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Arts Alive Article - November 2009
Posted November 12, 2009
Arts Alive!
by Ina Jackson
The arts scene is heating up with November and December happenings. Starting off, on Friday, November 13, 7-9 p.m., Mark Garbutt, world travelled photographer and Arts Carleton Place database member, will be at Brushstrokes. On Thursday, November 19, it's Arts Carleton Place Flippin' Art Night at Ballygiblin's starting at 5 p.m. Featured artists Jan Gilbert and Donna Naprstek will be installing new works. Everyone is welcome to meet the artists and enjoy fabulous appetizers.
Don't forget to get your tickets at the Train Station Visitors Centre and Gallery, 132 Coleman Street for the Mississippi Mudds production of The Secret War of Mother Goose. Performances: November 27, 28, December 4,5, at 7.30 p.m. Matinees: November 29, December 5 at 2 p.m. Call 613-257-2031 to reserve your seats. This show has become a holiday tradition for families, so don't miss out!
For book lovers, Read's Book Shop presents authors Lowell Green on Thursday, November 19, 6.30 p.m. and Helen Douglas on Saturday, November 28, 12.30 p.m. Browse through a selection of traditional and holiday storybooks for the children, best sellers or unique gifts for those readers on your Christmas list.
The Arts Carleton Place Annual General Meeting is on Monday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at the Thirsty Moose, upstairs room. A busy year has gone by and we are looking forward to 2010. All are welcome to attend.
On the music scene: Thursday night jazz, 7-10 p.m. at St. James Gate Pub features Peter Brown, Don Paterson and friends. Live at the Gate on Saturday nights, 8-10 p.m. features acoustic music: November 14: Kirk and Kurtis Armstrong, November 21: Kerrek, November 28: The Night Crawlers. A new venue has just started at Ballygiblin's Sunday evenings, 8 -11 p.m. with Peter Brown, Roger Plant and friends. For Celtic music fans, drop in to Ballygiblin's on Wednesday, November 18, 7.30-10.30 p.m. or at the Carleton Heritage Inn on November 25. These are jams and all ages and levels are welcome.
There is a Holiday Sensation at the Train Station on Sunday, December 6, noon to 4 p.m. The former daycare centre has been transformed into the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre Gift Shop & Gallery. Arts Carleton Place co-ordinates the gallery space for the database artists to showcase their works. The Yoga Station, a new business, has established a presence with their studio and art gallery. Paul Nelson has combined his businesses to create Service Central for your entire camera and photography needs. Drop in for your Christmas shopping, enjoy cookies and sweets, hot apple cider and get in the holiday spirit! Bring your family, neighbours and friends!
On a final note, please support our local artistic community by attending live theatre, holiday concerts, listening to fabulous music and purchasing original art. Carleton Place and the surrounding area is so fortunate to have such a talented mix of artists, writers and performers.
by Ina Jackson
The arts scene is heating up with November and December happenings. Starting off, on Friday, November 13, 7-9 p.m., Mark Garbutt, world travelled photographer and Arts Carleton Place database member, will be at Brushstrokes. On Thursday, November 19, it's Arts Carleton Place Flippin' Art Night at Ballygiblin's starting at 5 p.m. Featured artists Jan Gilbert and Donna Naprstek will be installing new works. Everyone is welcome to meet the artists and enjoy fabulous appetizers.
Don't forget to get your tickets at the Train Station Visitors Centre and Gallery, 132 Coleman Street for the Mississippi Mudds production of The Secret War of Mother Goose. Performances: November 27, 28, December 4,5, at 7.30 p.m. Matinees: November 29, December 5 at 2 p.m. Call 613-257-2031 to reserve your seats. This show has become a holiday tradition for families, so don't miss out!
For book lovers, Read's Book Shop presents authors Lowell Green on Thursday, November 19, 6.30 p.m. and Helen Douglas on Saturday, November 28, 12.30 p.m. Browse through a selection of traditional and holiday storybooks for the children, best sellers or unique gifts for those readers on your Christmas list.
The Arts Carleton Place Annual General Meeting is on Monday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at the Thirsty Moose, upstairs room. A busy year has gone by and we are looking forward to 2010. All are welcome to attend.
On the music scene: Thursday night jazz, 7-10 p.m. at St. James Gate Pub features Peter Brown, Don Paterson and friends. Live at the Gate on Saturday nights, 8-10 p.m. features acoustic music: November 14: Kirk and Kurtis Armstrong, November 21: Kerrek, November 28: The Night Crawlers. A new venue has just started at Ballygiblin's Sunday evenings, 8 -11 p.m. with Peter Brown, Roger Plant and friends. For Celtic music fans, drop in to Ballygiblin's on Wednesday, November 18, 7.30-10.30 p.m. or at the Carleton Heritage Inn on November 25. These are jams and all ages and levels are welcome.
There is a Holiday Sensation at the Train Station on Sunday, December 6, noon to 4 p.m. The former daycare centre has been transformed into the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Centre Gift Shop & Gallery. Arts Carleton Place co-ordinates the gallery space for the database artists to showcase their works. The Yoga Station, a new business, has established a presence with their studio and art gallery. Paul Nelson has combined his businesses to create Service Central for your entire camera and photography needs. Drop in for your Christmas shopping, enjoy cookies and sweets, hot apple cider and get in the holiday spirit! Bring your family, neighbours and friends!
On a final note, please support our local artistic community by attending live theatre, holiday concerts, listening to fabulous music and purchasing original art. Carleton Place and the surrounding area is so fortunate to have such a talented mix of artists, writers and performers.
Arts Alive Article - February 2009
Posted February 23, 2009
Arts Alive!
Beat the February Blahs with Art, Music and Theatre
By Christina MacLachlan and Ina Jackson
February 19, 2009
The winter doldrums have officially set in and cabin fever is a reality for many of us. I have a cure - a sure fire way to beat the blues. This month and next, we can indulge in the arts.
Start at Ballygiblin's - that wonderful restaurant with amazing food at 151 Bridge Street. Spend an evening treating your palate to the gourmet fare offered and take in the art on the walls. Until the next Flippin' Art Night on Thursday, March 19, you have a chance to see the work of two fabulous local artists - photographer Richard Ellis and painter Lorrie Beaton. Richard is a member of a local camera group called Photography Matters. He presents three main subjects in this show: theatre, flowers and the Canadian North. Richard describes himself as a work in progress. Four years ago, he took up the camera and took some shots of a dancer. Encouraged with the result, he has continued with theatre and dance subjects. In "Dancers-Blue and Red", Merida Mexico, Richard uses the movement of the dancer’s costume to create dramatic linear patterns that give a real sense of the body in motion. In "Yellow Flower with Bee", the photographer has treated a small subject as something monumental and at the same time made it small again by showing a bee on it. It's a wonderful paradox that makes this piece very striking. I found myself especially moved by the images of the Skaglak fiord, the result of a recent trip by the photographer. The majestic northern landscape is bathed in a warm light that makes it glow.
The work of Lorrie Beaton (aka Hannah von Eden) is quite a contrast. Who is this Hannah von Eden anyway? - I'll let Lorrie explain it herself - "The character of Hannah Von Eden was born during a long and gruelling rehearsal for a play that I was directing many years ago. I was grumpy and made some unkind comments to the actors in the heat of the moment. Hannah von Eden became my directing alter ego, and brought a great deal of humour to the rehearsal space with her nasty comments! I started taking on the character of Hanna von Eden while painting. It was fun, because I was able to blend together my theatre background and my love of visual arts. While in character, Hannah allows me to explore ideas, create a mood for the piece, and indulge in all those dark and lovely places." Hannah's work is both abstract and realistic in its elements. Some of the pieces speak on a decorative and rhythmic level. "Gabbia Dorata/The Gilted Cage" has a wonderful three-dimensional quality and interesting use of print and gold borders. Other pieces are very message oriented and speak loudly. "La Scrittura Sulla Porete (The Writing on the Wall)" is very graffiti like and communicates with each viewer on a very personal level. Don't forget March 19 to see what goes on the walls at Ballygiblin's. A special treat, Claudia Coutu Radmore will be there, reading some of her fabulous poetry and writings.
Speaking of Claudia, she will be signing copies and reading from Arctic Twilight at Read's Book Shop, 6.30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, February 19. An Arts Carleton Place member and supporter, she is an artist, internationally published writer, member of the League of Canadian Poets, Haiku Canada and Kado Ottawa. Congratulations!
After being at Read's, head down to hear classic jazz at St. James Gate Pub, with Peter Brown and friend playing 7-10 p.m. Note the new time change.
On Saturday February 21, it's Opening Night for Saturday Night Music...Live at the Gate! Every Saturday starting at 8 p.m. there will be an evening of acoustic music. Kirk and Curtis Armstrong are the opening featured performers. The owners, Stan and Francine Clarke, are hoping the community comes out and supports our talented local performers. A new menu the "5 and dime" has been created with items $5 or $10. This new venue will bring out a listening audience that appreciates live music in an intimate setting. On February 28, Live at the Gate features two acts: Joe Chalmers/original folk/roots music and Lisa Kopil performing cover tunes. Book a table with your friends and enjoy!
The Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre Group is presenting the musical Bugsy Malone Jr. Performances: Thursday, February 26 and 27, 7-9 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 at Lux, 613-253-2299. Bring the family to live theatre and support this talented, energetic troupe as they hit the stage at the Town Hall.
A call to artists: Brush Strokes is having a one-day $100 or less Art Sale, on Sunday, March 29, 1-4 p.m. Each piece sold: 50% goes to the artist, 20% to children's art classes, 20% to Brush Strokes, 10% to Arts Carleton Place. Call 613-253-8088 to register.
So venture out into the cold, dark night and take in some of the bright lights that are shining in Carleton Place this month. I guarantee that it will banish those winter blues.
Beat the February Blahs with Art, Music and Theatre
By Christina MacLachlan and Ina Jackson
February 19, 2009
The winter doldrums have officially set in and cabin fever is a reality for many of us. I have a cure - a sure fire way to beat the blues. This month and next, we can indulge in the arts.
