children of qualified families.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nchabitat.org/"><img class="alignleft  wp-image-9099" title="habitat-for-humanity" src="http://thecenterforthearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/habitat-for-humanity.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="199" /></a>Having safe, permanent, affordable housing benefits the entire community. The project supports local suppliers through the purchase of building materials, and funds city services through local government fees. Habitat homeowners become property owners, pay local property taxes to fund schools, and contribute to the local economy. The lack of adequate and stable housing affects the children in the family in multiple ways from low academic performance all the way to potentially becoming involved in crime. Outcomes for children are better across the board when they have a place to come home to every day, the space to grow and learn, and a life free from the worry of having to change schools as rents increase and families move. NCHFH creates a long-term permanent solution to an immediate need for stability in a child’s life. A current high-profile study by Harkness and Newman found that home ownership has a significant positive impact on the children in the following ways:</p>
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<li> Significantly improves cognitive behavior and reduces behavior problems</li>
<li> Reduces poor educational outcomes due to residential stability leading to a 20% higher high school graduation rate than families of renters.</li>
<li>Increases community involvement of family</li>
<li>60% less likely to give birth as an unwed teenager and twice as likely NOT to be idle at age 20 and to rely on welfare as an adult.</li>
<li>Children of homeowners are 30% more likely to acquire post-secondary education and their average hourly wage is a little over a dollar more.</li>
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<p>Please visit our website for more information at www.nchabitat.org</p>
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<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href="http://www.nchabitat.org" target="_blank">www.nchabitat.org</a></strong></p>
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Since I last wrote, I&#8217;ve been to New York for APAP the largest Arts Presenting Conference in the United States. In addition to booking shows and meeting with agents, I attended some great workshops on capitalization strategies for [...]]]></description>
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<div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Since I last wrote, I&#8217;ve been to New York for APAP the largest Arts Presenting Conference in the United States. In addition to booking shows and meeting with agents, I attended some great workshops on capitalization strategies for non profit performing arts centers and listened to many inspiring speakers including Ben Cameron from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation who encouraged us to stop thinking of ourselves as providing entertainment but as social activists. He went on to say that he could not imagine a more important time in history where diverse populations need to come together for shared, enlightening, educational and inspiring artistic experiences that make you laugh, cry, question, and create new memories. I loved this message and hope you feel we are playing our part in providing this platform for Nevada County. Our vision to build community through the arts is part of this approach as well. In February, we are pleased to continue our non profit community partnership program with <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTegVd_5vQQwiHxpNqKsJjylppJEcd9v1NgOiR7nAaaF-DOS-07iIRk0XfM1QGCjgBOm1m4dlTfYxddKG27p2etVMNJSTFsjQOdfppPB6sUw9M8BNidMySmFuvxZEbLz3wsuNS4Y8jQzqw==" shape="rect" target="_blank">Hospitality House</a>. </span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">February has started off strong! We just completed our first week of <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTcoQReDOtpzy0qmMYouUEg4Z0e_3W8Fiwk7OzzvxaxQ4xT-OtJ57N-03ZzJmSYeQyUptTWuSVwxKkVx_mQE_NY6XQpWPNSLsImeXwD0_iDi2T0ejJQSobpVxFPfSjuHdPQZSAIXEK497xcj6oYeCihM" shape="rect" target="_blank">After School Art Classes</a> with Vicki Parker, offerings scholarships to under-served youths funded by AJA Video, Bill Graham Supporting Foundation, Walton&#8217;s Grizzly Lodge of the Stein Family Foundation and Rincon del Rio. T<span>onight we present our 5th show this week with founding member of X and The Knitters <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTfD9ZlXuJaAQlbaNY3rYYQ15qYRD_NZWeVYYs2tmSDApHClYRMxeSVLGu150mFTfaMgfQPc0gLexHmefVbj_yK7jBet6vnkK6-jwObpjhBnXTMVreiEfcjee8IkB3VfyaY=" shape="rect" target="_blank">John Doe</a>.