CHIPOLA HOSTS ‘BEHIND THE SCENES’ FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS

 

      MARIANNA—The Chipola College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa recently hosted its annual “Behind the Scenes” competition for area middle school students.

 

            The project brought together middle schoolers to exhibit scenes from novels they had read in school.  Students created backdrops and costumes for their scenes which were judged by volunteers.     

 

            Blountstown Middle School won first place for their scene from “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” with students Caroline Tomlinson, Chase Harris, Bryson Wood, David Benitt and William Brehm.

 

            Marianna Middle School won second place for their scene from “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” with students Lori Tucker, Cassandra Pereda, Rachel Redfern and Riby Stephens.

 

            Another Marianna Middle School team won third for their scene from “H.I.V.E” with students Will Glover, Megan Trotman, Jamie McCoy, Tucker Gay and Brian Barnes.

 

            Phi Theta Kappa advisor Pam Rentz awarded prizes to the winners. PTK leader Cassie Mitchell directed the program.

 

 

 

SUNDAY IN THE ARTS EVENT IS NOV. 2

 

            MARIANNA—If you ever wondered what Norwegian Rosemaling looks like or how to plein air paint you can find the answers at the fourth annual Sunday Afternoon with the Arts at Chipola College, Nov. 2 from 1 to 5 p.m.  

 

            Norwegian rosemaling by Berit Jackson, pine needle baskets by Lynn Crain, needle art/embroidery by Carol Schoepf, and carved shells by Grady Smith, will be on display as well as the more traditional art forms such as acrylic, pastel, watercolor, and oil paintings, pottery and sculpture; pencil, pen and ink and charcoal drawings, photography, and the written word.

 

“More than 58 area artists will display more than 131 pieces of original art including for the first time a short story by author, Darlene Earhart of Blountstown,” said Nancy Zurenda, Event Chairperson.

Artists include:  Jean Battuello, Tavis Bellamy, Sam Carnley, Jacqueline Carroll, Beverly Cox, Robbie Crowther, Mary Beth Crutchfield, Maryann DeVuyst, Wanda Ellis, Darren Ellsworth, Eddie Griggs, Toollie Harkins, Lois Jones, Ellen Kimball, Anna Gitana Layton, Debra Pelc Menacof, Cindi Milton, Kitty Myers, Roberta Newell, Sherry O’Connor, Marian Oswald, Tiffany Pippin, Jack Porterfield, Dawn Prietz, Sharon Ray, Barbara Revell, Karen Roland, Starr Shumaker, Gina Mia Donofro Sims,  Nora Sloan, Sam Sloan, Sandra Sullivan, Michele Tabor Kimbrough, Jerry Whitson, Marsha Wyatt, Helene Wyckoff, Carol Yoder, Nancy Zurenda and Whitney Zurenda.  

 

Many of the exhibiting artists will be demonstrating their work or guiding the public in hands on art experiences during the Nov. 2 event. Some of the individuals who will  participate in the interactive art opportunities include: author and historian, Dale Cox,  Jerry Whitson- plein air watercolor, Anna Gitana Layton, fiber art, Debra Pelc Menacof, papermaking, Dawn Prietz, pottery, Elam Stolzfus, film, Lesli Longbottom, jewelry-making, Karen Roland, drawing and Grady Smith, shell carving.   

 

            Professional musicians Anita Pizza and Bob Snyder will entertain exhibit guests during the afternoon reception.  Pizza has given personal recitals to distinguished persons such as the President of the United States, the King of Saudi Arabia and various celebrities and dignitaries.  Bob Snyder has served as Music Director of the Grand Hotel, a summer resort on Mackinac Island, Michigan. He retired from that position in 2004 and currently travels around the country doing concerts.

 

            The Chipola Regional Arts Association in partnership with The Artists Guild of Northwest Florida, Inc. and the Chipola Fine and Performing Arts Department will host refreshments, information tables and door prizes.

 

            The free event is from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Chipola Arts Center. 

 

 

 

CHIPOLA’S ‘BUS STOP’ TICKETS ON SALE NOW

 

            MARIANNA— Tickets are now on sale for the Chipola College Theater dramatic comedy, "Bus Stop," which opens a four-day run, Nov. 6.  

