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SUDBURY ARTS COUNCIL / CONSEIL DES ARTS DE SUDBURY
ARTS BULLETIN MARCH 16, 2012
IN THIS BULLETIN
Events to March 31 plus Ongoing Events, Upcoming Events, Opportunities, Calls for
Entry, Workshops, Weekly Events plus other Arts and Culture information of interest. For
those of you who may not want to scroll down the long list you can go to the website at
www.SudburyArtsCouncil.org where the Bulletin is also posted and click on the various
categories at the top of the Bulletin to go directly to the section of interest. As our
mandate to Connect, Communicate and Celebrate we welcome all submissions.
LATEST SUDBURY ARTS COUNCIL NEWS
We appreciate all the good comments we receive on the Arts-Events Bulletin which we
send out every two weeks and also post on our website. We appreciate even more
those who send us notices to be published, and we really appreciate those who prepare
these messages for us in either word format or in the body of the e-mail remembering to
include the four W's (who, what, where and when) in just a paragraph plus a phone,
number, e-mail or web address. This format makes our job much easier and helps keep
the public better informed, and because as we are time constrained it is something we
really do appreciate and thank you.
John Lindsay, President, Sudbury Arts Council
DAILY EVENT LISTINGS TO MARCH 31, 2012
March 16 at 8pm: The Encore Theatre Company presents a dramatic reading of the
classic Tennessee Williams play A Streetcar Named Desire at Thorneloe University’s
Ernie Checkeris Theatre. This one-night-only performance is the final presentation in the
Encore + Thorneloe Playscript Series in association with Thorneloe University Theatre
Arts. The reading features a cast of local professional actors and theatre arts students.
Admission is $10 at the door. For more information www.encoretheatre.ca
March 17 from 7pm to 11pm: Luck of the Irish St Patrick’s Day Family Dance. For
the Love of the Little People! Why don’t you come on out and shake your shamrock at
the Luck of the Irish St Paddy’s Day Family Dance?! Chase that rainbow down to the lair
of the leprechauns where DJ Brim Lexicon will be spinning gold records for your dancing
pleasure. There WILL be blacklight. There WILL be games. There WILL be spot dances.
With a glowing clover on yer cheek and a leprechaun by your side, it WILL be magically
delicious! Don’t forget to wear your GREEN! $5 Admission, Debajehmujig Creation
Centre 43 Queen Street, Manitowaning. 705-859-1820. All Ages. Drugs and alcohol not
permitted. This is a Debajehmujig Fundraiser.
March 18 at 2pm: Cambrian College’s Divas and Divos concert. The Concert, which
will feature the voices of students in the Cambrian College School of Music, will be held
in Cambrian’s Amphitheatre. Everyone is encouraged to attend and support Cambrian's
School of Music students! Admission is by donation. For more information, call Brenda
Arrowsmith at 705-566-8101, extension 7766, or email
[email protected].
March 22 at 7:30pm: Celebrate Women to present Dr. Samantha Nutt. Dr. Samantha
Nutt, author of Damned Nations, Greed, Guns, Armies, and Aid will be the guest speaker
at Celebrate Women 2012. Nutt is a co-founder and executive director War Child
Canada. Damned Nations is the distillation of Nutt's observations over the course of 15
years providing handson care in some of the world's most violent flashpoints. Celebrate
Women is a fundraising event for CFUW Sudbury, YWCA Sudbury and LEAF. The event
will take place at Fraser Auditorium at 7:30 pm. A reception and book signing will follow.
Tickets are $10. They will be available after Feb. 20 at Black Cat, Chapters, Laurentian
University book store and Gloria's Convenience, as well as at the door. For more
information, contact 705.674.3590.
March 23 at 7:30pm: The Music of Handel’s London. Students from the Departments
of Music and English will be presenting an evening of music and literature celebrating
Georg Frideric Handel. Music will be played and sung by students from Music of the
Baroque Period with readings by English students from the 18th-Century Literature
course. Special musical guests will include Dr. Charlene Biggs and Dr. Robert Hall. The
concert will take place in the Rotunda of the J. N. Desmarais Library. Tickets are $5 and
$7, and will be available at the door. For more information, please contact Charlotte
Leonard at 705-675-1151 x 2523.
March 23: Two time Juno Award Winner Jack De Keyzer with his all-star band will
be performing at The 1500 Pub. Tickets are only $15 and are available at Records On
Wheels or at The 1500 Pub, (705) 522-8900. Come dance the night away and listen to
one of Canada's premiere Blues and R&B Bands. www.jackdekeyzer.com
March 23 and 24 at 8pm: en production/work in progress. An evening of professional
modern dance in progress presented by Sudbury dance artists at Art Gallery of Sudbury,
251 John St.. Pay what you can!
le 23 mars et le 24 mars, 20h: en production/work in progress. Soyez des nôtres
pour une soirée de danse moderne professionnelles à la galerie d`art de Sudbury au
251 rue John. un don est apprécié. Venez supporter des interprètes de Sudbury!
March 23 and 24 at 8pm both nights: “SVENGALI” Experience Real Magic and
Hypnosis presented by Dueling Magicians Gabriello Pitman & Stefano Presenza,
featuring SynBeat – Giovanni Presenza & Jeff Stewart at eDome, Cambrian College.
Tickets: Sudbury Theater Centre Box Office – phone 705-674-8381 ext. 21. Advanced
ticket sales: General Admission $27 & Students: $24.50. At the door: General Admission
$30 & Students $25. www.sudburytheatre.on.ca. Part of the proceeds are being donated
to TRAP (The Rhythmic Arts Program), which is a music program for children with down
syndrome and autism.
March 24 from 10am to 8pm and March 25 from 10am to 5pm: Nature in Art Show.
Exhibition by Sue Lampinen and Debra Lynn Ireland. Holiday Inn. For mor info phone
705-866-0774 or 705-522-8068.
March 24 and 25 from 11am to 4pm: Margaret Loney Exhibition and Sale of Floral
Watercolours, Church of the Epiphany, 85 Larch Street.
March 24 with cocktails at 5 pm, dinner at 6 and live auction to follow: Ruby Red is
the colour of STC's 40th Anniversary Dinner Auction. The Sudbury Theatre Centre
celebrates its 40th Anniversary Season Dinner Auction with an exciting evening of great
dining, plentiful silent auction items, a 'to-die-for' live auction and just plain fun. Boasting
over 300 items, there is something for everyone. the Radisson Hotel becomes a bargain
hunter's paradise. $85 per person, $640 for a table of 8. Book tickets on-line at the STC
website or call STC at 705-674-8381. Ruby slippers not required.
March 24, Doors open at 6pm, Show starts at 7pm: Cambrian College’s secondyear Public Relations students are organizing a comedy event that will give people
a chance to have fun while supporting a serious cause. The “Comedy for a Cause”
event is a fundraiser in support of the ALS Society. Four local comedians, Mark Gagne,
Phil Rawson, Ryan Oldham, and Michael Emond, will be performing at the event, hosted
by radio personality G-Rant from Hot 93.5. The event will also feature a silent auction, a
door prize, and appetizers. The first 100 guests will receive a special gift. “ALS is a
disease that severely affects individuals and their families,” said Ashleigh Buder, one of
the students organizing the event. “Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction will
go towards helping families in Sudbury who have a loved one with ALS. Through our
support, local families will be able to purchase medical supplies and modify their homes
to make them wheel chair accessible.” United Steel Workers Hall, 66 Brady Street. Cost:
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets will also be available at Cambrian
College in the main foyer on Monday, March 12, 2012, from 8:30am – 2:30pm.
March 24 at 8pm: Silver Birch Concerts is pleased to present the next concert in
its 2011-2012 season, Classical Classics II featuring the Silver Birch String
Quartet. This concert will feature Sudbury's JUNO-nominated Silver Birch String Quartet
performing masterpieces for string quartet written during the Classical period of music
history, spanning the second half of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th Centuries. St.
