Mary Beth Carty sings Robert Burns at a matinee performance on December 31 from 2-4pm at the StFX University Chapel. Greg Melchin to accompany on bass.

A live, participatory recording of Burns’ Auld Lang Syne and Carty’s The Aliens Are Nice will be made with support from NS Dept. Communities, Culture and Heritage.

Advance tickets are $12, available at Antigonish 5 to $1.00. Tickets are $15 at the door. Children are admitted free.

A portion of proceeds will benefit the Antigonish Emergency Fuel Fund. Fund Chair, Mike MacDonald notes that there are expected to be over 300 applicants for assistance this year.

Come on out and enjoy this exciting performance!  https://www.facebook.com/events/338117376203036/

For more information call 863-8570

L’Arche Antigonish presents “The Gift: The Journey of the Fourth Wise Man” featuring members of the L’Arche Antigonish. This show will be held at the Bauer Theatre Fri, Nov 25 at 7 pm, Sat, Nov 26 at 3 pm and Sat, Nov 26 at 7 pm. Tickets are available at Antigonish 5¢ – $1 and Brendan’s Fairway.

All proceeds go to support the art program at L’Arche Antigonish.

Internet Strategies for Artists The Internet provides tools and methods for building an online portfolio, promoting your work, building alliances and selling online.

There are many cost effective methods for marketing and promotion.  This workshop will be a basic introduction to the different ways that the Internet can be used and how to select and plan your approach.

Topics will include the basics and benefits of a website, blog, social media, online sales and how to create and manage content.  Techniques will include developing an internet strategy that you can build over time.

• What methods can I use to reach an audience?
• How can I build an online portfolio?
• How can I have online sales?

Audience

This workshop is aimed at visual artists, performers, writers and anyone interested in learning more about how the Internet can be used to promote and market their work online.

Presenter

Denise Davies of Eckova with over 15 years of working with nonprofits and small business to develop effective Internet Strategies.  Denise is a member of the Antigonish Photographers Exhibit (APx), co-chair of the Antigonish International Film Festival and member of Antigonish Culture Alive.  She teaches communications strategies at Coady International Institute and has offered several workshops in Antigonish through XEDC on Internet and marketing strategies.

Date and Location

People’s Place Library, Main St Antigonish.

Saturday, November 5, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Cost

Workshop is $20 for members of Antigonish Culture Alive and $25 for non-members.

Sponsored by Antigonish Culture Alive

Register

Register online.  Reservations required prior to November 3

On Wednesday November 2nd at 8pm in Immaculata Auditorium, Antigonish Performing Arts will present a performance of Joe Sealy’s Africville Suite, along with songs by Joe Sealy.  The concert will feature the composer, Joe Sealy, on piano, Paul Novotny on bass, and the renowned gospel, jazz, and blues singer, Jackie Richardson as vocalist and narrator, along with David Burton, drums and Chris Mitchell, saxophone.  The attached document gives details.

Earlier in the afternoon, at 2:30there will be a screening of the film, Africville: Can’t Stop Now in room 289 of the Schwartz School of Business.

Antigonish Performing Arts Presents

AFRICVILLE  STORIES

Africville Stories is Joe Sealy’s new presentation that builds on his Juno award winning Africville Suite. Africville Stories will present poignant and uplifting new stories about the people and their community. These stories are the ones that you generally don’t hear when people speak of Africville.

Established in 1847 “Africville” was nestled on the shores of the Bedford Basin at the north end of Halifax and was Canada’s oldest black community, until it was raised in the late 1960’s as an “urban improvement” measure. Africville had to overcome a multitude of challenges but managed to survive for more than a century, until the final building was demolished in 1970. The stories surrounding George Dixon, Joe Louis, Portia White and Duke Ellington combine to create the legacy of this unique Canadian community.

Africville Stories tells of this legacy in a narrative and musical journey. The Africville story continues right to the present time with a new tribute composition titled “The Seaview African United Baptist Church”. The re-construction of the church has been discussed for years and it is currently nearing completion on the site of Africville. Its construction is seen as a small step towards compensating the “Africville” community for injustices of the past.

