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A PUBLICATION OF THE QuinteArtsCouncilCultivating Creativity

March/April 2013 COVERING THE ARTS IN QUINTE Volume 23, Number 1

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The Quinte Arts Council’s Arts Education Bursariesare used to help subsidize arts programming inQuinte schools and help bring professional artistsinto theschools towork withstudents onprojects thatwill supportthecurriculumand providean enrichinghands-onexperience.

In January,2013, thefacilitatorsofMilkweedCollectiveof PECcompletedthree daysof ExploringCreativity in Depth workshops, with three classes ofstudents from Grades 4/5 and 7/8 and their teachersat Sophiasburgh Central School.

This program is designed to support Ontario’seducation curriculum, and guides elementary schoolchildren through an exploration of the wealth oftheir imaginations, via the experience of art and art-making. Students engaged in varying strategies forsharing their work with their classmates and teacher,through talking, writing and some drama.

They began each day with a brief, fun warm-up thatcommenced the integration of the body with bothbrain hemispheres, and moved quickly into the art.After the first pictures were completed, studentsgathered in small groups to share how theyexperienced creating their work and the work of theothers in their groups. In the afternoon this wasrepeated, using the students’ morning pictures as thestimuli for their imaginative second pictures. Thesmall group is important, as it allows every child totalk about their unique experience and hear abouthow the other children in their group experiencedwhat they had created. The discussion is about whatthey see and their responses, not about interpretationor judgment of any kind.

The facilitators say they are always so impressed tosee ‘chaos theory’ at work, at the end of a creativeday, when the students collectively construct somenew form out of the individual works created in the

Exploring the imagination,creating with clay, andreconstructing prehistoric animals

afternoon. As the bell rang, all breathed a sigh ofcontentment, as the students’ happy, contagiousenergy swooshed out of the room.

Fifty-five students at Centennial Secondary Schoolmade 190 pieces of pottery during the nine daysthey spent working with potter Perry Poupore,under the supervision of their teachers.

The studentslearned thebasicmethods ofmakingpottery,starting withpinch pots,then coilpots, slabmugs andplates. Perrybrought hiswheel intotheclassroom,and somestudentsthrewcylinders andbowls, withhisassistance.They alsolearned somebasicdecorating

techniques, using found objects and bisque stamps tocreate texture in clay. They learned how to addcolour to this texture, and how to paint designs onclay using underglaze. They learned about sometechnical aspects of ceramics, about kilns and firing,and were briefed on health and safety concerns in aceramic studio. These students were given a rareopportunity to work with clay, and it generated a lotof excitement in the classroom.

Some great news is that after being told about thesepottery workshops, teacher Matt Charles asked forand received permission from his father, HenryCharles, to donate his father’s kiln to Centennial, tohelp get ceramics back into the school. Principal IanPress has enthusiastically supported the return ofceramics into the visual art courses, and he isfinding money for a proper kiln room. They are alsolooking for one or two used potter’s wheels. Whatan excellent outcome to these very well receivedpottery workshops.

Junior students from York River Public School inBancroft spent an exciting day with KellyOhlschlager and Kevin Hockley, from HockleyStudios, as well as parents and members of the ArtGallery of Bancroft, doing ‘paleontologicalreconstruction.’ They designed otters, monkeys,ancient tools, a prehistoric bird, a sword used in anancient civilization and a Titanoboa, a huge,prehistoric snake.

“Paleontological reconstruction involvesmathematical inferences,” explained Hockley. “Inorder for scientists to understand the habitat and thescale of the Titanoboa, they need to estimate, anduse equations.” This is because paleontologists usesimple and often incomplete bone references todevelop details about prehistoric animals and theirenvironments. “Fractions, addition, subtraction …you need to know math to build a scale model.”

The students created animal and otherreconstructions by placing ‘mod roc,’ a plaster ofParis mixture that is embedded into gauze, oversmall newspaper armatures that they designedthemselves. It took the mod roc sculptures abouttwo days to dry and then, using laptops to doresearch into the colours to use, the students delvedinto different painting techniques, as the replicastook life. That said, even after extensive researchinto Titanoboa’s actual green and black hues, thestudent-built model had scales that had been paintedpurple, with pink polka-dots! And what’s wrongwith that?

As they worked through the steps in support of thisproject, and listened to the students reflecting upontheir learning, it became increasingly evident to allhow essential skills like numeracy, literacy andsocial science are both supported by and integratedmeaningfully into arts education.

The next round of bursaries will be for thePerforming Arts (recipients had not been selected atpress time). The deadline for the 2013 Visual ArtsBursaries is September 30. See details atwww.quinteartscouncil.org. The QAC’s ArtsEducation Program is supported by the Marilyn andMaurice Rollins Foundation.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Chair Dan Atkinson Past Chair Barbara-Jo Clute 1st Vice Chair Pat Feasey 2nd Vice Chair Anne Cunningham Secretary Heather Smith

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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MISSION, VISION & VALUE STATEMENTSMission: The Quinte Arts Council is an umbrellaorganization dedicated to promoting artists and artsorganizations in all disciplines and to furtherappreciation of arts and culture in the Quinte region. Vision: Cultivating CreativityTo achieve our mission, we:• provide effective, accessible communication tools• engage artists in our programs and events• provide arts education opportunities for artists andstudents• provide professional development activities for artists• foster and engage in dialogue about the arts in ourcommunity

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Deadline for the May/June issue isMonday, April 2, 2013.

Umbrella welcomes submissions in the following cate-gories: illustrations and photographs, articles on or aboutthe arts in the Quinte region, poetry or prose. Umbrellaassumes no responsibility for unsolicited materials. Material may be reprinted only with permission of theeditor. Umbrella reserves the right to edit, crop andeditorialize all submissions.

Umbrella is mailed to members and is delivered to a widevariety of distribution points throughout Quinte and beyond.The information and opinions contained in this newsletterare obtained from various sources believed to be reliable,but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The Quinte ArtsCouncil and its employees and agents assume no respon-sibility for errors or omissions or for damages arising fromthe use of the published information and opinions. Readersare cautioned to consult their own professional advisors todetermine the applicability of information and opinions inthis newsletter in any particular circumstances.

Message from theExecutive DirectorWell, winter is almost behind us and it’s time to getout and enjoy the great events, programs andexhibits available throughout Quinte. From thesecond annual DocFest to Expressions juried show,to new programs such as the upcoming Plein AirFestival, this season offers a great variety of qualityentertainment for the public, as well as opportunitiesfor artist participation. This issue is full of Calls forEntry of interest to local artists.

Staff at the Quinte Arts Council are working withthey integrated inc. and will be launching a newwebsite at the end of March to better serve our artistmembers and improve our ability to provideinformation about the QAC and its members on aglobal basis.

The Marilyn and Maurice Rollins Foundation hasrenewed their commitment and we are pleased toannounce that we are able to continue our ArtsEducation bursaries and programming in 2013,examples of which are featured on our front page.Mayor Ellis has also renewed his support of theMayor’s Luncheon for the Arts, on June 13, wherethe Arts Recognition Awards will be presented. If

DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: MAY 14The Quinte Arts Council wants to hear about individuals, groups or businessesthat have shown consistent and outstanding support for the arts in Quinte. If youare someone or you know someone who has demonstrated this support, then allit takes are 250 words on why the nominee should be considered and at leasttwo letters of support. Anyone may nominate those that have produced,supported and/or promoted the arts within the Quinte community. Previousnominees who have not received the award may be resubmitted. Past recipientshave included visual artists, musicians, writers, actors, volunteers, musical andartistic directors, business leaders and corporate sponsors. See the names ofpast recipients on page 6 or on the Quinte Arts Council website.

The deadline for nominations for the 2013 Arts Recognition Awards is May14. Nomination forms are available from the Quinte Arts Council office at 36Bridge St. E, Belleville, and on the website: www.quinteartscouncil.org.

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you know of anyone who should be nominated forthis award, I encourage you to make the effort toensure that this person, organization, artist orbusiness receives the recognition that they deserve.Details on how to nominate are on our website. Notonly will you be doing a service to the community,if the nominee that you present is selected by theArts Education, Awards and Bursary Committee,you will also be invited to attend the luncheon asour guest.

For Quinte Arts Council members, I wouldparticularly like to draw your attention to the noticeof our Annual General Meeting, on May 7, and theneed for more board members to help guide ourorganization. We need dedicated individuals tocome forward, who are familiar with Quinte ArtsCouncil and want to help it continue to besuccessful. Interested parties are encouraged toemail me a resume ([email protected])to be reviewed by our Organizational DevelopmentCommittee.

I invite everyone to come and see us at the QuinteArts Council Gallery and Gift Shop at 36 BridgeStreet and to attend our next exhibit opening onMarch 7. Details are on page 14. Or just come inany day from Tuesday to Friday, browse or say hi.We’d love to see you.

The meeting includes the election of the board of directors and reports on theQAC’s strategic planning initiatives. You can enjoy social networking,

finger foods, cash bar and live entertainment.Please RSVP by April 15, 2013

613-962-1232, [email protected]

Board Members WantedArtists, Business Leaders and Community Friends, we invite you to come and join our team as weundertake the operations of one of the most dynamic Arts Councils in the province. If you areinterested in our areas of focus – Arts Education, Communications, Financial Sustainability,Organizational, or Program Development – we would love to hear from you.

Everyone’s time is precious so the board meets for 1.5 hours, 10 times per year and committeesmeet when necessary to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

This is your Arts Council so please get involved and lend us your talents and ideas. Send resuméand brief letter of introduction to Carol Feeney, Executive Director [email protected] March 30, 2013.

Notice to QAC MembershipQAC Annual General Meeting: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 6 to 7:30 pm

In the Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Belleville Public Library254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville

Carol Feeney

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Starting April 2013, The Blue House will be offeringStarting April 2013, The Blue House will be offeringclasses in the carriage house studio located on the property.classes in the carriage house studio located on the property.

79 Main St. Brighton, Ontario79 Main St. Brighton, OntarioThe Blue House Home Decor and Gift StoreThe Blue House Home Decor and Gift Store

The Upstairs Gallery features shows & sales of local artistsThe Upstairs Gallery features shows & sales of local artistsOpen Daily 10 am - 5 pm & Sundays 11 am - 4 pmOpen Daily 10 am - 5 pm & Sundays 11 am - 4 pm

For more information:For more information:Phone 613-661-9596 or emailPhone 613-661-9596 or [email protected]@gmail.com

Watercolour, acrylic, oils, mixed media,Watercolour, acrylic, oils, mixed media,oil sticks. Weekend workshops in silkoil sticks. Weekend workshops in silkscarves, textured acrylics and encausticscarves, textured acrylics and encausticmedia.Varied instructors, Jeanettemedia.Varied instructors, JeanetteCampbell and Mary McEwan.Campbell and Mary McEwan.

Save the Date

Music and Dancing, 7:30 p.m. to MidnightThe Fade Kings followed byThe Paul James Band

Everyone Welcome.Golf and dinner packages also available.

For tickets and information go towww.rotary-belleville.org.

July 19, 2013

Rotary Loves Kids’Party in the SquareMarket Square, Belleville

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been one yearsince I started working at the Quinte ArtsCouncil. Throughout the course of the year, Ihave met many wonderful people: artists,volunteers, customers, co-workers, artssupporters, Arts Council members,and Board members. What Idiscovered is that there is no lackof passion for the arts.

My initial mandate from theTrillium grant, as VolunteerCoordinator, was to enlist 50volunteers in the first year. At firstit seemed like a daunting task, butthanks to a thriving art communityand caring individuals, as therewas no shortage of people willingto help with the various eventsand office support.

While some volunteers came andwent, there were two volunteerswho were mainstays in theoffice/gallery. Ruth Nodtvedt and Jean Hamelinkmake their weekly trek into the QAC office fortheir day of volunteering, hardly missing a beatthroughout the year. They are there to greetcustomers, help with organizing the office,answering the phones, and helping at the QACevents. The office would not be the same withoutthem. We also had the privilege of having twoplacement students training in our office andoffering their unique talents. Kyle Sherwin waswith us in the office this past summer, offering ushis graphic design talents and currently DaneHoward, a first year student at Loyalist, islearning graphic design with us.

There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer atthe QAC. It’s a wonderful way to learn and grow

Volunteer Corner and also to meet some amazing artists. Wecurrently have the following opportunitiesavailable:

1. Expressions – The Expressions juried visualarts show will be held from May 9 to May 31.This is an excellent opportunity to meet and greetartists and see some exceptional newly createdartworks.

2. QAC Office/Gallery – Positionsare available to volunteer in theoffice; answering phones, greetingcustomers, renewing memberships,and other duties as required.

3. Art in the CommunityCoordinator – A volunteer position isavailable to procure artists and makearrangements with artists andvolunteers for displaying artisticworks for each Art in the Communityshow. Each show runs for twomonths in several locationsthroughout the community.

4. Umbrella newspaper deliveries –If you have your own transportation

and would be interested in delivering theUmbrella newspaper, there are volunteer positionsavailable. This is a great way to get out and aboutand meet new people.

On Thursday, March 28, from 11 am to 4 pm, thesecond annual City of Belleville Seniors ActiveLiving and Information Fair will take place at theQuinte Sports & Wellness Centre in Belleville.Please come out, see our booth and meet with me.Learn more about the Quinte Arts Councilprograms, events and volunteer opportunities.

If you love or appreciate art, and are interested involunteering, please contact Scott Miller at theQuinte Arts Council, 613-962-1232.

Thank you for a wonderful first year!

Scott Miller

by Scott Miller

Springing from Olmec roots, 2000 years beforeChrist, the ancient Maya civilization ofMesoamerica remains shrouded with mystery. Whatspurred the collapse of the civilization? Why werethe magnificent cities abandoned? What happenedto the Maya people? Did the scribes and scholarspredict the end of the world?

Multiple theoriesabound: exceeding thecarrying capacity ofthe land, extensiveinternecine warfarewaged against otherMaya kingdoms, in anattempt to gain arableland, and excessivedemands by anincreasingly largeruling class, unable toappease the gods whopunished the peoplewith drought andfamine.