Start at Ballygiblin's - that wonderful restaurant with amazing food at 151 Bridge Street. Spend an evening treating your palate to the gourmet fare offered and take in the art on the walls. Until the next Flippin' Art Night on Thursday, March 19, you have a chance to see the work of two fabulous local artists - photographer Richard Ellis and painter Lorrie Beaton. Richard is a member of a local camera group called Photography Matters. He presents three main subjects in this show: theatre, flowers and the Canadian North. Richard describes himself as a work in progress. Four years ago, he took up the camera and took some shots of a dancer. Encouraged with the result, he has continued with theatre and dance subjects. In "Dancers-Blue and Red", Merida Mexico, Richard uses the movement of the dancer’s costume to create dramatic linear patterns that give a real sense of the body in motion. In "Yellow Flower with Bee", the photographer has treated a small subject as something monumental and at the same time made it small again by showing a bee on it. It's a wonderful paradox that makes this piece very striking. I found myself especially moved by the images of the Skaglak fiord, the result of a recent trip by the photographer. The majestic northern landscape is bathed in a warm light that makes it glow.
The work of Lorrie Beaton (aka Hannah von Eden) is quite a contrast. Who is this Hannah von Eden anyway? - I'll let Lorrie explain it herself - "The character of Hannah Von Eden was born during a long and gruelling rehearsal for a play that I was directing many years ago. I was grumpy and made some unkind comments to the actors in the heat of the moment. Hannah von Eden became my directing alter ego, and brought a great deal of humour to the rehearsal space with her nasty comments! I started taking on the character of Hanna von Eden while painting. It was fun, because I was able to blend together my theatre background and my love of visual arts. While in character, Hannah allows me to explore ideas, create a mood for the piece, and indulge in all those dark and lovely places." Hannah's work is both abstract and realistic in its elements. Some of the pieces speak on a decorative and rhythmic level. "Gabbia Dorata/The Gilted Cage" has a wonderful three-dimensional quality and interesting use of print and gold borders. Other pieces are very message oriented and speak loudly. "La Scrittura Sulla Porete (The Writing on the Wall)" is very graffiti like and communicates with each viewer on a very personal level. Don't forget March 19 to see what goes on the walls at Ballygiblin's. A special treat, Claudia Coutu Radmore will be there, reading some of her fabulous poetry and writings.
Speaking of Claudia, she will be signing copies and reading from Arctic Twilight at Read's Book Shop, 6.30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, February 19. An Arts Carleton Place member and supporter, she is an artist, internationally published writer, member of the League of Canadian Poets, Haiku Canada and Kado Ottawa. Congratulations!
After being at Read's, head down to hear classic jazz at St. James Gate Pub, with Peter Brown and friend playing 7-10 p.m. Note the new time change.
On Saturday February 21, it's Opening Night for Saturday Night Music...Live at the Gate! Every Saturday starting at 8 p.m. there will be an evening of acoustic music. Kirk and Curtis Armstrong are the opening featured performers. The owners, Stan and Francine Clarke, are hoping the community comes out and supports our talented local performers. A new menu the "5 and dime" has been created with items $5 or $10. This new venue will bring out a listening audience that appreciates live music in an intimate setting. On February 28, Live at the Gate features two acts: Joe Chalmers/original folk/roots music and Lisa Kopil performing cover tunes. Book a table with your friends and enjoy!
The Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre Group is presenting the musical Bugsy Malone Jr. Performances: Thursday, February 26 and 27, 7-9 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2 p.m. Tickets: $12 at Lux, 613-253-2299. Bring the family to live theatre and support this talented, energetic troupe as they hit the stage at the Town Hall.
A call to artists: Brush Strokes is having a one-day $100 or less Art Sale, on Sunday, March 29, 1-4 p.m. Each piece sold: 50% goes to the artist, 20% to children's art classes, 20% to Brush Strokes, 10% to Arts Carleton Place. Call 613-253-8088 to register.
So venture out into the cold, dark night and take in some of the bright lights that are shining in Carleton Place this month. I guarantee that it will banish those winter blues.
Arts in the Place - The Humm
Posted January 27, 2009
Arts in the Place
Saturday Night Music... Live at the Gate!
There's more music happening at St. James Gate Pub in Carleton Place. Stan and Francine Clarke, owners of the pub, noticed that there was an entertainment gap for a music venue on a Saturday evening. The town has the regular bars that draw a younger crowd, but something was missing. An evening of acoustic music catering more to a listening audience in an intimate setting seemed to fit the bill. Opening night for this new venture, entitled "Live At The Gate", is Saturday, February 21 at 8PM featuring Kirk and Curtis Armstrong. Kirk is a well-known local performer and a member of Arts Carleton Place, who has just released a new CD entitled Island. February 28 will feature two acts: Joe Chalmers with original folk/roots music and Lisa Kopil with an eclectic mix of cover tunes.
The Clarkes are keen to support and promote local musicians and performers. Artists will be booked for one or two sets every Saturday. CDs will be for sale at the venue. This is not an open mic night setting. So all you musicians out there - drop in and check out The Gate! Kerron Lamb, an accomplished musician, is co-ordinating the booking schedule. She can be reached at lambk2001@yahoo.com or 256-7914.
There will even be a special menu, the "5 and dime", designed for the evening. All the tasty items will be $5 or $10. Cute, eh?
Mark your calendars for the Saturday the 21st and 28th, book a table with your friends and enjoy the music! And don't forget that Thursday nights from 6-9PM are jazz nights with the Peter Brown Duo - now into their third year of performing at The Gate.
St. James Gate Pub is located at 111 Bridge Street in Carleton Place (257-7530).
Saturday Night Music... Live at the Gate!
There's more music happening at St. James Gate Pub in Carleton Place. Stan and Francine Clarke, owners of the pub, noticed that there was an entertainment gap for a music venue on a Saturday evening. The town has the regular bars that draw a younger crowd, but something was missing. An evening of acoustic music catering more to a listening audience in an intimate setting seemed to fit the bill. Opening night for this new venture, entitled "Live At The Gate", is Saturday, February 21 at 8PM featuring Kirk and Curtis Armstrong. Kirk is a well-known local performer and a member of Arts Carleton Place, who has just released a new CD entitled Island. February 28 will feature two acts: Joe Chalmers with original folk/roots music and Lisa Kopil with an eclectic mix of cover tunes.
The Clarkes are keen to support and promote local musicians and performers. Artists will be booked for one or two sets every Saturday. CDs will be for sale at the venue. This is not an open mic night setting. So all you musicians out there - drop in and check out The Gate! Kerron Lamb, an accomplished musician, is co-ordinating the booking schedule. She can be reached at lambk2001@yahoo.com or 256-7914.
There will even be a special menu, the "5 and dime", designed for the evening. All the tasty items will be $5 or $10. Cute, eh?
Mark your calendars for the Saturday the 21st and 28th, book a table with your friends and enjoy the music! And don't forget that Thursday nights from 6-9PM are jazz nights with the Peter Brown Duo - now into their third year of performing at The Gate.
St. James Gate Pub is located at 111 Bridge Street in Carleton Place (257-7530).
Arts Alive - June 2008
Posted June 23, 2008
Arts Alive!
By Carol A. Stephen
Michael Kaeshammer to headline Sounds of Downtown for Arts Carleton Place on September 6!
The third annual Sounds of Downtown fundraiser presented by Arts Carleton Place and co-sponsored for the first time by the BIA is happening on September 6. We are pleased to announce that Michael Kaeshammer is the featured headliner for the Town Hall Auditorium concert. The fun starts on Saturday, September 6, at 6:00 p.m. with entertainers performing in various locations on Bridge Street till about 9:30 p.m., followed by the Town Hall Concert at 10 p.m. All performances will take place simultaneously. Start at either end of Bridge Street to enjoy the entertainment and free munchies at each location!
Passport sales kick off on Saturday, August 2nd at the Bridge Street Bazaar, 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Visit the Arts Carleton Place booth at the red-tented artists' area near the Post Office. If you attended this event before, you know to expect a great time, but remember it was a sell-out both years. We wanted to let you know about the great entertainment lined up so you can get your passports early. Passports to all venues including the concert at 10 p.m. are $25.00. Secondary passports for $15.00 will also be available permitting entry to all venues except the final concert.
Here's this year's programme so far:
At the Carleton Heritage Inn, "Friends of Scoon" hosted by Jack Denovan will be a tribute show dedicated to Dale Scott featuring the best of Lanark County's country music performers. Perennial favourites, the Mississippi Blues Society will be playing and singing the blues at The Thirsty Moose. St. James Gate Pub keeps up the tempo with Colin Chalk, your Irish Celtic and folk singer while the Mississippi Muddsingers are back again for your pleasure at Brush Strokes featuring Peter Brown on the keyboards. Ballygiblin's Restaurant will present the Rumbavants, a wonderful Latin/World Music trio.
The Carleton Place and District Community Band are back again this year. You can also visit the Chamber of Commerce red tent to check out their photography and literary contest submissions!
There are more locations and performers coming on board, so check out our poster for the final programme on August 2!
The grand finale of the evening, of course, is the Town Hall concert featuring pianist Michael Kaeshammer in a solo performance. This is jazz with an overlay of youthful exuberance, boogie-woogie and bebop. From his roots in boogie-woogie as a teenage prodigy, he has matured over his ten-year career into a rising jazz star!
Michael offers his own engaging take on such well-known tunes as St. James Infirmary, and I Found a New Baby, as well as original pieces of his own, like Cinnamon Sun, Too Far Down, and the title tune on his fifth and latest CD, Days Like These. Released in October 2007, it showcases not only his fantastic keyboard magic, but also his vocal talent as well as his skill as a songwriter. He fills concert auditoriums in Europe as well as North America. While touring as special guest with Colin James, he earned standing ovations at every show!
