By appointment – To be arranged. Chorale
Bel Canto is holding 2009-2010 Auditions seeking qualified sopranos,
altos, tenors, and basses. Candidates will be required to sight-read,
sing a song or an aria of your choice (an accompanist will be
provided), and test for tonal range and intonation. For more information
and to schedule an audition, please contact Stephen Gothold at
(909) 399-1143 or visit www.choralebelcanto.org. Whittier College
Arnold Hall. Audition is FREE. If you qualify as a member, dues
are $50/year plus occasional purchase of music scores.
| September
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| 2, 3 |
Wednesday and Thursday
12 noon – 5 p.m. Reception on Thursday, Sept. 3, 6 p.m.
– 8 p.m. – the Whittier Art Gallery presents Frog’s
Ear, Children’s Art Classes. Frog’s Ear Children’s
Art Exhibit, Art from the summer children’s classes.
Whittier Art Gallery 8035 Painter Ave., Whittier. FREE. For
more information contact Pat Brown at (562) 698-8710. |
| 4-27 |
Wednesday –
Sunday 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Reception – Saturday Sept.
5, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. The Whittier Art Gallery presents
the September Juried Exhibit Mixed Media judges show. Whittier
Art Gallery 8035 Painter Ave., Whittier. FREE. For more information
contact Pat Brown at (562) 698-8710. |
| 2-27 |
12- 5 pm, Wed. – Sunday.
Reception: Sat., Sept. 5, 2-4 pm. Whittier Art Gallery, 8035
Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call (562) 698-8710. |
| 11, 12, 18, 19,
20, 25, 26 |
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday:
2:30 p.m. Sunday – The Whittier Community Theatre presents
“City of Angels”, a Tony-Award winning Musical.
Center Theatre, 7630 Washington Ave. Adults - $18. Seniors
& Jrs. - $12. For more information, please contact Nora
Hunter at (562) 693-1105. |
| 13 |
2 p.m. “Fly Your Colors”
exhibit opening and showing of 1942 classic film “Yankee
Doodle Dandy.” Starts promptly at 2 p.m. Whittier Museum,
6932 Friends Ave. FREE, but reservations required. For more
information call 562-945-3871. |
| 13 |
Sunday at 3 p.m. the Photographer’s
Group presents the Photography discussion group. Whittier
Art Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave., Whittier. FREE. For more information
contact Pat Brown at (562) 698-8710. |
| 21 |
Monday at 7 p.m. the 3-D Artist
Group presents the “Discussion for 3-D Artist.”
Includes ceramics and other clays, glass sculpture, jewelry,
fiber, etc. Whittier Art Gallery 8035 Painter Ave., Whittier.
FREE. For more information contact Pat Brown at (562) 698-8710. |
| 21 |
Monday, 7 pm. 3-D Artists Group
discussion for 3-D Artists includes ceramics and other clays,
glass, sculpture, jewelry, fiber, etc. Whittier Art Gallery,
8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call (562) 698-8710. |
| 30 – November
1 |
Wednesday – Sunday 12
noon – 5 p.m. Individual Artists present “Rock
Paper, Scizzors Reprize“. Artists Mary Wilson (watercolor),
Suzette Hadnett (mixed media) and James Stone (glass). Whittier
Art Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave., Whittier. FREE. For more information
contact Pat Brown at (562) 698-8710. |
| October |
| 2 |
Friday, 10 a.m. – 12
noon – Rio Hondo Symphony Guild presents Concert Preview
led by the new conductor of the Rio Hondo Symphony, Kimo Furumoto.
First Friends Church 13205 Philadelphia St., Whittier. FREE.
For more information call (562) 693-5516. |
| 3 |
Saturday 9 a.m. – 12
noon the Hillcrest Congregational Church presents the Artist
Screening for new artists wishing to be part of the 50th Festival
of Fine Arts. (PRESS RELEASE BELOW.) 2000 West Road, La Habra
Heights, 90631. FREE. For more information call (562) 947-3755. |
| 4 |
Sunday, 3 pm. Rio Hondo Symphony
presents “New Horizons” classical music concert
at Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School. FREE. For
more information call (562) 947-5907. |
| 9-11 |
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday
and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday. The Hillcrest
Congregational Church presents the Christmas Boutique. Beautiful
handcrafted items for the upcoming holidays at great prices.
See many artists’ creativity. 2000 West Road, La Habra
Heights, 90631. FREE. For more information call (562) 947-3755. |
| 11 |
Sunday at 3 p.m. the Photographer’s
Group presents the Photography Discussion Group. Whittier
Art Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave., Whittier. FREE. For more information
contact Pat Brown at (562) 698-8710. |
| 18 |
Sunday at 3 p.m. the New Century
Singers Whittier presents the Fall Concert. First Friends
Church, 13205 Philadelphia St., Whittier. Free-Will Donation.
For more information contact (562) 631-8773. |
| 18 |
Sunday, 5 p.m. Mischa Lefkowitz,
violinist, Los Angeles Philharmonic – Guest Artist,
Classical Guitarist. BAXTER SERIES. First United Methodist
Church, Sanctuary, 13222 Bailey St., Whittier. FREE. Please
call (562) 698-0022 for more information. |
| 19 |
Monday at 7 p.m. the 3-D Artist
Group presents the “Discussion for 3-D Artists.”
