Arts Council of Northumberland Newsletter, October 23, 2009

Arts Council of Northumberland

The newsletter of the Arts Council Of Northumberland

Arts Northumberland

 

The Arts Council of Northumberland encourages creativity and raises the visibility of the artist and the arts community through advocacy, communications and leadership.

 

This newsletter covers theatre, music, lectures, films, workshops and exhibitions.

A separate, edition is devoted to the visual arts and galleries. Past issues of the newsletters are available HERE.

A long-range calendar of events is available HERE.

A listing of member artists is available HERE

Arts and cultural organizations wishing to place events on the long-range calendar please notify Oliver Steins at soliver@cogeco.net  


ACN Member Of The Week

.Deborah Henderson – musician. Henderson’s work and concert is featured in the article below.

 

From The Arts Council


The next arts conference sponsored by the Community Futures Development Corporation is planned for the fall of 2010 in conjunction with October being declared arts month,.

 

Deborah Clifford the new manager of the Cobourg campus of Fleming College wants to create a version of the Haliburton School for Arts in Cobourg. While Haliburton focuses on visual art, Cobourg would focus on performing arts. Please support her efforts.

 

Arts Council Annual General Meeting. November 25th Please note correction. Social meet and greet 6:00 – 7:00 pm at 66 King Street East, Cobourg.

 

The ACN website now has a map of cultural attractions – galleries, theatres, museums - in Northumberland. It is a work in progress with the possibility of including studios, arts supplies stores and other ancillary businesses. Check it out HERE

 

Exposure! Exposure! Exposure!  Want Lots of Visitors on your webpage?

1,200 to 1,400 different people visit the ACN website each month.

  For more info on membership, click HERE


Arts Headlines

Northumberland Players production high on wit and conversation  A mixture of mistaken identities and mishaps is a recipe for hilarious disaster in a Northumberland Players comedy.

 

Port Hope violinist organizes concert and workshops Along with her music and the instruction and inspiration she already provides to young musicians, Port Hope violinist Deborah Henderson wants to do something for the community.

 

Annual Writers and Friends event is Nov. 15

 

The Arts Northumberland Blog:

 

Review of First Stages: Death In Venice

 

The Ramblin’ Rose Arts Report:

tba


What’s On – This Weekend And The Coming Week


17th ANNUAL VINTAGE FILM FESTIVAL. Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, SO MANY WONDERFUL MOVIES OF TIMES GONE BY, INCLUDING FRIDAY’S,THE FIGHTING 69TH STARRING, JAMES CAGNEY, AND PAT O'BRIEN. Pat O'Brien portrays Cobourg's own Francis Patrick Duffy, an American soldier, Roman Catholic priest and Chaplain.

Friday, October 23. VICTORIA HALL, COBOURG, Doors open: 4:15 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, CAPITOL THEATRE, PORT HOPE. Doors Open
9:45 a.m.
Sunday, October 25. CAPITOL THEATRE, PORT HOPE. Doors Open 17th ANNUAL VINTAGE FILM FESTIVAL. Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, SO MANY WONDERFUL MOVIES OF TIMES GONE BY, INCLUDING FRIDAY’S,THE FIGHTING 69TH STARRING, JAMES CAGNEY, AND PAT O'BRIEN. Pat O'Brien portrays Cobourg's own Francis Patrick Duffy, an American soldier, Roman Catholic priest and Chaplain.

Friday, October 23. VICTORIA HALL, COBOURG, Doors open: 4:15 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, CAPITOL THEATRE, PORT HOPE. Doors Open
9:45 a.m.
Sunday, October 25. CAPITOL THEATRE, PORT HOPE. Doors Open  
9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

 

Mysteries and More at the Cobourg Public Library. Free Friday films featuring classic crime and drama, tea and pastries All films start at 2:00 pm in the Rotary Room on the main floor. Entire fall schedule HERE  

 

Annual Booksale, Saturday, October 24th, 10am to 5pm, Cobourg Public Library. Books, videos, cds & more!

