MONROE - Monroe High School is sponsoring its biannual Fine Arts Festival on Thursday and Friday. The theme is "An Artist is an Explorer," a phrase first coined by master painter Henri Matisse.
During the event, students can participate during the school day in hands-on activities, lectures and performances presented by master artists, craftsmen, musicians, poets, storytellers, actors, and authors for the enrichment of all students.
Opportunities include participating in an African-inspired drum ensemble, glass-blowing demonstrations, lunches with a published novelist, acting workshops and beekeeping presentations.
Public events, held at the Monroe High School in the M-Room and the Performing Arts Center, on Thursday include:
• From 4 to 8:30 p.m., the High School Spring Arts Show will be held.
• From 5 to 7 p.m., The Empty Bowl Dinner fundraiser will be held for local food pantry. Each person will pick out a handmade bowl, crafted by high school pottery students and staff, to take home for their donation. Also with donations, participants are treated to a soup dinner provided by five local restaurants.
• From 7:15 to 8 p.m., the High School Arts and Academic Awards Night, sponsored by the Monroe Arts and Academic Booster Club, will be held. The event highlights outstanding students in each department at the high school. Punch and cookies will be served after the awards presentation.
During the event, students can participate during the school day in hands-on activities, lectures and performances presented by master artists, craftsmen, musicians, poets, storytellers, actors, and authors for the enrichment of all students.
Opportunities include participating in an African-inspired drum ensemble, glass-blowing demonstrations, lunches with a published novelist, acting workshops and beekeeping presentations.
Public events, held at the Monroe High School in the M-Room and the Performing Arts Center, on Thursday include:
• From 4 to 8:30 p.m., the High School Spring Arts Show will be held.
• From 5 to 7 p.m., The Empty Bowl Dinner fundraiser will be held for local food pantry. Each person will pick out a handmade bowl, crafted by high school pottery students and staff, to take home for their donation. Also with donations, participants are treated to a soup dinner provided by five local restaurants.
• From 7:15 to 8 p.m., the High School Arts and Academic Awards Night, sponsored by the Monroe Arts and Academic Booster Club, will be held. The event highlights outstanding students in each department at the high school. Punch and cookies will be served after the awards presentation.
