Until Sept. 26         The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King St E., Colborne  features members Anne Wilson, paintings, and Terrie MacDonald, ceramics.  New works by the other gallery artists are shown in the 2nd and 3rd galleries. Info 905-355-1798, or visit www.colborneartgallery.com.

Until Aug. 28          The Festival Players’ musical Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly, at the Waring House in Picton.  Info: www.festivalplayers.com. Tickets: 613-471-1991.

Until Aug. 28          Moonpath Productions and The Empire Theatre, Belleville presents the musical Annie.  Tickets: 613-969-0099, www.theempiretheatre.com.

Until Aug.  28         Love You Forever … And More Munsch playing at The Stirling Festival Theatre.  All Tickets $10, 613-395-2100, www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com

Aug. 27 to 29         Tess Moffat is opening a second studio at 346 Main St. in Bloomfield. Grand opening August 27, 28 and 29.  Info: www.tessmoffat.com.

Until Sept. 18         Gallery ArtPlus in Belleville presents Summersault featuring the works of Anne Ireland, Allison Knudsen, Christa Markstahler Flynn, and a ceramic installation by Michelle Mendlowitz and Robin Tieu. Celebrate the end of summer at Gallery ArtPlus. Info: www.galleryartplus.com, 613 961 1977 ext. 231.

Aug. 29                   Chanteuse Lenni Stewart and Pianist Francis Rose of Manhattan Rouge will be serenading the vineyards at Huff Estates Winery with their performance of select Jazz Standards, Torch and easy R&B, 1 to 4 pm.

Aug. 29                   Tweed Lions Music in the Park presents Emily Creek at Tweed Memorial Park, 2 to 4 pm. 

Call  Active Arts in Rednersville will be open during Culture Days Sept 24 to 26 and they are looking for people who may wish to demonstrate their skills, talents, art, craft etc.  Musicians, theatre groups (especially perhaps young people trying to make an impression) are welcome.  They already have scheduled dancing and Seventh Town will perform.  Info: info@activearts.ca, Jeff Keary at 613.779.8933.

Aug. 31                   Art in the Gallery Workshop - The John M Parrott Gallery and the BAA present a mini workshop, Think Small, Miniatures with Cynthia Solomon, 9:30 am to noon in the gallery, 3rd Floor, Belleville Public Library.  Come with your ideas and small canvases and paper and start to paint.  Materials: anything that you need for your project and frames if you already have them.  There will be mats for sale at a modest fee in some of the smaller sizes.  Cost: $3, no sign up is necessary. Tables are provided.  Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a member of the BAA to participate.

Call  Rozema Farms is having a Multi Vendor Country Market on the long weekend (Sept. 4 and 5, 10 am to 6 pm) and are inviting local artists to participate.  There is a $20 vendors’ fee for the weekend (includes both days) and vendors are required to bring their own tables and shelter (if desired).  Vendors can start setting up after 9 am.  Location: 1189 County Rd. 64, Carrying Place.  Info: 613-848-5302, rozemafarms@gmail.com.

Sept. 1 to 26           The Art Gallery of Bancroft presents Beauty Heals, art by Mendelson Joe.  Opening reception Sept. 3 at 7:30 pm, 10 Flint Ave., Bancroft.  Info: 613-332-1542.

Register now for dance classes - ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom, hip hop and flamenco – at the Quinte Ballet School of Canada’s Umbrella Dance Program.  Call 613-962-9274 or email udp@quinteballetschool.com.

AIM (Artists In Motion) Gallery & Gift Shop, 29 Forsyth St., Marmora, features the work of over 40 local artisans.  New members are welcome.  We will be Stop 11 in the Heart of Hastings Studio Tour, Nov. 5 to 7, and 12 to 14.  Info:  613-472-1278 or visit www.artistsinmotion.info.

Donate  Kingston Symphony Vinyl Records Donation Days, Sept 1, 8, 15, 10 am to 2 pm. Last Chance!  Monday, Sept 20 & Tuesday, Sept 21, 10 am to 2 pm.  Ensure they receive your donation – do not abandon items anywhere on mall property outside these times.  Drop off LPs, 45 and 78 rpm records, VHS videos, cassette tapes, boom boxes (CD or tape), shelf stereo systems, CDs, DVDs, plus speakers, and turntables (and associated cabling) to Frontenac Mall to their newest location, next to Dollarama.  Call 613-546-9729 to make other arrangements if necessary.  Sale follows Sept. 23 to 25.

Deadline Sept. 10  The Animal Art Show is open to all artists and artisans who live in Prince Edward County (full-time residents and vacation property owners).  The event will take place Thanksgiving Weekend (Oct. 9 to 11) at Books and Company in Picton.  Single space (for 1 to 2 artists) $120.  Info: 613-471-6110, quintehouse@gmail.com.

Conference Early Bird discount Sept. 11     The 2nd annual Northumberland Conference on the Arts will be held Oct. 2 (with a gala evening Oct. 1) at Fleming College, 1005 Elgin St. W., Cobourg.  The conference will provide local and regional artists (visual and performing) with practical skills to help build thriving, creative businesses.  Early Bird discount for registration is Sept. 11.  Info: www.octoberisartsmonth.ca, 905-372-8315 ext. 244.

