Spring arts guide 2016

OKANAGAN

SPRING & SUMMER 2016

Guide • CONCERTS • DANCE • EDUCATION • GALLERIES • MUSIC • OPERA • PERFORMANCE • THEATRE

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SPRING, 2016

Fiddlers in the community Looking for Spring Redecorating Ideas?

Try starting with a piece of art or get those favorite photos or keepsakes framed as a starting place.

Come into Roberts we have art and framing expertise to help you out.

Bring something to frame, buy a piece of art or just come in and get some ideas.

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Here is a brief list of what Kelowna Old Time Fiddlers do in the community: On a monthly basis we entertain at 14 senior care homes, 10 months a year for a total of 140 one-hour performances that our musicians volunteer for.

We also perform for special events that vary from IPE, French Cultural Maple fest, Store openings, Remembrance Day for Legion, Rutland May Day parade, Canada Day at Prospera Place and our dance on the third Friday of the month.

Our mandate is to promote and support the tradition of fiddling and encourage youth under the age of 18.

One of the ways that we encourage youth is to hold an annual Fiddle Contest Kelowna Old Time Fiddlers will be hosting our 20th Annual and Provincial Championship Fiddle Contest weekend on June 3rd, 4th and 5th 2016 to be held at the Rutland Centennial Hall, 180 N Rutland Road on Friday and Saturday, and Workshops on Sunday at Rutland Activity Centre.

This Provincial Fiddle contest is open to all fiddlers from across Canada and the USA, but as this is a Provincial contest, competitors for most categories must be a resident of BC. However, there will also be categories for out of province as well. All ages and levels will be represented.

Fiddlers must play a Waltz, Jig and Reel in that order in 4 minutes. The competitors will be vying for a portion of over $4,500 in cash prizes and trophies.

The weekend event will start off with a Concert on Friday June 3rd at 7:00 PM Calvin Vollrath, North American Hall of Fame, composer of 2010 Olympic fiddle tunes, and world-renowned champion fiddler will be the star. Daniel Lapp, Mark Sullivan and Keith Hill will join Calvin on stage – all three are champion fiddlers and professional world-class fiddlers and accompanists. This will be an “all star” fiddle concert that you will not want to miss.

The Fiddle competition starts on Saturday, June 4th at 10 AM and continues throughout the day. Calvin Vollrath will perform a mini concert at 2:30 PM. Registered contestants will get a free ticket to the Friday concert.

Tickets are $20 for the Friday Concert, $10 for the Saturday Contest or $25 for the weekend, tickets at the door or from members. Accompanied children under 12 are free.

Further information contact Lynn at 250 717-8432 or bcfiddlers.org.

P.O. Box 20111 TCM, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 9H2 President – Irene McAvena Vice-President – Vic Ukrainetz Secretary – Lynn Tribe Treasurer – Wayne Angman

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Lake Country ArtWalk 2016 Artists use their artwork to reflect their culture, surroundings, events, thoughts, and issues.

Even abstract art can be inspired by these factors. The Theme for ArtWalk 2016 is “Art Off The Rails”, which is making a connection to railways. The pending Rail-to-Trail project of converting the decommissioned CN railway through the Okanagan is certainly on our minds, and might be the inspiration for imagery for some artists. The festival theme, however, is broader than that and will consider all things railway and will seek to find the art connections, such as the architecture of the old railway stations. It is so intriguing to see the vastly different ideas and perspectives that come from many artists all considering the same topic. We wait with anticipation to see the images that will be created this year related to this theme.

Of course artists are not obligated to use the theme as they create their artwork. Hundreds of artists from throughout the Okanagan will use the materials and processes of their choice, mingle these with their imaginations to create the thousands of wonderful artwork that will be on display at ArtWalk this year. You might tour ArtWalk to check out your favourite art form, such as sculpture, and your favourite style, such as abstract, and you may also be challenged to check out the artwork that are “Off The Rails”.

Guaranteed, you will find ways to spend enjoyable hours at ArtWalk, meandering through the many displays while listening to high quality music performed by many musicians on four stages. You might also choose to attend one of the Art Talks, or watch an artist demonstrate an art process, visit with a friend while enjoying some good food, meeting up with friends you have not seen for a long time, or, watch the progress of paintings being created on site during both the Paint Off and the Quick Draw.

If you need more, you can enjoy dinner and a glass of wine at the “Meet the Artists Reception” or attend the evening performance in Creekside Theatre.

For 22 years, the organizing committee has worked hard to ensure that you loved your time at ArtWalk, and it is working to be successful once again this year for the 23rd annual ArtWalk.

Just the facts: September 10 and 11th, at the Lake Country Community Complex, admission is only a toonie. Check out details at www.lakecountryartwalk.ca Friday, October 14, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Denise Djokic, cello David Jalbert, piano

Friday, November 25, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

André Laplante, piano

Friday, January 13, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

Penderecki String Quartet Saturday, February 11, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

Formosa Quartet with Heidi Krutzen

Saturday, April 1, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

Imani Winds

Contact: Rotary Centre for the Arts Box Office 250-717-5304 www.ChamberMusicKelowna.ca

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Ballet Kelowna to close on a high Rising stars from the National Ballet to join all-Canadian lineup Ballet Kelowna closes its 2015/16 season with an unparalleled mixed program of live music and contemporary ballet from some of Canada’s most celebrated choreographers and composers in Renaissance, April 29 and 30, 2016, at the Kelowna Community Theatre, and at Oliver’s Frank Venables Theatre, May 1, 2016.

“I am thrilled and honoured to close our 2015/16 season with this incredible line-up of exceptional dance and music talent,” says Artistic Director and CEO Simone Orlando. “It is such a privilege, and rare opportunity, to

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have assembled some of our country’s finest artists, including Heather Myers, celebrated choreographer and former dancer with the Nederlands Dans Theatre, James Kudelka, and John Alleyne, former Artistic Director of Ballet BC, with two all-stars from The National Ballet of Canada, Hannah Fischer and Ethan Watts, and Toronto’s Continuum Contemporary Music - for what promises to be a truly unforgettable celebration of the arts.”

