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.
