January/February 2012
Arts Events for Salmon Arm and Area

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January 21 to February 25  SAGA Public Art Gallery presents “75,” the annual juried members’ exhibition celebrating 75 years of the Arts Centre building.  Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm. Sponsored by Jeff Stacer Real Estate Team.

Saturdays  SAGA Public Art Gallery presents the weekly Family Saturdays program, all day from 11am to 4pm.  Drop-in artmaking for families with children of all ages.  It’s free!

Thursday, January 26  Jazz Night at the Gallery presents “Warm Up Your January with Latin Jazz!” with Cuban bassist, Arianne Charon.  Mambo, Samba, Bossa Nova, Tango and Latin Jazz.  7pm to 9pm, admission by donation.

Friday, January 27  Shuswap Writers Group Coffee House, 7pm to 9pm at the Vida Juice Bar.  Contact David 250 253-5157 for more info.

Saturday, January 28  Shuswap Film Society presents “Le Havre,” a Finland/France/Germany film.  7:30pm at the Salmar Classic.

Wednesday, February 1  Shuswap Film Society presents “Surviving Progress,” a Canadian documentary by Mathieu Roy.  7:30pm at the Salmar Classic.

Saturday, February 4  Shuswap Film Society presents “The Artist,” a French drama about the end of silent films.  7:30pm at the Salmar Classic.

Monday, February 6   Okanagan College presents Classics at the Classic, featuring “Strangers on a Train” (1951) 7:30pm @ the Salmar, $5 or $3 for students.

Thursday, February 9  Jazz Night at the Art Gallery," 7pm to 9pm.  Admission by donation.

Saturday, February 11  Shuswap Film Society presents “The Way,” an American drama by Emilio Estevez.  7:30pm at the Salmar Classic.

Monday, February 13  Okanagan College presents Classics at the Classic, featuring  “Rear Window” (1954) 7:30pm @ the Salmar, $5 or $3 for students.

Thursday, February 16  SAGA Public Art Gallery welcomes you to “Coffee Break,” 2pm to 4pm.  See the exhibition, enjoy a free coffee and cookie.  Some exhibiting artists in attendance.

Thursday, February 23 Jazz Night at the Art Gallery presents "Gadjology," 7pm at SAGA, admission by donation.

February 24 to March 3  Shuswap Film Society presents the International Film Festival.  All films to be held at the Salmar Classic on Alexander. See www.shuswapfilm.net for schedule.

Saturday & Sunday, February 25 & 26  SAGA Public Art Gallery presents “Reel Lunch,” a $7 lunch that includes homemade soup, Blue Canoe bread and cookies, coffee &/or juice.  11:30am to 1pm each day. 

Friday, March 2  SAGA Public Art Gallery presents “Icon: Post Office Library Art Gallery,” opening reception at 7pm with live music and refreshments. Historic photographs and installation. Exhibition runs March 3 to 31.

Sunday, March 4  SAGA Public Art Gallery and the Arts Council are pleased to present a day of learning and celebration.  Workshops in archiving photographs, history, journaling and genealogy are free to the community, and a celebration to mark the 75th anniversary of the building will be at 4pm.

Monday, March 5   Okanagan College presents Classics at the Classic, featuring “Vertigo” (1958) 7:30pm @ the Salmar, $5 or $3 for students.

Thursday, March 8 Jazz Night at the Gallery presents Juno winner Eric St. Laurent, 7pm at SAGA, admission by donation.

Saturday, March 10  Shuswap Film Society presents “Carnage,” a France/Germany/Poland drama by Roman Polanski.  7:30pm at the Salmar Classic.

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