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  1. ARIEL DAY AT SALINAS CITY BBQ – OCTOBER 19

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    Save the cooking for Salinas City BBQ on Tuesday, October 19!

    Visit Salinas City BBQ at 700 W. Market Street in Salinas anytime between 11 am and 9 pm, show this flyer to the cashier when ordering and ARIEL will receive a portion of your purchase. Or if you order online or over the phone, use promo code “ARIEL” to make sure your purchase is included in the fundraiser. Support ARIEL and satisfy your craving for delicious BBQ!

    Visit www.salinascitybbq.com or call 831-758-2227. Show your support for ARIEL and place your orders on October 19!

  2. ARIEL THEATRICAL AND LAUREN WILKINS FEATURED IN CARMEL MAGAZINE

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    “Despite evidence that arts education bolsters the academic and social success of students, public schools continue to cut theater, dance and music programs. Happily, places like ARIEL Theatrical help fill the void.”  ~Larry Harland, Carmel Magazine

    Check out the Fall 2021 issue of Carmel Magazine and the “SHORTCUTS-NEIGHBORS” article featuring ARIEL Theatrical’s newest Artist-in-Residence, Lauren Wilkins (p.80). Link to the article HERE and view the entire magazine digitally HERE.

     

  3. ARIEL COVID-19 COMPLIANCE POLICY

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    ARIEL COVID-19 COMPLIANCE POLICY 

    August 20, 2021

    Dear ARIEL families,

    We are thrilled to have you back in our building!  We are so grateful to once again be with the children, helping them to learn and grow.  As always, their health and safety is of paramount importance. 

     

    ARIEL is committed to observing all relevant state and local requirements. Therefore, to comply with the State Public Health Officer Order of August 11, 2021 for facilities serving children in transitional kindergarten through grade 12, all on-site staff and volunteers must be fully vaccinated.  Asymptomatic unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated staff and volunteers are required to be tested at least once weekly with either PCR testing or antigen testing.  ARIEL must verify proof of vaccination status or negative test results.

     

    Vaccinations/testing are not required of children and youth registered for our programs. However, the universal masking requirement is in place for all staff, volunteers, participants, patrons, and visitors.

     

    We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we navigate these difficult times. Our “I can do hard things” ARIEL motto has taken on dimensions we could never have imagined.

     

    Sincerely,

    Gail Higginbotham

    Gail Higginbotham

    Artistic Director

    Mike DiFranco

    Mike DiFranco

    Chair, ARIEL Board of Trustees

  4. ARIEL NOMINATED FOR “BEST LOCAL THEATRE COMPANY” BY MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY

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    ARIEL Theatrical is pleased to announce their nomination for “Best Local Theatre Company” by the Monterey County Weekly. ARIEL has utilized technology and creativity to tirelessly deliver mission-centered programs during the pandemic. Whether programs are online, outside, or in their Salinas theatre, ARIEL is committed to helping young people learn to lead principle-centered lives. ARIEL is grateful for an incredibly supportive community and for this wonderful opportunity. Online voting runs through September 7 and can be accessed by visiting https://vote.montereycountyweekly.com/.

     

    Located at 320 Main Street in the beautifully renovated Oldtown neighborhood of Salinas, ARIEL is a resource for the entire community. ARIEL is a safe and nurturing gathering place for young people where engaging programs and family-friendly entertainment take center stage. Visit the ARIEL Theatrical website to learn more about ARIEL’s mission, programs, dedicated staff and board of trustees. www.arieltheatrical.org

  5. ARIEL RECEIVES GRANT FROM PEBBLE BEACH COMPANY FOUNDATION

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    ARIEL Theatrical has begun the long-awaited shift from COVID-driven virtual and online theatre programs to in-person classes and camps with generous grant support from the Pebble Beach Company Foundation. ARIEL is honored to be recognized as a nonprofit that provides opportunities for young people to learn and develop skills, work to accomplish goals, and aim towards excellence in every endeavor.

    The Pebble Beach Company Foundation believes that all children in Monterey County deserve an exceptional education and the opportunities that come with it. ARIEL has been providing engaging programs for youth for more than 35 years and is committed to helping young people learn to lead principle-centered lives by practicing Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Leadership, in life and on stage. As ARIEL returns to live programming after more than a year of pandemic restrictions, the Pebble Beach Company Foundation grant award demonstrates the importance of theatre arts in a well-rounded education.

  6. ARIEL Theatrical featured on KCBX Radio

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    ARIEL Theatrical’s Executive Director, Heather Kirk, and
    Artist-In-Residence, Lauren Wilkins, were interviewed on KCBX fm Central Coast Public Radio. They discuss ARIEL’s mission and the return to in-person programs!

    Click HERE to listen 

  7. Generous Two-Year Grant from the Harden Foundation

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    ARIEL Theatrical is honored to announce a generous two-year grant award from the Harden Foundation. In addition to the financial support, the Harden Foundation Executive Director, Joe Grainger, offered these encouraging words: “We know that nonprofit organizations in our community will be faced with unforeseen challenges in the coming year(s) as they struggle to maintain services while dealing with a deadly pandemic and a reduction in funding sources. We are dedicated to doing everything we can to support and promote the nonprofit sector in our communities.” 

    The Harden Foundation is dedicated to supporting organizations and encouraging partnerships that benefit the residents of Monterey County. ARIEL Theatrical has been providing programs for youth for more than 35 years and is committed to helping young people learn to lead principle-centered lives by practicing Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Excellence and Leadership, in life and on stage. As ARIEL rebounds from more than a year of pandemic restrictions, the Harden Foundation has stepped up to champion their efforts and support their return to theatre education, performance and outreach. 

    Located at 320 Main Street in the beautifully renovated Oldtown neighborhood of Salinas, ARIEL is a resource for the entire community. ARIEL is a safe and nurturing gathering place for young people where engaging programs and family-friendly entertainment take center stage. Visit the ARIEL Theatrical website to learn more about ARIEL’s mission, programs, dedicated staff and board of trustees. www.arieltheatrical.org

  8. SPARKLING CIDER & COOKIE GIFT SETS!

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    LIVE PERFORMANCES MAY NOT BE BACK BUT YOUR FAVORITE INTERMISSION COOKIES ARE!

    Celebrate SPRING – or Mother’s Day, or friendship, or a job well done, or just about anything – with a bottle of Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider and a half-dozen iced sugar cookies from Royal Bakery.

    CLICK HERE TO ORDER

    $35 for one set
    $60 for two sets ($30 more for each additional set)
    Supplies are limited so order early!

  9. NOW OFFERING SPRING IN-PERSON THEATRE CAMPS!

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    PLACES PLEASE!

    SPRING IN-PERSON THEATRE CAMPS!

    After a year, ARIEL is calling “places” for your return to the theatre, featuring live,
    in-person* camps!!

    Beginning the week of April 19 young people ages 5-18 are invited to join the ARIEL artistic team for un-zoomed, live theatre activities and exercises.

    *Space is limited as we observe all necessary health and safety guidelines.

     

    PLACES PLEASE! THEATRE CAMPS OFFERED:

    “IN THE” THEATRE FUN WITH KYLEE: AGES 5-7

    FRONT AND CENTER: AGES 8-12
    REGISTRATION CLOSED

    TEEN SCENE: AGES 13-18
    REGISTRATION CLOSED

     

    *****FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE *****