Two Month Calendar Arts Events in Quinte
January/February 2012
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The Quinte Arts Council office and gallery is closed and will reopen Jan. 10.
Happy Holidays!
Starting in January, the
Quinte Arts Council office and gallery will be closed to the public on Mondays.
PERFORMING ARTS
Jan 8 The Quinte Opera Guild general meeting will be held at 2 pm at the Belleville Recreation Centre, 115 Pinnacle St. (upstairs). There will be a presentation on Tosca and a discussion on Art versus Science in Singing. Info: Jeannette at 613-771-1564.
2nd & 4th Wed Drumming circles at The Studio, 318 Front St. Belleville. Bring a drum, bring a shaker, make some noise - feel the rhythm.
Jan 12 to 28 Blue Canoe Productions presents Cabaret at the Baby Grand Theatre in Kingston. Tickets: 613-530-2050.
Jan 14 Join the Kingston Symphony and classical guitarist, Daniel Bolshoy, for an evening of popular classical music, including Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 at St. George’s Cathedral in Kinston at 8 pm. Tickets: 613-530-2050 or www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca.
Jan 15 Command Performance, under the direction of Moira Forester, will perform a program of choral music at Bridge Street United Church on Sunday, January 15, at 7:30 pm. A free-will offering.
Thursday night jams at The Studio, 318 Front St. Belleville from 7-10. Bring an instrument, bring a friend or come by yourself and make some new ones.
Recording studio now open for business at The Studio, 318 Front St. Belleville.
Jan 20 Join the Kingston Symphony for a blockbuster program of showstoppers. Soprano, Michelle Todd, and baritone, Michael Hope, offer the best of Andrew Lloyd Webber, and other musical theatre giants, 8 pm at the Grand Theatre, Kingston. Tickets: Grand Theatre Box Office, 218 Princess St., 613-530-2050 or www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca.
Fridays Stockdale Mill in Frankford will hold an Open Stage Fridays, starting at 8:30, hosted by Ron Nicholas. Bring your guitar, blues harp, fiddle, or kazoo down to the mill to entertain or just come and enjoy the music. Info: 613-398-1700.
Jan 20 and 21 Centennial Musical Theatre class under the direction of Lise Lindenberg present the musical Peter Pan Jan. 20 at 7 pm, Jan. 21 at 2 and 7 pm, and Jan 22 at 2 pm at Centennial SS, Palmer Rd., Belleville. Tickets: QAC, Centennial or Red Ball Radio. Info: 613-962-9233 x3460.
Jan & Feb The Met: Live in HD will be broadcast at The Regent Theatre in Picton and Cineplex in Belleville. The Enchanted Island on Jan. 21, Gotterdammerung on Feb. 11 and Ernani on Feb. 25.
Sunday morning jazz at The Studio, 318 Front St. Belleville, 10 to 11:30 am. Assortment of musicians - feel free to join in if the mood strikes you (and it will). Sunday afternoons are open jams for all.
Jan 29 The bus goes to the COC presentation of Tosca. Quinte Opera Guild members wishing transportation can call Eleanor at 613-968-9404.
Sundays Amazing Coffee in Madoc hosts an open acoustic jam Sundays from 2 to 4 pm. The jams focus on folk, blues and country swing. Any musician, any age, any ability is welcome to unplug and join in. Info: www.amazingcoffee.ca.
Feb 2 to 18 The Belleville Theatre Guild presents Wait Until Dark at the Pinnacle Playhouse. Tickets are $18 at the box office, 613-967-1442. www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca.
Feb 4, 5, 11, 12 Prince Edward Community Theatre presents Willy Russell's classic comedy, Educating Rita, on Feb. 4 and 11 at 8 pm and Feb. 5 and 12 at 2 pm. Advance tickets ($14) are available at Rose Haven Farm Store at 187 Main St., Picton and Sidestreet Gallery in Wellington or by contacting Lynn at 613-476-5925 or lynnfennell@gmail.com. $15 at the door. www.pecommtheatre.com.
Feb 5 Quinte Opera Guild general meeting will be held at 2 pm at the Belleville Recreation Centre, 115 Pinnacle St. (upstairs). There will be a presentation on Ernani and a discussion on Where are the Big Voices. Info: Jeannette at 613-771-1564.
