The 2006 winter/spring season of arts and education workshops is about to get underway at Squeaky Wheel Media Resources, and the center is presenting a free preview of what’s available. Learn about the various courses that will be offered (beginning the last week of January, through the first week of May) and get to know some of the instructors. The open house begins with a tour of Squeaky Wheel’s new downtown facilities and includes information about discount opportunities for upcoming workshops (classses in Digital Video Production, Super-8 and 16mm Filmmaking, Kids’ Workshops, and much more will be offered). Instructor screenings will follow, with presentations by director Dorothea Braemer and instructor/members Elizabeth Knipe, Brian Milbrand, Allyson Mitchell, Vincenzo Mistretta, Julie Perini, Joanna Raczynska, and J.T. Rinker. Brian Milbrand’s video Choose Your Own Adventure, starring the Real Dream Cabaret, is pictured (shown here is Cabaret member Tawnee Grant).

Friday, January 13 at 7pm. Squeaky Wheel Media Arts Center, 712 Main St. (884-7172)

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