The extreme athleticism and depth of emotion of Ballet Kelowna’s company of artists will be on full display in a series of new and remounted

works from renowned Canadian choreographers Myers, Kudelka, Alleyne, and Ballet Kelowna Artistic Director and CEO Simone Orlando.

Also on the program, and making their highly anticipated British Columbia debut, The National Ballet of Canada’s rising stars, Hannah Fischer and Ethan Watts, will perform a rousing duet titled The Wild Space Between Two Hearts choreographed by Robert Binet, Choreographic Associate with The National Ballet.

Fischer will further demonstrate her remarkable skill in the world premiere of a solo (title TBA), also choreographed by Binet.

To amplify the mixed program, Toronto’s award-winning Continuum Contemporary Music will provide live accompaniment for all works, performing famous early music compositions from the Renaissance period, along with newly commissioned works by Jocelyn Morlock and Michael Oesterle inspired by early music masters Henry Purcell and Marin Marais.

Renaissance is the third and final performance in Ballet Kelowna’s 2015/16 season.

Single tickets for the Kelowna performances are on sale now at: kelownatick-

ets.com, by phone at 250-862-2867, or in person at Kelowna Tickets Box Office in Orchard Park Shopping Centre.

Tickets for the Oliver performance are on sale at: venablestheatre.ca Founded in 2002, Ballet Kelowna brings excellent, inspiring, and memorable dance to an annual audience of more than 10,000 in Kelowna and on tour.

The only professional dance company in BC’s interior, Ballet Kelowna is a leader in the development and promotion of Canadian dancers and choreographers by embracing the precision and elegance of ballet technique to create original works, and offering unique dance training opportunities and outreach programs.

Since 2014, Artistic Director and CEO Simone Orlando – an award-winning choreographer and former dancer with Ballet BC and The National Ballet of Canada – has been actively leading Ballet Kelowna in collaborations with community organizations to educate and cultivate new dance audiences, while enhancing the impact of company performances and programs.

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Stellar Season for Chamber Music Kelowna

By LORNA PATERSON

The final concert this season features world renowned violinist James Ehnes and pianist Andrew Armstrong performing May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Also, there is special opportunity to hear these artists in a free open rehearsal at 3 p.m. in the Rotary Centre for the Arts.

Next fall, Chamber Music Kelowna proudly opens its 37th season Oct. 14 with a concert that features romantic sonatas by Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Instantly recognized by her “arrestingly beautiful tone colour,” (The Strad) cellist Denise Djokic captivates audiences with her musical instinct and remarkable strength and sensitivity. Pianist David Jalbert is a virtuoso with a warm, elegant style. “Jalbert dazzles with skill, style and taste” (Toronto Star).

Silver-medal winner of the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition and winner of both the Geneva and Sydney International Piano Competitions, legendary pianist Andre Laplante performs a solo recital Nov. 25. He has appeared as soloist with major orchestras around

the world and is an active recording artist.

“Laplante surely is one of the great romantic pianists of the era” (Columbus Review).

Jan. 13 we welcome back Penderecki String Quartet, a long established ensemble with concert tours including New York, Amsterdam, Paris and

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Rome. This ensemble is Quartet-in-Residence at Wilfred Laurier University and participates at international festivals.“an ensemble of formidable power and keen musical sensitivity”(Fanfare Magazine).

Feb. 11, harpist Heidi Krutzen combines talents

with the Formosa Quartet for a unique program.

Heidi Krutzen is a prizewinner at the American Harp Society National Competition and performs with Trio Verlaine, Couloir and the Krutzen/McGhee Duo. “Krutzen’s outstanding touch made the hairs on the back of my neck tingle.”

The Formosa Quartet has won the First Prize and Amadeus Prize at the London International String Quartet Competition. “The Formosa Quartet plays with exquisite definition … technical brilliance and much charm.”

Imani Winds is considered North America’s premier wind quintet. For six years, it has held its annual festival at the Juilliard School of Music.

Imani Winds has many recordings including a Grammy nomination. It performs on major chamber music series in Boston, San Francisco, Portland, Philadelphia, New York and now Kelowna! Join us April 1 for the spectacular Imani Winds. “Strikingly virtuosic, immaculately tight, stylistically agile” (Boston Musical Intelligencer). See chambermusickelowna.ca or call 250-717-5304.

Kelowna City Concert Band

ART OFF THE RAILS An evening of music and song to delight and entertain the entire family.

Special guest artists: ‘THREE TO THE BAR’

Wednesday April 27, 2016 7:30 p.m.

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421 Cawston Avenue, Kelowna Tickets: $10 at RCA Box Office or Select Your Tickets Prospera Place

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MISSION DANCE

Advantages of private lessons

SPRING, 2016

Every parent has to make difficult decisions about their child’s education.

There are many reasons why a private dance lesson can be a boost to a child’s education and a true gift of self-esteem.

1. Makes a child feel special: one-on-one time creates a feeling of being valued – feeling, I am important! When anyone feels special they always do a better job at attempting even a brand new step or concept.

2. Total focus: the private student can focus on the work rather than on dealing with other influences and energies from other students in the class, which can be distracting to the self conscious student. A student can learn much quicker when there are no distractions.

Once the step is learned, the private student can repeat for as many times as needed or move on to the next step – the focus and pace is geared to the student, so other influences in the room do not hinder the natural flow of your child’s learning curve.

3. Confidence: the very idea of a private lesson is an automatic confidence builder. Always make sure that your child’s teacher is the type that uses positive wording when responding to your child’s progress, and when correcting the movement that your child may not have down right away. By putting a positive spin on the learning process, a private lesson with a nurturing teacher is worth its weight in gold! All the praise and “goods” are directed at your child. There is less chance of embarrassment for your child since no one else is really watching them attempt a step for the first time except the positive and nurturing teacher that you have entrusted your child to. It may be surprising to parents that some children are so aware of themselves that they will often not attempt a step in front of their class mates for fear of not getting it right, or even worse, someone judging them for being “slow” or not “getting it.”

