Archived information for October, 2007
Adrian Baker
Posted October 21, 2007 under Artist Activities
The Call of the Wild - an exhibition of Canadian wildlife drawings by Adrian Baker, now showing at Lux Gallery in Carleton Place. The exhibition opened September 30 and continues until November 16. To view the artwork you can visit the gallery website at www.luxphoto.com, click on 'Gallery' and then click on 'Select a photographer' or directly to the page here.
The Kingston Prize 2007 - Canada's national portrait competition, has an exhibition featuring the 30 finalists at the Firehall Gallery in Gananoque for the month of October. Local artist Adrian Baker is one of the finalists again this year. To view the portraits go online at www.kingstonprize.ca.
The Kingston Prize 2007 - Canada's national portrait competition, has an exhibition featuring the 30 finalists at the Firehall Gallery in Gananoque for the month of October. Local artist Adrian Baker is one of the finalists again this year. To view the portraits go online at www.kingstonprize.ca.
Arts Alive - October 2007
Posted October 18, 2007 under ArtsCP Activities
Arts Alive! - By Carol A. Stephen
The Canadian Authors Association (CAA) Writers' Circle in Carleton Place is gearing up for another year, with the first meeting of the season taking place at 7 p.m. Monday, October 15th, at Read's Book Shop, 130 Lansdowne Avenue. Meetings take place once a month on a Monday (which one to be determined at the first meeting). The group is looking for writers to share their works-in-process and their experiences in getting words down on paper. These meetings also provide networking opportunities for writers who usually work in solitude. Ottawa branch-CAA began organizing and supporting Writers Circles in 2005 to assist its members as well as other interested area writers. The branch also realized that writers outside the Ottawa environs couldn't always get to Ottawa meetings, so groups have been established in areas outside Ottawa's boundaries.
In the year to come, we are hoping to hold some joint evenings with the Circles in Perth and Arnprior/Renfrew to provide a broader pool of writing talent to share experiences. We will also be looking forward to a CAA Scriptwriting Workshop to be held in May. Details will appear in this column in the new year.
Poets! Any poets out there looking for a group? CAA is looking for you too! Contact carolstephen2@aim.com if you are interested.
Michael Bowie of Lux Photographic Services Inc. has a workshop coming up this month, the second workshop focused on (no pun intended!) the Chamber of Commerce photo/literary contest, "Reflections and Perceptions of Carleton Place". Michael, former student of the late Malek Karsh, will help you make the best of your photos for the contest. Thursday, October 18th, 6:30 p.m. at Lux, 11 Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place.
Speaking of Lux, drop in to see Adrian Baker's art in the Gallery. If you are an animal lover, you will be blown away by the beauty of her work. Originals and prints are available for a few more weeks.
Heads up for all you Christmas shoppers and lovers of the holiday season! On Saturday, December 1st, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arts Carleton Place and the BIA are presenting "Catch a Star" in downtown Carleton Place. For the first time, artists from our database will be highlighted at a business or restaurant in a unique shopping experience for everyone. Local businesses are very excited to partner and support our local artists in creating music, painting, pottery, jewellery or the literary arts for all to enjoy. Bring the kids to Breakfast with Santa, look out for Frosty the Snowman, listen to Christmas carols and don't miss the Nativity play at the Wool Growers! Watch for posters and more information. Mark December 1st on your calendars. For more information: www.artscarletonplace.com
The 2008 Arts calendar will be flying off the presses this month. Cost is still only $10 each, perfect for stocking stuffers. A great way to keep on top of goings-on in town! Calendars will be available at V.A.M., Virtual Art Market, 77 Bridge Street, at the beginning of November. Quantities are limited, pre-orders are being taken. Don't miss out!
Hope everyone had a chance to take in the Mississippi Mudds' latest murder mystery dinner, held Friday October 12th, and Saturday, October 13th at the Carleton Heritage Inn. Billed as the homicidal social event of the year, "Wedding from Hell" offered dinner and an evening of "Love, Honour and Murder"! Sounds like it was quite the menu! If you missed it, you won't want to miss the Mudds' Christmas performance, Christmas Love Train. Stay tuned for details in November.
