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Umbrella
QuinteArtsCouncil
January/February 2013
COVERING THE ARTS IN QUINTE
Downtown DocFest
is rolling out the
red carpet!
by Lynn Braun
Save the date: the second annual Downtown
DocFest - Belleville International Documentary
Film Festival – will take place March 1 to 3.
Due to the popularity of the March 2012
inaugural event, the festival is expanding to
three days and will feature outstanding films
focusing on social justice, the environment and
the arts, celebrating life and human dignity
around the world and right here at home. Local
high schools are invited to bring their students to
screenings at the CORE Centre and the
Belleville Public Library on Friday afternoon.
On Friday evening, the Opening Gala at The
Empire Theatre will feature Searching for Sugar
Man, followed by a live concert. The festival
continues on Saturday and Sunday at the CORE
and the Library
Travelling World Community Film Festival, out
of Courtney BC, provides DocFest with a
package of almost 30 films, and this year’s
Your Wine*....
Our Table
Bring your own wine to
enjoy with dinner.
Dinkel’s Corkage $20
Paulo’s Corkage $15
*LCBO Purchases only
Pastel by Elizabeth Dinkel
selection includes Velcrow Ripper’s Occupy Love –
the third in his trilogy (Scared Sacred, 2004; Fierce
Light, 2008), from Denmark, Big Boys Gone
Bananas!, The United States of Africa (NFB) and
Growthbusters, a challenge to our attitudes towards
growth and overpopulation.
For the first time, DocFest is partnering with
Toronto’s Hot Docs Showcase, making it possible to
screen higher profile films like Chasing Ice,
Herman’s House, Ai Weiwei, First Position, The
House I Live In and Samsara.
For those who missed the November screening of
3rd World Canada in Tyendinaga, depicting the
deplorable living conditions in a Northern Ontario
First Nations community, you’ll have an opportunity
to see this film and meet the filmmaker, Andrée
Cazabon, who will be in attendance and lead a
Q&A.
Volume 22, Number 5
Congratulations to our COMMUNITY PARTNER
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The Story of Canada’s Miss Supertest Team and
Celebrating Hockey History: The Story of the
1958/59 Belleville McFarlands. Norman Loft’s One
Calm Hour is about the transformative power of
music in the lives of those living with mental illness
and key persons appearing in the film have been
invited to attend. Film submission information can
be found at www.downtowndocfest.ca.
DocFest will be offering Quinte area community
agencies and organizations an opportunity to present
and sponsor documentaries pertinent to their stated
objectives, and Loyalist College students will again
assist with promotion, presentation and screening of
the films. Photography by photojournalism students
will be on display at the Library and Artists Below
the Line will repeat their art show and sale in the
gallery at the CORE. In the interest of supporting
our environment, DocFest will endeavour to present
a waste-free event.
You can find us on Facebook and follow us on
Twitter. Email [email protected] or call
613-849-1976 for more information.
Local filmmakers’ work will be featured more
prominently this year. Peter Lockyer’s History Lives
Here series of short films includes Making Waves:
44 Bridge St. E.
613-966-2556
38 Bridge St. E.
613-966-6542
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A PUBLICATION OF THE QuinteArtsCouncil
Cultivating Creativity
This issue sponsored by
Essence
Publishing
Message from the Chair
Umbrella
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of our readers as we begin
the New Year and hope that the year brings each of you happiness and
success. For the Quinte Arts Council, this year will hopefully be one of
building upon the efforts and initiatives of 2012. As a finale to 2012, we
had an extremely successful Festival of Trees Gala, the proceeds from
which will be used to improve and expand some of our programming. On
behalf of the Board, I’d like to thank everyone who worked on, not only
the Gala, but the many other varied Festival activities and helped to make
it such a successful event. Any production such as this is typically only as
good as the efforts of those involved with it and the success of the
Festival of Trees is a reflection of the time and effort expended by the
volunteers. The net revenues generated by the Festival will certainly be
put to good use in the coming year.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chair
Past Chair
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Dan Atkinson
Barbara-Jo Clute
Pat Feasey
Anne Cunningham
Peter Stevenson
Heather Smith
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lee Anne Stitt, Tracy Stevenson,
Caroll Hennessy, Judith Smith,
Daniel Vaughan and David Vaughan
At this stage, the Board of Directors, as part of our annual planning
process, are reviewing our goals for the coming year. This process will hopefully identify the projects we would
like to consider supporting as a partner. This is a constantly evolving work in progress and our preference has
shifted over the years to partnering with other organizations as an effective way to maximize our benefits and to
capitalize on the strengths of other groups.
STAFF
Carol Feeney
Executive Director
[email protected]
Carol Bauer
Artist and Member Services Officer
[email protected]
Kim Lidstone
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Scott Miller
Volunteer Coordinator
[email protected]
As always, I welcome any comments or suggestions.
Dan Atkinson FCA
Chair
Scenes from the 2012
Festival of Trees
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Editorial Staff
Kristin Morrison and Paula Finkle at
the Nightmare Before Christmas Gala
Festival of Trees Chair, Angela Phillips and Quinte Arts Council Chair, Dan
Atkinson at the 2012 Festival opening ceremony
Deadline for the Mar/Apr issue is
Monday, February 4, 2013.
Umbrella welcomes submissions in the following categories: illustrations and photographs, articles on or about
the arts in the Quinte region, poetry or prose. Umbrella
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the use of the published information and opinions. Readers
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this newsletter in any particular circumstances.
MISSION, VISION & VALUE STATEMENTS
Mission: The Quinte Arts Council is an umbrella
organization dedicated to promoting artists and arts
organizations in all disciplines and to further
appreciation of arts and culture in the Quinte region.
Vision: Cultivating Creativity
To achieve our mission, we:
• provide effective, accessible communication tools
• engage artists in our programs and events
• provide arts education opportunities for artists and
students
• provide professional development activities for artists
• foster and engage in dialogue about the arts in our
community
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Jessica Melchiorre plays her accordian for the Festival Holiday Home Tour
Dylan Flemming and Emily Sexton
welcoming guests to the Festival Gala
Andrew Queen performing at
Festival Family Days
Milé Murtanovski had a bird’s eye
view at this year’s Festival of Trees
Hazel Lloyst and Pat Feasey at the Gala
Festival Tree
Decorating
Competition
winners!
Jane Simpson, Tree and Wreath Chair from the
Festival of Trees 2012
Community Banking & Financial Services
293 Sidney St. 251 RCAF Rd.
Belleville Trenton
613.966.4111 613.394.3361
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Design Build
General Contracting
Y’wanna Hav’a Café won Best Themed Tree for their
Legend of the Christmas Spider Tree inspired by the
Tim Burton, Nightmare before Christmas gala theme.
Salon You was the runner up. Thrasher Garden and
Nursery Centre won Best Themed Tree for the Candy
Cane Lane theme. Runner up was the Quinte Harvest
Church. The Most Traditional Tree went to Maxwell
Paper with Quinte Ballet School the runner up.
Quinte Film Alternative took the Most Artistic Tree
with JB Print Solutions the runner up. All the
winners received a trophy and gift certificate.
Many of the designers of the Holiday Home Tour
participated in the judging, including Yvon
Menard of Set The Scene; Christine Denouden of
Kleur Design; Marisa Howard of Marisa Howard
Design; Kerri Troutman and Kelly Butt of Wish
Home Accents & Gifts; and Rhonda Hill of
Coredecor Designs.
“We had amazing support from tree sponsors and
decorators,” states Jane Simpson, chair of the
Tree & Wreath Committee. “Trees this year were
outstanding and it was an exciting addition
having a contest. Congratulations to winners.
Thanks to all participants for their enthusiasm,
creativity and energy,” she added.
There were more than 68 trees and wreaths at the
Festival this year. Festival attendees were invited
to vote for their favourite tree and wreath – the
winners are Rustic by Red (tree) and Malcolm
Brothers (wreath).
Tree and
wreath
raffle
winners!
Emily Elsasser
Jennifer Johnson
Evelyn Graves
Evelyn Graves
Terry Ingram
Leah Hamilton
Leah Hamilton
Pat Belyea
Jaycie Jones
Kristen Taylor
Doris Turner
Patsy Bloom
Leticia Joslin
Avery & Nolan Reitzfel
Reg Snow
Michelle Wylie
Patricia Cockburn
Gloria Bentley
Anna Walsh
Alexa Leduc
Ken Horricks
Stephen Laroche
E. Busse
Lorraine Keller
Mary Clare Yeo
Danielle Wilson
January/February 2013 Umbrella 3
Volunteer Corner
by Scott Miller
Festival of Trees has come and gone for another
year, so I would like to take this opportunity to
express my gratitude, and thank all those who
participated in this year’s event. There was no
shortage of people wishing to volunteer, making
for a delightful conundrum to
schedule everyone in. There were
volunteers from previous years, new
volunteers, students, retirees,
friends, family, and groups all
pitching in with their time and
talents, to make this year’s event a
resounding success.
Tree fluffing was the first order of
business for the Festival. ‘Tree
fluffing’ may sound a bit strange,
but the job was nevertheless
required. It involved putting the
trees together and ‘fluffing’ the
branches to prepare them for
decorating. Thanks go out to Caroll
Scott Miller
Hennessy, Debbie Morton and Girls
Inc. I’m sure each of us who
endured the scratches from the tree branches
remembers this event!
Tree decoration assistants were on hand, to
facilitate the organizing and decorating of the
trees by local businesses. Thank you to Ruth
Nodtvedt, Ellie Aston, Angela Phillips, Angel
Brant, Deb Morton and Veneda Murtha.
The ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Gala was
certainly the most exciting event. Many volunteer
positions were filled for the event, including our
mascots, Jack Skellington and Sally. Emily
Sexton and Dylan Flemming portrayed the roles
from the film admirably. Ticket takers, Kim
Lidstone and Marlene Phillips, greeted people as
they entered. Bar ticket sales was a busy job,
worked by Shari Miller-Cook, Lynn Smilie, Jim
Sagriff, Brigitte Rittinger, Lisa King and Ruth
Nodtvedt. The auction was also a busy event,
looked after by Karren Seifert, Becca Bruneau
and Judy Bridle. Contributions made by high
school students were of special note, including
students from Centennial Secondary, who painted
and walked the festival banner in the Santa Claus
Parade, and the students who animated the giant
puppets in the arena during Family Day. The coat
check and greeting area was perhaps the busiest
location of the night. Kacy Hyndman, Sophia
King, Amelia King, Angel Brant, Ellie Aston and
Megan Benn did a wonderful job organizing and
ensuring a well-run operation at the entrance to
the Gala. Glen Lidstone and Susan Hyndman
helped with bartending and serving.
The servers and bartenders were
procured by Paula Finkle and Kristin
Morrison. Thank you to everyone
who made this event successful.
Volunteers for the school tours,
public viewing and Family Day made
it possible for the public to enjoy
their viewing of the trees and music.
Thank you to the Avaya Group of
Volunteers, Girls Inc., Ellie Aston,
Angel Brant, Mary Shipton, Bethany
Waite, Liz Christie, Marlene Phillips,
Carole Lennox, Betty Jackson,
Brigitte Rittinger and Seo Jin Kim.
The Seniors Dance was enjoyed by
everyone who attended. Thank you
to Pat Feasey, Bethany Waite, Susan Hyndman,
Kacy Hyndman, Jean Hamelink, Elissa
Robertson, Linda and Carl Matchin, Liz Lidster,
Jessica Butts, Caroll Hennessy and Laureate
Alpha Eta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority.
Thank you to Ray McCoy, who kindly made runs
to Tim Hortons, to make sure each of us was well
supplied with caffeine and Timbits. Thank you to
Anica James who once again donated her
photographic talents and took outstanding photos
of the event. Thank you to Mary Rushlow and all
the volunteers from the Holiday Home Tour. And
last, but not least, thank you to Matt and Brad,
who helped out with the set-up, tear-down and a
lot of heavy lifting. We couldn’t have survived
without you.
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for the town of Napanee. Needed
one day every two months.
Enhance your artistic side by volunteering
with the Quinte Arts Council.
Meet the artists, enjoy the arts,
meet new and interesting people, build
your skills, showcase your talents, and
above all, have fun!
The Quinte Arts Council offers volunteer
positions in Administration,
Art in the Community, Umbrella
Newspaper, Events and Programs.
Join our new volunteer database and
keep track of your volunteer hours. Be
recognized by the Quinte Arts Council
in the Umbrella newspaper and in the
community as a valued volunteer.
We encourage current volunteers to
join our database and be acknowledged
for their dedication and support.
Come volunteer and have fun!
Contact: Scott Miller,
Volunteer Coordinator
Quinte Arts Council
36 Bridge Street East, P.O. Box 22113
Belleville, ON K8N 2Z5
Tel. 613‐962‐1232 Fax. 613‐962‐7163
[email protected]
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During the performance I saw the guy playing the
flute and I thought the guy was pretty good at
playing. It was good technique. Maddie
I enjoyed when the dancer came
out because his outfit was
colourful. I also enjoyed the
variety of instruments and the
sounds that they made. Grace
I heard lots of weird names of
instruments that I have never
seen before. The music was
very soothing and slippery. My
favourite part was when Thomas
was doing the dance. Ryan
During the performance I saw
uncommon clothing and
instruments that usually only
native [people] have. I heard nice
music and sounds. I thought the
performance was cool. My
favourite part was when the guy
came out and danced. Mac
I liked the sound of
the music and how it
is different from what I listen to.
Also I loved seeing all the
different instruments and
different dances.
It would be nice
to understand
the words. Jenna
I saw many rare and neat
instruments from different
countries. I saw many aboriginal
people dancing, singing and
announcing things. I also thought
it was loud, not too loud, perfect
loud because I don’t listen to it
every day. Brooke
NEEDED ASAP!
