Visual Arts Manga – Drawing of Anime Cartoons Learn the techniques of Manga, also known as Anime, drawing characters like the ones seen in Naruto, Bleach, or One Piece. Students will learn the techniques, history and qualities of Manga as compared to other art forms. Taught by an amazing young artist, students will venture into their imagination and create their own characters. Bring a sketch pad, regular pencils and colored pencils. Instructor: Victoria Strayham Dates: Session A — May 21 – June 4 Session B – June 11 – June 22 Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 3:30pm – 5:30pm Member Fee: $75 (Non-Member Fee: $85) ———————————— Beginning Watercolor Learn the basics of Watercolor Painting in this hands on class, covering transparent and opaque techniques. Subjects covered include; Paper – which paper and why (brushes and other supplies)

Paint – transparent and opaque and how they react to each other and to water Color – color wheel (primary, secondary, tertiary, complementary and analogous)

Washes – how to do a fabulous wash Design – how to create a pleasing layout Tips and tricks (masking, salt, stencils, “funny” brushes)

A detailed supply list can be found on the Mary C website. Instructor: Jeanette Lindsay Dates: Session A: May 22 – June 19 Session B: June 26 – July 31 (No class on July 3 for holiday) Day & Time: Tuesdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $150 (Non-Member Fee: $165) ———————————— Landscape Painting in Acrylics Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced painter, this class covers the basics to more advanced techniques. In this class you will learn all about landscape painting including how to paint skies, clouds, water, trees, sandbars, marshes and other environmental aspects using representational realism. Choose a landscape scene of your own or one can be provided. See website for complete supply list. Instructor: Bruce Seabolt Dates: Session A: May 17 – June 7 Session B: June 14 – July 12 (No class on July 5 due to holiday) Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:00pm – 9:00pm Member Fee: $100 (Non-Member Fee: $115) ———————————— Provie Musso: Found Object Art and Assemblage Workshop Get ready to pound, nail, collage, print, paint, glue and create using found objects, papers, ephemera and just about anything you imagine. Don't worry if you do not have your own stash of stuff. Provie brings plenty of creative "stuff" for your use. A noted artist and teacher, Provie will inspire you to create your own two or three-dimensional artworks. No experience is necessary, but if you are a seasoned collage or assemblage veteran, feel free to bring your own elements to incorporate into your work. Provie’s classes fill early so book today!

Instructor: Provie Musso Dates: May 12 Day & Time: Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm Member Fee: $105 (Non-Member Fee: $115)

Textile

Exploring Printmaking A variety of printing techniques will be introduced including mono-printing, hand-cut block printing, screen-printing, and creative use of stenciling. Students will learn pattern organization and how to print variations of one idea. Textiles and paper will be used in the course. Some supplies will be included and after introduction, students will be required to purchase some of their own materials. Instructor: Suzanne Weidie Dates: Session A: June 4 - June 25 Session B: July 9 - July 30 Day & Time: Mondays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $90/monthly session (Non-Member Fee: $105) ———————————— Art Journaling Expressive writing, drawing and creating are all interwoven in this class to spur creativity and inspire. Whether you want to document life’s journeys, enhance your creative skills or just play, you’ll be given plenty of inspiration and idea prompts to help you begin your journaling path. Instructor: Terri Smith

Dates: Session A: June 5 - June 26

Session B: July 10 - July 31

Day & Time:Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Member Fee: $80/monthly session (Non-Members Fee: $95)

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Sewing Studio Class will teach students basic sewing methods, techniques and use of sewing machine. Students can choose individual projects and be guided from start to finish. Plenty of patterns, fabric and supplies are available for all beginning projects. Schedule can be flexible if needed. Sewing – Beginning or Intermediate Instructor: Suzanne Weidie Dates: May 1 – May 22, June 5 – June 26, July 10 – July 31 Day & Times: Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $90/month (Non-Member Fee: $100) ———————————— Knitting Basics This class covers some of the basic knitting techniques which are included in the project. It gives the student a basic start to the world of knitting. Material list is on the website. This is a 2 session class. Class size is limited to 6. Instructor: Carol Naddy Dates: May 14-21, May 28-June 4, June 11 – 18, June 25 – July 2, July 9-16, July 23-30 Days & Times: Mondays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $60 (Non-Member Fee: $70) Instructor: Carol Naddy Dates: May 19-26; June 2-9; June 16-23; June 30-July 7; July 14-21 Days & Times: Saturdays, 10:00am – noon Member Fee: $60 (Non-Member Fee: $70) ————————————

Wire Wrapping Jewelry In this introduction to wire wrapping, you will learn the basic techniques to turn and twist metal to create beautiful pieces of jewelry. These two hour classes will introduce students to techniques needed to create all types of jewelry with wire, stones and beads. Students will make one of a kind pendants, rings, necklaces and earrings. Tools are provided. Bring your own supplies or purchase supplies from teacher on the night of class. Instructor: Vicki Reynolds Dates: June 7 (Ring); June 14 (Pendants); June 21 (Earrings); June 28 (Necklace) Days & Times: Thursdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $80/month (Non-Member Fee: $120)

Jewelry

Make it and Take it - Jewelry Making with Beads Learn the art of stringing beads to create beautiful, one-of-a kind pieces. Students will learn various techniques to create necklaces, earrings, bracelets, eye-glass holders, key chains and more. A large assortment of beads and supplies are available, as well as tools needed to make one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Materials include high quality glass, crystals, wood and metal beads, natural semi-precious stones, cultured pearls, and sterling silver findings. Instructor: Shirley Cahela Dates: May - July Day & Time: Day Class - Every Tuesday, 10:30am – 12 noon Day & Time: Evening Class - Every Tuesday, 6:00pm – 7:30pm Member Fee: $25 per session (Non-Member Fee: $ 35) ———————————— Beaded Jewelry-Making for Girls Class Dates: May - July Day & Time: Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm – 5:00pm Member Fee: $25 per session (Non-Member Fee: $35) ———————————— Beaded Jewelry-Making Parties for Girls or Ladies Have fun designing and creating beaded jewelry in a casual, fun group environment. Participants can select from a large assortment of beads and supplies to design and create their own unique jewelry. All tools, supplies and materials are provided. Parents may provide any decorations, snacks, and refreshments for the party. Recommended age for girls: 10 and up. Instructor: Shirley Cahela By appointment, Saturday or Sunday afternoon (3 hours) Call the Mary C for prices. ————————————