In April, he was the featured artist of the month on CBC Radio-Canada's Espace Musique. This summer he is on tour of Canadian jazz festivals with Holly Cole. On Canada Day, he will be in London's Trafalgar Square. In August, Michael will perform at the Summer Olympics in Beijing at the Canada House. And of course, in September, he is right here in Carleton Place! You can listen to some of his tunes at www.kaeshammer.com.
This is going to be a fantastic evening. Both 2006 and 2007 were sell-out performances. You won't want to miss Michael Kaeshammer, or the rest of the great performers lined up, so you'll want to pick up your tickets early!
The Arts Carleton Place awards deadline has been extended to June 30!
Are you an artist looking for funding? Do you have a great community-related idea that you'd like to get off the ground? We have funding opportunities for high school students and local artists, and we have extended the application deadline until the end of June! IIt is our hope that these awards will enable individual artists and students with an opportunity to enhance their creativity, growth, education and base of knowledge within their chosen art form.
In 2007, the Opportunity Award, presented to a practicing artist in the community went to Anne McRae, a local songwriter and musician.
The Student Bursary Awards for local high school students accepted into an arts related program at a Post-Secondary School were presented to: Matthew Clement from Carleton Place High School who is studying visual arts at York University and Danielle Smith from Notre Dame High School who is taking graphic design at the Ontario College of Art and Design.
Take a look at our awards program for 2008:
Two awards of $1,000 each for graduating high school students, to further their education in the Arts. One award is presented to a student from each of the two high schools in Carleton Place.
A new award of $1,000 to be presented to an emerging/developing artist.
The Opportunity Award to an established artist in the area towards a community project has been increased to $3,000.
Download the application, complete it and send to us on or before June 30, 2008. Good luck!
Don’t forget to check out our artists and performers around town this month.
Clip out the Arts in the Place calendar on this page as to what's happenin' in town.
If you have a chance, drop by The Bridge St. Bistro for some awesome food and to hear David Moulton, who will be playing acoustic guitar there on Saturday, June 28, and every Saturday after that from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. David plays blues, jazz, and pop. Another great young talent in our community!
Lux Gallery is presenting "In Search of Spirit", a photographic showcase of work by Susan Fisher, Dalene Gallo and Michael Bowie, opens on June 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and continues through August 22.
On Thursday, June 26, Slam Poets from Carleton Place, Perth, Arnprior and Almonte will compete in the final at the Almonte Town Hall, vying for one of four places on a team to go to the Nationals in the fall. The competition runs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., $10.00 at the door with proceeds going to offset travel costs for the team. This will be the first rural team, so come on out and support your local poets!
Ballygiblin's Restaurant is featuring Arts Carleton Place database artist Stacey Cassell's work until July 17 when Flippin' Art Night happens with the installation of Kellie Oliphant-Burns' doggie art and Robin Andrew's fantastic photography. Everyone is welcome to come and greet the artists, have some terrific munchies and enjoy the artsy evening, 4:30-8.00 p.m.!
Don't forget to check out Brush Strokes, Lux Gallery, The Virtual Art Market, The Mexican Emporium and Read's Book Shop to support the arts by shopping locally.
For more information on the local arts scene check out www.artscarletonplace.com
Bloomin' News
The Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society will be holding their 10th biennial garden tour celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Society and featuring 10 lovely local gardens on Sunday, July 20 from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Victoria School Museum Garden on the day of the tour. Call 257-8442 for more information.
Summer at the Museum
The Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society is hosting their annual Strawberry Social in the grounds of the Victoria School Museum. 267 Edmund Street, on July 12 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., featuring the music of the Carleton Place and District Community Band. Cost is $10 per person and proceeds will support the band; tickets are available at the Museum and Graham's Shoes. Also featured in the garden will be a temporary labyrinth created by The Labyrinth Committee for educational and informational purposes, followed by an evening luminary labyrinth walk. Call 253-7013 for information.
Visit the Victoria School Museum's 2008 exhibit, Kaleidoscope: The Colourful History of Carleton Place, now open at 267 Edmund Street Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Admission by donation. Call 253-7013 for more information.
By Carol A. Stephen
Michael Kaeshammer to headline Sounds of Downtown for Arts Carleton Place on September 6!
The third annual Sounds of Downtown fundraiser presented by Arts Carleton Place and co-sponsored for the first time by the BIA is happening on September 6. We are pleased to announce that Michael Kaeshammer is the featured headliner for the Town Hall Auditorium concert. The fun starts on Saturday, September 6, at 6:00 p.m. with entertainers performing in various locations on Bridge Street till about 9:30 p.m., followed by the Town Hall Concert at 10 p.m. All performances will take place simultaneously. Start at either end of Bridge Street to enjoy the entertainment and free munchies at each location!
Passport sales kick off on Saturday, August 2nd at the Bridge Street Bazaar, 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Visit the Arts Carleton Place booth at the red-tented artists' area near the Post Office. If you attended this event before, you know to expect a great time, but remember it was a sell-out both years. We wanted to let you know about the great entertainment lined up so you can get your passports early. Passports to all venues including the concert at 10 p.m. are $25.00. Secondary passports for $15.00 will also be available permitting entry to all venues except the final concert.
Here's this year's programme so far:
At the Carleton Heritage Inn, "Friends of Scoon" hosted by Jack Denovan will be a tribute show dedicated to Dale Scott featuring the best of Lanark County's country music performers. Perennial favourites, the Mississippi Blues Society will be playing and singing the blues at The Thirsty Moose. St. James Gate Pub keeps up the tempo with Colin Chalk, your Irish Celtic and folk singer while the Mississippi Muddsingers are back again for your pleasure at Brush Strokes featuring Peter Brown on the keyboards. Ballygiblin's Restaurant will present the Rumbavants, a wonderful Latin/World Music trio.
The Carleton Place and District Community Band are back again this year. You can also visit the Chamber of Commerce red tent to check out their photography and literary contest submissions!
There are more locations and performers coming on board, so check out our poster for the final programme on August 2!
The grand finale of the evening, of course, is the Town Hall concert featuring pianist Michael Kaeshammer in a solo performance. This is jazz with an overlay of youthful exuberance, boogie-woogie and bebop. From his roots in boogie-woogie as a teenage prodigy, he has matured over his ten-year career into a rising jazz star!
Michael offers his own engaging take on such well-known tunes as St. James Infirmary, and I Found a New Baby, as well as original pieces of his own, like Cinnamon Sun, Too Far Down, and the title tune on his fifth and latest CD, Days Like These. Released in October 2007, it showcases not only his fantastic keyboard magic, but also his vocal talent as well as his skill as a songwriter. He fills concert auditoriums in Europe as well as North America. While touring as special guest with Colin James, he earned standing ovations at every show!
In April, he was the featured artist of the month on CBC Radio-Canada's Espace Musique. This summer he is on tour of Canadian jazz festivals with Holly Cole. On Canada Day, he will be in London's Trafalgar Square. In August, Michael will perform at the Summer Olympics in Beijing at the Canada House. And of course, in September, he is right here in Carleton Place! You can listen to some of his tunes at www.kaeshammer.com.
This is going to be a fantastic evening. Both 2006 and 2007 were sell-out performances. You won't want to miss Michael Kaeshammer, or the rest of the great performers lined up, so you'll want to pick up your tickets early!
The Arts Carleton Place awards deadline has been extended to June 30!
Are you an artist looking for funding? Do you have a great community-related idea that you'd like to get off the ground? We have funding opportunities for high school students and local artists, and we have extended the application deadline until the end of June! IIt is our hope that these awards will enable individual artists and students with an opportunity to enhance their creativity, growth, education and base of knowledge within their chosen art form.
In 2007, the Opportunity Award, presented to a practicing artist in the community went to Anne McRae, a local songwriter and musician.
The Student Bursary Awards for local high school students accepted into an arts related program at a Post-Secondary School were presented to: Matthew Clement from Carleton Place High School who is studying visual arts at York University and Danielle Smith from Notre Dame High School who is taking graphic design at the Ontario College of Art and Design.
Take a look at our awards program for 2008:
Two awards of $1,000 each for graduating high school students, to further their education in the Arts. One award is presented to a student from each of the two high schools in Carleton Place.
A new award of $1,000 to be presented to an emerging/developing artist.
The Opportunity Award to an established artist in the area towards a community project has been increased to $3,000.
Download the application, complete it and send to us on or before June 30, 2008. Good luck!
Don’t forget to check out our artists and performers around town this month.
Clip out the Arts in the Place calendar on this page as to what's happenin' in town.
If you have a chance, drop by The Bridge St. Bistro for some awesome food and to hear David Moulton, who will be playing acoustic guitar there on Saturday, June 28, and every Saturday after that from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. David plays blues, jazz, and pop. Another great young talent in our community!
Lux Gallery is presenting "In Search of Spirit", a photographic showcase of work by Susan Fisher, Dalene Gallo and Michael Bowie, opens on June 22 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and continues through August 22.
On Thursday, June 26, Slam Poets from Carleton Place, Perth, Arnprior and Almonte will compete in the final at the Almonte Town Hall, vying for one of four places on a team to go to the Nationals in the fall. The competition runs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., $10.00 at the door with proceeds going to offset travel costs for the team. This will be the first rural team, so come on out and support your local poets!
Ballygiblin's Restaurant is featuring Arts Carleton Place database artist Stacey Cassell's work until July 17 when Flippin' Art Night happens with the installation of Kellie Oliphant-Burns' doggie art and Robin Andrew's fantastic photography. Everyone is welcome to come and greet the artists, have some terrific munchies and enjoy the artsy evening, 4:30-8.00 p.m.!
Don't forget to check out Brush Strokes, Lux Gallery, The Virtual Art Market, The Mexican Emporium and Read's Book Shop to support the arts by shopping locally.
For more information on the local arts scene check out www.artscarletonplace.com
Bloomin' News
The Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society will be holding their 10th biennial garden tour celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Society and featuring 10 lovely local gardens on Sunday, July 20 from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Victoria School Museum Garden on the day of the tour. Call 257-8442 for more information.
