ARTSnews THE FREDERICTON ARTS ALLIANCE November 29, 2012 Volume 13, Issue 48 Serving the Arts in the Fredericton Region In this issue
Upcoming Events
1. Theatre UNB presents Comedy Double Bill Nov 28-Dec 1 2. Fredericton Folk Festival Shivering Songs Line up announced Nov 29 3. Coming up at the Fredericton Playhouse 4. Cinema Politica Fredericton presents Maxime, McDuff and McDo Nov 30 5. Double Book Launch and Readings with Carlos Morales & Aimée Bolaños Dec 1 6. NB Country Showcase Christmas Show at the Playhouse Dec 1 7. Halifax electro-folk artist Paper Beat Scissors at Cedar Tree Café Dec 1 8. Lintuhtine Music Academy annual The Christmas Story Dec 1 & 2 9. odd sundays at molly’s features Joan Clark and Jane Tims Dec 2 10. STU Singers Christmas Concert Dec 3 11. Monday Night Film Series presents Headhunters Dec 3 12. Fredericton Library presents Shalom Sesame’s The Missing Menorah Movie for Kids Dec 5 13. Mozart’s Opera Cosi Fan Tutte coming to Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne Dec 5 14. Annual Advent Carol Festival Dec 5 15. St. Thomas University Jazz Ensemble Concert Dec 5 16. TNB Presents The Holiday Classic It’s a Wonderful Life Dec 6-9 17. York Early Music Ensemble French Baroque Concert Dec 7 18. Bel Canto Singers Christmas Concert Dec 8 19. Au Royaume du Chœur de Soulanges Dec 8 & 9 20. Gerard Collins Paintings and Geoffrey Gammon Photographs Art Show Dec 8-9 21. UNB Christmas Choice Sale Dec 9 22. Dance Fredericton presents The Nutcracker at the Playhouse Dec 12 23. Scotty and the Stars New Animation Video DON'T BULLY 24. NB Summer Music Festival Annual Print Sale: Limited Edition Bruno Bobak Print 25. The Royal Conservatory Congratulates 2012 Gold Medal Winners From Fredericton
Auditions | Call for Submissions
1. Casting Call for Degrassi 2. Call to Fibre Artists: The Thread that Binds Exhibition 3. Call for submissions for TNB’s New Voices: Our Playwrights. Our Stories 4. Strathbutler Award deadline Jan 15
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2 Upcoming Events
1. Theatre UNB presents Comedy Double Bill Nov 28-Dec 1
Theatre UNB presents an evening of farce and fancy with two one-act comedies on the same bill: Peter Shaffer’s uproarious classic Black Comedy and Jean Anouilh’s absurdist gem Episode in the Life of an Author. Performances are in Memorial Hall on the University of New Brunswick campus and run nightly from Wednesday, November 28 to Saturday, December 1 at 8pm.
When a young sculptor wants to impress a millionaire art collector, the last thing he needs are the distractions of a drunken neighbour, a stern father-in-law-to-be, and a spiteful ex-girlfriend – not to mention the power going out. Shaffer’s ingenious farce employs a reversed lighting scheme, in which everything the audience can see the characters cannot, and vice versa. What his eccentric characters are up to behind each other’s backs – or in front of their unseeing faces – makes for British comedy at its finest.
Sharing the bill is Anouilh’s delightfully bizarre play about a man’s life spinning out of control. The Author may want to stay calm and muse about love, but this becomes impossible in the face of a hysterical wife, an inquisitive journalist, strange phone calls, needy friends, and a mysterious plumbing problem that just may bring down the house – literally.
The plays are directed by John Ball, designed by Mike Johnston, and feature a combined cast of 16 talented student actors.
Tickets are $10 | $6 for students, and available at the door.
For more information, please email [email protected] or phone the Theatre UNB hotline at (506) 447-3078.
2. Fredericton Folk Festival Shivering Songs Line up announced Nov 29
To announce initial lineup: Thursday November 29 at Fredericton’s Cedar Tree Café info + press tools @ http://www.shiveringsongs.com
Two winters ago, New Brunswick chamber-folk group, The Olympic Symphonium, curated a weekend of music in their hometown as a way of celebrating their third album. The overwhelming success of the ‘Shivering Songs' festival made it apparent that there was a demand for folk music in beautiful, quiet settings around the heart of Fredericton, and the band decided to make it an annual event.
