BAY CITY ARTS CENTER: Youth After School Theater Now Enrolling; Winter Solstice Music Event

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Bay City Arts Center is now enrolling for the 2026 Youth After School Theater Program!
Because after school art programming is hard to find in our rural community, we decided to create one. Thanks to generous support from the Oregon Community Foundation, The Roundhouse Foundation, The Marie Lamfrom Foundation, and the Tillamook Rotary Club, we’re thrilled to launch a new afterschool arts program for 3rd–6th graders beginning this January.

Students will dive into theater, storytelling, sound, music, set design, and more—culminating in two children’s plays adapted from local author’s books—Squid in the Snow by Levi Timm and Hokey the Horquarton Troll by Dave Mattison.

This hands-on program is designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and provide a welcoming space for young artists to learn, explore, and shine.

Spots are limited to 30 students at this time and Bay City Arts Center holds the right to make adjustments to this number prior to the start of this course as funding and volunteers determine an adjustment necessary.

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Seeking Theater Program Volunteers

Bay City Arts Center is seeking lead volunteer roles as well as smaller volunteer opportunities. Lead roles will each receive a $500 volunteer stipend for their time. Lead roles include:

  • Youth Coordination Lead
  • Technical Director/sound and lighting
  • Sets, props, stage
  • Costumes, wardrobe, sewing
  • Assistant Director (1-2 ppl)

We also have smaller volunteer roles as well for anyone looking for a lesser commitment of time (generally roles would assist the leads). Additionally, we are seeking support in supply donations as well including:

  • Snacks and food for students
  • Fabric/curtains for stage setup
  • Stage platforms
  • LED color-changing theater lights
  • Set and prop materials and tools
  • Costume materials (fabric, notions, accessories)
  • Makeup and application supplies

 

Winter Solstice with African Music – December 21

Zimbabwean marimba maestro Blessing “Bled” Chimanga returns to Bay City for a high-energy Winter Solstice Special!For the first time, Chimanga’s show will feature a full live band—a vibrant seven-piece ensemble including a drummer, bassist, guitarist, second marimba player, and vocalists. This special performance will also highlight his Bay City–based uncle, Mike Olson, affectionately known as Dr. Twang.

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