January 24, 2014
No 38
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
EVENTS
January
“Deck the Walls” Art Show and Sale presented by the BMFA
Until January 31, 2014
Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste. Marie St. Collingwood
admin@bmfa.on.ca or www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Members Show
January 29 – March 2, 2014
Opening reception: February 1, 3 pm – 5pm, BMFA Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood,
www.bmfa.ca (705) 445-3430
February
“Ethel M. Dawson, R.N.; A Life of Service” presented by Collingwood and District Historical
Society
February 3, 2014
Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood at 7 pm. Admission CDHS membership or $3.00
(705) 446-1820, millerjoan@rogers.com www.historicallyspeakingcdhs.ca
Theatre Collingwood Presents “All You Need is Love,” a Valentine’s Cabaret!
February 8, 2014
The Historic Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario Street, Collingwood at 7:30 pm
Regular Tickets $40, Group rate of 10 or more $35, Red Carpet (includes premium seat, post-show
reception with performers & tax receipt) $85
www.theatrecollingwood.ca, (705) 445-2200 Box Office: 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
www.bethechangefilmseries.com
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, Collingwood or
www.collingwoodjazz.ca
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, www.magicofchildren.ca
“The British Home Children” presented by Collingwood and District Historical Society
March 3, 2014
Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood at 7 pm. Admission CDHS membership or $3.00
(705) 446-1820, millerjoan@rogers.com www.historicallyspeakingcdhs.ca
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,
admin@bmfa.on.ca, www.bmfa.on.ca
Be The Change Film + Discussion Series presents “Stand” Music: Juno nominated musician Craig
Cardiff
March 19, 2014
The Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, Live Music 6:30pm, Film
7:15pmAdmission – $8.00, Students – Free. To buy tickets: Tickets: Elephant Thoughts Explore
Store, Stonetree Clinic or www.bethechangefilmseries.com
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, Collingwood or
www.collingwoodjazz.ca
April
BMFA 34th Annual 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, www.bmfa.on.ca
“Pictures and Stories from Collingwood’s Past” presented by Collingwood and District Historical
Society
April 1, 2014
Leisure Time Club, Minnesota Street, Collingwood at 7 pm. Admission CDHS membership or $3.00
(705) 446-1820, millerjoan@rogers.com www.historicallyspeakingcdhs.ca
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, Collingwood or
www.collingwoodjazz.ca
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
www.bethechangefilmseries.com
14th Annual Collingwood Music Showcase
April 24 – 28, 2014
Moguls, 32 Simcoe Street, Collingwood.
houseofmusic@sympatico.ca (705) 444-4690
May
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, info@theatrecollingwood.ca, www.theatrecollingwood.ca
ONGOING EVENTS
Open Mic Night
Molly Bloom’s Irish Pub, Tuesdays at 8 pm, 27 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
(705) 445-0442 mollyblooms123@gmail.com
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
www.davidstemple.com facebook.com/davidstemplebarrie
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. www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca.
(705) 445-1571 ext. 6241 or cpalka@collingwood.ca
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Page to Stage Scene Writing Workshop
An evening course on scene writing with playwright Dan Needles
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2014
7 pm – 10 pm
Number of participants: 12, All Saint’s Church Hall, Upper Room
Registration: arlene@gaslighttour.com
Magic of Children in the Arts Workshops
January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 2014
1 pm – 3 pm
Collingwood Public Library, 55 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood
Space is limited, Contact Christine Palka at (705) 445-1571 ext. 6241
Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting
Registration is open for workshops to be held in May, June and July, 2014
www.bluemountainpainting.ca, (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, admin@bmfa.on.ca, www.bmfa.on.ca
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
San Miguel Photography Adventure
February 21-28, 2014
1-877-366-5775 info@bryandavies.com www.photobryan.wordpress.com
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, www.bmfa.on.ca
CALLS FOR PARTICIPATION AND SUBMISSIONS
The Collingwood Trails Network Photo Contest
In advance of the celebration of 25 years of trails in town, the Collingwood Trails Network is holding
a photo contest and inviting the submission of images featuring Collingwood’s trails. The winning
photograph will appear on the cover of the 2014-2015 Collingwood Trails Network Map, second and
third place winners will appear inside the map. Deadline: Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. Guidelines and entry
form are available at Parks, Recreation & Culture, 105 Hurontario Street (705) 444-2500 ext. 3287 or
tmazza@collingwood.ca
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, www.bmfa.on.ca, BMFA Arts Centre, 163
Hurontario Street, Collingwood
Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour: October 10 -13
Call for applications. Deadline: February 15, 2014
www.images-studio-tour.com, (705) 835-6213, images.studio.tour.application@gmail.com
ANNOUNCEMENTS
In 2014 these arts & culture organizations and events celebrate milestone anniversaries.
Congratulations!
Magic of Children in the Arts – 20th
Elvis Festival – 20th
Collingwood Arts & Music Festival – 25th
Collingwood Trails – 25th
Theatre Collingwood – 30th
Sound Investment Choir – 41st
Collingwood Museum – 110th
Arts & Culture Collingwood is emailed monthly. If you have a cultural event or activity you would like to include
contact tmazza@collingwood.ca. 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 tmazza@collingwood.ca with the subject line: remove e-calendar.