The academy’s rock band, Rhythm-Quest Rocks!, will have a rock concert at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at the academy. Concert-goers are invited to bring their own drinks and a snack to share while enjoying the show. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free; a $3 free-will donation will be accepted to help support the academy’s programming.
The piano students of Nadine Appel will perform a holiday recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, also in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn. Then, on Friday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. guests are invited back to the performance center to enjoy music by the guitar and ukulele students of James Miller.
Miller’s recital will be taking place during the opening of the academy’s winter art exhibit, “Community of Creators.” The exhibit will feature artwork by current and past Woodlawn instructors. A portion of the exhibit will honor the legacy of Bruce Bley, a long-time Woodlawn and Sterling High School art instructor who passed away earlier this year.
The art exhibit opening reception takes place from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11, with the exhibit on display in the halls and lounge of the academy through Feb. 5. It is free and open to the public during regular business hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays.
Woodlawn Arts Academy is an agency of United Way of Whiteside and Lee counties. Woodlawn Arts Academy acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. Registration is available throughout the year for various programs. Visit WoodlawnArtsAcademy.com for details on programs and financial assistance.
