What: Milton Randall When: April 20, 22, 23, 24 Where: Schools Percussionist Milton Randall uses his experience as a public school and university-level educator to communicate the magic of African and Latin drumming. He will perform to students in Vernon and Cache Creek. ArtStarts in Schools
What: Shane Philip When: April 20-23 Where: Schools Philip is a multi-instrumentalist who draws his influences from reggae, ska, folk, funk, blues and rock. Weighing on his creative mind are questions about love, life, peace, nature, and the human experience and students from Keremeos, Okanagan Falls, Greenwood, Rock Creek, Grand Forks, Osoyoos and Oliver will be faced with such questions during this performance. ArtStarts in Schools
What: Dianna David Tour When: April 20-24 Where: Schools Dianna David provides a fusion of performance skills such as clowning, mime, hip hop dance, contact juggling, improv and light manipulation to entertain and teach the youth. She will be performing for students in Armstrong, Enderby, Sicamous, Canoe, Clearwater and Vavenby. ArtStarts in Schools
What: Alberta Opera Musical Theatre for Young People When: April 20-24 Where: Schools This longstanding musical theatre group presents the Frog Prince, which follows the traditional fairy tale with comic touches and lessons about acceptance and the importance of friendship to students in Chilliwack, Penticton, Merritt, Lower Nichola and Coldstream. ArtStarts in Schools
Big Lake
What: Spring Fling! Art and Music Celebration When: April 1, 10:00 am Where: Big Lake Elementary The students of Big Lake Elementary will be teaming up with 2 art teachers twice a week to create masterpieces that will be framed and sold by bid at their Art Auction on May 7th. Also during their Art and Music Celebration, students be performing shows in the artistic genre of their choice. This will be a community/school celebration. The event will be held at Big Lake Community Hall. Tickets are by donation at the door. Contact: Karen DeCicco.
Clearwater
What: ARTichokes + Cultural Folks When: April 23, 5-8 pm Where: Clearwater Secondary School Spend an evening celebrating local arts and culture! Performance stage, exhibition and marketplace. Contact: Charlene Lau Clearwater Secondary School 250-674-3328
Enderby
What: Let the Voices Soar! When: April 23, 7 pm Where: Enderby Evangelical Chapel, 706 Mill Avenue Fund-raiser for the Chantant Youth Ensemble to represent BC at "Unisong" in Ottawa on July l (performing with the National Arts Centre Orchestra, on Parliament Hill and in several churches). Twelve 12 to 16 year-old young women from the North Okanagan will sing Canadian compositions. The concert also features - from Enderby - pianist Katie Abbott and violinist Blythe Heywood who will also play french horn. Refreshments available. $10 adult/$3 youth under 18, Ticket Contact: 250 838 2274. Enderby & District Arts Council
Kamloops
What: Spring Musical Lights! Camera! Action! When: April 29-30, 9 am Where: Marion Schilling Elementary This year, Marion Schilling Elementary will celebrate Arts and Culture Week by showcasing their students creative abilities via two talent shows and two musical performances. Two hundred and fifty students will perform. Contact: Sara Piroddi
Kamloops
What: Lantern-making Workshop for Lumiere Festival When: April 23-25 Where: 3rd and Victoria, downtown Kamloops Three-days of lantern-making workshops, with a new design each day. Open to the general public Kamloops Arts Council 250-372-7323
Kelowna
What: Théâtre la Seizième When: April 22-23 Where: Schools The only French professional theatre company in BC, Théâtre la Seizième assists in the development of French-Canadian culture for young francophones and francophiles throughout the province and country. ArtStarts in Schools
Kelowna
What: Romeo and Juliet When: April 16-24, 8 pm Where: Kelowna Senior Secondary Shakespeare's famous tale of star-crossed lovers is unquestionably the world's best-known love story and his most sensuous romantic tragedy. The plot unfolds very quickly against the harsh and frequently violent environment of the play's setting. Facey has created a distinctly Canadian spin to this production making the wealthy Montague family Anglophone and the equally wealthy Capulet family Francophone. Against this relentless feud of their families and their community, Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love. For tickets, call 250-762-2805 ext 590
Kelowna
What: Taste of Culture When: April 20-24, 9:15 - 11:30 am Where: Kelowna Museums, Kelowna Art Gallery, Rotary Centre for the Arts Kelowna's Taste of Culture program for 2009 will take place in the Cultural District from Monday, April 20th , through Friday, April 24th, 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 available, 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. Kelowna Museums
Logan Lake
What: Artisans Show and Sale When: April 25-26, 10 am - 3 pm Where: Logan Lake Secondary School Gym Featuring artists and demonstrations, with a local musician providing original works. Presentations will include local children's art work, quilters, painters, potters, stained glass, fibre arts, and others. Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free. Logan Lake Arts Council 250-523-9786
Lumby
What: Lumby Public Market Grand Opening When: April 25 Where: Lumby Includes an arts and crafts display, live entertainment and a hands-on art activity that involves the general public attending the market opening. Monashee Arts Council 250-547-9464
Merritt