</span>  February showcases some great  talent including Canadian singer/songwriters<a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTdSGlB_DK1_ycZNcl5IpyoA6M7_I2HTTo2k2ShU5S8rIUmmqMC_tcp08H5VvmjPFEqdr63RwyfmB4_J2FIMMdj6MNKkX5VQzC_6-QGdU8EbHBDnI-sPycUGoh5f9zMI9vE=" shape="rect" target="_blank"> Dala</a>, New York&#8217;s Blues and Soul musician, <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTfV0FxdT0plyRqi9ZoGmcLVWeMu6gw-qUtvUWXYVFYixa8qcaO8ixlzj13buJfGFajd7n5LxCQbxI2OesS0b28kjPUKIoywEifBH9FhIh6msM5GlEBww28dSvZNhZVvY-k=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Eric Bibb</a>, <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTf-kDD0NTBY0enOQBZNDRFT1gNzvqGKOJ7wqUpnk3UVfOIf95AB_n3hAWtvxSNeA5AE2EKhkd6aOdxD-4rdvT-m7CmP-3B3LLzMUW6xJw34RWIFk-QlWq0jqMOp0V_lfXkLtQIPPsp9UA==" shape="rect" target="_blank">Fred Eaglesmith and his Traveling Band</a> and rounding out the month with <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTfGCiaDac1XacRgALF-exRG2VF4JUTQaSZ1a7_NA6x_dS_QRdcf6w-LhhvAcP0CJQQ8lqHpcIltVa9OLjeR7pZPYgF20w5QKCpbWXoXTPA68HqonLIHdEGtQcgI-yWlMjHbhKsPqRUo_A7v0GqTZRTn" shape="rect" target="_blank">LadySmith Black Mambazo</a>! </span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Stay tuned for another exciting show announcement next week! Members as always get first chance to purchase tickets so if you are not yet a member, please consider joining us today!</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">And finally, as many of you have already heard one of our Center family members, AirAligned Director Tresa Honaker was injured last month while in a rehearsal. Tresa&#8217;s back and several ribs were broken. Many different fundraisers are in the planning stages and funds have been set up to help Tresa in her recovery. If you are interested in donating or following Tresa&#8217;s treatment please visit  </span><a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 11pt;" href="http://www.facebook.com/TresaRecovery" shape="rect" target="_blank">Tresa&#8217;s Facebook page</a><span style="font-size: 11pt;">.  I know you all join me in sending Tresa support and love.</span></div>
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Julie Baker</span></p>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Executive Director</span></div>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span>Hospitality House recently acquired a building that will be  renovated to become their permanent home. This is the largest step that they have ever taken, bar none. Its completion will require a huge effort on the part of the entire loving, caring community.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span>As you celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day and the spirit of loving care, remember those at Hospitality House.  Open your heart with a donation or support them by attending the <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTfGCiaDac1XacRgALF-exRG2VF4JUTQaSZ1a7_NA6x_dS_QRdcf6w-LhhvAcP0CJQQ8lqHpcIltVa9OLjeR7pZPYgF20w5QKCpbWXoXTPA68HqonLIHdEGtQcgI-yWlMjHbhKsPqRUo_A7v0GqTZRTn" shape="rect" target="_blank">Lady Smith Black Mambazo</a> show on February 27 or the <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTc8ttzPpqPajLGiq9Q54rYvQcXvgr1-h1zvcd6WGGZd7s6a3-UWRsVMNZkON6nGu0Fk4dq5-DiRRndDZngdaxsdnHsy4Ib_k6-WH29om_txdXQ1QqiNfOnjVZEeutiu4IX2E5wFWu3XcxA56fkD9QLh" shape="rect" target="_blank">Empty Bowl Soup Supper</a> benefit on February 25.  You can also support Hospitality House through participation in their <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTehRY6ao5Maqu4gZW5agoWGT68kNqo0GQkz-9WQ0wrt_bTX94NbHJ_04JGQYVfOdZrKoJs7ndGexog-otg3UwDKASVTJBUKXUnhdPE7IrGtlIUdspSbmN6s3VQ8Ti-LedmZzmY3yhuxPx6GKazUyf2x" shape="rect" target="_blank">Adopt-A-Night</a> program.   </span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span><img style="text-align: right;" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs029/1104038855433/img/192.jpg" alt="Homeless" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.192" width="163" height="217" align="right" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5" />Who are the homeless? They are people challenged by illness or injury, or both; by traumas of childhood or war, or both; by their own imperfect choices or those of others, or both; or by all of these troubles. Too often they are children. Whatever challenges our guests face, Hospitality House offers them a warm welcome and a powerful helping hand.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"> Your membership at The Center for the Arts is an important part of our success and we are always monitoring how we can best serve you &#8211; our members.  With that in mind, we&#8217;ve implemented some changes to our<a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTfflJLqaU_J2xDN6BCsgfgh2d3_WuFQGWF2cU7NXvbZhYxt3NPCMXptCKrW8Tqk1pWGCpN6ut5gUMpwslIuP0nmUOIXhY471xOGxAMxkIZGUG-6b8llSTulewcP1DTTxm_Xn6E_sTgyzK3jo03esDjl" shape="rect" target="_blank"> Member Benefit Program</a> that we want to acquaint you with.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Historically, we have offered a guest pass as a benefit of membership.  The guest passes had some restrictions though that members sometimes found frustrating.  