Upcoming

 
Handworks Gallery presents

Darlene Fillion Pottery

an exhibit of decorative fruit sculptures and functional bowls
Opening Reception
Tuesday, June 1
2-4 p.m.
Exhibit until June 26
Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:30 – 5:00
Saturday 10:00 – 4:00
Visit us for a fine selection of
beautiful jewelry, paintings, prints, pottery, cards… all by BC and local artists! 
Handworks Gallery
35648 – 97 St., Box 271
Oliver, BC
250-498-6388
 
 
The Oliver Sagebrushers present

Annual Fine Art Exhibit

showcasing their works from the past club season
June 11 – 26
Quail’s Nest Arts Centre
 
 
The Friends of the Oliver Library present
Tuesday Coffee Morning
(every third Tuesday of the month)
Tuesday June 15
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Oliver Regional Library
Preschool storytime each Friday 10 – 11 a.m. 
 
  
The Oliver Community Arts Council 
cordially invites you to a   

Bluegrass Coffeehouse Concert

Thursday June 17
7:00 p.m.
Quail’s Nest Arts Centre
$10 Admission at the door
includes coffee, tea, and goodies!
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Join Phil & Valerie Wiebe, and
The Castle Ridgeand Interior Valley Gospel Bluegrass Band
for somegood old finger-pickin’ fun! See you there!
 
  
The South Okanagan Bluegrass Society hosts

An Olde Country-Bluegrass Weekend

Friday June 18 – Sunday June 20
Oliver Rodeo Grounds
 
$10.00 per person
$10.00 per rig – make yerself at home!
$5.00 per day visitor – com’on in and set yerself down!
 
Dry Camping
Concession StandGates Open: Thursday Noon
Gates Close: Sunday 2:00 p.m.
 
Schedule:
**Friday:
2:00 Stage Opens
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Supper break
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Evening Performances
**Saturday:
9:00 – Noon: Band Scramble!
1:30 – 5:00 Open Mike
5:00 – 6:30 Supper Break
6:30 – 9:30 Open Mike
 
Acoustical stringed instruments welcomed
Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro, Autoharp, Harmonica, Fiddle
(Electric Bass acceptable)
 
Need more information? Camping? Performing?
Info: 250-495-0637
Email: jimbeau@persona.ca
Download Flyer at http://members.shaw.ca/greenwoodbluegrass
 
 
The Women of Oliver for Women are hosting a

Strawberry Tea & Auction

featuring paintings by
Pioneer Artist Agnes Sutherland
Tombola, Silent Auction, and Bidding Auction
Saturday June 19
Quail’s Nest Arts Centre
Free Admission. Tea $5.00
Viewing: 1-2 p.m.
Tea and Auction: 2-4 p.m.
 
The Tea and Auction is a fundraiser for the Building Fund for the Quail’s Nest Arts Centre.
The profits for the tea and commissions from the sale will go to the fund.
 
  
 The Oliver Community Arts Council hosts
Arts Jam! Barbecue
 Monday June 21
6:00 p.m.
Quail’s Nest Arts Centre
Provided: BBQ meats, buns, condiments, and iced tea.
Potluck: Salads, desserts, and any other drinks.  
Entertainment. Summer news. Socializing.
Arts Jam returns to its regular slot on the fourth Monday of each month in July.
 

The RipOff Artists

scale new heights by  lifting their inspiration from
Lawren Harris’ “Mount Lefroy”
Monday June 28 – Saturday July 3
Quail’s Nest Arts Centre
34274 – 95th Street, Oliver BC
   
*Opening Reception:
Monday June 28
6 – 8 p.m.
Meet the Ripoffs! Catch their vision! Learn about Lawren Harris !
 *Daily Demonstrations of Works in Progress:
Tuesday to Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Watch the creativity happen before your eyes!
*Final Exhibit:
Saturday July 3
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
 
 
The Federation of Canadian Artists  present

For the Love of Art

a juried show at
Handworks Gallery
35648 97th Street, Oliver BC
Opening Reception:
Friday July 2,  2- 4 p.m.
featuring demonstration by local artists
Michael Jorden (oils) and Thea Haubrich (encaustic)
Exhibition:
July 2 – July 31,
9:30 – 5:00 Monday to Friday
10:00 – 4:00 Saturday
 
 
The Friends of the Library present

Summer Book Blast Sale

Saturday July 3
9 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Oliver Regional Library Parking Lot
~ Start saving your old books ~
~ Donate books at the Oliver Library ~
~ All proceeds towards the “Summer Reading Program”~
  
  
Join the Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers for

“Summer at the Quail’s Nest”

Demonstrations, Workshops, Exhibit and Sales 
Monday July 5 – Saturday July 10
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Quail’s Nest Arts Centre
34274 – 95th Street, Oliver
Drop by to watch artists at work! Find a one-of-a-kind gift!
Contact olivercac@gmail.com for information about workshops
 
 
Visit the Oliver Sagebrushers for

Summer at the Quail’s Nest

Fine Art Exhibit, Demonstrations and Sales
Monday July 12 – Saturday July 17
Quail’s Nest Arts Centre
34274 – 95th Street, Oliver
Drop by to watch artists at work! Take home a piece of Oliver artwork!
 
 

Artists and Artisans Market

Friday July 23 – Sunday July 25
10:00 a.m. -  5:00 p.m.
Quail’s Nest Arts Centre
34274 – 95th Street, Oliver
Art ~ Crafts ~ Gifts ~ Jewelry ~ Entertainment
 Brought to you by Nature’s Elements Jewelry
www.natureselementsjewelry.webs.com
 For more information or to market your wares,
contact 250-487-9663 or email natures.elements.jewelry@gmail.com
  
  
Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers
Demonstration Day
Saturday July 24
The Grist Mill, Keremeos 
 
 
South Okanagan Concert Society

2010 – 2011 Concert Season Passes

Regular Flex Pass: $60
Single Entrance: $20
Youth 17 and Under: FREE
Miss Molly’s Quilt Shoppe, Oliver
Imperial Office Pro, Osoyoos
For the 2010 – 2011 season, visit www.oliverartscouncil.org

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