Peter's United Church, 203 York Street. Tickets $20.00 adult / $15.00 student available
at Black Cat (downtown Sudbury) and at the door. For more information, contact (705)
521-2163
March 25 at 1 and 3pm: Theatre Cambrian hosts an afternoon of story telling.
Theatre Cambrian is happy to host Sudbury’s own Story Socks to perform two
special engagements for the children of Greater Sudbury. Story Socks is a unique
way of presenting folk and fairy tales to children of all ages. Each sock (left over when
the laundry was done) contains an object that will stimulate the telling of a story.
Audience members are invited to select a sock from the box and discover what is
contained inside; then sit back, relax and enjoy the story. Story Socks is Dale Pepin,
Theatre Cambrian’s President. Cost for children and parents to attend Story Socks are
$5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Parents can reserve their spot at Theatre
Cambrian by calling 705-524-7317 ext: 0.
March 25 at 3pm: OCTATONIC DECADENCE a cappella vocal ensemble will
present AVE MARIA a concert of exquisite music exploring the icon of Mary –
Theotokos – the God-bearer. L’Église Ste-Anne des Pins, 14 Beech St. Sudbury.
Admission free of charge with suggested donation of $10-25. Proceeds from this concert
will be given to the outreach missions of the Parish Ste-Anne. This award-winning a
cappella vocal ensemble will sing works by Arvo Pärt, Robert Parsons, Henryk Gorecki,
Anton Bruckner, G.P da Palestrina, Paul Mealor and Morten Lauridsen, among others.
OCTATONIC DECADENCE was formed in January of 2010 and has achieved first place
standing in the Canadian Federation of Music Festivals National Music Festival 2010 in
the Choral Ensemble category, winning the Richard W. Cooke prize. Members include
Laurentian University students Clare Andrews, Marie McBride, Matt Devost and Jordan
Miller; Laurentian faculty David Buley, Jan Buley, and Patti Brace as well as community
members, Leslie King, Nick Ross, Stéphane Ostrander and Ralph McIntosh. Contact:
David Buley, [email protected] , telephone: 705-675-115 ext. 4389
fax: 705-522-1219
March 27 at 7pm: 'Cruisin with Nickel City Sound'!!! Minnow Lake Place, 1127
Bancroft Dr, Sudbury, ON, Nickel City Sound Chorus will join forces with Meals On
Wheels (Sudbury) and put on a show. $15 per person, children 10 and under, free! Call
Elizabeth for tickets: 705-669-0181. You can catch Nickel City Sound on Facebook,
Nickel City Sound or check out their website at www.nickelcitysound.ca. For more
information about Nickel City Sound, please contact: Colleen Fraser, VP-Public
Relations, [email protected] , 705-222-2192.
March 29, April 19, May 10, May 31 at 6:30pm: The Greater Sudbury Public Library
Presents: A Fireside Book Club at the South End Library! The South End Public
Library, 2120 Regent Street South will be hosting a regular Fireside Book Club
beginning in March. Discussions will alternate between selected Fiction and NonFiction
titles. Register and join us each time, or just drop in for the titles that interest you. New
Members are most welcome to join in any session! More details about this program can
be found online at www.sudbury.library.on.ca .
March 29 at 7pm: Cinéfest Sudbury presents Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster, the
third selection for the 2012 Cinéfest Sudbury Film Series, a monthly series of film
presentations taking place on the last Thursday of each month. Memberships for the
Cinéfest Sudbury Film Series are available for $25. Members receive a discount on film
series screenings, a newsletter with advance information on upcoming film selections
and invitations to Festival media conferences. Cinéfest Sudbury Film Series tickets are
$7 for members and $8.75 for non-members. Memberships and tickets are available
online at www.cinefest.com or by calling the Cinéfest Sudbury Box Office at 705-6881234.
March 29 at 7:30pm: RIVERDANCE, Sudbury Arena, tickets $65-$75, 705-671-3000,
www.greatersudbury.ca
March 29 with music beginning at 10:30pm: Toronto country songstress Kayla
Marie Howran (http://www.kaylahowran.com/ ) will be performing at the Townehouse
Tavern. "Kayla Howran sings country music, not by virtue of a Wrangler shirt, but a
childhood in Peterborough spent fishing and wrestling dogs. Her song writing is equal
parts original and idiomatic, a fresh but faithful interpretation of the genre and proof that
classic country doesn’t have to be old, but it does have to be timeless." She will be
joined by Sudbury progressive rock band Meadowlark Five
(http://meadowlarkfive.bandcamp.com ) and Sudbury garage rockers the Sleets
(http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sleets/281011725272311 ). Cost of admission will
be $7. This promises to be an extremely eclectic evening of music!
March 29 at 8 pm: Carmen at Alphonse Raymond auditorium, Laurentian University.
Tickets Adults $28, Students/55+ $18, High school students $5 (limited amount)
www.laslague.ca , 705.525.5606 X 4. This famous opera that premiered in Paris in 1875
is one of the most frequently performed French operas. Hear the beautiful bohemian girl
share her theory of love while joyfully captivating you with her charms and cheekiness.
And come meet some of the country’s finest emerging artists in this wonderful
production with costumes, lighting, and original stage direction. Presented by La Slague
and le Département de Théâtre de l'Université Laurentienne.
le 29 mars à 20 h à l’auditorium Alphonse-Raymond: Carmen. Billets Adultes 28 $,
Étudiants/55+ 18 $, Élèves du secondaire 5 $ (nombre très limité)
www.laslague.ca , 705.525.5606 p. 4. Carmen, le célèbre opéra de Georges Bizet créé
en 1875 à Paris, est encore aujourd’hui l’un des opéras français les plus joués au
monde. La belle bohémienne vous livrera sa théorie de l’amour et jouera allègrement de
ses charmes et de son impertinence. Venez découvrir les meilleurs artistes émergents
du pays dans cette belle production avec costumes, éclairages et mise en scène
originale. Présenté en collaboration avec le Département de Théâtre de l'Université
Laurentienne
March 30 at 5pm: Free Live Acoustic Classical Guitar at Grill Marks Bistro, 2516
Hwy 69 North, Val Caron. Book your table now. 705-897-8430.
March 31 from 10am to 3pm: 16th Annual Finnish Artists' Show on Saturday at
Finlandia Village, 233 Fourth Avenue in the Palvelukoti building downstairs Sali. Original
works of art by approximately 12 artists. Free refreshments and parking. All sales
support the Finnish Rest Home Society. For more information call 705-522-7831.
March 31 with Dinner at 6:30pm and the Show at 8pm: "Cruisin With Nickel City
Sound!" Spring Show,The Italian Club, 7 Craig St, Copper Cliff. There will be plenty of
interesting cruise ship antics happening that you won't want to miss! $40 per person.
Call Elizabeth for tickets: 705-669-0181. You can catch Nickel City Sound on Facebook,
Nickel City Sound or check out their website at www.nickelcitysound.ca. For more
information about Nickel City Sound, please contact: Colleen Fraser, VP-Public
Relations, [email protected] , 705-222-2192
March 31 at 8pm: Sudbury Symphony Orchestra Presents – The Best of the West.
Strap on your spurs, get your horse to ‘giddy up’ and take a musical journey through the
Wild West as the SSO presents music from well known Western movies and TV shows,
as well as some popular Western-themed classical works. This memorable night
includes themes from The Lone Ranger, Bonanza, High Noon, Oklahoma! The Alamo,
and Copland’s Rodeo. Get in to the spirit by dressing in your favourite western attire,
cowboy hats welcome! Glad Tidings Auditorium. Contact: 705-673-1280,
[email protected] , www.sudburysymphony.com
March 31 at 2pm or 7pm and April 1 at 2pm: Charlotte’s Web at Sudbury Theatre
Centre. Story time's favourite pig Wilbur and his best friend, the spider Charlotte, spin
family magic. Light up your inner child and share the true meaning of friendship with
someone you love. A partnership production between the Sudbury Theatre Centre and
Sudbury Secondary School Arts Education. Tickets are $15 for students and $23 for
adults and seniors. A family pack of 4 tickets is $50.50. Tickets are available at 705674-8381 or on line at www.sudburytheatre.on.ca
ONGOING EVENTS
To March 25, evenings at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm: The Sudbury Theatre Centre
presents Lawrence and Holloman. A dark and hilarious look at friendship, as a
relentless optimist and a confirmed pessimist find their lives entwined. Gun shots,
mysterious “accidents”, a stolen fiancé, drowning and dismemberment all test and prove
the bonds of friendship. Sudbury Theatre Centre, $29.25 for seniors to $34.50 for adults.
