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July and Aug. Stockdale Mills, 1914 Stockdale Rd, Frankford, July and Aug., presents Music under the Stars. Info 613-398-6356 July 3 Belly Up Productions presents Red Light Antics with guests Amnesia Amnesia, At Fall’s End and Aurora Snow at Parkdale Community Centre in Belleville on July 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this all ages show are $8 and can be purchased at the Quinte Arts Council, 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville. July 3 to 18 Brighton Barn Theatre presents The New Northumberland Calling Normandy. In tribute to the 65th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Europe, they’ve re-created a Northumberland radio troop broadcast using popular songs, radio sketches and news items of the era. July 3 to 5, 9 to 12, 16 to 18: Sunday matinees, 2 p.m.; other dates, 8 p.m. (behind Proctor House Museum). Ticket info: 613-475-2144; www.brightonbarntheatre.ca. July 4 and 5 Westben Concerts at the Barn in Campbellford presents Beethoven’s 9th and Tchaikovksy’s 1st, with Brian Finley, Donna Bennett, Kim Dafoe, Mark DuBois, Gary Relyea, the Peterborough Singers, the Westben Festival Chorus and Orchestra, under conductor Dwight Bennett. July 4 at 7:30, July 5 at 2 pm. Tickets and info: 1-877-883-5777, 705-653-5508, www.westben.ca. July and Aug. Westben Concerts at the Barn in Campbellford continue their season: July 11 and 12, Cosi fan tutte; July 19, Four Seasons Harp Quartet; Music of the Night on Tuesday Evenings, July 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4; Friday Night Cabarets, July 24 and Aug. 7. On July 18, Schubertiad Esterhazy 1809; July 25, Saturday Night at the Opera; July 23 to 31, Best of Barnful of Broadway, Aug. 1, Montreal Guitar Trio; Agu. 2, Don Ross; and Aug. 8, Joe Sealy. Tickets and info: 1-877-883-5777, 705-653-5508, www.westben.ca. Aug. 9 Westben Concerts at the Barn in Campbellford will hold their Finale Fundraiser, Hilario Duran, Havana Remembered. Cuban superstar pianist and bandleader, Hilario Duran, brings a dozen or so of his musical friends to share sunny musical memories of the Cuban capital. Enjoy special refreshments, a silent auction, raffle draws and dance lessons. Info 1-877-883-5777 or 1-705-653-5508 or www.westben.ca. Thursdays The Organic Underground, 255 Front St., Belleville holds an Open Mic every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No admission fee. July and August From June 14 to Aug. 26, the Belleville Lions Club Presents Concerts on the Bay 2009 at Zwick’s Island Band Shell, Sundays and Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 5, The 8th Wing Concert Band; July 8, Jeanette Arsenault & Trinity; July 12, The Commodores Orchestra; July 15, Ken Stapley & Peter Solmes; July 19, Everything Fitz; July 22, Crazy for Pasty Cline; July 26, Ken Stapley and the Belleville Lions Country Jamboree; Aug 2, The Land O’ Lake Cruisers; Aug 5, The Stir; Aug 9, The Young Family Band; Aug 12, The Fiddleheads; Aug16, The Donegal Fiddlers; Aug 19, Grandpa’s Goodtyme Gang; Aug 23, Bill White & White Pine; Aug 26, The Pete’s; Aug 30, For the Love of a Song. Info: Quinte Arts Council 613-962-1232, www.concertsonthebay.ca. July and Aug. The Stirling Festival Theatre presents: On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson, July 8 to 18; CATS, Aug. 4 to 22 (not recommended for children under age 6); Sheena, Queen of Stirling, August 10 to 21 (performed by the Young Company in the Upper Hall). Showtimes and ticket info: 613-395-2100, www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com July and Aug. Festival Players of Prince Edward County 2009 Season presents: Ship of Fire by Marion de Vries, Bernie Gaw, Tom Leighton and Suzanne Pasternak, July 8 to 25 at Mt. Tabor Playhouse; Schoolhouse by Leanna Brodie, July 23 to August 8, outdoors at Macaulay House in Picton; Colours in the Storm by Jim Betts, August 6 to 23, at Fields on West Lake. Tickets and info: Visitors Info Centre, 289 Main, Bloomfield, 613-471-1991, 1-866-584-1991, www.festivalplayers.ca. July 9 to 12 The Country Roads Music Festival will be held July 9 to 12 at the Napanee Fairgrounds. Tickets and info: Dennis at 613-396-2626, info@cangig.ca. July and Aug. The Quarter Moon Coffee House is an open stage event at the Bloomfield Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. on