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Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts Kicks Off Virtual Fall Season
Celebrate diversity in arts from the comfort of your home with free events
LARGO, Md. (September 10, 2020) – Prince George’s Community College’s Center for Performing Arts (CPA) has reimagined live arts by offering free virtual programs beginning on Saturday, October 10. The CPA curated a diverse line-up of events, including live orchestra, ballet performances, and a program that’s just in time for election season: USA to Z is an interactive children’s show that teaches audiences how to be good citizens and what it means to vote. For more information and to register for events, visit pgcc.edu/arts.
The health and safety of staff and patrons continues to remain of the utmost importance for the CPA. The Center for Performing Arts will offer virtual performances during the pandemic as a way to support students and local artists while providing audiences a safe way to experience shows.
“We are committed to connecting our community, as we know exposure to the arts helps individual well-being, academic performance, and much more,” said Center for Performing Arts Director LaNiece Tyree. Tyree adds, “We’ve dedicated ourselves to bringing audiences fresh and diverse productions, including Life’s A Drag, Prince George’s Philharmonic, and Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s An American Southwest Carmen, from our theater to your home. Technology allows us to bring you these events remotely, and most importantly, they’re all free.”
The 2020 Center for Performing Arts Fall Schedule appears below:
October 10
Prince George's Philharmonic
October 12
Life’s A Drag
October 24
USA to Z
November 7
Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s An American Southwest Carmen
November 14
Prince George’s Philharmonic
November 18
Doug’s Japanese Kanji Workshop
November 19
Henna-style Workshop
November 21
Holidays Around the World
December 5
Aesop’s Fables
During these unprecedented times, Prince George’s Community College’s Center for Performing Arts strives to keep creativity and arts alive, which helps strengthen communities. A special message from the Prince George’s Community College Foundation invites you to make a gift to help support robust educational programming, musical, and theatrical productions that celebrate the cultural vibrancy of our community as a Friends of the Arts at Prince George’s Community College. For more information on giving, donate here.
About Prince George’s Community College Center for Performing Arts
Prince George’s Community College's Center for Performing Arts is a premier, state-of-the-art facility that nurtures and develops students’ passions for dance, music, theater, and communications. The center also provides public access to some of the most renowned, star-studded national productions in music, dance, and theater. For more information and tickets, visit pgcc.edu/arts. Follow the Center for Performing Arts on Facebook and Instagram @PGCCArts.
About Prince George’s Community College
Named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance designated by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security (2015-2020), Prince George’s Community College (PGCC) provides high-quality education and training for the progressive and career-oriented residents of Prince George’s County. From new high school graduates and career seekers to more seasoned professionals and senior citizens looking to enhance their skillsets, PGCC is comprised of students who represent a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and goals. Serving nearly 40,000 individuals annually, the College is the first choice for higher education for residents of Prince George’s County. Collaborative partnerships, responsive degree and training programs, and a commitment to student success enables PGCC to address diverse education and workforce development demands. For more information, visit the college website at www.pgcc.edu. Prince George’s Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; (267-284-5000); www.msche.org. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
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