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Wednesday, 31 December 2014

[dcab-l] Fw: Earls of Leicester / SiriusXM Starting New Years at Noon EST

Get a preview of the DC Bluegrass Festival!

Mike Marceau
SAVE THE DATE!
Feb 27th & 28th, 2015
5th Annual DC Bluegrass Festival
www.dcbluegrassfest.org

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The air times for the Bluegrass Junction On Stage special featuring The Earls Of Leicester. It will premiere New Year's Day at Noon EST and then re-air over the weekend. It's a one hour show featuring the band playing in front of an audience at Sirius's Nashville theatre with only a few questions from host Kyle Cantrell. If anyone wants to listen or share via socials here's the schedule:

Thursday, January 1st: Noon EST
Thursday, January 1st: 3:00pm EST
Friday, January 2nd: 9:00pm EST
Saturday, January 3rd: Noon EST
Sunday, January 4th: 5:00pm EST

It should also be available starting at Noon EST on Thursday for on demand listening with the SiriusXM app. The Bluegrass Junction folks are thrilled with how this special came out. Hope everyone is having a happy holidays!

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[YEP-DC] Job Posting: INSTRUCTORS NEEDED FOR CIVICS PROGRAM

INSTRUCTORS NEEDED FOR CIVICS PROGRAM

The American Civics Center is seeking civics instructors for its Washington, DC-based educational travel programs. The American Civics Center is a non-partisan civic education organization dedicated to providing quality, affordable, and accessible programs that encourage participants to learn about history, government, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. Instructors work with a group of approximately 22 secondary school students from communities across the United States and around the world as the students explore Washington's public policy institutions, media organizations, monuments, and museums.

Instructors conduct workshop sessions each morning in metro accessible hotels (where attendees are lodged during their stay) located in the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington and facilitate seminars held at locations throughout Washington DC area. On two evenings each week, instructors accompany students to social activities at theater venues like the Kennedy Center, meal locations like Hard Rock Café and shopping areas like Georgetown and Pentagon City. Most travel around DC is by private motor coach.

Instructors are paid at the following rates:

- $10 per hour during thirty hours of training provided by American Civics Center

- $17 per hour after successfully completing training

- Most meals are provided or reimbursed during assigned program days.

INSTRUCTOR POSITION AND SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

BS/BA in political science, international relations, history, government, education, or related field
Strong knowledge of American history, U.S. government and current events
Good knowledge of Washington DC's National Mall Area
Ability to work with students ages 12 to 18 years and pass criminal background check
Ability to set aside personal viewpoint on an issue to present information in a nonpartisan manner
Ability to attend and satisfactorily complete 30 hours of training over four days:

Thu. 01/29/2015 from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm (Arlington VA Crystal City)
Fri. 01/30/2015 from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm (Arlington VA Crystal City)
Sat. 01/31/2015 from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm (Arlington VA Crystal City)
Fri. 02/13/2015 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm (Washington DC Downtown)

7. Ability to work 8 to 12 hours per day during the following three periods:

Sun. 02/01/2015 thru Wed. 02/04/2015
Sun. 02/22/2015 thru Fri. 02/27/2015
Sun. 03/15/2015 thru Fri. 03/20/2015

8. Ability to work 8 to 12 hours per day during at least two of following five periods:

Sun. 04/05/2015 thru Wed. 04/08/2015
Thu. 04/16/2015 thru Sun. 04/19/2015
Tue. 05/05/2015 thru Sat. 05/09/2015
Sat. 05/09/2015 thru Wed. 05/13/2015
Sat. 06/06/2015 thru Wed. 06/10/2015

9. Additional dates available in June & July for those interested

10. Spanish language skills preferred but not required

If you wish to apply, please send a resume (.doc or .pdf) by 01/07/2015:

- email to ChrisWalsh@AmericanCivicsCenter.com or

- fax to 703-382-9157

For more information about American Civics Center, visit www.AmericanCivicsCenter.com

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[YEP-DC] Young Female Poets - Young Female Achievers

Good morning and Happy New Year's Eve!

Love, GIRLS Magazine is looking for girls ages 12 -20 for the following:

1. Poets: we have a poetry section in the magazine and are seeking submissions for consideration (poems, short stories, and other forms of literature must be 500 words or less). Please send to lovegirlswrite.dc@gmail.com

2. Scholars/Award Winners/Achievers: we want to celebrate the achievements, successes, and winners of DMV girls. Do you know a girl who recently won an award, scholarship, medal, position (office) - Tell us! We want to know. Please send a short blurb and a photo to lovegirlsLENS.dc@gmail.com.

Thanks!!

Carletta

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

As featured on NPR Tell Me More's Twitter for a Day - Women in Tech - March 7, 2014

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

Tuesday, 30 December 2014

[dcab-l] Larry Stephenson at Luckets This Saturday, 1/3/15

The Larry Stephenson Band will be featured in concert at The Old Schoolhouse of the Lucketts, VA Community Center (42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176) this Saturday, January 3, 2015.

