ImaginOn Newsletter:December 2007

ImaginOn Newsletter


	Teens are learning to be dj’s with hands-on training from industry professionals at ImaginOn! With These Hands Mix Academy is offering a ten week program to not only be better djs, but learn life lessons including building a business with their skills, if they so desire. Studio-i at ImaginOn is used on a daily basis by teens who want to record cd’s using GarageBand and ACID software, and this program will help them polish their skills. Stay tuned this spring, when the teens who have completed the program will show off their talents. For more information, please contact Tech Central at 704-973-2727.


	Come celebrate the birthday of WCNC’s mascot Rainbow at this fun, free event from 9-12pm. There will be activities, prize giveaways, entertainment in the Wachovia Playhouse and of course the chance to meet Rainbow and other mascot friends!


	The 6 R Movement is a an ongoing project within the Loft @ ImaginOn to help teens reduce waste and reuse unwanted or discarded materials from in and around Charlotte. The goal is to keep recycling in mind with everything we do – from waste disposal to finding imaginative ways to use materials to create a new item or extend the life of an existing item. The 6R Movement is all about being eco-friendly - creating everyday objects from recycled materials including wood, metal, paper, and plastic in order to give something back to our world. We only get one planet, so we’d better take care of it! The Loft kicked off the 6R Movement with “Phone Book Redux” during Teen Read Week in October. These chairs and table are completely made of recycled phone books. Want to see more of the process? Go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/libraryloft.


	ImaginOn’s Library Manager, Lois Kilkka, was recognized by the Library system this year with the first annual Carol B. Myers Leadership Award. This award honors the leadership former deputy director Carol Myers provided to the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County. It is given to one person whose leadership, dedicaton and desire have been instrumental in moving the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County forward in achieving its goals. Here at ImaginOn, Lois is truly “the woman behind the curtain.” Her confident leadership and willingness to take risks and learn from all models has immeasurably strengthened the Library’s partnership with the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte and helped ImaginOn to grow. "ImaginOn is comprised of two organizations, but we are all colleagues, constantly learning about and increasingly sharing in each other’s work." Thank you, Lois, and congratulations!


	The Christmas Doll, a world-premiere musical by the playwright who brought us Junie B. Jones and Miss Nelson Is Missing!, runs in the McColl Family Theatre from Nov. 30 - Dec. 16. This heart-warming story of hope centered around two orphaned sisters living in Victorian London is destined to become a holiday classic. The Tarradiddle Players celebrate the season with The Littlest Angel, in the Wachovia Playhouse from Dec. 7-23. This simple, charming story has become a holiday tradition for many Charlotte families. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ctcharlotte.org, by calling the Box Office at (704) 973-2828, or by visiting us at ImaginOn (M-F, 10-5).


	*ImaginOn has been collaborating with CHARLOTTE PARENT* magazine to provide the second annual Young Authors contest.** 525 young writers and illustrators from four-years old to eighth grade wrote and illustrated picture books. They were judged by staff members from both organization and various community members representing the Carolina Panthers, The Mint Museums, Charlotte Weekly, the Charlotte Observer and many other organizations and individuals. The winners will be announced in the January issue of CHARLOTTE PARENT and honored at a ceremony on January 26 at 2:00pm in the Wachovia Playhouse @ ImaginOn.


	Enrichment Classes at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte inspire creativity, confidence and teamwork through the exploration of theatre skills. Don’t miss out on the fun going on in classroom spaces at ImaginOn and convenient satellite locations in Ballantyne, Davidson, Matthews, Pineville, University and our NEW Huntersville location! Winter Session begins January 14. For complete information and online registration, visit www.ctcharlotte.org.


	Comic Stripped: Exhibit and Animation Experience Join us for a joint family program with the Levine Museum of the New South. See the Comic Stripped Exhibit at the museum, then venture to ImaginOn for some hands on animation in Studio i! ImaginOn staff will guide you through the animation process in Studio i, using characters featured in the exhibit, and of course, your own imagination! Choose from the following Saturdays: December 15, January 19, February 16, March 15. 1-3 pm. Registration required. Please call 704-333-1887 ext. 501


	Sign A Story, Sunday, December 16th at 3 PM Come and see a sampling of American Sign Language. You can even learn to sign a song! Sleepytime Snugglebear's Christmas Stories, Monday, December 17th at 6:30 PM Wear PJs and bring a teddy bear for a festive storytime. *Holiday Origami Workshop, Saturday, December 22nd at 3 PM (Please call to register 704-973-2720) Learn to make candy canes and more using the art of origami. Holiday Movie Mania, Friday, December 28th at 2 PM** Join us to watch the BBC's The Snow Queen on the big screen this holiday season.

A Partnership of The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
and The Children's Theatre of Charlotte