The Performing Arts Association of Linthicum is planning one of its best seasons ever for 1995-1996. This would be a wonderful year to bring the whole family and introduce them to fine, live entertainment.
Entering its 14th season, the association presents a variety of artists at low cost on a subscription basis. Tickets are $20 for the entire season with a discount price of $17 if you subscribe by May 31.
Five concerts are planned with an additional concert free and open to the public as an introduction to the series.
The U.S. Naval Academy Wind Ensemble opens the season with the free bonus concert September 30. Ann Zimmerman, a folk singer from Nebraska who plays guitar and piano, is to appear November. Goldina and Loumbrozo, duo pianists, are scheduled Jan. 20. The Allnations Dance Company, a narrated, capsule tour of dance around the world, is to appear Feb. 24. followed by Performers 3, a soprano, baritone and pianist March 9. The Sounds of New Orleans, a band that plays a full range of jazz standards, Dixieland, ragtime and rhythm and blues, will close the series April 27.
Concerts will be held in the new North County High School auditorium and area churches. The halls are accessible to the handicapped, and there is assistance for the hearing impaired.
The Performing Arts Association of Linthicum is a nonprofit organization, partially funded by grants from the Cultural Arts Foundation of Anne Arundel County, Inc. and the Maryland State Arts Council.
For subscription information, please call Jerry VanAirsdale at 636-2579, Bill Skillman at 859-1082, Don Reusch at 859-1269 or ++ Eloise Vaughan at 859-8047.
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The members of Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church are inviting the entire community to hear the heart-warming story of the relationship between the families of their pastor and their retired choir director and organist that stretches over 50 years and thousands of miles.
In addition to hearing the story, visitors will be able to enjoy the rich, tenor voice of the pastor, the Rev. Joel Settembrini, singing solos accompanied by the retired choir director, Charles Haslup.
The program is part of the program for the United Methodist Men's annual ladies night. A dinner will be served for the members and their spouses or friends before the program.
Many in the community are acquainted with Mr. Haslup because of the many years he served as choir director and organist at the church and through his service as an assistant to the president at Towson State University. Mr. Haslup also is one of the founders and early presidents of the Patapsco Valley Chapter 3850 of American Association of Retired Persons and the outstanding leaders of the Notables entertainment group.
While he was stationed in Latiana, Italy, with a 15th Air Force unit during World War II, Mr. Haslup met a 12-year-old boy named Joel Settembrini. A caring relationship developed between the Haslup family and the young boy. Eventually the boy came to the United States for college.
For more information, please call the church office at 859-0990.
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The Linthicum Elementary School chorus, strings and band students will present a concert for family and friends after a brief PTA meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday at the school. The chorus is directed by Judy Jaques. The band is under the direction of Harry Cocoros, and the strings are taught by Kathy Solano.
During the meeting, the PTA will elect officers and recognize PTA committee leaders for their work during this school year.
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The Anne Arundel Rebels Club is having final registration for cheerleading and football from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Harundale Mall. Boys ages 7-15 and girls ages 4-15 are welcome. New fees this year are $50 for one child, $70 for two, and $90 for three. A parent or legal guardian should accompany the child and bring a copy of his or her birth certificate.
The club's general meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cromwell Elementary School. The public is welcome.
Information: Rebels Hot Line at 553-9465.