We are extremely pleased to invite you to Fredericton’s Cedar Tree Café from 5-7pm this Thursday, November 29, where we will unveil the initial lineup for our third edition. Picaroons Traditional Ales will be on site sampling beer, we’ll have live music, and the Cedar Tree will be serving mezza appetizers. What’s more, each person at the launch will receive a raffle ticket, and we’ll draw for two weekend passes to the 2013 festival. For those unable to get to the event in person, we will live tweet the announcement with the #ShiveringSongs2013 hash tag.
The 2013 Shivering Songs festival will run January 25-27 in Fredericton, NB at Wilmot United Church, the Boyce Farmer’s Market, the Capital Complex and the Cedar Tree Cafe. Weekend passes and individual tickets will go on sale immediately following the lineup unveiling at at the Café as well as online at www.shiveringsongs.com.
3. Coming up at the Fredericton Playhouse
November 29, 7:30pm Spotlight Vocal Ensembles Series presents The Moscow Boys Choir Celebrate the holidays with THE MOSCOW BOYS CHOIR®, a careful blending of heavenly soprano voices with the rich resonance of bass, tenor and baritone sound that brings a distinct Russian flavour to the choral experience. Founded in 1957, this choral ensemble is among Russia’s most prestigious all-boy choirs. Under the direction of Mr. Leonid Baklushin, the boys attend a special school, which provides both general education and musical training. Being selected as a member of the touring company of THE MOSCOW BOYS CHOIR is no easy feat. Hand-picked from over 400 students at their school in Moscow, these highly talented youngsters have the voices of angels and the discipline to match their talents. Sponsored by UNB.
December 1, 7:30pm NBCS presents NB Country Showcase Christmas Show.
Dec. 6-8, 7:30 & Dec. 8-9, 2pm Theatre New Brunswick presents It’s A Wonderful Life With a little divine intervention – and one determined guardian angel–will George Bailey learn that his has been, after all, a wonderful life? George Bailey is the everyman of Bedford Falls whose loyalty and generosity keep him from ever leaving his hometown. One fateful Christmas Eve, he finds himself alone and in trouble. This year the cast of TNB’s 2009 hit returns to bring this beloved holiday story of hope and redemption.
3 December 12, 2pm & 7:30pm Dance Fredericton presents The Nutcracker This fairy tale ballet opens with the festive Victorian party scene on Christmas Eve in the Stahlbaum home and later follows Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on their journey to the Land of the Sweets. In the Magical Kingdom they are feted with delightful dances from around the world, including the stunningly beautiful pas de deux of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
For complete event listings, go to www.theplayhouse.ca | Box office 458-8344 | 686 Queen Street, Fredericton
4. Cinema Politica Fredericton presents Maxime, McDuff and McDo Nov 30
The screening will be held at Conserver House, 180 St. John St., Fredericton, at 7pm on November 30. The 2002 documentary by award-winning director Magnus Isacsson, Maxime, McDuff and McDo (52 min.), profiles two young men, Maxime and Pascal when these two employees attempt to form a union at a Montreal McDonald's. Their initiative to form a union at a Montreal outlet of McDonald's fast food empire, famous for its 'McJobs' and its ferocious resistance to unions, sets off a series of events that quickly get out of control. Faced with continuous pressure from their boss, their workmates, their families, the union and the media, the two young men have to work hard to keep their enterprise on track. Director Magnus Isacsson passed away in August of this year, after a prolific 42-year career in Canada. Isacsson made numerous documentary films and worked in television for year after emigrating from Sweden in 1970.
For more information and the film trailer: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/screening/fredericton
All the Cinema Politica documentaries are followed by a discussion about the film and its themes for those who wish to stay. Our co-hosts for this film are the Fredericton District Labour Council and Fredericton Industrial Workers of the World (IWW). Films are free to the public but donations are encouraged to pay for Network membership fees. Please join us!
Only 2 films left in the fall section of our seventh season of thought-provoking films! Join us for updates on Facebook: Cinema Politica Fredericton.
Check out the exciting upcoming films here: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/fredericton
5. Double Book Launch and Readings with Carlos Morales & Aimée Bolaños Dec 1
The Fredericton Chapter of the Ibero-American Academy of Poetry (AIP) invites the Fredericton community to join it in the Fredericton Public Library’s beautiful River Reading Room on December 1 at 2pm for a double book launch and recital.