During their zenith(Maya Classic period250AD to 909AD),theocratic monarchsgoverned and protected dependent communities thatsupported populations of 20,000 to 60,000inhabitants. (Of course, the Maya did not base theircalendrical system on the birth of Jesus. In Mayaterms, their zenith occurred during the 8th and 9thB’ak’tuns.) To provide a conduit for conversing withtheir extensive pantheon of gods, rulers demandedthe creation of spectacular skyward-thrustingpyramids crowned with temples, the locus ofceremonial complexes that centred the world of eachcity. Agricultural laborers produced maize, beans,and squash to feed potters, stonemasons, warriors

and an ever-expanding elite class of rulers and theirfamilies, who became priests, astronomers, scribes,and military leaders. These agriculturalists supportedthe system, providing food during peacetime yetbecoming warriors when their ruler waged war.

One of only two world civilizations to recognize theimportance of the number zero, the ancient Mayautilized a vigesimal system of counting, a base 20

system, modeled onthe twenty digits(toes and fingers) ofthe human body.Scribes createdhundreds of fig-barkpaper bookscontaining thisunique countingsystem, hieroglyphicwriting, and imagesto elaborate uponagricultural cycles,astronomy,calendrics andwarfare.

Zealous 16thcentury Catholicpriests destroyed all

but three of these remarkable texts, that recorded theprimordial creation of time, thousands of years inthe historic past; described the cyclic movements ofVenus and Mars; predicted solar and lunar eclipses;and documented three previous cleansings of theworld by earthquake, volcanic eruption and fire, andflood.

Misinterpretation of the complicated Long Countcalendar spurred the popular but erroneous beliefthat a cataclysm would end our world at 11:11 pmon December 21, 2012. This date, the wintersolstice, is merely the day that the calendar was

Infinity - the ancient Mayaby Lola Reid Allin

Enhance your artistic side by volunteering withthe Quinte Arts Council. Meet the artists, enjoythe arts, meet new and interesting people, buildyour skills, showcase your talents, and above all,have fun!

The Quinte Arts Council offers volunteerpositions in Administration, Art in theCommunity, Umbrella newspaper, Expressions,QAC Gala, Seniors Dances, etc.

Join our new volunteer database and keep trackof your volunteer hours. Be recognized by theQuinte Arts Council in the Umbrella newspaperand in the community as a valued volunteer.

We encourage current volunteers to join ourdatabase and be acknowledged for theirdedication and support. Come volunteer andhave fun!

Current Volunteer Opportunities • Expressions Juried Visual Arts Show • QAC Office/Gallery • Art in the Community Coordinator • Umbrella Newspaper DeliveriesPlease see the Volunteer Corner Article orcontact the Quinte Arts Council Office for moreinformation about these volunteer positions.

Contact: Scott Miller, Volunteer CoordinatorQuinte Arts Council

36 Bridge Street East, P.O. Box 22113Belleville, ON K8N 2Z5

Tel. [email protected]

Cultivating Creativitythrough volunteerism

Waiting for supper, Mopan Maya Homestead, Toledo District, BelizeCentral America 2012. Photograph by Lola Reid Allin

scheduled to begin the next B’ak’tun at Long Count13.0.0.0.0.

Today, six million modern Maya, speaking 21languages, reside in Mexico’s Yucatan, Guatemala,Honduras, Belize, and northern El Salvador. Manycelebrated the beginning of the next 5,125-yearcycle of their Long Count calendar just as wecelebrated the new millennium. The Maya hope forpeace, increased tolerance from their countries forreligious and linguistic diversity, and continuedrecognition of the achievements and importance oftheir 3,000-year-old culture.

This article was first published in Infinity Magazine andappears in Umbrella with permission from the publisher(www.infinitymagazine.ca).



HERITAGE InternationalWomen’s Dayart show

The Miller Family Nature ReserveThe Hastings and PrinceEdward Land Trust, a non-profit volunteer organizationdedicated to preserving thecultural and natural heritageof our area, is pleased toannounce the recentacquisition of a 490-Acreblock of land in SouthMarysburg, extending fromHilltop Road through toLake Ontario. We areindebted to the Miller familyfor offering this spectacularproperty to us and for theirpatience during a lengthytransaction process. Thankyou! The property has nowbeen officially named TheMiller Family NatureReserve, and soon a plaquewill be erected on theproperty to recognize theMiller family.

Our major funders were Nature Conservancy ofCanada (NCC) and Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT).In addition, we received many individual donationsto save this property. Commitment to preserving theunique habitat of our area is indeed widespread:donations to the Land Trust came from acrossCanada and the United States.

This past summer we retained Ecological Servicesof Kingston to carry out a survey, documentingplants, animals, soil types and wetlands on theproperty. In addition, they prepared a stewardshipplan, outlining procedures we should follow topreserve the biological uniqueness of the property.

Their report suggests some reforestation for themore open areas, as well as some plan to curtail thedominance and spread of red cedars. Thereforestation will be an excellent opportunity forlocal schools to be involved. These reports are inearly draft stages and we plan to set up meetingswith our project partners, where everyone will havean opportunity to contribute their opinion andpossibly volunteer their help.

If you would like any further information on theHastings and Prince Edward Land Trust, contactDick Bird, 613 968 5753.

We always need volunteers.

The CORE in downtown Belleville will be hostingan art show and sale inspired by InternationalWomen’s Day. What does International Women’sDay mean to you? is the question that was posedto local artists and the results will be on display.The show is sponsored by the BellevilleInternational Women’s Day Committee, apartnership between nine local organizations whoare proud to raise awareness in our communityabout this important initiative.

Featured will be selected pieces from an art show byhigh-school artists, held recently at the John M.Parrot Gallery. What does International Women’sDay mean to you? runs at the CORE, 223 PinnacleStreet, Belleville from March 5 to 23 with anopening reception on March 5 from 5 to 7 pm. Formore information, please contact Mieke at613-969-1782 or [email protected].

Shoreline of Miller Family Nature Reserve looking east from Brewer’s Road, 1400 metresof undeveloped shoreline.

by Eve Spelman

QuinteArtsCouncil

Wishing you a safe

St. Patrick’s Dayand a happy

Easter!


FILM

Quinte Film Alternative spends a month in Canadaand then it’s off to Europe. The next two months ofmovies feature two home-grown Canadian storiesand then two acclaimed co-productions fromUK/France/Belgium/Italy andAustria/France/Germany.

The mandate of the Quinte Film Alternativecontinues to shine through – first run, festivalquality, must-see cinema, featuring award-winningCanadian and international films that otherwisewouldn’t make it to a local screen. Thenext four presentations are a chance formoviegoers to travel the world andimmerse themselves in some of the mostoriginal, touching and intelligent narrativesaround.

March 13 - War Witch (Rebelle) - Canada,2012

Academy Awards Nominee –Best ForeignLanguage FilmCanada’s Academy Award-nominated BestForeign Language Film entry, War Witch, isan extraordinary portrait of survival.Director Kim Nguyen’s script is based onthe stories of actual child soldiers and wasshot entirely on location in the DemocraticRepublic of the Congo. We are introducedto 14-year-old Komona (Rachel Mwanza) as sherecounts the past two years of her life to her unbornchild. Haunted by the ghosts of her parents, Komonastruggles to find a ray of hope in her desperatesituation.

“While the film is certainly a potent and sometimes

harrowing portrayal of injustice, it is not heavy-handed, but done with skill and sensitivity.” PaulGallagher, The List

March 27 - Stories We Tell -Canada, 2012

Toronto Film Critics Association Award – BestCanadian Film

Canadian actor/writer/director SarahPolley’s maiden voyage into theworld of documentary is, at heart, apersonal essay on the intractablesubjects of truth and memory. Usinga combination of archival footage,still photos and testimonials, in acaptivating visual assemblage, StoriesWe Tell examines the disagreementsand varying narratives of a singlefamily as they look back on decades-old events. The responses from the‘storytellers’ chosen to share theirversion of things are heartfelt,revealing and even charmingly funny.

“Sarah Polley’s brave quest to uncover her family’sdeepest secrets unfolds like a thriller, one where theresolution is literally part of her DNA.” PeterHowell, Toronto Star

April 10 -The Angels’ Share -UK/France/Belgium/Italy, 2012

Robbie (Paul Brannigan, a nonprofessional actor),having been given a sentence of community servicefor some petty criminal activity, comes under thetutelage of good-hearted Social Services supervisorHarry (John Henshaw). When Harry, a fancier offine whiskey, decides to instill a little Scottish pridein Robbie and his mates, by making them aware oftheir venerable heritage, his choice of field trip isclear: the distillery.

“A wee, heart-warming dram of Scots spirit ... a richfermentation of the best of British comedyfilmmaking with a greater social agenda.” LisaGiles-Keddie, Real.com

April 24 – Amour – Austria/France/Germany,2011Nominated for five Academy Awards! Neverhas a modern master been in such superb control asdirector Michael Haneke, in this examination of acouple struggling with mortality. Drawing on theextraordinary talents of two of the finest and mostlegendary performers in the history of Frenchcinema – Jean-Louis Trintignant and EmmanuelleRiva – Haneke details the painful dilemma thatconfronts Anne and Georges Laurent, a marriedcouple in their eighties, as one of them graduallysuccumbs to illness.

“Each actor draws on a lifetime’s worth ofexperience, performing with grace and rare,uncompromising realism.” Colin Covert,Minneapolis Star Tribune

Great Movie Wednesday films screen on alternateWednesdays at The Empire Theatre, downtownBelleville, with a 2 pm matinée and a 7:30 eveningshow. For more information, visitwww.quintefilmalternative.ca or call 613-480-6407.

Quinte Film Alternative

Emmanuelle Riva in Amour

QAC’s ArtsRecognition Awards

Rachel Mwanza in Rebelle

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2013Arts Recognition Awards is May 14. See page 2 formore details. Below is a list of Previous Recipients(from 1994 to 2012)

2012 Mary-Lynne Morgan, Artists Below The Line, Nancy Garrod, Rev. John Uttley, Dona Knudsen, Sylvin Pineau, Ross McDougall, Doug Thompson and Harvey Gere of the Belleville Lions Club

2011 Al Hazel, Jack Evans, Stephane Lemelin, Lise Lindenberg, Shawn Patriquin, Teresa Belland Paul Thompson

2009 Bob Long, Don Pinder,Quinte Symphony Orchestra

2008 Andrew and Adam Gray, Carlyn Moulton, Debra Tosh, Marc Bourdon, Georgette Fry, Peta Hall, and the Marilyn andMaurice Rollins Foundation

2007 Quinte Opera Guild, Quinte RotaryMusic Festival, Rob Brown, Anne Buckley, Muriel Gibson, Bob Clute Pontiac Buick GMC

2006 Wayne McFaul, Quinte Film Alternative, Moira Nikander Forrester, Sharon Campbell, Chantale Brisson, the Leona Riggs Charitable Foundation

2005 Marilyn Holden, Ann Pickett, Rudy Heijdens, Andy Forgie, and Jack and Bernice Parrott

2004 Caroline Smith, Mark Rashotte,Charlie Kammer

2003 Campbell Monuments, Warren McFaul, Barbara Whelan

2002 Wilma Alexander, Procter & Gamble,Quinte Ballet School Guild

2001 The Leona Riggs Foundation,Marion Stratton, Wilma Donald,The Marysburgh Mummers

2000 Beryl Rutland, Stirling Performing Arts Committee, Belleville Art Association

1999 Dorothy Aitchison, Eugene Lang,The Belleville Theatre Guild

1998 Tony Lassing, Susan Richardson, Marilyn andMaurice Rollins, Lee Jourard, Nortel

1997 Linda Hamer-Harris Mustard, Jim Alexander, Stan Wiggins

1996 Harlan House R.C.A., Paul Dinkel, Jane Hull1995 William Maddox, Brian Scott,

Corby Distilleries1994 Florence Lennox, Gordon and Audrey

Davies, Diana Koechlin


LITERARY ARTSDonald Desaulniers ran a law practice on ChurchStreet in Belleville, from 1973 until he retired in2009. Since retirement, he has written fiction novelsas a hobby and has already completed twelve books.

“Half of the books have been about lawyers,”Desaulniersexplains, “and therest are actionnovels. I haverecently publishedFrugal Lawyer,Flashy Lawyer,which chroniclesthe life of a wealthybut disgustinglyfrugal lawyer, whodecides to liveamong the poor in astruggling Ontariocity, in an attemptto understand howthey live and toalleviate his ownretirement boredom.The experiment is arousing successuntil the leadcharacter is muggedone night and amnesia sets in. Emerging from thecoma with no recollection of his past life is theflashy, spendthrift side of the lawyer, who becomesrepulsed as he discovers the miserly ways of hispredecessor, and quickly finds his own happiness inlavish living. Eventually, while the flashy lawyer isin Las Vegas, the two opposite personalities begin

meeting in shared dreams and instantly loathe eachother. The ways in which they try to irritate theircounterpart and gain supremacy in the real worldbecome quite hilarious.

“I must admit that publishing this book has providedme with morepleasure than I evergot from runningmy law practice,”Desaulniers grins.“When I picked upthe books from thepublisher, I was asexcited as a kidwith a new toy or aslot player hitting abig jackpot.”

Readers can obtainFrugal Lawyer,Flashy Lawyer asan e-book throughKindle or Kobo. Asoft-cover, printversion can bepurchased on-linefrom EssencePublishing of

Belleville. Alternatively, readers can buy the bookdirectly from the author, by calling 613-771-9724, orat the QAC Gallery, 36 Bridge St. East, Belleville.The cost is $15. Desaulniers has also donated copiesto the Belleville Public Library.

The battle is getting ugly on Middle Island… Windturbines bring money… Wind turbines destroy thelandscape… Wind turbines are clean… Windturbines kill birds… Wind energy is good… Windenergy is bad… It’s sure bad for somebody…Somebody who ends up dead.

Meet young policeofficer Pete Jakes and hisTurkish born wife, Ali.Pete’s last posting was asa Canadian soldier inAfghanistan. After aserious brush with aroadside explosive, hedecided to switch careersand look for peace in ruralOntario. Unfortunately, theJakes chose to come toMiddle Island, population4500, where a proposedwind energy project has setthe community into atailspin.

For millennia, Hawks NestPoint, a bleak, wind-swept,rocky spear stabbing out intothe lake, was literally left tothe birds. Now a ravaging,energy-hungry world hascaught up with it. At last peoplehave found a useful crop for thePoint - people want to harvestthe wind. The Jakes findthemselves setting up houseamidst a weird potpourri of bird lovers, money-hungry real estate operators and mysterious vandalsin the night.

