Creative gift ideas

 

It's that gift-buying time of year again, so here are some creative gift ideas to get you started.

Art

Lake Country Art Gallery is hosting their Annual Under 100 with over 700 pieces of art for under $100 each. Here is the video I shot at their launch event last week. The show runs until December 22. 

 

Tickets

Video and recordings will never replace the excitement of being part of a large audience to see a live show. There’s a huge range of offerings available for all ages and interests, so why not give the gift of a show this Christmas:

Ballet Kelowna
http://www.balletkelowna.ca/performances/

Rotary Centre for the Arts
http://rotarycentreforthearts.com

Kelowna Community Theatre
http://www.kelowna.ca/cm/page2264.aspx

New Vintage Theatre
http://newvintagetheatre.com/ 

Kelowna Actors Studio
http://www.kelownaactorsstudio.com/kas.html 

Bumbershoot Children’s Theatre
http://www.bumbershoottheatre.com/shows-2/ 

Habitat
http://www.thehabitat.ca/ 

Kelowna Art Gallery
http://kelownaartgallery.com/category/events/

Creekside Theatre
http://www.creeksidetheatre.com/

New Vintage Theatre - CBC Radio’s The Irrelevant Show is coming to Kelowna on March 18, presented by New Vintage Theatre. The show will be taped for CBC national broadcast.
http://www.selectyourtickets.com/event.php?event_id=1445

 

Inspiration Pass 

A two week opportunity to 'taste' local cultural experiences, available through the Okanagan Regional Library system.

http://www.orl.bc.ca/news-events/archive/inspiration-pass

 

Volunteer

Give a gift to your community by volunteering for a local arts non-profit. There are a number of organizations looking for board members, but you can also volunteer your time in other ways, such as helping with fundraising events, sewing costumes, repairs, assisting with marketing and public relations.

I know the Kelowna Community Theatre and the Rotary Centre for the Arts have solid volunteer programs. With my new job at Creekside Theatre, I will be looking to dramatically grow the volunteer program at that location. Lots of opportunities. 

 

Get Creative

Why not give a gift to yourself by taking a creativity pledge for 2016? Learn a new skill, or return to an activity that you once enjoyed, like music, art making, crafts or dance. There are many classes available from local non-profits, local businesses, and city programs.

https://www.kelowna.ca/onlineregistration/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp

 

 

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