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The Junction
Issue 118, Week of April 16, 2007
Arts Council Notes:
The Okanagan ARTS magazine has now been distributed if you have not received or located a copy we still have a few at the Arts Council office.
If you would like to have an annual subscription please go to this weblink: http://www.okanaganarts.com/subscribe.php
If you would like to view the Okanagan ARTS on line please go to this link: http://www.okanaganarts.com/spring07/index.php
If you have not already,PLEASE REMEMBER RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW: http://www.artsco.ca/membership.php
MEMBERSHIP IS IMPORTANT!
ARTS COUNCIL OF THE CENTRAL OKANAGAN The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan works hard to represent all its local artists at all levels of government, advocating for the interests of the arts community.
MISSION:
In order to enrich the cultural life in our community, the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan's mission is to support, strengthen and promote all art disciplines and traditions and encouraging education in, and appreciation of, all aspects of the arts. The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan depends on its members to provide vital support to fulfill its Mission
YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE ARTS COUNCIL Your membership funding goes towards supporting all the activities that we do.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS IMPORTANT, AS THE COLLECTIVE VOICES OF OUR MEMBERSHIP Your membership helps lend importance and credibility to the messages we carry on your behalf to Local, Provincial as well as Federal Governments. Additionally, only members are eligible to receive nominations to our Board of Directors and vote on issues at our AGM.
There has never been a better time to become a member or renew your membership. Membership in the Arts Council provides an incomparable opportunity to help develop culture right here where you live.
BY JOINING NOW, you stay informed and help support the sustainability and the further development of our local Arts & Culture
BY JOINING NOW, you benefit from paying old year membership fees. On April 1, 2007 membership fees will be increasing.
EVENT CALENDAR:
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FREE MARKETING OPPORTUNITY
You can now directly Post your Event to the Okanagan Arts Events Calendar: It's easy and effective: http://www.okanaganarts.com/post.php
The comprehensive Event Calendar will appear both in the Okanagan Arts quarterly magazine and on the Okanagan Arts website: http://www.okanaganarts.com/events.php
The Events Calendar will also have a direct link from the ARTSCO website.
THE OKANAGAN ARTS DIRECTORY:
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ANOTHER FREE MARKETING OPPORTUNITY
If you are an artist, arts related supplier, this is your chance to market yourself for free. Both in print and on the web. Up load your contact information for the Magazine and more including a photo for the web http://www.okanaganarts.com/directory.php
NEW, VIEWS AND REVIEWS: http://www.okanaganarts.com/news.php A great site for the mind.
ARTS COUNCIL NEWS AND EVENTS
ARTSCAPE IS NOW SHOWING four exhibitions by members. This is a wonderful opportunity for the public to see what diversity of artistic talent we have in our community.
COMMUNITY THEATRE
Millie v. Meerheimb, Website: http://www.artsco.ca/artscape.php#theatre
KELOWNA LIBRARY
Helen Fosbery, Website: http://www.artsco.ca/artscape.php#library
COTTONWOODS
Angela Bonten, Website: http://www.artsco.ca/artscape.php#cottonwood
WESTBANK LIBRARY
* Orchard Valley Quilters Guild,Website: http://www.artsco.ca/artscape.php#westbank
WHAT IS ARTSCAPE?
Artscape is an exciting programme offered by the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan giving emerging artists space to display their artwork. There are currently four venues that feature a different artist every two months.
If you would like to become involved with the Artscape Program contact Julia Trops, Director of Artscape: Tel: 250-215-0079, Email: julia@juliatrops.com or the Arts Council office: Tel: 861-4123, Email: info@artsco.ca
MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art. - Izaak Walton (1593 - 1683)
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS:
Web: http://www.artsco.ca/courses.php
Museums
Equus caballus
Runs through June 16 and features an exquisite and versatile body of work by local artist Jane Everett.
