tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27607694110615278922011-12-13T13:25:24.758-05:00The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts News Feed!BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger221100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-3032079265514583012011-12-13T13:25:00.000-05:002011-12-13T13:25:24.767-05:00

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BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-48097431451880347422010-09-01T12:16:00.000-04:002010-09-01T12:16:07.901-04:00

This Week... Week of Sunday 8/29/2010 Saturday, September 4, 7:00PM"MP" -- Musical Prophets Amazing Gospel music and dance.  Featured performers are Rev. Hardy and the Seven Sons, The Gorillas of Gospel, J Weathers, and more! Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling 240-619-9591 or by

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-26753763502614562732010-09-01T12:13:00.000-04:002010-09-01T12:13:03.852-04:00

Old and new opportunities at the BCPA!  The newsletter is here.

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-67155078918863888802010-05-27T11:30:00.000-04:002010-05-27T11:30:36.805-04:00

---For immediate release--- Contact: Dr. Jerry George, Executive Director The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts 15200 Annapolis Road Bowie, MD 20715 (301) 805-6895 gdgeorge@bowiecenter.org http://www.bowiecenter.org Bowie Center for the Performing Arts Announces New Fee Structures The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce the inception of a tiered fee structure

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-65962972158387190942010-05-18T11:54:00.000-04:002010-05-18T11:54:44.556-04:00

Week of Sunday 5/16 Sunday, May 16 at 3:00 pmBowie Youth Chorus directed by Eleanor Minor Premier PerformanceSponsored by the City of Bowie and the BCPA. Tickets are $5. You may purchase them at the BCPA May 6th-8th and 11th-14th from 6:30-8:30 pm or at the door. Doors open at 2:00 pm, seating begins at 2:30 pm. For more information, please email eleanorminor@gmail.com Wednesday, May 19

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-61684941580236501722010-05-07T09:52:00.000-04:002010-05-07T09:52:19.348-04:00

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 6-8. Bowie High School presents its Annual POPS Concert a variety of musical acts celebrating the music of Michael Jackson. Tickets are $6. Tickets are on sale at the BCPA Box Office Monday through Wednesday May 3-5, 4-7pm. Preshow sales start at 6:30 pm. ---------------------------- Week of Sunday 5/9 ---------------------------- Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-62826238545618252692009-02-27T09:34:00.007-05:002009-02-27T11:04:14.609-05:00

Welcome to the end of February at the BCPA! The big news here today is that opening tonight is Bowie High School's All Shook Up. Playing weekends throughMarch 14th, the show starts at 7:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3:00 on Sundays. All Seats Reserved and Tickets are $8 for Adults, $6 for seniors, students,and children. The Box Office is open 4-7 PM Mon - Thurs through March 12

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-79364143770247649262009-01-07T12:14:00.003-05:002009-01-16T09:09:22.349-05:00

Happy New Year!This month at the Center we start with Sax and Strings the premiere event in the Seasons of Music Concert Series. Featuring Jazz notables Ken Ford, Electric Violinist(www.kenford.net), Phillip “Doc” Martin, Saxophonist (www.phillipmartin.net), and Matt Marshak, Guitarist (www.mattmarshak.com), this concert plays Saturday 10 January at 7:30. Tickets are $37.50 for General

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-7729249673372940862008-12-08T12:07:00.003-05:002008-12-08T13:38:40.803-05:00

There's a lot to write about this month, so let me get right to it!Congratulations to the National Ballet for their production of the Nutcracker which closed yesterday after a five day stand here at the Center. It was a lovely show and we look forward to seeing them again next year.The next two weeks at the Center are packed! Please feel free to take some time away from the holiday bustle and

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-59380022132879706202008-11-12T10:47:00.002-05:002008-11-12T10:50:19.374-05:00

I am pleased to report that the Memorandum of Understanding for the transition of the facility has been executed by both BRAVA and PGCPS.Regards,Jerry

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-46040297365458603822008-10-31T11:43:00.003-04:002008-10-31T12:05:59.078-04:00

Hello all!First up, The Bowie Center for the Performing Arts announces new rates for for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2009. While still based upon an hourly rental with a four hour minimum, these rates include a bare-bones rehearsal rate and a technical rehearsal rate in order to better address our users' needs. The new rate sheet is available here.In other news, check out some of the new

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-28668657712976162012008-10-07T08:39:00.003-04:002008-10-07T08:42:43.968-04:00

Clara RogersI am pleased to welcome Clara Rogers to the staff of the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts. Clara joined us in September 2008, and brings an extensive background in administrative services for managing office work environments to the Center. She retired from the National Aeronautics & Space Administration in March 2007 as a budget analyst.She is entering her third year as a Trustee

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-34052771628005146752008-07-14T07:30:00.004-04:002008-07-14T07:35:28.473-04:00

Did you know that the BCPA has space to hang art work in both the lower and upper lobbies? Did you know that this space is free? If you'd like to put together an individual or group exhibition, please contact Dr. George on (301) 805-6895, or via email at gdgeorge@bowiecenter.org.Currently in the lower gallery space, we have works by Fran Sweet (http://www.francissweet.com/).

