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Southern Stories Sold Out – Funds Raised Will Benefit Students

Amy Parker — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:47:59 +0000

Celebrated artists Donna Wissinger and Joy Myers joined the Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts in two sold out performances of “Southern Stories.” Creator and Director, Tony Walsh, said that the performances raised more than $4,000, which will benefit Clay County Title One students attending 2011-12 performances and also help support visual arts exhibits at the Center.

More information is available at the Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts.

Tony Walsh and Donna Wissinger in sold out Southern Stories at Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts

Southern Stories Photo Gallery

Drum Roll! The Red Coats Have A New American Revolution Video!

Amy Parker — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:15:58 +0000

Right Face! Yankee Doodle comes to town in full Continental uniform in this exciting, interactive program about the American Revolutionary War and the fight for freedom. Students experience revolutionary stories and participate as patriots, loyalists, and courageous leaders in this world changing period of American history. Expect students to learn the music, important documents, dates, events, and personalities that continue to shape their country and lives. This video clip demonstrates our 2011 650 seat venue with upper elementary and middle school students. Click here to view the new American Revolution large venue video on YouTube. Click here to see all ARTZ OUT LOUD videos.

Revolutionary War lessons brought to life for students

Amy Parker — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:03:39 +0000

: Joy Myers instructs Lakeside Elementary School students in the art of Revolutionary War military maneuvers, communicated through specific drum beats.
By BETH REESE CRAVEY/Staff:

*ARTZ OUT LOUD in the JACKSONVILLE TIMES UNION at jacksonville.com*

The second they came in the door, the new recruits were being indoctrinated.

“It’s 1775!” bellowed the Revolutionary War military drummer who greeted them. “Are you prepared to fight for justice … to change the course of history?”

As more recruits arrived, the drummer made sure they knew who was boss.

“You will do what I say! Are you ready?”

Some of the recruits said “yes.”

“Yes, ma’am!” bellowed the drummer.

The military drummer was Joy Myers, in costume as a Revolutionary War character for the Artz Out Loud theatrical educational presentation that she and co-founder Donna Wissinger wrote and were about to perform.

…Story by Beth Reese Cravey. Read the complete news story at Jacksonville.com

ARTZ OUT LOUD is visiting 28 schools and providing programs for 29,000 Clay County students and teachers thanks to the generosity of BBVA Compass Bank, the Clay County Education Foundation, Community Partners, HUME Foundation, and the Clay County School Board.

Read reviews, download study guides, and watch a video clip of The World Turned Upside Down: Music and Stories of The American Revolution