The books to be featured are Fredericton-based Salvadorian-Canadian poet, Carlos Morales’ trilingual collection of poems, Antología chiquita and Brazil-based Cuban poet Aimée Bolaños’ Las palabras viajeras [The Travelling Words]. Some of the Spanish poems from Morales’ collection have been translated into French and/or English and will be read in all three languages.
After introductory remarks by Sophie Lavoie (UNB Fredericton), Nela Rio (Director of the Fredericton Chapter of the AIP) will present Aimée Bolaños’ collection and Joe Blades (Broken Jaw Press) will introduce Carlos Morales before the recital.
Generally, our Chapter’s activities are presented in Spanish, English and French. Refreshments provided. We hope that you will join us for this important event.
For more information contact: Sophie Lavoie at 458-7469 | [email protected]
6. NB Country Showcase Christmas Show at the Playhouse Dec 1
The New Brunswick Country Showcase will be presenting its Christmas Show on Saturday, December 1 at the Fredericton Playhouse. Join us for newcomers Paula Tozer and Bernie Melanson, along with favourites Becka deHaan, Kevin Annett, the Wade Brothers, Jerry Flowers, Candace Phillips, Dale Delucry, Mavis O’Donnell, Kyle Brideau and special guest star, CBC’s runner-up on Cover Me Canada, Melanie Morgan.
Don’t miss this special Country Christmas Production! Tickets available at the Playhouse box office (506) 458-8344 or online at www.theplayhouse.ca.
7. Halifax electro-folk artist Paper Beat Scissors at Cedar Tree Café Dec 1
Tim Crabtree does not stop moving. Fresh off his second month-long European tour, which bookended numerous trips across Canada, he'll bring his Paper Beat Scissors project back to England, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and to Newfoundland for the first time, in November.
4 The debut full-length album, Paper Beat Scissors was released in March and is filled with the finest hands and voices the Canadian music community has to offer. Michael Feuerstack (Snailhouse, Belle Orchestre) is musical accomplice and co- producer, with Jeremy Gara (Arcade Fire) who mixed the album in his kitchen. Pietro Amato (the Luyas) appears alongside Tanya Davis, Rose Cousins and Sebastian Chow (formerly of Islands).
Following its release in March, the album has generated a tremendous buzz in Canada and internationally. 2012 has seen European and Canadian tours, a tag of "must see" act of the summer from CBC, festival headline slots, and several onstage collaborations.
8. Lintuhtine Music Academy annual The Christmas Story Dec 1 & 2
Directed by Helen Morag McKinnon-Bagnell and accompanied by Lynn Mills, Lintuhtine Music Academy of Oromocto's Choirs present their popular annual The Christmas Story in narration and music.
Special guests who are a part of this beautiful production are J. David Berry - pipe organ; Harry Forestell - Narrator (Sunday evening); Catherine Harrop - Narrator (both evenings); Derrick Paul Miller – Tenor; Katherine Moller – Violin; and Benedict Newling - Clarinet.
One of the musical numbers is a very wonderful selection called Come, Rejoice and Sing. Composed by local musician and composer, Carolyn Holyoke, Youth and Teen choirs together will premiere this song both evenings.
This incredible presentation is held for two nights as a fundraiser for the local Food Banks: Saturday, December 1 at Oromocto United Church, Oromocto at 7pm, and Sunday, December 2 at Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Fredericton at 7pm. In lieu of tickets, a monetary donation at the door will be collected with all proceeds going to the respective Food Banks of Oromocto and Fredericton.
9. odd sundays at molly’s features Joan Clark and Jane Tims Dec 2
The next odd sundays at molly’s event, Fredericton’s longest-running, semi-monthly, poetry-reading series will take place on Sunday afternoon, December 2, featuring readers: novelist Joan Clark (St. John’s), and local poet Jane Tims.
Sunday, December 2, 2pm Molly’s Coffee House, 554 Queen Street Open Set - Book Draw – Conversations (and free candy canes).
Bring your ears, keen for the sound of a sturdy and delightful phrase; bring three minutes of your own writing for the open set (you will be able to say you read with Jane Tims and Joan Clark); buy a drink and/or lunch from Molly and Daryl; and settle in for a lovely literary session.
Joan Clark: Having decided against joining the Norwegian navy, Joan Clark was persuaded to marry an engineer, Jack Clark, and to undertake a peripatetic life across Canada, before settling, finally, in Newfoundland in 1985. Self-taught, Clark began to write on the kitchen table while her young son napped. Her fiction, translated into seven languages, has been published in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Britain, and the United States. Winner of numerous awards, including the Newfoundland and Labrador Book Award and the Winterset Award, Clark is the only Canadian writer to win both the Marian Engel Award (for a body of work in adult fiction), and the Vicky Metcalf Award for (a body of work in) Children’s Literature. Clark, currently working on a novel for adults, is fascinated by the idiosyncrasies of human nature and our relationship to what we call home.
