Play Reading
Summerland Singers & Players will be holding their last play reading before the summer this Thursday, May 17 at 7pm at the Summerland Alliance Church on North Victoria. The play is“Leading Ladies” by Ken Ludwig. Read about it here: http://www.kenludwig.com/leading_ladies/leading_ladies.php
Theatre – Masks of King Lear
The Penticton Chamber Theatre Green Show: Masks of King Lear Presented by Penticton Chamber Theatre at the Shatford Centre, Main Street, Penticton Thursday, May 17 at 7pm Tickets at the door or call: 250-493-0390 or 250-770-7668 E-mail: info@osarts.com.
Art Show & Sale
The Summerland Pleasure Painters are holding an Art Show and Sale on May 18 & 19 at 10122 Main Street, Summerland from 10am-4pm. Artwork will be shown featuring all mediums: oils, acrylics, Watercolours, pencil drawings and pastels. A draw will be made for a framed watercolour landscape by Allen Klein.
Peach City Radio
Please tune in to 94.5 FM for Peach City Radio’s live May Long Weekend broadcast in Penticton. This locally supported and volunteer driven community station will host a 4 day program (May 18 to 21) in celebration of the OSCA Meadowlark Nature Festival and the 100th Anniversary of Penticton Secondary School. Peach City Radio will be based in the new Penticton CoWork facility for this short-term broadcast (125 Eckhardt Ave. E.) and will feature programs that highlight many of the events happening in the community over the course of the weekend. Support your community radio station and listen to 94.5 FM. For more information, contact info@peachcityradio.org
Bluegrass jams
The Summerland Bluegrass Group is hosting a bluegrass jam on Saturday, May 19 at the Peachland United Church from 6:30-10pm. Bring your acoustic instrument or just come and enjoy the music. A minimal admission cost at the door to cover expenses is included.
Studio Tour – Summerland
There will be a Summerland Studio Tour on May 19 & 20. Pick up your map from The Summerland Arts Centre, 9533 Main St. or the Summerland Chamber and spend some time visiting local art studios.
Naramata Community Choir
2012 Marks the 50th season for the Naramata Community Choir. To celebrate their half century, the choir presents a matinee concert at 3 PM Sunday May 20 at Columbia Hall, Naramata Centre. Doors open at 2 PM for a musical history display preceding the concert. Tickets are available at Naramata Store and at Hooked on Books 225 , ph. 778.476.5621 $15 Adult $10 Student. Come celebrate with Naramata Community Choir.
Philosophers’ Café
May 23 – at the Summerland Arts Centre Speaker – Don Gayton
“Addictions: Heroin, Cocaine & Oil”
Drug addictions are individual, but excessive petroleum dependence has now penetrated every aspect of modern Canadian society. Our cities and our economies are hooked on oil. Psychologists say the first step in controlling an addiction is to recognize it. Author, ecologist and self-identified petroleum junkie Don Gayton will lead an interactive discussion on confronting energy consumption as an addiction—how to name it, take ownership of it, and begin to treat it.
Gayton’s writing includes award-winning books of popular non-fiction, including Man Facing West, Okanagan Odyssey, and Interwoven Wild. He is also the author of several scientific publications, and his work has appeared in Canadian Geographic. Don has previously won the Canadian Science Writers Award, and has been shortlisted twice for the BC Book Awards. He was recently the Roderick Haig-Brown Writer in Residence at the University of Victoria. Don resides in Summerland.
Discussion begins at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Coffee and refreshments available. Admission by donation. Sponsored and organized by CCDC (Community Cultural Development Committee)
Summerland Dance Club
Summerland School of Dance presents Dancin’ 2012 SSD’s Glee Project – Dancing to the music of the hit TV show “Glee”.
Friday, May 25 and Saturday May 26 at 7pm and Sunday, May 27 at 2pm at the Janet Ritchie Centre Stage Theatre.
All tickets $12 and children under 3 free Tickets available at The Sweet Tooth and the Door. www.summerlanddance.ca
Art Show – “Spring Palette”
“Spring Palette”, an exhibition of fine art, opens May 25 at Leir House in Penticton. In the show are paintings by artists from among the 95 members of the South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists. Show continues until June 21.