Feb 5 The Kingston Symphony performs Sibelius's Finlandia along with his first symphony, as well as the world premiere of Kingston's own Michel Szczesniak's piano concerto, Felt Resonance, 2:30 pm at the Grand Theatre. Tickets: Grand Theatre Box Office, 218 Princess St., 613-530-2050 or www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca.
Feb 11 iLove … A Romantic Dot Com-edy for Valentine’s Day from The Second City, at Stirling Festival Theatre at 8 pm. $32.50 or $67.50 for dinner and show package (catered by Sans Souci). www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com, 613-395-2100.
Feb 11 to 26 Spirit Borne is the performing arts expression of Quinte Youth Unlimited. 40 teenagers will perform a message of hope through song, dance, and drama. Show appropriate for all ages and admission is free. Feb. 11 at PECI in Picton, Feb. 12 at Trenton Christian School, Feb. 25 at Fellowship CRC in Brighton, Feb. 26 at Maranatha Church in Belleville. All shows start at 7 pm. Info: 613-969-0471 ext. 24, www.qyfc.com.
Feb 12 The bus goes to the COC presentation of Love from Afar. Quinte Opera Guild members wishing transportation can call Eleanor Jourard at 613-968-9404.
Feb 12 The Port Hope Friends of Music presents Via Salzburg Chamber Ensemble at the Cameco Capitol Arts Centre in Port Hope. Tickets at 905-797-2295, www.porthopefriendsofmusic.ca.
Feb 15 Babar by Jean De Brunhoff at 2 pm. Tickets: $8 at the Stirling Festival Theatre, 613-395-2100, www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.
Feb 18 The CFUW and the Belleville Library present a family concert, The Great Rhythmobile Adventure, 11 am and 1:30 pm at the Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Library. Tickets are $5 for all ages, free for children under age 2, and can be purchased at the Children’s Youth and Readers’ Advisory Services in the library.
Feb 29 Quinte Opera Guild trip to Opera Lyra presentation of the Flying Dutchman.
VISUAL ARTS
To Mar. 2 The Colborne Art Gallery is also at 600 William St. in Cobourg for the winter. They haven't moved, but as part of the Arts Council of Northumberland's Art in Public Spaces program, they will also have works from several of their members on display this winter in the hallways and Community Boardroom of the Northumberland County building at 600 William Street in Cobourg. Info: www.thecolborneartgallery.ca.
Jan 4 to 28 The Art Gallery of Bancroft, 10 Flint Ave., will show 2 In The Gallery, featuring the work of Tracey Lee Green and Marg Gurr. www.agb.weebly.com, 613-332-1542.
Jan 5 to 27 As We See It is work by six local landscape painters, Poul Thrane, Lee Mitz, Cynthia Solomon, Sandi Warren Marrow, Kim Klaver and Jan Coombs, at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Library. In Gallery Two will be After Manly MacDonald, showing the work of students of Jesus Estevez’s oil painting classes. Their renditions of MacDonald’s paintings will hang alongside the originals.
Jan 10 to Feb 11 Gallery One-Twenty-One, 48 Bridge St. E., Belleville, will show 2- and 3-D art work in mixed media by Conrad Beaubien. Opening reception Jan. 14, 2 to 4 pm. www.gallery121artists.com, 613-962-4609.
Jan & Feb The Belleville Art Association will present their Artists’ Choice show in Jan. and In the Mood in Feb. at their Gallery at 392 Front St., Belleville. They will also show work by local secondary school students.
Jan 12 to Mar. 2 The Quinte Arts Council’s Jan/Feb Art in the Community show and sale features work by member artists in the QAC gallery, 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville and a number of locations in Belleville and beyond. See article on page 11.
Jan 21 Oeno Gallery, 2274 County Rd. 1, Bloomfield, will celebrate its three-year anniversary from 6 to 8 pm with a special group exhibition. 613-393-2216, oenogallery.com.
2nd & 4th Wed Moira Mat Makers, traditional rug hookers, meet at the Belleville Recreation Centre from 9 am to 1 pm. Visitors are very welcome. Info: Mary Anne Keast at 613-966-1094.