Stained Glass for Quilters This class is designed to introduce quilters to the art of stained glass. Participants will learn how to cut glass and assemble a quilt inspired stained glass panel using the copper foil method. Students should bring an envelope, pen, scotch tape, sharpie marker, and gallon size Ziploc bag to the first class. Instructor: Amanda Burke Dates: July 21 - August 11 Day & Time: Saturdays, 1:00pm – 3:30pm Member Fee: $55 (Non-Member Fee: $65) ———————————— 3D Stained Glass Construction Participants in this class must have taken Beginning Stained Glass or have previous glass cutting experience. In this class students will learn techniques for three dimensional construction while assembling a tripod table lamp. Two sheets of opaque glass, cork backed ruler, and a sharpie marker should be brought to class. The purchase of a hardware kit is required. Instructor: Amanda Burke Date: June 23 Day & Time: Saturday, 1:00pm - 3:30pm Member Fee: $35 (Non-Member Fee: $45) ———————————— Craft In America Film Series Come and enjoy a free screening of each episode of the series. Each of the eight episodes - Memory, Landscape, Community, Origins, Process, Messages, Family, and Threads – takes you on a journey to the artists and their techniques in areas from glass to mixed media, jewelry, metal work, and more. Dates: May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22, May 24 Day & Times: Tuesdays, 11:00am Price: FREE!

Stained Glass

Beginning Pottery Learn the basics of wheel throwing in this small class with local artist, Mark King. He will teach you about centering, raising the vessel and all other skills needed to create a completely functional piece of pottery of your own. Class fee includes supplies, firing and one-on-one instruction during class. Each class is limited to 5 students in order to allow for maximum individual time with the instructor. Age Requirement: 16 and over Day Class Instructor: Mark King Dates: Session A: May 16 – July 11 (No class on July 4 due to holiday) Session B: July 25 – September 12 Day & Time: Wednesdays, 9:00am – 11:30am Member Fee: $200 (Non-Member Fee: $220) Evening Class Instructor: Mark King Dates: Session A: May 29 – July 17 Session B: July 31 – September 18 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 5:30pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $200 (Non-Member Fee: $220) ———————————— Experienced Potters Class Learn new projects/techniques with Ocean Springs’ artist and potter, Mark King. He will teach lidded vessels, enclosed vessels, and some hand-building. In addition to functional pots you will create your own pottery pet. Mark will be teaching skills and tricks needed to create aesthetically pleasing pottery of your own. Mark will help you realize your creative potential. Class fee includes supplies, firing and one-on-one instruction during class. Each class is limited to 5 students in order to allow for maximum individual time with the instructor so register SOON! Age Requirement: 16 and over Instructor: Mark King Dates: Session A: May 16 – July 11 (No class on July 4th due to holiday) Session B: July 25 – September 12 Day & Time: Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $200 (Non-Member Fee $220) Instructor: Mark King Dates: Session A: May 29 – July 17 Session B: July 31 – September 18 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 9:00am – 11:30am Member Fee: $200 (Non-Member Fee: $220) ———————————— Pottery Beginning Handbuilding Working on a potter's wheel is only a small part of what is possible in clay. Hand-building is a much older process than wheel-work. This class will teach techniques such as coil, slab, pinch, sculpture and tile pressing to create multiple pieces. Price includes supply of clay and glazes. Tools will be available for use or you can purchase a basic handbuilding tool kit at any art store. Instructor: Jean O’Bryant Dates: Session A: May 17 – June 21 Session B: June 28 – August 2 Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm or 10:30am – 12:30pm Member Fee: $125 (Non-Member Fee: $140)

Exhibits Albert Duckett Gallery Transformations: 3 Women, "The Alchemy of Clay, Paper, and Fiber" Works in clay, drawings, clay sculpture and weavings Through June 15 ———————————— Paul Bonge’: “New Work” Photography Abstract black and white and color photography of landscapes and cityscapes. June 22 – Sept. 14 Opening reception - June 29, 2012 5-7pm ———————————— Ocean Springs Museum of History: Celebrating our Maritime Heritage Through August 21st

Pottery

Intro To Digital Photography

In this hands-on class designed for the beginning digital SLR camera user, learn

how your camera works, including aperture, shutter speed, white balance and many

other functions including how to connect to your PC. A fully charged camera and

manual are needed for every class. This class is for DSLR cameras only.

Class: Intro to Digital Photography

Instructors: Ashley Rodriguez

Dates: June 5 - June 26

Day & Time: Tuesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Member Fee: $65 (Non-Member Fee: $75)

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Photography: Beyond the basics with your DSLR

Students must have either prior knowledge of shutter speeds and aperture usage or

have taken my beginning digital SLR photo class. Students will leave this class with

a better understanding of shutter speeds and aperture to get the best exposure for

heir digital pictures. Principles of design and composition will be discussed so students

can improve their images compositionally. This class is for DSLR cameras.

Instructor: Ashley Rodriguez

Dates: July 10 – July 31

Day & Time: Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm

Member Fee: $65 (Non-Member Fee: $75)

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Intro to Digital Photo: Point and Shoot Cameras

Not sure how to use your digital point and shoot camera? This class will cover all

the basics for you. Learn how your camera works including menu functions, how to

connect to your PC and some basics in taking digital pictures using flash and general

composition techniques. Bring your camera and manual to every class. This class is

for digital point and shoot cameras only. Perfect for those who received their cameras

as a gift or for those who have had their cameras and are not sure exactly how to use it.

