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Weekly Arts Update
July 24 to August 14, 2010
P.O. Box 22113, 36 Bridge St. E.
Belleville, ON, Canada K8N 2Z0
613-962-1232 fax. 613-962-7163
(I will be away from the office until August 11, so
this Arts Calendar is for 3 weeks, CB)
September/October Umbrella
- The deadline to send articles, spotlights and calendar events and
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Friday, August 6.
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year. See more information on the
website or call 613-962-1232.
Events
July 22 to 31
Westben
Concerts at the Barn, Campbellford, presents: July 22 to 25 and 29,
30 at 2 pm, Broadway at the Barn-Lovin’ Dat Hammerstein, with
Virginia Hatfield, Marianne Bindig, Keith Klassen, Alex Dobson and
Brian Backson; July 24 at 7:30 pm, Saturday Night at the
Opera-Great Heroines, with Adrianne Pieczonka, Laura Tucker, Brian
Finley and Iain Scott; July 27 at 7 pm, English songs of Vaughan
Williams, Britten and others, with Brett Polegato and Robert
Kortgaard; Juy 27 at 7:30 pm: Sisters of Sheynville, an evening of
all female “swing-klezmer”; and July 31 at 2 pm, Sultans of String,
2008 Instrumental Group of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music
Awards. Info: 705-653-5508, 1-877-883-5777 or
www.westben.ca.
July 22 to Aug. 26
The East Central
Ontario Art Association is holding its 50th annual juried exhibition
in Belleville this year, showcasing recent works by its members, in
Galleries One and Two of the John M. Parrott Art Gallery in the
Belleville Library. Opening reception
July 24,
2 to 4 pm.
Info: 613-968-6731 ext. 2240 or visit
www.bellevillelibrary.com.
July 23 to Aug. 13
Music at Port Milford
presents a Chamber Music Festival. July 23: Linden String Quartet;
July 30: Tokai String Quartet; Aug. 6: Tokai String Quartet, and
Aug.13: Port Milford Faculty Ensemble. All concerts are at 8 pm, at
the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Picton. Tickets: Books &
Company, Picton; Quinte Arts Council, Belleville and The Novel Idea,
Kingston. Single concert: adults $20, students $10. Series: adults
$70, students $30. Info: 613-476-7647,
www.mpmcamp.org.
July 24
to Aug. 7
Cousins: a two-person art exhibition by Amitesh Verma
(New Delhi, India) and Milé Murtanovski (Picton) at Small Pond Arts,
337 Clarke Rd., Picton, ON. Galleries open Wed.-Sun., 11 am to 6
pm. Info: 613-471-1322, www.smallpondarts.ca
July 24
Black Walnut Gardens will present a Latin Music concert with the return
engagement of Marcello Puente and Heather Chetwynd at 3 pm. The
afternoon of music in the garden will go ahead rain or shine as
there is a covered area. Info and directions: cjlecker@aol.com or
613.476.8849. Black Walnut Gardens, 1695 County Road #17, Milford.
July 24
You may have seen
her in the Live from the Met Broadcasts this past season, but now is
your chance to see her Live at Westben. At 7:30 pm, the Barn will
be electric with the sounds of international opera star soprano
Adrianne Pieczonka. She is joined by mezzo soprano Laura Tucker and
pianist Brian Finley. Adrianne has performed leading roles at most
of the major opera houses in the world including in New York, Milan,
Vienna, Berlin, Munich and of course Toronto! She has been awarded
the Order of Canada and in Vienna given the highest honour of the
Opera House, Kaemmersaengerin. Opera Host Iain Scott will guide you
through an evening of opera solos and duets from Mozart to Puccini.
Tickets and info:
www.westben.ca, 705 653 5508 or toll free 877 883 5777.
July 24 to Aug. 11
The Belleville Lions
Club’s 2010 Concerts on the Bay are held Sundays and Wednesdays, in
July from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and August from 6 to 8 pm at Zwick’s
Bandshell at Zwick’s Park in Belleville. July 25 The Young Family
Band, July 28 The Pete’s, Aug. 1 The Land O’ Lakes Cruisers, Aug. 4
The Reasons, Aug. 8 Bill White and White Pine, Aug. 11 Timeline
Band. For a complete listing of performers and dates, visit
www.concertsonthebay.ca or call the QAC at 613-962-1232.
