Friday, March 13, 2009

BAAY's SUMMER SCHEDULE!

BAAY's Summer Schedule
(camp times are 9:30 to 2 pm, unless otherwise listed)




BAAY Calendar for Spring/Summer of 2009

NOTE NEW DATES for Oklahoma and Pixie Camps



(camp times are 9:30 to 2 pm, unless otherwise listed)



DON’T MISS the FUN!!!





To register, email david@baay.org or call 360-306-1543 and you will be sent a registration form Thanks!





June 22-26 Rockin’ Through the 70’s Music Camp (ages 8 to 15)

Students put on a full rock and roll show in one week!

Staff: Steve, with choreographer Michelle

and camp assistants Abrah and Candice!

Cost: $170, 9:30 am to 2 pm

Show will be the final day of camp, 7 pm Friday





June 29-July 3 "Arts Rainbow Camp" Singing, Dancing,

Acting, Crafts and Fun (ages 5 to 9)

Staff: David and others! Cost: $150 , 9:30 am to 12:30 pm





July 6-17Let’s Make a Movie Camp! (ages 8 to 15) Acting and filming and a

premier showing of this original film on the final Friday night! Wow!

Staff: Steve and Dan... Cost: $275 from 9:30 am to 2 pm





July 20-31 “Wicked” Camp

(yes, singing and dancing from the Broadway musical of the same name)! (ages 8 to 15)Staff: Steve and Mary ... Cost: $295 9:30 to 2 pm

Show will be the last night…Friday, 7 pm





Aug. 3-7 Pixie Theatre Beauty and the Beast camp (ages 5 to 8)

Staff: to be announced

Cost: $160 from 9:30 to 12:30

Show will be 6:30 pm on the final day of camp…possible 2nd show

Saturday, Aug. 8th 2 pm, depending on camp and show attendance



Aug. 10-28th “Oklahoma” the Musical Production and Camp (ages 8 to 15)

Shows are two weekends, Aug. 28, 29, 30, Sept. 4, 5, 6

Meets from 9:30 to 2 pm

Staff: David, Mary and Steve

Cost: $350 from 9:30 am to 2 pm





Aug. 31-Sept. 4 Crazy Dance Camp with Lisa Markowitz (ages 8 to 14)

Cost: $160, from 9:30 am to 2 pm

Performance on final day (Friday), 6:30 pm





Love your summer at BAAY! Sing, dance, act, perform, create, make friends!

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

New Choir Members

Congratulations to three new choir members:
Nataly Novezak in Jr. Singers and Ellenanne Arvin &Liana Phillips in Celestial Voices! See you next week. If you wish to audition, please email david@baay.org for an appointment. Thanks.

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Our Big Performances: Scrooge and the Choir Concert!

“Scrooge—the Musical!” Opens at BAAY!

Don’t miss the talented young actors of the Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth as they present “Scrooge—the Musical!” the weekends of December 4th and 11th at the BAAY Actors’ Studio, 1059 N. State St. in Bellingham. David Post directs two casts of 9 to 14 year-olds as they present the traditional Dickens’ Christmas story with great songs and dancing. Shows are Dec. 4,5,6, 11, 12, and 13 at 7 pm, with additional matinees Dec. 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 2 pm. All seats are $10 and tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com. This show will likely be sold out, so make your reservations soon. Mary Evans choreographs and Steve Barnes is the musical director for the show. For additional info about BAAY, please call 306-1543 or go to www.baay.org.



Bellingham Children’s Choirs perform Concert!

The Bellingham Children’s Choirs, who recently performed with the Whatcom Symphony in their production of ‘Hansel and Gretel’, will be presenting their holiday concert on Tuesday, December 16th at 7 pm in the First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham, located at 1031 N. Garden St. at Maple. Admission is $5 per person. The program will include works by Rutter, Luboff, Simeone, and Praetorius. David Post conducts. Parking is located one block north at the corner of Laurel and Garden. For more information on the choir, please call 306-1543.

Monday, November 10, 2008

New Piano Teacher Found!

The wonderful Steve Barnes, a veteran of many BAAY productions, will be taking over the piano teaching duties at BAAY. He will be in touch soon to schedule meetings with students and families. We are thrilled that this very talented man will be taking over for the also wonderful John Bisceglia. Great news for the kids at BAAY!

Friday, October 31, 2008

New Art for Adults Classes Offered!


Announcing Art for Adults Offered at BAAY!

Drop off your kids at a BAAY class while you enjoy an ‘Art Spa’ experience for the left side of your brain! Instructor Johanna de Vries will lead you through drawing experiences and offer you a lovely cup of tea with cookies to boot! Try it! Your first class is half-price.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6 pm and the fee will be $12 a class. Classes are drop in and pay as you go. Make new friends as you experience the bliss of creating your own art, with the convenience of having this right at BAAY!

If you have any questions, please call Johanna de Vries directly at 303-2116.

Friday, October 17, 2008

BAAY Needs...

Projects and Opportunities at BAAY—We need your help and expertise! Please email me at david@baay.org if you would work on the following projects:
Grant writers, fundraisers
Planners for our big Gala Silent Auction Night needed--really need this!
Cosmetic Upgrades for BAAY including repainting, some sheet rocking…
Install a New Floor for Main Hall...coming up in early November!
Help Acquire and Install a Drinking Fountain
Install and bring 220 power to an Oven for Kitchen
Install Kitchen Countertop
Create a 2nd Bathroom Downstairs
Install Exit Signs/Emergency Lights
F.Y.I.—the city has inspected BAAY and has given us verbal approval for what we are doing. Now we need to go through the formal review process.

Michelle Barenchi, Kim Friberg and others are getting our books ready to apply for grants. We are looking for businesses to sponsor our upcoming shows! Do you know a local business or organization that would like to help young people in Bellingham?

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Garage Sale was a Success!

Our first annual BAAY Community Garage Sale was great! We made over $700 for scholarships! It was held on Saturday, Oct. 18th from 10am to 4 pm at the BAAY Campus, 1059 N. State St. at Maple in Bellingham! Thanks to Mike Schackle and the whole Schackle family for putting it together!

Monday, January 21, 2008

Important Safety Information

VERY IMPORTANT:

BAAY is in a busy location and it's DANGEROUS to drop off students across the street. DO NOT LET PEOPLE CROSS THE STREET. We suggest that you drop off and pick up at the alleyway behind BAAY. Regardless, ALWAYS drop off and pick up on the BAAY side of the street! If people must cross the street, absolutely do use the crosswalk. Cars come around the corner of Maple street very quickly and I fear we will have an accident. Please, please take heed. Thanks, David Post