Instructor: Ashley Rodriguez

Dates: June 7

Day & Time: Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:30pm

Member Fee: $25 (Non-Member Fee: $35)

Performing Arts

Voice for Life Program VOICE for LIFE is the Royal School of Church Music’s acclaimed guide to training choirs and singers of all ages and levels. This program provides a framework for choral singers to develop their vocal skills, musical understanding, and knowledge of the repertoire. Once the program is completed, the student will be a certified RSCM chorister. Learn songs as a group, but students will complete the books and classwork at their own pace. Instructor: JT Anglin Dates: May 21 – July 30 Day & Time: Mondays, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Member Fee: $50 + $50 book fees = $100 (Non-Member Fee: $60 + $50 book fees = $110 )

Voice

Photography

Beginner’s Private Voice Lessons Learn the fundamentals of voice including posture, proper breathing techniques while learning to fine tune your vocal instrument. Whether for a young child just learning to sing or an adult wanting to try something new, these one-on-one classes will get you started and help you improve your singing voice. Advanced Private Voice Lessons Come study voice with one of the top vocal educators in Mississippi. Whether you are getting ready for auditions or just want to improve your singing voice these classes will help you reach your goal. These lessons are for the true vocal academic. Learn everything you need to know from pitch, diction, posture, audition tips and attitude in these one-on-one 30 minute classes. *Please call to register and set up your lesson time* Instructor: Gigi Reeks or J.T. Anglin Days & Times: Call to schedule appointment Member Fee: $70 per month (Non-Member Fee: $80 per month) ————————————

Class Guitar for Complete Beginners. In this eight week class, students will learn how to tune the guitar, name notes on the fretboard, play simple melodies and chord progressions, read guitar tablature and the basics of notation. Students will need to have their own guitar. Instructor: Billy Marter Dates: June 1- July 20 Day & Time: Fridays, 4:50pm – 5:40pm Member Fee: $80 (Non-Member Fee: $90) ———————————— Beginning Group Guitar Lessons Students will learn how to read music and how to find notes on the fret board. Flat picking and classical guitar techniques will be introduced. A variety of styles will be taught such as classical, blues ,country, folk etc. Students will learn to play simple and familiar tunes on the guitar. Students will need to purchase a book from the instructor on the first day of class. Instructor: Katherine MacMahon Dates: June 19-July 24 Day & Time: Tuesday, 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. Member Fee: $65 per person (Non-Member Fee: $75) ———————————— Private Guitar Lessons Bring your guitar and learn to play with one of our experienced instructors. Whether you are just starting to learn or need to improve your skills, our instructors will get you to your goal. Electric or acoustical guitars are acceptable. Ages 6 and up Days & Times: By appointment Instructor: Katherine MacMahon or Billy Marter Member Fee: $70 per month (Non-Member Fee: $80 per month)

Private Piano Lessons Learn to play piano from one of the top piano instructors in the state. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, you will improve your technique, style and knowledge through these lessons. Instructor: Gigi Reeks or JT Anglin Ages 6 and up Days & Times: Call to schedule appointment Member Fee: $70 per month (Non-Member Fee: $80 per month)

Guitar

Piano

Beginner Bellydance This class is designed for beginners who have little to no bellydance experience or for dancers who need a refresher course. Class will focus on posture, several basic combinations and also includes a short choreography. You will be dancing in just 6 short weeks. Wear comfortable clothes that will allow you to move freely, something you would wear to the gym or yoga class. Repeat this class as many times as you want until you feel you have mastered the moves to move to the next level.

Instructors: Kelly

Dates: May 22 - June 26

Day & Time: Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Member Fee: $79 (Non-Member Fee: $89)

———————————— Basic Bellydance: Level 1 This class is for dancers who have taken bellydance classes before. This class will be ongoing with different topics covered each session. Students will continue to learn combinations and will be introduced to veils and zills (finger cymbals), as well as more choreographies. Instructors: Kelly Dates: May 13 - June 27 Day & Time: Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:00pm Member Fee: $79 (Non-Member Fee: $89) ———————————— Beginner’s Ballroom for Two Left Feet Learn beginner’s Tango, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, and Rumba from an instructor who will demystify ballroom dancing for you with a humorous and fun a pproach. Incurable klutz turned Fred Astaire dance instructor, Kathreen Chrisman incorporates tips and tricks with memory hooks to make learning Ballroom Dance easy and enjoyable. Come as a single or couple. Whether you're looking for stress relief, socializing, a new hobby, or just curious; this class is a fun and energizing experience. Please, no rubber soled shoes. Ladies, close-toed and closed back shoes suggested. Adults 18 and older Instructor: Kathreen Chrisman Dates: Session A: May 22 – June 26

Session B: July 10 – August 14 Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Member Fee: $50 (Non-Member: $60) ———————————— The Mary C Junior Ballroom & Dance Company Salsa to The Black Eye Peas, Tango to Adele, Cha-cha to Pit Bull, and Waltz to Goo Goo Dolls. Mix in a little Hip Hop, Step, and improv and you’ve got a recipe for excitement. Students from this class will participate in The Mary C O’Keefe’s Performing Arts Department’s productions. Please, no rubber soled shoes. Ages: 10 - 17 Instructor: Kathreen Chrisman Dates: Session A: May 24 – June 28 Session B: July 12 – August 16 Day & Time: Thursdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm Member Fee: $50 (Non-Member Fee: $60) ———————————— Children’s Hula & International Dances Native born in Hawaii, Kathreen Chrisman shares the beautiful and poetic movements of Hula along with the story and meaning behind each dance. While the concentration of this class is on Hawaiian Hula, other dances from faraway places will be introduced such as: Japanese, Filipino, Maori, Samoan, and Tahitian. Bring your water bottle. Ages: 5 - 16 Instructor: Kathreen Chrisman Dates: May 19 – June 23 (No class May 26 for Memorial Holiday) Day & Time: Saturdays 9:30am – 10:30am Member Fee: $50 (Non-Member Fee: $60)

