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“More Arts in More Places For More People”
El Dorado Arts CouncilArtBeat El Dorado – May 2013 Edition |
Welcome to ArtBeat, your guide to arts events in El Dorado County. We’re trying a new, leaner, more organized format to help you hone in directly on what interests you. Click on a picture or link for more detailed information. Enjoy!
May’s Featured Event:
El Dorado Hills Art and Wine Affaire, May 11 & 12, Live Music, Free Admission – a Mother’s Day tradition!
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Film/Theater_________________________________________________
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 At Union Mine High School Theater through May 5. Read more.
 Presented by Studio 81 at El Dorado High School’s outdoor Carl Borelli Amphitheater May 2 – May 18. See more details.
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Music
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 El Dorado Community ConcertDrop-In Registration
Memberships for the 2013/14 season will be at ArtSpace, 459 Main Street, May 7 – 11, from 11am to 4pm. See eldoradocommunityconcerts.com.
 Cantare Chorale“Testament of Freedom” concerts:
Sun, May 5 at 3pm in Pollock Pines
 Music on the Divide Season Finalé and Gala - Dr. Bach & The Jazz Practitioners:
Sun, May 19, 3-5pm at IOOF Hall in Georgetown. Read more.
 Cozmic Café
Great music is coming to the Cozmic Café in Placerville! See ourcoz.com.
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Visual Art________________________________________________
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 May 11 & 12, 11am – 5pm
 Placerville Girls Night Out on Historic Main Street, Friday, May 3, 6-9pm.
Stop by ArtSpace (459 Main St.) to see muralists in action! Plus paintings, photographs, jewelry, yard art, fun art, books, and poetry for sale.
Tahoe Art League Studio Tour July 26-28 and August 2 – 4
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Arts & Culture |
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 Wakamatsu Farm Festival in Gold Hill Saturday, May 18, 10am – 3pm.
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Poetry |
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Tuesdays at Two - Poetry workshop every Tuesday 2-3pm
Poetry Off the Shelves - May 8, 6-7pm: Poetry read-around at the library
Poetry In Motion - May 27, 6-7pm – Poetry read-around at the Senior Center
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Arts in EducationPoem On!
 An incredible program of art, poetry and discovery at Gold Trail School, funded by EDAC and California Poets in the Schools, that culminated in a Poetry Lounge at ArtSpace on April 30.
Said Program Administrator Moira Magneson to the students: ”You are making history tonight. This is the largest group of poets ever gathered together in one place in El Dorado County history!” Read more.
County Champion Runner-Up in State Poetry Finals!
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On Monday, March 25th, El Dorado County Poetry Out Loud Champion
Connor Rickettsfrom Charter University Prep
placed as first runner-up in the California state finals of Poetry Out Loud. See full story,
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An Opportunity to Volunteer Outdoors! |
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El Dorado Hills Art & Wine Affaire
Help Out and Have Fun!
 There are still volunteer slots open for this Mother’s Day weekend event, which generally draws over 15,000 visitors and has live music both days (May 11 & 12).
Please call or email right away! Call Moira at (530) 295-3496 or emailEDAC@eldoradoartscouncil.org. Please include name, phone & email PLUS preferred date, time slot and activity in your message, along with a second choice if possible. Slots are filling up fast, so hurry!
Wine bracelets: morning(11:15-1:45) or afternoon(1:30-4:00) Beer booth & pouring:morning (11:15-2:15) orafternoon (2-4:30) Art Hive (family activity): 11;00 – 1:00, 1:00 – 3:00, or 3:00 – 5:00
“A Walk in the Park” Gallery Show
April 2-May 18 at ArtSpace
 ArtSpace has been converted into an indoor park complete with trees, sculptures, and even a puppy! Watch five muralists perform their art throughout the month-and-a-half long theme. Leave your mark on our huge chalkboard.
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