June 18 and 25: July 9 and 23; August 13 and 27. Admission free, donations at the door. July 9 The Regent Theatre presents: Forever Plaid (live via satellite from LA) on July 9, A Night with Abba and the Beegees on July 22, A Night with Tom Jones and Tina Turner on July 23, the 7th Annual Funkfest on Aug. 8, PEC Jazz Aug. 20 to 23, Barley Days BBQ on Aug. 19, Carol Weisman and Guido Basso on Aug. 20, Hilario Duran on Aug. 21, Oliver Jones on Aug. 22, and 3 Pianos 6 Hands on Aug. 23. Info: 613 476-7042. July 10 to 12 Quinte’s Loyal Blues Fellowship will hold its first summer blues festival, at Frankford Island Park, July 10 to 12. Headliners are Bill Durst, Danny Marks, Tim Vaughn, Ila Vann and Georgette Fry. Info: www.loyalblues.ca/festival.htm. July 15 to 18 Summerfest in downtown Belleville has expanded to four full days, from July 15 to 18. Features include the annual Sidewalk Sale, Belleville Idol competition, performance by Fowl Play, Berrylicious at 14 downtown cafés and restaurants, street entertainers, and Mr. Zed’s 8-Ball Tournament. Info: www.rediscoverdowntown.ca. July 16 Choral group Justus performing July 16, 7:30 p.m. at Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W., Belleville. Opening for Justus will be Tony Silvestri. Tickets: Symphony Boutique and Maranatha Church, or 613-962-2062, 613-962-0892. July 17 The Rotary Club of Belleville presents River Fire, The Annual Benefit Dance New Orleans Night on July 17 at 8pm. at Market Square, behind City Hall, Belleville. July 17 and 18 The Kingston Symphony presents Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture on July 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. in Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada. Fireworks and cannons. Info: www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca or call 613-546-9729. July 24 to Aug. 14 Music at Port Milford’s Chamber Music Festival presents the Tokai String Quartet on July 24 and July 31, the Windemere String Quartet on Aug. 7, and the Port Milford Faculty Artists Quartet on Aug. 14. All shows at 8 p.m. at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Picton. Info: www.mpmcamp.org or 613-476-7647. July 24 to 26 The Empire Theatre presents music from the golden age of rock at Rockfest, July 24, 25, and 26. The Doobie Brothers with special guests will take to the stage July 24. Hippiefest on July 25 features The Turtles, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night, Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals, Badfinger and Mountain. On July 26, Creedence Clearwater Revisited and Trooper, will complete the rock weekend. Tickets: 613-969-0099 or www.theempiresquarelive.com July 25 The Organic Underground Theatre Collective presents a performance of My Name Is Rachel Corrie July 25, 7 p.m., 255 Front St., Belleville. Tickets and info: 613-967-3647. July 25 Sandbanks Estate Winery presents Sandbanks Spanish Fiesta on July 25, featuring flamenco music by Roger Scannura from 2 to 5 p.m. July 26 The Belleville Lions Club Presents Concerts on the Bay 2009 at Zwick’s Island Band Shell, A day of fun in support of the Zwick’s Island Pavilion featuring Ken Stapley and the Belleville Lions Country Jamboree on July 26, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Info: Quinte Arts Council (613) 962-1232, www.concertsonthebay.ca. Aug. 1 Brighton Arts Council Aug 2009 Artfest, Outdoor Arts Show and Sale, will be held at Memorial Park, Brighton, on Aug. 1, 10 am to 4pm. Music in the gazebo. Free admission. Info: 613-475-0114 Aug. 14 Belly Up Productions presents Hero For The Weak, Near Impossible, At Fall’s End and AssembleMe on Aug. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Parkdale Community Centre in Belleville. Tickets for this all ages show are $8 and can be purchased at the Quinte Arts Council, 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville. Aug. 18 The 2009 Prince Edward County Jazz Festival opens Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Oeno Gallery, 2274 County Rd. 1, with the performance of a text/poem/score by Alice Teichert, presented by Teichert with jazz musicians, Bram Geilen, Alex Samaras and Brian Barlowe. Tickets: www.oenogallery.com or 613-393-2216. Aug. 18 to 23 The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival presents jazz events all