Meet the recipients of QAC s 2016 Arts Recognition Awards

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1 Summer 2016 COVERING THE ARTS IN QUINTE Volume 26, Number 2 Meet the recipients of QAC s 2016 Arts Recognition Awards Krista s additional events and projects include: the writing of Unjustly, an original play produced by Festival Players of Prince Edward County; Re: Collections, a collection of library stories that reminiscence about local folk; annual fun events with names like StickFest, Scarecrow Festival and Boxtopia. She is also one of the artistic drivers behind Creative Rural Minds and The PEC Awesome Foundation. Krista Dalby The Arts Recognition Awards presentation at the Mayor s Luncheon for the Arts on June 9 will honour those who have made a significant contribution in support of the arts in the Quinte region. This year s award winners are Krista Dalby, Thérèse Cilia, Claudette Boulanger, Belleville Downtown Docfest and Linda and Roli Tipper. Rick Zimmerman nominated Krista Dalby for her work as a playwright, puppeteer, and producer of theatre and community festivals. She has been a core member of Shadow of a Doubt Collective since 2008, creating original shadow puppetry plays in Prince Edward County. Krista is co-founder of the Firelight Lantern Festival held each fall since Last year s festival included 12 lantern-making workshops (that over 150 people attended) and an evening parade down Main Street Picton to a party at the Crystal Palace, where participants enjoyed live music by The Shuffle Demons, a shadow puppet play and a number of events for kids. She is also Project Director for Puppets Without Borders, bringing puppetry and art supplies to kids around the world, including two trips to remote villages in Ghana, where Krista taught puppet making and shadow puppetry. As one of the Cambodia Creative Four, she spent a month volunteering including a trip to Cambodia, with Let Us Create, an NGO that serves more than 100 children, providing education, nutrition, and artistic experiences. Ryan Rutter told us that Thérese Cilia has been an artist since she was a child, began apprenticing under an art teacher when she was in elementary school and went on to OCAD to paint and draw. She has now found her niche as an illustrator and was commissioned a few years ago by Newfoundland publisher, Flanker Press, to do her first illustrated children s book, Over the Harbour. From craft shows in PE County, Toronto, Barrie and Alliston to readings and presentations at the Belleville Public Library and Maranatha Church, she has delighted young and old and her dedication to her art is inspiring. Thérese is currently working on her third book called Keeper of the Light, due out this fall. Of Claudette Boulanger, Dona Knudsen writes, Claudette is a well-respected member of the Quinte arts community both as an artist and as a supporter of the arts. She was one of the founding members of Gallery One-Twenty-One and continues to show there on a regular basis. She is currently an active member Thérèse Cilia of the Belleville Art Association, working on various committees and always willing to donate her time and expertise to help out the Association and individual members with their artistic endeavours. She has introduced many students to the joys of working en plein Claudette Boulanger air both locally and through trips into northern Ontario and Algonquin Park. Claudette has made a significant contribution to the arts community through her teachings, work with the various arts organizations and her donations to charity. She has done this with a generous spirit, warm infectious sense of humour and a sincere belief in the importance of a vibrant arts community to the cultural life of the city and the well-being of its members. Nominator, Priscilla Wagner, outlined Claudette s experience and impact as a teacher who has encouraged and supported hundreds of beginning artists to pick up a brush and paint. She is so encouraging that everyone who interacts with her feels empowered and appreciated, something all artists need to thrive. Priscilla also commented on Claudette s generosity donating work in support of Amnesty International, St. Michael s Parish, and the Ontario Schizophrenia Society. Jane Simpson nominated Belleville Downtown Docfest. She explains that for the last four years, the volunteers of the Belleville Downtown Docfest have done an outstanding job of organizing a world-class documentary film festival that showcases the work of both international and local filmmakers. continued on page 2 This issue sponsored by Belleville Intelligencer Dates are available Plan your wedding at Dinkel s pdinkel@on.aibn.com 44 Bridge St. E., Downtown Belleville A PUBLICATION OF THE

2 ...continued from cover Umbrella BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Treasurer Secretary Member Member Member Dan Atkinson Jenny Woods Robert Kranendonk Bob Blanchard Jeanette Arsenault Libby Smith STAFF Carol Feeney Executive Director Carol Bauer Artist and Member Services Officer Kim Lidstone Administrative Assistant The Quinte Arts Council is a not-for-profit, charitable organization, registration number RR Publications mail agreement number Umbrella is delivered without charge to QAC members, to municipal, provincial and federal representatives, funding agencies, community arts councils, Quinte region public libraries and to selected media and public distribution outlets. Editorial Staff Poetry Editor Design Production Published by Office Hours: Carol Bauer Jane Mackenzie Carol Feeney Chris Faiers David Vaughan Carol Bauer The Quinte Arts Council 36 Bridge St. E., P. O. Box Belleville, Ontario K8N 2Z5 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday Administration: Printed by McLaren Press Graphics Bracebridge, Ontario Deadline for the Fall issue (covering Sept/Oct/Nov) 2016 is Monday, July 25 Having experienced the festival each year, I am extremely impressed with the films that they select to be in the festival and the thought-provoking content of the films screened. The event now sells out each year bringing hundreds of people to the downtown core resulting in a positive economic impact to our City. Beyond that, the opening galas held at the Empire Theatre are outstanding. Having a live performance after the film that reinforces the story, emotion and theme of the movie is a stroke of brilliance and takes a lot of dedicated effort. The Belleville Downtown Docfest touches many sectors of our community including the workshops that they undertake with local students. The festival informs, educates, provokes, engages and stimulates everyone who experiences it. It takes significant time, dedication and commitment to organize. Docfest provides an opportunity for local filmmakers to show their work as well as communicate directly with the audience afterwards in the Q&A period conducted after the screening. This award will recognize those who work countless hours behind the scenes to make the festival happen. Marsha Roadhouse stated I can t think of two people who deserve it more! Roli and Linda Tipper of Tipper Financial Inc. have been incredible supporters of the arts for many years in the Quinte region. Whether it is theatre, music or a visual arts event, you can count on seeing Linda and Roli there enjoying the talents of our many local artists. Their appreciation and support of the arts, and more importantly the artists themselves, extends far beyond their attendance at events. Chances are good, if you look at who has sponsored the event, you will see the Tipper Financial logo. The arts are far more than a spectator sport for Linda and Roli. They are both known to dabble a bit in the play as well, both on stage and off. Linda has graced the stage at the Pinnacle Playhouse, in several productions, including Bedtimes Stories and Staff Members. Roli sings and plays a mean sax. He can melt your heart or inspire your spirit with his flute! Roli and Linda s love for the arts is only outdone by their love for their family and commitment to their faith. Their two boys, Adam and Eric, were introduced to music and theatre at a young age, and I suspect that it is only a matter of time until those beautiful grandchildren of theirs are dancing on stage. Members of Eastminister United Church and the surrounding area have long had the benefit of having the Tippers, and their passion for the arts, as part of their church family. They are truly an inspiring couple; willingly sharing their love of the arts, their own talents, and their fabulous organizing skills with their community! Linda and Roli Tipper Each of the winners will receive a hand-crafted award by glass artist, Kirei Samuel of Lalaland and a certificate from the city of Belleville that will be presented at the Mayor s Luncheon for the Arts on June 9 at Dinkel s Restaurant from 11:30 am to 2 pm. There will be a delicious three-course lunch created by Paul Dinkel, with entertainment by harpist Tabi Savic, and a cash bar. Tickets are $35 each and must be purchased by June 1 by calling or at the QAC box office at 36 Bridge Street East in Belleville. To view menu options or buy online, go to quinteartscouncil.org. Umbrella welcomes submissions in the following categories: illustrations and photographs, articles on or about the arts in the Quinte region, poetry or prose. Umbrella assumes no responsibility for unsolicited materials. Material may be reprinted only with permission of the editor. Umbrella reserves the right to edit, crop and editorialize all submissions. Umbrella is mailed to members and is delivered to a wide variety of distribution points throughout Quinte and beyond. The information and opinions contained in this newsletter are obtained from various sources believed to be reliable, but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The Quinte Arts Council and its employees and agents assume no responsibility for errors or omissions or for damages arising from the use of the published information and opinions. Readers are cautioned to consult their own professional advisors to determine the applicability of information and opinions in this newsletter in any particular circumstances. MISSION, VISION & VALUE STATEMENTS Mission: The Quinte Arts Council is an umbrella organization dedicated to promoting artists and arts organizations in all disciplines and to further appreciation of arts and culture in the Quinte region. Vision: Cultivating Creativity To achieve our mission, we: provide effective, accessible communication tools engage artists in our programs and events provide arts education opportunities for artists and students provide professional development activities for artists foster and engage in dialogue about the arts in our community #ISSN Notice to the QAC Membership The Quinte Arts CouncilÊs Annual General Meeting will be held Thursday, June 23, 2016, 5-7 pm In the John M. Parrott Gallery, 3rd Floor, Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville The meeting will include: election of the board of directors reports on the QACÊs strategic planning initiatives social time and networking finger foods, cash bar live entertainment Everyone is welcome Music by Louise Ford 2 Umbrella Summer 2016

