COCA Announces Family Theatre, Conversation Series & Upcoming Events

The Center of Creative Arts (COCA) has announced its upcoming events, including family theatre offerings and conversation series.

COCA Family Theatre Series
presents Creole for Kidz
January 29-31

Grammy Award-winning musician Terrance Simien introduces audience members of all ages to the joyous, sounds of zydeco in an interactive performance. Simien is considered the "Creole King" and has shared the stage with music legends Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Dave Matthews. In time for Mardi Gras! Tickets: ($14-$18).

 

Interface Exhibit Opens at COCA's Gallery
Friday, January 29 6-8PM
Informal artists' talk at 6:30pm

Curated by Amanda Verbeck - master printer at Pele Prints, Interface focuses on regional artists and their use of multiple print processes in collaboration with Pele Prints. These collaborations produced experimental works that include three-dimensional components, collage, handwork, among other elements. Participating artists inclue Gina T. Alvarez, Brandon Anschultz, Laura Berman, Lora Fosberg, Alicia LaChance and Grant W. Miller. Free and open to the public. The exhibit runs through April 25.

Summer Camps 

COCA at the Summer Opportunities Fair
Saturday, January 30 from 10:00am-3:00pm

Visit the COCA booth at the Summer Opportunities Fair next Saturday, January 30 at John Burroughs School, 755 South Price Road. The COCA Summer Arts Camp guide, with more than 200 offerings, will be hot off the press!

COCA Theatre Company (CTC) 

Anon(ymous)
January 22 at 7:30pm
January 23 at 2:00pm and 7:30pm

COCA's talented teen ensemble presents Naomi Iizuka's
Anon(ymous), the story of a young refugee and his country-wide journey and search for family. Anon must navigate a chaotic, ever-changing landscape where he encounters a wide range of characters from a one-eyed butcher to beguiling barflies in this clever adaptation of Homer's Odyssey.

Tickets ($8 adult/$6 student), available at COCA

 

Conversations
with the Choreographer
Sunday, January 24 at 4:00pm

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Antonio Douthit and Kirven Boyd present an informal showing of their latest work, set on COCAdance and Ballet Eclectica. The demonstration is followed by a question and answer session.

Free and open to the public.

For more information on the above, please visit http://www.cocastl.org/

 

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