Two Month Calendar Arts Events in Quinte
May/June 2012
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To May 5 Brighton Barn Theatre presents Enchanted April. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved by calling 613-475-2144. Info: www.brightonbarntheatre.ca.
May 1 Tickets go on sale for the Shelter Valley Folk Festival (to be held Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, in Grafton). The line-up of performers has been released – more information and tickets at www.sheltervalley.com.
Tickets on sale Bancroft Summer Theatre presents it 2012 season at the Bancroft Village Playhouse: Steel Magnolias, July 10 to 28; Early August, Aug. 7 to 25; and hypnotist Casey St. James, July 31, Aug. 30 and 31. Info: www.bancroftvillageplayhouse.ca. Tickets: 877-322-4682.
May 4 Trenton Citizens Band Concert, featuring singer Heidi Hayward, and special guest concert band from Bayside Secondary School at King Street United Church, 100 King Street, Trenton. Dessert and beverage at 6:30 p.m. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Adults: $8 and all students are free. All proceeds will be divided and given to six local schools with instrumental music programs. Previously purchased tickets will be honoured.
May 4, 5, 11, 12 Prince Edward Community Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s newest comedy, Leading Ladies at 8 pm. Tickets: 613-476-5925 or (lynnfennell@gmail.com). Advance tickets are $14 through the outlets or $15 at the door. Info: www.pecommtheatre.com.
May 5 Thousand Islands Playhouse and Belleville Public Library invite you to step back 200 years during an energetic and entertaining presentation entitled 1812 – And All That in the Meeting Room at 1:30 pm. $2 (3 & under free) at the Children’s, Youth and Reader’s Services. 613-968-6731 ext. 2235.
May 5 The Ontario Youth A Cappella Chorus (OYA) will perform with A Cappella Quinte (formerly The Trentones) and the choir from Centennial Secondary School at 8 pm at Calvary Temple Auditorium in Belleville. Tickets: $20, $10 for students, from local choir members and at the door. A portion of the ticket sales will go to the local branch of Grannies For Africa.
The Regent ‘2-4-365 Raffle’ has been launched and tickets are now available at the Regent Theatre Box Office in Picton. For $25 you will have a chance to win the grand prize… tickets for two for one year to movies, Cinefest movies, HD satellite events, and select live events. There will also be additional prizes and gift certificates.
May 6 Prince Edward County Music Festival presents Film Screening and Young Musicians in Concert at 7:30 pm at The Church of St. Mary Magdalene, 335 Main St., Picton. The evening includes the documentary film, Teaching the Life of Music, and performances by 3 of Quinte’s rising stars, Hilary Grant, soprano, Phillip Savic, pianist and Luke Bell, pianist. Tickets at the door: $20 for adults, free for students. www.pecmusicfestival.com.
Sundays Amazing Coffee in Madoc hosts an open acoustic jam Sundays from 2 to 4 pm. The jams focus on folk, blues and country swing. www.amazingcoffee.ca.
May 26 The Quinte Singers present Feelin’ Groovy Concert, featuring Feel Good Songs from the past at 2 pm at Deseronto United Church. Tickets: $10, children 12 and under free. Proceeds going to Local Charitable Organizations. There will be a brief intermission and refreshments will be served following the performance.
May 11 and June 8 Pianist Rick Penner will perform Songs that Ticket and Songs that Bite on May 11; and Rachmaninoff and other Russians on June 8 in the Parrott Gallery, Belleville Library, 10:30 to 11:30 am. Free admission.
May 12 Eastminster United Church presents A Gala Evening of Live Entertainment, Fine Dining and a Silent Auction. Entertainment will include a variety of musicians including Dan Bone, James Lowrie and the cast of Anne of Green Gables. $50, must be purchased in advance. 5:30 pm, 432 Bridge Street East in Belleville, wheelchair accessible. Info and tickets: 613-969-5212.
May 12 The Stirling Festival Theatre presents The Heartbroken, 8 pm. Tickets $22, 613-395-2100 or 1-877-312-1162 or www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.
