Middletown, Conn., January 8, 2007-The Green Street Arts Center, a project of Wesleyan University in collaboration with the City of Middletown and the North End Action Team, is offering more than 30 six and ten-week classes for adults, teens and children this spring. Classes in everything from World Jewelry Techniques, Belly Dancing and African Drumming to Video Storytelling, Acting and Scene Study and Music Production begin the week of January 29 and February 5. To allow the general public to sample some of the spring offerings, the center is holding Green Street Free Art Day on Saturday, January 20th from noon to 4pm. In addition, the Center's after school arts program is admitting children ages 7-8 and 12-18.

In keeping with Green Street's goal of helping people identify and realize their creative potential, many of Green Street's classes have beginner-friendly prices of $100 or less. Students who register with a friend or family member will receive 15% off the price of tuition, and students who register by January 19 receive a free annual membership. Senior citizens get a 10% discount.

Throughout the spring, Green Street will be offering workshops in tap dance, cartooning, jewelry making, film making and home buying. Space is limited and students can register now by calling 860-685-7871.

Green Street's Friday night series are also growing in popularity, including Green Speak: Open Mic (first Fridays); the Green House Music Series (second Fridays) and In the Limelight (third Fridays).

The schedule for Green Street Free Day on January 20 is as follows:
12:30pm-Music Alive!
1:30 & 2:30pm-Belly Dancing
2:30-4pm-World Arts Family Series: Symbols & Self visual art workshop with Natasha Miles (advance reservations recommended)
3pm-Improv

Those interested in registering for classes in the spring session may call 860-685-7871 or visit www.greenstreetartscenter.org for more information. Private music lessons with vocalists, drummers, pianists, saxophonists, guitarists, and violinists are open for new students and need-based financial aid is available.

About Green Street Arts Center
The Green Street Arts Center is an arts and education center offering a broad spectrum of arts classes, workshops and programming for adults, teens, children and families. Our facilities feature state-of-the-art recording, dance and art studios, a black box theater and computer/media labs. Located in Middletown, Connecticut, the Green Street Arts Center serves over 25 communities in the area.

Green Street serves as a vibrant cultural and educational center combining the resources of Wesleyan and Middletown to transform lives through the arts and foster the creativity that exists in all of us. We strive to help individuals identify and realize their creative potential by presenting programs and events that reflect the wide spectrum of visual and performing arts as well as the diversity of the neighborhood itself. Serving as a place for community gathering and celebration, Green Street is an anchor for the revitalization efforts currently underway in Middletown's North End.

The Green Street Arts Center is a project of Wesleyan University created in collaboration with the City of Middletown and the North End Action Team. We are affiliated with the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, a nationwide association of non-profit community schools of the arts founded in 1937.