KPRG Calendar of arts events

IT'S TIME FOR A LOOK AT SOME OF THE ARTS EVENTS CURRENTLY HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY

The ISLA Center for the Arts at the University of Guam is exhibiting, “UOG Undergraduate/Senior Exhibition”, now through Friday, June 14. The ISLA Center is located at house No.15, Dean’s Circle on the campus of the University of Guam. ISLA’s hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday. Call ISLA at 735-2965-66, for more information about this show or to arrange for tours.

The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency presents, “Oil and Acrylic Paintings by John Dierking”, now through June 3. The next exhibit, “The Art of Guam Filipino Artists”, will run June 7 through 23. The CAHA Gallery is located at 194 Herman Cortez Avenue, on the 1st floor of the Terlaje Professional Building in Agana. Gallery hours are 10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and admission is free. Call their new telephone number 300-1206 for more information.

The University of Guam Summer Theatre Camp registration is open until June 7. The Summer Theatre Camp will be held June 17-July 19. Participants will be preparing performances of “The Jungle Book”, directed by Tina Calilung and Jerome Ocampo, on July 18 and 19. For more information call 735-2700.

The Guam Symphony Society will present the season finale concert, “Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in Chamorro”, on Wednesday, May 29 beginning at 6:00 PM with dinner, and Sunday, June 2 at 2:00 PM with the concert only. Performances will be held at the Sand Castle in Tumon. More information is available at www.guamsymphony.com Tickets are available at Brown Bag Café, Faith Bookstore and IT&E outlets.

The SKIP Dance Company will present their, “Spring Dance Concert”, on Saturday, May 25 at 1:00PM, 6:00 PM with dinner and 7:30 PM at the Father Duenas Phoenix Center in Mangilao. Tickets will be available at the door. More information is available by calling 472-4241.

The “2nd Annual On-the-Spot Painting Contest for High School Students”, will be held on Saturday, June 1 at 10:30AM to 3:00PM at the Agana Shopping Center Court. Artists will be painting on the theme “Go Green Guam” and admission is free. For more information call Rolly at 858-3676.

The Guam Territorial Band Summer Band Camp will be held Saturday, June 1 through Tuesday, July 23. The Band Camp offers private music instruction, mentorship, and participation in parades. For registration and information write to gtband@gmail.com

The Mermaid Tavern and Grille presents, “An Evening of Art”, on Sunday, June 2. Artists wishing to participate should email Amber at eveningofartatthemermaid@gmail.com

The Nissan Infinity Gallery presents Guma Mami’s, “13th Annual Creative Spirits Art Exhibit and Silent Auction”, on Friday, June 7 only at 6:00 PM. The exhibit will feature art work of individuals with disabilities and the silent auction of art by local artists. The Nissan Infinity Gallery is located in Upper Tumon. For more information about the exhibit call 477-1757.

Cantate community chorus will hold its “2013 Pacific Summer Choral Festival “, with Quartet San Francisco, Sunday, June 9 through Saturday, June 15. Events will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Upper Tumon. For more information contact Shawn at 482-7464.

Simon Sanchez High School presents its, “2nd Annual Island-Wide All High School Dance Team Competition”, directed by C’zer Medina on Saturday, June 15 at the Micronesia Mall Center Court. Admission is free and for more information about the competition call 632-FAME.

The ”Chief Gadao Cultural Camp”, for participants ages 6 to adult will be held Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 28 at Gef Pago Park in Inarajan. Camp hours are 9:00 AM to 12 noon weekdays. Campers will learn Chamorro language, cooking, crafts, songs and dances. To register for the camp contact the Historic Inalahan office at 828-1671 or visit their website: http://www.inetnongefpago.com

The Guam Territorial Band is sponsoring the “Guam Percussion Scholarship Fund” which is open to drummers and percussionists under 24 years of age. The Scholarship is designed to help support private lessons, special projects, or full-time enrollment at an accredited music institution. For more information contact the Guam Territorial Band at gtband@gmail.com

General Announcement

The Guam Symphony Orchestra is a volunteer orchestra, open to all Guam residents. The Symphony rehearses at 7:00 PM on Monday evenings. Rehearsals are held at the University of Guam Fine Arts building Music Department. Instrumentalists are invited to join by visiting the website at: www.guamsymphony.com, or simply attend a rehearsal.

The Sunday Inarajan Public Market sells arts, crafts, local produce, and gives tours of the Flores Old Store and History Center from 7:00 to 11:00 AM. Call 828-8040 for more information.

Cantate, a community chorale, invites people who enjoy singing to join them and attend rehearsals every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at St. John’s Church Parish Hall in upper Tumon. For more information call Karl at 687-7275.

The Inarajan Garden House offers cultural activities, Chamorro language and dance classes. Contact Vince Reyes at 688-8174 for more information.

The ISLA Center for the Arts is looking for interested persons to volunteer one or more hours a week to help with its programs. You can be trained to guide tours of ISLA’s exhibits, prepare artwork for display, or help in running fundraisers such as the annual Art-A-Thon. The ISLA Center is located at house No.15, Dean’s Circle on the campus of the University of Guam. ISLA’s hours are from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday. Call ISLA at 735-2965-66 if you are interested in promoting ISLA’s art programs on Guam.

Gef Pago Chamorro Cultural Village in Inarajan offers an interactive experience in Chamorro cooking and crafts. Gef Pago is open Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Sunday 8:30AM to noon. There is a small admission fee. More information can be had by calling 828-1671.

Jeff’s Pirates Cove in Ipan, Talofofo has a seaside museum featuring ancient Chamorro artifacts found in the Togcha coastline area. The museum is opened daily during Jeff’s operating hours.

The Guam Visitor’s Bureau invites local arts organizations to inform GVB of upcoming events in order to feature those events on its website’s calendar. The website is viewed by tourists and local residents, and is just one more way to inform the public of the diverse kinds of activities available on Guam. Call the GVB’s Public Information Officer, Margaret Imaizumi at 646-5278/9.

AND THAT’S A LOOK AT SOME OF THE ARTS EVENTS CURRENTLY HAPPENING ON GUAM. IF YOU OR YOUR NON-PROFIT GROUP HAVE AN ART EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE PROMOTED, WE CAN ANNOUNCE IT FOR YOU ON OUR NEXT CALENDAR OF THE ARTS. YOU CAN FAX INFORMATION ABOUT ART EVENTS TO US HERE AT KPRG. OUR FAX NUMBER IS 734-2958.