July
24
Splashdown Music
Festival at Small Pond Arts, 337 Clarke Rd, Picton. Catch three
great bands in the open air of beautiful Small Pond Arts, an acreage
located just outside of Picton. MJ Cyr:
www.myspace.com/mjcyr. Lara
Martin:
www.myspace.com/laramartinsongs. Graydon James and the Young
Novelists:
www.myspace.com/graydonjames. Cover: $5. Bring your own bug
spray, blankets and booze, and if you’re planning on driving home,
bring a designated driver. Camping available for out-of-towners,
contact Krista for details:
krista@smallpondarts.ca. Music starts at 7 pm. Come early to
climb into their famous silo, take a walk along the artists’ trail
that winds though the woods, or just chill with a cold one and meet
some new people. All are welcome! See website for directions:
www.smallpondarts.ca.
July 24
Lampworks Bead
Workshop with Janice Brouwer: This introduction to Lampworking will
cover safety, supplies, studio setup, the process and finishing,
followed by a demonstration. Each student will be able to torch
beads and learn the art of lampworking. Sign up today for the 4 hour
class on Saturday, July 24, from noon to 4 pm. Cost is $125 per
person. Info: Dianne at 613 961 1977 x 231.
July 25 to Aug. 8
Tweed Lions Club
Music in the Park, 2 to 4 pm, Tweed Memorial Park. July 25 Tweed
Charity Jamboree, Aug. 1 Bill White and White Pine, Aug. 8 Decade
Routlette. Shows continue until Sept. 19.
July 25 to Aug. 8
Picton Performances
In The Park are presented by The Picton BIA and The Prince Edward
County Arts Council, and are held in Benson Park, corner of King and
Ross Streets, every Sunday afternoon in July and August. Info:
www.picton-bia.on.ca or 613-476-7901 ext. 212. July 25 Jamie
Steever, Aug. 1 Kids Performing Arts Initiative, Ryan Malcolm, Aug.
8 Heritage Trio, Northern Voices.
July
25
O’Hara Mill Pioneer
Homestead presents Heritage Day 10 am to 4 pm at 638 Mill Rd., off
Hwy. 2 north of Madoc. Tours of the museum house, the woodworking
and blacksmith shops, the one room school, the carriage house,
pioneer log house and the new Visitor Centre. Demonstrations of
pioneer crafts and displays of working antique engines.
Refreshments and homegown entertainment. Admission: $3 for adults,
$1 for children.
July 26 to 30
The Festival Players
presents Tempting Providence, a tale of strength and heroism, at
Fields on West Lake in Wellington. Info:
www.festivalplayers.com. Tickets: 613-471-1991, 1-866-584-1991
or
boxoffice@festivalplayers.com.
Starting week of July 26
The main day for the
4th annual Purdy Country LitFest will is July 31 in Marmora. This
year’s Symposium, at the Marmora Library from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, will
focus on the life and poetic legacy of Toronto poet, Ted Plantos,
the Cabbagetown Kid. Another Dam Poetry Reading will start at 4 pm
on the island in the middle of the Marmora Dam. That same day,
Celebrate Marmora Day will feature displays by Artists In Motion
along the Crowe River. Events will also take place at ZenRiver
Gardens in the hamlet of Malone, in the week leading up to Sat.
Info:
zenriver@sympatico.ca.
July 27
Art in the Gallery
Workshop at the John M. Parrott Gallery, Let’s Try Grisaille, led by
Cynthia Solomon, 9:30 to noon. Paint a still life using a very
limited palette and explore gray tone values. Bring paint in
titanium white, yellow ochre, raw umber and mars black, brushes, a
canvas or board, an item to paint. No sign up is necessary,
everyone is welcome. Fee: $3.
July 27 to Aug. 8
The Academy Gallery,
352 Academy St., Bath, presents Something About the Garden,
introducing Simon Andrew, Bruce Milan, Milé Murtanovski, Erika Olsen
and Joanna Winik. Reception July 29, 4 to 8 pm, Artist Talk, July
31, 2 to 4 pm. Info: 613-352-5582, info@theacademygallery.ca.
July
29
The 27th annual Art
and Craft Sale at Picton Fairgrounds, 9 am to 8 pm. Proceeds to
Women’s Institute Community Projects.
Aug. 6 and 7
Tara Wilkinson of
Love Nest Studios is offering a two-day Modern Creative Batik
Workshop with guest instructor and Toronto-based textile artist,
Gabrielle Lasporte, on August 6 and 7 at Angeline’s Studio at
Angeline’s Inn in Bloomfield. To register: Tara Wilkinson at
613-393-1572 or Tara@loveneststudios.com.
Until Aug. 21
Gallery
One-Twenty-One’s featured artists are Mary-Lou Ashton (acrylics) and
Kerei Samuel (fused glass). Guest artist is Bill MacIntosh. 48
Bridge St. E., Belleville (next to Dinkel’s Restaurant). Info:
www.gallery121.ca.