Africville Stories will be performed by award-winning Canadian singer-storyteller Jackie Richardson. Composer/Pianist Joe Sealy, has presented his Africville Suite in concert halls, universities and music festivals across Canada, Denmark, Norway and the USA, Joe Sealy has enjoyed a highly successful career as a musician, composer, recording artist and radio broadcaster. Recently he was appointed to the Order of Canada for his outstanding contributions to the arts

JOE SEALY, pianist and composer

Joe Sealy has enjoyed a highly successful career as a musician, composer, music director and recording artist. He has toured with “Blood Sweat and Tears”, performed with such artists as Joe Williams, Milt Jackson and Veronica Tennant, and has presented his Juno Award-winning “Africville Suite” in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Joe often performs in concert as a soloist with the Nathaniel Dett Chorale and he was also the music director of the highly acclaimed “Tonya Lee Williams Gospel Jubilee” television special and a CBC radio special called “East Coasting”. Joe is president of Triplet Records Inc. and host of the weekly radio show “Joe’s Jazz” on Jazz FM 91 in Toronto. He has recently recorded his original scores for documentary films entitled, “The Little Black School House” and “Directors Speak”. He has also just finished recording his third CD with crooner Colin Hunter. In September of 2010, Joe was invested into the prestigious Order Of Canada,and in October of that year, Joe Sealy and his longtime business and artistic collaborator  Paul Novotny released their fifth CD, “Songs”.

JACKIE RICHARDSON, vocalist and narrator

Born in Donora Pa. and raised in Canada from the age of seven, Jackie Richardson is one of Canada’s foremost singers of gospel, blues, and jazz. She is known internationally for her performances on the concert stage, nightclubs, stage, screen and in the recording studio. Her musical career has been enriched by her many live performances including performances with many great musicians including Celine Dion, Maureen Forrester, Anne Murray, Oliver Jones, Martha Reeves, Mavis Staples, and many others. Jackie’s CD, “A Woman’s View Through Child’s Eyes”, which is mainly contemporary jazz, is available at all her of her live performances. Her acting credits include the Dora Ward-winning “Cookin’ at The Cookery – The Music and Times of Alberta Hunter”, for which she won a Dora Award, and Ain’t Misbehavin’. In 2011  Jackie received a Gemini Award for “The Gospel According to the Blues”. A resident of Thornhill, Ontario, Ms. Richardson has received the Canadian Actors’ Equity Lifetime Achievement Award, the Canadian Black Achievement Award, and the Toronto Blues Society Lifetime Achievement Award, Her family brings her much joy and support and one of the greatest blessings has been to perform with her daughter Kim Richardson.

PAUL NOVOTNY, bass

Paul Novotny knows how to make the bass talk. Singers like Jackie Richardson, Holly Cole, Carol Welsman and Molly Johnson would all agree. They have called upon Paul for his melodic and rhythmic style. Paul’s production of Joe Sealy’s Juno Award- winning (1997) “Africville Suite” helped to establish him as one Canada’s best record producers. Paul is also an established Film/TV composer who penned the orchestral theme for (CBC) “The National” in 2001, and in 2004 he wrote the original theme for (CBC) “The Hour” featuring George Stroumboulopoulos.   Paul has also written and produced music for feature films and many national radio and TV commercials. As a jazz bass player Paul has performed with Cedar Walton, Geoff Keezer, Junior Mance, Don Thompson, Tommy Banks, and others.  Since 1994, Paul has been the vice-president of Triplet Records Inc., the record label that he co-owns with his music and business partner Joe Sealy. Recently Sealy & Novotny released their fifth CD entitled “SONGS”, which features nine original songs with guest performances by Dan Hill, Jully Black, Ranee Lee, Jackie Richardson and Barbra Lica. Paul is also a professor at Humber College, School of Creative and Performing Arts in Toronto.

CHRIS MITCHELL, saxophone.

Kitchener-born Chris has worked on numerous television, radio and jingle productions including countless live shows in a variety of venues.  His well-rounded and diverse style enables him to be proficient in a number of musical genres.  His extensive experience as both an arranger and composer culminated in the production of his first solo instrumental album, “Collage”.  This record was recognized nationally, resulting in three East coast Music Award nominations, winning Jazz Artist of the Year in 1995. In July of 1998, Chris released his second solo recording entitled “The Witches of Redbeard”, which resulted in an invitation to perform at the 1999 Montreal Jazz Festival. At the festival the Chris Mitchell Quintet was the recipient of the prestigious “Prix De Jazz duMaurier”. This led to a full length compact disc titled Spectrum, which was released in the spring of 2000.  Spectrum received rave reviews nationally.   In December of 2005 Chris was a special guest at The Havana Jazz Festival. In May of 2007 Chris released his 4^th CD entitled “ton-ic” . This was a collaborative work with the late Doug Riley, Jamie Gatti, and David Burton.  Currently a permanent resident of Nova Scotia, Chris is a Professor of Saxophone and a Jazz Theory/Improvisation Educator at Dalhousie University.