May 12 Gospel Concert in Madoc featuring Bob Ash and pianist Kristi Groot Nibbelink at Trinity United Church, St. Lawrence St. Cost is $20 for a light meal and concert beginning at 5:30 with advance tickets from Wilson’s of Madoc, Betty Danford 613-473-0417 or Colleen Parks 613-473-4124. Or $15 for just the concert at 7 pm.
May 13 Jeanette Arsenault will perform I'm An Acadian-Canadian, Eh! at the Port of Trenton Museum, old Trenton Town Hall at 2 pm. Tickets and info: Wendy Ouellette at 613-394-4318 or 613-394-1333.
May 13 Celebrate Mother’s Day with Quinte Symphony and virtuoso violinist Mark Fewer performing Paganini’s Violin concerto no. 1 at Bridge Street Church, Belleville, 2:30 pm. Gordon Craig, Music Director. Discounted Adult tickets now $25, groups of 10 or more $20, Youth (6-24) $5, available at: Quinte Arts Council, Bruinix Jewellers in Trenton & J.H. Porte (formerly Allison’s) in Picton. Info: 613-962-0050, www. quintesymphony.com.
May 15 to 20 Moonpath Productions presents Wingfield: Lost and Found at the Empire Theatre, 321 Front St., Belleville. Tickets: theempiretheatre.com, 613-969-0099.
May 17 to 28 IANA Theatre Co. begins the new season with Stalkyard Hurts, a mockumentary, May 17 to 26, at the Marble Church Arts Centre in Tweed. The season continues with Godspell, July 5 to 14 (Marble Church); and Aleck Bell, A Canadian Pop Rock Musical, Aug. 22 to Sept .1 at Stirling Festival Theatre. Tickets: 613-921-7758, 1-855-579-3579, info@ianatheatre.com. Info: www.ianatheatre.com.
2nd & 4th Wed. Drumming circles at The Studio, 318 Front St. Belleville.
May 25 The Stirling Festival Theatre presents California Sun a tribute to the Beach Boys greatest hits, 2 and 8 pm Tickets $32.50 A roast beef buffet pre show dinner $23. www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.
May 26 The Quinte Ballet School of Canada presents Spring Showcase 2012, an evening of dance performed by the school’s professional students including choreography by Roberto Campanella, renowned Director of ProArteDannza, excerpts from Swan Lake and new works by faculty and students. 7 pm at Centennial Secondary School Auditorium, Belleville. Tickets: $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, $15 for children 12 and under, 613-962-9274 ext. 21.
May 27 to June 17 The Belleville Theatre Guild presents Anne of Green Gables, The Musical at the Pinnacle Playhouse. Tickets: 613-967-1442, www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca.
May 27 The Quinte Opera Guild will meet at the Belleville Recreation Centre (upstairs), 116 Pinnacle St. at 2 pm. The guest speaker will be Susanne Mess and there will be a presention, On the Lighter Side. Info: Jeannette at 613-771-1564.
May 31 to June 2 Trenton High School Music Theatre presents an original musical, Into The Dark, 7 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door or at the THS main office.
May 31 Spring Sing 'n Fashions show and performance presented by the Bay of Quinte Chorus of Sweet Adelines and La Belle Femme Ladies Wear. Decadent desserts, tea and coffee. Raffles and door prizes. Three quartets including Regional Champions, Here & Now!, featuring new director, Nancy Watson. 7pm, Thurlow Community Centre, Harmony Rd. Belleville. Tickets $10. Call Sandra 613-962-3960 or Erica 613-968-6256.
June 2 Westben Arts Festival Theatre in Campbellford presents First-Class Jazz with the award-winning Campbellford District High School Jazz Ensembles & Vocal Jazz, Dave & Michelle Noble, directors, 7 pm. 877-883-5777 or 1-705-653-5508 or www.westben.ca.
June 3 Westben Arts Festival Theatre in Campbellford presents Legends and Fables, 3 pm. Westben Youth & Teen Choruses, Donna Bennett & Brian Finley, directors. Relive the magical world of tall tales and heroes from fables such as Beauty & the Beast, Peter Pan and The Selfish Giant as well as from artistic legends ranging from Leonard Cohen and Elton John to George Frederick Handel.
