Every Picture Tells a Story, Don't It? People, Places, and Passing Moments.

A solo exhibition by Paul W. Gillespie

Reception: September 10, 2026 6-8 pm

Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.

All Ages!

Free to attend

Patricia Barland Gallery

For more than two decades, photographer Paul W. Gillespie has documented the people, places, and moments that make up the fabric of everyday life. From photojournalism, street portraits and community celebrations to quiet, unscripted encounters, these photographs remind us that every face, every place, and every passing moment carries a story worth telling. This exhibition will feature selected images from Gillespie's Journalists Matter: Faces of the Capital Gazette project, along with new work from his street photography, portraiture, music, and photojournalism archives.

To learn more about Gillespie’s work, please visit their website at www.pwgphoto.com

DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)

The Water and All the Things that Surround the Water.

A group exhibition featuring 14 Make Studio Artists

Guest Curator: Patrick Dwyre of Make Studio

Reception: September 17 4-6 pm

Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.

All Ages!

Free to attend

Hal Gomer Gallery

This exhibition collects works from fourteen Make Studio artists,including curator Patrick Dwyre, who make artwork about subjects in, around, under and over the water. The pieces include beaches, ships, submarines and many sea creatures. Patrick's bridge portraits connect the pieces from one side of the gallery to another.

This exhibition is on view in our Hal Gomer Gallery from September 10 - November 8, 2026.

About Make Studio: Make Studio is a nonprofit community art center that supports artists with disabilities in growing their professional art goals. With a studio and gallery located in the Hampden neighborhood of Baltimore City, Make Studio has 45+ member artists who exhibit work across the country, facilitate workshops and give artist talks in the greater Baltimore metropolitan area.

Make Studio creates opportunities for everyone to connect through art. We empower artists with disabilities to grow as professionals with visibility and voice in their communities. We envision a world of acceptance and inclusion where art opens doors for everyone.

For more information, please visit their website at www.make-studio.org/home.html

DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)

Chesapeake Arts Center welcomes Medium Debbie Wojciechowski for an unforgettable evening of connection, hope, and evidential mediumship.

Born and raised in the area, Debbie brings a unique blend of compassion, professionalism, and life experience to her work. In addition to more than 20 years of sharing messages from loved ones on the other side, Debbie holds a Master degree from Johns Hopkins University and has a professional background in Federal Law Enforcement, grief, loss, counseling and mental health.

During this gallery-style reading, Debbie will deliver messages to random audience members, offering validations that our connections with loved ones continue beyond this life.

Please note: Not every guest is guaranteed a reading, but every attendee will experience the fascinating world of Mediumship.

Join us for a meaningful evening at Chesapeake Arts Center.

To Learn More, visit MediumDebbie.com

Maryland Concert Series Presents...

Groove Spot Band & Show

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Hammonds Lane Theatre

3PM

$15-$30 I ( $1.45-$1.90 fees)

Since 1999, critically acclaimed The Groove Spot Band and Show has been getting crowds on the dance floor. They keep the “Backbeat” and “Old School” feeling going in the R&B and Funk bands of the ‘70’s and ‘80’s as well as crowd favorites from ‘70’s to present day.

Arts on Stage Presents…

Story of Dia de Muertos

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades PK-12

Explore the colorful traditions of Día de Muertos with Calpulli Mexican Dance Company’s Time of the Marigold. Featuring vivacious theatrical dance, movement, and music, this compelling performance guides audiences from native mesoamerican roots to the vivid, contemporary expressions of today. Along the way, meet unforgettable characters–like the elegant Catrina– and discover the meaning behind the marigold flower, ofrendas or altars, and other timeless elements that connect the living with the departed. Audiences of all ages will be immersed in heartfelt traditions of Mexico, embracing joy, whimsy and family above all.  

Educators and School Leaders, this performance complements school curriculum with educational topics such as geography, art, music, dance, Spanish language, and indigenous traditions in order to foster cross-cultural appreciation.