3 Art and science converge in a garden captivating designs. This event is a special opportunity to view the colours, textures and fragrances of each gardener s creative handiwork. MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR It is said that gardening is an art form: one that imparts delightful experiences to uplift our spirits and invigorate our senses. A garden designer conceives a rich palette, incorporating shapes, arrangements, and colours. Gardening is also a science, insofar as it develops knowledge of plant cultivation, weather, pests, fungi and diverse soils. And gardening is directly linked to and expressive of nature, as it integrates natural resources and vistas. This year the annual Town and Country Garden Tour, hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women s Club, Belleville and District, will allow visitors to explore eight truly inspiring gardens located in the beautiful Quinte region. Local gardeners generously give of their time, inviting participants in to their private sanctuaries, where they share their PHOTO: DAVID VAUGHAN For instance, transport yourself back in time to a lush country garden of a bygone era, inspired by the heritage gardens at McCrae House in Guelph. Here you will gaze upon garden beds filled with the likes of daisies, calendula, echinacea, four o clocks, and daylilies framed by hollyhocks standing as sentries along a wooden fence. Specimen trees, such as himoka cypress, weeping spruce, ivory silk lilac and emerald cedar add to the natural beauty. Stroll on stepping stones into a low-maintenance, small backyard oasis, where large mature evergreens and deciduous trees provide privacy, as well as a sanctuary for a variety of birds. A comforting pergola and fence art enhance the space and enliven the senses. Discover urban neighbours who share a parkland setting with extensive perennial gardens, vegetable complexes, paths through mutually managed copses of trees and shrubs along the border between the properties, and a wide range of native coniferous and deciduous trees, set among rolling lawns the epitome of collaborative community gardening. These are but a few of the vibrant gardens that will capture the imagination of everyone who attends this year s Town and Country Garden Tour, to be held on Saturday, July 9, 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. Tickets will be available on-line at cfuw.belleville.com or at St. Thomas Anglican Church, after 8:30 am on the day of the event. All of the proceeds support scholarships for local high school graduates going on to post-secondary education. We are indebted to our resident gardeners: the creative artists, scientists and naturalists of the Quinte region. Dan Atkinson, Chair Welcome to the Summer edition of Umbrella. If the face at the top of the page looks oddly familiar, it s because I have been pressed back into service as your Chair. As a result of some unfortunate medical issues, Anne Cunningham decided it was necessary for her to step back from her involvement in QAC. We wish Anne all the best in her recovery and thank her for the tremendous amount of work and effort she put in on behalf of the QAC. As we approach our annual general meeting, the Board is on its usual search for new Board members. There is not a huge time commitment involved, perhaps ten Board meetings a year plus several sub-committee meetings. While I appreciate that everyone seems to be busy these days, it is important to have as full a complement of Board members as possible and from as wide a range of interests and disciplines as we can accommodate. This is your arts council and it will only be successful if the membership is involved. For more information, please contact the office or feel free to me at dan.b.atkinson@gmail.com. Quinte Arts Council seeking Board members The Quinte Arts Council is currently seeking representatives from our membership to join our committed team and help to shape our future. Our goal is to expand the board to include more artist members who are interested in assisting us to develop our programming and take other initiatives to help us serve artists in the region. We also need business and community leaders who can help us with strategic planning, fundraising and financial sustainability. These are challenging economic times for the arts and we need your help. The Board meets once a month, 10 times a year, for approximately one and a half hours per meeting. Committees meet on an as-needed basis throughout the year. Over the winter, we completed the latest version of our Strategic Plan. As part of that planning process, the membership was asked to complete a small survey. I would like to thank all of you who took the time to respond to our request the responses we received provided us with a great deal of useful information that was incorporated into our Strategic Plan and will be addressed over the next several years. As we head towards summer, there are a large number of cultural events on the horizon. It always seems that we go from the doldrums of winter to an overload of activities almost overnight, so you are well advised to check the Arts Calendar to schedule your activities. As always, I welcome any comments or suggestions. Dan Atkinson FCPA, FCA Chair, QAC Board of Directors QAC programs are funded in part by: The John M. & Bernice Parrott Foundation and If you are interested in and enthusiastic about the arts in the Quinte region and willing to share your time and expertise to assist an organization that has been serving the community for more than 45 years, we want to hear from you. Please send your résumé and area of interest to Carol Feeney at feeney@quinteartscouncil.org by June 13. The applications will be vetted by the Organizational Development Committee and members of the Executive committee, and the names and bios of successful candidates will be put forward for a vote by our membership at the AGM on June 23, Visit for more information about the QAC. Umbrella Summer

4 The Hollywood North Film Festival is entering its second year with much promise. The festival will run July 15 to 17. After a successful first year that saw hundreds of visitors, including filmmakers from Los Angeles, New York City and across the province, 2016 is sure to be even better. The festival surpassed 60 film submissions for 2016 including features, shorts, animations and student films. In all, films from 17 countries were submitted. This year, the festival will open with a Red Carpet Gala at the Empire Theatre on Friday, July 15 with a film from Director Yorgos Lanthimos, The Lobster. In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods. Starring Colin Farrell, John C. Reilly, Rachel Weisz, Ben Whishaw (Skyfall) and Léa Seydoux (Spectre), the film won the Jury Prizes at last year s Cannes Film Festival. Did we mention it s Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 91% rating? While The Lobster will be a more strangely deep and ambitious film, Saturday evening at the Regent Theatre will play host to a new all-canadian film, FILM Hollywood North Film Festival prepares for year two Across the Line. This film is the directorial debut of Toronto director, Director X. You may or may not have heard of him, but you ve likely seen his work. Director X has directed numerous music videos for artists like Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson, Kanye West, Nelly Furtado and, most recently, Drake s Hotline Bling video. Across the Line follows a young, black NHL hopeful living in a racially divided Nova Scotian community who finds his career prospects in jeopardy when tensions in his community come to a head. Starring Canadian lead Stephen James (Race, Selma), the film was selected to be part of Canada Film Day and won Best Atlantic Feature at the 2015 Atlantic Film Festival. Be sure not to miss the other fantastic independent films that will play over the July weekend. Films will play in Belleville at The Empire Theatre, in Trenton at the Centre Theatre and in Picton at The Regent Theatre. Make sure to pick up your festival pass online at hnff.ca or at retail locations throughout the Bay of Quinte Region (visit our website for a full list). A festival pass will admit you to any show, any day, any venue: General $25, student $20. For more information on films, schedules or to become a volunteer, visit our website, hnff.ca. Quinte International Airshow 2016, a photographer s playground By David Vaughan Supermarine Spitfire: Static displays allow photographers to get up close and personal. Wide-angle lenses are a must. PHOTO: DAVID VAUGHAN Fasten your seatbelts, and prepare for take-off! After a few years hiatus, the Quinte International Airshow has returned to CFB Trenton. Photographers interested in these daring young men (and women) and their flying machines, will appreciate this year s show, featuring dozens of aircraft, notably, the CAF Snowbirds, F-22 Raptor, CC-177 Globemaster, B-52 Stratofortress, several WWII classics, including the Avro Lancaster, B-25 Mitchell, FG-1D Corsair and P-51 Mustang, and a veritable squadron of Cold War and vintage aircraft of all types. And for the child in all of us, there are even radio-controlled scale-models. The event takes-off at 8 Wing / CFB Trenton, June 25 to 26, 10 am to 6 pm. For more information, visit qias2016.com. Be sure to check out one of Quinte s best kept treasures, Canada s National Air Force Museum, 220 RCAF Rd. at the west boundry of CFB Trenton. Visit airforcemuseum.ca for hours and location. continued on page 5 IF YOU LIKE MOVIES YOU LL LOVE QUINTE FILM ALTERNATIVE GREAT MOVIE WEDNESDAYS First Run. Festival Quality. Must See. Cinema OUR NEW SEASON BEGINS September 7 Members SAVE 30% off single-ticket pricing. QUINTE FILM ALTERNATIVE GREAT MOVIE WEDNESDAYS Alternate Wednesdays September - May The Empire Theatre 2:00 & 7:30 PM quintefilmalternative.ca 4 Umbrella Summer 2016