Dance

Life Arts Entrepreneurship: What to know before starting a business. This five session series will assist you in making the go or no go decision. Class will cover important subjects like budgeting, business plans, strategies, finding assistance and financial planning. Learn the important questions to ask yourself and others from a retired executive. Instructor: Dave Philo Dates: May 19 - July 14 Day & Time: Every other Saturday, 9:00am until Noon Member Fee: $100 (Non-Member Fee: $115) ———————————— Life By Design How are your New Year’s Resolutions coming along? Do you feel like life is passing you by? This Mastermind Boot Camp helps you identify where you are and where you want to be, what the road blocks are that are currently keeping you from being there already, and how to plan the work and work the plan. Be prepared for high interaction and exercises to help develop your game plan for the life you desire. Instructor: Kathreen Chrisman Dates: May 23 – June 27 Day & Time: Wednesdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $120 (Non-Member Fee: $135) ———————————— Children’s Etiquette Common courtesy, respect, social skills, communication and more. are introduced through fun exercises for children ages 5 through 12. The manners taught in this class add to building a strong etiquette foundation for your child. Ages: 5 – 11 Instructor: Kathreen Chrisman Class Dates: May 19 – June 23 (No class May 26 for Memorial Holiday) Day & Time: Saturdays, 11:00am – 12:00 noon Member Fee: $50 (Non-Member Fee: $60) ———————————— Kid’s Introductory Spanish In this eight week class, students will learn common greetings and polite expressions, a basic vocabulary of high –frequency words, the Spanish alphabet, numbers, and basic differences in the word order between Spanish and English. The curriculum will consist of songs and games in addition to more traditional study methods. It will be designed more for elementary school children, but any age is welcome. Instructor: Billy Marter Dates: June 7 – July 26 Day & Time: Thursdays, 11:00am - noon Member Fee: $80 (Non-Member Fee: $90) ———————————— Kid’s Introductory Japanese In this eight week class, students will learn common greetings and polite expressions, a basic vocabulary of high –frequency words, numbers, and basic differences in the word order between Japanese and English. The curriculum will consist of songs and games in addition to more traditional study methods. It will be designed more for elementary school children, but any age is welcome. Instructor: Billy Marter Dates: June 7 – July 26 Day & Time: Thursdays, 9:45am – 10:45am Member Fee: $80 (Non-Member Fee: $90)

Art Camps

Children’s Art Camp These one week art camps are perfect for the budding artists. Bring your child for just the morning or send a lunch with them and they can stay for a second session in the afternoon. Different sessions are different types of art including drawing, illustration, painting, clay work, and textiles. Separate sessions and instruction for each age group (5-8 and 9-14). Teachers Include Suzanne Weidie, Carmen Lugo, Terri Smith, Catie Daniel and Shelby Fox. Age: 5-8

June 18-22 9-Noon Ready, Set, Draw!

12:30 – 3:30 Paint Magic June 25-29

9-Noon Fun with Clay 12:30 – 3:30 Sew Unique Fabric and Crafts

July 9-13 9-Noon Young Picasso 12:300 – 3:30 Paper, Scissors, Glue

July16-20 9-Noon Printmaking with Everyday Objects 12:30-3:30 Write and Illustrate Your Own Book

Age: 9-14 June 18-22 9-Noon Paint Exploration

12:30 – 3:30 Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

June 25-29 9-Noon Textile and Fashion Workshop

12:30 – 3:30 Clay Sculpture July 9-13

9-Noon Collage and Mixed Media Exploration 12:300 – 3:30 Art Journaling

July16-20 9-Noon Printmaking 12:30-3:30 Art Journaling

Cost: $95 per session (members); $115 per session non-members Manga Camp – Drawing of Anime Cartoons Learn the techniques of Manga, also known as Anime. Learn to draw characters like the ones seen in Naruto, Bleach, or One Piece. Students will learn the techniques, history and qualities of Manga as compared to other art forms. Instructor: Victoria Strayham Dates: June 18- 22 Day & Time: Mon-Fri, 10:00am – 12noon Member Fee: $95 (Non-Member Fee: $115) ———————————— Beaded Jewelry Making Camp For Girls Learn the art of stringing beads to create beautiful, one-of-a kind pieces. Students will learn various techniques to create necklaces, earrings, bracelets, eye-glass holders, key chains, and more. All tools, supplies and materials are provided, including high quality glass, crystals, wood and metal beads, natural semi-precious stones, cultured pearls, and sterling silver findings. Instructor: Shirley Cahela Dates: July 16- July 20 Day & Time: Monday - Friday, 9:00am – noon Member Fee: $150 per session (Non-Member Fee: $165)

Mary C Art Market

Saturday Art Market On the first Saturday of each month, enjoy browsing & shopping the work of over 30 local artists – on the front lawn, lobby and halls of the Mary C! 10am – 4pm – east lawn, lobby and halls Free to the public! Dates: May 5, June 2, July 7 All artists are invited to showcase and sell their work. To reserve a booth call the Mary C office: 228.818.2878

Culinary Arts

Knife Skills 101 Chop, Chop, Chop! That will be the sound emanating from this class. Students will learn the basics of KNIVES in the kitchen. We will learn the safest ways to use high-quality, chef knives to cut, chop and debone. You will learn methods used by chefs to fabricate onions and cut vegetables into julienne, batonnet, small dice, medium dice and chiffonade cuts. All of this chopping should make you hungry as kitchen elves make our dinner with our sliced and diced ingredients for us to enjoy after we are finished…”cutting-up”. Menu: Stuffed Chicken Breast, Oven-Roasted French Fries and Fresh Citrus Salad. Class: Hands-On Instructors: Café Director, Anita Nobles Arguelles Dates: May 2 Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $49 (Non-Member Fee: $59) per person ———————————— Lunch and Learn - What Can You Make With A Wonton Wrapper? Lots of delicious things! Students will get busy stuffing wontons to make Wonton Soup with Bok Choy, served with Mango Curry Shrimp Salad in Crunchy Wonton Cups. For dessert, students will enjoy Chocolate Wontons with Ginger Ice Cream. Class: Demo Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Café Assistant Cheri Shannon Date: May 3 Day & Time: Thursday, 12:00 noon - 12:45pm Member Fee: $15 (Non-Member Fee $20) per person ———————————— The Art of Bread Join us in the cafe to take a journey in bread-making, following the recipes of famed baker Chad Robertson, owner and operator of the legendary Tartine Bakery. There is a secret in his process of baking bread that will allow us to bake bread in our own homes that looks and tastes like it came from the Tartine Bakery itself. We will make Basic Country Bread. You can get creative with our smorgasbord of ingredients to make several variations. We will dine on Margarita Pizza, Focaccia and Warm Bread with Butter and Honey. Everyone will take home bread and starter. Class: Hands-On Instructors: Café Director, Anita Nobles Arguelles Dates: May 4 Day & Time: Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $59 (Non-Member Fee: $69) per person

