November/December 2013 COVERING THE ARTS IN QUINTE Volume 23, Number 5 A tribute to a cultural leader - Congratulations to our COMMUNITY PARTNER

by Carol Feeney Winsome Lewis Serving the Quinte region for more than 65 years!

with the same respect and professionalism that she displayed when working with more established and internationally recognized artists such as David Milne and Toller Cranston, who also showed work in the gallery. Those students knew they were part of a very special space. Under her leadership the Gallery rose to and maintained a level of artistic integrity and professionalism that gained respect from both the local arts community and nationally and internationally recognized artists and art groups. The Belleville Art Association has held their annual juried show in partnership with the Library Gallery since 1967, before a gallery space was even continued on page 2

Winsome Lewis at Gallery One-Twenty-One

Winsome Lewis is a remarkable woman. As a war recognized that, due to the overwhelmingly positive bride from Britain, she arrived in Canada in 1944, response to the new Gallery, opened in 1973, there and lived in Quebec City and Montreal before was a need for the position of gallery curator to be moving to Belleville in the 1950s. At that time created. Winsome, who had been a librarian for Belleville had a population of 17,000 people and several years at the gallery, became the very first culture here consisted of a small, but well-stocked curator of the Corby Gallery. During her tenure, library, the budding Belleville Theatre Guild and Winsome brought amazing exhibitions to the city Glanmore House. and helped to found several annual exhibitions which are ongoing to this day. Winsome took advantage of everything available. She became a member of the library, then worked Some of the more famous artists and groups shown there part-time, then full time, eventually becoming in the gallery during Winsome’s reign in the eighties the curator of the Corby Library Gallery. She joined were as follows: February 1984 - David Milne the Theatre Guild, and also volunteered at Glanmore Retrospective; March 1984 - Michael Dobson; House, where she continued as a volunteer until she November 1984 – David Blackwood; February 1985 left this community at the end of September. - Graham Coughtry; June 1985 - Loan from National Film Board; March 1986 - Loan from Art As a founder and the only Life member of Gallery Gallery of Ontario; April 1986 - Toller Cranston; One-Twenty-One, and the only non-artist in the January 1988 - David Hockney; February 1988 - group, Winsome put her curatorial skills, A.Y. Jackson from McMichael Gallery; March 1989 administrative talents and congenial temperament to Mary-Lynne Morgan and Winsome Lewis promoting the - J.E.H. MacDonald from Art Gallery of Ontario. Toller Cranston exhibit very good use. She has earned the respect and admiration of many of this community’s artists and The annual Secondary School Show was founded in organizations. Described by Barry Argyle, a member 1988 by Winsome and Dona Knudsen and continues This issue sponsored by of Gallery One-Twenty-One, as “demure as bone to this day. Dona recalls, “I first met Winsome when china, tough as nails,” this elegant and determined she was the curator of the Corby Library Gallery. In woman has dedicated most of her life to the arts in 1988, she and I organized the first Secondary Essence our community. Student Art Show, which has become an annual event. Winsome treated the student work and artists In June, 1976, the Board of Directors of the Library Publishing

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A PUBLICATION OF THE QuinteArtsCouncil Cultivating Creativity Message from the Chair Umbrella It’s hard to believe that summer is gone and as possible attend this event to support your here we are in the middle of fall, looking Arts Council. For more information, see the towards winter and the Christmas season. On notice elsewhere in this issue or call the QAC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE that note, I hope all of you are enjoying some office. The staff will be happy to provide any of the many wonderful activities our region has additional information you may need. Chair Dan Atkinson to offer at this time of the year and have taken By all accounts the Culture Days events in Past Chair Barbara-Jo Clute advantage of what I think was a warmer than Belleville at the end of September were a great 1st Vice Chair Pat Feasey usual fall. 2nd Vice Chair Anne Cunningham success and further proved that arts and culture Secretary Heather Smith We are now in the home stretch of our planning are alive and well in our community. Our for the QAC Gala. This wonderful event will be congratulations to all those who helped BOARD OF DIRECTORS held on Saturday, November 16, at the former organize and staff the events. We look forward Rick Zimmerman, Tina Osborne, site of The Brick, at 360 Pinnacle Street in to the next one. Kevin Jackson, Dianne Coyle, Belleville, beginning at 5:30 pm. This promises As always, I welcome any comments or Daniel Vaughan and David Vaughan to be an evening of gourmet food, fine wine, a suggestions. Boyd Sullivan auction as well as a silent one STAFF and dancing to a live band. We have tried to Dan Atkinson FCPA, FCA include something to capture the interest of Carol Feeney Chair Executive Director everyone and would like to see as many of you [email protected] Carol Bauer Artist and Member Services Officer [email protected] Kim Lidstone A tribute to Winsome Lewis Administrative Assistant continued from page 1 [email protected] Scott Miller available. After the Corby Library Gallery opened, she was involved in a wide range of activities at Volunteer Coordinator the BAA, working with Winsome, mounted Glanmore, including leading guided tours, impressive shows that were beautifully designed and facilitating education programs, special events and [email protected] hung under Winsome’s direction, held impressive fundraising activities as well 15 years of weekly The Quinte Arts Council is a not-for-profit, charitable openings, managed by Winsome and her staff, and front desk reception. At the front desk, Winsome organization, registration number 107869448 RR 0001. hosted art talks and Brown Bag Lunches in the was a welcoming presence, greeting visitors to the Publications mail agreement number 40667523. gallery space with Winsome’s support and site with her charming ways and twinkling blue Umbrella is delivered without charge to QAC encouragement.” eyes. A few months prior to her moving from Belleville, the staff at Glanmore National Historic members, to municipal, provincial and federal In 1980, Winsome hosted the first ever Gallery 39 - representatives, funding agencies, community arts Site decided to recognize Winsome’s more than 20 a show of prints by Ontario College of Art councils, Quinte region public libraries and to selected years of service to the museum by awarding her the printmaking students. Other group shows during media and public distribution outlets. Lifetime of Service Award. Melissa Wakeling, this time included the beginning of the Quinte Arts Education and Marketing Coordinator at Glanmore Editorial Staff Carol Bauer Council juried show and the annual exhibition of the House writes, “Unfortunately, she moved before the Jane Mackenzie East Central Ontario Art Association, which was Carol Feeney award could be officially presented to her. held here numerous times. Poetry Editor Chris Faiers Winsome’s commitment to service at Glanmore Design Marc Budgie Bourdon Winsome also curated a large number of exhibitions National Historic Site will be celebrated at an Production Carol Bauer for local and regional artists, either independently or upcoming meeting of the Friends of Glanmore.” Advertising Sales Grace Scutella within a group show. This has always been an Published by The Quinte Arts Council Sad for us, but I am sure wonderful for her, is the important part of the mandate of the Library Gallery. 36 Bridge St. E., P. O. Box 22113 fact that she has left the community to be with her Belleville, Ontario K8N 2Z5 Current curator, Susan Holland, says, “It’s been family and will be visiting them at points west, Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. incredibly advantageous to have come to know ultimately ending up in Victoria, British Columbia. Tuesday - Friday Winsome, and to have her share stories about the Winsome, we know that you did not want a lot of Administration: 613-962-1232 Gallery in days gone by. Winsome has such fanfare or a big going-away do before you left. www.quinteartscouncil.org Printed by Essence Publishing extensive knowledge about the history of the Gallery However, we could not let you go away without Belleville, Ontario and the artists who have exhibited here and she was expressing our sincere gratitude for all that you have never hesitant to pass information along. Winsome done for this community. Your commitment to arts continued to support the Library Gallery until her organizations, The Corby Library Gallery and all of Deadline for the January/February move out west, by attending every exhibition held the artists that you have supported and worked with issue is Monday, December 2, 2013. here. If she couldn’t make it to the opening has been and will continue to be appreciated. On a reception, as she was often sitting at Gallery One- personal note, when I arrived back home 10 years Umbrella welcomes submissions in the following cate- gories: illustrations and photographs, articles on or about Twenty-One the same day, she would arrive just ago, you were in attendance at my first official the arts in the Quinte region, poetry or prose. Umbrella before, to have a look and a conversation.” function as the Executive Director of the Quinte Arts assumes no responsibility for unsolicited materials. Council, at the Arts Recognition Awards Luncheon In 1992, Winsome became a volunteer at Glanmore Material may be reprinted only with permission of the held at Dinkel’s Restaurant and Courtyard. You editor. Umbrella reserves the right to edit, crop and National Historic Site. It was a perfect fit. Winsome made me feel immediately welcome for which I will editorialize all submissions. was a longtime friend of Philippa Faulkner and had be eternally grateful. Please accept this Umbrella is mailed to members and is delivered to a wide many fond memories of visiting Glanmore while it community’s expression of gratitude and variety of distribution points throughout Quinte and beyond. was still a private residence. In addition, she greatly The information and opinions contained in this newsletter appreciation for all that you have done for us. appreciated the fine art and antiquities in the are obtained from various sources believed to be reliable, Please stay in touch. We love you! but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The Quinte Arts museum’s collection. Over the next twenty years, Council and its employees and agents assume no respon- sibility for errors or omissions or for damages arising from the use of the published information and opinions. Readers are cautioned to consult their own professional advisors to determine the applicability of information and opinions in this newsletter in any particular circumstances. Call for Entry For QAC Artist Members to participate in an unjuried show MISSION, VISION & VALUE STATEMENTS Deadline to show interest: November 20. Show runs December 3 to 10. Mission: The Quinte Arts Council is an umbrella organization dedicated to promoting artists and arts Loyalist College Art & Design Foundation students will host the third annual open exhibition for members of organizations in all disciplines and to further the QAC on Dec. 3 and they are calling for QAC member artists to submit artwork. The theme of this appreciation of arts and culture in the Quinte region. unjuried show is “Undefined.” They will be accepting work on a first‐come, first‐served basis, so artists Vision: Cultivating Creativity To achieve our mission, we: should contact them ASAP. They expect to be able to accommodate up to 50 pieces, depending on the • provide effective, accessible communication tools number of submissions and dimensions. The exhibition will open Dec. 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and will run • engage artists in our programs and events to Dec. 10 at noon. This is what they require: artwork must be delivered, ready to hang; all media are • provide arts education opportunities for artists and welcome; pieces may not exceed 3 feet in width; if any additional supplies are required, please provide; title students card and artist statement, including pricing, medium, style, dimensions, artist name, title, and date the • provide professional development activities for artists piece was created; and pieces must be delivered to the Link Lounge Gallery at Loyalist College on Nov. 28, • foster and engage in dialogue about the arts in our between 12 noon and 3 pm. If you are interested in submitting pieces to this exhibit, please contact Robert community Kranendonk, Co‐ordinator of Art & Design Foundation, as soon as possible, at [email protected]. They request that interested artists email low resolution jpeg images of the artworks for consideration. #ISSN 1183 - 1839

2 Umbrella November/December 2013 SPOTLIGHT

ACTIVE ARTS HOSTS QUINTE EX JUNIOR ART REMARKABLE WOMEN PURDY FUNDRAISER SHOW WINNERS Quinte Ballet School of Canada has nominated two incredible women on a joint ticket for the Winners of the Quinte Arts Council awards for the Remarkable Woman of the Year Award! Marilyn Junior Art Show at the Quinte Exhibition this year Lawrie, Executive Director and Catherine Taylor, were Callum Friar, for the 6 to 11-year-old category, Artistic Director have both worked tirelessly as a and Ellie Aston, for the 12 to 16-year-old category. team to keep QBSC not only alive but on the fast They had 60 exhibitors this year and the judges were road to an amazing recovery. They came to the extremely pleased with the young artists’ efforts. school just in time, and at about the same time in Congratulations to all. 2012, from different professional backgrounds within the Arts. Their drive and determination to do Kelly Bacon, Martin Durkin, Chris Faiers and what is right and necessary has helped to return the Richard Turtle school back to where it should be, a place of incredible artistic value, an established non-profit On September 28 Active Arts Studio in Rednersville school of high standards and strong expectations, witnessed the first performance of Al Purdy at the and most importantly, a nurturing, happy Quinte Hotel, written by Dave Carly, with a musical environment for its students, both professional and score performed by Andy Thompson and Richard recreational. They are a testament to how great Turtle in the lead role. “It was one of the most managers can inspire those immediately around compelling pieces of theatre I have ever them, and as a result, inspire a community, and experienced,” said Jeff Keary. “Quite literally, especially, young and talented people with the desire spellbinding.” There followed a poetry reading by Callum Friar with his piece called The Bug to learn, dream and reach for their goals. Martin Durkin and folk singing from Morley Ellis. Congratulations, ladies! Eurithe Purdy was present at the event, which raised over $500 towards the Purdy A-Frame Trust.

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November/December 2013 Umbrella 3 Quinte Arts Council Gala positions: Volunteer Corner Greeters Ticket Collectors at the door by Scott Miller Coat Check Raffle ticket sales Often we hear people say, “Why volunteer? I’m Bar ticket sales not getting paid for it.” This sentiment is usually Food servers offered from people who feel they have either Live auction/silent auction spotters nothing to contribute or nothing to learn. It may Painters come from people who have not been affected by Décor preparation adversity in their lives, or realized how many events they’ve attended where volunteers were an Art in the Community Coordinator – organize integral part. our bi-monthly Art in the Community show. Recruit artists for the show, meet the artists and The bottom line is, volunteering does pay, but not assist with preparing the show at the various always through monetary compensation. There community venues. are plenty of other ways that volunteering pays back, both individually and in the community. We Umbrella newspaper delivery – we require an often hear that young adults or students are Umbrella newspaper delivery driver for north end finding it difficult in this economy to find jobs, Belleville. once they are finished with school. A few years If you love or appreciate art and are interested in ago, our government instituted the 40 hours of volunteering, please contact Scott Miller at the volunteering required by our secondary school Quinte Arts Council, 613-962-1232. students to graduate. College programs also have volunteering and placement requirements for Thank you Lorie Brown! graduating. This is an excellent opportunity for Over 3 years ago, Lorie students to gain valuable experience and Brown came to the Quinte knowledge of an industry they may wish to work Arts Council to volunteer in. her time with our Art in the At the Quinte Arts Council, we have accepted Community program. With students as volunteers from secondary schools, her love for art, she quickly Loyalist College, and Universities. Kaitlin became a valuable asset to Turbach, our latest student, comes to us for our agency and well-known placement from Loyalist College. Kaitlin’s to all our artists. Her interest is in event planning. She is with us pleasant demeanor and Belleville Downtown Docfest learning what it takes to plan an event such as our excellent organizational ‘Art of Winter’ Gala. Kaitlin has event planning skills will be missed as she Lori Brown Belleville Downtown DocFest will run from experience through her church in Toronto. The moves on to explore other February 28 to March 2, and will feature films from pay-off for her is not just learning how to do exciting ventures. Thank you very much for HotDocs Showcase, National Film Board and world- event planning, but building her resumé, everything you have contributed Lorie. We wish wide independent filmmakers, as well as its procuring references, networking with community you the best! ‘Spotlight on Local Filmmakers.’ members and social media, building on people skills, and learning how a non-profit agency DocFest is committed to providing a forum for local functions. filmmakers to present their work and an opportunity to interact with audiences, network with other At the QAC, we currently have the following emerging filmmakers, attend workshops, meet opportunities available: established filmmakers and find distribution for their QAC Office/Gallery – Positions are available to work. Last year the festival screened nine films from volunteer in the office; answering phones, seven filmmakers local to the Bay of Quinte region. greeting customers, renewing memberships, and other duties as required. The festival invites film submissions of any length Volunteer Coordinator, Scott Miller that promote awareness of global and local issues, with social, cultural, economic and environmental consequences. Local organizations are encouraged to participate by sponsoring films that speak to their work in the community. For more information, visit From Beethoven to Super Mario www.downtowndocfest.ca, email [email protected] or call 613-848-1976. Thoughts from a former QAC bursary recipient Specially priced ‘Early Bird’ Festival Passes will be available at The Core, 223 Pinnacle St., Belleville on by Andrew Schartmann November 29, from 5 to 8 pm, and November 30, from 10 am to 4 pm and throughout December at the How does one go from studying Beethoven’s music These questions became more pressing in 2004, Quinte Arts Council. What a great gift idea! to that of early Nintendo games? After all, there’s a when I was asked to write an article for Umbrella, rather wide gulf between Für Elise and Mario’s detailing my freshman experience. The task was Underwater Waltz. To state difficult. Not much had changed, the obvious, musical interests nor had I achieved any of my Much of life is about making choices. And these aren’t mutually exclusive, stated goals. Was I a failure? A choices shape the paths we follow. In other words, and it’s often more letdown? there’s no predestined route to personal success. By rewarding to find clearing the brush for multiple roads to take shape, It took me nearly ten years to connections between we discover new dreams and often find that the old answer these questions. Alone, the seemingly disparate ones - the dreams we’ve pursued for so long - no answers don’t mean much, yet the materials. My journey over longer speak to our hearts. This process is one of experience that led me to them the past ten years reflects renewal, one that enlarges us as human beings and means everything. this very pursuit: remaining allows for a life replete with discovery rather than open to unlikely connections Upon completing high school, I one doused with disappointment. for a richer life experience. had a definite plan for success. Or So here I am today, working toward my PhD in so I thought. There was only one In 2003, with a generous music at Yale University. And of all things, I just way to become a classical music bursary from the Quinte Arts published a book entitled Maestro Mario: How sensation: practice until your Council, I left my Belleville Nintendo Transformed Videogame Music into an Art. fingers fall off, treat famous home and set course for How did I get to this point? Certainly not by teachers like gurus, and seize that Montreal, where I hoped to torturing my fingers and praising false idols. I came ‘break’ when it comes along. make my mark as a pianist to realize that conventional thinking is one of the and composer. It was only much later that I greatest barriers to success. And in doing so, I realized my error. At the ripe age accepted the possibility that Super Mario might have By all formal measures, my of 18, I’d essentially cut off the something to teach me about Beethoven, and vise first year at McGill potential for new goals to pique versa. I’m glad I did. University went well. But the my interest. By isolating a single core aspirations of my youth An article about Andrew’s book is on page 7. Andrew Schartmann path, I’d limited my opportunities instead of - the very things I wrote about expanding my chances for success. Now that I’ve in my QAC application - were still only dreams. had some time to process my mistake, I’m in a Why wasn’t I performing at Carnegie Hall? Why better position to reflect on its implications. hadn’t my music taken the world by storm?