June 8 Westben Arts Festival Theatre in Campbellford presents Band Bonanza, Hillcrest Public School Band & Friends, 7 pm. Nancy Elmhirst brings her latest 60-piece award-winning concert band from Hillcrest, along with a few up and coming soloists from the Trent Hills Community.
June 8 The Stirling Festival Theatre presents Everything Fitz, 2 and 8 pm. A family band featuring the high-energy fiddling and percussive step dancing of four of Canada's finest young musicians.
June 10 Westben Arts Festival Theatre in Campbellford presents Golden Age of Operetta, 3 pm. Mark DuBois, tenor, Westben Festival Chorus, Brian Finley, director. A celebration of the golden age of operetta from Lehar’s The Merry Widow and Johann Strauss Jr.’s Die Fledermaus to all the sparkling hilarity of your favourite Gilbert & Sullivan operettas.
Summer Starting June 10, The Belleville Lions Concerts on the Bay will be held Wednesday and Sunday evenings at the Pavilion at West Zwicks Park in Belleville. For a line-up of performers, see www.concertsonthebay.ca.
Tickets on sale Rotary Loves Kids Golf Tournament and Party in the Square will be held July 20 at Market Square Belleville. Tickets: $15 ($10 advance) can be purchased online at www.partyinthesquare.com. Register your golf spots at www.rotaryloveskids.com.
June 13 to 16 The Stirling Festival Theatre presents The Queen of Bingo. The audience joins in the fun during the Middle Bird Special - a real Bingo game where some lucky audience member wins a 10 lb. frozen turkey at every performance.
June 16 Quinte Ballet School of Canada presents Umbrella Dance Program Festival 2012, featuring performances by the students of the Umbrella Dance Program, 7 pm at Centennial SS, Belleville. Tickets: $20 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $12 for children under 12. 613-962-9274 ext. 23.
June 20 Tuxedo - Joey Wright & Carolyn Mark – will perform a Spaghetti Western Swing Twang Soul Party at 7 pm at Amazing Coffee in Madoc. www.amazingcoffee.ca.
June 23 A Diamond Jubilee Celebration - Music honouring the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Accession. Picton United Church, 12 Chapel Street, Picton at 3pm. $20 at Books & Company, Picton, Side Street Gallery, Wellington or 613 399 1892, michaelkorn@sympatico.ca.
June 24 The Quinte Opera Guild will have its annual Strawberry Social at 2 pm. The meeting will be held at the Belleville Recreation Centre (upstairs), 116 Pinnacle Street. Info: Jeannette at 613-771-1564
June 29, 30 and July 1 The Auction - A World Premiere Canadian Folk Opera, Music by John Burge, Libretto by Eugene Benson, Director & Choreographer Allison Grant. 1-877-883-5777 or 1-705-653-5508 or www.westben.ca.
To May 27 The Colborne Art Gallery presents Bookworms & Other Creatures, a selection of new works by gallery member, Judith Kreps Hawkins. Also a selection of new works by the members of The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King Street East, Colborne. Info: 905-355-1798, www.thecolborneartgallery.ca.
May 1 to 31 Cranston Gallery on Main, 185 Main St., Bloomfield presents Joie de vivre - acrylics, pastels and multi-media paintings of France by Guy Cranston and Sharon Fox Cranston, SCA, PAC. Open Wed-Sun, 11am to 5pm.
May 1 to 31 The Loyalists, new works by Sherry Pringle, celebrating the bicentennial of the War of 1812, will hang at Sidestreet Gallery in Wellington, with an opening May 5, 4 to 7 pm. This show will also hang at Art Among the Ruins in Newburgh, June 16; and at the Bath Museum, June 18 to Sept. 4.
May 2 to 27 The Art Gallery of Bancroft , 10 Flint Ave., presents Invitation 2012: Annual Juried Exhibition. Juror: Mary Anne Ludlam, CSPWC, OSA, SCA. Opening Reception and Awards presentation May 4 at 7:30 p.m. www.agb.weebly.com.
May 3 to 31 The John M. Parrott Art Gallery (Belleville Library, 3rd floor) will hold its 9th juried exhibition, Zeitgeist, of original artwork by Quinte area artists. An opening reception will be held May 3, 6 to 7:30 pm, 254 Pinnacle St. Info: 613-968-6731 ext. 2240.
