February 2019
heART Fit – Spontaneous Process Painting
heART Fit is a practice for those seeking a creative lifestyle and improved health through creative relaxation. Open to all ages and levels of experience.
Find out more »April 2019
RCA: All Bodies Dance Kelowna (ages 18+)
This 6-week pilot project is for anyone with or without a disability interested in dancing and moving in a fun, safe and supportive environment. Classes will free up your creativity, your imagination and your body while celebrating our diverse ways of moving!
Find out more »RCA Jazz Dance (adults 16+)
Jazz dance is a motivating, fun, upbeat class with a lot of movement. Jazz involves a broad range of styles ranging from the 1950's to modern Jazz today. This class is suitable if you are new to Jazz dance, or if you want to develop your existing skills and confidence.
Find out more »JAZZ JAM
JAZZ JAM is open to both players and listeners of all ages. Come by, have some fun and the a chance to meet people in an approachable and relaxed environment.
Find out more »School of Blues with Kenny Wayne & Sherman Doucette
With Kenny Wayne & Sherman Doucette, on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursday each month. Open to professors and spectators.
Find out more »Salsa Thursdays (Lesson & Dance)
For all ages and skill levels! Includes SALSA lesson & dance - 30 minute lesson with dance to follow.
Find out more »Completely Creedence-a tribute to CCR
COMPLETELY CREEDENCE is a Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) tribute band who wants to invite you to a night out to remember the incredible music that John Fogerty and CCR provided for the world to enjoy and relate to.
CCR was a popular rock band, active in the late 1960's and early 1970's.
May 2019
EXHIBIT: Grey Sage Studio
Alex Fong Galleria This exhibition - Just North - is a new view of works by resident artists of Grey Sage Studio in Kelowna’s North End. Each of the five artists brings a long history and keen appreciation of media from acrylic and watercolour to oil, printmaking, and air brush work....even vintage clothing makes its way into the studio work. Selena Sced holds Grey Sage Studio as her home base, and the other studio artists include Joan McEwan, Paul Butvila,…
Find out more »Feel the Rhythm Drum Circle w/Jim Copeman
Explore Your Inner Rhythm. A drum circle allows you to do this in a nonjudgmental environment with friendly people.
Find out more »Stardust- A Rock Tribute Extravaganza
Introducing the Newest Multiple ROCK TRIBUTE Concert Band STARDUST, featuring Jimmy LeGuilloux, Niki Martinus, Singer/Songwriter, David Mihal, Mike Jervis and Dan Fogarty who will make their Debut Concert May 2, 2019 at Mary Irwin Theatre in Kelowna.This spectacular concert includes Tributes to……DAVID BOWIE,JOHN MELLENCAMP ,CRANBERRIES PEARL JAM ,FLEETWOOD MAC,PAT BENATAR,CHRIS CORNELL, CHRISSIE HYNDE ………Performed by these multi-talented Okanagan Musicians…..JIMMY LEGUILLOUX - NIKI MARTINUS - KAT LAWRENCE SERGIO INTILE - VICKY NISH - TOMY THISDALE Get ready for a unique and…
Find out more »Tricia at the RCA!
Join Tricia at the RCA for a fun, interactive evening of music. Sing-a-long, Name-that-Tune, Be a Star! Tricia Dalgleish was born and raised in British Columbia, and makes her home in Kelowna, BC. She began playing piano at the age of five, and has spent her life deeply involved in music. Tricia has been performing professionally on the piano and with various ensembles for over 20 years. She is currently playing and singing in Major Mambo, a latin band, as…
Find out more »The Spring Westjet Wine Tastings (Friday)
Taste over 200 British Columbian wines all under one roof, at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. With wineries organized by their different regions, you can tour throughout Okanagan Wine Country without having to drive!
Find out more »The Spring Westjet Wine Tastings (Saturday)
Taste over 200 British Columbian wines all under one roof, at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. With wineries organized by their different regions, you can tour throughout Okanagan Wine Country without having to drive!
Find out more »Introduction to Dot Mandalas
Join us for this art based form of meditation focuses around simple circles and acrylic paint.
Find out more »Open Mic
Open Mic begins on Friday, May 10 at the RCA! We have heard a lot of talk from the musicians in Kelowna that there is lack of jam nights / creative spaces in this city. We are happy to announce that we will now be offering this in the Atrium! Our Open Mic includes: a PA, Backline, a bar and an incredible host, Stef Be. Come share your talents in the Atrium starting Friday, May 10 from 6-8pm. Stay tuned…
Find out more »Fiesta Flow Fitness
Fiesta Flow Fitness is a Saturday party where we celebrate the power of community, love, service and spending time together. At the same time we train our bodies through the disciplines of body weight training, dance and yoga.
Find out more »Who Stole the Kovbasa
Tickets:$20 Adult,$10 Child 12 and under Purchase below, or call the Rotary Centre for the Arts box office at 250-717-5304.
