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Events • Performances • Exhibitions
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Images - top left: Chief Many Arrows by Karen Goodfellow; bottom left: Jimmy Baldwin; top right: Tina Albrecht & Joann Pai (photo by Jong Sun Park)
2015/2016 Season
we inspire the artist in everyone!
Welcome!
Never visited Place des Arts? Always
wondered what’s inside? Well, come on in!
Welcoming and vibrant, Place des Arts is the cultural
hotspot in your neighbouhood, and we have a
wonderful season planned with many free and
low-cost experiences for your enjoyment. From a
quiet, contemplative tour of our galleries and
Artisan Shop to a busy, interactive Family Day or a
paint-filled night out with friends, there’s truly
something for everyone.
Table of Contents
Open House--------------------------------------------------------------2
Family Day at PdA!-------------------------------------------------------3
N.O.T.A. a night of the arts for adults------------------------------------3
Salon Speaker Series-----------------------------------------------------4
Faculty Performance Series----------------------------------------------5
Impromptu: Mardi Gras--------------------------------------------------7
Brighten Up/A Lantern Affair--------------------------------------------8
2015/16 Exhibitions -----------------------------------------------------9
Palette . . . eat, paint, create!--------------------------------------------Back cover
Dance & Dine, a Salsa Valentine-----------------------------------------Back cover
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Place des Arts: 604.664.1636 Brown Paper Tickets: 1.800.838.3006 option 1
In person:
1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam
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Take a look through our guide. I’m certain you’ll find something to inspire you!
Joan McCauley
Executive Director, Place des Arts
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This season, we are adding two exciting new adultonly events to our roster. In September we will host
N.O.T.A., a free night of the arts for the 18+ set,
inspired by the format of our popular Day of the
Arts Pro-D day camps for children (see page 3).
Then, on February 14, grab your favourite dance partner, learn the salsa and enjoy Cubaninspired tapas at Dance & Dine, a Salsa Valentine! (see back cover).
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Open House
Saturday, September 12, 2015 • 2 - 4PM
The annual Place des Arts Open House is an informative, entertaining way for the
whole family to find out about all the classes and programs we have available for
2015/16. Meet some of our fabulous teachers, watch class demos, enter to win door
prizes and enjoy live performances by students and teachers. Register for a class
during the open house and receive up to $10 off your registration fee (1 per family).
Discover your inner artist!
Free Admission
register for a class
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Family Day at PdA!
Gather up the clan and drop by Family Day at PdA to
immerse yourself in art! Tour the galleries and drop in on
a variety of all-ages art workshops based on the
exhibitions. Come and create your very own masterpiece!.
Don’t be intimidated by art . . . . Get engaged in it!
Sunday, Sep 27 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm (part of Canada Culture Days)
Sunday, Oct 25 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm (featuring Mr. I’s Spooky Songs & Stories concert)
Sunday, Nov 29 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sunday, Jan 24 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Sunday, Apr 10 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm (featuring Place des Arts music ensembles)
Salon Speaker Series
Meet and engage with compelling, internationally renowned BC artists in our three-part
speaker series. Q & A session follows each presentation.
JJ Lee
FRIDAY, january 22, 2016 • 7:00PM
Award-winning author, CBC personality and fashion writer JJ Lee will
discuss his critically-acclaimed memoir, The Measure of a Man: The
Story of a Father, a Son, and a Suit, and read from his latest works of
non-fiction. Of its many award nominations, The Measure of a Man
was shortlisted for the 2011 Governor-General’s Literary Award for
Non-Fiction. In 2012, JJ won a National Magazine Award for Best Short
Feature, and in 2014, he hosted the CBC Radio show Head to Toe.
Liam Murphy
FRIDAY, april 22, 2016 • 7:00PM
Free Admission!
Reserve your spot online at brownpapertickets.ca
or by phone: 604.664.1636
N.O.T. A!