If you love or appreciate art, and are interested in
volunteering in the office, please contact Scott
Miller at the Quinte Arts Council, 613-962-1232.
I saw many creative dances on
the stage and different and
interesting types of instruments.
I heard different types of
instruments that I didn’t know
what they sounded like. Also I
heard different words. I thought
the performance was interesting
and something I haven’t
experienced before. Natalie
It was an awesome performance.
I learned a lot about natives and
heritage. Meghan
through volunteerism
For a full list of volunteers, including festival
committee, see pages 10 and 11.
Kids chime in about Maracle show
Comments from Tyendinaga Public School’s Grade
6 class about the QAC’s World and First Nations
Music Show on October 18:
Cultivating Creativity
Thomas Clair performs at the QAC’s World
Music and Dance show for students at the
Empire Theatre on October 18.
I liked the sound of the mouth
harp because I’ve never heard
one before and to me it was like
a kazoo with a string attached to
it. I also like the didgeridoo
because I’ve seen people play it
on television and I haven’t seen
one in real life so it was pretty
cool. Hayley
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Sowing Poison –
HERITAGE
Kellough’s ride
A new life for the Al Purdy A-frame through the
The A-frame home built in Ameliasburgh in 1957 by
the late Al Purdy, one of Canada’s greatest poets,
and his wife, Eurithe, has been assured of
preservation and a continued purpose as a place for
writers to gather and work.
there, the Purdys hosted a who’s who of Canadian
authors: Margaret Laurence, Milton Acorn, H.R.
Percy, Michael Ondaatje and hundreds of others.
The association plans to begin work on upgrading
the property immediately, and hopes to have its first
writer-in-residence installed next summer and
working in local schools by fall 2013.
PHOTO BY DEREK SHAPTON
Thanks to the generosity of Eurithe Purdy, who
dramatically reduced the asking price for the
property, and donors from across Canada, the AThe association gratefully acknowledges the
frame was acquired on October 9, 2012, by the Al
generosity of all donors to the project to date,
Purdy A-frame Association, a newly incorporated
including writers,
national non-profit
poets, publishers,
organization, with a
academics, students,
mandate to promote
booksellers, librarians,
Canadian literature and
lovers of literature and,
Canadian writers.
especially, Eurithe
Work now turns to
Purdy, who was crucial
raising funds to
to the success of this
upgrade, and to
effort. Special thanks
installing a writer-inare extended to major
residence. A major
donors ($5,000 to
benefit is planned at
$40,000): The Good
Koerner Hall in
Foundation, Avie
Toronto, on February
Bennett, George Galt,
6, to continue the
The Chawkers
restoration of the
Foundation, The
A-frame.
Al Purdy’s A-frame in Prince Edward County
Glasswaters
“Now we can turn our
Foundation, The
attention to the next phase of this effort,” said Jean
Metcalf Foundation, Michael Audain, Jeff Mooney
Baird, president of the association. “It’s not only a
and Suzanne Bolton, Leonard Cohen, Rosemary
celebration of Al Purdy’s legacy, but a mission to
Tannock, Tom and Helen Galt, and Josef Wosk. For
educate today’s students on the value and worth of
a full list of donors, go to www.alpurdy.ca.
Canadian literature, and to preserve the Purdy
Fundraising efforts continue and are critical to the
home as a retreat for future generations of
next stage of this project: upgrades on the property
Canadian writers.”
are required and the association will be building an
The A-frame, a lakeside cottage in Prince Edward
endowment. Online donations are being accepted
County, was the centre of Purdy’s writing universe
through PayPal at www.alpurdy.ca, or cheques may
and one of the most important crossroads on
be sent to: The Al Purdy A-frame Association, 4403
Canada’s literary map. In their 43 years residing
West 11th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6R 2M2.
Donald Stuart Ray
Feb 15, 1940 – Oct 26, 2012
Don Ray, an artist member from Bath, passed away
unexpectedly but peacefully, in the ICU at Kingston
General Hospital, surrounded by loving family
members. Don was a school teacher for almost 40
years, finishing his career with the Frontenac County
School Board. He was a member of the Bath
Artisans and the Belleville Art Association. He is
survived by his wife Margaret (also an artist) and
three children.
Memories, stories and thoughts can be sent to Marg
at [email protected]. These will be
cherished and shared with the grandsons, to
remember their very special Grandpa Don.
STYLES by ROB
ROB RAPINO
Styling out of
A MANE AFFAIR
59 Pinnacle St. South
Belleville
613-962-2159
County
Nathan Elliott had been missing for 24 hours and
everyone had pretty well given up any hope of
finding him, including Thaddeus Lewis, who knew
that an injured man had little hope of surviving a
second night in what had been a particularly frosty
Canadian autumn. When the call went out, Lewis
had answered immediately.
He joined the meeting at Murphy’s Tavern, where
the local constable was laying out his plan to
organize the men into a search party. There were
plenty of volunteers.
The lakeside village of Wellington lost more men to
the water than anywhere else, and search parties
were often formed to comb the shores for the bodies
of sailors or fishermen who had been reported lost
from a vessel wrecked in a storm. But a person who
had gone missing on land was a novelty, and the
tavern was full,
with not only
local men, but a
number who
arrived from the
neighbouring
villages of
Bloomfield and
Raynor’s Creek.
— from Chapter
One.
After an absence
of many years,
Nathan Elliott
returns to the
lakeside village
of Wellington in
Ontario’s Prince
Edward County,
to be at his dying
Sowing Poison by Janet Kellough
uses elements of the real Thaddeus father’s side.
Lewis’s life in Wellington
Within a few
days of his
return, his brother reports that Nathan disappeared
while the two were cutting firewood and no trace
of him can be found. Shortly after, Nathan’s wife
arrives in the village. Claiming that she can
contact the dead, she begins to hold séances for
the villagers.
Thaddeus Lewis, a Methodist circuit rider, is
outraged. After coming up against greed, fraud and
murder, can Lewis learn the truth about Nathan
Elliott? Religious conflict and political dissension
all play a part in this tale, set in 1844 Upper Canada.
The character of Thaddeus Lewis is based on a
historical figure of the same name. The author
used elements of the real Thaddeus Lewis’s autobiography, written in 1865, to create the character
featured in this novel.
Janet Kellough, who lives in Prince Edward County,
is a professional storyteller and has written and
appeared in numerous stage productions that feature
a fusion of spoken word and music. Her previous
book in the Thaddeus Lewis series is On the Head of
a Pin. Sowing Poison is published by Dundurn, and
is available as an Ebook. For more information,
visit www.janetkellough.com.
Praise for On the Head of a Pin:
“Kellough does a fine job of bringing life to the
times and to her ministerial hero on horseback.”
The National Post
“Kellough’s book works on several levels; the
murder mystery is woven into the larger story of
Canada’s wild, pre-confederation era.”
Quill & Quire
“This is a very atmospheric debut from author
Kellough...”
Globe & Mail
FILM
The Master is lost at sea
Great Escapes
Bev Hanna-Jones
Explore... Dream... Discover
with
New York City...
by Scott Whalen
There’s water, water everywhere in the brilliant film
The Master – and all you have to do is think. That
statement is a bit of a twist on Samuel Taylor
Coleridge’s poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
(“Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.”)
It’s also fitting for this smart, strange and befuddling
movie, because there is water imagery everywhere,
and the film is
packed full of deep
meanings, obvious
and hidden
analogies and headscratching
existential
contemplations.
What a way to kick off
the first weekend in spring!
You will get so lost in the dark, overwhelming
philosophy of it all that you will feel seasick with
ideas. For instance, when Quell is first discovered
on Dodd’s ship, an assistant says to him, “You’re
safe. You’re at sea.”
Truer words were
never spoken. Quell is
like all of us who
sometimes feel at sea
in the world. And
especially at low
moments, we could
become prey to
someone with ‘the
answer’ or a
philosophy they think
is the answer. And
within that
philosophy, where
does spirituality end
and cult begin?
Hence the suggestions
that The Master is
about Scientology.
In the opening
scene, battledamaged navy
seaman Freddie
Quell (Joaquin
Phoenix) stares off
at the waves in the
ocean as the Second
World War comes to
an end. His eyes are
blank, with a faraway stare and the
ravages of war have
As if to seal the deal
obviously taken
and have us truly
their toll. The
understand the role
churning of the
Dodd will play in
waves mirrors how
Quell’s life, when
lost and adrift he is,
they meet Quell asks,
now that there is no
“Is this your ship?”
one left to fight.
“I am its
Later, he stows
commander,” the
away on a boat,
mysterious spiritual
captained by
leader replies. We are
Philip Seymour Hoffman as Lancaster Dodd ─ the mysterious
mysterious spiritual
now on this ship with
spiritual
leader
in
the
upcoming
film,
The
Master
leader Lancaster
Quell and what a
Dodd (Philip
long, strange trip it’s
Seymour Hoffman)
going to be. Strap yourself in, get ready for the
and sails away with him into a strange new world of
waves and keep your life preserver handy.
philosophy and practice known as The Cause.
The Master erupts occasionally with vicious
These characters are all lost – adrift – physically and
violence. It taunts the viewer and makes us squirm.
spiritually, and it’s a strange, unsettling voyage we
Anderson seems to delight in the underbelly of
set sail upon with director Paul Thomas Anderson
things and he creates such an uneasy sense of
(Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch Drunk Love,
foreboding and astonishment at various points in this
There Will Be Blood.) We will be lost at sea with
epic drama that you will literally be moving around
these characters as well, searching for meaning in
in your seat trying to relax. The soaring, screeching
musical score by the brilliant Jonny Greenwood of
the band Radiohead doesn’t help much – the strings
and drum beats will make you even more uneasy.
What saves The Master from shock or cheap parlour
tricks are the uncanny performances the director has
coaxed and created. Many will debate whether it is
Phoenix’s ‘method’ portrayal of a soul truly adrift or
Seymour Hoffman’s chilling and steady pseudomessiah performance that are most compelling. No
matter – they are both electric on screen, especially
in moments when they are alone together.
Alongside them both is the measured, yet maniacal
drama provided by Amy Adams, as Dodd’s wife
Peggy. At one moment, she’s a peaceful beacon in
this strange storm and then she takes an almost Lady
Macbeth turn with chilling precision. All of the
other performances, stunning visuals and amazing
moments elevate this film to high art.
Not enough will ever be said about this movie. You
must see it for yourself, and discuss for a long time
after, to truly experience it. So, be brave and set
sail. This is a voyage you will be glad you took,
even if you struggle to question its route or
understand its destination.
Quinte Film Alternative screens The Master on
January 16 at The Empire Theatre (2 pm and 7:30
pm). Please visit www.quintefilmaltrnative.ca for
more details.
March 22-25, 2013
the watery abyss. The boat that is The Master will
list and dip and crest over dark ominous waves in its
quest for a shore of meaning.
Book by January 15
Toronto Symphony
Orchestra
Pops Concert - featuring
the music of James Bond
April 3, 2013
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LITERARY ARTS
New books at Quinte Arts
Council Gallery and Gift Shop
From art instruction to Quinte cuisine, Quinte Arts
Council’s Gallery and Gift shop has a fine selection
of books by local authors and groups that are worth
checking out. If you are interested in developing
your inner artist, pick up a copy of The Basics… Art
Instructor’s Manual, written and illustrated by visual
artist, Terry Olmstead. Terry has been living in
Belleville for the past 14 years and has found much
inspiration in the Quinte area for his subject matter.
During his 25 years of art experience, Terry’s
creative emphasis has found its way, with feeling,
sight and sound. His formal education and
experience provided a ‘healthy stepping stone’ to
enable him to express his observations of artistic
shape, colour, light and shadow. As a fine art
educator, Terry recently created his first publication
of basic fundamentals and principles, providing a
tool to help teach his students those ‘very basics.’
Once the student has the opportunity to observe an
apple as the subject of a still life, the student will
never see an apple in the same way again. Interested
parties can also order Terry’s new publication, The
Basics… Art Instructor’s Manual, online at
www.lulu.com. The books sell for $16.95.
Bob Lyons Touring the Past is an informative and
entertaining guide to old mines, ghost towns and
historic sites of North Hastings. This book is $25.
Paul Kirby writes the story of Hastings County
native Mary Aylward in Mary Aylward, the murder,
the arrest, the trial, her childhood, her children and
her execution. The introduction reads “Mary
O’Brien was my name. Ardpatrick was my station.
Ardpatrick was my birthplace. In Heaven I expect
salvation. Mary Aylward is my name. Belleville gaol
is my station. And on the trap I lose my life. In
Heaven I expect salvation, “which were the last
words spoken by Mary Aylward, before her
execution in Belleville on December 8, 1862. The
book retails for $20.
Celebrate the Hero is unique in the sense that it
mainly consists of stories, poems and entries from
people around the Quinte region and Ontario. The
book is a result of a program that was started in
Belleville by Nick Foley, called Celebrate the Hero,
which runs anti bullying initiatives from
Kindergarten to grade 12, as well as with sports
teams and businesses. The book sells for $15. See
the article on page 7 for more details.
The father and daughter memoir, Growing up
Quinte, by Jack Evans and Cyndi L. Crowder ($15),
is a book that covers over 70 years of life in the
area, including swimming at the Sandbanks, school
days at Belleville Collegiate and Vocational Institute
and winter’s days spent sliding down the hill at
Zwick’s Park. Foodies will love the Canadian
Federation of University Women’s Quinte Cuisine,
that has delicious recipes from garden to table and
back again ($25). There is also a display copy of
Chris Faiers’ Eel Pie Island Dharma (see review on
page 7).
