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Month May-July
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Concerts in the Park-A.U.S.A. 509th Military Band
Date: July 13th, 2008
Location: Madera Lions Town and Country Park,
Amphitheater
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Free
Free Concerts in the Park sponsored by the Madera County Arts
Council in collaboration with Madera Parks and Recreation. For
more information, please contact the Madera County Arts Council
at 661-7005.
Concerts in the Park-HR 7, Rock and Roll Band
Date: July 27th, 2008
Location: Madera Lions Town and Country Park,
Amphitheater
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Free
Free Concerts in the Park sponsored by the Madera County Arts
Council in collaboration with Madera Parks and Recreation. For
more information, please contact the Madera County Arts Council
at 661-7005. |
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Month May-July |
Summer Fine Arts for Kids
Dates: Week 1; June 16-20, 2008, Week 2; June 23-27, 2008, and
Week 3; July 7-11, 2008
Students in grades 2-8 are grouped by age to receive instruction
in musical theater, band, art, dance, creative writing, drama and
photography. At the close of each week's session, parents and
friends are invited to a theme performance. Children can
attend full day or half day (either a.m. or p.m.). This
Summer's themes are: Week 1, "High School Musical 2"; Week 2,
"Dreamcatcher"; Week 3, "School Daze". To register, please
call 1-559-683-7071. |
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Vision Academy of the Arts Classes
For more information, costs, and to register, please call
1-559-683-7071.
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Ongoing Events |
Sierra Saturday Art Hop
Date:
Second Saturday of every month 11:00am-5:00pm
Location:
Grimmer Gallery, Stavast Studio/Gallery, Stellar Gallery,
Williams Gallery West, Paul Henry Abram Photo Studio &Community
Art Gallery, The Loony Bin and Timberline Gallery
For more information please contact the individual galleries
at the following phone numbers or websites:
Grimmer Gallery:
www.grimmergallery.com;
Stavast Studio/Gallery:
www.StavastStudioGallery.com; Stellar Gallery:
www.stellargallery.com;
Williams Gallery West:
www.galwest.com; Paul Henry Abram Photo Studio & Community
Art Gallery: (559)877-2487; Timberline Gallery:
www.timberlineartgallery.com; The Loony Bin:
(559)877-2233
"Poets in the Pines"
Date:
Sundays
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Positive Living Center, Oakhurst, CA
For more information, please contact Mikhael Brown at
www.mikhael@brown.org
or 1-559-903-1644.
Heart of California Quilter's Guild
The Heart of California Quilter's Guild meets the 4th
Tuesday of each month at the Frank Bergon Center. The door
opens at 6:30pm and the meetings start at 7:00pm.
Sierra Mountain Quilters Association of Oakhurst
The Sierra Mountain Quilters Association of Oakhurst meets
the first and third Thursday each month at 6:30 p.m. at the New
Community United Methodist Church on Road 426 in Oakhurst. See
www.smqa.org for meeting
details.
Writers Groups
Lakeside Writers Guild meets the first and third Mondays of
each month in Yosemite Lakes Park. The Willow Bridge
Bookstore in Oakhurst holds a poetry circle every Sunday from
1:00-2:00pm. For more information, contact Mary Lee
Gowland at (559)683-6876 or email
gowland@sti.net
North Fork Community Art Gallery
The North Fork Community Gallery is open on Thursdays and
Fridays from 1:00pm-5:00pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from
11:00am-3:00pm or by special appointment. Artists wishing
to join the gallery to display their work or join as a
supporting member should call 877-2487.
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JUNE
"Jazz on the Lake"
Date: Fridays starting June 6th, 2008 and ending August 29th,
2008
Location: Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information, please call 1-642-2131.
Art, Music & Dinner in the Meadow
Date: June 7th, 2008
Location: Coarsegold, CA
For more information, please call 1-559-642-6033.
Central Valley Writers' (CVWW)
Annual Symposium
Date: June 7th, 2008
Location: Ginsburg Room, Chowchilla Library, corner of Third
Street and Kings Avenue in Chowchilla, CA
Time: 11:00am-2:30pm
For more information, please contact CVWW Glenna Jarvis at
1-559-665-7381 or president@centralvalleywriters.com.
"Follow the Yellow Brick
Road"-Spring Concert
Date: June 8th, 2008
Time: 3:00pm
Location: New Community United Methodist Church, Oakhurst, CA
For more information, please call 1-559-683-7071.
"Jazz on the Lake" - 'nuff said
Date: June 6th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
"Jazz on the Lake" - Arrival
Date: June 13th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
Sierra Art Hop-Joan Brumley
Date: June 14th, 2008
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Community Art Gallery, Old Mill Site-North Fork, CA
Light refreshments will be available. For more
information call 559-877-2487 or visit
www.communityartgallery.com.
