Art in Community Upcoming events Swing into the Holidays Concert The Man Performing Arts Center Saturday December 23 28 7:30 pm. The Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra and vocalist Courtney Burton bring some swinging holiday tunes and jazz standards to help you start the holiday weekend off right! Little House on the Prairie: The Musical The Hanif Performing Arts Center January 26-February 10 The timeless story of Laura Ingalls Wilder's real childhood offers a unique glimpse of life on the American frontier and tells a heartwarming unforgettable story! This delightful musical captures the spirit of Minnesota and is a perfect outing for the whole family White Bear Center for the Arts Basket Weaving White Bear Center for the Arts January 5-6, 10a.m. and 1:00 pm. You will learn to weave needs of various colors to create your own basket in this class with Bonnie Dordal Succulent Artistry: Plant & Craft White Bear Center for the Ar Workshop White Bear Center for the Arts Saturday, February 31-4pm In this workshop, you'll learn the art of succulent arrangement, gain valuable plant care knowledge, and leave with a beautiful personalized succulent planter to adorn your home or office Finding Nemo Jr. Children's Performing Arts Feb 13-24 Marlin, an anxious and over protective downfish,lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin sets off on an epic adventure across the oceas. Tickets on sale at www. children performingarn.org CART You can find a full list of classes in WBCAS quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/classes. Creating a Dance Community in White Bear Lake Jan Chamberlin has been teaching dance classes at White Bear e for the Arts for over 20 years. During that time, she has forged a community of dancers who get to share in the joy of movement. How did it all begin? According to Jan. she started dancing at age three and never stopped. After receiving a BFA in Dance Performance, she studied ballet, modern, and jara dance techniques in New York City with teachers t s from the the New York City Ballet and Ballet Russes among others. When Jan and her husband moved to White Bear Lake in the mat At the time the mid-Jan quickly became involved with White Bear Center for the Arts, starting as a board member, then board chair, and eventually becoming a teaching artist. WBCA was located in the a was the f tables to the c in the Armory and the first ballet class d w be and verwy running and students, and one of those students, the students, one class every session e art center. "I am h hamb a ballet class that took p jumps required. She recently added restorative As demand grew, so did the class site, and an added jarz classes, and ventured into k dventured into kids classes as well. When WBCA patrons told her they would love to take a ballet dass but no longer felt comfortable jumping at their at se det she developed barre, no dance to her injuries, and her classes have moved from that small Armory room to professional dance spaces. At every turn, Jan has listened to di repertoire, aimed at those who are recon o are recovering from a d six Kim, has taken at least Kim, hat White Bear Center for the Arts steps. "Dance is an incredibly mindful experience, so taking a class is practicing mindfulness, Jan said. "Most importantly, dancing together with a group of people builds empathy and the class to the others, both in the dance studio and outside it, is amazing. Many lasting friendships have formed After teaching dance classes in the White Bear community for over 20 years, Jan is confident when she says her favorite part of dance is the people. "Not only are my students supportive of each other," she said, "they also encourage and inspire me. I try new things and push myself artistically because of them. Although my days performing as a dancer are behind me. I am still an artist who gets to create artifal incredible impact that dance has on the lives of brudens She recounted classes on a weekly basis. Because many have taken my classes the needs of the community o the firsthand the lan see f T the many health benefits www including better muscular strength hand endurance, and flexibility But it's the lesser-known that e.coordination, atlan believes pat benefits have the biggest is Dance positively affects mental health, boosts memory, and builds confidence as dancers White Bear Center for the Arts improve and complete s, some even decades, they are not only friends but like family t have known 20-plus years ago te dance community in the White Bear Lake area "WBCA and I merely offered something that lled a void in the northeast metro" lan said. "The response has been huge (there must have been thousands of dance reg Land I am truly dance for years, some e You can find more information on Jan's dance classes online at WhiteBear Arts.org/movement-dance. WBCA Gears Up for Winter Open House For many families. White Bear Center include an ice sculptor art projects, and Be for the Arts Winter Open House is a must-attend event. After all, who would pass on hot cocoa and a sled dog ride? This year's Winter Open House, happening Saturday, January 13 from 1-3 pm, will be no different. It will you're looking for a free family activity this winter where you can get out of the house and create, White Bear Center for the Arts has the event for you. White Bear Center for the Arts Art in Community Upcoming events Swing into the Holidays Concert The Man Performing Arts Center Saturday