If yours is the child who needs several explanations, then this is no big deal in a private, with no chance of your child feeling embarrassed that they didn’t get it the first time.

On the other hand, if your child picks up quickly, then there is no chance of boredom or being under-challenged in a private, since the teacher will go with the pace of your child 4. Quicker improvement: this means fast-forwarding in achievement and learning outcomes.

The teacher has an opportunity to fine tune your child’s approach and feel of a movement. Also there is so much more time to actually give more information about each and every movement which actually empowers your child to feel like they really “get it.”

Quicker improvement means that your child will spend every precious moment in a group class

focused on aspects they learned in the private so their improvement even in the group class is now speeding forward.

The private lesson always enhances the learning and outcomes of the regular group class.

Imagine that your child is repeating a movement over and over in a group class that isn’t quite right.

The incorrect approach may be slight enough to go unnoticed in a large class. Eventually this will result in your child feeling that they can’t do it as well as some others. Once this wrong approach is detected it would take a long time to undo all that bad muscle memory. A private can solve a possible bad habit in the making.

5. Targets your child’s learning style: there is quicker absorption and retention of learning and understanding of steps and execution.

Teacher has a chance to figure out your child’s style of learning. Usually teachers (if their own teacher training included this) must find about four different ways of saying or showing steps in order for all the different kinds of learners to have a chance to understand how to learn all information and demonstrations presented to them. This takes up more time in a group class as all students need to stay caught up in every single lesson. It is difficult to do a group dance lesson if all are moving to the right and one is moving to the left – not to mention the safety for everyone in the class. So teachers must take the time to ensure that all students move together and yes, all must wait until the last person knows exactly what is expected of them.

6. Accountability: there is no such thing as disengaging or copying another student, or even worse – spacing out. I see so many students, if left alone for too long in a group class, simply spacing out or disengaging from effort to make things happen on their own. Some students could spend years getting by with just copying others if this goes unnoticed. Of course the larger the class the less opportunity for the teacher to notice these sometimes well hidden personal habits. Students in a private simply have no choice but to do their best every minute of that lesson.

7. Too expensive? I tend to see it as putting money into the bank for the future lessons and years and hours of work that your child will be saving you and themselves. (A good idea for cost-effectiveness is to give your child a private lesson for Valentines Day or their birthday or a Christmas present. The return more than pays for itself in cultivating a confident, motivated dancer.)

Tanya Bakala is Mission Dance Centre artistic director. Call 250-764-2222, visit missiondancecentre.com or email mission dancecentre@gmail.com.

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Free Admission Thursdays a Big Hit at Kelowna Art Gallery Locals as well as visitors have been taking advantage of the FREE Admission Thursdays! program offered at the Kelowna Art. Every Thursday from 10 am until closing at 9 pm, complimentary admission is offered to everyone wishing to visit the gallery.

People can enjoy current exhibitions, take in a scheduled artist’s talk, or get creative in the Art Lab. The program is made possible through a partnership with, and the generous support of, the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre.

“This was something we immediately felt we had to support,” says Daniel Bibby, General Manager at the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort & Conference Centre. “For years we have encouraged our guests to take the time to visit the Gallery – our neighbour just across the street. It felt like the perfect way to support visual arts in the community, which is important to us, as well as the chance to offer something special to residents and

our guests.”

Located in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural District, the Kelowna Art Gallery welcomes everyone to explore the four exhibition spaces that showcase a variety of work by local, regional, and nationally recognized Canadian artists.

The Gallery also offers a wide selection of public programs for all ages, including Family Sundays, held each Sunday from 1 to 4 pm, which explores different themes through guided handson art activities.

“We are so excited to be able to offer this program to the community,” says Nataley Nagy, Executive Director at the Kelowna Art Gallery.

“We feel FREE Admission Thursdays! is a wonderful way to ensure everyone has access to the Gallery and we invite the whole community to please plan to visit us.”

For more information about current exhibitions, public programming, or special events, visit the Gallery’s website at www.kelownaart-

Sarafanov Dance Studio Classical Ballet is the ABC in the dance world.

If you comprehend the basics of classical dance, you can move in any direction of dance. Our studio curriculum is based on the Vaganova Method, which originated in the Russian schools. Ages from 4 years old to Adult.

Dance like no one is watching you!

Summerland Community Arts Council Our gallery hosts shows featuring both emerging and established artists | Bring the family to our Free Imagination Stations and create a craft for Earth Day and Action Festival | Join us for our Art Walk during August | The Summer Arts Program for Children starts July 15 | Wednesdays on the Water Concert Series starts July 8 and continues for 8 weeks at Spirit Square

SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM

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Registration forms will be available in May Please visit our website for more details

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SPRING, 2016

Theatre Kelowna, New Vintage, Rotary Centre ‘dunit’ together Any Number Can Die & The Full Monty at the Mary Irwin Theatre In a co-presentation with Theatre Kelowna Society, Any Number Can Die is a classic whodunit with a twist. A take-off on the mystery plays of the Twenties, it is complete with sliding panels, robed figures, wills being read at midnight, and people who are not who they claim to be. Four ingenious murders take place in an island mansion as a pair of elderly detectives set to work on their first case.

The ever popular storm, the unexpected guests, the cryptic poem, and the missing fortune all add to the entertaining and inventive mystery.

The play is directed by the multi-talented Brian Haigh, who also designed and built the intricate set, and who stars as one of the two aging detectives.

Any Number Can Die runs from Thursday, March 31 to Sunday, April 10 with matinee and evening performances.

Following Any Number Can Die is The Full Monty, a co-presentation with New Vintage Theatre; based on the classic movie about a group of labourers who are laid off. They become strippers to raise money to pay off bills that have piled up as a result of their unemployment. They are rough, and times are tough.