Vision Academy of the Arts
presents "Interpreting Yosemite in Watercolor"
Date: July 14 through 18,
2008
Cost: $250 for all 5 days and must be paid by
July l, 2008. A 10% discount for Vision Members.
Instructors are Mary Campbell-Mann, Diane Astier, Diane Bopp
and Phyllis Overstreet. Lodging, Food and Art supplies are the
students responsibility.
Call Vision Academy at 449-683-7071 for further information.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Watercolor Painting
Date: June 14th, 2008
Teacher: Leislie Dearing
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071.
Sierra Art Hop-Margaret Grahlman
Date: June 15th, 2008
Time: 11:00am-3:00pm
Location: Community Art Gallery, Old Mill Site-North Fork, CA
Light refreshments will be available. For more
information call 559-877-2487 or visit
www.communityartgallery.com.
"Jazz on the Lake" - Time Slip
Date: June 20th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
"Swing into the Arts" Gala Fundraiser
Date: June 21st, 2008
Location: Putter's Restaurant, Pheasant Run Golf
Course-Chowchilla, CA
Cost: $70.00 per ticket
Come celebrate 26 years of providing
arts programs and services to Madera County. The evening
includes swing dancing, live and silent auctions, community awards,
and a fabulous dinner. Please contact the Madera County Arts
Council at 559-661-7005 for reservations!
Picasso Sponsorship
Rich and Row Dentistry
Evelyn Ducoff
Monet Sponsorship
Quady Winery
A Weekend with David Caris and
Amber Castillo
Date: June 20th-21st, 2008
Location: Community Art Gallery & Gift Shop of North Fork
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
David Caris will be demonstrating and discussing his work June 20th
and Amber Castillo on June 21st. For more information,
please visit
www.communityartgallery.com or call, 559-877-2487.
"Barbershop Harmony Defined &
Refined"-Workshop
Date: June 21st, 2008
Location: Oak Creek Intermediate School, Oakhurst, CA
For more information, please call 1-559-642-2561.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Lavender 101
Date: June 21st, 2008
Teacher: Sandra Schaefer
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Shall We Dance?
Date: June 22nd, 2008
Teacher: Ed Bailey
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Ceramics I (6 weeks)
Date: June 23rd, 2008
Teacher: David Caris
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Mosaic Projects
Date: June 24th-25th, 2008
Teacher: Colleen Lopez
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071.
"Jazz on the Lake" - Nite Flite
Date: June 27th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
"Affordable" Art Sale- presented
by Yosemite Western Artists'
Date: June 28th, 2008
Location: Historic Gertrude School- 41760 Road 600 (1/2 off
Highway 49)
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
No item priced over $175.00!
A Weekend with Phyllis Overstreet and Ginny Jewkes
Date: June 28th-29th, 2008
Location: Community Art Gallery & Gift Shop of North Fork
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Phyllis Overstreet will be demonstrating and discussing her work June 28th
and Ginny Jewkes on June 29th. For more information,
please visit
www.communityartgallery.com or call, 559-877-2487.
Celebrate America
Date: June 29th, 2008
Location: Oakhurst Community Park
For more information, please call 1-559-683-4667 ext. 243. |
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July
"Jazz on the Lake" - The Beach
Band
Date: July 4th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
A Weekend with Paul Henry Abram
and Margaret Grahlman
Date: July 5th-6th, 2008
Location: Community Art Gallery & Gift Shop of North Fork
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Paul Henry Abram, photographer, will be demonstrating and discussing
his work July 5th and Margaret Grahlman, watercolor, on July 6th. For more information,
please visit
www.communityartgallery.com or call, 559-877-2487.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Knit & Crochet
Date: July 7th, 2008
Teacher: Babette Lopez
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071.
"Jazz on the Lake" - Sunset Steel
Band
Date: July 11th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Pastel Workshop
Date: July 12th, 2008
Teacher: Carolyn Harding
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071.
Concerts in the Park-A.U.S.A.
509th Military Band
Date: July 13th, 2008
Location: Madera Lions Town and Country Park, Amphitheater
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Free
Free Concerts in the Park sponsored by the Madera County Arts
Council in collaboration with Madera Parks and Recreation. For
more information, please contact the Madera County Arts Council at
661-7005.
A Weekend with Amber Castillo, De
Karlen, and Ginny Jewkes
Date: July 12th-13th, 2008
Location: Community Art Gallery & Gift Shop of North Fork
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Amber Castillo and De Karlen will be demonstrating and discussing
their work July 12th and Ginny Jewkes, Photographer/Writer on July
13th. For more information,
please visit
www.communityartgallery.com or call, 559-877-2487.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Interpreting Yosemite in Watercolor
Date: July 14-18th, 2008
Teacher: Joan Brumley
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071.
