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Monthly Highlights and Special Announcements
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Sun, Feb. 27 4-8:30pm
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And The Oscar Goes To...
The OAC's spring fundraiser an Oscar Party at the Orinda Country Club! Dress as your favorite movie character or celebrity and join us on the red carpet for a scrumptious dinner buffet, no-host bar, raffles, silent auction, door prizes and more! Try your skill (or luck) at guessing the winners and win a prize! Tickets are only $65 pp/$120 per couple (OAC members get $5 off per ticket), and includes food and champagne greeting. Renew your membership or join the OAC today and get discounted access! RSVP by Feb. 20 to Gwen McNeilus at (925) 519-3858, or email events@OrindaArtsCouncil.org. For more information, visit
www.OrindaArtsCouncil.org.
We are still seeking donations for prizes, raffle and auction; if you have any items or suggestions, please email Jane Greenthal. We greatly appreciate your support!
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The 2011 Membership Drive is Underway!
Please submit your membership form and your dues or donation as soon as possible! Join or donate at $125 or above and receive a complimentary copy of our keepsake book, OAC at 60! Click Here for membership letter and form. |
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Registration Now Open for 8th Annual Visual Arts Competition!
Deadline is midnight, Feb. 17. See below for more information.
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Upcoming Meetings
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Wed, Feb 9
7:30-9:00pm
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Board Meeting
Susan Garell's Home
All members and supporters welcome!
Contact: Susan Garell, OAC President.
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Wed, Feb 9
7-7:30pm
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2011 VAC Committe Meeting
(Briefly before Board Mtg) Susan Garell's Home
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Upcoming OAC-Sponsored Events
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Feb 1-
Mar 30
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Announcing the 2011 High School Visual Arts Competition!
Open to all high school students who reside or attend school in Orinda, Lafayette, or Orinda. Categories include 2D, 3D and Photography, with awards in each category, as well as a "Best of Show" voter's choice award, for prize money totaling $2,500. The 2011 VAC is sponsored in part by EFO, LPIE (formerly LASF), MEF, and Lamorinda Patch.
Click to Register Here.
Key Dates:
Applications Due - Midnight, Feb. 17
Artwork Delivered - Sun., Feb. 27, 1:00-4:00pm and Feb. 28, 3:00-5:00pm at the Orinda Library Gallery Room
Artist & Awards Reception - Wed., Mar. 9, 4:00-6:00pm
Exhibit Run - Mar. 2-30
Art Pick-Up - Mar. 31, 3:00-5:00pm
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Still Seeking 2011 High School VAC Chair Volunteer
We need just ONE volunteer for just two afternoons!
We need a Gallery Installation, Removal and Pick-Up Manager on Tue., March 1, 12-5pm and Thurs., Mar 31, 1-5pm, to oversee the NCL Volunteers, direct art placement (3/1) and account for art removal and pick up (3/31).
Now in its 8th year, the VAC needs your help in providing this popular visual arts opportunity in 2011 for Lamorinda high schoolers.
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Feb 1-28
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Orinda Library Art Gallery
The art gallery will feature the following for the month of February:
Debbie Koonce - plein air paintings
Judy Feins - paintings, pastels, etchings
Jill Landau - paintings
Ron Brown - photographs
Artist Reception: Sun., Feb. 5, 3-5pm. All are welcome!
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Sleepy Hollow Presents "Aladdin Jr."Fri, Mar. 4th, 7pm Sat, Mar. 5th, 4pm For more info, please visit: http://orindaschools.org/sleepyhollow/ Miramonte Presents "The Wizard of Oz"
Mar. 17, 18, 24, 25 & 26, at 7:30pm Mar. 20 at 3:00pm For more info, please visit: MHSPC Website
OIS Presents "The Wiz"Wed, April 20 at 4:30pm Thurs, April 21 at 4:30pm Fri, April 22 at 5pm & 8pm Sat, April 23 at 3pm & 7pm For more info, please visit: http://orindaschools.org/ois/ Del Rey Presents "Dear Edwina Jr."April 27 & 28 For more info, please visit: http://orindaschools.org/delrey Glorietta Presents " Honk! Jr."
Fri, April 29th, 4pm & 7pm
Sat, April 30th, 3pm & 7pm
For more info, please visit: http://orindaschools.org/glorietta
Wagner Ranch Presents "Fiddler on the Roof Jr."
Fri June 3rd, 4pm & 7pm
Sat June 4th, 3pm & 7pm
For more info, please visit: http://orindaschools.org/wagnerranch
The Orinda Arts Council is a proud sponsor of the OIS Bulldog Theater, the Miramonte High School Spring Musical, and offers grants to the OUSD elementary school spring musical programs.
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Now-Feb 4
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International Film Showcase
Gala Premiere Opening of "Max Manus"
EXCLUSIVE one-week engagement of Norway's 2009 Best Film Award & Oscar submission of the true story of Norway's Nazi-fighting war hero. Beginning January 28th at the Orinda Theater.
Showtimes:
Fri, 1/28: 7:00, 9:30
Sat, 1/29: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:30
Sun, 1/30: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00
Mon, 2/1-Thurs, 2/4: 4:15, 7:00
For more info on premiers and future films, visit www.LFEF.org or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/International-Film-Showcase.
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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!
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