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EXHIBIT: Toby Wesenberg, ‘Golden’
Toby enjoys the freedom of interdisciplinary experimentation in the creative arts, and uses colour, texture, emotion and intuition to guide her work.
Find out more »Cool Arts – Classes & Workshops
Cool Arts Society provides quality arts experiences to local adults living with developmental disabilities through mid-week classes and weekend workshop offerings.
Find out more »EXHIBIT: Tascheleia Marangoni
Tascheleia's art focuses mainly on the beauty of woman, dance, and traditions from cultures around the world.
Find out more »EXHIBIT: Rick Gray, ‘The Rehearsal’
Rick resides in Summerland in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. He specializes in portraiture and portraiture essays and stories.
Find out more »EXHIBIT: Kelowna Calligrapher’s Guild
The Kelowna Calligraphers' Guild Exhibit at the Rotary Centre for the Arts in April of 2018, includes work by many of its members. Included are various examples of Calligraphic "hands" (lettering styles) on a variety of surfaces, using pens with nibs, brushes or quills.
Find out more »EXHIBIT: Immaculata High School
These art pieces in the style of Cubist artists were created by the Visual Arts 10 students from Immaculata High School.
Find out more »Canadian Style Taiji Classes will start soon
Hosted by the Okanagan Chinese Canadian Association Coach: Mar Zhang, licensed Natural Therapist Location: Rotary Center for the Arts Dates & Time: 5-7 pm, Tue Apr 10, Weds. April 18, 25， May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6 & 20 Fees: $150/10 sessions，$90/5 sessions， $20/session，cash, check or credit card。10% discount for OCCA members. Registration: 778-363-6688
Find out more »Drinking Habits presented by TKS
Accusations, mistaken identities, and romances run wild in this traditional, laugh-out-loud farce. Two nuns at the Sisters of Perpetual Sewing have been secretly making wine to keep the convent's doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancees, are hot on their trail.
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 dancers of all skill levels - Beginners Welcome! Includes SALSA lesson & dance - 30 minute lesson with dance to follow.
Find out more »Whale Art (ages 7-12)
Come join Sarah in art class where we will be creating 'whale art'. We will look at the different species of Whales and study their characteristics and colours. We will then create our own whale art on wood using acrylic and mixed media.
Find out more »Capoeira for Adults (15+)
An Afro-Brazilian martial art and self-defense, combining dance, and self-defense techniques, plus learn how to play music and sing Capoeira songs.
Find out more »Kelowna Vegan Festival: Group Exhibit
This art exhibition celebrates our animal friends in a wide variety of art forms, from painting to pottery to photography.
Find out more »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 »Chamber Music Kelowna Presents: Dover and Pacifica Quartets
Dover and Pacifica Quartets (part of the Chamber Music Kelowna 2017/2018 Concert Season)
The Dover Quartet catapulted to international stardom following a sweep of the Grand Prize and all three Special Prizes at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition.
Musical Theatre (adults)
This thrilling class with a musical theatre master will get you motivated, inspired and understand how to respect and live a life of your role/roles. Includes scene study, voice, acting and body language, choreography and most importantly learning how to harvest presence onstage.
Find out more »Character Development & Monologues (adults/youth 13+)
This month TKS is joined by the lovely and talented Elana Bizovie to really get in the head of an on stage character. Together we’ll work on developing a character & finding you a fun monologue to use in auditions down the road.
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 »Noon-hour Drawing for Beginners (adults 16+)
Join us, and bring your co-workers for a drawing class lunch break. Learn to draw objects and human forms in a great setting.
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! All are welcome. This event is By Donation.
Find out more »The WestJet Wine Tastings Friday
Taste over 250 British Columbian wines all under one roof of the Rotary Centre for the Arts. With wineries organized by their different regions, you can tour throughout the Okanagan Wine Country without having to drive!
Find out more »Wire Work Earrings & Rings (adults 16+)
In this class you will learn to make ear wires and ear dangles. Simple wire rings will also be taught. Choose silver plate wire or copper wire plus beads & crystals to complete your projects.
Find out more »The WestJet Wine Tastings Saturday
Taste over 250 British Columbian wines all under one roof of the Rotary Centre for the Arts. With wineries organized by their different regions, you can tour throughout the Okanagan Wine Country without having to drive!
