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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. Website: http://www.northumberlandarts.ca/ 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 Member Artist Of The
Week Shane Joseph’s “dystopian novel of hope” After the Flood won in the Futuristic/Fantasy category at The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards on June 16th 2010 in Mississauga, Ontario. | ||
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From The Arts Council 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 'Rock 'n' Roll' lives in Port
Hope Buskers to take over Cobourg's
downtown Explore the heart of
Northumberland Rik Emmett at Cobourg Park
Playhouse The Arts Northumberland
Blog: tba What’s
On – This Weekend And The Coming
Week Fabrics and textiles often have unique histories and hold special meaning. People treasure fabric from mothers, grandmothers, childhood, special places and events. Local professional artist and educator Alice Vander Vennen is now providing textile art workshops for anyone interested in stitching these and similar materials together into evocative art pieces. The three workshops Alice is offering are: “Working with Memory: Creating with
Memorabilia”, Friday, June 18, 3-7:30 pm; Saturday, June 19, 10 am-5
pm. For more information, contact Alice at alice@alicevandervennen.ca, or 905-372-9319. Registration can be completed via her website, www.alicevandervennen.ca. Port Hope Festival Theatre presents Jukebox Jive on stage June 17th - July 10th at the Capitol Theatre in Port Hope. Featuring the great songs and dances of the 50s and 60s, this lively musical review is set in a 'Classic Diner" from that era. Complete with a vintage jukebox, this professional production will whisk you back to those fun-filled years of poodle skirts, bobby socks and saddle shoes! A talented cast of eight will woo you with over 30 of the greatest hits of the Boomer Generation including: You're Sixteen, Leader of the Pack, Calendar Girl, Rubber Ball and Bobby's Girl to name only a few. Starring: John Edwards, Danielle Getz, Kayla James, Andrew Hodwitz, Kelly Holiff, Jody Osmond, Scott Pietrangelo and Jeff Schissler. If you loved Rock n' Roll Drive-In last summer....you don't want to miss Jukebox Jive!!! Tickets and showtimes available on capitoltheatre.com or through the box office at 905.885.1071 or 1.800.434.5092 The Colborne Art Gallery - Open Fields and Gardens, a show by guest artist Susan Fisher. “Where ever I wander or travel, fields and gardens provoke many layers of sensations: the sensation of rhythms and musical sounds; the sense of touch and of movement; of course the sensation of colour – brilliantly stunning or quietly muted. Reaching into the scenes – I extract fragments and weave them together into my interpretation of Nature’s oeuvre. Encaustic allows the composition a dynamic wherein the elements can move visually as they would in reality as we experience it.” Open Fields and Gardens opens June 19, 2010 with an opening reception from 2-4 pm, and runs until August 8, 2010. Please join us to enjoy Susan’s work, along with a selection of other new works, by the members of the Colborne Art Gallery. Rik Emmett, Saturday, June 19th,
Tickets: $36.75’ 8;00 PM at the Park Playhouse, Cobourg. Rik Emmett
has his fair share of gold and platinum hanging on the wall after
surviving three decades in the music biz. Awards from Best Guitarist at
the ‘81 Junos to Best Smooth Jazz Guitarist in 2005, along with induction
into the Canadian Rock Hall of Fame in ‘93, the Music Industry Hall of
Fame in 2007 and the Junos Hall of Fame in 2008 highlight an ever-evolving
career. The multi-dimensional singer/songwriter at the heart of it has
nothing to prove except the dignity and maturity of his continuing
commitment to great music. MuchMusic's SodaPOP Tour, Thursday, June 24th, 7:00 PM, Tickets: $37.15 plus GST at the Park Playhouse, Cobourg. MuchMusic’s SodaPOP Tour featuring: Emily Osment, Danny Fernandes, The New Cities, Jesse Labelle, Alyssa Reid, Wow. MuchMusic’s SodaPOP music festival hits the road for their first annual nationwide tour, kicking off June 5th in Vancouver BC. The tour brings some of today’s hottest international and domestic pop artists to 16 Canadian cities from Vancouver to Halifax. Headlining this year’s festival is Hannah Montana’s Emily Osment supported by Toronto born Singer/Songwriter Jesse Labelle, R&B sensation Danny Fernandes, dance-rock outfit The New Cities and introducing pop phenom Alyssa Reid. What’s
Coming – At The Lectures, Readings, Book Launches and Awards
tba What’s
Coming? - At The Theatre And Dance Port Hope Festival Theatre - 'Dating by the Book', By Steve Cooper JULY 15TH TO JULY 31ST Total chaos ensues when a divorced woman puts all her trust ina book on dating etiquette to assist her smooth re-entry into the world of romance. This hilarious romantic comedy will keep you in stitches as the new relationship gets more and more complicated by the minute. The Capitol Theatre summer programme HERE The Brighton Barn Theatre summer programme HERE The Stirling Festival