5 ...continued from 4 Tips for photographing an airshow 1. Hey, Lobster Boy! - Before you even start shooting, remember... you will be gazing into the sky for a long period over the course of the day. Sun-screen, sunglasses and hat are essential. Stay hydrated. 2. Light - Unfortunately, most demonstration flights occur around high-noon, generally not the greatest time to shoot anything. The sun is high, directly overhead creating hard, dark shadows and glaring highlights. 3. Lenses - For ground displays, you ll need a wideangle lens, 24mm - 70mm, to capture all those long wings and fuselages. It will allow you to be closer and help eliminate other shooters clustered round the aircraft. Flying aircraft will require a lens range of 100mm - 400mm. Zoom lenses are your best bet. Telephoto lenses accentuate camera shake, so make sure you have a shutter speed high enough to counteract this movement. 4. Ground Displays - Explore unique angles during early morning and late evening for the best quality light. When flight demonstrations are in full swing, you can get uncluttered views of static displays since the bulk of the crowd will be drawn away to the flight-line. 5. Anticipate Action - Timing is the key to great shots. Anticipate action and be ready when it does. If your camera has a Continous Focus setting, use it. It will keep your subject in focus as you and the plane move. Pan smoothly, follow the action, and fire while you are still panning. Take multiple shots. Since you are tracking along with the subject, panning will allow you to use a lower shutter speed if you are trying to capture a blurred background. 6. Propellers vs jet engines - Propellers are tricky. Use a slower shutter speed for prop-driven aircraft so the propellers blur... otherwise it looks as though the engine has stopped working. Do some fast test shots to determine how slow you need to go. Try 1/160 to start. Vibration Reduction will help keep your images sharp when you are forced to use a slow shutter speed. CC-150 Polaris Tanker demonstrates refueling with pair of CF-18s. It is difficult to guess what manouvers the pilots have planned or what the aircraft placement will be while everything is in motion and at high speed. I shot a sequence of eight frames as these planes passed in order to give myself some choice when it was time to edit. Avro CF-100 Canuck. At times, it can be difficult to get a shot without spectators encroaching into your frame. Moving in closer and cropping tight for unusual compositions can save the day. Arrive early and stay late, when crowds are smaller. The light is better too. PHOTO: DAVID VAUGHAN PHOTO: DAVID VAUGHAN The Red Baron swoops in for the kill. What would have made this shot better is a slower shutter speed to blur/eliminate the propellers. Ooops! For jets, there are no visible whirly bits so you can use a high shutter speed to get nice crisp images, unless you are trying to blur the background. In that case, slow your shutter speed down and test to see what works. 7. Exposure - The sky is very bright and will fool your camera into under-exposing, making it darker than you want. It sounds counter-intuitive, but Set Exposure Compensation to +1/3 to +1 to lighten the photo and increase colour saturation. Take the time early on to make some test exposures to dial in the appropriate compensation value. 8. Composition - Personally, I don t find the underside of an aircraft as interesting as the top side. Try to shoot the plane when it banks towards you and you can see the cockpit and pilot. Remember that the underside will be in shadow on a bright day. Blue sky and puffy clouds add a lot to the image but that, of course, is out of your hands. PHOTO: DAVID VAUGHAN CC-130J Hercules. Don t forget the human element. Vintage Canadair F-86 Sabre and CF-18 Hornet. I have found that wandering away from center stage to the fringe areas where aircraft are serviced or will be taxiing can present great opportunities. PHOTO: DAVID VAUGHAN PHOTO: DAVID VAUGHAN Umbrella Summer

6 VISUAL ARTS Gallery One-Twenty-One gears up for summer season By Kathryn Fellows Bruce Milan attended Oregon State University Farrier s School in 1978 and upon graduation began work as a full time horseshoer in the U.S., continuing in that line of work until His focus then shifted to ornamental ironwork, as he began hand forging useful items for both the home and garden, specifically sculptures, balconies and railings. Bruce has lived and worked in Bloomfield since 2006, maintaining his gallery and studio at 332 Main Street. Identifying his mantra has been a challenge, and he recently decided on Mysteries of existence, explored with big hammers and high heat. He constantly strives to complete his life s masterpiece, hoping to never achieve that goal, as it would dampen any further exploration and creativity. Life is a journey, and it is the journey, not the destination that moves the artist. Bruce welcomes commissions at his studio/gallery in Bloomfield. Ryan Laidman, a graduate of the University of Guelph, is currently the printmaking and sculpture technician at Queen s University, in the Fine Arts program. His specialty at university was printmaking and sculpture. After graduation, Ryan moved to Hamilton and spent two years as a technician and full-time member at Centre 3, formally called the Hamilton Print Studio. His work has been exhibited provincially and internationally and shown in public and private galleries. Currently Ryan lives in Prince Edward County, while maintaining his studio in Kingston. Beads by Lucie Kovarova Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design, in Prague. She moved to Toronto in 2001 and established the Lunacy Glass Studio in Lucie currently lives and works in Tweed. Making new work and creative progress is always at the forefront of Lucie s passion, permitting her to construct with greater detail and perfection. She continues to learn new techniques, improve her designs, and provide collectors with high caliber, original art. Using glass rods and the flame of the torch, she creates glass beads, miniature mosaic canes and paperweights. Bright and cheerful jewellery pieces in fine detail in very small production series are created using the handmade glass beads and canes. Drawing inspiration from folk art and her garden, birds and flaming hearts take front stage. Transition, oil painting, 4 x 28, by Frances Key The featured artist for Gallery One-Twenty-One s May 17 to June 25 show is Frances Key, with guests Bruce Milan and Ryan Laidman. Peripheral Vision is the theme of this show, as Frances Key explores things seen on the edge or near the road, while travelling by car or on foot through a landscape. Frances produces beautiful oil paintings, reminiscent of her journeys through life. These paintings are often accompanied by detailed tonal drawings and sketches, giving the viewer a glimpse of the process she goes through as she creates a painting. Often these first interactions are more telling than the actual finished work. Frances is a recent addition to Belleville s art scene, and a relatively new member of Gallery One-Twenty- One. She has a fascinating background in the art world, including theatre set design, prop and mask making, as well as being an instructor in arts education and having spent time in the medical arts field. Wrought iron weather vane by Bruce Milan Tadoussac Memories, photograph by Ryan Laidman In Ryan s words, What I try to portray in my art are the things that we take for granted day to day. I like to show the natural, untouched, undisturbed beauty of our landscapes, the organic surfaces and the environment surrounding them. I want to show the spontaneous formations that create our landscapes, whether in the land and water, the atmosphere, the flora, or all of them together. Even though nature seems very simple at times, it is to me far more complex than you realize. It is the most peaceful and interesting subject for me to create from. It gives me a feeling of serenity that in a lot of cases is indescribable, and that s why I love it. Next on our calendar, the June 28 to August 6 show features three guest artists, Lucie Kovarova, Perry Poupore and Maureen Dorinda. A wonderful opportunity for you to view this show will be at our opening reception on Saturday, July 2, from 2 to 4 pm. Lucie Kovarova-Weir was born in Boskovice, Czech Republic, in Pursuing studies in animation; she graduated with a Master s Degree from the prestigious Ceramics by Perry Pots Perry Poupore started exploring ceramics long after he graduated from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. During his formative years as an artist, he worked for Famous People Players, creating puppets in fluorescent paints which glowed under black lights. Perry and his wife Lise Lindenburg also ran Porcupine Needles in Belleville, where they created and sold hand painted shirts and clothing. Time was also spent with Lise at the Stirling Festival Theatre, creating and painting stage sets for the famous Pantomine series. For the last 10 years, Perry has been making colourful mugs, bowls, jugs, and plates, having taken classes at the Loyalist College pottery studio. His newest adventures have led him to create ceramic garden flowers and sculptures. Perry appreciates the tactile nature of clay, texturing it with found objects and handmade stamps, or by carving it. He highlights his pottery with vivid colour by using underglaze paints and ceramic stains. Maureen Dorinda is a self-described free spirit, employing joy, sensuality and pleasure in her art. Her whimsical energies will draw your eye, tantalizing you to get in touch with a wide range of feelings. Her work is always fresh and vibrant, generating an energy which is never static. She specializes in soft pastels. Maureen is a recognized fine artist, whose work over the past 30 years has evolved to that which you see today. She paints abstract, non-objective art, coming from her heart, inspired by poetic nuance. Often chaos is created which seems to be a necessary step toward continued on page 7 6 Umbrella Summer 2016

7 ...continued on page 6 Last, but certainly not least, is our August 9 to September 17 show, with Kenneth Watson s landscapes and Dorian Widling s abstract paintings. Kenneth Watson was born in Toronto and graduated from the four-year art program at Danforth Technical School. He spent four months in Taxco, Mexico, painting and studying etching with artist Carl Pappe. He then moved to Banff, and studied at the Banff School of Fine Arts. On his move back to Toronto, he was an editorial artist at the Toronto Telegram. His first art show was at a gallery in Toronto s Yorkville district in Kenneth has shown his art at galleries and museums in Toronto, Hamilton, London, Cobourg, Calgary, Wellington, Brighton, Disbury, Alberta, Cochrane, Port Hope, and now Belleville. Chalk pastel by Maureen Dorinda my expression; after essential periods of reflection and adjustment, finally harmony and balance are found. What evolves is not always what was expected or anticipated, and the surprise is part of the adventure, similar to the last chapter of a good book. Each of my creations has its own individuality, its own story. Maureen holds two degrees from Canadian universities, one in psychology and one in the arts. She currently has a studio in Picton. We are delighted to have Kenneth as a guest at Gallery One-Twenty-One, where he will be joined by Dorian Widling. Dorian says: My earliest painting memory is of a project I was assigned in primary school. We were to paint a scene of our choosing, in the style of the great Ted Harrison. Somehow, my painting was seen as exemplary by the art teacher and subsequently sent off to Toronto to be displayed in a government building. This glorious beginning was promptly followed by approximately 20 painting-free years. In fact, I didn t seriously touch another canvas until a somewhat eccentric relative visited me all the way from India several years ago; a man who, by the constant activity of his brush, inspired in me the desire to take up the brush and the palette once more. At the end of his visit, my curious relative imparted these words of wisdom: Art begins when rules end. I have tried to do right by this motto by doing away with the conventions of figurative painting, instead turning to the abstract tradition for inspiration. Please join us for our opening reception on Saturday, August 13, between 2 and 4 pm. Gallery hours are from Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm. Composition #3 by Dorian Widling Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan Photo Contest with a twist 3 Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan Call for artists Bay of Quinte Interpreted 3 We are looking for artists to interpret any of the winning photos from Photo Contest with a Twist 3, using the medium of their choice - glass, oil, metal, wood, pottery, watercolour, acrylics. etc. The photos and the interpretations will be shown in a public exhibition. It s Summer and the Livin is easy. Enter our photo contest with that perfect shot of summer fun on the Bay of Quinte. Contest ends September 1, 2016 Now, for the twist, if your photo is one of the winning entries, it could be interpreted by an area artist in a different medium - oil, watercolour, glass, wood, acrylic, fibre, metal, etc. Finally, the original photographs and the artists interpretations will be displayed in a public exhibition. Photo: End of a Day - Julie Eckert Details at: If you are interested in participating contact Sarah at: ext 214 or photocontest@bqrap.ca Details at: ext 214 photocontest@bqrap.ca In partnership locally with Lower Trent Conservation and Quinte Conservation Interpretation: Barbara Chappelle Umbrella Summer

