There is still time to sign up for this exciting program at The Madison Arts Barn. Come join us for an after-school adventure to explore personal and community goals while building your own dream box and race cars for children in need. Space is limited so sign up now under buy event tickets.
New Date for Adventures with Wood program
March 31, 2012 By
Intermediate Skater School
March 21, 2012 By
Come learn the finer points of skating from two of our best skateboarding instructors, Johnnie Wilson and James Munro. This four day series is for those skaters who already have a handle on getting around on a board, but want to improve their skills and learn how to approach the more difficult maneuvers. (Our park is now a skate-at-your-own risk park that is open from sun-up to sun-down. It will be closed during these sessions to everyone outside this class to ensure each skater is given the individual space and attention required for success.)
- Tuesdays and Thursday, April 24th, 26th, May 1st, & 3rd – afternoons from 4:00 to 5:30*
- Cost $150** for all four sessions
- Space is limited to 10
- Helmets and Pads are required!
* rain dates with be arranged **$40 per day
Skater School for beginners
March 21, 2012 By
The Friends of Madison Youth are very excited to once again be offering lessons for wanna-be skaters on our skatepark . This 5 day “school” will be held the week of April 2nd though the 6th, 2012 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Two of our most experienced skaters, who have both taught for us in the past, will be working together to provide each new skater with a basic understanding of art of skateboarding. Emphasis will be placed on safety and helmets/pads are required! They will be starting from the ground up, but will gear the lessons to suit each child’s ability levels.
- Week of Monday April
2nd9th through Friday April6th13th, 2012 - Instruction will take place from 4:00pm until 5:30pm (Park will be open until sun-down)
- Instructors: Johnny Wilson and James Munro
- Cost is $150* (PayPal on this site under “Buy Event Tickets”) or $35/day (pay in-person only)
- Space is limited to 12
- Age 6 and up
- Must have a skateboard, helmet, and pads
*$10 discount for siblings
Please call the Arts Barn if you have questions; 203-245-2689
Poetry Slam / Coffeehouse April 7th, 2012 (POSTPONED New date TBA)
March 21, 2012 By
Did you know—April is National Poetry Month? Come and celebrate with us at the 1st ever Barn Poetry Slam / Coffeehouse. In conjunction with the Scranton Library, the Friends of Madison Youth are offering a chance for you to take center stage. You can read/perform an original poem, or share one of your favorites from another author. Poetry books will be available for spontaneous selections. Don’t want to take to the stage? just come and support your friends and have a fresh cup’a joe.
Coffee (from Zen Roasters) will be available along with all the regular offerings in the Mad Barn Cafe. Decaf, a variety of teas, and hot chocolate will also be on hand for purchase—if coffee’s not your thing.
Both participants and audience members will receive a raffle ticket for some great prizes. Earn an extra raffle ticket by pre-registering online at http://bit.ly/poetrycoffee.
Doors open at 6:00, and performances start at 6:30 until 8:30. (There is no admission charge for this event.)
Magic: The Gathering tournament, April 2nd, 2012
March 21, 2012 By
The Game Club at Hand High will be holding a Magic tournament on April 2nd, 2012 from 6:30 to 8:30. Come on down and play!
Creative Creations at the Madison Arts Barn
March 20, 2012 By
Come join us for Creative Creations weekly on Monday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 PM starting on April 2nd. Open to 6th grade students and up, including adults. We are constantly creating something exciting at the Arts Barn and would love to have your help. This includes working on decorations and sets for events like our Murder Mystery Dinner, Haunted House or 4th of July Parade Float to name a few projects. No artistic skill is needed but always appreciated. We will be selling Pizza and maybe Hot Dogs at the Mad Cafe for those who want to come for dinner. Come share your ideas and help us continue to put together amazing events! Check out our calendar to see what project we are working on now.
Adventures with Wood at The Madison Arts Barn
March 20, 2012 By
Madison Youth and Family Services and The Madison Arts Barn presents Adventures with Wood. This is an exciting program where you will explore personal and community goals while building and decorating a dream box. This is open to students from 5-8 grade. It is an 8 week program that meets on Thursdays from 3:30 – 5 PM at the Madison Arts Barn beginning on April 12th and running through June 7th. See attached flyer for more info. Registration is limited and you can register on our website under the event ticket tab.
2012 Super Bowl Commercial Contest Winners
March 20, 2012 By
Follow the links below to view all the winning commercials from our 1st Annual SB Commercial Contest. The winners from each school, Brown, Polson, and Hand each won $100.
The winners were:
- Brown: Kevin Lariviere “The Magic Cube”
- Polson: Sean Marrinan “Doritos Addiction”
- Hand: Nina Donoghue, Zoe Makoul “Thinking”
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE 2ND SESSION PHOTOS NOW AVAILABLE
March 20, 2012 By
Just click on the link below to see Casey Davern’s incredible work. There are numerous candids, as well as individuals of the girls with their “date”. I apologize for the delay in sending this. There was a glich in the first couple attempts—but it was well worth the wait.
(You may need to cut and paste the link.)
