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Monthly Highlights and Special Announcements
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7th Annual High School Visual Arts Competition a Huge Success
A record number of exceptional entries and enthusiastic reception attendees made this year's effort one of the best in recent memory. A new "Best in Show" award based on viewer participation helped generate excitement and support for the exhibited artists with about 250 text messages pouring in to register a vote. Over 200 people attended the reception itself on March 10. A fabulous range of over 200 pieces of original art, from sculptures to paintings to photographs were on display the entire month of March at the Orinda Library Art Gallery. Kudos to the VAC Chair, CC Klevan, and her dedicated team for a phenomenal show!
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New Partnership with Pacific Chamber Symphony Raises Funds While Making Beautiful Music
Two dozen patrons enjoyed an intimate concert at the beautiful home of Petra Michel, complete with sumptuous gourmet food, dazzling wines donated by Vintage Berkeley and of course, sublime performances by the PCS trio featuring Maestro Lawrence Kohl on clarinet, virtuoso violinist Victor Romasevich and pianist Lena Lubotsky. Over $900 was raised for each organization. Special thanks to our gracious hostess, Petra, and our VP of "Fun"draising, Gwen McNeilus. Brava!
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Tickets Now Available for Pacific Chamber Symphony's May 22 Lamorinda Concert Featuring Re-known Guitarist Paul Galbraith
Portion of ticket sales to benefit Orinda Arts Council when purchased through OAC! More event and ticket information below.
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Upcoming Meetings
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Wed., Apr 14
1:30-3:00pm
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Board Meeting
Orinda Community Center
May Room
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Tues., Apr 6
2-4pm
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60th Anniversary Committee Meeting
Orinda Library Tutoring Room (across from librarian/reference desk) For more information, please email gwen@getitdonegwen.com |
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Upcoming OAC-Sponsored Events
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Wed., Apr 14
4-6pm
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OUSD Art Ambassadors Exhibit and Reception
Student art from grades 1-8 on exhibit at the Orinda Library Art Gallery the entire month of April. All Orinda elementary schools and OIS will be represented. Public invited to reception on April 14. Come celebrate the joys of those "young at art"!
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Sat., Apr 17
Ages 13+
Pre-
registration
required.
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California Independent Film Festival (CAIFF)
Iron Filmmaker Contest
At the Orinda Theatre. Iron Filmmaker Contest lets YOU try your hand at filmmaking! This FREE contest open to anyone over the age of 13 and includes a cash prize, as well as a huge boost to any budding film career with a free website, domain name and more! All entries will be shown at the Orinda Theatre at 9am, on Saturday, April 24. Entries are limited. Registration and more information at www.caiff.org.
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Sun., Jun 13
4-7pm
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OAC 60th Anniversary Celebration
Please join us at the Orinda Country Club for this very special event. We are still looking for photos and contact information for OAC volunteers and members over the last 60 years. Please Click Here to contact Gwen McNeilus with any questions or information. Keep an eye out for invitations coming in the mail soon!
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Auditions begin May 12
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Orinda Idol 2010
Registration NOW OPEN for Auditions to be held May 12, 13 & 15 at OIS. Register by visiting: www.OrindaArtsCouncil.org/orindaidol.html. Registration closes April 21.
Audition Schedule:
Soloists K-2: Wed., May 12, 4-7pm
Soloists 3-5: Thu., May 13, 4-7pm
Soloists 6-8: Sat., May 15, 9-11am
Soloists 9-12: Sat., May 15, 11-12pm AND 4-5pm
Groups K-5: Sat., May 15, 1-2pm
Groups 6-12: Sat., May 15, 2-4pm
FINALS: September 12 at the Orinda Theater.
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School Performances
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Wed., Apr 21
7:30pm
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Miramonte High School Choral Chapel Concert
At St. Mary's College Chapel. Adults: $8, Students: $5. Tickets available at the door or purchase online by Clicking Here.
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Apr 21, 22, 23 & 24
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OIS Presents "Annie"
Leapin' lizards! One of the world's best-loved musicals is about to take center stage at OIS. Winning a Tony Award for Best Musical, "Annie" is a heart-lifting show for the whole family. The Orinda Arts Council is proud to be a ongoing major sponsor of The Bulldog Theater at OIS. Don't miss this amazing production directed by theater veteran and professional, Clive Worsley. Tickets are available through ShowTix4U.com. Matinees and evening shows available. But hurry, tickets are going fast!
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Apr 30 &
May 1
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Glorietta Elementary Presents "Peter Pan"
It's off to Neverland! Join Peter, Wendy, John, Michael, and the Lost Boys on a great adventure for the young and young at heart! Guaranteed fun with pirates, Indians and mermaids. Matinees and evening shows available. Tickets will be available starting April 19th on the school website, or Click Here.
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June 4 & 5
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Wagner Ranch Elementary Presents "Annie Get Your Gun"
Save the dates for Irving Berlin's musical "Annie Get Your Gun" from 1946, coming to Wagner Ranch!
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Community Events
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May 22
8pm
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Pacific Chamber Symphony Presents Paul Galbraith in Lafayette!
Pacific Chamber Symphony welcomes
world re-known guitarist Paul Galbraith as solo guest artist. Known for his
"exceptional artistry" (The New Yorker), Galbraith is "worth traveling long
distances to hear" (The Guardian, U.K.). Don't miss this zesty season finale as
Maestro Lawrence Kohl adds a dash of Spanish flair in Rodrigo's "Concierto de
Aranjuez" and lyric Romanticism in Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony. The
surprising combination will warm the heart.
Venue: Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette
Tickets: Adults: $30, Seniors: $26, Students: $7
**Portion of all tickets sold through OAC to benefit Orinda Arts Council!**
For tickets or more information, please contact Jane Greenthal at greenthal@sbcglobal.net (**must order tickets through Jane to qualify**)
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April 22-25
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California Independent Film Festival (CAIFF)
At the Orinda Theatre. Independent film
screenings and special guest appearance by Academy Award-winning actor, Richard Dreyfuss,
make this a not-to-be-missed event! Visit www.caiff.org for more information.
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Summer
2010
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Cal Shakes Summer Conservatory 2010 is here!
The Summer Shakespeare Conservatory is rooted in the same passion for artisitc exploration that guides Cal Shakes' Main Stage productions. Working with professional teaching artists, Conservatory students spend the morning studying acting, voice, physical comedy, stage combat, movement, improvisation, text, and more; afternoons are for rehearsals, where all the disciplines come together to create a fully-realized, specially-adapted public performance of a Shakespeare play on the final day of the conservatory season. For grades 3-12. Sessions available in Lafayette, Oakland or San Francisco. For more information, please visit: www.calshakes.org |
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Join Now
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Not yet a member? Join or donate to OAC by emailing oac@bluestar.com or visiting www.OrindaArtsCouncil.org. The Orinda Arts Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating the visual and performing arts in our schools and community. We rely on the generous donations and volunteerism of our community to fulfill our mission and are deeply indebted to our many dedicated volunteers, contributors and donors. |
Thank you for your support!
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