November Visual Art and Music Program Showcases at RDC

 

Red Deer, November 1, 2011 – RDC has a rich line up of visual and performing art throughout the year and November is no exception. The Visual Art and Music Programs will showcase new work this month at different locations on campus.

 

The Visual Art Department Exhibition: Tools
November 1 – December 12 | RDC Library
Opening Reception: Friday November 4 at 4:30 p.m.

The Visual Art Department exhibition for 2011 is entitled

 

Tools and features a collection of recent work by the Visual Art faculty and staff. Each artist in the exhibition has contributed an image of a tool that has helped them craft their work. The exhibition is part of Red Deer Galleries' First Friday events.

 

Feature artists include Ian Cook, Trudy Golley, Lisa Turner, Robin Lambert, Jason Frizzell, Dan Anhorn, Avery Andrykew, Dave More, Brenda Draney and Julia Schumacher. The artists will be in attendance at the opening reception on Friday November 4.

 

 

Music Program: Thursday Live
November 3 1:00 p.m. | RDC Arts Centre Mainstage

 

Each month the RDC Music Diploma Program will feature a Thursday concert at 1:00 p.m. This month’s Thursday Live concert features performances by jazz bands, a percussion ensemble and the RDC Chamber Choir. Select songs include

 

All Of Me, Frim Fram Sauce, On Fire, and in recognition of Remembrance Day, In Flanders Fields. Admission is $2 and all proceeds from the concert are being donated to United Way.

 

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RDC is celebrating the 25

 

th Anniversary of the Arts Centre. First opened in 1986, this state-of-the-art community performing arts center has housed the training of over 40,000 actors, technicians, musicians, filmmakers, and dancers that contribute to the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Alberta. 25 years has culminated in approximately one million audience members who have been entertained, taught and delighted during more than 5,000 performances and events.

 

About RDC:

Red Deer College has served the needs of students and the community for more than 45 years. With greater than 75 programs to choose from, we pride ourselves on providing a practical education, in a genuine and sustainable learning environment. Our 7,800 full-time and part-time credit students and more than 13,000 continuing education students are at the core of everything we do. RDC – when you get here you understand. RDC | 100 College Boulevard | Box 5005 | Red Deer | AB | Canada | T4N 5H5 | Bus: 403.342.3300 | Fax: 403.340.8940 | www.rdc.ab.ca

 

For more information on RDC, please visit our website:

 

www.rdc.ab.ca

 

For additional information about the Visual Art Department Exhibition, contact:

Anne Marie Watson, Marketing and Events Coordinator
Library Information Common, RDC
403.342.3402

For additional information about Thursday Live, contact:

Berni Hennebery
Arts Centre Marketing Manager, RDC
403.342.3536