 

Barb Smith, local artist and educator is offering art classes for elementary students ages 6 – 12 starting Saturday, October 24th from 1:30 to 3:00 at the Colborne Public Library.  Please register at 905-355-3722

Movies for Kids and Teens, Saturday, October 17th, Mary J. Benson Branch, Port Hope. Monsters vs. Aliens – 11 am; 17 Again – 2 pm. Tickets available at the Circulation Desk, MJB Branch

 

Writer's retreat organized by Gwynn Scheltema, October 23 - 25 at the Elmhurst's Resort on Rice Lake. This is the perfect retreat to inspire all types of writing; poetry, fiction, memoir, and non-fiction. Writers will have three days to focus on their writing while the resort takes care of the rest. The retreat program offers 4 in-depth writing workshops along with optional activities and creativity sessionsCost is $695 for all meals, single room accommodations, resort amenities and the three-day retreat program. $30 discount for WCDR/HHWEN/CAA/PWAC members (other writing association members please query). Full retreat details and online registration

 

EST. 11/15 Band joins the Baxter Creek Band for Angels in Flight for Leukemia Fundraiser. Friday. October  23rd  8:00 pm.  Junction Bar, Peterborough, Tickets: $10./advance or $12./door info: www.globalangelcharity.com .Please look for this event on Facebook if you prefer.

 

SWEET DREAMS” – A TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE, Friday, October 23rd at 8 pm. Tickets $39 at the Capitol, Port Hope. Back by Popular Demand! Starring Leisa Way and the Wayward Wind, this spectacular tribute features over 25 of Patsy Cline’s greatest hits including ‘Crazy’, ‘I Fall to Pieces’, ‘Just a Closer Walk with Thee”….and many, many more.

 

Northumberland Players and The Best Western Cobourg Inn Present Relatively Speaking Oct. 23, 24, 25, 30, 31 and Nov. 1, 6, 7* *matinee and evening by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Mary Doig and Produced by Honor Sylvester. A mixture of mistaken identities and mishaps is a recipe for a hilarious disaster in this dinner theatre comedy. The Tickets include a great buffet and show. For Tickets phone The Best Western Cobourg Inn 905 372 2105 or for discounted three show season dinner tickets phone The Firehall Theatre 905 372 0577 Check The Northumberland Players website for details.

 

Mike Mandel at the Park Theatre, Cobourg, Saturday, October 24th, 8:00 pm.

 

Film Monday Musical Matinees at the Cobourg Public Library at 2:00 pm – schedule HERE

 

Classic Movie Matinees at the Port Hope Public Library, Tuesdays 2:00 pm. – schedule HERE

 

Northumberland Hills Stitchery Guild is pleased to invite interested parties to join the Stitchery Club Tuesday, October 27, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm,  Lions’ Community Centre, Elgin Street, Cobourg.

 

The Cobourg and District Historical Society meeting on Tuesday October 27th in the Citizens' Forum, Victoria Hall. The speaker will be Dr. Granville Nickerson presenting a talk entitled Phenotypes, Genotypes, Royalty -- The Coburg Connection. Dr. Nickerson will be looking at the medical evidence that has led some historians to question the parentage of Queen Victoria. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 8:00 p.m. Visitors $5.00

 

 

Memory: What, How, and Where We Remember. Five Thursday Evening Lectures by the Northumberland Learning Connection, October 8 - November 5, 2009, 7:15 - 9:15 pm, Columbus Community Centre, 232 Spencer Street East, Cobourg. Five Friday Morning Seminars: October 9 - November 6, 2009, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon, Upstairs at Furby House Books, 65 Walton Street, Port Hope. For tickets or more information contact Joanne Bonebakker at 905-349-3402, bonebakker@sympatico.ca  or visit www.northumberlandlearningconnection.ca  Read more...

 


What’s Coming – At The Lectures, Readings, Book Launches and Awards


Furby House Books Presents author Ted Barris. Friday October 30 at 7:00 p.m. Barris will giving a presentation to go along with his new book Breaking the Silence. Among other revelations in Breaking the Silence, veterans of the Great War reflect on an extraordinary first Armistice in 1918; decorated Second World War fighter pilots talk about their thirst for blood in the sky; Canadian POWs explain how they survived Chinese attempts to brainwash them during the Korean War; and soldiers with the Afghanistan mission talk about the horrors of the "friendly fire" incident near Kandahar. Tickets are $5.00 and available at Furby House Books.