Terrance McNalley adapted the play into a musical, and set it in Buffalo, New York (late ’80s), the American equivalent of Sheffield, England.

While the men wait for non-existent union jobs to appear, the women in the community are the bread winners from their jobs at the local Walmart, work that the men deem to be below them. They are real men, but feel like the discarded scrap in the steel yard, now abandoned except for lonely security guard.

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Audiences can look forward to an accompanying band and a talented group of singers who tackle some very catchy and memorable songs.

And yes, the men do the famed Full Monty, but along the way you see more about these men than is ever revealed by a G-string.

The Full Monty runs from Thursday, April

14 to Sunday, April 24 with matinee and evening performances.

Tickets for both shows are available at the Rotary Centre for the Arts box office (421 Cawston Avenue), or online at RotaryCentrefortheArts.com, or by calling 250.717.5304.

Penticton ACADEMY of Music

Located in the historic Leir House 220 Manor Park Avenue

Join us this Summer!

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“Now is the Month of Maying” an Early Music Garden Party Monday, May 16 7:30pm-9:00pm. Bring your singing voice and join us for this fundraiser for the Academy. Admission by donation.

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250-492-0056 Photo by Erik Zennestrom Photography

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Canvas now an option for more artwork One of the newer innovations in the print world has been the introduction of images on canvas.

Prints, up until recently, were only available on paper; now, almost all publishers offer most of their artists’ prints on a canvas substrate.

Ask at your print gallery for the newest images.

Once you have your canvas, what do you do to frame it? As you have likely seen in many home-decorating outlets, many canvas prints are sold stretched on a wooden frame with no frame on the outside.

With images as large as three-by-four, this can be a good option. If purchasing a canvas print check the tension of the canvas, if it flops in and out it may distort the image.

The frame it is stretched on should have a relief so only a portion of the canvas touches the face of the bar; if

not, it could show a line on the image.

As for framing a canvas print that arrives rolled up, take it to your framer.

The first thing to determine is if you want to have the art stretched or to have a frame, as well. If you go for just stretched, you will have options for the depth of stretcher bar used a deeper bar will extend the image out from the wall.

If you decide to go for a frame as well, your framer will have options.

Once your print has been stretched, you can add a simple frame on its own or you can have a linen liner then cap it off with a moulding to suit.

Liners are often to traditional for newer decor so many people are stacking frames which is adding one moulding to another to create the look wanted. Their are hundreds of mouldings to chose from, so your framer will help you by suggesting ones that could

work well.

Remember, it’s your print and your decision.

I learned to think outside the box with the help of my clients. A good thing to do if ordering a print online is contact you framer and ask wether you should have it shipped stretched or just rolled up, most publishers will send either way. Remember, of course, that the shipping may cost more for a stretched piece, especially a large one.

The one other thing to note is that print companies add a finish to their canvases so glazing is not necessary. If you have a photo printed ask if they provide this service the finish will keep your print from minor abrasions and keep the colour longer.

Finally, when you have your canvas framed and home, hang it away from direct sunlight and avoid heat registers, these are two of the hazards for art

Canadian School of Ballet proud to present Pre-Professional program The Canadian School of Ballet is proud to present the Pre-Professional Spring Showcase, featuring participants of the Okanagan’s first Pre-Professional Half-Day Program, on May 9th at the Rotary Centre of the Arts beginning at 7:30pm!

This performance celebrates outstanding student achievement from the inaugural year of the program as well as guest artists from Opera Kelowna and CSB’s Company B. In addition, the audience will be treated to a premier piece of choreography by former Ballet BC dancers Taylor McAuley and Connor Gnam.

Tickets are available now at http://rotarycentreforthearts.com/event/canadian-school-of-ballet-spring/.

The Canadian School of Ballet has been training dancers for over 75 years and is well renowned nationally for the high quality of training each student receives. CSB draws students from all over the Interior because of the professional atmosphere and approach.

The founders of CSB also founded the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Dance Program at The Banff Centre for the Arts.

This new Pre-Professional Program is just another endeavour for the team as they look to continue to grow and nurture the new wave of dancers.

The Pre-Professional Program runs 5 days/week with students spending a half-day at school followed by 3 hours of training.

The Program consists of RAD Syllabus and Exam preparation, Open Classes, Pointe, Modern, Conditioning, Repertoire and Choreography. Participants are expected to train with a professional attitude and approach.

The students also have opportunities to prepare for international and local festivals, ballet competitions and performances.

Students must meet the requirements to graduate from high school while enrolled in the Program.

Both the Okanagan Mission Secondary School and Kelowna Secondary School works with the students to arrange school schedules for the dancers so that they meet all the requirements for graduation.

Students are accepted into the Pre-Professional Program by audition.

work.

The other is moisture, remember canvas is a natural material and does not do well in damp conditions.

Enjoy your framed print on canvas it will last for years and without the need for glass it will be viewable from almost any angle.

Tutt Street Gallery “A Life of Creativity” Retrospective show and sale celebrating the life and art of H.E. Kuckein

Opening reception April 23rd, 2016 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. #9 3045 Tutt Street, Kelowna, B.C. 250-861-4992 www.tuttartgalleries.ca

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The Story of Sarafanov Dance Studio West Kelowna Natasha Sarafanov graduated from the Kiev Ballet Academy and was a principal dancer for a Ukrainian National Dance Company for over 20 years.

Her son Leonid Sarafanov followed in the family dancing footsteps and is now recognized as one of the top dancers in the world! He is presently dancing with the Mikhailovsky Theatre in St Petersburg, Russia.

In 1999 Natasha moved to Canada and settled in the Okanagan in 2007.

Natasha’s training and experience needed an outlet and she wanted to share her knowledge and passion for dance. Urged by friends and Westside families and seeing many dancers who wished to be trained in a classical style, Natasha opened Sarafanov Ballet Dance Studio in 2010. She teaches a Russian Vaganova style to her ballet Students.