May 3 to 31 Student Art Show, Zeitgeist, will open at the Bohemian Penguin Banquet Hall, back door of 399 Front St., Belleville, on May 3, 7:30 to 10 pm. There will be live performances by students throughout the evening. The art will be open to the public at the Penguin, May 4 and 5 and then, the art work will be placed on display in storefront windows throughout downtown Belleville, creating an “art walk” that the public can enjoy.
May 5 and 6 Lonsdale potter, Harlan House, will have an open house at his studio, 16 Princess St., RR#1 Marysville, 11 am to 4 pm. Info: www.harlanhouse.com.
May 5 The Annual fundraising dinner of the Naval Marine Archive: The Canadian Collection at 6 pm at the Waring House Conference Centre in Picton – with a gala buffet of seafood and local fare, raffles and auctions. Info: navalmarinearchive.com. Tickets are $65 each or two for $120. Call 613-476-1177, info@navalmarinearchive.com for reservations.
May 5 to 14 The Opening Day of the 29th Annual Exhibition of the Canadian Society of Marine Artists is from 2 to 5 pm at The Victory, 205 Main Street Picton. Everyone is welcome and entry is free. The gallery is open daily 10 to 6. Info: navalmarinearchive.com.
May 5 The Quinte Region Craft Guild presents Bloom Into Spring, 10 am to 4 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Stella Cres, Trenton.
May 6 The 3rd annual The Mother of All Craft Shows at the River Inn, 79 River Road, Corbyville, 11 am to 4 pm. A fundraising event to support Fixed Fur Life. Unique, locally made handcrafted jewellery, pottery, stained glass, chocolate, skincare and organic products to name a few. Info: motherofallcraftshows@gmail.com.
May 6 to 12 The Core Community Gallery is showing Kids@The Core, an exhibition of work by students at the Core School of Arts. The show will include painting, sculpture, jewellery, photography and a modified, rebuilt 1978 Yamaha XS400 motorcycle. Opening reception May 6, noon to 2 pm. 223 Pinnacle St., Belleville. 613- 967-0255 ext. 3, www.coreinfo.ca.
May 8 to June 16 Gallery One-Twenty-One presents guest artists Rita Thivierge, abstract acrylics and Marta Smith, whimsical fabric dolls. Opening Reception May 12, from 2 to 4 pm. 48 Bridge St. East in Belleville.
May 10 to June 29 The QAC’s May/June Art in the Community show and sale opening reception will be held May 10, 4 to 7 pm. Info: 613-962-1232.
May 15 to 19 The Naval Marine Archive: The Canadian Collection is hosting The Canadian Nautical Research Society's annual conference, The War of 1812: Differing Perspectives. Info: navalmarinearchive.com. The public is invited to attend. The program and reservation forms are available from The Victory, 205 Main Street Picton or from the web site <http://www.cnrs-scrn.org/admin/conferences_e.html.
May 16 to June 2 The Core Community Gallery is showing These Walls Are Yours: An Un-juried Show, an exhibition of original art by the residents of Belleville (see page 12). Opening reception May 16 from 5 to 8 pm. 223 Pinnacle St., Belleville.
May 19 and 20 Warkworth Art in the Park will feature artists and artisans in Mill Creek Park, Warkworth, 10 am to 5 pm on Sat. and 11 am to 4 pm on Sun. Music in the Park will feature talented local musicians – Sweetgrass, Angie Ottewill and Veronique Kwakkernaat, James Daniel Gummer, Northern Voodoo, and Second Time Round. Free admission. Info: www.warkworthinthepark.ca.
May 30 to June 1 The Art Gallery of Bancroft will show By the Way… a collection of paintings by Susan Dunlop. Opening reception, June 1 at 7:30 pm. Info: 613-332-1542, www.abg.weebly.com.
June 2 to July 8 There will be a solo exhibit (called Mélange) of work by Jacqueline Staikos at Studio 22, 320 King St. in Kingston, across from the farmers market.
June 6 to June 30 The Core Community Gallery is showing The Artists of ART/worth (see page 12). Opening reception June 6, 5 to 8 pm.