8 Untitled landscape, oil by Jerry Albert Sample from the Marketplace series, acrylic by Valerie Kent Celebrating all things outdoors in the Parrott Art Gallery By Susan Holland, Curator Living where we live, there is nothing more anticipated or enjoyed than spending time outdoors in the summer. There s so much to do and to experience during the few short months of this glorious season. So, if we choose to spend some of our time indoors, why not bring the outside in? That s what we ve done here for your summer exhibitions. From June 9 to July 14, we are hosting the Rednersville Road Art Tour preview show in Gallery One. It s a taste of what you ll discover while running the road on Labour Day Weekend, during their annual studio tour. The members of the tour have gathered a sampling of their work, and their guest artists work to entice you. Two and three-dimensional pieces, wearable art and jewellery are some of the fine things you ll find during your visit. During the same time period, in Gallery Two, we introduce Jerry Albert, who debuts his impressionistic landscapes in oil at his first exhibition here at the Parrott Gallery. Jerry is a painter whose travels are extensive and the landscapes he makes are inspired by the scenes he s discovered while exploring near and far. He says his intent is to paint in the impressionistic style and turn out oil paintings that will touch your heart. An opening reception with refreshments will be held on Thursday, June 9, from 6 to 7:30 pm. We hope that you will join us and meet the artists. The Carpe Diem Orchestra returns to the gallery on Saturday, June 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 pm, with another delightful concert featuring the String Ensemble, which has performed for our patrons for many years. This year they will present Music of Six Continents, featuring the music of Africa, Australia-New Zealand, Asia, Europe and North and South America. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Internationally renowned painter Valerie Kent has been travelling the world for several years and in her travels has been captivated by the outdoor markets, showcasing local culture and cuisine, everywhere she went. This inspired Valerie to do a series of paintings of these markets and we are delighted that she has chosen to show them here in Gallery One, from July 21 to August 25. It is especially significant to host this show during the 200th anniversary season of the Belleville Farmer s Market and we will have some announcements about special events in celebration of this milestone. Keep an eye on our website for details. Join Valerie to open her exhibition on Saturday, July 23, from 2 to 4 pm. Valerie has planned a very special musical presentation to open her show you won t want to miss out! Yunona Taranova is a composer and pianist who has always been a connoisseur of markets and has adapted her musical works to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Belleville Market. Antonitas D Havila is one of the great Gypsy flamenco guitarists, his music having been passed down to him through his Gypsy heritage, his ancestors having played in marketplaces throughout history. This summer at the Art Gallery of Ontario the featured show is The Idea of North, featuring the paintings of Lawren Harris. This show is curated by the multi-talented actor, musician and art collector Steve Martin (yes, that Steve Martin!) and will feature many rarely seen canvases. In honour of the AGO show and the work of Lawren Harris, local artist Peter Paylor and I are cocurating a show here titled Our Idea of North, which will feature over 20 pieces in various media, inspired by the work of this Canadian icon. Please join us for the opening reception on Thursday, July 21 from 6 7:30 p.m. The show runs until August 25. While you re enjoying your visit to the gallery, take a moment to browse the Parrott Gallery Shop. We have lots of new items, handcrafted by regional artisans, which make wonderful wedding, hostess and birthday gifts. You may even find a little something for yourself! For further information, please visit bellevillelibrary. ca or call ext Or better yet, come on up and discover the John M. Parrott Art Gallery! AMELIE SILKS Handpainted Silks Loyalist Parkway between (Wellington & Bloomfield) Friday Sunday 10am 4pm Tweed Art in the Park Beautiful Stoco Lake is the backdrop for the Tweed Art in the Park show and sale on Saturday, July 30. Tweed Art in the Park was revived 10 years ago, when the Tweed & Area Arts Council joined with the Kiwanis Club of Tweed. It originated 25 to 30 years ago, when Kiwanis Club of Tweed supported Art in the Park held in Corbyville, just north of Belleville. Ken Little was chairman of the committee and worked with Audrey Ross, a local artist who is still involved. Lieutenant-General Jack Vance, a local artist, was instrumental in the revival of a two-day show at the Memorial Park in Tweed, including local artists. Art in the Park has been reduced to a one-day show, but the number of artists has grown over the years. There are so many local artisans with such a varied field of talent oil, watercolour, pastels acrylics, wood, fibre, photography... the list is endless. Art in the Park would like to highlight as many of these artisans as possible. The show runs from 10 am to 5 pm and admission is free. We are still looking for more artists to participate. If you are interested, please contact Bonnie at bmaren@hotmail. com or The entry fee is $40 for a 10 x 10 space or 10 on the fence. There is no commission on sales collected. Application forms are at tweedartscouncil.ca. David O Neil, John Williams and Donna O Neil at the Hugh s Day celebration Hugh s Day Tribute an outstanding success On May 17, the Quinte Arts Council presented the first Hugh s Day, a tribute to the late Hugh P. O Neil in recognition of his support to arts and culture locally and across the province. Set in the remarkable surroundings of the National Air Force Museum in Trenton, the evening included music by Duncan Cooper and Dan Bone, fine food by The Boathouse, Dinkel s, Earl & Angelo s, Golden Valley and Boston Pizza as well as an art display by regional artists. In her remarks, Donna O Neil thanked the QAC for undertaking the event and commented that she was sure that Hugh would have truly enjoyed it. 8 Umbrella Summer 2016

9 Cavan gallery dream becomes reality By Valerie Kent ONE OF A KIND DESIGNER MADE JEWELLERY ORIGINALS CUSTOM WHOLESALE DESIGN STUDIO OPEN BY APPOINTMENT View our collection at the Quinte Arts Council Connie Yrjola, Designer glamourjunkie.ca 23rd AnnuAl Juried Show & SAle Painting by Micheal Zarowsky hangs in the gallery. Way back when I first started to show my artwork around the Montreal art galleries and to teach drawing and painting at the St. Vincent De Paul Penitentiary on behalf of the Quebec Handicraft Guild in the later 60s (that was even before the Lascaux ca.15,000 B.C. Cave Paintings in France!) I started to imagine what it would be like to have my own studio where I would do my work, and art seekers and art lovers would come to study and to buy art they fell in love with. Artists working en plein air The studio out in the countryside remained an elusive dream. Once I took a trip with that in mind to Paisley, Ontario, and looked at a large corn farm on a hill. Another time I found an excellent spot on Allan Drive in Wasaga Beach. There were many places that were not to be. And now there is Cavan, Ontario. And Cavan is a wonderful place because it feels right, feels spiritually sound, cosmic in its natural beauty and has brilliantly green rolling hills in the summer which turn sun-gold as the seasons change. It calls out to art, artists and those with artistic sensibilities. Galerie Q, a neighbour, was the first to see the possibilities of the verdant area and selected to renovate, as a labour of love, the first post office of the area. It is at the corner of Highway 7A and County Road 10. Galerie Q exhibits Canadian artists, many from Quebec, artists that have achieved a certain level of acclaim with RCA designations and some wonderful midcareer artists. Now I have taken the next step and am renovating the roomy, old, maybe some time ago, a barn building. It is being resurrected as the Cavan Art Academy and the Cavan Art Gallery four doors north of Galerie Q. Soon it will be a place where art lives, where adult workshops, courses, and social painting parties will foster friendships and enhance art skills. There will be themed summer art camps for children and youth, as well as a Portfolio Preparation program for teens who are thinking of continuing in the Arts. It is on the Cavan Creek which is ideal for plein air workshops. On the first floor is an accessible art gallery which will carry work by some local artists; plein air painters such as Lucy Manley, Olga Szaranski and Valerie Kent; special guest plein air artist, Micheal Zarowsky; local equestrian photographer, Shawn Hamilton; and architect, Peter Favot with abstract works. A juried Outdoor Painting Festival is in the works which will coincide with the Canada Culture Days on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2. Registration is now open and artists who sign up will have their bio and painting on the website. It includes prizes of $1500, $1000 and $500 plus honorary mentions. Also, there will be a Jamboree Saturday evening, an Awards Reception and a Fresh Off The Easel Sale on Sunday. Free children s hands-on activities will also be available both days for families. For more information, visit cavanarts.ca, vk@cavanarts. ca, call or Let me know how we can accommodate you and your group(s). JUNE 24- JULY 10, Call for entry The 23rd Annual Juried Art in the County (AITC) exhibition and Sale is open to artists who are residents or ratepayers of Prince Edward County, and are a member of the Prince Edward County Arts Council. Three juror s are responsible for the show s content and the selection of award winners. The People s Choice Award is determined by visitor ballots. The deadline to submit entry form and entry fee: Friday, June 10, 2016 at 12:00 NOON. Please visit for more details and to download the application form. Delivery of artworks is Sunday, June 19th between 10 am and 4 pm at Books & Company, 289 Main St., 2nd Floor (thru back door only), in Picton, Ontario. AN ELEGANT LUNCH Join us for our monthly EVERY ERY FRIDAY 11:45 1 am - 1:45 pm scotch and wine tastings + with the Belleville Club and L Aubergee de France OPEN TO MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS Office parties Friends get-togethers Events on two floors Private dining room Call or Tara for your reservations , bellevilleclub@gmail.com Umbrella Summer