So, we&#8217;ve replaced the guest pass with a $10 ticket voucher that can be used like cash at ANY Center production including the Main Stage or Vet&#8217;s Hall productions.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">We&#8217;ve also added some great opportunities for reserved parking and customized, concierge service to make your experience at The Center complete.  Of course, when you become a member of The Center, your dollars go towards all of the programs that we offer including Youth Arts Education, our Non-Profit Community Partner program, and much more.  Thank you for joining us as a member and doing your part to make The Center for the Arts the vibrant community resource it is.</p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">You can also support the cause by <a style="color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTdQQd2KkBmWipqxWgsg5W0ONwyyDKUtq0RZ_u7qJIR_YWrLRUmkEEkWu6T0DxTn7VKAcAKgImf57eY7xJL1BzXwO3FPIe9i_M69-RajRY9U6UMrDjkOo6xqPXcFkKsZ6YOKRzkjmMJzGcJ7Tdr8BAdF" shape="rect" target="_blank">purchasing a piano string</a> on the Steinway Grand for $50.  It&#8217;s our goal to sell all 230 strings, so buy one for yourself and buy one for a friend.  You&#8217;ll receive a commemorative token of your purchase and our heartfelt thanks for your support.  Piano strings will be available starting February 1 either online or at The Center.</span></p>
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<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Sunday, February 12</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">7:30PM</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">$20 members; $25 non-members</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">VIP Tickets $45 members; $50 non-members</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">(includes table seating stage front, champagne, and chocolate treats.)</span></p>
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Sunday, February 27<br />
7:30PM<br />
$28 members; $35 non-members</span></p>
<p>The Center for the Arts is proud to present Grammy award winners Lady Smith Black Mambazo coming to the Grass Valley Vet&#8217;s Hall on February 27.   Probably best known for their collaboration with Paul Simon on the Graceland album, Ladysmith has been spreading the message of peace, love, and harmony for over 4 decades.  Get your tickets before they sell out.</td>
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<div><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Your membership at The Center for the Arts offers you advance ticketing opportunities and discounts for these upcoming headline shows.</span><br />
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<div><a class="imgCaptionAnchor" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=jyaq6geab&amp;et=1109208074825&amp;s=3907&amp;e=001xIDvML4GmTcr_A3Ndhrbe8N1314hqFqP_BzEDKOYDrc3G2Axka7EM9s_m28ODStHEW4262CLkAtSyNldkHmG7LLYq-6mdFAHzYqD1o75GFJs7l0AJjyN6BbPH0l-eQ39F2KnGlaRa1RL2ncEUZ82LB_c7YnfKtD-Hrf7r4JtE0EW7tPcaFFHdUUzYtsF-hr_" shape="rect" target="_blank"><img style="text-align: left;" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs029/1104038855433/img/187.jpg" alt="Lily Tomlin" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.187" width="159" height="204" align="left" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5" /></a> <span style="font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"><strong>A Classic Evening with Lily Tomlin</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Sunday, March 25</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Grass Valley Vet&#8217;s Hall</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">7:30PM</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Members  $48</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Non-members  $58</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Thursday, April 12</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Grass Valley Vet&#8217;s Hall</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">7:30PM</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Tickets on sale</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;"> for members through February 19.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Members $45; non-members $50</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">VIP tickets $65 (includes reserved seating and parking)</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Friday, May 4</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">The Center for the Arts Main Stage</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">8:00PM</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Tickets on sale to members through February 29.</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Members $65, non-members $75</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">This is a RARE opportunity to enjoy big venue entertainment in a 300 seat theater!</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;" align="left"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The Center for the Arts is a cultural and educational organization that promotes and presents <span style="color: #000000;">the literary, visual, &amp; performing arts for the enrichment of our community.  The Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, member supported organization.  Your contributions are welcome and encouraged and help us to continue our mission to bring the best of the arts to Nevada County.  </span></span></div>