Works on view in “Spring Palette” include a variety of painting media — watercolours, oils, acrylics and encaustic. The Arts Councils of Penticton, Summerland, Osoyoos and Oliver are generously supporting this exciting event in the arts community.
An Opening Reception is set to take place on the evening of Friday May 25 from 7-9 pm. Everyone is invited to attend the occasion; the artists will be present, and it is an opportunity to meet them and discuss the art.
Leir House is located at 220 Manor Park Avenue in Penticton. Gallery Hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call Leir House at 250-492-7997 or email pdcac@shawcable.com
The South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists meets at 10 o’clock on the first Saturday morning of the month (except for July and August). The meetings are held at Leir House. New members and visitors are always welcome; artists and those who are supporters-of-the-arts will find the monthly programs (presentations, demonstrations, talks, which form part of the meetings) informative and stimulating. To learn more about the local Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists, contact the President, Brad Hillis, at hillisb@shaw.ca, or visit the Chapter’s website at www.fca-sos.ca Contact: Carol Munro Publicity Committee, Federation of Canadian Artists, South Okanagan-Similkameen Chapter carol@carolmunro.ca www.carolmunro.ca 250-497-7806
Play
‘Creek of a Thief’ by Sonny Baron, premiers for the first time anywhere Saturday, May 26 at 7pm. In this 1940s, San Fransisco Private Eye style play, a handcrafted model of a doomsday device by Leonardo Da Vinci himself is stolen from the local museum. See the students from Acting Classes by Jacqueline perform at their grand year end performance.
All proceeds raised from this performance go to the South Okanagan Children’s Charity Sunshine Fund. Admission by donation. If you would like to reserve your seat early, Visit Angel Babies Children’s Boutique on Main St.
Performance will be held at Cheers Church on Main at 7pm. Seats are limited, reserve now.
Garden Tour
Summerland Quest Society hosts the 8TH bi-annual Garden Tour of 10 fascinating Summerland gardens on Saturday, June 23from 9am to 3pm. The tour is self-guided by following the map provided. The gardens range from lush country settings, enchanted gardens and different types of ponds. These gardens have much to offer in ideas for the keen or beginning gardeners. Tickets are $15 and go on sale on May 15 at Art Knapp’s (Penticton) 250-492-5703, The Sweet Tooth (Summerland) 250-494-0925, and Martin’s Flowers (Summerland) 250-494-5432. Proceeds from the tour will benefit the Quest Society community projects. For more information: Sharon Stone, 250-494-8238 – questsociety@shaw.ca Marilyn Topham, 250-494-6434 –dmtopham@telus.net
Penticton Arts Council – job posting
JOB TITLE: ARTS LIAISON AND MARKETER. Employment Period: May 29 to August 31, 2012 Hours: 30 hours weekly, Tuesday through Saturday. Wage: $12 per hour The Penticton and District Community Arts Council seeks an energetic, outgoing, innovative self-starter to provide liaison assistance between the Arts Council and other arts groups in the community, both non-profit and private. Other duties will include developing a local directory of artists and art organizations in the area, assisting with promotion through social and other media resources, updating the Arts Council website, assisting with Arts Council summer programs and projects such as our Artisan Market and other duties as required.
The successful candidate should possess strong computer skills including social media and standard office software programs such as Word and Excel, be a good communicator, have an interest in the arts and work well with the public. You will be working closely with office staff and members of our Board of Directors. Your own transportation would be an asset and preference will be given to post-secondary applicants.
Because of grant requirements, applicant must be a student between 15 and 30 years of age; registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year. Deadline for applications is Thursday, May 17, 4 p.m.
Please email your resume and cover letter to pdcac@shawcable.com or drop off at our office: Penticton & District Community Arts Council, 220 Manor Park Avenue, Penticton, B.C. V2A 2R2
Silent Auction
Renewel Post Challenge Display and silent auction. Come and see what our local talented artists have created out of the old renewel posts. Vote for your favorite and make a bid on one to take home. These wonderful creations will be on display and bidding will continue until May 19.
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!
