*Siskiyou Arts Council Calendar*
Calls to Artists & Events
Summer 2009
Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery & Cultural Center in Mt. Shasta
The Siskiyou Arts Council invites you to visit our new Gallery & Cultural Center located at 418 - A North Mt. Shasta Blvd. Siskiyou Arts Council is now able to provide more service for the arts in Siskiyou County. Currently on display is the SAC members Arts show, featuring the best of Siskiyou County's visual, literary and performance artists. You'll also discover more about SAC’s 37 years of history in Siskiyou County featuring current projects like, H2O Manifesto, Marble Rim Gallery, Art Matters, the Arts Bus Project, Mt. Shasta Writers Series, Gifts and Grants, Etna Bluegrass Festival, Poetry Out Loud and more.
If you want to be part of future shows, present a demonstration or performance, teach, read poetry, or have some time to volunteer please call SAC's director Lauri Sturdivant at 938-0130. We want you all to have fun and be part of the fun we are creating in the arts.
*Calls To Artists*
Ongoing Calls - Mt. Shasta
TheSiskiyou Arts Council is pleased to announce our on-goingcalls to artists.
July 14 thru August 16- Mt. Shasta
The SAC Gallery will host an Artist's reception for the STORYTELLING Show at the Gallery from 5-8. the Gallery will feature storytellers This months Artist of the Month is Fred Gordon. Reception for the Artist will be held on July 19th.5-8pm. Storytelling event will be happening throughout the month call the Gallery for the most current infomation.
This show runs from July 17 thru August 16.
For more information visit www.SiskiyouArtsCouncil.org or call the gallery at 926-1294 or the business line 938-0130
July 3 - Mt. Shasta
A Call to Artists, Performers, Community Activists. Experience the 1st Annual Mt. Shasta Eco-Arts & Entertainment Faire at the Mt. Shasta City Park Friday, July 3rd from 10 a.m. to Midnight. This event hosts benefit shows "for the Earth and Her Children," specifically benefitting Circle of Children and Recreation & Parks and the Shasta Arts Council. There will be free vending opportunities for arts, crafts, food and more, as well as advertising, volunteer, and performing opportunities. For more information or to sign up, call Blackhorse@ (541) 653-7817 or email at ecoartsfair@benefitshows.com
July 11 - Redding - Call to Artists
Saturday, July 11, 3-6 p.m., during ArtHop's 1st Birthday Bash
Library Park. We are seeking artists for Artist Demonstration/Art Sales booths. Booths are free but artists must demonstrate their work. Birthday Bash will also include Mt. Shasta Taiko Drummers plus 2 other bands, food vendors, chalk art, sponsor booths, an Enjoy "Pavilion" and a gigantic birthday cake. All free to the public.
For more information, contact Troy or Adam at Hawkman Studios; call (530) 243-1169, email hawkmanstudios@yahoo.com, or visit www.hawkmanstudios.com
August - December - Redding
ArtHop - August & Beyond
Troy and Adam from Hawkman Studios are now planning ArtHop through December. If you would like to show work during an ArtHop, please send us your availability projected as far as you can. For more information, contact Troy or Adam at Hawkman Studios; call (530) 243-1169, email hawkmanstudios@yahoo.com, or visit www.hawkmanstudios.com
October 17 - Call to Artists - Redding - Deadline August 30, 2009
Call to Artists in All Mediums: The Shasta County Arts Council invites you to apply for our first annual ARTsMART in the Mt. Shasta Mall on Saturday, October 17, 2009. The SCAC is hosting an all day, one day all ARTs event in a cool, clean environment with plenty of space for 30+ artists to show, demonstrate, and sell their wares! Live entertainment and food to satisfy all in food court!
Submit applications online by sending images to raette@shastaartscouncil.org or download an artist application and artist contract at www.ShastaArtsCouncil.org
Artists Opportunity
The Shasta View Nursing Center in Weed would like to invite local artists to share their art. Dancers, musicians, story tellers, actors, and painters with art to display are encouraged to share their art with this thriving community. The nursing center is able to offer a gallery showing to the public with tea wine or coffee. Contact the activity manager, Frances Pucci at 938-4429 for more information.