The Pay What You Can Sunday matinee is Sunday, March 18. There is a special
matinee for groups of 10 or more on Thursday, March 22 at 11:30am. STC, 170
Shaughnessy St., Sudbury. Call 705-674-8381 or purchase tickets online at
www.sudburytheatre.on.ca
To March 28: Hôtel Hwy 11. A residency and exhibition project that brings
together three photographers from Ontario, Marc Audette (Toronto), Denis
Bradette (Cochrane), Denys Tremblay (Sudbury), and a writer from Ontario, Daniel
Groleau Landry (Ottawa). A first residence took place in June 2011 at Ateliers Topaz, a
former truck stop known as Opaz Motor Inn on Highway 11 near Opasatika. A second
residence took place in July 2011 in the dark rooms of Gallery 44 in Toronto. The artists
were inspired by the historical imprint of the old truck stop to create the works that are
now part of the exhibition Hotel Hwy 11, presented in Sudbury and Hearst. La Galerie
815 at the Hearst Arts Council, 75, 9th Street, Hearst Ontario Canada.
Au 28 mars, vernissage le dimanche 4 mars à midi: Hôtel Hwy 11. Un projet de
résidences et d’expositions qui rassemble trois photographes de l’Ontario, Marc Audette
(Toronto), Denis Bradette (Cochrane), Denys Tremblay (Sudbury), et un écrivain de
l’Ontario, Daniel Groleau Landry (Ottawa) La première résidence a eu lieu en juin 2011
aux Ateliers Topaz, un ancien truck stop connu sous le nom d’Opaz Motor Inn sur le
bord de l’autoroute 11 à Opasatika. La deuxième résidence a eu lieu en juillet 2011 dans
les chambres noires de la Gallery 44 à Toronto. Les artistes se sont inspirés de
l’empreinte historique du truck stop de jadis pour créer les oeuvres qui font maintenant
partie de l’exposition Hôtel Hwy 11, présentée à Sudbury et à Hearst. La Galerie du
Nouvel-Ontario, 174 rue Elgin, 705-673-4927, [email protected], www.gn-o.org. la Galerie
815 du Conseil des Arts de Hearst, 75, 9e rue, Hearst, Ontario Canada
To March 30: Exhibit entitled "A Celebration of Colour" by Marlies Schoenefeld at
Artists on Elgin. Marlies statement about the show, "My love of the outdoors and the
natural world has inspired me to try and distill the essence of the northern landscape. My
passion is to use this intimate knowledge of the woods, waters and rocks to simplify the
complexity of colour and shape to the absolute essentials. Details must be purged to
enable the viewer to feel the scene and become a part of it." Artists on Elgin is located at
168 Elgin Street and is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm 705-674-0415,
[email protected] , www.artistsonelgin.ca
To March 31: La Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario presents amanda mcavour l home
away from home. “In my work, I use a sewing machine to create thread drawings and
installations by sewing into a fabric that dissolves in water. This fabric makes it possible
for me to build up the thread so that when the fabric has dissolved, the image can hold
together without a base. I am interested in the vulnerability of thread, its ability to
unravel, and its strength when it is sewn together.” With the life-size installation Home
Away From Home, McCavour has recreated a living room space from a previous
apartment. The hanging thread renderings of her furniture and belongings are layered in
the gallery space as if in a new home. Part shrine or monument, the thread drawings
remain as a trace, a recorded tribute to a room that once existed. Amanda McCavour
has a BFA from York University in Toronto. She has participated in residencies and
presented her work on numerous occasions in Toronto. La Galerie du Nouvel Ontario,
174 Elgin, Sudbury. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday noon to 5pm. Free
admission. www.gn-o.org
au 31 mars 2012: La Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario présente... home away from home |
second chez-soi l Amanda McAvour. « Pour réaliser ces œuvres, j’utilise une machine
à coudre afin de créer des installations et des dessins faits de fils, en les cousant sur un
tissu qui se dissout dans l’eau. Ce tissu me permet d’accumuler beaucoup de fils, de
sorte que lorsque le tissu s’est dissout, l’image peut se tenir seule, sans tissu de fond.
Je m’intéresse à la fragilité du fil, au fait qu’il peut se défiler, et à sa force quand il est
cousu ensemble. » Dans l’installation grandeur nature Home away from Home (Second
chez-soi), McCavour reproduit le salon d’un appartement où elle habitait dans le passé.
Ses meubles et ses objets personnels, recomposés au moyen de fils pendus, sont
disposés dans l’espace de la galerie comme si celle-ci était un nouveau chez-soi.
Amanda McCavour détient un B.A. en beaux arts de l’université York à Toronto. Elle a
participé à des résidences et exposé son travail à maintes reprises à Toronto. La Galerie
du Nouvel-Ontario au 174, rue elgin, Sudbury. . www.gn-o.org
To April 8: Red Lake: An Exhibit by Harriet Carlson and Emergence at the Art
Gallery of Sudbury. Join us in Gallery I for a dynamic portrayal of Red Lake, Ontario
through fashion and landscape. Harriet Carlson is a fashion and portraiture
photographer based out of Red Lake and Sudbury, Ontario. Harriet works closely with
other artists, including seamstresses, fabric designers and makeup artists to create
striking images. Many of the models in Carlson’s work are people from Red Lake whom
the artist has a dialogue with. Carlson reflects a sense of Red Lake and the stories of
the people who live there in this exhibition. Red Lake: An Exhibit by Harriet Carlson
provides a subtle commentary about the relevance of mining, logging, hunting and
fishing in the northern community, while expressing a contemporary, urban feel.
Emergence will be featured in Gallery 2. This juried exhibition represents a crosssection of artistic development from grades nine through 12 in painting, drawing,
sculpture, printmaking, photography and mixed media, and has been an annual
exhibition at the Art Gallery of Sudbury since the 1970’s. The Emergence exhibition is
composed of 68 works from secondary school students of the Rainbow District School
Board, the Sudbury Catholic District School Board, le conseil scolaire du Grand Nord de
l'Ontario and le conseil scolaire du Nouvel-Ontario. Art Gallery of Sudbury 705-675-4871
To April 11: Joan Chivot has a solo art exhibition, "Mellow Gold and more", at the
Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy Street in Sudbury. This show is a collection
of representational and abstract paintings. The title comes from one of the paintings and
reflects the colour palette that is dominant in the artist's work presently.
To June 8: Come and see "Larson's People” Art show at the Laughing Buddha. “I'll
have about 20 to 25 paintings on display. Hope to see you all there. Laughing Buddha,
194 Elgin St., Sudbury. Contact Larson at 705-688-2070 or by e-mail
[email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS IN APRIL
April 1 from 11am to 4pm: The Artists of the Creative Minds Art Association Third
Annual Art Show and Sale. We welcome all to come and join us, have a chat, view
some of our new and unique art, and enjoy refreshments in a beautiful park setting.
Fielding Memorial Park, 345 Fielding Road, Lively (off Highway 17 West).
April 1 at 3pm: The Laurentian Concert Band will be performing its Year
End Concert in the MacKellar Auditorium at Lockerby Composite School.