June 19 to 28 Gallery One-Twenty-One presents guest artist Claudia Jean McCabe, abstract acrylics and author of Musings, a whimsical book of poetry with accompanying art work. Opening Reception, June 21, 5 to 7 pm.
June 23 Downtown Trenton will be the scene of a different sort of art exhibition as the artists of Arts Quinte West team up with local businesses. From 10 am to 4 pm, artists will show their work inside businesses along Front Street and at the Quinte West Farmers Market. Photography, painting, silk painting, fibre arts and music. Visitors will be issued with an Arts Passport to collect signatures from all of the display locations. Completed ArtsPorts will be entered in a draw to win $300 worth of art purchases from Arts Quinte West members.
July 7 and 8 The Prince Edward County Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show and Sale 2012 will be at the Wellington Community Centre, Essroc Arena, 111 Belleville St., Wellington. Judged competition, members boutique, merchant mall, scissor sharpening and more. Admission $5. Info: 613-399-3629 or connie.sirot@sympatico.ca.
Call for vendors Ride for Hunger is happening on May 20 and it starts at Belleville Market Square behind City Hall. Music by Farside and if you like motorcycles stop by, the Ride starts at 11 am going to scenic Prince Edward County. Great prizes and BBQ by Pig Out Roasters. Check out the website to register or if you wish to be a vendor, www.gleanersfoodbank.ca or call 613 962-9043
Deadline May 12 The Core Community Gallery, 223 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, presents These Walls Are Yours: An Un-juried Show. All residents of Belleville are invited to bring original artwork (up to two pieces per person) on May 12 from noon to 6 pm and they will do their best to find a place to hang it. A suggested donation of $10 per person will go towards arts programming at the Core. The show runs May 16 to June 2. peter@coreinfo.ca, 613-967-0255 ext. 3.
Deadline May 17 Ontario Fidelis Alpha is now accepting applications for the Orma Tipper Arts Award in Music and /or Drama. This award is intended for persons of amateur status currently studying music and/or drama either privately or within the elementary or secondary school system. Groups may also apply. Teachers may apply on behalf of their students. Info or an application form: 613 962-3896, 613 354-4248.
Call for Gallery Submissions and Teaching Proposals Art for Everyone! A new Art School and Gallery in Trenton is opening in June. The focus of Art for Everyone! Is making Art accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, knowledge or skill. Will also sell locally created art at the gallery and through providing space for artists to teach classes. Info: Rachel Comeau, www.artforeveryonetrenton.com, 613-885-9840.
Deadline May 30 Bancroft Art & Craft Guild Summer Show is calling for artists to participate. The show will be on Aug. 4 and 5 in Bancroft. 31st annual show with over 40 juried vendors. Contact Nancy Brookes at 613-338-5431 or nancybrookes@yahoo.ca.
Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of female singers who meet regularly to practice, socialize, perform and sing a cappella four-part harmony, barbershop style. They are looking for talented voices – join the fun the music, the friendship. Contact Bay of Quinte Chorus, membership coordinator, Dale Lehtila, 613-395-1470. They invite women of all ages!
Every Tues. If you love music and enjoy singing in four-part harmony, check out the Quinte Community Gospel Choir every Tues. night 7 to 9 pm at the Quinte Bible Chapel, 181 Victoria St., Belleville. Christine Toeppner, 613-968-5493.
Deadline June 15 Organizers of the CLIC Eastern Ontario Photo Show & Sale invite photographers who reside throughout Eastern Ontario to share their love of photography by entering up to 3 images for show consideration. The show will take place Aug. 4 to 12 at Books and Company, Picton. Any professional or amateur photographers who own or rent property within the show’s catchment area, and any student photographers who attend high school, college or university or any other institution of higher learning within the area, may enter. www.easternontariophotoshow.com, Sam Serrano at 613-393-2276, eopsclicphoto@gmail.com.
Call to Artists. Fusion Creative Collections is seeking professional artists who are looking for a venue to display their work. Located at 250 Front St. in downtown Belleville, Fusion is a collective of local artisans who have come together to promote, display and sell their work to the public. Kathy at fusioncollections@gmail.com and include 4 to 6 images of your work.