Summer at the Museum
The Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society is hosting their annual Strawberry Social in the grounds of the Victoria School Museum. 267 Edmund Street, on July 12 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., featuring the music of the Carleton Place and District Community Band. Cost is $10 per person and proceeds will support the band; tickets are available at the Museum and Graham's Shoes. Also featured in the garden will be a temporary labyrinth created by The Labyrinth Committee for educational and informational purposes, followed by an evening luminary labyrinth walk. Call 253-7013 for information.
Visit the Victoria School Museum's 2008 exhibit, Kaleidoscope: The Colourful History of Carleton Place, now open at 267 Edmund Street Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, 1-4 p.m. Admission by donation. Call 253-7013 for more information.
Arts Alive - May 2008
Posted May 21, 2008
Arts Alive!
A Baby Grand at Ballygiblin's?
Yes, on Sunday, May 25, there will be a baby grand piano at Ballygiblin's Restaurant at 151 Bridge Street. Why? Arts Carleton Place presents the Peter Brown Trio Jazz CD Release. Musician extrordinaire Peter at the piano, with Chris Breitner on bass and Bruce Wittet on drums will be performing two shows: 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to10 p.m. Tickets are $10 each per show. Ticket locations: Read's Book Shop, Virtual Art Market in Carleton Place and The Miller's Tale in Almonte. Peter's last jazz CD in 2002, Marie-Claude, had great reviews and was played extensively on CBC Radio across Canada. Franklin Street, being released on May 25, has an eclectic variety of original tunes with an emphasis on acoustic sound. Tickets are limited, so get them now!
Peter is graciously donating the proceeds from the door to the Express Yourself Fund. This Fund has been established and will be operating by September as a new Arts Carleton Place initiative for parents to apply for subsidies for their children to experience the arts. Children and youth can register for art, theatre, dance or music lessons, workshops, etc. The fund will be co-ordinated by a committee of citizens from our community that believe the future of the arts is through our younger generation. The committee will develop guidelines and criteria for the fund. Stay tuned for further information.
The other funding programme is the Awards Programme for graduating high school students and for community artists. The deadline date is Friday, May 23. Please check out the website and apply. There is $6,000 available for deserving artists in all mediums.
For the writing crowd, the CAA Writer's Circle meets at Read's Book Shop on Thursday, May 22 at 6.30 p.m., free to CAA members, $5 for non-members. A Scriptwriting Workshop is taking place at the Carleton Place Library on Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: somertonsmith@yahoo.com
On the music scene, Open Mic Night on May 15 and 29 at Ballygiblin's starts at 7 p.m. Young musicians are encouraged to come out and perform. Check it out!
There is a cool jazz duo performing every Thursday at St. James Gate Pub starting at 6:30 p.m. The Mississippi Blues Society Jam is always on the first Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. at the Thirsty Moose.
For the art lover, wander over to Lux Gallery on Lake Avenue, the Virtual Art Market and Brush Strokes on Bridge Street. All have exhibitions promoting our local artists and beyond. Their prices for original art is reasonable and affordable compared to Ottawa galleries.
The Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society will be opening the doors at the Victoria School Museum, 267 Edmund Street on Friday, May 30 for their new exhibition, Kaleidoscope. For further information call 613 253-7013.
For railway and nostalgia buffs, the CPR Railway Memorabilia display in the former CPR roundhouse, which now houses the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers is well worth a visit. Enter through the Real Wool Shop Boutique. For more information call 613 257-2714.
Next month will be the kick-off for 2008 Sounds of Downtown! This will be a preview of who the headliner is, new venues and performers. Stay tuned.
Support the arts!
A Baby Grand at Ballygiblin's?
Yes, on Sunday, May 25, there will be a baby grand piano at Ballygiblin's Restaurant at 151 Bridge Street. Why? Arts Carleton Place presents the Peter Brown Trio Jazz CD Release. Musician extrordinaire Peter at the piano, with Chris Breitner on bass and Bruce Wittet on drums will be performing two shows: 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to10 p.m. Tickets are $10 each per show. Ticket locations: Read's Book Shop, Virtual Art Market in Carleton Place and The Miller's Tale in Almonte. Peter's last jazz CD in 2002, Marie-Claude, had great reviews and was played extensively on CBC Radio across Canada. Franklin Street, being released on May 25, has an eclectic variety of original tunes with an emphasis on acoustic sound. Tickets are limited, so get them now!
Peter is graciously donating the proceeds from the door to the Express Yourself Fund. This Fund has been established and will be operating by September as a new Arts Carleton Place initiative for parents to apply for subsidies for their children to experience the arts. Children and youth can register for art, theatre, dance or music lessons, workshops, etc. The fund will be co-ordinated by a committee of citizens from our community that believe the future of the arts is through our younger generation. The committee will develop guidelines and criteria for the fund. Stay tuned for further information.
The other funding programme is the Awards Programme for graduating high school students and for community artists. The deadline date is Friday, May 23. Please check out the website and apply. There is $6,000 available for deserving artists in all mediums.
For the writing crowd, the CAA Writer's Circle meets at Read's Book Shop on Thursday, May 22 at 6.30 p.m., free to CAA members, $5 for non-members. A Scriptwriting Workshop is taking place at the Carleton Place Library on Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: somertonsmith@yahoo.com
On the music scene, Open Mic Night on May 15 and 29 at Ballygiblin's starts at 7 p.m. Young musicians are encouraged to come out and perform. Check it out!
There is a cool jazz duo performing every Thursday at St. James Gate Pub starting at 6:30 p.m. The Mississippi Blues Society Jam is always on the first Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. at the Thirsty Moose.
For the art lover, wander over to Lux Gallery on Lake Avenue, the Virtual Art Market and Brush Strokes on Bridge Street. All have exhibitions promoting our local artists and beyond. Their prices for original art is reasonable and affordable compared to Ottawa galleries.
The Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society will be opening the doors at the Victoria School Museum, 267 Edmund Street on Friday, May 30 for their new exhibition, Kaleidoscope. For further information call 613 253-7013.
For railway and nostalgia buffs, the CPR Railway Memorabilia display in the former CPR roundhouse, which now houses the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers is well worth a visit. Enter through the Real Wool Shop Boutique. For more information call 613 257-2714.
Next month will be the kick-off for 2008 Sounds of Downtown! This will be a preview of who the headliner is, new venues and performers. Stay tuned.
Support the arts!
Arts Alive - April 2008
Posted April 30, 2008
Arts Alive!
By Ina Jackson, Arts Carleton Place
Welcome Spring! May is almost here, so watch out for new events and happenings with an artistic flair. For theatre lovers, May 1-3 is your last chance to see the Mississippi Mudds' production of Cole Porter's Anything Goes. Tickets at Remembrance Gift Shop.
Get your sombreros and appetites ready for Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican celebration on Saturday, May 3, 11 am - 4 pm on Bridge Street. Mexican music and food, arts and crafts, dancing demonstrations will be taking place. At Ballygiblin's listen to a Latin Band starting at 7:30 pm. Lookout for the Mexican flags at participating businesses. Olé!
On the music scene, Arts Carleton Place is pleased to present the Jazz CD Release of Franklin Street, featuring the Peter Brown Trio. The trio will be performing two shows, 2-5 pm and 7-10 pm., on Sunday, May 25 at Ballygiblin's Restaurant, 151 Bridge Street. Tickets, $10 per show, go on sale May 1 at Read's Book Shop, the Virtual Art Market in Carleton Place and at The Miller's Tale in Almonte. The proceeds from ticket sales are going to the Express Yourself Arts Fund. Arts Carleton Place thanks Peter for his support in developing future artistic opportunities for the children and youth in our community. Tickets are limited, so don't miss out!
Saturdays, Noon-4 pm at the Virtual Art Market, 77 Bridge Street are Artist Demonstration Days:
May 3 - Cinco de Mayo Day! : Mexican snacks and crafts
May 10 - Violetta Veljkovic-Silk scarf painting
May 17 - TBD
May 24 - M.J. Lancaster- Painting still life
May 31 - Jen McBride- Wire wrap jewellery
LUX Gallery is having a vernissage on Sunday, May 4, 1-4 pm featuring Adriana Steele-Card, working with paper and natural montage and David Card, wood worker. This should not be missed!
On Friday, May 9, 7-9 pm there is another vernissage at Brushstrokes on Bridge Street featuring artist Angela Kilby and her students. The art scene is certainly getting bigger and better every month. Please try to attend and experience the visual arts. For the budding artists in our community, registration is taking place for art classes for all ages throughout the months of May and June.
Flippin' Art Night is on Thursday, May 15 at Ballygiblin's, 151 Bridge Street, 4:30 - 8 pm. The featured artist is Stacey Cassell. His most inspirational source so far is the North West Coast, Cree, and Ojibway native styles. Drop in, have some appetizers, watch as the new installation takes place. New artists can register to be on our database and meet the artistic community. Everyone is welcome.
The Arts Carleton Place Awards Programme deadline date is quickly approaching. May 23 is your last chance to apply. The awards amount to $6,000: $1,000 to each high school to a graduating student furthering their studies in the arts, an artist award of $3,000 towards a community project, and a $1,000 award to an emerging artist. Don't miss this opportunity to apply. Info: www.artscarletonplace.com.
May looks interesting for writers in Carleton Place. On Thursday, May 22, CAA Writers' Circle will meet at 6:30 pm at Read's Book Shop. Writers share their writing for feedback in a supportive environment. Free for CAA members, $5 for non-members. This will be the last meeting of the season. Canadian Authors Association-Ottawa is holding its first-ever "outside Ottawa" workshop, "Scriptwriting", Saturday, May 24, Barbara Walsh Room, Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street. 9 am-4 pm.
COST: $45.00 for CAA members; $75.00 for non-members.
Contact Arlene Smith at somertonsmith@yahoo.com to reserve.