 

Possibly Coming Soon: Exploring GREAT SCENES from OPERA! with Iain Scott The Cobourg Public Library. A novel way to deepen your appreciation of opera – by contrasting the ways that different performing artists and directors interpret some of Opera’s greatest challenges. Details TBA

 

Shane Joseph book launch of After The Flood  taking place first in Toronto at the Rivoli Restaurant on November 15th; then in Cobourg at Meet at 66 King East on November 20th, 7:00 pm. Please note the date change. More On Shane Joseph and his new book.

 

Writers & Friends, 15th Annual Literary Evening with some of Canada's most acclaimed authors. Sunday November 15, 2009, at 3:30 PM, Trinity College School, Port Hope. Readings and Book Signings with Sally Armstrong, Ian Brown, Miriam Toews, Ronald Wright. Dinner with authors, music, silent auction, select live art auction including donations by well known local artists Ron Bolt, Rosemary Freeman, Alice Teichert and ZimArt Rice Lake Sculpture Studio. $125 per person ($65 tax receipt). Advance tickets $ 110 until Oct. 15 only, including Early bird draw (Harbourfront tickets to Anne Michaels’ reading, valuable book package, reserved dinner seating). Proceeds will support Horizons of Friendship’s work with marginalized communities in Central America and Mexico. Each dollar raised is matched up to 3 to 1 by CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency). Contact Horizons 905 372- 5483, ext. 10; 1 888 729- 9928, ext. 10. visit www.horizons.ca.

 

Nominated for the Governor Generals’s Literary Award – Children’s Literature – Illustration Jirina Marton, Colborne, Bella’s Tree, text by Janet Russell. (Groundwood Books / House of Anansi Press; distributed by HarperCollins Canada)

 


What’s Coming? - At The Theatre And Dance


 

Mike Mandel at the Park Theatre, Cobourg, Saturday, October 24th, 8:00 pm.

 

Port Hope Festival Theatre "Nunsense Jamboree" 8:00 PM from October 29, 2009 to October 30 at the Capitol. The third installment of the NUNSENSE series has Sister Amnesia realizing her dream of becoming a country singer as she headlines a brand new show promoting her debut country album. Cheered by audiences and critics alike as funny and fast-paced, this hilarious hoe-down is NUNSENSE fun with a Laugh-In-Hee-Haw-Grand-Ole-Op’ry slant. You say you’re not a country fan? Don’t Worry! This country music is “NUNSENSE Theatrical Style” guaranteed to please any NUNSENSE fan.

 

The Amazing Kreskin at the Park Cobourg, November 6th, 8:00 pm. Presented by the United Way.


What’s Coming? - At The Concerts and Opera


Last Show Of 2009, Duke Robillard And His Blues Band Perform At Victoria Hall Concert Hall On Friday November 6, 8:00pm.  Licensed Llbo Event. Cabaret Style, Tables And Chairs, Great Comfort, Great Site Lines And Great Sound In An Historic Setting. BOX OFFICE, 905-372-2210, or at Zap Records Cobourg, 20 King Street East. "This is a Blues Band of the highest order not to be missed!"

 

TurandotGiacomo Puccini,  November 7, 1:00 pm at the Capitol Port Hope.3 hours 21 minutes, 2 intermissions. Director Franco Zeffirelli’s breathtaking production of Puccini’s last opera is a favorite of the Met repertoire. Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can’t solve her riddles beheaded. Marcello Giordani sings Calāf, the unknown prince who eventually wins her love and whose solos include the famous “Nessun dorma”.

 


What’s Coming – Workshops and Auditions


This from ACN member Chrissy Poutras:I am the owner of Spark Box Studio, a new artist studio and residency program in Picton, Ontario. We have recently launched an Emerging Artist Residency Award which gives young emerging artists the chance to participate in an artist residency free of charge for up to one week. Along with this opportunity we have also started building a resource site for emerging artists called the Emerging Artist Guide. This guide can be viewed by going to www.emergingartistguide.wordpress.com.. Website: www.sparkboxstudio.com.

Pottery lessons with Susan McDonald at Practically Potty Studio -- Lessons start now! Call Susan at 905-753-2731 or see www.practicallypotty.com. Beginners to advanced, day and night classes available.