4 Umbrella November/December 2013 HERITAGE

Victorian Christmas at Glanmore Did you know that the origins of many modern Christmas practices can be found in Christmas celebrations from the Victorian time (1837-1901)? Glanmore National Historic Site, located at 257 Bridge Street East in Belleville, presents many of these Victorian traditions as part of seasonal displays throughout the historic house. In the early days of settlement in our region, Christmas decorations often consisted of fruits, nuts, greenery and whatever was on hand. In the 1830s, Susanna Moodie described using her coral beaded necklace as a garland to brighten up the natural decorations she had gathered. Examples of early settler Christmas décor can be seen in the homestead display at Glanmore. The first artificial Christmas tree, made from dyed and clipped goose feathers twisted with wires, was manufactured in Germany in the 1840s. These were developed as a result of concerns about deforestation in Europe. In Canada, feather trees gained popularity in the latter half of the 19th century. The wide spaces between branches could accommodate candles safely, as well as many colourful scrap decorations and delicate blown glass ornaments. The reproduction feather tree on the dining room table at Glanmore is an excellent example of the type of feather tree available in the 1880s. Articles by Mrs. Beeton were a popular resource for cookery and household management tips in the 1860s. Based on her suggested menu, one would Christmas tree at Glanmore National Historic Site expect a Christmas bill of fare that included oyster soup, boned turkey, stuffed ham, roast goose, creamed onions, turnips, mashed potatoes, beets, candied sweet potatoes, fried celery, cranberry pie, fruits and nuts, plum pudding, coffee, tea and wine. The elegant dining table at Glanmore would make a perfect setting for such a meal. A visit to Glanmore National Historic Site is a lovely way to kick off the holiday season. The historic house is open for self-guided tours Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4:30 pm but will be closed for holidays on Dec.24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan.1. Special events at Glanmore offer another chance to view the spectacular house and all the seasonal exhibits. Hot Cocoa and Holiday Cookies is a family oriented event on Sunday, November 24 from 2 to 4 pm. This event encourages visitors to explore Glanmore, make a tree ornament inspired by period decorations, sip hot cocoa and nibble gingerbread cake or shortbread cookies. All activities for this event are included with regular admission. Glanmore by Gaslight is a series of popular evening tours at Glanmore National Historic Site held on December 4, 11 and 18 from 6:30 to 8 pm. The look of gaslight is reproduced and the historic house takes on a lovely glow for this guided tour. Father Christmas drops in for a visit and the tour concludes with mulled cider, eggnog and delicious seasonal sweets. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Gaslight tour spaces are very limited and reservations are required. For more information about these events, or to plan your visit to Glanmore National Historic Site, go to www.glanmore.ca or call 613-962-2329. Bay City Band The best Music for Weddings, Galas, or receptions

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November/December 2013 Umbrella 5 FILM The Hunt: a witch trial drenched in doubt by Scott Whalen There are many cautionary tales in both life and art the lie even a step further in his tense drama, The that show what happens when gossip, doubt and lies Crucible, both on the stage and on the screen, when fuel a witch hunt in a community. he thematically linked the hunt for witches who live among us to the Red Scare The Hunt, a tense sociological fear of Communism and the drama from Denmark, hits the McCarthy hearings. perfect nerve of fear and in horrific circumstances such as this? hysteria, after the main character A less obvious, but fitting There are no clear and easy answers in this richly is accused of sexually abusing a reference to consider when layered story, crafted by director Thomas Vinterberg young girl in the school where you watch The Hunt is the (The Celebration). The moral landscape is as grey as he works. play called Doubt, also made the steely sky above that dominates the setting and into a compelling film in The film is a disturbing mood of the film. 2008, starring Philip depiction of how a lie becomes Seymour Hoffman, Meryl the truth, with the resulting The sparse script, understated performances, raw Streep and Amy Adams. In moral panic soon threatening to reality and careful directorial pace make this that story, a priest played by destroy an innocent man’s life. minefield of emotions thoughtful and full of depth. Hoffman is accused of Mikkelsen, who won best actor at the 2012 Cannes Mads Mikkelsen (A Royal Affair, molesting an altar boy. The Festival for this role, must be singled out for an Casino Royale) plays Lucas, a powerful final scene in the uncanny ability to create the heart and mind of The highly regarded teacher, who movie version has Streep’s Hunt. We relate to him and are repelled by him at has been forced to start over Sister Aloysius character the same time. Victim or monster, the Lucas he after having overcome a tough lamenting the horrible cost inhabits is complex and compelling and he carries divorce. Just as things are of exposing a criminal deed the story convincingly through this moral minefield. starting to go his way, his life is that might not be the truth. shattered. The Hunt is a modern witch trial drenched in doubt, “I have doubts,” she wails in and it will have you thinking about its murky themes An untruthful remark throws the true angst, to Sister James, long after it’s over. small community into a played by Adams, “I have collective state of hysteria. The such doubts!” Great Movie Wednesdays presents The Hunt at The lie is spreading and Lucas is Empire Theatre on November 6, at 2 and 7:30 pm. Masterfully, the makers of forced to fight a lonely fight for Everyone is welcome. The Hunt plant the seeds of doubt over the heinous his life and dignity. crime so well that we are completely on edge as we A Quinte Film Alternative membership makes an This is not new territory for us. The Salem witch watch this tragic story unfold. enduring holiday gift. For more information, please trials are perhaps the most famous example of what visit quintefilmalternative.ca or call 613-391-2026. Did Lucas commit this crime or didn’t he? If not, happens when lies and untruths spread and the what exactly happened to the victim, young Klara? resulting panic turns deadly. Where is the truth and where are the lies? Is there Brilliant American playwright Authur Miller took such a thing as forgiveness for an entire community The Toronto International Film Festival by Malcolm Ewashkiw The Toronto International Film Festival is renowned two films. In Belle, set in 18th century Britain, story of their friend, inventor Tim Jenison, and his throughout the industry for its ability to jump-start Felton, a minister’s son, woos the title character, the fascinating experiment to prove that 17th century the popularity of Oscar-bound films. For the past six illegitimate, bi-racial daughter of a Royal Admiral. Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer must have used years, the film that won Best Picture at the Oscars some technological apparatus to achieve such Dakota Fanning has been working in films since she has had its world premiere at TIFF. remarkable detail in his paintings. was eight. Now 19, she appeared as the last love of The 2013 Oscar buzz focused on the People’s movie star Tyrone Power (Kevin Kline) in The Last The opportunity to see first-class films with a Choice Award winner. 12 Years a Slave tells the Days of Robin Hood. In Kelly Reichardt’s Night knowledgeable audience in an exciting environment story of a free black man (played by Chiwetel Moves, she stars as one of three environmentalists makes the Toronto International Film Festival a Ejiofor) who is kidnapped in pre-Civil War United who plot to blow up a dam. must-attend event for me. States and sold into slavery. Canadian actress Sarah Gadon’s career received critical applause for her work in two films. She appeared as Belle’s cousin in the above-mentioned film and as the pregnant wife of one of Jake Gyllenhaal’s characters in French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve’s Enemy. My personal favourites from the festival included Ned Benson’s The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him and Her, Pawel Pawlikowski’s Ida, and the documentary Tim’s Vermeer. Benson’s film stars Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy as two people coping with tragedy in their young marriage. The movie is a poignant glimpse at the emotions shared in a relationship and is seen from the perspective of each character in two separate but connected films. The strong supporting Malcolm Ewashkiw and Penn Jillette at cast includes Isabelle Huppert, Viola Davis and the Scotiabank Theatre, Toronto. William Hurt. Ida, set in 1962 Poland, tells the story of a young Although the festival attracted its usual array of nun. On the eve of taking her vows, she learns from well-known stars, several young actors rose to a relative she has just met that her family was prominence. Jewish. This revelation leads to a journey into the Harry Potter alum, Daniel Radcliffe, starred in three dark days of Nazi occupation in Poland. Shot films at TIFF: Horns, a supernatural thriller; The F entirely in black and white, the film is a brilliant Word, a romantic comedy set in Toronto, and Kill mood piece that won the International Film Critics Your Darlings, a portrait of beat poet Allen Jury Prize for best film in the Special Presentation Ginsberg. category. Fellow Harry Potter actor Tom Felton appeared in Magicians Penn and Teller bring to the screen the

6 Umbrella November/December 2013 LITERARY ARTS Season of Deceit Picton author launches second book in Maestro Mario: How Nintendo Transformed the Middle Island mystery series

Videogame Music into an Art It’s one weird winter on Middle Island and murder doesn’t improve the climate. It’s raining in February by Andrew Schartmann and it hasn’t snowed since Christmas. The woods Ba-dum-pum-ba-dum-pum—PUM! For most who Of these innovations, one in particular is worth are swamps, the snowmobiles silent, and bored grew up in the 1980s, just the opening of Mario’s highlighting, since it shows how composers strove hunters are shooting up mailboxes. best-known theme brings about a powerful sense of for much more than a catchy tune: namely, Koji When a woman gets hit by a stray shot, Officer Pete nostalgia. As we reminisce over our mustachioed Kondo’s revolutionary idea that music should beat to Jakes and his boss find too many suspects and far pipe-travelling friend, we find ourselves immersed the rhythm of the on-screen animation, and also that too many rifles. Is it a reckless hunter’s shot gone in the comforts of childhood - often a far cry from the gamer, as an extension of that animation, should wrong? Or maybe the woman’s estranged husband, the situation in which we presently feel the music more deeply, as a a good old Island boy, who lives with his dog in the find ourselves. The music, firmly more integral component of the swamp? A killer is on the loose and rifles are etched in our minds, acts as a overall experience. turning up all over. portal to our past. How exactly does Kondo But is there more to this seemingly accomplish this? Try to recall one of simple music than its tendency to the underwater levels from Super trigger vivid memories? Is there Mario Bros. Yep, the ones with the something art-worthy about an classical waltz tune (oom-pah-pah, early Mario score? Or any early oom-pah-pah). Or better yet, check game sound for that matter? These out someone’s play-through of the are the questions that lie at the very game on YouTube. If you pay close heart of Maestro Mario. enough attention, you’ll notice that Over the course of six chapters, the Mario and his enemies all swim to book takes readers on a journey the rhythm of the music - Mario as from the nascent noises of controlled by the gamer, and the Nintendo’s arcade ancestors to the Cheep-cheeps (fish) and Bloobers impressive structures built by NES (squid) as programmed by the (Nintendo Entertainment System) developers. composers in the face of severe Just like the waltz in nineteenth- technological constraints. Along century Vienna (a possible model the way, we visit the impressive for the composer), Kondo’s music is participatory in and distinct sound worlds of Koji Kondo (Super nature, and we, the gamers, are the actors in Mario’s Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda) and Hirokazu eight-bit ballet. The only difference is that our Tanaka (Metroid) - two composers who have defined participation is indirect: we might not have a the face of videogame music - and consider in detail ballroom floor on which to express our intense urge just how influential this music has been (and to move, but through our hero, we too can dance to continues to be) in popular culture. Kondo’s waltz. As readers finish the book, they will take with them Maestro Mario: How Nintendo Transformed Ali Jakes has her own problems: She’s seven a heightened appreciation for the NES repertoire, Videogame Music into an Art is available online months pregnant, suffering toxemia, and feeling which is so rich in musical materials and cultural through Amazon, iTunes, and Barnes & Noble. under strict house arrest till the baby comes. Bored associations that one is hard-pressed to boil it down with jigsaws and women’s afternoon television, she to a set of basic principles. Much like other forms of discovers her own terrifying connection to the Island art, the sheer wealth of innovation in this music is crime wave…. endless. The book is a sequel to Robin Timmerman’s Pity of the Winds, which was the County Reads choice for Local authur churns out e-books 2012. “People said they liked the small town, country Retired Belleville lawyer Donald W. Desaulniers has returning from combat in Afghanistan and finding it flavour of the book and wanted to read more about been a busy boy on his computer, recently most difficult to adjust. That book is a full-blown my characters,” says Timmerman, “and so did I. It publishing four of his novels on-line, through adventure story, as the character encounters just as just felt natural to keep on going ! Of course there Amazon.ca. much danger and violence back in North America as are new characters as well and an exciting plot. One he did at war. The book cover is a definite of my readers told me she has sent the books to a “I was speaking with another local author at the improvement over friend who has moved away from the area, to Downtown the earlier one. remind her of home. I enjoy knowing that copies Belleville have travelled to Alberta and even to the Northwest Sidewalk Sale in Satisfied with the Territories.” July,” Desaulniers process of e- explains, “and publishing, Season of Deceit is available at Books and Company that gentleman Desaulniers has just in Picton and at the Quinte Arts Council office. It had just published put the first two can also be ordered on-line at the Chapters or his own book on- books in his Ty Amazon.ca websites and there are copies in the line. Remarkably, Ward Adventure Picton and Belleville libraries. it didn’t cost him Series on-line a cent. Always on through Amazon. the lookout for a The titles are Ty Asked if there is any downside to e-publishing, bargain, I checked Ward hits America Desaulniers answered that the authors don’t get to out the process of and Ty Ward’s hold an actual physical copy of their books, only a e-publishing and Holiday from Hell. computer image. found it The character is a amazingly easy.” huge man with a “Having said that”, he adds, “I’ve still got at least violent past who 150 copies left of my first published novel, Frugal Desaulniers had just wants to lead a Lawyer, Flashy Lawyer, so my poor wife, Jane, is to learn how to quiet life, but his going to have to build me a sturdy bookcase to hold prepare his own Donald Desaulniers grotesque size is a constant magnet for trouble. all those ‘unclaimed treasures.’ With e-books, book covers for the authors don’t get stuck with boxes of unsold books e-books and admits that his first attempts were The author is also pleased that the cost of e-books to filling their basements and garages.” rather pathetic. “As an experiment, to test the ease the reading public is so reasonable. “All of my of the e-book processing system, I published A books are priced on-line at less than $3. I think the Desaulniers highly recommends e-publishing to his Retired Lawyer’s Doomed Romance on Amazon, but concept of reading e-books is a definite win-win fellow authors. Be aware, though, that more than the book cover I created was very poorly received. situation, for the authors and the readers. We writers 60,000 new e-books are published each month. The That novel describes the romance between a poor get our books out there at no cost and the readers biggest challenge for writers is to get their own retired lawyer and an incredibly wealthy woman.” can download them permanently onto their books noticed in that mountain of new publications. computers or e-readers within a minute. All taxes are The local author then published Escape from included plus there is no delivery charge.” Everything, a novel about a young Canadian soldier

November/December 2013 Umbrella 7 PERFORMING ARTS Little matches and hot air at Westben by Donna Bennett

I love this time of year in the Westben cycle! Seeds of music making are now firmly planted and being nurtured and fertilized. What does that mean? The Barn is closed. What is happening at Westben? For a start there are 120 youth and adults making music in Westben’s Education programs around the community. If you were to walk past the Norwood High School on Saturday mornings, for example, you would hear the Westben Wind Ensemble and the new Instrumental Foundations group using a lot of hot air and making some pretty great sounds. Youth and adults from the area are sharing the expertise of music director Nancy Elmhirst, learning a new musical instrument or resurrecting one played many years ago. Please contact the Westben Office or Nancy Elmhirst for more information on joining the groups.

