Orinda Arts Council Monthly Newsletter

June 2011 Newsletter

Monthly Highlights and Special Announcements

Video Surveillance System Coming to the Orinda Library Gallery. Joint Effort Spearheaded by the OAC and Orinda Parks & Rec a Success!

We thank the following community organizations for their generous donations in support of the security of the Orinda Library Art Gallery as a valuable part of the rich tradition of arts patronage and education in the Orinda community.

~Orinda Arts Council

~Orinda Arts Council-Anonymous

~Orinda Community Foundation

~Orinda Parks & Rec-Anonymous

~Miramonte High School Visual & Performing Arts Club

~Orinda Art in Public Places Committee

~Orinda Historical Society

We also send special thanks to Todd Skinner, Director of Orinda Parks & Rec, for his terrific assistance with this project.

The 2011 Membership Drive Continues and We Need You!

The response to our 2011 Membership Drive has been light and we need you to help us ensure that The Orinda Arts Council can continue to provide important arts programs to the schools and the community, including the High School Visual Arts Competition, Orinda Idol, OUSD Art Ambassadors, sponsorship of the OIS Bulldog Theater Co., as well as the Miramonte and OUSD school spring musicals, and funding for 1st & 2nd Grade Art Books and 3rd Grade Sketchbooks for every OUSD student.

Named The Orinda Association's 2010 Volunteer of the Year for making a difference in our community, the hardworking, dedicated volunteers of the OAC couldn't have earned such distinctions without your support! 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!

You can now use PayPal to pay for your membership! Just Click Here.

OR Click Here for membership letter and mail-in form. For more information, please contact OAC VP, Membership, Lisa Johannessen at join@orindaartscouncil.org

Upcoming Meetings

Tue, June 14
7:30-9:00pm

Orinda Idol Committee Meeting

93 Van Ripper Lane, Orinda

For more info, contact Orinda Idol 2011 Chair, Steve Harwood, (925) 254-8397

Mon, June 20
2-3:30pm

"Arts in Bloom" Committee Meeting

Tutoring Room, Orinda Library (to be confirmed)

For more info, contact VP, Fundraising, Gwen McNeilus, (925) 519-3858

Sun, Jun 26
5-7pm

Board Meeting - "Summer Cocktails & Karaoke"

Studio 96 (aka Harwood residence)

93 Van Ripper Lane, Orinda
~Bring a Favorite Hors d'Oeuvre & Enjoy Wine Compliments of the OAC (Karaoke Optional!)
~School Liaisons, Spouses & All Members Welcome

Contact: Susan Garell, OAC President.

OAC-Sponsored Events

June 1-30

Orinda Library Art Gallery

Featured this month are gorgeous works by the California Watercolor Association.

Reception: June 4, 3:30-5pm

Orinda Idol 2011 Finalists Announced!

Congratulations to the 45 Solo and Group Finalists chosen among over 150 Lamorinda students K-12 who auditioned in May!

For a Full List, Click Here:

Sun, Sep 11
11:00am-
7:30pm

Come Cheer Them All in the Finals - Orinda Idol 2011!

Orinda Theatre

For a Schedule, Click Here:

And, Catch Them in Additional Performances

~Orinda July 4th Parade

~Orinda Concert-in-the-Park 7/19

~Theatre Square Concert 8/17

~Orinda Car Show 9/24

~Orinda Dine-About-Town 9/27

Tue, Jul 19
5pm

Arts in Bloom...In the Park!

