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Tuesday, 31 December 2013

[dcab-l] Coming Birchmere Shows

Submitted to DC Bluegrass Union calendar guy Bill Foster.

Fri. Jan. 10: RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER -7:30pm- $39.50
Sat. Jan. 11: RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER -7:30pm- $39.50

THE AVETT BROTHERS with very special guests OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW at The Patriot Center!
Date: 02/28/2014
Venue: Patriot Center
Address: 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22030, United States
Cost: $39.50-$55

Venue: The Birchmere Music Hall
Phone: 703-549-7500
Address: 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22305, United States
http://www.birchmere.com/calendar/
birchmere@birchmere.com

Mike Marceau
"Don't slam D.C. for the shutdown, America: You sent these wackos here."
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[YEP-DC] Youth Performers Needed

Good afternoon, all!

I am working with a teen magazine coming to the DMV - Love, GIRLS Magazine - DC.

We are hosting a launch event on Saturday, January 18 from 1 pm - 4 pm. Our tentative location is in DC near Gallery Place. We are looking for youthful entertainment for the event. We would love a dance team or some steppers.

This is a volunteer event.

Please send any suggestions to lovegirls.dc@gmail.com ASAP.

Thanks and Happy New Year!!

Best,

Carletta

Carletta S. Hurt, Ed.S.
Atlanta, GA and DC/MD/VA areas

Subscribe to my articles at: http://www.examiner.com/theater-in-washington-dc/carletta-hurt

Trying is an honorable failure. Make sure you are DOING all you can everyday!

Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so..
Love the people who treat you right.
Forget about the ones who don't.
Believe that everything happens for a reason.
If you get a chance , TAKE IT!
If it changes your life , LET IT!
Nobody said it would be easy...
They just promised it would be worth it!

IN THE LOOP of Success - A program designed to provide teens with the tools of success
Paper Pushers - Encouraging young people to push the limits of journalism
Youth Focus - Providing quality programs for television and video that focus on youth
Work It Girl Fitness Club - Motivating girls to be healthy and physically active
www.intheloopprogram.com

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Monday, 30 December 2013

[dcab-l] Linedrive Reunion February 16 2014

- Sunday, February 16, 2014
- 3:00pm until 6:00pm

A reunion of Linedrive Buegrass..Which was founded by IBMA banjo player of the year Mike Munford (Frank Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen) Darren Beachley( Darren Beachley & Potomac) David Propst (Darren Beachley & Potomac) with very special guest Marshall Wilborn and Warren Blair.

all proceeds go to support The Brunswick Steam 13U baseball team

For tickets email dbeachleyband@gmail.com or call 240-285-0055

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[YEP-DC] ACHIEVE Tutoring Seeking Exceptional Lead Tutor for Garrison Elementary $30-$35/hr

Achieve Tutoring believes in better thinkers, better learners, and ultimately creating better students. We provide high quality tutoring services to DC public school students who need it the most. All of our tutoring programs are free of charge to their families.

We at Achieve follow the A-TEAM Philosophy:
A – ADAPTABILITY to a diverse and changing environment
T – Effective TIME-management
E – ENTHUSIASM and EXCELLENCE in the classroom
A – All tutoring ASSIGNMENTS reflect a "good fit" for each site
M – Creating MATERIALS that are engaging

OUR TUTORS:
-Engage students, clearly explain topics, and make learning fun.
-Set high standards for students and challenge them to achieve above and beyond
-Help students build confidence and achieve their academic goals.
-Place equal emphasis on strengthening students' social and academic skills.
-Proactively seek and value professional development opportunities.

If you can ACHIEVE the above goals, then we are looking for you!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Garrison Elementary School
1200 S St NW, Washington, DC 20009
M-F 315 - 6pm, ELA, Grades 1st - 5th, Math and Character Building

Achieve Tutoring is seeking a creative leader with robust classroom management skills to serve as Lead Tutor at Garrison Elementary. Ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in the classroom (working with 2nd-5th graders) and possess strong organizational and collaborative skills.

Lead Tutor Responsibilities:
Plan and Lead Power Hour, Intervention, and Enrichment Activities for each grade level (2nd - 5th)
Manage relationship with afterschool coordinator, principal, classroom teachers and parents
Oversee and manage two part-time tutors
Support/strengthen tutors in lesson planning and creating character building activities
Meet the needs of the 21st Century Grant
Available to work 12-15 hrs of office hours per week in addition to tutoring hours

START DATE: January 22, 2014 - End of the SY
COMPENSATION: Tutoring hours: $30 - $35/hr based on credentials and teaching/tutoring experience. Office hours: $25/hr. (In addition to the hourly rate for tutoring and office hours, Lead Tutors are paid for prep time and mandatory planning meetings)

If you are interested in joining our team, email us your resume and three references (with email addresses) to jobs@you-achieve.com. At least 2 references need to be able to comment on your ability to teach and/or tutor.