Until Sept. 24         Gallery One-Twenty-One, 48 Bridge St. E, Belleville, is showing A Retrospective of the Works of Leslie King, with guest artist Gertrude Sorenson.  Opening reception on August 28 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Until Sept. 30         Algonquin Provincial Park presents Fur & Feathers, Bill Bickle’s Wildlife Photography Show, at the Visitor Centre, 14 km. inside the East Gate, at the km. 43 marker.  The show features flora and fauna found within Algonquin Park.  Info: www.BillBickle.com.

Craft Conference Sept. 11     Presented by the Ontario Crafts Council and the Tom Thomson Art Gallery, ‘Craft Practical’ is a one-day workshop series offering artists and craftspeople the opportunity to explore, interact, inform and be informed in regards to the contemporary craft world. Topics range from the practical to the conceptual. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact and connect with the presenters and their creative peers on a myriad of topics.  This event provides an important opportunity to think about ‘craft’ from fresh perspectives and with one’s eyes – and mind – wide open.  The diversity of participants will encourage and develop a forum for new dialogue that addresses ‘craft’ within contemporary practice and thought, rather than framing it within the constructs of generations past.  To register, find schedule information, or to download the full brochure, visit www.craft.on.ca/Programs/Symposium, or contact Mary Calarco at 519-841-6481 or mcalarco@craft.on.ca.

Sept. 4 to 6             Rednersville Road Art Tour takes place on Labour Day Weekend, from 10 am to 4 pm.  The tour includes stops at 18 different studios and workplaces along Rednersville Road, displaying the work of 37 artists.  Watch for signs along the way.  For info, visit www.rednersvilleroadarttour.com.

Music lessons  Linda Minty is offering music lessons (violin, viola, cello and piano) in Belleville.  Info: MusiQuinte Teaching Studio, 613-967-3942.

Deadline Sept. 25  St. Matthew’s Art and Craft Show will be held in the church on Holloway St. in Belleville, Nov. 26 and 27.  Artists are invited to apply.  Booth space is $55.  Info: 613-392-5285.

Until Sept. 7           See photographs by Lola Reid Allin at L’Auberge de France Bistro, 304 Front St., Belleville.  www.lola-photography.com.

Culture Days  Attention Artists and Art Groups – Plan an event or advertise your already-planned events as part of Culture Days, a Canada-wide interactive celebration of arts and culture, September 24 to 26.  Register your event at www.culturedays.ca – it’s easy.  Then your event will be part of the national promotion.  This is how the event is described: “One weekend. Thousands of free cultural things for you to do, make, paint, sculpt, act, sing, dance, write, and learn. Discover the world of artists, historians, architects, curators and designers in your community. Inspire the creator in you!”

Sept. 2 to 30           The John M. Parrott Art Gallery at the Belleville Library presents the Manly MacDonald Exhibition, with an opening reception on Sept. 11, from 2 to 4 pm.  Charles Beale’s book, “Manly Edward Macdonald (1889-1971) Interpreter of Old Ontario” will be launched at the reception, and the author will be present.  The show will also feature original works by Manly MacDonald from the Library’s collection, the Loyalist College Collection and private collections. Glanmore National Historical Site will also display artifacts and personal items which once belonged to the artist.  Info: 613-968-6731, ext. 2240.

Sept. 2 to 30           The Art Cellar at the Black Prince Winery, 13370 Loyalist Parkway, Picton, presents County Inspirations, featuring new works by Judy Plomer and Gudrun Gallo.  The opening reception is on Sept. 2, from 5 to 8 pm.  Gallery hours are 11 am to 5 pm daily.  Info: 613-476-4888.

Sept. 3 to 5             Shelter Valley Folk Festival 2010 is an annual Labour Day weekend celebration of music, juried art, wellness, sustainable living and harvest food, over three days, near Grafton, (near Cobourg). Info: www.sheltervalley.com or call 1-866-612-SVFF.

Sept. 4 and 5   Carla Miedema is participating in Kawartha Fine Art Festival, Sat., Sept. 4, 10 am to 6 pm, Sun., Sept. 5, 10 am to 5 pm, in the Agricultural Building, Fenelon Falls.  This is an exhibition and sale of fine art by over 75 artists.  There will be music and food is available.  Admission is free and there are door prizes.  Info:  www.carlamiedema.com.

Sept. 4 to 29           Oeno Gallery presents Ethos, paintings by Sylvain Louis-Seize.  Over the past four years, Sylvain Louis-Seize has become well-known for his vivid landscapes, extraordinary skies, rivers and trees. Now he is turning his attention to what lies below the surface. The hard resin surfaces that marked his early work are left behind.  This powerful, subtle and expressive new body of work has its premier exhibition at the Oeno Gallery.  Louis-Seize will be present at the opening, on Sept. 4, from 3 to 6 pm.

For ongoing shows, visit our Two Month Calendar

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