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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 Members Of The Week – Susan
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From The Arts Council Fleming College Launches New
Arts Programs in Cobourg New Programs Added to Continuing Education Program
Portfolio Aspiring actors, photographers
and other artists in Northumberland County won’t have to look any
further than Fleming College’s Cobourg Campus for learning
opportunities. Starting this semester, 28 Continuing
Education programs and 20 workshops are available for people interested in
photography, acting, painting, health and wellness and music. “The new arts programs offered
this winter at Fleming College in Cobourg aim to give people a launching pad
for learning new skills in many different art forms - painting, writing,
drama, music, design, and photography,” said Deborah Clifford, manager
of the Cobourg Campus. Professional artists and experienced
designers like author Stuart Ross, photographer Cindy Taylor and artist Brent
Townsend will be teaching a few of these unique programs. “The instructors are skilled
artisans eager to instill knowledge about their particular art form. These
new programs are part of our college mission - to provide learning opportunities
for as many residents of The new arts portfolio complements new
and existing career enhancement and lifestyle courses also offered at the
Cobourg Campus. Programs start in early January. A complete list of programs
available at the Cobourg Campus is available at www.flemingcollege.ca For more information, or to register call
905.372.6865 ext. 5221. 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 Port Hope opera lovers get a
taste of the Met Cameco Capitol Arts Centre is offering
the perfect way to enjoy new productions from Spirit of the Hills presents 'Mpumalanga
Memories' The
spirit of Port Hope organist performs Bach concert series The Arts Northumberland Blog: tba What’s On – This Weekend And The Coming Week Mysteries
and More at the Cobourg Public Library. Free
Friday films featuring classic crime and drama, tea and pastries
All films start at Northumberland Learning Connection presents Opera
brown-bag-lunch talks. Bring your lunch and join us for opera
talks one hour before the Metropolitan Opera HD broadcasts at the ©Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 12:00–12:30
pm in the A.K. & Bob Sculthorpe Studio Theatre
at the ©Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, Port Hope, January
9, 2010: Elizabeth Wilson on Der Rosenkavalier by
Richard Strauss Der Rosenkavalier – Richard
Strauss, January 9, at The Shelter Valley Shape-Note
Singers
sing on Sunday, January 10, NFS movie on January 10th,
“The Boys are back” Rod Straker
– Then And Now – Opening reception, Sunday, January 10th,
Film Monday Musical Matinees at the Cobourg
Public Library at 2:00 pm – schedule HERE Movies at Classic
Movie Matinees at the Port Hope Public Library, Tuesdays 2:00 pm. – schedule
HERE BACH 325, Randy Mills, organist will play
the complete organ works of J.S. Bach on Wednesdays and Sundays, Jan. 6 to
March 10. Wednesdays at Mills, who is Chapel Organist at Classic Movie Matinees at the Port Hope Public
Library, Tuesdays 2:00 pm. – schedule HERE Movies at What’s Coming – At The Lectures, Northumberland Learning Connection presents Opera
brown-bag-lunch talks Bring your lunch and join us for opera
talks one hour before the Metropolitan Opera HD broadcasts at the ©Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 12:00–12:30
pm in the A.K. & Bob Sculthorpe Studio Theatre
at the ©Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, Port Hope Coffee and tea are on the house! $5.00
per person, at the door only For more information, please call Joanne Bonebakker at 905-349-3402 or visit www.northumberlandlearningconnection.ca Art History Lectures at the January 18: Art History Lecture - An
Introduction to Joan Miro, by Andrew Gregg, January 25: Art History Lecture -
Northumberland's Art Heritage, by Dorette Carter, February 1: Art History Lecture - Orientalism: The Other in 19th Century Paintings, by
Andrew Gregg, February 8: Art History Lecture - Make His
Face to Shine: Depictions of God in the Judeo-Christian tradition, by Rev.
Don Aitichsonth, What’s Coming? - At The Theatre And Dance Steel Magnolias,
Produced by Garth Holloway and Doreen Page, Directed by Chris M. Worsnop DINNER THEATRE at The Best Western Cobourg Inn
and Convention Centre, Cobourg January 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, February 5, 6
(matinee and evening) and 7, 2010. The story introduces us to a gaggle of gossiping ladies in
a 1980's The National Theatre, Following His Dark
Materials, Coram Boy and War Horse, the National Theatre's latest
spectacular family production is an exhilarating adventure story of survival
and self-discovery based on a novel by Terry Pratchett.
