In This Issue

If you are receiving this e-newsletter for the second time, we apologize.  A glitch in our system caused most of our mailing list to not receive this month's edition of the Cornerstone E-Newsletter.  The problem has been fixed, and we are sending it out again to ensure that everyone is able to read about what is has been happening and what is coming up here at Cornerstone.

Thank you for your understanding!

In Review: The Cornerstone Carnival!

Cornerstone's first-ever Carnival was a big success, with hundreds of people filling the parking lot for games, crafts, activities, concessions, performances, booths, and more!

Demonstrations on the stage included a skit by the Youth Drama class, a solo performance by local belly dancer Elizabeth Carr, two free Kindermusik classes, a demonstration by the American Sign Language class, a reading by students from Creative Writing Workshop, and a collaborative performance by Beginning, Intermediate, and Youth Hip Hop.

Inside, anyone could participate in free workshops and classes, including: Belly Dance, Dance & Fitness, Ballet, and Group Piano. Students from Judy Kiger and Kerri Francini's private lessons put on a group performance in the Theatre Room. A visual art gallery in the Colonnade Room featured artwork from Youth Art, Drawing, Painting, Digital Photography, Youth Ceramics, Adult Ceramics, and Art Exploration.

Several of Cornerstone's resident organizations set up booths in the parking lot to share information about their upcoming activities, and many people registered for Cornerstone's fall classes. All classes are now listed online at www.cornerstonearts.org.

Thank you to everyone who came to the Carnival for making the first one such a success. Also, a very special thank you to all of the volunteers who helped with the event. It would have been impossible without you!

High School Musical 2

With permission from the Disney Channel, the Muncie Family YMCA and Cornerstone Center for the Arts will premiere High School Musical 2!

Sharpay, Troy, Gabriella, Chad, Taylor, and Ryan return for the sequel which focuses on the efforts of Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale) to lure Troy (Zac Efron) away from his girlfriend Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens) by getting him hired for the summer at a posh country club where she can keep an eye on him. Unfortunately for Sharpay, Troy gets his Wildcat buddies hired at the club as well. The movie also features Ryan (Lucas Grabeel), Chad (Corbin Bleu), and Taylor (Monique Coleman).

SEATING IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 1,000 PEOPLE.

Door prizes!  Concessions!  Local Talent!  Special Recognition for the school who brings the most students!

Come dressed as your favorite High School Musical character!

If you have any questions, please call Brett (281.9503) or Jim (741.5556).

Fall Class Registration

 

Calendar of Events

August 25th: High School Musical 2

September 10-14: First Week of Classes

September 17-28: Middletown Idol Registration

October 1-6: Middletown Idol Competition

October 4: ArtsWalk

October 25: Community Halloween Party

November 8-11: Harvest Moon Film Festival

November 17: Candy Cane Lane

November 19-23: Thanksgiving Break/No Classes

December 2: Cornerstone Celebration

December 3-6: Last Week of Classes

January 28: Spring Classes Begin

Supporting Cornerstone

Cornerstone Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that needs community support to succeed in its mission. If you feel that Cornerstone has benefited you and this community, please consider donating funds, materials, or time to help maintain this organization.

Donations can be made to Cornerstone by check or credit card. Check out our website for more details, or call 765.281.9503 and speak with Lori to make a contribution over the phone.

Some items that we currently need include a video camera, arts related books and DVDs for our library, and quality visual art supplies.

Thank you for considering making a donation to Cornerstone!