over PEC including evening concerts at the Regent Theatre; daytime jazz at wineries, jazz dinners; meet-the-artist events and jam sessions Aug. 18 to 23. Info: 613-476-8416 and info@pecjazz.org, www.pecjazz.org. Until July 26 The Art Gallery of Bancroft, at 10 Flint Ave., will be showing the work of Canadian Aboriginal artist Moses Amik Beaver, from July 1 to 26, with an opening reception on July 3 at 7:30 p.m. Info: 613-332-1542, or visit www.agb.weebly.com. Until July 19 Gallery ArtPlus, 54 N. Front St., Belleville, will show Landscapes of Solitude, featuring the work of Brian Lorimer until July 19. An opening will be held June 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 613-961-1977 x 231. Until Aug. 28 Arts Quinte West presents Art in the Park until Aug. 28. Local visual artists display their work on Friday evenings at Fraser Park in Downtown Trenton in conjunction with Concerts in the Park, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Until July 10 Gallery One-Twenty-One, 48 Bridge St. E. in Belleville will feature member artist Don Pinder and guest artist Mary-Lou Ashton until July 10. Until July 31 Sneak Preview of the PEC Studio and Gallery Tour 2009 in the John M. Parrot Art Gallery at the Belleville Public Library until July 31. Until July 16 The John M. Parrott Art Gallery’s juried show, Portals, will run until July 16 in the gallery on the third floor of the Belleville Library on Pinnacle St. Until July 12 Mad Dog Gallery, 525 County Rd. 11 in PE County will show the work of Celia Sage until July 12. Until Aug. 2 The Colborne Art Gallery, at 51 King St East, Colborne presents gallery member Annie McDonald's sculptural installation entitled Zed Woman and the City, and new works by the other gallery artists, June 20 through Aug. 2. Info: 905-355-1798, www.colborneartgallery.ca. July 1 The Bath Artisans 17th annual show and sale will be on July 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. John’s Hall, Church St. in Bath. Enter the free draw for an original watercolour painting. Free admission. Info: Marion Janssens, 613-386-3794. Until July 16 In The Dooryard, forged ironwork by Bruce Milan is on display at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery, 3rd floor Belleville Library until July 16. July and August Summer Art Shows featuring Historical Touches, Lazy Days and Music, at Belleville Art Association Gallery, 392 Front Street, June, July and Aug. Info: www.bellevilleart.ca. Until July 19 Gallery ArtPlus, 54 N. Front St., Belleville, is showing Landscapes of Solitude, featuring the work of Brian Lorimer, until July 19. Info: 613-961-1977 ext. 231. Until Aug. 2 The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King St. E., Colborne is showing ZedWoman and the City, a sculptural installation by Annie McDonald until Aug. 2. Info: www.colborneartgallery.ca, 905-355-1798. Until July 13 Arts on Main Gallery’s 2nd Anniversary Show featuring delightful, original, and affordable new artworks by 30+ juried Prince Edward County artists runs to July 13. Info:www.artsonmaingallery.ca. Until July 21 Oeno Gallery, 2274 County Rd. 1, north of Bloomfield is showing works in ink and acrylic on rice paper by Andrew Lui until July 21. Info: 613-393-2216 or www.oenogallery.com July 3 to 5 Fanfayr Outdoor Juried Art and Crafts Show will be held July 3 to 5, in Confederation Park at City Hall in downtown Kingston. Admission is free. Info: 613-549-7706, gmcgrath6@cogeco.ca. July 4 Townsend Gallery in Warkworth features the work of Patricia Pepin in July. Preview night is July 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. RSVP and info: 866-454-4242, brent.townsend@bellnet.ca. Until Aug. A Sentimental Journey, featuring the work of Richard Campbell and Tim DeRose, is at the Academy Gallery until Aug. To arrange a visit, 613-449-5755. Info: www.theacademygallery.ca. July 9 to Sept. 3 The Quinte Arts Council’s July/August Art in the Community gallery show will run July 9 to Sept. 3 at the QAC office/gallery, 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville, and several other locations in Belleville and Quinte West. An opening reception will be held July 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the QAC. Info: www.quinteartscouncil.org, 613-962-1232. July 10 to 12 and 17 to 19. Cloyne Studio Tour and Sale will be held July 10 to 12, and