"Jazz on the Lake" - Horizon
Date: July 18th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
A Weekend with David Caris and
Phyllis Overstreet
Date: July 19th-20th, 2008
Location: Community Art Gallery & Gift Shop of North Fork
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
David Caris, Ceramics, will be demonstrating and discussing his work
July 19th and Phyllis Overstreet, Watercolor, on July 20th. For more information,
please visit
www.communityartgallery.com or call, 559-877-2487.
"Jazz on the Lake" - 'nuff said
Date: July 25th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
A Weekend with Dot Morris and
Sharon Bortugno
Date: July 26th-27th, 2008
Location: Community Art Gallery & Gift Shop of North Fork
Time: 11:00am-5:00pm
Dot Morris, Watercolor, will be demonstrating and discussing their
work July 26th and Sharon Bortugno, Watercolor, on July 27th. For more information,
please visit
www.communityartgallery.com or call, 559-877-2487.
Concerts in the Park-HR 7, Rock
and Roll Band
Date: July 27th, 2008
Location: Madera Lions Town and Country Park, Amphitheater
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Free
Free Concerts in the Park sponsored by the Madera County Arts
Council in collaboration with Madera Parks and Recreation. For
more information, please contact the Madera County Arts Council at
661-7005.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Shall We Dance?
Date: July 27th, 2008
Teacher: Ed Bailey
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071. |
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August
"Jazz on the Lake" - Papa Bear &
Company
Date: August 1st, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Knit & Crochet
Date: August 2nd, 2008
Teacher: Babette Lopez
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071.
"Jazz on the Lake" - Nite Flite
Date: August 8th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
Concerts in the Park-Pipe on the
Hob Celtic Music
Date: August 10th, 2008
Location: Madera Lions Town and Country Park, Amphitheater
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Free
Free Concerts in the Park sponsored by the Madera County Arts
Council in collaboration with Madera Parks and Recreation. For
more information, please contact the Madera County Arts Council at
661-7005.
"Jazz on the Lake" - Sunset Steel
Band
Date: August 15th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
"Jazz on the Lake" - Time Slip
Date: August 22nd, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131.
2008 State Fair Concert Series
The Doodlebobs Live!
Date: August 16th, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: 11:30am and 3:30pm
'Weird Al' Yankovic
Date: August 18th, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: 7:30pm
The Fab Four
Date: August 19th, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: 7:30pm
TBA
Date: August 20th, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: TBA
Air Supply
Date: August 21st, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: 7:30pm
Vanessa Hudgens
Date: August 22nd, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: 7:30pm
Gary Allan
Date: August 23rd, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: 7:30pm
TBA
Date: August 25th, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: TBA
The Low Rider Band
Date: August 26th, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: 7:30pm
TBA
Date: August 27th, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: TBA
Al Jarreau
Date: August 28th, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: 7:30pm
Grand Funk Railroad
Date: August 29th, 2008
Location: Golden1 Stage at the Madera Fair Grounds
Cost: General Admission is FREE with purchase of fair
admission; Gold Circle seats can be purchased at
www.tickets.com
Time: 7:30pm
Concerts in the Park-Three
Guys Playin the Blues
Date: August 24th, 2008
Location: Madera Lions Town and Country Park, Amphitheater
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Free
Free Concerts in the Park sponsored by the Madera County Arts
Council in collaboration with Madera Parks and Recreation. For
more information, please contact the Madera County Arts Council at
661-7005.
Vision Academy of the Arts
Classes- Shall We Dance?
Date: August 24th, 2008
Teacher: Ed Bailey
For more information, costs, and to register please call
559-683-7071.
"Jazz on the Lake" - 'nuff said
Date: August 29th, 2008
Location: Poolside at the Pines Resort, Bass Lake
For more information and prices call 559-642-2131. |
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SEPTEMBER
Concerts in the Park-Allen
Harkin's Band & BBQ
Date: September 7th, 2008
Location: Madera Lions Town and Country Park, Amphitheater
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Free
Free Concerts in the Park sponsored by the Madera County Arts
Council in collaboration with Madera Parks and Recreation. For
more information, please contact the Madera County Arts Council at
661-7005. |
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October
Film Festival
Date: October 2008
Location: Madera Center Community College
Time: Schedule coming soon!
Cost: Films are Free
The Madera County Arts Council and the Madera Center
Community College will present a week of classic films representing
the dramatic stories of the many cultures represented in the Central
Valley. Films such as Grapes of Wrath and A Walk in the
Clouds, along with several foreign films and some films by
independent filmmakers will be presented at the College site on
Avenue 12 during the four days. Speakers, a BBQ at the Madera
Center on Saturday and other events will accompany the film
festival. Mark these dates on your calendar and stay tuned for more
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