 Program Coordinator Katie Cline is bringing Discovery Arts to Texas On Thursday October 20th, Art Six Coffee House in Denton, TX will host a benefit concert for the non-profit Discovery Arts, featuring an exciting roster of local musicians. Discovery Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that brings music, art, dance and drama to children who are in the hospital receiving treatment for cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Plans are currently underway to bring ‘Art Adventures’ to Medical City Children's Hospital in Dallas.
‘Music For A Cause’ will feature the musical talents of Paul Putman, Regine Kalala and Katie Puryear, band members Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, and Kirstin Maldonado of Pentatonix, who are currently competing on “The Sing Off” on NBC, as well as, the UNT Glee Club.
The concert is being promoted by Discovery Arts’ Texas Program Coordinator, Katie Cline. Plans are under way to bring Discovery Arts ‘Arts Adventures’ to children in Dallas who are battling life threatening illnesses. “The arts are an escape. It gives these very sick children a sense of normalcy that they are completely robbed of when they face the monster of cancer. Most adults can hardly fathom facing this demon... when a child is forced to grow up almost over night, it causes great need for emotional expression and stability. Discovery Arts brings joy, hope, and laughter through the power of the arts and imagination.”, said Katie Cline.
‘Music For A Cause’ begins at 8:30 PM at Art Six Coffee House, located at 424 Bryan Street Denton, TX 76201. Tickets are $7.00 and include a FREE Wristband. Bring a blanket to relax under the stars to enjoy the show. Seating is limited so ordering your tickets prior to the show is advised and are available by calling 972-978-8051. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Discovery Arts serves over 3,500 children and their families each year. With programs at Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Miller Children's Hospital, Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Center at Millers, CHOC at Mission, Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center, St. John’s Children’s Hospital Springfield, Missouri. Plans are in development to bring Discovery Arts ‘Arts Adventures’ to children in Dallas Hospitals.
Purchase Tickets to Music For A Cause by contacting Whitney Colvin at 972-978-8051 or Katie Cline at 972-835-3431, to pre-order tickets.
 Cathy Rigby, Star of Peter Pan sprinkles fairy dust on children battling cancer as Spokesperson for Discovery Arts, a nonprofit organization that brings the healing power of the arts to children with cancer and life threatening illness.
Orange, CA – September 26, 2011 – Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all new production of Peter Pan! Discover the magic all over again of this two time Emmy award winning and two time Tony award nominated production. The New York Times says “Rigby still carries off the flights, fights and acrobatics that make Peter Pan audiences mesmerized.”
Peter Pan is filled with timeless magical moments and a captivating hook. The legend you thought you knew, is now the adventure you never dreamed possible… Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan! Emmy Award Winning and Tony Nominated actress Cathy Rigby reprises the title character role of Peter Pan, spreading pixie dust in select cities across the nation through 2012. This timeless musical masterpiece complete with evil Captain Hook, a crafty crocodile, and the enchantment of Never Never Land will touch, inspire, dazzle and charm every generation.
As Spokesperson and Board Member for Discovery Arts, Ms. Rigby continues to reach out to audiences with her inspiration and smile. Discovery Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that brings the healing power of the arts to children with cancer, serious blood disorders and life threatening illness while they are in the hospital receiving treatment. "Seeing these children and their families first hand really makes you grateful for your own healthy children. I am excited to be the Spokesperson for Discovery Arts and to be a part of something that gives children who are undergoing cancer treatment a creative fun filled way to express themselves, while in an environment that is far from normal.... for these kids, normalcy is their greatest wish. Discovery Arts proves that anything is possible.”, said Cathy Rigby.
In her recurring musical theatrical role as Peter Pan, Rigby has witnessed firsthand the positive impact of imagination and creative play for seriously ill young audience members. She said, “Many children with special needs come to visit after the shows. Some express their desire to fly like Peter despite their illness, some have asked me to ‘fly’ to their home and take them to Neverland, and some just want ‘Peter’ to sprinkle them with a little fairy dust. Each child has incredible creativity, imagination and such courage! Through Discovery Arts, I want to bring the wonderful healing powers of theater arts right to their bedside!”
