Friends of the Arts

If you haven’t heard, Sirius removed the MET channel recently. Please consider signing this Change petition and share it with everyone you know. Let Sirius radio know that it is NOT okay to take away the broadcast of opera!!! 💪🏽
Share with everyone you know!

Don't Let Classical Music Go Silent: Sign the Petition to Bring Back the Met Opera Channel! 32 signatures are needed, let’s get there by the end of the day?

Thanks to everyone who came out for TOASTING THE ARTS this past Friday! The weather was absolutely perfect (once the sun went down!). We look forward to hearing your feedback about the event!

Have you purchased your tickets for Toasting? Our event is Friday, and after tomorrow ticket prices increase to $75 per person. Don't miss this fabulous event in the OAB East Courtyard this Friday!

https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=fcct

Have you purchased your tickets for Toasting the Arts? It's less than 3 weeks away and will likely sell out! Don't miss this spectacular event that returns to the OAB Courtyard (A first since 2019!)

Proceeds from our tickets and Silent Auction go towards scholarships and experiences for our many art programs here at City College!

Get your tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=16&p=1

Do you have an Arts organization? Do you have a non-Arts organization or business, but want to support the Arts at Fresno City College? We are taking sponsorships for our annual 'Toasting the Arts fundraiser' at Fresno City College on October 20.

We have three levels of Sponsorship:

Executive Sponsorship $3000+
Prominent logo and organization placement on promotional materials, . a banner created for you (3'x6') with your artwork/organization/logo that will be displayed prominently at the event thanking you, or your organization for your support, table seating for 8 persons at the event in the beautiful East Courtyard of the historic Old Administration Building, with dinner/dessert/drinks included, plus a small gift for each of your participants. Payment and Artwork due by October 2.

Art Supporter Sponsorship $2000-$2999
Prominent logo and organization placement on promotional materials, Premium (near performance stage), table seating for 8 persons at the event in the beautiful East Courtyard of the historic Old Administration Building with dinner/dessert/drinks included, plus a small gift for each of your participants. Payment due by October 2.

Patron Supporter Sponsorship $500
Premium (near performance stage), table seating for 8 persons at the event in the beautiful East Courtyard of the historic Old Administration Building with dinner/dessert/drinks included, plus a small gift for each of your participants. Payment due by October 2.

Individual/Couple Sponsorship $150
Table seating for 2 persons at the event in the beautiful East Courtyard of the historic Old Administration Building with dinner/dessert/drinks included. Payment due by October 2.

Individual Tickets to the event are $65 per person ($75 per person if purchased on the day of event) and will be on sale soon via the Fresno City College Box Office.

If you're interested in purchasing a Sponsorship, please contact FOTA Board President Chris Lang: [email protected]

Have you considered joining this delightful bunch of talented folks? They are pretty and witty and slay the crowds with their song and dance. If you are an active senior (55 or better) with a desire to connect with others and perform, come join us as we kick off our rehearsal season with a Welcome Back Brunch.

Our Brunch will be held at the Blackbox Theatre inside the Fresno City College Theatre Building on Saturday, September 9th at 9:30am. Meet the cast, hear from the Director, and learn more about this fun-loving, hard-working cast.

Have you purchased your VIP tickets for Toasting yet? VIP tickets are limited to 100 and are already going quickly - we don't want you to miss out on this fabulous event!

VIP Ticket includes: Reserved table seating, Cheese reception (5pm), 2 Wine or beer tickets, one regular beverage ticket (Water, soda), a commemorative 'Toasting the Arts' wine glass and dessert.

You can also attend the event free - just bring a lawn chair or a blanket to enjoy the Jazz Band, Latin Jazz Ensemble and Guitar ensembles. Entertainment begins at 6:00PM. Kids activities will be available so bring the whole family!

The weather forecast for the event is going to be a beautiful, sunny 84 degrees! Don't miss out!

Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=144774

Toasting the Arts: Jazz Night Friends of the Arts Presents Toasting the Arts: Jazz Night Friday, October 21, 2022 5:00 - 9:00pm OAB West Lawn Live entertainment 6-8:00pm (free), food trucks, silent auction, Art Space Gallery pop up, crafts for kids. VIP Seating Fundraiser: $45 in advance, $55 at door; $400 table of 10 (add 10 ti...

VIP Tickets NOW ON SALE!

You can now purchase your VIP Ticket for Toasting the Arts; Jazz Night, taking place on Friday, October 21 at 5pm.

VIP Seating Fundraiser: $45 in advance, $55 at door; $400 table of 10

Includes: Reserved table seating, special souvenir gift, light hors d'oeuvres, dessert, 2 beer/wine tickets and 1 water/soda ticket per person.

Entertainment Seating: Free (no ticket needed), lawn seating. Bring your own chair or blanket.

Live entertainment 6-8:00pm (free), food trucks, silent auction, Art Space Gallery pop up, crafts for kids.

Toasting the Arts: Jazz Night Friends of the Arts Presents Toasting the Arts: Jazz Night Friday, October 21, 2022 5:00 - 9:00pm OAB West Lawn VIP Seating Fundraiser: $45 in advance, $55 at door; $400 table of 10 Includes: Reserved table seating, special souvenir gift, light hors d'oeuvres, dessert, 2 beer/wine tickets and 1 wate...

We are so grateful to the Friends of the Arts for today’s Hamilton experience. Our students learned from members of the cast and crew today in a wonderful experience! Thank you to the Friends of the Arts! Please consider joining this amazing organization that gives our FCC performing and visual arts students amazing experiences like this one!

Friends of the Arts sponsored a special Workshop featuring actors, musicians and technicians from the touring production of “Hamilton” for over 100 of our performing arts students today.

Students were able to take part in Masterclasses for theatre, instrumental music, audio engineering and backstage. The event concluded with a Question and Answer session and a song performance!

Friends of the Arts supports Fresno City College students in the fine and performing arts through special programs, experiences and scholarships.

More information here: https://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/campus-life/events-and-places/friends-of-the-arts.html

FOTA is proud to be part of the upcoming Holiday Faire at Fresno City College on December 4, presented by the Fresno City College Theatre Department.

Featured entertainment includes a live "radio show" reading of "A Christmas Carol" at 1pm and 3pm. British themed food items will be on hand for purchase, along with an assortment of craft vendors for your gift-giving needs.

Listen to the recording here: https://www.fcctech.cc/a-christmas-carol-radio-play/ and come by on December 4 to see it performed live!

This is a FREE event!

A Christmas Carol – A Radio Play – Division of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts at Fresno City College After a long season of a quiet theatre building on campus, this year we were hopeful for a return and that a show would be possible. In the spring I discovered a versatile adaptation of “A Christmas Carol Radio Version” that made it possible for us to try out the new venture of recording for rad...

Food Trucks for "Jazz Night" this Friday include Tacos Mazatlan and Ring Your Bell Teppanyaki !

The Wine and Beer Garden will be open - purchase a "Toasting the Arts" ticket and receive 3 drink tickets good for Wine, Beer and other beverages. Tickets are $25

While you enjoy your beverage in the Wine and Beer Garden, check out the FOTA Silent Auction! Many unique experiences, delectable desserts, gift baskets and more! The Silent Auction ends at 7:30PM

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the entertainment beginning at 6pm including Fresno City College Jazz Ensembles, FCC Guitar ensemble, Latin Jazz, City Singers, and more! Entertainment goes until 8pm.

Children's Storytelling will take place starting at 6pm and continue to 7pm.

Art Space Gallery will have custom portrait drawing, and get the latest information about their upcoming shows!

The whole experience begins at 5PM on the West Lawn of Fresno City College on Friday, October 15!

Thanks to everyone that came out last night to the Fall Arts Series! Beautiful weather! Did you miss it? We’re back next Friday for Jazz Night! Our next event will feature an exciting silent auction, VIP drink tickets, a swank Jazz themed Wine and Beer garden, Storytelling corner, Portrait drawing, entertainment from Fresno City College Jazz, Latin Jazz, Guitar ensembles, Chamber and City Singers!