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-81958790583292787822008-06-30T12:10:00.007-04:002008-12-08T22:38:27.487-05:00

Greetings:This week the Center is finishing up the new light plot for the main stage. We're also prepping for the upcoming M-NCPPC Shakespeare Camp that starts Monday next. Shakespeare Camp was a lot of fun last year. We open the Center for the before-care counselors between 6:30 and 7:00 AM and have campers until around 7:00 in the evening.Coming at the end of the first week of camp (Friday

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-73212678568008215162008-06-13T12:04:00.005-04:002008-12-08T22:38:27.653-05:00

Another week's flown by here at the BCPA. As we head into summer things are slowing down for a bit. This weekend we have two private events, one, a staged reading of a work in progress, and the other a memorial service. Beginning next week we are dark for about ten days while the crew PMs and rehangs the main hall lighting. Staff members Will also be painting in both halls, and doing some

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-38123344266584502952008-06-06T14:16:00.002-04:002008-06-08T17:04:01.564-04:00

Greetings! It's been some time since I updated this but a lot has happened. First of all, I'm sure that you've noticed the new Marquee. The final touches will be put on early next week. The Center has received a lot of positive feedback about the new units and we continue to learn their capabilities.This weekend we wrapped up two weeks of dance recitals with Le Cher Classical Ballet and

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-34057801875393234392008-04-22T18:24:00.003-04:002008-12-08T22:38:27.772-05:00

Well it's up and running folks! There are still some minor tasks that need done like repairing the drywall overhead under the portico, adding the temperature sensors, and adding some flashing pieces. Everything works well though, and the Center has already received a good bit of positive feedback on them.Next Tuesday, the 29th, from 6 to 8, there will be an Artists' Reception for the Bowie

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-69632924467637374392008-04-14T21:32:00.008-04:002008-12-08T23:52:10.955-05:00

The crew from Kerley Signs was back today and added some final structural pieces to the marquee. We switched on the power and ... well you can see what happened... Tomorrow, they hope to install the fiber optic control cables to the signs, and then we're off to the races!Publish PostDon't forget! Thursday the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce celebrates 25 years and Saturday the National

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-38306412751616844192008-04-13T14:16:00.010-04:002008-12-08T23:52:11.799-05:00

Work continued on the new Marquee on Thursday and Friday.Thursday the electrician was in and started running some additional power. Hugh Reams was also in, prepping to run the Fiber optic lines through to the overhang at the same time the power goes through.On Friday the fellows from Kerley Sign were on site quite early along with Mr. Reams.It was a long day for all. The new Marquee weighs

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-70906366849897002092008-04-09T13:31:00.000-04:002008-12-08T23:52:13.823-05:00

As you can see from the photos, they started work on the new marquee today.For those of you who haven't heard, we're replacing the existing unit with an electronic one. Today they are pulling the old one down and starting electrical work. Tomorrow electrical work will continue, Deus volant, and then they will prep for the new one and (Friday) hang it.

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-16586768748227687052008-04-06T11:37:00.006-04:002008-12-08T23:52:14.021-05:00

Welcome to the updated version of our page and to our new Center blog!This week several things are happening at the BCPA. Monday the PGCPS Junior and Prep Orchestras will be playing in the Main Hall at 7:30. On Thursday, Bowie High School's Tri-M society will host their annual recital in the Bowie Blade News Recital Hall at 7:00. Both of these events are free and open to the public! The lobby

BCPA Newsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2760769411061527892.post-51988281618236351822008-03-31T15:55:00.000-04:002008-03-31T15:56:39.434-04:00

Old News:Monday 11 July 2007Attention Prospective Ushers!!! Several more usher training sessions have been scheduled during the month of July.The Center also contiues to add training sessions for backstage work as well. Whether you're coming in with an event or simply want to volunteer, there's something here for you! Click here for information. Please note that all sessions require prior

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