As well as bringing top professional performers to Top: Ken Tizzard The Barn, Westben is known for producing original Left: Brian Finley productions. When you put a multi-faceted rock, pop, alternative musician together with a multi- faceted classical musician, some very interesting and The production will be performed at The Barn on moving musical productions evolve. Ken Tizzard November 30 and December 1, in Brighton on and Brian Finley are reviving and restyling their November 23 and in Norwood on November 24. production of Little Match Girl Messiah for the For more details and tickets visit www.westben.ca or Westben choruses, to be performed November 23, call the box office at 877-883-5777. 24, 30 and December 1. The beautiful story of Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Match Girl is woven into the choruses of George Friedrick Handel’s masterpiece, The Messiah. Ken and Brian have written original and very tuneful music for the lost girl and the precious boy, juxtaposing the two stories. Famous selections from Handel’s Messiah include He Shall Feed His Flock, For Unto Us a Child is Born and of course The Hallelujah Chorus. The 85 voices of the Westben Festival, Youth, Teen and B Natural choruses are working on their parts as Little Matches, the Goose, the Fork, the Knife, Ironside, the Kettle, the Frying Pan, Street Singers and of course the Little Match Girl, played by Bea Muldoon and Olivia Rapos. The production team of Milton Jewell, Trish York, Joan Filip, Samantha Cameron, Gord Reid, Paul Hodge and Brian Finley are working at full speed to pull the production pieces together.

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8 Umbrella November/December 2013 For The Love of a Song celebrates seven amazing years

This talented seven-member singing cast are styles, including tap, will be featured in this show, as celebrating their seventh year together and look the dancers interact with the singers many times forward to sharing more wonderful music with their throughout the two-hour production. audiences, including a salute to West Side Story, Philippa Burkholder, Kim Dafoe, Anita Halfpenny, featuring songs like Maria, Tonight, One Hand One Craig Parry, Hugh Williams and Al Zaback, under Heart and Somewhere (There’s A Place For Us), as the direction of Susan Walsh, are thrilled once again well as songs from many other Broadway shows, to be staging this production in the beautiful and including Crazy for You. fully accessible Maranatha Auditorium, at 100 Working with their special guests, the seven-member College St West, Belleville. Bay City Band, the singers will perform some chart $20 tickets are available at the Maranatha Office, toppers from the 60s, 70s and 80s, including tunes Tuesday through Friday, or at the door. For by The Mamas & The Papas, Huey Lewis, Bobby information, call 613-962-2062. Performance dates Darrin and ABBA. The second half of the show will are Friday, November 22 and Friday, November 29, be filled with some of your holiday season at 8 pm, with Saturday matinées November 23 and favourites. The cast of For the Love of a Song hamming it up backstage at a 2012 performance 30 at 2 pm. This show is a fundraiser for The Also joining the cast this year are 10 talented Belleville Christmas Sharing Program and Adopt-A- performers from Tawny’s School of Dance. All Child.

Quinte Symphony to Friends of Music 2013/14 Season showcase local young features roster of leading talent composer by Jack Evans At their Christmas concert, Quinte Symphony will present Tickets are now on sale for The Port Hope Friends performance, with a program called Bella Napoli, a work by Andrew Farmer, a of Music 2013/14 concert series. The series includes under the direction of Jean Lamon; Stars of local young man who has been seven outstanding performances, between November Tomorrow, hosted by operatic tour guide Iain Scott playing in the orchestra since and May, by artists who have performed in the great and featuring three rising stars from the Opera he was a Belleville high school concert halls of the School, University of Toronto; The New Orford student. world. String Quartet, carrying on the tradition of its Starting with violin at the age The first concert, The illustrious predecessors; of eight, Andrew later became Madawaska Quartet and pianist Teresa Walters, a viola player and has been Ensemble, will be held hailed as ‘the international with the orchestra through Sunday, November 17, at first lady of piano’; and youth-hood to current young Andrew Farmer 3 pm, at the Cameco lastly, led by Emmy adult. Capitol Arts Centre in award-winning pianist and Port Hope. Performing composer Michael His love of strings inspired him to write a piece an all-Brahms program, Silverman, Bach to the specifically for the string section, a melodic, sublime the Madawaska Quartet Future features classics by pastoral type piece. It has been performed at least is known for crossing the likes of Bach, once so far in Kingston, but the Quinte Symphony’s musical boundaries, Beethoven and Mozart concert on Saturday, December 14 at 7 pm in Quinte including mainstream to with jazz, African and Secondary School, will be the first time for it to be the avant-garde, and played for his home town audience. Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra Latin rhythms. from film scores to Special guests for this concert will be the acclaimed performance art. Subscriptions for all seven concerts are $175 for patrons over 30, and $55 for younger music Hastings and Prince Edward Children’s Choir Subsequent events include: Toronto Symphony aficionados (13-29 years old). For further directed by Rudolf Heijdens. Orchestra Brass Ensemble, with operatic information, call 905-797-2295 or go to Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 comedienne Mary Lou Fallis, in a holiday-inspired www.porthopefriendsofmusic.ca. for students, and are available at the Quinte Arts program; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, in a return Council office. Free admission for children.

Correction: In the September/October issue of Umbrella, we ran a photo of Rick Zimmerman in Moonpath Production’s Wizard of Oz. The photo credit should have gone to Aaron Bell.

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November/December 2013 Umbrella 9 Variety Dance and Show Band

Promoting themselves as “The right band for every funk, pop, and country. Variety also performs as occasion,” is not just an advertising gimmick for their alter ego, The Power Connection, a tribute to Variety Dance and Show Band, says band leader the rock horn bands of the late 60s and early 70s, Dan Shaer. Variety is the culmination of over 40 including Blood, Sweat & Tears, Chicago, Kingston and Peterborough, and includes some of years in the entertainment industry for Shaer. Lighthouse, Steely Dan, and Tower of Power. the top musicians in the region. The lineup features: Having organized and run bands since 1972, both Wendy Shaer, vocals; Duncan Cooper, keyboards Variety is not only a dance band but also a show and vocals; John Beach, bass guitar; Neal Mattice, professional and semi-professional, he has created band. Dan’s background as a touring musician in this 10-piece band featuring: a three-piece horn lead guitar; Lance Jeffrey, drums; Andy Coffin, the 70s and as a musical director for dozens of trumpet; Tim Roberts, bari/tenor; Roger Chong, section, (trumpet, trombone and sax), a five-piece musicals and productions has given him extensive rhythm section (two keyboards, guitar, bass guitar trombone, and Dan Shaer, experience with the ‘show’ aspect of the show band. vocals/tenor/keyboards/drums. and drums), and four lead vocalists. Dan defines his “We are able to custom design shows to your event’s role in the band as filling several roles, playing theme, including specially written medleys, For the upcoming Quinte Arts Council Gala, on keyboards, percussion, tenor sax and vocals. incorporating multimedia presentations on large November 16, Variety will be joined by special Variety is more than just the name of the band - with screens.” Recent productions have included the guest vocalist, Belleville’s Al Hering (All You Need hundreds of charts in their library and the touring show Canada Rocks and last year’s Tribute Is Love). For more information on Variety, contact instrumentation and vocal styles of the band, they to Hollywood (Trenton Hospital Foundation Gala). Dan Shaer at [email protected] or go to www.shaerproductions.com. are able to authentically perform in several genres, Variety’s lineup of musicians comes from Toronto to including jazz, classic rock, motown, blues, soul, The Velveteen Rabbit comes to life

What have 30 talented young people been doing Saturday, December 14. Evening performances at every weekend since late September? They’ve been the Pinnacle Playhouse will start at 7:30 pm and preparing to recreate on stage the classic children’s Sunday matinées are at 2 pm. There will be one book by Margery Williams, The Velveteen Rabbit. preview on Tuesday, November 26, at 7:30 pm. Over 60 students, from as far away as Stockdale and Tickets for the preview are only $5. Picton, auditioned for the roles of a child, her family and the various toys, rabbits and trees that inhabit Lise describes the 30 actors she chose for the cast as this magical story about a beloved toy that becomes one of the best groups she has ever directed. With real. over a month still left of rehearsal time, The Velveteen Rabbit, produced by Heather Muir, Lise Lindenberg, the director, conceived of the idea promises to deliver a very polished production and of starting the Young Pinnacle Players. In keeping should make an excellent holiday season outing for with the Theatre Guild’s training mandate, students the whole family. Ticket prices: adults $20, students aged 11 to 18 will be responsible for almost every $10, seniors $18. aspect of the production, including stage management, set painting, makeup, costumes and The cast in rehearsal. In the foreground is the Rabbit Spirit, For more information, call the box office at 613- acting. Brynn-Whitman Madsgaard. In the background, left to right, are 967-1442 or email [email protected]. the trees and rabbits, Julia Press, Kiara Fraser, Mackenzie The Velveteen Rabbit, the first production by McGuire, Molly Dion, Sara Scholl, Chloe Adams, Reem Rizk, the Young Pinnacle Players, will open on Thursday, Keziah Heinricks, Regan Girard and Bodie Talbot. November 28 and run Wednesday to Sunday until

10 Umbrella November/December 2013 Elton Joel and the Quinte Symphony Strings to raise funds for CMHA

What’s this? It’s a dynamic combination of Elton on a smaller scale of course.” Shortly afterwards, he John and Billy Joel’s music, played by excellent approached a local arranger to have the string charts musicians, including pianist Tony Silvestri, sax made. He then approached Gordon Craig of the player Dan Bone, and vocalist Marc Dion, with Quinte Symphony Orchestra, in 2005, and began Gordon Craig and the Quinte Symphony String performing the concert locally. Orchestra. It’s a double tribute, with two times the Poster for Marc Dion’s Elton Joel talent: that’s what Elton Joel is all about! It wasn’t until last year, when Marc received help from the Canadian Mental Health Association, that “I really hope the community comes out and enjoys Marc Dion has been singing professionally since the he offered to lend his voice to help raise funds for some classic tunes, so that we can raise some funds age of 16, touring much of the U.S. and Canada with the United Way and CMHA-HPE. “They helped me for a wonderful agency that supports so many his band. Marc’s voice definitely compliments the get back on my feet when I was going through a people, including myself,” Marc added. music of both Elton John and Billy Joel. difficult time personally. The staff was very helpful Everyone is welcome to attend the Elton Joel When asked why he chose ‘Elton Joel’ as his and I had told Sandie Sidsworth, the Executive concert on November 16, at 7:30 pm at Maranatha repertoire, Marc answered, “It simply stems from Director, that I wanted to give back to the CMHA.” Church, 100 College Street, Belleville. Tickets are my true love of the music. I have been a fan of both Marc is looking forward to being onstage with his $25 each or 5 for $100 and are sold at Maranatha musicians since I was about 11 or 12.” band and Gordon Craig again, and hopes to have a Church. For information call 613-962-2062 or 613- After listening to Elton John with the Melbourne stellar show. The show will be opened by David 969-8874. Symphony, Marc had an idea. “Maybe I can do this, Globe, a popular performer in this area. Messiah returns to Picton 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville, at Books & Handel’s Messiah has not been heard in Picton for The performance will be given by the Prince Company, Picton, at Sidestreet Gallery in Wellington five years, but on December 22, just in time for Edward County Ecumenical Choir, which, as its and at the church on the day of the performance. Christmas, it will be back. name implies, is comprised of choristers from across the County. Singers will step out of the This most famous of oratorios was written in 23 choir to sing solos: sopranos Elizabeth days and received its first performance in Dublin in Christie, Josie Farrar, Jenny Garrett, and 1742. Since then the piece has been performed by Jane McGall; altos Helen Cluett and Sybil choirs large and small, all over the English-speaking McBride; tenors Patrick Headley and Jack world. Handel himself made several arrangements of Lashley; basses Michael Dufault and some of the solo arias, setting them in different keys Ernie Neufeld. The conductor will be for whichever singers he had available to him for a Michael Goodwin, Music Director at St. particular performance. He also had a variety of Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, instrumental arrangements for the players he had at Picton. his disposal. At this performance in Picton, the accompaniment will be on the organ, played by fine The performance will come together at musician and former conductor of the Kingston 2:30 pm on Sunday, December 22, at St. Symphony, Brian Jackson. Also in the aria The Mary Magdalene Church, Picton. Tickets, trumpet shall sound, the trumpet part will be played $15 for adults and $5 for students, can be by Quinte Symphony trumpeter Doug Taylor. bought at the Quinte Arts Council Office The PEC Ecumenical Choir with conductor, Michael Goodwin A Big Band Christmas It’s probably been half a century or more since the holiday classics. That’s about to change as the Quinte region ushered in the holiday season with a Commodores’ Orchestra, with special guests the swingin’ big band adding some syncopatin’ spice to Wannamaker Sisters of Trenton, come together for a unique musical launch to the holiday season. The December 7 show at Trenton Secondary School, sponsored by the Seasons Dufferin Centre of Trenton, will also feature T.S.S. music students. They’ll be joining with the Commodores and injecting some fresh sounds into the band, as they play music by Amy Winehouse and others. Money raised will help to pay for new instruments for the Trenton High music program, which like The Wannamaker Sisters many high school music programs must pinch pennies every year. Song, Let It Snow, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, For Commodores’ leader Andy Sparling, the idea for Christmas Time is Here, Santa Claus is Coming to the show was a no-brainer, after the Seasons Town, and Jingle Bells. Dufferin Centre agreed to support it. “There’s no Commodores’ vocalist Jo Ann Wheeler will better way for us to support our schools than to contribute time-honoured favourites: Have Yourself breathe a bit of new life into music programs,” says a Merry Little Christmas, Santa Baby, and I’ve got Sparling. “Music in many schools has been My Love To Keep Me Warm. Other favourites on the suffering for years, and I don’t like it. I’d argue that program include Sleigh Ride, The First Noel, and it should be a core subject, with all the research Blue Christmas. there is now showing its value in brain development and in promoting quality of life in our communities. Louise Sandercock of Seasons Dufferin Centre says It’s great if our music programs develop students the show fits perfectly with the community who go on to careers in music….but healthy music involvement beliefs of the Centre. “It’s a great way programs benefit all students, not just the serious to celebrate all generations, music, and the musicians.” Christmas season.” The show will be suitable for the whole family. The show will be held on Saturday, December 7, at With backing from the Commodores, The 7 pm, at the Trenton Secondary School auditorium. Wannamakers will sing updated arrangements of Tickets are $15 in advance, available at Seasons seasonal favourites: White Christmas, The Christmas Dufferin Centre in Trenton, and $20 at the door.

November/December 2013 Umbrella 11 Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Belleville Downtown Belleville will come alive throughout November and December to celebrate the holiday season and to showcase our one-of-a-kind unique businesses in the heart of the city!