Show Time: 7 pm
Doors Open: 6 PM
Admission: $15
Food: hot dogs, barbeque sandwiches, drinks, and other snacks
For directions and more: 703-771-5281 or www.luckettsbluegrass.org.

[dcab-l] Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series - January 2015

WEEKEND BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES

(http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com)

JANUARY 10, 2015 (Saturday)

DANNY PAISLEY & THE SOUTHERN GRASS

(http://www.dannypaisley.com)

-- show time at 7:30 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm

-- info/resv: 703-435-8377, or, kd4fue2@verizon.net

-- admission: $15 (fifteen) - children 12 and younger admitted free

JANUARY 17, 2015 (Saturday)

EAST OF MONROE

(http://www.eastofMonroe.com)

-- show time at 7:30 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm

-- info/resv: 703-435-8377, or , kd4fue2@verizon.net

-- admission: $15 (fifteen) - children 12 and younger admitted free

HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

1090 Sterling Road (one block off Elden Street)

Herndon, Virginia 20170

-- barrier and smoke free facility

-- light snack service

Bob

Concert Coordinator

Weekend Bluegrass Concert Series

(http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com)

Holy Cross Lutheran Church

1090 Sterlind Road

Herndon, Virginia 20170

[YEP-DC] Job Posting: DC Public Schools - Teacher Selection Liaison

Teacher Selection Liaison

Pay Plan: EG (WAE, Non-Instructional)

Start Date: February 2015

Hourly Wage: $18

Location: Washington, DC

To apply, please visit the Teacher Selection Liaison application . Please direct any questions to DCPS.tsl@gmail.com.

Our public school students need your expertise, passion and leadership.

We are looking for highly motivated and skilled talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of public school students, parents, principals, teachers, and central office employees.

DCPS serves 45,000 students in the nation's capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 123 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students.

Position Overview

Teacher Selection Liaisons (TSLs) have the unique opportunity to shape the new-teacher cohort for the 2015-2016 school year by facilitating the selection of highly effective teachers to join the DCPS teacher force.

As part of the Teacher Recruitment and Selection team, TSLs play a critical role in candidate cultivation, as they interface with final round candidates who have been recruited nationwide to apply to teach in DCPS. The final round is not only an essential step for selecting top candidates, but it is also an important time for candidates to decide if DCPS is the best fit for them. TSLs are instrumental to ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the final stages of the selection and onboarding processes.

In addition, TSLs will have the opportunity to observe and work with top-performing teachers and school leaders in the district, as they coordinate audition logistics at assigned school sites. TSLs will manage up to two school sites for the entirety of the selection season. TSLs will be responsible for filming all auditions and uploading videos to a central database so that principals can view candidates' auditions, as they make critical hiring decisions.

Finally, TSLs will help plan, coordinate, and publicize hiring and networking events in order to help facilitate contact between candidates and principals.

TSLs will work, on average, 40 hours per work, Monday through Friday. The TSL position is a part-time, seasonal position lasting from February 2015 through June 2015.

The Teacher Selection Liaison reports to the Manager, Teacher Selection.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

· Coordinates key candidate cultivation efforts to facilitate hiring opportunities between teaching candidates and DCPS school leaders.

· Communicates with candidates in a timely manner to answer questions about the teacher selection process and hiring events through in-person contact and via email.

· Oversees candidate cultivation and provides strong customer service to encourage candidates to complete their applications, film classroom instruction, and complete interviews.

· Liaises with key stakeholders in other Office of Human Capital divisions in order to support the Teacher Recruitment and Selection Team on various projects.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree.

· Excellent communication skills (both written and oral).

· Ability to work in ambiguous situations, while maintaining a sense of possibility.

· Strong organizational skills, including keen attention to detail and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

· Ability to work independently.

· Strong critical thinking skills.

· Customer service focus.

· Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector preferred.

Personal Qualities of Top Candidates

• Commitment to Equity: Passionate about closing the achievement gap and ensuring that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, receives an excellent education.

• Leadership: Coaches, mentors, and challenges others to excel despite obstacles and challenging situations.

• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of central office performance and school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains.

• Innovative Problem-Solving: Approaches work with a sense of possibility and sees challenges as opportunities for creative problem solving; takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.

• Adaptability: Excels in constantly changing environments and adapts flexibly in shifting projects or priorities to meet the needs of a dynamic transformation effort; comfortable with ambiguity and non-routine situations.

• Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, constant learning and supporting others; sensitive to diversity in all its forms; respects and is committed to learning from others

• Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines; successfully manages own projects through strong organization, detailed work plans, and balancing of multiple priorities.