May and June The Quinte Film Alternative shows films at 2 and 7:30 pm every second Wednesday at the Empire Theatre in Belleville. May 9, Café de Flore; May 23, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen; and June 6, the Season Finale Film and Party, Starbuck (7:30 pm only, 9:30 catered reception). Info: 613-480-6407, www.quintefilmalternative.ca.
May 14 Monday Night at the Movies presented by Eastminster United Church, 432 Bridge St. E., Belleville at 7:30 pm. May 14, Memphis Belle starring Matthew Bodine and Eric Stolz; May 21, The American President starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening; June 11, The Odd Couple starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Mathau; and June 18, The Way starring Martin Sheen ad Emilio Estevez. No charge for admission but a $5 donation is appreciated. Afterwards, stay for refreshments and an ‘afterglow’ chat.
May 15 Hastings County Historical Society presents: Major John Grodzinski CD, PhD, assistant professor at the Royal Military College of Canada (Kingston), on the War of 1812. Major Grodzinski will focus on events near Quinte, but also discuss wartime action along Lake Ontario. Town Crier, Bruce Bedell, will also attend, as will several historical re-enactors in 1812 era uniforms. 7:30 pm at the Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front Street (northeast corner door), Belleville. Bring a friend. www.hastingshistory.ca.
May 19 to Sept. 1 Tinsmith: The Nash Family’s Private Collection at the Wellington Heritage Museum, 290 Main Street, Wellington. 613-399-5015, www.pecounty.on.ca/museums.
May 19 to June 25 Photographs by Rick Matthews at Macaulay Heritage Park (the Church), 23 Church Street, Picton.
May 19 Annual Lilac Festival, 8 am to 3 pm. Plant Sale, free Antique ID Clinic, Arts & Crafts, and more. Macaulay Heritage Park, 35 Church Street, Picton. 613-476-3833, www.pecounty.on.ca/museums.
May 26 Village Awakening, 10 am to 4:30 pm. Spring Cleaning the Pioneer Way, green housekeeping tips and more. Ameliasburgh Historical Museum & Pioneer Village, 517 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh.
May 28 to Aug. 24 Our Sporting Past: A Travelling Exhibit from the Archives of Ontario, Macaulay Heritage Park (the Church), 23 Church Street, Picton. 613-476-3833, www.pecounty.on.ca/museums.
June 1 1812 Tea, 2pm. A formal tea with tasty fare and a talk on the War of 1812 and its impact on the County. Reservations recommended. $10 per person. Rose House Museum, 3333 County Road 8 (Waupoos).
June 1 to Sept. 15 A War By Any Other Name: The Roses and the War of 1812, Rose House Museum, 3333 County Road 8 (Waupoos).
June 6 Hastings County Historical Society: Luxury Bus Trip to Cobourg. Discover where pioneer authors - Suzanna Moodie and Catherine Parr Trail - first landed in Upper Canada, the hotel they bunked in, and the dangers and hardships they endured. Enjoy a guided tour of beautiful, historic Victoria Hall, visit the home of famous actress, Marie Dressler, tour the Church of the dictatorial Family Compact, and see where Egerton Ryerson began his hated reforms. Lunch catered by the Church Women’s Association. Tickets $65 at Greenley’s Bookstore, 258 Front St. Belleville, or from Society directors.
June 10 Grain to Flour, 10 am to 4:30 pm. Remembering Roblin’s Mill and the heritage of milling in Prince Edward County. Ameliasburgh Historical Museum & Pioneer Village, 517 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh.
June 10 to Sept. 16 Remembering Roblin’s Mill, Ameliasburgh Historical Museum & Pioneer Village, 517 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh.
May 10 Mystery writer, Gail Bowen, will be at the Belleville Public Library at 6:30 pm.
May 17 Join these Canadian authors as they discuss their books at the Tweed Public Library: Francis Itani, May 17; Linda Spalding and Michael Ondaatje, date to be announced; Merilyn Simonds and Wayne Grady, Oct. 18. The authors are being hosted by the Friends of the Tweed Public Library and funding is provided by a grant from Canada Council for the Arts. The talks will take place at the Tweed Public Library, 230 Metcalf St. starting at 7 pm. Donations accepted. Info: 613-478-1066.