*Events*
June 10 - July 18th - Yreka
Release . . . Conjure . . . Invoke . . .The Elements. Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Ether brought to life. This exhibit aims to explore the elements not only visually but viscerally. How is the element of air perceived, how is fire utilized and what results? How is earth felt, ether understood or imagined? What does water have to tell us? Exhibition dates: June 10th - July 18th. Opening Reception Friday, June 12th. Please visit http://www.libertyartsyreka.org for more info.
* June 19 thru July 12 - Mt. Shasta *
Did someone say culture, champaigne and conversation? Indeed, you'll find all three and more at the opening reception of the Siskiyou Arts Council's June show: ~SPECIAL PLACES IN SISKIYOU COUNTY . . . INCLUDING IN ONE'S MIND Friday, June 19th from 5:00 to 8 p.m. at the SAC Gallery & Cultural Center, located at 418 N Mt. Shasta Blvd. Special Places artists include Marilyn Ellis, Nickki Hill, Chris Messer, Caleb Phillips, Madeline Derczo, Joel Glick Al Lowry, Cheryl Petty and Tony Corsini's painting of Black Butte won Best of Show.
The SAC co-op’s artwork features new works by Linda Vivas, Eloise Larson, Chris Messer, Joy Price, and Colette Urquhart, Jack Shaw’s bronze sculptures, and pottery by Claudia Mansfield and Jan Schrag.
The Siskiyou Arts Council Gallery will showcase the SAC Artists Registry Artist of the Month, Victor Martin and Allison Scull. Victor and Allison are the latest recipients of SAC’s Community Achievement Award.
For more information stop by the SAC Gallery & Cultural Center located at 418 N. Mount Shasta Blvd or visit SAC’s website www.SiskiyouArtsCouncil.org or call 938.0130.
July 1 - Mt. Shasta
Wednesday, July 1st, kick off Mt. Shasta's July 4th weekend celebration with The Travelin' McCourys featuring Ronnie and Rob McCory at the Mt. Shasta Resort, located at 1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd. Gates open at 5 PM, show starts at 6 PM. Sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, The Travelin' McCourys are "loved and respected by the bluegrass faithful, while making something fresh and rejuvinating." Download The Travelin' McCourys hi-res press photo here: http://positiveproductions.net/images/travelin_mccourys.jpg. For more information, online ticketing and video samples please visit www.positiveproductions.net.
July 2 - Mt. Shasta
The Siskiyou Arts Council’s Gallery & Cultural Center is holding an artist reception on July 2, 2009, at 5:00 the SAC Gallery for the SAC Artists Registry Artist of the Month, Victor Martin and Allison Scull. Victor and Allison are the latest recipients of SAC’s Community Achievement Award. “We are very grateful to be recognized by our community to receive this recognition, “stated Victor and Allison. The SAC July board meeting will begin after the reception at the Gallery.
For more information stop by the SAC Gallery & Cultural Center located at 418 N. Mount Shasta Blvd or visit SAC’s website www.SiskiyouArtsCouncil.org or call 938.0130.
July 3 - Weed/COS
The College of the Siskiyous Mt. Shasta Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Camp invites the public to a concert on Friday evening, July 3, at 7 p.m., in the Weed Campus Kenneth W. Ford Theater. Tickets are $2 and will be available at the door one hour prior to the concert.
July 3 - Yreka
Scott Valley Bank's Summer Concerts in the Parks series presents: Friday, July 3rd * Original Rock * 5 A.M.
See above, June 26, or visit www.ScottValleyBank.com for more information.
The SVB Summer Concerts are a Siskiyou Arts Council supported project.
