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The Newsletter of the Arts Council Of
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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 Artist Of The
Week Anne Wilson -
Diploma in architecture, Edinburgh College
of Art, 1958, Came to Canada, July 1969, Studied drawing and painting with
Peter Kolisnyk, 1970-1986, Studied drawing and painting with Jim Paget
1986-2000, Summer workshops with Leila Lewis Irving, 2002-2004 -. Show at
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From The Arts Council
Calling The
Northumberland Film Community. The Park
Playhouse has a new 14 by 24ft retractable screen.
Dallas Varcoe, the manager of the Park, is considering enlisting
Cinephiles’ as a sort of rotating advisory board on the films or themes to
explore, or directors, Cobourg residents might find interesting.
Most days available
for cinema will play current releases, but she will be reserving special
weeks through-out the year to explore themes, directors, actors,
anniversaries. On occasion, there
would be a stool discussion on stage before the film with a moderator and
guest or two discussing the film more profoundly and setting people in the
right mind frame to view the picture or just teaching on it.
Dallas Varcoe would
like to see to see a sense of community of aficionados and intelligent
film-goers grow up around the Park. Interested? please contact:
ph. 905-377-9595, fax
905-377-9099, dallas@parkplayhouse.ca; www.parkplayhouse.ca The Arts Council of
Northumberland has been working to assist performing
arts groups co-ordinate their performance schedules in order to avoid
conflicts. It’s a difficult task considering the limited number of venues
available to us. We tried a long term calendar on the ACN website but that
didn’t really work well. It was finally agreed that a simple meeting(s) of
the organizations involved would be best way of achieving this goal. We
invite you to join us at for a get-together to meet members of the other
Northumberland arts groups and discuss schedule planning issues. This will
also provide an opportunity for the ACN to share with you its new
Strategic Plan. Tuesday February 9, 7pm 0r Thursday
February 18, 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'... March gardening series evokes
spring Northumberland
Big Sisters Big Brothers (BSBB) has just the ticket to snap area gardeners
out of their winter doldrums. New this
year... Westben Sparkle fundraiser a cure for February
blahs Renowned guitarists take to Capitol Theatre
stage 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 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, February 5, 6
(matinee and evening) and 7, 2010. The story introduces us to a gaggle
of gossiping ladies in a 1980's
At the AGN, Upstairs Gallery, Port Hope: Anne Wilson
and Barbara King, February 4 - March 7, Opening Reception Saturday
February 6, 2 - 4 pm, These two women bring strength to their work that makes the
viewer enjoy the paintings that they are experiencing. Each uses
watercolour in different ways. Both primarily practice landscape with a
twist. Anne Wilson, born and educated in
Friends of Music - “The
Cobourg
Sacred Circle Dance Sunday, February 7, Northumberland Orchestra & Choir present "SKöL" - Music of Northern Lands - an afternoon of favourites with Grieg's "Peer Gynt Suites 1 and 2", Sibelius' "Finlandia" also featuring pieces by Port Hope's Michael Cumberland plus much more.Starting at 3:30 pm on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at Trinity United Church, Division Street, Cobourg. Tickets are available at Victoria Hall Box Office, George's Guitars in Cobourg and Gould's Footwear, Port Hope. Film Monday Musical Matinees at the Cobourg Public
Library at 2:00 pm – schedule HERE Heritage
Cramahe, author Catherine
Wilson will introduce her book Tenants in Time a study of
Art History Lectures at the
February 8: Art History Lecture - Make His Face to Shine:
Depictions of God in the Judeo-Christian tradition, by Rev. Don
Aitichson, Classic Movie Matinees at the
Port Hope Public Library, Tuesdays Movies at The Legendary Platters & The
Inkspots” Wednesday, February 10th, 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
Cobourg Museum Foundation -
presentation on a fascinating month in the history of the Cobourg and Port
Hope area entitled "October
John Jolie, an active local historian and Cobourg Museum Foundation Board Member, will describe how world events converged on this growing rural settlement to directly affect the lives of its otherwise removed citizens. For more information call the Cobourg Museum Foundation at 905-377-0107 or e-mail oliver.symons@sympatico.c Movies at What’s
Coming – At The Lectures,
East Durham Historical Society, Wednesday, February 17,
Poetry and Music and Wine and
Conversation Thursday Evenings &:30 at February 18,Bridget Campion,
Patrick Gray’ Guest Poet - Zach Wells, emcee - Marta Cooper
Burt March 18, Vivien Taylor, Grahame
Woods, Guest Poet - Lara Bozabalian, emcee - Glenda
Jackson New website: http://www.poetrycobourg.ca 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, March 20, 2010: Thais Donald on Simon
Boccanegra by Guiseppe Verdi. 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 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. The Northumberland Learning
Connection’s Spring 2010 lecture series, City building and place making:
architecture for the 21st Century, begins on March 25th. Six
Thursday lectures at the March 25 - Buildings and Cities in the
21st Century - George Baird April 8 - TRANSFORMATIONS IN REGIONAL
ARCHITECTURE - John van Nostrand April 15 – BUILDING SCIENCE AND
SUSTAINABILITY - Ted Kesik April 22 - BUILDING IN THE CANADIAN
LANDSCAPE – Brigitte Shim April 29 - How Transportation is Shaping