Feb 1 to Mar. 3 The Art Gallery of Bancroft, 10 Flint Ave., will show Grace, featuring the work of Elizabeth Kusinski. www.agb.weebly.com.
Feb Arts on Main Gallery will be closing for three weeks in Feb. for redecorating. Info: 613-476-5665.
Feb 2 to 23 Operating Under the Influence, featuring sculpture, prints and paintings by Jeff Mann, who uses car parts in his artwork, will be displayed at the Parrott Gallery, Belleville Library. New prints by Chrissi Poitras and Kyle Topping will be in Gallery Two. www.bellevillelibrary.com.
Feb 4 Fusion, Glamour Junkie and Glass Art Designs are moving to a new downtown Belleville location on Feb. 4. They are open for business at 282 Front St. until Jan. 20, then they will reopen on Feb. 4, 11 doors down the street at 250 Front.
Feb 14 to Mar. 24 Gallery One-Twenty-One, 48 Bridge St. E., Belleville, will show Erotomania featuring work by Michael Rutland and Audrey Jolly. Opening reception Feb. 18, 2 to 4 pm. www.gallery121artists.com, 613-962-4609.
Feb 29 to Mar. 10 Below The Line, a show featuring work by some of Quinte’s most innovative sculptors, painters, photographers and mixed-media pioneers, will be held at the CORE, 223 Pinnacle St., Belleville, with an opening reception on Feb. 29 from 5 to 8 pm. Info: artistsbelowtheline@live.ca. Signed, matted and framed limited edition prints of the show poster are available for $25 each at The Artisan Shop in Mystical Moments, 147 Front St., Belleville.
CALLS FOR ENTRY
Deadline Jan 6 Are you interested in joining the highly successful Prince Edward County Studio Tour? Call Tracy Douglas at 613-476-7901 ext. 214 or email pecartscouncil@bellnet.ca for application forms and information. Application forms are also available at www.pecstudiotour.com. Artists and artisans must be full-time PEC residents.
Deadline Jan 31 The Quinte Arts Council and the Art & Design Foundation Program of Loyalist College are mounting a Typographic Exhibit from Apr. 10 to 17. We are looking for examples of the written word - poetry, excerpts from short stories, or songs (up to 250 words) that the students can interpret and express through designing with type. Please submit work in either MS Word format .doc or .rtf. Please name your file as follows: lastname.doc. There is no entry fee and your work will be displayed at the exhibition alongside the piece, created to acknowledge the work and the artist that was the inspiration. Email entries to rkranendonk@loyalistc.on.ca.
No deadline Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward/Hastings ReStore is seeking an artist to make a donation of time, material and talent by painting a mural on the wall. (Dimensions: 30’ x 15’). The mural needs to clearly represent ReStore’s role in working towards the Habitat for Humanity vision of a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. Great appreciation goes to the volunteer willing to take on this project. Applicants must submit a sketch of their proposed idea as well as a copy of their portfolio and submit by email for review to: Sarah Burgess, Volunteer Coordinator, info@habitatpeh.org. Info about the organization: www.habitatpeh.org.
Deadline Jan 31 The Quinte Arts Council’s Arts Education Bursary for the Performing Arts and the Eugene Lang Memorial Bursary (classical music) applications are online at www.quinteartscouncil.org. See story on page 17.
Call to Visual Artists (art and craft) The QAC is booking the 2012 Art in the Community shows. If you are an artist and would like to display (and sell) your work, call the QAC at 613-962-1232 ext. 28 or email feeney@quinteartscouncil.org. See notice on page 6.
Deadline Feb 24 The village of Warkworth is hosting its second annual Warkworth Art in the Park Juried Show and Sale on May 19 and 20 at Mill Creek Park. Artists working in many different media (ceramic, fibre art, fine art, glass, jewellery, metal, photography, sculpture and more) are invited to apply. www.warkworthartinthepark.ca.
Tuesdays If you love music and enjoy singing in four-part harmony, check out the Quinte Community Gospel Choir every Tues. night 7 to 9 pm at the Quinte Bible Chapel, 181 Victoria St., Belleville. Christine Toeppner, 613-968-5493.
