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HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
DATE: June 9,2016
T0: Honorable Chair and Commissioners Members
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FROM: Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts &Heritage Manager � � "" '
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SUBJECT: Winter 2016 Quarterly Report on Cultural Arts Classes and Events
Prepared by Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts �'Heritage Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will receive a report on the classes,activities, and events conducted during the 2016 winter
season.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the Report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The Parks and Community Services Department develops and implements quality programs that strengthen
cominunity image, provides recreational experiences, encourages healthy lifestyles and preserves the City's
heritage. This is accomplished by providing innovative recreational and social programs. The following is a
summary of the cultural arts programs and events offered by the Heritage and Cultural Arts Division during
the 2016 winter quarter.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Tree Light�ng Ceremony
The City's 29�' annual Tree Lighring ceremony featured musical performances by the Dublin High School
Jazz Combo and the 100-member Dublin Unified Elementary School Choir, which represented each of
Dublin Unified School District's public elementary schools. The event was originally planned to take place
outside Ciry Hall, but was relocated into the lobby at the last minute, due to heavy rains. As the concert came
to a close, Santa and teen-aged "volunteer" elves descended the stairs to pass out candy canes to children and
mingle with the nearly 600 guests who came to enjoy the concert,cookies and hot chocolate.
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa is a family-oriented special event co-sponsored with the Dublin High School Band
Boosters. The event was held at the Shannon Community Center on Saturday, December 12, 2015, and had �
three seating times. Each seating had an average of 148 participants. The City provided the facility, ;
decorations, novelty items, staffing, and promotions for the event. The Band Boosters provided a breakfast '
of pancakes, sausage, juice, fruit, milk, and coffee. The band members served the breakfast and operated the
"Photos with Santa" area. There were 444 participants this year, a 2.6% decrease from last year, possibly due
to neighboring cities holding similar events the previous weekend and the following weekend.
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Dublin Residents 277+ 373 431 440
Non-Residents 39+ 83 68 7
Total Registration 444* 456 499 447
*Regi.rtrants zvere able to j�urchase.rpots for multiple persons avithout indicating the addre.c.r of each perron.
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS
Cultural Arts programs provide a unique social setting for meering new people and sharing cultural arts
experiences with friends and family members. The variery of classes offered provides opportunities for
communiry members of all ages to attempt new experiences or refine current artisric and perfortnance skills.
Classes are taught by contracted specialty instructors and are typically offered in four to eight weeks in
duration.
A total of 332 participants registered for Cultural Classes December 2015-February 2016. This was a 20%
increase in overall attendance and was largely due to the fall season being extended through January and the
spring season starting mid-February. The cancellation rate decreased 10%.
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Resident 29> 236 165 168 236
Non-Resident 41 39 21 37 39
Total Registration 332 275 186 205 275
Courses Held 37 34 28 27 34
Avg. Registration/Class 9 8 6.6 7.59 8
Courses Offered 60 65 55 36 65
Cancellatian Kate 38% 48% 49% 25% 48%
Holiday Tea:
Heritage Park and Museums kicked off its holiday season with the annual Holiday Teas December 5 and 6.
The Children's Holiday Tea hosted 21 children and family members. Attendees were treated to holiday music,
a performance from the Tri-Valley Youth Performers,and a visit from Saint Nick. The Country Holiday Teas
hosted 67 attendees, including a large group from the Dublin Women's Club. Teen volunteers from Dublin
High School assisted Staff with set-up and clean up, and helped served tea. Volunteers from the Dublin
Historical Preservation Association sold several holiday gift items. The Dublin High School Culinary
Academy prepared the menu, including chocolate-dipped strawberries, tea sandwiches, caprese skewers and
scones.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
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ATTACH M ENTS: �
None.
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