A Night of the Arts for Adults Only
Saturday, September 26, 2015 • 7-10pm
Are you 18 or older? Then you’re invited to our inaugural Night of the Arts! Take part in two
innovative art workshops of your choice led by professional teachers. In between workshops,
enjoy complimentary tapas and purchase a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage to
go with. This fun-filled, no stress evening of art is free as part of Canada Culture Days.
Register online at brownpapertickets.com or by phone at 604.664.1636.
Free Admission!
Come learn all about craft beer! Liam Murphy, head brewer at Yellow
Dog Brewing, knows just about all there is to know about the art of
brewing beer. He’ll discuss the history of craft beer in North America
and traditional beer regions, the importance of raw ingredients (malt/
hops/yeast), the artistry and science behind craft beer, and the BC
craft beer revolution! Attendees will partake in several beer and food
pairings interspersed between Liam’s discussion topics.
tina albrecht & Joann Pai
FRIDAY, mAY 27, 2016 • 7:00PM
Instagram has opened our eyes to a whole new world of mobile food
photography, and a few Instagrammers somehow have a knack for
making good food look irresistible! How do they do it? Food
photographers Joann Pai (@sliceofpai) and Tina Albrecht
(@bittadesign), co-founders of Acorn Magazine, will demo mobile
photography, composition, lighting and styling and offer tips on how
to use photo editing apps to make the most of food images. Bring
your camera if you’d like to be a hands-on participant; or just come and watch Tina and Joann in action!
SPEAKER SERIES TICKETS
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experience the arts!
JJ Lee, Tina Albrecht & Joann Pai: $5 + gst
Liam Murphy: talk only $5 + gst | talk + beer & food tasting $25 + gst
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Faculty Performances
Experience the exceptional artistry of Place des Arts performing arts faculty members in the
intimate setting of our Leonore Peyton Salon.
Saturday, November 14, 2015 • 7:30PM
an evening with jimmy baldwin
Featuring Jimmy Baldwin and Friends
Place des Arts guitar teacher Jimmy Baldwin is a versatile and modern
guitarist and “gregarious country crooner.” Flowing smoothly between
funky up-tempo grooves, exciting displays of musicianship and a few softer
ballads, Jimmy and his band of accomplished professionals will deliver a
lively, often foot-stomping performance. From the funky, country/soul
sounds of his debut album Changing Time to rockier and more R&Binfluenced new material, Jimmy’s sound is at once familiar and original.
Saturday, November 28, 2015 • 7:30PM
A souvenir for christmas
Featuring Dina Kholina and Friends
Faculty member Dina Kholina and her guests Irina Faletski (piano)
and Olga Kholina (soprano) present an evening of sparkling classical
melodies. Enjoy the music of Handel, Tchaikovsky and Milhaud, among
others, as well as a few dazzling Christmas duets and songs to get you
into the holiday spirit!
Saturday, January 16, 2016
A Celebration of Robbie Burns
Scottish-Inspired Supper: 6:00PM
Rosie Carver and Blackthorn Concert 7:30PM
Back by popular demand for the fourth year, fiddler and
faculty member Rosie Carver with Celtic band Blackthorn
and a guest piper invite you to celebrate Scotland’s
national bard, Robbie Burns! Blackthorn will feature the
musical traditions of Scotland with a special focus on
Burns’ songs.
Come for the concert at 7:30pm or come early at 6pm to
enjoy a delicious Scottish-inspired supper and stay on for
the concert. From lively jigs and reels to heart-wrenching
airs and ballads, you will savour Blackthorn’s rendition of
Scottish melodies and the intricately woven harmonies
that bring this music to life in a new way, amply flavoured with humour and above all else, fun! At the end
of the first set, the guest piper will pipe in the haggis and recite the Address to a Haggis. (Yes, we promise
to share a wee sampling of this traditional delicacy with you!)
