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Monthly Highlights and Special Announcements
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And The Oscar Goes To...
An Oscar-worthy THANK YOU to Gwen McNeilus, Nancy Breznikar and Jane Greenthal for a spectacular inaugural Oscar Party! Thank you to the many OAC supporters who attended this fun event. Special thanks to invaluable assistance from Steve Harwood and Deb Davidson and our in-kind donors and sponsors: Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive, The Greenthal Family, Mary H. Smith, DDS; Jamie Westdal Photography, Vocal Studio of Claire Yarrington, Skin Solutions, Petra Michel, The Pacific Chamber Symphony, LFEF/Orinda Theatre, CAIFF/Rheem Theatre, Lamorinda Acalanes Film Festival, First Republic and The Republic of Cake.
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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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Upcoming Meetings
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Wed, Apr 13
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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Mar 30
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Don't Miss the 8th Annual High School Visual Arts Competition!
Check out the 2011 winners and the terrific collection of work from our talented young Lamorinda art students at the Orinda Library Art Gallery. Nearly 150 works are on display and exhibit closes on March 30. Winners were announced at the Artist & Winners Reception on Mar 9 and are listed on the OAC website. The annual VAC is sponsored and produced by The Orinda Arts Council and co-sponsors this year include EFO, LPIE (formerly LASF), MEF, and Lamorinda Patch.
Key Dates:
Exhibit Run - Mar. 2-30
Art Pick-Up - Mar. 31, 3:00-5:00pm
Still Seeking ONE OAC 2011 High School Visual Arts Competition Chair Volunteer for Just ONE Afternoon! We need a Gallery Removal & Pick-Up Manager March 31st from 12-5pm to oversee the NCL Volunteers to account for art removal and pick up. Contact OAC President, Susan Garell.
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April 1-30
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OUSD Art Ambassadors Exhibit at the Orinda Library Art Gallery
Come enjoy and celebrate the wonderful work of Orinda's young artists! Selected art work from grades 1-8 will be on display.
Sponsored by The Orinda Arts Council.
Artist Reception: Wed., Apr. 20, 4-6pm. All are welcome!
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2011 Orinda Idol Audition Information Now Available!
Visit OAC website for more information. Registration begins April 11! |
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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 provides grants to all the OUSD elementary school spring musical programs.
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Mar 30
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EFO Art & Music Series:
Spring Sing at Wagner Ranch Elementary School
Mar. 30, 10:30am-1:30pm
All-Orinda Band Festival
Mar. 30, 7:30pm at Miramonte High School
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Apr 15
7-9pm
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5th Annual Lamorinda Acalanes Union Film Festival At Campolindo Performing Arts Center ~Sponsored by The Orinda Arts Council. Roughly 20 short student films will be screened, each written, directed, and produced by students from Campolindo, Miramonte, Acalanes or JM Intermediate schools. Awards will given in 10 categories, with additional sponsorship from The Orinda Arts Council to be awarded to the Winning Director of the Best in Show film to attend a High School Summer Program in Video Production. According to Campo film arts teacher Justin Seligman: "The festival showcases the talent of our community's students: as actors, as screenwriters, as cinematographers, and as digital artists. It gives them a forum to tell their own stories, in their own voices"
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Mar 16
7pm
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Orinda Historical Society Presentation: The Orinda Arts Council - 60 Years of History Susan Garell & Nancy Daniels, March 16th 7:00pm (6:30pm Social) at Orinda Community Church.
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Mar 18-24
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Lamorinda Film & Entertainment Foundation
International Film Showcase
U.S. Premiere of "Red Like the Sky"
The saga of a blind child who, during the turbulent 70's, fights against everything and everyone to reach out for his dreams and his freedom. Inspired by the true story of a gifted, blind Italian sound editor.
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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Mar 19
5pm
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California Independent Film Festival Classic Film Series
New Rheem Theatre Special Screening of "E.T."
Tickets are now available for sale at the New Rheem Theatre.
More Info: www.caiff.org
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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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