Find out more »Mosaic Sun Catcher or Trivet (adults/youth 12+)
Learn the ancient art of mosaics. We will be making a mosaicked glass trivet or window hanging. No glass cutting or soldering required.
Find out more »“Why We Cycle” Kelowna Premiere
Modacity are proud to present the Kelowna premiere of the Dutch documentary “Why We Cycle”: To the Dutch, cycling is as normal as breathing. They don’t think about it, they just do it. Perhaps the fact that they don’t think about it is the key to the bicycle’s success there. But because they do not give cycling a second thought, they don’t really know what the deeper needs of cyclists are. “Why We Cycle” takes a ride with ordinary cyclists…
Find out more »A Tribute to Tom Petty
Don’t miss this special tribute to the late, great Tom Petty, a musical legend that left us way too early. You will hear songs from the early years as Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, to The Traveling Wilburys and his solo days and even some performances with the likes of Stevie Nicks and others.
Find out more »Collage Art on a glass vase (ages 7-12)
Come join Sarah in art class where we will be creating collage art. We will be gluing and sticking beautiful collage papers to a vase. We will add jewels and other wonderful embellishments. A beautiful gift for Mother’s Day!
Find out more »Red Riding Kozak and Other Folktales
Dolyna Ukranian Dancers Saturday May 12th 2018 6:30pm 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 »2018 Kelowna Kiwanis Festival Gala
Join Us… for a relaxed and fun evening of
celebrating amateur performing arts in the
community. The Kelowna Kiwanis Gala is held in
honour of the 2018 Festival Award Recipients,
and is an exciting evening of performances and
scholarship presentations.
The Dark Paradise
Presented by Higher Hands of Love International Performances at 2pm or 7pm ( General Admission Seating) Choose from the drop down menu below for which show you'd like to attend. Tickets:$25 Adults,$15 Youth 18 and under Purchase below, or call the Rotary Centre for the Arts box office at 250-717-5304.
Find out more »Angel Award
6th Annual Angel Award is a Talent Competition and Gala Professional Event – Proceeds to ARC (Arthritis Research Canada) Join us May 20th at 1pm in the theatre for a show unlike any other talent show. This was created by Louise Boisvert, who was inspired by her warrior daughter, Elise who battles an incurable and sometimes debilitating autoimmune disease called Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. This disease is relentless in its attack on the body, including organs, eyes, tissue, ligaments and more.…
Find out more »Qi Gong – Relax and Recharge (adults)
Originating in China, Qi Gong movements are easy to follow and designed to improve the flow of energy (Qi) in the body as well as the mind providing positive benefits for your health and well-being.
Find out more »Pottery Wheel Techniques
Students will learn to make cylinders, bowls and a vase. Glazing and decorating will take place on the last day.
Find out more »Hand Building Techniques
Students will explore the basic methods of clay forming. Slab and coil construction methods, surface decoration and glazing techniques will be developed.
Find out more »Kelowna Vegan Festival
Welcome All.The Kelowna Vegan Festival will be a Celebration of all things Vegan. We will have food Vendors offering tastings and selling product. There will be natural Vegan health care products and also Vendors selling Vegan clothing and accessories.
Find out more »The Comic Strippers
A fictitious male stripper troupe (played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians) performs a sexylarious improv comedy show. These guys try to be sexy… it just comes out funny.
Find out more »Midsummer Night’s Dream-The Movie
Hollywood stars, paparazzi, and fairies collide in this streamlined, multi-media enhanced version of Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream
Find out more »Fragment Art Fusing (adults/youth 10+)
In this workshop you will design and make a fused glass window hanging. No glass cutting required. Get Creative! Easy-peasy…
Find out more »Memory Wire Bracelet (adults/youth 8+)
Put together a fabulous bracelet using memory wire & beads with Fay Wolfenden. Choose from an array of colours.
Find out more »The Lonely-Celebrating the Music of Roy Orbison
The BIG O was unmistakable with his trademark sunglasses, his distinctive, powerful voice, his complex compositions and the dark emotional ballads we all love. From 1960 to ’64 Roy Orbison landed 22 songs on the Billboard Top 40, including “Only The Lonely”, “Crying”, and “Oh, Pretty Woman”.
