Spirit Festival of the Central Okanagan
by Elke Lange
(Kelowna, BC, Canada)
FIRST ANNUAL CENTRAL OKANAGAN SPIRIT FESTIVAL
February 1 - 28, 2011
Central Okanagan Spirit Festival event schedule can be found at the Arts Council of the Central Okanagan’s website: http://www.artsco.ca
The first annual Central Okanagan Spirit Festival is a brand new event to the Central Okanagan region, which will be open for all to enjoy and celebrate during the entire month of February 2011. Festival events and performances will provide attendees with an exciting opportunity for exploration, participation and enjoyment for all ages and all levels of art and cultural knowledge and experiences.
The Central Okanagan Spirit Festival is an exciting collaborative undertaking between The Arts Council of the Central Okanagan (ARTSCO) and Central Okanagan arts and cultural and heritage organizations, which include visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and culinary arts. Events are multi-faceted and incorporate prologue, performance, educational workshops, tours, and displays throughout the Central Okanagan. Valley wide events will be held across Lake Country, Kelowna, and Peachland, BC.
Contributing arts organizations participating in the Central Okanagan Spirit Festival will include Westside Plein Aire Group, Lake Country Museum/Heritage & Culture Society, Okanagan Symphony, Okanagan Institute, Chamber Music Kelowna, Lake Country Art Gallery, Okanagan Arts Awards, Rotary Centre for the Arts, Youth Orchestra, Conduit Festival, Alternator Gallery, Ballet Kelowna, Global Music Fest, and Central Okanagan Regional Libraries.
Participants of all ages are encouraged to partake and enjoy in the Central Okanagan Spirit Festival. Many events will be free of charge. Ticketed events will vary in price; up to approximately $35. Attendees will be encouraged to attend all components of the Okanagan Spirit Festival with acknowledgement given at each event in a passport system, leading to chances for rewards at the end of the festival.
For further enquiries or information, please contact:
Elke Lange, Executive Director – Arts Council of the Central Okanagan Phone: (250) 861-4123
email: info@arstco.com
Website: www.artsco.ca