Don’t miss this fabulous event! Admission is free!

When: Friday, October 15, 5pm-8pm taking place on the West Lawn of Fresno City College!

Greetings, friends! Tonight's Fall Arts Series is still on for this evening! After some much-needed rain, we're looking forward to clear weather for tonight's event!

Because the West Lawn will likely be wet, please wear appropriate footwear, consider bringing lawn chairs, and a sweater/jacket as the temps will cool down in the evening.

Event begins at 5pm with the Wine and Beer Garden and Food Trucks. At 6pm Fresno City College Concert Band under the direction of Elisha Wells takes the stage!

There’s rain in the forecast for Friday morning, but afternoon should clear up for a fabulous evening!

Wear non-slip footwear, bring a sweater and a lawn chair! Food trucks, wine and beer garden, live entertainment, children’s storytelling - all in a safe, outdoor environment. Masks are required when “roaming”.

Can’t make it this Friday? Come to Jazz Night next Friday!

Fall Art Series https://www.eventbrite.com/o/fresno-city-college-theatre-box-office-31729511643

Friends, we are closely watching the Air Quality Index and the weather for this Friday's Fall Arts Series: Broadway. There may be some light rain the forecast for Friday, which we hope will help push out some of this smoke! That said, we may make some adjustments to some of our programming for the evening, but at this point the event is still scheduled.

We recommend bringing a lawn chair to watch the entertainment, and safe footwear to navigate potentially wet conditions. Ample, free parking is available in Lot K directly behind the OAB.

We are less than one week to the Fresno City College Fall Arts Series! These exciting events are in a safe, outdoor setting.

Taking place on the West Lawn of Fresno City College near the historic Old Administration Building on October 8 and October 15 from 5pm to 8pm - Watch the Fresno City College Concert Band, Students from FCC Vocal Music, Fresno City College Guitar ensembles, Fresno City College City Singers, and more! Children can take part in a special Storytelling session (outdoor, masks required) and be sure to visit the Art Space Gallery popup exhibit.

Bring your own seating (lawn chair, blanket) and watch the Free entertainment on the performance stage beginning at 6pm. (Join us for Food Trucks and snacks starting at 5pm).

Get the ultimate experience and purchase a $25 FOTA 'Toasting the Arts' Fundraiser Ticket which includes 3 adult beverages (Wine, select beers and other beverages). Enjoy your beverages as you watch the entertainment!

Join us for a special Silent Auction on the 15th - Wine tastings, Dining experiences, gift baskets and delicious desserts! All proceeds help fund FOTA Scholarships for our FCC Arts students, and help us fund special Arts-related projects at Fresno City College.

We hope to see you there!

*=Face Masks will be required if you are "roaming" and may be removed once you are seated, eating or drinking.

*=Entertainment offerings are subject to change and vary by date.
Purchase your FOTA Fundraiser Drink Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/fresno-city-college-theatre-box-office-31729511643

Jazz Night of our Fall Art Series is October 15! Join us at 5pm (With live entertainment beginning at 6PM). The event is free.

Storytelling will take place on the North End of the West Lawn. Children 6 years of age or younger will need to be accompanied by an adult. All children and adults in the vicinity of the Storytelling area must wear a mask at all times and practice safe social distancing.

Art Space Gallery popup will feature pieces from recent exhibits, along with schedules for upcoming shows.

Entertainment on the Performance Stage will include Fresno City College musicians and dancers. Bring your own blanket or lawn chairs - spaces will be marked to ensure safe distancing.

Food Trucks will be available in Lot K (Behind the OAB).

As part of the FOTA fundraising effort, tickets will be available for $25 each and include 3 drink vouchers redeemable for wine, selected beers or other beverages. You may take your drink to your seating area on the West Lawn.

A Silent Auction will take place on the South End of the West Lawn. The auction begins at 5pm and will end by 7:30PM. Items must be paid for and picked up at the conclusion of the event.

Properly worn masks will be required at all times unless you are in your seating area or consuming food or beverages.

Tickets for the Fundraiser can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/fresno-city-college-theatre-box-office-31729511643