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El Dorado Arts
Council Update
Mid-October
2010
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Dracula
A Multi-Media First!
October 8 - 31
Don't miss Placerville's exciting multi-media production
incorporating film, music and drama! Tickets are only $15
while they last. Click on the poster below to purchase tickets and see
exact dates and times.
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Arts
Census In Progress
Read below to
see if YOU should participate!
El Dorado Arts Council and the El Dorado County Department of
Economic Development are in the process of interviewing visual
artists, musicians, actors and arts organizations with
the goal of identifying our creative sector and its business needs.
El Dorado County businesses and venues such as wineries,
flower shops and cafés which host music and art are also
encouraged to participate. Artists and businesses: please take the
short 4-question survey online: click here
(or go to the EDAC website, Arts Census article to take the survey).
You may also take the survey in person by visiting ArtSpace at 459 Main
St, Placerville (Tue-Sat,10a-5:30p), or by calling EDAC at (530)
295-3496. Please give us your valuable input!
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Pastels on High
October 1-23
Website: SierraPastelSociety.net
Hang It Up Gallery in Town Center, El Dorado Hills. Gallery:
916-939-1845 hangitupgallery.com.
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EDAC Volunteer
Orientation
Thursday, October 21, 2-3pm
To register call 295-3496 or email EDAC@eldoradoartscouncil.org. Need not
be an artist to volunteer!
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Placerville Art & Wine Festival
October
16 (3rd Saturday) 6-9pm
Over
35 foothill wineries will pour samples at Main Street Placerville
businesses, the Larry Garner Blues Band will provide music at the Bell
Tower, the first 2 panels of the Community Mural collage will be
assembled while you watch, and the Banners on Parade now decorating
Main Street businesses will be auctioned off. <Click> on the
picture below to see pictures of ALL the banners.
Visit placerville-downtown.org
for information on purchasing wine-tasting tickets.
EDAC will be hosting Windwalker Winery - come to our Artists reception
for art and wine!
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Music on the
Divide - MUMBO GUMBO
October 17, 3-5pm
As the name suggests, the New Orleans flavored septet Mumbo Gumbo
blends many genres to create its sound. It is a spicy blend of Gulf
Coast musical influence.
The concert is at the I.O.O.F. Hall in Georgetown at 3:00 p.m. See musiconthedivide.org.
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Community
Concerts Opens New Season!
October 18 - Cello & Piano
First concert:  Martha & Monica, playing
cello & piano. Decide for yourself how to describe the genre of
their music: is it "classical" or "Art
Music"?
If this is the only concert of the series you can attend, tickets are
$25 at the door. But it's not too late to purchase season tickets! Click here for ticket information.
All concerts are held at 7pm at the Union Mine High School theater in
El Dorado, and parking is not a problem.
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Worldwide
Adventure Slide Show
Friday, November 5, 7-9pm
EDAC Board member Cara Hutchinson will share a photo tour of her
worldwide adventure at EDAC's ArtSpace. A reception will be held from
7-7:30 (beer & wine $5), followed by the free slide presentation.
Limited seating is available; reservations are recommended. Call
530-295-3496 or email EDAC to reserve your seats.
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Local Arts Events
Click on the left to see a block calendar view of events:
then click on an event to view the details.
Entries are submitted by EDAC members for local, arts-related events,
subject to approval by EDAC.
Click HERE to see a LISTING of events.
Upcoming events to look for (see online calendar for details):
Oct 8 - 30 -
Dracula at Imagination Theater (county fairgrounds)
Oct 16 - Art & Wine Festival (Placerville) 6-9pm
Oct 17 - Music on the Divide - Mumbo Gumbo (Georgetown)
3-5pm
Oct 18 - Community Concerts- Cello & Piano (El Dorado)
7pm
Oct 18 & 19 - Film: Mic Macs (R) (Placerville) 7pm
Oct 20 - Our House Poetry Night (El Dorado Hills) - Open
Mic, 7 pm
Oct 22 - Red Fox Underground Poets at ArtSpace - 6-7pm
Oct 27 - Poetry Reading at The Upstairs Art Gallery
(Placerville) 6-7pm
and so much
more!
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Calls to Artists
A Thread of Gold, Placerville's First Community Mural
What: Be a part of a large-scale mural that will brighten the
face of Main Street. Come by ArtSpace to pick up your canvas.
Who: Entries welcome from professional artists, school
classes, and residents of all ages. Work with a group or individually to
create small-scale paintings that answer the questions:
'What do you love about living here?' and
'What
needs to happen to keep your love for this place alive?'
