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Star-Lit! Series- Saturdays at 8:00
May 3 — Steve Lippia Simply Swingin’ with Sinatra & Friends. Pops phenomenon Steve Lippia singing American Pop songs – of yesterday and today – made famous by Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone and Sammy Davis, Jr., Bobby Darin, Barry Manilow, Elton John and Billy Joel.
Promenade Series- Tuesdays at 3:00
April 1st — Aperio, Music of the Americas Who is Aperio? Aperio is an ensemble of local and internationally recognized musicians dedicated to preserving chamber music literature through performances that showcase contemporary composers from the Americas. Through an interactive performance format, the ensemble’s programming examines the art music of South and North America, while revealing the mutual impact involving cultural tradition.
May 13th — Danica Dawn Johnston, Soprano Danica Dawn Johnston, a three-time regional finalist runner-up in the Metropolitan Opera Council National Audition, has gained critical acclaim for her performances with Tacoma Opera and the Wildwood Festival, which include “show stealing” turns as ‘Adele’ in Die Fledermaus, ‘Norina’ in Don Pasquale, ‘Serpetta’ in La Finta Giardiniera, a “fiery” ‘Musetta’ in La Bohème.
Champagne and Chocolates Recap
Klein Art Days
Pizzazz with Jazz Presents “Ladies Who Lunch”
Vol. 16 No. 1 Spring 2014
Spring is just around the corner! I think we are all ready to enjoy the bluebonnets and lovely spring temperatures. We have had a
wonderful fall season with The Centrum Arts League activities. Looking back I want to thank Nora Murphree who was the chairman for the Christmas Luncheon and to Patty Cooley for opening up her lovely home for our enjoyment. The beautiful sounds of the Cy-Fair High School choir put us in the right spirit for the holidays. Then in February another fantastic time was had by all at the Champagne & Chocolates event. I wish to give a huge thank you to the co-chairs Helene Burris, Sharon Hemphill, and Jeannette Loverdi and to Margie Crump for opening her lovely home to us. Complete with a champagne tree and beautiful decorations this was a very special event for all. Our upcoming event is Pizzazz with Jazz presenting “Ladies Who Lunch” which will be held May 1st at Shirley Acres. I know there will be a very special program co-chaired by Martha Andersen, Cole Nalley, and Lauren Temple. This is our annual fundraiser benefitting our wonderful scholarship program. As this is my last newsletter article as President, I just want to thank my wonderful CAL Board for all your dedication and hard work these past two years. You are very special. And also a special thank you to all The Centrum Arts League members who support our many activities. I look forward to seeing all of you at the May luncheon.
Sharon, President of CAL
You won’t want to miss our next
fabulous event. Address
your $65 check to The Centrum Arts League and mail it to:
Martha Andersen, 5727 Willow Walk, Houston, TX 77069 for
“LADIES WHO LUNCH”
May 1, 2014
Don’t miss an issue!! Please be certain that we have an email address for you. All subsequent issues of Encore will only be emailed Websites: FACE: http://www.cypresscreekface.org; The Centrum Arts League (CAL): http://thecentrumartsleague.org/ Find the link for the membership form to join The Centrum Arts League on the page at: http://thecentrumartsleague.org/membership/
The Centrum Arts League Mission Statement
1. To support the Cypress Creek Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment
(FACE) in its goal to provide a wide range of the highest caliber national and inter-national classical and popular performing artists and ensembles to the community.
2. To support the continued development of the Cypresswood Scenic and Cultural district, encourage the development and support of visual arts facilities, exhibi-tions and educational activities.
Dear CAL members,
We have just one Star-Lit! Series concert left this season: Simply Swingin’ with Sinatra and Friends featuring Steve Lippia on May 3. It will be a great end for the 2013-2014 season. We have two Promenade Series concerts remaining: Aperio, The Music of the Americas on Tuesday, April 1 and Danica Dawn Johnston, soprano, on May 13. Many of you will remember hearing Danica when she sang with The Priests this last fall. Our last Free Children’s Series event will be on Saturday, April 26 at 10am with the Houston Grand Opera’s Opera to Go! presenting “Rapunzel.” The Houston Symphony Sounds Like Fun! The concert will be at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 3. The concert is free, and no tickets are required. Bring your kids (or grandchildren) early to play musical instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo. The zoo opens at 7pm. And finally, we have our wonderful summer camps…. Our Strings Camp will be June 23-27 and our Dance Camp will be July 14-18. The Dance Camp is open to all children ages 6 -10. We hope to see you at a concert soon!
Nanci Decker Executive Director, FACE
The Centrum Arts League Newsletter
Issue Date: Spring 2014 Statement of frequency: Seasonally Authorized organization:
The Centrum Arts League “CAL” Address: 823 Cypresswood Dr.
