AUGUST 2013
Events
July 30 – August 4
Theatre Collingwood presents “On a First Name Basis”
Theatre Collingwood presents Lighthouse Festival Theatre’s production of On a First Name
Basis. This delightful play tells the story of a very successful, but cantankerous novelist who
suddenly discovers that he knows nothing about his maid of 28 years. She, on the other
hand, knows absolutely everything about him! He makes it his mission to learn all he can
about her in a most engaging conversation. With revelations that are surprising, funny, and
extremely moving, this is a love story, a social commentary and a mystery wrapped in witty
dialogue and vivid imagery. Starring Norm Foster and Patricia Vanstone.
Dates & times: July 30, 8 pm; July 31 2 pm & 8 pm; August 1-3, 8 pm; August 4, 2 pm. For
tickets and more information: (705) 445-2200 or www.theatrecollingwood.ca or visit the
Box Office at Studio 7, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
August 3
Georgian Bay Artisan Market
Unique…local…handmade. Visit the outdoor Artisan Market located at Arts Street at the
Tremont Lane, 80 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
9 am-5 pm. www.georgianbayartisanmarket.com
August 3 – 4
Collingwood Arts and Music Festival
This outdoor festival featuring over forty artists and artisans will once again be located on
the grounds of the Station, home of the Collingwood Museum. We are pleased to
announce that music will be performed by the Jim Kinnear Trio, with guest artists Greg
Gibson and Deb Fitzsimons. Bring your family out to enjoy amazing fine art and music in a
wonderful park setting. Also, just around the corner at the Tremont Building, the Georgian
Bay Artisan Market will be offering the best in craft work all weekend.
Saturday, August 3, 9 am-5 pm
Sunday, August 4, 10 am-4pm
45 St. Paul Street, Collingwood
Presented by the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts. Contact: (705) 445-3430.
www.bmfa.ca
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Collingwood Farmer’s Market
Local vendors feature a wide range of organic vegetables and fruit, baking, meats and
cheeses, flowers and trees, jams and preserves, handcrafted items and more. Special
activities for the family, entertainment and artists are featured each week.
Every Saturday until Thanksgiving Weekend, 8:30 am – 1 pm
Corner of Second and Pine Street, Collingwood Downtown
(705) 445-5595 www.collingwooddowntown.com
August 7, 14, 21, 28
Local Live Lunch
9 Wednesdays! 9 Concerts! 9 Menus!
Mark your calendar and join us every Wednesday for Local Live Lunch, July 3 through
August 28, Noon – 1:30 pm
Outdoor plaza at 186 Hurontario Street (Sheffer Court), Collingwood
August 7 live – Jason Redman, lunch – Azzurra
August 14 live E – Craig Smith, lunch H – Tesoro
August 21 live – Jeff Cunningham, lunch – Tremont Café
August 28 live – Mike McCarthy, Band lunch – Cabin Bistro
www.collingwooddowntown.com www.connectdowntown.ca
(705) 445-8441 ext. 3712 info@collingwooddowntown.ca
August 7, 14, 21
Jazz and Blues at the Station
This popular outdoor concert series starts June 26 and continues Wednesdays throughout
the summer until August 21.
July 24 – Tim Bastmeyer Blues Band w/Jerome Tucker
July 31 – Lisa Hutchinson & Raw Deal Blues Band
August 7 – Lance Anderson & Joe Huron Group
August 14 – ColdJack
August 21 – 24th St. Wailers
6pm – 8pm, No charge, bring your lawn chair
Collingwood Station, 45 St. Paul Street
(705) 444-4449, www.collingwoodjazz.ca
August 16 – 18
Tall Ships 1812 Tour
Celebrate the War of 1812 Bicentennial in Collingwood! Experience the breathtaking
power and beauty of authentic Tall Ships as they visit Collingwood Harbour August 16-18!
Collingwood is one of 16 ports across the province that will welcome the TALL SHIPS® and
the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® 2013 to its shores during this summer-long commemoration
of a defining moment in Canadian history. Step aboard for a deck tour of the ships, watch
the Parade of Sail, enjoy the War of 1812 land activities, interactive displays, live musical
entertainment, and special activities throughout Downtown.
