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The Art Enables artists [upstairs] checking out the community show in the Off-Rhode Studio [downstairs].


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This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Art Enables's Facebook Wall.

The Art Enables artists [upstairs] checking out the community show in the Off-Rhode Studio [downstairs].


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Shanice Jones, born in Washington DC, recently graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor’s in Theatre and minor in Music. Along with this internship, she was recently titled the Company Stage Manager of Artists’ Initiative Theatre Company and is currently acting in a show called “Language of Angels” at Bowie Community Theatre. Shanice also is attending school to earn a Masters in Business Administration, while working full-time with the government.  Her future goals include obtaining her PhD in Theatre History and Criticism and to be a college professor of the arts.

Shanice on the Museum Theatre Program and the National Colonial Farm: “One of the craziest experiences that happened so far was when I was working in the fields on my first day and I almost passed out because I thought I couldn’t handle the heat without no water or food on my stomach. It wasn’t a pleasant feeling but it’s funny to think back on it now.”

Mariah Fry grew up partially in Phoenix, AZ and in Alexandria, Va. She has a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Education from Arizona State as well as a Master of Arts in Literacy from George Mason. Mariah has been a theatre instructor at Glasgow Middle School as well as a docent at Carlyle House in Virginia.

Mariah on the Museum Theatre Program and the National Colonial Farm: “Being a part of the Museum Theatre Program basically combines my favorite things: education, theatre and history which will give me plenty of excitement to bring back to my classroom in the fall.  Since working here I feel like I am no longer a “damsel in distress” when it comes to insects. On my first day we had to kill squash bugs in the field with our fingers, after that a shoe is an easy step up!”

A recent graduate from Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia, Lindsey Mitchell earned the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. She’s participated in many different theatre productions including: Titus Andronicus, The Miracle Worker, Doubt, The Comedy of Errors and Lysistrata.

Lindsey on the Museum Theatre Program and the National Colonial Farm: “Thus far, my internship accomplishments include learning to card and spin wool, working with and recognizing various plants and mustering up the courage to kill squash bugs with my hands! I hope to learn much more about this exciting time period during the next month.”

Originally from Prince George’s County, Abby Barber remembers visiting the National Colonial Farm growing up. She is currently an undergrad student at Shenandoah University pursuing a BFA in Theatre for Youth. Some of her favorite roles on stage include Maria in Lend Me a Tenor and Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical. She hopes to one day tour with the Missoula Children’s Theatre and never stop doing the many aspects of theatre.

Abby on the Museum Theatre Program and the National Colonial Farm: “Despite the many challenges of this career, theatre is what I must do because it is what I have to thank for helping me understand and feel connected to those around me. Thank you, National Colonial Farm for this opportunity to learn.  Here’s to getting over my fear of bugs and squishing more hornworms!”

Valerie Holt is a lifelong theater and history enthusiast, who relishes the opportunity to learn what to do when you’re left alone with cows that have jumped over the fence, among other things. A graduate of Queen Anne School, Valerie will enter St. Mary’s College of Maryland in the fall. As a local resident of Ft. Washington, she can often be seen performing with the Tantallon Community Players, where she has had such roles as Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird, Amy in Little Women and, most recently, Cinderella in Into the Woods. She hopes to continue working in “living history” at Historic St. Mary’s City.

Jeannette Wheeler is currently a student at Towson University pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with a Social Science minor. Her experience includes some children’s productions sanduch as Alice in Wonderland, Charlotte’s Web, and The Princess and the Pea.

Jeannette on the Museum Theatre Program and the National Colonial Farm: “This internship has been a wonderful learning experience that has tested my limits in acting and history and lengthened them. I have learned so much and look forward to learning more. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. Thank you, Matt Mattingly, Lisa Hayes and the entire Accokeek Foundation staff. It truly has been the experience of a lifetime.”

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A photo of the second group that we had from the DCJCC group.


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This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Art Enables's Facebook Wall.

