“Along the Russian River and Water Quilt” Art Textiles ExhibitJanuary 11 to March 2, 2012

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Jen B

Opening reception is Saturday, January 14th from 3:30-5:00 pm at the OCA Gallery.
The show will run from January 11 to March 2, 2012.
This invitational exhibit features art quilts and textile art from The Pointless Sisters Art Quilt Group of the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild, Sonoma County, California.

“Along the Russian River” was designed by Linda Morand and created by the Pointless Sisters Art Quilt Group of the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild of Sonoma County, California as their 2009 challenge. The quilt depicts the path of the Russian River from its mouth at the Pacific Ocean through pastureland, summer resorts, the Wine Country and orchards to its source in the mountains. The river travels through four seasons and the color spectrum. Each of the twenty panels was appliquéd and quilted by an individual member following a full size pattern and color key.

Artists, from left to right:
Genie Becker, Selma Sklar, Carroll Hirsch, Gale Davis, Ann Hines, Sharon Cahn, Linda Sims, Nancy McDermott, Cathy Hansen, Cora Stewart, Janet Shore, Pat Marabella, Sandy Brown, Virginia Lindstrom, Joyce Marty, Judy Mathieson, Cathy Ortelle, Linda Hemenway, Linda Morand and Diane Land

The Pointless Sisters is an art quilt group whose members’ quilts have been shown nationally and internationally. Operating under the auspices of the Santa Rosa Quilt Guild, members explore art quilt techniques, sponsor educational programs, and challenge each other annually to produce quilts with a common theme.

The OCA Gallery is open Thursday and Friday from 12 noon to 4 pm, during Occidental Center for the Arts events or by appointment (707-874-9392).

Call to Artists “The Fool”Sunday, March 4, 4 - 5pm

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Jen B

Gallery Exhibition

OCA invites artistic submissions for the theme of “The Fool”: Two or three dimensional art that calls to mind any ideas embodied by the fool/jester, as in: a spirit in search of experience; mystical vs. worldly; crazy wisdom; trickster any personal visual interpretation of the idea! This exhibit corresponds with the Annual Occidental Fool’s Day Parade.

The show will run March 9 – May 5, 2012. $50 Best of Show Award.

To participate in the show, deliver exhibit ready artwork to the OCA Gallery at the Occidental Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 4 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Accompany piece or pieces with a completed Fool-Gallery-Contract from this website and cash or a check made out to OCA.

One entry for $10.00 and two for $15.00. Best of Show Award $50.

The juror for this show is Leslie Zumwalt, artist and owner of Frame of Mind in Forestville, who will select Best of Show and Award of Merit prizes.

Opening Reception for the Artists is: Saturday, March 10, from 5:00-6:30 pm. OCA Gallery will provide beverages and munchies for the reception.

For more information call 707- 874- 9392 or email occidentalcenterforthearts@yahoo.com

Fool-Gallery-Contract (PDF) can be filled out online and printed from your browser OR
Download Fool Gallery Contract (Word) to fill out and print.

Please fill out a contract for each piece prior to arrival.

All work must be of high quality and not larger than 4′x4′, wired, dry, and ready to hang or display. We prefer wires unless absolutely impossible (we don’t like bull dog hangers!). All paintings must have finished edges (no canvas staples showing). All art should be labeled with the following on the back or bottom of the piece:

artist’s name
artist’s contact information
the pieces title

All media accepted if possible.

The Gallery takes 40% of all sales as a commission to the Occidental Center for the Arts, so price accordingly

The show will end on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
Pick up of all art is Sunday, May 6, 2012 from 3pm to 4:30 pm
Due to limited storage space, any art not picked up by that time will be charged $1 a day storage fee. Art left for 30 days will become property of OCA.

For more information call 707- 874- 9392 or email occidentalcenterforthearts@yahoo.com

The OCA Gallery is open Thursday and Friday from 12 noon to 4 pm, during Occidental Center for the Arts events or by appointment.

“The Fool” Gallery ExhibitMarch 9 - May 5, 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Jen B

Opening Reception for the Artists: Saturday, March 10, from 5:00-6:30 pm.

Admission: FREE

This exhibit will feature art that calls to mind any ideas embodied by the fool/jester, as in: a spirit in search of experience; mystical vs. worldly; crazy wisdom; trickster any personal visual interpretation of the idea! This exhibit corresponds with the Annual Occidental Fools Parade in April. The juror for this show is Leslie Zumwalt, artist and owner of Frame of Mind in Forestville.

For more information call 707- 874- 9392 or email: info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org

The show will run March 9 – May 5, 2012.

Submission deadline is Sunday, March 4 from 4 to 5 pm at OCA.

OCA is located at 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. in Occidental, CA 95465

Phone: 707.874.9392 Email: info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Open every Thursday and Friday 12 – 4 pm, by appointment and during events.

Petaluma Readers Theatre “Sweet and Sour”Saturday, March 10, 7:30 pm

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jen B

It’s all about relationships; the good, the bad, the quirky, the ridiculous and the hopeful. We’ve gotta have them, and 8 local writers have a lot to say about them!

$12 general admission
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Buy tickets online with a credit card at Brown Paper Tickets

Refreshments available. For reservations: 874-9392

The show is created and directed by Hilary Moore.

The actors are Saskia Baur, Joan Hawley, Roger Marquis, and Jim Peterson. They will read stories, essays and poems by 8 local writers: Robin Beeman, Susan Bono, Karen Eberhardt Shelton, Armando Garcia Dávila, Nancy Long, Judith Felix Moorman, Susan Swartz and Simone Wilson.