Then tragedy strikes, when a worker falls to hisdeath from the demonstration turbine tower. Petedoubts the official ‘accident’ verdict but he mustfind proof for his suspicions. As Pete delves furtherinto the motives and actions of the local Islanders,

tempers erupt and a murderer lurksunder the wailing winds of HawksNest Point.

“I’ve read hundreds of mysterystories,” says Robin Timmerman,author of this new novel, The Pityof the Winds (Trafford Publishing).“I thought it would be fun to writeone of my own. I know that thewind issue is currently of hugeinterest and will continue to bean area of hotly debatedcontroversy for some time yet.The people in my story wouldhave pulled together in the faceof a natural disaster such as aflood or a tornado, yet they arenow embroiled in an issue sodivisive, it threatens to tear thecommunity apart.” Then,since this is a murder mystery,someone ends up dead. Butyou’ll have to get the book tofind out who and why.

The book is available atBooks and Company inPicton, or can be ordered

on-line at the Chapters or Amazonwebsites. There are also copies in the Belleville andPicton libraries. Ms Timmerman is a member ofCrime Writers of Canada and plans to publish asecond Middle Island mystery novel in spring, 2013.

Freeze UpClosing ranks, the banksOf low clouds, massing in gray,Brood upon the bay.At the footOf the government dock(the old Meyers Pier)The harbour’s stirring waveletsLap the sheer-edged glazeOf slowly gelling frost.The ripples chatter:Complaining, whining,Resisting the changeFrom water into ice.

by David Alexander 2012

A Time of Cloud-Fall Cloud-fall wraps the woodsin hush of waitingfor the season to decide,January whimpers wetthe fierce of winter dissipated.Cult of bards silencedthough thoughts sustainbridging treacherous roads,a time when words re-forma language yet to be heardas all the touch-stones melt -no bog no drift no ice no blizzardto contend,only a grey dissolution of ice memorya longing to remember storied pathsthough the feet slip, the roots twist,a no-sun too soon springwhen the green-wood withers.

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than painting a sense of place, I prefer to paint asense of attitude, a state of mind. The iconic imagesof the landscape become symbols for the humancondition.” When you look at a painting by BobPennycook, you will see layers of acrylic paint,portraying the initial lines and form of the subjectmatter, which is then embellished with charcoal,graphite, paper and ink, and often a narrative, untilhe reaches the desired aesthetic. Meet Bob at theshared opening reception on Saturday, March 9,from 2 to 4 pm.

This year marks several milestones for artsorganizations and exhibitions in Belleville: theBelleville Art Association is celebrating 50 years,and the ‘Library Gallery’ turns 40! Anotherimportant milestone is that the Secondary SchoolStudents’ Show is exhibiting their 25th show with usin April! Windows on the World runs from April 9 toMay 1. Each high school in the region is invited tosubmit five pieces of work, by students at all levels.The result is a fascinating collection of thoughts,emotions, and interpretations of the world we livein, seen through teen eyes. Paintings, photos, prints,sculpture and mixed media pieces will adornGalleries One and Two and we invite you to meetthe student artists, at their opening reception onThursday, April 11 from 6 to 7:30 pm. We arehonoured to continue to provide a space for ouryoung artists to show their work and look forward tomany more years of this partnership.

For more information about these shows, artists andother gallery happenings, please call 613-968-6731ext. 2240 or visit www.bellevillelibrary.com.


VISUAL ARTS

Paavo Airola is returning to Quinte! Many of youwill remember him as a wonderful painter andteacher who had a very intense, but short, tenurehere in Eastern Ontario. In fact, many of the artistswho formed the Belleville Art Association, GalleryOne-Twenty-One and who have shown here at thegallery over the years were very strongly influencedby his work.

Terri Lipmanhas beencollecting theworks ofPaavo Airolaand hisstudents sinceshe firstdiscoveredhim in 1986,and thisincrediblypassionatejourney,spanningmore than aquarter century,has led to this moment – the first ever publicshowing of this magnificent private collection.

Over these many years, in her quest to learn moreabout the artist and to perhaps see more of his work,Terri had the good fortune to become involved withthe incredible patrons, collectors, colleagues, friendsand artists who would be pivotal in helping her togather this collection. Terri says: “With everyarchival article, phone call, road trip, cup of tea,note-taking session, Airola came to life through thestories and anecdotes of those who painted withhim.”

Local artists who learned with Mr. Airola includePhilippa Faulkner, Dorothy Brown, Barbara Whelan,Doris Richardson, Wilma Alexander, GeniaRickerson, Alfred Karu and Helen Cavalier.

We are so happy to be able to show a substantialbody of his work, along with the paintings of hisstudents, in Galleries One and Two from March 7 to30. Please join us on Saturday, March 9, from 2 to 4pm, to meet Terri Lipman, the woman whose driveand love for this artist made this exhibition possible,as well as some of the artists featured, and to enjoy astory or two about Paavo Airola.

We are very pleased as well to present BobPennycook: New Work in Gallery Three for the sametime period. Bob is an active member of the

Belleville Art Association and we first saw his soft,ethereal landscapes during the BAA’s annual juriedshow a few years back. Bob’s interpretations of thescenes from his studio window are notstraightforward paintings of the actual images.Instead, he uses what he sees and throughmanipulation creates a metaphor. Bob says: “Rather

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Blue Still Life, oil on canvas, by Paavo Airola

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3 April: Professor Keith Banting, Research Chair inPublic Policy, Queen’s University, “Inequality and thePolitics of Social Policy: Why Governments areIgnoring the Growing Gap between Rich andPoor.”10 April: Professor John Smol, Canada ResearchChair in Environmental Chair, Queen’s University,“It’s as Clear as Mud! An Environmental View onthe Past and Future.”17 April: Professor Charles Pentland, Political Studies,Queen’s University,“The Expanding EU: Still Talking Turkey!”24 April: Dr. Kimberly Woodhouse, P.Eng., FCAE,FBSE, Dean, Faculty of Engineering andApplied Sciences, Queen’s University.“Regenerative Medicine: The New World.”

Did your mother ever warn you, “Begood or you won’t be invited back!”Well, our guests for the April Later LifeLearning series were good and they’vebeen invited back to share with us some oftheir new insights into their current researchand recent thinking. And, as always, bringyour own insights and most provocativequestions to add to the occasion.

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New show at Gallery 121by Kathryn Fellows

The Belleville Art Association, in partnership withthe John M Parrott Gallery, presents Mixed-upMedia, a workshop with internationally recognizedartist and teacher, Bob Pennycook, on Friday, March15 and Saturday, March 16. The BAA is delightedto offer the local arts community an opportunity towork with Bob Pennycook. Bob trained at theOntario College of Art, Sheridan College, HumberCollege and completed a variety of other programsin various universities and colleges. He has travelledextensively in the United States and Canada,providing workshops on a variety of art media. Hiswork has been published in several magazines,including Canadian House and Home, Teacher’sSpectrum newsletter and Traditions Magazine. He isfeatured on the Magic Metallics website andPainters Paradise website.

Bob’s work has been accepted into local juriedshows, as well as into shows in New York, Georgiaand Wisconsin. He has consistently receivedrecognition for the outstanding quality andimagination of his work.

Bob’s artistic statement clearly shows hiscommitment to the creative process and the joy he

takes in his work: “My work explores colour andshape relationships in the landscape. My approach isto create narrative landscapes using simple lines

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and form.

“The colours and shapes in my paintings can be readas metaphors for the human condition. As I paint theenvironment outside my studio window, I’mreminded of strength, change, urgency, nurture,aggression, and, as I paint, the shapes become thesymbols while the colour lends the emotion.Although inspired by the world outside my window,the landscapes are more internal, like a shoeboxwhere I can tuck away pieces of my story and whereI can explore space, both as a natural phenomenonand as a backdrop for our place in nature.

“I work in acrylic, incorporating graphite, charcoal,paper and ink into the art until the story appears.The fast drying quality of the acrylic allows formore immediate surface manipulation as I build mylayers of patterns through soaking, scraping, wipingand direct painting techniques, using brush, rag andknife.”

The fee for the two-day workshop is $60 forBelleville Art Association members and $75 for non-members. The workshop will be held at the John MParrott Gallery at the Belleville Public Library, from9:30 am to 4:30 pm on March 15 and 16. You mustregistration in advance, by contacting the BellevilleArt Association Gallery, at 392 Front Street,613-968-8632. Space is limited, so don’t delay.To see more of Bob’s work, visit his website,www.bobpennycook.com.

Jennifer Chanter was one of the founding membersof Gallery One-Twenty-One, and we are delightedthat she will be returning as a guest artist in our up-coming show, which starts March 5 and runs untilApril 20.

Jennifer was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1940. Herarts education began at the Montreal Museum ofFine Arts, under the training of Arthur Lismer, oneof the Group of Seven. She majored in Fine Arts atConcordia University in Montreal and took postgraduate teaching at McGill University. In 1967 shemoved to Brighton, Ontario where she served a five-year apprenticeship with Master Ceramist, JarkoZavi.

Her work in Canada’s High Arctic was sponsored bythe Polar Continental Shelf Project, FederalGovernment in 1983 and by the Arctic Institute,Devon Island, N.W.T. in 1984 and 1985. Fouradditional summers were spent working for theUniversity of Washington,on the TrueloveLowlands, Devon Island.

The theme of her show isA Marsh for All Seasons,small works inwatercolours (5” x 7”)from the marsh atPresqu’ile, which is rightin front of her house andstudio. Her paintingsportray the moods andmagic of her little piece ofparadise on Presqu’ileBay.

Linda Williams will alsobe a guest artist in thisshow. In her artist’s statement, Linda says: “Untilrecently my work in clay has been based on thehuman form. The study of animation at SheridanCollege, life-drawing and dance have stronglyinfluenced my sculptures. At the present time I amfocusing more on gestural lines rather than theactual human form.

“I have been attempting to build forms with lessmanipulation of the clay by my hands and tools, andto try to use the natural properties of clay as I dothis. Through experimentation, my clay constructionhas evolved into a method of stacking andassembling torn slabs. For example, I am not usingtechniques like modelling and carving, but I amallowing gravity, shrinkage and the firing process tohelp bend clay slabs into shapes. By placing torn

clay slabs against each other, I create lines andcurves to echo movement and gesture. Afterattaching several slabs, I rotate the form, andcontinue to build on it from a new angle. Thisprocess is repeated from several angles, so the finalform has no defined top or bottom. The finishedsculpture can stand upright from numerous sides,creating a unique image from each position.”

Barry Argyle, amember of GalleryOne-Twenty-One, willbe our featured artistduring this show. Thefollowing commentswere taken from aninterview given byBarry:

Q: Why do you paint?A: It keeps me safe.

Cezanne advised hisfriend Emile Bernard.“Just paint, and you’llbe safe.” I feel thesame way.

Q: Safe? From what?A: The demons. We allhave demons, don’twe? Some of minecome from the Second World War when I was achild in Liverpool, England. For a week in May,1941, we were bombed every night, and for quite afew nights before and afterwards. We seemed to livein air-raid shelters, small, crowded things. I stillcan’t stand crowds or small spaces.

Q: Any other reason you paint?A: Joy! Joy to be alive, to love and be loved. Youcan see it in my paintings. I hope. The colour andmovement. The joy of just painting - the necessity,the compulsion.

Q: How long have you been painting?A: I’m 80 in March- during this show actually- soI’d say about 79 years and a couple of months, butmuch more intensely the last 40 years, when Irealized time was running out. You see, I alwaysexpected to die young (and that may well stillhappen) so I’ve always had to get a move on.

Q: Would you describe your paintingas abstract or realistic?A: A bit of both and all the other‘isms’ thrown in. We can’t escapeMonet anymore than we can escapeMondrian or Goya, though we oftenthink we can. I’ve spent a long timeamong paintings and painters, butbecause I was born under a lucky star,I’ve remained myself, learning what Ican, especially from those painters Ican’t stand. I don’t paint the naturalworld, I paint my response to it, andother paintings are part of that world.

Q: Who would you consider aninfluence?A: I really don’t know - but there have

been quite a few inspirers - the gods: Van Gogh,Matisse, Milton Avery, the American, Rothko, deKooning, the Dutch American; among theCanadians, Jack Bush, Gershon Iskowitz, theRegina Five - most of whom were teaching atYork University during my 25 years there - RonBloore, Doug Moreton, and the rest; and beforethat there were Australians, Sydney Nolan, BrettWhitely, and Sergeant Brogan who showed ushow to paint camouflage when I was in theAustralian infantry, training for the Korean War -which incidentally ended shortly before mytraining did. I can’t believe that was just acoincidence. I’m sure the news had got through.But I did mention I was born under a lucky star.And last, but certainly not least, there have beenmy colleagues at Gallery One-Twenty-One. It is agreat privilege to be among such friends, and ofcourse a pleasure. But I suppose the greatest

inspiration has been the guy who signed himself‘Leonardo’ and used to draw in the fourth cubicle onthe left when you went into the Gents at what wasthen the Winchester Arms. He was a real artist. Youcould tell, just from what he left out.

Please join us for our opening reception on Saturday,March 9, from 2 to 4 pm. Refreshments will beserved and everyone is welcome. The Gallery islocated at 48 Bridge St. East in Belleville.

The Yellow Table, acrylic,by Barry Argyle

Swell, ceramic, by Linda Williams

The Marsh Pathway, watercolour from her series, A Marsh for All Seasons, by Jennifer Chanter

by Bob Pennycook

UpstARTS is a joint project of Gallery One-Twenty-One and the Belleville Art Association, developed tosupport young artists in the Quinte area. Establishedin 2010, the program has two main goals. First, toprovide a showcase for our many talented secondaryschool students and to increase the general public’sawareness of their work, and secondly, to introducestudents to the galleries in the area, expanding theirappreciation of the visual arts in general and thework of local artists in particular. As well, theproject is meant to provide the participating studentswith financial support, references and experienceswhich can be included in their portfoliorequirements when applying for post-secondaryadmissions.

All secondary schools in Hastings and PrinceEdward counties were invited to submit work to theproject. Each of the two participating galleries willfeature student work as part of their regular showsthrough February, March and April. This year thework submitted will highlight photography.Financial awards will be presented for the People’sChoice winners at each gallery for each show, aswell as awards for Juror’s Choice and honourablemention. These awards will be given out at a specialawards ceremony in April.

Thank you to all the participating students, theirsupportive teachers, Gallery One-Twenty-One andthe Belleville Art Association for their on-goingsupport. We extend a special thank you to MauriceRollins, Knudsen Construction, Bob House andRose Mary Rashotte for their financial support ofthis initiative.


