Musicians, Dancers and Actors Wanted!

Auditions will be held at the Cook Arts Center for new members of the fusion performance art group, Diagonal Alley. RSVP to Erick Pichardo at pichardo.art@hotmail.com or Amy Brower at abrower@gaah.org for your chance to audition on Monday, February 1 or Friday, February 5. Open to all ability levels and performance styles. This is your chance to shine!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Art Activities!

The Cook Arts Center offered drop-in art activities
today, January 18th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Many of the children participating in the drop-in art classes had been studying Martin Luther King Jr. in school and so they created some drawings inspired by the work and messages of Dr. King. In addition, the children also had the chance to create some fun jewelry using beads in different sizes and colors.

Winter Classes at the Cook Arts Center Begins!

Winter classes at the Cook Arts Center started off with a bang this week. Classes in art, dance, theatre, music, clay and fabric arts are available for children as young as 2 years old through adults. Just a sample of the classes available include Drumming, Watercolors for Kids, Children's Potter's Wheel, Tots in Motion, Handmade Books and Hip Hop Aerobics. The Winter Class Session runs from January 11 to April 1. Classes are free for children or adults who reside or attend school in the Grandville Avenue neighborhood.

Radio 810 am (Interferencia) Visits the Cook Library Center

Library patrons had a special visit this week from Radio 810 am, Interferencia.  On Wednesday, radio announcers Manuel,
Pollo, and La Negra stopped by the Cook Library Center to spread a little holiday joy.  In addition, the Roosevelt Park
Neighborhood Association staff were there to help facilitate the efforts.  Smiles filled the library as fun toys and games
were given away to the children.  

Winter Break Camp at the Cook Arts Center

Winter Break Camp was a blast at the Cook Arts Center this week. About 20 children ages 5-13 participated in the various arts and crafts activities that were offered. The camp ran from Monday through Wednesday of this week from 1pm to 3pm. Activities included making gingerbread houses, creating cinnamon dough ornaments, watercolor painting and jewelry-making.