***DO NOT SEND A RESUME WITHOUT ADDRESSING THE ITEMS BELOW***
1) Your resume needs to be tailored to a TUTORING position and should focus on TUTORING/TEACHING experience. If your resume does not focus on education, then please submit a paragraph which details your experience.
2) Your three (3) references with VALID email addresses, two (2) should be able to comment on your ability to teach/tutor.
3) Indicate which subjects you can tutor.
4) Indicate whether you have the results of a TB test within the last six months which indicate negative TB results and clearance through FBI fingerprinting. You will need to have the results of the TB test prior to the in-person interview.
5) Indicate which location, days and times that you can work.
6) A short writing sample: Describe (in 200 words or less)
a) How you would help a student learn their addition facts while the student won't sit still
b) A very quiet student with low reading confidence improve reading comprehension
c) A petulant, disengaged preteen improve their persuasive writing skills

Please write about ONE scenario: a, b, or c. We intend for this to be a brief writing sample, so we apologize in advance if you can't fit all of your great ideas into this one section!

Please visit www.you-achieve.com for more information about our company.

[YEP-DC] Job Posting: Capital Teaching Residency Program Coordinator

KIPP DC and the Capital Teaching Residency are looking for a Capital Teaching Residency Program Coordinator. This position is available immediately, and all interested applicants should submit an online application.

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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

The mission of the Capital Teaching Residency program (CTR) is to close the achievement gap by increasing the number of highly effective educators in the District of Columbia. We fulfill this mission by training aspiring teachers through an intensive one-year residency in high performing public charter schools, and by retaining our most effective teachers in partner schools across the DC region. CTR serves as a model of excellence for teacher training programs across the country. Please see our website for more information by going to www.capitalteachingresidency.org.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The CTR Program Coordinator will be a critical part of the CTR program. The position will work closely with the KIPP DC Headquarters staff, the CTR Program Team including the CTR Program Director, CTR Manager of PD and Certification and CTR Manager of Alumni and Partnerships, and the residents, and will report to the Director of the Capital Teaching Residency Program.

The Capital Teaching Residency Program Coordinator role is to maximize the impact of the program by driving projects and supporting initiatives related to the recruitment, selection, matriculation, and on-boarding of new CTRs and maintaining corps communication. The Coordinator will also be responsible for supporting the administration and logistics of KIPP DC's ECE Certification Program. They will be responsible for ensuring that 100% of our incoming CTRs are fully compliant with federal, state, and district certification requirements by the first day of school, and that they complete all required coursework, assessments and paperwork for the KIPP DC Certification Program. As such, the Coordinator will be primarily focused on reaching goals for recruitment and certification compliance.

Additionally, a portion of the Coordinator's responsibility will include supporting the team in general through event planning, preparing for professional development sessions and marketing material production and distribution. The Coordinator will also support the CTR Director with special projects on an as-needed basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the KIPP DC and E.L. Haynes recruitment teams to strategize about CTR recruitment, attend recruitment events and provide logistical support for CTR recruitment events and interview days
Coordinate, prepare materials for and attend all CTR interview days
Travel to training sessions and partner schools, across the district, to provide technology and logistical support to the CTR team
Coordinate and attend all CTR Saturday Professional Development Sessions and Summer Professional Development sessions including CTR Induction
Support CTRs in certification coursework and testing, including tracking and managing an online system for attendance, assessment outcomes and Praxis completion rates
Perform clerical duties, as required, relating to CTR textbooks, contracts, certification, attendance reports, etc.
Support the tracking of budgets for CTR certification programming, marketing and special events
Maintain an organized data collection and analysis process for the evaluations, surveys and student achievement data of CTRs and CTR alumni
Create high-quality reports related to resident data
Have the ability to lift up to or around 40 lbs

Serve as a full-time and engaged member of CTR and KIPP DC's staff, including accompanying students on field trips, assisting with teacher and student recruitment and enrichment activities, and working with other staff members to ensure fulfillment of KIPP DC's mission.