May

Coffee First We are hooked on coffee. It is the first thing we want in the morning. Join Rich Serpe, a Master Coffee Roaster and his wife Rene in the cafe for a class on coffee and tea. We will travel through time looking at the history and the characteristics of this sippable plant extract. Join us for the class on the beverage that changed travel and commerce worldwide. Coffee is a third world product that has always been coveted by royalty. Come with us to discover how a Moca Pot and a French Press can make one varietals of coffee taste totally different, yet that same French Pot can make tea that resonates your taste buds. Coffee classes will include roasting, cupping, blending, serving and storing coffee. Rich and Rene will offer Tea and Coffee items for sale including French presses, infusers, tea pots and much more. The cafe staff will prepare small, yet hearty dishes to enjoy while you sip the topics of each class. Menu for class: Coffees and then to eat, Crawfish Macaroni & Cheese, Coffee & Chile Pork Tenderloin, Green salad with Coffee Praline Pecans, and Espresso Pots de Creme. Have your coffee and eat it too! Class: Demo Instructors: Rich Serpe, Master Coffee Roaster and Rene Serpe Date: May 8 Day & Time: Tuesday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Member Fee: $49.00 (Non-Member Fee: $59) per person ———————————— Date Night – The Royal Reds (Pleoticus robustus) Join us for an evening of discovery as we learn what makes these delectable red shrimp so sought after. In the 1950’s they were discovered here in the Gulf. We will start our evening together with a champagne toast to these veritable “fruits di mere”. Since all the “hub-bub” compares the reds to lobster, we will have some fresh lobster to conduct our own taste test. Our menu includes: Grilled Cuban Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp in Bread Shirts and Blackened Shrimp with cheese grits. We will end with Chef Anne Quatrano’s recipe for Jumbo Brownies and Café Ice Cream. Class: Demo Instructors: Café Director, Anita Nobles Arguelles & Assistant Director, Lolly Barnes Dates: May 11 Day & Time: Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $79 (Non-Member Fee: $89) per person ———————————— Cooking with Cheese A love for cheese inspired this class. We will have a platter of cheeses for you to sample with wine while we cook together. We will start by making our own ricotta cheese and then turn it into the classic Involtini. We will make a tasty cheese stuffed crepe like the ones sold in the market in Barcelona, Spain. Students will pipe and bake Cheese Gougeres, a little puff of warm, savory deliciousness. For dessert we will have some homemade creole cream cheese already made up so that you can add your own flavors. Come and spend a “cheesy” evening with us in the café. Class: Demo Instructors: Café Director, Anita Nobles Arguelles & Assistant Director, Lolly Barnes Dates: May 16 Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Member Fee: $59 (Non-Member Fee: $69) per person ———————————— Girls Night Out – Provence Do you smell the lavender? Meet you in the café for a relaxed evening with friends. We will start our evening by making our own Black Olive Tapenade to have with country bread. We will sip some wine and cook a flavorful rustic meal that we might have together if we were to visit the olive groves in Provence. We will make Poulet Provencal, served with Lemon Aioli. You will whip up a Pecan Pesto for tossing with Green Beans. Our evening will end over your own Tiramisu and our own lemon cello. Class: Demo & Hands-On Instructors: Café Director, Anita Nobles Arguelles & Assistant Director, Lolly Barnes Dates: May 17 Day & Time: Thursday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Member Fee: $59 (Non-Member Fee: $69) per person ———————————— Dinner and a Movie - Tortilla Soup (PG-13) This delightful movie from 2001 is all about family and food. As three sisters try to find their way in the world, their father’s lavish feasts keep them grounded. Guests will enjoy a dinner based on the traditional Mexican fare prepared in the movie, including Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Guacamole, Panuchos with Chicken and, of course, Tortilla Soup. After the movie, we will gather in the lobby to munch on Porcupine Cookies and Capirotada, a Mexican Bread Pudding. Class: Live Cooking Stations with Dinner and a Movie Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: May 18 Day & Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $29 (Non-Member Fee: $39) per person

The Basics of Asian Cooking We will take a culinary trip and sample some recipes and learn techniques from different parts of Asia. Students will learn about the tradition of Hong Kong Dim Sum as we prepare steamed and fried dumplings, complete with sauces. Thai Spring Rolls will add a flavorful as well as colorful addition to our menu. We will delve into ancient China for Dai Chicken on the grill. Students will un-wrap the mysteries of the perfect fried rice in a wok. We will end our evening with café favorite, fried pineapple. Class: Demo & Hands-On Instructors: Café Director, Anita Nobles Arguelles & Assistant Director, Lolly Barnes Dates: May 23 Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $69 (Non-Member Fee: $79) per person ———————————— From the Chocolate Ball and Beyond Learn the secrets of the recipes from this year’s Le Bal au Chocolat. We will share the recipes that we offered at the chocolate ball f or the savory dishes. Learn how to make your own Orange Chili Shrimp with White Chocolate Mayo. Make Coco, Coffee Crusted Beef Tenderloin with our Pinot Noir Aioli and learn how to make Rosemary and Bittersweet Chocolate Braised Short Ribs with Parsnip Puree. Make the winning chocolate dessert from Torta Dolce, chocolate truffles. Class: Demo & Hands-On Instructors: Café Director, Anita Nobles Arguelles & Assistant Director, Lolly Barnes Dates: May 30 Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $69 (Non-Member Fee: $79) per person ———————————— Feelin’ Crabby Come and have some fun in the café learning how to prepare the Blue Crab, Callinectes sapidus (beautiful swimmer) that represents one of the natural bounties in our local waters. We will make our café version of Crab Cakes, sure to be one of your favorites, Crab Towers with Avocado and Gazpacho Salsa and Crab Stuffed Flounder. We will end on a sweet note with Summery Lemon Curd Tartlets. Class: Demo & Hands-On Instructors: Café Director, Anita Nobles Arguelles & Kitchen Assistant, Cheri Shannon Dates: May 31 Day & Time: Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $79 (Non-Member Fee: $89) per person ————————————