Jane Tims: botanist and poet, has published in The Dalhousie Review, The Fiddlehead, CAROUSEL, PRISM International, The Antigonish Review, Canadian Stories, and Whetstone. With a Creation Grant under Arts New Brunswick, Tims has combined interests to write poems on growing and gathering local foods. Her resulting manuscript waterfall received Honourable Mention in the WFNB Competition for the Alfred G. Bailey Prize for Poetry. Tims is also working on a mystery novel.
Contact: Allison Calvern: 459-1436 | [email protected]
10. STU Singers Christmas Concert Dec 3
The STU Singers, under the direction of David Steeves, present Gaudete: Rejoice! on Monday, December 3, at 7pm in the St. Thomas University Chapel (George Martin Hall).
The program comprises songs from different times and places, by composers such as Sergei Rachmaninoff and Stephen Hatfield, and features student soloists, ensembles, and readings. Special guests are the Harding Smith Memorial Handbell Choir. Dianne Roxborough-Brown is at the piano.
Tickets ($10, $5 for students) are available from choir members and at the door.
5 11. Monday Night Film Series presents Headhunters Dec 3
December 3, 7:30pm at Tilley Hall, UNB Campus Headhunters Director: Morten Tyldum Cast: Askel Hennie, Julie Ølgaard, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Synnøve Macody Lund, Eivind Sander Run Time: 101 minutes Country: NORWAY Year: 2011 Language: Norwegian with English subtitles
A Special Presentation at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, and based on Jo Nesbø's novel of the same name, Headhunters transforms the award-winning bestseller into a wildly entertaining and darkly comic thriller. Directed with aplomb by Morten Tyldum, Headhunters taps into the current trend of Scandinavian crime fiction, and comes loaded with visceral twists as it takes devastating aim at modern mores.
When we first meet Roger Brown (Aksel Hennie, Max Manus, Cold Lunch), he’s happily married to Diana (Synnøve Macody Lund) and lives in an opulent modern home. The only problem is that Roger suffers from a crippling Napoleon complex. He’s so terrified of losing Diana that he continually lavishes her with expensive gifts. More significantly, he can’t earn enough in his work as a corporate headhunter to pay for his extravagances, so he’s been forced to moonlight as an art thief, stealing rare works from his high-flying clientele. When Diana introduces Roger to the charismatic, suave Clas Greve (Nikolaj Coster- Waldau, HBO’s Game of Thrones), Roger plots to steal the famously 'lost' Rubens painting Greve claims to own. But this latest job uncovers something that could bring his precariously maintained lifestyle crashing down around him.
It’s doubtful you’ll see a more engaging or timely thriller this year.
Please check out the film line-up on our website: http://www.nbfilmcoop.com/fs.htm
12. Fredericton Library presents Shalom Sesame’s The Missing Menorah Movie for Kids Dec 5
Hanukkah Movie: Shalom Sesame’s The Missing Menorah Wednesday, December 5, 6:30pm Fredericton Public Library
All children and families are invited to a special film screening of Shalom Sesame’s The Missing Menorah. Join Grover as he explores Israel, its people and places, and learns about the festival of lights. Get ready to laugh and sing along in the next generation of the popular classic, Shalom Sesame!
After the film screening, children are invited to make dreidels, play games and taste delicious Hanukkah treats provided by the Sisterhood of the Sgoolai Israel Synagogue.
Please call 460-2806 to sign up for this free program.
13. Mozart’s Opera Cosi Fan Tutte coming to Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne Dec 5
Mozart's Opera, Cosi Fan Tutte, (Thus Do They All, or School for Lovers) is coming to the Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne on December 5.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see and listen to one of Mozart's very popular operas, his third last operatic composition. For those who are not familiar with this musical style, Cosi Fan Tutte presents a good initiation to this form of artistic expression. You will enjoy the music as well as the humour.
Dress rehearsal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w21d75Ef-s&feature=share Behind the scenes discussion: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBEHPeGKhbM&feature=youtu.be
The concert will be presented at Le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne on December 5, at 7:30pm.
Regular tickets are $35 (without a season ticket.) School aged children accompanied by a ticket holder are admitted free of charge.
