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OAC Announcements
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ORINDA IDOL 2012 FINALISTS
The Orinda Arts Council congratulates the following Orinda Idol 2012 Finalists chosen among over 200 Lamorinda K-12th graders who auditioned May 17-19th.
Be sure to join us for the Orinda Idol 2012 Finals at the Orinda Theatre on September 9th to enjoy the talents of our 45 Solo and Group Finalists in the day-long singing competition.
And, Save the Dates to see the Finalists, Runners-Up & Winners Perform at the following events!
- July 17th, Orinda Idol Concert & OAC Arts in Bloom...In the Park
Orinda Community Park
5:00pm Visual Arts Faire
6:30pm Orinda Idol Concert
- August 25th, Orinda Idol Finalists Performance, Orinda Theatre Square
- Sept 9th, Orinda Idol 2012 Finals, The Orinda Theatre
- Sept 22nd, Orinda Idol Winners & Finalists Performance,
Orinda Car Show - Sept 25th, Orinda Idol Winners & Finalists Performance,
EFO/Chamber of Commerce Orinda Restaurant Tour
Orinda Idol 2012 Finalists
K-2nd Grade Soloists
~Finalists~
Callie Barber
Lucy Berkman
Amelia Chen
Bridget Mills
Claire O'Connor
~Runners-Up~
Olivia Uzuncan
Lila Hill
3-5th Grade Soloists
~Finalists~
Malia Akazawa Elizabeth Becker Isabel Fine Malin Glade Taylor Johnson Jennifer McFarlane Grace Mesenbring Jackie Patton Nicole Prozan Lindsey Wallace ~Runners-Up~ Bella Craddock Samantha Martin 6-8 Soloists ~Finalists~ Grace Baer Poppy Bovoso Lucy Clearwater Nathan Correll Mia Lineweaver Jocelyn Purcell Kendall Roberts Eleanor Roeder Michaela Sasner Leah Woodcox ~Runners-Up~ Kate Marvin Avery Hansen 9-12 Soloists ~Finalists~ Sophie Belinn Sarah Cain Mariette Clarisse Ebarle Julia Elliott Maritza Grillo Tosca Maltzman Carolyn Moore Amrita Newton Paige Powell Hannah Witbeck ~Runners-Up~ Georgia Jansky Anna Finnell K-5 Groups ~Finalists~ Monday Blues:
Kaylin Ishizu, Wesley Ishizu & Jules Kuramoto Rising Starz:
Leah Douglas, Hannah Hoffman & Nicole Prozan Simply Sisters:
Niamh Akazawa, Malia Akazawa & Fiona Akazawa Sweet Harmony:
Arriana Glenn & Kiera Glenn ~Runners-Up~ Nick and Jacob:
Jacob van Steyn & Nick Karr 6-12 Groups ~Finalists~ Frank and Annie:
Nathan Correll & Jennifer McFarlane Applause Theatre Company:
Andrew Alcaraz, Francesca Blake, Gabriel Blake, Alaina Campbell,
Laura Jinparn, Jonathan Miller & Amrita Newton Emma & Sophie:
Sophie Belinn & Emma Patton Fine & Sassy: Isabel Fine & Michaela Sasner J n J:
Jacob Woll & Jocelyn Purcell Urban Flare:
Sabrina Chaco, Bella Johannessen & Isaac Taylor ~Runners-Up~ Baby J's: Emily Barlow, Jordan Ben-Shmuel, Melissa Elliott, Riley Felt, Greta Kohls,
Deirdre Nelis, Erin Nolan, Melissa Nolan, Hannah Rosen & Jenna Sposato Maggie and Liv:
Liv Lagomarsino & Maggie McCulloch For More Info, Please Click Here: Orinda Idol 2012 Orinda Idol is sponsored and produced annually by The Orinda Arts Council.
The OAC Honors Graduating Miramonte Seniors for Artistic Achievement
The following students received OAC Award Certificates at Miramonte Senior Awards Night for their accomplishments in the OAC visual and performing arts competitions during the 2011-2012 school year.
2012 Visual Arts Competition
3D Art
1st Place
Katherine Fearing
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Sculpture
3D Art
3rd Place
Aly Kostecki
Hold On Bunny
Silver
2D Art
Honorable Mention
Kelly Noah
The Universal Mind
Oil
Orinda Idol 2012
Solo Finalists
Kevin Depolo "Since I Gave My Heart Away"
Lindsay Ford "You're No Good"
Sophie Woodlee "Something's Got A Hold On Me"
Group Finalists
PACK "Song of Purple Summer"
Kevin Depolo
Carter Soso
OAC Arts in Bloom...In the Park
An Orinda Arts Council Celebration of the Visual & Performing Arts!
Tue, July 17th
5:00-8:00pm
Orinda Community Park
Free to the Public
Arts in Bloom Visual Arts Faire 5:00pm
- Artist Exhibits & Art Sales~Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Jewelry & Decorative Art
- Visual & Performing Arts and Food Lovers Silent Auction
- Kids Arts & Crafts Activities
- Net Proceeds to Benefit The Orinda Arts Council
Orinda Idol Concert-in-the-Park 6:30pm
- Sneak Preview of the 2012 Orinda Idol Finals on September 9th
at the Orinda Theatre - Featuring Performances by 2012 Orinda Idol Finalists K-12th Grade
- Presented by The Orinda Arts Council
- 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, Please Click Here: Arts in Bloom
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Our 2012 Membership & Donation Drive Continues!