November 16th Christmas Window Decorating more to celebrate the season with the Bulls. Another contest. All participating locations must have their great reason to come downtown and do some holiday windows decorated by Saturday November 16th in shopping. time for the Santa Claus Parade. December All I want for Christmas….is in November 17th Santa Claus Parade in Downtown Downtown Belleville! The more you shop, the more Belleville. Come down and welcome Good Ol’ Santa chances you have to WIN! Shop downtown this to the Core! The parade starts at 4:30 p.m. December and you could be entered into a draw to win a generous prize package courtesy of your November 29th To kick things off, Black Friday favourite downtown restaurants. will take place on Friday November 29th from 10 am to 7 pm. Participating downtown businesses will be offering huge discounts throughout the day. Make sure to head downtown to kick off your holiday shopping and to sample some Black Friday Specials at some of our wonderful restaurants.

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12 Umbrella November/December 2013 ARTS EDUCATION Chris McKhool: Music saved my life by Carol Bauer

After Chris McKhool and the Sultans of String performed to more than 500 students at the QAC’s World Music and Dance event on October 23 at Centennial Secondary in Belleville, they held a short Q&A. One of the students asked Chris why he studied music. He explained how he’d had a difficult time as a child and music may have literally saved his life. “It allowed me a way to express myself and communicate and connect with others,” he told them. And, connect he did! Chris and the Sultans are master musicians and shared their talent and love of The Sultans of String on stage at Centennial Secondary School music as well as fascinating facts about their music and their instruments. They performed songs from brought them in for our Kids’ Playhouse series back around the world – Spanish, Arabic, Cuban and and the styles and melodies they’d just heard. Ilse in 2004 and are thrilled they are touring again. This French as well as East Coast, traditional, rock and went next door to the Quinte Ballet School and lead superb group has reinvented traditional Japanese blues. And dancer, Ilse Güdino, performed the fiery a workshop there. It was an amazing day! drumming with their eclectic and energetic Spanish flamenco. Next up with the QAC’s World Music and Dance performances that are part martial arts athleticism, After the show, 30 students gathered on stage with program is Fubuki Daiko, a Winnipeg-based group part meditation, and all rhythm. Fubuki Daiko will the musicians to learn more about the instruments who perform traditional Japanese drumming. We perform in the auditorium at Trenton High School. Art for students, by students by Eric Dubé community, and it is hoped that it will encourage variety of unique and inspiring student art in all students to strive for excellence. media. The Core Arts & Culture Centre is hosting a student art show, called This Is My Piece, at the Core, 223 The theme is ‘your favourite piece.’ The show is The Core Arts & Culture Centre is a non-profit Pinnacle in Belleville. The show opening will be on mainly directed at high school students, and the community based organization, seeking to provide November 8, from 5 to 8 pm, and student art will be organizers are looking for a variety of works that individuals with an opportunity to express their on display until November 22. The motto of this say: “This is my piece” - a reminder of the days creative nature in an inclusive environment. The event is ‘for students, by students.’ As well as when their best works were put on the fridge as a CACC offers classes in visual arts, musical arts, displaying student art, the event is being organized child, but now, for the entire community to see. creative writing, ceramic arts, dramatic arts, with and entirely carried out by student volunteers and Student submissions will be accepted on Monday, more still to come. student staff members at the CACC - it will truly be November 4 from 3 to 7 pm at the Core, 223 For more information, contact Lucas Teng: a showing of effort by the students in the Pinnacle Street. The CACC is hopeful to see a wide [email protected] or 613-967-0255. Loyalist College Art & Design Foundation students mount art exhibit QAC Member Artists are encouraged to submit work (see Call on page 2) by Carol Feeney

For the third year in a row, Quinte Arts Council has “I feel that participating in this workshop with the various teams take on different aspects of mounting been assisting the students at Loyalist College to Art and Design students gives them an opportunity the exhibit - curatorial, graphic design, publicity and learn how to undertake a successful art exhibit. to experience first-hand, from a professional curator, hospitality. When the students began their first semester at the what is involved in presenting a show from the Professor Robert Kranendonk says, “The ADF College this September, Susan Holland, Curator of exhibiting standpoint. I hope that my input will students are absolutely thrilled to be involved in the John M. Parrott Art Gallery and I conducted a excite some of them to go into curatorial studies.” curating this exhibition. It is an important part of workshop that covered the importance of The QAC sends out a call for entry, developed by their education to be able to understand, learn and establishing a theme, various curatorial styles, the students, to our visual artists members (see page build an event through curatorial practices. The graphic design, marketing and promotion, as well as 2), asking that they provide 2 or 3-dimensional work QAC and the ADF program at Loyalist College have organizing the hospitality for opening night. to suit the theme that they have developed. Then formed this unique link that creates a tie with the artistic community. The ADF Program is a one-year experiential certificate that gives the students a broad spectrum of learning in both art and design. The January start for classes still has openings for more students,” he adds. The experience that the students gain, as well as STYLES by ROB material they add to their portfolios, is very important in helping hone their skills and deciding where they will go next to further their education. One student told me that she had applied to Ontario ROB RAPINO College of Art & Design’s curatorial program as a result of being involved in the project. I encourage Styling out of our members to participate, not only because it is an opportunity to show your work, but also to help the A MANE AFFAIR students develop their skills and choose their artistic path. The deadline to express interest is November 59 Pinnacle St. South 20 (email [email protected]). Their exhibit runs at the gallery space at Loyalist College Belleville from December 3 to 10 and all are welcome. The opening reception is at 5:30 pm on December 3. 613-962-2159

November/December 2013 Umbrella 13 popular seasonal tradition which will include Leroy Anderson’s beloved Christmas Festival, Nutcracker selections & a carol singalong with a surprise song NOVEMBER leader. Tickets in Belleville at the Quinte Arts Council, 36 Bridge St. E., at Sam the Record Man at Quinte Mall, Calendar or at the door. $20 adult, $15 senior, $10 student. DECEMBER Children free. Dec. 14 Quinte Ballet School of Canada presents their annual Holiday show, this year entitled Holiday Dance Presents. Two shows beginning at 1 pm and 4:30 pm at mature audience of 19 years and older. 613-395-2100 or Centennial Secondary School, Belleville. Includes PERFORMING ARTS 1-877-312-1162 or www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com. excerpts from The Nutcracker and other Holiday themes, Nov. 1 The Tweed and Area Arts Council presents the Nov. 23, 24 The Kingston Symphony performs with surprise appearances, guest students from the Recreation Young Family Jamboree, 7 pm at the Marble Arts the troupe of Cirque de la Symphonie in a thrilling Division, Meet the Dancers, photo shoot and more. Pre- Centre, Actinolite. Tickets at the door: $8. production that combines the magic of Cirque with book your tickets by calling 613-962-9274. popular classics performed by the orchestra. At the Nov. 2 Gospel Concert featuring The Relevations, The Dec. 15 Stirling Festival Theatre presents at 8pm The Grand Theatre, Nov. 23 at 7:30 pm and Nov. 24 at 2:30 Crusaders and Trinity, 7:30 pm at Eastminster Church, Mantini Sisters’ Christmas starring Sandra, Barbara pm. www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca. 432 Bridge St. E., Belleville. Tickets : $13 in advance, and Ann. Celebrate with them the joyous season of $15 at the door. Info: 613-969-5212. Nov. 23, 24, 30, Dec. 1 Westben welcomes Christmas Christmas! Tickets: 613-395-2100 or 1-877-312-1162 or Nov. 2 One Song: Two Voices, piano/organ duos with with a new, semi-staged production of Little Match Girl www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com Messiah, by Brian Finley and Ken Tizzard, the Joanne McLennan, Terry Head and Bridge St. United Dec. 15 Noteables Christmas Concert, 2 to 4 pm, intertwining stories of a poor, forgotten little girl and the Church Choir. 7 pm at Bridge St. United Church, 60 Trenton Club 105, Bay St., Trenton. Tickets $12, birth of a young, fragile baby boy, based on Handel’s Bridge St. E., Belleville. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for children free. students, $30 for a family, available at the church or call Messiah and Hans Christian Anderson’s The Little 613-962-9178 ext. 74. Match Girl. Donna Bennett, Brian Finley, Ken Tizzard Dec. 15 Join the Bridge Street United Church Choir and the 85 voices of Westben’s combined Choruses. and the Bridge Street Ringers as well as guest Nov. 2 Quinte Children’s Theatre’s 2013-2014 Season Nov. 23, 2 pm at Trinity United Church in Brighton; musicians as they take a tour around the world, starts Nov. 2 with Splash and Boots. Fubuki Daiko on Nov. 24, 3 pm at Norwood United Church in Norwood; exploring carols and Christmas songs from different Jan. 18, Dufflebag Theatre on Mar. 22 and Andy Forgie Nov. 30, 1 pm at The Barn and Dec. 1 at 3 pm at The countries. There will be a chance for everyone to join and Friends on May 3. Tickets at Quinte Arts Council, Barn in Campbellford. Adult $25, student $15, youth $5 with the musicians and sing some of the best loved Military Family Resource Centre, Party Castle and The (incl. Taxes). 877-883-5777, www.westben.ca. Christmas Carols. No charge but a free-will offering Core. Info: 613-967-0255, will be collected. Refreshments will be served following Nov. 25 St. Matthew’s United Church, 25 Holloway St., www.quintechildrentheatre.ca. the concert. 7 pm, Bridge Street United Church, 60 Belleville presents Scott Woods and his Band, 7 pm. Bridge Street East, Belleville. Info: Terry Head, Director Nov. 2 The Stirling Festival Theatre, 41 West Front St., Tickets at the church office, 613-967-1511 ext 4. Adults of Music at 613.962.9178 ex. 74. Stirling presents Elvis starring Stephen Kabakos with $20, Children $10 (12 yrs old & under). A Rockin’ Christmas at 2 pm and From Teen Idol to Dec. 17 and 18 The Kingston Symphony’s annual Nov. 28 to Dec. 14 Belleville Theatre Guild presents King at 8 pm. Tickets: 613-395-2100 or 1-877-312-1162 Candlelight Christmas, 7:30 pm at St. George’s The Velveteen Rabbit (or How Toys Become Real), or www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com. Cathedral. Hear music by the masters written to adapted from the classic children’s story by Margery celebrate the season. Sing along to your favourite carols Nov. 2 Gospel Concert featuring: The Crusaders, The Williams, at Pinnacle Playhouse. This is the first with the Symphony and Kingston Choral Society. Revelations, and Trinity at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $13 in production of the new Young Pinnacle Players, a group www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca. advance, $15 at the door. Also at Eastminster, Tipper of students aged 11 to 17. Financial Services, and Sam the Record Man www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca. Dec. 22 Handel’s Messiah will be performed by the PEC Ecumenical Choir, Michael Goodwin, Director, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13 Musical Gifts Series, with pianist Nov. 30 The Tweed and Area Arts Council presents with organist Brian Jackson. 2:30 pm at St. Mary Rick Penner at the Parrott Gallery, third floor, Belleville vocalist Katie Hinchliffe and Friends, 7 pm at the Magdalene Church, 335 Main St., Picton. Tickets: $15, Library, 10:30 to 11:30 am, second Friday of each Marble Arts Centre, Actinolite. Tickets at the door. $10, $5 for students, at Books & Co. in Picton, Sidestreet month. Everyone is welcome to attend this free program. $8, seniors, students and T&AAC members. Nov 8, Music from the Mauve Decade (1891-1900), Dec. Gallery in Wellington, the Quinte Arts Council in 13, Pyotr Tchaikovsky at Christmas (a special emphasis Nov. 30 The Quinte Singers presents The Love of Belleville, and at the door. on music from the Nutcracker). 613-968-6731 x2240 or Snow with special guests Ryland Clark and Noelle e-mail [email protected]. Maracle, 2 pm at Deseronto United Church (corner of 4th and Thomas St.) Tickets: $10 (free for children 12 VISUAL ARTS Nov. 9 Stirling Festival Theatre presents Billy Bishop and under). Refreshments following concert. Goes To War, 8 pm. Tickets: 613-395-2100 or 1-877- Sept. 17 to Nov. 9 Gallery One-Twenty-One, 48 312-1162 or www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com. Nov. 30 Active Arts Studio in Rednersville presents Ila Bridge St., E., Belleville will show work by Virginia Van and the Fade Kings at 8 pm. Info: Active Arts Dixon, featured artist, and Mary Lou Burnside and Sue Nov. 9 Join the Kingston Symphony, Kingston Choral Studio Facebook page. This event will be recorded live Cox, guest artists, as well as new works from the gallery Society, Queen’s University Choral Ensemble, and for future CD release. members. Info: http://gallery121artists.com. Cantabile Children’s Choir, as they unleash the musical gusto of Orff’s Carmina Burana. 7:30 pm at Kingston Dec. 1 Tweed and Area Arts Council presents To Nov. 17 The Oeno Gallery will hold its third solo Gospel Temple. www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca. Christmas at the Centre, A Christmas Tale, as read by exhibition of work by Otto Donald Rogers. Rogers Peter Snell. A Theatrical Showcase performed by the helped revive the Emma Lake Artist Workshop, Nov. 10 The Quinte Opera Guild will meet at the T&AAC Student Theatre. 7 pm Marble Arts Centre, Saskatchewan (1971–1987). www.oenogallery.com. Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre at 265 Cannifton Actinolite. Tickets at the door, $5 plus a contribution to Road at 2 pm. The program will be on Music you would the Food Bank. Until Dec. 24 Janet B Gallery and Studios will offer Choose to have on a Desert Island. Bring your selections. silk scarves, head wraps, capes, shawls and sarongs by New members will be welcome. Info: Jeannette at 613- Dec. 1 The Kingston Symphony performs Mozart’s silk artist, Janet Battaglio. 2 for 1 sale of framed and 771-1564. Jupiter Symphony No. 41, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 matted photos, calendars, photo books, outdoor garden and the premiere of local composer Michel Szczesniak’s art, and more. Gift certificates, commissions and Nov. 16 Elton Joel, with vocalist Marc Dion, pianist Dialogues, written for our concertmaster Gisèle Dalbec. stocking stuffers. 9 Divison Blvd., The Consecon Mill, Tony Silvestri, sax player Dan Done, and Gordon Craig 2:30 pm at the Grand Theatre. 613-965-5698, [email protected] and the Quinte Symphony String Orchestra, will perform www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca. the music of Elton John and Billy Joel, 7:30 pm at Oct. 30 to Jan. 28 Arts on Main Gallery will show Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W., Belleville. Dec. 1 The Belleville Choral Society, directed by Permission to Dream. Opening reception Nov 2, 2 to 4 Tickets $25 or 5 for $100 at the church, 613-962-2062. Mirijam Spoelstra, invites the public to Jubilation!, its pm. 223 Main St., Picton (opposite the Regent Theater). annual Christmas concert 3 pm at St. Michael the Info 613 476 5665. Nov. 17 through May The Port Hope Friends of Archangel Church, 296 Church St, Belleville. Tickets are Music series includes seven performances by artists who $20 Adult, $5 Youth ages 6 - 18 and are available in Nov. 1 to 3 The Maker’s Hand features unique pieces have performed in the great concert halls of the world. downtown Belleville from Quinte Arts Council and including wood, metal, mixed media, glass, jewellery, Nov. 17, 3 pm at the Cameco Capitol Arts Centre in Port Stephen License or at Quinte Global Foods (117 Mineral clay, fibre and wearable art at the Picton Fairgrounds Hope, The Madawaska Quartet performs an all-Brahms Road), Friendly Variety (Sidney & Bridge) and St. Community Centre, Fri. and Sat., 10 to 6, and Sun. 10 to program. Subsequent events include: Toronto Symphony Michael’s parish office. Info: 613-771-1758. 4. Admission $6. www.themakershand.com. Orchestra Brass Ensemble, with operatic comedienne Dec. 3, 10, 17 Lunch-Time Advent Recitals on Nov. 1 to 3 The Belleville Weavers and Spinners Guild Mary Lou Fallis; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; Stars of is holding its annual Fibre to Fashion Show & Sale on Tomorrow, featuring three rising stars from the Opera Tuesdays, 12:15 to 12:45 pm, at Bridge Street United Church, 60 Bridge St E., Belleville. Bring a monetary or Nov. 1, 2 and 3 at the Quinte Sports and Wellness School, U of T; The New Orford String Quartet; pianist Centre, Belleville. Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 10-5 p.m., Teresa Walters, and ‘Bach to the Future.’ Subscriptions food donation for Gleaners Food Bank. Info: Terry Head, Director of Music at 613.962.9178 ex. 74. and Sunday 11-3 p.m. New venue, new dates! Come to for all seven concerts are $175 for patrons over 30, and see unique handcrafted items and demonstrations. $55 for 13 to 29 years old. With prices starting at $25, Dec. 6 Active Arts Studio in Rednersville presents ‘Flexpack’ gives concert-goers the option of three River City Junction 8 pm. Active Arts are always on Nov. 1 to 3 Deer Creek Pottery and Fine Art Studio concerts of their choice. Info: 905-797-2295 or the look out to assist new and up and coming musicians, Open House, 44 Lahey Rd., Madoc. New paintings, new www.porthopefriendsofmusic.ca. actors, playwrights, artists, film makers to promote their pots. 10 am to 5 pm. 613-473-2200, www.barbarachappelle.com. Nov. 22 The Nylons Christmas Show with special works. If you would like to see what they have to offer guests, Shout Sister, 8 pm at the Empire Theatre, contact Jeff or Tracey Keary 613 779 8933 or Nov. 1 to Jan. 31 Oeno Gallery, 2274 County Rd. 1, Belleville. 613-969-0099, www.theempiretheatre.com. [email protected] or see Facebook page. PEC, will hold a Special Seasonal Exhibition in the Dec. 6 to 21 Moonpath Productions presents Snow Alcove, The Fine Art of Giving. Info: 613-393-2216, Nov. 22, 23 and 29, 30 For the Love Of A Song with www.oenogallery.com. special guests, The Bay City Band and Tawny’s School White and the 7 Vertically-Challenged Persons, of Dance will perform a tribute to West Side Story and written and directed by Caroline Smith, at the Empire Until Nov. 11 Marc ‘Budgie’ Bourdon will display his other famous Broadway shows, music chart toppers and Theatre, Belleville. 613-969-0099, soldier memorial at Bloomfield Glass Studio, 65 songs of the holiday season. 8 pm on the Fridays, 2 pm www.theempiretheatre.com for tickets and info. Barkers Lane, Bloomfield, until Nov. 11. on the Saturdays. At The Maranatha Auditorium, 100 Dec. 7 A Big Band Christmas with the Commodores’ College St. W., Belleville. Tickets $20 at the Maranatha Nov. 2 and 3 Bath Artisans Christmas Art Show and featuring The Commodores’ Orchestra & The Sale, Nov 2 and 3, from 10 to 4. Find us at St John’s office, 613-962-2062 or at the door. In support of Wannamaker Sisters, Trenton Secondary School, Dundas Christmas Sharing and Adopt-a-child. Hall on Church St. in Bath. An eclectic mix of art, St., Trenton. $20. Contact: Andy Sparling 613-968- baskets, wood, glass, jewellery, hand crafted cards, Nov. 23 to Dec. 31 Stirling Festival Theatre presents 8691. unique crafts etc. Admission is free and a food donation Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale - Family Panto - A holiday Dec. 14 The Quinte Symphony’s Christmas to the food bank at the show is appreciated. Come and treat for the family, and a great way to introduce kids to Celebration, 7 pm, Quinte Secondary School Auditorium support your local artists and you have a chance to win the wonders of live theatre. Recommended for ages 5 in Belleville. Hastings and Prince Edward Children’s an original work of art. Contact Judy, 613-352-6807. and up. Also, in a Naughty version intended for a Choir under Rudolf Heijdens are special guests for this