14. Annual Advent Carol Festival Dec 5
The 23nd Annual Advent Carol Festival held each year at St. Paul’s United Church (corner George and York) will be held on Wednesday, December 5 at 7:30pm. Twelve church and community choirs with 300 singers will present a program of new, as 6 well as familiar, Christmas music. This is a fundraiser for the Fredericton Community Food Bank; a freewill offering will be received. The event has raised $100,000 for area food banks over the past 22 years.
15. St. Thomas University Jazz Ensemble Concert Dec 5
The St. Thomas University Jazz Ensemble (STU Jazz) will be performing in concert on Wednesday, December 5 in the Kinsella Auditorium (McCain Hall) at 7:30pm.
This high-energy jazz ensemble, directed by Don Bosse, will be performing swing, Latin and jazz rock numbers including vocals by second-year art student, David Smith. This is a concert you will not want to miss.
Admission is by freewill donation.
16. TNB Presents The Holiday Classic It’s a Wonderful Life Dec 6-9
Theatre New Brunswick’s 2009 holiday hit It’s a Wonderful Life is back. Due to popular demand, a second matinee has been added in Fredericton on December 8.
George Bailey is the everyman of Bedford Falls whose loyalty and generosity keep him from ever leaving his hometown. One fateful Christmas Eve, he finds himself alone and in trouble. With a little divine intervention – and one determined guardian angel–will George Bailey learn that his has been, after all, a wonderful life?
As the opening act for It’s a Wonderful Life, TNB will premiere the 2012 New Voices selection Turcotte’s Triple Crown by Robbie O’Neill which relives the June day in 1973 when New Brunswick jockey Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to Triple Crown victory.
Dec 6-9: The Fredericton Playhouse: Thurs – Sat 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm Adults $40 | McCain Student ticket $10 – Tickets available at The Playhouse Box Office or online at www.tnb.nb.ca
Dec 15 Miramichi: James M. Hill (2pm. & 7:30pm) | Dec 16 Saint John: The Imperial Theatre | Dec 17 Moncton: The Capitol Theatre
17. York Early Music Ensemble French Baroque Concert Dec 7
Come join the York Early Music Ensemble celebrating French Baroque music with the compositions by Lully, Marin Marais and Charpentier in the second concert of the Folk & Baroque concert series.
This intimate concert will take place in room 211 of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre, located at 732 Charlotte St. on Friday, December 7 at 7:30pm. Tickets will be available at the door and will cost $15/person. Join the musicians for tea and square during intermission.
For more information please contact Katherine Moller at 440-3123| [email protected].
18. Bel Canto Singers Christmas Concert Dec 8
The Bel Canto Singers of Fredericton, under the direction of Anne Sessa, present a concert of moving and beautiful Christmas music in Fredericton on Saturday, December 8.
The Bel Canto Singers, Fredericton’s premiere mixed voice chamber choir, has been delighting audiences for more than 30 years. In addition to regular performances in Fredericton, they are often invited to perform outside the Fredericton area, most recently Amherst, Nova Scotia, Gagetown, Moncton and Woodstock.
There will be music for everyone; including selections from the Renaissance era, works by Poulenc, Pinkham, Rutter and Chilcott plus favourite carols and a seasonal sing-a-long.
Start your Christmas season celebrations with the Bel Canto Singers on Saturday, December 8, 7:30pm at Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Fredericton.
Tickets are $15 adults | $10 students | $30 for a family and are available at Westminster Books, from choir members and at the door.
Visit the Bel Canto Singers of Fredericton online at http://belcantosingers.blogspot.com
7 19. Au Royaume du Chœur de Soulanges Dec 8 & 9
The Chœur de Soulanges will present its Christmas concert with well-known melodies for the holiday season on Saturday, December 8, at 7pm and Sunday, December 9, at 2pm in the Bernard-Poirier Theatre at the Centre communautaire Sainte- Anne, Fredericton.
Get ready to enjoy! The choir has put together a diverse and highly energetic program typical of what you would expect from choir director Marie-Claude Landry.
Combining traditional holiday favourites with popular songs, the choir will open the doors to the “Choeur de Soulanges’ Kingdom”
The choir will be accompanied by a five-piece band also under the direction of Marie-Claude Landry.
Tickets are available from the box office of the Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne, online at http://centre-sainte- anne.interticket.com/search.php or from choir members for $13 for children, students and seniors | $16 for adults.
Get your tickets now and come have fun with us.