Lunch and Learn - Hi Honey, What’s For Lunch? Join us for this fun lunch as we explore the delicious health benefits of honey. Students will taste several regional honeys before digging in to a lunch of Vidalia Onion Tart with Bacon, Thyme and Honey, Watercress Salad with Marjoram Honey Vinaigrette and Lavender Honey Ice Cream. Hope you can bee there. Class: Demonstration Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Café Assistant Peggy Stowers Date: June 7 Day & Time: Thursday, 12:00noon - 12:45pm Member Fee: $15 (Non-Member Fee: $20) per person ———————————— Date Night - Buena Paella Join us in the café as we cook together to create the magnificent Spanish dish Paella de Marisco, or Seafood Paella. After enjoying fruity and refreshing Sangria with some light tapas such as Warm Olives with Lemon, Goat Cheese Toasts with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Empanadillas, students will head outside to turn up the heat. Dinner will end with Barcelona Crepes filled with Chocolate and Figs. Class: Hands On and Demonstration Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: June 8 Day & Time: Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $69 (Non-Member Fee: $79) per person

June

Dinner and a Movie - Julie and Julia (rated PG 13) Aspiring cooks everywhere take heart! The charming movie Julie and Julia chronicles the career of Julia Child and the attempts of amateur chef Julie Powell to cook every recipe in Julia’s seminal Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Their successes in the kitchen are an inspiration to us all. We will have live cooking stations in the café where we will offer a selection of wonderful movie-inspired dishes, including Julia’s famous Boeuf Bourguingnon. After the film, enjoy a delectable array of French desserts. Class: Live Cooking Stations with Dinner and a Movie Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: June 15 Day & Time: Friday, 6:00pm – 9:30pm Member Fee: $29 (Non-Member Fee: $39) per person ———————————— Girl’s Night Out - Istanbul It’s off to Istanbul for the ladies this June. Participants will make feta cheese rolls to snack on as we cook a traditional meal of Lamb Kebabs with Chickpea and Raison Rice Pilaf, Tomato and Mint Salad with Pomegranate Dressing and Tadoori Bread. We will finish our delightful Turkish meal with Nightingale’s Nests, a crunchy confection filled with pistachios. Class: Hands On Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: June 21 Day & Time: Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $59 (Non-Member Fee: $69) per person ———————————— Food for Thought #2: How to get the most from Tomatoes in your Gardens, Containers and Flower Beds Speaker: Dr. Christine Coker, Associate Research Professor, Mississippi State Extension Service Menu Live Cooking Stations in IP Culinary Arts Cafe: Sun-Dried Tomato Toasts with Goat Cheese Summer Gazpacho Soup with Sweet Cucumber Salsa Grilled Cherry Tomato & Pork Brochettes on Herbed Polenta Strawberry & Lime Spritzers or Summer Bloody Marys Tomato Tart Tatine 2012 “Food for Thought” program focus is "Grow Something You Can Consume". The Mary C. is offering four events in the first 2012 series with a focus on inspiring individuals to grow something that they can consume. The cafe would tie live cooking stations serving food and beverages to event participants paired with a Mississippi State Extension "Expert" Presenter. The Culinary Arts Café offer “live” cooking stations and have food both before and after the presenter. Event Agendas:

6:00 p.m. Food for Thought starts with dinner being served from the cafe. We would have two live cooking stations serving menu items that are themed to the evening’s topic.

6:40 p.m. The lecture would start in the theatre with a 20 minute presentation by the guest "expert" and 15 minute Q&A after.

7:15 p.m. Cafe offers desserts and beverages for a reception after in the lobby. Event would end by 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Dr. Christine Coker Date: June 21 Day & Time: Thursday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Member Fee: $15 (Non-Member Fee: $20) per person Cooks and Books - Bell’s Best Growing up, whose family didn’t have a copy of Bell’s Best cookbook? Let’s take a culinary road trip through Mississippi and rediscover this old classic from 1981. With a cup of Bourbon Punch in hand, students will nibble on Cheese Hooies while creating a meal of Fried Quail, Corn Pudding, Zucchini Bread and Tomatoes with Kum-Back-Sauce. For dessert, what else but Mississippi Mud Cake? Class: Hands-On Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: June 27 Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $49 (Non-Member Fee: $59) per person

Too Many Crabs This time of the year, we have crabs coming out of our ears! What is a person to do with all this bounty from the gulf? Well, make Crab Bisque of course. Students will work to clean freshly caught blue crabs, then create a lovely meal of Crabmeat Maison and Saffron Shrimp Crab Cakes. A cool Lemon Meringue Pie will finish off this summer feast. Class: Hands-On Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: June 28 Day & Time: Thursday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Member Fee: $59 (Non-Member Fee: $69) per person ———————————— You’ll Need a Lobster Bib! In the café, we love lobster. Come and learn interesting information about lobsters, how to cook and clean lobster and some great ways to prepare tasty dishes with lobster. You will be well equipped to hold your own lobster feast when you are done with this class. Students will work together to steam and clean these delicious guys, then whip them up into a feast of Lobster and Corn Chowder, Lobster, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad and Savory Lobster Bread Pudding with Vanilla Chive Sauce. For dessert, enjoy a decadent Peach, Cassis and Champagne Float. Class: Hands-On Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: June 29 Day & Time: Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $79 (Non-Member Fee: $89) per person Young Chefs in the Café Summer Camp It is never too early to introduce children to the art of cooking. Carol Messer joins us in the café to teach your children how to become Young Chefs. Carol takes them on a week-long culinary curriculum teaching basic culinary skills utilizing sanitation basics in the kitchen, knife skills and knife safety, and how read and follow a recipe. They will learn how to set up mis en place and learn and practice some easy clean-as-they-go techniques. Each day they will prepare and serve their own lunch. It will be a busy and fun class teaching culinary skills that will last a lifetime. We are offering two different topics this year, June: Cooking Around the World where they will take a culinary trip preparing different dishes from countries around the world using different ingredients, spices and techniques. July: Master Chef focuses on learning more of the basic culinary skills like making emulsions, mother sauces, handcrafting pasta. June Class Topic: Cooking Around the World Class: Lecture, Demo & Hands-On Instructor: Carol Messer Ages: 5 to 8 June 25-29 Day & Time: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – noon Ages 9-14 June 18-22 Day & Time: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – noon July Class Topic: Master Chef Class: Lecture, Demo & Hands-On Instructor: Carol Messer Ages: 5-8 July 9-13 Day & Time: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – noon Ages 9-14 July 16-20 Day & Time: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – noon Member Fee: $225 (Non-Member Fee: $275) per child

Lunch and Learn - It’s Cheesy! Join us for an old time favorite: Tomato basil Soup and Sourdough Toasted Pimento Cheese Sandwiches. Learn to make these tasty sandwiches five different ways. We will add another Southern favorite, olive nut spread just to be thorough. Dessert: coffee with coffee cream brownies. Class: Demonstration Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Café Assistant Peggy Stowers Date: July 5 Day & Time: Thursday, 12:00 noon – 12:45pm Member Fee: $15 (Non-Member Fee: $20) per person

July

Date Night - Steaks on the Barbie! Join us in the café for perfecting our ability to serve up our best summer steaks. We will learn how to grill with finesse and how to tell just where we are with relation to medium, medium rare etc. Join us for Rib eyes marinated in smoky arrabbiata sauce, crabmeat stuffed potatoes, asparagus with lemon cream and a finale` of fresh fruit tarts topped with lemon curd.

