ARTSnews May 31, 2018 Volume 19, Issue 22 ARTSnews SERVING THE ARTS IN THE FREDERICTON REGION May 31, 2018 Volume 19, Issue 22 In this issue *Click the “Back to top” link after each notice to return to “In This Issue”. Upcoming Events 1. Connexion ARC presents The Naming on May 31 at 6pm in the Charlotte Street Arts Centre Auditorium 2. The Saint John String Quarted presents Bass-Ic: It’s All about the Bass in McCain Hall on May 31 at 7:30pm 3. Grand Re-Opening of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre on May 31 from 4 to 9pm 4. Solo Chicken Productions presents A Record of Us in the Black Box Theatre on June 1 at 7:30pm 5. Album Launch of Different Folk’s Live at Grimross Brewing Co. on June 1 at 8pm 6. POSTDATA with Quiet Parade at The Capital on June 1 at 8pm 7. Pension Clothing Two-Year Celebration at The Capital Complex on June 1 at 10pm 8. Dance Fredericton presents Cinderella & Friends at The Playhouse on June 2 at 2pm 9. Dance Fredericton presents Senior Showcase at The Playhouse on June 2 at 7:30pm 10. Exhibition Openings at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery on June 2 at 4pm 11. Jaclyn Reinhart & Adam Washburn at Grimross Brewing Co. on June 2 at 8pm 12. Saints and Sinners Burlesque New Show First Meeting June 3 at 7pm in Brian Mulroney Hall, STU Campus 13. Lansdowne Concert Series presents Andrew and Nikki Waite at 41 River Front Way on June 6 at 8pm 14. Music Runs Though It Presents The Young Novelists at Corked Wine Bar on June 7 at 8pm 15. WestBeth Entertainment presents Dylan Moran Grumbling Mustard at The Playhouse on June 7 at 8pm 16. The John Denver Experience with Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon at The Playhouse on June 8 at 7:30pm 17. The Artistic Touch: A Display of Art by Local Seniors at St. James Presbyterian Church (Hanwell) on June 8-9 18. Monty Python’s SPAMALOT in the Tom Morrison Theatre June 7 & 8 (7:30pm) & June 9 (1:30pm & 7:30pm) 19. CHSR 97.9FM Presents The Olympic Symphonium & Julie Doiron at Charlotte Street Arts Centre June 9, 8pm 20. Filipino CommUNITY of NB presents WOW! Philippines at The Playhouse on June 9 at 7pm 21. After Funk at The Capital on June 10 at 10pm 22. Author Visit with Wendy McLeod MacKnight at the Fredericton Public Library on June 11 at 10:30am 23. 2018 DOCTalks Festival & Symposium on the UNB Campus from June 11-14 24. Queen: It's A Kinda Magic at The Playhouse on June 14 at 8pm 25. Symphony New Brunswick Subscription Packages Now Available 26. NBCCD’s Community Box Project Workshops | Classes | Art Camps 1. Carpool to the Canada Council Information Session at 55 Whiting Road June 1 at 10am 2. Band Biz on June 4 at 7pm in Wilser's Room 3. Workshop in Suzuki Method of Actor Training at The Playhouse June 4-9 4. Artistica Summer Camps at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery 5. Design Works Camps for Kids and Teens July-August 2018 6. Summer Program at the TNB Theatre School July – August 2018 7. Join the UNB Centre for Musical Art's for this Season of Summer Music Camps 8. Summer Band Camps 9. Register for the NB Film Co-op’s Workshop Series 10. edVentures Learning Vacation Workshops ARTSnews May 31, 2018 Volume 19, Issue 22 Auditions | Call for Artist Submissions & Award 1. Call for Design Concepts: Carleton Street Gateway Columns 2. CBC Poetry Prize 3. Karen Stentaford Photomatic 4. Council of the Arts Fredericton Performing Arts Scholarship 5. Artist-in-Residency School Program Grant, Anglophone Sector 6. Call to Artists for Recovery Art Show For arts and culture events in other areas of NB visit ArtsLinkNB by clicking here! ARTSnews May 31, 2018 Volume 19, Issue 22 1. Connexion ARC presents Richard Layzell’s The Naming on May 31 at 6pm in the Charlotte Street Arts Centre Auditorium The Naming is a major new work by UK-based performance artist, Richard Layzell, which challenges categorization and conventions in contemporary art practice and in ecology. This ambitious project draws on Layzell's previous experience in galleries, the art industry and his extensive work with communities to question evolved norms and perceived boundaries in: institutions, galleries, installations, performances, artist residencies, socially engaged practices, and public spaces. Please arrive by 5:30pm. Back to top. 2. The Saint John String Quarted presents Bass-Ic: It’s All about the Bass in McCain Hall on May 31 at 7:30pm The Saint John String Quartet is joined on stage by Symphony New Brunswick’s principal bass player, Andrew Miller in a concert featuring these SNB musicians as a String Quintet. The lush sound of the string quartet is enhanced by the extra bass voice. Tickets are available at the door: Adults $26/ Students $10/ Children under 12 and STU faculty, staff and students – free. For more information, please contact General Manager Jennifer Grant ([email protected]). Back to top. 3. Grand Re-Opening of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre on May 31 from 4 to 9pm Explore the new expansion and renovations, and our newly accessible Jim Myles Auditorium, named in honour of the late arts advocate and community leader Jim Myles. Back to top. 4. Solo Chicken Productions presents A Record of Us in the Black Box Theatre on June 1 at 7:30pm A Record of Us was created using the text of celebrated New Brunswick author David Adams Richards as the catalyst, resulting in a physical theatre performance that evokes the raw beauty, enduring humour, and hardscrabble realities of life in this province. It was the main stage offering at the 2016 NotaBle Acts Theatre Festival and was created through residency opportunities with Charlotte Street Arts Centre, and the Fredericton Playhouse. This piece celebrates the work of a new generation of NB artists who are now making a resounding impact in their field. Tickets are $12.50-17.50 (includes tax & fees). For more ticket and tour information, visit www.solochickenproductions.com. Back to top. 5. Album Launch of Different Folk’s Live at Grimross Brewing Co. on June 1 at 8pm Formed of William Toner (vocals and guitar), Kim Moller (vocals and bodhran), Katherine Moller (fiddle and vocals), and Don LeBlanc (bass and vocals), Different Folk has been delighting audiences with their Celtic, Maritime, Classical Rock, and foot-stomping fiddle tunes for years! Come to the show for only $10 or $20, including your own copy of the album. For more information contact Katherine Moller at 440-3123 or [email protected]. Back to top. 6. POSTDATA with Quiet Parade at The Capital on June 1 at 8pm The frontman of beloved Nova Scotia alternative outfit Wintersleep, Paul Murphy has built a circle of collaborators, friends, and family around him for more than a decade. Murphy first released music with Postdata in 2010, a self-titled debut that saw him working with his brother Michael to record a set of songs that dealt with family, legacy, and connection. Now, Postdata returns with Let’s Be Wilderness, a record characterized by those two old bickering friends: love and death. Tickets are on sale now at https://goo.gl/t9u5nZ or in person through the Etixnow kiosk located Graystone Brewing at 221 King Street. Back to top. 7. Pension Clothing Two-Year Celebration at The Capital Complex on June 1 at 10pm Pension Clothing is proud to bring you the release of our 2018 collection. Beer tickets will be provided with purchases, as is tradition. We'll be kicking the night off with local Freddy beach bums, Deep Fryer, followed by the debut of The Feely Peelers, and shutting it down with our good buddies, Diner Drugs. Cover is $6 at the door. Back to top. 8. Dance Fredericton presents Cinderella & Friends at The Playhouse on June 2 at 2pm A dance interpretation of the fairy tale Cinderella presented by Dance Fredericton students; junior ballet, jazz and contemporary students will be highlighted in this delightful presentation. This is the year’s concluding performance which will also showcase the senior ballet students as soloists. Back to top. ARTSnews May 31, 2018 Volume 19, Issue 22 9. Dance Fredericton presents Senior Showcase at The Playhouse on June 2 at 7:30pm This evening of dance, showcases the work of Dance Fredericton’s very talented senior school as well as the competitive teams from this past year. The audience will be amazed at the high level of talent that is presented in the genres of ballet, contemporary and jazz in this mixed program. The choreography is artistic and original. All who enjoy dance will be entertained. Back to top. 10. Exhibition Openings at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery on June 2 at 4pm Join us for the official opening reception of three new exhibitions. Stephen Hutchings — Landscape Tales, Curated by John Leroux, with the support of Allison and Clare McCain. Studio Watch Emerging Artist — Painting 2018: Noémie DesRoches, Curated by John Leroux; made possible through the generous contribution of Earl and Sandy Brewer. Peter Coffman — Camino Event is free and open to all. Back to top. 11. Jaclyn Reinhart & Adam Washburn at Grimross Brewing Co. on June 2 at 8pm Jaclyn Reinhart isn't afraid to wear her heart on her sleeve writing and performing songs that draw from real life experiences. This insightfully funny and charming singer-songwriter performs a balance of a roots pop/rock style that blend her influences and love of icons such as Serena Ryder, Jann Arden, and Sheryl Crow.