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The Newsletter
of the Arts Council Of Northumberland he 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 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 – Stephen Snider - teaches art classes
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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 Spirit of the Hills
presents 'Mpumalanga Memories'
The
spirit of Port Hope organist
performs Bach concert series Colborne Art Gallery debuts new show Grand Ball to celebrate Victoria Hall's 150th anniversary Art Gallery of Northumberland hosts art history lecture
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 16, Marguerite Doritty on Carmen by Georges
Bizet 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, 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 Art History Lectures at
the Monday, January 18: - An Introduction
to Joan Miro, by Andrew Gregg, 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 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. Stephen Snider drawing classes begin again at
the Grafton Community Centre, Wednesdays 9-12:00.
Drawing and introduction to pastels this session. 115.00 plus
gst or pay
as you go. (905)885-7942, stephen@stephensnider.net;
http://painterskeys.com/pal/stephen_snider Port Hope's East Durham Historical Society
welcomes noted restoration expert, Peter Rumgay,
who will present a slide show "Heritage Homes: Looking for the Hidden
Gem" Wednesday, January 20, 7:30 p.m.
Poetry and Wine and Music and Conversation
Movies at The Shelter Valley Folk
Festival 2010 Community Concert Series
Event: Juno Award winner Old Man Luedecke & Montreal songstress Annabelle Chvostek, Thursday, January 21st, 8pm (supper seating at
7pm), The Northside (92 King St W., Cobourg) Tickets: $20 in advance ($22 at the door) Tickets
available online at: www.sheltervalley.com/concerts.htm
or by Visa/MasterCard order at 905-355-1244 or 1-866-612-SVFF Additional concerts: Martyn Joseph – Friday, February 12th, James Keelaghan
– Sunday, March 14th, 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 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, The Cobourg and District
Historical Society -
Illustrated Talk by Jean Rae Baxter, Acclaimed Author of The Way Lies North:UEL: THE FACTS BEHIND
THE FICTION Tuesday, January 26, Heart of Northumberland Big
Sisters Big Brothers ‘Spring
into The Garden Speaker Series’, held in Port Hope,
Calvary Pentecostal Church at 401 Croft Street, On Thursday evenings in March at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 7:00),
Speakers: - Liz Primeau, Frank Kershaw, Marion Jarvie and Paul Zammit, and
they are being sponsored by the Northumberland Master Gardeners. So, in addition to hearing wonderful
speakers, you will be able to have your gardening questions answered by
Master Gardeners who will be in attendance each evening of the Series. Helen
Lackey. Helen can be reached at wlackey@cogeco.ca and by phone – 905
-377-9803 for further information. Tickets: $35 each for the series and will
be available February 1st at the Big Sisters Big Brothers Second Helpings
Store, 18 John St. Port Hope, or at two Cobourg locations, Jardiniere, 22 King St. E. and DGY (Days Gone Buy), 12
King St. E. 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 The Shelter Valley Folk
Festival 2010 Community Concert Series
Event: Juno Award winner Old Man Luedecke & Montreal songstress Annabelle Chvostek, Thursday, January 21st, 8pm (supper seating at 7pm),
The Northside (92 King St W., Cobourg) Tickets: $20 in advance ($22 at the door) Tickets
available online at: www.sheltervalley.com/concerts.htm
or by Visa/MasterCard order at 905-355-1244 or 1-866-612-SVFF Additional concerts: Martyn Joseph – Friday, February 12th, James Keelaghan
– Sunday, March 14th, 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 Introducing Black and White, a
theme show by the artists of the Spirit of the Hills “A
Northumberland Perspective” at the Campbellford Library, Campbellford from January 14th
to March 31. Opening Reception on Tuesday, January 19th from Spirit of the Hills ‘Mpumalanga Memories’ and features photographs taken
by Jane Osmond during two mission trips
to Mpumalanga Province in South Africa in 2008 and
2009. at the Osmond’ photography demonstrates
a broad palette of imagery: startling beauty, inexplicable joy, and overwhelming
contrasts. She saw startling beauty in
the African people, especially the children, as well as in the wild animals
in their natural habitat. Inexplicable joy burst forth in spontaneous a
cappella singing and dancing even while these young people struggled to
overcome adversity. There were overwhelming contrasts in the rich and the
poor, in modern shopping malls and country markets, and in the beauty of the
land. This African experience brought tears and laughter, sorrow and joy.
Until February 28th. Rod Straker – Then And Now AGN, 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/ “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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