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The En'owkin Centre is an Indigenous cultural, educational and creative arts institution located in Penticton, BC, which offers university/college transfer diplomas and certificate programs.
Our Centre is comprised of highly qualified educators who are also professional artists and writers, facilitators and Indigenous advocates.
The En'owkin Centre provides a culturally sensitive learning environment in a nurturing and challenging atmosphere.
The En’owkin Centre is a dynamic institution which puts forth into practice the principles of self-determination and the validation of cultural aspirations and identity. An Indigenous cultural, educational, ecological and creative arts organization, the En’owkin Centre is taking a lead role in the development and implementation of Indigenous knowledge systems, both at the community and international levels.
This program will provide training towards the career development of professional Indigenous artists including writers, visual artists, storytellers, drum makers, carvers, weavers, and traditional performers.
The focus of this program will be specific to indigenous world-view and expression in traditional format and concern as well as in fusion with contemporary forms including storytelling, performance arts, painting, sculpture, and installation art. Established Aboriginal artists and mentors will provide professional training to engage artists in projects, marketing, promotion of works and exhibitions.
Upon completion artists will receive a Professional Indigenous Fine Arts Certificate awarded by the En'owkin Centre.
Tracey Kim Bonneau
Public Relations, En'owkin Centre
RR#2 Site 50 Comp 8
Penticton, BC V2A 6J7
Phone 250 493 7181 Ext 28
Fax 250 493 5302
http://www.enowkincentre.ca
Our Centre is comprised of highly qualified educators who are also professional artists and writers, facilitators and Indigenous advocates.
The En'owkin Centre provides a culturally sensitive learning environment in a nurturing and challenging atmosphere.
The En’owkin Centre is a dynamic institution which puts forth into practice the principles of self-determination and the validation of cultural aspirations and identity. An Indigenous cultural, educational, ecological and creative arts organization, the En’owkin Centre is taking a lead role in the development and implementation of Indigenous knowledge systems, both at the community and international levels.
This program will provide training towards the career development of professional Indigenous artists including writers, visual artists, storytellers, drum makers, carvers, weavers, and traditional performers.
The focus of this program will be specific to indigenous world-view and expression in traditional format and concern as well as in fusion with contemporary forms including storytelling, performance arts, painting, sculpture, and installation art. Established Aboriginal artists and mentors will provide professional training to engage artists in projects, marketing, promotion of works and exhibitions.
Upon completion artists will receive a Professional Indigenous Fine Arts Certificate awarded by the En'owkin Centre.
Tracey Kim Bonneau
Public Relations, En'owkin Centre
RR#2 Site 50 Comp 8
Penticton, BC V2A 6J7
Phone 250 493 7181 Ext 28
Fax 250 493 5302
http://www.enowkincentre.ca
25 Jun 2009
Summer Programmes at Kelowna Actors Studio
Kelowna Actors Studio is offering classes in drama, musical theatre, TV & Film, Improv and so much more all summer long!
Classes start June 29th with one week and two week programmes running until the end of August for ages 7 to 17
Classes include musical theatre with West Side Story and Mary Poppins, as well as 1/2 day and full day programmes with a variety of activities including
acting, commercials, tv and film, musical theatre and imrpov games.
Other classes are Theatrical Triple Treat, Whose Line Is It Anyway - Improv and The Variety Pack.
Instructors include Randy Leslie, Nathan Flavel, Mark Reinelt, Vivian Hughes, James Long and Carmen Harris.
Call 250-862-2867 or sign up on our website at www.KelownaActorsStudio.com
Also coming up is the musical
THE PRODUCERS
July 9 to August 2
Starring Randy Leslie, Chad Abrahamson, Tracy Ross
The Producers The biggest hit to land on Broadway in years -- taking home a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards -- is "The Producers," Mel Brooks' stage adaptation of his 1968 Oscar-winning movie classic. This madcap tale -- follows a desperate producer and mild-mannered accountant's attempt to make a fortune by producing a surefire bomb --
Shows: Thursday to Sunday with a Saturday matinee at 1pm
Dinner 6:30 pm or Dessert Options 8:00 pm available
Catering by the Greenroom
Call 250-862-2867 or www.KelownaActorsStudio.com
Classes start June 29th with one week and two week programmes running until the end of August for ages 7 to 17
Classes include musical theatre with West Side Story and Mary Poppins, as well as 1/2 day and full day programmes with a variety of activities including
acting, commercials, tv and film, musical theatre and imrpov games.
