Current Arts Carleton Place Activities and Information
Flippin' Art Night - May 2008
Posted May 13, 2008
Arts Carleton Place and Ballygiblin's present the Flippin' Art Night on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 4-8 pm.
Come to Ballygiblin's at 151 Bridge Street in Carleton Place and watch as the featured artists install their work.
Enjoy meeting the artists while you sample yummy appetizers and the cash bar.
Come to Ballygiblin's at 151 Bridge Street in Carleton Place and watch as the featured artists install their work.
Enjoy meeting the artists while you sample yummy appetizers and the cash bar.
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 Cafe - April 2008
Posted April 14, 2008
Be sure and come out to the Arts Café, taking place on April 17, 2008 at Brushstrokes (129 Bridge Street, Carleton Place).
Highlights - Flippin' Art Night - 2008
Posted March 25, 2008
Some highlights from the "Flippin' Art Night" event held in March 2008 at Ballygiblin's Restaurant in downtown Carleton Place.
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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
