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Existential Cafe - Fireside Edition

1/28/2018

***NEW DATE***

Postponed to Sunday February 11th 2pm-3:30pm

THIRD BEACH installation artists Melany Nugent-Nobel & Trent Nobel invite you to come and sit with them around their 'virtual' Campfire in the LC Art Gallery.

Hear about their art practice, plus the story behind this artwork, then stay for some coffee and meaningful conversation

Existential Cafe - Man OverBoard

11/3/2017

ArtBus: Lake Country to Penticton for ARTS RISING Festival

9/23/2017

Saturday 23 September

12pm Bus Pick-up in Lake Country - collection point behind Municipal Buildings/ Memorial Hall

Additional collection & drop off point in Kelowna and Peachland by request (one in each city tbc)

ETA in Penticton by 1:30pm - drop off and collection point is Penticton Art Gallery car park

ENJOY THE ARTS RISING FESTIVAL: Free to explore all events, activities and performances plus many Galleries, restaurants, cafes and shops for you to enjoy.
Many activities are FREE
Some Activities require you to purchase a ticket at https://www.artsrising.ca/services/
You can purchase a REDUCED RATE AFTERNOON PASS for $30 (added to the cost of bus ticket = total $55/$50) - this gives you free access to the PARKADIUM + one FILM + one WORKSHOP

Leave Penticton for return journey to be back in Lake Country by 10:30pm

PRICE OPTIONS
$25 for standard return bus ticket only
$20 for STUDENTS/ Seniors return bus ticket only
ADD $30 for COMBINED Bus ticket plus afternoon FESTIVAL PASS = total $55/ $50

Purchase online HERE or at Lake Country Art Gallery

checkout https://www.artsrising.ca/ for more Festival information

Evening Picnic Masquerade

8/24/2017

An Evening of creative activities and celebration. Community gathering in celebration of two new art displays. The Art Alley is a Rogues Gallery of fantasy character portraits made by local youth last month. PLUS NEW installation in the PopUp Gallery by Tina Knooihuizen. Join us for Tea & Sundaes, bring blankets, costume and a healthy dose of curiousity

2017 YOUTH FESTIVAL - July 22nd-23rd

7/22/2017

*** THIS Weekend!*** FREE two-day event for TEENS +

Paint your favourite character larger than life
and add it to the Art Alley exhibition through July and August

There will be young mentor artists on site to help and guide your exploration into developing your character ideas. UPDATE* Mentor Artists Confirmed > Jolene Mackie; Sharlene McNeill; Vana Robertson; Fiona Alis; Sara Spencer.

Will your character be a hero? a villain? Your alter-ego? Your nemesis? will it be human? alien? anthropomorphic? robotic? fantasy or mythical? You decide!

Music and refreshments provided

Art Talks at the Manor

7/21/2017

First Thursday every month at the Lake Country Lodge and Manor, FREE and open to the public

August 3, 2017

Canadian Women Artists
By: Sharon McCoubrey

This talk will have a look at some of the important
women artists, their artwork, and some of the issues
that dealt with at different times.

Midsummer Night of Curiosities - evening picnic

7/20/2017

Save the Date Thursday August 24th **** FULL Details to follow soon .....

Canada Day at Swalwell Park

6/29/2017

ArtBus Tour UBCO Grad Show & Kelowna

4/20/2017

TICKETS HERE

9am - pick-up in Lake Country - full itinerary and details will be distributed on joining the bus.

9:30 - UBCO, Briar tour of grad show
refreshments and snacks before heading out

11:00 - Bus to Cultural District downtown

11:30 - Ellis Studios + Vibrant Art Studios + Hambelton Galleries + The Factory + The Alternator

1:30 - Bus to Lower Mission area Kelowna
2:00 Lunch at any number of wonderful eateries in the Sopa district

3:00 - Self-guided tours @ SOPA + Tutt Street Gallery + 421

5:00 - Return to Lake Country

Women 4 Sustainability - Dinner & Conversation

4/18/2017

Postponed to MAY - watch this space for NEW DATE

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