The Kelowna Museum is located at 470 Queensway Avenue and is open Monday to Saturday 10:00am- 5:00pm. Admission is by donation. The Kelowna Museums Society is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to the promotion of a greater interest and awareness of the military, agricultural, wine-producing and cultural heritages of the Okanagan Region through collection, preservation, exhibition and interpretation. For more information call 763-2417 or visit http://www.kelownamuseums.ca.
Visual Arts
Kelowna Sculptors Network Society is pleased to announce that British/Cree sculptor Graham Pettman will be teaching a three day Course of Stone Carving. The sessions will take place on Saturday and Sunday April 14th and 15th and Saturday 21st from 10am -4pmat the Sculptures in Progress Gallery, Studio 112, The Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna BC the cost of the course is $230.00 for non- members and $210.00 for members Registration at the Rotary Centre for the Arts Kelowna BC V1Y 6Z1Phone # 1-250-717-5304 Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. Stewart Steinhauer International Scots/Cree sculptor will be carving an 8000lb granite bear outside the Rotary Centre for the Arts from 14th to the 21st of April . The Sculptors Network invite the public to watch Stewart’s carving prowess during the week, as the bear takes shape. This project has been made possible by funding from the City of Kelowna Arts Foundation
PONDEROSA SPINNERS, WEAVERS & FIBRE ARTISTS
Upcoming Dates to Mark in Your Calendar: For more information please contact: Chris Mackenzie, President 764-0767 or Lisa Jarrett 764-2832
May 2 School Program Quigley Elementary
May 11,12,13 Life & Arts Festival
May 15 School Program Shannon Lake Elementary
June 14-17 ANWG Conference 2007 Red Deer, Alberta
ALTERNATOR GALLERY FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
Located in the Rotary Centre for the Arts at 421 Cawston Ave. For information, call (250) 868-2298, visit http://www.alternatorgallery.com or email info@alternatorgallery.com.
KELOWNA ART GALLERY http://www.kelownaartgallery.com
For Course information visit the Arts Education webpage: http://www.artsco.ca/education.php
Dance
BALLET KELOWNA
Please visit our website: http://www.balletkelowna.com
Festivals
For information regarding Central Okanagan Festivals, please visit the Festivals webpage: http://www.artsco.ca/festivals.php
Film
CREEKSIDE THEATRE Please visit http://www.creeksidetheatre.com to view all future show listings
10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, BC map Reservations (250) 766-9309
Information (250) 766-5669 email: theatre@lakecountry.bc.ca
Movies For Kids: Pay What You Can!
ILLUSION - Starring Kirk Douglas
Sunday, March 25 at 7:30pm
Legendary film director DONALD BAINES lies dying alone in his private screening room, watching the films he has devoted his life to creating. Having isolated himself from family and friends, he now regrets many personal sacrifices. The rejection of his illegitimate child, Christopher, brings him the most pain. Having seen him only once 30 years ago. Late one night, Donald is awakened by the ghostly image of Stan, a favourite editor who has been dead more than 35 years. Suddenly Donald finds his deathbed transported to an old movie house. Stan informs Donald that he has come to help and the he will show him three films (from his Akashic records) - each representing a different period of Christopher's life. This is a story of redemption, forgiveness, compassion and soul brought to life with both brilliant storytelling and cinematic effects. Tickets $10 US online at www.spiritualcinemanetwork.com
Okanagan Film Festival Society Website: http://www.okanaganfilmfestival.com
Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmakers Website: www.osif.org .
Theatre
Okanagan Zone Theatre BC Drama Festival
http://www.ozone2007.com Box Office: (250) 542-6194
Vernon Powerhouse Theatre is thrilled to host the Okanagan Zone Drama Festival this year. Each night of the week-long festival, an Okanagan theatre group will present their best work for adjudicator Jeff Hyslop.
Mr. Hyslop is indisputably one of Canada’s foremost performing artists. Equally masterful as a singer, dancer, actor – starring in such musical productions as Cabaret, Kiss of the Spider Women, Jacques Brel, The Producers and of course the role of Mike in both the London West End and Broadway productions of A Chorus Line. To many he is the quintessential Phantom of the Opera, a role he embraced for over 900 performances.