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In addition to managing the monthly exhibits at the Orinda Library Art Gallery and partnering with community visual and performing arts groups, your support will make it possible for The Orinda Arts Council to continue to produce and help fund important arts programs to the schools and the community, including:
- Annual Visual Arts Competition Exhibit & Reception for
Lamorinda High School Students - Annual Orinda Idol Singing Competition for Lamorinda K-12th Graders
- 1st & 2nd Grade Art Books and 3rd Grade Sketchbooks
for All OUSD Students - OUSD Arts Ambassadors Exhibit & Reception
- OIS Bulldog Theater Co. Fall Play & Spring Musical
- Miramonte Spring Musical
- OUSD Spring Musicals
- Lamorinda Acalanes Unified Film Festival for
Lamorinda High School Students
Named The Orinda Association's 2010 Volunteer of the Year for making a difference in our community, the tireless volunteers of the OAC couldn't have earned that distinction without you! So, please join or donate to the OAC.
Join Now: Click Here. or email join@orindaartscouncil.org
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Meetings
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June OAC "Cocktail" Board Mtg
Sun, June 24th
5:00-7:00pm
Wine & Appetizer Pot Luck
Susan Garell's Home
School Liaisons and All Members & Supporters Welcome
Contact: OAC President, Susan Garell at susangarell@comcast.net
Arts in Bloom...In the Park 2012 Committee Mtg
Wed, June 13th
2:00-3:00pm
Orinda Library Tutoring Rm
Contact: OAC President, Susan Garell at
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Orinda Library Art Gallery
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June Exhibit
Oakland Art Association
Juried show
Paintings, Drawings, Photography, Collage, Monoprints, Etchings,
Woodcuts & Small Sculpture.
- Artist Reception
- Sun, June 3rd
- 2:00-4:00pm
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Schools
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Spring School Musicals
Wagner Ranch Elementary Presents:
Seussical, Jr.
- Fri, June 1st, 4pm & 7pm
- Sat, June 2nd 3pm & 7pm
- Watch for Ticket Sales & More Info Here: WR Seussical, Jr.
The Orinda Arts Council provides grant support to the Miramonte, OIS & OUSD Spring School Musicals.
Other School Arts Events
Miramonte High School Spring Choral Concert
- Fri, June 1st, 7:30pm
- Miramonte Theater
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Community
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Moraga Art Gallery
New Group Show
Beautiful America
Through June 2nd
522 Center St
Rheem Valley Shopping Center
Wednesday - Sunday, noon - 5pm
Orinda Starlight Village Players
Presenting Agatha Christie's
And Then There Were None
June 1st thru June 23rd
Outdoor Theater~Orinda Community Park
Admission: $16, Seniors $8
Season Tickets: $35, $21 Seniors
Showtimes:
Fridays, 8:30pm
Saturdays, 8:30pm
Sunday June 10th, 4pm
Thursday June 21st, 8pm
For Tickets & More Info on All Shows, Click Here: Orinda Starlight Village Players
Orinda Starlight Village Players is donor of the OAC.
Lamorinda Theatres
The Only Contra Costa County Engagement!
Crooked Arrows
Opens June 1st
The Rheem Theatre
Leave Your Brain at Home!
The Queen's Slumber Party
With Her Magesty, Vanessa, Queen of the Rheem
Every Third Friday of the Month
Next Show:
Fri, June 15th, 9:00pm
The Rheem Theatre
For Tickets & More Info on All Lamorinda Theatre Events, Click Here: Lamorinda Theatres
Lamorinda Theatres/CAIFF is a partner, supporter, and donor of Orinda Idol and the OAC.
Orinda Community Center Auxiliary
Summer Concerts-in-the-Park
Tuesdays, June & July
6:30-8:30pm
Orinda Community Park
Free to the Public
- June 12th Brian Moran Jazz Trio-w/Vocalist, Rebecca Faiola
- June 19th The Crisis-Blues & Rock
- June 26th Bay Bridge Blues-Funk, Rhythm & Blues
For More Info, Click Here: Orinda Community Center Auxiliary
The Orinda Community Center Auxiliary is a supporter and partner of Orinda Idol and the OAC.
Orinda Library
Summer Music Series
Real Placebos
Wed, June 20th
6:30-7:30pm
Orinda Library
Free to the Public
Orinda's own, the Real Placebos play American Roots music including everything from Mississippi blues to swing to traditional bluegrass. With acoustic sounds and high energy, the Real Placebos offer fun for the whole family.
For More Info, Click Here: Orinda Library
Orinda Community Foundation
Save the Date!
Orinda Everyday Heroes Golf Tournament
A Benefit for the Orinda Community Foundation
- Mon, July 23rd
- Orinda Country Club
For Registration & More Info, Click Here: Orinda Everyday Heroes
The Orinda Community Foundation is a supporter and donor of Orinda Idol and the OAC.
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Reminders
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GoodSearch, GoodShop & GoodDining! Now you can support the OAC when you Search, Shop, and Dine with the NEW GoodApp!
Be sure to download GoodApp and sign up with GoodSearch.com so every time you search the internet, shop online, and eat at a participating restaurant, a donation will be made to The Orinda Arts Council! Earn a penny for each search; 1-5% of your purchases on GoodShop.com, with more than 2,500 stores and 100,000 of the most up-to-date coupons and free shipping offers; and up to 6% for dining by registering a credit or debit card and dining in or taking out at over 10,000 GoodDining.com restaurants, bars, and clubs across the United States!
It's a win-win!
To Download GoodApp and Register Under The Orinda Arts Council, Click Here: GoodApp OAC
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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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