Robert Burns, born January 25, 1759, poet and lyricist known affectionately as “Rabbie” Burns, is the focus
of world-wide celebrations by Scots and their admirers nearly 250 years later. It is Burns’ genius that the
sound and rhythm of his words, whether set to music or recited, create an emotional bond that is ageless
. . . an immortal memory of everyday life as relevant today as yesterday.
Saturday, april 16, 2016 • 7:30PM
Classical and 20th Century Treasures
Saturday, February 20, 2016 • 7:30PM
Harp through the ages
Featuring Rebecca Blair and Friends
This concert will feature music both old and new inspired by the harp.
From songs that harken from the middle ages to tunes written just
yesterday, faculty member Rebecca Blair with guests Judy Henry (harp
and flute) and Michelle Carlisle (flute and vocals) will take you on a
delightful musical journey through history.
Featuring Roger Mangas and Monica Pfau
Spend the evening enjoying familiar classic treasures and exploring a
few newer works. Violinist Roger Mangas and pianist Monica Pfau will
take you on a journey of reminiscence with a Beethoven Sonata and
entice your curiosity with a Romanian Rhapsody by George Enescu.
Additional works include four pieces by Erich Korngold written as
incidental music for Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
FACULTY PERFORMANCE TICKETS
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arouse your sense!
Students & seniors: $13 | adults: $15 + gst
Robbie Burns dinner & concert: $35 | concert only: $15 + gst
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Place des Arts presents
Brighten Up!
A Seasonal Celebration of Arts and Heritage • November 13 - December 6
MARDI GRAS
Maillardville Madness 17. 10. 2015
gala fundraiser benefitting place des arts’ programs
one part gala, two parts theatrical extravaganza - you’ve never been to a fundraiser like this!
VIP Champagne Reception 6PM | Gala 7PM
Help us brighten up the darkening days of late autumn. Gather family and friends and enjoy
a variety of creative activities throughout November and December at Heritage Square and
surrounds that are sure to get your inner light shining!
Gala Opening Reception for Positively Petite & the Christmas Boutique
F • Nov 13 • 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Place des Arts
Community Lantern Making Workshop at Light the Hall
SA • Nov 21 • 12:00 - 3:00 PM at Coquitlam City Hall
Christmas Floral Arranging
SA • Nov 21 • 12:30 PM at Mackin House
Community Lantern Making Workshop
SA • Nov 28 • 1:00 - 3:00 PM at Place Maillardville
Heritage Cookie Ornament Decorating Workshop
SA • Nov 28 • 2:00 - 4:00 PM at Mackin House
Souvenir for Christmas Faculty Performance
SA • Nov 28 • 7:30-9:30 PM at Place des Arts
TIckEts
General $60 | VIP $80
General Group $50 [5 or more]
by phone at 604.664.1636
via brownpapertickets.com
or in person at Place des Arts
Family Day at PdA! Lantern Making
SU • Nov 29 • 1:30 - 3:30 PM at Place des Arts
**Visit
placedesarts.ca
for more info about
Brighten Up!
and to register for
workshops
Christmas Clay Magic Workshops**
M • Nov 30 & Dec 7 and TU • Dec 1 & 8 at Place des Arts
Felted Christmas Ornaments Workshop**
TH • Dec 3 • 6:00-9:00 PM at Place des Arts
How to Weave a Christmas Table Runner**
SA • Dec 5 • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM at Place des Arts
A Lantern Affair Celebration of Light
SU • Dec 6 • 2:00 - 4:00 PM at Place des Arts
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gala fundraiser
a seasonal celebration
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Exhibitions
Sep 11 – Oct 3, 2015
Opening reception: F • Sep 11 • 7:00PM
Jeannette Sirois
Beyond Real - Overexposed, Underexposed
Pencil and coloured pencil
Joseph Therrien
Landscape Photography
Photography
Place des Arts is proud to support local, emerging
artists in our three gallery spaces: The Atrium
Gallery, The Leonore Peyton Salon & The Mezzanine
Gallery. Please join us at our opening receptions for
fine art, inspiration and a glass of wine . . . . It’s the
perfect way to spend an evening! Admission is free;
cash wine bar.
