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Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts

To purchase tickets, please call (250) 717-5304 or email
tward@rotarycentreforthearts.com.

Evergreen jazz'd Invitation

Evergreen Entertainment & Menu

Evergreen - Auction Preview

About the Event

Evergreen is our premier annual fundraiser event held to raise funds for Youth Arts Education Programs at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. To celebrate its 10th year, Evergreen has expanded to include 326 guests and a colourful New Orleans twist.

While Evergreen jazZ'd is still the RCA's fabulous black tie fundraiser event, we've decided to put an extra helping of "Fun" into the celebrations. Various locations within the Rotary Centre for the Arts will be transformed into the French Quarter of New Orleans complete with street performers, fire spinners, burlesque, Jazz and a whole lot of Funk!

The evening will feature a gourmet dinner, world class wines, the Evergreen Art Gallery, fantastic silent auction packages, an exciting live auction presented in the Mary Irwin Theatre and a full evening of high energy Louisiana Blues entertainment! The Rotary Centre for the Arts welcomes Andy & Tj of Silk FM as this year's Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $200 per person.

Evergreen Program

6 PM	Champagne Reception
6-7 PM	Catch a performance by Jazz, Blues & Funk player John Lee Sanders in the “Funky Butt at Congo Square”
6-9 PM	Stroll the streets of New Orleans, while enjoying the culinary creations of Chef Travis Hackl. Jazz Café sensations Anna Jacysyzn Trio in the “Preservation Jazz Hall” Shimmy & tease performances by the Cheesecake Burlesque in the “Mermaid Lounge”
6-11 PM	Silent Auction, Wish Upon a Star & Evergreen Art Gallery
7-9 PM	RCA alive with street performers, live drawing sessions, burlesque, cocktails, wine & dinner served throughout the building
9 PM	Live Auction in the Mary Irwin Theatre, followed by the Door Prize Draw (featuring the exquisite "Tenth Signature Evergreen Creation" by Heather Haworth, valued at over $10,000)
10 PM-12 AM	Coffee & Desserts, performance by John Lee Sanders, street entertainers and more
10:30PM-12AM	Safe-ride home sponsored by Okanagan Limousine & Kelowna BMW

Youth Arts Education at the RCA

The RCA offers tours, performances and workshops for students.

The program enriches the school experience for more than 10,000 children per year.

This year the following groups participated in programming at the RCA:
School District 23 (24 different schools K-12), Rutland Boys and Girls Club,
Private and Alternative Schools, Home Schoolers and Special Needs students and individuals.

Tours and Workshops are generally free, or offered at a very low cost to ensure there is no barrier of participation.

Professional staff develop and deliver the programs

Program highlights of the past year include: an interdisciplinary art camp during spring break; two weeks of summer arts camp; weaving and drama workshops for grade three students; student matinee performances; Education week art display and noon hour music performances by students; master classes with visiting professionals.

Our goal is to support the creative growth of youth (age 18 and under) by funding the cost of Youth Arts Education Programs at the RCA.

For more information on Evergreen and sponsor opportunities contact:

Tracie Ward, Executive Director
tward@rotarycentreforthearts.com

Rotary Centre for the Arts
421 Cawston Avenue Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1
Tel: 250-717-5304 | Fax: 250-717-5314
Charitable Registration Number 88949-2666-RR0001

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