July 17 to 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Little Pond Road off Highway 41, and at 1074 and 1049 Little Pond Road, Cloyne. Visit the studio/galleries of Carla Miedema and Ursula Ossenberg . Free admission. Info: 613-336-8860, 613-336-0063. July 14 to Aug 15 Gallery One-Twenty-One, 48 Bridge St. E., Belleville will show works by Wendi Robbins and Christine Benson in a show called A Mindful of Place July 14 to Aug. 15 with an opening on July 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.geocities.com/gallery121. July 23 to Aug. 27 The Quinte Quilters show, A Few of Our Favourite Things, will run from July 23 to Aug. 27 at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery in Belleville. Opening July 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. July 24 to 26 Bon Echo Juried Art Exhibition and Sale July 24 and 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and July 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bon Echo Provincial Park, Hwy. #41, Cloyne. Nature themed art. Features 50 artists, demonstrations, BBQ, snake show, and music. July 25 The Art Gallery of Bancroft will host Shadowboxing, its Gala fundraising event for 2009, on July 25 at 7 p.m., at 10 Flint Ave. Info: 613-332-1542 or visit www.agb.weebly.com. July 25 to Aug. 16 Oeno Gallery, located at 2274 County Rd. 1 north of Bloomfield, features the work of Greg Angus from July 25 to Aug. 16. Opening reception is July 25, 3 to 7pm. Info: www.oenogallery.com or 613-393-2216. Until end of Sept. DeVen's Art Studio, 860 County Rd. 19, Consecon, open for the season to the end of Sept. See wildlife and farm scenes by Florence van de Ven. Featured artist is Melissa Cross, nature and architecture photographer. Info: 613-969-8050, www.devensartstudio.com. Aug. 7 to 9 Cloyne Showcase 2009 , the annual showcase of arts and crafts of the North Addington Guild, takes place Aug. 7 and 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the North Addington Education Centre, Cloyne. Over 75 exhibitors will be displaying and selling woodworking, sewing, jewellery, paintings, soaps, and quilting. Free admission. Info: 613-336-0063. Aug. 15 to 19 Aug15 to 29 Café Jazz Art Show & Sale featuring new work by Mary J. Brett and Peggy deWitt. Meet the artists on Aug 16 from1 to 4pm. at Paper Images Gallery, 172 Main Street, Unit 105, Picton. Info: 613-476-1099 Aug. 16 The Ramada Hotel and Conference Centre, Belleville will hold an Artisan Day on Aug. 16. This event will show the work of up to 20 artists and craters (including local wineries) on the Ramada grounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also live entertainment and clown/balloon maker. Drinks and a BBQ on the summer patio. Aug. 18 to Sept. 14 Oeno Gallery, located at 2274 County Rd. 1 features the work of Alice Teichert from Aug. 18 to Sept.14. Opening reception and jazz performance, Aug. 18. Info: www.oenogallery.com or 613-393-2216. Aug. 22 Brighton Arts Council presents Gallery In The Garden at Medlicott House, 321 Sixth Line W. Campbellford Aug. 22 10am to 4pm. Free admission. Info: 613-475-0114 Deadline July 10 The Quinte Arts Council is hoping to start a new program that will help to introduce the visual arts to young children in fun and innovative ways. To kick it off, we’re planning a day of arts and crafts in July. We’re hoping this will develop into an ongoing program. If you are an artist experienced in teaching young children and would like to get involved, please contact Lisa Lalonde at 613-966-9427 or lisalalonde@hotmail.com. July 20 The Quinte Arts Council’s Art Changeover at the Belleville Hospital will take place July 20 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. All members are invited to deliver art for selection. Info: 613-962-1232 ext. 28. Deadline July 31 The 2nd annual Art in the Park will be held Sept. 19 in Millennium Park, Peterborough. Artists interested in applying can download the application form at www.artsweekpeterborough.com/apply. Deadline for submissions is July 31, 5 p.m. Apply early as space is limited, and booth locations will be allotted on a first come, first serve basis. Info 705-772-5191, www.artsweekpeterborough.com/apply. Deadline July 31 The Quinte Arts Council’s Arts Recognition Award deadline is July 31. If you want to nominate an individual, company or organization that has made