The Laurentian Concert Band is a 47-piece ensemble made up of LU music
students, non-music majors, and adult members of the Greater Sudbury
community, and is directed by Sally Lesk. It will be performing its Year-End
Concert on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 3:00 pm in the MacKellar Auditorium at
Lockerby Composite School. The band is very excited about its program, which
features some of the finest repertoire written for concert band, such as Sea
Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams, The Northern Pines by John Philip Sousa,
Jupiter by Gustav Holst, and Prelude, Siciliano, and Rondo by Malcolm Arnold. In
addition, there will be a special presentation of music for the various instruments
in the percussion section. It promises to be a wonderful afternoon of music! All
proceeds from the concert will go toward the Laurentian University Percussion
Fund. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors,
and are available at the door. For more info, contact Sally Lesk,
[email protected]
April 5 at 8 pm: Cœur de pirate “Blonde” at Fraser Auditorium, Laurentian
University, Tickets Adults 32 $, Students/55 + 24$, High school students 5$
(limited amount) www.laslague.ca , 705.525.5606 X 4. The young singersongwriter who calls herself “Pirate’s Heart” burst onto the music scene in 2008
with songs of adolescent angst and her wisp of a voice that melts even the
hardest hearts. Her first album won the Juno Award for French album of the year,
topped sales charts and even drew world-wide attention after a homemade “baby
video” featuring her bouncy song “Ensemble” went viral. Today, she’s a bit more
mature, but still wears her heart on her sleeve. Her earlier compositions were
light, piano-based pieces. Now she also has more substantial arrangements that
bring another color to her youthful candor. Her new album “Blonde”, recorded in
the summer of 2011, sings us through the phases of a romantic relationship.
“Blonde” is in fact the familiar French-Canadian term for “girlfriend”, but it
describes the singer and her style as well. Imagine a pretty young blond
channelling Nancy Sinatra or Françoise Hardy in a retro-chic sixties style that
amazingly seems quite at home in our decade. Be forewarned: if you don’t yet
have a crush on Coeur de pirate, you soon will. Presented by La Slague and the
University of Sudbury
le 5 avril à 20 h: Cœur de pirate dans son spectacle « Blonde » à l’auditorium
Fraser de l’Université Laurentienne. Billets Adulte 32$, Étudiants/55 + 24$,
Étudiant du secondaire 5$ (nombre très limité) www.laslague.ca , 705.525.5606
X 4. C’est en 2008 que Cœur de pirate a fait irruption sur la scène musicale, en
encapsulant son adolescence dans un trop-plein d’émotion transmis par une voix
fragile à en faire fondre les cœurs les plus durs. Son premier album a été sacré
album de l’année aux prix Juno, a atteint le premier rang des ventes et s’est
même fait remarquer chez les Américains, qui l’ont adoré sans rien comprendre
à ses paroles. Maintenant, c’est une Cœur de pirate plus mûre, mais toujours
aussi à fleur de peau, qui refait surface sur Blonde, son tout nouvel album
enregistré à l’été 2011. L’album traite des différentes phases d’une relation
amoureuse, d’où le titre, qui fait référence à l’amoureuse, la copine.
La jolie jeune blonde qu’est Cœur de pirate évoque Nancy Sinatra ou Françoise
Hardy dans une veine rétro-chic des années 60, tout en tirant un trait d’union
direct avec notre époque. Délaissant le piano, elle a su migrer vers des sonorités
plus mordantes et étoffées sans trahir sa candeur pop. Avertissement : si ce
n’est déjà fait, vous craquerez pour elle! La Slague du Carrefour francophone
reconnaît la contribution de l'Université de Sudbury, fier présentateur de ce
concert. Présenté par l'Université de Sudbury
April 13 at 7pm sharp: The second annual SPRINGFEST CONCERT will take place
at the beautiful Glad Tidings Auditorium on Regent St. (home of the Sudbury
Symphony) on Friday, April 13th at 7 pm sharp. Over 800 music lovers enjoyed the
first annual event and a strong showing is expected for 2012 as tickets are moving well.
This year’s show will kick off with folk icon VALDY followed by folk/pop stars DALA
second on the bill. DALA drew a capacity crowd at their last Sudbury concert.
Concluding the evening show will be General Store who drew rave reviews at the first
annual Springfest event. Tickets are $37.50 inclusive. Purchase tickets in person at the
Sudbury Theatre Centre or online at STC Contact Bob at 705-523-6200 if additional
information is required or to purchase by mail order.
April 13 at 7:30pm: Fiddleworks invites you to attend our monthly dance at
Club 50, 25 Main St. in Chelmsford. Our special guest this month is 'Les Lefebvres'.
$7/person, $12/couple, 12 & under free. Website: www.fiddleworks.net
April 14 with Doors Open at 5pm for cocktails, Silent Auction and Dinner will begin
at 6pm with Live Auction and Comedians Following: The 3rd Annual Wild About
Comedy Night. All proceeds support the Wild at Heart Wildlife Refuge Centre.
Comedians featured are Gary Owens and Larry Smith from the Comedy Network
program, Comedy at Club 54. Tickets are $50 each, $95 for two, or $375 for a table of
eight. Tickets are non refundable. Tickets are available at Black Cat (96 Durham
Street), the Walden Animal Hospital in Lively, online at www.wahrefugecentre.org , or
call 705-692-4478 to charge by phone.
April 14 at 5:30pm: Science North presents Titanic Gala. Join us as we commemorate
the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s maiden voyage! Tables of 8: $2,000. Individual
tickets: $250. Limited number of tickets are available. Visit www.sciencenorth.ca/titanic
April 20 from 7pm to 9pm with a wine and cheese reception, Saturday, April 21
from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, April 22 from 10am to 4pm: The Sudbury Art Club
is hosting their annual spring art show and sale at the C.N.I.B. Building, York and
Regent Sts. Plan to attend to view our member's latest works. There will also be a draw
for an original piece of artwork from our members. Free parking, free admission and
refreshments!
April 20-22 and April 26-28. All performances begin at 8pm: The Encore Theatre
Company’s presents its debut mainstage production ‘Down Dangerous Passes
Road’ by Michel Marc Bouchard at the Ernie Checkeris Theatre at Thorneloe
University. Sudbury’s newest professional theatre company made the difficult decision to
delay the production slated to open on Jan 13 in the wake of the tragedies on Highways
69 and 17 on Jan 3. The play, which takes place in the immediate aftermath of a violent
car crash contains themes and images which the company deemed would be too
sensitive for a community grieving the deaths of seven young individuals. Tickets will
soon be back on sale at the Sudbury Theatre Centre box office. For more information on
the Encore Theatre Company visit www.encoretheatre.ca
April 21 at 6 pm: International Dinner ~ Fundraiser for the Joan Mantle Music
Trust, ParkSide Older Adult Centre, 140 Durham St. Sudbury. Four-course meal with an
international flavour, with a silent auction and entertainment by students from Rainbow
secondary schools. Guest speaker is Lo-Ellen Park graduate Hari Viswanathan. The
dinner is a fundraiser for the Joan Mantle Music Trust, which allocates funds to school
music programs in Rainbow District School Board, one school at a time. Tickets are $50
per person, $100 per couple, and are available at the Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170
Shaughnessy, Sudbury, 705-674-8381. Joan Mantle Music Trust contact: Ralph
McIntosh, Arts Education Co-ordinator, Rainbow District School Board, 705-523.3308,
ext. 8250, [email protected]
April 21 and April 22 from 11am to 5pm: The Walden Art Club (WAC) invites you to
our 42nd Annual Spring Show introducing the “Artists in Action” Show and Sale.
This year our spring Show will take on a new look. Instead of setting up the show as a
gallery presentation of the member’s artwork we will be set up this year in our “Artists in
Action” format. Our members will have their own displays and will be working on a
project while you watch. They will be able to answer all your questions concerning their
artwork. Every year the members set up a canvas as a “Work in Progress” for those
visitors who get inspired and wish to try their hand at putting paint on canvas. Our
children’s section has been a great success in the past years. We encourage creativity
for all ages so we set up an area for the young artists to play and create a drawing or a
bookmark to take home with them. While at the show enter to win one of the door prizes
that our artist have donated and take a break in our Café to chat with friends and family
while enjoying a coffee and/or dessert or two. Before you leave browse through our
library of photo albums filled with the past 42 years of memories. Walden Arena, Lively.