Books are available at the QAC Gallery and Gift
Shop, 36 Bridge Street East, Belleville, when it
opens after the holidays on January 8. Call 613-9621232 for more information.
A Page Painted Black
POETS
AMONG
US!
by Karen Dack
A world without poetry
Is a page painted black
No way to express your feelings
No roadmap or a way for healing
You won’t see any joy and pain
Words all for vain
No way to put your heart out there
No way to show you care
No expressions of life
In peace or in strife
A world without poetry is a page painted black
Life is lack
No
No
No
No
sorrowful tears
jubilant laughter
here and now
looking forward to a happily ever after
No escape from the mundane
No way to express yourself
To keep from going insane
No way to sympathize, empathize
No reason to open your eyes
No reason to open your ears
To words that you just don’t want to hear
If we stay in the darkness no need to change
what the world lacks
“Stir the heart, people will do their part.”
Eel Pie Island Dharma Celebrate
Book review by John Hamley
I like books that open new worlds for me. This is
one. It will take you on a tour of the weird and
wonderful world of hippies - not as seen by an
outsider or as imagined by us
ordinary
people, but as
remembered
by a genuine,
draft-resisting,
love-making,
pot-smoking
1960s hippie.
Things like that
couldn’t happen
today. The
world has
changed. I
remember going
to a love-in on a
California beach
in 1966, where
the security was
provided by the
Hells Angels and
everything went
swimmingly. Even
with the brutality of
the Vietnam War in
the background, in
some ways our
society was more
innocent then.
The literary form of
this memoir is haibun
- prose narrative
mixed with haiku - a
form that dates back to the accounts of the first
haiku master, Matsuo Bacho, of his long journeys on
foot in Japan in the late 1600s. His Narrow Road to
the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches still
makes exemplary reading. Chris Faires’ Eel Pie
Island Dharma, first published in 1990, is one of the
early applications of haibun in the English language.
Chris, an acknowledged
pioneer of English-language
haiku, has been writing haiku
for over 44 years and has
published them by the
hundreds. So, what are they
like? Here are two examples
from this book:
Awakening
to a naked man
with a peeled egg
England
sheep grazing
among gravestones
Players of the Oriental
board game Go have a
proverb: ‘If a move is not
necessary, it is bad.’
Chris writes haiku like
that. With a good eye
for telling detail, and
leaving everything else
out, and never stooping
to cleverness, he gives
you simple unadorned
kernels of what he saw
or felt. You can take
them or leave them.
In many ways, this
little book gives us
much to think about. But you don’t need to
think about it, you can just jump in and let Chris
take you for a ride.
The book is published by Hidden Brook Press,
and is available online through Amazon and
Barnes & Noble.
the Hero
Celebrate the Hero has finally arrived. After months
and months of re-writes and edits, the book is finally
complete and ready for sale, just in time for the
holiday season. The Celebrate the Hero publication
is unique in the sense that it mainly consists of
stories, poems and entries from people around the
Quinte region and Ontario. The book is the result of
a program that started in Belleville called Celebrate
the Hero, which runs anti-bullying initiatives from
Kindergarten to grade 12, as well as with sports
teams and businesses.
The concept for the book is simple: tell your story you have a voice and now you have a platform. The
book is a collection of works that have been sent to
the Celebrate the Hero website, as encouraged by
the Celebrate the Hero team. The best part of this
publication is that every entry is as unique as each
of the authors. The goal - to inspire positive change
in communities.
The Celebrate the Hero organization prides itself as
a local business that acts locally and thinks globally.
What is important to all of the people who work
within the organization is giving back, and staying
true to the ideology that 100% of the proceeds made
from this publication will be donated to local
charities that Celebrate the Hero supports monthly.
Our hope is that by doing so, awareness will be
raised in support of some local charities that are
propagating good in our community.
This is Nick Foley’s second publication. He also
wrote the book, Act Like You’ve Been There: Rules
For My Brother. Nick’s third publication, the
children’s book, Kapernakus, focuses on the
importance of accepting everyone and celebrating
their differences, and will be published early in 2013.
All publications are available for sale on the
Celebrate the Hero website: www.celebratethe
hero.com, as well as at www.amazon.com.
VISUAL ARTS
Art opening with live
painting at Gallery 121
Gallery One-Twenty-One will hold an opening
reception and live painting demonstration on
January 19, 2 to 4 pm. The show, Moroccan
Sketchbook, features the work of Margaret Owen
and Elizabeth Hutchinson.
Moroccan Sketchbook is an exhibition and sale of
paintings and drawings produced from sketches,
impressions and photographs, gathered on a working
trip the artists took together to Morocco last spring.
Margaret and Elizabeth met over a decade ago, while
studying painting at graduate school in New York City.
Since then they’ve taught drawing together for several
years at the Zimmerli Museum at Rutgers University
and both teach privately in their own studios, Margaret
Fishing Boats at Essaouria, ink and watercolour by
Margaret Owen
in Providence, RI and Elizabeth, close by, in Carrying
Place. Recently they joined forces again to teach
painting workshops abroad.
In March of 2012, the artists led a painting expedition
to Morocco where they taught the art of the travel
sketch. They brought pen and ink, watercolour and
sketchbooks and taught participants how to use these
portable materials to set down quick, but lasting and
beautiful, impressions of the exotic and sunny
southern city of Marrakech
and the ancient seaside
town of Essaouria.
The participants stayed at
the hip guest house,
Peacock Pavilions, just
outside of Marrakech,
enjoyed spa treatments and
massage, shopped for
treasures in the Medina and
in the famed souks, and ate
authentic home-cooked
Moroccan tagine.
Peacock Study by Elizabeth Hutchinson
“Our hope,” says
Elizabeth, “was to
happily answer questions about the process as they
incorporate life and travel with art, since
make a painting on the spot, from start to finish.
one supports and informs the other. We
wanted to design a painting experience that
Gallery One-Twenty-One is located at 48 Bridge
brought aspects of the culture and daily life
Street East, downtown Belleville and is open
into the sketches we were making.”
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Margaret and Elizabeth will continue to lead
painting workshops abroad in 2013. They
return to Marrakech this spring to teach the art
of the travel sketch (watercolour and pen and
ink) from April 7 to 13. The week prior,
March 29 to April 5, they will teach oil
painting en plein air. Both painting retreats
make use of the extraordinary Moroccan light
and offer matchless opportunities for artists to
explore the colour and exotic pattern that
defines the ancient cultures, souks, riads and
landscape of Marrakech and Essaouria. In the
fall (September 21 to 28) they will lead a plein air oil
workshop to southwest France.
Margaret and Elizabeth are thrilled to have the
opportunity to show this new body of work and are
grateful to the member artists of Gallery OneTwenty-One for inviting them to participate as guest
artists. To celebrate the opening of their exhibition,
Moroccan Sketchbook, Margaret and Elizabeth will
be on hand on January 12, from 2 to 4pm, to give
live painting demonstrations in both oil and
watercolour. They will demonstrate technique and
At the John M. Parrott Gallery
by Susan Holland
Some have said that there is nothing like looking at
art to lift and soothe the spirit. We invite you into
the John M. Parrott Art Gallery to enjoy our new
shows and feed
your soul.
became a major fundraiser, sponsored by local
businesses, and the images of the people became an
exhibition for all to experience.
The 2012/2013
version will again
In Gallery One,
feature images of
from January 10
people from our
to 31, the textile
community who are
artists known as
dealing with cancer in
Weavers
one way or another. It
Unlimited will
is a remarkable
be displaying
display, done with the
members’ work
utmost respect for the
in their
individuals portrayed
exhibition
and is not gruesome
Anything but
or grotesque. It raises
Plain – An
awareness of this
exploration of
disease and reminds
Plain Weave.
us that it is real and it
This is a group
is here. Meet
Teresa Bell, photograph by Michael Brethour
of weavers
Michael at the
committed to the continued evolution and
opening reception for his exhibition on Thursday,
refinement of handweaving. Their goal for this
January 10, from 6 to 7:30 pm.
project, however, was to return to the most basic
technique, plain weave, and to bring all of their
knowledge and experience to this exhibition of
wearable and functional art. Meet the artists at the
opening reception on Saturday, January 12, from
2 to 4 pm.
During the same time frame, in Gallery Two, local
journalist and photographer Michael Brethour will
be presenting the second installment in his ongoing
project, ‘The Faces of Cancer.’ This project began
when Mike was covering the local Canadian Cancer
Society’s Wheels for Hope campaign, in October,
2011, and had the idea of a fundraising ‘Faces of
Cancer’ calendar. The idea became reality very
quickly when people readily agreed to not only be
photographed, but also to share their stories on film.
Thus, the documentary Faces of Cancer was born.
It was shown at the Belleville Docfest last year and
will be aired here again in March. The calendar
all disciplines of the arts, congratulations are offered
for such a hard-working and dedicated group! In
2012, BAC opened The Gates, an arts and culture
centre at the entrance to Presqu’ile Provincial Park,
providing an exhibition and retail space for their
members, as well as a delightful discovery for the
thousands of visitors to the park during the season.
BAC is Beautiful reflects the growth and ambition of
the group. Some pieces will be traditional and others
quite contemporary. It will be a visual cross-section
of work by artists at all levels of expertise, which so
symbolizes the intent of this grassroots organization.
“What does International Women’s Day mean to
you?” was the question asked to our high school
art class students by Belleville’s International
Women’s Day committee. The students’ responses
will be presented in the form of a juried student art
show in Gallery Two in February. For the
committee, it is an awareness-raising campaign
with which they seek to engage the youth of our
community in their quest for recognition of
International Women’s Day, on March 8 each year.
For the students, it’s an opportunity to spend a little
time and energy on an important
issue that affects each of us in some
way and also offers the potential to
have their art work shown in a
professional gallery.
There will be a people’s choice contest
for the full length of the show in the
Parrott Gallery. The chosen work will
then hang alongside the International
Women’s Day adult art exhibition at
the Core Centre, during
March, 2013.
The Weavers United exhibition, January 10 - 31 is anything but plain
In February, in Gallery One, we welcome the
Brighton Arts Council, for their first-ever showing
at the Parrott Gallery. The BAC started in 2005 as a
writers group and morphed into a painters group by
2007. Today, with over 200 members, representing
Please join us on Thursday, February
7, from 6 to 7:30 pm, for the opening reception for
both of these stimulating exhibitions. These shows
run from February 7 to 28. For more information,
visit www.belleville library.com, or call 613-9686731 ext. 2240.
New shows at the Art Gallery of Bancroft
The Art Gallery of Bancroft’s first show of 2013 is 2
in the Gallery, showcasing the works of Gerald
Humen and Lucia McHardy. The show runs from
January 9 to February 2, with an opening reception
on Friday, January 11, at 3 pm.
support he has received from both the arts
community in Bancroft and the staff at the Hastings
Centennial Manor, without which this exhibit would
not have been possible.
Gerald Humen was born in the Ukraine in 1935 and
came to Canada in 1948. He studied at the Ontario
College of Art and lived in Toronto as a fine artist
until moving to Bancroft in 2006. He currently
resides at the Hastings Centennial Manor where he
continues to create his wonderful paintings.
commercialism, and gives her greater freedom to
explore alternatives.
The Art Gallery of Bancroft’s February show,
Canadian pastimes: the cottage and the canoe trip,
features the work of Leslie Kirby-Olvet. The show
runs from February 6 to March 2, with an opening
reception on Friday, February 8, at 7:30 pm.
Leslie Kirby-Olvet started her career in her late
twenties, studying Fine Arts at Langara College in
Vancouver, majoring in painting, sculpture and
ceramics. She pursued her artistic endeavours in
Canada, taking part in several exhibitions and
studio tours, then, in 2011, she and her family
moved to Australia for a year, as part of her
husband’s work, on a teacher exchange. While in
Australia, Leslie enrolled in Abstract
Expressionism and in other painting classes which
were of interest to her.
Gerald’s works are widely distributed, and can be
found in the permanent collections of 40 museums
and art galleries, including the National Gallery of
Canada, the Canada Council Collection, the Art
Gallery of Ontario, the Montreal Museum of Fine
Arts, the Vancouver Art Gallery, Victoria College
and Hart House, U of T, and the University of
Western Ontario. Gerald is deeply grateful for the
Up the rapids, acrylic by Leslie Kirby-Olvet
Lucia McHardy is a graduate of Sheridan College
School of Design, and has had a pottery studio for
the last ten years. She works in stoneware, raku, and
smoke-fired clay, making hand-built pottery,
sculpture and framed landscapes. Because she
doesn’t use a wheel, it is a slow process, which she
finds meditative and satisfying. Her stoneware
landscapes are inspired by the rugged Kawartha
Lakes region where she lives.
Lucia has struggled with a disability for years.
Though this reduces her output, she feels it has
made her a stronger artist. Lucia’s main intent is to
create a body of work that is vital and graceful.
Living on a large expanse of bush and marsh, in
Ontario’s Kawartha Lakes region, Lucia finds that
her rural life reduces her exposure to
Leslie says in her Artist’s Statement: “Comfort,
rhythm, tranquility and an awe of nature are
celebrated in my interpretations of the backdrops
of cottage living and canoe tripping, within the
unique landscape of the forest and lake lands of
Ontario and Quebec. My impressions of the
surroundings that enchant us when we retreat to
these traditional pastimes are captured in rich
acrylics, layered with the use of various acrylic
media. Each painting presents itself boldly with
an illustrative quality. This is a dedication of what
defines many of us as Canadian. My goal is to
inspire you to take a moment to revel in the beauty
that surrounds us every day – not just when we
take time to escape to it.”
The Art Gallery of Bancroft is located at 10 Flint
Avenue, Bancroft, and Gallery hours are Wednesday
to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. For more information,
visit abg.weebly.com or call 613-332-1542.