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Listen and speak with the following artists as they sharehow they see their own spiritual lives reflected in theircreative work.

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Art Gallery of BancroftThe Art Gallery of Bancroft is greatly honoured tohave 16 original works in its permanent collectionby Oscar Schlienger, a highly regarded artist who,over many years, contributed much to the arts in thegreater Hastings area. These paintings will beshown from March 6 to April 6 at the Gallery, 10Flint Avenue, Bancroft, with an opening receptionon Friday, March 8, at 4 pm.

Oscar Schlienger was born in Switzerland in 1905.He studied portrait painting in Geneva, Switzerland,before moving to Canada in 1930. He lived inMontreal, where he met and married his wifeSuzanne. Oscar worked as a creative commercialartist in Montreal and later in Toronto. He taught artwith A.Y. Jackson and Charles Comfort and dideditorial cartoons with The Globe and Mail duringthe war years.

In 1939 Oscar was in charge of murals for Canada atthe World’s Fair in Chicago. He later moved withhis wife to Lakefield, and then to Peterborough,where his most productive painting occurred. Hewas one of the first Resident Artists at theHaliburton School of Fine Art and also taught at Sir

Sanford FlemingCollege inPeterborough. In 1959,Oscar was unanimouslynominated to theprestigious associationknow as the OntarioInstitute of Painters.

Oscar moved to theBancroft area in 1970,to ‘retire.’ He wasadmitted to theHastings CentennialManor in November of1981, where he died tenyears later, in 1991, atthe age of 87.

From April 10 to May 5, the Gallery will featuredigital paintings by Bill Ellison, in a show calledChoice. The opening reception for this show takesplace on Friday, April 12, at 7:30 pm.

Bill Ellison received his Honours Bachelor of FineArt Degree, from the University of Windsor, Ontarioin 1972. From 1980 to 1998 Bill owned andoperated an antique restoration business in London.Bill attained his Finishing Specialist, BielmannDesign, in London, Ontario, from 1999 to 2003.This was followed in 2004 to 2006 with work as acabinet designer and finishing consultant, for EpicWoodworks. In 2007 he relocated to his currenthome on Coe Island Lake, Faraday Township,devoting his time to digital painting.

For more information, visit abg.weebly.com or call613-332-1542.

Portrait of aRed Headed Womanby Oscar Schilienger


Winter’s End at Arts on Mainmedium’s interaction with light. As an artist, my

interaction withglass in an ongoingexploration of thetangibility of light.”

Dave Boorneexplains hiscreative process forEntwined: “Lyingin a pile of antiquewooden handlesthat I have beencollecting for years,these two scythehandles twistedtogether. Takingthis idea andwelding them on anold 1940’s disc, adance was created.Agriculture, history,and repurposingcaptured in onesimple sculpture.”

For Bill Reddick:“I knew from myyouth that pottery

Arts on Main Gallery, in Picton, is celebrating theapproach of spring with itsWinter’s End Show. Thefollowing six artists are amongthis co-operative gallery’s 20members, all of whom have apassion for creating art.

Penelope Patrick, thegallery’s newest member, says,“I feel compelled to recordthese scenes through mypaintings. I have a love of andthe utmost respect for scenesthat you just know hold storiesfrom the past and I hope toreflect that love and respect inthe work that I do. Playingwith contours, line and colourbrings a whimsical feeling tomy paintings that I hope youwill enjoy.”

In Vanessa Pandos’ words,“Light illuminates (or itdoesn’t). If we ponder light atall, it is usually in reference tothe object that is lit. Whatdraws me to glass is the

When five local women came together recently toform the Dumpster Divas Collective, it had less todo with marketing their eco-conscious fashions andaccessories than with promoting the idea of eco-consciousness itself. Individually, they’ve all beensuccessful in selling their re-purposed, recycled,upcycled, one-of-a-kind clothing, jewellery andaccessories; together they hope to raise a loudervoice for the concept behind what they do.

“It’s easy for people to see that our stuff isdifferent,” says Ingrid Tiffe, who along with LisaMorris, Holly Fox, Lindy Powell and MarinaBoretski make up the Divas. “But they don’t alwayssee how it’s different. They might like it, but theydon’t always get it.”

Like all good divas, they are ‘coming out’ with acotillion. Scheduled for April 20 at the CORE indowntown Belleville, the Garbage Bag Ballpromises to be an evening of dancing, revelry, funand frivolity. Everyone is welcome and there will besomething for everyone - wallflowers included.

Garbage Bag BallLightrefreshments willbe served(including asundae bar) anddance cards willbe provided. As ittakes place justtwo days beforeEarth Day, guestsare encouraged tobe eco-consciousin their dress - digdeep into theirclosets or visit avintage or thrift store or hand-make somethingspecial from recycled materials (or from garbagebags perhaps). A highlight of the evening will be anauction of one-of-a kind parasols that the Divas willbe creating in their own unique styles. Guests arewelcome to create a parasol or umbrella of their ownto bring to the ball, with a prize being given for themost creative use of recycled materials.

Earlier the same day, the Dumpster Divas will bejoining hundreds of their neighbours in Belleville’sannual Trash Bash. “What better way to end theday,” says Trash Bash organizer Gary Magwood,“than with the Garbage Bag Ball. I love it.”

The Garbage Bag Ball takes place on April 20, from7 to 10 pm, at the CORE, 223 Pinnacle Street,Belleville. Admission is $5 or PWYC.

was my life. Halfway through my career, I gave upproduction work to explore the potential I had yet toexpress. This led to my participation in the FirstInternational Ceramic Conference in Xixing China,in 1998. I have had the privilege and luxury ofexploring the possibilities of my medium. Theporcelain art object has a specific language ofexpression in its 800-year-old tradition, as much asthe Baroque period in music, particularly the workof Bach, another passion of my life.”

Doug Johnson explains: “My love affair withphotography for the last 50 years has rewarded mewith an acute awareness of the beauty, variety andmystery that surrounds us in this world on a dailybasis. Capturing its many moods has been achallenge I have always relished.”

Mary Lou Ashton states: “With the use of texture,line, shape and colour, I try to create in mydrawings, paintings and sculpture a visual sense ofthe relationships and interactions of being alive: thejoy, the sorrow, the hurt, the healing, the love, theanger, the compassion, the caring.”

The show runs from February 20 to May 13, at 233Main Street, Picton. Hours are: in February, 12 to 4pm, Thursday to Monday; in March and April, 11am to 4 pm, Thursday to Monday; and in May, dailyfrom 11 am to 4 pm. To contact the gallery, call613-476-5665 or visit www.artsonmaingallery.ca.

Forest Floor series, porcelain, by Bill Reddick

by Eve Spelman

Dumpster Divas: (From left to right) Lindy Powell, Ingrid Tiffe, Holly Fox, Lisa Morris and MarinaBoretski. PHOTO BY BOB HOUSE

Calendar MARCHAPRIL

PERFORMING ARTSMar. 1 Quinte Figure Skating Club presents Broadway onIce, 7 pm at the Yardmen Arena, 265 Canifton Rd,Belleville. Featuring performances by Lenni Stewart,soprano, and Julian Gallo, tenor. Tickets: The Bulls BoxOffice and at the door.Mar. and Apr. The Stirling Festival Theatre, 41 WestFront St, Stirling. Mar. 1 at 8 pm - New Country Rehab.Mar. 3 at 2 pm - “Bach and Beyond” with the QuinteQuartet. Mar. 8 at 2 pm - Irish House Party - just in time forSt Patrick’s Day. Mar. 12-17 - Glee Club Confidential. ASFT Young Company production. Mar. 22 at 2 pm & 8 pm -The Soul of Supertramp. Apr. 5 at 2 pm & 8 pm - NightFever an evening of the Bee Gees. Dinner 6 pm and show$62. Apr. 13 at 8 pm - Canadian Improv Showcase. Apr. 19at 2 pm & 8 pm - Kenny & Dolly a tribute to Kenny Rogersand Dolly Parton. Apr. 27 at 8 pm - Carroll Baker -Thanksfor the Memories starring Carroll Baker. Tickets and info:613-395-2100 or 1-877-312-1162 orwww.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.Mar. 2 and Apr. 27 Quinte Children’s Theatre presentsshows on Saturday afternoon at 1 pm at Maranatha Church,100 College St. W., Belleville. Mar. 2 is Motus O DanceTheatre’s Circus Terrifico, and Apr. 27 is Jack Grunsky.Tickets on sale through the participating schools and on-line. Tickets are $10 at the Maranatha box office (613-962-2062), or by calling Ted Howe at 613 968-6345, or at thedoor. Info: www.quintechildrenstheatre.ca.Mar. 3 The Belleville Theatre Guild is hosting a VictorianFashion Show and Tea Party. Recently the theatre had agracious donation from Mrs. Saunders of Foxboro Fabricswhich included beautiful period costumes. Many of theBTG members have volunteered to dress up and serve teafor this special fundraising event. Tickets are $15 andavailable at the door. Info: www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca.Mar. and Apr. Kingston Symphony presents, all at theGrand Theatre: Mar. 3, 2:30 pm, Suites, Songs &Symphonies -Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2, Tchaikovsky’sMozartiana Suite, and Juno Award-winning composerMarjan Mozetich’s Under the Watchful Sky sung by mezzo-soprano Susan Platts. Mar. 24, 2:30 pm, Eternal Spring -The Kingston Symphony is joined by the Kingston ChoralSociety and the Cantabile Women’s Chorus for an afternoonconcert. Apr. 12, 8 pm, Ella & Oscar - Two giants of Jazz -Ella Fitzgerald and Oscar Peterson - are brilliantly broughtto life by vocalist Carol McCartney and pianist JohnSherwood. Apr. 27, 8 pm, Power & Passion - Canadiancellist Denise Djokic joins the Kingston Symphony toperform Dvorak’s Cello Concerto. Also Rimsky-Korsakovand Smetana for a dramatic season finale! Tickets: 613-546-9729, www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca.Mar. 7 to 23 My Theatre presents Remember Me? writtenby Sam Bobrick, directed by Len Hirst. Performances: Mar.7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 at Historical Trenton TownHall - 1861, 55 King Street, Trenton. For Tickets:[email protected] or [email protected], or Quinte Chamber of Commerce,800-930-3255 or 613-392-7635.Mar. 8 John M. Parrott Art Gallery from 10:30 to 11:30 amfor our Musical Gifts Series. Swinging On A Star withpianist Duncan Cooper and vocals by Debra Tosh. TimRoberts, tenor sax and vocals. His subject is composerJimmy Van Heusen, (known, amongst many other notableachievements for the music he wrote for Frank Sinatra).Everyone is welcome to attend this free program Info: 613-968-6731 ext. 2240.Mar. 23 Quinte Singers Variety Show featuring local areatalent, 2 pm, Deseronto United Church. Admission: $10 perperson, Children 12 and under free. Proceeds to DeserontoFood Bank, Tyendinaga Food Bank and Morning StarMission, Napanee.Mar. 24 The Quinte Opera Guild will meet at the QuinteSports and Wellness Centre on Cannifton Rd. at 2 pm. Therewill be a discussion on the opera Salome by Richard Straussand why the work created such a storm of controversy at itspremiere in 1905. Also, noted soprano , Celine Papizewska,will present a discussion to celebrate the 100th anniversaryof Giuseppe Verdi and the evolution of Italian opera. Newmembers welcome. Info: Jeannette at 613-771-1564.Mar. 29 Bridge Street United Church along with St.Matthew’s United Church will have an opportunity toexperience the events of Holy Week through music. TheBridge Street Choir along with members from St.Matthew’s United Church Choir will sing the cantata, TheRose of Calvary by Joseph Martin. This beautiful work, fullof symbolism will form the basis of the Good Friday serviceat Bridge Street United Church. This cantata will beperformed as part of the morning service beginning at 10:30.60 Bridge St. E., Belleville.Mar. 29 and Apr. 26 Loyal Blues Fellowship presentsCoffee House Blues (an all ages ‘open mic’) at theEngineer’s Hall, 43 Pine Street, Belleville, 7 to 10 pm. Host

is Roger Dorey. www.loyalblues.caApr. 4 to 20 The Belleville Theatre Guild presents ‘Art’by Yasmina Reza. This 1998 Tony Award winning play issharp, witty, fun and sophisticated- and in a surprising twist,affirms the power of friendship. Directed by Diane Burley,enjoy 18 performances including 2 matinees.www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca.Apr. 6 Join The Dazzlebugs at Sans Souci in Belleville anevening of food and fun music from the early 1900s. TheDazzlebugs are Fraser Hardman & Jeanette Arsenaultaccompanied by Sam Hirst on piano. You can come dressedup in a costume for a cool door prize. Anything from theearly 1900s or Flapper’s era will do.www.thedazzlebugs.com. For dinner & show reservations,contact: [email protected] [email protected] Apr. 8 Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents: TheSleeping Beauty, at The Empire Theatre, Belleville, 8 pm.Tickets and info: 613-969-0099 orwww.theempiretheatre.com.Tickets on sale Concerts at Maranatha Church Auditoriumin Belleville: May 4, 7:30 pm - Sentimental Journey,featuring A Capella Quinte with the Commodores’Orchestra, $20. Contact: Bob Young 613-968-9677. May10, 7 pm and May 11, 2 pm, Big Band Sing ‘n Swing! TheCommodores’ Orchestra with the seven-member cast ofFor The Love of a Song, $20, contact: Andy Sparling, 613-968-8691.Apr. 12 The Musical Gifts Series at the John M. ParrottArt Gallery, Belleville Library, 10:30 to 11:30 am. ACountry Valentine is this month’s theme and Rick Pennerand his guest Emma Pot will present country love songs.Everyone is welcome to attend this free program in GalleryOne on the third floor. Info: 613-968-6731 x2240 [email protected]. 26 to May 31 The 2nd Annual Downtown BellevilleStudent Art Show, When I Close My Eyes, will open Apr.26 at 7 pm at the Core Centre Art Gallery, 223 Pinnacle St.Selected work will be on display in store front windowsthroughout downtown until May 31.www.downtownbelleville.ca.Apr. 26 to May 11 Brighton Barn Theatre presentsYou’re Only Young Twice, a comedy, evenings at 8 pm andtwo Sunday matinées at 2 pm. Tickets are $15, available at613-475-2144. Info: Kathy Lacasse 613-475-0497, orwebsite: www.brightonbarntheatre.caApr. 28 The Belleville Choral Society will performselections from the glorious and timeless Bach MagnificatOratorio at 3 pm at St. Michael’s Church, 296 Church St.,Belleville. Three dynamic guest soloists and a Baroqueensemble perform along with the choir on musicalinstruments characteristic of the era. Selections featureexcerpts from one of Bach’s cello suites. Irish and ScottishFolk music, contemporary classics along with otherfavourites will comprise another component of the program.Tickets: QAC, the Parish office, and at the door.Apr. 28 The Quinte Opera Guild will meet at the QuinteSports and Wellness Centre on Cannifton Road at 2 pm.There will be a presentation on the life of Gaetano Donizettiand on his opera Lucia di Lammermoor. New memberswelcome. Info: Jeannette at 613-771-1564