The presenter is Lynn Tarzwell. Lynn's extensive background in writing and the performing arts covers theatre, television, video and radio productions as a writer, performer and voice actor. Lynn runs two successful programmes, Professional Writing and Scriptwriting, at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ottawa.
The president of CAA Ottawa, Sharyn Heagle, was so pleased to have Lynn agree to put on this workshop that the course was scheduled for May to ensure her availability.
Read's Book Shop, 130 Lansdowne Ave. is inviting everyone to come in and participate in the joys of reading. Every Wednesday is Seniors Day! Free coffee and 15% off regular priced books! We can't forget the little ones, so every Tuesday at 10.30 am there is a Parent and Tot Storytime Drop in. The Mystery Book Club meets on May 1 and Read's Book Club on May 8, both at 7 pm. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo Day, Saturday, May 3, register for Kids Crafts, 10.30 am. To celebrate Mother's Day, register your kids for All About Mom on Saturday, May 10, 10.30am. Call 613-257-7323.
The Victoria Museum is having a fundraising event on Saturday, May 10. This annual yard sale starts at 8 am to raise funds for future displays. There are always terrific items and bargains galore! If you would like to donate good, used items, call 613-253-2013 or 613-253-0019.
To finish out the merry month of May, get your ticket, t-shirt and guide to Wine'd Around Downtown, a wine and food tasting experience in Carleton Place restaurants on Saturday, May 31, 1-5 pm. Tickets: $20 at the Town Hall, Brush Strokes, the Virtual Art Market on Bridge Street. The proceeds will support the Sister City student exchange programme.
And last but not least, Arts Carleton Place is gearing up for Sounds of Downtown, our annual fundraiser on September 6. The headliner for the 10 pm concert has been booked...watch for the announcement in June.
By Ina Jackson, Arts Carleton Place
Welcome Spring! May is almost here, so watch out for new events and happenings with an artistic flair. For theatre lovers, May 1-3 is your last chance to see the Mississippi Mudds' production of Cole Porter's Anything Goes. Tickets at Remembrance Gift Shop.
Get your sombreros and appetites ready for Cinco de Mayo, a Mexican celebration on Saturday, May 3, 11 am - 4 pm on Bridge Street. Mexican music and food, arts and crafts, dancing demonstrations will be taking place. At Ballygiblin's listen to a Latin Band starting at 7:30 pm. Lookout for the Mexican flags at participating businesses. Olé!
On the music scene, Arts Carleton Place is pleased to present the Jazz CD Release of Franklin Street, featuring the Peter Brown Trio. The trio will be performing two shows, 2-5 pm and 7-10 pm., on Sunday, May 25 at Ballygiblin's Restaurant, 151 Bridge Street. Tickets, $10 per show, go on sale May 1 at Read's Book Shop, the Virtual Art Market in Carleton Place and at The Miller's Tale in Almonte. The proceeds from ticket sales are going to the Express Yourself Arts Fund. Arts Carleton Place thanks Peter for his support in developing future artistic opportunities for the children and youth in our community. Tickets are limited, so don't miss out!
Saturdays, Noon-4 pm at the Virtual Art Market, 77 Bridge Street are Artist Demonstration Days:
May 3 - Cinco de Mayo Day! : Mexican snacks and crafts
May 10 - Violetta Veljkovic-Silk scarf painting
May 17 - TBD
May 24 - M.J. Lancaster- Painting still life
May 31 - Jen McBride- Wire wrap jewellery
LUX Gallery is having a vernissage on Sunday, May 4, 1-4 pm featuring Adriana Steele-Card, working with paper and natural montage and David Card, wood worker. This should not be missed!
On Friday, May 9, 7-9 pm there is another vernissage at Brushstrokes on Bridge Street featuring artist Angela Kilby and her students. The art scene is certainly getting bigger and better every month. Please try to attend and experience the visual arts. For the budding artists in our community, registration is taking place for art classes for all ages throughout the months of May and June.
Flippin' Art Night is on Thursday, May 15 at Ballygiblin's, 151 Bridge Street, 4:30 - 8 pm. The featured artist is Stacey Cassell. His most inspirational source so far is the North West Coast, Cree, and Ojibway native styles. Drop in, have some appetizers, watch as the new installation takes place. New artists can register to be on our database and meet the artistic community. Everyone is welcome.
The Arts Carleton Place Awards Programme deadline date is quickly approaching. May 23 is your last chance to apply. The awards amount to $6,000: $1,000 to each high school to a graduating student furthering their studies in the arts, an artist award of $3,000 towards a community project, and a $1,000 award to an emerging artist. Don't miss this opportunity to apply. Info: www.artscarletonplace.com.
May looks interesting for writers in Carleton Place. On Thursday, May 22, CAA Writers' Circle will meet at 6:30 pm at Read's Book Shop. Writers share their writing for feedback in a supportive environment. Free for CAA members, $5 for non-members. This will be the last meeting of the season. Canadian Authors Association-Ottawa is holding its first-ever "outside Ottawa" workshop, "Scriptwriting", Saturday, May 24, Barbara Walsh Room, Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith Street. 9 am-4 pm.
COST: $45.00 for CAA members; $75.00 for non-members.
Contact Arlene Smith at somertonsmith@yahoo.com to reserve.
The presenter is Lynn Tarzwell. Lynn's extensive background in writing and the performing arts covers theatre, television, video and radio productions as a writer, performer and voice actor. Lynn runs two successful programmes, Professional Writing and Scriptwriting, at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology in Ottawa.
The president of CAA Ottawa, Sharyn Heagle, was so pleased to have Lynn agree to put on this workshop that the course was scheduled for May to ensure her availability.
Read's Book Shop, 130 Lansdowne Ave. is inviting everyone to come in and participate in the joys of reading. Every Wednesday is Seniors Day! Free coffee and 15% off regular priced books! We can't forget the little ones, so every Tuesday at 10.30 am there is a Parent and Tot Storytime Drop in. The Mystery Book Club meets on May 1 and Read's Book Club on May 8, both at 7 pm. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo Day, Saturday, May 3, register for Kids Crafts, 10.30 am. To celebrate Mother's Day, register your kids for All About Mom on Saturday, May 10, 10.30am. Call 613-257-7323.
The Victoria Museum is having a fundraising event on Saturday, May 10. This annual yard sale starts at 8 am to raise funds for future displays. There are always terrific items and bargains galore! If you would like to donate good, used items, call 613-253-2013 or 613-253-0019.
To finish out the merry month of May, get your ticket, t-shirt and guide to Wine'd Around Downtown, a wine and food tasting experience in Carleton Place restaurants on Saturday, May 31, 1-5 pm. Tickets: $20 at the Town Hall, Brush Strokes, the Virtual Art Market on Bridge Street. The proceeds will support the Sister City student exchange programme.
And last but not least, Arts Carleton Place is gearing up for Sounds of Downtown, our annual fundraiser on September 6. The headliner for the 10 pm concert has been booked...watch for the announcement in June.
Arts Alive - March 2008
Posted March 20, 2008
ARTS ALIVE !
by Ina Jackson , Arts Carleton Place
Welcome to Spring! Has the snow finally gone? We can all start enjoying the weather and the artistic happenings in town. Here is a listing of this month's events...
On Friday, April 11 at 7 pm, a Vernissage featuring artist Paule Fournier is taking place at Brush Strokes, 129 Bridge Street. At the Virtual Art Market aka The V.A.M, 77 Bridge Street has Saturday Artist Demonstration Days. Come in for a cup of M.J.'s famous Maple/Apple cider and meet the artists:
April 12 - Jan Gilbert - Acrylic Landscape Painting
April19 - Chris MacLachan - Pen and Ink Drawings
April 26 - Angélique Willard - Portrait painting on site with a live model
At Lux Gallery, an exhibition by Garrie Bea Joyce runs until May 2.
A reminder to all artists, Arts Café is on Thursday, April 17 at Brush Strokes, 6-8 pm. Drop in to register to be on the Arts Carleton Place website database. The oncoming art class schedule at Brush Strokes for adults, youth and children is filling up. Don't miss out to register, especially for the summer programmes and workshops.
On the music scene, jazz every Thursday at St. James Gate Pub at 6 pm. CP Celtic Jam alternates at two locations: April 16 and 30 at Carleton Heritage Inn and at Ballygiblin's on April 23. Thursdays at Ballygiblin's there is an Open Mic for young and old on April 17 and May 1.
For an evening of Gospel and Country music, The Bowes Brothers and special guests are performing at a fundraiser for Zion-Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin Street on Sunday, April 13, 7.30 pm. Tickets: $10 at Remembrance Gift Shop or call Eleanor at 613-253-5464.
On Sunday, April 20 at 7 pm in the CPHS cafetorium, there is a fundraiser to support the Concert Band exchange to Charlottetown in May. The orchestra Symphonium will perform and feature vocalist Robyn Glockling. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and a special rate of $35 for families or groups of four. Cash sales at SRC, Remembrance Gift Shop and Mississippi Music Works in Almonte.
For theatre lovers, don't miss Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" presented by the Mississippi Mudds at the Town Hall Auditorium, 8 pm. Dates: April 25, 26, May 1-3. Tickets are $20, $15 for under 18 at the Remembrance Gift Shop, 613-257-3931.
At Read's Book Shop, Earth Buddies on Saturday April 19, 10.30 am. Story and crafts for 3-5 year olds. For the older folk, the CAA Writing Group meets on Monday April 21, 6.30 pm. The Mystery Book Club meets May 1 at 7 pm. Call 613-257-7323 for more literary happenings.
The Arts Carleton Place Awards application deadline is May 23. Graduating high school students in the arts should not miss this opportunity to apply for $1,000 awards. Artists in the community can apply for two awards: $3,000 for an artistic community project or a $1,000 award for further education or development.
We all enjoy the experience or an opportunity to participate in the arts in town. If April is any indication of how many things we have going on in Carleton Place, don't miss the merry month of May! Spring has arrived!