A big thank you to the volunteers, supporters,
sponsors and donors, who made the 2012
Festival of Trees a wonderful success!
Sponsors/Supporters
Belleville Mitsubishi
Campbell's Orchards
City of Belleville
Downtown Belleville Improvement Area
Family Space
Finkle Electric
Impacto Protective Products
John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation
Knudsen Brady Vaughan CIBC Wood Gundy
McDougall Insurance & Financial
P&G
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd. Brokerage
Scotiabank
Thompson Tents
Tim Horton's Hanley Corporation
W. T. Hawkins
Wilkinson & Co.
Management & Staff, City of Belleville Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Services
Lyle Quennell, Senior Fire Prevention Officer,
City of Belleville
Media Partners
Artisans Bay Magazine
CJBQ
CKWS
Classic Hits 95.5
Cool 100
JB Print Solutions
Mix 97
Rock 107
The Intelligencer
they integrated
Festival of Trees
Committee Members
Festival Chair - Angela Phillips
Gala Co-Chairs - Paula Finkle
and Kristin Morrison
Gala Committee
Debbie Morton
Lynn Forrestell
Nick Foley
Pat Feasey
Ryan Williams
Gala Support Team
Barbara-Jo Clute
Barratt's Office Pro
Bev Post
Brian Freeman
Caitlyn Kelleher
Chris Finkle
Cindy Moyle
Colette Hilmi
Debbie McKinney
Doug Taylor
Elaine Tausenfreund
Elizabeth Dinkel
Frank Kelleher
Gaye Hammond
Heather Dunn
Holly Finkle
ICI Paints
Jack Evans
James Craig
John Alexiou
Karren Seifert
Kim Taylor
Lisa Grills
Lynn Knudsen
Mackenzie Kelleher
Marcie McQuaid
Mike Malachowski
Pat Feasey
Paul Dinkel
Paul Thompson
Pro Pictures
Rebecca Bruneau
Richard Comerford
Rona Cashway
Rotary Club of Belleville
Sears
Stephane Schmitt
Steve Bonisteel
Tadger Murray
Teresa Bell
Tim Hennig
Teachers and Students from George Vanier
Public School, St. Joseph's Catholic School,
Nicholson Catholic College, St. Michael's
Catholic School, Sir John A. MacDonald, and
Family Space
Procurement Chair - Erica Holgate
Gala Emcee - Jack Miller
Tree and Wreath Chair - Jane Simpson
Committee Member - Pam Sylvan
Volunteer Coordinator - Scott Miller
Head Banker/Bookeeper - Kim Lidstone
Public Relations, Marketing, Sponsorship,
Procurement - Carol Feeney
Family Days Committee Chair - Jill Gardner
Family Days Emcee - Mark Philbin
Seniors’ Dance Chair - Carroll Hennessy
Entertainment Chair - Carol Bauer
Holiday Home Tour Co-Chairs Debbie McKinney and Alison Knudsen
Holiday Home Tour Committee Members
Sheila Fernley
Mary Hall
Mary Rushlow
Adam Tilley
Carol Bauer
Holiday Home Tour Designers/Florists
Barber's Flowers
Bloom's and Events by Thompson Tents
Christine Denouden, Kleur Design
Kerri Troutman & Kelly Butt,
Wish Home Accents & Gifts
Kristin Morrison Designs
Marisa Howard Design
Rhonda Hill, Coredecor Designs
Sheila Fernley, Rosehips Wedding Events
Studio
Tilley Photography
Yvon Menard, Set the Scene
Live & Silent Auction Donors
Auctioneer - Boyd Sullivan
A Mane Affair
Advanced Roofing
Amer Sports
Angela Maracle Dance Studios
Barbara Whelan
Bay Bridge Tire and Automotive Centre
Bay of Quinte Golf & Country Club
Bayshore Credit Union
Belleville Bulls
Belleville Toyota
Best Western Belleville
Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn & Spa
Bill & Debbie Morton
Bokke Wines
Boston Pizza
Brad Aulthouse of BMO Nesbitt Burns
By the Moon
Capers Brasserie and Wine Bar
CJBQ
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Cool 100
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Dewe's Independent Grocer
Dinkel's Restaurant & Courtyard
Dundas Petrocan
Earl & Angelo's Steak and Seafood Restaurant
Edible Arrangements
Elizabeth Dinkel
Empire Theatre and Centre for the Performing
Arts
Erica Holgate Public Relations
Finkle Electric
Foley Bus Lines
Geoff Davison of Crown Tickets
Glamour Junkie Jewellery
Glo Day Spa
Holiday Inn, Kingston
Inova Opticians
Jacqueline Staikos
Katrina’s Cakes and Treats
Knudsen Construction
Kristin Morrison Design
K-Rock Centre
La Maison D’Eva
Lafferty’s Crossings
Linda Haggarty Elle Couture
Lindene Kaufmann
Lorraine Telford
Mackenzie Kelleher
Magnolia Bed &Breakfast
Maple Dale Cheese
Maple Leafs Sports Entertainment
Mark Armstrong
Marlin Travel
McDonald's
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Patricia Guernsey
Paulo's Trattoria
Perth Golf Course
Peter Smith GM
Quinte Children’s Theatre
Quinte Film Alternative
Quinte Mall
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Rona Cashway
Rose Mary Rashotte of Ro Creations
Rosehall Run Winery
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The Intelligencer
The Shaw Festival
they integrated
Trevor Telford & Black River Retreat
Via Rail Canada
Vivacious
Wilson Sports
Woodensticks Golf Course
Tree and Wreath Decorators
Active Arts - Signature Silks
Arden's Music
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Best Western
BIAQD Brain Injury Association
Boretski Gallery
Carol Feeney
Diane Bartlett - Inside Design
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Festival Players of Prince Edward County
Freshco
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Loyalist Veterinary Clinic
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Miss Priss Boutique
Multiple Sclerosis Society Quinte
Nutrition House
One to One Fitness
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Pro Pictures
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Rotary Club of Belleville
Runway Bridal
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Skin Beautiful and Spa
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Y’Wanna Hav A Café
Festival Event Volunteers
Alicia Crawford
Alison Knudsen
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Amelia Campbell
Amelia King
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Anica James
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Donna Creeggan
Doreen Bastedo
Doris Lupenette
Dylan Flemming
Elissa Robertson
Ellie Aston
Emily Sexton
Emma Pot
Erin Monkman
Frances Thomson
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Glen Lidstone
Grace Quinsey
Greg Knudsen
Heather Murray
Heather Slatter
Jane Simpson
Jean Hamelink
Jeannette Jones
Jeniece Renaud
Jennifer Asselstine
Jennifer Hussey
Jennifer Keilty
Jessica Butts
Jim Sagriff
Joan Bone
Joan Plummer
John Ashley
John Babiak
John Baltutis
John Geen
John St Amand
Joyce Thompson
Judy Bridle
Kacy Hyndman
Kali Morris
Karren Seifert
Kathy Papadatos
Kayla Dunn
Kelly McKinney
Ken Barnett
Ken Williams
Kerri Courneyea
Kristin Morrison
Laureate Alpha Eta chapter of
Beta Sigma Phi sorority
Linda Baltutis
Linda Matchim
Lindsay Valyear
Lisa King
Liz Christie
Liz Lidster
Lorraine Creighton
Lynn Smilie
Mackenzie Kelleher
Marcella Lee-Butler
Mariah Dewel
Marie McQuaid
Marilyn Crewson
Marion Gelsthorpe
Marjorie Montgomery
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Mary Hall
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Mary Rushlow
Mary Shipton
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Moira Forrester
Monique Addy
Pamela Powell
Pat Dunham
Pat Feasey
Patty Clapp
Paul O'Connell
Paula Finkle
Penny Hart
Peter Stewart
Ray McCoy
Rebecca Bolton
Rebecca Glencross
Regina Wright
Rhoda Wannamaker
Rita Babiak
Roby Barnett
Ron Buskard
Ron Cook
Ruth Nodtvedt
Sandra Valks
Sandy Sikma
Sean McKinney
Seo Jin Kim
Shari Miller-Cook
Sharon Lannin
Sheila Earl
Sheila Fernley
Shelly Reed
Shirley Adamczyk
Sophia King
Steve Rushlow
Susan Dinkel
Susan Hyndman
Sylvia Buskard
Teresa Gnagnarella
Trina Rathwell
Ursula Sweeney
Veneda Murtha
Vera Hatfield
Vi Symons
Wendy (Meyers) Martin
Wendy Coderre
Wendy Riley
Wilma Pukancik
Calendar
PERFORMING ARTS
Tickets on sale Tickets are now on sale for
Shipwreck Productions’ four Music Festival. May
Two Four Blast, May 17 to 20; Proud Canadian
MusicFest, June 28 to July 1; Quinte FanFest, Aug.
2 to 5; and Summer’s End Blow Out, Aug. 30 to
Sept. 2. Info: http://getshipwrecked.eventbrite.ca/.
Tickets on sale Festival Players of Prince Edward
County. The 3-ticket FlexPasses are the best way to
see Festival Players shows. See each show once.
See one show three times. Bring some friends.
Whatever combination works. FlexPass holders
enjoy free ticket exchange privileges and special
offers. Get FlexPasses: www.festivalplayers.ca,
613-476-1991 / 1-866-584-1991, Busy Hands Craft
Sale, Dec. 8th 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Dec. 9th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Books & Company 289 Main
St Picton. Festival Players Box Office at Books &
Company, Dec 17th -31st - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
daily (except Christmas/Boxing Days), 289 Main St
Picton, Rosehall Run Vineyards.
Jan. 10 to 26 Blue Canoe Theatrical Productions
Inc. presents The Drowsy Chaperone. With 13
Tony Award Nominations and 5 Wins, this
Canadian written musical comes to Kingston at the
Baby Grand Theatre, 218 Princess St., 7:30 pm,
(shows are dark on Sundays and Mondays). Tickets:
Box Office, www.kingstongrand.ca, 613-530-250 or
www.kingstongrand.ca. Info:
www.bluecanoeproductions.ca.
Jan. 14 The Quinte Ballet School Umbrella
Dance Program will host its Recreational Open
House, offering a complimentary class to those
curious to try something new and for those who are
already enrolled, they are invited to bring a friend.
Offering ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and pointe.
613-962-9274, [email protected],
www.quinteballetschool.com, 196 Palmer Rd.,
Belleville.
Jan. 19 The Quinte Ballet School of Canada
presents the Frosty Fiddle Frolic with The
Fiddleheads, 7 pm to midnight at the Banquet
Centre, 1 Alhambra Square, Belleville. Great
music, hot hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, raffles, a
themed performance by the students. Tickets: $50,
613-962-9274, [email protected], at the school, 196
Palmer Rd., Belleville.
Jan. 19 Quinte Children’s Theatre presents
shows on Saturday afternoon, 1 and 3 pm at
Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W., Belleville.
Jan. 19 is Dufflebag Theatre’s Robin Hood, Mar. 2
is Motus O Dance Theatre’s Circus Terrifico, and
Apr. 27 is Jack Grunsky. Tickets on sale through
the participating schools and on-line. Tickets are
$10 at the Maranatha box office (613-962-2062), or
by calling Ted Howe at 613 968-6345, or at the
door. Info: www.quintechildrenstheatre.ca.
Jan. 19 The Kingston Symphony’s Classical
Good Times, 8 pm at the Grand Theatre. CBC
Radio personality Tom Allen returns to Kingston to
present his Classical Good Times Variety Show. The
program includes new takes on popular segments
such as Cage Match, In the Shadow, and This Day
in History. Tickets $20 - $49.
Check dates Metropolitan Opera, Bolshoi Ballet,
London National Theatre, Live on Screen at
Cineplex in Belleville and the Regent Theatre in
Picton. For events: www.cineplex.com/events or
www.theregentheatre.org.
Tickets on sale The Royal Winnipeg Ballet will
perform The Sleeping Beauty at the Empire Theatre
in Belleville on Apr. 8 at 8 pm. Info and tickets:
613-969-0099 or www.theempiretheatre.com.
Jan. 25 The Empire Theatre in Belleville presents
Tracy Morgan on Jan. 25, Strawberry Shortcake on
Mar 2 at 1 pm and at 4 pm with special guests
Doodlebops Live. More events, info and tickets:
613-969-0099 or www.theempiretheatre.com.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Jan. 25 and Feb. 22 Loyal Blues Fellowship
presents Coffee House Blues (an all ages “open
mic”) at the Engineers’ Hall, 43 Pine Street,
Belleville, 7 to 10 pm. Host is Roger Dorey.
Jan. 25 Kingston Symphony performs La Diva
with Natalie Choquette, a soprano like no other.
Broadway and laughter. 8 pm at the Grand Theatre.
Tickets: $20 to $49.
Jan. 26 Gleaners Food Bank and Tri-County
Warehouse presents It’s A Wonderful Life
Celebration at the Banquet Centre in Belleville, 6
pm cocktails, 6:30 pm dinner. Theatre presentation
by Lise Lindenberg and Belleville Theatre Guild,
silent auction, black and white attire. Tickets: $100
at Gleaners and online. 613-962-9043,
www.gleanersfoodbank.ca.
Feb. 3 Kingston Symphony - Traditional meets
contemporary on this Sunday afternoon in works by
Mozart, Schumann and Weinzweig’s Violin
Concerto performed by principal second violinist
Katherine Unrau. 2:30 pm at the Grand Theatre.
Feb. 6 to 8 Albert College’s Senior School drama
production of the musical/comedy, The Drowsy
Chaperone at 7:30 p.m. Tickets online at
www.albertcollege.ca.