December 23 28 7:30 pm . The Minnesota Jazz Chamber Orchestra and vocalist Courtney Burton bring some swinging holiday tunes and jazz standards to help you start the holiday weekend off right ! Little House on the Prairie : The Musical The Hanif Performing Arts Center January 26 - February 10 The timeless story of Laura Ingalls Wilder's real childhood offers a unique glimpse of life on the American frontier and tells a heartwarming unforgettable story ! This delightful musical captures the spirit of Minnesota and is a perfect outing for the whole family White Bear Center for the Arts Basket Weaving White Bear Center for the Arts January 5-6 , 10a.m. and 1:00 pm . You will learn to weave needs of various colors to create your own basket in this class with Bonnie Dordal Succulent Artistry : Plant & Craft White Bear Center for the Ar Workshop White Bear Center for the Arts Saturday , February 31-4pm In this workshop , you'll learn the art of succulent arrangement , gain valuable plant care knowledge , and leave with a beautiful personalized succulent planter to adorn your home or office Finding Nemo Jr. Children's Performing Arts Feb 13-24 Marlin , an anxious and over protective downfish , lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo , who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home . When Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney , Marlin sets off on an epic adventure across the oceas . Tickets on sale at www . children performingarn.org CART You can find a full list of classes in WBCAS quarterly printed catalog and online at WhiteBearArts.org/classes . Creating a Dance Community in White Bear Lake Jan Chamberlin has been teaching dance classes at White Bear e for the Arts for over 20 years . During that time , she has forged a community of dancers who get to share in the joy of movement . How did it all begin ? According to Jan. she started dancing at age three and never stopped . After receiving a BFA in Dance Performance , she studied ballet , modern , and jara dance techniques in New York City with teachers t s from the the New York City Ballet and Ballet Russes among others . When Jan and her husband moved to White Bear Lake in the mat At the time the mid - Jan quickly became involved with White Bear Center for the Arts , starting as a board member , then board chair , and eventually becoming a teaching artist . WBCA was located in the a was the f tables to the c in the Armory and the first ballet class d w be and verwy running and students , and one of those students , the students , one class every session e art center . " I am h hamb a ballet class that took p jumps required . She recently added restorative As demand grew , so did the class site , and an added jarz classes , and ventured into k dventured into kids classes as well . When WBCA patrons told her they would love to take a ballet dass but no longer felt comfortable jumping at their at se det she developed barre , no dance to her injuries , and her classes have moved from that small Armory room to professional dance spaces . At every turn , Jan has listened to di repertoire , aimed at those who are recon o are recovering from a d six Kim , has taken at least Kim , hat White Bear Center for the Arts steps . " Dance is an incredibly mindful experience , so taking a class is practicing mindfulness , Jan said . " Most importantly , dancing together with a group of people builds empathy and the class to the others , both in the dance studio and outside it , is amazing . Many lasting friendships have formed After teaching dance classes in the White Bear community for over 20 years , Jan is confident when she says her favorite part of dance is the people . " Not only are my students supportive of each other , " she said , " they also encourage and inspire me . I try new things and push myself artistically because of them . Although my days performing as a dancer are behind me . I am still an artist who gets to create artifal incredible impact that dance has on the lives of brudens She recounted classes on a weekly basis . Because many have taken my classes the needs of the community o the firsthand the lan see f T the many health benefits www including better muscular strength hand endurance , and flexibility But it's the lesser - known that e.coordination , atlan believes pat benefits have the biggest is Dance positively affects mental health , boosts memory , and builds confidence as dancers White Bear Center for the Arts improve and complete s , some even decades , they are not only friends but like family t have known 20 - plus years ago te dance community in the White Bear Lake area " WBCA and I merely offered something that lled a void in the northeast metro " lan said . " The response has been huge ( there must have been thousands of dance reg Land I am truly dance for years , some e You can find more information on Jan's dance classes online at WhiteBear Arts.org/movement-dance . WBCA Gears Up for Winter Open House For many families . White Bear Center include an ice sculptor art projects , and Be for the Arts Winter Open House is a must - attend event . After all , who would pass on hot cocoa and a sled dog ride ? This year's Winter Open House , happening Saturday , January 13 from 1-3 pm , will be no different . It will you're looking for a free family activity this winter where you can get out of the house and create , White Bear Center for the Arts has the event for you . White Bear Center for the Arts