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December 2010 Newsletter       
Monthly Highlights and Special Announcements



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.



New Email Addresses
Effective immediately, oac@bluestar.com will no longer handle OAC emails. Instead, please refer to the following for appropriate email address:
  • info@orindaartscouncil.org - general inquiries, sponsorships
  • gallery@orindaartscouncil.org - any Orinda Library Art Gallery matter
  • join@orindaartscouncil.org - any questions or requests regarding membership
  • orindaidol@orindaartscouncil.org - all Orinda Idol matters
     
Upcoming Meetings

Tue, Dec 7
11:30am
Board Meeting
Held just prior to OAC Holiday Luncheon at the Orinda Country Club.
Contact: Susan Garell, OAC President.
Upcoming OAC-Sponsored Events

Tue, Dec 7
12-2pm



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. Late RSVP's to Myrna Witt ASAP, but no later than Dec. 2!

Dec 1-31




Orinda Library Art Gallery

This month's feature exhibit entitled "Conversations Across America". Also, model ships by Walt Ulrich.


Dec 16
5-7pm




Orinda Library Art Gallery Artists' Reception

Meet our month's exhibit artists and enjoy some light refreshments. Public welcome!

Upcoming School Performances & Events

Thu, Dec 9
7:30pm

Miramonte Winter Instrumental Concert
At the MHS Theater. For more info, Click Here.

Wed, Dec 15
and
Thu, Dec 16
7:30pm
Miramonte Winter Choral Concert
At the MHS Theater. For more info, Click Here.
Community Events

Fri, Dec 3
8pm
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.

Sat, Dec 4
4:30-6pm

Orinda Chamber of Commerce Hospice Tree Lighting
At the Bank of America parking lot, 31 Orinda Way.
Orinda School Choirs sing holiday music and Santa visits via a Orinda Fire Truck!
For more info, Click Here.
Anniversary Sponsorship Levels Still Available



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.





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.

HAPPIEST HOLIDAY WISHES TO ALL & THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR!!
Not yet a member? Join or donate to OAC by emailing join@orindaartscouncil.org 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!
 
Contact Information
Jane Greenthal, VP of Communications
info@orindaartscouncil.org