Find out more »Tribal Belly Dance Fundamentals
Made for newcomers to belly dancing and those already familiar with the art form. This belly dancing class will teach you how to move your body in new ways and refine those movements through focused steps.
Find out more »Introduction to Water Colour Painting
Calling all those interested in watercolour painting! This beginning watercolour painting class is the perfect way to explore your creativity and express your inner-artist.
Find out more »Introduction to Acrylic Painting
Designed for first time painters or passionate hobbyists, this painting class is about building the skills required to paint with confidence on your own. Acrylics are versatile and easy to work with, and because of their fast drying time allow for quick learning.
Find out more »RCA Tap Dance LEVEL ONE (adults 16+)
The thing with Tap is; it’s all about the noise! It’s one of the greatest feel-good dances you’ll ever encounter - it makes everyone smile.
Find out more »RCA Tap Dance LEVEL TWO (adults 16+)
This class has been designed to take your skills to the next level, strengthening the fundamental steps and directly follows Level One.
Find out more »RCA Jazz Dance (adults 16+)
Jazz dance is a motivating, fun, upbeat class with a lot of movement. Jazz involves a broad range of styles ranging from the 1950's to modern Jazz today. This class is suitable if you are new to Jazz dance, or if you want to develop your existing skills and confidence.
Find out more »When You’re Smiling
When You're Smiling is a show is created and performed by former CBC Radio host Tim Tamashiro. Tim combines his radio and singing worlds together in a show that is part story and part song. Think of it like Vinyl Cafe with a live jazz band.
Find out more »June 2019
Yellow Submarine
This is the musical stage presentation based on The Beatles iconic movie Yellow Submarine.The music-loving inhabitants of Pepperland are under siege by the Blue Meanies, a nasty group of music-hating creatures.
Find out more »Murray McLauchlan
Murray McLauchlan is one of Canada’s most highly regarded singer/songwriters, and with good cause. Over a 45-year career, he has released 19 albums and been awarded 11 Junos.
Find out more »Bourne to be Ozz
“As close as you’re gonna get to the real thing”
Bourne to be Ozz: the Canadian Ozzy & Black Sabbath Experience is coming to Kelowna this summer.
Find out more »July 2019
Summer Break Arts Blast DAY Camps (ages 5-10)
This unique camp experience allows your child to explore and expand their creativity daily with learning ‘led by their choice’ of classes in Visual Art, Music, Drama and/or Dance.
Find out more »Summer Arts Blast 5-day Camps (ages 5-6)
Arts Blast allows your child to explore the power of imagination, while raising self-esteem & confidence as they take classes in Music, Drama, Dance and Art.
Find out more »Summer Arts Blast 5-day Camps (ages 7-8)
Arts Blast allows your child to explore the power of imagination, while raising self-esteem & confidence as they take classes in Music, Drama, Dance and Art.
Find out more »Summer Arts Blast 5-day Camps (ages 9-14)
Arts Blast allows your child to explore the power of imagination, while raising self-esteem & confidence as they take classes in Music, Drama, Dance and Art.
Find out more »Kinetic: Artistic Movement for Ages 5-7
Dance, drama, music! This high-energy class is an opportunity for your child to get in touch with their body and imagination.
Find out more »August 2019
Bach Brandenburg Concertos-Part 2
BACH COMPLETE BRANDENBURG CONCERTOS – PART 2
Les Boréades de Montréal, in co-presentation with Early Music Vancouver
PROGRAMME
Brandenburg Concertos – J. S. Bach
• No. 1 in F major, BWV 1046
• No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048
• No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050
• Harpsichord soloist Mark Edwards
Georg Philipp Telemann
Ouverture et suite pour flûte à bec, cordes et basse continue en la mineur
TWV 55:a2 (Hambourg, av.1740)
The Slocan Ramblers
The Slocan Ramblers (2019 Juno Award Nominees) are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan, The Slocans have been winning over audiences from Merlefest to RockyGrass and everywhere in between. On their much-anticipated new album Queen City…
Find out more »Summer Arts Blast Camp for Preschoolers (ages 3-5)
Pre-schoolers explore the wonders of visual and performing arts. Camps are fun, encouraging, creative and safe experiences for boys and girls.
Find out more »PARKING : Metered street parking is available outside the centre (free after 5 PM & Sundays). One block south on Ellis Street, parking has been increased at the Library Parkade to 668 spaces, and Memorial Parkade to 519 spaces. Parkades are free after 6 PM except during special events. There is an Impark Lot at Prospera Place (access from Water or Cawston) and Impark Lot at the corner of Ellis and Cawston (access from Cawston).
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ROTARY CENTRE FOR THE ARTS
421 Cawston Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6Z1
250-717-5304
info@rotarycentreforthearts.com
Rotary Centre for the Arts is a unique City of Kelowna facility managed by Kelowna Visual and Performing Arts Centre Society.
