HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/9/2012 - City Arts Commission - 02 Staff Report Cultural Arts Activities Activities Report from Cultural Arts Office, August 9, 2012
Concerts in the Parks Continue…
Sunday, July 22, 6-7:3pm, Bob Henry Park, 900 Dover Drive
The Bracken Band
The City Arts Commission
presents 2012 Concerts in the
Parks featuring The Bracken
Band. Bring your friends and
family for a fun evening
of Celtic music. With influences
from The Chieftains to the
Cranberries, The Bracken Band
delivers high energy Irish
songs, jigs, reels, with a little bluegrass and contemporary Irish tunes tossed in, too.
And, on Sunday, August 5, 6-7:30pm, Bonita Canyon Sport Park, Field 4
The U.K. Beat – Back by Popular Demand
The final Concert in the Park will be held on August 5 at
Bonita Canyon Sports Park. Revivalist band U.K. Beat
will rock the park with music by the best-loved British
bands of the era including: The Beatles, The Rolling
Stones, The Who, The Kinks, The Animals, The
Yardbirds, The Hollies and more.
These summer events are free and open to the public.
Those planning to attend should bring lawn chairs and a
picnic dinner to fully enjoy the entertainment under the
stars.
Shakespeare Best Ever
The City Arts Commission hosted the 11th annual Shakespeare in
the Park festival over the July 7/8 weekend. The “Romeo and
Juliet” audience was the largest ever; with approximately 1500 in
attendance (SBTS counts the audience). On Sunday about 1000
attended the “Two Gentlemen of Verona” performance.
This program has surely grown in popularity over the years and
the audiences seem to come from just about everywhere. Bonita
Canyon Sports Park is an ideal location with the space and
parking that is available. As a matter of fact, I don’t believe that
park has ever looked so beautiful…many thanks to Parks and
Parkways staff. Many thanks also to Eric Foley in Recreation for
the great help with park set up and dismantling. There were no
incidents, and the presence of the volunteer police department
helps immensely.
Cultural Arts and Arts Commission Meetings & Events Calendar, 2012
2012 Arts Commission Meetings:
January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13,
October 11, November 8, December 13.
Events:
Central Library Exhibitions Through 2012
Lenahan collection
Cultural Arts Grants
Cultural Arts Grant Completion Report due 09/28/12
Grant funds must have been spent or encumbered 09/28/12
Museum Tour: ‘Cleopatra’, California Science Center 10/2/12