Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Performing Opportunity at the Thames Art Gallery In an attempt to help foster high school artists and musicians, the Thames Art Gallery would like to offer a performing opportunity for Secondary School Music bands/ensemble/solo artists. This opportunity is open to those musical performers who are currently attending a Chatham-Kent secondary school. Not all students need attend the same school nor does a band/ensemble/solo artist need to be supported by the school. Students must submit a demo CD to the Thames Art Gallery no later than Wednesday, March 31 at 5:00 PM. The band or ensemble should have at least 20 minutes of music prepared to perform. Application forms are available at the Thames Art Gallery. The band/ensemble that is chosen for this opportunity will be featured on the poster and invitation for the 2010 High Class Art exhibition. The performance will be in Studio 1 of the Chatham Cultural Centre, Thursday, May 20, 2010 at about 8:00 PM. The group or solo artist chosen will be paid for their performance. For more information, contact, Carl Lavoy, Curator Thames Art Gallery Chatham Cultural Centre 519.354.8346 ext 35. Write Your Own Memoir Chatham-Kent author and historian John Gardiner will lead a workshop- style creative writing course focusing on the construction of a personal memoir. Using old photographs and tools like Memory Maps, participants will learn how to put structure to those wonderful memories of years gone by so they can be shared with children, grandchildren and future generations. Participants should have a basic understanding and knowledge of grammar and spelling. Participants are asked to bring writing materials the first week. Some homework will be required. There is a story in each of us – get your creative side working and tell yours. This workshop runs Monday evenings from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m, April 12, 19, & 26, 2010, in Studio One of the Cultural Centre. The cost is $47.25 and includes gst. Member discounts are available. To reserve your spot, please call 519-354-8338, come in to 75 William Street North, or log on to www.cktickets.com. A Paper Conservators Life is Exciting Marius Cini, paper conservator, has had many exciting challenges in his line of work. One such challenge was repairing the damage done to a pâper maché crucifix that was “assaulted by a chair” at a police station. This beautiful piece had to be restored using unique methods involving a test tube holder and a dental pick. Mr. Cini will be sharing his solution to this unique project, as well as other projects that he has completed on Thursday, March 11 at the Chatham-Kent Museum. During his talk, Mr. Cini will also share with the audience methods of preserving our own treasures, and will bring examples of 16th and 17th century prints, books, and documents that may be viewed by participants. To attend this fascinating lecture on March 11 at 7 PM, tickets may be purchased at the Cultural Centre Box Office, by calling a 519-354-8338, at www.cktickets.com or at the door. Tickets are $10 and include refreshments. The lecture will take place on the mezzanine level of the Chatham-Kent Museum. CK On the Edge Seeking Artists to Perform CK On the Edge, Chatham-Kent’s newest traditional and contemporary summer arts festival due to hit downtown Chatham July 8 – 18, is looking for artists in any genre. Music, dance, drama, spoken word, film and literature. Application forms can be found on the website at www.ckontheedge.com – just click on the tab called “Artists” and download the form. Complete the form and send it, a proposal of your potential performance along with a bio and sample of your work. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, April 6, 2010 with decisions being made by April 23rd. An announcement of the line up will be at a special event on Saturday, May 15th. More details on that fundraiser will be coming soon. Paper applications are also available at the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. For more information on CK On the Edge, please visit www.ckontheedge.com or call Lesley Grand at 519-354-8346 ext. 31 during the day or 519-352-6937 during the evening. AT HOME ON THE RIDGE Visit the Ridge House Museum’s fascinating new exhibit entitled Home on the Ridge: Ridgetown 1820 – 1900 to find out about the trials and tribulations of Ridgetown’s earliest settlers. Highlighting pieces from the collection, visitors will learn about the growth of religion, entertainment, business, and education in Ridgetown. As a special treat bring your family to the opening of Home on the Ridge and help us to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Ridge House Museum! The Ridge House Museum is open daily by donation from March 20 to September 19 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Appease your senses with a personally guided tour of this beautifully restored 1875 home. Large groups are welcome with advanced booking. For more information or to book a tour please contact the Ridge House Museum curator by phone at 519 674 2223 or by email at ckridgehouse@chatham-kent.ca VISUAL JOURNALLING IS BACK Come to the Thames Art Gallery and learn how to remove your creative blocks through a unique visual journaling workshop! Work with creative spirit Phyllis Chapman who will help you pin down your thoughts and emotions to the page. Journals and other art making materials are provided. Participants are encouraged to bring memorabilia or photographs they may want to incorporate into their journals. Participants should also bring their lunch. A fridge and microwave are available. Saturday, April 10, 10 am - 3 pm, in Studio One at the Cultural Centre. The cost is $35+GST with member discounts available. To reserve a spot, call the box office at 519-354-8338, come into 75 William Street N, or log on to www.cktickets.com GREAT FUN FOR CHILDREN DURING MARCH BREAK Chatham Cultural Centre-Kiwanis Theatre The