No 39
Contents
- Events –chronological list of events by date
- Ongoing Events – events that recur, same time, same place
- Workshops and Classes – for the dabbler or the dexterous, try your hand
- Calls for Participation and Submissions–ways to get involved
- Announcements – anniversaries, appointments and special news
February
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Members Show
Through – March 2, 2014
Opening reception: February 1, 3 pm – 5pm, BMFA Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, 705-445-3430
Fluid and Frozen at the Tremont Hall Gallery
February and March, 2014
Tremont artist Jane fleetwood-Morrow is having a show entitled Fluid and Frozenfeaturing a selection of waterscapes and snowscapes
Tremont Hall Gallery, 80 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
or visit by appointment or chance at Studio 6 on the second floor of the Tremont, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
Be The Change Film + Discussion Series presents Watershed - Exploring a New Water Ethic for the New West,produced and narrated by Robert Redford.
February 19, 2014
The Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, Live Music 6:30pm, Film 7:15pm
Admission – $8.00, Students – Free. Tickets: Elephant Thoughts Explore Store, Stonetree Clinic or
Collingwood Jazz & Blues Society’s 4th Collingwood Blues Series: Ronnie Douglas & Roly Platt
February 20, 2014
7-9pm, Theatre Collingwood Studio Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
Tickets available at the Crow’s Nest & Cranberry Hasty Market, Collingwoodor
Art & Culture Networking Social
February 27, 2014
An informal gathering of artists, arts & culture organizations, cultural patrons, volunteers and creative minds.Discuss ideas, share news, make connections. Connect, Collaborate, Create!
BMFA Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood
705-444-2500 ext. 3287
March
Magic of Children in the Arts Exhibition
March 3 –30, 2014
Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood
Awards Reception: March 22, 1pm – 4pm,
“The British Home Children Part II” presented by Collingwood and District Historical Society
March 3, 2014
Shipped to Canada, thousands of British home children find new homes and lives. Speaker: Gloria Phillips, author and historian.
Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood at 7 pm. Admission CDHS membership or $3.00
705-446-1820,
Uncommon Threads; Weaving from the Huronia Handweavers Guild
March 5 – 26, 2014
BMFA Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood
Introduction to weaving classes will be offered on March 8, 15 & 22, (ages13+). (705) 445-3430, ,
Be The Change Film Fundraiser for Elephant Thoughts
Featuring the film “Stand” with music byJuno nominated musician Craig Cardiff
March 19, 2014
The Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, Live Music 6:30pm, Film 7:15pm
Tickets: Elephant Thoughts Explore Store, Stonetree Clinic or
Collingwood Jazz & Blues Society’s 4th Collingwood Blues Series: Bobby Dean Blackburn
March 20, 2014
7-9pm, Theatre Collingwood Studio Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
Tickets available at the Crow’s Nest & Cranberry Hasty Market, Collingwoodor
Gaslight Community Theatre Productions - A Performance, The Dan Needles Scene Writing Program
March 29, 2014
Four original scenes written and produced locally and performed by local actors
1 pm, Theatre Collingwood Studio Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
Tickets: $10 purchased at the door
April
BMFA 34thAnnual Juried Art Show
April 2 – May 8, 2014
BMFA Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, Opening Reception: April 6, 1 pm – 3pm, Awards Presentation: 1:30 pm, 705-445-3430,
“Down Memory Lane” presented by Collingwood and District Historical Society
April 7, 2014
Rarely seen photographs of Collingwood’s past tell a story of struggle and success. Speaker: Jack McAllister
Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood at 7 pm. Admission CDHS membership or $3.00
705-446-1820,
Art Sale for Hospice
April 11 – 13, 2014
Watercolours and Acrylics by Jane Wynne. 50% of the proceeds to Georgian Triangle Hospice
Friday 4 pm – 7 pm, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
225 Oak Street, Collingwood wynnerswatercolours.com
Be The Change Film + Discussion Series presents “Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” Music: Jason Redman
April 16, 2014
Admission – $8.00, Students – Free. Tickets: Elephant Thoughts Explore Store, Stonetree Clinic or
Collingwood Jazz & Blues Society’s 4th Collingwood Blues Series: Morgan Davis
April 17, 2014
7-9pm, Theatre Collingwood Studio Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
Tickets available at the Crow’s Nest & Cranberry Hasty Market, Collingwoodor
14th Annual Collingwood Music Showcase
April 24 – 28, 2014
Moguls, 32 Simcoe Street, Collingwood.
705-444-4690
May
“The Railway Comes to Hens and Chickens Harbour” presented by Collingwood and District Historical Society
May 5, 2014
How Hens and Chickens Harbour became Collingwood in 1858-with the help of a railway. Told by Rick Leswick, author and railway historian
Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood at 7 pm. Admission CDHS membership or $3.00
705-446-1820,
Fresh Start Art, Again!
May 14 - 30, 2014
Gently Used Art Sale.40% of the proceeds to the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
The Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood 705-445-3430,
Theatre Collingwood Presents “Queen Milli of Galt”
May 27 – 31, 2014
The Historic Gayety Theatre, Collingwood
For tickets, contact the Theatre Collingwood Box Office: Studio 7, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood 705-445-2200, ,
A Musical Interlude presented by ChoralWorks choir
May 9, 2014
Under the direction of Brian Rae featuring the Vespers by W.A. Mozart, Feel The Spirit, a group of Spirituals arranged by John Rutter, and a medley of Sir Andrew Lloyd Weber’s greatest hits!
