There's great stuff happening at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in April...
drop by and find out for yourself!
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Studio Space Available - Apply Now!
Application deadline April 15th, 2010
Calling all Artists and Art Organizations!
The Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Centre Society has announced that a studio space will become available at the Rotary Centre for the Arts May 1st, 2010.
Visual artists and art organizations in the community interested in full-time studio space are encouraged to apply in writing by April 15, 2010. more
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Resident Artist moves on...
the RCA says goodbye to Cherie Hanson
Local and established international artist,
Cherie Hanson of Studio 205, will be moving on
at the end of April.
Cherie has been a Rotary Centre for the Arts resident artist since 2005, responsible for contributions to the monthly ArtCrawl events in the building. She will continue to explore the world of art by focusing on digital photographic art, poetry and painting and can be reached at www.cheriehanson.com.
Cherie will be missed by the RCA staff and clientele; we wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors.
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"A Visually Stunning, Innovative Production"
presented by Sunshine Theatre | produced by Theatre Rusticle
 APRIL 14, 1912
8:00 PM Nightly
Tues, April 13th - Sat, April 17th
12pm Matinee - Thurs, April 15th
$30 per adult, $10 per student
A poetically moving tale
in honour of the 98th anniversary of the sinking
of the Titanic.
Sold out in San Francisco, APRIL 14, 1912 gathers us at 41 46'N, 50 24'W on an evening when three spirits, Bride, Phillips and the Ship herself, collide once again to tell their tales. Inextricably bound, they celebrate the grandeur and dreams of the Gilded Age, their lives and losses.
Combining eye witness textual accounts and their own unique physical style, Theatre Rusticle lays bare the Titanic tragedy in this visually stunning, innovative production. www.SunshineTheatre.com
Purchase TICKETS online www.SelectYourTickets.com or visit
Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna, BC (250) 717-5304.
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Culture Connection: April 19th - 23rd
Brings students to Kelowna's Cultural District
During BC Arts & Culture Week, an estimated 300 students from local middle and high schools will rotate through three venues: the Kelowna Art Gallery, the
Rotary Centre for the Arts, and the Kelowna Museums.
Each venue will introduce the students to the various career and volunteer opportunities, through activities and tours, and allow students to explore how culture is expressed through the arts.
Taste of Culture is a partnership between the Kelowna Art Gallery, the Kelowna Museums, the Rotary Centre for the Arts, and the City of Kelowna.
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Kevin Fox: Cello-driven Folk/Pop
ARTIST: Kevin Fox
DATE: Sat, April 24th @ 7:30 PM
TICKETS: $30 / adult, $10 / student
After years of recording with artists as diverse as Raine Maida and Celine Dion, and touring extensively with musicians ranging from Chantal Kreviazuk to Tom Cochrane, Kevin Fox is ready to step from side-stage back into the spotlight as a frontman with his Trio.
Kevin combines his signature instrument - the Cello, which he skillfully bows, plucks, taps and loops, with his charismatic voice, to create a lush and captivating musical tapestry of cello-driven folk/pop. The production is fresh and innovative, embracing pop sensibilities within the world of classical orchestration and electronics. Listen
Up to twenty local cello students and members of the Youth Symphony of the Okanagan (YSO) including Maestra Rosemary Thomson will join Kevin onstage for two special numbers from his "Songs for the Cello & Voice" album.
Purchase TICKETS online www.selectyourtickets.com or call 250-717-5304.
Local Artist Pre-show: Jordan Davies @ 6:30 PM (FREE)
This concert is part of the RCA Spotlight Series presented by Tree Brewing.
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CANEFIRE: Caribbean Jazz with FIRE
Energize your Saturday night!
 ARTIST: Canefire
DATE: Sat, April 29th @ 7:30 PM
TICKETS: $30/Adult, $10/Student
Listen to Canefire
Purchase tickets online www.SelectYourTickets.com
or visit Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Ave, Kelowna, BC (250) 717-5304
Local Artist Preshow: Cats Without Hats @ 6:30pm (FREE)
This concert is part of the RCA Spotlight Series presented by Tree Brewing.