Find out more »Musical Theatre (adults/youth 13+)
Kathleen Munn and Mike Minons will join TKS this month to go over the basics of musical theatre! Come bring your voice as we’ll help you top the charts of your own catalogue and get you prepped up for what you’ll find on a stage musical!
Find out more »Art inspired by Rosina Wachtmeister (ages 7-12)
Come and join Sarah in art class where we will be creating art inspired by Rosina Wachtmeiser. We will talk about Rosina's colour palette and extraordinary whimsical cat’s characters. We will then create our own inspired masterpieces.
Find out more »Wild Creatures Extreme Conditions Featuring photographer Michelle Valberg
Join renowned award-winning Canadian wildlife photographer, explorer and adventurer Michelle Valberg for a passionate talk about her experiences capturing breathtaking and amazing wildlife in some of the world’s most remote regions. Recognized internationally Michelle’s images grace the walls of art collectors the world over. Her photographs have been showcased in exhibits across North America and are regularly featured in publications across North America and Europe. Michelle is widely acknowledged as a pioneer in her field. She is the only woman…
Find out more »Adult Lyrical Ballet Workshop
A high energy class for anyone who wishes to start learning ballet or who wants to revisit it. We will implement some lyrical movements dancing to some familiar songs.
Find out more »Older & Reckless
Details to come... please visit again or like our facebook page for updates.
Find out more »Creative Aging Festival
Creative Aging Festival has expanded to 5 days of arts opportunities for the public to experience. Mon-Fri. June 11-15, 2018 Kelowna is a hotbed for the arts - our community offers many ongoing programs! Some of them will be on-site Friday, June 15th for Creative Aging Discovery Day. Join us to find out about calligraphy, dance, music, painting, tap dance and much more. This week is all about engaging in the arts and connecting with others. Featured participants include: Kelowna…
Find out more »Nia Dance Workshop with Patti Tennessy
Creative Aging Festival > Featured Workshop Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that draws from martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities. Nia’s purpose is to grow a worldwide community of healthy people who are empowered to do great things. We believe every person can discover, explore, unleash and enhance their individual potential to…
Find out more »Arts Blast for Adults
Themed evenings feature Art, Drama, Dance, and Music and are led by professional instructors… a stellar experience exploring the power of imagination.
Find out more »Stained Glass Sun Catcher Workshop (adults)
Introduction to stained glass. You will learn to cut glass, shape, foil, solder and finish a sun-catcher from a variety of easy patterns (consisting of about 3-4 pieces) ready to hang in your window.
Find out more »Trill of the Heart: Community Performance Project
In a process led by Claudia Moore, local amateurs, or "dance enthusiasts", will learn a dance work, and then step on to the stage to perform as part of the O&R presentation, on a programme alongside the professional artists.
Find out more »Capoeira for Adults
An Afro-Brazilian martial art and self-defense, combining dance, and self-defense techniques, plus learn how to play music and sing Capoeira songs.
Find out more »Introduction to Ballet for Adults
with Simone Orlando of Ballet Kelowna
Find out more »Qi Gong – Relax and Recharge
Originating in China, Qi Gong movements are easy to follow and designed to improve the flow of energy (Qi) in the body as well as the mind providing positive benefits for your health and well-being.
Find out more »Beginner Drawing Workshop
Learn how to break down an image from start to finish, giving you a step-by-step approach for future drawings. We’ll complete one drawing over 2 hours.
Find out more »Tea at High Noon
Our English cook lovingly prepares finger sandwiches with coronation chicken, buttermilk scones and whipped cream, finishing off with Banoffee Pie and Lemon Curd Shortbread.
Find out more »Move It! Dance Workshop with Joe Laughlin
Move It! is a dancing experience for everybody, helping participants discover their natural impulse to move and groove. Participants experience the sensation of joyful, confident, expressive movement in a non-judgmental environment.
Find out more »Baker Street Blues with Stelio Calagias
Known as the "rockin blues dance band", their professional, and highly entertaining shows deliver "Blues that grabs hold of you... and doesn't let go!"
Find out more »Jazz Dance Workshop with Stelio Calagias
With a "gentle, and user friendly approach", the jazz workshop class will be structured to include a short warm-up, and basic jazz technique using the fundamental principles of the world famous Luigi, as well as stylistic choreography inspired by the world famous Bob Fosse.
