The Iberia Performing Arts League (IPAL) is presenting Guys and Dolls, which will open with a special school performance on Thursday, March 4th at 7 pm. The school performance tickets are a special offer–$5 in advance and $10 at the door (regular prices are $15 in advance and $20 at the door). If you reserve tickets, they will be waiting for you at the door, and will be at the student price.

There are several homeschooled (or former homeschooled) students in the show. Ruth Diaz and Ben Bailey are both homeschool graduates and Martha and Annette Diaz and Robert Lancon are presently homeschooled.

For more information, or to reserve tickets at the advance price, please call Robin Bull at 519-4158 or (337) 364-5242.

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(If you are interested in this show, PLEASE read the corrections below the announcement!)

The Lafayette Art Association will host the 24th Annual “Kids Are Artists, Too!”/aka “Cupcakes Royale,” a regional exhibition/competition for young people. This spring, students in preschool through 8th grade may submit only 1 piece of artwork to the contest which will be held at their new location: 1008 East Saint Mary Blvd. in the Oil Center (between Coolidge & Harding).

The original artwork may be either 3-D (free-standing) or 2-D (framed with wire & eyescrews attached in back or unframed with clothespins provided by the gallery) ready for hanging on their grid in any medium or mixed-media.

Note that the dates to enter are earlier than usual this year: April 6-9 and April 13-16, noon until 5 p.m. No entry fee. The show will hang April 27-May 14, 2010 with a closing reception on Fri. May 14th from 5:30-6:00 p.m.

In the past, all students who participated received both a certificate & a purple ribbon for their efforts. Judges awarded additional ribbons in 6 different age/grade divisions as well as Best of Show. Homeschoolers have been very well-represented in the past. Have fun being creative!

Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Fridays from noon until 5 p.m. Admission is free for all ages and open to the public. For more information call the Lafayette Art Association volunteers (Ms. Sara or Ms. Ty) during business hours at (337) 269-0363.

CORRECTIONS:
Please note the following 4 changes to the upcoming 24th Annual “Kids Are Artists, Too!” youth art show–these changes just came to my attention while visiting the Lafayette Art Association gallery on Friday, February 26th at 4:00 p.m.:

1. The new submit dates are March 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, April 1 and 2 between noon and 5:30 p.m. at 1008 East Saint Mary Blvd. I was told that it was necessary to move the dates up due to an earlier-than-usual closing of area public schools for summer break. Remember that each student in pre-school through 8th grade mayenter only one piece of original artwork.

2. The new exhibit dates are April 13-16, April 20-23 and April 27-30.

3. The new closing reception date is Friday, April 30th from 5:30 until 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.

4. Finally, the gallery will NOT provide clothespins for hanging artwork this year–as previously stated–but it asks all artists to attach a short length of string or wire across the reverse side of their framed or unframed 2-D work. Hooks, which will be provided, will be used to display artwork on their grids.

Please note these 4 changes on your calendar today since reminders might not be re-run before the deadlines/event. For more information, please call the LAA Gallery @ 269-0363 any Tuesday through Friday between noon and 5:30 p.m.

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Pottery Alley has the following announcements about upcoming classes:
Wheel Class:

Wednesdays from 6 – 9 PM. Beginners welcome! Taught by Alicia Faciane who will soon be leaving us to for grad school. Don’t miss this chance to have such an amazing instructor!

Course begins Weds. March 3rd. Eight weeks, $250.

Fridays from 9 – Noon. Beginners welcome! Taught by our very own Emily Vizina! She is awesome!

Course begins Friday march 5th. Eight weeks, $250.

Hand-building:

Thursday evenings from 6 – 9 PM. Beginners Welcome! Taught by Emily Vizina, this course will offer a new project each week and will focus on one final big project at the end of class. Great fun!

Course begins Thursday March 11th. Eight weeks, $250.

Open Studio: For those who want to hand-build or throw without instruction

Fridays:

Course begins Friday march 5th. Eight weeks, $215. Fridays 9 – noon.

Saturdays:

Course begins Saturday, March 13th. Eight weeks, $215. Saturdays 9 – noon.

To register: Come by the studio on Saturday morning 9 – 3:00, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 – 4 or email and let me know what class you plan on attending. Call the studio at 267-4453 or my cell phone at 349-9894.
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The Friends of the Public Library used book sale will be held at the main branch (downtown Lafayette) on the following dates:

Preview Night Sale: Friends’ Members Only–interested persons may join at the door and gain admittance–is Wednesday, March 10th from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Public Book Sale: Free Admission
Thurs., March 11th 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 12th 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sat., March 13th 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Take the Walk / Walk for Shoes

Place: First Assembly of God Church, 3555 Verot School Rd, Lafayette
Date: Saturday, March 6
Time: 10:00
Walk with Africa for Africa one- mile barefoot.
Africans staying in Lafayette, Louisiana want to walk with YOU! We will have the one-mile barefoot walk to experience the lack of shoes. After the walk, African food will be provided along with African singers and speakers.Speakers will share testimonies and video of their lives in Africa. We want to spread awareness of aids and poverty in Africa. Help us spread awareness and take action; take the walk with AFRICA.
We encourage you to walk barefoot and stay after to meet people from West Africa.

*** For every person who walks, one dollar will be donated by “Take The Walk” organization to purchase shoes. So bring as many friends as you can! ***

For more info: Please contact the host, Andrea Pena …redheadandy@yahoo.com putting
Take the Walk in the subject line.
Another contact person is homeschool mom, Monique Fabacher…837-3012 or
fabachers4christ@bellsouth.net

　
Most children in developing countries grow up barefoot. Whether at play, doing chores or just getting around, these children are at risk.

Walking is often the primary mode of transportation in developing countries. Children can walk for miles to get food, water, shelter and medical help. Wearing shoes literally enables them to walk distances that aren’t possible barefoot.

Wearing shoes prevents feet from getting cuts and sores on unsafe roads and from contaminated soil. Not only are these injuries painful, they also are dangerous when wounds become infected. The leading cause of disease in developing countries is soil-transmitted parasites which penetrate the skin through open sores. Wearing shoes can prevent this and the risk of amputation.

Many times children can’t attend school barefoot because shoes are a required part of their uniform. If they don’t have shoes, they don’t go to school. If they don’t receive an education, they don’t have the opportunity to realize their potential.

There is one simple solution…SHOES!
www.takethewalk.net

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Karen Walker is looking for a someone to homeschool her daughter. I believe her daughter is 17 years old.
Karen’s daughter is doing well in school at Comeaux High, but wants a better environment for her to learn in.
Please contact Karen Walker at 337-523-0072 or Kaywalk27@yahoo.com if you are interested or if you know of someone she can contact about homeschooling her daughter.
Thank you,
Ida Grissom

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The Acadiana School of the Arts would like to invite all interested parents/teacher of homeschool children to an Open House at our facility on March 5, 2010 from 10:00-11:00. Information regarding our music programs for private instruction and group lessons will be addressed. We will provide a place where your children can be occupied with musical games and for your older children we have Rock Band and Guitar Hero here to amuse those who wish to use our gaming systems. You will meet our instructors, administrators and get a full tour of our school.

Please join us at 116 Rena Dr., Lafayette, LA 70503. In order to better suit our space needs we would like to encourage an RSVP to Denise Melancon either by phone at 337-984-1478 or by email at denise@asarts.org by March 3, 2010