14 Umbrella November/December 2013 Nov. 2 The Roslin Art Group will be having their [email protected] annual Art Show and Sale from 10am to 4pm at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall at Roslin. Fall workshops Andrew Csafordi, offering Two-Day Encaustic Painting Workshops, Nov. 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 FILM Nov. 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 Christmas at Presqui’le Quality & 17. Fee: $295 includes a workbook, all materials, Nov. 6, 20, 27 The Quinte Film Alternative Great Arts and Crafts Show features the work of over 130 light refreshments and snacks. At Andrew’s studio on Movie Wednesdays present first-run, festival quality, Eastern Ontario’s finest artisans from 10 am to 4 pm. his farm in PEC. Info: 613-393-1572, must-see cinema every second Wednesday 2 & 7:30 PM The Lighthouse Art Gallery (10 am to 5 pm) features art www.andrewcsafordi.com. at the Empire Theatre in Belleville. The Hunt on of Doug Comeau, Rose Brown and Linda Barber. Info: November 6, Museum Hours on November 20, Fill The 613-475-1688, www.friendsofpresquile.on.ca. Classes, workshops and mini retreats in fine art drawing, painting in oils, acrylic and watercolour at Janet B Void on November 27. Info at 613-480-6407, Nov. 6 to Dec. 20 The QAC’s Nov/Dec Art in the Gallery & Studios. Starting at $240 for 10 lessons [email protected], quintefilmalternative.ca. Community featuring art and craft produced by QAC including supplies. Equipment extra. Custom designed Tickets on sale Belleville Downtown DocFest 3rd members will be on display at the QAC Gallery and Gift art plan to ensure you have the basics going forward to Annual International Documentary Film Festival will run Shop (36 Bridge St. E., Belleville). Work will also hang achieve your long term goals. Flexible classes, breaks Feb 28 to March 2, 2014 and will screen over 40 at various venues throughout Belleville. Info: for holidays are scheduled around your schedule. outstanding films that celebrate life and human dignity www.quinteartscouncil.org, 613-962-1232. See article Classes for children. Life drawing and silk painting and around the world and right here at home. Opening Gala on pages 16 and 17. yoga mini retreat. Booking adult customized art and will feature the acclaimed documentary, Twenty Feet yoga classes and workshops, with lunch and a winery or From Stardom and special guest Georgette Fry and Nov. 7 to 28 The Quinte Fibre Artists’ Evolving gallery tour. $130 all day or 3 separate classes $50 ea. 9 Traditions 2013, will open Nov. 7, 6 to 7:30 pm at the Shout Sister! Festival Passes and Gala tickets are Division Blvd., The Consecon Mill, 613-965-5698, available through The Empire Theatre box office: John M. Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Library, 254 [email protected]. Pinnacle St. Info: 613-968-6731 ext. 2240. theempiretheatre.com or phone: 613-969-0099, and also Tuesdays Don’t have room to paint at home? Need available at a number of outlets in and around the Quinte Nov. 8 to 22 The Core Arts and Culture Centre is inspiration to finish your art work? Bring your supplies area. Film selection, schedule and ticket outlets will be hosting a student art show, This Is My Piece, at the Core, and join us at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery from 10 gradually posted at www.downtowndocfest.ca. 223 Pinnacle St., Belleville. Opening Nov. 8, 5 to 8 pm. a.m. to 1 p.m. for the Open Studio Tuesdays program. Info: [email protected], 613-967-0255. This unstructured program is a great place for both the Nov. 16 to Dec. 22 The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King novice and experienced artist to get together to create. HERITAGE Info: 613-968-6731 x2240 or email St. E., presents All Things Bright and Beautiful. Nov. 19 The Hastings County Historical Society [email protected] Opening Nov. 16, 12 to 4 pm. presents Ed Burtt, of Oceanscan, speaking on The Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24 Donna Bonin’s annual Art Show Nov. 12, 19 Basic Digital Camera Course, instructor Efforts to Recover the Remains of the HMS Speedy and Sale at Back-in-Time Gallery, 84 Cliff Way, Oak Peggy deWitt, 2 evenings in Picton. Understanding your which sank off Presqui’ile Point in 1804. Hear the Lake. Open 10-5 daily. Enjoy a wide selection of digital camera, Nov. 12 & 19, 6 to 8 pm (Tue). Cost $55 amazing stories of the decade-long attempts to locate the original watercolours, oils, and pastels, limited edition includes HST. Speedy and recover the artifacts and remains of this ship prints, and cards, all at affordable prices. Cliff Way after 200 years on the bottom of Lake Ontario. 7:30 pm Nov 7 to Dec. 12 Sketching with Ink & Watercolour. at the Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St., Belleville turns north off Oak Lake Rd. 613 395-5959. During this 6-week workshop you’ll explore line, value, www.donnabonin.ca. (north door). Free. Bring a friend. colour and detail rendering through fun and illuminating www.hastingshistory.ca Nov. 16 to 30 Quinn’s Of Tweed Fine Art Gallery exercises. Push your boundaries. Thursdays, 7 to 9 pm. presents The Spirit Of Earth Teachings - a solo show of $200. Instructor: Sharon Fox Cranston. Info and to Nov. 21 The launch of the fifth History Moments new paintings by First Nations artist, A.J. Vandrie. AJ register: www.galleryonmain.ca, 613-393-3900. series showcasing short video stories drawn from the rich past of the Quinte area will be held at 7 pm at The moves the style of the Woodlands school forward while Painting workshops with Donna Bonin. April 18 to staying true to the ideals of originator Norval Empire Theatre in Belleville. The evening will premiere May 4, 2014: Paint the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy days of 10 historical vignettes including features on Canada’s Morrisseau. Drawing inspiration from the energy of painting in Sorrento, Positano and Naples. Also included nature, AJ has created a brilliant way of looking at fifth Prime Minister, Sir Mackenzie Bowell of Belleville, are sight-seeing day excursions to Pompeii and The Isle medical researcher Dr. James Collip, the co-discoverer landscape painting, while setting a new trend in First of Capri. We finish with 2 days in Rome with visits to Nations’ Art. Also, new works by Laurie Near, Martin of insulin, the story of the Belleville Club now the Vatican and Sistine Chapel, and a tour of Roman celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the heady days of Mobbs, Robert McAffee, Bonnie Brooks, Lisa Johnson, highlights. Tour cost is $3,831.59, plus workshop Laurie Sponagle, Liam Wong, Gordon Wright, Jack the movie industry in Trenton, once known as Canada’s instruction fee of $350. Info and to register: 613-395- Hollywood North. www.historyliveshere.ca. Zhou. Opening Nov. 16, 2 to 5 pm. 5959 or [email protected]. www.QuinnsOfTweed.ca 613-478-0000. Open everyday, Nov. 24, Dec. 4, 11, 18 Glanmore National Historic 10 am to 5 pm. 345 Victoria St. North Tweed. Estevez Art Academy, Oil Painting course, Tuesdays Site, 257 Bridge St. E., Belleville, presents: Nov. 24, 2 9:30 to 11:30 am or 7 to 9 pm. 12 sessions, sessions are to 4 pm, hot cocoa and holiday cookies, adults $6, Nov. 16 to 24 Four Artists - One Great Show - continuous, join any time. Registration: Thomas Estevez Exhibition and Sale of Paintings by Linda Barber, Jesus students and seniors, $5, children 5 to 12 $3.50, children Design, 395 Front St. Belleville, 613 210 2979, under 5 years free. Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 6:30 to 8 pm, Estevez, Sharon Fox Cranston, SCA, PAC and Elizabeth [email protected]. Hutchinson. Artist Reception Nov. 16, 1 pm to 4 pm. Glanmore by Gaslight, adults $10, children $5. Spaces Lots of small paintings and prints perfect for holiday Nov. 13 to Dec. 4 Hilary Rice Textile and Mixed Media, are limited, so reservations are a must! Order tickets at gifts. Gallery hours: 11 am – 5 pm daily. Cranston Mother Earth Studio and Gallery, 23 Wannamaker 613-962-2329. Gallery on Main, 185 Main Street, Bloomfield. 613- Rd., off Moira Rd., 20 minutes north of Belleville, 393-3900 www.cranstongallery.com. between Hwy 62 and 37. www.mestudios.ca. Fall Workshops: new Design Workshop Series runs four LITERARY Nov. 24 4th Annual Mistletoe Magic Artisan Show Wednesdays. Contact Hilary to request a registration Nov. 28 Meet Terry Fallis, Canada’s funniest author and Sale, The River Inn, River Road, Corbyville, 11 am form: 613-848-4309, [email protected]. to 4 pm. A magical holiday shopping experience and political satirist as he reads from his hilarious new showcasing an exciting line-up of artisans and their Third Thurs. The Drawing Room offers non- novel Up and Down at 6:30 pm at the Belleville Library. handmade treasures: designer hats, unique jewellery and instructional studio sessions to encourage the traditional fashion accessories, adornments for your home, yummy practice of drawing and painting the human figure from food products, cool candles to name a few. $2 a draped model, third Thurs. of each month, 2 to 4 pm, ODDS AND ENDS admission. www.mistletoemagicartisanshow.com. 3rd floor meeting room in the John M. Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Library. 613-968-6731 ext. 2240. Nov. 6, 13, 20 The Later Life Learning Lectures, Of Last Mon. The Belleville Art Association’s general Ethics, Economics, Politics: Current Issues, at St. meeting the last Monday of the month from noon to 2 Nov. 22, 23 Weekend Workshop, Painting with Thomas’ Church, 201 Church St., Belleville. $15 each pm. A short business meeting, followed by an arts- Pastels Level 1. Traditional techniques will be the lecture ($30 for 3), tickets at the door. Lectures are 1 related program. Refreshments are provided. All foundation of instruction, colour and light and strong hour long, followed by coffee and a Q&A. Info: Diana interested members of the community are welcome. composition will be the focus. Class time will be spent Koechlin 613-962-9492. See ad on page 22. in the studio. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. $250 (includes Nov. 29 to 30 Christmas at the Core takes place at the materials). Instructor: Sharon Fox Cranston. Info and to Nov. 16 The Quinte Arts Council’s The Art of Winter Core Arts and Culture Centre, 223 Pinnacle St., register: www.galleryonmain.ca, 613-393-3900. Gala, 360 Pinnacle St., Belleville. The evening will Belleville on Nov. 29 from 5 to 8 pm and Nov. 30 from feature music by the Carolynda Duo, members of the 10 am to 4 pm. Quinte Symphony and dancing by students of the Quinte Ballet School. Then guests will dance to the fabulous Nov. 30 to Dec. 1 5th Annual Christmas Sale at CALLS FOR ENTRY Variety Band led by Dan Shaer. See page 25. Shadow Ridge Studio and Gallery, 10 am to 4 pm. Oct. 30 to Nov. 30 Arts Quinte West (AQW) second Visual art, garden art, jewellery and silk scarves by Tina Nov. 17 The 15th Annual Nighttime Santa Claus annual juried show. The theme is “Stories”. Info: Osborne; Elementelle soaps, lotions, creams and make- Parade (Sunday) beginning at 4:30 pm and travelling www.artsquintewest.ca. up by Karen Warren; visual children’s art by Sheryl down Front St in Downtown Belleville. Marching bands, Gates. Great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers, tons Nov. 3 Prince Edward Community Theatre is holding local music groups, dazzling lights and impressive of variety and sales. www.tinaosborne.com. auditions for its February production of Neil Simon’s themed floats. Fun for the whole family! The Odd Couple (female version) on Nov. 3 at 1 pm at Dec. 3 to 10 Loyalist College Art & Design Nov. 22 to 24 Festival of Trees at Isaiah Tubbs Resort, Athol Township Hall in Cherry Valley. Casting for 6 Foundation students will host the third annual open West Lake. Silent auction, bucket draw, boutique, bake females & 2 males. Contact lynnfennell@gmail. exhibition for members of the Quinte Arts Council. and preserves sale. 613 476-1008 x 4427. Theme is Undefined. Opening reception Dec. 3, from Deadline Nov. 20 Loyalist College Art & Design 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the college. Foundation students will host the third annual open Dec. 5 to Jan. 2 See work by the printmaking students exhibition for members of the Quinte Arts Council on from the Ontario College of Art and Design in Gallery December 3 and they are calling for QAC member artists One and oil paintings by Jesus Estevez (Cityscapes – to submit artwork. See the Call on page 2. Belleville and Beyond) in Gallery Two of the John M. Mount your group or solo art show at Quinn’s of Parrott Art Gallery, Belleville Library. Opening Dec. 5, Tweed Fine Art Gallery. Quinn’s of Tweed is contacted 6 to 7:30 pm. Info: 613-968-6731 ext. 2240. weekly by artists both unrepresented and Deadline for the January/February issue underrepresented to have their art displayed in their gallery. There are, of course limitations as to how many is Monday, December 2, 2013. WORKSHOPS artist they can accommodate, so they are trying something new - short term representation - giving Wed. Need help with your knitting, crochet or any artists an opportunity to have their works shown at other needlework project in time for the holidays? You Quinn’s of Tweed Fine Art Gallery by mounting their For advertisements, are welcome to join Helen Steinberg (knitwear and own solo or group shows. Info: jewellery designer) Wednesdays, 10 am to noon and/or www.QuinnsOfTweed.ca 613-478-0000, 345 Victoria St. please contact QAC 6:30 to 8:30 pm for a hands-on session in an N., Tweed. uninterrupted, relaxed atmosphere. Other fun classes are also available on Tues and Thurs. Refreshments served. Nov. 30 Craft Fusion Sale & Showcase at the Batawa before copy deadline. Call Helen at 613-966-6363 or email at Community Centre 9 am to 3 pm. [email protected].