Arts on Stage Presents…

Grace for President

Thursday, October 29, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades 1-5

Study guide, click here

One day in class, Grace Campbell discovered there has never been a female president.  "Where are the girls?" she asked, as her third-grade teacher rolls out a poster of all 44 US presidents.  Frustrated by the lack of female faces in the White House, Grace decides she wants to be president and inspires a school election. She seems the likely winner until the most popular boy runs against her. Through the throes of campaigning and pep rallies, service projects and posters, Grace and her classmates discover what it takes to be the best candidate and find the fun and hilarity in the wonderful world of politics!

Based on the book by Kelly S. DiPucchio - Book, music and lyrics by Joan Cushin. This show is based on a book to teach children the election process and has nothing to do with today's political situation.

Arts on Stage Presents…

A More Perfect Union

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 3-8

Study guide, click here

A spirited folk musical introducing the people and events that led to the writing and signing of our Constitution.

The story of “A More Perfect Union” begins in Boston, 1773 and ends at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, 1787. The play covers the critical and tempestuous time in our nation’s history in which revolution, war, and a failed attempt at self-governing finally led to the writing of the U.S. Constitution and the birth of our country as we know it today. Briefly addressing the American Revolution and the underlying causes thereof, the majority of the play examines that period between the winning of our Independence and the formation of our national government.

Arts on Stage Presents…

The Wizard of Oz

Thursday, November 12, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 1-8

Study guide, click here

Explore the enchanting land over the rainbow where dreams really do come true! Make fast friends with the most famous companions in all literature. Follow the yellow brick road on a magical musical journey and share Dorothy's fantastic adventures as the stage is transformed into a world of the imagination. This original musical adaptation follows Dorothy and her dog Toto as their Kansas home is swept away by a cyclone and they find themselves in a wonderful and strange land called Oz. 

The score includes such treasured songs as Over the Rainbow, Ding Dong The Witch is Dead! Follow the Yellow Brick Road, If I Only Had a Brain, We’re Off to See the Wizard and King of the Forest! Performed by Sunrise Theatre Company

Maryland Concert Series Presents...

Dixon Hall

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Hammonds Lane Theatre

3PM

$15-$30 I ( $1.45-$1.90 fees)

Dixon Hall is a modern country band built on the unlikely but powerful partnership between vocalist/songwriter John Dixon Hall, Jr and legendary rock guitarist Terry Glaze.

Arts on Stage Presents…

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers

Monday, November 16, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades 1-6

Study guide, click here

Through the rhythms and movements of authentic traditional Iroquois dances and songs the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers invite students to discover the rich cultural legacies alive among today's Native Americans. Students will learn about the clothing musical instruments and customs of many tribes.

Sewing is Revolutionary, Sewing is Community

Collaboration with Bmore Fabric Swap Group Exhibition

Reception: November 19, 2026 6-8 pm

Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.

All Ages!

Free to attend

Hal Gomer Gallery

Deadline for applications is Sunday, September 27, 2026. For more information and where to apply, please visit our application here

Sewing is Revolutionary, Sewing is Community is presented in collaboration with Bmore Fabric Swap and reflects its ethos of reuse, resourcefulness, and collective care. This group exhibition features garments, wearable works, and sculptural or traditional art created from repurposed textiles, each incorporating sewn elements by hand or machine. Through fabric, artists create a visual narrative of sustainability and craftsmanship while honoring the long tradition of making functional and decorative objects by hand.

This exhibition is on display in our Hal Gomer Gallery from November 18, 2026 - January 6, 2027.

About Bmore Fabric Swap: Founded in 2023 by Baltimore artists Charlotte Hager, Loralee Tyson, and Laura Flamm, Bmore Fabric Swap invites local area sewists and crafters to destash, restash, and connect through semi-annual material and resource swaps. Since its launch in May 2023, Bmore Fabric Swap has hosted six free community events, with a total attendance around 600 individuals from 66 unique zip codes. Since 2024, the Swap has helped to divert over 6,000 pounds of reusable materials from the landfill!