Theatre summer programme HERE The Fourth Line Theatre summer programme HERE What’s
Coming? - At The Concerts and
Opera The Westben Festival summer programme HERE There is a new Opera Guild in your neighbourhood! Starting in September 2010, the Northumberland Opera Guild will run a full program of monthly lectures, focussing on the upcoming 2010-2011 season of the Canadian Opera Company, and will organize bus trips to the Sunday afternoon performances at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto. Annual Membership Fees are $25 for a single and $35 for a family. To join, please send your name, address, phone number, e-mail address (if available) and a cheque payable to The Northumberland Opera Guild to: Val Mancktelow, Treasurer, 208 Walton Street, Port Hope, Ontario, L1A 1N9. For more information, please contact Thaïs Donald, President at (905) 885-7483 or northumberlandoperaguild@gmail.com A Benefit Concert and Strawberry Social in support of the GREEN WOOD COALITION Featuring Catherine MacLellan and Guest Artists. Friday, June 25th at 7:30pm at St. John's Anglican Church, Pine Street, Port Hope. Tickets: $20 Available at Ganaraska Art & Framing 105 Walton Street, Port Hope JIM SUHLER-Guitarist for George Thorogood
special season opener at the The North Side Grill, Cobourg June
28th, 7:00 pm. Tribute2McGraw, Saturday June 26th, Tickets: $31.50 (taxes included), 8:00PM, the Park Playhouse, Cobourg. Presenting a powerful show that thrills and captivates audiences everywhere. This Tim McGraw tribute accurately recreates the music and mystique of country music ICON Tim McGraw. The timeless sound of Tim McGraw proves appealing to audiences of all ages, bringing back memories and touching the hearts of all. This talented group of musicians showcase Tim McGraws' mega-hits from the 90's such as "Dont Take The Girl","I Like It I Love It" and"Everywhere" as well as new releases from the year 2000 to his current radio hits of today! http://www.tribute2mcgraw.com/ The Magic
Flute, July 2, 3, 4 at 2:00 PM, Westben
Concerts At The Barn. is a fully staged production with orchestra. The
UBC Opera Ensemble are stopping at Westben for three performances while on
route to Europe. Milt Jewell is busy with set design, Ron Vogan is
preparing the surtitles and lighting design while Jim MacDonald is getting
The Barn in tip top shape. Westben welcomes recent Juno Award winner Adrianne Pieczonka, as well as
mezzo soprano Laura Tucker and Host Iain Scott to Saturday Night at The
Opera, July 24 at 7:30 pm. This concert will be sold out so
don't wait to reserve your seats. Romancing the Piano - Chopin & Schumann, SATURDAY JULY 10, 2010 AT 2:00PM, at Westben, Campbellford. Performers: Leonard Gilbert, A celebration of the piano works by Chopin and Schumann. Joining pianist Brian Finley, is the winner of the Canadian Chopin Piano Competition. Mezzo-soprano Lauren Segal and Brian Finley will perform Schumann's beautiful Frauen Lieben und Leben song cycle. Quartet for the End of Time, TUESDAY JULY 13, 2010 AT 7:00PM, at Westben, Campbellford. Performers: Gryphon Trio, Artistic Directors from Festival of the Sound (James Campbell, clarinet), the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival (Gryphon Trio) & Westben (Donna Bennett & Brian Finley) in Schubert's Shepherd on the Rock and Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time. Neil Young Tribute, Sunday, July 18th, 8:00 PM, at the Park Playhouse, Cobourg, Featuring: Francois Choquette, Heather Luckhart’ Trish Robb, PHLO’ Mike Kelly. Please join us for an evening concert with twelve incredible musicians as they celebrate & perform the Music of Neil Young! What’s
Coming – Workshops and Auditions New Photography Workshop Announcement - Richard Martin’s VISION & DISCOVERY NORTHUMBERLAND, September 18-24, The Woodlawn Inn. Richard Martin’s intelligent and caring workshop philosophy is based on a great deal of experience both as participant and instructor. The creativity of his vision, images and teaching is inspiring.” Freeman Patterson. Northumberland Players Need Your Help To Recruit People To Come To Our First Annual Golf Tournament At The Shelter Valley Pines Golf On Saturday June 26 At 8.A.M. We Are Trying To Raise Funds To Complete The Renovations On The Firehall If You Don’t Golf Join Us For Lunch Only $18.00 9 Holes Of Golf And Lunch $50. Please Register With Mary Lou Secord At 905-372-6292 Fabrics and textiles often have unique histories and hold special meaning. People treasure fabric from mothers, grandmothers, childhood, special places and events. Local professional artist and educator Alice Vander Vennen is now providing textile art workshops for anyone interested in stitching these and similar materials together into evocative art pieces. The three workshops Alice is offering are: “Working with Memory: Creating with
Memorabilia”, Friday, June 18, 3-7:30 pm; Saturday, June 19, 10 am-5
pm. “Journey in Colour: The Visual Story”,
Friday, July 23, 3-7:30 pm; Saturday, July 24, 10 am-5
pm. “Incorporating Nature: Branching Out”,
Friday, September 10, 3-7:30 pm; Saturday, Sept. 11, 10-5