For more information contact (888) 227-8667 www.visitsouthgeorgianbay.ca
Tickets on sale now at www.ticketpro.ca or (888) 655-9090 
August 17
Tall Ships Dockside Reception (Dinner/Lecture)
5pm-8pm
Collingwood Museum staff are pleased to invite you to spend a warm, summer evening in
Collingwood’s beautiful harbour accompanied by great food, cocktails, and of course a
little bit of history, all in support of the Collingwood Museum. The evening’s guest
speaker, Dr. Todd Stubbs, will be speaking on “Local Heritage, National History: Locating
the Wreck of HMS Nancy”. Tickets are $88 (all fees and taxes included). Museum members
receive the discounted rate of $76.50. A charitable tax receipt will be issued for a portion
of the event fee. Tickets can be purchased by calling (888) 655-9090 or visiting
www.ticketpro.ca.
August 14 - 24
Theatre Collingwood presents “Forever Plaid”
This deliciously goofy musical revue centres on four young, eager male singers who are
killed in a car crash on the way to their first big concert and are now miraculously revived
for another chance to perform the show that never was. Tight harmonies and charmingly
outlandish choreography make the “Plaids” a guaranteed smash. Their boyish banter will
have you rolling in the aisles and humming along to some of the great nostalgic pop hits of
the 1950s.
Dates & times August 14 - 17, 8 pm; August 18, 2pm; August 21, 2 pm & 8 pm; August 2224, 8 pm. For tickets and more information: (705) 445-2200 or
www.theatrecollingwood.ca or visit the Box Office at Studio 7, 65 Simcoe Street,
Collingwood
July 31 – August 25
Mobile Photography Awards Exhibition
World's largest competition and traveling photography exhibit devoted exclusively to
images shot and processed on mobile phones. The MPA was founded to promote and
celebrate the very best artists working in the genre. The 2013 exhibit features nearly 60
images created by artists from over a dozen countries.
http://mobilephotoawards.com/slideshow.php
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 1, 6 - 8pm
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood
(705) 445-3430 www.bmfa.on.ca
Now through August 31
Sensual Summer
New works by Anke Lex
Maiolica tile with gold luster on boldly painted backgrounds, blending the two and three
dimensional.
65 Simcoe Street, Press Gallery, Collingwood
ankelex.com
Now through August 31
Kaleidoscope - an art show celebrating our diversity
It’s a treasure trove of over 100 original paintings, stained glass, photography, sculpture,
stained glass, wood creations, baskets, intricate fabric art and original hand crafted
clothing. This stunning collection of art by 30 Grey County Artists will inspire you. Find that
special piece that speaks to you. Enhance your living space with original fine art!
Open daily-regular library hours- closed Sundays
Meet the Artist Days: July 27, 1 - 4 pm; Aug. 3, 1 - 4 pm featuring a live band-“Wrinkles”;
Aug. 31, 1 - 4 pm
Collingwood Public Library , 55 Ste. Marie Street, Collingwood
(705) 445-1571 www.greycountyartists.com
Now through August 28
"The Great Escape" exhibition by Ona Alisauskas and Lise Meyers
The show celebrates Collingwood's natural and man-made treasures and includes views of
Collingwood harbour, Craigleith Depot, Blue Mountain Resort, Georgian Bay shore and
Bruce Trail. Town Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 97 Hurontario Street, Collingwood
For exhibition hours contact: (705) 444-2500 ext. 3287
Now through October 14
Collingwood Art on the Street
40 art banners and 24 art chairs hit the streets of Collingwood’s Downtown!
Enjoy an outdoor walking gallery of public art by local artists until Thanksgiving.
The theme is “Marine Heritage”, in honour of the August 16-18 arrival of Tall Ships to
Collingwood Harbour to celebrate the War of 1812 Bicentennial.
tmazza@collingwood.ca or plehr@collingwood.ca
Workshops, Classes & Camps
Junior Friends of the Collingwood Museum Summer Programs
The Museum Summer Programs are a great way for children ages 6 – 12 to spend a
morning or afternoon. Programs run from 9am – 12 pm and 1 pm – 4pm. Space is limited
so register today. $10 per program.