For more information, please visit their website at bmorefabricswap.weebly.com

DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)

Quiet Healing

A solo exhibition by Charlotte Hager

Reception: November 19, 2026 6-8 pm

Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be served during the reception.

All Ages!

Free to attend

Patricia Barland Gallery

Quiet Healing explores the intersection of how humans are layered creatures, navigating the nuances of existence, our trials and tribulations, while also being mindful of our layered impact on the environment; the planet as a whole and the communities in which we live. The exhibition showcases the deep, meaningful, and at times really difficult things to express but displaying them in visually beautiful and alluring ways through sewing and multimedia textile art creations. For Charlotte Hager, it's critical to utilize materials that already exist and repurpose them back into artwork so that these objects can have more than one life. There is a relationship in the exhibition’s work of healing oneself through creating and healing the environment through sustainable creative practices.

This exhibition is on display in our Patricia Barland Gallery from November 18, 2026 - January 6, 2027. To learn more about Hager’s artwork, please visit their website at www.charlottehager.com

DIRECTIONS: Chesapeake Arts Center's address is 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, MD 21225. When you arrive at CAC and turn into the parking lot from Hammonds Lane, follow the parking lot past Hammonds Lane Theatre to the rear of the building and look for a large blue awning and sign that says Chesapeake Arts Center (Next to the Maya Angelou mural.)

Arts on Stage Presents…

Once Upon a Snowflake

Thursday, December 10, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades PK-3

Study guide, click here

No two snowflakes are the same, and neither are two snowmen. Join us for this heart warming new musical about a small snow girl with big dreams! In the end, we all learn about never giving up and what it truly means to give!

Arts on Stage Presents…

African Ngoma Holiday Celebration

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades PK-12

Regions Celebrated:
East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya) • West Africa • Southern Africa

Celebratory Themes:
Coexistence with Nature • Elders’ Wisdom • Community Spirit • Dance, Song & Unity • Rhythm of Life

What Students Will Experience & Discover:
• The place of Africa on the world map and sacred lands of the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro
• How African music and dance carry story, meaning, and meaning-making
• Ways that communities live with nature, wildlife, and one another
• Engaging African rhythms, instruments, and joyful movement
• Inclusive participation through call-and-response, dance, and rhythm play

Arts on Stage Presents…

A Christmas Carol

Wednesday, December 16, 2026

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 3-12

Study guide, click here

Scrooge, the three Ghosts of Christmas, Tiny Tim and a host of other Dickensian characters in this beloved tale of redemption and enchantment. The show is geared towards young audiences, and is appropriate for all ages. Children will enjoy richly drawn characters that pop out of the book and onto the stage.

Maryland Concert Series Presents...

The Big Dougie "B" Christmas Show

Sunday, December 20, 2026

Hammonds Lane Theatre

3PM

$15-$30 I ( $1.45-$1.90 fees)

Family friendly and a sure way to get everyone into the Christmas spirit. Big Dougie “B” is joined by Anna Binneweg to conduct the Anne Arundel Community College Orchestra, Chamber Singers and Concert Choir. The Grinch, Elvis, Santa and his helpers provide fun for the whole family.

Maryland Concert Series Presents...

United States Army Jazz Band

Sunday, January 17, 2027

Hammonds Lane Theatre

3PM

Free!

The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army.  Founded in 1969, the band's diverse repertoire includes big band, swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals and patriotic selections.

Arts on Stage Presents…

Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad

Thursday, February 4, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 3-12

Back by Popular Demand!!! This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of people from the bonds of slavery. As Harriet and her friend Sarah Bradford narrate her life, students and teachers will share in the joys sorrows and challenges faced by this brave woman who changed the world through her courage. Your students will find a new appreciation for Harriet Tubman and a deeper understanding of her times.