Until Aug 7
An
Artists’ Choice exhibition is at the Belleville Art Association
Gallery, 392 Front St., Belleville. Info: 613-968-8632.
Until 20
Arts On Main Gallery
presents their summer show, The Grass Is Always Greener. New show
by 30 outstanding Prince Edward County artists. Located at 223 Main
St., Picton. 613 476-5665
www.artsonmaingallery.ca Open daily.
Until Aug. 8
The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King St E, Colborne, is featuring guest
artists Susan Fisher, encaustic, and Vikki Forsyth, ceramics. New
works by the other gallery artists are shown in the 2nd and 3rd
galleries.
Info: 905-355-1798,
www.thecolborneartgallery.ca. Hours: Thurs. to Sun., noon to 5
pm.
Until July 31
SideStreet Gallery in
Wellington presents Driven to Abstraction, works by Richard
Brzozowski. 264 Main St., Wellington. Info: 613-399-5550.
Until Aug. 8
Our Navy’s 100
Years. Archives and Collections Society celebrates the centennial
of the Canadian Navy. Marine art, ship models, documentaries, book
signings, naval memorabilia, photographs, and more. At The Victory,
205 Main St., Picton. Info: 613-476-1177,
acs@AandC.org.
Looking
for vendors
The Kiwanis Club of
Tweed in partnership with the Tweed and Area Arts Council are
hosting Art in the Park Aug. 14 and 15. Artists are welcome to
apply. Info: 613-478-3591,
jack.vance@xplornet.ca.
July 30 to Aug. 2
The Canadian Guitar
Festival will be held at Loughborough Lake Holiday Park in
Kingston. Concerts, workshops, guitar competition, prizes, camping,
swimming, and vendors. Info: www.candianguitarfestival.com.
Until Sept. 2
Oeno Gallery is
showing Rock, Paper, Scissors, featuring Caroline Benchetrit, Susan
Collett, Lis Mellikov Gare, Justin Hawkes, Stuart Kinmond, America
Martin, Graham Metson, San Murata, Teresa Swayne, Alice Teichert,
Alice Vander Vennen, Carl Wiens, Nancy Zboch. One of the largest
group shows to be held at the Gallery. Featuring drawing,
illustration, watercolour, printing, and painting, the exhibition
provides a glimpse into the variety of artworks available for sale
at the Gallery. Info: www.oenogallery.com. The Oeno Gallery is
located adjacent to the vineyards at Huff Estates, corner of Hwy 62
and County Rd. 1.
July 3o to Aug. 1
Celebrate Marmora at
the Marmora Memorial Park includes Drum Circle, Art in the Park,
displays, demonstrations, Country Music Jammers, Purdy Fest Dam
Reading, Shakespeare in the Park, Christopher the Twistopher, and
music by Cliff Andrew. Info: www.celebratemarmora.ca.
July 31 to Aug. 8
Clic Eastern Ontario
Photo Show is a juried show and sale presented by the Prince Edward
County Arts Council on the 2nd floor of Books & Co., 289 Main St.,
Picton. Info:
www.easternontariophotoshow.com, 613-476-7901 ext. 214.
July 31, Aug. 3, 4 and 5
Driftwood Theatre
Group will perform Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare July 31 at
Memorial Park in Marmora, Aug. 3 at Centennial Park in Trenton, Aug.
4 at Centre Hastings Park in Madoc, and Aug. 5 at The Millpond in
Bloomfield.
July 31 and Aug. 1
Arts on Main Gallery
presents Paint the County, works by local artists, at the Black
Prince Winery, 13370 Loyalist Pkwy., Picton. Observe artists on
July 31, as they take to the street and paint outside on the streets
of Picton. A silent auction will take place at Black Prince Winery
throughout the day, as the pieces are completed. The silent auction
will continue at the winery on Aug.1, closing at 4 pm. Info:
613-476-4888, or
info@blackprincewinery.com.
July 31
The Lodge on Amherst
Island presents new work by Wallace Edwards July 31, 3 to 6 pm. Art
work from his newest collaboration with David Suzuki and Kathy
Vanderlinden, You Are the Earth. The show opens at 3 pm; sales
begin at 3:30. After the Garden Party, celebrate his work and enjoy
some cool refreshments. The Lodge on Amherst Island is at 320
McDonald’s Lane, Stella. Info:
www.thelodgeonamherstisland.com,
helodgeonamherstisland@gmail.com, 613.634.1388, 1.866.552.3535.