The Festival is open to the public - come support your local group!
Festival Plays and Play Dates
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Powerhouse Theatrical Society - Vernon
"You Can't Take It With You" Playwrights: Moss Hart & George S. Kaufman Director: Monty Hughes
Monday, May 14, 2007
Asparagus Theatre - Armstrong
"Autobahn" Playwright: Neil Labute Director: Paul Kirkwood-Hackett
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Kamloops Players Society - Kamloops
"Talking With" Playwright: Jane Martin Director: Hazel Corley
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Theatre Kelowna Society - Kelowna
"The Memory of Water" Playwright: Shelagh Stephenson Director: Don Keith
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Shuswap Theatre - Salmon Arm
"Death and the Maiden" Playwright: Ariel Dorfman Director: Arthur Channer
Friday, May 18, 2007 (Two one-act plays) Creekside Players - Winfield
" 'night Mother" Playwright: Marsha Norman Director: Shauna Murdain
Penticton Chamber Players -Penticton
"The Actor's Nightmare" Playwright: Christopher Durang Director: Alanna Matthew
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Awards Banquet 6:00 pm Schubert Centre 3505 - 30th Avenue Vernon, B.C.
Rates:
Single Performance Theatre BC Member $19.00 Non TBC Member $22.00
Three Performances Package: TBC Member $85.00 Non TBC Member $100.00
Six Performances Package: TBC Member $125.00 Non TBC Member $155.00
Adjudicator's workshop limited to 25 and price included in the 6-day package only.
Banquet tickets are included in the three and six day packages. Banquet tickets purchased individually are $35.50 each There are some fabulous door prizes to be drawn at the banquet
Box Office Open: April 29th - May 12 - 4:00 - 6:00 pm, May 13 - May 18 - 4:00 - 8:00 pm
KELOWNA COMMUNITY THEATRE Website: http://www.kelownacommunitytheatre.com
CREEKSIDE THEATRE Please visit http://www.creeksidetheatre.com to view all future show listings
10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, BC map Reservations (250) 766-9309
Information (250) 766-5669 email: theatre@lakecountry.bc.ca
SUNSHINE THEATRE Please visit http://www.sunshinetheatre.org to view all future show listings
Phone: 250-717-5304, Fax: 250-717-5314, Email: info@sunshinetheatre.org
Mailing Address: Sunshine Theatre Company Rotary Centre for the Arts
421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1
VIVA MUSICA http://www.vivamusica.ca
vivamusica@telus.net, 1336 St Paul St Kelowna BC V1Y 2E1, Ph: 250-762-8967 Fax: 250-762-8841
VIVA MUSICA ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY AUDITIONS FOR ITS SUMMER PRODUCTION OF MISS SAIGON
Viva Musica secured the rights to one of the world’s most famous musicals, Miss Saigon set to run August 17-25th 2006.
For the show, Viva Musica is seeking a company of actor/dancer/singers aged 16 and older. Open Auditions will be held on March 23, 24, and 25.
Auditions: Viva Musica Office 1336 St. Paul St. (Beside Rob Cardd Dance Studio)
"Miss Saigon" ages 15 and up Only please. By appointment only; call 762-8967 for more information and to book your audition. March 23-25th
Audition candidates should bring a performance resume and head shot and they will need to book a 10 minute vocal audition along with a 1 hour group dance/stage audition on March 23rd, 24th or March 25th. Auditions will be held from5:30-8:30 on March 23rd and 11 AM till 6 PM on March 24 & 25th. To book an audition, please call the Viva Musica office at 250-762-8967.
Vocal Audition (10 min) prepare a song from Miss Saigon or another piece you feel represents your abilities and bring sheet music for the accompanist.
Dance Audition (1 hour) prepare to take direction in a dance group for 1 hour with Choreographer Robb Card.