10 Upcoming exhibits at the Art Gallery of Bancroft By Clasina Weese From June 1 to July 2, the Art Gallery of Bancroft, 10 Flint Avenue in Bancroft, is featuring Nancy McKinnon, and her show, Seasons of My Journey, with an opening reception on Friday, June 3, at 7:30 pm. Nancy is showcasing her four distinctive landscape styles that have evolved over the past six years. As a child, she was inspired by the shapes and colours in nature. Since moving and retiring to the Bancroft area, Nancy is finally in her element. She hikes, kayaks and craves the beauty that surrounds her, the landscape. Nancy s paints and brushes become her soul as she reveals herself on the canvas. Join us to celebrate her work. exist in any meaningful way. We must remember, and we must grow. Melinda Shank-Miles speaks about her painting, Sky Woman: My family was nomadic, constantly moving, from one place to the next. I wasn t from anywhere. Displaced. Homeless at times, my whole family spent months living in a tent. I think this is why the stories are so important to me. The story of Sky Woman is about making a home in a world where she was lost, displaced. It s a story about strength, resourcefulness, compassion, new beginnings and togetherness. This story, and many others, present to me a shared connection to a spiritual place with deep roots, roots that Canadian Shield, hand-forged and hammered steel on granite, 20 L x 8 W x 16 H, by Nasti Spirits of the Forest diptych, each panel 24 x 36, oil on canvas by Nancy Mckinnon From July 6 to 30, the featured artist is Nasti (Tracey Lee Green). The opening reception for her show, Portraits of Nature: A Journey from Anvil to Easel, takes place on Friday, July 8, at 7:30 pm. Working in both steel and paints, Tracey will take you on a journey into a realm where nature explodes with heat, fire, light, and imagination. She creates handforged and hammered steel sculptures, using her forge, as well as dynamic and colourful acrylic paintings, depicting nature in all its mystery and splendour. Tracey has a need to create... that is the long and the short of it. It encompasses her existence. The materials don t matter to her; it is the process, the journey, the critical thinking, the passion and the peace. From August 3 to September 3, the gallery presents Finding Critical Mass, a collection from Algonquin artists, curated by Robin Tinney. The opening reception takes place on Friday, August 5. The curator comments: Finding Critical Mass is about realizing that Algonquin First Nations in Ontario need to choose to collect, share and encourage our cultural past, present and future. We need to share our crafts, stories and artwork to heal the fractures within our communities and within ourselves. Without critical mass, we may cease to Skywoman, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 30, by Melinda Shank- Miles were hidden from me as a child, buried beneath layers of the colonial history I was taught in school. I paint the stories I have heard and read, so I will never forget them, and so I can share them with my children. Also in August, the gallery will present A Studio Tour Sampler, a sneak preview of work that will be available in the upcoming Bancroft Fall Studio tour. Six reasons to love the new Outdoor Painting Festival Coordinating with Culture Days, the annual celebration of the arts, there is a fledgling Outdoor Painting Festival in Cavan/Millbrook. The Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2, at the Cavan Art Academy, 1535 County Road 10 in Cavan. Here are the reasons to love it 1. You can participate. If you are a plein air painter there is a place for you in this scenario. You can be the artist at an easel painting quaint and historic buildings in the village of Millbrook, six kilometres from Highway 115. This is a big, giant plus because of the ease of arriving there. Or you can be painting at the Cavan Creek, either on the grounds of the Cavan Art Gallery or at other locations close by, where the vistas sing, and the dramatic panorama stretches out in front of you, a picture of serenity and rural bliss. Or let s say you are a painter of barns, farm animals, the Cavan swamp, forested areas, ponds with geese and an old mill. You will be delighted. It is all here. 2. There are also benefits for those that come to watch the painting going on. Please check the website to find food, lodging and places artists will be painting. 3. There are nearby camping places, trailer parks, bed and breakfasts, resorts, motels and there are places to dine either in Millbrook or in nearby towns. 4. Amenities are also here: free children s hands-on art activities and the charming shops and dining in Millbrook. On Saturday evening, enjoy a jamboree. Sunday afternoon there will be an awards reception at a delightful farm and barn venue. And a must-visit to Galerie Q. 5. For those entering the juried painting competition, Galerie Q has sponsored first prize of $1,500, second prize of $1000 and third prize of $500, plus honorary mentions. Read all about it at cavanarts.ca. If you are an artist, you can register to participate. 6. The Fresh off the Easel Sale is on the Sunday, from 4 to 6 pm, so you can take home a unique and original memory that you watched an artist create before your own eyes. For more information, please visit cavanarts.ca. Volunteer Corner The Quinte Arts Council has plenty of great volunteer opportunities for those who enjoy the arts and meeting people and have time during the day or the evening. Every 3 months, we mail Umbrella arts newspapers and need volunteers to help prepare the mailing. We also need volunteers who can help distribute posters and Umbrella arts newspapers. If you are a people-person and have computer skills, we would love to have you join our team! Do you enjoy social media? Would you like to help us with our social media campaigns? Contact feeney@quinteartscouncil.org or ext Umbrella Summer 2016

11 Local artist receives national recognition Bicycle Repairs (all makes) Skates Sharpened Flags Family Sports & Games Keys Cut Darts Unicycles Tricycles Wagons 288 Front St. Belleville, ON, K8N 2Z8 CUSTOMER ENTRANCE & FREE PARKING AT REAR Tilley Hats Available! Girl With Fascinator, 30 x20, soft pastel on cold press board, by Robert Kranendonk Boy Reaching to Plane, 30 x20, soft pastel on cold press board, by Robert Kranendonk Robert Kranendonk has been accepted into the 25th annual juried exhibition of the Pastel Artists Canada, Purely Pastel. The exhibition will be at the Aurora Cultural Centre in Aurora, Ontario. The official opening and award ceremony will happen on May 28, 1 to 4 pm. It will run from May 7 through till August 6, In 2015, Robert was also accepted in the 24th annual juried exhibition of the Pastel Artists Canada show in British Columbia, Purely Pastel. Robert Kranendonk, BA, PAC, is a Quinte Arts Council Board member. Robert has been a professor for 16 years, teaching abroad in the United States and at Loyalist College for the past 13 years. Robert has made significant contributions in the art community by being the creator of the Art & Design Foundation program at Loyalist College in He has many accolades for his art, winning awards in both Canada and the USA. Two major life events shape the way his art communicates. At age seven, a major portion of vision in Roberts left eye was lost. He now recreates the world as he saw it. Employing chiaroscuro (play of light on dark), he personifies the eventual return of his vision. On September 23, 2014, he was violently attacked by one of his students. Left suffering with PTSD, Robert struggled to find what was truly important in his life. He poured himself into two crucial elements to find hope, purpose and healing: his family and his art. His most recent works have been portraits of his fiancée and stepchildren. Robert is delighted that this healing journey has led to his third exhibition with the Pastel Artists Canada, Purely Pastel, resulting in the distinct honour of achieving the Signature Pastel Artist designation. The gallery hours are Tuesday, Thursday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm and Wednesday, 10 am to 8 pm. Visit the John M. Parrott Art Gallery & Parrott Gallery Shop On the third floor of the Belleville Public Library 254 Pinnacle Street ext Regional and Traveling Exhibitions The Parrott Collection of original Manly MacDonald oil paintings on permanent display Workshops and Arts Events Parrott Gallery Shop features hand-crafted giftware and a Selection of Manly MacDonald Art Cards Closed Mondays. Open Tues, Wed, Fri 9:30-5:00 Thurs. 9:30-8:00 Sat. 9:30-5:30 Umbrella Summer