Feb 7 to 23 The Belleville Theatre Guild presents
Bedtime Stories by Norm Foster at Pinnacle
Playhouse. This ingenious comedy by a well-loved
Canadian playwright intertwines a number of
different stories that all feature a bed as their
primary focus. Directed by Phil Bowerman, enjoy
18 performances including 2 matinees. Info:
www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca
Feb. 10 The Quinte Symphony will perform
music from Broadway at Bridge Street Church,
corner of Bridge and Church streets in Belleville, at
2:30 pm. Tickets: $35 for a couple, $20 for adults,
$15 for seniors, $15 for students (12 to 18) and free
for children under 12 (accompanied by an adults).
Conductor Gordon Craig is also welcoming
auditions for more violin players, contact Jack
Evans at 613-967-3970.
Feb. 10 and 17 Feb 10 The Quinte Opera Guild
will meet at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre
on Cannifton Road at 2 pm. There will be
presentations on two Wagner operas, Parsifal and
Tristan und Isolde. Parsifal will be shown in the
Met HD showing on Mar 2 and the Canadian Opera
Company will present Tristan and Isolde on Feb 17.
New members will be welcome at this meeting.
Info: Jeannette at 613-771-1564.
Feb. 16 The Canadian Federation of University
Women Belleville District and the Belleville Public
Library present Head in the Clouds, a family
concert, 11 am and 1:30 pm at the John M. Parrott
Art Gallery, Belleville Library. Bring a comfy
cushion. Tickets: $5 all ages (under 2 free) at the
library’s Children’s Youth and Reader’s Advisory
Services.
VISUAL ARTS
To Jan. 12 Arts Quinte West Gallery Art Squared
Show is a collection of small, original, affordable,
unique pieces of art. The Gallery is at 84 Dundas
St. W. Trenton, and open from Wednesday to
Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Each work is a
donation by members of AQW, and each one is
$50, with all money going to support the Gallery.
[email protected].
Jan. Oeno Gallery’s new show continues into
January. 2274 County Rd. 1, Bloomfield, 613-3932216, www.oenogallery.com.
To Jan. 15 The Belleville Art Association
members present Celebrate, a show highlighting the
joys of the season through original art works in a
variety of art media. Belleville Art Association
Gallery, 392 Front St., Belleville, 613-968-8632,
www.bellevilleart.ca.
To Jan. 10 Small Works Sale of art in a variety of
media all priced under $50. Proceeds will go to
support the Christmas Sharing program which
provides food hampers for needy families at
Christmas. Belleville Art Association Gallery, 392
Front St., Belleville, 613-968-8632,
www.bellevilleart.ca. Hours: 10 am to 4 pm,
Tuesdays-Saturdays.
Jan. 9 to Feb. 2 The Art Gallery of Bancroft’s
show, 2 In The Gallery, will feature the work of
Gerald Humen and Lucia McHardy. Opening
reception, Jan. 11, 3 pm.
Jan. 10 to 31 The John M. Parrott Art Gallery
presents photojournalist Michael Brethour’s second
installation in his ongoing project, The Faces of
Cancer. Opening reception on Jan. 10, 6 to 7:30
pm. Info: 613-968-6731 x2240 or
[email protected]
Jan. 10 to 31 The John M. Parrott Art Gallery
presents Anything But Plain, a group exhibition by
textile artists from Weavers Unlimited, an
exploration of plain weave. Opening reception,
Jan. 12 from 2 to 4 pm. Info: 613-968-6731 x2240
or [email protected].
To Jan. 28 Gift and art show at Arts on Main
Gallery, Picton. All welcome. Winter hours: 11 to
4, 11 to 5 on weekends. Info: 613-476-5665.
Dec. to Feb. Janet B Gallery and Studios is a
new gallery in Consecon, at 9 Division Blvd.,
Cascades Mill. January/February - Women of
Wisdom, portraits by Internationally acclaimed
portrait photographer Gabi von Gans. Also works
by Diane Woodward, Lynda Pauk, Brian Empson,
Andrew Csafordi, Tara Wilkinson. Ongoing: handpainted silk wearable art - kaftans, wall hangings,
scarves by Janet Battaglio. 613-965-5698,
Thursday to Sunday, 10 to 5pm,
[email protected].
Jan. 15 to Feb. 9 Belleville Art Association Artist
Choice show and sale. Original art works in a wide
variety of media.
Jan. 15 to Mar. 2 Gallery 121 presents Moroccan
Sketchbook, featuring the work of Margaret Owen
and Elizabeth Hutchinson. At the opening
reception, Jan. 19, 2 to 4 pm, the artists will give
live painting demonstrations in both oil and
watercolour. 48 Bridge St. E., Belleville.
Jan. 17 to Mar. 1 The QAC’s Jan/Feb Art in the
Community will show the work of Barbara
Whelan, Kathryn Fellows, Terry Olmstead, Peter
Davis, Lori St. Clair, Tina Osborne, Florence
Lennox, Susan Walker, Zak Sieben, Perry Poupore
and members of Gallery 121. An opening reception
will be held Jan. 17, 4 to 7 pm at the QAC
office/gallery, 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville. 613962-1232, www.quinteartscouncil.org.
Feb. 2 to 24 The Salon Prize Art Competition
will be held at Studio 22 Open Gallery, 320 King
St. E., Kingston. www.salonprize.com.
Feb. 6 to Mar. 2 The Art Gallery of Bancroft
presents Canadian Pastimes: The Cottage and the
Canoe Trip, work by Leslie Kirby-Olvet. Opening
reception, Feb. 8, 7:30 pm.
Feb. 7 to 28 The John M. Parrott Art Gallery
presents BAC is Beautiful, work by the Brighton
Arts Council. In Gallery 2, see work by local
students, themed “What does International
Women’s Day mean to you?” Opening reception
on Feb. 7, 6 to 7:30 pm. Info: 613-968-6731 x2240
or [email protected]
WORKSHOPS
Jan. 12 The Quinte Ballet School Umbrella
Dance Program will take pre-registrations for the
Term 2 classes at the Quinte Mall, Belleville, 9:30
am to 6 pm.
Jan. 19 The Milkweed Collective of PEC will
present a One-Day Workshop for Adults and
teachers at the Bloomfield United Church, 272
Main St., Bloomfield, 10 am to 3 pm. This
experiential workshop is an exploration of the
creative process. In a relaxed and supportive
atmosphere and with exercises that activate the
imagination, you will use oil pastels, words and
stories to access your inner artist. $50, bring your
lunch. Info: www.exploringcreativy.org and to
register, contact [email protected] or 613476-0150.
Sept to May Quinte Twirlers Square and Round
Dance Club is a Modern Square Dance and Round
Dance Club. A caller teaches the moves to the
dance students and calls them in a sequence or
singing call for the dancers to follow. They meet at
Emmanuel United Church, 458 Ashley Street in
Foxboro, every Wednesday night from 7 to 9,
September to May. Beginners welcome. Info: 613961-7884, [email protected].
Thurs Life Drawing drop-in for artists every
Thursday from 1 to 4 pm on Front St. (upstairs),
Belleville. Models. $15 each session. Contact:
Elizabeth Dinkel, [email protected].
Jan. 22 to May 7 Rhythm, Rhyme and Melody,
a new music education program. Children, ages 5
through 8, will have the opportunity to sing, play
instruments, learn basic music theory and
experience performance opportunities. Lessons
will be held on Tuesdays, 4 to 4:45 pm, Jan. 22 to
May 7 at Bridge Street United Church, 60 Bridge
St. E., Belleville. A registration fee will be
charged; however, those with financial constraints
are invited to apply for a subsidy.
Brochures/registration forms:
[email protected] or call Terry Head,
Director of Music, 613-962-9178, ext. 74.
Art for Everyone! Winter Art Class Schedule
available on-line at
http://artforeveryonetrenton.com/wpcontent/uploads/2012/12/Art-for-Everyone-Winter2013-Courses-and-Workshops2.pdf. There are
classes for all ages and interests.
Jan. Feb Janet B Gallery & Studios’ Winter Art
Programs are now available: Hand Painting On Silk
$130, Drawing, Watercolour, Acrylic & more. Call
for a full list and further details. Contact Janet
Battaglio. Cascades Mill, Regional Rd 29 &
Division Blvd, Consecon 613-965-5698 Thurs-Sun
10-5 email: [email protected].
2nd Tues. Open Studio Tuesdays from 10 am to
noon, at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery in
Belleville Library. This is an open studio rather
than a structured workshop. Bring your own
supplies and a keen interest in creating. 613-9686731 ext. 2240 or [email protected].
Sketching with Ink and Watercolour - explore
line, tone, colour and detail rendering through fun
and illuminating exercises, in Bloomfield. Tues.
evenings, 7 to 9 pm, 6-week courses running Jan. 8
to Feb. 12, and Mar. 26 to Apr. 30. Sign up soon,
registration form available at
www.cranstongallery.com or call 613-393-3900
Photography Lecture & Workshop, instructor
Peggy deWitt. Learn more about composition,
lighting, depth of field, flash and your digital
camera with assignments and critiques every week.
Six Thursday evenings in Picton, Jan 10, 17, 24, 31,
Feb 7, 21, 6 to 8 pm. Cost $145 includes HST.
Basic digital camera course, two Wednesday
evenings in Picton, Jan 16 & 23, 6 to 8 pm. Cost
$55 includes HST. Register now, 613-476-1099 or
[email protected].
Jan. to Apr. Creative Boost: Art For Everyone
will host a monthly Meet & Greet for anyone and
everyone who is creative and wants to grow their
skills and knowledge through meeting other
creative people. They will have a monthly guest
speaker or demonstration. Bring something you are
currently working on to share with the group.
Coffee/tea/water provided. January 11 - Artist
Trading Cards, February 8 - Marketing for Artists,
March 8 & April 12 - to be discussed during first
meeting. Visit the Facebook page
www.facebook.com/cre8iveboost for information
on upcoming activities. Second Friday of the
month, 6:30 to 9 pm, 263 Dundas St. E., Trenton,
www.artforeveryonetrenton.com, 613-955-100.
Fee: $5 + tax/per night. No registration required.
Quinte schools. The deadline to apply for the
Quinte Arts Council’s Art Education Bursary for
the Performing Arts and the Eugene Lang
Memorial Fund Bursary is Jan. 31. For details on
these bursaries and how to apply for them, see
article on page 19.
Deadline Jan. 18 The village of Warkworth is
hosting its third annual Warkworth Art in the
Park Juried Show and Sale on May 18 and 19 at
Mill Creek Park. Artists working in many different
media (ceramic, fibre art, fine art, glass, jewellery,
metal, photography, sculpture and more) are invited
to apply. Call for entry. Info:
www.warkworthartinthepark.ca.
High school students are invited to enter artwork in
a show to be held at the John M. Parrott Gallery,
Blvl Library in Feb. The theme is What Does
International Women’s Day Mean To You? See
your school art teacher for more information.
Jan. 13, 14, 20, 22 Belleville Theatre Guild,
upcoming auditions: Jan. 13 and 14 for Art by
Yazmina Reza. Director is looking for three males
aged 25-45. Jan 20 and 22 auditions for The King
and I, by Rogers and Hammerstein, looking for a
large ensemble of approximately 30 characters. For
complete listing, www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca or
contact the Director, Moira Nikander-Forrester at
613-968-5049.
The QAC is booking the 2013 Art in the
Community shows. If you are an artist (art and
craft) and would like to display (and hopefully sell)
your work, call the QAC at 613-962-1232 ext. 28
or email [email protected]. Works will
be exhibited for two months, six times a year, at the
QAC Office/Gallery at 36 Bridge St. East,
downtown Belleville, as well as at several other
locations in Quinte. The QAC Gallery also
displays 3-dimensional work. All the other spaces
will display 2D only. All work must be prepared
for hanging. An opening reception is hosted by the
QAC. You must be (or become) a QAC member
and works can be in any media, and must be
accompanied by an artist statement and short bio.
A 20% commission is deducted from items sold.
Photograph the Bay of Quinte and enter the Bay of
Quinte Remedial Action Plan Photo Contest,
which runs until May 1. If your photo is chosen as
one of the winning entries, it could be interpreted
by an area artist(s) in the medium of their choice.
The original photos and the artists’ interpretations
will be on display in a month-long exhibition.
www.bqrap.ca, 613-394-3915 ext. 214,
[email protected].
Deadline Feb. 28 The Friends of Bon Echo Park
invite all nature artists to the 17th annual Bon Echo
Art Exhibition & Sale at Bon Echo Provincial
Park, Hwy.41, Cloyne. The theme of this juried
exhibition of original art is about Canadian Nature,
Wildlife, or Countryside, and will take place on
July 26, 27, 28. For Applications & Information:
Derek Maggs, Executive Director, Friends of Bon
Echo Park, 16151 Hwy. 41, RR#1, Cloyne , ON,
K0H 1K0, 613-336-0830,
[email protected],
www.BonEchoFriends.ca.
FILM
Jan. and Feb. The Quinte Film Alternative
present first-run, festival quality, must-see cinema
every second Wednesday at 2 and 7:30 pm at the
Empire Theatre in Belleville. Still on Jan. 2, The
Master on Jan. 16. Renew your membership now.
This season’s 2nd half starts Jan. 30. Anna
Karenina on Jan. 30, Midnight’s Children on Feb.
13, A Late Quartet on Feb. 27. Info: 613-480-6407,
[email protected],
www.quintefilmalternative.ca.
Mar. 1 to 3 The 2nd annual Downtown DocFest –
Belleville International Documentary Film Festival,
will be held at the Empire Theatre, the Core Centre
and the Belleville Public Library. The Friday
evening opening gala at the Empire will feature
Searching for Sugar Man followed by a live
concert. For a full program:
www.downtowndocfest.ca, 613-849-1976.
