Greetings,
It's February already and the Rotary Centre for the Arts would like to invite those that won't be at the Olympics, to join us for some exciting shows and activities. There's more going on than you think! www.RotaryCentrefortheArts.com
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Please visit Kelowna's newest multi-artist cooperative in Studio 113 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
With four artists, Julia Trops, Anjy Bonten, Rebekah Wilkinson and Trina Ganson, there will be a wide variety of styles and disciplines including oil painting, printmaking, textile work and acrylic painting.
The Grand Opening will take place in the Cultural District's First Thursday event February 4th from 4 PM - 7 PM For more about the artists, please visit their websites, and see you at the Grand Opening!
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| Rankin, Church & Crowe with "Almost Angelic" Harmonies |
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Event: Rankin, Church & Crowe
Date: Wed, Feb. 24th at 7:30 PM
Price: $30/adult, $10/student
FREE Local Artist Pre-show:
The Malarkeys at 6:30 PM
Award winning recording artists Raylene Rankin, Cindy Church and Susan Crowe blend folk, country and jazz with confident ease, creating richly textured harmonies and a welcoming rapport that invites audiences in and makes them want to stay for more!
Raylene Rankin: best known for her part of the Rankin Family and the Rankin Sisters. Her solo work stands apart on its own as solidly creative. She brings an unerring taste to her song choice, and as a writer, has an instinctive ear for what makes a song. Add to that her voice, as incomparable as hand-cut crystal.
Cindy Church: simply one of the finest singers in Canada today.
Her work with Quartette, Lunch at Allen's and The Nearness of You illustrates the range of her ability and music flexibility. Cindy's honeyed voice, song writing abilities and creative harmonies add the next component to this trio.
Susan Crowe: described as a writer's writer; one whose eyes and ears never wander far from the lyric. Her graceful, well designed writing is subtle in its craft and message, and varied in its style. Susan's voice, unquestionably the darkest of the three, provides a kind of harmonic shade to this musical geometry.
Together they are more than the sum of their parts; they are
Rankin, Church and Crowe. www.rankinchurchcrowe.com
TICKETS: SelectYourTickets.com | RCA Box Office | (250) 717-5304
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| First Thursdays ArtCrawl highlights RCA resident artists |
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Visit the Rotary Centre for the Arts on Thursday, February 4th from 4-7pm for the monthly First Thursdays Art Crawl.
Guests have the chance to enjoy food, art and music while visiting with artists at work. This is a great opportunity to learn all about the wonderful process involved in creating art first hand. Everyone is welcome to attend!
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| David Thiaw brings African Drumming to Kelowna |
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Event: David Thiaw & Domba
Date: Thurs, March 4th at 7:30 PM
Price: $30/adult, $10/student
Local Artist Pre-show:
Gorden James at 6:30 PM
David Thiaw is a master percussionist, engaging storyteller, singer, musician, composer, teacher, linguist and most recently, an author.
David's rich voice introduces audiences to the unique instruments from Africa and re-tells wonderful folk stories that have been handed down for centuries. Originally from Senegal, David has gained an international reputation working with a variety of musicians as well as dance and theatre companies. www.davidthiaw.ca
His band DOMBA uses an eclectic variety of African drums and Western instruments including sax, bass, keyboards and guitar. The group has a dynamic and melodic sound - a remarkable blend of African songs and jazz-sharp arrangements.
TICKETS: SelectYourTickets.com | RCA Box Office | (250) 717-5304.
Explore African drumming rhythms in a Master Class with David Thiaw, Thursday, March 4th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Open to all levels of music proficiency. If you don't have a drum, one will be provided. ($25/Adult, $20/Student) Pre-register at www.rotarycentreforthearts.com or call (250) 717-5304.
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| FREE Program: Sage-ing With Creative Spirit |
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Sage-ing With Creative Spirit, sponsored by The Government of Canada's New Horizons for Seniors, is a new program being presented at the Rotary Centre for the Arts on Tuesdays for the upcoming year.
Take this unique opportunity to explore your creative urges. First time attendance for 4 continuous weeks of participation in a program is FREE. Participants must volunteer within the community half the number of hours of training they receive from the program.
Space is still available in these classes:
Jan 26th - Feb 16th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - "Creating your Personal Story" led by Devon Muhlert - writer, musician, poet, music director and songwriter. Location: upstairs at the RCA - tables on the left. Bring lunch or buy it at the RCA.
Feb 2nd - 23rd, 2:30 - 4:30 pm - "No straight lines" Basic Drawing classes led by Tina Siddiqui. Materials required: drawing paper/newsprint paper, few sticks of willow charcoal, pencil, eraser, drawing board, source pictures, land/seascapes, buildings and interiors, faces and people. Location: RCA painting and drawing studio. (questions: contact Tina 250-317-8659)
Feb 23rd - Mar 16th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm - "Creating your Personal Story" led by long-time professional writer, editor and teacher Dona Sturmanis. Workshops are designed to foster trust and self-confidence in personal and public communication.
Location: upstairs at the RCA - tables on the left. Bring lunch or buy it at the RCA.
To register contact: keclose@yahoo.com
More info at www.sage-ing.com
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| Art Exhibitions Happening in February |
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In the Galleria...
Roberto Marconi
Receptions:
Feb 1st at 7PM and
Feb 24th at 6PM
Roberto Marconi is an Italian Artist living in Rome. After obtaining his diploma at the Rome Artistic School, he attended the "La Sapienza" University's faculty of Architecture for three years.
Roberto's artistic expression has evolved through using a mixture of painting techniques, experimental interpretation with AutoCad and the restoration of historical collections. His background in graphic editing, design and figurative painting has also allowed him to branch out into stage and prop design for various Italian theatres.
His illustrations express emotion through feelings rather than reason.
In the Atrium, Mezzanine and Display Cases...
Conduit Festival Artists
This month's featured artists are participants of February 6th's Conduit Festival, described by organizer Gabe Cipes as "a gathering for Kelowna to share visions for the future and our identity through multiple forms of creative expression". The festival's art component will be exhibited until the end of February.
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Kelowna's best events, see them or win them on www.ArtsCard.ca |
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GREAT entertainment is ALWAYS at your fingertips at ArtsCard.ca! The website features event listings for Chamber Music Society, Ballet Kelowna, Shakespeare Kelowna, Minstrel Café and Cabana Grill & Lounge, to name a few.
Log on to the ArtsCard.ca website anytime to check out what's happening. Or, ensure you never miss an event, and sign up for e-news, delivered directly to your inbox every Thursday!
As an e-news subscriber, you will also be entered into a monthly ticket draw. Sign up soon as the next draw will be held Feb 15th, for 2 tickets to David Thiaw & Domba - A Searing Hot Fusion of Jazz and African Rhythms. |
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