A Celebration of the Visual & Performing Arts to Benefit The Orinda Arts Council at Orinda Park

Events:

~5:00pm Arts in Bloom Visual Arts Faire

~Artist Exhibits & Art Sales~Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Jewelry & Decorative Art

~Visual & Performing Arts and Food Lovers Silent Auction

~Kids Arts & Crafts Activities

~Food Concessions From Loard's

~Net Proceeds Benefit The Orinda Arts Council

~6:30pm Orinda Idol Concert-in-the-Park

~Sneak Preview of the 2011 Orinda Idol Finals on September 11th at the Orinda Theatre

~Featuring Performances by 2011 Orinda Idol Finalists K-12th Grade

~Sponsored by the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary

Bring your family, friends, a picnic, and enjoy an evening of visual and performing arts in the park to benefit The Orinda Arts Council, with the support of the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary, sponsor of Orinda's Concert-in-the-Park series, Halloween Tot Parade, Holiday Bazaar, and fundraising for the Orinda Community Center & Park.

Free to the Public

Upcoming School Performances & Events

Fri, Jun 3 -
4 & 7pm
Sat, Jun 4 -
3 & 7pm

Wagner Ranch Presents "Fiddler on the Roof Jr."

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.

Congratulations Again to the Casts, Crews, and Producers of all the Spring 2011 School Musicals

"The Wizard of Oz"- Miramonte

"The Wiz"- OIS

"Aladdin, Jr."- Sleepy Hollow

"Dear Edwina, Jr."- Del Rey

"Honk, Jr."- Glorietta

Miramonte Seniors Honored by the OAC at Senior Awards Night on June 1st.

Congratulations to the following graduating Seniors recognized by the OAC for excelling in our annual visual and performing arts competitions during their senior year:

Orinda Idol 2010

Solo Finalists:

Jacqueline Garell

Neris Newton

Steven Patton (Winner)

Francesca Reutzel

Group Finalists:

SPJANK! (Winner): Jacqueline Garell and Neris Newton

2011 Visual Arts Competition

3D Winner:

1st Place - Naveed Edalati

"The One Who Left"

Photography Winner:

3rd Place - Tyler Young

"At the Edge"

2D Winner:

Honorable Mention-Hannah Laher

"Family Ties"

Community Events

Jun 3-25

Orinda Starlight Players Present:

Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap"

Orinda Park Outdoor Theater

June 3rd-June 25th

Fridays, 8:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 12th, 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 23rd, 8 p.m

~Fun Fact: The OAC committed $10,000 in funding for the building of the "Community Center Amphitheater" in 1982!

For More Info, Click Here:

Sat, Jun 11
12-3pm

Artists Supporting Japan - Art Auction

Orinda Community Center

~Over 100 art pieces will be donated to a special Silent Auction to benefit Japanese earthquake relief.

~Volunteers are needed for set-up (8:30am-noon), to assist bidders/guard artwork (12-3pm), and clean up (3-4pm).

~Click Here for flyer.

Questions? Contact: Kimiko Kogure, 925.254.7279

Tue Nights
Jun 21-Jul 31
6:30-8:30pm

Summer Concerts in the Park

Tuesday Nights 6:30-8:30pm

Sponsored by Orinda Community Center Auxiliary

June 21 ~ Mixed Nuts (Rock, Blues, Oldies)

June 28 ~ Cal Alumni (Big Band, Big Band Jazz)

July 5 ~ Pacific Coast (Classic Rock & Pop)

July 12 ~ Stone Soup (Classic Rock)

July 19 ~ Orinda Idol (Variety)

July 26 ~ Pladdohg (Celtic Rock)

Sponsored by the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary, a Supporter of the OAC and Orinda Idol. For More Info, Click Here:

Orinda Library Summer Music Series

"Celtic Sands" Plays Music from the British Isles

Wed, June 22nd @ 6:30pm

"Al'Azifoon" Plays Music of the Arab World

Wed, July 27 @ 6:45pm

"Yolo Mambo" Plays Acoustic Latin Jazz

Wed, Aug 31st @ 6:30pm

For More Info, Click Here:

Mon, Jul 25
10:30am-5:30pm

Orinda Community Foundation - Celebrate Everyday Heroes
Golf Tournament Benefit

Orinda Country Club

The OCF is a financial donor and supporter of Orinda Idol and the OAC.
For More Info, Click Here:

Sun, Jul 31
4-6pm

Opera in the Park