Okanagan Drumming

Events & Classes
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	:: Trevor Salloum :: Drumming for Kids: Summer program :: Kelowna Looking for an exciting summer program of activity for kids? This is a great introduction to hand/stick drumming. A rare opportunity to experience various percussion instruments of the world. (Bongo, Conga,Timbales, Doumbek, Djembe, Surdo, etc.) CLASS A: June 29 - July 3, Monday to Friday, 1-2 pm CLASS B: July 6 - 10, Monday to Friday, 11 am-12 noon CLASS C: July 15 - 24, Wed-Thurs-Fri, 1-2 pm Cost: $60 (preregistration required) Location: Kelowna Drum Studio Ages 8 and up Minimum 6, Maximum 12 participants per class
	:: Fana Soro African Hand Drumming Workshop :: Vernon :: Sunday July 5 Just announced! Fana Soro of Masabo will also be in the north Okanagan to give a workshop! Location: Inner Light Yoga Studio 2807 44 Ave, Vernon. (44 Ave is located off 27 Street with the new Shoppers Drug Mart on the corner) Date/time: Sunday July 5, 1-3 pm Price: $25 (Age 18 and under, $15) Details, info, ticket sales: contact Robin Ritchie at 250-545-9121 or email
	:: Joan Casorso and Inner Rhythms :: Summer Women's Weekend Retreat :: Gardom Lake, BC Relax, revitalize and refresh with the rhythms of drum & dance interwoven with yoga, reflexology and self care Date: July 10, 11 and 12. Location: Djembe Acres, Gardom Lake, BC (15 minutes south of Salmon Arm) Good organize food; good company; drum, dance, yoga and more! Cost: $275 plus food & lodging See all the details on the poster Contact: Joan Casorso at 250.862.9724 or for more info. Register early! Space is limited to 15 particiapnts.
	:: Angela Roy :: Performing Art and Rhythmic Art Summer Day Camp :: Okanagan College Kalamalka Campus (Vernon) CAMP 1: Traveling kids ... let's go on a trip!: Journey the globe as we learn and play a variety of drums and percussion instruments! Make and Take your percussion instrument or drum home! For Ages 4 to 7 Dates: Mon July 13 - Friday July 17, 9 am - 2 pm Cost: $159 + GST CAMP 2: “Everybody in the house!” showcase! This camp is a showcase of the arts theater sports. Movement games, drumming, percussion and art extravaganza – life size, functional and 3D art pieces. For Ages 8 to 12 Dates: Monday July 20 to Friday July 24, 9 am - 2 pm Cost: $159 + GST The founder of Expression, Angela Roy, designed the rhythmic art program based on her year’s experiences as a performing artist and educator. Angela has worked in the child development/education field for over a decade. Register online at the Okanagan College (Kalamalka Campus) at http://okanagan.bc.ca/csreg or call 250-545-7291 ext. 2850 for more information
	:: Nankama Drum Circle Music & Arts Festival :: Kelowna :: July 25 Nakama with Bobby Bovenzi will host a drum circle at Kelowna's Music & Arts Festival. Location: on the Okanagan Stage (behind the Community Theatre) in Kelowna's Cultural District between Smith & Cawston Date/time: Saturday July 25, 12:45 - 1:15 pm For more info, contact Bobby Bovenzi of Nankama, call 250.497.5861 or email
	:: Nankama at Agur Lake Camp :: (west of Summerland):: Aug 23 Nakama African Drumming & Dance appears at Agur Lake Camp. This is a a fundraiser event. Public are welcome. Date/time: Sunday Aug 23, 2-3 pm Agur Lake Camp is 12 km West of the Kettle Valley Steam Railway station in west Summerland. [Map] For more info contact Bobby Bovenzi of Nankama, call 250.497.5861 or email
	:: Djembe Django :: Kamloops RAVEN - Teacher and facilitator with Djembe Django and “YOUNG DRUM” . Raven’s drumming quest is to introduce people to drumming, to uplift spirits, invigorate the body and mind and have people “djembe django” together. DRUM CIRCLES - MONDAYS 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (in Aberdeen area of Kamloops) Please contact raven to attend as space is limited. Phone: 250.828.2953 or 250.318.0963, or email:
	:: Feel the Rhythm Drum Circles with Jim Copeman :: Kelowna Jim Copeman hosts a community drum circle every other Wednesday at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. Jim Copeman of Feel the Rhythm Drum Circles facilitates community drum circles in Kelowna and the Okanagan area. Time: 7-9pm Drop-in fee: $5 Please contact Jim for more info at 250.763.1017 or
	:: Trinity Drums :: Drum Circle with Ann Dorval :: Vernon Ann Dorval welcomes all levels to join this drop-in drum circle. She believes anyone can play the drum, no matter what their background is! Trinity Drums is taking its summer break and will return on 19 September ~~1st and 3rd Sat. of every month, 9:30 am - 11:00 am~~ Trinity United Church, 3300 Alexis Park Drive, Vernon donations welcome for more information please call Ann Dorval 250.549.5048 or for more info.
	:: Penticton Drum Circle :: Sundays 2-4 pm Note: Penticton Drum Circle will be held outdoors at Willow Grove, the stand of trees adjacent to the skate park and mini-golf. Follow the link below to see the location on a map. Join the circle - learn new drum vocabulary, enjoy the spontaneity of music made on the spot and feel the pleasure of African rhythms. Everyone welcome - beginners too! This map shows the new summer drum circle location (at yellow marker).