Stars will Shine this March Break for children ages 5 - 16 as Take A Bow Productions conduct a full-day Monday - Friday 9:00-4:00, exciting drama program. Students will work with Dance, Movement, Blacklight theatre, Plays, Skits, Mask making and will perform a variety show on their final day for family and friends. Class size is limited to 20 students. Lunch is supervised and early drop-off and late pick-up is offered. The cost of this 5-day March Break Drama program is 135.00 and all materials are included. To register, call the Chatham Cultural Centre at 519.354.8338 or register online at www.cktickets.com and click on the event calendar. Chatham-Kent Museum Deanna Bullard, the Museum Education Coordinator, has picked out some of her favourite and always wanted to do crafts, games, and activities for kids aged 5-7. The March Break Camp will include a St. Patrick's Day party, turn-of-the-century games at the Milner Heritage House, and, of course, a trip to the museum. Children are asked to bring their own lunches and snacks. The March Break Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 15 to the 19. Early drop off begins at 8:30 a.m. and children may be picked up until 4:30 p.m.The program cost is $108 with membership discounts available to Cultural Centre members. Registration in advance is required, and may be done at the Cultural Centre Box Office, 75 William Street North, 519.354.8338, or at www.cktickets.com. Thames Art Gallery Spaces and Places with Irene McCreadie The Thames Art Gallery invites all kids between the ages of 8 and 12 to join Irene McCreadie and investigate Spaces and Places for March Break. Learn about how an interior designer makes decisions about colour, furniture and window dressings. Create your own miniature space in the style of Van Goghs bedroom. The camp runs from 9am until 4pm from March 15 19, with early drop off beginning at 8:30am. Late pick up is available until 4:30pm. Children must bring their own snacks and lunches. The cost of this program is $110 with a member discount available. The age for this camp is 8 to 12 years. For more information or to register call the Cultural Centre Box Office at 519-354-8338, drop by 75 William Street North, Chatham, or visit www.CKtickets.com Black Violin- Redefining the Music World, One String at a Time To most, jazz, hip-hop, funk, and classical are musical genres. But to revolutionary music group Black Violin, they're nothing but ingredients. When the members of Black Violin first learned to play their signature instruments-Wil B at the viola 14 years old and Kev Marcus the violin at the tender age of 9-neither could have foreseen that it would become their livelihood, though it was already becoming their passion. Combining a daunting array of musical styles and influences to produce a signature sound that is not quite maestro, not quite emcee, this group of two classically trained violinists and their DJ is redefining the music world-one string at a time. With influences ranging from Shostakovich and Bach to Nas and Jay-Z, Black Violin breaks all the rules, blending the classical with the modern to create something rare-a sound that nobody has ever heard, but that everybody wants to feel. Black Violin shows that music does not exist within a box, but rather exists in another space-one as open and unrestrained as the minds that produce it. Black Violin will play at 12:00pm & 7:00pm on Thursday, April 22, 2010. Tickets are $10 per person, $5 per person for groups of 10 or more. To purchase, please call 519-354-8338, come in to 75 William Street North, or log on to www.cktickets.com. Feel The Beat With BAM Percussion EXPLOSION! Is a high-octane performance from beginning to end with Side-splitting comedy and savage drumming virtuosity. The BAM characters, who look like they walked straight out of a mad cartoon, speak a unique language: BAMspeach, spoken only by them, but understood by everyone from 3 to 83 years old. BAM Percussion EXPLOSION will perform on Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 12:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 per person, $5 per person for groups of 10 or more. To purchase, please call 519-354-8338, come in to 75 William Street North, or log on to www.cktickets.com. To read more about BAM Percussion at www.bampercussion.com Mask Messenger- The Power of Dramatic Art Faustwork Mask Theatres Mask Messenger comes to the Kiwanis Theatre with its unique style of entertainment. The Mask Messenger is an astonishing revelation of the power of dramatic art. Using masks made by the company, some 20 or more character changes trick the eye and tickle the funny bone. The Mask Messenger is an engaging mix of monologue, physical comedy and theatre; with the flick of an eyebrow, the gesture of an arm, the disposition of the chest, the performer instantly embodies an extraordinary range of moods and personalities. See more about the Mask Messenger and Faustwork Mask Theatre at www.faustwork.com The Kiwanis Theatre is taking a different approach to selling tickets for this performance since this is a new genre that community members may not have experienced before. Tickets are billed as Pay-When-You-Leave, which means just that you decide what you can and/or want pay and you put it in the jar as you leave. You can access tickets online at www.cktickets.com for no fee but the online charge of $1/ticket, by calling us at 519-354-8338 or visiting us at the Box Office at 75 William St. N. in Chatham. Just For Laughs Road Show Just For Laughs Road Show will be returning to the Kiwanis Theatre on Saturday, May 1st. Tickets for this very entertaining evening are $38 and member discounts are available. To reserve your seat, come in to the Cultural Centre at 75 William Street North, call 519-354-8338, or log on to www.cktickets.com. For your information to be posted; or if you hear about great entertainment coming our way, email us at InTheSpotlight_2004@hotmail.com.Until then, we'll see you In The Spotlight