May 24 Poetry Reading by Karen Dack, at 6:30 pm at the Belleville Library, for the launch of her third book entitled, Snapshots Life in Poetry. Karen’s writing helps raise awareness of mental health issues in our community and with the sale of each book, a donation is made to the Hastings Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Info: 613-968-6731 ext. 2235.
May 27 Book launch at the Wellington Branch Library, 261 Main St. Wellington, at 2 pm in the meeting room. Trenton author Peggy Dymond Leavey will be reading and chatting about her latest biography, Laura Secord: Heroine of the War of 1812. Info: 613 476 5962, crenaud@peclibrary.org; wleavey@cogeco.ca.
Starts May 8 Essentials of Digital Photography with Daniel and David Vaughan. Learn more about using your digital camera and honing your skills. The emphasis is on composition and creativity, balanced with technical and practical information. Muscote Bay near Picton. Four-week courses on May 8, 15, 22 & 29 or, June 4, 11 18 & 25 (12 hours @ $149/course), pre registration required. 613-966-9193, www.vaughangroup.ca.
May 10 to June 28 The Core School of Arts invites kids from 5 to 16 to explore their creativity through visual arts. ART Shop is an 8-week program of drawing, painting, sculpture and more. Cost is $50 for eight weeks. The program runs Thursday evenings, 6 to 7 pm for kids aged 5 to 10 and 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm for kids aged 10 to 16. Info or to register online, www.coreinfo.ca.
Oil painting classes, ongoing, with Jesus Estevez at The Core, 223 Pinnacle St. Belleville, Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30 to 11:30 am, and 7 to 9 pm. Call 613-210-2979 to register.
Starts May 10 Digital Photography Manipulation and Enhancement with Daniel and David Vaughan. You have a tremendous amount of control when you bring your images into Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or Elements, Aperture, Picasa or any number of other software programs. See how to catalogue and bring your images to life using easy to understand controls. Learn about file formats, compression and RAW and how they affect your pictures and much more. On Muscote Bay near Picton. Four-week courses on May 10, 17, 24 & 31 or June 6, 13, 20 & 27 (12 hours @ $149/course), pre registration required. 613-966-9193, www.vaughangroup.ca.
Express Your Creative Self workshops in Bloomfield. Starting this Spring, Sharon Fox Cranston, SCA, PAC will be offering weekend workshops in Pastel and Freehand Sketching – Pen & Wash. Also available are the week-long workshops – Travel Sketch Journal. Info and to register www.galleryonmain.ca, 613-393-3900.
2nd Tues. The Open Studio at the Parrott Gallery, Belleville Library. Bring your supplies and your ideas to this unstructured open studio. www.bellevillelibrary.com, 613-968-6731 ext. 2240.
Art of Wine and Photography. In collaboration with Huff Estates, Vaughan Group will provide the unique experience to learn about both the art of making great photographs and the art of making great wine. They will begin the afternoon with an informative digital photography workshop. The emphasis will be on creative aspects, balanced with technical and practical information to improve your photography and release your inner creativity. Enjoy a tour of the wine cellar and production facilities and a complimentary wine tasting. 1 to 4pm, to be booked in advance. $99. info@vaughangroup.ca, 613-966-9193. Info: www.vaughangroup.ca/workshops.
Third Thurs. The John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library will hold a drawing workshop, The Drawing Room, an open studio focusing on still life and human form. Bring whatever medium you are working in. No admission fee but a small donation for models and refreshments is welcome. 613-968-6731 ext. 2240.
Art Lessons by Jo Grieve. Small groups and private, live models for figures and portraits, outdoor sketching, all media. Well-lit private studio in Belleville. Youth (11 to 16) and adults. All levels of experience. 613-968-8347.
May 20 and 26 Puppet Workshops at Vicki's Veggies, Milford, 10 am to 4 pm. Kids of all ages can drop in any time and make a puppet for $5 to $10. www.smallpondarts.ca.