November/December 2013 Umbrella 15 VISUAL ARTS Art in the Community - November/December by Scott Miller

November/December Competition on a whim. Although innovative use of colour. she was not among the top 10 Art in the Community Donna’s home/gallery on Oak Lake, Back-in-Time winners, her paintings attracted the exhibit features a Gallery, is a destination on the Hastings County Arts attention of Agora Gallery in New dazzling display of Route. The public is invited to view her work at her York City who offered her artwork just in time for annual Autumn Art Show and Sale, November 16, international representation and the holiday gift-giving 17, 23 and 24. season. The Quinte Arts two shows in 2012. Since then, her Council Gallery and work has won Honourable Mention Members of The Quinte Woodturners Guild are Gift Shop at 36 Bridge at Artivita 2012 in Santa Barbara, returning to the QAC Gallery with items such as St. East in Belleville California and she was invited by Christmas tree ornaments, bowls, candle holders, will have works by organizers of The Modern Masters cutting boards and wine bottler stoppers. The world-renowned artist in Florence, to show in their woodwork of Pat Hayes, Harvey Tremeer, Betty- Donna Bonin, whose gallery. This exhibit led to Anne Smith, Paul Steels, Billy Higgins, Ken Lorenz, artwork will also adorn invitations to international shows in and Vernon Cavanaugh are featured. Barcelona, Brussels, and Toronto in the walls of the Louvre The jewellery and dyed silk scarves of Tina 2013. in December. Others Osborne will be in the QAC Gallery. Tina’s featured in our Gallery Donna then submitted work to a background in Reiki comes forth in her choice of are The Quinte jury process for selection, and this stones and designs for her jewellery. All of her Woodturners Guild, December, she will Zak Sieben, and Tina represent Canada in the Osborne. Work by SNBA (Société other artists will hang at Nationelle des Beaux a number of locations in Arts) exhibition in the Belleville. Louvre in Paris. Upon retirement from Donna’s paintings have Teaching at Moira been shown to critical Secondary School, acclaim in numerous Belleville, in 2000, juried shows, galleries, Donna Bonin took up and art festivals watercolour painting. throughout Eastern During the ensuing Dexter Taylor’s photo, Mont Saint Michael, France Ontario. Her style gives years, her paintings the impression of have been shown realism and is best known for attention throughout Quinte and Eastern Ontario including to detail and bold use of colour. Subject The QAC’s Expressions, Belleville Art Association matter is inspired by many life-long (BAA) juried shows, Fanfayre in Kingston, Bon passions. Travel has inspired many Echo Provincial Park, Calabogie Peaks Resort, paintings from Europe to the High Quinte West City Hall, two solo shows at the John Arctic. Years of experience with boats M. Parrott Gallery, Signature Originals in Ottawa, and horses allows for accurate rendering and several venues in the QAC’s Art in the of these within a composition. Horse and Community programme. pet portraits are a specialty. Donna has also had the privilege of being Artist in In some of her more recent paintings, the Park at both Sandbanks and Presqu’ile Donna has emphasized pattern and Provincial Parks and, in 2005, became a watercolour design bordering on semi-abstract instructor for Loyalist College where she continues through use of unusual colours and to teach. She also offers instruction regularly in her juxtapositions. This allows the viewers a studio and at Bridgewater Retreat, for local art flight into fantasy and individual groups throughout Ontario, and leads international interpretation. Donna’s painting in the workshops in Europe. recent BAA juried show at the Parrott In 2011, Donna entered the Chelsea International Art Gallery won the prize for most Snakeskin Jasper silk and cut velvet scarf by Tina Osborne

jewellery has a description of the metaphysical aspects of the stones and metals used. Zak Sieben creates glasswork inspired by nature. The John M. Parrott Art Gallery Glass techniques learned by Zak include stained glass, mosaic stepping stones/wall art, and fused glass. Zak captures colour and texture in the design Gift Shop of her plates that are not only functional but a small piece of abstract art. Belleville Public Library - 3rd Floor Marilyn Coulter is best known for her realistic, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville impressionistic style, capturing the feeling and mood of a Canadian landscape and the colourful beauty of a floral still life. Marilyn’s art is widely known, Featuring the work of Regional Artisans, handcrafted just for you! exhibited in private collections in Canada, the U.S., Antigua, England and Germany. Marilyn paints in Jewellery * Blown Glass * Porcelain * Wood * Fibre watercolours, oils and walnut ink. “When painting, I strive to capture the bright, clean colours of nature And so much more! and the mood of the day, hoping to entice the viewer to step into my work – to feel the warm sun or the *unique gifts for every occasion* cool breeze and the joy of being alive.” Marilyn’s work can be seen at Earl & Angelo’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant. Lori St. Clair considers herself a photoartist. Lori 613-968-6731 ext. 2239 works in Bromoils and Polaroid Transfers and has www.bellevillelibrary.ca recently returned to creating dramatic black and white images. Lori’s graphic style of photography is considered “Close Focus.” Her graphic photo subjects include architecture, doors, vintage cars, street people and window dressings. She embraces

16 Umbrella November/December 2013 the philosophy that we need to examine the details and abstract. She has been published in The of our surroundings to truly appreciate the world we Canadian Association of Photographic Art, Hastings 4 Artists, one inhabit and its beauty. Her work is known world- Happening, The Quinte Area Tourist Magazine, Thru wide and one of her photo works is hanging in the Lens, the cover on the What’s Happening Parliament in Ottawa. Lori’s work can be viewed at Magazine, and a CD cover for a local band. It was great show Prime Time Steakhouse. also her privilege to be one of the official

The Six Shooters Cranston Gallery on Main, in Bloomfield, is pleased to photography group will be present 4 Artists • one great show, which opens displaying their talents at November 16 and runs through to November 24. This Dinkel’s Restaurant. Their group show features local artists who excel in their work is wide-ranging from chosen media: Linda Barber, acrylic and watercolour; landscapes to urban Jesus Estevez, oils; Sharon Fox Cranston, acrylic and photography. The Six pastel, and Elizabeth Hutchinson, oils and watercolour. Shooters are Lisa Wessels, Lola Reid Allin, Cathy Vanner, Gloria Hogue, Dexter Taylor, and Randy Googe. Lisa Wessels is a self- taught photographer who believes a photographer takes a small portion of what they see to produce an image that tells a story, creates a feeling and shows their passion. Lisa’s passion is reflected in what she shoots and how it Out of the Blue, a watercolour by Donna Bonin is manipulated for show. Light is changed by translucent and transparent photographers for the amazing Group of Twelve, as objects. People and their eyes are especially they kicked off their first exhibition in Belleville. Wild Fall Apple, by Elizabeth Hutchinson interesting to her. Her other loves include Dexter Taylor’s interest in photography began in reflections, close-ups and animals of every kind. 1961 while working in Australia. Following Linda Barber developed an interest in painting and “To sit and watch and wait for that special moment retirement, he pursued photography as a hobbyist. drawing at an early age. In 1986, Linda moved to a gives me great pleasure…music to my eyes.” Over the years, some of his work has been used in fourth generation family homestead in Prince Edward Lola Reid Allin’s photographs have received magazines, newspapers, on CD covers, and in local County, where she established Tantramar Studio, her numerous Jurors’ Choice and Best of Show Awards exhibitions. studio/gallery. Linda paints in a traditional, and appeared in National Geographic, Globe & representational style. Her paintings are detailed and In 1964 Randy Googe started taking pictures as a Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, Verge, Doctor’s colorful, whether she is using the light infused qualities teenager with his father’s brand new Japanese SLR Review, and The Rotarian. M.E.D.I.C.O., WWF of watercolor on paper, or the vibrancy of acrylic on and his enthusiasm grew in leaps and bounds. While Canada, and Médecins Sans Frontières have used canvas. Linda’s inspiration and subject matter is often primarily a landscape photographer, Randy became her images for fundraising and public awareness. taken from the rural landscape, her garden, or the a scuba diver in 1998 and it wasn’t long after that he Her volunteer work includes photographic waterscapes that surround her. Linda approaches each would incorporate his love of photography with his documentation of medical missions in Kenya and piece in an honest and direct way, to draw, or invite the new passion for the underwater world. He has Honduras, and classroom teaching in Guatemala and viewer into her quiet world of light and colour. found the challenges of underwater photography Kenya. substantial to say the least but enormously Jesus Estevez started painting in Spain when he was 18. Cathy Vanner has worked with professional and rewarding at the same time. Now living in Belleville, he is inspired by the beauty of amateur photographers as well as artists to develop the local landscape. “I like how snow makes everything Helen Steinberg’s vast experience in various media skill, knowledge and confidence within this medium more beautiful, with its rounded shapes. There’s focuses on watercolour paintings and jewellery of visual expression. She enjoys photographing something romantic about it as well,” he said. “I belong designs. Her passion for creating led her on an people, places and things as you will see when to the contemporary-realism movement, which allows exciting journey through the arts that included her viewing her diversified photographic art. Cathy has the human eye to understand what it is seeing and also knitwear designs being published in Chatelaine and been published in the Canadian Association for allows beauty and poetry in the visual world,” says Crafts Plus magazines in the 80s. She is an Photographic Art magazine, Avon and the Quinte Jesus. Other subjects that inspire Jesus are focusing on accomplished seamstress, hand and machine knitter, and Area Tourism book. Cathy lends her everyday objects in his still life paintings, the human wire artist and enjoys sharing her colourful realism photographic talents to a number of fundraisers. figure and portraiture. “I like to paint what I see and I paintings, jewellery and needlework classes with always want to portray the beauty of the world that Gloria Hogue started out with landscape everyone at her studio. Her work will be on display surrounds us,” said Jesus. photography, and then branched out to portraiture at the Boathouse Seafood Restaurant. Sharon Fox Cranston, SCA, PAC, an award-winning Our newest location, Bathworks will display the acrylic and pastel artist, interprets the texture, colour photography of Michael Rutland and the artwork of and rhythms of the PEC landscape into her vibrant Marilyn Coulter and Donna Bonin. Collective paintings. Over the years, Sharon’s paintings have works of the Belleville Art Association can be evolved into an impressionistic-realist style. “My enjoyed at the Bayview Family Medical Centre. intention is to keep the integrity of ‘the place,’ while There will be an opening reception at the Quinte still being loose enough in application to allow the Arts Council Gallery and Gift Shop, 36 Bridge viewers to see their own interpretation of the work,” Street East in Belleville on November 6, said Sharon. Acrylic and pastel are Sharon’s preferred from 4 to 7 pm. Everyone is welcome to meet the media. Her pastel work is often painted over a artists and enjoy refreshments. The show runs until watercolour underpainting. Sharon particularly enjoys December 20, 2013. taking her art outdoors and has painted many of her works en plein air, in Canada, France, Italy, the UK and the USA. Elizabeth Hutchinson, a formally trained artist, holds an MFA cum laude, in painting, from the New York Academy of Art, and graduated from the University of Guelph and Ontario College of Art and Design. Elizabeth has also studied painting, drawing and printmaking at The New York Studio School and The Art Student’s League. Elizabeth’s paintings portray an understanding of light, perception and composition. Her choice of colour is aesthetically pleasing. Elizabeth prefers to paint smaller works in either oils or watercolour. Cranston Gallery on Main is located at 185 Main Street, Bloomfield. Please join the artists at the opening reception on Saturday, November 16, from 1 pm to 4 pm. For more information, visit www.cranstongallery.com, or call 613-393-3900.

November/December 2013 Umbrella 17 In our own small way... The Belleville Art Association is continuing to be able to once again support a local agency which celebrate its fifty-fifth anniversary by giving back to does so much to meet an ever-growing need within the community. The Association, in partnership with our community. The small works show will run the Christmas Sharing program, is holding a Small from November 12 to January 11. Works sale during the months of November and The gallery will also display work by members as December, at the Association’s gallery, at 392 Front part of the regularly scheduled shows: Artists’ Street. Last year, over thirty pieces of original work Choice, November 12 to December 10, and Joy, by member artists were offered for sale. Priced to December 12 to January 11. Gallery hours are sell at under $50, these unique works make great Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. gifts and you will not only take home a special treasure but will also be supporting a local To learn more about the Christmas Sharing community agency, as the participating artists will program or to make a donation, contact them at be donating half the proceeds from every sale to the 613-969-1020 or email to Christmas Sharing program. This program provides [email protected]. To learn food baskets for local families who require more about the Belleville Art Association, contact Following the Sun, watercolour by Sharon Bower assistance to celebrate the holidays. The Belleville us at 613-968-8632 or visit www.bellevilleart.ca. Art Association has been a proud sponsor of this program for the last eight years and is delighted to Partnering with artists in Bloomfield by Rob Leek, Chair, Bloomfield Centre for Creativity

For some time now, a group of artists, some very diverse spectrum of art and other community groups. experienced painters, others new to this art form, The pARTnership recently took advantage of the have been coming together one day each week in space to hold a three-day workshop. Under the Prince Edward County. The goal of this group is guidance of talented artist and teacher Don Cavin, simply to create art together in an open studio, the group enjoyed creating art together in this offering each other ideas and encouragement, spacious, well-lit facility. The workshop was a rare exposing each other to a range of styles and opportunity to discover new techniques and techniques while critiquing individual works. Most approaches from an experienced landscape painter. importantly, members simply revel in the joy of An added bonus was the luxury of leaving out creating and learning in a community environment. equipment and materials over the three-day period. Known as The pARTnership, these painters recently The accompanying photos attest to the combined met at the Bloomfield Centre for Creativity. The talents of the artists that make up The pARTnership, centre, a newly refurbished building that in former and the bright and cheery venue that helped make times was the cafeteria for the Baxter Canning the experience a most fulfilling art adventure. Guest instructor, Don Carvin, with one of the students, Peni Company, offers art programs as well as space for a Patrick

18 Umbrella November/December 2013 The Art of Winter

The fire is dying now, my lamp is growing dim “We’re a very organic group,” says Lisa Morris of The shades of night are lifting her partnership with Peter Paylor and Bill Dahl, the The morning light steals across my windowpane creative team responsible for bringing the Art of Where webs of snow are drifting Winter to life for the Quinte Arts Council’s annual If I could only have you near, to breathe a sigh or gala. “We gathered up a pile of Canadian art books two and we knew immediately that we were looking at I would be happy just to hold the hands I love the perfect imagery for an arts gala.” And to be once again with you “I’ve spent the last 22 years in Hawaii, so looking at On this winter night with you all of those iconic Canadian winter scenes - Lawren — Gordon Lightfoot Harris and the Group of Seven, William Kurelek, Imagine that you’re attending the opening of an art Clarence Gagnon - they were especially powerful show—The Art of Winter—a collection of winter for me,” says Dahl. scenes by local artists and great Canadian painters “We’re Canadian,” says Paylor. “Winter defines us, from the past. Now imagine that while you’re there, it defines our art, our music... let’s get together on you’re snowed in, you’re surrounded by all of your November 16 and celebrate The Art of Winter.” friends, in a big, warm, cozy room, with the finest of food, drinks, good music, a dance floor and you’re Winter Still by Dennis Stembridge in the midst of all that great art. Otto Rogers solo exhibition at Oeno Gallery

Head of the Department of Art at the University of where he has been represented by the Oeno Gallery by Carlyn Moulton Saskatchewan (1959–1988), Rogers helped revive since 2006. the Emma Lake Artist Workshop, Saskatchewan The Oeno Gallery is presenting our third solo The exhibition runs from October 10 to November (1971–1987). From 1988 to 1998 Rogers lived in 17. There will be an Artist Talk on October 29, 7 to exhibition of work by Otto Donald Rogers. While a Haifa, Israel, where he served two, five-year terms new show of works by Rogers is always a highly 8:30 pm. The Oeno Gallery is at 2274 County Rd. 1 as a Counselor member of the International Teaching Bloomfield. For more information, call 613-393- anticipated event, these creations – paint on canvas, Center at the World Centre for the Bahai Faith. and a powerful return to steel - achieve a rare scale 2216 or visit www.oenogallery.com. and beauty. He now lives and works in Prince Edward County, Sir Anthony Caro once declared that Rogers’ works “have a kind of magic about them… I love what he does.” Considered one of Canada’s important painters, Rogers has exhibited internationally for over five decades. His works are found in over 1500 international public, corporate and private collections including Art Gallery of Ontario; MacKenzie Art Gallery, Regina; Mendal Art Gallery, Saskatoon; Montreal Museum of Art; Museum of Contemporary Art, Barcelona; Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the National Gallery of Canada; and the National Gallery of Iceland. Original, wise, beautiful and moving – these are adjectives often used to describe Rogers’ work. “He is doing the best work of his life, a magnificent summa to over 55 years of painting,” enthuses Ken Carpenter, professor at York University and Past- President of the Canadian Section of the International Association of Art Critics. Carpenter has just finished writing a major profile on Rogers, to be published in Canadian Art later this fall.