DAVID BURTON, drums

David has a vast array of recording projects to his credit as composer, producer, musical director and studio musician. He is featured on countless profile endeavours covering a full spectrum of live events, studio recordings and CBC Radio.  David excels at versatility – performing all styles of music from jazz to Latin to classical with impeccable timing and intuitive creativity.  His career has taken him around the world, backing Canadian artists like Rita MacNeil, Natalie MacMaster, Alannah Miles and Ian Thomas, to name a few.  He has also had the pleasure of performing live with great artists like Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald.  David is well established in the jazz world and has showcased his talents at festivals in Montreal, Havana, Portugal, and at home in Halifax. He has received a number of awards including Best Live Jazz CD “HavanaFax Live” (East Coast Music Awards) and Best Instrumental Recording “Collage” (East Coast Music Awards). David is a well-respected educator who inspires young musicians as a teacher and clinician throughout Nova Scotia, as well as in Havana, Cuba, as part of the “Los Primos” Project. David is currently part of the cast and creative team of the recent hit production “Drum”.

The internet provides toolsand methods for building an online portfolio, promoting your work, building alliances and selling online.  There are many cost effective methods for marketing and promotion.  This workshop will be a basic introduction to the different ways that the Internet can be used and how to select and plan your approach.  Topics will include the basics and benefits of a website, blog, social media, online sales and how to create and manage content.  Techniques will include developing an internet strategy that you can build over time.

This workshop is aimed at visual artists, performers, writers and anyone interested in learning more about how the internet can be used to promote and market their work online.

Date: Saturday, November 5, 1:00-3:00pm

Location: People’s Place Library, Main St. Antigonish

Cost: Antigonish Culture Alive (ACA) Members $20   Non-members $25

(click here to apply for membership) (click here to register)

Presenter: Denise Davies

This weekend is the second Antigonight Event! We have just completed the Saturday program and please click these PDF links to see the Antigonight 2011 Map & Schedule and Antigonight 2011 Program. There are many collaborative artworks that will be fun for children of all ages. Anyone interested in volunteering to help an artist with their sessions please contact us at info@antigonishculturealive.ca

For more about the Antigonight visit  www.antigonightfest.tumblr.com

We look forward to seeing everyone!

TUESDAY, JULY 5
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Murray Gibson: Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
Near the Meeting Room, People’s Place Library, Antigonish
1:30-2:30 pm
Anne Camozzi: Silk Painting Demonstration
Community Room, Library

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Murray Gibson: Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
Near the Meeting Room, People’s Place Library
10:30-11:30 am
Workshop: Drawing with Ruth Young All ages welcome. Community Room, People’s Place Library (suggested donation $5 to $10)

THURSDAY, JULY 7
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Murray Gibson: Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
Near the Meeting Room, Library
10:30-11:30 am
Workshop: Asian Ink Brush Drawing & Painting with Ruth Young All ages welcome. Kids under 7 need to be accompanied by adults. Location, Community Room, People’s Place Library (suggested donation $5 to $10)
1:30-2:30 pm
Workshop: Watercolour Painting with Ruth Young All ages welcome. Kids under 7 need to be accompanied by adults. Location, Community Room, People’s Place Library (suggested donation $5 to $10)

FRIDAY, JULY 8
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Murray Gibson: Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
Near the Meeting Room, Library
9:30-10:30 am
MaryBeth Adam: Art Quilt Demonstration
Community Room, Library
10:30-11:30 am
Workshop: Drawing with a Watercolour Wash with Felicity Redgrave ages 12+
Community Room, Library

MONDAY, JULY 11
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Murray Gibson: Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
Near the Meeting Room, Library
10:30-11:30 am
Maria Van Berkel: Stained Glass Demonstration
Back Patio, Library

TUESDAY, JULY 12
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Murray Gibson: Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
Near the Meeting Room, Library

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Murray Gibson: Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
Near the Meeting Room, Library
10:30-11:30 am
Gavin Fraser & Stefano Dodaro: Musical Demonstration
Library Patio
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Janette Fecteau & Arden Powell: Batik Demonstration
Back patio, Library

THURSDAY, JULY 14
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Murray Gibson: Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
Near the Meeting Room, Library

FRIDAY, JULY 15
9:00 am-12:00 pm
Murray Gibson: Tapestry Weaving Demonstration
Near the Meeting Room, Library

The Board of Directors of Antigonish Culture Alive cordially invites everyone to come celebrate the opening reception of the 14th annual Gathering of the Arts (GoArts) exhibit with us on Monday, July 4 at 7:00 PM in the People’s Place Library, Main Street, Antigonish. There will be refreshments and entertainment, as well as an opportunity to meet the artists.