Cities in Canada’s Fastest Growing Region – Leslie Woo Bonus presentation, sponsored the
Port Hope and Cobourg branches of the
ACO Full series (5) $85, Flex pack (3) $55,
Single tickets $20 What’s
Coming? - At The Theatre And Dance Northumberland Players – Sweeney
Todd, February 26 to March 6th, at the Capitol, Port Hope. The 1979
Tony Award winning musical is
based on a 1973 play Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Christopher Bond. The musical
tells the story of Benjamin Barker, alias Sweeney Todd, who returns to
London after 15 years transportation on false charges. When he learns from
his former landlady that his wife poisoned herself after being raped by
the judge who wrongly transported him (Judge Turpin by name), he vows
revenge. This is one of
Stephen Sondheim's (West Side Story, Into the Woods, Company, Side by Side
by Sondheim) most praised musicals. tba What’s
Coming? - At The Concerts and
Opera The
KINGS OF SWING BIG BAND SHOW, Friday, February 12th, 8:0pm at
the Capitol, Port Hope.- salutes the memorable music of the 40s and
50s (including Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James,
Artie Shaw, Frank Sinatra, Nat 'King' Cole, Paul Anka and others). This dynamic stage show is
headlined by the highly-acclaimed 14-member GALAXY ALL-STAR ORCHESTRA
co-directed by Big Band legends EDDIE GRAF and ROSS WOOLDRIDGE. This
two-hour review of the hits of the century features singer-entertainer IAN
JUTSUN, Canada’s best Big Band vocalist ROBIN LEA; and guest
vocalist...the unforgettable man with the million dollar
smile”. The Shelter Valley Shape-Note
Singers sing on the second Sunday of each month. Our next singing will take place
Sunday, February 14, The Martyn Joseph – Friday, February 12th,
James Keelaghan – Sunday, March 14th,
Port
Hope Canadian Cancer Society - “Sass La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra
presents ‘In The Spotlight’,
an opportunity for our soloists and featured sections to perform with the
backing of a full symphony orchestra. Selections by Dvorák, Sibelius,
Chaminade & Bruch. Sunday, Feb
21, Port
Hope Friends Of Music - Lizt Alfonso Dance
The Oriana Singers present CLOSE TO HOME on Port Hope Friends Of Music - Augustin
Hadelich & Ian Parker Date: Sunday, March 28, Ian Parker has performed across the
“Parker is . . . basking in the national
and international limelight.”(CBC). Watch Augustin Hadelich playing Chopin, See Video of Augustin
Hadelich Visit Augustin Hadelich Website This summer, Westben is presenting Adrianne
Pieczonka, who is in the MET broadcast in
March in Simon Boccanegra with
Placido Domingo. Saturday Night at
the Opera - Great Heroines. Also featured at Westben is Mozart’s The Magic Flute. For
other programmes this summer please the website at http://www.westben.ca What’s
Coming – Workshops and Auditions Learn about upcycling your "old"
clothes or using remnants etc. to create wearable art or a creative
accessory for your home. Ask about upcoming classes beginning mid
February - Wednesdays or Saturdays. Contact Kathryn McHolm
905-753-2196 or
kathrynsgarden@sympatico.ca 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
Black
and White, a theme show by the artists of The Kingsley’s Korner returns to Mrs
B’s Prince Edward St Brighton. Brighton Arts Council presents
for the winter at Kingsleys Korner warmest wishes with art displays by
their members. Drop by and view the craftsmanship in wood by Darryl Stutt along with his
matted photos of winter scenes, wood carvings of winter birds by Clyde Harvie, country scenes in
Oils by Anita Gutteridge, Presqu’ile photos by David Lawler and the
internationally famous teddy bears by Trish Pilon. Some items are for
sale. Brighton Arts Council presents at
ola’Ls Art Room 78 Main Street displays by members Henry Mitchell, acrylic paintings
defined as exceptionally unique in style, Ray Godfrey, water colours
nostalgically capturing our most remembered moments, Gail Warnica with self described
glass ‘Konfusion’, Darryl
Stutt Photography and Tina Osborne Jewelry art. The show runs for
February. BAC to 2010. Over 40 works of art
have been placed on display by the Brighton Arts Council at the
At the AGN,
February 4 - March 7: Anne Wilson
and Barbara King, February 6: Opening Reception
Anne Wilson and Barbara King,
February 8: Art History Lecture -
Make His Face to Shine: Depictions of God in the Judeo-Christian
tradition, by Rev. Don Aitichsonth, February 15: Submissions to the 36th Annual Regional
Juried Exhibition. Get the submission
form. February 20: Opening Reception,
The 38th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition, AGN Cobourg February 20 - March 27: The 38th
Annual Regional Juried Exhibition, AGN
Cobourg The Ganaraska Studio Tour is just
around the corner –and all of the artists/artisans are looking forward to
opening their studios to the public once again. This year there are
twenty-six talented, diverse and dynamic participants ready to welcome you
to the Port Hope area, with a fine show of works ranging from wood and
textiles to paintings, pottery, jewelry and fine art in all
mediums. Our studios will be open from Through The Lens, January 29 to March 6,
An exhibition featuring the work
of local artists Sally McKay-LePage and five other artists. At gallery artplus
Jeanette
Bartosik "lampworked art glass beads and sterling silver jewellery" is
on display and for sale at the AGN gift shop at the Upstairs Gallery, Port Hope., and
also in the gift shop 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.. 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 Movies at “Love & Savagery” – Saturday,
February 13th www.imdb.com/title/tt1213921/ “Creation” –
Tuesday, February 16th
www.imdb.com/title/tt0974014/ What’s
On – At The Competitions Arts
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