Otto Rogers was born in 1935. As Professor and Enigma, Acrylic on Linen, 60” x 84”, by Otto Rogers

ST. MARY MAGDALENE CHURCH Great Escapes All Things Bright 335 MAIN STREET, PICTON with Bev Hanna-Jones & Beautiful SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2:30 PM Explore... Dream... Discover Handel’s If Christmas plans are beginning to swirl around Featuring Group Coach Tours, Cruising & Cycling Adventures your head, then the questions and challenges of gift Messiah giving won’t be far behind. It seems we all dream of finding just the right gift for our friends and loved ones, one that will delight in the moment and stay cherished over the years. A gift of art can often fulfil those goals, bringing beauty to our homes for today and becoming a cherished treasure over the years. Each year the members of The Colborne Art Gallery host a very special show called All Things Bright & Beautiful, an exhibit and sale of unique art works in June 10-21, 2014 The Hills are Alive, Austria a variety of media, sizes and price ranges, suitable Cycling Adventure with a Touch of Switzerland. An for gift giving. amazing tour featuring great scenery, terrific food and easy cycling. Festivities begin with the opening reception on PEC ECUMENICAL CHOIR August 17-28, 2014 Newfoundland Grand Saturday, November 16, noon to 4 pm. Please join MICHAEL GOODWIN, DIRECTOR Adventure, featuring the best of The Rock! the gallery artists, sip a cup of hot cider, nibble on some delicious treats and begin your tradition of BRIAN JACKSON, ORGANIST More day tours & longer excursions in the works for 2014. giving the gift of art. The show runs from Tickets: $15, students $5 Email Bev Hanna-Jones, [email protected] for more information. November 16 to December 22. Available at the door and at Ask to be on our mailing list The Colborne Art Gallery is at 51 King Street East, Books & Co., Picton, All tours designed & escorted by Bev Hanna-Jones Colborne. Gallery hours are Thursday to Sunday, Sidestreet Gallery, Wellington Contact Marlin Travel for information & ask for Bev [email protected] noon to 5 pm. For more information, visit Quinte Arts Council, Belleville 613 962 9227 199 Front St., Belleville Reg. 3163882 www.thecolborneartgallery.ca or call 905-355-1798.

November/December 2013 Umbrella 19 November/December in the John M. Parrott Art Gallery by Susan Holland, Curator the Ontario College of Art and Design University During the next two months, we are delighted to are returning this December in Gallery One. The welcome back to the gallery two groups of artists first exhibition from this group, put together by artist and an individual artist who have all exhibited here and printmaking professor Wendy Cain, was held in previously. 1980, in the old Corby Gallery. It was called Gallery 39 because each print was priced at $39. This was a From November 6 to 28, the bi-annual exhibition of huge success for many years! And now, in 2013, the talented and creative Quinte Fibre Artists returns Wendy Cain will once again bring her students’ to Galleries One and Two. This is the fifth time that work to Belleville and the prices are still very Evolving Traditions has been presented here. The reasonable. These works make a great holiday gift, name of the show identifies the type of work done too! by this group of fibre artists, in that contemporary 2 women with cityscape in bowl, print by Taikum methods and design mingle with traditional patterns In Gallery Two, in December, oil paintings by Kamabashi and techniques. You can expect to see quilts and returning artist Jesus Estevez will be exhibited. This show, called Cityscapes - Belleville and Beyond, is a wall hangings, fibre art dolls, rug hooking, Studio or Drawing Room, we hope that you will join delightful collection of familiar scenes of the needlework and anything else that this group can us. Please come in to enjoy ‘Musical Gifts’ with Friendly City and a few from further afield. Jesus think of! Vibrant colours and rich textures are sure pianist Rick Penner, and attend a mini workshop will also offer several giclée prints for sale in the to amaze us. Founded in the early 90s by Jane hosted by the Belleville Art Association. For dates show. For those of you not familiar with this artist’s Sheppard and Joan Reive, the group has met and times, please visit www.bellevillelibrary.ca and work, you are in for a real treat. Jesus paints in the monthly ever since, to inspire, critique and educate visit the What’s On calendar. the members. In the past the membership has been traditional method and has fervently studied the limited to nine. This year the group has expanded to works of master painters in Europe and, more This is the perfect time of year to explore the Parrott ten wonderful artists. They are: Joan Reive, Ann recently, the works of our own Manly MacDonald. Gallery Shop. You just may find that original, Fales, Karen Kaiser, Marta Smith, Pat Sztuke, He is also a wonderful teacher of painting in oil and handcrafted item that you’ve been searching for! We Marianne Sanders, Sabina McLuhan, Carol Peterson, offers classes through his studio on Front Street. carry the work of over 25 regional artists and artisans in a variety of media. Come in and check us Marta Mouka and Mary Andrews Minigan. Please Both shows run December 5 to January 2. Please out! join us on Thursday, November 7, from 6 to 7:30 join us at the opening reception on Thursday, pm, for an opening reception for the show. Meet the December 5, from 6 to 7:30 pm. For further information, please stop in and speak to artists, learn about their work and enjoy some us or give us a call at 613-968-6731 ext. 2240. We Over the next two months, our regular programming refreshments. look forward to seeing you here! continues. If you haven’t yet tried out our Open We are thrilled that the printmaking students from Janet B Gallery and Studio celebrates Leader of one year in Consecon by Janet Battaglio the Pack The music department at Centennial Secondary painting on a scarf that is bigger than they are and School is staging a production of Leader of the Pack tackling portraiture because they don’t know they in January. The show traces the musical career of can’t! Ellie Greenwich, a gifted songwriter who co-wrote many hits with her husband, Jeff Barry, including The mixture of art and yoga, along with a winery or Chapel of Love, Do Wah Diddy, Be My Baby, Da gallery tour, for adults has been very successful over Doo Ron Ron, Baby I Love You, Leader of the Pack, the summer and fall. I am booking now, just in time And Then He Kissed Me, River Deep Mountain High for the holidays and students tell me they are and Christmas - Baby Please Come Home. looking forward to the opportunity of spending a day in class producing scarves that can then be Greenwich and Barry worked at the famed Brill gifted to friends and family. Building in New York City, along with other songwriting legends such as Neil Sedaka, Carol In the gallery, I am proud to have work by King and Leiber and Stoller. The Brill Building was international portrait photographer Gabi von Gans, like an assembly line for pop songs, churning out who has been nominated for the Premier’s countless radio hits in just a few years. The vacuum Excellence in the Arts Award (2012 and 2013), and created by Elvis Presley’s joining the army in 1958 the award-winning artists of the Studio G Group. and the death of Buddy Holly in 1959 was quickly Coming in November, we’ll have works by Frances filled by the sounds of doo-wop music, and Dick Deverell, acrylic; Andrew Csfordi, encaustic; Brian Clark’s American Bandstand. By 1964, the British Janet hamming it up in front of the Women Of Wisdom Empson, stained glass mobiles and wall hangings; Invasion began to dominate the airwaves, as the Portraits, a film photography exhibit by Gabi von Gans. Lynn Pauk, stained glass; Diane Woodward, painter Beatles and the Rolling Stones began their meteoric Janet is holding one of her creations. and wiggle fish; Terry Olmstead, acrylic; and Laurie rise. Peterson, micro and historic scene photography. Many of the songs written by Greenwich and Barry Our first year has been a very busy one and we are were produced by the iconic Phil Spector, and ready with gift certificates, stocking stuffers, recorded by Darlene Love, the Ronettes and other ornamental stained glass for the window and tree, doo-wop artists of the early 1960s. In true Spector Gabi von Gans’ matted film photographs, my new style, the CSS music department is preparing a silk scarves, new original paintings and limited large-scale production that includes a band of thirty edition prints and perpetual calendars. players, a dozen lead vocalists and a full choir of In the studio, I am happy to announce classes, thirty. The CSS production of Leader of the Pack workshops and mini retreats in fine art are up and includes over thirty songs and boasts a special guest running with drawing, painting in oils, acrylic and appearance by local music celebrity, Freddie Vette. watercolour. My personal style of teaching is to The performances will run on Thursday January 16, work with my students and custom design classes, Friday January 17 and Saturday January 18 at 7 pm, build in a plan, ensuring they have the basics going and a matinée on Sunday January 19th at 2 pm. All forward so they can achieve their long term artistic performances will be staged in the CSS auditorium. goals. Students also like the flexibility of not being Tickets will be available at CSS beginning in early locked into a set schedule. December, and will also be available at the door. As well, I am excited to have launched two This special production will be one to remember, children’s programs - a life drawing class for 4 and and will leave you tapping your toes and singing 5 year-olds and all-day silk painting and yoga mini along to the hits of the early sixties. retreats for children from 4 to 13 years. Young children know no fear and it’s a riot to see them

20 Umbrella November/December 2013 Hugs are better than medicine by Marc Budgie Bourdon

When I worked at Campbell Monuments, I realized studios until Nov 11. It will be your last change to one day that I had helped make over 1000 soldier hug it before it becomes part of my private memorials. I was shocked and immediately felt a collection in my personal sculpture garden. need to create a huggable sculpture as my personal thank you to the fallen soldiers. Last spring I moved my huggable soldier memorial to Bloomfield Glass Studios so it would get a better exposure to the general public. I was surprised at how interested my young daughter was in the project. It has been a great teaching tool.

I am extremely happy to say that my goal of Marc Bourdon’s Huggable Soldier Memorial, located at reaching over 1000 hugs has been reached. I created Bloomfield Glass Studios. a sign explaining my goal and asking for the stone to be scratched for every hug. At first I found it hard to keep track of the scratches. The memorial is made I understand that I might not be able to freely out of Louisiana limestone. It is soft enough to be express myself as an artist without the sacrifices of scratched but the rain eventually erodes the the fallen soldiers. Please contact me if you have scratches away. At first I was frustrated but in the any questions. [email protected] or on end the stone seemed like it was healing itself. I Facebook: Marc Bourdon – Artist. have always thought that hugs were better than medicine. I was recently reminded by Mark Philben at the John M Parrott Gallery 40th Anniversary event, that Now that the 1000 hugs goal has been reached, I when Winston Churchill was asked to cut the arts have a need to bring it back to my home. I am going Marc’s daughter enjoying one of life’s simple pleasures, funding in favour of the war effort, he simply to keep the memorial installed at Bloomfield glass swinging on a swing. replied “Then what are we fighting for?” Photography & Fitneess celebrates one year This autumn in Picton a dozen people Park and cover their faces Norton says the group has become a community gathered for a potluck dinner and against the chill wind atop within the community with great camaraderie built slideshow to celebrate one year since Mount Pelion in Trenton. through the shared experiences and their common the first Photography & Fitness passions for art and nature. The format is Because they are out in all outing on September 19, 2012. educational yet informal with occasional après-photo seasons and all weather and all County Photographer Phil Norton coffee shop stops and a lot of laughter thrown in. times of day, the photographers raised a glass of wine to toast having have amassed an impressive survived all of the group’s In addition to the local outings, there have been collection of images of our local adventures. weekend excursions to Algonquin, Montreal and a area that can be viewed online at wilderness lodge near Sharbot Lake. The program That first outing was to Macaulay www.countyphotographers.com. has attracted participants from Ottawa, Collingwood, Mountain Conservation Area. It drew Newmarket and Brockville, including tourists, Indoor workshops on a varied group of camera enthusiasts camera clubs, a French-speaking exchange student, a photographic techniques for and outdoor lovers, most of whom CEO’s club and the Young Presidents Organization. camera, along with post have continued adventuring together processing with computers, have throughout the past year. While some Norton believes there is a market for guided nature, been held at St. Andrew’s came equipped with expensive history and photography tours in Prince Edward Presbyterian Church’s cameras, lenses and tripods, others County and has partnered with other guides in multimedia theatre. The church used pocket cameras and even an promoting local attractions such as Camp Picton Chisholm Mills, photograph by Phil Norton is also used for the group’s iPhone. with Jaqui Burley, the Rose House Museum and the quarterly potluck dinners which Graveyard and Gallows tour by Peter Lockyer. The The twice a week outings ran through all four have raised donations for Friends of Sandbanks, photographers also crossed paths with living legend, seasons and Norton emphasized the importance of Friends of the Frink Nature Centre, Quinte naturalist Terry Sprague, during spring migration at going out, rain or shine, even in blizzards and bugs, Conservation and other nature conservation groups, Prince Edward Point where he leads bird-watching to capture great images. At times the bundled hikers as well as the Reaching For Rainbows after-school workshops. had to lock arms to walk on sheer ice at Bon Echo program for girls. A list of upcoming trips and photos from past trips are listed on www.countyoutings.com. %8))(7/81&+ (9(5<)5,'$< SPSP

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November/December 2013 Umbrella 21 Plans are in place for a fabulous Christmas show And a great lineup of guests for the upcoming year