KELOWNA ACTORS STUDIO Please visit http://www.kelownaactorsstudio.com to view all future show listings or Tel: 862-2867 for further information. Call the Actors Studio Box Office 862-2867! For workshops please refer to the Artsco website: http://www.artsco.ca/courses.php
Man of La Mancha May 10-27
Hello Dolly July 12 to 29
Dinner Theatre and Dessert Only Options Available
Call 862-2867
Music
Basement Musicians' Circles continue in 2007 on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. These friendly, musical get-togethers are at 7 pm at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Musicians and singers of any kind and experience, including beginners, are welcome. Call Ray Turner at 862-9832 or go to bigearsray.com.
CREEKSIDE THEATRE Please visit http://www.creeksidetheatre.com to view all future show listings
10241 Bottom Wood Lake Road, Lake Country, BC map Reservations (250) 766-9309
Information (250) 766-5669 email: theatre@lakecountry.bc.ca
ROTARY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
Website:http://www.rotarycentreforthearts.com phone: (250) 717-5304
THE OKANAGAN FESTIVAL SINGERS http://www.ofsingers.com
OKANAGAN CHORAL SOCIETYhttp://www.okanaganchoralsociety.com
Is holding its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 14 at 7:30 pm. Location is the Kelowna Community Music School (728 Dehart Avenue) in the Performance Studio.
OKANAGAN SYMPHONYhttp://www.okanagansymphony.com
Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton
KELOWNA COMMUNITY CONCERT SERIES http://www.kelownacommunityconcerts.org
Not available.
Literary Arts
A CALL TO ARTISTS TO BECOME AN LITERARY ARTIST FEATURE See website: http://www.artsco.ca/featured/limanwrite.php
See: http://www.artsco.ca/literary.php
Other Important Announcements and Great Events
PENTICTON
SUMMERLAND
The newest show at the Summerland Art Gallery, "TWO ARTISTS - TWO VISIONS ", features the stone sculptures of Petronelle van den Berg and Frances Bezeau. Opening on Thursday evening, April 26, with a wine and cheese reception from 7 to 9 p.m., the collection of stone works will offer an opportunity for the public to view the intricate art of stone carving. The variety of stone used ranges from African Wonder stone to alabaster to granite and the details of the mainly figurative work is sure to delight the viewer.
Born in Thunder Bay and raised in Victoria, Frances Keifer Bezeau majored in Fine Arts and studied with Professor Garnier in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is a master sculpture with a wide knowledge in all sculptural materials and has exhibited and taught painting, drawing and sculpture across Canada. She was Programme Director and then President of the National Capital Network of Sculptures and organized many group exhibitions and public workshops, including the featured exhibit of sculpture at the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa, starting in 1993. A recent commission was a marble sculpture presented to Canada Pavilion, Expo 2005, Aichi, Japan, and now in the municipal collection of Kasugai as Canada's commemorative gift to that city. She now lives and works in Kelowna, B.C. About her work, Bezeau states, " I am intrigued by the human form, its many moods and the projection of individual personality.My greatest inspiration was Rodin, and I often leave rough stone in my work. ..........I now find it most important to pass on knowledge as a master sculptor by mentoring others; .... and encouraging public awareness of the power. value and beauty of sculpture in our lives."
Petronelle van den Berg was born in the Netherlands where she attended the Academy of Art in Zutphen and apprenticed with some of Europe's and Africa's leading sculptors. In 2002 she immigrated to Canada and now lives in Naramata, B.C. where she is a full time acrylic and sculpture artist. Seventeen years ago she found stone carving. "Sculpting is a great benefit for me and a welcome variation from painting," states van den Berg." Training the hands to respond to the mind produces a fulfillment in itself." Emotions and experiences are the guides for van den Berg's sculptures which depict the human form, and so the feedback she gets from the public is important to her. "It is a from of (an) ongoing critique; a way for (me) to grow." Van den Berg works mostly without sketches, but uses her inner vision and photographic memory to guide her. She states, " It is as if someone is telling me what to do, and I just have to listen."