VISUAL ARTSTo Mar. 9 A show of Barbara Whelan’s Bay of Quinteice hut scenes will be at Quinn’s of Tweed. Wed. toSunday, 10 am to 5 pm, by appointment Monday &Tuesdays. www.QuinnsOfTweed.ca.Mar. 2 She Creates… One of a Kind 2013 at PortsmouthOlympic Harbour, 53 Yonge St., Kingston, 11 am to 4 pm.Free admission. www.wedontstopkingston.com. To May 13 Arts on Main Gallery is having a Winters EndShow, 223 Main St. Picton. 613-476-5665,www.artsonmaingallery.ca. Mar. and Apr. Belleville Art Association Gallery, 392Front Street, will show From the Heart, featuring work bythe members of the BAA and photographic works by areasecondary school students as part of the UpsARTS program.Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Info: 613-968-8632,www.bellevilleart.com.Mar. and Apr. See work by Quinte student artists in theUpstArts program, at the Belleville Art Association Galleryat 392 Front St. and at Gallery One-Twenty-One, 48 BridgeSt. E., Belleville.Mar. 5 to Apr. 20 Gallery One-Twenty-One presents:Jennifer Chanter, guest artist and Barry Argyle, featuredartist. Opening Reception Mar. 9 from 2 to 4 pm.Mar. 5 to 9 International Women’s Day week events:The opening of an Art exhibit, What does InternationalWomen’s Day mean to you?, Mar. 5 from 5 to 7 pm at theCore, 223 Pinnacle St. Belleville. Refreshments. Mar. 6 -Africa: a Love story - From Childhood to the Quinte

Grannies For Africa. Includes a Powerpoint presentation ofreal life in Kenya. Speakers Mieke Thorne and RosemaryEmbree. Belleville Public Library, 3rd floor meeting room,6 pm, 254 Pinnacle St. Belleville. Mar. 8 - InternationalWomen’s Day at the Core - a presentation and a marchthrough downtown Belleville at 10:30 am to noon. Mar. 9 -Marina Nemat, author of Prisoner of Tehran and AfterTehran, at 10:30 am at the Belleville Public Library, 3rdfloor meeting room. All are welcome, events are free. Info:Mieke at 613-969-1782.Mar. 6 to Apr. 6 The Art Gallery of Bancroft, 10 FlintAve., Bancroft, is pleased to show 16 paintings by OscarSchlienger, from its permanent collection. Openingreception Mar. 8, 4 pm. Info: abg.weebly.com or call 613-332-1542.Mar. 7 to 30 The John M. Parrott Art Gallery invitesyou to enjoy two new exhibitions. In Gallery 1 and 2, Airolais an exhibition of the work of artist and teacher PaavoAirola and his students, on generous loan from long-timecollector Terri Lipman. In Gallery 3, local mixed mediaartist Bob Pennycook presents new works in his first soloshow at the gallery. Opening reception on Mar. 9 from 2 to4 pm. Info: 613-968-6731 x2240.Mar. 7 to May 14 The Quinte Arts Council’s March/AprilArt in the Community visual art show featuring art andcraft produced by QAC members. The opening receptiontakes place at the QAC Gallery and Gift Shop (36 BridgeSt. E., Belleville) on Mar. 7, 4 to 7 pm. Work will alsohang at various venues throughout Belleville. Info:www.quinteartscouncil.org, 613-962-1232.Mar. 9 to Apr. 14 The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King St.E, Colborne, presents The Lake In Winter and other Vistas,a solo exhibition by Gallery Member photographer, BillHornbostel. Info: Barbara Buntin at 372-8535. Anopening reception with the artist present will be held onMar. 9 from 2-4 pm. All are welcome. Info:www.thecolborneartgallery.ca, 905-355-1798.Mar. to June Oeno Gallery presents Spring Exhibition,Mar. 9 to Apr. 7, and Curator’s Choice, Apr. 13 to June 16.Info: 613-393-2216 or www.oenogallery.com.Jeff Boyce is the Owner/Designer/Creator of FitifitiApparel, at 200 N Front St. Unit #6, Belleville. Theyproduce high quality clothing and accessories, designed inCanada and half their profits go to charity. When youpurchase an item from Fitifiti, you will be supporting SickKids Hospital, the Caleb Moore Fund or an initiative todevelop a free-to-use public snowboard park in Belleville.www.fitifiti.org, 613-689-6961.Mar. 12 to Apr. 6 Artist Choice, featuring work by themembers of the Belleville Art Association andphotographic works by area secondary school students, aspart of the UpsARTS program. Apr. 8 to May 11 – Spring,featuring work by the members of the BAA. Belleville ArtAssociation Gallery, 392 Front Street Belleville, hoursTuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4 pm.Mar. 22 and 23 Brighton Arts Council’s Spring ArtFestival at the Brighton Community Centre will run 4 to 8pm on Mar. 22 and 9 am to 3 pm on Mar. 23, and willfeature local artists selling jewellery, paintings, stainedglass, photography, word art and much more. Freeadmission and apple cider.Mar. 23 An Art House Forum at 234 Marsh Hill FarmRd., east off Hwy 14, north of Belleville. Work by artiststhroughout the ranch house: Candice Gunter (ceramicfigurative sculpture), Lindy Powell (textile art), RobertBarnes (new paintings), Douglas Robinson (amulets andhand sculptures: small works in jadite, alabaster, onyx,travertine & marble), and special guest Joan Malcolmsen –‘The Distillation of Place’, watercolour landscape. From 2to 3 pm, Nature Walk with naturalist Gerry Waldron; at 5pm, Douglas Robinson will speak on, ‘UndocumentedCreative Solutions from the Middle Ages to the Time of theDrones’. Music afterwards. Info: 613-395-5863.Apr. Arts Quinte West show, For the Birds, at the Gallery,84 Dundas St. W., Trenton. www.artsquintewest.ca.Apr. 8 to May 11 Spring, featuring work by the membersof the BAA. Belleville Art Association Gallery, 392 FrontStreet Belleville, hours Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4pm. Apr. 9 to 16 The Quinte Arts Council and the Art & DesignFoundation Program of Loyalist College will hold aTypographic Exhibit at the College in Belleville. Thestudents will take examples of the written word andinterpret and express them through designing with type.Info: 613-962-1232, [email protected]. 10 to May 5 The Art Gallery of Bancroft, 10 FlintAve., Bancroft, features digital paintings by Bill Ellison, ina show called Choice. Opening reception Apr. 12, 7:30 pm.Info: abg.weebly.com or call 613-332-1542.May 5 The Mother of all Craft Shows at the River Inn,79 River Road, Corbyville, 10 am to 3 pm. Fourth annualartisan event showcasing fabulous handcrafted creations tosupport local charity, Fixed Fur Life. Pottery, stained glass,fibre arts, jewellery, organic skincare to name a few!Treats, music, raffle draws and a crafting corner for kiddiesto create something special for Mom! $2 admission.www.motherofallcraftshows.com.

WORKSHOPSOil painting lessons with Elizabeth Hutchinson, Tuesdayand Thursday mornings, 10 am to12 pm in Carrying Place,


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$20 a lesson. [email protected]. 4 to Apr. 7 With Eyes of the Heart: explorecreativity and the life of the spirit, in dialogue with artistsBill Reddick and Andrew Innes on Mar. 4, Karen Dukes onMar. 11, Claudia McCabe and Janine Kinch on Mar. 18,Roz Bound and Michael Goodwin on Mar. 25. Closing JazzVespers (Blair Yarrington, Dave Barton and Brian Barlow),4:30 pm, Sunday, Apr. 7. St. Mary Magdalene, 335 MainSt., Picton. Mondays, 7 to 9 pm. Mar. 5 and 12 Basic Digital Camera Course, instructorPeggy deWitt, Understanding Your Digital Camera, twoTuesday evenings in Picton, 6 to 8 pm. 613-476-1099 [email protected] or www.peggydewitt.com.Mar., Apr. Winter Crafternoons at Spark Box Studio, 885County Rd. 5 Picton. Mar. 9 and 10, 10 am to 1 pm. Apr.Silkscreen Workshop, Apr. 5, 12 and 19, 6 to 9 pm, MaySolar Plate Printing, May 18 and 19, 10 am to 1 pm. 613-476-0337, www.sparkboxstudio.com.Mar. 9 and 10 Cranston Gallery presents: Intro to AcrylicPainting - learn the steps to successfully paint with acrylic,from priming the canvas, selecting your subject, creating aNotan and value study. Underpainting big shapes, colourchoices, brush strokes, varnishing and finishing for hanging.Weekend workshop 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, $250 includesmaterials. Registration form available atwww.cranstongallery.com or call 613-393-3900.To Apr. Creative Boost: Art For Everyone will host amonthly Meet & Greet for anyone and everyone who iscreative and wants to grow their skills and knowledgethrough meeting other creative people. Visit the Facebookpage www.facebook.com/cre8iveboost for information onupcoming activities. Fee: $5 + tax/per night. Noregistration required.Mar. 10 Got a song in your heart and you want to knowhow to let it out? Join Jeanette Arsenault at the PictonLibrary for a one day Songwriting Workshop forbeginners. Bring your lunch! Cost is $25 from 9 am to 4pm. 613-476-5962.Paint in Morocco! Apr. 7-13 with local artist, ElizabethHutchinson. www.moroccansketchbook.com/. Paint inFrance! September 21-28. Reserve your spot now for aweek long oil painting workshop this September with localartist, Elizabeth Hutchinson. We will be working in oil, enplein air. All levels of experience and non-painting partnersare welcome. Info:http://www.paintingretreats.net/frenchsketchbook.html.Vaughan Group - Commercial Photography, PhotographyWorkshops, Website/Graphic Design, Marketing YourBusiness, Guitar Lessons. 613-966-9193,www.vaughangroup.ca.Mar. 12 Open Studio Tuesdays 10 am to 1 pm. Don’thave room to paint at home? Need inspiration to finish yourart work? Bring your supplies to the John M. Parrott ArtGallery on Mar. 12. This unstructured program is a greatplace for both the novice and experienced artist to gettogether to create. The program is free and runs the secondTuesday of each month in the meeting room on the thirdfloor. Info: 613-968-6731 x2240.Mar. 15 and 16 The Belleville Art Association, inpartnership with the John M. Parrott Gallery, presentsMixed-up Media, a workshop with internationallyrecognized artist and teacher, Bob Pennycook. See articleon Umbrella page 9.Mar. 19 to Apr. 23 Cranston Gallery presents: Sketchingwith Ink and Watercolour – explore line, tone, colour anddetail rendering through fun and illuminating exercises, inBloomfield. Tues. evenings, 7 to 9 pm, 6-week courserunning Mar. 19 to Apr. 23, $200 does not include materials.613-393-3900.Mar. 22 and 23 Brighton Arts Council’s Spring ArtFestival – three workshops available: two for adults andone for children (6 to 12), plus an art sale, includingdemonstrations. Free admission and apple cider. Friday 4to 8 pm, Saturday 9 to 3 pm, at the Brighton CommunityCenter. Contact: Elizabeth Nanninga,[email protected]. 23 Port Hope Friends of Music will welcome TorQPercussion Quartet to Cobourg’s Victoria Hall at 8 pm onMar. 23. That afternoon there is an exciting opportunity formusic students to experience a Percussion Workshop withTorQ – Mar. 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at Victoria Hall. ·The focus will be on developing the techniques of freeimprovisation. Cost, $5 per student, which includes a ticketto the evening concert.· Only 30 spots available: to confirma space contact Lee Vittetow at [email protected] orphone 905-885-8353.Mar. 23 and 24 Cranston Gallery presents: Painting withPastels Level 1 - Pastels offer the painter pure pigment attheir fingertips. This class celebrates the pastel medium inits application and approaches. Traditional techniques willbe the foundation of instruction, colour and light will be thefocus. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, $250 includes materials.www.cranstongallery.com, 613-393-3900.Mar. 23 and 24 Andrew Csafordi, will be celebrating therunning of the sap in PE County by offering a Two-Day“Maple inspired” Encaustic Painting Workshop as part ofthe County’s Maple Festival. To register call Andrew at613-393-1572.Starting in Apr. The Blue House, 79 Main St. Brightonoffers classes in watercolour, acrylic, oil, mixed media, oil

sticks, silk scarves, textured acrylics and encaustic media.Instructors Jeanette Campbell and Mary McEwan. Info:613-661-9596, [email protected] Firelight Lantern Festival is a family-friendlycommunity arts event in Picton on Apr. 20 starting at 7 pm.Gather at Benson Park before dusk, and as the sun sets,hundreds of handmade paper lanterns will be lit and paradedthrough the darkening streets of Picton, winding up in DelhiPark. Revelers will gather to hear live music and watch ashadow puppetry performance. Afterwards there will belight installations to explore, and food and drink availablefor sale. Starting on Mar. 11, a series of twentycommunity lantern-making workshops will be held atvarious locations around the County.www.firelightfest.blogspot.ca. There will be a CommunityPlanning Meeting on Mar. 9, from 2 to 4 at the PictonLibrary.Apr. 20 At Bridge Street United Church, 10 am to 8:30 pm,Choir Clinic and Concert. There will be a full day clinicfor church and community choirs, with guest clinician,Barry Peters. $25 includes lunch and dinner. 7 pm concertfeaturing each of the choirs plus several works that arelearned during the day with a massed choir. Info: TerryHead, 613-962-9178 ext. 74, bridgestreetchurch.com.

