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.