What: William Joseph Workshop for Students When: April 29 Where: Merritt Civic Centre Visiting Concert pianist William Joseph has agreed to meet with approximately 50 music students prior to his concert on April 29. He will inspire and encourage students as they pursue their love of music. Nicola Valley Community Arts Council 250-378-6515
Nakusp
What: Community Concert & Celebration of Arts & Culture When: April 19 Where: Nakusp Auditorium We are planning our traditional Community Event featuring all aspects of local Arts & Culture, with performing artists, singers, dancers, musicians, original readings of poetry and prose, theatrical performances, and visual artists' displays. The Arts Council Board and representatives from the umbrella organizations will be recognized for their contributions to the community. Arrow Lakes Arts Council 250-269-7384
Osoyoos
What: Art Crawl When: April 21-22 Where: Art Gallery, Downtown businesses Touring arts venues at the Painters, Potters, Art Gallery, business establishments displays, and at several home studio locations to view arts activities. Osoyoos and District Arts Council 250-495-7968
Peachland
What: Seniors' ChorFest 2009 When: April 22-26 Where: Peachland and Penticton This choral festival for 300+ seniors is a an event devoted to camaraderie in music; ”Valley Sound Waves” from April 23-25th 2009. Peachland Community Arts Council 250-767-9549
Penticton
What: Something New When: April 16-May 14, Monday-Friday, 10 am - 4 pm. Where: Leir House, 220 Manor Park Ave. Artwork by Penticton Secondary and Princess Margaret Students; Opening Reception April 16th 7 pm at Leir House Penticton & District Community Arts Council 250-492-7997
Prince George
What: Art at the Heart When: April 24, 8:30 am Where: Sacred Heart School School-wide rotation of arts activities. Students will be moving in groups around the school participating in a rotation of varied artistic/cultural activities. Contact: Nuala Power
Prince George
What: Visit to Two Rivers Gallery When: April 22, 9:30 am Where: Sacred Heart School Sacred Heart School's Grade 2/3 class is celebrating Arts & Culture Week by visiting the Two Rivers Art Gallery. Contact: Nuala Power
Prince George
What: Family Sunday When: April 19, 1 - 4 pm Where: Two Rivers Gallery, 725 Civic Plaza Drop in FREE for Family Sunday creativity with your family and layer, sulpt and colour candles!
Prince George
What: Artist's Talk and Performance When: April 23, 7:30 and 8:15 Where: Two Rivers Gallery, 725 Civic Plaza Flux contributor Miriam Colvin - Artist's Talk & Performance with musician Facundo Gastiazoro. Free Prince George
Prince George
What: Free Admission When: April 19-25 Where: Two Rivers Gallery, 725 Civic Plaza Two Rivers Gallery celebrates Art & Culture Week by opening our doors, admission free, to the community at large. Two Rivers Gallery
Princeton
What: Riverside Shines When: April 19, 22, 27 Where: Riverside Centre A week of community events: Sunday, April 19, Proclamation and unveiling of a pottery mural created by Bob Kingsmill and completed by the Princeton Potters' Guild at the entrance to the new theatre; Ballet Kelowna performance; Wednesday Apr. 22, Wildlife film by local filmmakers Sue and Jeff Truner; Sunday April 27, Princeton Traditional Music Society Concert. Princeton and District Arts Council 250-295-3266
Quesnel
What: Recycled Arts and Culture Day When: April 25 Where: Arts and Recreation Centre Free "hands-on" recycled arts projects such as painting, card making, quilting, small murals, origami, and musical instruments all from found items. Quesnel and District Community Arts Council 250-747-1727
Revelstoke
What: The Montreal Trio When: April 19, 7:30 pm Where: United Church, 2nd Street The Trio's eclectic, energetic music takes listeners on a journey through the world's many cultures — from the mysterious, exotic melodies of India to the hot rhythms of South America, Spain, the Balkans, the Orient and traditional Quebec and... Holywood. Revelstoke Arts Council 250-837-5125
Sicamous
What: Art Walk When: April 19-25 Where: Sicamous business district Over 25 artists will place work on display with local businesses. A pamphlet directing people to the locations. Eagle Valley Arts Council 250-836-4705
Sicamous
What: Say Aah! When: April 23-25 Where: TBA Say Ahh! is a locally written, directed and produced play. Eagle Valley Arts Council
Summerland
What: 10th/40th Birthday Party When: April 19-25 Where: Summerland Art Gallery A week-long event including an open house with member groups, a sign-up table to encourage artists to add themselves to a database of local artists, paper-making workshop, envirobags created from old nylon banners, and a shoe decorating contest to encourage people to walk. Summerland Community Arts Council 250-494-4494
Valemount
What: African Drumming Workshop When: April 18 Where: Tete Jaune Community Hall As part of VACS 10th year, we wanted to join the 10th year celebration of Arts & Culture week by offering a fun, physical adult African Drumming Workshop at a central location enabling residents of Valemount, Tete Jaune, Dunster and area to attend. Valemount Arts and Cultural Society 250-566-4674 or 250-566-9049
Vernon
What: The Mad Potter's Tea Party When: The month of April Where: Community Arts Centre in Polson Park The public is cordially invited to view the accompanying exhibition and to vote on their favourite work for a People's Choice award and to attend two related events. Arts & Culture Week reception - Monday, April 20th, 5:00-7:00 pm Arts Council of the North Okanagan 250-542-6243