July 5 - Mt. Shasta
Sunday, July 5th at 6 p.m. see renowned multi-instrumentalist David Lindley headline a Mt. Shasta Chamber of Commerce Benefit Concert. Located at the Mt. Shasta Community Building, 629 Alder St. in Mt. Shasta, door, dinner, & drinks open at 5 pm. David Lindley, Jackson Browne's "most significant musical co-consiprator" and leader of his own band El Rayo-X, satisfies music lovers with an effortless combination of American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions dappled with African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy, and Turkish elements. For more information, online ticketing, and video samples visit www.PositiveProductions.net
July 8 - Weed/COS
The Summer String Summit 2009 will take place on July 8th at COS. You will not want to miss this Siskiyou Arts Council supported event! Some of contemporary acoustic music's most brilliant stars, including Darol Anger, Abigail Washburn and The Bee Eaters will convene once again for an unforgettable journey through Bluegrass, Celtic, Jazz and Old-Time music. Located at the College of the Siskiyous Kenneth W. Ford Theater, 800 College Ave. Weed, CA. Tickets available at: Village Books in Mt. Shasta, BrownPaperTickets.com, and The Music Co-op in Ashland. Adults: $15 in advance, $17 door. Kids 12 and under: $5 advance, $7 door (no credit cards at door).
ACT NOW--THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT!
July 10 - Yreka
Scott Valley Bank's Summer Concerts in the Parks series presents: Friday, July 10th * Funk/R&B * The Essentials
See above, July 3rd, or visit www.ScottValleyBank.com for more information.
The SVB Summer Concerts are a Siskiyou Arts Council supported project.
July 13 - Weed/COS
COS offers Annual Performing and Visual Arts Clinic: Weed / COS – Back by popular demand is the COS Performing and Visual Arts Clinic for children in grades first through eighth. Now is the time for students to enroll in this two-week clinic to be held July 13 – 24. The clinic will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily at the Weed Campus. Camp registration cost ranges from $188.00 - $259.50.
For more information contact Denise Mannion, Camp Director at (530) 938-5804 or contact Li Collier, Director – Instructional Services at (530) 938-5336. The Weed Campus can also be reached toll-free by calling (888) 397-4339. To register online, visit www.siskiyous.edu and click “COS Online Services.”
July 14 - Weed
"Take This House (and Float it Away) is "An original play about insistent complacency in the face of imminent disaster." The setting is along the Sacramento River in northern California at the Black Butte Center for Railroad Culture, Tuesday, July 14th at 8 p.m. $5 - $10 sliding scale (no one will be turned away). Call 938-3856 or visit www.ChangeofState.org for more information.
Directions to BBCRC: From South Weed by Taco Bell, go 1/4 mile south on Black Butte Drive. Turn left (east) on unmarked dirt road. Go 3/4 mile to 'T' intersection by railroad tracks. Turn left (north) and go 1000 feet to gate on left.
July 17 - August Mt. Shasta
The SAC Gallery will host an Artist's reception for the STORYTELLING Show at the Gallery from 5-8. the Gallery will feature storytellers This months Artist of the Month is Fred Gordon. Reception for the Artist will be held on July 19th.5-8pm. Storytelling event will be happening throughout the month call the Gallery for the most current infomation.
This show runs from July 17 thru August 16.
For more information visit www.SiskiyouArtsCouncil.org or call the gallery at 926-1294 or the business line 938-0130
July 18 & 19 - Etna
Get ready for a foot-stompin' good time at the Scott Valley Bluegrass Festival all weekend long in the Etna City park! Enjoy the sounds of Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Mossy Creek, Monroe Crossing and many more at the intimate festival in the northern California mountains everyone is talking about! Reserve your tickets and RV or camping space now by calling (530) 467-4144, or visit www.ScottValleyBluegrass.com
July 22 - Mt. Shasta
The Siskiyou Arts Council will host Uncovering Your Inner Rumi - a devotional poetry writing workshop with Ana Holub on July 22 at 7:00pm. Ana is the author of The Edges Are Friendly and the upcoming Jumping into the River of Love. Bring pen, paper and a curious heart. $10 donation supports SAC. The SAC Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 418 N. Mount Shasta Blvd. 926-1294. Contact Ana for information and to register: 926-4639
July 24 - Yreka
Scott Valley Bank's Summer Concerts in the Parks series presents: Friday, July 24th * Americana/Rock * One Horse Shy
See above, July 10th, or visit www.ScottValleyBank.com for more information.
The SVB Summer Concerts are a Siskiyou Arts Council supported project.