20. Gerard Collins Paintings and Geoffrey Gammon Photographs Art Show Dec 8-9
Renée Losier Design is hosting, Imaginary Landscapes Art Show, featuring paintings by Gerard Collins and photographs by Geoffrey Gammon.
Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9, 1-5pm.
74 Colonial Heights, Fredericton.
21. UNB Christmas Choice Sale Dec 9
The UNB Art Centre is holding its popular Christmas Choice Craft Sale on Sunday December 9 from 12 noon to 4pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to begin or finish your holiday shopping by selecting the best of New Brunswick fine craft.
Nestled in the cozy theatre of Memorial Hall on the UNB Fredericton campus, you will find handmade wonders ready for gift giving this season. Pottery, weaving, jewellery, photography, sewing, paintings, hooked rugs, holiday baking, candles, soaps, baskets and other treasures await you.
Featured artists are Nancy Blanchard-MacDonald, Jacqueline Bourque, the Cathedral Matters; Brigitte Clavette, Jasmine Cull, Joan Gamble, Jane Geurts, Roseline Godin-Cochrane, Kent Jensen, Lori Mallory, Denise MacLean Sarah McIntyre, Heather McTiernan, Melanie Mitchell, Mary Pugh, Cynthia Ryder, Chris Sharpe, Roger Smith, and Harriet & Stephen Taylor.
Musical entertainment by Steven Peacock. Don’t miss out on the best holiday shopping in Fredericton.
For more information on the Christmas Choice Craft Sale contact (506) 453-4623.
The UNB Art Centre is located at Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, University of New Brunswick, and Fredericton Campus.
22. Dance Fredericton presents The Nutcracker at the Playhouse Dec 12
Presented by Dance Fredericton and featuring guest artists Cristina Tucciarone, former soloist with Ballet Jörgen and Kyle Davey, former soloist with Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada and Louis-Philippe Dionne, Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada, The Nutcracker is a full-length ballet which showcases original choreography created for Dance Fredericton, elaborate costuming and the classical score by Tchaikovsky.
This fairy tale ballet opens with the festive Victorian party scene on Christmas Eve in the Stahlbaum home and later follows Clara and the Nutcracker Prince on their journey to the Land of the Sweets. In the Magical Kingdom they are feted with delightful dances from around the world, including the stunningly beautiful pas de deux of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier. This timeless classic will delight audiences of all ages.
Performances at the Fredericton Playhouse on Wednesday, December 12 at 2pm and 7:30pm.
To purchase tickets contact the Playhouse box office at 458-8344 or online at www.theplayhouse.ca
8 23. Scotty and the Stars New Animation Video DON'T BULLY
Music NB Winners Scotty and the Stars recently released their third album entitled Time to Get Up. They have also just released their new animation video for their first single DON’T BULLY. The animation video created by Larry Mersereau (Batman: the Animated Series, Steven Spielberg’s Fieval Goes West) depicts Scotty helping animals understand that bullying other animals can have devastating effects. The animals are encouraged by his message that the superficial attributes of others do not matter. They find out that they are really All-Stars on the inside!
This is an excellent proactive anti-bullying tool for young children aged 2 to 10. Also, please visit their YouTube channel to see videos from their sold out CD/Video release party! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slXepDlF61k www.scottyandthestars.com www.facebook.com/scottyandthestars
24. NB Summer Music Festival Annual Print Sale: Limited Edition Bruno Bobak Print
Looking for a special Christmas gift? The New Brunswick Summer Music Festival is selling signed limited edition prints to raise funds for our programs.
The print is Bruno Bobak’s Blissfield Pool.
Each print is signed and numbered (unframed). This is your chance to obtain a rare and lovely print for a wonderful holiday gift or to add to your collection. Only $150 each.
For more information or to purchase, contact Maria at the Festival Office, Room 22 Memorial Hall, UNB: 458-7836. You can e- mail us for a jpeg of the print at [email protected]. (Note: Office hours are typically Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm. It’s often best to call before dropping by).
Prints are available until December 6, 2012.
25. The Royal Conservatory Congratulates 2012 Gold Medal Winners From Fredericton
The Royal Conservatory congratulates the Fredericton residents who won 2012 Gold Medals for scoring the top marks in Atlantic Canada in annual Royal Conservatory examinations. Winners received their awards at a public recital and medal ceremony in Halifax on November 25.