12 Meet the jurors of the 23rd annual Art in the County The show will take place from Friday, June 24 to Sunday, July 10, upstairs at Books & Company, 289 Main Street in Picton, from 10 am to 6 pm daily (except until 5 pm on Sundays, and until 3 pm on July 14). Entry is $3 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. All works are for sale. Show organizers are thrilled to announce that three renowned Canadian art professionals will serve as jurors for this year s exhibition: Adam Welch, Associate Curator - Canadian Art, National Gallery of Canada (Ottawa); Neville Smith, Fellow, Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (Ottawa), and Su Sheedy, Artist Art in the County media launch, April 6, left to right: Sandy Murray, Welch LLP (Presenting Sponsor); Susanne Barclay, Chair, Prince Edward County Arts Council and Co-Chair AITC, Annik Despres, Co-Chair AITC, Veronica Cluett (AITC Committee), Neil Carbone, Director of Community Development, County of Prince Edward. works of art by completing a ballot at participating locations. Adam Welch Art in the County (AITC) is an annual juried exhibition and sale, presented by the Prince Edward County Arts Council. What began as an idea sparked by an art show elsewhere, AITC is now recognized as the premier art exhibition in Eastern Ontario. Since its inception in 1993, the show has grown in scope and stature, showcasing the highest quality works of art by Prince Edward County artists and artisans. A signature event of the summer season, the exhibition attracts thousands of Su Sheehy visitors, generates meaningful opportunities for County artists, and provides economic benefits for County businesses. Art from an impressive range of media is showcased, including paintings in oil, encaustic, watercolour and acrylic; and works in glass, fibre, ceramics, pottery, mixed media, photography, wood, fabric art and sculpture. Shadowridge Studio & Gallery Neville Smith - AITC Juror 2016 (Kingston). The credentials of these three art professionals are in indeed impressive, says Annik Després, Co-Chair of AITC. The jurors are solely responsible for the show s content, as well as selecting the five Jurors Awards and five Honorable Mention Awards. The People s Choice Award is determined by visitor ballots and will be presented at the close of the exhibition. In addition, a recipient of the 2016 Otto Rogers Award for Excellence will be chosen by the renowned Canadian painter and sculptor, whose works are found in over 1,600 major public, corporate and private collections in North America, Asia and Europe. Art in the County s new County-wide promotion, launching on June 15 and running through July 10 has artist members of the Prince Edward County Arts Council using a wide variety of mediums to create unique paint cans that will be showcased in high traffic businesses throughout the County. Business customers will have a chance to win these unique AITC will also present a new, exclusive VIP Advance Preview event for Art Buyers on June 23 ahead of the official opening of the show. Previous AITC art purchasers will be invited to have a sneak preview of this year s show and will have the first opportunity to Over 50 paint cans, designed by County artists for CANvas the County 2016, will be on display in businesses county-wide. Patrons can fill out a ballot for a chance to win these unique works of art. Andrew Csafordi - Around the County - Encaustic & Mixed Media; SaraLou Miller - Round and Round We Go - Mixed Media purchase art works. The winners of the Jurors Awards, Honourable Mentions and the Otto Rogers Award Of Excellence will be announced at the opening night party on June 24. For more information about Art in the County, visit call the Prince Edward County Arts Council at or artinthecounty@pecartscouncil.org. The Prince Edward County Arts Council (PECAC) is a registered non-profit organization that has charitable status. Art in the County is also non-profit, and every dollar raised is used to produce the show. Golden Spirit, mixed media garden art Commissions, Outside Garden Art, Animal Portraits, Triathlete/Sports, Botanical and Landscapes. Unique jewellery & painted silks. tl.os@sympatico.ca The Quinte Arts Council acknowledges the generous support of the Province of Ontario for our communication technology. 12 Umbrella Summer 2016

13 Summer shows at Artists & Artisans EAT+SLEEP+SIP +SEE at Drake by the Lake North Park, oil by Peter Bates Kaleidoscope is on the move new concept, new date, new destination Canadian Miner, oil by Daniel Fobert This summer will see three new solo shows at Lisa Morris & Peter Paylor s Artists & Artisan s Gallery at 54 Bridge Street East in Belleville s downtown Gallery District. In June, the gallery will feature decoding the ordinary and commonplace, a solo exhibition of oil paintings and drawings from Daniel Fobert. Discovering Daniel s work is like stumbling upon a box of random snapshots, captured familiar moments that each evoke a heightened emotional and intellectual response despite their familiarity. Fobert says, the pieces are grounded, naturalistic and spirited works that embody an approach of thoughtful design and of pure applied colour. Essentially, to connect with the viewer and evoke the recognition of everyday images and events essential to understanding ourselves in the time, place and lives we are presently living. Capturing a moment of time and light, not as a chronicler of events, but as a witness and participant to the joys of life and love. July will feature For the Love of Painting, a solo show of new work in oils by Peter Bates. Bates says, I start my landscapes on site, working directly in oil to get down the composition and establish my colour palette. The painting is completed in my studio over Sunflowers, oil by Peter Bates a period of months. I usually have several pieces in progress at any given time, which gives me time to reflect on the work I am doing. My love of colour and interest in mass and form has led me to work in a relaxed, expressionistic style. The August show will be Sumac and Cedar: Sculptures in Wood, featuring new work by Peter Paylor. I d like to let people know what to expect, says Paylor, but I have no idea myself. I have a pile of wood waiting, but where it will take me between now and August is anyone s guess. Daniel Fobert s decoding the ordinary and commonplace runs from June 1 to 30 with an opening reception on June 9 from 5 to 7 pm.peter Bates For the Love of Colour runs from July 3 to August 2 with an opening reception on July 7 from 5 to 7 pm as part of July s Gallery District Art Crawl. Peter Paylor s Sumac & Cedar: Sculptures in Wood runs from August 4 to September 3 with an opening reception on August 4 as part of August s Gallery District Art Crawl. Artists & Artisans Gallery is located at 54 Bridge St. E. in Belleville. Join us on June 18, 2016 when the 5th annual Kaleidoscope Craft Show will be pairing with Closson Road Wineries and Farm Shops in the picturesque area of Hillier in Prince Edward County to bring you our inaugural Kaleidoscope craft + wine crawl! Closson Chase Vineyards, Lacey Estates Winery and the Prince Edward Lavender Farm will set the stage for this year s show and each venue will feature its own group of artisans, blending the love of handcraft with wine tastings, food, music and more. Save the date! June 18 is the perfect time to celebrate Summer Solstice while enjoying the creative artisans and vintners who produce outstanding art, extraordinary designs and superb Ontario wines! For more information, the artisan line-up and directions to the venues, visit kaleidoscopecraftshow.com. The Quinte Arts Council s Umbrella Newspaper, Visual Arts Programs and Arts in Education Programs are generously supported by The John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation Umbrella Summer

14 Spend Labour Day weekend on Rednersville Road Art Tour By Tina Osborne glass artist, who handcrafts work from Prince Edward County beaches. Returnees include Florence Chik-Lau and her ceramic sculptures, and Susan Moshynski, of By the Bay Studio, a watercolour, pastel and acrylic artist, with her guest, Teodora Mclaren, watercolour, acrylic and monoprint artist. Also returning: Ron Sayeau, a watercolour and acrylic artist; Danuta Cromwell, RRAT founder, who works in oils, acrylics, watercolour and mixed media; Marion Casson, fibre artist, painter, weaver and felter, with her guests Glenn Ryley Cotton, basketmaker and rug hooker, and new guest Gayla Campney. Linda Hargest, with her amazing and vibrant quilts, is a returning host from previous year s tours. Dona Knudsen, impressionistic floral and landscape watercolourist, returns with guest Kathryn Fellows, and her fresh watercolours and acrylics. Cyclists, acrylic by Ilona Mayer Returning Shadowridge Studio s Tina Osborne, a mixed media artist and designer of jewellery and natural fibre scarves, welcomes back her sister Sheryl Gates, mixed media children s artist, and their mother, Lorraine Vanzuylen, with her flowing oils of dancing figures and landscapes. Active Arts Jeff Keary is also back this year Golden Spirit, outside garden art by Tina Osborne Hemingway s Cat, acrylic by Susan Moshynski Quilt by Linda Hargest The Rednersville Road Art Tour (fondly known as the RRAT) will be having its ninth annual Art Tour this coming Labour Day weekend, September 3 to 5. The RRAT will host 15 sites, with 26 artists and artisans. Returning studios, as well as new sites and guests, will be opening their doors to the public, displaying the artistic talents of both well known and emerging new artists. Represented work encompasses a large variety of visual art styles, media and prices, and includes felt, fibre, glass, ceramic, wood, jewellery, miniatures, and more. All work for sale is original, handcrafted and unique. Many of these studios have been with the tour since its inception in 2008, when Danuta Cromwell, a local mixed media artist on the Rednersville Road, called some artists she knew, also on the Road and said, There seem to be so many of us here on this short 20 kilometer stretch, we should get together and have our own Rednersville Road Art Tour. During that first Labour Day weekend tour, the 13 studios participating saw over 350 visitors. This year the RRAT tour welcomes these exciting and unique artists: Iris Casey, a new host, specializes in unique wire sculpture, garden art, and mosaics. Andrea Pyman-Varangu, also a new host, utilizes pure pigment soft pastel sticks to paint landscapes and still-lifes. Andrea has several guests, Colleen Green, who utilizes vibrant colours and movement in bees wax and oil paint on wood, and Laurie McRae, an oil painter and fibre artist, who creates vibrant landscapes, florals and abstracts. Gayla Campney is a new guest and a beach with his amazing art on silk. Tremeers Treasures return with unique miniatures and hand-knitted items, with their guests, Bob Pennycook and his nature-interpreted acrylics, oils and prints, and Alecia Bye, a previous year s tour guest, and her wheel-thrown, functional stoneware with mocha diffusion underglazing techniques. Also returning are Gwynn Bedford, acrylic and watercolour artist, with her guest Brigitte Rittinger, textile and glass artist, and Ilona Mayer, working in watercolour, oil and acrylics, and Helen Steinberg with her watercolours and jewellery. Take one, two, or three days to see the RRAT studios and workplaces, start at the middle or either end of the continued on page 15 Cat with Red Ball, sculpture by Florence Chik-Lau Pillows, fibre art by Brigitte Rittinger Girls Down the Road, pastel by Andrea Pyman 14 Umbrella Summer 2016