Free Admission, Refreshments and Draws.
April 22 from 1 to 5pm: From two-step to swing, waltz to latin it has been 25 years
of live country and big band music provided by some of Sudbury’s top musicians
to an appreciative group of loyal dancing fans at the Canadian Legion Branch 76
in Minnow Lake. The Country band is featured on Tuesdays while the Big Band takes
to the stage on Thursdays. Both bands play from 1:30 to 4:00 pm. A silver collection is
the price of admission on Thursdays. To celebrate the 25th anniversary both bands
will entertain on Sunday April 22nd from 1 to 5 pm followed by a special sit down
supper. Tickets are $15.00 per person and should be reserved early at the Legion or by
calling 705-566-9661.
April 26 to May 13: Sudbury Theatre Centre presents The Drowsy Chaperone.
Enjoy the fun as the fictitious 1928 Gable and Stein musical comes to life in a man’s
apartment. A bride, a bridegroom, gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a Broadway
producer, A Latin lover and of course The Drowsy Chaperone. What more do you need
for an evening’s entertainment? https://tickets.sudburytheatre.on.ca, 705-674-8381 ext
21.
April 28: Music and Film in Motion (MFM) would like to extend an invitation to one
and all to enjoy the sights and sounds of some amazing homegrown talent at this
year’s Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards Conference in the Great Hall at
Laurentian University. All tickets are on sale at the Music and Film in Motion office or
online at www.thinknorth.ca. The award ceremony will recognize the efforts and
showcase the talent of Northern Ontario’s music and film industries by featuring award
presentations, live performances and movie clips. The grassroots industry conference
will take place from April 26th to April 28th at the Quality Inn in Sudbury. The goal
of this conference will be to create practical skills development and networking
opportunities for all participants. The event will include a networking lounge for
participants and industry guests to interact with one another, as well as skills
development programming such as panel discussions. This grassroots industry
conference is MFM’s key skills development activity, allowing MFM to make the most
effective use of its resources and industry connections. There will also be an Official
Talent Showcase. This year, the showcase will consist of two separate programs, a
Music Showcase at the Townehouse Tavern and a Film Showcase at Rainbow
Cinemas, which will both take place on the evening of April 27th. These events will
highlight the music and films from this year’s official awards nominees, enabling us to
turn the spotlight firmly on these talented groups and individuals. For more information
regarding ticketing, please contact MFM at 674-9954, toll free at 1-866-674-9954 or email [email protected]
Le 28 avril: Musique et film en mouvement (MFM) lance une invitation à tous à
venir découvrir l’enthousiasme et la créativité qui marquent le talent du Nord aux
Prix et Conférence de musique et de film du Nord de l’Ontario 2012. Tous les
billets sont en vente au bureau de Musique et film en mouvement ou en ligne au
www.thinknorth.ca . MFM accueillera la neuvième cérémonie de remise des prix, au
Grand Salon à l’Université Laurentienne. La cérémonie mettra en vedette les efforts et
les talents de l’industrie de musique et film du Nord de l’Ontario avec une remise de prix,
des prestations et des extraits de films. La conférence se déroule du 26 au 28 avril au
Quality Inn à Sudbury. Le but de cette conférence est de créer des occasions de
développement professionnel et de multiplier les opportunités de réseautage afin de
faire naître de nouveaux projets. La conférence inclura un salon de réseautage pour
tous les participants et les invités des industries de musique et de film, ainsi qu’un
programme de développement de compétences qui inclut des discussions de table
ronde. Cette conférence de l’industrie est l’activité clé pour le développement des
compétences pour MFM, permettant à MFM d’utiliser ses ressources et ses relations
d’affaires à leur plein potentiel. La deuxième composante consiste de vitrines de
musique à la Townehouse Tavern et de vitrines de film chez Rainbow Cinemas lors de
la soirée du 27 avril. Ces vitrines nous permettent de mettre les talents des finalistes de
musique et de film en vedette, et de faire découvrir le meilleur de ce que le nord de
l’Ontario a à offrir. Pour les tables rondes et les vitrines, un billet ne garantit pas l’entrée
à l’événement puisque le nombre de sièges est limité. On suggère donc à tous les
participants d’arriver tôt aux évènements pour s’assurer une place. Les billets sont nonremboursables. Pour plus d’information au sujet des billets, s’il vous plaît communiquez
avec MFM au 674-9954, sans frais au 1-866-674-9954 ou envoyez un courriel à
[email protected] .
April 28 from 11am to 1am on April 29 (Noëlville arena): Land of the Voyageurs
Rubber Boots Festival (French River Cultural Industries Council). A foot-stompin’
fun maple syrup and music spring celebration! Psychics –silent art auction – magic show
& workshop – maple-themed food & beverages –crafts & vendors – children’s activities –
music & dancing! First Nations – Métis – Francophone – Anglophone music: Rock,
fiddlers, country, metal, accordion, pop, folk, and more! Le Groupe SWING – Larry
Berrio – Shy-Anne Hovorka – Métis Fiddler Quartet – Pistol George Warren – AkoufèN –
Holy Toledo – Mhiingan Singers – Lawrence Martin – The Downstairs Band – Emmanuel
Gasser – IncrediBrent! Dress code: Rubber boots—prizes for best, worst, baby, bizarre,
decorated… Win Muskoka chairs painted by local artists—raffle tickets on sale now!
Early Bird prizes—tickets available in March. Info: The Backstreet Gallery, 17 St. Antoine
Street, Noëlville; [email protected] ; www.frcic.com ; (705) 898-3424.
April 30 to May 19 with Opening Reception May 5 from 1pm to 4 pm: Art Seen
Through a Different Lens. A Digital and Traditional Medley of Artistic Works by
Ray Thoms & Colette Thériault showing at Stopciati Gallery, 153 Applegrove Street
Sudbury -705-673-4443. Sponsored by the Ontario Art Council.
Le 30 avril au 19 mai, Réception le 5 mai de 13:00 à 16:00 heures: L’art dans une
optique différente. Une variété d’oeuvres artistiques traditionnelles et numériques
de Colette Thériault et Ray Thoms. Présenté chez la galerie Stopciati, 153 rue
Applegrove, Sudbury – 705-673-4443. Parrainé par le le Conseil des Arts de l’Ontario.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN MAY
May 1 at 7:30pm: Johnny Reid live in concert, Sudbury Arena, tickets $27, $50, $64,
705-671-3000, www.greatersudbury.ca
May 5 at 7:30pm: “MUSCLE and BLOOD”: Exploring the World of Men in Dialogue
and Song: featuring Dan Racicot (song) with Jack Watkins (dialogue) and Musical
Director Darquise Poulin. Presented by Mountaintop Enterprises and Rockhaven in
Support of Male Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse. Thornloe University Theatre. Free
Parking. Admission $10, tickets available at Black Cat.
May 6 at 6pm: Sudbury Theatre Centre presents Dine with an Actor! An engrossing
night of theatre stories and fine food. Tickets are $100 a person and limited seating.
Takes place at Alexandrias Sunday May 6th at 6pm. Call the STC box office 705-6748381 ext. 21 to book your seat!
May 10 to 13: Le Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury, our city’s prestige book fair
and festival of authors takes place downtown Sudbury at the Radisson hotel. This
grand celebration of books and reading is remarkable for the exceptional quality of its
programming and the large numbers of enthusiastic visitors that it attracts, young and
old, alike. The importance of le Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury as a community
organization and a popular attraction is undeniable. Our major event reaches an average
of 15,000 book lovers from Sudbury and beyond. In 2009, our organization received the
Trillium Foundation Great Grants Award. We were selected among 4,500 other
organizations who received financial support from the Trillium Foundation because of the
exceptional impact it had in our community! This year will mark the fifth edition of the
prestige book fair, which promises to be even better then the last! Le Salon du livre du
Grand Sudbury is supported by nearly 50 partner organizations and just as many
authors from literary, political, social and professional circles in Canada. We sincerely
hope that you will be among our honoured guests for these captivating four days.
