HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/14/2013 - City Arts Commission - 02 Staff Report Cultural Arts ActivitiesCultural Arts Staff Activity Report for March 14, 2013 City Arts Commission Meeting
Charged Particles
Charged Particles really raised the library roof with some
contemporary Jazz on February 10. The musicians,
professors from Stanford University, are jazz musicians
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thing. Charged Particles welcomed Lynn (featured) to
sing with the ensemble, much to the delight of concert-
goers.
On March 10 Natur Early Music Ensemble will take the
“stage”,AfromA3.00 until 4:00pm, at Central Library.
Newport Beach Art Exhibition and Sale
Marketing materials (Invitations for the public and Registration Forms for artists) are available for the
Newport Beach Art Exhibition and Sale, which will take place on April 13 at Oasis Senior Center.
Museum Tour
On behalf of the Arts Commission,
staff will be taking 25 people to the
Norton Simon Museum on Thursday,
February 21.
Ceora Winds Returned for a Children’s Performance
As part of the Newport Beach Public Library’sA
Children’s/FamilyAperformances,ACeoraAWindsAreturnedA
to Newport Beach with their wind-instrument
ensemble. Approximately 80 people attended this
excellent performance with their children.
Newport Beach Art Exhibition and Sale
The City Arts Commission and staff are working on logistics for the annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition and
Sale on April 13. Up to 150 artists may register up to two works of art for the event. Artists will bring the
work (and table top easels) to Oasis Senior Center on Saturday, April 13 from 10-11am.
The juror for this event will come through from 11:00am until 1:00pm to review the submissions and select
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display at Oasis Senior Center from April 13 through July 31.
Registration Eligibility
Requirements for the
Newport Beach Art
Exhibition and Sale
Saturday, April 13,
2013
Natur Early Music Ensemble
The Newport Beach Public Library will present
Natur Early Music Ensemble for a Sunday
Musicale on March 10 at the Central Library.
Southern California-based Natur is a historical music ensemble that specializes in music written prior to the
1800s. It consists of a multi-faceted group of professional singers and instrumentalists who are proficient on
several instruments. Featured members on the ensemble include: Tara Bailey (soprano, recorder), Claire
Fedoruk (soprano, viola da gamba), Bianca Hall (soprano, recorder, harpsichord), Stacey Helley (mezzo-
soprano, French specialist), and Stephan Haas (harpsichord, organ, recorder, gemshorn).
This event is funded by generous donations from the Friends of the Library. Admission is free. Seating is
limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cultural Arts and Arts Commission Meetings & Events Calendar, 2013
2013 Arts Commission Meetings:
January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12,
October 10, November 14, December 12.
Programs and Events:
Central Library Exhibitions Through April, 2013
Central Library Display Cabs (Vintage California Pottery) Through April, 2013
City Hall Exhibit (Lenahan collection) Until Move to Civic Center
Newport Beach Art Exhibition and Sale (Oasis) 4/13/13 (set-up 4/12/13 1-2pm)
Concerts in the Parks June 30 – Hollywood U2 – GHP
July 28 – Springsteen Tribute – BH
August 11 – Upstream – BCSP
Shakespeare in the Park July 20/21 - BCSP
Upcoming Library Cultural Events:
Imagination Celebration – Poetry Reading Saturday, May 18, 11am - 12pm
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