Medal winners are listed below:
Exam Teacher Brendan Corey Grade 2 Percussion Jeff Zaat Maggie Kerr Grade 3 Cello Emmanuelle Bouffard Sidney Murgatroyd Grade 6 Violin Sylbie Roy Caroline Vanicek Grade 1 Piano Barbara Marks Hong Liang Yu Grade 4 Percussion Jeff Zaat
Regional Gold Medals are awarded each academic year (September 1 to August 31) to Conservatory examination candidates in Preparatory A and B and Grades 1 to 10 who achieve the highest mark in their respective province or designated region. Eligible candidates must score at least 80% on their practical examination and must have completed the co-requisite theory examinations for their respective grade and discipline. Gold Medal ceremonies are held annually in cities across Canada, often in conjunction with Convocation ceremonies, to recognize students’ achievements and acknowledge the contributions of their teachers.
For more information, please visit www.rcmusic.ca
Auditions | Call for Submissions
1. Casting Call for Degrassi
Degrassi is going into its 13th season and is searching for new talent to join the cast. We are accepting video auditions from across Canada. Seeking teenagers between the ages of 13-18 years, males and females, all types, any ethnicity, fun, outgoing, natural acting ability.
9 For all video audition details, go to: www.larissamaircasting.com/degrassi. Be sure to read the instructions carefully! Deadline: Monday, December 17, 2012
2. Fibre Artists: The Thread that Binds Exhibition
The Fibre Arts Network (FAN) will be coordinating an exhibition in conjunction with the UNB Art Centre. This exhibition will be the first in a series of fibre events focused on the Charlotte Glencross retrospective/exhibition to be held between January and March, 2013. The Glencross exhibition will be held at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery in February, with the FAN exhibition kicking- off the series.
The UNB exhibition date for the Thread that Binds: January 11-February 8. The exhibition will be mounted between January 7-11 with the opening on January 11.
As part of this exhibition, all participating fibre artists will incorporate a strand of Charlotte's yarn into their work, or will create a project from her yarns. If you are interested in participating in this wonderful exhibition, please contact Karen LeBlanc at [email protected], or if you are interested in obtaining some of Charlotte's yarn for your submission, please contact Jackie Bourque at [email protected].
If you are submitting work for this exhibition, contact Karen LeBlanc to ensure you are listed in the UNB publication. Please send your name, discipline (felting, spinning, weaving, quilting, etc.), address, email, etc. If you know what you are submitting, that would be great as well.
To participate in this exhibition, you must be a member of the Fibre Arts Network: $20 p/year.
3. Call for submissions for TNB’s New Voices: Our Playwrights. Our Stories
Emerging and established New Brunswick playwrights are invited to submit their short opening act plays for New Voices for consideration for further development by Theatre New Brunswick (TNB), NotaBle Acts Theatre Festival (NB Acts) and Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre (PARC). Deadline for submissions is DECEMBER 31, 2012
All submissions will receive feedback on their script. Selected scripts will be workshopped by NotaBle Acts and receive public readings at the company’s annual summer theatre festival.
Selected playwrights will be invited to participate in PARC’s Home Delivery Program allowing them the opportunity to connect with a dramaturge to gain valuable, objective and professional written feedback on a script in progress.
Submissions should be inspired by a New Brunswick story past or present. They may incorporate intimate and domestic themes or subjects large in historic scope.
Submission details: LENGTH: 10-12 Minutes CAST: 2-4 actors SUBMIT: Email script submission and cover letter to [email protected] DEADLINE: DECEMBER 31, 2012
Full details on New Voices and past productions available at http://www.tnb.nb.ca/new-voices/
4. Strathbutler Award deadline Jan 15
The Shelia Hugh Mackay Foundation invites applications and nominations for the 2013 Strathbutler Award. The $25,000 Strathbutler Award is given biennially on the recommendation of an independent jury of arts professionals. It is offered biennially to recognise a New Brunswick artist who exhibits excellence in artistic creation and who has made a substantial contribution to the province
All nominations and applications must be postmarked on or before January 15, 2013. Please consult our website for complete details. www.sheilahughmackay.com.
Employment Opportunity
1. Director Of Development – Theatre New Brunswick
Theatre New Brunswick / Theatre New Brunswick Foundation (Fredericton, NB)
Theatre New Brunswick (TNB) is one of Canada’s leading regional theatre companies with a half-century legacy of bringing the best of Canadian and world theatre to our stage. TNB offers extraordinary theatre, celebrates New Brunswick’s best talent and content and offers outstanding training and performance. The company is composed of three branches: a professional season 10 through TNB Main Stage and TNB Next Stage, educational programming through TNB Theatre School and the TNB Young Company of emerging artists who tour to schools across New Brunswick.