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Art Exhibits in April
at the Rotary Centre for the Arts
GALLERIA
& DISPLAY CASES
April 1st - 30th
Orchard Valley Quilters Guild
Formed by a small group of Kelowna quilters in 1982, the Guild currently averages 160 members.
The Guild has made and donated hundreds of quilted items to local community services. Members work on individual projects or donation quilts, take professional development classes, show, travel, and enjoy the friendship of the group. more
 SOUTH ATRIUM
April 1st - 28th
Mal Gagnon
Mal received his formal art training at the Alberta College of Art in Calgary, AB. His passion for art and the Okanagan are evident in his many paintings that depict the beautiful scenery and exciting places of the Okanagan Valley. more
 UPPER MEZZANINE
April 1st - 30th
Tari Dodd Di-Bello
Charismatic, whimsical & vibrant is the artistry that Tari invokes in her paintings. Inspired by her wordly travels, her works are reflective of her eccentric personality, views, and unconventional approach to life. more
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Gallery 421 Exhibit to support
Kelowna Food Bank
"From Flowers to Flare"
by Angela Morgan
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Gallery 421 cordially invites you
and your friends to their Annual
Spring Show and Sale and
"Drive for Kelowna Food Bank".
Featured guest artists Andrew Kiss, Angela Morgan, John Einerssen, Vance Theoret and Sandra Chapman will be in attendance on May 7th and 8th.
Two original pieces of art valued at $1,000 given by Vance Theoret and John Einerssen will be raffled in support of the Kelowna Food Bank. In addition, a percentage of sales generated from this event will be donated. A Food Receptacle will be available for anyone wishing to make a non-perishable donation.
Show Dates:
Friday, May 7th, 5:00 - 8:30 pm
fine wine | delicious hors d'oeuvres | fabulous music
Saturday, May 8th, 10:00am - 4:00 pm
coffee, tea & tasties
This show runs for two weeks. Gallery 421 is located in the Rotary Centre for the Arts, 421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna, BC. For more info, call (250) 448-8888 or visit www.gallery421.ca.
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Sage-ing with Creative Spirit
This exciting new program is being held every Tuesday in the Painting & Drawing Studio at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.
Tuesday Sessions Starting April 6:
9:30-11:30 am HeART FIT classes in Spontaneous Process Painting
A co-op group initiated by Karen Close which runs throughout the year. Supplies are available for your first class or bring your own.
11:30 am-1:30 pm Expressing Your Personal Story led by Devon Muhlert - writer, musician, poet, music director and songwriter.
12 noon -2 pm Singing Into Spirit
With the perspective that rhythm, vibration and frequency are the components of all matter, Alexandra Babbel will facilitate a light-hearted workshop combining music appreciation with experiential spontaneous song towards inner spiritual healing. Workshop participants require no previous musical experience and will find humour and friendship at the foundation of this course. (Room to be announced)
1:30-3:30 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. (questions contact: Tina 250.317.8659 or taeessuxmal@yahoo.com)
Visit www.sage-ing.com for more info.
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Spring Activities Online
Try Something New - Engage the Artist in You!
Salsa Dancing · Drum Circle · Belly Dancing · Basement Musicians · Music & Movement for Kids · Art Clay · Silver Jewellery · Beading · Glass Fusing · Pottery · Fibre Arts and more...
Visit our website and click on "Activities" menu for details. Register online or call (250) 717-5304.
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Located in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District,
Rotary Centre for the Arts is a multi-disciplinary visual and performing arts centre and rental venue providing a wide array of events and festivals. The community can experience artists and performers in action, and share in the excitement of developing and strengthening the Okanagan's cultural heritage.
We appreciate everyone who continues to make the Rotary Centre for the Arts a vibrant and creative destination.
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- we'd love to hear from you!
421 Cawston Avenue | Kelowna | BC | V1Y 6Z1 | Canada | (250) 717-5304
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