Feb 12 – Mar 12, 2016
Apr 29 – May 28, 2016
Carmen Larsen
Heart Roots
Mixed media
Surface Design
Mended
Fibre arts
Robert Baliello
Traditional SFX in Digital Photography
Photography
Irma Soltonovich
Landscape Abstraction
Oil on canvas
Feb 12 - Mar 12, 2016
Hans Breuer
The Surreal Landscape
Oil on canvas
Opening reception: F • Feb 12 • 7:00PM
Opening reception: F • Feb 19 • 7:00PM
Place des Arts Teachers & Staff Exhibition
Art Feats
Multiple media
Special Exhibiting Artist
In partnership with Festival du Bois
Oct 9 – Nov 7, 2015
Mar 29 – Apr 23, 2016
Opening reception: F • Oct 9 • 7:00PM
Opening reception: F • Apr 1 • 7:00PM
Federation of Canadian Artists (Fraser Valley)
Annual Juried Exhibition
Various media
Ban Kubba
Integration of a Woman
Watercolours and acrylics on canvas
Sensors Group Show
Moments of Love
Photography
Geemon Xin Meng
Perplexity
Ceramic sculpture
Vanessa Lam
Scrapyard Chronicles
Mixed media
Abandoned [detail], oil on canvas by Hans Breuer
Nov 13 – Dec 18, 2015
Opening reception: F • Jan 8 • 7:00PM
Opening reception: F • Nov 13 • 7:00PM
Annual Miniature Exhibition
Positively Petite
Multiple media
Karen Goodfellow
Ancestral Dreams
Mixed media and assemblage
Dante Comoglio
Horizons
Photography
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Jan 8 – Feb 6, 2016
Suite ‘E’ Life Drawing Group Show
The Selective Eye
Various media
Diana Durrand, Claire Moore and Jo-Ann Sheen
Package Deal
Mixed media
Anson Aguirre Firth
Fragments of Life
Ink drawing
fine art, inspiration . . .
Claudine Pommier
The Work and Art of African Women
Photography
Opening reception: F • Apr 29 • 7:00PM
Jun 3 – Jul 2, 2016
Opening reception: F • Jun 3 • 7:00PM
Place des Arts 2015/16 Visual Arts Students
APEx Student Show
Various media
Place des Arts Alumni
APEx Alumni Show
Various media
Place des Arts Art Enhancement Students
Images and Ideas
Various media
Artisan Shop
As part of our mandate to support local, emerging artists, we sell their high quality,
handcrafted works in our lovely shop. You’ll find the perfect gift for just about any
occasion and feel good about your purchase knowing it has been sourced and sustainably
made right in your own back yard. During November and December, the Artisan Shop
expands into the Christmas Boutique, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts
for just about everyone on your list!
and a glass of wine?
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Dance & Dine
a Salsa Valentine!
Sunday, February 14, 2016 • 4:00-7:00pm
Add a little spice to your Valentine’s Day by
joining us for our new Valentine’s-inspired,
adult-only social event! Take part in a salsa
dance workshop led by Place des Arts
teacher Lauren Taylor. Then come together
and tempt your taste buds with a
complimentary Cuban-inspired tapas buffet.
The dance floor will be open throughout so you
can work on your newly acquired dance skills!
$25 per person or 2 for $40*
*includes tip, taxes, tapas and salsa dance lesson! | cash bar
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Palette . . .
eat, paint, create!
friday, March 11, 2016 • 7:30 pm
Palette . . . eat, paint, create is an evening to
inspire the artist in everyone! In the
comfortable setting of Place des Arts’
Leonore Peyton Salon, delicious tapas
and (perhaps) a glass of wine will get
you primed to unleash your inner artist.
In a social and relaxed environment, come
have some fun with paint and get creative!
$25 per person or 2 for $40*
*includes tapas, taxes and all of the supplies to paint your very own masterpiece | cash bar