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Cowboy Christmas at Rustico
The entertainment will feature country singer Mikie Spillett from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday Dec.3. Everyone is welcome: It’s family fun!
The monies donated during the Cowboy Christmas will go to the Desert Valley Hospice Society.
Sagebrushers invite you to “hee-haw” this Friday
Let yer cowboy boots go walkin’ down to Rustico Estate Winery for the Nashville Rocks Rustico concert this Friday September 30 from 5 – 9 p.m. Take a gander at the Quail’s Roost gallery, lay down some dollars for some real purty artwork, sip some lip-smackin’ wines and treat yerself to a bottle. Linger for the great country music, including Andi Zack’s current Billboard hit! This whole she-bang supports the gallery and the Oliver Sagebrushers Art Club, so make yer donation as big as yer ten-gallon hat!
Hit the hay after all yer foot-stompin’ and hee-hawin’ cuz the weekend ain’t over! Don’t fergit the Fall Art Show and Sale at the ol’ Oliver Community Centre Saturday October 1 from 3 – 9 pm. The show and sale just keeps on a-comin’ the next day as part of the Festival of the Grape held at the same venue: Sunday from 12 – 5 p.m. See details below. Git along now, just scroll on down the page…
Sagebrushers invite you to "hee-haw" this Friday
Let yer cowboy boots go walkin’ down to Rustico Estate Winery for the Nashville Rocks Rustico concert this Friday September 30 from 5 – 9 p.m. Take a gander at the Quail’s Roost gallery, lay down some dollars for some real purty artwork, sip some lip-smackin’ wines and treat yerself to a bottle. Linger for the great country music, including Andi Zack’s current Billboard hit! This whole she-bang supports the gallery and the Oliver Sagebrushers Art Club, so make yer donation as big as yer ten-gallon hat!
Hit the hay after all yer foot-stompin’ and hee-hawin’ cuz the weekend ain’t over! Don’t fergit the Fall Art Show and Sale at the ol’ Oliver Community Centre Saturday October 1 from 3 – 9 pm. The show and sale just keeps on a-comin’ the next day as part of the Festival of the Grape held at the same venue: Sunday from 12 – 5 p.m. See details below. Git along now, just scroll on down the page…
Quail’s Roost at Rustico
Photo credit: Leza Macdonald
Quail's Roost at Rustico
Photo credit: Leza Macdonald
Quail’s Roost Gallery Opening May 1
The opening of not one but two new galleries in Oliver this month indicates that local artists are going to be trying very hard to prove that stereotype wrong.
1. Check out the Oliver Sagebrushers opening of their permanent exhibit space at the Quail’s Roost Gallery on Sunday May 1 at 2:00 p.m.at Rustico Cellars Estate Winery. Meet the artists, live entertainment, refreshments and wine tastings. The Oliver Sagebrushers are a vibrant and longstanding fine art club in Oliver, and a founding member of the OCAC.
2. Visit the Oliver Art Gallery for its “soft opening” on Monday April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 34848 – 97 St. Oliver across from the Cock and Bull. The OAG is a co-operative of about 12 artists on permanent rotating display and sale, with a growing number of associate artist displaying and selling less frequently. They are also a brand new member of the Oliver Community Arts Council.
The Oliver Community Arts Council has for the last few years been encouraging artists to think “business” when thinking art. The presence of business people on the OCAC Board in the last few years, has had a positive influence on the way local artists publicize, present, and sell their work. Being proud of our local artists, demanding artistic excellence of ourselves and others, and valuing that excellence accordingly — this is all part of how the arts council hopes the arts in Oliver will flourish.
For example, the OCAC’s Fall Art Show and Sale has been setting higher standards for artwork – not only the work itself but also its framing quality (or other manner of presentation) and its pricing. As another example, several member arts groups have learned the value of professional quality publicity and PR. It is a pleasure to see arts groups setting the bar ever higher on their own work: bringing in professional resource people, learning new skills, expanding their repertoire, and never being satisfied with “what we did last year”. The public may also notice prices, whether for performance tickets or artwork have been increasing to better reflect the quality of local arts. Many local artists — fabric artists, sculptors, fine artists, actors, musicians — rival those anywhere in Canada.
So visit these new galleries often. Bring your friends and guests. Talk to the artists. Ask questions about their work. Learn something new before you leave. Tell them what you like – and don’t like! Encourage them in their new businesses. Offer your expertise and ideas. The OCAC slogan Art Learned~ Art Loved ~ Art Lived aptly captures the hopes of these two new galleries. Learn about art, love it, then take it home and live with it!
Quail's Roost Gallery Opening May 1
The opening of not one but two new galleries in Oliver this month indicates that local artists are going to be trying very hard to prove that stereotype wrong.
1. Check out the Oliver Sagebrushers opening of their permanent exhibit space at the Quail’s Roost Gallery on Sunday May 1 at 2:00 p.m.at Rustico Cellars Estate Winery. Meet the artists, live entertainment, refreshments and wine tastings. The Oliver Sagebrushers are a vibrant and longstanding fine art club in Oliver, and a founding member of the OCAC.
2. Visit the Oliver Art Gallery for its “soft opening” on Monday April 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 34848 – 97 St. Oliver across from the Cock and Bull. The OAG is a co-operative of about 12 artists on permanent rotating display and sale, with a growing number of associate artist displaying and selling less frequently. They are also a brand new member of the Oliver Community Arts Council.
