It害羞草研究所檚 a smooth blend of visual art and indie folk music manifested in the event害羞草研究所檚 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 Friesen害羞草研究所檚 2015 EP Home害羞草研究所� And Away.
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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 it害羞草研究所檚 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 it害羞草研究所檚 a combination that has positively impacted Friesen害羞草研究所檚 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.
害羞草研究所淎rt and Acoustics is the Art Centre害羞草研究所檚 annual fundraiser, and this year害羞草研究所檚 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,害羞草研究所� said Rachel von Hahn, marketing and outreach coordinator.
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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.