 

            Chipola Theater director Charles Sirmon recently cast local actors in the following roles: Brenna Kneiss as Elma, Dianna Glaze as Grace, Aven Pitts as Will, Kyndall Covington as Cherie, Nathan Houser as Dr. Lyman, Aaron Moore as Carl, Garrett Brolund as Virgil and Ben Grande as Bo. Keith Watford and Sarah Martinez are the Stage Managers.  The behind the scenes crew includes Haley Barfield, Stephanie Lawson, Courtney Corbin, Kylee Shores, Sarah Lovins, Austin Pettis and Kristina Lopez.

 

            “Bus Stop” is set in a howling snowstorm with a busload of weary travelers holed up at a roadside diner. A nightclub singer named Cherie (played by Marilyn Monroe in the movie adaptation) has been kidnapped by a young cowboy who is ready to sling her over his shoulder and carry her, kicking and screaming, down the aisle. As a counterpoint to the romance, the cafe owner and the bus driver at last find time to develop a friendship of their own; a middle age scholar comes to terms with himself; and a young waitress also gets her first taste of romance.

 

            For ticket information, call 850-718-2220.

 

 

 

CHIPOLA ALZHEIMER’S CLASSIC BRINGS NATIONAL TALENT TO MARIANNA

 

            MARIANNA—The Third Annual Chipola College Alzheimer’s Classic will be held Nov. 13-15 in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center. 

 

            Chipola women’s basketball coach David Lane, says, “This year’s Classic will have no shortage of talented teams and players.  The eight team field includes five teams who qualified for the National Tournament last year, including National Champions Gulf Cast Community College.  Throw in three more teams from the Florida Panhandle Conference—arguably the toughest junior college conference in the country—and this year’s Classic looks to be the best yet.” 

 

            Along with the team talent, there will be plenty of individual talent as well.  The teams will feature 22 of the top 60 junior college sophomores and 12 of the top 34 junior college freshmen according to Dan Olson’s Collegiate Girls’ Basketball Report. 

 

            “The Alzheimer’s Classic at Chipola College has become the junior college tournament of the year.  It has as much talent as the National Tournament.  It is a tremendous early opportunity to see the best teams and players in junior college basketball,” Dan Olson- Dan Olson’s Collegiate Girls’ Basketball Report.

 

            The three-day event will feature several Top Ten matchups.  On Thursday, Nov. 13, a rematch from the National Tournament kicks off the evening at 5 p.m. as number two Trinity Valley (TX) takes on number 23 Georgia Perimeter.  The nightcap will feature ninth-ranked Chipola against number 19 Monroe (NY). 

 

            The first full day of games begins Friday Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.  Key matchups include defending National Champions Gulf Coast (number 5) versus number 19 Monroe (NY) at 3 p.m.  The final game of the night will be between potential ninth-ranked Chipola and second ranked Trinity Valley. 

 

            The third and final day of the Classic should easily be the most entertaining.  Games start at noon.  At 2 p.m. Trinity Valley will be looking to avenge last year’s lost to Gulf Coast.  At 4 p.m., upstart Pensacola will look to make a splash against Monroe.  The Classic’s final game at 6 p.m. will be the most anticipated as ninth ranked Chipola meets top ranked Jefferson College (MO).          

 

            The games take on more intrigue as State Farm All-Americans Latoya Williams (Chipola) and Danielle Adams (Jefferson) battle to see who becomes the front runner for JC/CC National Player of the Year.

 

            Lane said, “This year’s field is very talented.  I would recommend this tournament to any four year coach who is looking for a junior college player.  You will not be disappointed!” 

 

Thursday Nov. 13th

5:00pm-           #2 Trinity Valley vs. #23  Georgia Perimeter

            7:00pm-           #9 Chipola vs. #18 Monroe

 

Friday Nov. 14th

            1:00pm-           Pensacola vs. #23 Georgia Perimeter

            3:00pm-           #5 Gulf Coast vs. #18 Monroe

            5:00pm-           Tallahassee vs. #1 Jefferson College

            7:00pm-           #9 Chipola vs. #2 Trinity Valley      

     

Saturday Nov. 15th

            12:00pm-         #23 Georgia Perimeter vs. Tallahassee

            2:00pm-           #2 Trinity Valley vs. #5 Gulf Coast

            4:00pm-           #18 Monroe vs. Pensacola

            6:00pm-           #9 Chipola vs. #1 Jefferson College

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