The Oliver Community Arts Council has for the last few years been encouraging artists to think “business” when thinking art. The presence of business people on the OCAC Board in the last few years, has had a positive influence on the way local artists publicize, present, and sell their work. Being proud of our local artists, demanding artistic excellence of ourselves and others, and valuing that excellence accordingly — this is all part of how the arts council hopes the arts in Oliver will flourish.
For example, the OCAC’s Fall Art Show and Sale has been setting higher standards for artwork – not only the work itself but also its framing quality (or other manner of presentation) and its pricing. As another example, several member arts groups have learned the value of professional quality publicity and PR. It is a pleasure to see arts groups setting the bar ever higher on their own work: bringing in professional resource people, learning new skills, expanding their repertoire, and never being satisfied with “what we did last year”. The public may also notice prices, whether for performance tickets or artwork have been increasing to better reflect the quality of local arts. Many local artists — fabric artists, sculptors, fine artists, actors, musicians — rival those anywhere in Canada.
So visit these new galleries often. Bring your friends and guests. Talk to the artists. Ask questions about their work. Learn something new before you leave. Tell them what you like – and don’t like! Encourage them in their new businesses. Offer your expertise and ideas. The OCAC slogan Art Learned~ Art Loved ~ Art Lived aptly captures the hopes of these two new galleries. Learn about art, love it, then take it home and live with it!
Arts Council welcomes Oliver Twist Winery and Rod’s Aqua Pools
Two arts-supporting businesses have become new members of the Oliver Community Arts Council: Oliver Twist Estate Winery (Bruce and Denice Hagerman) and Rod’s Aqua Pools, Ltd (Rod and LeeAnn Parrent). They join eight businesses, thirteen arts groups, and 80 individual artists and art supporters currently members of the arts council.
Owners Bruce and Denice Hagerman love to mix entertainment and education in their tasting room. As a good example, check out the tongue-in-cheek video of Bruce demonstrating the art of opening a twist-top wine on their website. Look under “Virtual Tours” on the home page here: http://www.olivertwistwinery.com
Locals know the winery for one of its specialties: Kerner, an award-winning off-dry white (and this writer’s fave). Oliver Twist also produces other prize winning vintages, from Proprietor’s Reserve Merlot to Viognier. Yummy!
Oliver Twist Estate Winery 33013 Road 9A, Oliver, BC 250.485.0227 info@olivertwistwinery.comOwner Denice Hagerman has been a great community supporter, and any visitors to the winery will benefit from her knowledge of Oliver’s arts and culture scene, activities, and organizations. What a fountain of Oliver information and enthusiasm!
And speaking of fountains and other water features….
Are you an Oliver business who would like to become a member? Download and submit a membership form (check our banner above under “Forms”) or contact olivercac@gmail.com to find out more information about membership.
Arts Council welcomes Oliver Twist Winery and Rod's Aqua Pools
Two arts-supporting businesses have become new members of the Oliver Community Arts Council: Oliver Twist Estate Winery (Bruce and Denice Hagerman) and Rod’s Aqua Pools, Ltd (Rod and LeeAnn Parrent). They join eight businesses, thirteen arts groups, and 80 individual artists and art supporters currently members of the arts council.
Owners Bruce and Denice Hagerman love to mix entertainment and education in their tasting room. As a good example, check out the tongue-in-cheek video of Bruce demonstrating the art of opening a twist-top wine on their website. Look under “Virtual Tours” on the home page here: http://www.olivertwistwinery.com
Locals know the winery for one of its specialties: Kerner, an award-winning off-dry white (and this writer’s fave). Oliver Twist also produces other prize winning vintages, from Proprietor’s Reserve Merlot to Viognier. Yummy!
Oliver Twist Estate Winery 33013 Road 9A, Oliver, BC 250.485.0227 info@olivertwistwinery.comOwner Denice Hagerman has been a great community supporter, and any visitors to the winery will benefit from her knowledge of Oliver’s arts and culture scene, activities, and organizations. What a fountain of Oliver information and enthusiasm!
And speaking of fountains and other water features….
Are you an Oliver business who would like to become a member? Download and submit a membership form (check our banner above under “Forms”) or contact olivercac@gmail.com to find out more information about membership.
Salsnek Xmas Time Showcase
Hester Creek Estate Winery
til December 13th
www.HesterCreek.com
Our Collectors’ Appreciation Special continues by popular demand. Your second print is only $11, celebrating our 11th year in our own Gallery! Gift specials until Christmas and we’ll be open every day!
More info on Salsnek Showcase at
www.ArtofJohnSalsnek.com
Pictured above: “Colour of Autumn”, winner Best in Show at the Fall Art Show. Now available as a limited edition print!
Tickets to Sand Mountain Available June 15
The South Okanagan Amateur Players present
Sand Mountain by Romulus Linney two Appalachian folk tales Friday July 17 Saturday July 187:00 p.m. Tinhorn Creek Winery Amphitheatre
$15 Adults $10 Children (18 years & under) Tickets available June 15th at Sundance Video, Oliver Your Dollar Store (Lakeview Plaza) Osoyoos Tinhorn Creek Winery Group rates for ten or more: SOAP@telus.net only
Wine will be sold by glass or bottle.
No chairs permitted. Back rests, blankets, or cushions recommended.
Some mild adult themes. PG-13 suggested.
Information: SOAP@telus.net or 250-498-0183