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The Junction
Issue 117, Week of March 26, 2007
Arts Council Notes:
IMPORTANT:
The Arts Council is extremely happy to announce that the spring issue of Okanagan Arts magazine has now gone to print and distribution will start on April 2nd. Updates are available at http://www.okanaganarts.com
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME: http://www.artsco.ca/membership.php
MEMBERSHIP IS IMPORTANT!
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:
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.
VISION:
That all disciplines and traditions of arts, culture and heritage be made available and accessible for all to experience and enjoy
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.
The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan is on top of current arts and cultural events in the Central Okanagan community
€ Delves into special projects
€ Stands up for members through advocacy
€ Supports local artists on their journey
The Arts Council's Websites: Arts Council: http://www.artsco.ca website: Okanagan ARTS: http://www.okanaganarts.com/index.php
€ Act as valuable and free marketing tools for local Artist and Arts Groups
€ Provide invaluable amount of local/regional/provincial/federal and national arts & cultural resources, including funding opportunities, organizational development information along with direct links to other like minded organizations and artist.
€ The websites keep you informed and up-to-date with important local and non local events through its webpages.
€ Co-Sponsorship grant funding
€ Showcase avenues for emerging and professional artists
€ The Arts Council's Office and Staff provide: € Knowledgeable individual a and organizational support € Use of copier and access to the internet, including Big On Line- funding Resource € A showcase for artists and organization brochures and information € Showcase avenues for emerging and professional artists
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
The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves. Carl Jung (1875 - 1961)
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS:
Web: http://www.artsco.ca/courses.php
M.G.M. Fine Art Studios Announces Spring Watercolour Courses
'Fun with Watercolour' an excellent introductory course designed to teach you everything you need to get started, including basic colour theory, composition and techniques. April 3 to June 19, 2007 (12 weeks)
Adults: Tuesdays, 1:00 2:30 p.m.
Adults/Teens: Tuesdays, 7:30 9:00 p.m.
Children: (Ages 7-12) Tuesdays, 3:30 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $180.00 Art supplies not included.
'Level 2 Watercolour, Exploring the Medium' focuses on student exploration. Designed for artists who are experiencing confidence in the medium and wish to explore their own ideas and subjects.
April 3 to June 19, 2007 (12 weeks)
Adults: Tuesdays, 9:30 11:00 a.m.
Fee: $180.00 Art supplies not included.
All courses are held in Artist's Private Studio in Winfield for more information or to register contact Marlene G. McPherson at (250) 766-3934 or mmcpherson@cablelan.net
Federation of Canadian Artist Pastel Workshop
Date: May 2-3, 2007. 9:30 -4:30.
Place: Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna Instructor: Dianna Ponting SFCA. Dianna is both a Master Pastellist and a Premier Pastellist of Canada and teaches workshops throughout Canada, USA and the UK.
Subject: Still life
Tuition: $165.00
Open to all levels, members and non-members Contact: Dianna Ponting - (605) 856-2063 ponting@ponting.com www.ponting.com
Museums
Equus caballus
February 22 through June 16 and features an exquisite and versatile body of work by local artist Jane Everett.
Equus caballus (from the Latin for horse) celebrates 30,000 years of the parallel journey of human and horse. Casting light on this journey is Jane Everett's work which focuses on the theme of the thoroughbred race horse. Included are drawings, oil on panel, oil and chalk on linen canvas, as well as sculpted chanfrons (horse face armour) created from stainless steel materials. Everett's works will be integrated with representations of early cave drawings from LasCaux and Chauvet, aboriginal pictographs, chalk drawings from the Renaissance and photographs from the Kelowna Museum's archives. As a whole, the exhibition traces the relationship between horse and human from the earliest artistic markings through to modernity.
Equus caballus will have an accompanying Catalogue, Art Poster, and Archival Panoramic Photograph of horseback riding in early Glenmore Valley for sale at the Kelowna Museum Shop.
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
Mission Painters Spring Art Show and Sale
April 14-15 2007
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Place: Mission Activity Centre
4398 Hobson Road (Sarson's Beach)
Refreshments and Door Prize
PONDEROSA SPINNERS, WEAVERS & FIBRE ARTISTS
Desert Sage Guild Information about their "Silk Road Spinning Workshop", April 14 & 15 in Okanagan Falls. Instructor: Kim McKenna (Jody says is a GREAT instructor). Participants will be spinning all kinds of silk on Day 1 and Day 2, and try their hand at some of the new fibres on the market that look and feel like silk. Cost is $175, which includes all silk for spinning and a great notebook. Lunch provided both days. Contact Barb Levant at barker@vip.net or let Kirsti 764-0767 know if you're interested. There are only a few spots left.