pm. For more information, contact Alice at alice@alicevandervennen.ca, or 905-372-9319. Registration can be completed via her website, www.alicevandervennen.ca. New Instructors at the Painted Tree, Cobourg - Beth Hoselton and Avril Bull have joined the line up of instructors at The Painted Tree Art Supplies. Beth will be teaching an Introduction to Watercolour course and Avril will be teaching an Introductory drawing course. Summer Kid's Schedule Now Available. Sundays-Buy 2 get 1 free Stretched Canvas!! We are open 1-4:00. Artworth began uniting children
with local professional artists and artisans in Warkworth in 2005. This year’s camp runs from July 5th through
July16th and is a journey from the self expression of creating art, to
the expansion of that expression in creating a performance. The
Funtastic Arts camp will include Cindy Taylor is offering a series of
photography workshops through the Fleming College campus in
Cobourg. Please visit the website HERE for information on the
courses. 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 Baltimore United Church starting at 7:15 pm. 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. 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. The Painted Tree, Cobourg has announced spring classes. Visit the Website HERE. Also a series of kids’ workshops is in the planning stage. 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:; May 20 – Shawls; Jun 17 – Knitting Challenge Finale. What’s
On And Coming – At The Shows, Exhibitions and
Tours Art de Triomphe ~ Artists Celebrating Triumph Over Adversity - Exhibition & Sale in 2 Cobourg locations July 1 - 4, Lions Art show & Sale Tents at the Coburg Waterfront Festival, The 3rd Annual at Edward's Next Door 66 King Street East. One of the art shows of the year is the ever-popular Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition in Nathan Phillips Square, now in its 49th year, and the largest outdoor art show in Canada. Each year a team of well-qualified jurors selects artists and artisans from the many entries they receive from across the country. This year several Arts Council members are in the show, which runs from July 9th to 11th, including Graeme Coxon, Cori Lee Marvin, Pat Stanley and Alice Vander Vennen. Check here http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/ for more information about this free show. At the AGN, Main Gallery, Victoria Hall, Cobourg 17th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition - May 13, 2010 – June 25, 2010. One of our most popular exhibitions of the year features art work from the secondary schools in Northumberland County and Bowmanville (formerly in the Northumberland Board of Education) The schools include; East Northumberland, St. Mary’s, CDCI East, CDCI West, Port Hope, Trinity, Courtice, Clarington and Bowmanville High Schools.This is a wonderful opportunity to see the young artists of this community and what they are thinking about and what they are concerned about in the world around them. From The Cobourg Art Club - See
paintings by local artists at The
Mill restaurant and pub, Cobourg, a continuing show with lots of
variety. Also, a continuing and current display at the Dalewood Golf and Curling Club on
Dale Rd, Cobourg. Everyone welcome,
for more info call Maureen 372-7214 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. HEART OF NORTHUMBERLAND 10th
ANNIVERSARY GARDEN TOUR Horizons of Friendship’s 13th
Annual Homes, Gardens and Music
Tour Sunday, July 11th, 1:00-5:30 p.m. Spend an elegant mid-summer afternoon enjoying live music and light refreshments as you tour homes and gardens in Cobourg and area. Proceeds go to Horizons of Friendship to support self-help projects that provide a viable alternative to poverty and injustice in Central America and Mexico. www.horizons.ca Call 905 372-5483 or 1-888-729-9928 for tickets. $30 ($22 tax receipt) Fourth Annual Juried Photography Show and Sale, August 14 & 15 at Taylor Accounting in Warkworth. Photography Show Registration Details Photography Show Rules of Entry 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. deadline 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 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. .
What’s
Coming? – At The Movies Summer Movies for Kids, Wednesdays at
1 pm, July 7th to August 25th – Mary J. Benson
Branch. Free, no ticket required, seats
available on a first come, first served basis. July 7th –
Planet 51; July 14th – Free Willy: Escape
from Pirate’s Cove; July 21st – Tooth Fairy;
July 28th – The Ugly Duckling and
Me August 4th – Flicka 2; August
11th – Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The lightning
thief; August 18th – The Spy Next Door
August 25th – Alice in
Wonderland What’s
On – At The Competitions "Make it Indie" VENDOR
CALL. All creators and purveyors of Fine Craft and Decorative Art are
invited to submit work for the inaugural Christmas Fine Craft and Decorative
Art Show and Sale, 2010. Please see our website @
www.//makeitindie.blogspot.com for more details and vendor information and
forms or call Sally @905-377-0740. Arts
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