Check out the website for artsy info and news in the Place. www.artscarletonplace.com
by Ina Jackson , Arts Carleton Place
Welcome to Spring! Has the snow finally gone? We can all start enjoying the weather and the artistic happenings in town. Here is a listing of this month's events...
On Friday, April 11 at 7 pm, a Vernissage featuring artist Paule Fournier is taking place at Brush Strokes, 129 Bridge Street. At the Virtual Art Market aka The V.A.M, 77 Bridge Street has Saturday Artist Demonstration Days. Come in for a cup of M.J.'s famous Maple/Apple cider and meet the artists:
April 12 - Jan Gilbert - Acrylic Landscape Painting
April19 - Chris MacLachan - Pen and Ink Drawings
April 26 - Angélique Willard - Portrait painting on site with a live model
At Lux Gallery, an exhibition by Garrie Bea Joyce runs until May 2.
A reminder to all artists, Arts Café is on Thursday, April 17 at Brush Strokes, 6-8 pm. Drop in to register to be on the Arts Carleton Place website database. The oncoming art class schedule at Brush Strokes for adults, youth and children is filling up. Don't miss out to register, especially for the summer programmes and workshops.
On the music scene, jazz every Thursday at St. James Gate Pub at 6 pm. CP Celtic Jam alternates at two locations: April 16 and 30 at Carleton Heritage Inn and at Ballygiblin's on April 23. Thursdays at Ballygiblin's there is an Open Mic for young and old on April 17 and May 1.
For an evening of Gospel and Country music, The Bowes Brothers and special guests are performing at a fundraiser for Zion-Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin Street on Sunday, April 13, 7.30 pm. Tickets: $10 at Remembrance Gift Shop or call Eleanor at 613-253-5464.
On Sunday, April 20 at 7 pm in the CPHS cafetorium, there is a fundraiser to support the Concert Band exchange to Charlottetown in May. The orchestra Symphonium will perform and feature vocalist Robyn Glockling. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for students and a special rate of $35 for families or groups of four. Cash sales at SRC, Remembrance Gift Shop and Mississippi Music Works in Almonte.
For theatre lovers, don't miss Cole Porter's "Anything Goes" presented by the Mississippi Mudds at the Town Hall Auditorium, 8 pm. Dates: April 25, 26, May 1-3. Tickets are $20, $15 for under 18 at the Remembrance Gift Shop, 613-257-3931.
At Read's Book Shop, Earth Buddies on Saturday April 19, 10.30 am. Story and crafts for 3-5 year olds. For the older folk, the CAA Writing Group meets on Monday April 21, 6.30 pm. The Mystery Book Club meets May 1 at 7 pm. Call 613-257-7323 for more literary happenings.
The Arts Carleton Place Awards application deadline is May 23. Graduating high school students in the arts should not miss this opportunity to apply for $1,000 awards. Artists in the community can apply for two awards: $3,000 for an artistic community project or a $1,000 award for further education or development.
We all enjoy the experience or an opportunity to participate in the arts in town. If April is any indication of how many things we have going on in Carleton Place, don't miss the merry month of May! Spring has arrived!
Check out the website for artsy info and news in the Place. www.artscarletonplace.com
Arts Alive - January 2008
Posted January 15, 2008
ARTS ALIVE! Arts Carleton Place announces 2008 Awards program!
By Carol A. Stephen, Arts Carleton Place
Arts Carleton Place is pleased to announce that we will be adding a new award category for the 2008 program. Applicants from all Arts disciplines are welcome. This year there will be four awards offered:
Two awards of $1,000.00 each for graduating high school students, to further their education in the Arts. One award is presented to a student from each of the two high schools in Carleton Place.
A new award of $1,000.00 to be presented to an emerging/developing artist.
The award to an established artist in the area towards a community project has been increased to $3,000.00
Watch for next month's column for further information on the criteria and procedure for application. Details will also be available at the Arts Carleton Place website at: www.artscarletonplace.com.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 17th. Ballygiblin's will host "Flippin' Art Night" from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come watch as the artists install their work. This is a social evening and a great opportunity to meet and chat with the artists. Al and Christina MacLachlan are the featured artists this time. They would love to say hello. There will be free munchies and a cash bar. This is also the January sign-up evening for artists wishing to join the Arts Carleton Place database. The event will alternate each month with the Arts Café, which will be held at Brush Strokes at 129 Bridge Street. This is a new venue, replacing the Page and Turner's location.
We are all quite sad to see the closing of Page and Turner's bookstore. Donna and Mike Maher have been great supporters of the Arts and Sounds of Downtown. They will be missed. We wish them all the best!
Speaking of Brush Strokes, they are still taking registrations for winter classes for both adults and children. Sign up for watercolour, Basic Drawing, Oil & Acrylic.
Children's classes are by age group:
Drawing is Fun! For 5 to 9 year-olds
Drawing Rules! Ages 10 to 14
Basic Drawing for teens & up
Phone 613-253-8088 or drop by the store for more details.
Cold as it is in January, that doesn't matter to the folks displaying at Lux Photo. They are presenting their fourth annual "Naked in the House". The vernissage took place on Sunday, January 13th, 2008, and will run until February 26th. Participation in this show is by lottery, with 10 photographers selected to be part of the exhibition. One day in fall, they are given the secret location, with 30 minutes to shoot one roll of film using one camera and one lens. This year's shoot included two models rather than one, which provided some unique opportunities for wonderful photos. Make sure you drop by the gallery at 11 Lake Avenue West to view this exhibition.
If you are in the Almonte area, drop by The Groundz, 78 Mill Street. Database artist Phyllis Moore is displaying her paintings there until the end of February. Phyllis has been an artist all her life, working in clay as a founding member of the Ottawa Guild of Potters, and also makes paper, which she often uses in her paintings. Phyllis describes her painting style as impressionistic, although sometimes she likes to do a realistic piece or something quite abstract. To quote Phyllis, "Bright colours with their modulations and juxtapositions captivate me. They make me happy to be painting and I feel a satisfaction in living with them, and hope others do as well." Why not take a look? You may want to take home one of Phyllis' pieces yourself!
Read's Book Shop is planning an event on Friday, January 18th, called "Travel Tales". This is a fundraiser for SchoolBox and the library that Sarah from Read's is going to help build in Nicaragua. Four speakers will participate and the floor will be opened for those who have signed up to share a two-minute tale of their favourite travel story. It is an international potluck; guests will come in international clothing. Sounds like a fun evening for only $10.00 per ticket in advance, $12.00 at the door.
Don't forget about the Jazz Nights Thursdays at St. James Gate, 6:30 p.m. with the popular duo, Peter Brown and Mick Collins. Smooth listening, great food!
On a final note, Friday, February 1st, Ballygiblin's presents a Mardi Gras Party Dinner and Dance at the Carleton Place Arena. This is a benefit event for the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation. Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo will be on hand, providing some great music. The dance is $10.00. Cajun Dinner and dance is $25.00, from 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. The band plays after dinner. Tickets for sale at Ballygiblin's, SRC Music, and the CPDMH Foundation Office. For details call 257-2200 ext. 856.
For more information on the arts and upcoming events, or to see about joining the artist database, please visit www.artscarletonplace.com.
By Carol A. Stephen, Arts Carleton Place
Arts Carleton Place is pleased to announce that we will be adding a new award category for the 2008 program. Applicants from all Arts disciplines are welcome. This year there will be four awards offered:
Two awards of $1,000.00 each for graduating high school students, to further their education in the Arts. One award is presented to a student from each of the two high schools in Carleton Place.
A new award of $1,000.00 to be presented to an emerging/developing artist.
The award to an established artist in the area towards a community project has been increased to $3,000.00
Watch for next month's column for further information on the criteria and procedure for application. Details will also be available at the Arts Carleton Place website at: www.artscarletonplace.com.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, January 17th. Ballygiblin's will host "Flippin' Art Night" from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come watch as the artists install their work. This is a social evening and a great opportunity to meet and chat with the artists. Al and Christina MacLachlan are the featured artists this time. They would love to say hello. There will be free munchies and a cash bar. This is also the January sign-up evening for artists wishing to join the Arts Carleton Place database. The event will alternate each month with the Arts Café, which will be held at Brush Strokes at 129 Bridge Street. This is a new venue, replacing the Page and Turner's location.
We are all quite sad to see the closing of Page and Turner's bookstore. Donna and Mike Maher have been great supporters of the Arts and Sounds of Downtown. They will be missed. We wish them all the best!
Speaking of Brush Strokes, they are still taking registrations for winter classes for both adults and children. Sign up for watercolour, Basic Drawing, Oil & Acrylic.
Children's classes are by age group:
Drawing is Fun! For 5 to 9 year-olds
Drawing Rules! Ages 10 to 14
Basic Drawing for teens & up
Phone 613-253-8088 or drop by the store for more details.
Cold as it is in January, that doesn't matter to the folks displaying at Lux Photo. They are presenting their fourth annual "Naked in the House". The vernissage took place on Sunday, January 13th, 2008, and will run until February 26th. Participation in this show is by lottery, with 10 photographers selected to be part of the exhibition. One day in fall, they are given the secret location, with 30 minutes to shoot one roll of film using one camera and one lens. This year's shoot included two models rather than one, which provided some unique opportunities for wonderful photos. Make sure you drop by the gallery at 11 Lake Avenue West to view this exhibition.
If you are in the Almonte area, drop by The Groundz, 78 Mill Street. Database artist Phyllis Moore is displaying her paintings there until the end of February. Phyllis has been an artist all her life, working in clay as a founding member of the Ottawa Guild of Potters, and also makes paper, which she often uses in her paintings. Phyllis describes her painting style as impressionistic, although sometimes she likes to do a realistic piece or something quite abstract. To quote Phyllis, "Bright colours with their modulations and juxtapositions captivate me. They make me happy to be painting and I feel a satisfaction in living with them, and hope others do as well." Why not take a look? You may want to take home one of Phyllis' pieces yourself!