15 Business as usual at Arts on Main By Terry Culbert Jan Duffy at work. With Picton s downtown makeover in full swing, it s business as usual for Summer Sizzle at Arts on Main Gallery. Twenty-five local artists and artisans manage and staff the eight-year-old co-operative. They showcase original works in glass, painting, photography, pottery, jewellery, wood, fabric and metal. PHOTO: TERRY CULBERT Joining AOMG as a full-time member is mixed media jeweller Jan Duffy, of Shared Space Jewelry in Bloomfield. Jan s one-of-a-kind pieces are entirely handmade and are composed of copper, silver and ceramic elements. Each piece wanders along its own creative path to completion. Creating jewellery is an exciting process for me... it s lively, buoyant and should have a vibe about it, noted Jan. Summer Sizzle showcases two guest artists. Florence Chik-Lau of Carrying Place is a ceramic animal sculptor. I strive to capture the form, the texture, the character, and above all, the spirit of the animal, said Florence. Her animal sculptures captivate your senses and uplift your spirit. Jonathon Cook, of Avro Fabrications in Consecon, combines his technical expertise and personal creativity, guided by aviation themes and motifs, to make unique custom furniture. Jonathon has built his career around handcrafting and fabricating the very structures of aircrafts. Summer Sizzle runs from May 11 through August 8. Arts on Main Gallery is located at 223 Main Street, opposite the Regent Theatre in downtown Picton. Open year round, seven days a week, from 10 am until 5 pm. For more information, visit artsonmaingallery.ca or call Swing dance and silent movies at the Baxter Baxter Arts Centre will be buzzing this summer! Our super fun and popular Swing Dance returns for eight weeks, every Wednesday, starting May 11 until June 28. Lessons are at 7 pm, and the Dance at 7:30 pm. Weekly fun is partly instructional, partly party time. Bring your partner or come by yourself. Let loose, get active, and fall in love with Swing Dance! The cost is $5 per week, pay at the door. Light refreshments are available. Back by popular demand, Baxter Arts Centre will be featuring 11 silent movies from the 1920s, starring Rudolph Valentino, Gloria Swanson, Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, to name a few. Running on alternate Thursdays, from May 19 to September 29, doors open at 7 pm. Admission is free, however donations are gratefully accepted! Popcorn and refreshments are available. For further information on these and other great summer programs, go to baxterartscentre.org or contact info@baxterartscentre.org. Art in the Community Quinte Arts Council 36 Bridge St. E. Belleville Paintings, jewellery, pottery, glass art, soaps, books, CDs and more. QAC Members get 10% off Gallery and Gift Shop Tues-Fri, 9:30-4:30 Cherie #2, acrylic by Laurie Near Edibles by Prince Edward County Fare Multi-chained Necklace by Helen Steinberg...continued on page kilometer stretch of the Rednersville Road (also known as Prince Edward County Road #3) and enjoy, as well, some spectacular views and gardens along that road that follows the beautiful south shore of the Bay of Quinte. Campbells Orchards will be open to offer refreshments. Studio doors will open from 10 am until 4 pm., Saturday, Sunday and Monday. For more information on the RRAT tour please visit rednersvilleroadarttour.com or join us on Facebook. Bird and Worm, wire sculpture by Iris visit Sand 'n' Sea Pack with ease and discover fashions for your life on the go! (sizes 2 to 24) sandnsea.napanee Open Mondy thru Saturday 3 Dundas St. West of Centre Napanee Your vacation wardrobe starts here! seaboutique.ca - 18 Canadian arists - 14 studios - 2 weekends -! 2016 BANCROFT & AREA Autumn STUDIO TOUR September 17, 18 & 24, 25 10am-5pm Enjoy the rugged landscape and autumn colours on a self guided driving tour of the artists studios.! Brochure guides available for free at Art Gallery of Bancroft and many other local businesses. bancroftstudiotour.org Like us on Facebook Bancroft & Area Autumn Studio Tour Umbrella Summer

16 PERFORMING ARTS Quinte Rotary Music Festival silver trophy winners Thirteen-year-old musician Jeanette Huang earned top honours at the 48th annual Quinte Rotary Music Festival in Belleville. It was an evening of excellence. That s how John Chisholm, chair of the 48th annual Quinte Rotary Music Festival, summed up this popular event s weekly highlight: otherwise known as the Silver Trophy Competitions. The best of the Quinte area s young musicians gathered at St. Matthew s United Church on April 15 to vie for some impressive hardware and cash prizes as PHOTO: LOLA REID-ALLIN adjudicators for this year s music festival took it all in from the Belleville church s balcony. Thirteen-year-old accomplished musician Jeanette Huang was the big winner of this year s competition, playing both violin and piano, before an audience of approximately 125, to earn the coveted Silver Strings and Silver Tray awards, as well as the Joe Demeza prize for best performance of the evening. Joining her in the winner s circle was vocalist Rosemary Woods, who won the Rose Bowl Award, and flautist Brandan Ranjith, who received the Silver Pitcher for best instrumentalist. The panel of three adjudicators, Amanda Brunk (voice), John Palmer (bands, strings and instrumental) and Terry Head (piano), judged a total of 11 talented young musicians, whose top marks during the festival earned them a spot in the trophy competitions. Huang played Beethoven s violin Sonata in D Minor as sole competitor in the Silver Strings category, and her piano performance of Consolation No 3 by Franz Liszt edged out four other competitors for the Silver Tray: Peter Zhang (Chopin s Waltz Op. 69, No. 2), Jenna Martinello (Sonata in D Major, Samuel Arnold), Denise Wu (Golliwogg s Cakewalk, Debussy) and Aaron Yuan (The Journey, A. Piazzola). Performing with Woods, who sang Schubert s Die Forelle in the Rose Bowl category, were Amy Park (And This is My Beloved, George Forrest), Danielle Dettlinger ( Til There Was You, Meredith Wilson), Jillian Foley (Vanilla Ice Cream, Joe Masteroff), and David Savic (Der Neugierige, Schubert). Brandon Ranjith was the sole competitor for the Silver Pitcher, with his flute performance of Farewell, by Ernesto Kohler. All of the competitors performed very well, said longtime music festival committee member Judy McKnight, following Friday s event. They are a great example of the highly-polished talent we have in the Quinte area. Each of the category winners in Friday s competition receive a $500 cash prize, and the Joe Demeza prize is worth an additional $150. The adjudicators, who included piano and harp specialist Susan Toman for the festival s first four days, heard more than 125 competitors perform over 300 pieces during the weeklong festival, which was held at four city venues: St. Matthew s and Eastminster United churches, The Salvation Army Church and Albert College. Categories included voice, choral, piano, bands, strings and instrumental. Chisholm said the festival, which is jointly sponsored by the Belleville, Trenton, and Quinte Sunrise Rotary clubs, also relies on community support from sponsors, including this year s platinum level sponsor, Rotarian Rudy Heijdens. This year s silver sponsors are Albert College, Pinnacle Music Studios, and the Quinte Area Optometrists. More information is available on the festival website at quinterotarymusicfestival.com. Jeanette Arsenault s This Is My Canada Presents features The Starpainters in a unique performance The Starpainters the Quinte area s busiest jazz and swing trio is preparing a one-of-a-kind performance for the third installment of This is My Canada Presents, the concert series at Eastminster United Church in Belleville, celebrating Canadian music and local artists, produced by singer-songwriter Jeanette Arsenault. The show, featuring songs about Canada, or written by Canadians, will take place on Wednesday, June 22, at Eastminster United Church in Belleville. Known for their many performances in wineries, restaurants, at weddings and other special events throughout the region, the Starpainters specialties are classic swing and jazz - from the flappers and charlestons of the Roaring Twenties through the Great American Songbook and beyond. For This is My Canada, the group is planning an entirely Canada-tinged set list that highlights the music of the London, Ontario bandleader who, by some estimates sold more records than Sinatra, Elvis, or even the Beatles; the Windsor, Ontario musician who wrote one of early jazz s iconic tunes, and the Canadian songwriter who penned smash hits for the great Tommy Dorsey band. The Starpainters musicians are a multi-talented group. Howard Baer (stand-up bass) has spent nearly 40 years as a composer/arranger/producer, which has included creating music for CBC-TV, IMAX and garnering one JUNO award (and several nominations). A Warkworth resident, he now plays upright bass with many different artists in east-central Ontario. David Reed (guitar/banjo) attended Queen s University for guitar and music education. He s taught vocal music and guitar at Centennial Secondary School in Belleville since 1999, where he also directs the choir. In addition to the Starpainters, David plays guitar in the Charlie Bird Band. He is also a freelance music columnist with the Belleville Intelligencer. The Starpainters Andy Sparling (trombone) leads the Commodores Orchestra, Canada s longest continuously-operated big swing band. His trombone trail has wound through Thousand Islands boat cruises, pit orchestras, rock horn bands, chamber groups, funerals, and a few gigs backing The Temptations. He s also a proud volunteer for the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival and the Trenton Big Band Festival. This is My Canada Presents is the brainchild of Ms. Canadiana, the well-earned nickname for singersongwriter Jeanette Arsenault, whose unabashed patriotism led to her composition This is My Canada - the basis for the four-concert series in Belleville. And, never one to think small, Arsenault is dreaming about taking the show on the road one day, to celebrate local artists and Canadian music in communities all across the country. I now see this project as a collective of artists of all disciplines and Canadians of all walks of life, coast to coast to coast, describing what Canada means to them. It s a shared vision of my Canada rather than just Jeanette Arsenault s point of view, she says. The series of shows, featuring some of central Ontario s best-known musicians, began in January with Marie-Lynn Hammond, and continued with Andy Forgie in April. The remainder of the schedule is: June 22, The Starpainters (classic swing and jazz), and September 28, Tom Leighton and Contad Kipping. Tickets are $15, and are available by calling Eastminster United Church in Belleville at or ing Peter Kerr, admin@ eastminsterunited.ca. 16 Umbrella Summer 2016

