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		<title>2009 Stellar Awards Gala in Pictures!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:10:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Parker</dc:creator>
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Check out these fantastic photo&#8217;s taken by our friend and official TPAF photographer Kalani Schreiner of the 2009 Stellar Awards Gala. The Gala was November 6th at the Grand Theatre here in Tracy.
More pics on our Flickr site!
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<p>Check out these fantastic photo&#8217;s taken by our friend and official TPAF photographer Kalani Schreiner of the <a href="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/2009/10/2009-stellar-awards-november-6th-a-gala-event-at-the-grand/">2009 Stellar Awards Gala</a>. The Gala was November 6th at the Grand Theatre here in Tracy.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tracyperforms/sets/72157622845869262/">More pics on our Flickr site!</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tracyperforms/sets/72157622845869262/show/">Slide Show of pictures</a></p>
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		<title>2009 Stellar Awards, November 6th, A Gala Event at the Grand!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Parker</dc:creator>
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Nominate Outstanding Performers!
The Tracy Performing Arts Foundation is pleased to accept nominations for performers, educators, and community organizations with Outstanding contributions to the performing arts. Category winners are selected based on nominations and contribution to the performing arts between September 2008 through August 2009. Winners will be awarded at the 2009 Stellar Awards Gala on [...]]]></description>
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<h2>Nominate Outstanding Performers!</h2>
<div>The Tracy Performing Arts Foundation is pleased to accept nominations for performers, educators, and community organizations with Outstanding contributions to the performing arts. Category winners are selected based on nominations and contribution to the performing arts between September 2008 through August 2009. Winners will be awarded at the 2009 Stellar Awards Gala on November 6, 2009 at The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts at 7:00 pm in Tracy, California. It will be a free event, although we would appreciate any donation to help us continue our focus on nurturing the performing arts in our community.</div>
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<h2><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=WZnEseIb1hHQwsyCxeUARQ_3d_3d">CLICK HERE TO VOTE!</a></h2>
<p><a href="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009GalaPoster.pdf">2009 Stellar Awards Poster</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/2009-PRESS-RELEASE-Stellar-Awards-Gala.pdf">2009 Stellar Awards Press Release</a></div>
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		<title>Star Quest 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Parker</dc:creator>
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$950.00 in Scholarships &#38; Cash Prizes!!
Finalists will be in the Fourth of July parade!
Audition Dates and Times:
Star Quest Update:
Last Minute Auditions!
Wednesday, July 1st, 9am-10am
Tracy Parks &#38; Recreation Center
400 E. Tenth Street – Channel 26 Studio

CRITERIA: Grades 9 through 12. Reside within the boundaries of the Tracy Unified School District and Mountain House. Audition with no musical [...]]]></description>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">$950.00 in Scholarships &amp; Cash Prizes!!</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Finalists will be in the Fourth of July parade!</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Audition Dates and Times:</strong></em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Star Quest Update:</h2>
<h1 style="text-align: center;">Last Minute Auditions!</h1>
<p style="text-align: center;">Wednesday, July 1st, 9am-10am</p>
<address style="text-align: center;">Tracy Parks &amp; Recreation Center</address>
<address style="text-align: center;">400 E. Tenth Street – Channel 26 Studio</address>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>CRITERIA</strong>: Grades 9 through 12. Reside within the boundaries of the Tracy Unified School District and Mountain House. Audition with no musical accompaniment at one of the two taping session dates. Submit a completed and signed Star Quest application and parent permission form available at the audition or download here:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/docs/Star%20Quest%20App-Release.doc">Application/Release Form</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/docs/Star%20Quest%20Audition%20Info.doc">Audition Information</a></p>
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		<title>Encore! Audition Schedule</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 14:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Parker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The schedule for this weekend&#8217;s Encore! Scholarship Competition is now available. Good luck everybody!
Auditions begin at 10:00am (see schedule)
Command Performance 7:30pm (Immediately following Tracy Community Choir Concert, Grand Theatre)
Download Schedule Here [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The schedule for this weekend&#8217;s <a href="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/?p=391">Encore! Scholarship Competition</a> is now available. Good luck everybody!</p>
<p>Auditions begin at 10:00am (see schedule)</p>
<p>Command Performance 7:30pm (Immediately following Tracy Community Choir Concert, Grand Theatre)</p>
<h2><em><a href="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/docs/schedule.pdf">Download Schedule Here (pdf)</a></em></h2>
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		<title>Encore! Scholarship Opportunity</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:14:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Parker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 9, 2009; 7:30 pm; ] 

UPDATE: Please Note time change for Command Performance has changed to 7:30pm!
The Tracy Performing  Arts Foundation is pleased to present a musical scholarship program, called Encore! This scholarship program will give musicians an opportunity to participate in a  process where their ability, accomplishment level, and potential are reviewed and  judged by professional musicians. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<table class="ec3_schedule"><tr><td colspan="3">May 9, 2009</td></tr><tr><td colspan="3">7:30 pm</td></tr></table><p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-large wp-image-390 aligncenter" title="Encore!" src="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/encoremar19th-791x1024.png" alt="Encore!" width="500" height="647" /></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>UPDATE: Please Note time change for Command Performance has changed to 7:30pm!</strong></h3>
<p>The Tracy Performing  Arts Foundation is pleased to present a musical scholarship program, called Encore! This scholarship program will give musicians an opportunity to participate in a  process where their ability, accomplishment level, and potential are reviewed and  judged by professional musicians. One participant will receive a full  scholarship to La Honda Music Camp! Juried auditions are open to all  Tracy area instrumentalists who are age 19 and under. Don&#8217;t miss it!  Deadline for applications and permission forms is due April 17.</p>
<p>When: Saturday, May 9th, Grand Theatre, Tracy</p>
<p>Contact Melyssa  Barrett for more information at 209.640.6454</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/docs/encore-application.pdf">Download Encore! Application Form (pdf)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/docs/encore-permission.pdf">Download Encore! Permission Form (pdf)</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.tracyperformingartsfoundation.org/docs/EncoreMar19th.png">Download Encore! Flyer</a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br />
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		<title>Winners of the 2008 Stellar Awards!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us in congratulating the winners of the 2008 Stellar Awards!


Outstanding Actor: Denis (Ravioli) Martinez


Outstanding Actress: Deborah Littleton


Outstanding Community Organization: Arts Leadership Alliance


Outstanding Theatrical Production: The Nutcracker


Outstanding Non-Theatrical Production: Academy of Performing Arts


Outstanding Performing Arts Educator: Deborah Skinner


Outstanding Contribution to the Community: Francie Pankratz


The 2008 Stellar Award Winner: Stephen [...]]]></description>
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<li><em><strong>Outstanding Actor: Denis (Ravioli) Martinez</strong></em></li>
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<li><em><strong>Outstanding Actress: Deborah Littleton</strong></em></li>
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<li><em><strong>Outstanding Community Organization: Arts Leadership Alliance</strong></em></li>
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<li><em><strong>Outstanding Theatrical Production: The Nutcracker</strong></em></li>
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<li><em><strong>Outstanding Non-Theatrical Production: Academy of Performing Arts</strong></em></li>
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<li><em><strong>Outstanding Performing Arts Educator: Deborah Skinner</strong></em></li>
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<li><em><strong>Outstanding Contribution to the Community: Francie Pankra</strong><strong>tz</strong></em></li>
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<li><em><strong>The 2008 Stellar Award Winner: Stephen Greiner</strong></em></li>
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