A photo of the second group that we had from the DCJCC group.


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This post is a reprint of a post that originally appeared at Accokeek Foundation.

Saturday, July 30, and Sunday, July 31, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.—This two-day, hands-on workshop demystifies tractors and empowers their users to operate and maintain their machines more safely, and with greater skill and confidence.

Beginning on Saturday, July 30, in a classroom setting instructor, Shane LaBrake will review the historical purpose and use of tractors as well as the basic operating principles of the internal combustion engine, and a comparison of gasoline and diesel engines. After a brief break, we will review safe operating procedures for tractors and implements. There will be a one-hour lunch break (lunch will be provided).

After lunch, we will move outside to review the fundamentals of tractor operation and daily maintenance checks. From the operator’s deck, we will review the functions and safe use of all of the pedals and levers. Next, we will move to the rear of the tractor to review use of the drawbar, the PTO (power take-off), and the operating principles of the three-point hitch. We will also review safe and efficient use of the front-end loader. We will end the first day with tractor driving practice for the novices in the audience.

The second day, Sunday, July 31, includes a hands-on lesson in do-it-yourself tractor maintenance. We will perform a variety of routine tractor maintenance chores, including oil and filter change, coolant change, hydraulic-transmission fluid and filter change, air filter replacement, fuel filter replacement, belt tension adjustment, battery care, and a range of other tasks that are typically performed at regularly scheduled intervals. There will be a one-hour lunch break (lunch will be provided).

This workshop is meant to be hands-on, and portions of it will be conducted outside. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, i.e. clothing that can be dirtied with oil and grease stains, and that is adequate for the forecast weather conditions. Please no sandals or open-toed shoes.

Copies of relevant articles and a tractor user’s resource list are provided to all the attendees.

Registration is required. Registration is available online or by calling 301-283-2113.

Spanish translation services are available as needed and may be scheduled during registration. Scholarships are available through the Immigrant Farmer Incubator Program; those interested should contact Molly Meehan at mmeehan@accokeek.org.

Traducción al español está disponible, si necesita estos servicios por favor díganos durante el registro. Becas disponibles para la Programa Incubadora de Granjeros Inmigrantes; pongase en contacto con Molly Meehan en mmeehan@accokeek.org o 240-581-0484.

About the Instructor: Shane J. LaBrake is an Agricultural Consultant and a trainer/teacher of various agricultural skills. He managed the Accokeek Foundation’s Community Supported Agriculture program at the Ecosystem Farm between 1994 and 2007, where he was deeply involved in developing methods and curriculum in new and beginner farmer training. Since 2006, he has presented variations on this two-day workshop over 20 times in Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Virginia. These workshops have always garnered rave reviews, and Shane is continuously tweaking the workshop material to better serve a new generation of tractor jockeys.

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We had a good turn out and reception to the show in our basement/garden level


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A panoramic view of the Artist Off-Rhode show.


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Opening take two 1.5 hours

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by Sally Harry

National Cow Appreciation Day, eh? Who could’ve imagined such a day existed?! Well, that Sally sure has been hamming it up around here, so I say moooove over, it’s about time I had my moment to shine!

It’s a bright and sun-shiny day at the National Colonial Farm, which means there will be lots and lots of visitors–from people fishing and children smiling to folks strolling around with their dogs. I simply love it when people visit, and I can’t think of a better way to appreciate me, er, I mean the cattle. So the next time you’re here, come find me and say hello. I’m usually grazing about in the fields around the National Colonial Farm, along Cedar Lane… I promise not to lick ya (hoofs crossed).

And since I’m not a “hog”, I’ll introduce ya to a few of my cattle friends here:

This is Rocky… or is it Bullwinkle? I can never tell these big guys apart.

Now, this fellow is just showing off.

This is Miss Cherry and her young calf.

The youngin’s from last summer. Hey! Save some for me.

Whoop! That’s me. Well, until next time my friends.