 

Chris Worsnop at the Northumberland Players is preparing workshops for the fall: producing, play writing, and stage management. Details tba

 

The Painted Tree, Cobourg has announced its schedule for fall classes. Visit the Website HERE. Dalene Claus looking for a landscape instructor in both Oils or Acrylic. Parent/Child Classes and Kid's Birthday parties . Now in the store: Silk Screening products and coming soon, Mat Board.  Calling all artists!!The Painted Tree is looking for local artists to paint, or otherwise decorate, Christmas Ornaments (mini canvases, glass balls, etc.) to place on a tree at the Capitol Arts Fundraiser this year. We think that a tree filled with local, original artwork would raise a lot of money for this cause as well as bring attention to local artists and their work.

 

Northumberland Hooks and Needles Guild which meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at Regency Manor Nursing Home, 66 Dorset St. E., Port Hope at 7:00 p.m. Contact Yvonne O’Neill 905-885-4872. The 1st Thursday of each month is “Knitter-Knatter” (knitting news, designer of the month, show and tell).

The 3rd Thursday of the month is a workshop: Nov.19 – Toe-Up Socks – Jeff; Dec.17 – Kindness Incentive Celebration; Jan.21 – Brainstorming Fixes; Feb.18 – Favorite Scarves; Mar.18 – Stash Reduction; Apr.15 - Seam Sewing; May 20 – Shawls; Jun 17 – Knitting Challenge Finale.

 


What’s On And Coming – At The Shows, Exhibitions and Tours


The Friends of Bon Echo Park invite all nature artists to the Bon Echo Art Exhibition & Sale at Bon Echo Provincial Park, Hwy.41, Cloyne, ON.  The theme of this juried exhibition of original art is about Canadian Nature, Wildlife, or Countryside, and will take place on July 23, 24, 25, 2010.  eadline for applications: March 1, 2010. For Applications & Information:  Derek Maggs, Executive Director, Friends of Bon Echo Park, 16151 Hwy. 41, RR#1, Cloyne , ON, K0H 1K0.Phone:  613-336-0830

Email: fobecho@mazinaw.on.ca       Website: www.mazinaw.on.ca/art

 

Rui Pimenta - "Living Within the Means of Existence" (kinetic and light based paintings and sculptures), A.K.Collings Gallery, Port Hope. Rui Pimenta is an emerging artist who works with water-based fluid media (inks, latex and resin) on transparent surfaces. His multi-layered and three dimensional work defies categorization : it is both painting and sculpture.The exhibition consists of 6 of Pimenta's light boxes, and one large, singularly beautiful kinetic mobile, which occupies the entire back wall of the space. He has transformed this small gallery into a glittering jewel box: beautiful by day and spectacular by night.

 

"Exposed", The 5th Annual Photographic Exhibition by the Northumberland Photography Club. at "Meet at 66 King Street East", Cobourg. Show runs to Saturday, November 7th.

 

Second fine arts show at the Spirit of the Hills Showcase Gallery featuring thirty-six (36) works of art, sculpture and stained glass, until Sunday November 8th.  29 King Street East in downtown Cobourg. Featured artists are: Anne Plaxton,  Jan Atkinson (Acrylic), Tom Groot (Photography), Judy Hopkins (Oil), Mary Kahn (Acrylic), Norma Keith (Photography), Susan McDonald (Watercolour), Mary McEwan (Watercolour), Chris Montgomery (Stained Glass and Jewelry), Maureen O'Grady (Photography), Sheree Rasmussen (Mixed Media), Jillian Roos-Markowitz (Charcoal), Erwin Rummel (Acrylic and Oil), Ivan Unwin, Evelyn Van Hoekelen (Oil), Isabel Veldhuis (Photography).

As a Member of the Spirit of the Hills, The Colborne Art Gallery is also submitting work from three of their artists.  Avril Bull-Jones (Watercolour), Barbara Buntin (Monotype and Collage), Alison Seale (Encaustic & Collage). 

 

Doris Scott's landscape and still life paintings are being shown right now until the end of the year at the Campbellford Public Library, 98 Bridge St. E. Painting in the traditional manner in a painterly, impressionistic style, her fresh, bright use of color enlivens the works and captures your attention.  The show is open during regular library hours.

