A is for Apple, a multimedia exhibition by Summerland resident Tancha Dirickson, in collaboration with Victoria Wan, will be held until Nov. 13 at the Fine Art Gallery, Fine Arts Building at UBCO.

At the library

The Friends of the Summerland Library and the South Okanagan Naturalists Club and Chris Czajkowski present a talk and slideshow on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Summerland Library. Free tickets available at the library.

Donations at the door.

Writer Chris Czajkowski gives a slideshow and lecture on her new book, A Mountain Year: Nature Diary of a Wilderness Dweller that is based on a year of her life in British Columbia’s Central Coast Mountains.

Ballet

The Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Moulin Rouge — the ballet Nov. 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

For tickets please call 250-860-1470 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca.

Drawn to Paris by the city’s passion, a flame fuelled by the hearts of lovers and the souls of poets, Matthew and Nathalie tempt the fates as they seek love and destiny at the infamous cabaret — the Moulin Rouge. 

The creator of Peter Pan and former principal dancer, Jorden Morris is back with his newest creation.

Looking for art

The Summerland Arts Council is searching for an original piece of art suitable for reproduction as a Christmas card.

The winning entry will be purchased by the gallery for its permanent collection (up to $300.)

Deadline for submission is Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. Contact the SCAC office at 250-494-4494 for more details.

Theatre event

The Penticton and Area Women’s Centre is looking for passionate theatre people to coordinate this year’s annual theatre fundraiser.

Previous plays were Mom’s the Word and Mom’s the Word 2.

For more information or to get involved call 250-493-6822.

Artisan sale

The second annual Art with Heart Artisan Sale will be held this weekend at the Summerland Alliance Church, Friday, Nov. 13 from 2 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This free event will feature the works of local up and coming artists, photographers, potters and jewelry designers.

Musical tribute

Company Jump — Andews Sisters tribute will be held Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at Centre Stage Theatre.

Tickets available at The Sweet Tooth or Info Centre.  Visit www.companyjump.ca.

If you know of an event you feel should be included in the Palette please e-mail dfinnis@telus.net or call 250-494-8994.

David Finnis is Vice President of the Summerland Community Arts Council.