Films
The Summerland Film Club presents “Last Train Home” on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30pm at the Legion on Rosedale Avenue. For more information see: www.summerlandfilms.ca
And on Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30pm the Summerland Film Club presents: The Tobacco Conspiracy
Documentary — 52 minutes — 2005
The Tobacco Conspiracy goes behind the scenes of the powerful tobacco industry, which has grown rich over the last five decades at the expense of public health. A gripping investigation covering three continents, the film exposes the vast conspiracy of a criminally negligent industry that hangs to the economic power through corruption and manipulation. To confront the tobacco cartel, anti-smoking groups are organizing and scoring points, but the fight is far from over. The Tobacco Conspiracy deftly defines the issues in a complex situation where private interests and the public good collide. This documentary is a hard-hitting critique of an industry gone mad.
www.summerlandfilm.ca
The Summerland Skating Club Pop Concert
The Summerland Skating Club invites you to join them for their annual end of the season Pop Concert on Sunday, February 26 from 1-2pm at the Summerland Arena. Admission by donation.
Youth Symphony of the Okanagan
Sunday, February 26 at 2pm concert in Penticton, Cleland Theatre, 325 Power Street
The YSO is now in its 23rd year, and is co-directed by Imant Raminsh and Dennis Colpitts. It is allegedly the only youth symphony in Canada to allow its young musicians the opportunity to compose and have their own orchestral pieces performed in public. These compositions will be performed as a small part of the concert.
Tickets are $15 adults, $10 seniors and youth 13-18, and $5 for children 12 and under. They will be available at Penticton Academy of Music (220 Manor Park Ave open M-Th 12-5), at the Vernon Music School (1705- 32nd Avenue) and at the door on the day of the performance.
Featured soloists this year will be Vincent Li and Rebecca Ruthven, both violinists with the YSO. Music repertoire includes works by Morawetz, Sarasate, Grieg, Chausson, and Beethoven.
Photographic Display
Penticton Photography Club presents its members photography display at the Penticton Museum from February 28 – March 12 www.pentictonphotoclub.com pentictonphotoclub@gmail.com
Philosophers’ Café
The first Philosophers’ Café evening of 2012 will be Wednesday, February 29 at 7pm at the Summerland Art Gallery. Join Allison Rennie, former Director of Leadership Development at Naramata Centre and a Masters Student in Creative Writing as she speaks about Writing from the Heart – the Artful Practice of Creative Writing.
Museum AGM
Summerland Museum AGM, Saturday, March 3rd, 7pm, at the I.O.O.F Hall, Main Street. Guest Speakers, Marilyn and John Topham will give a short overview on “Liberia’77 The Documentary” When their sons Jeff and Andrew Topham returned to the war torn West African country of their childhood to re-shoot their father’s photos for a documentary, they found a nation whose photographic memory had been destroyed by war. Everyone welcome.
Many Hats Theatre Company
And at the Cannery Stage – Many Hats Theatre Company presents Neil Simon’s award winning Lost in Yonkers. This entertaining play about Jay and Arty who are forced by family financial circumstances to live with their tyrannical grandmother in her emotionally dysfunctional household at the beginning of World War II, runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm with a Sunday Matinee at 2pm until February 25. Tickets: $22/$19 at the Wine Country Visitor’s Centre Railway and Eckhardt.
Play
“Once Upon a Mattress” – the wonderful musical adaptation of the Princess and the Pea story. By Mary Rogers and Marshall Barer and the Rogers and Hammerstein Theatre Library.
The show runs February 16, 17, 18 and February 23, 24, 25 and starts at 7pm.
The tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. Tickets and performances at Princess Margaret Secondary on Green Avenue in Penticton. Call 250-770-7620 for more information.
Kelowna Community Concerts
Kelowna Community Concerts presents Jan Lisiecki, pianist at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Thursday, February 23 at 7:30pm.
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Show – Summerland Art Gallery
“Storybook Landscapes” An Installation/paintings with a Celtic theme by Stephen Prowse is currently in the Main Gallery at the Summerland Art Gallery. “Towards the Light”, featuring oil paintings of trees and landscapes by Margaret Munn, is in the adjoining Adams Room. Both shows will be on display until March 3.
Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday 1-4pm and Saturday 10am-4pm. The Summerland Art Gallery is located at 9533 Main Street.
Concert
Ken Smedley & The George Ryga Centre are proud to present El Mariachi Los Dorados live in Concert at the Janet Ritchie Centre Stage Theatre in Summerland on Saturday, March 24 at 8pm. Tickets at Martin’s Flowers in Summerland (250-494-5432) and The Dragon’s Den in Penticton (250-492-3011) more at www.ryga.org Don’t miss this annual fiesta of Mexican music and culture. Experience a taste of ol’ Mexico and celebrate the coming of Spring!
Call for Submisisons
The Lake Country Art Gallery in Lake Country (formerly known as Winfield) is pleased to announce a Call for Artists Submissions. They are currently seeking Exhibition Proposals from artists across BC, and beyond, for their 2013 Exhibition Schedule. The deadline is set for April 1, 2012.
Please see the attached documents or their website - http://lakecountryartgallery.blogspot.com/p/apply-to-exhibit.html - for all the details.
Theatre Kelowna
Theatre Kelowna Society presents “Perfect Wedding”; a must see for all Brides and Bridegrooms just before saying “I do”! This hugely successful comedy was written by Robin Hawdon and is directed by Theatre Kelowna’s Andrew Taylor.
An energetic cast will entertain you in this rollicking comedy: Graham Daley (Honk), Jackie Sharkey (Sins of the Mother), Joe Welton (Honk), Kate DeLorme (Swingin’ 60’s), veteran comedian Corinne Marks (Honk, Scrooge, Peter Pan); and newcomer Ruby Bullock. “Perfect Wedding” is that rare combination – a riotous comedy and a touching love story at the same time! (Good Valentine’s Day present!) Tickets on sale now!
Black Box Theatre – March 8-18 Thursday – Saturday 7:30PM
Saturday & Sunday at 2PM
www.SelectyourTickets.com 250-762-5050
Prospera Place Box Office & at the door
ADVANCE: Adult $20; Senior/Student $18
10% discount groups 10+ (plus service charges)
ALL DOOR TICKETS $25
Info: www.theatrekelowna.org 250-862-8673
Winter Workshops
The Summerland Community Arts Council is offering a series of Winter Workshops beginning this month.
“Jewelry Making” with Karen Griggs of Madam Jewels and the Bead Trails on February 25. Barbara Pistak will present “Introduction to Acrylics” on March 3 and Barbara Wellborn leads a workshop “Unwoven Scarves” on March 10. Download a complete description to the courses and the registration form from our website. http://summerlandarts.com or drop by the Arts Centre.
Writing Group
The Summerland Scribes, a group for creative writers (fiction, non-fiction or play writing) meets Friday evenings from 7-9pm at the Summerland Arts Centre, 9533 Main St. For more information call John 250-494-0460
Art Trip 2012
Preparations for Art Trip 2012 are well under way. This year for the first time ever; Artists’ Studios in Naramata, Summerland, Penticton and south to Vaseux Lake, will all hold special open houses on May 19 and 20 from 11am – 5pm.
Gallery Opening – Summerland Art Gallery
Nature In Motion, a study of the magical interplay between colour, movement and the natural environment.
Join artist Steve Hancock at the opening reception on Thursday, March 8 as he seeks to convey the mystery and motion of plants, trees and water through careful panning or zooming of the camera to produce a blending of colours and textures.
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Silver Shoes Theatre Camp
Express, explore and create at this one week Fine Arts Camp offered during Spring Break. We will play games, make masks and create characters. Participants should wear comfortable clothing. Bring a snack, and be prepared for a whole lot of fun!
Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)
Dates: March 19-23rd (Monday-Friday)
Times: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Fee: $75 (5 Sessions)
Instructor: Claire Tamang & Emily Spencer (both BC Certified Teachers)
Place: Centre Stage Theatre, Summerland
Minimum number of children: 8
Maximum number of children: 16
If you know of an event you feel should be included in the Arts Palette or on the Arts Council’s online calendar, please email: dfinnis@telus.net or call: 250-494-8994. http://summerlandarts.com and http://twitter.com/artspalette
A Community without Art is a Community without Heart!