Since the beginning, Sarafanov Dance Studio

has become known for its quality dance classes in numerous genres. The Studio has introduced classes in Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and Contemporary.

Competitive dance is not compulsory at the studio. For the dancers that do compete, in the past three years the studio has participated in numerous local and international dance competitions. Many of the students were awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards in almost every competition.

After six great years at our current location, the school is feeling growing pains. Sarafanov Dance Studio is moving to a bigger and better location so they accommodate the future growth. Starting in the fall of 2016 students and teachers will be enjoying the new location.

Natasha said “Our Philosophy at the Dance studio is to provide the highest quality training for all dance levels.” Whether your child would like

to dance for recreation, prepare themselves for a full-time program or enter the world of competition. Our aim is to help all students to set goals and reach their goals in a safe, artistic and challenging environment.

“We have our YEAR END PERFORMANCE Sunday June 5 at the Rotary Centre for the Arts!

Come and Join us and see our local young talent!”

Check the web site for ticket information and more on the Studio, sarafanovdance.com.

Okanagan Dance Studios excited about 20 years teaching children Okanagan Dance Studios has been teaching Penticton’s youth for over 20 years.

We offer classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Modern and Musical Theatre.

Our mission is to instill an appreciation and love for the art of dance through professional training and education.

We are deeply committed to the development of thoughtful and successful dance artists. Okanagan Dance Studios offers all of the benefits of dance in a fun and inspiring environment focusing on skill development, grace, strength, flexibility, coordination and fitness.

Our dedicated faculty Cheryl Blumke, Shannon Cote, Danica Venables, Mhaire O’Shea and Traci Bourne are very committed to providing each dancer with the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

Okanagan Dance Studios is so proud of all it’s dancers and looks forward to dancing with Penticton’s talented youth for many more years to come.

Call 250 42-0056 for more info on our programs and summer camps!

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OASIS beckons for artists Okanagan Art Show, Inspiration Symposium set for May 14 The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) was founded in 1941 by a group of Canadian artists, including the Group of Seven luminary, Lawren Harris.

The FCA continues to operate as a registered not-for-profit society with chapters throughout Canada. The mission of the FCA is to advance the knowledge and appreciation of art and culture to all Canadians.

They offer education, exhibition and communication in the Visual Arts, and support and promote emerging artists.

The Central Okanagan Chapter (FCACOC) is based in Kelowna and currently has over 100 members mainly from the Okanagan Valley but also from elsewhere in BC. The members of FCA-COC are cur-

rently in the process of organizing their third annual Okanagan Art Show and Inspiration Symposium (OASIS), an event that is comprised of a Symposium, three Painting Workshops and a quality Art Show.

The guest artists for this year’s Inspiration Symposium are three of the FCA’s top artists; Mike Svob, SFCA, White Rock, BC – Topic: A Journey of Inspiration with the Man Behind the Colour.

Marney-Rose Edge, SFCA, Vancouver, BC – Topic: The Beauty and Inspiration of Flowers.

Barry Rafus, SFCA, Vernon, BC – Topic: The Road to Abstraction.

The Symposium takes place Saturday, May 14th in the Okanagan College Theatre in Kelowna. Entry is $25 and, as part of the FCA’s ongoing endeavor to support and encourage young artists, students will be admitted free of charge to the Symposium

(space permitting). The guest artists will give inspiring presentations in the morning, followed by a panel discussion fueled by questions from the audience. In the afternoon the guest artists will conduct simultaneous painting demonstrations at three separate stations that attendees can visit at will.

To follow up, the guest artists will hold three individual painting workshops on Sunday, May 15th at the college.

Combined, these three master painters will present an exciting weekend of art education, inspiration and fun for Symposium attendees.

The Okanagan Art Show portion of OASIS is a Central Okanagan Chapter juried show and will showcase some of the best art in BC. The exhibition will hang in the beautiful Peachland Art Gallery in downtown Peachland for the month of July.

For more information, to purchase symposium tickets, to register for a workshop or to become a COC mem- Mike Svob, Beaver Paradise, 30X30 AC. ber visit centralokanaganfca.com.

Mark Sullivan

CALVIN VOLLRATH

Workshops on Sunday at the Rutland Activity Centre

Daniel Lapp

John & Lynn Tribe Contest Chair (250) 717- 8432

M.C. - Vic Ukrainetz

& Keith Hill on

June 3, 4, 2016 Rutland Centennial Hall 180 N Rutland Rd. Kelowna, BC

CONCERT $20

Friday June 3 - 7:00 PM

Dance to follow

CONTEST $10

Saturday June 4 -10:00 AM "Jam with the Pros." after finale

WEEKEND $25

Tickets: At the Door Accompanied children Under 12 FREE

The Penticton Arts Council is excited to announce the 1st Annual Festival of the Arts in Penticton July 22, 23 & 24th 2016! The Festival was created to increase the awareness and promote the publics appreciation of arts and culture. Over the last 55 years, the Penticton Arts Council has been the voice of the local artists by way of offering support, venues, education and creating events ad programs open to the community to enjoy the incredible talent we have here in the South Okanagan! The Festival will focus on multi-disciplinary performances, markets and workshops presented in all realms of creativity including: Dance/Drama/Spoken word/music/theatre/street art/design/culinary & wine. It will be based at the Leir House and Gardens but presented, performed and to be enjoyed at multiple venues including local art galleries, restaurants, parks and coffee shops. Planned activities to include An Art Battle, Pecha Kucha Night, theatre performances, date time performances and evening concerts and more, including classes & workshops, based on exploring, learning and enhancing artistic/creative abilities for all.

We invite local artists as well as any community member to join our committee to make this 1st Annual Festival of the Arts an extraordinary experience for all those who attend the events planned over the three days. If you are interested just contact the Penticton Arts Council at info@pentictonartscouncil.com

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SPRING, 2016

Full Monty, full value

By JUDE CAMPBELL

Okay, so there’s the iconic Chippendales and the Aussies with Thunder from Down Under; both arguably sporting heart-stopping good looks and buff, very buff, bods.

