Cheryl Wheeler News

As part of its School Day Performances Series, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center presents Swazzle's bilingual family musical Dream Carver, for ages 6 - 11, at 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. on Monday, February 3, Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 5. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling Cheryl Wheeler at 631-288-2350, ext 102.

Despite his relatively young age, Massachusetts based singer/songwriter/pianist/guitarist Seth Glier is a seasoned troubadour. Averaging over 250+ live performances annually Seth has gone from opening act to headlining his own shows and playing major folk festivals. He's shared the stage with artists as diverse as James Taylor, Ani DiFranco, Martin Sexton, Emmylou Harris and Ryan Adams and has quickly become known for his passionate live sets. His music has also caught the ears of fans, industry and critics alike. The incredible acclaim on his sophomore record, The Next Right Thing, led to the single “Lauralee” hitting #1 on Clear Channel's NEW! Discover & Uncover program as well as a Grammy nomination.

From the acclaimed Quebec troupe Le Theatre Motus comes Baobab, a cross-cultural adventure for ages 6 - 11 at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center today, December 5 at 10:00am & 12:30pm.

After much demand, that little caterpillar is returning to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, along with an assortment of favorite puppet characters. Young children ages 3 - 7 will be awed and amazed by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's lively, family friendly production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Stories today, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4 at 12:30pm.

As part of its School Day Performances Series, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center presents Slam Poetry by the Mayhem Poets, a trio of "spoken word" poets, on Tuesday, December 10 at 10am & 12:30pm and on Wednesday, December 11 at 10am. The performance is for young people ages 12 - 18 and runs about 50 minutes. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling Cheryl Wheeler at 631-288-2350, ext 102.

After much demand, that little caterpillar is returning to the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, along with an assortment of favorite puppet characters. Young children ages 3 - 7 will be awed and amazed by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia's lively, family friendly production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Stories on Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4 at 12:30pm. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling Cheryl Wheeler at 631-288-2350 ext 102. The triple-bill runs for about 45 minutes and includes the wonderful story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar's metamorphosis, the fanciful account of Little Cloud's travels, and The Mixed -Up Chameleon's discovery of his own unique nature.

From the acclaimed Quebec troupe Le Theatre Motus comes Baobab, a cross-cultural adventure for ages 6 - 11 at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Thursday, December 5 at 10:00am & 12:30pm. The show runs about 60 minutes and uses puppets, live actors and musicians to depict a magical legend of the Baobab tree. All tickets are $10 and can be purchased by contacting Cheryl Wheeler at 631-288-2350 ext 102.

Over sixty of the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center's dedicated volunteers gathered at the Quogue Village Beach Club for a special 15th Anniversary Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the WHBPAC's Advisory Council on Tuesday, June 4. The event was organized to honor and celebrate the work and support provided to the theatre by a legion of community volunteers. To salute their efforts, the Volunteer Council was treated to a beach party luncheon at the Quogue Village Beach Club that included a barbeque catered by The Quogue Country Market. Scroll down for photos from the event!

Based on the overwhelming success of the Summer Ballet Camp and Nutcracker Ballet Program, young dancers will now have the opportunity to spread their wings during the spring as the WHBPAC Arts Education program introduces Dancecore's new Swan Lake Ballet Program. This residency, running from today, February 26 - May 5, not only provides high quality dance instruction, but also gives young people the thrill of performing alongside ballet professionals on the WHBPAC stage. Students will be placed in groups according to age and will rehearse and receive ballet instruction over the course of nine weeks. Registration is now open.

Calling all teens who live to perform! Auditions are happening now for exciting new opportunities with the WHBPAC's Arts Education Program. Teens can now participate in two brand new classes - 'The Inside Jokes' Theatre Improv Troupe and 'The Hamp-Tones' A Cappella Vocal Group - the only performing arts classes of its kind on the East End.

Based on the overwhelming success of the Summer Ballet Camp and Nutcracker Ballet Program, young dancers will now have the opportunity to spread their wings during the spring as the WHBPAC Arts Education program introduces Dancecore's new Swan Lake Ballet Program. This residency, running from February 26 - May 5, not only provides high quality dance instruction, but also gives young people the thrill of performing alongside ballet professionals on the WHBPAC stage. Students will be placed in groups according to age and will rehearse and receive ballet instruction over the course of nine weeks. Registration is now open.

The WHBPAC Arts Education Program is looking for 60 local children, ages 5 -16, who want to participate in its Winter Break Musical Theatre Camp. This year, the camp will present Beauty Lou & The Country Beast, an original country western adaptation of the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. The camp will meet daily, Monday, February 18 - Friday, February 22 from 9am - 4pm and the performance will be presented to the public on Friday, February 22 at 7pm. The fee is $400.

The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center's Nancy and Frederick DeMatteis Arts Education Program will host a free, on campus, Arts Education "Open (Fun!) House" for children and their families on Saturday, April 22 from 2pm - 4pm at the Center.

The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center's Nancy and Frederick DeMatteis Arts Education Program will host a free, on campus, Arts Education "Open (Fun!) House" for children and their families on Saturday, April 22 from 2pm - 4pm at the Center.

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through June 15, 2010.

This weekend Eddie's Attic in Atlanta will be the location for a variety of performances including shows by Willy Porter and Shane Hines.

This weekend Eddie's Attic in Atlanta will be the location for a variety of performances including shows by Willy Porter and Shane Hines.

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through April 30, 2010.

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Judy Collins returns to The Sheldon stage on Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m. for the Friends of The Sheldon Winter Benefit with special guest Kenny White. With a career spanning over 40 years, Judy Collins continues to thrill audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folk songs and contemporary themes, making this concert a can't miss event!