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HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION .
DATE: January 19, 2017
TO: Honorable Chair and Commission Members
FROM: Tegan McLane,Cultural Arts &Heritage Manager
SUBJECT: Fall Quarterly Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will receive a report on Cultural Arts class attendance and Special Events attendance from
September through December 2016.
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the Report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The Parks and Community Services Department develops and implements quality programs that strengthen
community 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 summer 2016 quarter. (Heritage programs are covered in an annual report, usually presented in
September.)
Cultural Arts Classes
Cultural Arts Classes provide a unique social setting for meeting new people or sharing cultural arts
experiences with friends and family members. The variety of classes offered provides opportunities for
community members of all ages to attempt new experiences or refine current artistic and performance skills.,
Classes are taught by contracted specialty instructors and are typically offered from four to eight weeks in
duration.
A total of 367 participants registered for Cultural Classes during fall 2016. The most-attended adult classes
this fall included Adult Tap and Irish Dance. The most-attended youth classes included EverPro Kids art,
Kindermusik, Pee Wee Art and Playtime, Hip Hop Dance, and Irish Dance with 51 participants. Two new
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classes were introduced this fall including Theater Factory and Little Picassos. Both programs are returning
this spring. Fall/Winter classes continue through mid-February.
Attendance Type 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
Resident 308 362 236 165 255
Non-Resident 59 41 39 21 72
Total Registration 367 403 275 186 327
Courses Held 62 58 34 28 36
Avg.Registration/Class 6 7 8 6.6 9.08
Courses Offered 95 90 65 55 52
Cancellation Rate 35% 36% 48% 49% 31%
Special Events
Splatter
The fifth annual Splatter festival took place on Saturday, September 17 at Emerald Glen Park and featured
live music, arts and crafts vendors, roaming entertainment, carnival rides, beer and wine, food trucks and a
culinary demonstration stage. New additions to the event included an open-air Tasting Garden which was
open to all attendees and replaced the previous year's Tasting Pavilion,which required a ticket for entry. The
City also partnered with the Dublin Rotary Club to handle the wine and beverage operations. An evening
dance party to live popular music provided the event finale. An estimated 10,000 attendees enjoyed the
festivities.
Heritage Music Jam
This ongoing program continued to attract on average 23 participants per month.
Harvest Fair
More than 550 visitors enjoyed traditional fall fun at the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums Harvest Fair on
Saturday, October 15. Highlights included Hands-on History activities, such as tractor-drawn wagon rides,
calf roping, gold panning, and apple peeling; bluegrass music by The Dim Lights; and a display of numerous
handmade quilts in the Sunday School Barn, courtesy of the Amador Valley Quilters.The Kolb Truck was on
display in the early part of the afternoon, and returned to its garage before the rain. The Heritage Museum
opened a new exhibit on "Highway 21: Connecting Dublin's Farms with the World," depicting a road-side
diner/gas station.The exhibit runs through January 2017.
Ghosts of Dublin
Despite the cold and drizzly weather,Dublin Heritage Park and Museums' second annual Ghosts of Dublin
event was again a sell-out,with 140 participants taking the pre-Halloween flashlight cemetery tour to learn
more about Dublin pioneers. Representatives from Bay Area Ghost Hunters shared information on ghost
hunting equipment,techniques and findings from an investigation of Dublin Heritage Park and Museums
property,and Staff shared Dublin-related ghost stories contributed by community members.
Holiday Tree Lighting
The City of Dublin kicked-off the 2016 holiday season with the 33`d Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on
Thursday,December 1 at the Dublin Civic Center.Vice Mayor Abe Gupta served as the Master of
Ceremonies for the event which featured the Wells Middle School Jazz Band and the Dublin High School
Choir and concluded with the arrival of Santa Claus to Dublin. A crowd of approximately 400 enjoyed the
festivities as well as refreshments including fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies provided by BJ's Restaurant
and Brewhouse and beverages provided by Starbucks. Boulevard and KKIQ also sponsored the event.The
tree which is located on the lawn next to the Civic Center Plaza was decorated with nearly 4,000 energy
efficient LED lights.
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Holiday Teas
Heritage Park and Museums kicked off its holiday season with the annual Holiday Teas on December 3 and 4.
The Children's Holiday Tea hosted 24 children and family members. Attendees were treated to holiday music
and a visit from Saint Nick. The Country Holiday Teas hosted 88 attendees,including a large group from the
Dublin Women's Club.Teen volunteers from Dublin High School's AVID club assisted Staff with set-up and
clean up, and helped served tea. Heritage Park volunteers sold several holiday gift items created by our craft
committee. The Dublin High School,Culinary Academy prepared the delicious menu, including chocolate-
dipped strawberries,tea sandwiches,caprese skewers and scones.
Breakfast with Santa
The Annual Breakfast with Santa,in coordination with the Dublin High School Music Boosters,took place
on Saturday,December 10 at the Shannon Community Center. Three seatings were offered and registration
consisted of 159 participants at 8:30 AM.; 182 participants and 9:45 AM and 101 participants at 11:00 AM for
a total of 442 attendees.Hot pancakes were prepared by the Dublin Lions Club and served with sausage,
fresh fruit,juice and coffee by the high school volunteers. Attendees enjoyed live music performed by the
Dublin High School Band and Choir and midway through each seating,Santa Claus appeared to greet the
attendees.After each breakfast, Santa was available for family photos.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
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