Other classes are Theatrical Triple Treat, Whose Line Is It Anyway - Improv and The Variety Pack.
Instructors include Randy Leslie, Nathan Flavel, Mark Reinelt, Vivian Hughes, James Long and Carmen Harris.
Call 250-862-2867 or sign up on our website at www.KelownaActorsStudio.com
Also coming up is the musical
THE PRODUCERS
July 9 to August 2
Starring Randy Leslie, Chad Abrahamson, Tracy Ross
The Producers The biggest hit to land on Broadway in years -- taking home a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards -- is "The Producers," Mel Brooks' stage adaptation of his 1968 Oscar-winning movie classic. This madcap tale -- follows a desperate producer and mild-mannered accountant's attempt to make a fortune by producing a surefire bomb --
Shows: Thursday to Sunday with a Saturday matinee at 1pm
Dinner 6:30 pm or Dessert Options 8:00 pm available
Catering by the Greenroom
Call 250-862-2867 or www.KelownaActorsStudio.com
20 Jun 2009
25 YEARS GEERT MAAS SCULPTURE GARDENS AND GALLERY
June marks the month that Geert and Elly Maas opened their sculpture gardens and gallery to the public 25 years ago in Kelowna, British Columbia.
The occasion is celebrated by a special exhibition, entitled: “Fusion” featuring new works and commissions in progress, open to the public till October 1, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October till May by chance or by appointment.
Location: 250 Reynolds Road, Kelowna.
Geert and Elly Maas created their first sculpture gardens and gallery in the Netherlands before immigrating to Canada, settling in Kelowna, B.C. 30 years ago in 1979. It took five years to develop the property and create enough art works to open the new sculpture gardens and gallery to the public. Since then the collection has grown steadily featuring well over 350 art works. The indoor and outdoor gallery offer one of the finest collections of bronze sculptures in Canada as well as paintings, prints, wall sculptures, medals, installations and sculptures in a wide variety of materials. The internationally acclaimed tourist attraction draws visitors from around the world attracted to artist Geert Maas’ works.
Geert Maas’ art has been shown in New York, London, Paris and in prestigious exhibitions in over one dozen countries. His work is admired in public, corporate and private art collections worldwide.
For a preview please visitwww.geertmaas.org
The occasion is celebrated by a special exhibition, entitled: “Fusion” featuring new works and commissions in progress, open to the public till October 1, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. October till May by chance or by appointment.
Location: 250 Reynolds Road, Kelowna.
Geert and Elly Maas created their first sculpture gardens and gallery in the Netherlands before immigrating to Canada, settling in Kelowna, B.C. 30 years ago in 1979. It took five years to develop the property and create enough art works to open the new sculpture gardens and gallery to the public. Since then the collection has grown steadily featuring well over 350 art works. The indoor and outdoor gallery offer one of the finest collections of bronze sculptures in Canada as well as paintings, prints, wall sculptures, medals, installations and sculptures in a wide variety of materials. The internationally acclaimed tourist attraction draws visitors from around the world attracted to artist Geert Maas’ works.
Geert Maas’ art has been shown in New York, London, Paris and in prestigious exhibitions in over one dozen countries. His work is admired in public, corporate and private art collections worldwide.
For a preview please visitwww.geertmaas.org
19 Jun 2009
SO, YOU THINK YOU CAN ACT?
Auditions for 2009/10 Season
Ages 7 to 77
Several singing and non-singing roles are available for adults and children of all ages and experience levels.
Auditions are every five minutes from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday, June 8, and Friday, June 12. Children’s auditions are being held on Sunday, June 7 from 1:00 pm to 5 pm. Auditions are at Kelowna Actors Studio, 1379 Ellis Street (across from the Kelowna Public Library).