Thursday, August 1 – Local Tales from the Past
Wednesday, August 7 – Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Friday, August 9 – Backyard Animals
Monday, August 12 – The Adventures of Peter Pan
Tuesday, August 13 – Fun with Alice in Wonderland
Wednesday, August 14 – Knights and Princesses of Collingwood
Tuesday, August 20 – Codes
Thursday, August 22 – Spies and Detectives
Friday, August 23 – The Missing Mascot
For more information and to register contact (705) 445-4811 ext. 1 or visit the Collingwood
Museum, 45 St. Paul Street, Collingwood
Summer Seminar and Workshops
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
The Art of Presentation (Photography), Saturday, August 10
BMFA Members $15, Non-members $20
Lenore Burton will demonstrate various ways of presenting your photographs in a
professional and creative manner. Various substrates such as metal, acrylic, wood, glass,
and ceramic tiles now expand our printing capabilities from paper and canvas.
Creative Photography, Saturday, August 17
BMFA Members $15, Non-members $20
Al Sposato will inspire you to create extraordinary photographs from those taken in
ordinary surroundings. He will show you how images can be further enhanced or
manipulated with software such as Photoshop to create photographs that are completely
different from the original one taken in the camera. This workshop will leave you with so
many creative ideas.
Kids Get Creative with their iPods, Wednesday, August 21 $25
Kids learn some cool video and photo apps, dance, have fun making a video and taking
photos on your iPods. This is an instructional and entertaining workshop is suitable for kids
8 - 12 years of age.
To purchase tickets or registration, visit the BMFA Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street,
Collingwood
For additional information call (705) 445-3430 or e-mail admin@bmfa.on.ca; visit BMFA
Photo on Facebook: www.facebook.com/bmfaphoto1
Art: Drawing and Painting with 'Go Figure' Open Studio
A-not-for- profit- group who meet on Mondays with a model!
10:00am - 2:30pm - Drop ins welcome $15
Monthly rates available.
A fantastic space with natural light downtown Collingwood!
Contact Angela Plesa (705) 444-6946 or 9482 or angela_plesa@hotmail.com
Workshops available. Private tutorials as well.
The Bay School of Art
Fall Registration - Sign Up Now!
All levels of ability & experience welcome!
ART CLASSES for Adults & Teens
Tues. 12:30 - 3:30pm, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Wed. 12:30 - 3:30pm, 6:30 - 9:30pm
Thur. 12:30 - 3:30pm, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Contact: Michelle Fleming, (705) 888-1683, thebayschoolart@gmail.com
www.thebayschoolofART.ca
Music and Movement for Toddlers and Parents
Brenda Beattie of Brenda Beattie Music is teaching a Music and Movement program for
toddlers and their parents. Beginning September 12th, classes will run in six week sessions
on Thursdays at 10:00 at the St. George Anglican Church in Thornbury.
For more information and to register please go to brendabeattiemusic.com or email
Brenda at bb@brendabeattiemusic.com
Calls for Participation & Submissions
21st Annual Juried Photo Show
Call for Submissions
This year the categories are: Street Photography, What Water Means to Me, Photography
on the Edge (Creative use of photography & presentation, take your creativity to the limits,
within our size restrictions) and iPhotography (Images shot & processed exclusively on
mobile devices). On-line submissions required. Students (elementary/secondary) may
enter into any category
Deadlines: On-line submissions: August 30; By Mail: September 19; In-Person:
September 21
Photo Show dates are Sept. 25 – Oct. 27; Opening Reception and Awards Presentation is on
Sept. 29, 1 - 3 pm
For more details, visit BMFA Photo on
Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/pages/BMFAPHOTO1 BMFA, http://www.bmfa.ca
or call (705) 445-3430
Art in Town Hall: Community art exhibition opportunity
Call for Entry
The Town of Collingwood offers a free art hanging space in Council Chambers to display
local artist’s original work. Collective or joint submissions with a minimum of 2 artists are
required. No participation or commission fee. Applications for 2013/2014 are being
accepted for the following dates:
September - November 2013
December 2013 – February 2014
March 2014 – May 2014
June 2014 – August 2014
For complete guidelines and application contact (705) 444-2500 or email
tmazza@collingwood.ca
Arts & Culture Collingwood is a free monthly electronic calendar of upcoming arts and culture events and
activities in Collingwood. If you have an arts and culture event or activity you’d like to include next month,
contact: tmazza@collingwood.ca for policy and distribution details. Deadline: 15th of every month for events
taking place the following month. The e-calendar is posted monthly at http://www.collingwood.ca/arts-andculture, where you can find other information and resources on Collingwood’s arts and culture community.
We’ll make every effort to ensure the e-calendar is up-to-date, however changes after distribution may occur.
Please contact the individual organization to confirm the date and time of the event you are planning to attend.
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