Includes ceramics and other clays, glass, sculpture, jewelry,
fiber, etc. Whittier Art Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave., Whittier.
FREE. For more information contact Pat Brown at (562) 698-8710. |
| 24 |
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4
p.m. The Whittier Historic Neighborhood Association presents
the Tour of Historic Homes. Docents describe architectural
features and restoration. There will be 5 homes in the historic
area of Whittier will be featured. Fee: $15 in advance, or
$18 the day of the event. |
| 31-November 1 |
Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m.
The Choral Bel Canto presents “Around the World in 80
Minutes”. Featuring choral music from all 5 continents
– music of country, work and play. Stephen Gothold,
conductor. Whittier College Memorial Chapel, Philadelphia
St. (near Painter Ave.) Whittier, CA 90608. Ticket prices:
Advances Orders – Adults $20, Seniors $17, Group Sales
for 10 or more $15, Youth $10. Ticket Sales at the Door –
Adults $25, Seniors $20, Youth $10, Student Rush at the Door/with
ID $5. For more information contact (626) 968-2396. |
| November |
| 1 |
Sunday, 4 p.m. Night Blooming
Jazzman. BAXTER SERIES. First United Methodist Church, Sanctuary,
13222 Bailey St. FREE. Please call (562) 698-0022 for more
information. |
| 4-29 |
Wednesday – Sunday at
12 noon – 5 p.m. and Reception on Saturday, Nov. 7,
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. the 3-D Artist’s Group presents
“A 3-D Point of View goes Tropical”. Exhibit of
3-D art. Demonstrations and Silent Auction during month. Whittier
Art Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave., Whittier. FREE. For more information
contact Pat Brown at (562) 698-8710. |
| 6 |
Friday 10 a.m. – 12 noon
– Rio Hondo Symphony Guild presents the Concert Preview.
Guest speaker will be Downey resident and multi talented musician,
Lars Clutterham. First Friends Church 13205 Philadelphia St.,
Whittier. FREE. For more information call (562) 693-5516. |
| 6, 7, 13, 14,
15, 20, 21 |
Friday and Saturday. at 8 p.m.;
Sunday. at 2:30 p.m. The Whittier Community Theatre presents
“It’s a Wonderful Life, Radio Show.” Heart-warming
classic drama. Center Theatre, 7630 Washington Ave. For more
information, please contact Nora Hunter at (562) 693-1105. |
| 8 |
Sunday, 3 p.m. Rio Hondo Symphony
presents “Vive La France” classical music concert
at Vic Lopez Auditorium at Whittier High School. FREE. For
more information call (562) 947-5907. |
| 8 |
Sunday, 3 p.m. - Photographers
Group. Discussion Group. Whittier Art Gallery 8035 Painter
Ave. FREE. For more information call (562) 698-8710. |
| 16 |
Monday, 7 p.m. - 3-D Artists
Group. Discussion for 3-D artists includes ceramics and other
clays, glass, sculptures, jewelry, fiber, etc. Whittier Art
Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call
(562) 698-8710. |
|
December |
| 2 – Jan.
2 |
Wednesday – Sunday.
12 noon – 5 p.m. Reception Saturday, November 5 from
5 - 8 p.m. The “Miniature Show,” Mixed Media Juried
Exhibit. Whittier Art Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For
more information call (562) 698-8710. |
| 6 |
Sunday 3 p.m. the New Century
Singers Whittier presents the Christmas Concert. East Whittier
United Methodist Church, 10005 S. Cole Rd., Whittier. Free-Will
Donation. For more information contact (562) 631-8773. |
| 11, 12 |
Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m.
the Chorale Bel Canto presents “Christmas with Chorale
Bel Canto”. Chorale Bel Canto presents “Respighi’s
Laud of the Nativity,” plus Songs and Carols of the
Holiday Season. Stephen Gothold, Conductor. Trinity Lutheran
Church, 11716 Floral Dr., Whittier 90601. Ticket Prices: Advanced
Orders - Adults $20, Seniors $17, Group Sales for 10 or more
$15, Youth $10. Ticket Sales at the Door – Adults $25,
Seniors $20, Youth $10, Student Rush at the Door/with ID $5.
For more information contact (626) 968-2396. |
| 13 |
Sunday, 3 p.m. - Photographers
Group. Discussion Group. Whittier Art Gallery 8035 Painter
Ave. FREE. For more information call (562) 698-8710. |
| 19 |
Saturday, 2 p.m. Whittier Choralaires
presents “The Christmas Show” at the Whittier
Community Center, 7630 Washington Ave. Adults $15; Students
and Children $6. For information call (562) 693-5781. |
| 21 |
Monday, 7 p.m. - 3-D Artists
Group. Discussion for 3-D Artists includes ceramics and other
clays, glass, sculptures, jewelry, fiber, etc. Whittier Art
Gallery, 8035 Painter Ave. FREE. For more information call
(562) 698-8710. |
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