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Spirit FestivalFirst Annual Central Okanagan Spirit FestivalFebruary 1 - 28, 2011: See below for a complete list of events.   The first annual Central Okanagan Spirit Festival is a brand new event to the
Central Okanagan region, which will be open for all to enjoy and celebrate during
the entire month of February 2011. Festival events and performances will provide
attendees with an exciting opportunity for exploration, participation and
enjoyment for all ages and all levels of art and cultural knowledge and experiences."This is going to be a great event and a strong boost for our local artists," says Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson. "The Arts Council does outstanding work and I know this will be a success." With funding received from the provincial government through the Assembly of the BC Arts Councils, the Central Okanagan Spirit Festival, presented by the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan (ARTSCO), is a celebration of our community's artistic and cultural diversity. "We have so many excellent artists in the Kelowna area," says Kelowna- Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick. "Supporting groups like the Arts Council enables them to fully realize their talents." The Central Okanagan Spirit Festival is an exciting collaborative undertaking between ARTSCO and Central Okanagan arts and cultural and heritage organizations, which include visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and culinary arts. Events are multi-faceted and incorporate prologue, performance, educational workshops, tours, and displays throughout the Central Okanagan. Valley wide events will be held across Lake Country, Kelowna, and Peachland, BC. "The Kelowna Spirit Festival will give us all a reason to celebrate in February," says Westside-Kelowna MLA Ben Stewart. "The range of events means there will be something for everyone to enjoy." In addition, the Central Okanagan Spirit Festival will honour our cultural heritage through the sharing of indigenous values and philosophies and through the story telling of aboriginal artistic works. The culture and heritage festival component will provide the public the opportunity to explore local heritage sites that have aided in the forming of our local culture. The Central Okanagan Spirit Festival also encourages local artists to present new and original creations through artistic expression, and to celebrate global artistic contributions through performance, education and display. Contributing arts organizations participating in the Central Okanagan Spirit Festival will include Westside Plein Aire Group, Lake Country Museum/Heritage & Culture Society, Okanagan Symphony, Okanagan Institute, Chamber Music Kelowna, Lake Country Art Gallery, Okanagan Arts Awards, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Youth Orchestra, Conduit Festival, Alternator Gallery, Ballet Kelowna, Global Music Fest, and Central Okanagan Regional Libraries. Participants of all ages are encouraged to partake and enjoy in the Central Okanagan Spirit Festival. Many events will be free of charge. Ticketed events will vary in price; up to approximately $35. Attendees will be encouraged to attend all components of the Okanagan Spirit Festival with acknowledgement given at each event in a passport system, leading to chances for rewards at the end of the festival. The excitement will also grow as each Central Okanagan Spirit Festival activity event leads to the next one, culminating with the fabulous grand finale - the Okanagan Arts Awards Celebration (now in its fourth year). The aim of the Central Okanagan Spirit Festival is to serve as a platform to showcase BC's creative sector and open new doors connecting Okanagan communities to their local artists and arts organizations and to become a