REQUIREMENTS:
·        Bachelor's Degree required, advanced degree is a plus
·        Flexibility, tenacity, high quality work, resourcefulness, teamwork, and a sense of humor
·        Outstanding project management and organizational skills, and extraordinary attention to detail
·        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
·        Results-oriented team player who is dedicated to getting the job done, and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate a high level of responsibility and multiple priorities
·        Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence, initiative, and leadership skills
·        Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC and CTR's mission
·        A passion for education
·        Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your interests to our hiring portal at http://www.kippdc.org/careers/apply-now/. The position is available immediately and applicants are encouraged to apply early. Competitive salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

[YEP-DC] Internship Posting: College and Career Intern at Maya Angelou Schools

College and Career Intern/Postsecondary Program Assistant

15-20 hours per week minimum, Annual or Semester duration Unpaid Internship

Position Description:

The College & Career Readiness Program within the Office of Post-Secondary Success has primary responsibility for preparing and supporting Maya Angelou Public Charter High School students as they transition into postsecondary education or the workforce after graduation from high school. The College & Career Readiness staff provides pre-college support to over 300 9^th -12^th graders in the form of pre-college curriculum, college preparation advising, summer opportunities, internships, and college exposure experiences. The overarching role of the Program Assistant is to assist with ensuring the effectiveness of all pre-college programs and services. From managing small details to contributing to the larger vision, the Program Assistant will play a vital role in improving infrastructure, increasing efficiency in the delivery of services, and providing evidence-based solutions to the challenges of this work.

Graduate students and Doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply as they will gain hands-on experience in the fields of education reform, alternative education, non-profit education, youth development, and program management.

Major Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Reporting Student behavioral trends, college retention patterns, program profiles, student needs, student aspirations, program effectiveness
National Clearinghouse Reports (quarterly)
College Advising
Best Fit for individual student characteristics
Research
Colleges & Universities
Student support services
Trends in higher education, college access, community based resources, alumni programs, college retention, innovative curriculum
Case management
Student transition planning and follow-up
Manage college and career support resources
Support effective implementation of Future Focus curriculum
Internship & Career Preparation class support
Data entry and database management
Administrative support
Organizational support as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree or 3 years commensurate experience

RELEVANT SKILLS:

Research experience – social science, education, non-profit
Writing – reporting on data, editing
Case Management
Data Management & Analysis
Program Management
Direct Services – Youth & Young Adult (18-25)

About See Forever:

See Forever opened in 1997, with the goal of creating a small, nurturing high school for students who had not succeeded in traditional schools. We currently run three campuses under the Maya Angelou Public Charter School name. Our high school and middle schools campus is located at 57th and East Capitol Streets, NE. In 2007, See Forever assumed operation of the Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings (formerly the Oak Hill Academy) in Laurel, MD, and also opened an affiliated Transition Center, now renamed the Young Adult Learning Center, in Washington, D.C.

Our school approach and design have worked where others have failed. Over 60% of our graduates have gone on to post-secondary programs after graduating from Maya Angelou, even though many had quit or been put out of school before coming to us. Maya Angelou is recognized as a national model, having created the sort of high-quality school often reserved for the most affluent, but in our case designed specifically for the most disadvantaged and often academically in-need students.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your résumé and a cover letter by e-mail to mwalker@seeforever.org. The subject line of the e-mail should indicate: Postsecondary Program Assistant. Résumés and cover letters should be in MS Word, and sent by e-mail attachment.

See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. More information about See Forever is available at: www.seeforever.org.

[dcab-l] Tuesday December 31: Bluegrass Open Mike

Get ready for the next Bluegrass Open Mike, to take place Tuesday December 31 from 8:00-midnight at the American Legion Post 268 and featuring a big New Year's Eve party with the Beltway Mountain Boys. There'll be party hats, noisemakers, balloons, and a potluck supper, and we'll go until midnight to ring in the New Year. It'll be a blast!

The American Legion Post 268 is at 11225 Fern Street, Wheaton, MD, easily accessible by car and just two blocks from the Wheaton Metro.

The Bluegrass Open Mikes feature something for everyone:

* an open mike for those who'd like to strut their stuff on stage with a PA;

* a concert series featuring the Capital Region's many talented local bands;

* a separate room for jamming.

Many of the top DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia bands have already been booked to headline at the Bluegrass Open Mikes, including the Beltway Mountain Boys, Buck Stone and the Bucktones, Lonesome Pine, Bluegrass Camp, Rattlesnake Hill, Newgrass Effect, Durham Station, Gravel Road, King Street Bluegrass, Mountain Ride, Taste of Bluegrass, the Flower Hill String Band, and the Tumbleweeds. Applications for next year are now being accepted.

The Bluegrass Open Mikes promise to be a big success. Don't miss out on the bandwagon. Come on down to the American Legion Post 268 and find out what all the excitement is about!

