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Monthly Highlights and Special Announcements
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Tue, Jul 19
5pm
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Arts in Bloom... in the Park!
A Celebration of the Visual & Performing Arts to Benefit The Orinda Arts Council
Orinda Park. Free to the Public.
Events:
5:00pm ~ Arts in Bloom Visual Arts Faire
- Artist Exhibits & Art Sales Featuring Artists of the Lamorinda Arts Alliance
- Silent Auction For Visual & Performing Arts and Food Lovers*
- 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 Featuring Performances by 2011 Orinda Idol Finalists K-12th for the 2011 Orinda Idol Finals on September 11th at the Orinda Theatre
- Concert 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.
For more info, Click Here
* Partial list of Silent Auction Donors Include:
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Sat, Aug 27
All Day
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Shop For A Cause!
Buy a discount pass for $5 and save 25% on your entire purchase at Macy's on Shop For A Cause Day, August 27! Help support your favorite charity while doing your back-to-school shopping at a big discount! 100% of the $5 pass price goes to The Orinda Arts Council.
Come by the OAC table (on the sport court) at Arts in Bloom.. in the Park on July 19 to get your pass!
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Sun, Sep 11
11am-7:30pm
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Orinda Idol 2011 Finals!
Congratulations to the 45 Solo and Group Finalists chosen among over 150 Lamorinda students K-12 who auditioned in May! For a full list of winners, Click Here. Come Cheer Them All in the Finals ~ Orinda Idol 2011 At the Orinda Theatre on Sept. 11, beginning at 11:00am. For a schedule of performances, 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 For more info, Click Here. |
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Upcoming Meetings
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Mon, July 18
2-3:30pm
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"Arts in Bloom" Committee Meeting
Tutoring Room, Orinda Library (to be confirmed)
For more info, contact VP, Fundraising, Gwen McNeilus, (925) 519-3858
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Wed, Sep 14
1:30-3:30pm
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Board Meeting
At Orinda Community Center, May Rm (downstairs across from elevator).
School Liaisons & all members welcome!
Contact: Susan Garell, OAC President.
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OAC-Sponsored Events
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July 1-31
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Orinda Library Art Gallery
Featured this month: Valley Arts of Walnut Creek.
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| Community Events
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Mon, Jul 4
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Orinda 4th of July Celebration
Presented by The Orinda Association in Partnership with the Orinda Community Foundation
Mon, July 4th
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Roadrunners' Pancake Breakfast-Park
7:55 a.m. Flag-Raising-Community Center Flagpole
8:00 a.m. The Roadrunners' Fun Run and Haley's Run for a Reason-Community Center
10:00 a.m. Friends of the Orinda Library Book Sale-Library Breezeway
10:00 a.m. Parade Begins/Orinda Idol Singers National Anthem & Float
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Park Activities
For more info, Click Here.
The Orinda Association is a supporter and the Orinda Community Foundation is a financial donor to the OAC.
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Tue Nights
July 5-26
6:30-8:30pm
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Summer Concerts in the Park
Tuesday Nights 6:30-8:30pm
Sponsored by Orinda Community Center Auxiliary
July 5 ~ Pacific Coast (Classic Rock & Pop)
July 12 ~ Stone Soup (Classic Rock)
July 19 ~ Orinda Idol (Variety)
July 26 ~ Pladdohg (Celtic Rock)
For more info, Click Here.
Sponsored by the Orinda Community Center Auxiliary, a Supporter of the OAC and Orinda Idol.
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Orinda Library Summer Music Series
"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:
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Mon, Jul 25
10:30am-5:30pm
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Orinda Community Foundation - Celebrate Everyday Heroes
Golf Tournament Benefit
Orinda Country Club For more info, Click Here. The OCF is a financial donor and supporter of Orinda Idol and the OAC.
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Sun, Jul 31
4-6pm
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Opera in the Park
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Orinda.
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Orinda Theatre Square Summer Music SeriesFirst Thursday of Each Month 5:30-8:30pm ~July 7th-John Athayde & Friends ~Aug 4th-747 Express Featuring Ed McClary & Michael Hatfield ~Sept 1st-John Athayde & Friends For more info, Click Here. Orinda Theatre Square is a Financial Donor and Supporter of Orinda Idol.
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Call to Artists!Pioneer Arts Club of Nevada County will be hosting its 28th Annual Northern Mines Art Exhibit and Sale October 24 - November 20 at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley. Artists from Northern and Central California are invited to submit up to three pieces for consideration in our juried show. Deadline for entry is September 4, 2011. For more information and the prospectus, visit www.pioneerartsclub.com.
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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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