The Chincoteague Island Arts Organization

CIAO's new summer series of varied programs on Mondays at 7:00pm... at the Island Theatre Annex right next to the theater, on the corner of Main and Mumford Streets of course!
July 1 - "The Wild Ponies of Chincoteague", an award-winning film by Kurt Kolaja about a girl who acquires her dream pony with the help of the Feather Fund. (Plus a short film about the commercial fisherman of Chincoteague.)
July 8 - Renowned Eastern Shore musicians Tom McHugh and Tome Anthony, with original songs, great stories and verse about watermen and life on the water.
July 15 - "Rufus and the Red Nosed Astro Pup" by the BlueSky Puppeteers, with a puppet show about space travel and tolerance of those different from you.
July 27 - Local favorites Owen Hooks and Tom Nolan perform old and new songs, share pony lore, and engage in humorous banter.
July 29 - TO BE ANNOUNCED
August 5 - Break out the tie dyes and your peace sign jewelry for "Woodstock: 50 Years of Peace & Music", a program marking the 50th anniversary of Woodstock with a lecture by Amalie Rothschild, who was there. Buy signed copies of her new book and enjoy an exhibit of her Woodstock photos.
August 12 - Troubador Greg Shupe performs with an eclectic repertoire of folk, blues, country, and traditional music.
August 19 - TO BE ANNOUNCED
August 26 - Bill Troxler presents a talk on the origins of Celtic music and play Celtic classics on a variety of instruments.

The Chincoteague Island Library and CIAO have teamed up to sponsor some special summer programs for children!

Thursday, June 27 at 10:00am - 

Salisbury Zoo 2 You at the Library

Monday, July 15 at 7:00pm - 

Blue Sky Puppet Show at the Annex

Thursday, July 25 at 1:00pm - 

Chincoteague Pony Visit 

(pony stories and crafts) at the Library

Monday, July 29th at 7:00pm - 

"Amazing Magic" with Rob Westcott, 

Magician at the Annex

All programs are free and open to the public and children of all ages. These programs are sponsored by the Chincoteague Library and the Chincoteague Island Arts Association. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Give the Library a call for more information

757-336-3460

CIAO, in partnership with the Lower Shore Performing Arts Company, is offering a special summer day-camp experience for kids, aged 8 to 15. “Broadway…at the Beach”, a week-long Theater Academy will be held in the Island Theatre Annex, with instructional sessions from Monday, August 12th to Friday, August 16th. 

Guided by the company’s directors and actors, students will be taught character development, voice, stage movement, play structure and improvisation as they learn skits and songs from South Pacific, Pirates of Penzance, Peter Pan, and other shows. On Saturday afternoon, August 17th, “Broadway… at the Beach” concludes with performances for families and friends. 

Tuition is $125 per participant. Instruction will be held from 9:00 am–4:00pm each day. Drop-off is 8:30am with pick-up at 4:00pm. Each participant should bring a bag lunch each day; drinks and snacks will be provided. The Island Theatre Annex is located at 4076 Main Street Chincoteague. Enroll your child online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4250182

CHECK OUT OUR FREE GAME DAY MONDAY

GATHERINGS AT THE ANNEX FROM 1:00-4:00PM

What's your game? Canasta? Bridge? Checkers? Chess? Scrabble? Yahtze? Rummicube? We have them -- or bring your favorite game to play. Play with old friends or make new ones. If you'd like to learn how to play, we'll show you! 

Want to just sit and socialize for a bit after the Manna Cafe's delicious Monday lunches? Come on by and visit for a while in our warm and comfortable surroundings right next to the Island Theatre downtown. We'd love to see you!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 AT 7:30PM

Robert Reed Downtown Waterfront Park 

(Christ United Methodist Church Hall in case of rain)
Co-sponsored by CIAO and CCA and performed by the Brown Box Theatre Project.

Free outdoor Shakespeare returns with the political tragicomedy Measure for Measure. What happens when corruption reaches the highest level of court? Explore the price of principle, and witness what happens when the law is bent by those who serve to uphold it. A duke in disguise leaves the fate of his people in the hands of a ruthless judge. A loyal sister is faced with an important decision: save the life of her brother, or uphold her honor? Join us for Shakespeare’s timeless tale of deception, virtue, and honor.

Thanks to our 2018 business sponsors: Chincoteague Resort Vacations • Poseidon’s Pantry • The Art Garage • H&H Pharmacy • Harbour Rentals • Refuge Inn • Sundial Books • Taylor Bank