All actors are required to prepare a short [one-minute] contemporary monologue. All actors auditioning for musicals are required to prepare 16 bars from the traditional Broadway repertoire, not from the show and sheet music in the correct key for piano accompaniment. Facilities for pre-recorded accompaniments are not available and singing without piano is not permitted. All singers may also be asked to do some basic range and/or musicianship tests. All people auditioning for musicals must also participate in a group movement audition, so comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear are required.
For more information, including a breakdown of the shows and roles, please visit the Audition Notice page on the Kelowna Actors Studio website at www.KelownaActorsStudio.com. To book an audition, please call Cheryl Berg at the theatre box office at 250 862 2867. Any children’s choirs who are interested in auditioning for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat should contact Randy Leslie directly at rleslie@KelownaActorsStudio.com.
Not quite ready for an audition?
Why not take an ACTING CLASS? ...
• Engage students artistically and personally!
• Incite investigation of the world through the creative process!
• Build confidence and self-awareness!
• Empower students to reach their creative potential!
• Provoke critical and objective thinking!
• Inspire amazing stories and memories!
• Train students to be triple threat performers!
• Encourage a fun filled, collaborative, and creative environment!
MOST CLASSES CULMINATE IN A FINAL PERFORMANCE ON STAGE WITH LIGHTS, PROPS AND COSTUMES!
Kids' classes and workshops are happening all summer long ... visit our website for more info!
Rather just watch?... Here’s what audiences are saying about our current production, Lend Me A Tenor, playing Thursdays to Sundays until June 7:
Loved it! Nate was very funny, the way he skittered around the stage; his mannerisms were hilarious. He was even sexy when he was in costume as Tito with Maggie. And Frank did a very believable job as Tito ... very funny as well, good timing and excellent singing. Nate and Frank really clicked together. I thought Patricia was the perfect Maria ... hilarious as well and so natural. Is she Italian? Everyone else did a great job too. The set was very well done, very professional. And of course the food was delicious. I love the Italian theme. The Greenroom scores again. We loved the 1-minute fast forward version of the entire story at the end. Well done everyone. Thanks for another great performance and a fun night out. Bravo.
Definitely a hit!
Thanks to everyone at KAS for a great night out last night! Laughter truly is the best medicine and that was a great escape!
WOW! what a lot of farcical fun that was! Well done everybody and special Kudos to James .. a great first directorship. As always Nate manages to get just the right amount of silliness and humility... great job! I laughed a lot... just what I needed.
I think the Actors Studio may have out done themselves!!! Last night was fabulous. You all deserve another standing ovation. Hats off to James – what an incredible job for a directorial debut! Everyone on stage absolutely shone… Patricia has obviously met my Auntie Babe… cause she was her to a tee!
My mom and I were in stitches thanks to you…
TO BOOK AN AUDITION, CALL CHERYL AT THE BOX OFFICE: 250 862 2867
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES, AUDITION INFORMATION, OR OUR PRODUCTION, VISIT KelownaActorsStudio.com or call 250 862 2867
Ages 7 to 77
Several singing and non-singing roles are available for adults and children of all ages and experience levels.
Auditions are every five minutes from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday, June 8, and Friday, June 12. Children’s auditions are being held on Sunday, June 7 from 1:00 pm to 5 pm. Auditions are at Kelowna Actors Studio, 1379 Ellis Street (across from the Kelowna Public Library).
All actors are required to prepare a short [one-minute] contemporary monologue. All actors auditioning for musicals are required to prepare 16 bars from the traditional Broadway repertoire, not from the show and sheet music in the correct key for piano accompaniment. Facilities for pre-recorded accompaniments are not available and singing without piano is not permitted. All singers may also be asked to do some basic range and/or musicianship tests. All people auditioning for musicals must also participate in a group movement audition, so comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear are required.
For more information, including a breakdown of the shows and roles, please visit the Audition Notice page on the Kelowna Actors Studio website at www.KelownaActorsStudio.com. To book an audition, please call Cheryl Berg at the theatre box office at 250 862 2867. Any children’s choirs who are interested in auditioning for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat should contact Randy Leslie directly at rleslie@KelownaActorsStudio.com.
Not quite ready for an audition?
Why not take an ACTING CLASS? ...
• Engage students artistically and personally!
• Incite investigation of the world through the creative process!
• Build confidence and self-awareness!
• Empower students to reach their creative potential!
• Provoke critical and objective thinking!