Find out more »Stamped Metal Charm Necklace or Bracelet (adults 16+)
Personalized jewellery is all the CRAZE! Fun & Easy! In this workshop we will be hand stamping 2 or 3 charms using letter & number stamps.
Find out more »ARTINI: the art of food & drink
ARTINI is a full evening & full building event featuring... Cocktails from Okanagan Spirits One-bite Tastings from Local Restaurants Music by Dawn Pemberton Live, Interactive Art Performances Dawn Pemberton has deep musical roots that take her powerful voice from gospel and soul to jazz, funk and world music. She has become a staple of the Vancouver music scene and can often be found tearin’ it up as a vocalist, teacher, facilitator, choir director and “go to girl” for live performances…
Find out more »Wire Work Jewellery (adults/youth 14+)
with Fay Wolfenden, Studio 113 Learn the fundamentals of working with wire. We will make our own jewellery findings: clasps, ear wires, wire wraps and a fun & funky pendant hanger to which you will add bead dangles (a choice of focal bead from my own lamp work collection). Tools, types & sizes of wire will be discussed for each project. Includes all materials. Gift Bag included! Mon / Mar. 12 / 5:00 – 7:30 PM / $40 Sat /…
Find out more »Summer Arts Blast DAY Camps (ages 5-10)
This unique camp experience allows your child to explore and expand their creativity in Music, Drama/Dance and Visual Art.
Find out more »Intuitive Glass Art (adults)
Using pre-cut pieces of glass, assemble a colourful free form window. Add a bevel or some glass nuggets to complete your project.
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 9-13)
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 »Fused Glass Pendant (adults/youth 12+)
Fusing is the process of melting glass in a kiln until it fuses together into one piece. Use your creative spirit to make 2 pendants or key chains.
Find out more »JUST for KIDS: Mosaic Chalk Board or Picture Frame (youth 6-12)
Have fun & take home a colourful chalk board for your messages or picture frame. Using pre-cut pieces of glass (all glass has been tumbled to remove any sharp pieces). Using your creativity you will add a glass border to a chalk board.
Find out more »Theatrical Dance (adults/youth 13+)
We’re continuing our musical theatre journey with the language of your body! Here we’ll discover the basics of dance and introducing you to some choreographies to give you a taste of what you’ll do in a musical performance!
Find out more »Stained Glass Window Art (adults)
In this 2-part workshop you will learn everything you need to know to complete a small stained glass window. Includes: project design, choosing glass colours, cutting, shaping, foiling, solder, assembly and finishing techniques. We will be using the Tiffany Method.
Find out more »EXHIBIT: Angela Hansen, ‘Morphogenesis’
Angela creates with encaustics and acrylics and her work is recognized for its organic-inspired imagery, sculptural qualities and use of texture. She is very interested in the human psyche and that which cannot be seen; that which exists through experience, time and change.
Find out more »Summer Arts Blast 4-day Camp (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 4-day Camp (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 4-day Camp (ages 9-13)
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 »JUST for KIDS: Fused Glass Funny Faces & Animals (youth 6-11)
In this workshop you will make 3 funny faces. Choose to add a magnet for your fridge or wire to make a necklace or dangle doodle.
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 »Shakespeare (adults/youth 13+)
Get ready for Romance and Intrigue – Wizards and Weird Sisters – Kings and Fools – Climb down off the Saddle of Reality and enter the Green World to witness the most fun aspects of Shakespeare’s World!
Find out more »Action Scenes (adults/youth 13+)
Want to make sure your pirates and have a great swashbuckling battle among the decks of the ship? Will your train robbers grip you with fear as they kick the ranger off of his caboose? Join us for the action workshop and pump some fun into your scenes!
Find out more »Songs of the Southern Belles
Rotary Centre for the Arts Presents: Songs of the Southern Belles Thursday November 15 and Friday November 16th at 7:30pm Tickets:$40 Adults,$35 Members,Seniors, Groups of 6 or more,$25 Students Purchase below, or call the Rotary Centre for the Arts box office at 250-717-5304.
Find out more »DIY Theatre: Create Your Own Show (adults/youth 13+)
You’ve learned all year and you’ve worked hard! We put the reigns in your hands as this month you’ll create your own 10 Minute Productions to be performed Dec 19th in the atrium - show the experience you’ve earned this year!
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.