This amazing show of stone sculpture, "TWO ARTISTS - TWO VISIONS", is a first for the gallery and runs from April 26 until May 26 at the Summerland Art Gallery. The gallery, at 9533 Main Street, is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. While there be
sure to visit our Gift Gallery, which features locally produced art work. For further information, please call 494-4494.
ATTENTION ARTISTS AND MEMBERS THAT HAVE A WEBLINK ON THE ARTSCO WEBSITE
ARTSCO asks you to be so kind to also include a weblink to the ARTSCO website: http://www.artsco.ca on your website. Thank you for your on-going support! EASY DOWNLOAD OF THE ARTSCO INSIGNIA FOR YOUR WEBSITE: http://www.artsco.ca/membership.php (see bottom of the webpage)
Weblink to more events: http://www.visittheokanagan.com/events/october.htm
Submission Guidelines
Arts Council of the Central Okanagan will distribute the Events Update every Wednesday.
Submission(s) must be e-mailed to info@artsco.ca by latest 4:00pm each Friday.
The Junction:
» All information must be labelled "The Junction"
» Please include the event webpage if applicable
» All information is to be a maximum of 40 words describing your status and/or upcoming event(s)
» If the information is not sent in the form of 40 words or less (i.e. sent as your press release, ARTSCO will not be responsible for editing to fit within the 40 word limitation, and thus your info will not be included)
» All items must be submitted in Arial 10pt font; in the body of your email. No attachments will be accepted
» In order to keep the size down for members with small account limits there will be no graphics included.
» Deadline each week Friday 4pm - and will appear on the following Wednesday "Junction" webpage
» Please be concise and to the point
» Please make sure that you clearly state: dates, times, price and venues
» Please specify what section you would like to have your information listed. sections are: (theatre, film, music, visual arts, literary arts, other, out of town).
» All information will remain on the website until the event is over
Press Releases:
» All information must be labelled "Press Release"
» Please include your webpage if applicable
» All press releases will only be featured on the ARTSCO "Press Releases" webpage
» Photos and posters attachments will be accepted in a jpeg format
» Deadline each week Friday 4pm - and will appear on the following Wednesday "Press Releases" webpage
Festivals
» All information must be labelled "Festival Info"
» Please include the festival webpage if applicable
» All festival information will only be featured on the ARTSCO "FESTIVAL" webpage
» All items must be submitted in Arial 10pt font; in the body of your email. No attachments will be accepted
» Deadline each week Friday 4pm - and will appear on the following Wednesday "FESTIVALS" webpage
» All information will remain on the website until the event is over
» Please make sure that you clearly state: dates, times, price and venues
Workshops
» All information must be labelled "Workshop Info"
» Please include the workshop webpage if applicable
» All workshop information will only be featured on the ARTSCO "workshop" webpage
» All items must be submitted in Arial 10pt font; in the body of your email. No attachments will be accepted
» Deadline each week Friday 4pm - and will appear on the following Wednesday "workshops" webpage
» All information will remain on the website until the event is over
» Please make sure that you clearly state: dates, times, price and venues
Monthly Features
» Please contact the ARTSCO office directly: info@artsco.ca or 250-861-4123
*Although we cannot guarantee including your submissions on our website, we will do our utmost to try to accommodate all submissions that are received according to the deadlines, which have been stated above.
Big Online
Just a reminder that ARTSCO is pleased to announce that we are now able to provide our members with access to an online database for applying for grants for your organization. This service will be provided to all of our members wishing to apply for grants directly through this online database. Each member/group must contact the ARTSCO office and book an appointment to have access to the computer for you to review and apply for any possible grants for your group. Hours to use the computer are Tuesday's 9:00 to12:00. It is required that you make an appointment prior as only one computer in our office has access to this information. To book your appointment call the ARTSCO office at 250.861.4123
Reminder: ARTSCO has a photocopier in the office. Members can use this for a .05 fee per sheet.
If you wish to be removed from this mailing list please email info@artsco.ca with the REMOVE ME FROM EVENTS UPDATE in the subject line.
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