Class: Hands on Demonstration Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles, Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: July 6 Day & Time: Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $79 (Non-Member Fee: $89) per person ———————————— A Cheesy Spread Nothing beats the taste of freshly made cheese. For the past few months, we have been perfecting our cheese-making skills in the Café and one of our favorites is ricotta. For this class, we will make up a big batch and use it to create a delicious meal of Bruschetta with Tomato and Ricotta, Watermelon Salad with Ricotta Salata and Mint, Arugula with Bruleed Figs and Ricotta Cream, Eggplant Involtini Stuffed with Ricotta and Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Crepes. Class: Hands-On Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: July 12 Day & Time: Thursday. 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $59 (Non-Member Fee: $69) per person ————————————

Dinner and a Movie - Under the Tuscan Sun It is the perfect time of the year to head to Italy for a quick trip using our theatre as a transporter. We will have live cooking stations in the café where we will offer a Tuscan inspired menu of Kabobs (chicken, pork and vegetable), Spanish rice stuffed peppers. After the movie, we will have a short reception in the lobby with a variety of light summer desserts. Class: Live Cooking Stations with dinner and movie Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: July 13 Day & Time: Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $29 (Non-Member Fee: $39) per person ————————————

Girls Night Out - Swinging in the Breezes Sit back in the breezes with South of the Border cuisine. Ladies will cook and enjoy gazpacho, red snapper tacos, seafood enchiladas and key lime tart all while sipping frozen pineapple margaritas. Class: Demo & Hands-On Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: July 19 Day & Time: Thursday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $59 (Non-Member Fee: $69) per person ———————————— Summer Salads Make the Perfect Cool Dinner Come prepare several delicious summer salads, light, yet filling enough for dinner anytime throughout the hot summer months. Participants will cook Grilled California Style-Chopped Salad with Shrimp, Black and Blue Salad, Fennel Orange Salad, Cold Crabmeat Salad while finishing the evening with Grand Marnier Crepes. Class: Demo & Hands-On Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles, Assistant Director Lolly Barnes and Café Assistant Peggy Stowers Date: July 25 Day & Time: Wednesday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $39 (Non-Member Fee: $49) per person ———————————— Don’t Skimp on the Shrimp We are so lucky to live in a place where fresh, delicious seafood is always close at hand. As we head into shrimp season, let’s make the most of what the coast has to offer. Students will work together to cook an Asian-inspired meal of Shrimp and Sesame Sticks with Apricot Dipping Sauce, Shrimp, Mango and Avocado Salad with Sweet Chili-Ginger Dressing and Thai Shrimp Curry. For dessert, savor Mango Sorbet with Sesame Crunch while sipping the Café’s famous Ginger Margaritas. Class: Hands-On Instructors: Café Director Anita Arguelles and Assistant Director Lolly Barnes Date: July 27 Day & Time: Friday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $69 (Non-Member Fee: $79) per person

Build your own 14’ “Skin-on-Frame” Kayak in Two Days You will learn the basics of utilizing lightweight durable “skin-on-frame” construction techniques to build your own kayak. Mark Daynes, master craftsman, has created custom kayak kits of spruce and white rip-stop nylon. The “Jawbone” style kayak design has been adapted to take advantage of our local coast waters. This stable kayak features an open cockpit design and is light weight (final weight ranging for this 14’ beauty of 30-40 lbs). As newly anointed boat builders, you are invited to showcase your creations and launch them at Fort Maurepas Park in Ocean Springs, MS during the Southcoast Summerfest on Saturday, June 23. Participants will us staple guns, hand saws, small hammer, block plane, Phillips screwdriver and 2” china bristle paint brushes. (You can bring your own tools or use those furnished by instructor)

Class Location: The Mary C, under the oaks on the front lawn. Class: Hands-On Instructor: Mark Daynes Date: June 18 and 19 Day & Time: Monday, Tuesday 8:00am – 6:00pm Member Fee: $465 (includes pre-cut Kit $240 & Instruction with Lunch and Snacks provided $225) ———————————— Learn to Make Your Own Kayak Paddle Crafting your own kayak paddle is an easy project. Master craftsman Mark Daynes, will demonstrate how to craft your own kayak paddle. Mark will utilize his custom paddle kit design and demonstrate construction with nuances for crafting the paddle shaft and feathering the blades. He will discuss how to make design adjustments for altering size and length to accommodate individual boater’s requirements. This class includes design documents. Paddle Kits available to order after demo. Amount TBD plus shipping.

Class Location: The Mary C, under the oaks on the front lawn Class: Demo Instructor: Mark Daynes Date: June 20 Day & time: Wednesday, 10:00am – 12Noon Member Fee: $29 (Non-Member Fee $39) per person

———————————— Gourmet Camp Fire Cooking Learn the secrets of hosting a great beach party complete with your own gourmet camp fire cooked meal and beach inspired cocktails. Come learn some handy secrets for cooking under the stars. Menu for class: Ginger-Peach Juleps, Spiced Roasted Nuts, Farmhouse Grits Cakes with Roasted Veggies, Green salad (and yes we will try our hand at foraging for some additions to our greens ) with Walnut, Cranberry Vinaigrette, Black Skillet Enchiladas and Grilled Bananas Foster.