CALLS FOR ENTRYEmpty Bowls 2013 (which will be held Mar. 23 at LoyalistCollege) is looking for Artists and Artisans to participate intheir Market Place. The QRFSS is the collective of areafood banks located in Belleville, Picton, Wellington,Deseronto, Madoc, Marmora, Stirling, Northbrook, andLoyalist College. Info on this and other Calls for Entry atwww.quinteartscouncil.org, click on Opportunities forArtists.Deadline Apr. 15 Call to high school student artists inQuinte to enter the 2nd Annual Downtown BellevilleStudent Art Show. The theme is When I Close My Eyes.Cash prizes. Accepting photography, painting, sculptureand digital art. The show will open Apr. 26. Info and entryform: www.downtownbelleville.ca, 613-968-2242.Deadline May 30 The Bancroft Art & Craft Guild willbe holding its annual summer show on Aug. 3 and 4. Thisis their 32nd show and, with more than 40 vendors, is sureto be well attended. Info: Nancy Brookes at 613-338-5431or [email protected] Apr. 12 The village of Warkworth is hosting itsthird annual Warkworth Art in the Park Juried Show andSale on May 18 and 19 at Mill Creek Park. Artists workingin many different media (ceramic, fibre art, fine art, glass,jewellery, metal, photography, sculpture and more) areinvited to apply. www.warkworthartinthepark.ca.Deadline ASAP The Tweed and Area Studio Tour isaccepting applications for entry of artists to the Sept 28 and29 tour. Applications are on line atwww.tweedstudiotour.org.Deadline Apr. 8 Expressions, The Quinte Arts Council’sBi-Annual Juried Visual Art Show and Sale at the John M.Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Public Library, will run May9 to 31. Entry form at www.quinteartscouncil.org.Artists The Kiwanis Club of Tweed and Tweed & AreaArts Council will present Art in the Park on Aug. 3, at theMemorial Park on beautiful Stoco Lake. Info:[email protected]. Deadline Apr. 30 Students who are proceeding to furthereducation in the arts, at a university or college in Canada,can apply for one of the QAC Student Bursaries or theHugh P. O’Neil Bursaries. Download info and forms atwww.quinteartscouncil.org.Register by May 31 The Belleville DowntownImprovement Area (BDIA) in partnership with the QuinteArts Council (QAC) invites artists to enter the Belleville-on-the-Bay-of-Quinte Plein Air Festival.www.bellevillepleinairfestival.com. See page 19.Singers and accompanist The Belleville Choral Societywelcomes interested potential singers to audition in May forthe 2013-2014 season. The Belleville Choral Society isseeking an accompanist for the future. Interested persons areto contact Mirijam at [email protected].

FILMMar. 1 to 3 The 2nd Belleville Downtown DocFest –International Documentary Film Festival, at The EmpireTheatre, CORE Centre (Old Corby Library) and BellevillePublic Library. Friday evening’s Opening Gala at TheEmpire will feature the Academy Award-winning film,Searching for Sugar Man. Special guest, Toronto singer-songwriter Jason Collett will perform following the film.Schedule: www.downtowndocfest.ca.Mar. and Apr. The Quinte Film Alternative Great MovieWednesdays presents first-run, festival quality, must-seecinema every second Wednesday 2 & 7:30 pm at the EmpireTheatre in Belleville. War Witch (Rebelle) on Mar. 13,Stories We Tell on Mar. 27, The Angels’ Share on Apr. 10,Amour on Apr. 24. Info at 613-480-6407,quintefilmalternative.ca.

HERITAGEMar. to June Third Thursdays of the Month, 1850’s BookClub at Macaulay House. Featured books: Uncle Tom’sCabin, A Tale of Two Cities, Moby Dick & Life in the

Clearings versus the Bush. 10 am, 35 Church St., Picton.Free Membership (Goodwill offerings appreciated).Contact: Jennifer Lyons, Head Curator,www.countymemorytrail.ca, 613-476-2148 x258.Mar. 4 The final lecture in the History Nights at TheRegent Theatre in Picton series will features Prof. PatriceDutil of Ryerson University and the Chair of the ChamplainSociety of Canada, discussing the journeys of Frenchexplorer Samuel de Champlain to the Quinte area in 1615. 7pm.Sold Out – Both the May and June Hastings CountyHistorical Society Bus Tours, Ghost Towns & PioneerVillages in Our Backyard, have sold out. They are nottaking a waiting list.Mar. 11 to 15 Museum Training for Teens! March BreakProgram, ages 12 to 17. Book by day or for the week. 10am to 4 pm daily, Macaulay Heritage Park, 35 Church St.,Picton. Mar. 11: antique handling & cataloguing; Mar. 12:historic baking & hearth cooking; Mar. 13: historiccostuming & guided tours; Mar. 14: digitizing thecollections; Mar. 15: exhibit design basics. Teens will gainexperience working in museums! $25 per day or $100 perweek. Contact: Jennifer Lyons.Mar. 19 Hastings County Historical Society presentshistorical author, journalist and broadcaster, Mary Thomas,sharing details from her popular book, Canadians withCuster. 7:30 pm, downtown Belleville, at the Quinte LivingCentre, 370 Front St. (northeast corner door). Bring afriend. www.hastingshistory.ca.Apr. 11 to 13 When the Ice Breaks - The rooms ofhistoric Macaulay House become a theatrical backdrop foran 1812 drama by Toronto’s Down n’ Out Productions.Advanced booking is recommended. Macaulay House, 35Church St., Picton. $20 adults, $12 students. Contact:Jennifer Lyons.Apr. 16 The Hastings County Historical Society presents“The Archive Angels” as they bring Highlights of LocalHeritage Gems – fascinating stories of our community’spast and its colourful people, found in our CommunityArchives. Quinte Living Centre Auditorium, 370 Front St.,Belleville at 7:30 pm.Apr. 27 Doors Open Prince Edward County: Deep Roots& Creative Minds! Explore 10 intriguing heritagedestinations, each offering a day-long program ofcelebrating the arts locally: visual arts, theatrical arts,literary arts and art history, County style! Visit a newFarmers & Artisans Market! Each site offers a one-of-a-kind artistically designed door, created by local artists andavailable for you to take home! 10 am to 4 pm, variouslocations Free admission. Info: Community DevelopmentDepartment: 613-476-2148 x 254 or x255,www.countymemorytrail.ca.

LITERARYApr. 11 to 13 The Prince Edward County AuthorsFestival. Info: Books and Co., 289 Main St., Picton,pecauthorsfest.com.Apr. 12 The fourth annual County Reads will be kickingoff the Author’s Festival 7 pm upstairs at Books & Co., 289Main St., Picton. Five local presenters will champion theirbooks and vie to be the winner - the book that everyone inthe County should read. Admission is free. Info: 613 4767901 ext 214.

ODDS AND ENDSMar. 13 CJLX-FM annual volunteer appreciationdinner and awards ceremony takes place at Club 213,Loyalist College, 5:30 pm. Public welcome. Tickets $35(Loyalist students $30), in advance from QAC or 966-0923x91 at Loyalist College.Apr. 3, 10, 17, 24 Back by popular demand! Later LifeLearning Lectures at St. Thomas’ Church, 201 Church St.,Belleville. See ad on page 8.May 7 The Quinte Arts Council’s Annual GeneralMeeting will be held, 6 to 7:30 pm in the Meeting Room,3rd Floor, Belleville Library, 254 Pinnacle St. RSVP byApr. 15, 613-962-1232, [email protected] is welcome.Apr. 20 The Dumpster Divas Collective presents theGarbage Bag Ball, at the CORE, 223 Pinnacle Street, 7 to10 pm, admission $5 or PWYC. See article on Umbrellapage 11.Apr. 23 Albert College Shewfelt Lecture featuringCanadian author, Arthur Fleischmann, at 7 pm at AlbertCollege. Author of Carly’s Voice. www.albertcollege.ca.


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Art in the Community March/AprilThe March/April exhibit in the Quinte Arts CouncilGallery and gift shop will feature works by LindaPhipps Nicoll, Doug Robinson, and Marc ‘Budgie’Bourdon.

Linda Phipps Nicoll is a self-taught oil painter, whofinds her mentors in the works of impressionists andpost-impressionists, mainly the Group of Seven andTom Thomson. “My favourite depictions are ofskyscapes and landscapes, mainly from Ontario,from the Canadian Shield to Prince Edward County.I feel that my work is an infusion of line, colour, andobservation of light,” states Linda.

Doug Robinson shows selected works in marble,travertine and granite. These sculptures evolve to bethe way they are by the process of a ‘journey’ withinthe specific material. In this context, softer stonesgive more freedom of expression, while harder onesless so. Materials have been sourced from Taiwan,France, Italy, Canada and Portugal. “Doug’s workresonates best when the ambiguity of form leads usto several conclusions at once,” says Greg AngusZanin, Toronto artist.

Marc ‘Budgie’ Bourdon is a sculptorin stone, glass fusing, and glassblowing, who combines a workbackground in education, advertisingand graphic design with his passion forsculpting and carving. He will have avariety of his glass pendants ondisplay, as well as other functional art,including granite cubes to cool yourbeverages without watering themdown.

Other Art in the Community artistsinclude the members of the BellevilleArt Association showing at theBelleville Family Medical Centre andLynn Cloudsdale showing at PrimeTime Steakhouse. Lynn is a self-taught artist working with differentmedia, depending on the effects shewants to create. Her three media ofchoice are graphite (pencil), colouredpencil, and stripling with pen and ink.Her love for the use of pen and inkstems from her study of architecture.

Dinkel’s Restaurant & Courtyard has bright andcolourful watercolour paintings by Helen Steinberg.Pat Werden is featured at Earl & Angelo’s Steak &Seafood Restaurant, which is an appropriate setting,as she states that, “Being an artist gives me a way tostep from reality into another realm where with alittle paint, a stroke of the brush, and a piece of myheart, I can magically create a feast for the eyes, or,at the very least, a thought-provoking conversationpiece. My work is created from scenes or ideas thattouched my inner-self, and with it, the desire tocapture the feeling by plying my paintbrush over thecanvas with the hope that my interpretation isenjoyed by the viewer.”

The bright and whimsical acrylic paintings of JanAtkinson are featured at the Boathouse Seafood

Restaurant. Painting with acrylics has become Jan’smain focus, as they allow her to achieve thebeautiful bold colours that dominate all of herpaintings. A selection of the paintings of the artistsparticipating in this AITC March/April show are ondisplay at Mayor Ellis’s office at Bellville City Halland at the QAC.

The opening reception takes place on March 7 from4 to 7 pm, at the Quinte Arts Council Gallery andGift Shop, at 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville. Allare welcome to view the work, meet the artists andenjoy refreshments.

Sculpture by Douglas Robinson

Girl with Freckles, pen and ink by Lynn Cloudsdale

STYLES by ROBROB RAPINO

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It’s been a long time coming. Almost two years ago,artist Andrew Innes (Round the Bend Gallery) andpoet/priest Karen Dukes (A Recipe for Orphans)began working on a dream. They wanted to createan event linking spirituality and creativity in a waythat might inspire others to claim their owncreativity and find its roots in the holy. Their dreamwill find expression on Mondays in March.

The conversation-based series, called With Eyes ofthe Heart, debuts March 4, at 7 pm, at St. MaryMagdalene church in Picton. County artists willillustrate and speak about the ways in which theircreative life intersects with and expresses their ownsense of the divine. One segment will discuss theacceptable limits in art that could be considered‘spiritual.’ Those who attend will have plenty ofopportunity to ask questions and explore their ownunderstandings.

On Monday, March 4, renowned ceramic artist BillReddick begins the discussion, followed bymultimedia artist Andrew Innes. On March 11,Karen Dukes will speak of how her poetry reflectsher spiritual experience, followed by the discussionon acceptable limits. March 18 sees ClaudiaMcCabe, whose vivid paintings flow from her innerlife, followed by Janine Kinch, an artist known forher work portraying the hidden aspects of life.March 25, the final session, will feature local writerRoz Bound, who is active in County life, followedby the versatile classical musician MichaelGoodwin.

Finally, the series will be drawn to a close by a JazzVespers service, featuring well-known musicianBrian Barlow, backed up by area artists BlairYarrington on trumpet and Dave Barton on guitar.Brian will speak of the spirituality that underlies hiswork and finds expression in the Jazz Mass held atSt. Mary Magdalene each fall. This final event willbe held on April 7, at 4:30 pm at the church.

There is no cost for the series, which is designed toreflect a variety of approaches to spiritual life. Eachevening will be complete in itself, so come for oneor for all. The evenings begin at 7 pm and willconclude promptly at 9 pm.

Linkingspirituality andcreativityby Karen Dukes

Art versus friendship


PERFORMING ARTSby Erica Holgate

Three friends, two different opinions and onepainting: the next play to take the stage at theBelleville Theatre Guild will be Art by YasminaReza. Winner of the 1998 Tony Award for Best Play,this show is sure to hit the audience’s funny bone.

The premise of the show is rather simple:Serge buys a very expensive painting by apopular modern artist, but his best friendMarc thinks he is absolutely crazy andthat the painting is a joke. When Yvan,another friend, tells Serge that he likesthe painting, the old friends square offover the canvas. As their argumentsbecome more personal, they border ondestroying their friendships.

Rehearsals are in process and director Diane Burleyis delighted with her cast and how well theproduction is shaping up. She has wanted to directthis play since she saw a production of it in Torontoand loved every minute of it. “The play is a veryfunny and insightful look at friendship.”

Art is not divided into traditional acts and scenes. Itruns as a longer one act play, weaving in dialoguebetween characters and several monologues, wherethe characters address the audience directly. At onelevel, the debate over the painting revolves aroundthe usual question of aesthetic values, but on another

level the purchase of the painting comes tosymbolize a deeper exploration of the nature offriendship.

Art has a cast of just three male actors, Rob Lloyd asthe art-indulging Serge, Craig Chamberlain as hisconflict-creating friend Marc and Ozz MacDonald as

the more agreeable other friend (withhis own personal problems), Yvan.Liz Marshall is the producer andEmily Macdonald is the show’s stagemanager. Liz also saw the Torontoproduction and says that “audiencesare in for a great evening of theatre.”

Visit the BTG web site,www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca, to find more aboutour upcoming productions, including the release ofthe upcoming 2013/2014 season! And don’t missArt, taking place from April 4 to 20. Tickets are $18and we offer 13 performances, including twoSunday matinées. There’s a preview night on April3, with tickets at $5. Contact us through the websiteor call the box office at 613-967-1442 to order yourtickets on-line.

