Dear Subscriber,
With winter well on its way, all of us at the RCA would like to wish you a safe and joyful holiday season! We would like to dedicate this issue to all of the wonderful volunteers, contributors and sponsors who participated in the 10th annual Homes for the Holidays and Evergreen events... Thanks to all!
| Wingfield Unbound Starring Rod Beattie |
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Sunshine Theatre Presents... Wingfield Unbound
Date: December 1-5th at 8pm
Canadian actor Rod Beattie, best known for performing in the Wingfield Series, will be coming to Kelowna December 1-5th to present Wingfield Unbound.
The Wingfield Series is six stage comedies about Walt Wingfield, a city stockbroker who quits the rat race to buy a hundred-acre farm in the mythical Persephone Township.
Wingfield Unbound explores Walt's fourth season on the farm (his first as a married man), and his attempt to preserve the memory of the old rural community of Persephone Township by promoting the crumbling Hollyhock Mill as a museum site.
But the locals say the mill is haunted. Undaunted by such superstitious fears, Walt sets out to prove to the neighbours that there's nothing to this curse business -- with near disastrous results.
Tickets to Wingfield Unbound are $30 per adult / $10 per student and can be purchased online at Select Your Tickets, by visiting the RCA Box Office, or by calling (250) 717-5304.
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| Activities happening this month at the RCA |
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Looking for something for the kids to do during the holidays? Potters Addict is offering the Art of Gift Making Level 2 for children ages 8 to 13.
The course features four days of clay projects and other fun craft items. Students will make a variety of clay projects including hand building and sculpture techniques as well as oil, acrylic and water media, card making, beading, Macramé and glass painting.
Those registering can choose from two course dates: December 21-24 from 10am-3pm or December 28-31 from 10am-3pm. Students must have some previous art class experience and will be required to bring their own lunch. For more details on the Art of Gift Making course click here.
And for parents - The Jewellery Workshop upstairs in Studio 203 will be offering an array of outstanding courses in earring making, beading basics, Pandora style beads and pendant making to name a few. To learn more about these and other courses offered by the Jewellery Workshop click here.
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| Winter 4-Paks Now Available! |
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The Rotary Centre for the Arts is offering Winter 4-Paks redeemable for your choice of any 4 shows in the RCA Spotlight Series and the Sunshine Theatre Season.
Winter 4-Paks are a perfect gift for that special someone and are only $100. Remember to purchase your's today, as the 4-Paks are only available for a limited time!
Gift certificates are also available for purchase at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. RCA gift certificates come in $20, $50 and $100 and can be used towards the purchase of tickets, courses, workshops and facility rentals.
To purchase an RCA gift certificate, visit the Rotary Centre for the Arts or call 250-717-5304 and give the gift of entertainment this holiday season!
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| Drama Club presents A Christmas Carol |
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The Okanagan Children's Theatre presents A Christmas Carol on Thursday, December 17th at 7pm and Sunday, December 20th at 1pm.
A Christmas Carol is a play for kids, by kids and will be performed in the Mary Irwin Theatre at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the Rotary Centre for the Arts Box Office. See you at the show!
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| Art Exhibitions Happening in December |
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This month in the Galleria...
Works by Broc Popoff
November 22 - December 31, 2009
About Broc Popoff...
As a long time native to the Okanagan, the local backdrop has had strong influences in Broc's landscape style and choice of subject matter.
Using a variety of specialized digital equipment for landscapes, he not only captures traditional colour and black and white landscapes, but also uses infrared for its unique perspective on otherwise familiar scenery.
Large panoramic prints are his choice of presentation, and to best replicate each scene the prints are displayed on high contrast metallic or flex paper.
This month in the Atrium & Mezzanine...
Tina Siddiqui - "BC, Mi Paradiso"
November 22 - December 31, 2009
Opening: Friday, Dec. 4th, 5-8pm (Artist in attendance)
Artist Statement
"BC, Mi Paradiso" series is the result of British Columbia's natural beauty that has changed me as an artist. Previously never drawn to landscape painting, I succumbed to my awe for the stunning views all around me. My humble tribute is a collection of Pastels, Acrylics and Mixed Media.
A specific moment in time that captivates my imagination is the driving force that compels me to paint. Although I enjoy all mediums for painting, minimalistic rendering remains my primary focus.
This month in the Display Cases...
Jewellery Workshop
November 22 - December 31, 2009
The Jewellery Workshop is a resident artist co-op, comprised of June Martens, Fay Wolfenden and Janet Stein. This dynamic trio specializes in jewellery making & design, Art Clay silver and glass artwork. All three of these talented artists teach classes as well. To view their current course offerings click here.
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2009 RCA Fundraisers a Success |
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The RCA is pleased to announce that $110,000 (net of expenses) was raised through the combined proceeds of this year's Homes for the Holidays and Evergreen fundraiser events.
Proceeds raised are committed to funding Youth Arts Education Programs and Community Programming at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
We would like to thank all of our generous sponsors, supporters and volunteers who made this year's events such a success.
With all of your support, the Rotary Centre for the Arts is able to offer a variety of affordable programs and services to the community.
We look forward to the continued success of Homes for the Holidays and Evergreen. A detailed listing of this year's sponsors can be viewed in the December issue of SNAP Okanagan. |
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