North Carolina Homeschool "ology"

Let the special people in your life feel loved during this holiday by creating mixed-media valentines inspired by works in the Museum’s collection.

These two-hour workshops begin at 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month for elementary school-aged children and older accompanied by an adult.
Art supplies and refreshments are provided.
Reservations are required, as space is limited.
Call 336.758.5599 for more information and to register. http://www.reynoldahouse.org/index.php

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Open Hearth Cooking Workshops

February 8, 2011 (10am-2pm) and February 15, 2011 (10am-2pm)

Learn the basics of open-hearth cooking and work with period recipes. Participants will prepare a meal and enjoy it together. Ages 10 and up only (all students must be accompanied by one adult- total cost for both is $30).

Everything Bees Workshop

February 24, 2011 (10am-1pm)

Learn about the world of honeybees, why they were important on 19th century farms, and their role in agriculture today. Make a craft, beeswax candles, and beeswax lip balm. For ages 7-12, cost is $15 per student.

Farm Kids Workshop

March 15, 2011 (10am-12pm)

Step back into a 19th century farm as you get up close and personal with the Latta animals, participate in farm chores, learn about life in a cabin, and make a craft. For ages 5-7, cost is $10 per student. Click here for registration form

To Make a Lady Workshop

March 24, 2011 (10am-1pm)

Learn the ins and outs of being a 19th century lady. From etiquette and stitches, to keeping a household, and more! For girls ages 13 and up, cost is $20 per student. <a

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NC Shakes’ “Shakespeare to Go” tour is fast approaching, and we want to invite your homeschool community to the performance!

This year’s featured play is a 60 minute performance of Romeo & Juliet, recommended for middle and high school students.

Romeo & Juliet is scheduled for April 7th at 9:30am.

Star-Crossed Shakespeare, a fast and funny introduction to theatre, poetry and the story of Romeo & Juliet, is scheduled for April 29th at 9:30am.

Star-Crossed Shakespeare is targeted at grades 3-5, but is also enjoyed by children in grades 2 and 6.

We currently have availability for both shows. The ticket price per person is $7.00. The performance location is 807 Ward Avenue, High Point, NC 27262 in the Production Place building.

Please share this information with your homeschool community!

This truly is a wonderful experience for all ages!

If you have any questions, or would like to book a reservation please call me at the number listed below or via email.

Natalie Mills
Sales Associate
NCShakes & Festival Stage
PO Box 6066, High Point, NC 27262
PO Box 20152, Winston-Salem, NC 27120

voice (336) 841-2273 ext. 226, fax (336) 841-8627

For Information and a Guide: http://www.ncshakes .org/shakespeare togo.cfm

THE 2011 TOUR: February 1 – May 15

Fresh on the heels of its 2010 tour � sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts’ Shakespeare in American Communities program � the 2011 tour of Shakespeare To Go offers educators a choice between a 60-minute production of Romeo and Juliet for middle and high schools or Star-Crossed Shakespeare, an all-new 40-minute version for elementary school students.

Book a Shakespeare To Go performance, and we’ll give you an entire play…well, minus a few words here and there� six actors, each playing multiple roles, sword play and some of the most famous and memorable characters in all of dramatic literature! NCSF promises an inviting and interactive experience that will enrich your school’s study of the world’s greatest dramatic figure.

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NC Theater offers student preview nights for their shows – discounted
tickets for educators and students on the Friday nights before the shows
open.

The 2011 season dates are:

Friday, February 11 – The Producers
Friday, May 6 – Hello, Dolly!
Friday, July 22 – Hairspray
Friday, October 21 – Evita

Season tickets have been on sale for a few weeks; individual show
tickets are available as of Nov 29 for $15 per ticket (educator or
student).

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