The Belleville Theatre Guild offers elevator serviceright in to the theatre, a barrier-free washroom androom in the front row for wheel chairs and othermobility devices. See you at the Pinnacle Playhouse!

The exhilaratingMotus O Dance Theatre,

Saturday, March 2nd at 1 pm

Four-time Juno Award winnerJack Grunsky,

Saturday, April 27th at 1 pm

Tickets: $7.50 in advance and $10 at the door!Tickets online at www.quintechildrenstheatre.ca

and by calling 613-968-6345

1 pm only - Maranatha Auditorium, 100 College Street West, Belleville

items handcrafted and donated by our show artisans,all in support of local charity, Fixed Fur Life.

Artisans themselves, Forgie, Hunter and Yrjola areresponsible for two other area shows: Kaleidoscope,which is scheduled for August 25 at Fields on WestLake, Bloomfield and Mistletoe Magic, with a dateto be determined. If you ask the trio why theycontinue to host shows, they’ll simply tell you it’sbecause they love what they do. This is certainlyevident from their winning formula to promote andpresent a new era of craft shows.

For more information, please visit the website atwww.motherofallcraftshows.com.

The accomplished singers of the Belleville ChoralSociety are fervently perfecting some challengingchoral music, in preparation for their spectacularspring concert, being presented on Sunday April 28,at 3 pm. St. Michael the Archangel Parish, knownfor its unsurpassed acoustical properties, will be thevenue for the concert. It is located at 296 ChurchStreet, Belleville. Tickets will be available at theQuinte Arts Council, St. Michael’s office, and at thedoor. The prices are: adults $20; youth 6 to 18years, $5.

The repertoire includes exuberant selections fromthe glorious and timeless Bach Magnificat oratorio.Joining the choir are vocal guest soloists HollyGwynne-Timothy (soprano), Kim Dafoe (alto) andGordon Gwynne-Timothy (tenor), as well asinstrumental guests Joel Bootsma (viola), Heather

Schreiner (obo/recorder), and The County BaroqueEnsemble, performing on musical instrumentscharacteristic of the era. Other selections in thisimpressive program feature excerpts from one ofBach’s cello suites, Irish and Scottish folk music,and contemporary classics. The collaborationsbetween choir, soloists and instrumentalists willassuredly be highlights for audience, musicians andchoir alike.

The Belleville Choral Society, under the passion-infused direction of recently appointed MusicDirector Mirijam Spoelstra, consists of professionaland avocational musicians with diversebackgrounds. It performs choral literature withvaried accompaniment, from all musical periods.The choir’s December 2012 performance was a


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Each spring, the Quinte Arts Council awards TWO $500 bursaries to students graduating from secondaryschools in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties and proceeding to further education in the arts, at auniversity or college in Canada, with the aim of pursuing a career in the arts.

Each spring, Hugh P. O’Neil, in conjunction with the Quinte Arts Council, awardsTWO $500 bursaries to students graduating from secondary schools in theQuinte Riding (as it existed in 1995). Students must be proceeding to furthereducation in the arts, at a university, college, or school of dance in Canada, withthe aim of pursuing a career in the arts.

The Hugh P. O’Neil Bursary fund was established in 1995 by the Quinte ProvincialLiberal Association to recognize the contributions of former MPP Hugh O’Neilduring more than twenty years of political life, and in particular to honour hissignificant support of the arts both provincially and locally.

Deadline is April 30, 2013. You can apply for QAC or Hugh O’Neil or both.Applications are at the Quinte Arts Council, 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville.Call 613-962-1232 or download forms at www.quinteartscouncil.org

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Combine a Sunday in spring, handcrafted treasuresand the rustic beauty of the River Inn on the Moiraand you have The Mother of all Craft Shows. In itsfourth year, the show is scheduled for Sunday, May5, from 10 am to 3 pm.

Organizers, Cara Hunter, Connie Yrjola and BarbForgie say The Mother of all Craft Shows got itsname from the event’s being held a week beforeMother’s Day. “We hope that attendants willconsider a handcrafted gift for the special women intheir lives. When you purchase somethinghandmade, it’s so much more than just an object –there is a real person behind it and always a story toaccompany it.”

Among the unique features of the show are thepicturesque surroundings and festive atmosphere ofthe River Inn. The River Inn occupies the site of theCorbyville distillery reception centre and boasts aone hundred and fifty year-old imported bar fromIreland. It’s located a mere five minutes north ofBelleville, along the winding banks of the MoiraRiver.

This year, attendees can look forward not only tosome new artisans but to returning ones as well.Meander the grounds with a glass of wine and enjoylive music, while deciding just what special pieceyou’re going to acquire. Kids will have anopportunity create a special Mother’s Day gift, at noadditional charge. Each person attending will have achance to win a ‘swag bag’ with the admission feeof $2. Draws will happen every half hour, butwinners must be in attendance at the time of thedraw. Again, there will be the annual Raffle, with

The Mother of all Craft Shows

testament to the choir’s ability to captivate theaudience with their sonorous voices.

This community choir welcomes interested potentialsingers to audition in May for the 2013-2014 season.Also, the B.C.S. is seeking an accompanist for thefuture, as their present pianist will be attending post-secondary education outside of the Belleville area.Interested persons should contact Mirijam Spoelstra,via e-mail: [email protected].

Annual $1,000 scholarships are granted to worthysecondary school students pursuing post-secondaryformal studies.

Community support of the choir ensures that thischerished cultural resource will continue to thrive.The Belleville Choral Society is a non-profitorganization, which means that all donations to thechorus are tax-deductible.

Mother of all Craft Shows, along the winding banks of theMoira River.


In 1994, a group of musicians and classical musiclovers started a small festival in Prince EdwardCounty. From modest beginnings as a three-dayevent, The Prince Edward County Music Festivalhas blossomed into two weeks of dazzling classicalmusic. The Festival has become one of Ontario’sdestination events for world class chamber music,drawing an impressive roster of performers and anever-growing number of guests from all overOntario and Quebec.

Under Artistic Director and acclaimed pianist andprofessor at the University of Ottawa School ofMusic, Stéphane Lemelin, as well as a group ofdedicated volunteers, the Prince Edward CountyMusic Festival has worked to enhance the culturaland artistic life inPrince EdwardCounty, toencourageappreciation ofclassical musicand opera, tocontribute to themusicaleducation ofyoung people,and to celebratethe work ofliving Canadiancomposers. Nowin its 10thseason, theFestival has trulybecome anintegral part ofPrince EdwardCounty’s culturallandscape and amodel exampleof a ruralCanadian musicfestival.

This year’smilestoneanniversaryprogram will runfrom September 20 to 28 and will celebrate the ten-year history of the Festival, while highlightingCanadian composers and promoting classical musicappreciation. A retrospective of some of theFestival’s best loved performances will mark theopening night and set the tone for two weeks ofartistic excellence. This year’s program will includeperformances from the Juno award-winning

Gryphon Trio, as well as Peter Tiefenbach, alongwith singer comedienne Mary Lou Fallis, who theToronto Star described as “the fabulousest,Canadianest diva of them all, with wit as dry as avodka martini.” The 2013 season will also see theexpansion of the extremely popular School’sConcert, which brings classical music at the highestlevel to students from Prince Edward County. Thisyear’s School’s Concert will be performed by TrueNorth Brass, one of Canada’s pre-eminent brassensembles.

In addition to traditional and contemporary chambermusic presentations, the Festival has invitedJeunesses Musicales du Canada, for a secondconsecutive year, to present the premiere

performance of theirstaged operaproduction, featuringup-and-comingCanadian singers.Following on last year’ssuccess with Cosi fanTutte, we will presenttheir production of LaBohème on September26, at the historic andnewly renovated RegentTheatre. The stunningOeno Gallery andbeautiful Church of St.Mary Magdalene willonce again serve asvenues for theFestival’s concerts.

The 2013 PrinceEdward County MusicFestival program launchwill take place duringMaple in the County, onMarch 23 and 24.During that time,concert dates andvisiting artists will benamed and Early BirdFestival passes will beavailable. The Festival is

organized by the Prince Edward Arts Council withfunding from the Canadian Heritage Foundation,Celebrate Ontario and the Ontario Arts Council. Formore information about the 2013 Prince EdwardCounty Music Festival program and tickets, to signup for the newsletter, or for sponsorshipopportunities, visit www.pecmusicfestival.com.

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On Saturday, May 4, at 7:31 pm, in Belleville’sMaranatha Church, A Cappella Quinte proudly joinsfellow barbershop choruses and members fromacross North America and around the world incelebrating the Barbershop Harmony Society’s 75thanniversary. The Commodores’ Orchestra, one ofNorth America’s longest-running big swing bands,will contribute fond musical memories to the affairas well.

Area residents may still be familiar with ‘TheTrentones’ when it comes to barbershop harmony.That name was used for about 35 years, until thelocal chapter changed it to A Cappella Quinte. Thename change was meant to reflect both theincreasingly popular a cappella style of singing(unaccompanied) used in barbershop harmony, andalso the fact that membership, once based in theTrenton area when the chapter started, now drawsmembers from across the area, Brighton to Highway7 to Prince Edward County and Deseronto.

The barbershop organization was formed in Tulsa,Oklahoma in 1938, when a small group of men gottogether to spend an evening singing in the old-fashioned barbershop quartet style, made famousduring the gaslight era. An organization was formedwith the unwieldy title: Society for the Preservationand Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singingin America (SPEBSQSA). Many are still trying tofigure out how to pronounce the acronym.Considered by music experts as a type of folk music,barbershop harmony is marked by a tenor descant-style part which normally goes higher than the lead(melody) plus a favouring of the seventh intervalchord. In succeeding years, especially after theSecond World War, the singing hobby quicklyoutgrew the USA, spreading into Canada andabroad.

In Belleville, a chapter was formed in the early1950s. A number of employees at the former andthen recently-established Northern Telecom plantwere among core members. First chorus director,who served for some years, was the late Alf Evans.The chapter folded in the 1960s, but the barbershopmovement was revived with the formation of TheTrentones in the 1970s, under the late Ray Williams,and has continued to flourish under the currentleadership of Robert Young.

The society itself went through a name change inrecent years, to the Barbershop Harmony Society,and it now has branches across Canada and in othernations - Germany, Sweden, Australia, NewZealand, Great Britain and more.

The significant 75th anniversary inspired a specialshow, and A Cappella Quinte officials decided therewas no better choice for special guests than theequally iconic Commodores, whose big band erasound falls into the same years as the formation ofthe Barbershop Harmony Society and the localchapter. The Commodores’ trip down memory lanewill also feature band vocalist Jo Anne Wheeler.The band has been performing in the Quinte areaand beyond since 1928.

Celebrating75 Years ofBarbershop

A Capella Quinte

2nd AnnualDowntown Belleville

Student Art Show

Art Show Opening ReceptionApril 26th, 7 pm at the Core Centre,

223 Pinnacle Street, Belleville.Selected works of art will go on display

in store front windows throughoutdowntown Belleville for the public to

view and enjoy until May 31st.Student Registration Deadline is April 15th.

A Professionally Juried Visual ArtsShow with Prize Awards. Open toall High School age young people

attending or not attending School.

For Information on how toregister and submit artwork:call 613-968-2242 or visitwww.downtownbelleville.ca

Xylophone player from Bangers and Smash PHOTO BY RICK MATTHEWS

HEAD’S UP!


Q U I N T E Y O U T HM A K I N G W A V E S . . .

Second AnnualStudent Art ShowThe planning committee of the Downtown StudentArt Show is thrilled to announce that downtownBelleville will be hosting the second annual StudentArt Show this spring. This professionally executedand juried show will kick off on Friday, April 26, atthe Core Centre, 223 Pinnacle Street, in downtownBelleville. The show will be on display at the CoreCentre on Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27.

Following the success of the 2012 inaugural event,the Downtown Student Art Show PlanningCommittee has been working hard coordinating theschedule for 2013. The student art show event isopen to high school-aged students in the QuinteRegion, who are attending school, are homeschooledor an alternative. This year’s theme is “When I closemy eyes.” “This theme captures the intent of thestudent art show, which is to inspire one’simagination and creativity,” says MikeMalachowski, Chair of the Planning Committee.This event is a visual arts show, includingphotography, sculptures, paintings and drawings.“The work submitted by these young artists clearlyillustrates that the future of the arts in the Quintearea is in excellent hands. Their work demonstratesa passionate commitment to telling their stories andsharing their perspectives,” says Dona Knudson,show co-ordinator.

The opening reception for the event takes place onFriday, April 26, at the Core Centre, featuringstudent performances. The show is sponsored by theBDIA, BAA, Gallery One-Twenty-One and manylocal businesses in the community. The show wouldnot be possible without a partnership with areaschools and the arts educators and administratorswho, through their encouragement and mentorship,get the students participating in this rewarding,creative experience.

For more information or to register for theDowntown Student Art Show, please visit the BDIAwebsite at www.downtownbelleville.ca or contactSarah Tummon, Executive Director. The BDIAstrives to improve, beautify and maintain the BDIAarea and to serve its membership.

The Stirling Festival Theatre’s (SFT) spring seasonhas an impressive line-up of Canadian talentperforming a diverse range of music and comedy, toappeal to audiences of all ages. New CountryRehab brings their modern, high-voltage, alt-country sound to the stage on March 1, at 8 pm.They are described as “more Arcade Fire than LadyAntebellum…like Canada’s answer to the AvettBrothers and Mumford and Sons.”

For those who enjoy classical music, on March 3, at2 pm, the SFT Cabaret Concert Series presents Bachand Beyond, with the Quinte Quartet. If you wantto celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early, you willenjoy an Irish House Party with music and dancethat celebrate Canadian Maritime music.

During March Break, the SFT Young Companypresents Glee Club Confidential, which is a hilariousmusical escapade, complete with middle schoolangst, cliques and young romantic entanglements.This family friendly show runs March 12 to 17.

Those who remember the songs like Dreamer, Takethe Long Way Home and Bloody Well Right, willenjoy The Soul of Supertramp, performed byCanadian seven piece band, Crisis? What Crisis?who will be playing tribute to the group March 22.

The nostalgia continues with a Night Fever BeeGee Tribute on April 5 at 2 pm, with a dinner andshow that evening. You’ll hear all of the hits fromearly Bee Gees to the Disco Era.

On April 13, at 8 pm, you’ll be laughing out loudwith the Canadian Improv Showcase. The show is100% unscripted and is guided by audienceparticipation similar to the popular, long-runningtelevision series Whose Line is it Anyway? Thiscould lead to some mature content and may not besuitable for young people.