a contribution to the arts in Quinte, download the form at www.quinteartscouncil.org or call or visit the office. Deadline Aug. 15 Artisans and crafters are invited to participate in the 6th Annual Home for the Holidays, Nov. 15. Held at The Empire Theatre, Belleville. This is a juried show and sale welcoming applications in all craft mediums. Limits are imposed in each category. All items offered for sale must be handmade, with a min of 50% of the craftsmanship being executed by the Vendor selling the craft. Any items derived from kit work, wholesale or commercially purchased/manufactured products or are in direct conflict with copyright infringement will not be allowed. Each booth should incorporate a little bit o' Christmas. Be it in items being sold or in the decorating theme. Download application at www.theempiretheatre.com/specialevents.html. Deadline Aug. 15. Inquiries: Barbara Forgie home4theholidays@hotmail.com. ND The Trenton Craft Guild is looking for crafters of high quality handmade items to participate in their three 2009 shows: Nov. 7 and 8 in Trenton, and Nov. 14 and 15 in Brighton, applications, call George and Sandra 613-394-3167 for Trenton shows and Cathy 613-394-3582 in Brighton. Free display space Free outdoor display space for artists and artisans, throughout the summer. Hand Works, Tammy Love Studio, 246 Main St. in Bloomfield, is inviting artists and craftspeople to display and sell their wares on her property Saturdays Set up anytime and stay as long as you want. No costs, no fees, no commissions. Info: Tammy, 613-393-3888. Deadline Nov. 30 Bottle Tree Productions is holding a One Act Play Competition for writers. First prize $1,000, second $250 and third $100. One-act plays of any length may be submitted to Bottle Tree Productions, 126 Wellington St., Kingston, ON K7L 3C8. Info: 613-542-0070, info@bottletreeinc.com, http://bottletreeinc.blogspot.com. Submission fee is $25. Multiple submissions accepted. Deadline Nov. 30. Have your copy bound and, if you wish it returned, include a manuscript-sized SASE. If you want a critical analysis of your work enclose a cheque for $50 payable to Bottle Tree Productions. July The Organic Underground Cinema, 255 Front St., Belleville presents free film showings every Wed: July 1, Chaplin's Modern Times (1936), additional Chaplin shorts accompanied by live piano; July 8, The Take (2007); July 15, Waking Life (2001); July 22, The Fourth World War (2003); July 29, The Wind That Shakes The Barley (2007). July 6 and 22 Cinefest Picton at the Regent Theatre presents Three Monkeys on July 6 and Nightwatching (Peter Greenaway), a moving look at Rembrandt's life, and the controversy he created by the painting The Night Watch, July 22 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Regent Theatre. July Quinte Access and the merchants of Brighton are offering free bus tours of historic areas in and around Brighton in July. Bonnie Browne, author of 6 volumes of Remembering The Village of Brighton from 1900 to 1906, will lead the tours. Info: 613-475-0915. July 30 to Aug. 3 PurdyFest #3 will be held on the August holiday weekend, over five days, in four locations, Malone, Marmora, Brighton and Ameliasburgh. See article on page 7. Aug 2 The CCLA Art & Lit Fest will be held in Brighton on Aug. 2 in Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 613-475-2368 or writers@hiddenbrookpress.com. Aug. 20 Aug. 20 at 1 p.m., there will be a book reading by Carryl Postma, author of The Tree That Could Be Green, at the Goodrich-Loomis Nature Camp during Climate Change Challenge Week. Signed Books and Markers will be available for purchase, some proceeds being donated to the camp. This delightful Children's Picture Book deals with the issues of Global Warming and Climate Change seen through the eyes of a sickly Mr. Tree. Summer Artists in Motion in Marmora are offering workshops this summer for people age 8 to 80 plus interested in discovering/exploring their creativity in many areas: acting, beading, sewing, fibre arts, acrylics, watercolour, collage, patio stones, jewellery-making, 3-D art, photography and much more. Workshops will be in July and August at the AIM store, 29 Forsyth St. in Marmora. Registration is opening on Saturday June 13 from 9 a.m. until noon at the AIM store in Marmora. Class sizes are limited so register early. For more