Maryland Concert Series Presents...

Thomas Pandolfi with special guest Nini Wang

Sunday, February 14, 2027

Hammonds Lane Theatre

3PM

$15-$30 I ( $1.45-$1.90 fees)

Thomas Pandolfi has earned acclaim as a pianist who bridges eras - bringing the expressive depth of the Golden Age Romantic tradition into vivid dialogue with the virtuosity and color of the modern concert stage.  Pandolfi's performances blend poetry and fire in equal measure, revealing a musical voice that is both elegant and intensely communicative.  He is joined by special guest, Nini Wang, a lyric soprano with the Bellevue Opera and a Professor and Doctoral Advisor at Midwest University. She has performed extensively in the United States, France, China and South Korea, collaborating with numerous distinguished conductors and stage directors.

Arts on Stage Presents…

Lift Every Voice: A Letter to the Editor

Monday, February 22, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 4-12

Study guide, click here

“Lift Every Voice…” celebrates the courage and resilience of everyday Americans during the Civil Rights Movement.

The story centers on Junebug, a 12-year-old boy in the 1960’s South, who learns of James Meredith’s attempt to enroll as the first African American at the University of Mississippi. When the editor of “The Oxford Eagle,” a local newspaper, expresses her negative opinions on integration, Junebug takes matters into his own hands and confronts these views, speaking out for equality and inclusion.

This play with music offers a pathway to understanding and compassion for young learners.  Historical touchstones include the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the Little Rock Nine, the Greensboro sit-ins, and the Civil Rights Movement.

The production resonates with the voice in each of us to fight against injustice.

Arts on Stage Presents…

The Pout-Pout Fish

Friday, February 26, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades PK-3

Study guide, click here

Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout. SNEAK PEAK

Arts on Stage Presents…

Dragons Love Tacos

Monday, March 1, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades PK-3

Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want a bunch of dragons at your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. But save the spicy salsa. When dragons eat spicy salsa… oh boy. You’ll discover the results can be explosive. Adapted from the New York Times best seller, NCT’s Dragons Love Tacos is a deliciously funny tale of new friends and the perfect snack, and full of fiery fun.

A Sunrise Theatre Production

Arts on Stage Presents…

Super Scientific Circus

Monday, March 8, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades K-5

Study guide, click here

Back by Popular Demand!!! Proving that science can be fun using amazing circus skills involving boomerangs, bubbles, beach balls, bullwhips, magic, and mime. Students will learn about friction, inertia, centrifugal force, aerodynamics, sonic booms, air pressure, and ultraviolet light. They will also learn how to make and throw a boomerang, how to blow giant soap bubbles, and how to put a needle through a balloon. First prize winner at the International Circus Festival and featured performer on ABC and HBO circus specials. Internationally traveled performer. (NO Clowns or Animals in this show.)

***PLEASE NOTE: During this performance you will experience, loud sounds including a representation of a sonic boom created by using a bullwhip. Individuals with audible sensory issues may want to bring noise canceling headphones. There will also be a temporary blackout where black lights will be used to demonstrate ultraviolet light.

Arts on Stage Presents…

Peter Pan

Monday, March 15, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 1-5

Wendy and her brothers love to play make-believe in their nursery. Then one night, a young boy named Peter Pan and his fairy friend Tinkerbell fly into the nursery window and whisk them away to a Neverland filled with Lost Boys, pirates, and a man-eating crocodile. Brought thrillingly to life with six quick-changing actors, the Barter Players make this an adventure you will never forget.

Arts on Stage Presents…

Charlotte’s Web

Monday, March 22, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades K-5

The best-loved children’s story of all time and winner of The Newbery Honor! Discover the true meaning of friendship and life’s everyday miracles. Get caught in Charlotte’s web to save Wilbur, the “radiant” and “humble” pig, and make friends once again with all his loveable barnyard neighbors. One of the first books ever written for children exploring issues of mortality, CHARLOTTE’S WEB is an emotional tribute to friendship with universal themes depicting courage, compassion and the ever-changing cycle of life.