For more information: petalumareaderstheatre.com or email: hilary@monitor.net

OCA is located at 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. in Occidental, CA 95465

phone: 707.874.9392 email: info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Open every Thursday and Friday 12 – 4 pm, by appointment and during events.

Patrick Ball, Celtic Harp and StorySaturday, March 17, 8 pm

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jen B

Patrick Ball is one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating spoken word artist. In playing the ancient, legendary brass-strung harp of Ireland with its crystalline, bell-like voice, and in performing marvelous tales of wit and enchantment, he not only brings new life to two cherished traditions, but blends them in concert to create “a richly theatrical and hauntingly beautiful performance.”

Admission $15 Wine, beer, pub grub for sale.
St. Patrick’s Day Event at OCA!

www.patrickball.com

PATRICK BALL resides in Sonoma County ( with his wife, artist Susan Ball) and tours extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. Patrick has been awarded grants by the Zellerbach Family Fund, California Arts Council; recipient of Circle of Excellence Award from National Storytelling Association. He has recorded nine instrumental and three spoken word albums; sold over half a million.

OCA is located at 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. in Occidental, CA 95465

phone: 707.874.9392 email: info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Open every Thursday and Friday 12 – 4 p.m. , by appointment and during events.

Celebration of Women in the ArtsSaturday, March 24, 4pm

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jen B

Featuring Gradina Balkan Chorus and Folk Dancing, Joanne Rand in concert, plus art gallery exhibit, open mic, healing arts, food, drink and more.

Folk dancing fun with Gradina Balkan Chorus 4pm, $5

Joanne Rand Legendary Psychedelic-Folk-Revival singer/songwriter.
“An unforgettable force of nature”. 8 pm, $15

Tickets for Joanne Rand: $15 Admission
Pay online in advance at BrownPaperTickets.com

OCA is located at 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. in Occidental, CA 95465

phone: 707.874.9392 email: info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Open every Thursday and Friday 12 – 4 pm, by appointment and during events.

Borromeo String Quartet*Saturday, March 31, 8 pm

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Jen B

*This performance not eligible for OCA member discounts.

Redwood Arts Council Presents

$25 admission. Buy tickets online with a credit card at www.brownpapertickets.com

The Borromeo has always impressed with their uncanny sense of cohesion and unity; as a great pianist plays a solo work with complete control and purpose, so too do the members of the Borromeo Quartet subsume their personalities into a marvelous gestalt which brings to life the notes of composers
—Christian Hertzog, Sandiego.com

Since performing for us in 1994, this quartet has grown in maturity and depth, as well as creating additional appeal for listeners by going digital. Their original idea to record every live performance so as to make it accessible to audiences after the fact, not only allowed for specific memories to be held, but as an acute tool for improvement in the ensemble. In addition, by incorporating four lap top computers into their performance, all of which hold their sheet music, they can project the actual four part score, in the composer’s handwriting, to be viewed by the audience. This is a special multimedia experience for our audience, with our small venue.

For a wonderful description of this evolution written by the NY Times, click HERE

Winner of the 2007 Avery Fisher Career Grant
Winner of Lincoln Center’s Martin E. Segal Award (2001)
Winner of the Cleveland Quartet Award (1998)
Ensemble-in-Residence for National Public Radio’s Performance Today (1998-99)
Top Prize at the International String Quartet Competition in Evian, France (1990)

OCA is located at 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. in Occidental, CA 95465

phone: 707.874.9392 email: info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Open every Thursday and Friday 12 – 4 pm, by appointment and during events.

Occidental Fool’s Day ParadeSunday, April 1, 1pm

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Jen B

On April Fools Day 2012 OCA sponsors the annual Occidental Fool’s Day Parade! Parade starts at 1 pm at the Community Center, winds it’s way through downtown Occidental and ends up at OCA for Lunapillar rides, refreshments, spontaneous entertainment including music and clowns and other surprises. Join on Facebook at “Occidental Fools Parade” or for Parade sign-up, contact Kate Price at 869-9883 for more information.

The FREE community, family friendly event of the year for fools of all ages!

The Lunapillar is a mobile kinetic sculpture of glorious light, color, motion, and sound. This mutant vehicle will transport groups of people around in comfort and bliss bringing a vibratory connection to community. Her spontaneous whimsy, magic, and deliberate mischief will delight all she encounters.

OCA is located at 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. in Occidental, CA 95465

phone: 707.874.9392 email: info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Open every Thursday and Friday 12 – 4 pm, by appointment and during events.

Lisa Ferraro and Erika Luckett in ConcertSaturday, April 21, 8pm

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jen B

Award-winning singer-songwriter duo create a blend and synergy of two remarkable voices and one masterful guitar that nourishes the ear and the soul. They have performed at Nobel Peace Prize Forum for the Dalai Lama and been nominated for two Emmy Awards!

www.LisaandErika.com

OCA is located at 3850 Doris Murphy Ct. in Occidental, CA 95465

phone: 707.874.9392 email: info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org

Open every Thursday and Friday 12 – 4 pm, by appointment and during events.

Blue Note CollectiveSunday, April 29, 4pm

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Jen B

The Blue Note Collective join together to render jazz from the 1950′s and 60′s. Focus is on the soulful, bluesy, catchy tunes of the Hard Bop Masters, including Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, Kenny Dorham, Donald Byrd, Hank Mobley, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.

Pete Estabrook on trumpet and Jordan Wardlaw on saxophone lead a stellar rhythm section featuring John Simon on the piano, Kendrick Freeman on drums and Cliff Hugo on bass. Great jazz for a Sunday afternoon!