Canada’s Queen of Country Music, Carroll Baker,will appear on April 27 at 8pm. This Nova Scotia-bornHall of Fame and Order ofCanada member has producedmore than 20 number onerecords. A Juno award-winningsinger and songwriter, she hasmade many televisionappearances, including her ownCarroll Baker’s Jamboree.

Nat King Cole fans are in for a treat, as comedy andmusical theatre veteran, Dean Hollin, appears inFor the Love O’Nat. Local audiences willremember Dean as the wicked Queen in SFT’spanto, Snow White. This journey through Nat’scareer includes his greatest hits, such as Mona Lisa,Straighten Up and Fly Right, Route 66,Unforgettable and more.

On May 24, Dave Bull, Marty Crapper andStuart Pike will take you backto 1958, when the music ofBuddy Holly & the Cricketsruled the airwaves. This triofrom Kingston has beenfaithfully recreating the lookand sound of the band for morethan 15 years. There will betwo performances of BuddyHolly Lives on March 24.

On June 7 at 2 and 8 pm,prepare for Saturday Night at the Grand OldOpry, paying tribute to the music by Johnny Cash,Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, PatsyCline and others. The show stars Toronto-basedsinger, songwriter and actress Daphne Moens, andthe Riverdale Kid with the Saturday Night Band.

Canadian musical comedienne, Denise Oucherak,will perform The Anna Russell Story. According toViewmag.com, “Internationally acclaimed musicalcomedienne, Anna Russell, was a classically trainedsinger and actress. Denise Oucherak has the pipesto pull it off.” Show dates are June 12 to 15.

For tickets and information, call 1-877-312-1162 orgo to www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com

StirlingTheatreby Carol Feeney

My Theatre presents, Remember Me?

Remember Me?, a play by Sam Bobrick, presentedby special permission from Samuel French, directedby Len Hirst, is being staged at historical TrentonTown Hall 1861, 55 King Street, Trenton, on March7 to 10, 15 to 17 and 22, 23.

On the surface, Mary and Brian have an idealmarriage. On a typical Sunday, Brian leaves to playtennis. While he is gone, Mary’s college flameshows up and proclaims his undying love ... or doeshe? Brian flies into a jealous fury and trieseverything he can think of to shake Mary free of herpassion. Then, some unexpected house guests help

them find their way back ...to romance and truelove.

The cast of four is made up of community theatreactors; Larry Graves as Brian Hanson, VictoriaFarrell as Mary Hanson, Jeff Van De Kleut portraysPeter Lawrence and Brittney Grier as Tori Clark.

For tickets, email [email protected],[email protected], or contact QuinteChamber of Commerce, 613-392-7635 or 800-930-3255. For more information, visitwww.mytheatrequinte.ca.

L-R: Larry Graves as Brian Hanson, Brittney Grier as Tori Clark, Len Hirst, Director, Jeff Van De Kleut as Peter Lawrence,Victoria Farrel as Mary Hanson

Carroll Baker

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ARTS EDUCATION

QAC’s Arts Education Programsare generously supported by


In May 2011, a group of creatively inclinedindividuals from the community formed theBloomfield Centre for Creativity (BCfC), andpurchased a building in Bloomfield, with the view toeventually opening an arts centre for the community.Well, we have made great strides in having ourdreams become a reality. Over the past months, theold Baxter Canning cafeteria building has beenmagically transformed.

A small, but extremely(some would saymaniacally!) dedicatedgroup, fondly known as theBaxter Trolls, have beenworking diligently on thebuilding since the purchase,to make the space ready foruse. According to the headTroll, Larry Spencer: “Witha new roof in place andcracks in the concrete blockwalls fixed, the 2012winter, spring and summersaw attention being paid torepairing water damage tothe ceiling of the 2,000square foot building,reinstating moulding,painting the interior walls,refurbishing the windows,building new screens and installing a new toilet!”

The Trolls were so industrious, in fact, that we wereable to host a few pilot projects last fall. We had asuccessful launch, with people enjoying familyactivities, community gatherings, art classes andmeetings of a homeschooling group.

Behind the scenes, the Board of Directors has beenbusily putting together committees in the areas ofprogramming, fundraising, communications,building upgrades and governance. We are now inthe planning stages to implement an even morevivacious and exciting spring and summer calendar.Stay tuned!

Two other items worth noting are that we acquiredcharitable status in June 2012, which allows us toissue tax receipts for donations, and that we are the

grateful recipients of a sizeable grant from theCounty Community Foundation! These two itemsalone allow us to actively pursue our fundraisinggoals and to promote our full season ofprogramming.

Rob Leek, chair of the BCfC executive, invites youto become involved: “We are fortunate to have acore group of enthusiastic volunteers, and are hopingto watch the number of active supporters increase, as

we roll out our plans for 2013. In addition to ourown programming, we offer space for local groups,in which to hold meetings, activities or exhibitions.For anyone excited about a new enterprise, offeringcreative arts opportunities for both kids and adults inthe heart of Prince Edward County, volunteeropportunities await.”

For those of you who have waited patiently for us toreach this point, we thank you. For those of you whoare just discovering us, we welcome you!

Please join us at the Bloomfield Centre forCreativity. Become a member, join a committee,take a class, book the space or add your name to oure-mail list to receive updates by visiting our website:www.bloomfieldcentreforcreativity.org.

Bloomfield Centre forCreativity is good to go!

The Baxter Building PHOTO BY LARRY SPENCER

by Susan Holland

The Marilyn &Maurice Rollins

Foundation

Hand CraftedChocolates for Easter

Available in theQuinte Arts Council Gallery & Gift ShopBunny Lollipops, Assorted Easter Cups,

One-of-a-Kind Gift packages

Quality White, Milk or Dark ChocolateProceeds go to support QAC programs

Available March 7 to 27 While Quantities Last

The Hasting County Historical Society’sMay 4th and June 1st Bus Trips are SOLD OUT

and they are not taking a waiting list.

P L E A S E N O T E

First BellevillePlein Air FestivalThe Belleville Downtown Improvement Area(BDIA) in partnership with the Quinte Arts Counciland the Ontario Plein Air Society (OPAS) is thrilledto announce the first ever Belleville-on-the-Bay-of-Quinte Plein Air Festival. On Friday May 31 toSunday June 2 artists from near and far will becapturing the beauty of Belleville en plein air!

The Plein Air Festival is a three-day event whereartists will be completing their works outdoors,capturing natural light, colour, texture and nuance intheir work. “This is the first time this artistic eventwill hit the streets of Belleville and we intend to bearound for years to come says Seppo Nousiainen,Plein Air Festival Chairman. Artists will have achance to capture the beautiful images of historicdowntown Belleville, the shores of the Bay ofQuinte, the famous ‘Old East Hill’ and the MoiraRiver. This event is a juried and judged competitionthat is open to artists working in various media, suchas watercolour, acrylic, soft pastel and oil. We wouldlike to invite you to participate in this unique one-of-a kind-event and celebrate art en plein air!

The event will kick off with an artists reception onFriday, May 31, at which time artists will receive aparticipant package and additional area information.There is a $30 registration fee and there will be cashawards of up to $4500 for the artists competing.This event will be a large draw and the planningcommittee is expecting many to attend this uniqueone-of-a-kind event.

For more information, visitwww.bellevillepleinairfestival.ca or contact theBDIA office at 613-968-2242 or [email protected].


Festival Players was thrilled to recommend fundingfor three local playwrights, through the Ontario ArtsCouncil Theatre Creators’ Reserve Program. PECresidents Krista Dalby and Conrad Beaubien,Kingston’s Ned Dickens and Toronto’s ArchitectTheatre all received funding to develop new scriptsthrough this unique program.

The Theatre Creators’ Reserve is a fund of theOntario Arts Council, designed to supportplaywrights as they develop new work. Applicantssubmit their proposals to recommender theatres –

like Festival Players – who then assess thesubmissions and make funding recommendations tothe Ontario Arts Council.

“It’s a great thing to be able to encourage artists asthey wrestle with ideas and put it all together into anew play script,” says Artistic Director SarahPhillips.

Now in its seventh year, Festival Players of PrinceEdward County produces an annual summer seasonof contemporary Canadian theatre. For moreinformation visit www.festivalplayers.ca.

Festival Players recommendslocal artists for OAC funding

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Sing ‘n Swing!Back by popular demand…..the Commodores’Orchestra and the seven-member cast of For theLove of a Song are preparing a brand new show forthe 75th anniversary celebration of the BellevilleGeneral Hospital Auxiliary. The show will runtwice at Belleville’s Maranatha Auditorium: Friday,May 10 at 7 pm, and Saturday May 11 at 2 pm.Tickets are just $20.

All proceeds will help raise $100,000 for specialcare of newborn babies. ‘It’s Their Chance of aLifetime’ is the theme for the campaign, to supportthe Maternal Child Programat BGH.

Sing ‘n Swing! will featurethe swingin’ sounds of TheCommodores’, likelyCanada’s longest-runningbig band, and new vocalarrangements in the mannerof 1940s singing groupslike The Modernaires, ThePied Pipers, and TheStardusters. New vocalgroup arrangementsinclude Don’t Fence Me In(Andrews Sisters), Accen-chu-ate The Positive,Doncha Go Away Mad, Smack Dab in the Middle(Joe Williams-Count Basie, New York Voices), andGlenn Miller’s Moonlight Serenade. Commodores’vocalist Joanne Wheeler will contribute classics likeFly Me To The Moon, When I Fall in Love, I’mBeginning to See The Light, and Skylark. New this

year will be a dance floor thatwill be open to any who wish to‘step out’ during the show.

Commodores’ leader AndySparling says audience responseto last year’s fundraising showfor the Auxiliary, with For TheLove Of A Song, wasunanimously positive. “Peoplecouldn’t get over how the twogroups performing togetherworked so well,” he says. “For

the Love of a Song has their audience, as do theCommodores’, but we’d never gotten togetherbefore. It clicked like we’d been doing it for years.There was never a doubt we’d get together again.”

Tickets are available in advance at the MaranathaChurch, at 100 College Street W. in Belleville(613-962-2062) or at the door.

The Belleville Downtown Improvement Area,in partnership with the Quinte Arts Council,

invites artists to enter theBelleville-on-the-Bay-of-Quinte Plein Air Festival

$4500 incash prizes

This event is a juried and judgedcompetition that is open to artistsworking in various media such as

watercolour, acrylic, soft pastel & oil.

Deadline to Register: May 31. Fee:$30.

Registration Form atwww.bellevillepleinairfestival.com

For details: Call 613-968-2242 or [email protected]

May 31 to June 2, 2013Belleville, ON

The Commodores’ Orchestra

For The Love Of A Song


The Starpainters Duo“Occasional” Jazz

Andy Sparling 613-968-8691David Reed 613-968-5552

Dinners - ReceptionsExhibitions - Fine Celebrations

EXPRESSIONS 2013UIF!RVJOUF!BSUT!DPVODJM’T

• Expressions is open to all artists and craftspeople residing in the Quinte region.• All works will be juried, and the decision of the jurors will be final.• Each artist may enter 2 pieces of work. A width maximum of 36” (including frame, if there is one) for hung work.• Work will be selected for creativity and originality. No moulds or kits will be accepted.• Two- and three-dimensional works in all media are accepted.• All works must have been created since Expressions 2011 (held in May 2011), & all works must not have been previously exhibited.• All works must be properly labeled, ready for hanging or freestanding.• All entries MUST include an artist’s statement and a one-page résumé.

*Entry fee is $25 for QAC Members, $50 for non-members (member must be individual Artist Member, not a member of a MemberGroup). *Entry fees help to defray some of the high costs of mounting this exhibition, including promotion, hiring jurors, renting space,opening reception, etc. The Parrott Gallery takes a 30% commission on sales. The QAC does not take a commission.

Call for Entry Form and Information Sheet is on the website, www.quinteartscouncil.org. You can also pick them up atthe QAC office, 36 Bridge St. East, Belleville and at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Library, 254 Pinnacle St.,Belleville. For information, call the QAC at 613-962-1232.Please note: In cooperation with the John M. Parrott Gallery, Expressions is a bi-annual event - after thecurrent show in 2013, the next Expressions Call for Entry and Show will happen in 2015.

Call for Entry

The deadline to apply is April 2, 2013

This annual juried show and sale features artists and artisans from throughout the Quinteregion and is open to both members and non-members of the QAC. The exhibition willbe held May 9 to 31, 2013 at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery in the Belleville PublicLibrary. We look forward to entries from artists working in any and all media.

Bi-annual Juried Visual Art Show and Sale

Musical GiftsOn Friday, March 8, from 10:30 to 11:30 am,pianist/vocalist Duncan Cooper will present the songsof James (Jimmy) Van Heusen in the Parrott Galleryat the Belleville Public Library. This is part of the‘Musical Gifts’ series, held every second Friday of themonth and regularly hosted by pianist Rick Penner.

Duncan will guest-host for March, and vocalist DebraTosh and tenor saxophonist/vocalist Tim Roberts will

accompany.

James Van Heusen, withlyricists Eddie DeLange,Johnny Burke, and SammyCahn, wrote the music to hitsongs that spanned the late1930s to the late 1960s. Manyof his songs debuted inHollywood movies thatincluded Going My Way, andthe Hope-Crosby-LamourRoad series. In his career as a

movie songwriter, VanHeusen won four academyawards for the category ofBest Song in a MotionPicture. His songs werepremiered by the best singersof the era, notably BingCrosby and Frank Sinatra.Due to their strong musicalcontent, many of his songsbecame ‘standards’ with jazzmusicians. Notable VanHeusen songs are Swinging on a Star, All the Way andCome Fly with Me.

Please join Duncan, Debra and Tim in the LibraryGallery, as they entertain with piano, sax, song andfascinating anecdotes.

April 9 to 16 at Loyalist College, BellevilleYou are invited to see what the ADF students have been creating at

this co-exhibition of the Quinte Arts Council & ADF students for Typography.

Opening Reception: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 6 pm inthe Link Lounge Gallery of the main campus.

See thewritten wordinterpreted byADF studentsand expressed

throughdesigningwith type

CM Productions

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SavetheDate

QAC GALANovember 16, 2013

Details coming soon...

We rentcotton candy,

popcorn machines,sno kones

and hot dog cookers.

Perfect for any event,large or small.

Duncan Cooper

Debra Tosh

Welcome new members

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