Arts on Stage Presents…

Aesop's Fables On Stage

Tuesday, April 6, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades K-5

Your Lesson. Your Finish Line. 

Slow and steady wins the race. Don’t cry over spilt milk. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. These are just some of the lessons of Aesop’s Fables. With the energy of Saturday morning cartoons, three actors will become a tortoise, a hare, a grasshopper, an ant, a fox, a lion, a mouse, a milkmaid, a goose, and many more right before your very eyes. Learning your lesson has never been such a hoot and a holler.  

Arts on Stage Presents…

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Tuesday, April 13, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 4-12

Study guide, click here

Shakespeare's uproarious comedy is the ideal "first Shakespeare" for elementary students and a riotous roller coaster ride for teens (and teachers).

***This is a 70 minute performance***

Arts on Stage Presents…

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Wednesday, April 14, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 4-12

Study guide, click here

Shakespeare's uproarious comedy is the ideal "first Shakespeare" for elementary students and a riotous roller coaster ride for teens (and teachers).

***This is a 70 minute performance***

Arts on Stage Presents…

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Thursday, April 15, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 5-12

In Shakespeare’s classic tale, two idealistic teens are pitted against their privileged families and a society consumed with senseless hatred and brutality. A lyric depiction of young love, Romeo and Juliet also examines the effects of violence and the redeeming power of devotion. Dynamic and deeply relevant, this new production is perfect for students in middle and high school

****70 minute performance****

Maryland Concert Series Presents...

Oracle Band

Sunday, April 18, 2027

Hammonds Lane Theatre

3PM

$15-$30 I ( $1.45-$1.90 fees)

Oracle is a family band from Maryland with six talented musicians who have dazzled audiences since 2000. Oracle strives to give the audience an unforgettable experience that will make people want to dance and sing along to the wide variety of popular dance music. 

It's not just a show, it's a party!

Arts on Stage Presents…

The Lightning Thief TYA

Wednesday, April 21, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 3-8

Study guide, click here

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods"!

Arts on Stage Presents…

The Lightning Thief TYA

Thursday, April 22, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 3-8

Study guide, click here

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods"!

Arts on Stage Presents…

The Lightning Thief TYA

Friday, April 23, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades 3-8

Study guide, click here

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure "worthy of the gods"!

Arts on Stage Presents…

Rosie Revere, Ada Twist & Iggy Peck

Tuesday, April 27, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades K-5

Study guide, click here

NOTE: The title of the show changed, but it is the same show as Ada Twist the Scientist and Friends

Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist's curiosity can lead her to solve any problem.

A fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math). Performed by Theatreworks USA.

Arts on Stage Presents…

Pete the Cat

Friday, April 30, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$11.50

Grades PK-3

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth.

But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class during the last week of school, it turns out Pete is the perfect pal to help him out. Together, they set out on a mission to help Jimmy conquer second grade art, and along the way, they both learn a little something new about inspiration. Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship, all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!

Arts on Stage Presents…

Tomás and the Library Lady

Tuesday, May 4, 2027

in the Hammonds Lane Theatre

10:15 am

12 pm

$10.50

Grades 1-5

Your Dreams. Your Next Chapter. 

Tomás can’t sleep. He has a recurring nightmare about being asked to read in front of the class. When his family moves from Texas to Iowa, he meets a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. Tomás unlocks the secret of reading, and his imagination runs wild from the stories: giant dinosaurs, ferocious tigers, and aliens from space. This is the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera, who grew up in a migrant worker family, befriended a librarian in Iowa, and learned to love books and the places they took him. Adapted from the well-loved book, this play can be readily understood by both English and Spanish speakers.  

¡Vámanos a la biblioteca!