It91裸聊视频檚 a smooth blend of visual art and indie folk music manifested in the event91裸聊视频檚 featured act, Lowell Friesen.
The Vernon Community Arts Centre is gearing up for its annual Arts and Acoustics fundraiser April 20.
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Friesen, also an avid potter, will bring his folk tunes to the stage alongside local songstress Jayme McKillop in support of youth art programming.
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McKillop and Friesen will draw from their respective repertoires, including Friesen91裸聊视频檚 2015 EP Home91裸聊视频� And Away.
91裸聊视频淚t will be pretty much all original music, indie folk tunes I91裸聊视频檝e written over the past few years,91裸聊视频� Friesen said.
Friesen draws from his two-decade history in the industry for his mellow jams, including everything from his history in heavy metal and punk to his current love of other artistic mediums.
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And it91裸聊视频檚 a multi-disciplinary love that has been woven throughout his musical offerings.
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Like the Vernon Community Arts Centre event itself, Friesen dabbles in various mediums.
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And it91裸聊视频檚 a combination that has positively impacted Friesen91裸聊视频檚 creative process.
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As Friesen and McKillop take the stage, the lobby of the Arts Centre will be full of handmade art pieces crafted and donated by local artists.
91裸聊视频淎rt and Acoustics is the Art Centre91裸聊视频檚 annual fundraiser, and this year91裸聊视频檚 proceeds will be going towards improving our youth art programming with the final goal of being able to purchase a child-friendly sink for our classroom space,91裸聊视频� said Rachel von Hahn, marketing and outreach coordinator.
91裸聊视频淎ll in all, it will be a fun and relaxed evening to appreciate and celebrate the immense local talent that comes through our doors every day while also helping to support the artists of tomorrow.91裸聊视频�
Tickets are $10 pre-sale or $15 at the doors. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The art sale will continue throughout the following week during regular Art Centre hours. The Centre is open Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed on Sundays.
