PCPA presents “Othello”

Othello’s demise because of jealousy, one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, plays in the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria from Feb. 7 through March 2. In the role of Othello will be Corey Jones, a new actor with the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts.

Jones is making a 360-degree transformation from his latest character, Max Detwiler, in this season’s holiday hit, “The Sound of Music.”

Iago will be played by Andrew Philpot, and Vanessa Ballam plays the ill-fated Desdemona. Also cast are resident artists Michael Jenkinson as Roderigo, Richard Gallegos as Cassio, Peter Hadres as Brabantio, Elizabeth Stuart as Emilia, Ricardo Valencia as Duke, and Omar Ricks as Montano.

Othello is directed by Patricia M. Troxel and Callum Morris is the composer. Scenic designer is Michael J. Dempsey, costume designer is Misti Bradford, lighting designer is Colleen Dowling and sound designer is Monica Falatic. Fight directors are Mark Booher and Peter S. Hadres. Christine Collins is the production stage manager.

For tickets and more information call 922-8313 (Wed-Sun 1-7pm) or visit www.pcpa.org.

The 2007-2008 Winter-Spring PCPA season also includes two plays by Yasmina, “Reza Art” and “Life x 3,” presented in rotating repertory; and “Godspell.” PCPA is now in its 44th season.

 

Wildling plans open house

School teachers and administrators, as well as all parents who home school their children, are invited to an open house at The Wildling Art Museum, 2329 Jonata St., Los Olivos, on Jan. 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. Besides reviewing the current exhibition, “Members Collect III,” the group will learn more about the Wildling’s extensive educational programs, teacher resources, and its new classroom program, ArtSmart, as well as participate in networking with other educators. Wine and other refreshments will be served to those attending. The evening is sponsored by the Valley Foundation,

For more information call 688-1082 or visit www.wildlingmuseum.org.

 

Gallery to show acrylic art

“Nature’s Bounty: People and Produce,” will be featured at Cypress Gallery during February. The show, acrylic art by Tonya Schultz of Lompoc, will begin with an artist’s reception Feb. 1 at the gallery, 110 E. Cypress Ave., Lompoc, from 5 to 7 p.m. A marriage and family counselor with Valley Medical Group, Lompoc, Schultz taught school in Lompoc and uses her talents in many areas, including quilting, gardening, and knitting.

Her acrylics are abstract dimensions with rich colors.

 

Artists needed for two projects

Artists are needed to paint a mural in Lompoc, according to the Lompoc Mural Society.

The mural, 8 feet by 20 feet, will depict the 1923 Naval tragedy at Honda Point. The society will provide research information and other details. Selected artists will be given panels for the mural and receive $5,000 when the work is completed and accepted by the society. Deadline for the mural applications is March 3.

The society also is seeking applications for its Mural-In-A-Day project. A master artist for the event will be responsible for mural design concept and rendering, a preliminary cartoon, paint mixing, and coordinating the painting of the mural with volunteer artists.

Supplies are provided by the society. The master artist will be paid $5,000 by the society for the project. Deadline is March 17.

Interested persons for either project should contact the society at 588-3459.

 

Wildling to show free oceanic wildlife films

A documentary, “The Blue Planet: Seas of Life,” will be presented Feb. 1 as part of the Wildling Art Museum’s Free Friday Flicks. Narrated by David Attenborough and produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation, the film, an exploration of the ocean, took five years and $10 million to finish. The 98-minute film has two segments: “Ocean World,” about the Blue Whale and the oceans it inhabits, and “Frozen Seas,” about the Arctic and Antarctic wildlife habitats.

The film screening begins at 7 p.m. at the museum’s administrative offices, 2948 Nojoqui, Suite 4, in Los Olivos.

The first Friday of each month, the public is invited to the Wildling Art Museum for its free film presentations about nature or art. The Museum also provides free popcorn and cookies, wine, water and soft drinks. The films are underwritten by a grant from the Valley Foundation. Reservations are not required, but space is limited and seats are available on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 688-1082 or visit www.wildlingmuseum.org.

 

Ensemble schedules concert

The spring concert for the Valley Wind Ensemble will be March 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Old Mission Santa Inés. Open to the public and free of charge, the event features the Ensemble’s concert band of 40 instruments, which has been performing for 17 years.

Sponsored by Arts Outreach, the group welcomes new musicians.

Rehearsals are held Thursdays at 7 p.m. at the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School music room.