CALLS
HERITAGE
Deadline Jan. 31 Teachers and artists can apply
for funds to help bring professional artists into
Jan. 7 History Lives Here presents The Incredible
War of 1812, A Regional Perspective. Major John
Grodzinski (PhD) of the Royal Military College in
Kingston will tell the story of the battles that
changed Canadian history. Regent Theatre at 7 pm.
Tickets, $15, $5 for students.
Reserve now Ghost Towns & Pioneer Villages in
Our Backyard - Hastings County Historical
Society Annual Bus Tour - May 4 - Cost $65. Be
transported back in time as you explore the
mysterious disappearance of many of the thriving
villages of Hastings County. Bill Hunt and other
colourful commentators will give you the scoop on
what our County used to be like. Book your place:
Mary-Lynne Morgan, 613-961-7091.
Jan. 15 Hastings County Historical Society
presents Major John Grodzinski, CD, PhD, Asst.
Professor at Royal Military College, Kingston, who
will speak on the War of 1812 -specifically, events
near Quinte, and actions along Lake Ontario. 7:30
pm, Quinte Living Centre, 370 Front St. (northeast
corner door), Belleville. Bring a friend.
www.hastingshistory.ca.
Jan. 20 and Feb. 17 The Architectural
Conservancy of Ontario, Quinte Region Branch,
Annual General Meeting, Jan. 20, 2 pm at the Sills
Auditorium, Bridge St. United Church, Belleville.
Guest speaker, Greg Pinchin of the Belleville
Façade Committee. On Feb. 17, they will show the
DVD Prague at the Belleville Club, 210 Pinnacle
St. at 2 pm. Info: David Bentley, 613-968-7605.
Feb. 19 Hastings County Historical Society
Presents: Local author, Paul Kirby, speaking on his
new book, Mary Aylward. “In December 1862,
young catholic settlers, Mary and Richard Aylward,
were hanged side-by-side at Belleville, for the
murder of a North Hastings neighbour, leaving
three infants, orphans. Were they guilty of murder,
or victims or religious intolerance?” Join us at 7:30
p.m., downtown Belleville, at the Quinte Living
Centre, 370 Front Street (northeast corner door).
Bring a friend. www.hastingshistory.ca.
LITERARY
New books available for sale at the QAC Gallery:
Celebrate the Hero by Nick Foley, Growing Up
Quinte by Jack Evans and Cyndi L. Crowder, Mary
Aylward by Paul Kirby, and Touring the Past by
Bob Lyons. 36 Brdige St. E., Belleville.
ODDS & ENDS
Jan. 6 Boutique Bridal Event complete with
luxurious mini pampering for the brides, all day
mini fashion shows & seminars plus all of the best
bridal exhibitors in the area. 1 Alhambra Sq.,
Belleville, 10am - 4pm,
www.unveiledbridalevent.ca
Second Sat. Quinte Grannies for Africa meet the
2nd Sat. of each month at 8:30 am for breakfast
with meeting to follow at 9 am, usually at St.
Thomas’ Church, Belleville. All are welcome. Sue
Walker, 613-968-7301, [email protected].
Jan. 22, Feb. 5 and 12, April 21 Albert College –
informational sessions: Grade 7 & 8, Tuesday
January 22, 7 pm; Grade 9, Tuesday, February 5, 7
pm. Junior School Open House (Pre-Kindergarten
to Grade 6) Tuesday, February 12, 4 to 6 pm.
Showcase Day Open House (Pre-Kindergarten to
Grade 12), Sunday, April 21, 2 to 4 pm. Tour the
campus, meet the faculty and current students, chat
with current parents and learn more about the
school.
ATTENTION QAC MEMBERS: When you
submit an item for the Arts Calendar, please make
sure it is less than 100 words and is in the body of
the email. We are having problems with
attachments and cannot guarantee to
include your event if it is not in the
body of the email. Send to
[email protected].
Deadline for the March/April issue
is Monday, February 4, 2013.
For advertisements, please contact QAC
before copy deadline.
Art in the Community — January/February
In the next Art in the Community Exhibit, January
17 to March 1, the Quinte Arts Council Gallery and
Gift Shop will feature one of the region’s bestknown and much admired
painters, Barbara Whelan.
Her work is immediately
recognizable, with its
colourful scenes of the
Quinte area. She has a very
spontaneous approach, with
loose and flowing brush
work, and very skilled and
lively use of colour.
Barbara took an early
interest in drawing and
painting, winning her first
award in grade 4. Her work
has been accepted in
numerous juried shows
since 1961 and she has
received a collection of
awards. One award of note
was in 2003, when Barbara
was the proud recipient of
the annual Arts Recognition
Award from the Quinte Arts
Council, for her longstanding support and
contributions to the
community, as well as for
her unique art work.
Barbara was a founding
Painting by Barbara Whalen
member of the Belleville
Art Association, Burlington
Painting by Barbara Whalen
Call to Visual Artists
(art and craft)
The QAC is booking the 2013 Art in the
Community shows. If you are an artist and
would like to display (and hopefully sell) your
work, call the QAC at 613-962-1232 ext. 28
or email [email protected].
Fine Arts and Gallery One-Twenty-One. She is a
long-standing member of the East Central Ontario
Art Association and the Quinte Arts Council. She
has taught for Loyalist
College of Applied Arts and
Technology, the Belleville
Recreation Department and
the East Central Ontario Art
Association, inspiring and
mentoring local artists. In
1973, she founded Art on the
Fence in Ameliasburg, which
has run successfully for over
30 years. Barbara’s painting,
Skating on the Harbour, was
presented in 1994 to the city
of Lahr, Germany, by the
city of Belleville, to
commemorate the 22nd
anniversary of the ‘twinning’
of the two cities and it may
be seen in the Lahr City
Hall. In May 2000,
Belleville’s second twin city,
Gunpo, South Korea, was
presented with another of
Barbara’s scenes of the
Quinte area. Also that year,
Major General Lewis
Mackenzie was awarded one
of her works from the city of
Belleville, on behalf of the
United Nations.
Barbara’s paintings can be
found in private and
corporate collections across
Canada, in the United
States, Ireland, England,
Poland, Australia as well as
Germany and South Korea.
It has been stated, “Her very
popular paintings, full of
local content, are displayed
in galleries and private
collections from Vancouver
to Newfoundland and
beyond. You might say she
has, in her own unique way,
put Belleville on the map.”
Also showing in the Gallery
are gorgeous silk work and
jewellery by Tina Osborne,
colourful work by glass
artist, Zak Sieben and
whimsical pottery by Perry
Poupore.
The artist members of Gallery One-Twenty-One
have a collection of their members’ work at Dinkel’s
Restaurant & Courtyard, and watercolour artist,
Kathryn Fellows, will be featured at Earl &
Angelo’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant. Terry
Olmstead’s colourful works are at Primetime
Steakhouse. Mayor Ellis’s office and the Quinte
Arts Council office will have pieces by Barbara
Whelan, Kathryn Fellows, Susan Walker and Terry
Works will be exhibited for two months, six
times a year, at the QAC Office/Gallery at 36
Bridge St. East, downtown Belleville, as well
as at several other public locations.
Weekend Retreat, painting by Terry Olmstead
Olmstead, and Quintessential Credit Union has
photographic works by Lori St. Clair. Tina
Osborne’s paintings are at Skin Beautiful and
watercorlours by Florence Lennox are being
exhibited at Sunlife Financial. The Boathouse
Seafood Restaurant has giclée prints by renowned
local artist, Peter Davis.
The QAC Gallery also displays 3-dimensional
work. All the other spaces will display 2D only.
All work must be prepared for hanging. An
opening reception is hosted by the QAC.
You must be (or become) a QAC member and
works can be in any media, and must be
accompanied by an artist statement and short bio.
A 20% commission is deducted from items sold.
Monarch on Milkweed Before Migration, coloured
pencil, ink & pastel by Tina Osborne
Everyone is welcome to the opening reception at the
QAC, 36 Bridge St. East, Belleville, on January 17,
from 4 to 7 pm, to view the works and enjoy some
refreshments. For more information on this and
other Quinte Arts Council programs, go to
www.quinteartscouncil.org.
PERFORMING ARTS
Quinte Symphony
returns February 10
by Jack Evans
The New Year will bring the revival of rehearsals for
players in the Quinte Symphony, in preparation for a
concert on Sunday, February 10.
Council’s Festival of Trees and Holiday Home Tour
and Christmas concerts by various churches and the
Belleville Choral Society.
The concert will take place in the accustomed venue
of Bridge Street Church in
Belleville, at 2:30 pm,
offering a pleasant, easylistening afternoon of
music from Broadway.
While the orchestra has operated for many years on
a four-concert season, the
new board does not yet have
the human or financial
resources to plan a full
season, but is working toward
that for the months ahead.
At a recent meeting, the
board of directors approved
new ticket pricing as
follows: adults, $20, $35 a
couple, seniors, $15,
students (12 to 18), $10,
children under 12, free if
accompanied by an adult.
The concert marks the first
performance by the
orchestra since last May.
Many musician-members
of the orchestra have
expressed delight at the news to be playing
together again, entering a rehearsal schedule
with high morale.
Meanwhile, many members of the orchestra have
been busy participating in other musical events
throughout the area, including the Quinte Arts
The Quinte Symphony,
formerly the Eastern Ontario
Concert Orchestra, has been
offering music and musicmaking opportunities to the
area for more than 50 years,
including training for youth
and amateur players.
Conductor Gordon Craig
said he would welcome
auditions for more violin
players. For more
information, contact Jack Evans at 613-967-3970.
Donations to the orchestra qualify for an income tax
receipt and may be left at the Quinte Arts Council
office at 36 Bridge Street East or mailed to the QAC
at P.O. Box 22113, Belleville, Ontario K8N 2Z5.
Belleville Theatre Guild
presents Bedtime Stories
by Erica Holgate
The laughs will rumble as the Belleville Theatre
Guild continues its 61st season with Norm Foster’s
Bedtime Stories. This show brings together six
ingenious layers of Norm Foster stories. Each story
intertwines with the next, all with the central focus
being a bed. While you never see anything graphic
or uncouth, the content is written with an adult
audience in mind.
Director Phil Bowerman has always been a Norm
Foster fan, and Bedtime Stories will be his eighth
Foster production with
the Guild. “The show will
be a wonderful Valentines
date - you can laugh and
cry, and enjoy them
both,” says Phil.
Bedtime Stories looks at a
shock radio jock who
pays a couple $5,000 to
make love on air, an
aging rock star who is
confronted by a groupie,
and a woman who visits a
dying man she feels she
hurt years ago. Full of delightful characters,
hilarious situations and Foster’s wonderful dialogue,
this is the perfect antidote to the February blahs.
Bedtime Stories will be this year’s Eastern Ontario
Drama League (EODL) festival piece, and Director
Phil Bowerman is “looking forward to being in
competition with the other theatre groups in the
EODL and hosting the awards banquet in March.”
Hitting the stage, in order of appearance, are Scoot
Roodvoets, Linda Tipper, Colin Leonard, Dave
Henderson, Amy Pero, Marvin Tucker, Richard Bly,
Terry Boyd, Maija Thompson, William Dauphinee,
Heather Barker, Mary Lou Stogre, Mike Wilcox,
Alexandra Bell and Phil Bowerman. Assisting
backstage, we have Marvin Tucker and Jim Love as
co-producers and Judy Bridle at the show’s stage
manager. Phil says, with a grin, “It’s a great cast for
a great show!”
Auditions are lined up for the rest of the season,
with the next ones being on Sunday and Monday,
January 13 and 14, for Art, by Yasmina Reza.
Director Diane Burley is
looking for three males,
aged 25 to 45. Closely
following are auditions on
Sunday and Tuesday,
January 20 and 22, for The
King and I, by Rogers and
Hammerstein. Director
Moira Forrester is looking
for a large ensemble cast
of 30 people, varying in
ages from 8 years old and
up. Visit the BTG web
site, at
www.bellevilletheatreguild.ca, to find out more
about our upcoming productions.
And don’t miss Bedtime Stories, taking place from
February 7 to 23. Tickets are $18, and we offer 13
performances, including two Sunday matinées.
Contact us through the website, www.belleville
theatreguild.ca or call the box office at 613-9671442 to order your tickets. The Belleville Theatre
Guild offers elevator service right into the theatre, a
barrier-free washroom and room in the front row for
wheelchairs and other mobility devices. See you at
the Pinnacle Playhouse!
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Festival Players of pec
announces 2013 season
Festival Players of Prince Edward County is thrilled
to announce their seventh season of professional live
theatre. Through July and August, audiences will be
treated to three unforgettable shows: a veritable
buffet of Canada’s best theatrical delights. The three
shows are: Highway 63: The
Fort Mac Show, Miss
Caledonia and The Notorious
Right Robert and His Robber
Bride.
It’s funny, complex and human… it’s who we all
are.
road to Hollywood is through the local beauty
pageants and she makes a run for it!
Miss Caledonia, written and performed by Melody
A. Johnson, and directed by Rick Roberts and Aaron
Willis, is “…irresistible…heart-warming…”
Award-winning actress Melody A. Johnson plays it
beautifully, along with the delightful accompaniment
of Alison Porter on fiddle. She sweeps us up in her
story from the get-go and deftly
places us back on the ground when
all is said and done. It’s funny and
gentle. And whip smart. Brimming
with love and comedy, Miss
Caledonia is a delightful exploration
of optimism and reality down on the
farm.
Highway 63: The Fort Mac
Show, directed by Charlotte
Corbeil-Coleman, is “one of
the most relevant, flat-out best
shows to hit Edmonton stages
this year,” (Vue, Edmonton),
and “beautifully balances the
politics with the personal,”
(Now, Toronto).
