The newsletter of the Arts Council Of Northumberland

Arts Northumberland

May 4, 2007

The Arts Council Of Northumberland is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within our community by developing widespread appreciation of, support for and involvement in the arts and culture.

The Capitol Arts Centre

Spring l Series.

Have A Heart Benefit Concert –

Starring The Bells

Fri, April 27 8:00 pm

The Westben Youth Chorus and Red Strings - “Choir Power”

Thursday, June 10^th at 2:00 pm at the Barn

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Singing And Playing Around Town

At the Human Bean, Cobourg

Tonight Rockin With The Roccas

Sunday – Lynne Hanson

…At The Oasis, Cobourg

Wednesday

Tom Leighton and Conrad Kipping

Oasis owner Don Owen & band perform every Sunday

At The Mill, Cobourg

Fridays, Shelagh Purcell, piano

From Robert Latimer - The Artistic Director Of First Stages

I am writing to ask for your support for the performance on May 13th. FOR THE PLEASURE OF SEEING HER AGAIN is Michel Tremblay's tribute to his mother who was his inspiration and the driving force behind his career as a writer. Sadly, she died of cancer before he had achieved his international success. I hope it will be well received as it is presented on Mother's Day.

I am very encouraged by the responses I am still receiving from audience members. Every time I am in Port Hope I am stopped on the street or in shops and told how much the performances are enjoyed and how very important and vital these presentations are to the community. It is most gratifying to hear this. VIA DOLOROSA is very much still in some people's minds. I got an email within an hour of the performance of FAITH HEALER calling it one of the most stunning pieces of theatre they had seen. Some said WRONG TURN AT LUNGFISH was one of the most satisfying evenings ever spent in the theatre. I am very grateful to be able to give back to this community after they have been so generous and supportive of this entire venture.

I plan to expand the 2007/2008 Season to 6 performances and will announce the plays once the rights are secured. At a time when the Arts in Canada are in crisis and government support is almost non-existent, I am relieved to say that First Stages has found a place where it is valued and appreciated.

In June, The Westben Youth Chorus and Red Strings revel in “Choir Power”

Thursday, June 10^th at 2:00 pm at the Barn

The Westben Youth Chorus is joined by the lively talents of the teenage Red Strings Quartet from Toronto. Following their unforgettable visit to area schools last spring, the Red Strings return to join the Youth Chorus in favourites from Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Hansel & Gretel, O Sifuni Mungi as well as other classical and Broadway selections for string quartet and chorus.

At The Galleries

This Weekend - Sweetgrass Studio At Rice Lake

May 5 and 6, Spring Exhibition And Open House

Rick Beaver and Ruth Clarke will show their latest creations, books, photographic and art prints, original paintings, designer accessories, glass ornamanets, jewellery and more. Refreshments, 114 Vimy Ridge Road, Roseneath

Young Artists Exhibit

From May 5 to 12, Port Hope's Journey Through the Arts third-floor gallery hosts the inaugural 'Inspire' exhibition, a show dedicated to young Northumberland County artists, aged six through 13. Inspire aims to encourage and nurture the imagination of local kids and give them a chance to display their artwork in a professional venue, says gallery curator and co-owner Christine Benson-Woods.

Michael Glover In Inaugural Show At “Gallery Aloft”

An exhibition of recent paintings by Port Hope artist Michael E. Glover recently opened at the new "Gallery Aloft" at Mill Creek Lodge, 39 Main Street in Warkworth. The inaugural exhibition is entitled "Big Lonely and Beyond, Episode I".

His subject matter consists of images relating to the rougher side of our country and particularly focuses on ways of life that are gradually disappearing from the Canadian landscape.

Read More HERE

A.K Collings Gallery, Port Hope

to May 23, Eva Milinkovic, Functional and Sculptural Glass, with "Weeds" by Liz Parkinson and "Roses" by Kelvin Britton

Eva Milinkovic is a glass artist who looks to science and nature for inspiration. Using organic and fluid forms to communicate her ideas, her work reflects her interest towards designed art objects.

Garden Art Exhibition and Sale, Sculpture, Functional Objects and Furniture for the Garden
May 12 and May 13,

Featuring: Susan Rankin, Kevin Lockau, John McKinnon, Gregory Hill, Paul Portelli, Triene Lower, Susan McDonald, Martin Everist, Gregor Herman, Ken Gangbar and other gallery artists. Special Guests: Christopher Stewart Antiques, Fous-Y-Tout Farms, Fran Fearnley, Zimart

The Townsend Gallery, Campbellford, - 2nd Annual Canadian Masterworks, Showcase of Original Miniature Fine Art
April 28th - May 27^th
Paintings & Sculpture by Featured Artists: Chris Bacon, Dave Beckett, Robert Bateman, Tony Bianco, Paul Brunelle, Neil Clifford, Claudio D'Angelo, Kelly Dodge, Alexander Dumas, Michael Dumas, Dwayne Harty, Kevin Hockley, Glen Loates, George McLean, Paul Murray, Arnold Nogy, Patricia Pépin, George Raab

ZimArt Gallery, Rice Lake, Plans Montreal Show - Shona D’afrique VIII

July 29^th - August 5^th.