Finally, Arts Carleton Place will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, November 20th at 7 p.m., Mexicali Rosa's on Highway 7. Everyone is welcome to attend. After the meeting, there will be samplings of Mexican appetizers. Come out to see what Arts Carleton Place has accomplished in 2007 and let us know what you want to see in your community!
For more information on the local arts scene check out www.artscarletonplace.com or drop by the Arts Cafe get together at Page and Turners, Thursday, October 18th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Canadian Authors Association (CAA) Writers' Circle in Carleton Place is gearing up for another year, with the first meeting of the season taking place at 7 p.m. Monday, October 15th, at Read's Book Shop, 130 Lansdowne Avenue. Meetings take place once a month on a Monday (which one to be determined at the first meeting). The group is looking for writers to share their works-in-process and their experiences in getting words down on paper. These meetings also provide networking opportunities for writers who usually work in solitude. Ottawa branch-CAA began organizing and supporting Writers Circles in 2005 to assist its members as well as other interested area writers. The branch also realized that writers outside the Ottawa environs couldn't always get to Ottawa meetings, so groups have been established in areas outside Ottawa's boundaries.
In the year to come, we are hoping to hold some joint evenings with the Circles in Perth and Arnprior/Renfrew to provide a broader pool of writing talent to share experiences. We will also be looking forward to a CAA Scriptwriting Workshop to be held in May. Details will appear in this column in the new year.
Poets! Any poets out there looking for a group? CAA is looking for you too! Contact carolstephen2@aim.com if you are interested.
Michael Bowie of Lux Photographic Services Inc. has a workshop coming up this month, the second workshop focused on (no pun intended!) the Chamber of Commerce photo/literary contest, "Reflections and Perceptions of Carleton Place". Michael, former student of the late Malek Karsh, will help you make the best of your photos for the contest. Thursday, October 18th, 6:30 p.m. at Lux, 11 Lake Avenue West, Carleton Place.
Speaking of Lux, drop in to see Adrian Baker's art in the Gallery. If you are an animal lover, you will be blown away by the beauty of her work. Originals and prints are available for a few more weeks.
Heads up for all you Christmas shoppers and lovers of the holiday season! On Saturday, December 1st, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arts Carleton Place and the BIA are presenting "Catch a Star" in downtown Carleton Place. For the first time, artists from our database will be highlighted at a business or restaurant in a unique shopping experience for everyone. Local businesses are very excited to partner and support our local artists in creating music, painting, pottery, jewellery or the literary arts for all to enjoy. Bring the kids to Breakfast with Santa, look out for Frosty the Snowman, listen to Christmas carols and don't miss the Nativity play at the Wool Growers! Watch for posters and more information. Mark December 1st on your calendars. For more information: www.artscarletonplace.com
The 2008 Arts calendar will be flying off the presses this month. Cost is still only $10 each, perfect for stocking stuffers. A great way to keep on top of goings-on in town! Calendars will be available at V.A.M., Virtual Art Market, 77 Bridge Street, at the beginning of November. Quantities are limited, pre-orders are being taken. Don't miss out!
Hope everyone had a chance to take in the Mississippi Mudds' latest murder mystery dinner, held Friday October 12th, and Saturday, October 13th at the Carleton Heritage Inn. Billed as the homicidal social event of the year, "Wedding from Hell" offered dinner and an evening of "Love, Honour and Murder"! Sounds like it was quite the menu! If you missed it, you won't want to miss the Mudds' Christmas performance, Christmas Love Train. Stay tuned for details in November.
Finally, Arts Carleton Place will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, November 20th at 7 p.m., Mexicali Rosa's on Highway 7. Everyone is welcome to attend. After the meeting, there will be samplings of Mexican appetizers. Come out to see what Arts Carleton Place has accomplished in 2007 and let us know what you want to see in your community!
For more information on the local arts scene check out www.artscarletonplace.com or drop by the Arts Cafe get together at Page and Turners, Thursday, October 18th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Annual General Meeting - 2007
Posted October 11, 2007 under ArtsCP Activities
Our Annual General Meeting takes place on Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. at Mexicali Rosa's on Highway 7. Everyone is welcome to attend. After the meeting, there will be samplings of Mexican appetizers. Come out and find out what Arts Carleton Place has accomplished in 2007 and let us know what you want to see in your community!