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<div><span><span><em><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Give Love!</span></strong></em><br />
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<div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">There&#8217;s no better way to say &#8220;I Love You&#8221;.  Order one dozen long stem roses by February 9 and receive a free box of </span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Dorado Chocolates </strong>or bottle of<strong> Champagne </strong>with your roses.</span></div>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>FOOTHILL FLOWERS</strong></span><br />
(530) 273-2296</p>
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<p>Hospitality House is a non-profit program in Nevada County servicing the homeless, working in collaboration with our local churches and other service organizations. Based on a model that has worked very well in places like Placer and Butte counties, Hospitality House is a winter-only &#8220;nomadic homeless shelter&#8221;, in other words, instead of a permanent location, it rotates among participating churches.</p>
<p><strong>Mission Statement</strong></p>
<p>The Hospitality House is a non-profit program that provides the homeless with a compassionate place of rest, sustenance, dignity and hope.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/Empty_Bowl_.html" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft" style="border: 0pt none;" src="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/Empty_Bowl__files/Empty%20Bowl.jpg" alt="" width="125" height="167" border="0" /></a>A Benefit for Hospitality House</strong><br />
<strong><a title="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/Empty_Bowl_.html" href="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/Empty_Bowl_.html">Empty Bowl Supper </a></strong><br />
<strong>Saturday, February 25, 2012<strong><br />
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Enjoy a simple supper of soup and bread and take home a lovely handmade bowl crafted by a local potter. If you would like to volunteer for the event, or donate pottery bowls, contact the Hospitality House <a title="mailto:hhevents@gmail.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;<br />
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<p><strong>The price is $20.00 per person</strong> (children under 12 are free)<br />
<strong>Supper served from 4 to 7PM<br />
Peace Lutheran Church<br />
828 W. Main Street, Grass Valley</strong><a href="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/Empty_Bowl_.html" target="_blank"><img class="alignright" src="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/Empty_Bowl__files/EBMariaRachelDilts.jpg" alt="" width="267" height="201" /></a></p>
<p><strong>To be assured of a handmade bowl to take home, you must purchase your ticket in advance.</strong></p>
<p><strong>BUY TICKETS<br />
</strong><strong><a title="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/Empty_Bowl_.html" href="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/Empty_Bowl_.html">Online</a><br />
</strong><strong>Tickets Outlets</strong><br />
The Book Seller<br />
Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce<br />
Nevada City Chamber of Commerce<br />
Briar Patch Co-Op</p>
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<p><strong>Wish List</strong><br />
Socks<br />
T-Shirts<br />
Disposable Razors<br />
Deodorant<br />
Sleeping Bags<br />
Blankets<br />
Batteries (all sizes)<br />
Daily Bus Passes<br />
Ear Plugs<br />
Tooth Brushes<br />
Pens<br />
Toilet Paper<br />
Paper Towels<br />
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes<br />
15 Sturdy 6&#8242; White Folding Tables<br />
Classroom or dining style chairs (vinyl seat cushions preferred)<br />
Plastic Lawn Chairs</p>
<p><strong>How to Donate<br />
Send donations to:</strong><br />
Hospitality House Shelter<br />
PO Box 3223<br />
Grass Valley, CA 95945</p>
<p><a title="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/How_can_I_help_.html" href="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/How_can_I_help_.html"><strong title="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/How_can_I_help_.html">Donate Online</strong></a><br />
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<p><strong><a href="http://www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org/welcome.html" target="_blank">www.hospitalityhouseshelter.org</a></strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us in being part of the Heartbeat of The Center for the Arts
Purchase a string on the Center’s Steinway grand piano – $50.