PHOTO BY MICHAEL GRILLS
Highway 63 leads nowhere but
to Fort McMurray, Alberta, the
staging ground for the
Athabasca Oil Sands Project.
Fort Mac is a Petri dish, a
funnel, a pressure cooker. It’s a
town exploding with change,
bursting at the seams with a
gold rush mentality. It’s a
place where people’s lives,
livelihoods and hearts are on
the line.
The Notorious Right Robert and
His Robber Bride, by Sean Dixon,
directed by Sarah Phillips, “…
entertains in spades…” (Vernon
Morning Star) and is “…a ripsnortin’ adventure,” (Okanagan
Advertiser).
Highway 63: The Fort Mac
Show is a fluid and funny piece
of theatre that takes a look at
the human scale of things, the real lives of those
who choose to live and work in this transient town
at the end of the long road north. This compelling
and witty show was developed at Theatre Passe
Muraille, in their ground-breaking creation style,
made famous by The Farm Show, one of the most
influential plays in Canadian theatre history. The
show’s creators travelled to Fort Mac in 2009,
camped out there for a while, interviewing long-term
residents and those lured from across the country,
soaking it all in before creating a play based on their
experiences. The show has been performed to great
acclaim in Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto,
Vancouver, St. John’s and all across Newfoundland.
(National Post) and “…a winning show you’d take
your grandmother or your granddaughter to in a
wink…” (Globe and Mail).
When Miss Caledonia played at Tarragon Theatre
this fall, this unforgettable show was lavished with
praise from critics and audiences alike. Miss
Caledonia is a charming, compelling and comic
piece about growing up in rural Canada and looking
for more. It’s the story of Peggy Ann Douglas, a
young girl determined to escape the hay-baling,
chicory-pulling existence of 1950s rural Canada,
looking to make it to the big time and the silver
screen. Following in the footsteps of Debbie
Reynolds, Peggy Ann decides that the straightest
At this summer’s outdoor Grand
Tent show, the audience will be
rounded up for a romp in true
Festival Players style. The Notorious
Right Robert and his Robber Bride
is a Bonnie and Clyde tale set in
1930s wildwoods Canada. We find
ourselves in the fictional one-horse
town of Chickabiddy. Right Robert,
a wanna-be bad guy, decides that
robbing folks is the best way to
make a name for himself. He
happens upon Jenny Lundy, a poor
farm girl with big dreams of her
own. Their chance meeting sets them on a hilarious
journey of crime and infamy… and the rest is cops
and robbers history.
The Notorious Right Robert and his Robber Bride is
a joyous ride, full of car chases and gunfights,
unrequited love and idealism, and funny as all getout. Originally produced by the Caravan Farm
Theatre in BC (the same company that created The
Ballad of Weedy Peetstraw), this show is sure to
please.
For Flex Pass and ticket sales, call 613-476-1991 or
1-866-584-1991, or visit www.festivalplayers.ca.
From one extreme to another Frosty Fiddle
Entertainment at The Empire Theatre, Belleville, is
anything but predictable in 2013. Talk about your
extremes… Tracy Morgan of 30 Rock and Saturday
Night Live fame will bring his standup comedy
routine on Friday, January 25. The Emmynominated comedian/actor is known for his
outrageous and mature content. This is strictly
for adults only!
Something for everyone, without a doubt. For
tickets and complete information, please visit
www.theempiretheatre.com.
by Helen Wells
On Saturday, January 19, from 7 pm to midnight,
Quinte Ballet School of Canada (QBSC) is throwing
the winter party of the season! Join us for the
‘Frosty Fiddle Frolic with The Fiddleheads,’ a
FUNdraising Ceilidh of music, dancing and good
times with one of Eastern Ontario’s favorite Celtic
bands. Located at The Banquet Centre, on 1
Alhambra Square in Belleville, this is an event not
to be missed. Bring your friends and make it a night
to remember! Ceol, Caint Agus Craic!
Tracey Morgan from the television show 30 Rock
performs at the Empire this Januaury
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet performing Sleeping Beauty
You couldnʼt get any more polar opposite than
childrenʼs favourite Strawberry Shortcake and her
friends on Saturday, March 2. Two shows for the
kids ... 1 pm and 4 pm with special guests,
Doodlebops Live!
For fans of British Invasion rock, it doesnʼt get any
better than The Zombies on Monday, March 4.
Original members, Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent,
will treat fans to Zombies and Argent classics, Time
Of The Season, Sheʼs Not There, Hold Your Head Up
and more. An extra treat is bassist Jim Rodford,
longtime member of The Kinks, joining The
Zombies line up.
For fans of high energy Celtic fiddling, Bowfire
returns on Sunday, March 17, for a perfect St.
Patrickʼs Day event. Back by popular demand,
Bowfire, never ceases to amaze.
Rounding out The Empire spring line-up is a truly
historic event, as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet
performs The Sleeping Beauty. With lavish sets,
opulent costumes and thrilling classical dance, this
ballet will enchant audiences of all ages.
Frolic with the
Fiddleheads!
Quinte Ballet
School’s Open
House and
Registration
Ladies and gentlemen of all ages, the Quinte Ballet
School of Canada is pleased to announce that
registration for our Umbrella Dance Program Term
2 has begun! Visit us at the Quinte Mall on
Saturday, January 12 from 9:30 am to 6 pm, to
receive information and pre-register for our
exciting Term 2 classes.
From Monday, January 14 through Saturday,
January 19, we are hosting our Recreational Open
House, offering a complimentary class to those
curious to try something new, fun and challenging.
For those who are already enrolled in our
Umbrella Dance Program, we invite you to bring a
friend to class.
We offer dance for all levels, from beginner to
advanced, in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and
pointe. Come and enjoy what Quinte Ballet School
The Fiddleheads will have your toes tapping, your
hands clapping and your feet dancing in the good
old-fashioned Celtic tradition. Together for about 15
years, Derek, Greg, Ron and Andrew have been
entertaining audiences everywhere they go, playing
all your favorites, from classic pub songs to the
Beatles and beyond. Hot hors d’oeuvres and a
sandwich buffet are included in the $50 per person
price of admission (charitable tax receipt issued for
proportional value), with cash bar and raffles. The
QBSC students will present a special themed
performance at 7:30 pm, and Quinte area radio talk
show personality Ingrid Moore, from Hits 95.5’s
Mark and Ingrid in the Morning, is the MC for the
event. Ms. Moore has used
her on-air personality as MC
for many local charities, and
now donates her time to this
QBSC fundraiser, the proceeds
of which help young people
follow their dream of dance.
For 40 years, Quinte Ballet
School of Canada has been
helping young people to
reach their goal of becoming professional dancers.
A not-for-profit institution, we maintain the
highest level of professional training by
accredited teachers, combined with life skills and
academic learning through our partnership with
Centennial Secondary School and local public
schools. Our affiliation with the International
Student Program enables QBSC to provide
instruction to students from around the world, and
our Umbrella Recreational Dance Program
provides that same degree of professionalism and
fun to those in the local community who love to
dance for pleasure and exercise.
Join us for a great night out in January, and beat the
winter blues with your friends, old and new, at the
Frosty Fiddle Frolic! Tickets are available at the
Quinte Ballet School of Canada, 196 Palmer Road
in Belleville, or contact us at 613-962-9274,
[email protected], or www.quinteballetschool.com.
We will also have a booth at the Quinte Mall on
Saturday, January 12, from 9:30 am to 6 pm, with
tickets and information. Come on out and celebrate
with us. Ceol, Caint Agus Craic!
offers - a state-of-the-art facility, professionally
trained and accredited dance instructors, plenty of
free parking, a fun, informative learning
environment and the opportunity to showcase what
you’ve learned at the end of term 2 in the Umbrella
Dance Program’s popular Spring Performance.
To learn more about these opportunities and events,
watch videos of past performances, pre-register and
chat with our hosts, visit us at the Quinte Mall on
Saturday, January 12. We look forward to meeting
you! Otherwise you can contact us at 613-962-9274
or [email protected] for more information. Quinte
Ballet School of Canada, 196 Palmer Rd., Belleville,
www.quinteballetschool.com.
HEAD’S UP!
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Moira Photography Contest
by Janeen Ferriss
The Moira Secondary School Photography Contest
was held in November with great success. Students
and staff submitted photos to be judged in six
Cameron Cretney’s entry in the sports category
Andrew James wins the spirit category with this photo
categories. A local photographer, Robert Blair,
volunteered to judge the contest, based on technique,
creativity and style. There were four winners –
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River Barnwell-McCoy winner of the technology
category
Josiah Fillmore winner of the arts category
Andrew James for spirit, River Barnwell-McCoy for
technology, Josiah Fillmore for arts and Lucas Teng
for athletics. We would like to thank The Quinte
Arts Council, Life Touch, Roluf’s and Japan Camera
for donating the prizes for the contest.
Lucas Teng winner of the athletics category
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Student-run exhibition
at Loyalist Art & Design
On December 3, the Loyalist College Art and
Design Foundation students opened their show,
Different Strokes, in the Link Lounge Gallery at the
participating in this show. “It is very important for
the students to learn, hands-on, how to mount a
Capture the excitement of what may
well be Canada’s best new young
audience performance series!
Woodland Creatures, mixed media by Tiffany Jones
Robert Kranendonk (far left) and his class of 2012 Art
and Design Foundation students at the Opening
Reception
College. This non-juried show featured works by a
number of Quinte Arts Council Artist Members.
Robert Kranendonk, Co-ordinator of Art and Design
Foundation, thanked the QAC and the artists for
visual arts show – from contacting the artists to
curating, publicizing, planning the reception, and so
on,” he said during the reception.
In addition to the professional artwork, students from
the Art and Design Foundation displayed decorative,
hand-painted paddles, for silent auction. All funds
raised will go towards their year-end trip and fourth
annual juried student exhibition on April 9, 2013.
QAC Arts Ed Bursaries
Applications for the Quinte Arts Council’s Arts
Education Bursary for the Performing Arts and the
Eugene Lang Memorial Bursary are on-line at
www.quinteartscouncil.org (click on the Arts
Education menu).
The QAC Arts and Education Bursary for the
Performing Arts is a support program designed
to help schools in Quinte bring professional artists
into the classroom, to work on a project with the
students that will take place sometime between
March 1 and June 15.
Eligible projects will meet the following criteria:
involve a professional artist or group; involve
performing arts activities, such as music,
Quinte Arts Council
ARTS EDUCATION BURSARIES
for the Performing Arts and
the Eugene Lang Memorial Fund
Deadline to apply: January 31
storytelling, drama, theatre, dance, puppetry, and
creative movement; support the Ontario curriculum;
have defined starting and completion dates, set
objectives, a project budget and a follow-up plan for
evaluations and a report; and involve a school or
classroom of students within the Quinte region,
grades K to 12. The applicant must be a
school/classroom in the Quinte region that is a
member of the QAC or whose board is a member of
the QAC. The application process can also be
initiated by an artist working with a school.
In memory of Eugene Lang (1920-2000) and to
honour his love for and dedication to classical
music in the Quinte region, the Eugene Lang
Memorial Fund was established by Mr. Lang’s
family to encourage and promote classical music
education projects in schools in Hastings and
Prince Edward Counties.
Available to Quinte Arts Council members and
member groups, an award, based on the interest
accumulated in the fund during the preceding year,
is presented annually in March. Projects such as live
performances, lectures, workshops, master classes,
etc. will qualify. Eligible projects will meet the
following criteria: involve classical music, including
performances, workshops or other projects; have
defined starting and completion dates, set objectives,
project budget and follow-up evaluation/report plan;
involve a school and/or classroom of students within
Hastings and Prince Edward counties. The applicant
must be a QAC member (individual or group).
Schools/classrooms do not have to be QAC
members to apply.
Duffle Bag Theatre’s Hilarious
ROBIN HOOD
Saturday, January 19th at 1 pm only
Maranatha Auditorium
100 College Street West, Belleville
Tickets: $7.50 in advance and $10 at the door!
Tickets online at www.quintechildrenstheatre.ca
at Maranatha Church office, Quinte Arts Council
and The Party Castle in Hilden Square
ALSO CATCH ON STAGE...
The exhilarating Motus O Dance Theatre,
Saturday, March 2nd at 1 pm and
Four-time Juno Award winner Jack Grunsky,
Saturday, April 27th at 1 pm.
BUY ALL 3 SHOWS FOR JUST $20!!
“Artistically Brilliant, Family Entertainment!”
Truly, this region’s best entertainment value!
TUTORING
Elementary Grades
Student & Parent
Counselling
ANNE CUNNINGHAM, BA
613-391-9633
For more information, call the Quinte Arts
Council at 613-962-1232 or email
[email protected].
QAC’s Arts Education Programs
are generously supported by
For details on these bursaries
and how to apply for them,
see article on this page
The Marilyn &
Maurice Rollins
Foundation
QAC’s Arts Education Programs
are generously supported by
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SPOTLIGHT
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A sad history, repeated the Mayor
The Quinte Hotel in downtown Belleville was
gutted by fire on December 20, 2012. Known
originally as The Hotel Quinte, it was built in 1895
and represents a wealth of history. The lobby and
main floor featured ornate details such as the
gorgeous mosaic tiled floor. It was the grandest
hotel between Toronto and Montreal and hosted
many travelers. Below is a postcard of the hotel
before and after a fire which took place in the early
part of the 20th Century.
Igor V. Babailov, Hon. RAA, is a world-renowned
portrait and figurative artist, scholar and
spokesperson for the traditional school of art. He
was born in Russia and lived, painted and taught in
Quinte for many years. He returned in November of
2012 to teach a workshop, visit friends and to
present Mayor Neil Ellis with a recent drawing.