information, call 613 472 1278 or email christinedominico@sympatico.ca. Summer The Galloping Goat Gallery in Black Creek is hosting a Summer Art Camp for children ages 8 and up. 3 sessions with different activities for each week, July 20 to Aug. 7. Information and registration: Lesley Snyder, 613-476-9696. Mondays and Tuesdays Oil Painting Course by Jesus Estevez will be held at 395 Front St., Belleville, Mondays 10 a.m. to 12 noon and Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. To Register: 613-210-2979, at 395 Front St. Belleville or email jesusest@gmail.com. Cost: $180 for 12 lessons, plus materials. Also Group classes (3 or more) Saturdays 1:30 to 4 p.m. ($20 per Sat.). Workshops on Location in the Oak Hills, a 3-day watercolour workshop, Tuesdays Aug. 4, 11 and 18. Full days in plen air, composing and painting natural beauty spots in the Oak Hills. Painting Autumn, a workshop on location at Bridgewater with Donna Bonin, Sept. 25 to 28. Painting workshop in Malta (the Jewell of the Mediterranean) Apr. 19 to May 4, 2010. Register now, lowest price guaranteed until Sept. 1. To register and for info: Donna Bonin, 613-395-5959. Oct. 4 to 9 Register today, only 10 spaces available. Autumn Painting Adventure in Westport from The Cove Country Inn with Marion Casson and Claudette Boulanger Oct. 4 to 9 (5 nights, 6 days). Conference discount includes meals $79 to $90. Info and application forms: 613-966-3383 or 613-967-1616. Starting Aug. 19 Artist Doug Comeau is offering Drawing Classes at Timberwolf Gallery, 44A Front St., Trenton, beginning Aug. 19. Principles of Shading (Level 1 for ages 15 and up) on Wed, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Cost: $200. Advanced Drawing Studio (adult level course ages 15 and up) on Thurs, 6:30 to 8:30pm. Cost: $200. Info and to register: 613-965-5736, www.timberwolfgallery.ca. Fall semester information about Loyalist College Continuing Education classes will be at www.loyalistfocus.com and hard copies of Focus catalogue will be available on Aug. 7. Popular previous classes and instructors are returning and some of the new offerings include Painting in Oil (Chantale Brisson), Transitioning from Watercolour to Acrylic (Bruce St. Clair), Encaustikos (Anne Ireland), Blogging for Artists (Lindsey Fair), Running Your Own Studio Open House (Lindsey Fair), Rustic Bentwood Loveseat, (Maggie Longworth). Classes begin the week of Sept. 7. Info: scampbel@loyalistc.on.ca, 613-969-1913, ext 2467. Four Saturdays in October presents an Abstract Painting Workshop and a Theory and Practice based on the writings of Lawren Harris, Wassily Kandinsky, Hans Hoffman and others. Info: Michael Amar, 613-969-6301 or lookamar@gmail.com. July 1 Arts Quinte West will participate in Canada Day festivities with an Artist Village in Centennial Park, Trenton. Children are invited to join in painting a banner to be presented to our troops in Afghanistan. Info: Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, 613-392-7635. July 9 to 12 The Belleville Waterfront & Ethnic Festival, West Zwick's Park, runs July 9 to 12. Free Admission (parking $2), musical entertainment of every description, midway, fireworks, Ethnic Food Village, children's attractions, entertainers and events, vendor exposition, sports demos, climbing walls, monster truck rides and more. Info: www.bellevillewaterfronfestival.com. July 12 Support the Tweed and Area Arts Council’s fundraiser for the Marble Church Arts Centre on July 12 at Poplars Golf Club in Tweed. Register: 613-477-2634. July 18 Quinte Garden Tour and Tea, in Belleville, will be held July 18 featuring musicians from the Quinte Symphony and the Jazz duo After Hours. Tickets: $20 and all proceeds go to university and college scholarships for local students. The admission price includes a Victorian Tea to be served at St. Thomas’ Anglican Church. Master Gardeners will be at the tea location to answer your gardening questions. Info: 613-962-6323. Rain or shine. Aug. 21 The Quinte Arts Council presents It’s Just A Party at Bren’s Bakeshop (and out back along the Moira River), 394 Front St., Belleville, on Aug. 21 starting at 7 p.m. Dance to the music of The Arlingtons. Food and beverages. Info: 613-962-1232 or 613-961-8507. Tickets $2 for members (in advance from QAC and Bren’s), $5 at the door. |
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