Spring, Texas 77379
Articles for the next issue are due 6-30-14 Issue Number: Vol. 16 No. 1 Editor: Sharon Hemphill [email protected]
The Centrum Arts League
2014 Board Members
President Sharon Goldsberry
Vice President Nora Murphree
Recording Secretary Cole Nalley
Corresponding Secretary Lauren Temple
Treasurer Cindy Walther
Artist Hospitality Sandra Loyd
FACE Board Rep Cindy Walther
FACE Executive Director Nanci Decker
Historian/Photographer Beth Tucker
Klein Art Days Bobbie Lupa
Membership Linda Martens
Newsletter Sharon Hemphill
Nominations Lacy O’Connor
Scholarship Linda Pennell
Members at Large
Martha Andersen
Evelyn Bouley
Helene Burris
Nancy Grayson
Sue Stewart
Anne Manning
Peggy Jo Coker
League Events 2013-2014
Best of the Northwest Gala, 2013 Diane Brooks, Susan Cofran
and Jeanette Loverdi
Membership Soiree, 2013 Linda Martens
Holly Jolly Luncheon, Dec. 5, 2013
Nora Murphree
Champagne & Chocolates, Feb. 7, 2014
Helene Burris. Jeannette Lov-erdi, Sharon Hemphill
Pizzazz With Jazz Martha Andersen, Cole Nal-
ley, Lauren Temple
FACE Board of Directors
Anne and Baines Manning - Chairmen
Nancy and Irv Grayson Candy and Dr. Mark Rigo
Clara Lewis Irene and Dr. Arnold Skor
Sandra and Lamar Loyd Cindy and Gary Walther
Almira and Allen Gelwick Bill Rice
Lacy and Michael O’Connor Terry Wallace
Nora and Gene Murphree Joseph Sykes
Sharon Goldsberry- CAL President
Champagne and Chocolates
was a treat for all the senses. On February 7th, Helene Burris, Jeanette Loverdi and Sharon Hemphill hosted this lovely event. A special thanks to Margie Crump for allowing us to use her beautiful home which was the perfect setting.
As guests arrived everyone enjoyed walking through simulated champagne bubbles which set the stage for this unique experience. A saxophone player greeted everyone with mellow sounds as a beautifully lit tree made of champagne bottles dazzled in the foyer. Special thanks to Mary Ann Landry for sharing the beautiful champagne tree. Tables covered with ethereal flower petal table cloths were adorned with exquisite sugar sculptures and held a magnificent array of tantalizing finger sandwiches, miniature desserts, and delectable candies. Mimosas, champagne and special teas completed this lovely event. Also thanks to Sandra Loyd for her assistance with decorating and Cathy Wagner for helping greet everyone.
Our Centrum Arts League President, Sharon Goldsberry gave a presentation and everyone raved about the lovely afternoon.
It‘s not too late to join
the Centrum Arts League
Membership levels: Lifetime ($500); Patron ($100); and, Individual
($35). Checks should be made payable to The Centrum Arts League and mailed to 8803 Tranquil Park Drive, Spring, TX 77379. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Linda Martens,
281-370-4286.
Volunteers Needed Season Program ads are a great way to support the arts in your community and advertise your business at the same time. The
season program is given out at all FACE concerts. FACE is looking for your help to solicit advertising for the 2014-15 sea-
son program. There are forms available online at www.cypresscreekface.org/sponsors/advertise or by email-
This is the sixth year, the Barbara Bush Branch Library, Cypress Creek FACE, the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, and the
Cypress Creek Christian Community Center have been busy hosting 3rd Grade classes from the Klein Independent School District. These four organizations have worked together to create an interdisciplinary arts experience for community children, including the literary, performing, and visual arts. We work together to familiarize students with these community services and resources. Our commitment of Klein ISD and the organizations to develop arts education continues to increase. The Houston Grand Opera’s Houston to Go company in cooperation with FACE featured Strega Nona (Grandma Witch), a delightful Italian folktale to explain some of the basics of opera. The children enjoyed the story of Strega Nona and became acquainted with opera. CAL members assist the Klein teachers. Thanks to all who helped with Klein Art Days!!
Get ready for another magnificent event :
Buy Your Tickets Early!!! This is certain to be another sell-out!!
The 2013 Scholarship Winners!! The members of the Centrum Arts League in conjunction with FACE were delighted to once again offer scholarships to outstand-ing young musicians who are graduates of northwest Harris County area high schools. Our 2013-2014 recipients are students at the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music and Sam Houston State University’s School of Music.
Tommy Trinh is a 2011 graduate of Cypress Woods High School majoring in music education and vocal performance at the University of Houston. He is the recipient of the Barbara Schlattman 2013 Scholarship. Tommy is a member of the Honors College and a leader among his peers in the Moores School. It is said that his energy, initiative, and enthusiasm are some of his most outstanding characteristics.
Nicolas Lopez is a 2011 graduate of Tomball High School studying vocal performance at the Moores School. Nicolas is also a member of the Honors College. One of his professors has this to say: Nicolas is a curious and passionate musician who is eager to learn interesting repertoire – if anything, my challenge is getting him to slow down a bit!