July 25 - Mt. Shasta
Bellydancers and performers of international dance styles will dazzle the Stage Door Cabaret Coffeehouse at the Mt. Shasta World Dance celebration in Mt. Shasta on Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m.! Troupes, soloists and students are invited to perform in a relaxed atmosphere. Audience members are welcome to order from the delicious menu of the Stage Door, 414 North Mt. Shasta Blvd, as they enjoy live entertainment and delightful music. Admission is $5.
Special guests Circus Tribal from Ashland, Oregon will bring their talented choreography to Mt. Shasta this month. They will be joined by Shastabelly of Yreka and other dancers of all styles and levels of experience. In an open floor setting, all styles of world dance will be welcome. Performers are asked to arrive by 7 p.m. with music on a working CD. For more information, please contact Robyn at 938-4498. Your hosts Kerry and Robyn, bellydancers from Lake Shastina, look forward to seeing you there!
July 25 - Dunsmuir
On Saturday, July 25, at 4:30 p.m. see blues legend Charlie Musslewhite perform at the 3rd Annual Mossbrae Music Festival on the Botanical Gardens Stage in Dunsmuir City Park (4842 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, CA). Legendary blues harmonica virtuoso Charlie Musselwhite has 22 Blues Music Awards and 8 Grammy nominations under his belt and was recently honored (again) as Most Outstanding Musician in Living Blues magazine's 15th Annual Reader's Poll. Download Charlie Musselwhite's hi-res press photo here: http://positiveproductions.net/images/musselwhite_press.jpg. For more information, online ticketing, and video samples visit www.positiveproductions.net.
July 31 - Mt. Shasta
The Siskiyou Arts Council is presenting Up-Beat Poetry Night on Friday, July 31 at 8:00pm at the Stage Door in Mount Shasta. The evening will feature Up-Beat poet Andrew Susak, Nikolas Allen, and more. Wear your beret and brush-up on finger snapping and come enjoy a night of up-beat poetry, music and film.
Poets wanting to recite their favorite Beat Poets work please contact SAC at 938.0130
July 31 - Yreka
Scott Valley Bank's Summer Concerts in the Parks series presents: Friday, July 24th * Classic Rock * Gimme Shelter
See above, July 10th, or visit www.ScottValleyBank.com for more information.
The SVB Summer Concerts are a Siskiyou Arts Council supported project.
August 1 - Mt. Shasta
A magical evening of dynamic Japanese drumming, dance & music featuring: Shasta Taiko - Russel Baba & Jeanne Mercer
Shasta Yama
2009 Guest Artists: Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka and San Francisco Taiko Dojo, Masato Baba, Michelle Fujii
Toru Watanabe, Jun Daiko Drummers.
Saturday, August 1, 2009, 6 pm Shastice Park, Mt. Shasta, CA 96067
Gate Opens at 5 pm
Tickets Available Now
Tickets: $25(18 & up), $20(13-17), $15 (5-12), Free(4 & under)
Ticket Outlets: MT. SHASTA - Village Books, Soul Connections
YREKA - Chamber of Commerce
REDDING - Bogbeans Books & Music
CREDIT CARD: ONLINE: Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce.
and at the gate
Tickets Available Now
Lawn Seating: Blankets, Lawn Chairs, Warm Clothes, Flashlights ADVISED Food & Refreshments: Wild Thyme Cafe, Sengthong's, Red's Cajun Cooking, Brown Trout Cafe, Food Arts, The Milkman, and more. No Glass / No Pets
Sponsored by: Shasta Taiko - Russel Baba & Jeanne Mercer / Shasta Mountain Playhouse / Mount Shasta Chamber of Commerce / Mount Shasta Recreation District.
Remember to send us announcements of your arts-related events!
Tell your friends. Spread the word. If something is happening, we want to know and help you promote your arts event! Email siskiyouarts@yahoo.com. Please just tell about your event in a simple email message - no attachments, no docs, just a paragraph with the facts like you see in our calendar listings above.
The Siskiyou Arts Council is a volunteer organization dedicated to developing, sustaining and promoting the literary, visual and performing arts in Siskiyou County. Board meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 in locations throughout Siskiyou County. The public is cordially invited! Our mailing address is SAC, PO Box 597, Mt. Shasta CA 96067. Our phone is 530-938-0130 and our E-mail: siskiyouarts@yahoo.com
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