This will be the third annual outdoor exhibition of Shona sculpture to be curated by ZimArt at Centennial Park, a public park on the shores of the St Lawrence in Beaconsfield, Montreal. Hundreds of visitors, from serious art collectors to avid canoeists taking a picnic break, have discovered the exhibitions in the past two years.

Port Hope designer Chris Montgomery is pleased to present a splendid collection of new works from her Jewellery and Glass studios at her Spring ‘07 show.
An eclectic collection with something to please the tastes of youth and young at heart alike:
• A travel inspired elegant & funky jewellery collection to accent Spring and Summer, fashions, at prices to please all pocket books.
Already well known for her custom commissioned windows, her spring show has taken her in new directions.
• Whimsical mosaics for home & garden.
• Excitingly different etched and stained glass panels.
• Individually designed lampshades on both elegant and unusual bases.
Meet the Artist and enjoy the show on three days in May not to be missed
Friday, Saturday, Sunday May 25, 26, 27. 11-5 pm daily
Lord Russborough’s Annex, 82 Walton St. Port Hope, 905-885-9853

At The Human Bean - Jan Tate - Downtown Artist

In the Month of May a show by local artist and Human Bean favourite, Pam Tate. Enjoy the life found in movement with her stunning works on view during the month of May.

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Members’ Billboard

May 16th 7:30 pm. Ruth Clarke will be giving a reading to the East Durham Historical Society. Books on sale. Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority. Highway 28 and 401Call (905) 352-2465 for more information.

The Oriana Singers will hold their Annual Fundraiser on Friday, June 8^th, 2007 at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Cobourg. The evening begins at 7:00 pm.

This year’s theme is “Come Sail Away”. Guests will enjoy a wide range of light songs sharing a common nautical theme. The hall will be suitably decorated and all hands will be “on deck” to welcome you aboard upon your arrival.

Come enjoy the music with a glass of wine and a delicious dessert. Bid on the fantastic items in the silent auction and take home some real bargains! Anyone who has attended an Oriana fundraiser in the past will know that these are very special evenings. Although Marie Anderson directed her last formal concert with us on March 31^st, she will still be with us for this fundraiser and the choir has a few surprises planned for her.

Tickets are available at the Victoria Hall Box Office. Call 905-372-2210.

HOMES, GARDENS & MUSIC TOUR: Sunday, July 8, 2007: 1:00 p.m.to 5.30 p.m. Cobourg and countryside.

Beautiful homes. Gorgeous gardens. Live music and refreshments at each location.

Master Gardeners on hand to answer your gardening questions.

Proceeds support Horizons of Friendship, working with local partners on grass roots development projects in Central America and Mexico.

Tickets: $30 ( $22 tax receipt).Tickets now on sale at Victoria Hall Box Office at 905-372-2210.

Basic drawing at the Keogh Studio given by artist and puppeteer Nina Keogh
The studio is open for a 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. class every TUESDAY.
The fee is $10 per hour and is suitable for beginner adult artists.
Drawing, critiquing, good company and an enjoyable, casual and supportive studio environment.
Materials provided for classroom use - (coffee and hand-outs available).
Please call 905 352 3682

Email preferred: puppet@sympatico.ca

if you would like to come and join any time.
Private classes also available.

Nina Keogh has been teaching mask and movement in Warkworth to 22 students as part of the Youth Arts Mentorship Program produced by SoulCarnival

Lake Effects,by Tracey Gainforth is a book of poems resulting from a long obsession with Lake Ontario, the car ferries and a deep affection for her hometown of Cobourg, Ontario. This is a celebration of car ferries, and in particular the ferry that once linked Cobourg, Ontario to Rochester, New York.

Lake Effects is now available at Page Turners, Cobourg. Price: $9.00 ($2.00 to the Northumberland Film Society)

Activities by Digital Visions Imaging

or online at http://www.leahmurray.ca/DVI/html/register4Trg.htm.

Digital Darkroom Course.

Sessions are held using supplied computers and software, or students may use their own laptops with Adobe Elements. Students will need to supply their own CDs and digital cameras. Classes cover the successful set up and running of your digital darkroom from overview to tool selection and practical hands-on experience.

8 weeks, Wednesday May 8th to June 27th (8 weeks - every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 10:00pm).

Participant cost is $113.21+ GST ($120 total) payable in advance for a full eight week session.

This newsletter is edited by Walter Luedtke.

Please send any notices or comments to wluedtke@cogeco.ca.