Mondays The Bay of Quinte Chorus invites women who enjoy singing, friendship and fun to join them in four-part ‘a cappella’ harmonizing at Quinte Gardens, 30 College St. W., Belleville, Mondays from 7 to 9:30 pm starting Jan. 16 and continuing throughout the month. Women aged 16 and up are invited. Join the chorus, join the fun! Dale Lehtila at 613-395-1470 or bayofquintechorus@gmail.com.
Attention PE County artists… New memberships are available at Arts on Main, a co-op fine art gallery at 223 Main St. in Picton. Call Pamela Carter at 613-399-5241. www.artsonmaingallery.com.
Deadline Feb 29 Calling all nature artists - The Friends of Bon Echo Park invite all nature artists to the 17th annual Bon Echo Art Exhibition & Sale at Bon Echo Provincial Park, Hwy.41, Cloyne. The theme of this juried exhibition of original art is about Canadian nature, wildlife, or countryside, and will take place on July 27 to 29. Applications: Derek Maggs, Executive Director, Friends of Bon Echo Park, 16151 Hwy. 41, RR#1, Cloyne , ON, K0H 1K0. 613-336-0830, logistics@BonEchoFriends.ca. www.BonEchoFriends.ca.
Jan 28 All are welcome to share local lore, photos, memories, stories, etc. from 10 am to 4 pm with artist Wendy Wallace, who will be presenting an exhibition of new work about Belleville in the fall of 2012 at the Parrott Gallery, Belleville Library. 613-968-6731 ext. 2239.
New call - Deadline Mar. 1 Call for artists who wish to participate in the the Tweed and Area Studio Tour, Sept 29 and 30, go to www.tweedstudiotour.org or phone 613 478 3176 or 613 477 2039.
FILM
Jan & Feb The Quinte Film Alternative shows films at 2 and 7:30 pm every second Wednesday at the Empire Theatre in Belleville. Poetry on Jan. 4, Take Shelter on Jan. 18, Le Havre on Feb. 1, The Artist on Feb. 15, The Women on the 6th Floor on Feb. 29. www.quintefilmalternative.ca.
Mar. 2 and 3 Belleville's first international Documentary Film Festival, Downtown DocFest, will show Music From the Big House, a film by Bruce McDonald and Rita Chiarelli, at The Empire Theatre on Mar. 2 at 7 pm. They will screen more than 30 international, national and local films at the Core Centre and Belleville Public Library on Mar. 2 & 3. www.downtowndocfest.ca.
HERITAGE
Jan 15 The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Quinte Region will hold its Annual General Meeting with guest speakers Ryan Leary and Damien Schaeffer from the City of Prince Edward Planning Dept. at 2 pm in the Sill Auditorim, Bridge St. United Church, Belleville. Info: 613-968-7605.
Jan 17 Hastings County Historical Society’s General Meeting will feature Guest Speakers Marla Cameron and Peter Bradford, of the Carriage House Cooperage, in Wellington, speaking on the historic trade of cooperage, discussing local applications from yesterday, to today’s modern industry. 7:30 pm at the Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St. (northeast corner door), Belleville. Bring a friend.
Feb 21 Hastings County Historical Society’s General Meeting welcomes Nick Gromoff, Senior Archaeologist and owner-operator of Ground Truth Archaeology, in Quinte West, who will speak about an archaeological site in Hastings County - the recent dig conducted at the new Court House location in Belleville. 7:30 pm at the Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St. (northeast corner door), Belleville. Bring a friend.
LITERARY
2nd Wed Every second Wed. Writers United meet 6 to 7:45 pm in the Seminar Room on the second floor, Belleville Library. Share your inspiration with like-minded budding authors. All are welcome.
WORKSHOPS
Register now The Quinte Ballet School of Canada, Umbrella Dance Program offers recreational dance instruction for all ages (children, youth and adults) in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, zumba and more. Second term begins Feb. 6. Register now: 613-962-9274, 1-866-962-9274, 196 Palmer Rd., Belleville. www.quinteballetschool.com.
2nd Tues The Open Studio at the Parrott Gallery, Belleville Library runs on the second Tuesday of each month. Bring your supplies and your ideas to this unstructured open studio in our bright and spacious meeting room on the third floor. It’s fun and you can share information and techniques with other creators. www.bellevillelibrary.com, 613-968-6731 ext. 2240.