And now, we have a group of locals with the chutzpah to take their acting chops to a new level — donning it all for the show — in The Full Monty.

Yup, it’s going to be an exciting evening of song, dance, some soul-baring man-to-man conversations, a live band and at the end, taking the dare to bare.

New Vintage Theatre’s spring production, The Full Monty, delves into some interesting, somewhat turbulent waters as it follows six brawny steelworkers through their personal trials after being laid-off from their union jobs.

Demoralized and desperate, the men resort to stealing scrap metal from the abandoned mill, while others wrestle with lost self-esteem and

Quick Facts What: The Full Monty, presented by New Vintage Theatre.

When & Where: April 14-24 at the Mary Irwin Theatre, Rotary Centre for the Arts.

Tickets: Available at RCA box office, 250-717-5304.

self-worth and even contemplate suicide as relationships are tested.

The men find a new camaraderie as they spend their imposed ‘spare time’ together, often sharing un-told feelings and worries, in a way “most men just don’t share with each other,” director Bonnie Gratz said.

“We’re really excited to present this play, and there’s much more to it because the themes running through it are unique,” she said.

“The men talk about things men just don’t talk about—how they feel so very low, the loss of

identity and self-worth, their attractiveness is being tested. They were breadwinners, responsible for the family, and now the women have to pick up the slack.”

Desperate to find money, the guys notice women lined up to pay good cash to see The Chippendales.

Intrigued, the men form their own striptease group, and while hanging up posters for the show, are cajoled by local women who dare them to go one better than the ‘Chips’ and do the full monty.

The show is full of humor, sometimes a little black but still very funny; it offers great song tunes like Hot Stuff, You Sexy Thing and Flashdance.

“We have great artists in Kelowna, and the play is remarkable, and so is the music,” Gratz added.

She began pitching the play last year, and persuaded some talented fellas to take the lead roles, including Brad Hull (Jerry), Cory Armour (Dave) and Ray Mordan (Harold).

Hull was already familiar with the show, and took on the dancing and singing challenge, as did the others.

“Our choreographer has been very patient with us,” Hull noted, adding that “to do both—sing

and dance at the same time—requires a lot of cardio.”

“It’s a little different from the English version, but true to the American script,” he said.

“There’s a lot of humor, a lot of touching moments among the guys. We’re all very comfortable with the footwork, and we all know what’s coming at the end.”

‘The End’ is a frisky rendition of Tom Jones’ You Can Keep Your Hat On, and throughout the show, there is a live band lead by Krista Buttenaar, with choreography by Angela Quinn.

In a dark theatre, it’s a ‘little easier’ to execute the full monty, although Gratz pointed out there are dozens of “other people backstage, and musicians in the pit” so full kudos to the cast.

Armour said he was looking for a supporting role, not a lead, being reluctant to take it on as he knew the commitment.

“It’s a more daring role for me, that’s working out,” he said. “I’m curious to see how the audience, particularly the matinee audience takes to it.

Then I think, well, Calendar Girls turned out to be great. The dance numbers are cool, and the strip tease is going to knock their socks off.”

In consideration of the subject matter, audience members are to be 19-plus.

Leir House excited to bring back Kids on Broadway theatre training

c i s u m g in k a m f so r a e y 0 4 g in t a r Celeb together!

Summer is a wonderful time for children to be outside and creative.

Our outstanding teachers and the artistic atmosphere of the Leir House with its surrounding grounds add up to an ideal setting.

The Penticton Academy of Music is offering a program for preschoolers and two theatre programs this summer for school aged kids that are sure to inspire and spark imagination and creativity.

Back by popular demand, Kids On Broadway is an intensive week of musical theatre from July 4 to 8.

Children will act, sing and dance their way to a performance on Friday for all to enjoy.

Bard in the Yard is a new offering by the Academy’s speech arts teacher, Deborah McGladdery, and will take place July 11 to 15. This is a theatre production camp in which each participant is guaranteed a speaking role and all are engaged in and responsible for every aspect of mounting a play.

All are welcome to the performance at the end of the week.

The Music Roots is run by Roswitha

Masson who has many years of experience developing music education programs for preschool children.

The Music Roots is a wonderful introduction to music making.

The Penticton Academy of Music is a nonprofit community music school with charitable tax status.

The Academy relies on grants and donations to maintain its operations, ensuring high quality music education with adequate facilities and accessibility for all.

Donations to the Penticton Academy of Music are tax deductible and can be directed to general operations or to the student bursary fund. Please contact the office at 250-4937977 or info@pentictonacademyofmusic.ca to make a donation.

We at the Penticton Academy of Music believe that music is a core subject in the education and development of our young people and in society as a whole. We invite you to share in our mission to promote and provide music education opportunities to Penticton and the surrounding area.

SPRING, 2016

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Swing into spring SIMPLY at Bo.ttega with City Band If you are “In the Mood,” why not swing on down to — no, not “Tuxedo Junction,” but the Rotary Centre for the Arts on Wednesday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m.

There, you will be treated to your own Kelowna City Concert Band with special guest artists Three to the Bar, playing and singing your favourite Glen Miller, Sinatra and of course, the Duke arrangements.

Bill Bailey will also make an appearance, along with the Gershwins, and there will be a few other surprises. But, mainly, “It Don’t Mean a Thing if it ain’t got that swing”…dada-dit-da!

Since its inception in 1894, Kelowna City Concert Band (KCCB) has been continuously entertaining the residents of this area for well over a century, with only brief interruptions during World Wars I and II. Each year, the band presents free outdoor concerts in June and July, at Remembrance Day and Canada Day, as well at seniors residences and other special venues and community events.

This year, we will wrap up the season with a free outdoor concert at Island Stage on Wednesday, July 6, 7 p.m., as part of Parks Alive. KCCB has over 60 musicians of all ages, from all walks of life who come from throughout the Okanagan.

