EVENT: International Women Day ~ Fundraiser for the women of Haiti

• EMPOWER ~ REJUNVIATE, facilitated by Angela Roy
• Where: Schubert Centre, 2505 30th Ave, Vernon.
• When: 10 am - 2 pm on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

EVENT: Rhythm and percussion Drumming Workshop

• 10am - noon: Rhythm Percussion & Song
  Learn hand-technique and rhythmic applications.
  -High-energy, engaging vocal arts, as we journey through the power of the drum and celebrate our rhythmic vibes!
  -Drums/percussion instruments provided.
• 1pm to 3pm: Rhythm, percussion and movement drumming
  -Experience and learn hand-technique and rhythmic applications
  -High-energy, engaging movement arts a unique experience that relates to the power of the drum
• Where: Vernon Community Arts Centre, 2704A Hwy 6 in Polson Park, Vernon
• When: Saturday, March 27, 2010
• Information/Registration: www.vernonarts.ca
  Christine Kashuba, tel: (250) 542-6243 or email

EVENT:Summer Art Scene for Youth

• Angela Roy is one of the artists collaborating on SASFY...To create and promote an annual summer inter-connection of the arts scene for youth, that focuses on educational workshops in performing, visual and language arts; culminating in a Gala performance showcase. Various Okanagan Performing & Visual Artists will present workshops.
• Where: Creekside Theater – Lake Country
• When: August 1st to 7th, 2010.
• Information/Registration: www.sasfy.ca
  Claudia Kargll - SASFY President & Artistic Director, tel: 250-768-1404 or email

Penticton Sessions: at mBody Living Arts Studio, 125 Eckhardt Avenue E.


• Tuesdays - Beginner African Drumming - March 9, 16, 23, 30


• This session is designed either for someone who has never played the drum or for someone who has played a bit but enjoys a class focused on developing a closer relationship with rhythm. We will play both hand and stick drums, as well as learning double bell and shakere Price: $15 drop-in.


• Thursdays - Intermediate African Drumming - continuing throughout the spring
  

• African & Hip Hop Drumming & Song (All levels) 6-8 pm: Intermediate/Advanced West African and Hip Hop Drumming and Song- Enjoy learning intricate breaks, solo patterns and arrangements from both traditional sources and from Bobby’s original repertoire. Price: $15 drop-in.

All classes taught by Bobby Bovenzi of Nankama. for more info.

Vernon Sessions: New location: Yoga Matters, 4114 25th Ave [Map]
• 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month February through April 2010
  


• Beginner African Drumming: 11:30 - 1:00 pm; Cost: $20
• Beginner African Dance: 1:15 - 2:15 pm; Cost: $15
• Advanced African Drumming: 2:30 - 4:00 pm; Cost: $20


• Download the printable poster


• Notes the Vernon Sessions:
  1. Combo deal!! Any two classes for $30. All three classes for $35
  2. You are encouraged to pre register and pre pay by sending their cheque, money order, or cash to Robin Ritchie, 7374 L & A Rd, Vernon BC, V1B 3S6. Please make cheques payable to Robin Ritchie.
  3. Drummers staying on and drumming for the Dance class in-between the two drum workshops is considered a learning experience. The idea is that you will learn how to drum for dancers. This is therefore considered a paying class. We do encourage drummers to stay and drum for the dancers and therefore don't hesitate to stay on or come early to participate even if money is a challenge for you.
• For info or to enrol contact Robin Ritchie 250-545-9121. Email

Joan Casorso brings over 25 years of teaching experience, along with the development of the Inner Rhythms Teaching Methodology System.

Inner Rhythms Drumming (Djembe and Sabar): A fun, interactive & informative adventure of African hand Djembe & Sabar drumming. A kinesthetic, auditory & visual way of learning fundamentals, ensemble, solo playing, rhythm layering. Rhythms & breaks are learned orally, using call / response songs, story, movement & imitation.

• Tuesdays, Mar 2 to Apr 20 (no class Mar 23)
• Location: #2 -4409 Lakeshore Rd. in Kelowna (Scout hall – behind Mission Hall)
• Time: 7-8:30 pm
• Cost: $140 (Pre-registration is required!)
• See all the details on registration form [PDF]
• Contact: Joan Casorso at 250.862.9724 or for more info.

• Shuswap Drum Jam is to be held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month starting March 2.
• Where: Canoe Church, 6935 50th St NE across from Canoe Creek Estates.
• Drop in fee of $6.00. All drums, voices, shakers, rhythms are welcome.
• for more info, email

• Robin Ritchie and other members of Harambee, West African Drum & Dance troupe, will be hosting a Djembe Jam Session.
• Come and play your drum, dance and sing and just have fun in a very warm, casual atmosphere. The Djembe Jam is facilitated by Robin Ritchie
• Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm and the first and third Saturday of each month
• New location: Yoga Matters, 4114 25th Ave [Map]
• Drop in fee: $5.00. For info contact Robin Ritchie 250-545-9121. Email
• Download the printable poster

• 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!
• Location: mBody Living Arts Studio, 125 Eckhardt Avenue E.
• $5 drop-in fee

• AFRO-CUBAN DRUMMING
Wed 7-8 pm, 6 Jan - 31 Mar 2010
12 week course
Location: Kelowna Drum Studio
Conga drums provided, No experience required
Learn basic Afro-Cuban folkloric rhythms and popular Latin rhythms.
Cost: $145 or Drop-in $15/class

For more info contact Trevor at 250-763-3951 or see www.trevorsalloum.com

• 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

• RAVEN - Teacher and facilitator with Djembe Django, UJAMMA and “YOUNG DRUM” . Raven’s quest is to introduce people to drumming, to uplift spirits, invigorate the body and mind and have people “djembe django” together.
• Djembe Django - MONDAYS 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (at Raven's place in Aberdeen area of Kamloops) Please contact Raven to attend as space is limited.
• UJAMMA- Community Drum Circle, Akimbo Dance Studio, 765 Lansdowne St. Kamloops: 1:15 -3:00 pm, Jan 16th, Feb. 6th, Feb. 20th, March 20th, April 17th, May 1st, May 15th
• For more info, phone: 250.828.2953 or 250.318.0963, or email:

• 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!
• 1st & 3rd Saturday 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.