Emily Eisterhold is a 2011 graduate of Spring High School majoring in music education at Sam Houston State University. Her philosophy is that music is something meant to be shared, not kept within, and she would love to help in spreading the joy of music to others. It was said of her that she exhibits all of the qualities one would hope for when choosing a student to serve as the face of the university and the school of music.
Ramsey Hampton is a 2011 graduate of Andy Dekaney High School in Spring ISD. He is majoring in music education at Sam Houston State. Through his university activities, teaching private lessons, and leadership in the music program at his alma mater, Dekaney High, he is developing his skills as a professional musician and music educator by doing, not merely by attending
classes. He is considered to be an outstanding student leader by both his peers and his professors. Linda Pennell
Membership You can become a Lifetime Member. Our Lifetime Members are the backbone of the Centrum Arts League “CAL.” They provide additional funds to enable us to provide top quality concerts, educational opportunities and enrichment for children and all members of the community. Membership forms are on the website. Join CAL as a
Lifetime Member! Direct your membership questions to Linda Martens, Membership Chair, 281-370-
4286.
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Rapunzel, Houston Grand Opera’s Opera to Go! presents “Rapunzel” 10 a.m., Saturday, April 26, 2014
Category: Free Children's Series Experience high-energy opera Houston Grand Opera’s Opera to Go! presents “Rapunzel” with Music by Mary Carol Warwick and Libretto by Alvaro Saar Rios Rapunzel is a sheltered young girl. When a prince comes along, she falls in love and must make a choice between the security of the known and the danger of the unknown.
Aperio, Music of the Americas. 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2014 Category: the Promenade Series
Aperio is an ensemble of local and internationally recognized musicians dedicated to preserving chamber music literature showcasing contemporary composers from the Americas using an interactive performance format.
Strings Camp 2014 June 23 - 27, 2014 Category: Summer Camp
The fun and unique Strings Camp is a week-long day camp for violin, viola, cello and bass students entering 6th grade in Klein ISD. The camp will be conducted by exemplary specialists in middle school orchestral music. The program includes sectionals, technique classes, and orchestra rehearsals. The camp culminates with a student performance on Friday.
Danica Dawn Johnston, Soprano, 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Category: the Promenade Ser ies
Danica Dawn Johnston was a three-time regaional finalist runner =up in the Metropolitan Opera Council Audition. Danica gained critical acclaim for her performances with the Tacoma Opera and the Wildwood Festival which include “show steaking” turns as “Adele” in Die Fledermaus, “Norina” in Don Pasquale, and more.
Steve Lippia, Simply Swingin’ with Sinatra & Friends. 8 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2014. Category:
the Star-Lit! Series Simply Swingin’ with Sinatra & Friends, is a sensational new show featuring Pops phenomenon Steve Lippia singing American Pop songs – of yesterday and today – made famous by Nat King Cole, Tony Benett, Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone and Sammy Davis, Jr., Bobby Darin, Barry Manilow, Elton John and Billy Joel.
Centrum Arts League News Welcome to the CAL Board Anne Manning!!
Save These Dates!!!! We are thrilled to have Irene Skor, as Chair, and Anne Manning, as Co-Chair of
Best of the Northwest Gala, September 26, 2014 Our Honorees for the Gala are: Patricia and Sam Harless
The Gala Kickoff is Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 11:30 AM at Champions Golf Club, 13722 Champions Dr., Houston, Tx 77069
$35 Make checks payable to CAL and we will see you there!!
Trout Fishing in America 6 p.m., Saturday, April 5, 2014 Category: Family Series Trout Fishing in America is the 30 year musical partnership of bassist Keith Grimwood and guitarist Ezra Idlet. The two met while performing in the Houston-based folk-rock band St. Elmo’s Fire. After St. Elmo’s Fire disbanded in 1979, Grimwood and Idle12t formed their own band in Santa Cruz, California. Trout Fishing was based in Houston.
We love new members. Please encourage your friends and neighbors to join the fun and become a member of the Centrum Arts League “CAL” and forward this newsletter so they can participate in these great events. We welcome
everyone who wants to help us support FACE, the Foundation for the Arts and Community Enrichment .
Pizzazz with Jazz invites you to join "Ladies Who Lunch"
Thursday, May 1, 2014, doors open at 10:00 a.m. At: Shirley Acres * 217 Woerner Road, Houston, Texas 77090
Featuring mini market, Jazzy Auction, fashions and musical entertainment
Dance Camp July 14-18, 2014 Category: Family Series This fun and unique one week camp will feature a smorgasbord of dance: ballet, jazz, hip-hop, Chinese, creative movement, and musical theater. Geared for children going into Kindergarten through 5th grade, each day campers will learn about different styles of dance, and make a craft. Includes 4 days of instruction.