A parallel world, 1860. Two teenagers thrown together by a tsunami that has
destroyed Mau’s village and left Daphne shipwrecked on his South
Pacific island, thousands of miles from home. One wears next to nothing, the
other a long white dress; neither speaks the other’s language; somehow
they must learn to survive. As starving refugees gather, Daphne delivers a
baby, milks a pig, brews beer and does battle with a mutineer. Mau fights
cannibal Raiders, discovers the world is round and questions the reality of
his tribe’s fiercely patriarchal gods. Together they come of age,
overseen by a foul-mouthed parrot, as they discard old doctrine to forge a
new Nation. Live music, thrilling dance and spectacular puppets combine to
bring to life the spectacular and surprising world of Terry Pratchett's Nation on the National Theatre stage. Richard Forget's
Magic Stripped, Saturday, January 30th, What’s Coming? - At The Concerts and Opera Carmen – Georges Bizet,
January 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm, 3 hours, 30 minutes,1 intermission. One of
the most popular operas of all time, Carmen "is about sex, violence, and
racism—and its corollary: freedom," says Olivier Award-winning
director Richard Eyre about his new production of Bizet's
drama. "It is one of the inalienably great works of art. It's sexy, in
every sense. And I think it should be shocking." Elīna Garanča
sings the seductive gypsy of the title for the first time at the Met,
opposite Roberto Alagna
as the obsessed Don José. "Killer & the King" Saturday,
January 16th, A Tribute to Frank Sinatra
–m Featuring Vocalist Dave Statham and Swing Shift Big Band, Sunday
January 24th, Swing Shift is firmly established as
one of Swing Shift Big Band was created in
August, 1996 with the intent of preserving the timeless sounds of the big
band era, and they have been entertaining all over Honeymoon Suite, Friday, January 29, "Pavlo,
Rik Emmett & Oscar Lopez" Mediterranean
Magic, Triumphant Fusion, and Hot Latin Fire, Sunday, January 31st,
What’s Coming – Workshops and Auditions It's painting time again! The Open Studio
is Open again after a December break. Wear off the holiday ho-hum with a
rousing painting session hosted by the Please email or call Phyllis Allison at jimandphyllis@sympatico.ca or
613.475.3481 if you're planning to attend. Also, the Golden girl is planning
a demonstration on Friday February 12 with free samples and lots of
instruction appropriate for beginners and experts. We can take up to 30
people, so again, please let Phyllis know if you'd like to attend. Remember,
the studio is open to all artists. If you'd prefer to carve or knit or spin
or weave, there's always room for you. Choral Legacy is a women's choir that sings music in
three or four part harmony. Our musical selections encompass a wide variety
of styles, including jazz standards, show tunes, and popular music. The
chorus rehearses on Monday nights under the direction of Shasta Morey, at We are always looking for women who enjoy
the fun and friendship that come from singing together. If you are interested
in joining our choir, please call Ann Knott 885-6534 or Shasta Morey
349-2188. Acrylic painting and collage classes- with This from ACN member Chrissy Poutras:I
am the owner of Spark Box Studio,
a new artist studio and residency program in 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. The Painted Tree, Cobourg has announced its schedule for
winter/spring classes. Visit the Website HERE. 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: 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 The Friends of Bon Echo
Park invite all nature artists
to the Bon Echo Art
Exhibition & Sale at Email: fobecho@mazinaw.on.ca Website: www.mazinaw.on.ca/art 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!!) Susan MacDonald,
textile artist. Her
work is on display and for sale at the AGN gift shop at the Upstairs Gallery, Port Hope. .
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. What’s Coming? – At The Movies Fifth Annual Film Festival. January 29, 30, 31 Full details here: http://www.northumberlandfilm.ca/festival/
The line up is already getting
compliments and series tickets are selling fast. Tickets at $45 include 5
films and a reception Saturday night at For the 2010 Festival, the Films are: Creation - Friday Cairo Time - Saturday The Young Victoria -
Saturday Broken Embraces -
Sunday Cooking with Stella -
Sunday Tickets are available at the Human Bean
and at Victoria Hall. Movies at “Cooking
With Stella” – Tuesday, January 19th www.imdb.com/title/tt1479676/ “Cairo Time” –
Thursday, January 21st www.imdb.com/title/tt0896529/ “TBA” – Tuesday,
January 26th “The Damned United” –
Thursday, January 28th www.imdb.com/title/tt1226271/ What’s On – At The Competitions Arts Blogs We Like |
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This newsletter is edited by Walter Luedtke. Please
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