Archived information for December, 2007
Arts Alive - December 2007
Posted December 20, 2007 under ArtsCP Activities
ARTS ALIVE! December 2007... A great year for the Arts in Carleton Place!
By Carol A. Stephen, Arts Carleton Place
Arts Carleton Place held its Annual General Meeting Tuesday, November 20th, at Mexicali Rosa's. Board members and subcommittee leaders gave presentations on the accomplishments in 2007. The Annual and Financial Reports were presented, and M.J. Lancaster from V.A.M announced the launch of the 2008 Arts Calendar.
At the meeting, it was announced that the existing Board Members, subcommittee leaders would continue into the coming year:
Accomplishments:
Human Rights Day held in March 2007, changed its focus from a school-based event to a community-oriented one. Most of this year's "Be The Change" event took place at the Town Hall Auditorium. A free afternoon programme for children and families demonstrated the challenges we face as well as sharing messages of hope and progress. The evening was a silent auction fundraiser for the arts along with wonderful music from Maria Hawkins and TRN as well as a dance performance by Parvaneh Rowshan's group.
In April, the Ottawa Poetry Collective presented an evening of enthusiastic Slam Poetry at Read's Book Shop, spurring some of our local poets to take their turns at the Open Mic portion of the evening.
Our second annual "Sounds of Downtown" fundraiser took place on September 8th, 2007, providing a great evening of varied entertainment held at several local venues, including Lux Gallery, The Heritage Inn, The Good Food Co., The Thirsty Moose, V.A.M/Surrounding Memories, St James Gate Pub, Ballygiblin's. There were buskers at a number of locations along Bridge Street. As well, Page & Turners Bookstore welcomed back the Slam Poets, and next door at Screentex, the Mississippi Mudds and a certain belly dancer had patrons out dancing in the street! The Moore House was a backdrop to readings from the Historical Society and German Oompah-pah music from the Community Band. This year's Town Hall concert featured blues guitarist and vocalist Sue Foley!
Our database of artists has doubled, with more than 60 artists on our roster! Check out the website to view artist biographies and samples of work. There is a section for current activities as well as links to important arts websites.
Arts display walls have continued at Read's Book Shop, Page and Turners Bookstore and Ballygiblin's Restaurant.
Established the Arts Café, a monthly get-together for database artists and for signing up new members. This was held every month at Page & Turners Bookstore, on the third Thursday of the month. Beginning January 17th, this event will alternate each month with Flippin' Art Night at Ballygiblin's. Here you can meet the artists as they change out the art on display and enjoy yummy appetizers at the same time. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A Canadian Authors Association Writers' Circle was established in Carleton Place. Members meet once a month at Read's Book Shop.
Arts Carleton Place has also created partnership opportunities for artists by presenting them at existing businesses and events in town, such as at the Bridge Street Bazaar and the Heritage Festival.
Arts Carleton Place has been a participant in the ongoing Strategic Planning process for the Town of Carleton Place and in the Economic Development initiatives for the town.
Presented monetary awards to two high-school students and to an established artist in the community.
That is quite a lot to achieve in just one year, and we are very proud at the contribution we have made to our community in 2007.
December and upcoming events to watch for:
A unique Christmas shopping experience in Carleton Place...Catch a Star!
On Saturday, December 1, Arts Carleton Place and the BIA invited shoppers to drop into 28 businesses to meet artists as they displayed their talents in visual arts such as photography, painting, pottery, glass art and jewellery. As part of the Catch a Star programme, some of the highlights were the Mudds Youth Theatre performing an original play, Robin Glocking singing classical holiday songs, the Community Band Elves playing Christmas music and Anne McRae singing songs from her new CD, "You're My Star on Every Tree". It was a chilly day but the spirit was there for this first-time event. We hope this will become an annual Christmas outing for the community to participate in and to support our local businesses and the arts.
Jazz at St. James Gate December 20th and 27th, 6 p.m. featuring the inimitable Peter Brown and Mick Collins for your listening pleasure while you dine on some of the best food in town.
Arts Carleton Place congratulates David Whiteley, on being named Carleton Place Citizen of the Year, 2007. Coincidentally, David happens to be one of our database artists, and I gather he usually works quietly in the background when he volunteers. About time to step into the spotlight: Best wishes, David!
For more information on the 2008 arts scene and upcoming events, or about joining the artist database, please visit www.artscarletonplace.com.
So from all of us to all of you, Happy Holidays and remember to support the arts!