The Quinte Irish Canadian Society meet at Engineers Hall, 43 Pine Street, Belleville. Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, for the traditional Irish music session. All levels and all instruments welcome. Info: 613-771-1770 or session@qics.ca. Thursdays twice a month, The Kelly School of Irish dancing under the direction of T.C.R.G. certified instructor, Orla Kelly. Info: 613-962-4910 or irishdance@qics.ca. Tuesdays twice a month Irish set and ceili dancing. Everyone is welcome. No experience is necessary and singles (as well as couples or groups) are welcome. Info: 613-771-1770 or setdance@qics.ca, www.qics.ca.
Register now Camera and Photography Courses by Peggy deWitt include a one-day Basic Digital Camera Course to help you understand your digital camera on Feb. 3, 10 am to 2 pm ($55); a two-evening course on Jan. 10 and 17, 6 to 8 pm ($55); All About Wedding Photography on Jan. 14, 9 am to 4 pm ($85); a Photography Lecture and Workshop on Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8 and 15, 6 to 8 pm ($145 for 6 evenings). All classes held in Picton. Info and to register: 613-476-1099, paperimages@bellnet.ca.
Third Thurs Beginning Jan. 19, the John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library will hold a drawing workshop, The Drawing Room, an open studio focusing on still life and human form. Bring whatever medium you are working in. No admission fee but a small donation for models and refreshments is welcome. 613-968-6731 ext. 2240.
Sign up now Photographers, Daniel and David Vaughan, will be offering Digital Photography Workshops in March for four weeks, on Muscote Bay between Picton and Belleville. Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 6:30 to 9:30. Fee is $149. Sign up by Jan. 30 and get $25 off your next course. Call Barbara 613-966-9193. www.vaughangroup.ca.
Register now Learn to dance, sing and act with Kareem Byfield and Jocelyn Perry at The Quinte Ballet School of Canada March Break Dance Camp, Mar. 12 to 16. No experience necessary. Register now: 613-962-9274, 1-866-962-9274, 196 Palmer Rd., Belleville. quinteballetschool.com.
Tuesdays Come alone or bring a partner and learn Scottish Country Dancing. Exercise your brain and your body as you have lots of fun learning this exhilarating form of social dance. Classes are held Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30 at Queen Victoria School on Pine St., Belleville. 613-965-4212 or 613-967-1827.
1st Wed Photography Club meets the first Wednesday of each month. 7 to 9 pm at The Studio, 318 Front St., Belleville. Everyone welcome, whatever your experience level. 613-779-5695 or thestudioat318@gmail.com.
Thursdays Life Drawing drop-in for artists every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm on Front St. (upstairs), Belleville. Models. $15 each session. Contact: Elizabeth Dinkel, lizdinkel@yahoo.ca.
ODDS AND ENDS
The Most Photographed Piano in the World will be at Alpha Bits-n-Bytes, 255 Front Street, Belleville. Take part in this art project by dropping by, taking a picture of yourself or a friend with the piano and sending it off to the Choking Hazard Orchestra at chomusic89@gmail.com.
Starting in January, the Quinte Arts Council office and gallery will be closed to the public on Mondays.
Deadline May 14 Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Quinte Arts Council Arts Recognition Awards. The QAC wants to hear about individuals, groups or businesses that have shown consistent and outstanding support for the arts in Quinte. All it takes are 250 words on why the nominee should be considered and at least two letters of support. Anyone may nominate those that have produced, supported and/or promoted the arts within the Quinte community. Previous nominees who have not received the award may be resubmitted. Past recipients have included visual artists, musicians, writers, actors, volunteers, musical and artistic directors, business leaders and corporate sponsors. See the names of past recipients on the QAC website. Nomination forms are available from the QAC office at 36 Bridge St. E, Belleville, and on the website: www.quinteartscouncil.org.
Feb 17 and 18 Earth Ways Retreat and Wyldwood Sojourn present Imbolc 2012 at Wyldwood in Lonsdale. Spring Rites, Kindling of the Sacred Fire, Blessing of the Waters, Dark Lodge, Care for the Infant Year. Cost: $120 ($50 deposit required). Meal provided. Contact: Maureen Walton, 613-396-3262, mwm@kos.net.
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