Read's Book Shop is planning an event on Friday, January 18th, called "Travel Tales". This is a fundraiser for SchoolBox and the library that Sarah from Read's is going to help build in Nicaragua. Four speakers will participate and the floor will be opened for those who have signed up to share a two-minute tale of their favourite travel story. It is an international potluck; guests will come in international clothing. Sounds like a fun evening for only $10.00 per ticket in advance, $12.00 at the door.
Don't forget about the Jazz Nights Thursdays at St. James Gate, 6:30 p.m. with the popular duo, Peter Brown and Mick Collins. Smooth listening, great food!
On a final note, Friday, February 1st, Ballygiblin's presents a Mardi Gras Party Dinner and Dance at the Carleton Place Arena. This is a benefit event for the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation. Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo will be on hand, providing some great music. The dance is $10.00. Cajun Dinner and dance is $25.00, from 7:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. The band plays after dinner. Tickets for sale at Ballygiblin's, SRC Music, and the CPDMH Foundation Office. For details call 257-2200 ext. 856.
For more information on the arts and upcoming events, or to see about joining the artist database, please visit www.artscarletonplace.com.
Arts Alive - December 2007
Posted December 20, 2007
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!
Arts Alive - November 2007
Posted November 25, 2007
Arts Alive! By Carol A. Stephen
CARLETON PLACE November 2007 - Catch a Star in Carleton Place December 1!
December 1, "Catch a Star at Christmas" in downtown Carleton Place. Twenty-eight local Business Improvement Association members will host displays and performances by Arts Carleton Place members. Artists will be on hand to talk about their work and help shoppers select the perfect Christmas gift.
Musicians, dancers and singers will participate in this unique Christmas shopping experience. The Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre will perform an original new play written especially for this event. The Carleton Place & District Community Band Elves will be at Ulanda's Flowers & Gifts and at The Blossom Shop. Flint's Furniture & Electronics will feature the Bowes Brothers CD. Robynn Glockling will be performing at the Virtual Art Market; Grace Armstrong will be on keyboard.
Anne McRae, the 2007 Arts Carleton Place Bursary Award winner, will be performing songs from her latest CD "You're My Star on Every Tree" at Ballygiblin's Restaurant from Noon-2 p.m. She'll sign CDs for you to enjoy during the holiday season. While there you can admire Kevin Mallory's photographs and paintings.
Melanie Ingram will exhibit multi media at the Good Food Company. If jewellery is your passion, check out Peggy's Passions Jewellery at Golden Scissors Hair Salon. Deborah Aitken's visual arts are presented at Valley Design Co. Nancy's Impressions hosts photography, jewellery and Christmas decorations by Rowan Charters.
Is pottery what you are looking for? You'll find marvelous pieces by Victoria Jenkins at Graham's Shoes. Paintings, anyone? Carleton Place is blessed with talented artists: Ray Girouard displays his work at The Granary, Phyllis Moore's work appears at the Real Wool Boutique. Jim Ramage will have paintings at the Thirsty Moose; Jan Gilbert will show hers at Magoo's Café. Rose Wilson's pictures can be found at Natural Pet Foods, while Muriel Yost shows at New Beginnings. Page & Turners Bookstore will present Doodle Dog Pet Paintings by Kellie Oliphant-Burns.
Don't forget our wonderful photographers! The Paper Pony presents Silver Fog Photography by Shannon Thompson; Read's Book Shop features the work of Susan Fisher, while Fran Roberts displays at Carleton Place IDA. Louise Devenney's pictures will be on display at Wisteria, while Brush Strokes will feature the work of Patrick M. Kavanaugh and Peter Lewis. (More about Brush Strokes follows!) At the Carleton Heritage Inn, you can see the drawings and photography of Chris and Al MacLachlan. Lux Photographic Services presents the wonderful glass art of Craig Angus.
For the children there is Breakfast with Santa at the Carleton Heritage Inn and watch out for Frosty the Snowman. Children can create their own craft items at Hands Down in the Carleton Place Mews. Elizabeth Riley Travelling Band will also be there as well as at the Remembrance Gift Shop. Free photos will be taken at Toys and Treasures; Robin Andrews is on hand with candid photography. Drop in for Craft and Story time at Page and Turners; see the Nativity play at the Wool Growers.
"Catch A Star at Christmas", 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1. Guides to locations and activities are available from local merchants. Enjoy the day in downtown Carleton Place - the Place for families at Christmas. Arts Carleton Place and downtown merchants are working together to make our community a better place to live, work and play. Information: www.artscarletonplace.com or www.downtowncarletonplace.com.
A perfect Christmas stocking stuffer for $10 is the 2008 Arts Calendar. Drop by after Saturday, November 17, at V.A.M, 77 Bridge Street to purchase the calendar. Check out the original art, pottery, jewellery, etc. that would make wonderful gifts for the holiday season.
And what about Brush Strokes...what's that? Brush Strokes is the brand new gallery cum arts supplies store cum café, cum studio, opening later this week. Owner Faye Lavergne's enthusiasm really comes through as she talks about her plans for the store. She's very pleased to be doing this in Carleton Place. Her dream is "to give artists a place of their own in their own milieu". The gallery will have a featured artist wall; there will be works from artists of varying experience. You can sit and enjoy one of the Fair Trade coffees or teas and decadent desserts in the café or simply admire the restored brick walls and beautiful tin ceilings as you lounge on the leather sofas. If you are interested in creating art or require meeting space, Brush Strokes will be taking bookings. Official grand opening is planned for Friday, November 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The location is 129 Bridge Street.
On Saturday, November 24, celebrate the second anniversary at Read's Book Shop. It's a big thank you to all of you that come for a look, a coffee, a friendly hello, a suggestion, to buy a book. Please call 613-257-7323 to get celebration information.
Mississippi Mudds Theatre reminder: Christmas Love Train, $16 tickets for Nov. 30, Dec.1, 7 and 8 are available at the Remembrance Gift shop. Don't miss the show!
Reminder: Arts Carleton Place is holding its Annual General Meeting Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. at Mexicali Rosa's, Highway 7. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a sampling of Mexican appetizers after the meeting. Come out to see what Arts Carleton Place has accomplished in 2007. Let us know what you'd like to see happening in the your community. Hope to see you there!
CARLETON PLACE November 2007 - Catch a Star in Carleton Place December 1!
December 1, "Catch a Star at Christmas" in downtown Carleton Place. Twenty-eight local Business Improvement Association members will host displays and performances by Arts Carleton Place members. Artists will be on hand to talk about their work and help shoppers select the perfect Christmas gift.
Musicians, dancers and singers will participate in this unique Christmas shopping experience. The Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre will perform an original new play written especially for this event. The Carleton Place & District Community Band Elves will be at Ulanda's Flowers & Gifts and at The Blossom Shop. Flint's Furniture & Electronics will feature the Bowes Brothers CD. Robynn Glockling will be performing at the Virtual Art Market; Grace Armstrong will be on keyboard.
Anne McRae, the 2007 Arts Carleton Place Bursary Award winner, will be performing songs from her latest CD "You're My Star on Every Tree" at Ballygiblin's Restaurant from Noon-2 p.m. She'll sign CDs for you to enjoy during the holiday season. While there you can admire Kevin Mallory's photographs and paintings.
Melanie Ingram will exhibit multi media at the Good Food Company. If jewellery is your passion, check out Peggy's Passions Jewellery at Golden Scissors Hair Salon. Deborah Aitken's visual arts are presented at Valley Design Co. Nancy's Impressions hosts photography, jewellery and Christmas decorations by Rowan Charters.
Is pottery what you are looking for? You'll find marvelous pieces by Victoria Jenkins at Graham's Shoes. Paintings, anyone? Carleton Place is blessed with talented artists: Ray Girouard displays his work at The Granary, Phyllis Moore's work appears at the Real Wool Boutique. Jim Ramage will have paintings at the Thirsty Moose; Jan Gilbert will show hers at Magoo's Café. Rose Wilson's pictures can be found at Natural Pet Foods, while Muriel Yost shows at New Beginnings. Page & Turners Bookstore will present Doodle Dog Pet Paintings by Kellie Oliphant-Burns.
Don't forget our wonderful photographers! The Paper Pony presents Silver Fog Photography by Shannon Thompson; Read's Book Shop features the work of Susan Fisher, while Fran Roberts displays at Carleton Place IDA. Louise Devenney's pictures will be on display at Wisteria, while Brush Strokes will feature the work of Patrick M. Kavanaugh and Peter Lewis. (More about Brush Strokes follows!) At the Carleton Heritage Inn, you can see the drawings and photography of Chris and Al MacLachlan. Lux Photographic Services presents the wonderful glass art of Craig Angus.
For the children there is Breakfast with Santa at the Carleton Heritage Inn and watch out for Frosty the Snowman. Children can create their own craft items at Hands Down in the Carleton Place Mews. Elizabeth Riley Travelling Band will also be there as well as at the Remembrance Gift Shop. Free photos will be taken at Toys and Treasures; Robin Andrews is on hand with candid photography. Drop in for Craft and Story time at Page and Turners; see the Nativity play at the Wool Growers.
"Catch A Star at Christmas", 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 1. Guides to locations and activities are available from local merchants. Enjoy the day in downtown Carleton Place - the Place for families at Christmas. Arts Carleton Place and downtown merchants are working together to make our community a better place to live, work and play. Information: www.artscarletonplace.com or www.downtowncarletonplace.com.
A perfect Christmas stocking stuffer for $10 is the 2008 Arts Calendar. Drop by after Saturday, November 17, at V.A.M, 77 Bridge Street to purchase the calendar. Check out the original art, pottery, jewellery, etc. that would make wonderful gifts for the holiday season.