Aug. 1 to Sept. 6
Blizzmax Gallery,
3071 County Rd. 13 near Milford, presents Sommerfest, a hand picked
selection of artists. Opening Aug. 1, 7 pm. Info: 613-476-7748,
blizzmax@kos.net.
Until Sept. 7
See photographs by Lola Reid Allin at L'Auberge de France Bistro,
304 Front St., Belleville.
www.lola-photography.com. Info: 613-966-2433,
www.aubergedefrance.ca.
Deadline Sept. 25
St. Matthew’s Art and
Craft Show will be held in the church on Holloway St. in Belleville,
Nov. 26 and 27. Artists are invited to apply. Booth space is $55.
Info: 613-392-5285.
Aug. 1
Westben
Concerts at The Barn, Campbellford, presents Out of This World!
Peter Appleyard & Friends at
2 pm. The Vibes Legend of our times brings classic jazz to The
Barn.
Tickets and info: 705-653-5508, 1-877-883-5777 or
www.westben.ca.
Register
The Milkweed
Collective PEC announces a one-day Art Without Borders Workshop for
Teachers, with Founder, Austin Clarkson and Artist/Teachers of the
PEC Milkweed Collective, Aug. 25, 9:30 am to 4 pm, at the John M.
Parrott Gallery, Belleville Library. The workshop is for primary,
junior, and middle school classroom teachers who wish to get in
touch with their creativeness and thereby encourage the creativeness
of their students. Background in art is not necessary - only the
willingness to be open to the creative process. The theme of Art
Without Borders focuses on how art media can combine the reason with
the imagination in many subject areas. Cost is $50, which includes
art materials. Early registration is recommended. The Milkweed
Collective is dedicated to practicing the arts and promoting
personal growth in a community context. Info:
www.exploringcreativity.ca, Janine Kinch at 613-471-1392 or
Jkinch@kos,net. Make registration cheque of $50 payable to Janine
Kinch, 26 County Rd 7, R.R. #4, Picton, K0K 2T0.
Aug. 3 to 21
Laugh Lines Theatre
presents Office Hours, by Norm Foster, at 8 pm Tuesday to Saturday,
with a matinee Aug. 14 at 2 pm. Info and tickets:
www.laughlinestheatre.ca, 613-332-6141.
Aug. 3 to 28
The Festival Players
premieres the musical Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly, at the
Waring House in Picton. Info:
www.festivalplayers.com. Tickets: 613-471-1991, 1-866-584-1991
or
boxoffice@festivalplayers.com
August 5 and 20
Belleville Public
Library offers a range of programs for Teens this summer. August 5,
at 6 pm, it’s Teen Movie Night, featuring Leap Year. Popcorn and pop
will be served. A Jewellery-Making Workshop takes place on August 20
at 2 pm. Make your own bracelets with special guest Marie Wright.
Pre-register at the Reader’s Advisory desk or at
readers@bellevillelibrary.com.
Thursdays
Join in at the Frere Brothers’ Open Stage, 6 to 10 pm
in the Barley Room Pub at the Waring House, Picton.
Register
The Belleville Art
Association is holding a two-day workshop at the John M. Parrott Art
Gallery, Belleville Library, Sept. 24 and 25 with renowned
watercolour artist/teacher, Linda Kemp. Fee: $150. Info:
613-968-8632. Register at BAA Gallery, 392 Front St., Belleville.
A tape of Linda Kemp and her work is available at the library.
Aug.
5 to 7, 11 to 14
Blue Canoe Productions presents
Sweeney Todd: The Demon
Barber of Fleet Street, at the Octave Theatre, 711 Dalton Ave., off
John A. Blvd. in Kingston. Shows at 8 pm, with matinees on
Saturdays at 2 pm. Tickets: Grand Theatre Box Office, by phone at
613-530-2050, online at
www.kingstongrand.ca or at the door at the Octave Theatre on
show nights. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students and
seniors, and $12 for children. *Plus Box Office charges on all
tickets, reduced prices for matinees.
Aug.
6
Westben Concerts at
The Barn, Campbellford, presents
Out of This World! Don Ross & Jimmy
Wahlsteen at 7:30 pm. Two-time winner of the National Fingerstyle
Guitar Championship, Don Ross brings Swedish sensation Jimmy
Wahlsteen for a great finger-picking evening.
Tickets
and info: 705-653-5508, 1-877-883-5777 or
www.westben.ca.
Aug.
7
The Marble Church
Arts Centre in Actinolite presents singer, songwriter and great
entertainer, Eugene Smith and Victoria Slager, dancer, choreographer
at 7:30 pm. For tickets, times and address, visit
www.tweedartscouncil.ca or call 613-478-3499, Roely DeVries.