Paivi Marshall showing at Taylor Accounting at 31 Main Street in Warkworth from Monday, November 2nd until the end of the year.

Anneke Newman at the 100 Mile Diner in Warkworth from Thursday, November 5th until the end of the year. The show is entitled “A Dawdle Down Dutch Line” features oil paintings of local area landscapes, a favourite theme.

 

ACN member Trish Pilon invites you to peruse the Teddy Bear Review Digital magazine. HERE Be sure to pause at pages 26 & 54 for some video action. (You can't get THAT in the print edition!!)

 

The Colborne Art Gallery group show with Christine Benson, Bill Rowland, & Janita Wiersma, and gallery artists. The show will be on through November 8th, 2009.

 

Kingsleys Korner: FALL SHOWING. Edith McPherson,a water colour artist residing in Brighton is noted for her delicate touch in capturing floras. The exhibit at Kingsleys Korner to October 31st features distinct and admired pieces of her art. Ms McPherson is very popular with the urban art enthusiasts and Brighton Arts Council is pleased to have her as a member. Most of the art is available for sale during the show. Location: The Apple Crate Tea Room 46 Prince Edward St., Brighton

 

For those who like to follow Ron Bolt's painting career, he will have two events in Toronto this October. - Toronto International Art Fair, Oct. 22-27 at the downtown location of the Metro Convention Centre. See the Loch Gallery and Christina Parker Gallery booths for new work. TIAF 2009 - Solo show of new work @ Loch Gallery, 16 Hazelton Ave., Toronto, Oct. 31 - Nov. 18. info@lochgallery.com. Please drop in and say hello.

 

Susan MacDonald, textile artist. Her work is on display and for sale at the AGN gift shop at the Upstairs Gallery, Port Hope. .  

 

Susan Caron. through the month of October she  will be showing Water colours at the Buttermilk Cafe as well as continuing my showings and sales at Munro's After Five down town Cobourg. I have recently swapped out the art that is showing in Rick Norlock's office.

 

The Cobourg Art Club has a display of paintings upstairs at The Mill Restaurant, Cobourg --an eclectic mix of original work in all media and all members participate. The show is ongoing and changes seasonally.

 

Bacchus Beckons, On Friday, October 30, the Victoria Hall Volunteers will present their seventh biennial Wine Tasting Event.  Bacchus Beckons is a timely opportunity to discover new wines for your own holiday entertaining.  From 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall, guests will sample not only fine wines selected by local sommelier Bruce Maclean, but also an assortment of wonderful cheeses of the world. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Shelagh Purcell playing the grand piano.  There will also be a silent auction.  Tickets are $35.00 and are available from Victoria Hall Volunteer members or the Concert Hall box office at 905-372-2210.

 

The Northumberland Potters Christmas Show, November 21st & 22nd, Baltimore Community Centre


What’s Coming?At The Movies


 

Northumberland Film Sundays, Entire fall schedule HERE

 


What’s On – At The Competitions



Arts Blogs We Like

 

Neurartican eclectic blog by A.K. Collings, Port Hope

‘View On Canadian Art’ Your Cultural Concierge! VoCA offers critical commentary on the Canadian art scene, with a focus on Toronto. Featuring exhibition previews, critics’ picks, interviews and in-depth articles on art in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Halifax.

Art Daily – The first art newspaper on the net!

 

Members’ Billboard

ACN member Heather Stubbs has a website devoted public speaking and presentation skills. As a speaker and presentation skills trainer, she  draws on a lifetime of performing experience to provide a lively, insightful and thought-provoking presentation. Have a a look at http://www.skilltime.ca. She also issues a weekly newsletter.

 

 


Business Friends of the Arts

Dray Design Studio Website Design, Print and Graphic Design

Bart Hawkins Kreps  Website Design, Print Design, Editing

Aye Lighthouse B&B  Bed & Breakfast

Ganaraska Art & Framing  Picture Framing, art and photography lessons

The Human Bean  Coffee shop, with live music and monthly artist exhibition

Meet at 66 King Street  Fine dessert lounge

Northumberland View  News & Entertainment

Painted Tree  Art supplies and classes

Scott's Barn  Culture Centre

Where They Play Productions  Music Recording St

 


This newsletter is edited by Walter Luedtke.

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