Together, we can contribute to Greater Sudbury’s rising profile as a widely known
cultural and artistic community and make our 2012 event the best one yet.
[email protected]
May 24: STEVE MARTIN and THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS An Evening of
Bluegrass and Comedy. Laugh Out Loud Sudbury Comedy Festival is thrilled to
announce that legendary actor/comedian/musician Steve Martin will perform alongside
Grammy Award-winning bluegrass quintet The Steep Canyon Rangers on May 24, 2012
at the Sudbury Arena for an evening of bluegrass music and comedy. Tickets for Steve
Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers are $65 (including HST) and can be purchased
as of Friday, December 16, 10am at the Sudbury Arena box office. Please call
705.671.3000 to charge by phone, visit www.greatersudbury.ca to order online or visit
240 Elgin Street to order in person, Monday through Friday between 9am and 4.30 pm.
For more information, please call LOL Sudbury at 705.688.1234 or visit us online at
www.lolsudbury.com .
Le 24 mai: STEVE MARTIN et THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS. Une soirée de
bluegrass et de la comédie. Le Festival de l’humour LOL Sudbury est ravi d’annoncer
que le légendaire acteur/comédien/musicien Steve Martin offrira un spectacle de
comédie et musique le 24 mai 2012, à l’arène de Sudbury , accompagné du renommé
quintet bluegrass The Steep Canyon Rangers. Les billets pour Steve Martin et The
Steep Canyon Rangers sont disponibles au coût de 65 $ et peuvent être procurés à
partir du vendredi 16 Décembre de 10 heures à la billetterie de l’Aréna de Sudbury.
Veuillez composer le 705.671.3000 pour commander par téléphone, visitez le
www.greatersudbury.ca pour commander en ligne ou rendez-vous au 240 rue Elgin
pour vous procurer vos billets en personne, du lundi au vendredi entre 9 h et 16h30.
Pour plus d’informations, veuillez contacter LOL Sudbury au 705.688.1234 ou visiternous en ligne au www.lolsudbury.com .
May 25 at 8pm: La Slague presents Louis-José Houde, Star of “Bon Cop, Bad
Cop” brings his stand-up comedy to Sudbury at the Fraser Auditorium. This event is
presented in collaboration with the LOL Sudbury comedy festival and Laurentian
University.La Slague’s ticket agency is the TNO. Call 705-525-5606 x 4 or go online at
www.leTNO.ca . $38.00 (adults) or $32.00 (students/seniors). For high-school students,
a very limited number of special tickets are available for just $5.00 on a first-come, first
served basis.
le 25 mai à 20h: Humour à fond de train! La Slague présente LOUIS-JOSÉ HOUDE
à Sudbury. La Slague du Carrefour francophone frappe un autre grand coup dans sa
programmation en présentant un humoriste très populaire au sommet de sa carrière.
LOUIS-JOSÉ HOUDE sera en scène à l’auditorium Fraser. Ce spectacle est présenté
en collaboration avec le festival de l’humour LOL Sudbury et l’Université Laurentienne.
La billetterie de la Slague est assurée par le TNO, au 705.525.5606 poste 4 ou au
www.leTNO.ca . Les billets pour le spectacle de Louis-José Houde, le vendredi 25 mai à
20 h à l’auditorium Fraser, sont en vente dès maintenant au coût de 38 $ (adultes) ou 32
$ (étudiants/aînés). Pour les élèves du secondaire, un nombre très limité de billets « J’y
vais » sont disponibles au coût de seulement 5 $.
CALLS FOR ENTRY
Deadline of March 23: The City of Greater Sudbury Leisure Services Division is
seeking local entertainers for the 2012 season. For more than 15 years, new and
seasoned musicians have been delighting crowds with their talents at the Bell
Park Concert Series. The series runs from May through August with concerts
Sunday nights from 7 to 8:15pm. The Bell Park Concerts are open to the public
and are offered free of charge. For more information or to express your interest in
participating in the Bell Park Concert Series contact Jeff Pafford
[email protected], 705-674-4455 ext 2456 or Bonnie Lachapelle,
[email protected], 705-674-4455 ext 2446. www.greatersudbury.ca
Deadline of March 28: Northern Lights Festival Boréal's annual March Meltdown
event is back once again! The eventgives emerging musicians the chance to
compete for a booking at Northern Lights Festival Boréal 2012, which will take
place July 6th, 7th and 8th in Sudbury’s Bell Park. This is an excellent opportunity
for emerging artists to gain valuable exposure. The event will be divided into two
portions: Acoustic acts, singer-songwriters and spoken-word artists will perform
between 4PM and 7PM at The Laughing Buddha. Auditioning bands and larger
groups will perform between 8PM and 11PM at The Townehouse Tavern. Admission
for spectators is $7.00 for NLFB members and $10.00 for non-members. The registration
fee for performers is $20 per act, and includes a one year membership to NLFB.
Performers are each assigned a 20 minute time slot (4 or 5 songs). Participants must be
registered by March 28th at the absolute latest. Those who are interested are asked to
contact the NLFB office at 705-674-0422 or [email protected] in order to
register. NLFB is Canada's longest running outdoor music festival and celebrated its
40th anniversary in 2011. The festival attracts anywhere between 10,000 and 15,000
people per year. Over the years NLFB has grown from a one day event called the
‘Northern Lights Folk Festival’ into a seasoned presenter of roots and modern music.
The modern NLFB experience can be described as: ‘a roots music festival that loves
modern music,’ or ‘a modern music festival that’s in love with its roots.’ For more
information, please contact the Northern Lights Festival Boréal office at
[email protected], 705-674-5512.
Deadline of March 31: Celebrate Creativity. Heritage. Legacy. Canadian Aboriginal
Writing & Arts Challenge, a national initiative that invites young Aboriginal
Canadians (ages 14–29) to submit an original piece of creative writing or twodimensional art that explores a moment or theme in Aboriginal history and
culture. Showcase your creativity and explore your heritage. Win cash & other great
prizes. Want to know more? Go to www.our-story.ca, or call 1-866-701-1867.
Deadline of April 1 to book tables for Photography & Art Expo set to go April 12,13
& 14 10 am to 7pm: Due to great success from a past Expo management at the
City Center (Rainbow Centre) Mall is sponsoring 12 x 10 spaces for only $25 per
space per day located in front of the Hart store and all based around the main
floor elevator and Movie theater exit area. The Building has over 4000 working people
in the building plus mall foot traffic. This event /Exhibit is to showcase and sell your
services or work for the spring summer to come. Live entertainment will be provided.
Table will be provided. Spaces will be held if requested. Please contact Shawn Duffin at
[email protected] for more information or to book your space.
Deadline of April 2: The Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre is sponsoring a “Colour This
Egg!” contest, for children at the library. Ukrainian Easter eggs are a colourful way to
celebrate the holiday. Each egg has a different design and each design has a specific
meaning. Entry forms can be picked up and handed in at any Greater Sudbury Public
Library location. The contest entry forms must be returned to the library of your choice
no later than Monday, April 2nd, 2012. Prizes are sponsored by the Ukrainian Seniors’
Centre. Winners will be chosen and announced by the Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre. Info
705-673-1155 ext. 4752 or [email protected]
The Morris and Sally Justein Heritage Museum at Baycrest invites eligible artists
to submit an original kippah (yarmulke) to Cover Thy Head, a juried exhibition of
kippot with deadline of May 1. Submissions will be accepted electronically; there
is a $25 CAN application fee. Jury members from the Baycrest, art and museum
communities will review submissions for possible inclusion in Cover Thy Head.