When: First
deadline is Thursday, October 14. The project will continue until all 22
sections are complete, so there's plenty of time to participate.
Where:
Herrick
(Hangman's Tree) building chain link fence, Main St, Placerville
Each
painting received by El Dorado Arts Council will be used to create a
large-scale collage-style mural.
We know you'll have questions about this exciting
project. We have received funding for 2 panels, which cost $250 each. Sponsor
a panel ($250), a painting ($100) or a brushstroke ($25). Click here and select "Donate
Other Amount." There are 22 chain link fence sections, and we'd love
to be able to cover all of them with beautiful art created by local
artists, students, and the community at large.
Oct 19 - Dec 4 Structural Integrity - EDAC's
ArtSpace (Placerville)
SUBMISSION DATES: Oct 14, 15, or 16. 10am-5pm.
FEE: Free to EDAC members or $35 for non-members (fee includes new
membership). Artists reception: Nov 20.
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Workshops/Classes
- PLACERVILLE AREA
ArtSpace is located at 459 Main Street in Placerville, CA.
530-295-3496. eldoradoartscouncil.org
Figure Drawing Group
Meets
on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at Flowers On Main, 318 Main
Street, Placerville. Cost is $15 for 1 session or $20 for 2
sessions to pay for the live model. To reserve a spot call Davene at 295-8211.
Day of the Dead Workshop
 Saturday,
October 30th Noon - 2:00
Bea
Austin & Jennifer Miller ~ Instructors
Ages:
9 to adult
Free
to EDAC members
$5
non-member
Bring
a momento for the altar.
Watercolor Class with Tracy
Lewis
Ongoing beginning /
intermediate watercolor classes. Class time includes demonstrations,
individual instruction and critiques. Learn Tracy's techniques while
working on your own projects and/or class projects.
$25/class or $20/class paid in
advance each month.
To sign up for class please call Tracy at (530)306-2595
www.tracylewisart.typepad.com
Artist Trading Card (ATC)
Exchange
Saturday November 2nd, 10am -11am
Meet with artists and creative types to exchange "Artist Trading
Cards." This international exchange is a fun way to
trade art locally and all over the world. Free. Held at EDAC
ArtSpace every 2nd Saturday morning.
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Workshops/Classes
- SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Introduction
to Watercolor
Instructor: Teri Sweeney
Every Tuesday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$35 (includes materials)
Location: TAL Workshop Classroom*
Ceramics Workshop
Instructor: Lynn Woodward
Aug, Sep, Oct & Nov
Monday's & Fridays, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
$200 ($35 Materials) 8 Sessions
$ 30 for a Single Session
Location: Lake Tahoe Senior Center
3050 S. Lake Tahoe Blvd
Download
registration forms at www.talart.org.
For information call: Dee Miller-Meyer at 775 588-5416 or Teri
Sweeney (775) 790-9261 or email: workshops@talart.org.
*The TAL Workshop Classroom is in the Ski Run Center behind the Red Hut
(Ski Run Boulevard and Highway 50)
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Many
thanks to our sponsors:
  
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EDAC is a
private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to bringing the arts to El
Dorado County residents and visitors. EDAC believes that the arts are a
vital humanizing element that encourages understanding and mutual
respect. By making music, dance, theater and the visual arts accessible
to the residents of our County, especially our children, EDAC empowers a
new generation to understand the personal and social value of the arts as
a means of expression and communication.
We invite you to join EDAC in supporting the arts in our community -
Become an EDAC member today!
To join, visit www.eldoradoartscouncil.org/html/members.html.
EDAC BOARD
MEMBERS:
Dave Williams, President
Emily Smith, Vice President
Heidi Weiland, Secretary
Rick Fergerson, Treasurer
Richard Bush
Claudia Draper
Dave Hamblen
Cara Hutchinson
Vicki Kennedy
Monika Stephens
Deb Jensen, Executive Director - djensen@eldoradoartscouncil.org
Emogene Marbut, Program Administrator - EDAC@eldoradoartscouncil.org
Susan Keale, ArtSpace & Events Coordinator - ArtSpace@eldoradoartscouncil.org
El Dorado Arts Council Office: 459 Main Street,
Placerville, CA
Mailing address: P.O. Box 2400, Placerville, CA
95667
Tel: 530.295.3496 Fax:
530.295.3497 www.eldoradoartscouncil.org
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