Class: Hands-On Date: June 18 Day & Time: Monday, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Member Fee: $39 (Non-Member Fee $49) per person

———————————— Picnic Pizzazz! The combination of sun and water inspire a hearty appetite. Packing a beautiful gourmet picnic for a day out on the islands is easy. We will teach you how to make your own delicious granola for snacking and we have included ceviche just in case someone in your party catches a speck or flounder on the way. Class Menu: Ginger Margaritas, Cat Island Granola, Fresh Ceviche, Round Island Roast Beef Salad (named round, because it is served I n a mason jar), Mascarpone Cheese Smoked Salmon Pasta and Trifle in a jar. Class: Hands-On Date: June 19 Day & Time: Tuesday, 6:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Member Fee: $39 (Non-Member Fee $49) per person ———————————— Saturday Art Market Enjoy browsing & shopping the work of over 30 local artists – on the front lawn, lobby and halls of the Mary C! 10am – 4pm – east lawn, lobby and halls Free to the public! Dates: May 5, June 2, July 7

Kayaks and Campfires

Entertainment

Newfound Road

Back by Popular Demand! NewFound Road has been called one of the most exciting bluegrass bands of the new millennium. In 2010, NewFound Road made its debut on the legendary stage of The Grand Ole Opry. "Led by the remarkable lead singing of Tim Shelton, this quartet shines with deep gospel roots and bluesy material, tight harmonies and a driving groove."--CMT Magazine

Dates: Friday, May 11th, 2012 – 7pm

Saturday, May 12th, 2012 - 7pm

Tickets: $15 per ticket

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Arthur Trace - Magician

Imagine an interactive abstract painting where two-dimensional designs become three-dimensional objects, or visualize a playing card effect where the room you're sitting in supposedly turns upside down! "You are one of the most unique acts in the world of magic today!" -R. G. Smith, Show Producer, Society of American Magicians "One of magic's bona fide superstars!" - Chicago Tribune Dates: Friday, August 31st, 2012 – 7pm Saturday, September 1st, 2012 - 3pm & 7pm Tickets: $20 Adults/$15 Children (12 and Under)

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Bill Abel - Blues Musician of the Year, 2006 Come hear the music of a true Delta bluesman. Whether he is playing his One Man Band, his cigar box guitar or traditional guitars, you will experience the sounds of the Delta. Born and raised in the Mississippi Delta town of Belzoni, Bill Abel learned to play the blues the old way – jamming in late night juke joints, house parties and blues festivals across the United States and throughout Europe. In 2006, he was awarded the Blues Musician of the Year presented by the Mississippi Delta Blues Society of Indianola. This is true Blues. Date: Friday, June 22nd, 2012—7pm Tickets: $10

Cigar Box Guitar Workshop Cigar box guitars produce an authentic primitive blues sound and are fun to play. With origins tracing back to Civil War Delta blues musicians, these handcrafted guitars have found a renaissance with aficionados who build and play the instruments. Design and construct your own working cigar box guitar with delta blues musician Bill Abel. Date: Saturday, June 23, 1pm Member fee: $40 including supplies (Non Member Fee $50) ————————————

Cigar Box Guitar Exhibit A rare exhibit of Cigar Box guitars made by 4 different artists will be on display in the Duckett Gallery. Join us for a reception prior to the Bill Abel concert. Opening Reception Date: Friday, June 22, 5-7pm Admission is free.

Bryant Whelan Executive Director,

bryant@themaryc.org

Sheila Thornburg Education & Programming Manager,

sheila@themaryc.org

Joel Libramento Public Relations Manager,

joel@themaryc.org

Anita Nobles Arguelles Culinary Arts Director, anita.arguelles@yahoo.com

Lolly Barnes

Assistant Culinary Arts Director, lolly@ldrllc.com

Mary Hardy

Curator

mhardycre8@cableone.net

All registrations are considered confirmed upon completion. You will not receive further confirmation. Therefore, it is your responsibility to record all personal registration information to ensure attendance on the correct date and time. If a class for which you have registered is full, postponed or cancelled, you will be notified. WAITING LIST Once the instructor’s maximum enrollment is reached, names will be placed on a waiting list and students will be notified if an opening occurs. You cannot add to the wait list while registering online. CANCELLATIONS We urge early registration for all workshops and classes. Our instructors need adequate time for preparation and purchase of materials. Minimum enrollment must be met at least one week prior to the first day of class or there is a possibility of cancellation. When enrollment is low, instructors reserve the right to cancel the class. We will make every effort to contact families when classes are cancelled. REFUNDS If you are unable to attend a class, we will issue a full refund if you notify us a minimum of two weeks before the first class. If notifica-tion of withdrawal is given after this time but at least three busi-ness days before class begins, you will be responsible for the materials fee, if any, and will receive a credit to be applied to future classes for 90% of the remaining amount. Within three busi-ness days of the first class, registrations are considered final and no refunds will be given, unless you are transferring to another class given by the same instructor. Exceptions to this policy may be granted only if there is a waiting list for the class dropped and we are able to fill your space, or in cases of docu-mented family or medical emergency. Fees cannot be prorated due to planned absences, minor ill-nesses or vacation schedules. No refunds are given due to failure to attend class. If enrollment is insufficient and the instructor cancels a class, you may choose to have your fee refunded in full, transferred to another class, or posted to your household credit account.

LATE FEES

The Mary C. School of Arts fees are due on the first day of class, and students may not participate in class unless fees have been paid unless otherwise arranged with the teacher and MCSA. Teachers cannot be paid if fees are outstanding, so please be courteous to your teacher and to MCSA staff by paying for classes at the start of each session. Beginning with the Winter 2011 session, a $5 late fee will be charged for each class when payment is received more than 2 weeks after the class begins.

PARTICIPATION POLICIES The Mary C. O’Keefe School of Arts is not responsible for unat-tended children on the premises. We do not assume responsibility if your child is dropped off early or picked up late. Please come into the building to see that your child gets to class. MCSA is responsi-ble only for registered students. Parents are responsible for chil-dren brought onto the premises who are not registered in our classes.

TEACHING AT MCSA Interested in teaching a class at the Mary C. School of Arts? Send a description of the class including appropriate age group, time and day of week, proposed fee and your resume to : Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center for Arts and Education Attn: Sheila Thornburg 1600 Government Street Ocean Springs, MS 39564 OR EMAIL info@themaryc.org

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