This free event is a great way to kick off Highland Games week. Enjoy exhibits by regional artists including members of L’Arche Horizons Program and area youth. Music will be provided by Nicole Broussard and Alexandre Calestagne. The opening will also feature the presentation of two awards for outstanding Community Arts Supporters.

The GoArts exhibit will be open during library hours: 9-5 Saturday and Mondays, 9-9 Tuesday to Friday until the July 16.

A demonstration and workshop program is scheduled for the duration of the exhibit. These include: Ruth Young’s drawing, ink brush painting and watercolour workshops, Janette Fecteau and Arden Powell’s batik demonstrations, and, Kara Grant and Mary Beth Adam’s quilting demonstration. In addition, Nancy Turniawan, Murray Gibson and Andrew Murray will be working on their commissioned pieces for the People’s Place Library.

This is a great opportunity to meet local artists and to let them share with you their knowledge and enthusiasm about their craft. Visit GoArts 2011 and become a part of this artistic community!

Antigonish Culture Alive is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to promoting excellence in art practice and raising awareness of the arts in our region. The GoArts annual juried exhibit of members’ art is one of Antigonish Culture Alive’s most important and visible events. This year we are thrilled to be holding the exhibit at the newly built Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library. GoArts is made possible by NS Dept. of Communities, Culture & Heritage, The Town of Antigonish, MacLeod Group, AA Munro Insurance, McDonald’s Restaurants, Central Supplies, and Drs. John Hamilton and Minoli Amit.

For more information, please contact Sarah O’Toole Email: antigonishculturealive@gmail.com Tel: (902) 863-8570

Antigonight: Art After Dark

Antigonight at the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home

There’s more to Antiognight than downtown Antigonish. Did you know Antigonish has a nursing home that rocks?  A beautiful quilt show will be in the chapel (1st floor), and maybe a quilting demonstration in the lobby of the R.K. MacDonald Home (64 Pleasant St).   If you love textiles, colours and patterns, you won’t want to miss this!

A special screening of Eclipse at the Capital sponsored by Antigonight

TWILIGHTERS ALERT!  Eclipse at The Capital for Antigonight

A special one-time screening of ECLIPSE from the Twilight series will be shown at the Capitol Theatre on Main Street, Antigonight, October 2, 9 pm, for the super-bargain price of FOUR DOLLARS.  Tickets include a stub for a free popcorn + pop.  Don’t miss it!

There will be NO Rain Date for Antigonight.

For more info on all the performers and events visit the Antigonight website: http://www.antigonishculturealive.ca/antigonight

Antigonight happens on October 2nd, 2010. Hope to see you out…

GAPACC and the Gathering of the Arts are pleased to present a number of workshops for people of all ages!

Riding with the Romans: Classical Sculpture

Wednesday, July 7^th, 1.00pm, St. James United Church

In this session Fenn Martin will be leading a presentation on how to sculpt figures in clay. In this participatory group project, we will create an action packed adventure scene, and mount it for display. Time to dig in, get your hands dirty and create your favourite heroes in clay! All clay and tools provided.  All ages welcome!

The Art of Calligraphy: Japanese-style Ink-Brush Painting

Saturday, July 10^th, 1.30pm, St. James United Church

Local artist and professional designer Ruth Young will provide an introduction to Japanese-style ink-brush painting. Come learn and participate in this introduction to an ancient and sophisticated art form! Materials provided on site. Ages 8 and up.

Groove Workshop: Hand drumming

Sunday, July 11^th, 1.00pm, Columbus Field

Professional drummer Brendan Melchin will introduce concepts of rhythm and “groove” to young people while developing basic hand drum technique. No prior musical experience is necessary, and hand drums will be provided at the workshop.

The Camera Eye: Photography

Wednesday, July 14^th, 10.00am, St. James United Church

Cara Jones of Intuitive Eye Productions (www.carajones.ca) will host a workshop on techniques of artistic photography. Get an introduction to the techniques used by professional photographers! Don’t forget to bring a camera!

Landscapes/Streetscapes: Watercolour

Wednesday, July 14^th, 2.00pm, St. James United Church

Local artist Felicity Redgrave will help participants develop their watercolour technique. Participants are encouraged to bring a photograph of their choice for painting. Watercolour supplies provided.

For all workshops, pre-registration is not necessary – just show up before the event! There is a $5 registration fee for all workshops. For more information, call 867-2172 or e-mail Greg Melchin at gmelchin@stfx.ca