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July , 2010

Arts and Entertainment

Pigment of the Imagination 2010 Texas Area Artists will hold an exhibition, “Pigment of the Imagination 2010,” in the Main and Chamber Galleries. The galleries are M-F 8a-5p and during performances. Date : Thursday, July 8th thru Sunday, August 1st

Board Meeting The Mesquite Arts Council Board of Directors meet at 11:30a. Date : Thursday, July 8th   Time : 11:30 AM 01:00 AM

Missoula Theatre Camp - The Jungle Book Missoula Theatre Camp – The Jungle Book will be presented by the Mesquite Arts Center: Grades K-12 (must be at least 5 years old). Led by two professional tour actor/directors from MCT, this intensive week-long camp culminates in a full-scale musical theatre production of The Jungle Book, featuring campers as actors or assistant directors. The production is designed with suitable parts for every age, skill and experience level. IMPORTANT: If your child is selected, he/she will be expected to be available EVERYDAY (unless otherwise notified) beginning right after the audition through the two (2) Saturday performances. A ticketed performance will take place on Saturday, July 17 at 3:30 and 5:30 Camp is Monday through Friday from Noon – 4:30 p.m. Maximum camp enrollment 25 kids - $60.00 payable immediately following auditions for those who are cast. Who may audition? All children kindergarten through grade 12. Previous experience not required, just a lot of enthusiasm, a great smile, the ability to sing on key and most importantly, good listening skills. No prepared material is required. The audition takes about two (2) hours during which time the participants MUST be prepared to stay quietly in their seats without their parent(s). The names of those selected to participate will be announced at the close of the audition, and the first rehearsal will begin after a short lunch break and announcements. Parents must provide their children with lunch on audition day if they are chosen and there after. Please click this link to book ticket online: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/111650 Date : Friday, July 16th thru Saturday, July 17th   Time : 12:00 PM 04:00 PM

Texas Area Artist Monthly Meetings Texas Area Artists will host their monthly meeting and artist demonstration at 2p in the Rehearsal Hall. The public is invited. Call 214-566-8269 for information. Date : Saturday, July 17th   Time : 02:00 AM 05:00 AM

Library

A Homeschool? How? Seminar will be held at the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive on Saturday, July 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon. Led by Mrs. Shari Nelson, the free Homeschool? How? Seminar provides direction and information for those who are interested in home educating their children. Families and caregivers with children from pre-school to high school will learn about the requirements and laws in Texas, especially transitioning into high school. Discussions include time management, learning styles, curriculum choices, socialization, and financial responsibilities of a homeschooling family. Mrs. Nelson is the current Director of Education and President of the Christian Educators Resource Center in Rowlett, Texas. She has homeschooled her four children for the past 13 years and taught co-operative classes to homeschoolers. Drawing on her experience, Mrs. Nelson wants to enlighten, support and encourage home educators in the Northeast Texas area. For more information contact Nancy Watson, Mesquite Main Library at 972-216-6220. Date : Saturday, July 10th

The Mesquite Public Library's TEEN ANIME CLUB will meet on Thursday, July 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the front meeting room of the main library, 300 West Grubb Drive. Teenagers view and discuss anime for the library's collection. The anime for this month will be announced soon. For questions, please call the library at 972-216-6220 or check the Anime Club blog for current activities. Date : Thursday, July 22nd