His Worship, Mayor Ellis and artist Igor Babailov
In 1907, 105 years ago, the then named Hotel Quinte suffered a major fire.
The hotel was beautifully restored and operated for the duration of the
hundred years before befalling the same fate at the end of 2012.
Let’s Celebrate Those Who Have Made A Difference!
The Quinte Arts Council’s
Arts
Recognition
Awards
The QAC wants to hear about individuals, groups or businesses that have shown consistent
and outstanding support for the arts in Quinte. All it takes are 250 words on why the
nominee should be considered and at least two letters of support. Anyone may nominate
those that have produced, supported and/or promoted the arts within the Quinte
community. Previous nominees who have not received the award may be resubmitted.
Past recipients have included visual artists, musicians, writers, actors, volunteers, musical
and artistic directors, business leaders and corporate sponsors. See the names of past
recipients on the QAC website.
The deadline for nominations for the 2013 Quinte Arts Council Arts Recognition Awards
is May 14. Nomination forms are available from the QAC office at 36 Bridge St. E,
Belleville, and on the website: www.quinteartscouncil.org.
Mayor Neil Ellis, drawing by Igor Babailov
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The artists shine at the
2012 Festival of Trees
All ages got to indulge in arts and crafts workshops
at this year’s Festival of Trees. The always popular
Family Space activities for young children provided
all the material needed for kids to make their own
Christmas cards, gift tags and many other items.
New this year, were Art Workshops for older
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The deadline to apply is April 2, 2013
Call for Entry
This annual juried show and sale features artists and
artisans from throughout the Quinte region and is
open to both members and non-members of the
QAC. The exhibition will be held in May of 2013 at
the John M. Parrott Art Gallery in the Belleville Public
Library. We look forward to entries from artists
working in any and all media.
The fabulous artwork that hung all around the arena
was created by local students with the help of Gala cochair, Kristin Morrison. All of these large masterpieces
were quickly snatched up by festival guests.
• Expressions is open to all artists and craftspeople residing
in the Quinte region.
• All works will be juried, decision of the jurors will be final.
• Each artist may enter 2 pieces of work. A width maximum
of 36” for hung work.
• Work will be selected for creativity and originality. No
molds or kits will be accepted.
• Two- & three-dimensional works in all media are
accepted.
• All works must have been created since Expressions 2011
(held in May 2011), and all works must not have been
previously exhibited.
• All works must be properly labeled, ready for hanging or
freestanding.
• All entries MUST include an artist’s statement and a
one-page résumé.
Call for Entry Form and Information Sheet is on
the website, www.quinteartscouncil.org. You can also
pick them up at the QAC office, 36 Bridge St. East,
Belleville and at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery,
Belleville Library, 254 Pinnacle St., Belleville.
For information, call the QAC at 613-962-1232.
Saturday’s Family Day saw the arena filled with buskers
including these towering puppets on loan from the
Quinte Adult Day School and animated by volunteers
from Centennial Secondary School.
children, teens and adults with visual artists Kathryn
Fellows and Susan Walker. Participants were
invited to step into their ‘studio space’ in the arena
where they helped the many budding artists create
their own acrylic-on-canvas masterpieces.
Musicians and dancers provided top-notch
entertainment throughout the festival. Visitors of all
ages enjoyed everything from Celtic to Classical.
We welcome your questions
The trees and wreaths at the festival were outstanding.
Many of the decorators were inspired by the themes,
The Nightmare Before Christmas and Candy Cane
Lane. This tree, by Glass Tower Offices Corporation,
was inspired by Sally, a character from the Tim
Burton movie.
We are a community-based
charitable organization
dedicated to the protection in perpetuity
of diverse natural and cultural heritage
features of Hastings & Prince Edward Counties.
Visit us on-line at www.hpelt.org
Email: [email protected] Fax: 613-962-3247
Mail: Hastings Prince Edward Land Trust
P.O. Box 20042, Belleville, ON K8N 5V1
Telephone: 613-966-7196
Family Space’s tables were constantly filled with
children creating items to take home
Tom Leighton and Rick Bauer peforming at Family Days
The Mayor of Christmas Town, built by Holly Finkle
Member Groups
A Capella Quinte
Albert College
Art For Everyone
Art Gallery of Bancroft
Artists Below The Line
Arts Quinte West
Bath Artisans
Bay of Quinte Community Players
Bay of Quinte Sweet Adelines
Belleville Art Association
Belleville Choral Society
Belleville Public Library
Belleville Scottish Country Dance
Belleville Theatre Guild
Belleville Weavers and Spinners
Beta Sigma Phi
Bloomfield Centre for Creativity
Bridge Street United Church
Bridging The Gap Inc.
Brighton Arts Council
Brighton Barn Theatre
Canadian Federation of University Women
Carolynda Duo
Centennial Secondary School
Choking Hazard Orchestra
Christmas Sharing Program
CJLX-FM Loyalist College Radio
Colborne Art Gallery
The Commodores’ Orchestra
The Core Harvest Ministries
County Theatre Group Inc.
Doug Aselstine and the River City Swing Band
Downtown DocFest
The Fade Kings
Festival Players of Prince Edward County
For The Love Of A Song
Gallery One-Twenty-One
Glanmore National Historic Site
Gleaners Food Bank (Quinte) Inc.
Habitat For Humanity
Hapidawg Productions
Hastings County Historical Society
IANA Theatre Company
Kingston Symphony Association
Later Life Learning - Belleville
Lions Club of Belleville
Marysburgh Mummers
Moira Mat Makers
Moonpath Productions
Morning Music Club
MusiQuinte Teaching Studio
Music at Port Milford
Naval Marine Archive:
The Canadian Collection
The Noteables
Port Hope Friends of Music
Prince Edward Community Theatre
Prince Edward County Arts Council
Purdy Country Litfests (PurdyFests)
Quinte Ballet School of Canada
Quinte Children’s Theatre
Quinte Grannies for Africa
Quinte Irish Canadian Society
Quinte Living Centre Band
Quinte Opera Guild
Quinte Quilters Guild
Quinte Region Craft Guild
Quinte Singers
Quinte Symphony
Quinte Twirlers
Quinte Woodturners’ Guild
Quinte YFC/Youth Unlimited
Regent Theatre
Shaer Productions
Shelter Valley Folk Festival
Stirling Festival Theatre
Trenton Scottish Irish Festival
Tweed and Area Arts Council
Tweed and Area Studio Tour
Westben Arts Festival Theatre
QAC programs are
funded in part by these
government agencies
The Ontario Arts Council is an agency of the
Government of Ontario
Business members
Malcolm Brothers Ltd.
Marlin Travel
McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Montrose Inn and Duchess of Montrose Tea
Room
Museums of Prince Edward County
OENO Gallery
Peggy deWitt Photography
Prime Time Steak House
Quinte Living Centre Inc.
QuintEssential Credit Union
Quinn’s of Tweed Fine Art Gallery
RBC Dominion Securities Inc., Mike
Moffat
Regent Theatre
Re/Max Quinte Ltd.
Rob Rapino Hair Design
Set the Scene
Shipwreck Productions
Skin Beautiful Laser Clinic
Spark Box Studio
Susan Nurse,
Advanced Electrolysis
and Laser Hair Removal
The Studio
Thomas Estevez Design
Tipper Financial Services Ltd.
Travel Specifics
Welch LLP, CA
Wilkinson and Company LLP
W. T. Hawkins Ltd. (Hawkins Cheezies)
About Framing
Academy Gallery
AdGraphics
Allan Graphics Ltd.
Amazing Coffee
Artplus Ltd.
Bel-Con Design Builders
Benton Fry Ford Sales
Boathouse Seafood Restaurant
Cranston Gallery on Main
Cunningham Centre
Deer Creek Pottery
Earl and Angelo’s Restaurant
FixBox Computers
Finkle Electric
Foster Park Pet Hospital
Fotofactory Photography
Funk and Gruven A-Z
Fusion Creative Collections
Glamour Junkie Jewellery
Illustration and Design
Inside Design
Jane Simpson Financial
Janet B Gallery and Studio
Knudsen, Brady, Vaughan Advisory Group
Live Fit! Live Life!
Loyalist College
Mackay Studio
Mad Dog Gallery
Max’s Muzes
Ken and Jennifer Madison
Welcome new members
Community Friends
Jane Batey
Julie Brown Hale
Businesses
Rob Rapino, Hair Design
Janet B Gallery & Studios
Artists
Allan Short
Gerome Dennie
Paul Kirby
Rikki Jukes
Nicole Davenport
Quinte Arts Council Membership and Donation Form
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mr.__ Ms.__ Mrs.__ Miss__ Dr.__
Name_______________________
Address_____________________
City_________________________
Postal Code__________________
Tel.#________________________
Email________________________
Website_____________________
MEMBERSHIP TYPE (ANNUAL)
Community Friend
$35
Artist
$45
Member Group
$45
Member Business
$55
Student
$10
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ARTISTS, MEMBER GROUPS AND BUSINESSES MUST ALSO
FILL OUT AN INFORMATION FORM IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO BE
LISTED ON OUR WEB DIRECTORY. FORMS ARE AT THE QAC
OFFICE AND ON-LINE WWW.QUINTEARTSCOUNCIL.ORG.
I would like to make a donation
Patron
$24-$124
Benefactor
$125-$299
Partner
$300-$999
Premier Supporter
$1000+
Premier Arts Benefactor $5000+
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Payment can be made by cheque,
cash or credit card
Visa___ MasterCard ____
Card No. ________________
Expiry Date ______________
Signature ________________
Cheques are payable to the Quinte Arts Council, 36 Bridge St. E., Box 22113, Belleville, ON K8N 2Z5
Thank you for JOINING US! and for your generous support
We Salute Our Donors
Premier Arts Benefactors
The John M. and Bernice
Parrott Foundation
The Marilyn and Maurice
Rollins Foundation
Premier Supporters
RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
Lynda Wheeler
Partners
David & Theresa Boyd
Barbara Cameron
Bob and Barbara Jo Clute
Anne Cunningham
Tim and Cynthia Fort
Mike Malachowski,
Funk & Grüven A-Z
McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Hugh & Donna O’Neil
Audrey Williams
Benefactors
Gerry and Bev Boyce
Dorothy Brown
Hans & Lenneke Buré
Wally Ellis
Carol Feeney
Kathleen M. Hallick
Penny Hendricks
Marilyn Holden
Lori Huff Johns
and Earl Johns
K. Jane Hull
Diane Kalnay
Dale Lehtila
Don and Tommie Leslie
Ken and Jennifer Madison
Gary Magarrell
and Barry Brown
Mary-Lynne Morgan
Paul & Judith Niedermayr
Susan Nurse,
Advanced Electrolysis
and Laser Hair Removal
Barbara Pearman
Jack Press
Quinte Living Centre
Concert Band
Elizabeth Scott
Mary Shipton
Allan & Lee Anne Stitt
Anne Westphal-Zorge
Patrons
About Framing, Judy Leeson
James Alexander
Artplus Ltd.
Mary-Lou Ashton
Mary Bould
Diane Burley
Donald Fraser Drawings
and Paintings
Donna Campbell
Jennifer Chanter
Mona Collins-Liblik
Jeannette Cornelissen
Marilyn Coulter
Moira Creighton
Chris Cromwell
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Cronk
Deborah Dixon
Shauna Duguay
Marialice Fielding
Leo and Mary Jo Fortin
Lois Foster
Claire Grant
Elsie Huff
Lee and Eleanor Jourard
Charlotte Kuntze
Marilyn Lawrie
Roger and Irene Lenney
Florence Lennox
Suzanne Lowther
Joan Mackay
Bob and Cathy McCallum
Sharon McConnell
Mary McEwan
Judith McKnight
Mavis Milton
Elizabeth Mitchell
Vera Morton
Linda Mustard
Stasha Novak
Mary O’Flynn
Doris Scott
Lyle & Sharon Vanclief
Sid Wells, Swell Productions
Margaret Werkhoven
Margaret Wiggins
Douglas and Mary Wilson
Bill and Bev Yeotes
Honourary Members
Sandra Colden
Peter Davis
Manfred Koechlin
Mary-Lynne Morgan
Lynda Wheeler
Advertising in
Umbrella is a
cost-effective
way to reach an
important
audience
AD PRICES
QAC Members - $4 per square inch
No charge to design
Non-members - $5 per square inch
If we design, add 50% of ad cost
Buy an ad in 6 consecutive issues
(ads do NOT have to be the same in
each issue):
QAC members - $3.50 psi
Non-members - $4.50 psi
Premium Place Charge:
Front Page Banner - $137.50 for
members, $167.50 for non-members
Page 3 – add 25% more
Back Page – double the price
Column widths – 3”, 6.5”, 10”
Formats
If pre-made, send as TIF, JPG, or PDF.
Book your space by calling Carol Bauer
at 613-962-1232 ext. 26 or emailing
[email protected].
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Umbrella is a great vehicle
to help spread your message
Advertising in Umbrella is an
easy and cost-effective way
to reach an important audience.
And... despite the rising costs of production and
distribution, we’ve kept the rates affordable. The
newspaper is 24 pages and is printed on a high-quality
white paper (Premium 80). We print 5,000 copies and
mail more than 1,000 directly to people who request it.
The other 4,000 are distributed throughout Quinte and
across the province.
Join the Quinte Arts Council and receive a huge
discount (more than 25%) on the price of your ad as
well as other benefits of membership.
For more information, call us at 613-962-1232 or email
[email protected].
The deadline for ads, articles,
spotlights and Calendar items for the
March/April issue is Monday, February 4.

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