By Carol A. Stephen, Arts Carleton Place
Arts Carleton Place held its Annual General Meeting Tuesday, November 20th, at Mexicali Rosa's. Board members and subcommittee leaders gave presentations on the accomplishments in 2007. The Annual and Financial Reports were presented, and M.J. Lancaster from V.A.M announced the launch of the 2008 Arts Calendar.
At the meeting, it was announced that the existing Board Members, subcommittee leaders would continue into the coming year:
Accomplishments:
Human Rights Day held in March 2007, changed its focus from a school-based event to a community-oriented one. Most of this year's "Be The Change" event took place at the Town Hall Auditorium. A free afternoon programme for children and families demonstrated the challenges we face as well as sharing messages of hope and progress. The evening was a silent auction fundraiser for the arts along with wonderful music from Maria Hawkins and TRN as well as a dance performance by Parvaneh Rowshan's group.
In April, the Ottawa Poetry Collective presented an evening of enthusiastic Slam Poetry at Read's Book Shop, spurring some of our local poets to take their turns at the Open Mic portion of the evening.
Our second annual "Sounds of Downtown" fundraiser took place on September 8th, 2007, providing a great evening of varied entertainment held at several local venues, including Lux Gallery, The Heritage Inn, The Good Food Co., The Thirsty Moose, V.A.M/Surrounding Memories, St James Gate Pub, Ballygiblin's. There were buskers at a number of locations along Bridge Street. As well, Page & Turners Bookstore welcomed back the Slam Poets, and next door at Screentex, the Mississippi Mudds and a certain belly dancer had patrons out dancing in the street! The Moore House was a backdrop to readings from the Historical Society and German Oompah-pah music from the Community Band. This year's Town Hall concert featured blues guitarist and vocalist Sue Foley!
Our database of artists has doubled, with more than 60 artists on our roster! Check out the website to view artist biographies and samples of work. There is a section for current activities as well as links to important arts websites.
Arts display walls have continued at Read's Book Shop, Page and Turners Bookstore and Ballygiblin's Restaurant.
Established the Arts Café, a monthly get-together for database artists and for signing up new members. This was held every month at Page & Turners Bookstore, on the third Thursday of the month. Beginning January 17th, this event will alternate each month with Flippin' Art Night at Ballygiblin's. Here you can meet the artists as they change out the art on display and enjoy yummy appetizers at the same time. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A Canadian Authors Association Writers' Circle was established in Carleton Place. Members meet once a month at Read's Book Shop.
Arts Carleton Place has also created partnership opportunities for artists by presenting them at existing businesses and events in town, such as at the Bridge Street Bazaar and the Heritage Festival.
Arts Carleton Place has been a participant in the ongoing Strategic Planning process for the Town of Carleton Place and in the Economic Development initiatives for the town.
Presented monetary awards to two high-school students and to an established artist in the community.
That is quite a lot to achieve in just one year, and we are very proud at the contribution we have made to our community in 2007.
December and upcoming events to watch for:
A unique Christmas shopping experience in Carleton Place...Catch a Star!
On Saturday, December 1, Arts Carleton Place and the BIA invited shoppers to drop into 28 businesses to meet artists as they displayed their talents in visual arts such as photography, painting, pottery, glass art and jewellery. As part of the Catch a Star programme, some of the highlights were the Mudds Youth Theatre performing an original play, Robin Glocking singing classical holiday songs, the Community Band Elves playing Christmas music and Anne McRae singing songs from her new CD, "You're My Star on Every Tree". It was a chilly day but the spirit was there for this first-time event. We hope this will become an annual Christmas outing for the community to participate in and to support our local businesses and the arts.
Jazz at St. James Gate December 20th and 27th, 6 p.m. featuring the inimitable Peter Brown and Mick Collins for your listening pleasure while you dine on some of the best food in town.
Arts Carleton Place congratulates David Whiteley, on being named Carleton Place Citizen of the Year, 2007. Coincidentally, David happens to be one of our database artists, and I gather he usually works quietly in the background when he volunteers. About time to step into the spotlight: Best wishes, David!
For more information on the 2008 arts scene and upcoming events, or about joining the artist database, please visit www.artscarletonplace.com.
So from all of us to all of you, Happy Holidays and remember to support the arts!
Catch a star 2007
Posted December 2, 2007 under ArtsCP Activities
Some highlights from the Catch a Star event held on December 1, 2007 in downtown Carleton Place.
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