long term, community engaged cultural celebration, fostering community pride through cultural diversity: providing access to learning, sharing, and participating in our artistic and cultural development. Passports are available at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave; Kelowna EVENTSPassport Event: Event: RELATIONS Dates: February 1 - February 27 Times: Wednesdays 10am-8pm, Thursdays & Fridays 10am-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-3pm Venue: Lake Country Art Gallery Website: lakecountryartgallery.blogspot.com Contact info: Janet Anderson Phone: 250-766-1299 E-mail: lakecountryartgallery@telus.net Tickets: Admission is free Passport Event: Event: EXPRESS Dates: February 3rd and 17th Times: 5pm Venue: Bohemian Cafe, 524 Bernard Ave, Kelowna Website: http://www.okanaganinstitute.com E-mail: info@okanaganinstitute.com Tickets: $2 at the door Passport Event: Event: WINDOWS - New Exhibition by Sue Bizecki Dates: February 4, 2011 - March 19, 2011 Opening Reception Friday February 4, 2011 7pm Free to the Public Venue: The Alternator Centre for Contemporary Art. 103-421 Cawston Ave;Kelowna BC Website: www.alternatorgallery.com For more information contact Heather Martin info@alternatorgallery.com Phone: 250-868-2298 Tickets: Admission is free Passport Event: Event: conduit presents: ECOTONE Dates: February 5th Times: 4pm-2am Venue: 421 Cawston ave. Rotary center for the Arts Website: kelownaconduit.com Contact info: Gabe Cipes- Artistic Director Phone: 778 477 5518 E-mail: okanaganconduit@gmail.com Tickets: $10 by donation at the door Event: KIM MCMECHAN Dates: Feb. 5, 2011 Times: 7 pm Venue: Streaming Cafe Website: http://www.streamingcafe.net Contact info: 596 Leon Ave. Kelowna, B.C. Canada Phone: 250-980-0002 E-mail: info@streamingcafe.net Tickets: Admission is free Passport Event: Event: AFIARA STRING QUARTET Dates: Tuesday February 8th Times: 7:30 p.m. Venue: Mary Irwin Theatre - Rotary Centre for the Arts Website: www.chambermusickelowna.ca Contact info: Brian Hobbs Phone: 250-491-0351 E-mail: behobbs@shaw.ca Tickets: Rotary Centre for the Arts - 250-717-5304 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6Z1 Passport Event: Event: AT HOME WITH BALLET KELOWNA A glimpse behind the curtain! Dates: Friday February 11, 2011 Times: 8:30-10:00 Observe Company Class 10:15-12:15 Watch a rehearsal. 12:15-1:15 Meet the Dancers 1:15-3:00 Watch a rehearsal 3:00 Meet the Dancers & get autographs Venue: Ballet Kelowna Studio 2303 Leckie Road Website: www.BalletKelowna.ca Contact info: info@BalletKelowna.ca Phone: 250-762-6105 E-mail: info@BalletKelowna.ca Tickets: Donations at the door Other: Light refreshments will be served Passport Event: Event: ROMANZA Singing of love, conquest, betrayal and heartache, from a melting serenade to a spine tingling 'high C', the tenor voice romances. Dates: Feb 12 2011 Times: 7:30PM Opening at 6:30PM is Julie Masi Band Venue: Rotary Centre for the Arts ~ Mary Irwin Theatre Website: www.RotaryCentrefortheArts.com Contact info: Shelly Vida Phone: 250-717-5304 x105 E-mail: svida@rotarycentreforthearts.com Tickets: www.selectyourtickets.com Event: PEACHLAND SPIRIT FESTIVAL OF ARTS & CULTURE An exciting week of enriching culture events for everyone! Dates: Feb 14 - 20, 2011 Venue: Peachland- see website Website: http://www.pcartscouncil.com/events.htm Passport Event: Event: ALPHA YA YA DIALLO Alpha Yaya Diallo is one of the most inspired and inspirational artists on the World Beat circuit today, performing in French, English and his native Guinean languages of Foulani and Souso. Dates: Feb 17 2011 Times: 7:30PM Opening at 6:30PM is Sista B & the Boyz Venue: Rotary Centre for the Arts - Mary Irwin Theatre Website: www.RotaryCentrefortheArts.com Contact info: Shelly Vida Phone: 250-717-5304 x105 E-mail: svida@rotarycentreforthearts.com Tickets: www.selectyourtickets.com Event: MATTHEW JOEL BAND WITH TWO BICYCLES Dates: Feb. 19, 2011 Times: 7 pm Venue: Streaming Cafe Website: http://www.streamingcafe.net Contact info: 596 Leon Ave. Kelowna, B.C. Canada Phone: 250-980-0002 E-mail: info@streamingcafe.net Tickets: Admission is free Passport Event: Event: SPIRIT OF OKANAGAN HERITAGE Free guided Heritage Tours of the Lake Country Museum. Dates: February 21st and 23rd, 2011 Times: 1:00pm to 3:00pm Venue: Lake Country Museum, 11255 Okanagan Centre Road West, Lake Country BC Website: www.lakecountrymuseum.com Contact info: Shannon Jorgenson, Manager Phone: 250-766-0111 E-mail: lcmuseum@shaw.ca Tickets: Admission is free Passport Event: Event: OKANAGAN ARTS AWARDS Dates: February 23, 2011 Times: 5:00pm Venue: Kelowna Community Theatre (KCT Website: http://www.okanaganartsawards.com Contact info: Elke Lange, Executive Director, ARTSCO Phone: 250-861-4123 E-mail:info@artsco.ca Tickets: www.selectyourtickets.com Passport Event: Event: BITTERGIRL Bittergirl is the smart, funny, cathartic and universally recognizable, smash hit comedy about getting dumped that has toured to London, England, New York City and had three sold out runs in Toronto. Dates: Feb 24-26 Times: 7:30PM Venue: Rotary Centre for the Arts ~ Mary Irwin Theatre Website: http://www.RotaryCentrefortheArts.com Contact info: Shelly Vida Phone: 250-717-5304 X105 E-mail: svida@rotarycentreforthearts.com Tickets: www.selectyourtickets.com Passport Event: Event: WESTSIDE PLEIN AIRE ART GROUP PAINTING THE WESTSIDE Date: February 25-27, 2011 Times: Feb. 25th Opening Night 7pm - Feb. 26th Painting Demonstration 1:30 -3:30pm - Feb. 27th Painting Demonstration 1:30 -3:30pm Venue: Two Eagles Golf Course & Academy . 3509 Carrington Road, Westbank, BC OKANAGAN GRILL + BAR Website: www.winecountrystudios.ca Contact info: Louise Lambert Phone: 250-212-3674 E-mail: llambert@winecountrystudios.ca Tickets: Admission is free Passport Event: Event: YOUTH SYMPHONY OF THE OKANAGAN Dates: Saturday, February 26, 2011 Times: 2:00 pm Venue: First Lutheran Church, 4091 Lakeshore Road, Kelowna Website: www.youthsymphonyokanagan.com Contact info: Tim Watson Phone: 250-317-6245 E-mail: trumpetwatson@shaw.ca Tickets: Tickets available at the door (1:00 pm onward) or from YSO members Passport Event: Event: HEAVY METAL Dates: Monday, February 28, 2011 Times: 12:00 noon Venue: Rotary Centre for the Arts. Website: www.okanagansymphony.com Contact info: Scott Wilson Phone: (250) 763-7544 E-mail: scott@okanagansymphony.com Tickets: Suggested donation at the door of $10/person Passport Event: Event: FANFARE AT THE SILVER MOUNTAIN Date: Monday, February 28, 2011 Time: 6:00pm Venue: National Altitude Training Centre Auditorium at Silver Star Mountain Website: www.okanagansymphony.com Contact info: Scott Wilson Phone: (250) 763-7544 E-mail: scott@okanagansymphony.com Passport Event: Event: Global Music Fest: Shane Koyczan, Malibu Knights, Ryan Donn, Cameron Welch. Dates: Feb 26th Times: 7pm Venue: Laurel Building Website: http://www.globalcitizenkelowna.orgt Contact info: Ryan Donn Phone: #250-878-1254 E-mail: info@ryandonn.com Tickets: Leo's Video (go on sale Jan 28th). Ticket Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door Event: ART IS {HOPE} Presents : The documentary 'AN ORPHAN'S DREAM' & LIVE in Concert Andrew Smith | Norm Strauss | Kim McMechan | Graham Ord + local artisan art sale Date: Friday, February 25th Times: 6:30PM Doors Open | 7PM Show Venue: Emmanuel Church - 2600 Hebert Road, Westbank, BC. V4T 2J6 Website: www.globalcitizenkelowna.org Contact info: Sheri McConnell Phone: 250-869-9266 E-mail: sheri@musecreative.ca Tickets: $5 Door Cover Event: ASH GRUNWALD Dates: Saturday, February 12 Times: 8:oo pm Venue: The Minstrel Cafe & Bar Website: http://minstrelcafe.com/ Contact info: Clare Anderson Phone:250-764-2301 