SFAC Newsletter No. 75: New Records, New Classes, New Events for a New Year

Critically-acclaimed Russian concert pianist Alexander Tutunov will perform in Sitka on Saturday, Jan 26th at 7pm at the Sitka Performing Arts Center. Alexander Tutunov is hailed as "one of the most gifted pianists to emerge from the former Soviet Union. He displays dazzling virtuosity and an impassioned, fiery temperament, all in the tradition of Russian pianism at its best." The concert will feature music by Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin as well as Russian composers Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky.

Tickets are on sale now at Old Harbor Books.

$20 Adult; $15 Student/Senior

Stayed tuned for details on masterclasses with Tutunov on January 25th!

Saturday Volunteer Parties Return

Join us this Saturday as we paint and work on drywall. Whether you are a veteran of last winter's weekly work parties or new to the art of restoration, all are invited. Meet at 9am this Saturday at Allen Hall. Lunch will be provided. Call the SFAC office (747-3085) with any questions.

Camp 2013 Registration Brings Record Sign-Ups

Registration for this summer's fine arts camps shows every sign of passing even last year's record. As of Tuesday morning, we had 299 sign-ups! Reserve your spot by registering here. Read more about sign-ups in this Sitka Sentinel article by Shannon Haugland: New Year Opens With Happy News for SFAC.

After School Art Resumes Week of Jan 21

The next session of After School Art classes will begin the week of January 21-25. Classes will include old favorites, such as ceramics, drawing and guitar, as well as new additions of puppetry and sewing. Class schedule and registration details will be available next week.

Celtic Dance Classes

Looking to try a new activity in the new year? Join the Sitka Spruce Celtic Dancers and learn Scottish Highland Dance, Scottish National Dance, Irish Step Dance, & Irish Hard Shoe "Riverdance." Contact Kris Fulton for more details: 747-4525, 738-3103

Preschool Children's: Mondays, 10:30am

Teenager's (Girls): Tuesdays, 6pm

(New!) Teenager's (Boys): Thursdays, 6pm

Adults: Mondays, 6pm

Tap Dance Workshop

Wed, Jan. 30th

4pm in Allen Hall

Attend a pre-Sitka Jazz Festival workshop and learn from performer and choreographer Katherine Kramer. More information about the instructor can be found here. Cost: $25.

Contact Kris Fulton for more details: 747-4525 or 738-3103

Thanks for the ongoing support,

Chelsea Andreozzi, Program Administrator