TNB is supported by the TNB Foundation, which raises funds and manages an endowment fund, scholarships and awards. We are seeking a Director of Development to work on behalf of TNB and the TNB Foundation. This Director will work with the Artistic Producer and staff to grow fundraising revenues for artistic operations, for working capital and reserve funds, and for the endowment fund. Current strategies include creating and sustaining a successful corporate sponsorship program, enhancing our donor-focused philanthropic programs, and securing available funding from governments and granting organizations.
For full details on responsibilities and required qualifications, please visit http://www.tnb.nb.ca/director-of-development/ Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2013. The ideal start date would be March 1, 2013, but is negotiable.
Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to: Caleb Marshall TNB Artistic Producer 55 Whiting Road, Fredericton, NB E3B 5Y5 or by email [email protected]
Galleries at a Glance
To find out about current exhibitions, please contact the gallery directly via their web page or phone number.
Acacia Gallery: Hours are Saturday and Sunday. 12- 5 pm or by appointment. Phone 506 488 -1119 or visit our website www.flynnfineart.com. 1948 Lakeview Road, Cambridge-Narrows, E4C 1N2
Beaverbrook Art Gallery: 703 Queen Street, Fredericton, E3B 5A6. Phone: 458-2028. Email: [email protected] | www.beaverbrookartgallery.org
Botinicals Gift Shop Inc.: 610 Queen Street, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 1C2. Phone: 454-6101. Email: [email protected]. Hours: Monday – Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-4. www.botinicalsgiftshop.com
Charlotte Glencross Gallery, Charlotte Street Arts Centre: 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, E3B 5C8. Phone: 454-6952. Email: [email protected]. www.charlottestreetarts.ca.
City Hall Gallery: 397 Queen St., Fredericton, E3B 4Y7, Phone: 460-2411. Email: [email protected] . Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30.
Fredericton Region Museum: 571 Queen St., Fredericton. Phone: 455 6041. Email: [email protected]. www.yorksunburymuseum.com. Hours: Monday – Saturday 10-5, Sunday
Fredericton Playhouse Annex Gallery: Gallery Connexion's Annex Gallery at the Playhouse, 686 Queen Street, Fredericton, E3B 1C2. Phone: 454-1433. Email: [email protected]. www.galleryconnexion.ca/programming/annex-gallery/.
Galerie des Bâtisseurs: Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne, 715, Priestman Street. Phone: 453-2731
Gallery 78: 796 Queen St., Fredericton. Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3, Sun 1-4. Phone: 454-5192. Email: [email protected] www.gallery78.com.
Gallery Connexion: 440 York Street — Chestnut Complex, Fredericton, New Brunswick. Phone: 454-1433. Email: [email protected]. www.galleryconnexion.ca
Ingrid Mueller Art + Concepts: 98 Regent Street, Fredericton. Phone: 454-2278. Email: [email protected]. www.ingridmuellerartandconcepts.com.
Gallery Opaque: 634-1 Brunswick St., Fredericton, E3B 1H6. Phone: 450-2197. Email: [email protected]. www.galleryopaque.com.
Government House: 51 Woodstock Road, Fredericton. Phone: 453-2505. Email: [email protected]. Hours: Monday – Friday 10-5.
Little Brown Jug Antiques: 540 Route 105, Maugerville. Phone: 459-4416. www.littlebrownjugantiques.com. Hours: Monday – Friday 9-5.
The Gallery: New Brunswick College of Craft and Design 457 Queen Street, Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1. Phone: 453-2305. Email: [email protected]. www.nbccd.ca/en/home/default.aspx. Hours: Monday – Friday 8:15-4:30. 11 Saunders Studio Art Gallery: 29 Route 616, Keswick Ridge, N.B. 363-2917.
UNB Art Centre: Memorial Hall, 9 Bailey Drive, UNB Campus. Phone 453-4623. www.cel.unb.ca/pce. Hours: 9-4 PM, Monday – Friday.
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2011-12 Fredericton Arts Alliance Board Members
Executive Members Board Members
Jean Rooney - President Renee Davis Allen Bentley - Vice President Bill Johnson Cynthia Ryder - Treasurer Marie Maltais Russ Hunt - Secretary Penny Pacey Katie FitzRandolph - Past President Barbara Roberts
George Fry, emeritus
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