Long time KCCB President Tim Watson points out, “Band members are volunteers, donating their time for these concerts and the rehearsals they entail. New members are always welcome and invited to find out more information either from the website, www.kelownacityband.com, or from any band member after a concert.”

If you haven't experienced the “big band sound,” you will be impressed with the Kelowna City Concert Band’s concert, Swing into Spring, this April 27 at Rotary Centre for the Arts.

Tickets are only $10 and available through Select Your Tickets Prospera Place, or at RCA Box Office.

Don’t miss it!

NORMA THOMAS

ART SHOW & SALE: April 30th, 1 - 9 pm & May 1st, 10 am - 5 pm.

OPENING GALA: April 30th, 7 pm to 9 pm. Refreshments from the View Winery & appetizers compliments of Deli City.

VENUE: Bottega Farm Inn, 4485 Sallows Rd., Kelowna. Entry: $2 PAINTING RAFFLE: Tickets $5, available at Tigerlily Fashions, 541 Bernard Ave and His and Hers Fashions, 137-1835 Gordon Drive.

Sixteen original paintings to choose from! Proceeds to United Way. MORE INFO: www.kelownapaletteclub.com

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SPRING, 2016

Tutt St. to host Kuckein show H. E. Kuckein was a man who lived with a passion to paint almost every single day of his life.

He was at his easel from morning until night, seven days a week. The only time he varied from this routine was when he was travelling to see the subjects of his many paintings.

Ebe, as he was known to friends and colleagues, was a man with many interests.

His home was filled with books on art, architecture and religious philosophies. He stayed current with what was happening around the world and ready to debate any topic.

Kuckein moved to the Okanagan in the mid 1990s after living in Vancouver for several decades. He always had an affinity for the area as he spent a couple of years in Kelowna in the ’50s and fondly remembered the flowering cherry trees and sunny skies.

While settling in to his new home, he was avidly painting. He was now represented throughout Canada in galleries from Vancouver to Quebec City. Tutt Street

Gallery became his local dealer and has been ever since.

On April 23, Tutt Street Gallery will be hosting a retrospective show and sale of various works from original paintings to a few limited edition signed prints.

There will be on display some of his earliest sketches and pointillism drawings from his early architecture days.

This exhibition will be on display until May 21 and is free to attend. A book featuring items from the show will also be available for purchase while quantities last.

A note from Penticton Arts Council

Directed by BRIAN HAIGH

By FRED CARMICHAEL

A whodunit mystery with a comic twist MAR 31 - APR 10 TICKETS $25 / EACH

APRIL 14 -24, 2016 TICKETS (19+) $30 / ADVANCED, $35/DOOR

FOR DETAILS AND TICKETS VISIT RotaryCentrefortheArts.com 421 Cawston Ave. Kelowna BC, 250-717-5304

The Penticton Arts Council, located in the beautiful Leir House Cultural Centre, wanted to say thank you to everyone who made the third annual Arts Awards a tremendously successful evening!

To all the nominators, nominees and performers, thank you for contribution to the arts and supporting the arts community.

To our generous sponsors, we could not have done it without your recognition and sponsorship of our art and culture community.

Adjudicating the talented artists is a challenging endeavor so to all of the judges thank you for your dedication and support of the Arts Awards.

The Penticton Arts Council is already working on the fourth annual Arts Awards so save the date, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017.

Some exciting upcoming events hosted by the Penticton Arts Council: — Variety Show showcasing local artists in music, dance, theatre, spoken word, video and more will be held at the Cleland Theatre this

May; — Arts Wearables Fashion Show coming to you in June; — Arts Battles…watch for details with date and location; — Penticton Arts Council’s first annual Festival of the Arts July 22-24; venues all through Penticton.

— A very high profile Canadian comedian is on her way; September’s major event will be held at the Cleland; details will be announced soon.

Continual local artist’s exhibits are in place at the Leir House Gallery.

Please drop in anytime to see the shows The Penticton Arts Council is looking forward to hosting many 2016 Spring and Summer events and we hope to see you out and about Penticton and District Area celebrating the arts!

To stay up to date on our events please email info@pentictonartscouncil.com or visit pentictonartscouncil.com.

Or call us at 250 492-7997

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What’s new in the arts ‘Hope’ begins new year in Summerland MANY HATS THEATRE COMPANY

SUMMERLAND SINGERS & PLAYERS present a comedy “A Bench in the Sun” at Centre Stage Theatre in Summerland April 21 - 24.

Then, join them May 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. for live outdoor theatre at Summerland Ornamental Gardens centennial celebrations as they become part of the “ambience” of the original gardens by dressing in the attire of that time and enacting a community family picnic on the grounds.

The SUMMERLAND ART CLUB will have its annual show and sale June 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Library on Wharton Street.

Raffle draw and meet the artists on June 5 at 3 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS ON THE WATER returns to Spirit Square in Peach Orchard Beach this summer. Families are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, a picnic — and enjoy the music. A different genre of music every week so there is something for everyone!

Mark your calendars Wednesdays starting July 6 until Aug. 31.

The SUMMERLAND COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL has a fantastic line up of summer programs for children aged three and up through their SUMMER ARTS PROGRAM. Registration forms will be available on summerlandarts.ca.

Parents are urged to book early to avoid disappointment.

DE VINE ARTS are a group of Summerland and District creative people who express themselves in high quality painting, pastels, prints, photography, jewelry making, art cards, fused glass, pottery, wood working and delicious creations in fine chocolate.

Following a successful two-day show at Summerland Waterfront Resort last year, these talented artists will be associated with the Quest Garden Tour on June 25 and the Centennial Celebrations of the Friends of the Ornamental Gardens, July 16-17 being held at the Pacific Agriculture Research Centre. A studio tour or artists’ showcase featuring new original work is planned for later this summer. Meet the artists at these events and enjoy and purchase some exceptional local work. For more information phone 250-494-3205 or email claygirl@uniserve.com.