Exhibiting artists will be eligible for cash prizes. The exhibition will open October 2012 in
Toronto, Canada. Applications are due by May 1, 2012. For more information and
application form contact: Cassandra Zita, Museum Assistant at [email protected]
Information available at: http://www.baycrest.org/culture-arts-innovation-15.php
Call for Submissions with Deadline of May 1 at 5pm: Logo Design Contest for NaMe-Res (Native Men’s Residence). Please note that Na-Me-Res is located in
Toronto, but the contest is open to anyone in Canada. Native Men’s Residence is a
multiservice organization which delivers a variety of programs and services. Na-Me-Res
offers a 63 bed Men’s Shelter, Outreach Services including Housing and Aftercare
support, and Sagatay, supportive housing for a period of one year. Inclusively, Na-MeRes fosters and maintains a healthy sense of community, cooperation and self-worth
through the promotion of Traditional Native Culture and Values. We endeavour to build a
strong foundation for our clients on their road to recovery and self-sufficiency.
Submissions will be judged on their originality and their relevance to Na-Me-Res and
should include elements representing the diversity of Aboriginal populations. The Artist
will agree to complete a release form which recognizes the artist will transfer full
ownership/copyright to Na-Me-Res (Native Men’s Residence) if chosen. The winning
entry will receive $1,000. Please submit your artwork including a brief description of its
meaning to the following [email protected] or by mail to:Attn: John Wabegijik,
Administrative Officer, Na-Me-Res, 26 Vaughan Rd., Toronto, ON M6G 2C4.
www.nameres.org.
Art needed for Mayworks Sudbury. “We are seeking artists who are interested in
exhibiting/selling their work at Mayworks Sudbury’s Wine and Cheese/Theatre
Night on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the Royal Canadian Legion Minnow Lake
Branch. Mayworks is a festival that celebrates the values associated with the working
class man and woman….how these values are demonstrated in art and music and
theatre and poetry, etc. The focus of the art should be the depiction of working class
life….it should explore and offer an understanding of one’s identity as a worker and
experience in the workplace. We are also looking for a volunteer from the arts
community to assist with the planning of Sudbury’s first Mayworks.” For further
information please contact Jo-Anne Marshall at 705-673-8802 or at [email protected]
2012 RBC CANADIAN PAINTING COMPETITION OPENS CALL FOR
APPLICATIONS. RBC, with the support of the Canadian Art Foundation, announced its
call for entries for the 2012 RBC Canadian Painting Competition. With a total of $55,000
in prize money, it is one of the largest competitions of its kind in Canada. Entries must
be submitted by May 9, 2012 and winners will be announced in Toronto on
November 29, 2012, with the national winner receiving $25,000 and two
honourable mentions each receiving $15,000. “Details and rules of the competition
may be found at www.rbc.com/paintingcompetition .
Finlandia Village is looking for Vendors. Sell your art or crafts or yard sale items
at Mayfair on Saturday May 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Finlandia Village,
233 Fourth Avenue. New this year…you can rent a table inside! This event attracts well
over 500 people a year. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to sell your items.
Reserve your table today. Please contact Kristiina at 705-524-3137 ext 250 or
[email protected]
Deadline of June 15: The 2013 Picture Our Lakes Calendar and Photography
Contest. This year makes the 6th anniversary of the Picture Our Lakes Contest, an
event which has proved to be very popular among Sudbury's budding and professional
photographers. Along with being an important fundraiser for Artists on Elgin, the contest
and calendar aim to raise awareness of and appreciation for the natural beauty of
Sudbury's water bodies, while encouraging the public to get involved in and support the
arts. The Picture Our Lakes Contest is open to photographers of all ages and abilities.
All photos must have been taken within the City of Greater Sudbury, and must feature
some element of water. Photos can be submitted in one of five categories: Spring,
Summer, Fall, Winter and Youth (under 18). Registrations packages are available at
Artists on Elgin, Greater Sudbury Public Libraries and at www.artistsonelgin.ca
NLFB RECRUITING VENDORS AND EXHIBITORS FOR THE 2012 FESTIVAL.
Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB) is currently accepting
vendor/crafter/artisan applications for the 2012 festival. The festival will take place
July 6th, 7th and 8th at Bell Park, Sudbury. Vendor application forms and information
regarding fees, logistics and more can be found online at:
www.nlfbsudbury.com/vendors Vendors will be selected through a formal application
process and can expect to hear back by May 31, 2012 at the absolute latest.
ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS NEEDED FOR SUDBURY GARDENING FESTIVAL 2012.
The Sudbury Horticultural Society is seeking artists and crafters who are
interested in exhibiting and selling their gardening-related crafts at the Sudbury
Gardening Festival in 2012. The 2011 Festival was such a great success; the Society
will host a one-day Gardening Festival at Market Square on Saturday May 26, 2012 from
9:30 am to 4:00 pm. The Festival will feature gardening-related exhibitors and vendors,
gardening speakers, and the Horticultural Society's annual flower show and perennial
sale. Further information about the Festival is available at
www.sudburygardeningfestival.ca. Indoor booths will rent for $75.00 and outdoor booths
will rent for $40.00. Half booths are also available. If you are interested in more details
please contact Wayne at [email protected] .
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
March 21 and 28, April 4 and 11, Kids 3:15 to 5:15, Adults 5:15 to 7:15: Art
Exploration with Beth Lindner. Little Current Public School. Classes limited to 6 per
class. $80 all materials included. To register 705-6368-1855 or
[email protected]
Starting March 24: Youth Drama Classes Ages 8 – 11 (10am to 11:30am) Ages 1217 (noon to 1:30pm). Sudbury Theatre Centre is pleased to announce the
beginning of a new session of Youth Drama Classes for ages 8 to 17. These
classes run on 10 consecutive Saturdays beginning March 24, 2012. At the end of ten
weeks, the young new actors will perform in a small show for parents and friends.
Spaces are limited; call the STC box office for details. Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170
Shaughnessy Street, Sudbury 705-674-8381 x 21, www.sudburytheatre.on.ca
April 2, 16, 23 and 30 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm: The Greater Sudbury Public Library
Presents: Creativity Workshop – Vision Board 4-Part Series with Paula Walsh,
Potter/Clay Artist and Life Coach. The Valley East Public Library (4100 Elmview,
Hanmer) will be hosting a 4-Part Series Creativity Workshop – Vision Board with
Facilitator Paula Walsh, Potter/Clay Artist and Life Coach, Monday evenings @ 6:00
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on April 2, 16, 23 and 30. Cost of series is $5.00, payable at first
class. Class 1: Introduction, history, importance of creativity, blocks to creativity, using
EFT to unblock; Class 2: Vision board, an intuitive approach; Class 3: Discuss vision
board, insights, surprises; Class 4: How to stimulate creativity, other exercises for right
brain development, imagination, visualization. How we can be creative in our everyday
lives. Interested individuals can register online at www.sudbury.library.on.ca or call the
Valley East Public Library at (705) 688-3961.
April 3, 10, 17: Painting with a Story. A three evening workshop with Sophie Edwards,
offered through Cambrian College. For more info or to register please contact Cambrian
College, 705-368-3194.
April 4 from 6:30 to 8:30pm (limited to 10 participants): The Greater Sudbury
Public Library presents Drawing with Pencil Workshop with Artist/Educator
Suzanne McCrae. Learn introductory techniques of pencil drawing while creating a
picture. No experience necessary. Drawing kit $10. Main Public Library Meeting Room 1.
For more details www.sudbury.library.on.ca or to reserve spot contact Suzanne 705673-1155 ext. 4765.
April 11 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm (limited to 12 participants): The Greater Sudbury
Public Library presents Pet Portrait Workshop with facilitator Astrid Colton in
Partnership with the Art Gallery of Sudbury. New Sudbury Public Library. Using
pencil Crayon and pencils learn some techniques to capture your pet in a unique portrait
(bring a photo). This is an introductory class. For more details www.sudbury.library.on.ca
or to reserve spot contact Suzanne 705-673-1155 ext. 4765.