And what about Brush Strokes...what's that? Brush Strokes is the brand new gallery cum arts supplies store cum café, cum studio, opening later this week. Owner Faye Lavergne's enthusiasm really comes through as she talks about her plans for the store. She's very pleased to be doing this in Carleton Place. Her dream is "to give artists a place of their own in their own milieu". The gallery will have a featured artist wall; there will be works from artists of varying experience. You can sit and enjoy one of the Fair Trade coffees or teas and decadent desserts in the café or simply admire the restored brick walls and beautiful tin ceilings as you lounge on the leather sofas. If you are interested in creating art or require meeting space, Brush Strokes will be taking bookings. Official grand opening is planned for Friday, November 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The location is 129 Bridge Street.
On Saturday, November 24, celebrate the second anniversary at Read's Book Shop. It's a big thank you to all of you that come for a look, a coffee, a friendly hello, a suggestion, to buy a book. Please call 613-257-7323 to get celebration information.
Mississippi Mudds Theatre reminder: Christmas Love Train, $16 tickets for Nov. 30, Dec.1, 7 and 8 are available at the Remembrance Gift shop. Don't miss the show!
Reminder: Arts Carleton Place is holding its Annual General Meeting Tuesday, November 20 at 7 p.m. at Mexicali Rosa's, Highway 7. Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be a sampling of Mexican appetizers after the meeting. Come out to see what Arts Carleton Place has accomplished in 2007. Let us know what you'd like to see happening in the your community. Hope to see you there!
Arts Alive - October 2007
Posted October 18, 2007
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.
Sounds of Downtown Fundraiser - Arts Alive
Posted August 28, 2007
Sue Foley is headlining the upcoming Sounds of Downtown fundraiser. The event begins at 6:30 pm on September 8, 2007. All of the details have been outlined in our latest Arts Alive article, so take a minute to check out all of the details!Sue Foley to headline Sounds of Downtown fundraiser for Arts Carleton Place on September 8th!
By Carol A Stephen
Well, we can finally share our news with you about the concert headliner for this year's Sounds of Downtown event. It all starts on Saturday, September 8th at 6:30 p.m. Entertainers will be performing at various locations on Bridge Street till about 9:30 p.m., followed by Sue Foley at the Town Hall Concert, 10 p.m. All performances will take place simultaneously this year, no staggered start times. Start at either end of Bridge Street to enjoy the entertainment and free munchies at each location.
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| Photo credit: Andrew MacNaughtan |
What does your passport get you? Here's the programme:
Lux Gallery will feature Aestival String Quartet, along with the dynamic glass art of Craig Angus, one of our database artists, whose work will be on display at Lux from August 12 through September 29th. This show, "Celebrating Women Around the World: Elegance and Beauty", features Craig's unique glass art jewellery. The Heritage Inn hosts Odd Man Out, a Classic Rock group featuring Mike Maher from Page & Turners. You'll be dancing your toes off to their tunes. Local favourites, the Mississippi Blues Society will offer up great blues riffs at The Thirsty Moose. Just across the street, the duet of Robert Catalfamo and David Lajeunesse at The Good Food Company entertain with violin/fiddle, guitar, mandolin and bodhrán, a form of ancient Irish drum.
The Virtual Art Market and Surrounding Memories will feature exhibits of Arts Carleton Place artists, with original art and collectibles for sale along with live music and scrumptious desserts.
At the new Mexican Emporium, drop in for a refreshing drink, listen to music and view the beautiful pottery and art from down south. Olé!
St. James Gate keeps up the tempo with the jazz duo of Mick Collins on trumpet and David Paton on piano. Further along Bridge at Screentex, the Mississippi Mudds gives us "Mississippi Mudds Sing OUT!" highlighting songs from previous shows and favourite gospel songs. In between Mudds' sets, another favourite, Parvaneh Rowshan entertains with her interpretive Middle Eastern dance.
Make sure to stop in at Page & Turners for some rap, hip-hop style Spoken Word from the Ottawa Poetry Collective, returning to Carleton Place with their Slam style poetry. If you managed to catch their show here last April at Read's Book Shop, you already know how fantastic they are. For those of you who missed it, come out and see what the fuss is all about! Of course, our local poets and writers will also be participating in the literary event of the evening.
A new venue this year is Ballygiblin's featuring Fandango, a Latin/World Music trio that I hear is quite wonderful!
Other new locations: The historical Moore House is now just across the street from the Town Hall. Out front, the Carleton Place and District Community Band have organized an 8-member ensemble called Gesundheit! to offer German-style music. Polka, anyone? At this location as well, the Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society will offer information about the Mississippi River, Town Hall, and the Moore House itself. Look for the red tent where you will find the Chamber of Commerce offering goodies and promoting their year long photography and literary contest, "Reflections and Perceptions of Carleton Place".
The grand finale of the evening, of course, is the Town Hall concert featuring Sue Foley. Arts Carleton Place is very pleased to present her in concert as our Sounds of Downtown headliner!
Sue Foley is an internationally renowned blues/roots performer: singer, songwriter, highly accomplished guitarist and Juno award winner, considered to be a leading talent in contemporary blues. Born and raised in Ottawa, Sue's first gigs were at local clubs.
In 2000, Sue won FIVE trophies from the Maple Blues Awards as well as the Trophée de Blues de France for Best Female Guitarist. In 2002 she took another five trophies from the Maple Blues Awards.
This is going to be a fantastic evening. Last year's event was a sell-out. With a headliner like Sue Foley, and all the other entertainers on board, you’ll want to pick up your passports as soon as possible!
Passport locations: Page & Turners Bookstore, 135 Bridge Street, and at Lux Photographic Services, 11 Lake Avenue West. Cash or cheques only.
Don't forget to check out our artists on display around town this month:
Gayle Marshall is featured at Page & Turners, Jan Gilbert and Donna Naprstek are showing at Ballygiblin's after August 14.
For more information on the local arts scene check out www.artscarletonplace.com or drop by the Arts Café get together at Page and Turners, third Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
No break for the Arts - Arts Alive
Posted July 14, 2007
The arts are not taking a break for the summer. Many events like the upcoming Sounds of Downtown and the monthly Arts Cafe are happening over the summer as well as local businesses continuing to support the local visual art community. All this and more is covered in this month's Arts Alive Article, so go check it out!
Current and Upcoming Activities - Arts Alive
Posted June 23, 2007
In this month's Arts Alive article the local art scene is showcased, including venues for enjoying art around town and upcoming events. Go give it a read.
Awards Program deadline - Arts Alive
Posted May 16, 2007
In this month's Arts Alive article a call goes out to area artists to put May 18, 2007 on their calendar so the don't miss the application date for the Arts Carleton Place 2007 Awards program. Along with this important information, the article gives a run down of some of the currents events in the arts scene. Take a minute to check it out!
Arts Alive - National Poetry Month
Posted April 22, 2007
This month's Arts Alive article in the Canadian highlights National Poetry Month and other arts related activities occurring around town. Take a minute and check it out here.
"Be The Change" A Great Success!
Posted March 8, 2007
This month's Arts Alive article in the Canadian highlights the success of our recent Human Rights Day in Carleton Place as well as showcases our current and upcoming activities. Take a minute and check it out here.
Be the Change - Arts Alive
Posted February 7, 2007
In this month's Arts Alive article, read about our Human Rights Day event in March as well as obtain information about this years awards program. Read the complete article here...
Happy New Year - Arts Alive
Posted January 19, 2007
In this month's Arts Alive article, read about our plans for the coming year. Read the complete article here...
Christmas Greetings From the Arts Community
Posted December 15, 2006
In this month's Arts Alive article, read about the Christmas Greeting from the arts community. Read the complete article here...
Looking Back, Looking Ahead - Arts Alive
Posted November 23, 2006
In this month's Arts Alive article, read about the Annual General Meeting. Read the complete article here...
Art on the Menu - Arts Alive
Posted October 27, 2006
Athens Corner Restaurant is reopening and will be providing space to showcase work by the Arts Carleton Place database artists. Take a minute and check it out in our latest Arts Alive article.
Sounds of Downtown a Resounding Success
Posted September 27, 2006
In this month's Arts Alive article, read about the Sounds of Downtown event that took place on September 9, 2006. Read the complete article here...
Sounds of Downtown - Arts Alive
Posted August 21, 2006
In this month's Arts Alive article, read about the upcoming Sounds of Downtown activities. Read the complete article here...
Bridge Street - The Place to Be!
Posted July 23, 2006
In this month's Arts Alive article, find out why Bridge Street is the place to be on August 5th and September 9th! Read the complete article here...
Volunteers C'mon Down!
Posted June 22, 2006
For the latest news about what we at Arts CP have been up to, and what's coming up, check out our June Arts Alive article. This summer will be a busy one for the Arts here in town.
Development of Rec Centre - Arts Alive
Posted May 18, 2006
Discussions surrounding development of a multi-use recreation and arts centre as well as other happening around town are discussed in this month's Art's Alive article. Take a minute and check it out!.
Arts Alive Article Update!
Posted April 18, 2006
Lots of stuff happening with Arts Carleton Place! Be sure to read our newest "Arts Alive" article in The Canadian for information about our Student Bursary Award, our Opportunity Award, as well as our upcoming involvement in the Mississippi Lakes Fine Arts Festival on May 5 and 6. Also, make sure you free up your calendars for our big fundraising event on September 9. This will certainly be an event you won't want to miss. Special thanks goes out to Carolyn Ciccoritti for putting this article together for us.
Lots Happening on the Arts Scene
Posted March 13, 2006
Lots Happening on the Arts Scene: In this latest article, which ran last week in the Canadian newspaper, Carol A. Stephen, Craig Angus, and Arts Carleton Place members updated it's readers about some great activities. These activities included some news about our Awards Programs, Human Rights Day Activities, and some information about the upcoming Mississippi Lakes Fine Arts Festival. Please check out the article to find out the details.
Arts Are Alive and Well - Arts Alive
Posted February 17, 2006
Be sure to check out the latest issue of The Canadian for our new monthly column, or click here to view the most recent article. Thanks to Dianne Pinder-Moss and The Canadian, for this wonderful opportunity, we are now able to communicate what's going on with the arts in Carleton Place through our local paper. Just one more way we can keep you informed!