The National Peter Pan tour launched on August 24, 2011 in Hershey, PA and is scheduled through 2012, wrapping up this year with dates at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, December 14th to December 30, 2011. A complete listing of tour dates can be found online at: http://cathyrigbyispeterpan.com/
HOW YOU CAN HELP THE CHILDREN OF DISCOVERY ARTS…
Make a donation by going to this link: http://www.discoveryarts.org/make-a-donation.html
Purchase Cathy Rigby Is Peter Pan Theater Tickets at Givenik.com
Purchase your theater tickets at Givenik.com, select Discovery Arts as ‘My Charity’ and a portion of your purchase will go directly to the non-profit organization.
ABOUT DISCOVERY ARTS Discovery Arts was created in 1993 by a dedicated group of entertainment industry professionals who began volunteering their time and talents to bring music, dance, art and drama to children with cancer, serious blood disorders and life threatening illness while they are in the hospital receiving treatment.
Discovery Arts serves over 3,500 children and their families each year. With programs at Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Miller Children's Hospital, Jonathan Jaques Children's Cancer Center at Millers, CHOC at Mission, Fountain Valley Regional Medical Center, St. John’s Children’s Hospital Springfield, Missouri, and coming soon to Dallas, Texas. In recognition of the powerful impact of the arts on these children, Discovery Arts was formally incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit agency in 1998 with a mission to expand the delivery of “Arts Adventures” to many more children in many more hospitals. All of Discovery Arts programs and services are free of charge to the hospitals, patients and their families. We rely on the generosity of individuals, corporations, fundraisers and foundations to survive and grow.
Contact Discovery Arts: (714) 637-1774 / info@discoveryarts.org
BROADCAST QUALITY PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT: http://www.discoveryarts.org/public-service-announcements.html
 You can even get your tickets to "Peter Pan" starring our wonderful friend, Board Member and Spokesperson Cathy Rigby!!!
Great Theatre and a Great way to support Discovery Arts all at the same time.
When you go to Givenik.com to purchase your tickets to any show be sure to select Discovery Arts as 'My Charity'
 Dear Friends,
On September 27th, we will be riding on the Carousel of Possible Dreams at South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA to raise $10,000 in support of Arts Adventures for 100 children with life threatening illnesses. I have taken on the challenge to jump on the carousel and help my team raise resources for this important event. With your support, our team can do it!
Discovery Arts provides the healing power of the arts to children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses while they are hospitalized for treatment. Our programs, called Arts Adventures, are fun, creative adventures in music, dance, art and drama that strengthen the emotional health of critically ill children and positively impact their treatment and recovery. All of our programs and services are offered free of charge to the hospitals, patients and their families.
Our Possible Dream is to be able to provide additional new "Arts Adventures" for 100 children with cancer in southern California. Our fundraising goal is $10,000 (or more!), which will help provide additional new Arts Adventures Programs to the children hospitalized at six different Southern California hospitals. With your help, we can continue to provide the joy and healing benefits of the arts to many more critically ill children.
Want to help us make our dream a reality? Join our team today by clicking here: Join Team Discovery ArtsThank you!Nancy Marshall
Team Captain
Discovery Arts
P.S. The suggested fundraising goal for individuals is $500 or more. Or make a donation as you can in support of our Dream.
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 Cathy Rigby has announced tour dates for the production of Peter Pan. We are so very proud of our fearless flier! See the dates here and catch the show when Peter Pan comes to your area!Click here: Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan
January 31, 2011 is the deadline for submitting music. Now the really challenging part comes. The Music Panel listening to each and every submission and making decisions of piecing it all together with the great music we received.
This whole process reminds me that people from all over the world really do Care. We are blessed - and all those gathering together for these kids is amazing.
Off to go play more music....
Cyrene
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