 
The Center for the Arts has come a long way from its humble beginnings.  Over the past few years, we’ve presented world-class entertainers such as Rickie Lee Jones,  Judy Collins performing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>Join us in being part of the </strong><strong>Heartbeat of The Center for the Arts<br />
<strong><strong>Purchase a string on the Center’s Steinway grand piano – $50.</strong></strong><br />
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<p><strong><img class="alignright  wp-image-7818" title="heartstrings-logo-300.1" src="http://thecenterforthearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/heartstrings-logo-300.1.gif" alt="" width="275" height="146" /></strong>The Center for the Arts has come a long way from its humble beginnings.  Over the past few years, we’ve presented world-class entertainers such as Rickie Lee Jones,  Judy Collins performing with Kenny White, and blues great Mose Allison.  One of the reasons that we are able to bring such great artists to our relatively small town is our ability to provide production services and equipment, including  the addition of our Steinway Grand Piano in 2009, that rivals any big city venue.   The beautiful Steinway Grand lies at the heart of The Center for the Arts, providing a fine piece of in-house equipment that can be used by classical artists to rock n’ rollers and carry the artists musical message with style, elegance, and excellence.</p>
<p>Fine musical instruments like a Steinway come with a price tag in the neighborhood of $50,000 to $100,000.  We were fortunate to have the ability to purchase a used Steinway at the lower end of the pricing scale and, while we’ve come a long way in the past two years in raising the funds to pay for this beautiful instrument with our Piano Key Program and other fundraising efforts, we are not there yet.</p>
<p>You’re invited to be a part of the “heartbeat” of The Center for the Arts by participating in our Heart Strings campaign.  Show your support of the fine talent being brought to Nevada County by purchasing a piano string on the Steinway Grand for $50.  It’s our goal to sell all 230 strings, so buy one for yourself and buy one for a friend.  You’ll receive a commemorative token of your purchase and our heartfelt thanks for your support.  Piano strings will be available starting February 1 either online or at The Center.</p>
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		<title>March Non-Profit Partner – Sammie’s Friends</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please join the Center for the Arts in supporting our Non-Profit Partner for March 2012.
Sammie’s Friends provides medical care for animals at the Nevada County Animal Shelter, making them adoptable, and supports disadvantaged animals in Nevada County that without help would otherwise be euthanized to end their suffering.
About Sammie’s Friends &#38; Work They Do:
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><strong>Please join the Center for the Arts in supporting our <a href="../non-profit-partner-program/">Non-Profit Partner</a> for March 2012.</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><a href="http://www.sammiesfriends.org/" target="_blank"><img class="alignright  wp-image-7888" title="sammies-friends-logo" src="http://thecenterforthearts.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sammies-friends-logo.gif" alt="" width="252" height="193" /></a></strong></strong>Sammie’s Friends provides medical care for animals at the Nevada County Animal Shelter, making them adoptable, and supports disadvantaged animals in Nevada County that without help would otherwise be euthanized to end their suffering.</p>
<p><strong><strong>About Sammie’s Friends &amp; Work They Do:</strong></strong></p>
<p>Sammie’s Friends is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2004 by Cheryl Wicks and Curt Romander to provide veterinary aid to the animals at the Nevada County Animal Shelter. Today, Sammie’s Friends provides medical assistance to shelter animals and other disadvantaged animals in the community, and works closely with the NCAS Volunteers who help to socialize and find forever homes for the unwanted dogs and cats of Nevada County.</p>
<p>• During Sammie’s Friends’ first year of managing the Animal Shelter, 2000 animals have been placed.</p>
<p>• Sammie’s Friends Animal Shelter has a euthanasia rate of just under one percent.</p>
<p>• In the 10 years since Cheryl Wicks went to the Shelter, over 7000 animals have received veterinary care from Sammie’s Friends.</p>
<p>• In 2011 Sammie’s Friends has spay/neutered over 600 feral cats in the community.</p>
<p><strong>How to Support &amp; Make a Difference</strong></p>
<p><strong>Wish List</strong><br />
• Monetary donations for vet bills are always needed<br />
• Building materials &amp; labor for puppy pen<br />
• Materials &amp; labor for irrigation system<br />
• Commercial dishwasher<br />
• Seed money for an endowment fund</p>
<p><strong>Donate By Check &amp; Mail To:</strong><br />
Sammie’s Friends<br />
14647 McCourtney Road<br />
Grass Valley, CA 95949</p>
<p><strong>Donate Materials &amp; Volunteer</strong><br />
Call (530) 471-5041</p>
<p><strong>Donate Online with PayPal</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.sammiesfriends.org/" target="_blank"><strong>www.sammiesfriends.org</strong></a></p>
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