Upcoming Dates to Mark in Your Calendar: For more information please contact: Chris Mackenzie, President 764-0767 or Lisa Jarrett 764-2832
Apr 14/15 Silk Road Spinning Workshop Okanagan Falls
Apr 17 School Program Casorso Elementary
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
Okanagan Film Festival Society Website: http://www.okanaganfilmfestival.com
Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmakers Website: www.osif.org .
Theatre
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 brings you the Vancouver Opera Touring Ensemble presenting "THE MAGIC FLUTE" April 4th 2007 9:30AM & 12:30 PM Kelowna Community Theatre Tickets available only through Viva Musica 762-8967
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
Almost Spring and almost Spring Break!
There's something for everyone in our Spring Break Camps March 12 to 23, 2007
You will explore a variety of stage skills and techniques, TV and FILM, improv, masks, movie and theatre scenes, mime, monologues, musical theatre and much more!
1/2 day and full day programs - one week or two
Join the fun!
Phone Kelowna Actors Studio at 862-2867 for further information
Also tickets are selling fast for the musical Godspell March 29 to April 15
A great show for the entire family!
Watch for Man of La Mancha opening in May and Hello Dolly in July.
Godspell March 29 - April 15
Man of La Mancha May 10-27
Hello Dolly July 12 to 29
Dinner Theatre and Dessert Only Options Available
Call 862-2867
Music
INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED CONCERT PIANIST PERFORMS WITH THE OKANAGAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
'That's a Classic'
April 13th, Kelowna Community Theatre, 8:00 pm April 14th, Cleland Theatre, Penticton, 8:00 pm April 15th, Vernon Performing Arts Centre, 4:00 pm
Internationally acclaimed concert pianist Robert Silverman will be performing on stage with Music Director Rosemary Thomson and the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra in a concert tour titled "That's a Classic" April 13th - 15th in Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon.
Silverman, a celebrated master pianist, has performed with orchestras on three continents including the Chicago Symphony, the BBC (London) Symphony, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestras, and every major orchestra in Canada. His expressive range and mastery on the classical Steinways and Yamahas in the valley theatres will illustrate the beautiful instrumentation and artistic expression echoed centuries ago in the performance of Schumann's arduous challenging Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.54.
"In my opinion, Schumann's concerto is the first and finest genuinely romantic concerto in the repertoire. It has EVERYTHING - melodies and harmonies to die for from beginning to end, especially in the last movement, with lots of pianistic brilliance. The orchestra does more than simply accompany. Unlike many concerti that sound a lot more difficult than they actually are, this one is way harder than it sounds," explains Silverman.
Silverman's performance has been described as "effortlessly poured out sparkling fountains of arpeggios that cascaded up and down the keyboard; huge chords exploded with breathtaking precision ... relentless exhilaration ... the experience was electrifying", wrote The St. Louis Dispatch.
The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra will be performing a kaleidoscope of classic symphonic music, exemplifying the works of three illustrious composers from the romantic and classical periods including Haydn's Symphony No.85 in B-flat major "La Reine"; Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op.54 and Beethoven's Symphony No.7 in A Major, Op.92.
Concert performances of "That's a Classic" opens April 13th at the Kelowna Community Theatre at 8:00 pm, with a second show on April 14th at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton at 8:00 pm, followed by an afternoon concert at the Vernon Performing Arts Centre at 4:00 pm.
The public is invited to attend pre-concert talks with the Music Director one hour prior to concert opening. A special dress rehearsal is open to the public on Friday, April 13th at 2:00 pm, at the Kelowna Community Theatre - admission is by donation.
For tickets in Kelowna call Ticketmaster at 250.860.1470, in Vernon call Ticket Seller at 250.549.7469 and in Penticton, call 250.493.6501 or 250.490.2426. Individual concert tickets are just $34. Special lower rates for seniors and students. For concert information visit the Okanagan Symphony website at www.okanangansymphony.com
The Okanagan Symphony Society is dedicated to bringing the passion of classical music to life in the Okanagan Valley, while educating, entertaining, and reaching out to all generations.
The dates for Basement Musicians Circles>b/> These friendly, musical get-togethers take place at 7 pm at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Musicians, singers and songwriters of any style and experience, especially beginners, are welcome.
Basement Musicians' Circles continue on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Attendance is averaging from fifteen to twenty participants.
For more information contact the Rotary Centre for the Arts at 717-5304 or call Ray Turner at 862-9832 or the website www.bigearsray.com
HAND DRUMMING WORKSHOP
with Trevor Salloum
Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm
Date: Feb. 7- April 11, 2007
Location: Kelowna Drum Studio
10 week course
Limited Registration
Drums provided, No experience required
Course will include Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms such as Makuta, Palo, Bembe, Rumba and some popular rhythms such as Salsa, Cha-cha-cha and Bolero.
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
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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