For more information, see the Web site at the link below.

Looking forward to seeing you all!

--Barb ~ 301-633-2504

Check out the Bluegrass Open Mikes Web page at http://www.bluegrassopenmikes.com/

[dcab-l] Fwd: January Newsletter

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In This Issue

Robin & Linda Williams in Concert

Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen in Concert

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Common Ground on the Shore

Jan. 18-20, 2014

A weekend of music, nature, and tales of the shore in lovely Chincoteague, VA.

Registration closes January 8!

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Common Ground on the Border

March 13-15, 2014

Discover the rich cultural traditions of the borderlands, as well as the struggles of this complex area. Music, art and stories will bring this region into your heart.

Learn More

January 2014

2013: What were a few of YOUR favorite things?

Was it the traditional music, art, dance, concerts, festivals, workshops and classes of Traditions Weeks? Were you moved by meeting the veterans of the Common Ground on the Hill Veterans Initiative, which provided 30 one-week full scholarships to Traditions Weeks? Maybe it was the 2nd year of Common Ground on Seminary Ridge at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, the 42nd Deer Creek Fiddlers' Convention, or the 3rd Common Ground on the Town and the 16th Annual Common Ground on the Hill Festival.

What will you experience in 2014? Our two newest ventures: Common Ground on the Shore at Chincoteague, VA, on January 18-20, 2014, and Common Ground on the Border at Sahuarita, AZ, on March 13-15, 2014. Registration is open for BOTH programs, but Common Ground on the Shore registrations CLOSES on January 8 - check out the programs HERE. We continue our commitment to the Veterans Initiative, with a goal of bringing 35 veterans to Traditions Weeks on full scholarships, as well as increasing veteran participation in programs such as Common Ground at Seminary Ridge. We are working now on another fantastic program for Traditions Weeks and the 17th Annual Festival - look for your catalog in the spring! PLUS - more of all the great programs and concerts you love at Common Ground on the Hill!

As we move into our 20th Anniversary Year, we renew our commitment to providing programs that will deepen your connection to others through sharing, creating and learning the traditional arts. Your tax-deductible donation will help us reach our goals for the coming year, ensuring that more lives can be transformed by participation in Common Ground on the Hill.

January Concert - Baltimore

Robin & Linda Williams and

Their Fine Group

Friday, Jan. 10

Concert at 8 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM

For four decades, Robin & Linda Williams have made it their mission to perform a robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country that combines wryly observant lyrics with a wide ranging melodicism. The list of artists who have covered their original songs include some of the greats of country music, names like Emmylou Harris, Tom T. Hall, Tim & Mollie O'Brien, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kathy Mattea and Mary Black. Their songwriting has garnered rave reviews from the likes of Billboard, USA Today, CMT and The Washington Post, while A Prairie Home Companion's creator and host Garrison Keillor says, "They have been on regularly every year since [the show began], so they really are representative of the heart, the core and soul of our show." Robin & Linda have made appearances on such major programs as The Grand Ole Opry, Austin City Limits, Music City Tonight, Mountain Stage, and they continue to make frequent appearances on A Prairie Home Companion. They were also prominently featured in the motion picture written by Garrison Keillor and directed by critically acclaimed filmmaker Robert Altman. Robin & Linda Williams are accompanied by Their Fine Group: mandolinist Jim Watson and fiddler Chris Brashear.

Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group "Maybelle's Guitar Monroe's Mandolin"

Concert Location:

Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church

6200 N Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21212

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January Concert - Westminster

Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen

Saturday, January 11

Concert at 8 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM

Since Frank Solivan left the cold climes of Alaska for the bluegrass hotbed of Washington, D.C., he's built a reputation as a monster mandolinist - and become a major festival attraction with his band, Dirty Kitchen. Solivan and banjoist Mike Munford (2013 International Bluegrass Music Association Banjo Player of the Year), guitarist Chris Luquette (IBMA Instrumentalist of the Year Momentum Award winner) and doghouse bassist Dan Booth simmer a bluegrass/newgrass stew from instrumental, vocal and songwriting skills so hot, they also earned 2012 and 2013 Best Bluegrass Band honors from the Washington Area Music Association AND they have just won top honors from PopMatters.com for the Best Bluegrass of 2013! It flavors every note of their new album, On the Edge, which Engine 145 dubbed, "a fine sophomore release from one of the most exciting bands in bluegrass today." Let the hottest bluegrass band around warm up your January night!

Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen "I Fell Short"

Concert Location:

Carroll Arts Center

91 W Main Street

Westminster, MD 21157

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Buy Tickets HERE

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