Aug. 8
Westben
Concerts at The Barn, Campbellford,
Finale/Fundraiser with Michael Burgess and Donna Bennett, 2 to 5
pm. The Westben Barn and grounds will be transformed into the Court
of Camelot for an afternoon of happy ever-aftering. Light
refreshments, a silent auction, music. Tickets
and info: 705-653-5508, 1-877-883-5777 or
www.westben.ca.
Aug. 10
to Sept. 7
Annual Victory Art Show of Local Artists, Pat
Busscher, Hugh Charlebois, Gilles Miramontes, Ron Pickering, Laurie
Scott, and more, at The Victory, 205 Main St., Picton. Meet the
artists at the opening reception Aug. 10 from 6 to 8 pm. Info:
613-476-1177,
acs@aandc.org,
victory.coordinator@gmail.com.
Until
Aug. 21
The Archives and Collections Society (ACS) presents
Victory Kids! Programs, for children ages 7 to 11, 9 am to noon at
The Victory, 205 Main St., Picton. To register, call Madelaine at
ACS, 613-476-1177 or email
victory.coordinator@gmail.com.
July 24: Pirates. Learn about famous pirates, and then become one,
designing pirate flags, hats and more! July 31: Explorers. Learn
about explorers while expressing your creative side, and making new
friends. August 7: Shipwrecks. Learn about local history, and
exciting shipwrecks while having fun and playing games. August 14:
Loyalist / First Nations. Learn valuable Canadian heritage then make
your own corn husk doll, dream catcher and more! August 21: End of
session celebrations / Lighthouses. All are welcome to enjoy the
creations the children have made during each Victory Kids session,
or to learn about lighthouses and participate in more crafts, and
fun!
Aug. 10 to Sept. 11
The
theme Wonder will be explored in a members’ show at the Belleville
Art Association Gallery, 392 Front St., Belleville. Info:
613-968-8632.
Aug. 11 to 21
The Last Resort at The Stirling
Festival Theatre. A wickedly funny musical, murder mystery. Music &
Lyrics by Leslie Arden, Book by Norm Foster and Directed by Luisa
Appolloni. An off-the-wall spoof about a New York restaurateur on
the run from the mob who finds himself in protective custody, at a
run-down hotel in Saskatchewan, where everyone who checks in could
be the hitman who's out to get him. Tickets $25 and Youth $10.
Tickets and info: 613-395-2100 or 1-877-312-1162 or
www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com
Aug. 13 to 22
Prince Edward County
Jazz Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary, with straight ahead
jazz in a unique laid back County setting: main stage performances,
satellite venues, traveling jazz van, after hours, Sunday jazz mass
and way more! Evening main stage Regent Theatre, Picton: Guido
Basso and Luanda Jones, Ranee Lee, Lorraine Desmarais Trio, and,
direct from Snug Harbor, a Brilliant Surprise. Box office:
613-476–8416,
www.pecjazz.org.
Aug.
14
The Marble Church
Arts Centre in Actinolite presents IANA Theatre Company’s production
of Cocktails for Two Hundred, a musical comedy. For tickets, times
and address, visit www.tweedartscouncil.ca or call 613-478-3499,
Roely DeVries.
Aug. 14 to Sept. 26
The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King St E., Colborne features
members Anne Wilson, paintings, and Terrie MacDonald, ceramics. New
works by the other gallery artists are shown in the 2nd and 3rd
galleries.
Opening reception is August 14, from 2 to 4 pm.
Info 905-355-1798, or visit
www.colborneartgallery.com. Hours: Thursday to Sunday, noon to
5 pm.
Aug. 14
and 15
The Kiwanis Club of Tweed in partnership with the
Tweed and Area Arts Council are hosting Art in the Park.
Aug. 14 and 21
Unlocking the
Mystery of Realism with Bruce St. Clair: learn to paint in
acrylic and oil. Sign up for our beginner classes: Saturday August
14 and 21, from 11am to 5pm. This two-session workshop is filled
with the how-to's of realistic painting, including the fundamental
dynamics of accurate drawing, colour creation, effective composition
and the discriminating use of photo references. Cost is $80 per
person. Info: Dianne, 613 961 1977 x 231.
Aug. 17 to 28
Moonpath Productions
and The Empire Theatre, 321 Front St., Belleville presents the
musical Annie. Evenings and matinees, Aug. 17 to 22, Aug. 24 to
28. Tickets: 613-969-0099,
www.theempiretheatre.com.
For ongoing shows, visit our Two Month Calendar
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