E-mail:info@minstrelcafe.com Tickets: The Minstrel Cafe $10 entertainment charge Event: MOBADDASS Dates: Tuesday, February 15 Times: 8:00 pm Venue:The Minstrel Cafe & Bar Website: http://minstrelcafe.com/ Contact info: Clare Anderson Phone: 250-764-2301 E-mail:info@minstrelcafe.com Tickets: The Minstrel Cafe $10 entertainment charge Event: JACK SEMPLE Dates: Wednesday, February 16 & Thursday, February 17 Times:8:00 pm Venue:The Minstrel Cafe & Bar Website: http://minstrelcafe.com/ Contact info: Clare Anderson Phone:250-764-2301 E-mail:info@minstrelcafe.com Tickets: The Minstrel Cafe $15 / advanced ticket Event: C.R. AVERY Dates: Saturday, February 19 Times: 8:00pm Venue:The Minstrel Cafe & Bar Website: http://minstrelcafe.com/ Contact info: Clare Anderson Phone: 250-764-2301 E-mail:info@minstrelcafe.com Tickets: The Minstrel Cafe $10 entertainment charge Event: Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs (comedy) Dates: February 3 to 27, 2011 & A Special Valentines Day Show Monday, Feb. 14 Times: Thursday to Sunday - Dinner 6:30/Show 8pm; Sat. matinee at 1pm Venue: Kelowna Actors Studio, 1379 Ellis Street, Kelowna - Dinner or Dessert Options Only Website: www.KelownaActorsStudio.com Phone: 250-862-2867 E-mail: info@KelownaActorsStudio.com Tickets: Phone for prices Event: Canada Post and Hambleton Galleries Presents! Three New Postage Stamps by Daphne Odjig Dates: Saturday, February 26, 2011 Times: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Venue: Hambleton Galleries 1290 Ellis Street, Kelowna BC Website: www.hambletongalleries.com Contact info: Stewart Turcotte Phone: 250-860-2498 E-mail: info@hambletongalleries.com Ticket: Free Admission Daphne Odjig will be in attendance Occasion will also be show and sale of works by Daphne Odjig Refreshments will be served Lucky attendees may win first day printings of the stamps!!!! Event: Introduction to the Art of Bellydancing! By Annie Beserekian and performance by "The Goddesses of the Nile" Dates: February 16, 2011 Times: 8 9 pm Venue: Dance Studio at the Rotary Centre for The Arts, 421 Cawston Website: http://www.yogabellydancing.com Contact info: Annie Beserekian Phone: Annie Beserekian: 250-860-8789 or RCA: 250-717-5304 E-mail: bellydancingannie@mail.com Ticket: FREE Event: Inspired Word Cafe Dates: Thursday February 24th Times: 7- 9pm Venue: Streaming Café: 596 Leon Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6J6 Website: http://www.streamingcafe.net Contact info: Rawle James Phone: Rawle James (250) 860-2787 Streaming Cafe 250-980-0002 E-mail: rjames@digitalartschool.com Ticket: admission is purchase of a coffee and muffin Event: Global Citizen Kelowna presents: "Taste of Home" a celebration of our culturally diverse community. Taste of Home is the "kick-off" event for Global Citizen Kelowna Week and is hosted by the Intercultural Society of the Central Okanagan. It's an evening of ethnic food and entertainment geared for the whole family to enjoy. Date: Saturday, February 19, 2011 Time: 5:00 p.m. Venue: New Life Auditorium, 2041 Harvey Ave., Kelowna Tickets: Admission to this event is free. Food Sampling Tickets are $1 each. Save the planet- bring your own plate! Contact: Joyce Brinkerhoff at 250-470-9131 E-mail: jbrinker@shaw.ca Website: http://www.globalcitizenkelowna.org/2011-events/taste-of-home The evening is part of the celebrations during Global Citizen Week Kelowna which runs from February 19 to 26. Event: Okanagan Choral Society -Capilano University Singers Singing renaissance masters to 20th Century folk gospel Venue: Christ Lutheran church Kelowna Gordon Drive Date: February 12, 2011 -Saturday Evening Time: 7:30 p.m. Website: www.okanaganchoralsociety.com Tickets $ 15.00 adults at Mosaic Books, Lee Music and Paramount Music (children and youth under 18 free) |
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