Lively Public Library: April 15 from 2 to 3pm, Chelmsford Public Library: April 22
from 2 to 3pm, New Sudbury Public Library: April 29 from 2 to 3pm, Valley East
Public Library: May 6 from 2 to 3pm, Main Public Library: May 26 from 2 to 3pm:
The Greater Sudbury Public Library, in partnership with the Art Gallery of Sudbury
is offering a Creative Kids Class. Children ages 6 to 12 years old may register to
attend a FREE workshop where they can experiment and have fun creating
magical printed creations! Please note spaces are limited and registration is required
for this class. Visit www.sudbury.library.on.ca to register. Parent or guardian must
remain in the building at all times.
April 17, 24, May 1 and May 8 (4 part series limited to 10 participants): The Greater
Sudbury Public Library presents Learn How to Draw Like the Pros with Facilitator
Amber Dalcourt. Valley East Public Library. Cost of kit $13.00. Pre-registration and prepayment required to reserve your spot. For more details www.sudbury.library.on.ca or to
reserve spot contact Suzanne 705-673-1155 ext. 4765.
April 18 from 6:30 to 8:30pm (limited to 10 participants): The Greater Sudbury
Public Library presents Drawing with Pen Workshop with Artist/Educator Suzanne
McCrae. Learn introductory techniques of pen drawing while creating a picture. No
experience necessary. Drawing kit $10. Main Public Library Meeting Room 1. For more
details www.sudbury.library.on.ca or to reserve spot contact Suzanne 705-673-1155
ext. 4765.
April 18 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm (limited to 12 participants): The Greater Sudbury
Public Library presents Watercolour for the Beginner in Partnership with the Art
Gallery of Sudbury. .Valley East Public Library. Learn the basic techniques of
watercolour. This introductory session will allow participants to experiment with 4
techniques and apply them to a small landscape painting. For more details
www.sudbury.library.on.ca or to reserve spot contact Suzanne 705-673-1155 ext. 4765.
May 18 to 21 (Friday to Monday): Artists’ Workshop with RoseMarie Condon at
Charlton Lake. Come celebrate spring in Northern Ontario’s beautiful La Cloche
Mountains! We’re thrilled to welcome well-known Canadian landscape artist and intrepid
outdoor traveler RoseMarie Condon as instructor for our Artists’ Workshop at Charlton
Lake. Register today! http://charltonlakecamp.com/artistsworkshop/index.html
Sept 28 to 30 (Friday to Sunday): Photography Workshop with Doug Wilson at
Charlton Lake. Join award winning photographer and teacher Doug Wilson at Charlton
Lake Camp for two and a half days of photography instruction. Workshop activities
include early morning and late afternoon shooting expeditions in the beautiful La Cloche
Mountains near Killarney Provincial Park. Register today!
http://charltonlakecamp.com/artistsworkshop/index.html
WEEKLY EVENTS
Mondays from 7-9:30pm: Jubilee Folk Ensemble Orchestra rehearses, Repertoire
includes central and eastern European folk and light concert music. All musicians
welcome, particularly players of string instruments, Jubilee Centre, 195 Applegrove St.
705-674-3950
Tuesdays from 1:30 to 4pm: Country Music Dance – Music by Country Blend,
Branch 76 Legion, 1533 Weller St., $5/person, 705-566-9661
Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 9:00pm: Nickel City Sound Inc., a women's barbershop
chorus bands together at Minnow Lake Place, 1127 Bancroft Drive to sing in harmony.
Please feel free to come and see what we do or call Deb at 705-566-6260 for more
information.
First and third Wednesday of every month at 7pm: Sudbury Shutterbugs
meetings, Free, Parkside Centre, www.sudburyshutterbugs.ca
Thursdays from 1:30pm to 4pm: A 14 piece big band featuring local musicians
plays dance music at the Minnow Lake Legion on Weller Street overlooking Lake
Ramsey. Practice your ballroom dancing to Swing, Jive, Waltz, Fox Trot, Latin etc. All
ages welcome. Donations accepted. More info call 705-566-4010
FOR SALE
Stained Glass Supplies Sale: By appointment only call Suzanne at 705-866-1859.
Supplies include: Glass Full Sheets or smaller sheets all at $4.00 per square foot,
Smaller pieces bagged by the pound divided by color, Glass storage/work bench/light
table, Small glass storage stands, Nuggets @ 1.00 per pound and storage containers
Bevels, Flux (bring your own container for fill up), Copper foil, Grinder and Grinding work
station complete with lamps and surround, Lamp parts, Pattern Books, Technique
Books, Equipment, Lots of free items, 1 large roll of lead free solder. Please bring boxes
and newspaper
OTHER ARTS AND CULTURE INFORMATION
There is a new magazine being published in our area with arts related articles. It is
called Simplified Living and can be purchased at a number of locations indicated
on the website www.simplifiedlivingmagazine.ca . Worth a look.
Does your group need volunteers? Students in the City of Greater Sudbury are
trying to ChangeTheWorld in 2012 but need your help! ChangeTheWorld: Ontario
Youth Volunteer Challenge is a three-week campaign with one goal: get high
school students to volunteer in their community. Volunteer Sudbury is currently
working with local schools to promote the campaign and recruit students. The next step
will be to match student teams with community groups or volunteer projects. For info
[email protected]
“Hello Northern Ontario arts community, As you know, being a touring musician
in Canada is hard work. You also know it’s not a huge money maker. We’re a
bunch of chumps who make and perform music for the sheer love of it… and for
the chicks. I don’t know, I heard that somewhere. MFM thought it might be cool to
make it easier and more comfortable for artists coming through Northern Ontario.
We’d like to do that by building a database of people who would be interested in
taking in an artist passing through for a night or two. So, if you have a couch and
you wouldn’t mind offering it up every now and then, please get in touch with me.
You can be as specific as you want with your stipulations and limitations. Your
information will not be public. The database will be for our eyes only and we’ll take care
of matching up the artist(s) with a place to crash and only after your approval will it be
communicated to them. You can reach me at 1-866-674-9954 or [email protected] so if
you or someone you know would be interested in helping out the starving artists (call it
your contribution to charity for the year), please do get in touch! We’ve got some other
great initiatives for this year, so stay tuned!” Jennifer McKerral | Music Outreach Officer,
Music and Film in Motion.
Ontario Arts Council Launches New Aboriginal Arts Award. The $7,500 award will
celebrate the achievements of Aboriginal artists and arts leaders in Ontario.
Beginning this year, the award will be presented annually to an Aboriginal artist or
Aboriginal arts leader in Ontario, to honour his or her significant contributions to
the arts. Nominate an Aboriginal Artist or Aboriginal Arts Leader before April 2,
2012. Download nomination guidelines and forms on the Ontario Arts Council’s (OAC)
website www.arts.on.ca , or call the OAC’s Awards Office for more information (416)
969-7423 or toll-free 1-800-387-0058 ext. 7423. OAC’s 2008-2013 Strategic Plan,
Connections and Creativity, includes increasing investment and support to Aboriginal
artists and arts organizations, both in urban centres and regional settings.
Le Conseil des arts de l’Ontario lance un nouveau prix pour les arts autochtones.
Le Prix du Conseil des arts de l’Ontario pour les arts autochtones a été lancé
aujourd'hui. Ce prix de 7 500 $ vient rendre hommage aux accomplissements des
artistes et des dirigeants artistiques de l’Ontario. À partir de 2012, il sera présenté
chaque année à un artiste autochtone ou à un chef de file artistique autochtone de
la province reconnu pour sa contribution remarquable aux arts. Mettez en
candidature un artiste autochtone ou un dirigeant autochtone d’ici au 2 avril 2012.
Téléchargez les directives et le formulaire de mise en candidature 2012 du site web du
CAO www.arts.on.ca. Pour tout renseignement complémentaire, veuillez téléphoner au
Bureau des prix du CAO (416-969-7423, sans frais 1-800-387-0058, poste 7423). Le
plan stratégique 2008-2013 du CAO, Connexion et créativité, prévoit une augmentation
de l'aide aux artistes et aux organismes artistiques autochtones, à la fois en milieu
urbain et régional.
SAC & artists/groups can post events on the Walden Community Action Network
(CAN) FREE Interactive Calendar www.Walden-CAN.com . “The Calendar is one of
our most active pages.”
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