May 26 and 27 Seven Waves Womb Dancing at Wyldwood Sojourn, Belly Dance interpreted and re-examined by Roula Said. $160. Info: Maureen; 613-396-3262, www.maureenwalton.com.
Musical Theatre Classes with Caroline Smith at the Empire Theatre in Belleville, for children aged 8 to 12, July 16 to 20, 9:30 am to 4 pm. Info: caroline@theempiretheatre.com.
June 15, 16 Karen Holmes’ Summer Solstice at Wyldwood Sojourn. Info: Maureen; 613-396-3262, www.maureenwalton.com.
June 16 Small Pond Arts near Picton will hold a Hand Puppet Workshop for kids of all ages. www.smallpondarts.ca.
Donna Bonin is offering workshops: June 23, Explore Abstraction in Watercolour at Back-in-Time Gallery, Oak Lake, $75. Aug. 13 to 16, On Location in the Oak Hills, $160. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, Autumn Colours at the Bridgewater Retreat in Actinolite. (A detailed brochure is available upon request.) Aug. 10 to 24, 2013, Paint in Southern France at LeMonestere (reserve now, must be confirmed by end of June). Contact Donna at 613-395-5959, donnabonin@sympatico.ca, www.donnabonin.ca.
July 2 to 27 The Quinte Ballet School of Canada’s Professional Dance Training and Open (Recreational) Dance Programs offer 2-week and 4-week sessions (July 2 to 27) designed to provide youth, ages 10 to 20, with a challenging and fun summer dance experience under the guidance of highly skilled dance professionals. Styles include ballet, modern, pointe, jazz, hip hop, tap and improvisation. To register: 613-962-9274, info@qbsc.ca, 196 Palmer Rd., Belleville.
Deadline May 7 CFUW scholarships support young men and women in the Quinte area who are pursuing post-secondary education. www.cfuwbelleville.ca.
May 1 The Quinte Arts Council’s Annual General Meeting will be held May 1, 7 to 9 pm at the Belleville Club, 210 Pinnacle St. Info: 613-962-1232.
May 2 Later Life Learning Lecture Series, Spring 2012, is a series of lectures, 10 am to 12 noon (Wednesdays) at St. Thomas Church Hall, 201 Church St., Belleville. May 2, Tom Courchane. Professor in Economic and Financial Planning, Queen’s University. “The U.S. descent into societal inequality, fiscalamity and political disfunctionality.” $15 per lecture (at the door).
Deadline May 14 Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Quinte Arts Council Arts Recognition Awards. Forms are available from the QAC office at 36 Bridge St. E, Belleville, and on the website: www.quinteartscouncil.org.
May 12 Quinte Grannies for Africa Meeting, 8:45 am at St. Thomas Church, Belleville. All welcome.
May 28 Guest speaker for Albert College’s annual Shewfelt Memorial lecture will be Military historian, author and freelance journalist, Gwynne Dyer. At 7 pm at the college, 160 Dundas Street W., Belleville. Tickets: $15 for adults and $10 for students, www.albertcollege.ca, 613-968-5726.
Reserve by June 4 Meet the winners of the QAC’s Arts Recognition Awards at the Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts, June 14, noon to 2 pm at Dinkel’s Restaurant and Courtyard, 44 Bridge St. E., Belleville. Tickets: $25 includes 3-course lunch, entertainment by the Carolynda Duo, taxes and gratuities. Please reserve by June 4, 613-962-1232, accounting@quinteartscouncil.org.
June 9 Quinte Grannies for Africa 3rd Annual Stride to Turn the Tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa. All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Registration $ 20 (tax receipted) at 8.30 am at St Thomas Anglican Church, Belleville. Refreshments. Info: Diane at 613-968-6110.
June 20 to 24 Five lucky competitors will each get one shot to win $1,000,000 on the final day of the first annual Million Dollar Hole-In-One. Held at Oak Hills Golf Course, and supporting Stirling Festival Theatre’s Young Company and theatre upgrades, this competition is open to everyone – golfers and non-golfers alike. Purchase balls for $1 each and swing away for the chance to win many other prizes, from $10 up to $25,000. Contact Andrew Marre, SFT Chair, 613-395-0846, 613-242-1353 or andrewmarre@hotmail.com.