7:30 pm, Trinity United Church, 140 Maple Street, Collingwood
Tickets: $20, children under 12 are free
ONGOING EVENTS
Open Mic Night
Molly Bloom’s Irish Pub, Tuesdays at 8 pm, 27 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
(705) 445-0442
Open Mic @ David’s Temple
3rd Saturday of each month, 7 – 9 pm Coffee house style event
Theatre Collingwood Studio Theatre, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
$5 Cover at the door. Check for details 705-445-2200
facebook.com/davidstemplebarrie
Collingwood Public Library Ukulele Group (CPLUG)
Monthly ukulele jams and get-togethers
Every third Wednesday, 7 pm – 9 pm
FreeSchools World Literacy Community Room, Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood 705-445-1571
Performance Workshops
The Collingwood Public Library, First and third Tuesday of each month
12:15 pm-12:45 pm
Bring your lunch; complimentary coffee, tea and treats.
705-445-1571 ext. 6241
WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND CAMP
ArtSpark – workshops to ignite your creativity
Our new schedule of art workshops 2014 is now available.
We have lots of new ideas to inspire you & lots of on-going favourites to sustain you.
519-599-6947 or 705-446-7651
March Break Programming at the Collingwood Museum
Artifact Avengers March 12, 2014
9am-12pm Ages 6-12 $10 per child
An important artifact has disappeared from the Collingwood Museum’scollection, and staff members are at their wits’ end! Become anArtifact Avenger and help solve this mysterious disappearance bycompleting scavenger hunt challenges that will keep you on your toes.
March Break Programming at the Collingwood Museum
Dr. Suess-Style Collingwood March 13, 2014
9am-12pm Ages 6-12 $10 per child
“You have brains in your head, You have feet in your shoes.You can steer yourself, Any direction you choose.” So why notjoin Museum staff for a morning of Suess-inspired silliness and
rhymes about our wonderful town and exceptionally fun times.
March Break Programming at the Collingwood
Museum – 2nd Annual Shenanigans Spectacular March 14, 2014
9am-12pm Ages 6-12 $10 per child
Leprechauns, shamrocks and pots of gold are the morning’s specials.Come dressed in your green finery and learn about the origins of St.Patrick’s Day and why it’s celebrated around the world.
St. Patrick’s Day never gets old, particularly when green treats and festive crafts are involved.
Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting
Registration is open for workshops to be held in May, June and July, 2014
705-446-2044
Introduction to Weaving One-Day Workshops
Offered by the Huronia Handweavers, in conjunction with the BMFA
March 8, 15, & 22, 2014
Adults: $60, Students (Minimum 13 yrs) $35. Class size limited, register early
705-445-3430, ,
Art Drawing and Painting
With a model(s) Mondays 10 am – 3 pm
‘Go Figure’ Collingwood, Drop-in, or monthly rates available, 705-444-9482
CULTURAL OUTINGS
Shaw Festival Bus Trip Fundraiser
“Arms and the Man” by George Bernard Shaw and “Cabaret”, the musical
April 22 & 23, 2014
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, , 705-445-3430,
CALLS FOR PARTICIPATION AND SUBMISSIONS
Fresh Start Art, Again!
Downsizing? Changing your decor? This is your chance to make some money, and help a good cause.Bring in your art on May 10 5pm- 9pm and May 11th 11am-5pm.Maximum 5 pieces per person. 40% of the proceeds to the BMFA. Show is May 14 – 30, 2014
The Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood 705-445-3430,
Calling Artists! Collingwood Art on the Street
Showcase your artwork outside in downtown Collingwood this summer on a muskoka-style chair or banner or both! Art on the Street is back with 24 hand-painted chairs and 40 art banners that will adorn the downtown from May to October 2014. Your name will be on your artwork and in the Art on the Street brochure distributed to local residences, events and sites. The 2014 theme is “Recreation”, to celebrate 25 years of trails in Collingwood. Application Deadline: Monday, March 17, 2014, 4 pm. Complete guidelines and application available at Parks Recreation and Culture, 105 Hurontario Street, Collingwood or 705-444-2500 ext 3287,
Calling Singers
ChoralWorks choir was founded to present choral masterpieces from a variety of composers from the middle ages to contemporary.Rehearses are every Monday 7pm – 9 pm at the Collingwood Public Library.If interested in joining the choir contact Brian Rae at 705-444-5857. We are especially interested in Tenors and Basses.
BMFA 34th Annual Juried Art Show: April 2 – May 8, 2014
Ontario Artists and Artisans may submit 2 original works in any medium recently executed and not previously hung in the Juried Art Show. Entries must be dry and ready for hanging and not exceed 12 sq. ft. (outside dimensions), and submitted in person. Receiving: Friday March 28th noon till 6pm, Saturday March 29th 10am till 4pm, 705-445-3430, BMFA Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood
Murray Jacob Clerkson Award
Applications are now being accepted for the2014 Murray Jacob Clerkson Award. This award of $1,000 plus accumulated interest, is presented to an emerging artist residing in the Georgian Triangle area.Deadline is Friday April 4th 2014, 5pm. Information and applications are available at or in person at the Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood705-445-3430
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Retail Space Available this Spring
167 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, 950 square ft. (frontage of 22 ft.)
Great location for artists,adjacent tothe Arts Centre
Contact the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts at
Arts & Culture Collingwood is emailed monthly. If you have a cultural event or activity you would like to include contact.Deadline: 15th of every month.We make every effort to ensure accuracy.We recommend that you confirm the date and time of the event with the listed contact or website.If you want to be removed from the distribution list email with the subject line: remove e-calendar.