New this Fall is the MARGINAL ARTS FESTIVAL from Sept. 2-4.

A three-day celebration of the arts inspired by Canadian playwright George Ryga, who wrote many of his most famous works, including “The Ecstasy of Rita Joe,” while living in Summerland.

The festival features well-known Okanagan bands, poetry and variety events, workshops and a jazz concert by three-time Juno-award-winning sax player and recording artist Campbell Ryga and his ensemble.

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for Penticton favourite

Founded by a group of experienced and passionate theatre people in 2007, Many Hats Theatre Company has quickly become the South Okanagan’s favourite theatre company.

Created as a cooperative, Many Hats is so named because each of the 26 members wear different hats for each production. Many Hats offers five productions each season for a total of 75 performances each year.

The company is now in a ninth season and is currently running their 42nd production Having Hope at Home, a hilarious Canadian comedy about life, love and childbirth.

This dynamic theatre company has established a reputation for professional-quality performances and developed a very loyal audience. Most Many Hats shows are sellouts!

Still to come in this season will include State of Confusion by Michael Poirier award-winning Canadian playwright based in Vernon.

Followed by Mending Fences by Canada’s favorite playwright Norm Foster. The ninth season wraps up with Death By Design a witty look at murder and mayhem by Rob Urbinati.

All performances are on the Cannery Stage in the Cannery Trade Centre on Fairview Road in Penticton.

Tickets to all Many Hats shows are available at the Wine

Country Visitors’ Centre at Railway and Eckhardt in Penticton or seats may be reserved by phone at 250-2762170 (or 1-800-663-5052) Many Hats productions have included hilarious farces like The Murder Room, I Hate Hamlet, and Caught in the Net, and more serious fare like Lost in Yonkers and Doubt, a parable.

There has been an emphasis on the work of Canadian playwrights like Michel Tremblay’s For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again and Douglas Bowie’s Goodbye Piccadilly.

The Hats are looking forward to their 10th anniversary season in 2017, which will be announced this fall, followed by open auditions for all parts and are already making some exciting plans.

Over the nine years, in addition to dozens of appearances by Many Hats co-op members, dozens of newcomers have entertained South Okanagan audiences in Many Hats productions both onstage and backstage!

For more information visit the Hats online at www.manyhatstheatre.com or www.facebook.com/manyhatstheatre.

Sat. May 14th

Location:

2pm Matinee

3261 Gordon Dr. at Evangel Church

suitable for families affordable pricing

Tickets: call 250-764-2222 or missiondancecentre.com Admission by Donation

7:30pm Evening includes post reception

preferred seating by advance donation

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SPRING, 2016

Simply Art at Bo.ttega Farms

By DIANA PALMER

Bo.ttega Farm Inn is a modern boutique hotel and retreat centre promoting cultural development in a creative environment.

Situated on a 13 acre alpaca farm and orchard in South East Kelowna, the aesthetically pleasing structure and grounds was designed to nurture the creative arts.

Last May, Bo.ttega hosted the Simply Art show featuring a collection of original paintings from twenty-five established Kelowna artists.

Displaying one hundred and fifty paintings of various genres with Bottega’s tasteful decor as a backdrop, the show wowed over 700 people in just two days.

The View Winery and Deli City also contributed to this successful event by adding a special flare to the Opening

Gala with their tasty appetizers and refreshments.

On April 30 and May 1 of this year, Bo.ttega Farm Inn, the View Winery, Deli City and the Kelowna Palette Club will team up again to present Simply Art 2016.

The Opening Gala is to be held Saturday, April 30, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Anyone seeking an evening of culture is encouraged to come out to enjoy the wine, entertainment and complimentary appies and to peruse the awesome art.

The United Way Painting Raffle, organized in conjunction with last year’s show to raise money for the United Way campaign, was very popular so has been brought back for Simply Art 2016. With a $5 ticket the purchaser is given a 1/500 chance to win his or her very own piece of original art.

Unlike most painting raffles where

Diana Palmer, A Note of Floral, 36X36 acrylic.

Question Grow

ASIS 2OI6

Okanagan Art Show &

I N S P I R AT I O N S Y M P O S I U M The Symposium Okanagan College Theatre 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna, BC Saturday, May 14th, 2016, 9 - 4 pm.

The Guest Speakers Mike Svob, SFCA Topic: A Journey of Inspiration with the Man Behind the Colour

Marney Rose Edge, SFCA Topic: The Beauty and Inspiration of Flowers

Barry Rafuse, SFCA Topic: The Road to Abstraction

Tickets: $25 ea. For more info on the Symposium, Workshops, Art Show and to purchase tickets visit www.centralokanaganfca.com

Support Motivate Develop Admire

Communicate Discuss Inspire Share Critique MENTOR

Visualize

Encourage

Create Demonstrate EDUCATE

there is only one choice being offered, the winner of the United Way Painting Raffle is eligible to choose their painting from a selection of 16 paintings by various artists (each valued at $500).

Mayor Colin Basran will be present at the Opening Gala to draw the winning ticket.

The raffle painting selection along with some of the art that will hang in the show can be viewed at kelownapaletteclub.com.

The full raffle painting selection will also be on display at the show.

Raffle tickets are available at Tigerlily Fashions, 541 Bernard Ave. and at His and Hers Fashions, 1371835 Gordon Drive (Capri mall).

Simply Art 2016 will run April 30 from 1 to 9 p.m. and May 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bottega Farm Inn, 4485 Sallows Rd., Kelowna.

Admission is $2 at the door.

Observe Question Debate Design Demonstrate EDUCATE

Producing quality live theatre in the South Okanagan since 2007

All performances on the Cannery Stage in the Cannery Trade Centre Tickets available at the Wine Country Visitor‛s Centre or call 250-276-2170 Visi Currently onstage

Having Hope at Home

by David S. Craig The Cannery Stage in the Cannery Trade Centre 1475 Fairview Rd. Penticton

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