The fourth annual Authors and Artists Christmas Faire will be Saturday, Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shatford Centre 760 Main St., Penticton.
Artwork
South Okanagan Impressions will feature the work of 37 local artists whose depictions of nature in the South Okanagan include painting, photography, pottery, basketry, fabric art and sculpture.
Opening with a reception on Friday, Nov. 23, 7 to 9 p.m. and continuing to Dec. 20 in the Atkinson Room at the Penticton Museum. Summerland author Don Gayton will be speaking at the opening reception.
Music concert
The South Okanagan RMT branch’s special Canada Music Week Gala Concert will be at the Cleland Theatre on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. This gala will honour two composers, Anita Perry and Ernst Schneider. There will be solo and ensemble music played by students ranging in age from seven to 18 years. All the compositions will be the works of these two composers.
Gift sale
As part of Summerland’s 25th annual Festival of Lights, Season’s Sparkles will be at the Summerland Arts Centre from 5 to 9 p.m. This 12 Gifts of Christmas will be at the Summerland Art Centre from Nov. 30 to Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Children’s Activity Table on Light Up Night. Imagination Station for Families. Come in and make a gift or decoration Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Art show
The Summerland Pleasure Painters will be holding a Show and Sale on Light Up weekend. Friday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 10122 Main St. While enjoying Light Up, plan to purchase an original work of art for that someone special on your Christmas list.
Symphony
In an exciting new reincarnation, the Youth Symphony of the Okanagan is back for its 24th season on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. at Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, 945 Main St, Penticton. Featured soloist will be Misty Rose Knol of Kaleden on piccolo.
Film club
The Summerland Film Club presents the documentary The Koch Brothers (exposed) Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7 pm, at the Rosedale Room in the Summerland Legion.
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If you know of an event you feel should be included in the Arts Palette or on the Arts Council’s online calendar, please email dfinnis@telus.net or call 250-494-8994. summerlandarts.com and twitter.com/artspalette
David Finnis is the president of the Summerland Community Arts Council.