• Inspire amazing stories and memories!
• Train students to be triple threat performers!
• Encourage a fun filled, collaborative, and creative environment!
MOST CLASSES CULMINATE IN A FINAL PERFORMANCE ON STAGE WITH LIGHTS, PROPS AND COSTUMES!
Kids' classes and workshops are happening all summer long ... visit our website for more info!
Rather just watch?... Here’s what audiences are saying about our current production, Lend Me A Tenor, playing Thursdays to Sundays until June 7:
Loved it! Nate was very funny, the way he skittered around the stage; his mannerisms were hilarious. He was even sexy when he was in costume as Tito with Maggie. And Frank did a very believable job as Tito ... very funny as well, good timing and excellent singing. Nate and Frank really clicked together. I thought Patricia was the perfect Maria ... hilarious as well and so natural. Is she Italian? Everyone else did a great job too. The set was very well done, very professional. And of course the food was delicious. I love the Italian theme. The Greenroom scores again. We loved the 1-minute fast forward version of the entire story at the end. Well done everyone. Thanks for another great performance and a fun night out. Bravo.
Definitely a hit!
Thanks to everyone at KAS for a great night out last night! Laughter truly is the best medicine and that was a great escape!
WOW! what a lot of farcical fun that was! Well done everybody and special Kudos to James .. a great first directorship. As always Nate manages to get just the right amount of silliness and humility... great job! I laughed a lot... just what I needed.
I think the Actors Studio may have out done themselves!!! Last night was fabulous. You all deserve another standing ovation. Hats off to James – what an incredible job for a directorial debut! Everyone on stage absolutely shone… Patricia has obviously met my Auntie Babe… cause she was her to a tee!
My mom and I were in stitches thanks to you…
TO BOOK AN AUDITION, CALL CHERYL AT THE BOX OFFICE: 250 862 2867
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CLASSES, AUDITION INFORMATION, OR OUR PRODUCTION, VISIT KelownaActorsStudio.com or call 250 862 2867
25 May 2009
Melissa Wilmot and Claudia Chan in local Recitals May 30 and 31
Melissa Wilmot, violin, and Claudia Chan, piano, perform....
J.S. Bach ~ Partita #2 in d-minor
Prokofiev ~ Sonata #1 in f-minor
Kriesler ~ Recitative and Scherzo
Aaron Jay Kernis ~ Air
Eugene Ysaye ~ Sonata for solo violin #2
Kelowna Violinist, Melissa Wilmot (20) and Ottawa pianist Claudia Chan (19) perform a highly anticipated recital featuring music that is sure to leave audiences moved and exhilarated. This recital marks Melissa's return to Kelowna to perform her first recital since she began studying at the Glenn Gould School in Toronto in September 2008, where Claudia is also a student. This recital will be the sixth violin recital program Melissa has performed in Kelowna, with past performances always receiving rave reviews from critics, media, and audiences.
Come hear this dynamic duo of two of Canada's highly acclaimed award winning young musicians live in concert.
Saturday May 30th, 7:30pm
Sunday May 31st, 7:30pm
Christ Lutheran Church, Kelowna
2091 Gordon Dr.
Admission by Donation, at the door
J.S. Bach ~ Partita #2 in d-minor
Prokofiev ~ Sonata #1 in f-minor
Kriesler ~ Recitative and Scherzo
Aaron Jay Kernis ~ Air
Eugene Ysaye ~ Sonata for solo violin #2
Kelowna Violinist, Melissa Wilmot (20) and Ottawa pianist Claudia Chan (19) perform a highly anticipated recital featuring music that is sure to leave audiences moved and exhilarated. This recital marks Melissa's return to Kelowna to perform her first recital since she began studying at the Glenn Gould School in Toronto in September 2008, where Claudia is also a student. This recital will be the sixth violin recital program Melissa has performed in Kelowna, with past performances always receiving rave reviews from critics, media, and audiences.
Come hear this dynamic duo of two of Canada's highly acclaimed award winning young musicians live in concert.
Saturday May 30th, 7:30pm
Sunday May 31st, 7:30pm
Christ Lutheran Church, Kelowna
2091 Gordon Dr.
Admission by Donation, at the door
13 May 2009
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