• Communication and Customer Service Skills: Communicates clearly and compellingly with diverse stakeholders in both oral and written forms; anticipates and responds to customer needs in a high-quality and courteous manner.

Monday, 29 December 2014

[dcab-l] From David Letterman....

The Top Ten ways a musician knows he's getting older...
10. It becomes more important to find a place on stage for your fan than for your amp,
9. You have to stop the song because your ibuprofen fell behind the speaker,
8. All your fans have to leave by 9:30.
7. You check the TV schedule before booking a gig,
6. You need a nap before, during and after the gig,
5. The only Rolling Stones you care about are in your gallbladder,
4. You start listing your truss as a business expense.
3. The only white powder you have is on your feet.
2. You actually ask the guitar player to turn up.
And Number One... You don't recover from a Saturday night gig until Tuesday.

Mike Marceau
SAVE THE DATE!
Feb 27th & 28th, 2015
5th Annual DC Bluegrass Festival
www.dcbluegrassfest.org

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[YEP-DC] PLEN Resume Review Workshop Volunteers Needed

Good evening,

The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) will be host its Science and Health Policy: Critical Issues and Women's Leadership in Public Policy seminars this January. A component of each seminar is the Resume Review Workshop, which will take place on January 8, from 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm and January 14, from 3:15 pm – 4:10 pm, respectively. We are seeking volunteers that would like to review resumes for PLEN students.

The format of the workshop will place a volunteer with approximately four PLEN students. Volunteers will provide both general advice to the group as well as one-on-one resume review, while the other students peer-edit. PLEN staff will provide Resume Tips and Sample Resume documents for the volunteers to use.

Similarly, I want to extend invitations to the Science and Health Policy: Critical Issues Networking Reception on Wednesday, January 7, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and the Women's Leadership in Public Policy Networking Reception on Thursday, January 15, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (invitations attached). You are welcome to invite your friends and colleagues.

Please let me know if you have any questions and are available at fgulamali@plen.org.

Best wishes and happy holidays,

Fahim

Sunday, 28 December 2014

[dcab-l] Fwd: January with Common Ground on the Hill

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January 2015

NEWS & NOTES

Common Ground on the Hill

January Concerts

Bruce Molsky ~ Friday, Jan. 9 in Baltimore

Known as the "Rembrandt of Appalachian fiddle," Bruce Molsky paints a vivid picture with every song, his violin and period-perfect voice immediately conjuring hidden hollers, cold creeks and wild blue skies. Molsky is known for his ingenious incorporation of multiple genres into his "old-time" style of play, having performed with the Grammy-nominated Fiddlers 4 and the Irish, Hungarian, and Dutch musicians of the supergroup Mozaik. Tickets and info HERE.

Guy Davis ~ Saturday, Jan. 10 in Westminster

With 2014 Blues Music Association nominations for Acoustic Album of the Year (Juba Dance) and Acoustic Artist of the Year, as well as spending over a month at the top of the Blues charts, Guy Davis "breathes new life into the country blues idiom" (Blues Blast Magazine). The son of famed actor/civil rights activists Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, Guy celebrates and expands the music and stories he learned at the knees of his parents and grandparents. Guy's history of honors includes awards from National Public Radio and the Blues Foundation, including the W.C. Handy Keeping the Blues Alive Award and 9 Handy Award nominations, as well as acclaim on and off-Broadway. This concert is not to be missed! Tickets and information HERE.

2014 Grammy Nominees
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen ~
Saturday, Jan. 31 in Westminster

Hot on the heels of their Instrumental Group of the Year win at the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Awards, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen learned that their latest release, Cold Spell, has been nominated for a Best Bluegrass Album Grammy. This follows up a string of honors, including five 2013 International Bluegrass Music Association Award nominations, and wins for members Mike Munford (Banjo Player of the Year) and guitarist Chris Luquette (Momentum Award - Instrumentalist of the Year) and Best Bluegrass Band honors from the Washington Arts Music Association 3 years running (2012-14). Join us at this concert which sends the band off to the Grammy Awards in style! Tickets and info HERE.

NOTE: The original Feb. 7 Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen concert was rescheduled due to the band's FEb. 8 appearance at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Workshops

Fiddle Workshop with Bruce Molsky

Saturday, Jan. 10, 1-4 PM

Common Ground on the Hill Office

Don't miss this opportunity to learn and play with the master! Bruce Molsky will lead this intimate and intensive workshop, demonstrating the techniques which make him "the Rembrandt of Appalachian fiddle." Limited space!

Click HERE for more!

Jam Classes with Chris James

Mondays, Jan. 19 - Mar. 9

Common Ground on the Hill Office

Join the Jam (Beg.) 6:15-7:15 PM
What Can You Add to the Jam (Intermed.) 7:30-8:30 PM

Nothing compares to the joy of playing with a group! Develop the repertoire and skills to join in the jam. For more information and to register, click HERE.

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