2013 has been an interesting year for Gallery One- And now, on to 2014. We have a fabulous lineup of Twenty-One. Winsome Lewis, our long-term guest artists who will be showcasing their work this honorary member, has decided that she wants to be coming year. closer to her family, so she has pulled up her roots, Our first show of 2014 is First Nations or sold her house and moved out to Calgary. We are indigenous art. The name of our show is truly going to miss Winsome. She had a wonderful Kanien’keha;ka, which means “People of the Flint,” sense of balance and colour and really knew how to Iroquoian-speaking indigenous people of North “hang a show.” She was part of the design team America. Several members of the First Nations along with Don Pinder, Walter Sawron and Maureen community will be participating in the show, and Swann. they will be showcasing But life does go on, and clothing, jewellery, Gallery One-Twenty-One moccasins , carved antlers, is once again planning a books and CDs, dolls, ‘shoppers delight’ for the feather work, bead work holiday season, with and cards, as well as several guest artists ‘Originals in Stone’ showcasing their treasures, sculptures by David R. as well as delightful pieces Maracle. (David’s name in of artwork made by the Mohawk is regular members of the Tehaneniakwè:tarons - gallery. Cutter of Stone.) We are NapaneeÊs truly looking forward to Bill Reddick, potter, has this show. It is going to Hometown Pub become a regular guest of very different for us, and a the gallery and will be www.theloafandale.com lot of fun! displaying some beautiful 613-354-5247 pieces of pottery that The show runs from 25 Dundas St. E., Napanee, ON would make delightful January 7 to March 1, with gifts during this upcoming an opening reception on season. January 11, from 2 to 4 pm. On or off site catering available. And, a little bird told me Book your Christmas party today! Claudette Boulanger, with that we are going to be her whimsical paintings tempting your taste buds and Marion Casson, with with corn soup and her fabric art, scarves, bannock. felting and weaving, will both have colourful (and To tempt your taste buds affordable) items for those even more, following is a looking for that unique Porcelain vase by Bill Reddick brief summary of our gift. Claudia McCabe will lineup of artists for the remainder of 2014: March 4 Later Life be featuring her bijou paintings that are truly fun! to April 26 - featured artist will be Barbara Whelan; Claudia paints with acrylics and her style is certainly guest artist is Jan Coombs; April 29 to June 14 - Learning Lectures unique. featured artist is Marie Timbers; guest artist is Noella Noel; August 12 to September 27 - featured Ann Fales (one of our regular members) who works Of Ethics, Economics, artist Linda Barber (guest artists to be confirmed); in fabric art, will be displaying hats, scarves, September 30 to November 15 - guest artists David Politics: Current Issues eyeglass cases and T-shirts for the discerning Bourne, sculptor and Jeanine Kinch, painter; shopper. A series of 3 lectures November to January - 2014 Christmas Show. 10 am to 12 noon Wednesdays Heather Wilson will be joining us once again with November 6, 13 and 20, 2013 There will be more information in the upcoming her delightful paintings. issues of Umbrella, so stay posted. Every member of the gallery is busy working and Recent developments are prompting reflections And remember, the opening reception for our creating irresistible treasures to help complete your on practical and philosophical issues affecting Christmas Show is Saturday, November 16, from 2 shopping list. You’ll find dozens of paintings priced how we organize our lives in the 21st century. to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and refreshments at $100 or less. You will also enjoy the regular Resources, Canadian identity, ethics, heritage are will be served. We are located at 48 Bridge St. E. in larger pieces created by the members. The selection Belleville. all being revisited as we seek directions for a new this year will be fabulous, to say the least. future. These issues will be to the fore in the Need I say more? We hope you’ll start (or continue) following presentations. your Christmas shopping at Gallery One-Twenty- One. The shows runs from November 12 to January Wed. Nov. 6 Warren Maybee, Geography, 4, with an opening reception on November 16, from Queen’s University: “Our petro-economy is a 2 to 4 pm. runaway train: Put that in your pipe…but don’t smoke it!” Mention the Quinte Arts Council Wed. Nov. 13 Brian Osborne, Historical at the register when you shop at Geography, Queen’s University: “What’s so Connon Nurseries ‘Great’ about the First World War: What between Nov. 1 & Dec. 24, 2013 should we remember, forget, co-memorize?” • Christmas at the Inn Wed. Nov. 20 Will Kimlicka, Philosophy, and Connon's The historic Montrose Inn offers an intimate Queen’s University, and Sue Donaldson, author: setting for private Christmas Parties will donate “Animal ethics, animal rights, human (Luncheon or Dinner - up to 32 guests) 10% responsibility: Zoopolis.” of your • Candlelight Christmas Tea purchase Thursday, Friday & Sunday Lectures are 1 hour long, followed by to the QAC Tea Sittings: 12 pm and 2:30 pm a coffee break and a (by reservation) question & answer session. • Gift Certificates available The series - $30. Individual lecture - $15. Tickets available at the door For information and reservations preceeding each lecture. 613‐966‐1028 www.montroseinn.ca 1725 Old Highway 2 West, Quinte West St. Thomas’ Church 201 Church Street, Belleville For more information contact 956A Old Highway #2, Trenton Quinte Readers' Choice Favourite B&B 2005 - 2013 2006 Business Achievement Award Diana Koechlin - 613-962-9492 613‐392‐0402 www.connon.ca Business of the Year Tourism and Hospitality Vera Morton - 613-966-4859

22 Umbrella November/December 2013 Mistletoe Magic holiday show The Elves, Barb Forgie, Connie Yrjola and Cara show organizers have created something special in Hunter, are busy getting ready for the 4th Annual each one. Returning to a concept from the first Mistletoe Magic Artisan Show and Sale, Sunday, Mistletoe Magic, which proved to be a lot of fun for November 24, 11 am to 4 pm, at the River Inn, the artisans, the raffle consists of one-of-a-kind River Road, Corbyville. With a goal to host shows holiday wreaths. Our artisans are busy designing that people don’t want to miss, we have been and creating, incorporating a little bit of their craft pleased to accomplish our vision ... always looking into each one. to the future to introduce new and enticing vibes. We are pleased to sponsor the Food For Learning As artisans, we find it important to inspire and program through the Hastings & Prince Edward support handmade goods and local entrepreneurs. County School Board, with the proceeds from the Some of the items you’ll see at the show This year is proving to be awesome, with an exciting raffle draw. The Food For Learning goal is to lineup of returning and new artisans. We’re sure provide food to all children who are in need of a you’ll find a little something for each and every one, supplement to their daily nutritional intake, whether and even yourself, at this year’s show. Designer it is one day of the school year or every day. hats, unique jewellery, yummy jams, jellies and From the time you walk in the door of the River Inn, salsas, adornments for the home, cool candles, you’ll be embraced by the intimate and homey wood-turned pieces, functional pottery, luxurious atmosphere of the venue that boasts a bar that is bath and body products and so much more. For a over 150 years old, wood plank floors and a rustic sneak peek, visit mistletoemagicartisanshow.com. fireplace. Enjoy listening to live acoustic music Starting off the day, each person who purchases a celebrating the season, a little sweet and cup of raffle ticket will receive a small handmade coffee or a glass of wine ... all adding to your Christmas stocking - be sure to look inside as the Mistletoe Magic shopping experience!

Venture over the hill to Stirling-Rawdon where the magic of Christmas awaits you this holiday season

The Heart of Hastings Studio Tour is underway the antiques, baked goods, art, Christmas decorations first two weekends in November with 14 stops right and more. Visit their Facebook page to download a in Stirling-Rawdon! Talented artisans and local map. vendors open their doors to showcase crafts, Come and join the Star Lite House Tour on November 21st and visit local homes ready to welcome holiday visitors. Your tour concludes with the "Home for the Holidays" event at Farmtown Park. Tickets are $20 and available at Rustic Routes, The Vintage Junction, The Stirling Dental Centre, Farmtown Park, The Apple Store, and Mill Street Collectibles. For more information visit www.farmtownpark.ca. Don't miss the Stirling Santa Claus Parade on Friday December 6th at 6:30 pm. We line the streets, drinking hot chocolate, some warming themselves by small campfires, visiting with friends and neighbours as they wait for Santa. Get caught up in the excitement and join us! If you miss Santa on Friday he's heading to Springbrook on Sunday, December 8th at 3 pm for their parade too! Of course it just wouldn't be Christmas without a trip to the Stirling Festival Theatre for their annual holiday panto. This year it's Rapunzel - A Hairy Tale and you don't want to miss out on the fun! For a complete listing of showtimes and ticket pricing visit www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com. Don't be a Scrooge and take the family to a reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at St. Andrew's on December 15th. As Jacob Marley once said, "No space of regret can make amends for one life's opportunity misused." If it's an old-fashioned Christmas you're looking for, it's just over the hill in Stirling-Rawdon. Jams Retail Outlet NOW OPEN Wed to Sat 9 til 6 until Christmas

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November/December 2013 Umbrella 23 24 Umbrella November/December 2013 Come shop in Downtown Napanee this Holiday Season.

On Wednesday night, November 20th, at 7 This year our light show is even pm, the Napanee BIA, in partnership with BRIGHTER as we have expanded the light the Town of Greater Napanee and show to encompass three blocks of Dundas TransCanada, are proud to bring the 2013 Street. The launch party of the season Big Bright Light Show to Downtown begins November 20th. The 2013 Light Napanee. Show will run until January 31st.

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November/December 2013 Umbrella 25 Member Groups Business Members A Capella Quinte Albert College About Framing Malcolm Brothers Ltd. Art Gallery of Bancroft Academy Gallery Marlin Travel Arts on Main Active Arts Studio McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd. Artists Below The Line Advanced Electrolysis Microdot Media Arts Quinte West Miss Priss Bath Artisans and Laser Hair Removal, Susan Nurse Bay of Quinte Community Players Allan Graphics Ltd. Montrose Inn and Duchess of Montrose Tea Bay of Quinte Sweet Adelines Art For Everyone Room Belleville Art Association Artplus Ltd. O’Connor House Belleville Choral Society Bathworks OENO Gallery Belleville Public Library Belleville Scottish Country Dance Beaufort Pub The Old Firehouse Café Belleville Theatre Guild Bel-Con Design Builders Peggy deWitt Photography Belleville Weavers and Spinners Benton Fry Ford Sales Peytan’s Place Beta Sigma Phi Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Prime Time Steak House Bloomfield Centre for Creativity Bridge Street United Church Christopher the Twistopher Quinte Business Accounting Services Brighton Arts Council Cranston Gallery on Main Quinte Fibre Artists Brighton Barn Theatre Cunningham Centre Quinte Living Centre Inc. Canadian Federation of University Women Dancing Moon Gallery QuintEssential Credit Union Carolynda Duo Centennial Secondary School Debbie’s Restaurant Quinn’s of Tweed Fine Art Gallery Choking Hazard Orchestra Deer Creek Pottery RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Mike Christmas Sharing Program Dominion Lending Centres Alliance, Moffat CJLX-FM Loyalist College Radio Nick Reed Regent Theatre Colborne Art Gallery Command Performance Choir Earl and Angelo’s Restaurant Re/Max Quinte Ltd. The Commodores’ Orchestra Foster Park Pet Hospital Rob Rapino Hair Design Core Arts and Culture Centre Fotofactory Photography Sans-Souci County Theatre Group Inc. Funk and Gruven A-Z Set the Scene The Dazzlebugs Doug Aselstine and the River City Swing Band Glamour Junkie Jewellery Shipwreck Productions Downtown DocFest The Great Deseronto Antique Emporium Spark Box Studio The Fade Kings Ian Stock – BMO Nesbitt Burns Stephen Licence Ltd. For The Love Of A Song Inside Design The Blue House/The Upstairs Gallery Friends of the Belleville Library Gallery One-Twenty-One Jane Simpson Financial Thomas Estevez Design Glanmore National Historic Site Janet B Gallery and Studio Tipper Financial Services Ltd. Gleaners Food Bank (Quinte) Inc. Knudsen, Brady, Vaughan Advisory Group Travel Specifics Habitat For Humanity Live Fit! Live Life! Trisha’s Closet Hastings County Historical Society Hastings and Prince Edward County School Loyalist College Welch LLP, CA Board Mad Dog Gallery Wilkinson and Company LLP IANA Theatre Company Ken and Jennifer Madison W. T. Hawkins Ltd. (Hawkins Cheezies) Kingston Symphony Association Later Life Learning - Belleville Lions Club of Belleville Marysburgh Mummers Moira Mat Makers Welcome new members Morning Music Club MusiQuinte Teaching Studio Music at Port Milford Premier Supporter Artists Naval Marine Archive: The Lehtinen Family, Premier County Studio, Barbara Hogenauer The Canadian Collection Supporter Darren Cole The Noteables Old Church Theatre Michael Goodwin OMPEX Businesses Phillip Norton, County Photographer Prince Edward Community Theatre Ian Stock, BMO Nesbitt Burns Robin Timmerman Prince Edward County Arts Council Purdy Country Litfests (PurdyFests) Quinte Business Accounting Services Alec Lunn Quinte Ballet School of Canada Robert Tokley Quinte Children’s Theatre Community Friend Quinte Film Alternative Roz Gomez Quinte Grannies for Africa Quinte Irish Canadian Society Quinte Living Centre Band Quinte Opera Guild Quinte Region Craft Guild Quinte Arts Council Membership and Donation Form Quinte Singers CONTACT INFORMATION MEMBERSHIP TYPE (ANNUAL) Quinte Symphony Community Friend $40 ______Quinte Twirlers Mr.__ Ms.__ Mrs.__ Miss__ Dr.__ Quinte Woodturners’ Guild Name______Artist $50 ______Quinte YFC/Youth Unlimited Address______Member Group $50 ______Sid Wells, Swell Productions Member Business $60 ______Shaer Productions City______Student $15 ______Shelter Valley Folk Festival Postal Code______Stirling Festival Theatre Tel.#______ARTISTS, MEMBER GROUPS AND BUSINESSES MUST ALSO Town of Deseronto FILL OUT AN INFORMATION FORM IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO BE Trenton Scottish Irish Festival Email______LISTED ON OUR WEB DIRECTORY. FORMS ARE AT THE QAC Tweed and Area Arts Council OFFICE AND ON-LINE WWW.QUINTEARTSCOUNCIL.ORG. Westben Arts Festival Theatre Website______I would like to make a donation Total Membership ____ QAC programs are Patron $24-$124 ___ Total Donation ____ Payment can be made by cheque, funded in part by these Benefactor $125-$299 ___ cash or credit card government agencies Partner $300-$999 ___ Visa___ MasterCard ____ Premier Supporter $1000+ ___ Card No. ______Premier Arts Benefactor $5000+ ___ Expiry Date ______Signature ______The Ontario Arts Council is an agency of the Cheques are payable to the Quinte Arts Council, 36 Bridge St. E., Box 22113, Belleville, ON K8N 2Z5 Government of Ontario Thank you for JOINING US! and for your generous support

26 Umbrella November/December 2013 We Salute Our Donors Premier Arts Benefactors Benefactors Patrons Suzanne Lowther The John M. and Bernice Advanced Electrolysis and About Framing, Judy Leeson Bob and Cathy McCallum Parrott Foundation Laser Hair Removal, Susan James Alexander Sharon McConnell The Marilyn and Maurice Nurse Artplus Ltd. Dan McKay Rollins Foundation Gerry and Bev Boyce Mary-Lou Ashton Judith McKnight Dorothy Brown Mary Bould Mavis Milton Premier Supporters Hans & Lenneke Buré Diane Burley Elizabeth Mitchell The Lehtinen Family Carol Feeney Donna Campbell Vera Morton RBC Dominion Securities Inc. Tim and Cynthia Fort Mona Collins-Liblik Linda Mustard Lynda Wheeler Kathleen M. Hallick Jeannette Cornelissen Paul & Judith Niedermayr Penny Hendricks Marilyn Coulter Mary O’Flynn Partners Marilyn Holden Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Cronk Lindi Pierce David & Theresa Boyd K. Jane Hull Anne Cunningham Elaine A. Small Barbara Cameron Diana Koechlin Leo and Mary Jo Fortin Lyle & Sharon Vanclief Bob and Barbara Jo Clute Ken and Jennifer Madison Lois Foster Sid Wells, Swell Productions Ian Stock Gary Magarrell and Barry Claire Grant Margaret Werkhoven Mike Malachowski, Brown Julie Brown Hale Douglas and Mary Wilson Funk & Grüven A-Z Mary-Lynne Morgan Lori Huff Johns and Earl Bill and Bev Yeotes McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd. Jack Press Johns Ross McDougall Quinte Living Centre Concert Lee and Eleanor Jourard Honourary Members Hugh & Donna O’Neil Band Charlotte Kuntze Sandra Colden Audrey Williams Elizabeth Scott Anne Lawrence Peter Davis Mary Shipton Florence Lennox Manfred Koechlin Wilkinson & Company, Dan Don and Tommie Leslie Mary-Lynne Morgan Dickinson Lynda Wheeler

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November/December 2013 Umbrella 27 Entertainment

Hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Mark Philbin.

Enjoy music by the Carolynda Duo during the Cocktail Reception.

Listen to members of the Quinte Symphony during dinner.

Just before the Live Auction with Boyd Sullivan, students from the Quinte Ballet School of Canada will perform a contemporary piece, Frames Per Second, and Cygnets, from Act 2 of Swan Lake.

Then dance to the sounds of The Variety Band, led by Dan Shaer.