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Monthly Highlights and Special Announcements
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IMPORTANT: 2011 VAC Needs Chair & Volunteers for Annual Competition to Go Forward
To All OAC Members, Supporters, Volunteers & Parents: We are in critical need of a Chair and Committee Members for the OAC 2011 High School Visual Arts Competition. Now in its 8th year, the VAC is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the incredible talent of our local high school students. Help us once again offer this popular visual arts opportunity in 2011! Visit our website for more information. Contact OAC President, Susan Garell, at susangarell@comcast.net. |
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OAC Website Has a New Look!
We are very excited to launch our NEW website at www.orindaartscouncil.org. We'd love to hear what you think, so please check it out and send any comments to jcgreenthal@yahoo.com. We'd also like to welcome and thank Cary Gordon, a tech-savvy Orindan parent, who's stepped up as our new OAC webmaster! |
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Upcoming Meetings
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Mon, Nov 8
1-3pm
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Orinda Idol 2011 Committee Meeting
At Steve Harwood's home. Contact: Steve Harwood, Orinda Idol Chair.
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Wed, Nov 10
1:30-3pm
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Board Meeting
Orinda Community Center/Library, May Room All members welcome! Contact: Susan Garell, OAC President.
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Upcoming OAC-Sponsored Events
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Nov 1-30
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Orinda Library Art Gallery
This month features:
- Clay Arts Guild in both cabinets (including three from our own Maggie Boscoe!) Contact: email Jackie Gerry or call 209-5130;
- Jennifer Wolpert oils and acrylics (Contact: email Jennifer Wolpert or call 258-9678); and
- Priscilla Hine self portraits, collage nests series (Contact: email Priscilla Hine or call (510) 843-3153.
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Tue, Dec 7
12-2pm
(11:30am Board Mtg.)
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OAC Annual Holiday Luncheon
At the Orinda Country Club. All members, supporters, volunteers, teachers and parents welcome! Sit-down luncheon $28 pp. Entertainment by Orinda Idol Singers and OIS Bulldog Theater Players. RSVP by Nov. 30 to Myrna Witt.
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Nov 3-6
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OIS Bulldog Theater Company Presents...
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
Based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, the legend comes alive under the guidance of Clive Worsley, Director, and Natalie Wheeler, Producer. True to the original tale, this dramatic adventure will be fun for the whole family! Two casts will perform six shows, including three matinees. Tickets now on sale at www.ShowTix4U.com. Bring your family and friends! Children just $1 for Wed. and Thurs shows only (payable at door, no advance purchase). Please visit the OIS website for additional info. The OAC is a proud sponsor of the Bulldog Theater.
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Nov 17-19
7:30pm
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MHS Advanced Drama Presents "Metamorphoses"
Shows begin at 7:30pm, Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at the Miramonte Theater. Tickets can be purchased online at the MHS Webstore ($5 students, $7 adults) or at the door ($8 students, $10 adults).
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Nov 1-30
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MHS Art Students Exhibits at the Miramonte Art Center
Open weekdays 2:15-4:00pm. Advanced Art Honors students have created very personal Impressionist still life works in acrylic. AP Art is exhibiting new Miramonte Landscape works in oil pastel, as well as foreshortened figures in charcoal. Senior Nina Berger's "Rowing", an acrylic painting, is featured in the Miramonte Art Center outside display case.
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| Community Events
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Sat, Nov 6
9:30am-4:30pm
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Orinda Community Center's Auxiliary's 34th Annual Holiday Bazaar
At the Orinda Community Center. Free admission. The Orinda Community Center's largest fundraising event features vendors from around the SF Bay Area, plus art activities and live entertainment for the whole family. More information at the City of Orinda website.
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Thu, Nov 18
4-8pm
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Artisan and Wine Faire at OCC
A wide variety of artisans will
again display their work at the annual Artisan and Wine Faire held at the
Orinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante, Orinda. This festive event offers an array of unique creativity from local
craftsmen happy to discuss their artwork with you. Several wineries will be
offering samples, and you may purchase your favorite at the event. Admission is free. For more information, you can contact Cherry Benzie at breakfortea@hotmail.com.
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Thu, Nov 18
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Orinda Women's Club 24th Annual Festival of the Trees Luncheon & Fashion Show
Come support the OWC and see the tree decorated and donated by the OAC! Held at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel, the annual event features a lavish luncheon, raffle, gift baskets and fashion show. Proceeds this year will benefit the Monument Crisis Center and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Contra Costa County. For more information, please contact Myrna Witt.
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Fri, Dec 3
8pm
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Pacific Chamber Symphony Presents "Handel's Messiah"
Featuring four outstanding guest soloists and largest chorus assembled by PCS, conducted by Lawrence Kohl. At Livermore's Bankhead Theater. Tickets available online at BankheadTheater.com. For more information, visit PCS website.
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| Anniversary Sponsorship Levels Still Available
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Don't Miss the OAC at 60 Keepsake Books!
To commemorate our 60th Anniversary, the OAC created OAC at 60, a beautiful, full-color, 48 page hard cover keepsake book with more than 200 photos and clippings. It covers the OAC's 60-year history here in Orinda and you'll probably recognize many of the programs featured and the people pictured (including maybe you!) Order your copy today! The price is $45 for one and $15 for the second, third, fourth, or as many as you would like to buy after that! All excess proceeds go to The Orinda Arts Council, to help us continue to bring arts programs to our schools and community. Please email susangarell@comcast.net and send a check for your total order to OAC, P.O. Box 121, Orinda, CA, 94563. |
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Help OAC Celebrate its 60th "Diamond" Anniversary with a Special Contribution!
LEGACY ($1000+)
Donors will be offered naming opportunities for OAC programs or awards.
BENEFACTOR ($500-$999)
PATRON ($250-$499)
DIAMOND DONOR ($100-$249)
All contributors giving over $125 will receive a COMPLIMENTARY copy of our anniversary keepsake book OAC at 60! Please include your contact information and make checks payable to the Orinda Arts Council and mail to P.O. Box 121, Orinda, CA 94563.
Contributions are tax-deductible.
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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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