17 County Jazz Fest features newest Juno winners and young stars Direct from wins at the 2016 Juno Awards the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival will present vocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow and pianist Robi Botos at this year s festival, which runs August 16 to 21. The two stars captured two of three available jazz Junos this year; Barlow won and earned another nomination for best vocal jazz album for Clear Day and Botos Movin Forward captured the prize for solo jazz album. In fact, the entire lineup is steeped in Juno, Gemini and even Grammy winners and nominees: Joe Sealy, Jackie Richardson, Mike Murley, Guido Basso, Bernie Senensky, and Brian Barlow, among others. Performers include rising young talents such as bassist Jodi Proznick, tenor saxophonist Alison Young, vocalist Alex Samaras, and a week s worth of TD Young Jazz Series artists who will one day make their mark as headliners. Emilie-Claire Barlow Since 2001, the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival has been presenting the very best in Canadian and international jazz for a week in August. That s five straight days for 15 consecutive years, a record that clearly establishes the festival as the numberone producer of world-class live entertainment in a part of Ontario becoming well-known, not only for its wine, but also for its creative contributions to Canadian culture. Performers are getting younger. With an average age under 40, and a week s worth of shows by emerging artists in the TD Young Jazz Series, the music is alive, well, hip, and going places. Robi Botos The main stage schedule: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 7 pm, Baxter Centre, Bloomfield - Basso Backstage: In Conversation with Guido Basso. Stories about a rich life in jazz from Canada s Minister of Music. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 5:30 pm, Waring House, Picton - Jazz Overture: Mark Eisenman Trio with Phil Dwyer. Thursday, Aug. 18, 8 pm, Regent Theatre, Picton - Emilie-Claire Barlow. Now the owner of two vocal jazz album Juno awards for both this year and 2013, and with no fewer than 7 nominations and 11 albums to her credit, Barlow places herself squarely in the forefront of jazz anywhere. Friday, Aug. 19, 8 pm, Regent Theatre, Picton - Guido Basso & Friends. Mike Murley, Jodi Proznick, Bernie Senensky, and Dave Laing fill out an all-star quintet. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2 pm, St. Mary Magdalene Church, Picton Juno-winning pianist Robi Botos with new-generation bassist Jodi Proznick. Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 pm, Regent Theatre, Picton - Africville with Joe Sealy & Jackie Richardson. Joe Sealey s Juno-winning jazz story about Canada s oldest black community in Halifax with the incomparable Ms. Richardson. Sunday, Aug. 21, 10:30 am, St. Mary Magdalene Church, Picton - Jazz Mass with the Brian Barlow Quartet. Sunday, Aug. 21, 8 pm, Regent Theatre, Picton - The Brian Barlow Big Band & Alex Samaras. The big band burner is turned on high as Canada s best musicians cook up fresh sounds with a touch of Sinatra. For ticket information and a full week-long schedule with details, visit pecjazz.org. Get ready for Belleville s best summer party! On Friday, July 15, gather your friends, family and co-workers, have a great day of golf and enjoy a street party to support Rotary Loves Kids. Since its inception 14 years ago, the Rotary Loves Kids Golf Tournament and Party in the Square have raised over $1,100,000 for children s care in the Quinte area including: Easter Seals Camp Merrywood that helps kids with physical disabilities succeed; Quinte Children s Foundation, whose vision is to improve the quality of life for local children who are at risk; the Belleville General Hospital to help fund diagnostic equipment for children; Hastings and Prince Edward County Food for Learning Program offering hot breakfasts to school-aged children; Bursaries for High School Students; Rotary Reads Literacy Program; and Sail Ability, a program designed for children with disabilities. The day begins at 1 pm with a shotgun tee-off at two exceptional world-class golf courses. Black Bear Ridge Golf Course is a traditional parkland layout, designed with sweeping vistas, natural water features, and superior conditioning. Trillium Wood Golf Club is a magnificently scenic course characterized by mature trees, large greens, elevated tees, rolling bentgrass fairways, picturesque ponds and strategically placed bunkers. You ll enjoy 18 holes of golf, your own golf cart, a delicious dinner, tickets to Belleville s best summer party and chances to win some outstanding prizes. There will also be a raffle with a wide array of items that are sure to help you enjoy your summer. Dizzy Minott Following the golf, head down to Belleville s Market Square, which will be transformed into an al fresco party place with dance floor and great décor. Feast on an outdoor barbeque by Pig Out and refreshments at the cash bar. You can even go shopping at the silent auction table generously donated by local businesses. To get the best summer party rocking, starting at 7:30 pm, is the great dance band, Dizzy Minott and The Arsenals. What do they play? It is easier to say what they don t play! You ll hear everything from Shout, Let s Twist Again, Great Balls of Fire to Israelites and All of Me. This exceptionally diverse and entertaining band of Jamaican musicians will keep everyone on the dance floor! You do not have to be a Rotarian to enjoy the day. Everyone who loves kids, has kids or was once a kid is welcome. The entire day of golfing at Black Bear Ridge, dinner and the party is $200 per person, at Trillium Woods $150 per person. Dinner and dancing is $35 per person and Party in the Square tickets are only $10 in advance or $15 at the door. You can register online at for the golf package or purchase tickets for the dinner and/or dance at BMO Downtown, Scotiabank Quinte Mall, Dewe s Independent Grocer, Belleville Chamber of Commerce and the Quinte Arts Council Gallery & Gift Shop. You are ensured a great time while supporting the kids in our community. Umbrella Summer

18 Belleville Theatre Guild presents The Music Man By Diane Burley Left to right: Brayah Pickard, Dallin Whitford, Jaclyn Manderville, Katy Nicholas, Alex Pordham, Maddie Budding, Ethan Langlois, Logan Ramsey, Aaron Dettlinger, and front right, Amy-Lyn VanLondersele A great old musical is a powerful thing on stage. We all love the new trendy Broadway shows. They have glitz, techno mix, and voices enhanced by tricks, but sometimes you just want a simpler song and dance kind of show, real and live... no fabulous, amazing, supertech special effects... one that can send you home feeling good about life. This is what The Music Man delivers. The road to Broadway is often rough and that was certainly true for The Music Man. Meredith Willson had, for years, been working on the book, music and lyrics of a piece to celebrate the Iowa of his youth... the unsophisticated, simple, small town life of an America before the First World War. Neighbours knew each others business, families met in the town square, courted, married, and though conflicts were many, they were laughably trite and never deadly. Before the show emerged as a Broadway musical, it almost made it as a two-hour television special... then MGM wanted to pair it with a movie called The Big Brass Band as a documentary tribute to that great age of marching bands. Then Bing Crosby (the biggest musical star of the 30s and 40s) was to play Harold Hill. In the end, 32 drafts, 40 songs (22 were cut) and 10 years went by, and Meredith Willson refused to change the vision of his mind and heart. Finally he found a producer who shared this passion and in 1957, The Music Man actually beat West Side Story for a Tony award as best musical on Broadway. It was the last show of the so-called golden years. Now that you have a little history about this wonderful musical... let me tell you about our production. We have a cast of 40 children, teens, women, men, and a total crew of probably the same number. A few of the main crew and cast will be a good place to start. Director Dave Kidd has brought his dynamic touch to many BTG productions, beginning in the early 70s. He has been on stage most recently in It s a Wonderful Life. He directed South Pacific and is a walking directory of The Music Man. Our producer, Liz Marshall, actor, director, producer, lighting designer and set designer, directed our first production of The Music Man in the 70s, when we were still performing on the grand stage at BCIVS. Dave Kidd played Marcellus in that version. In fact Liz directed the very first musical the BTG presented. That was Oliver. Dave Kidd played the Artful Dodger and I (Diane Burley, assistant producer) have wonderful memories of playing the part of Nancy in that exciting first musical. Who knew we would meet again all these years later in another production of The Music Man? Vocal music director is Moira Nikkander-Forrester, who has either directed or starred in every musical here since time began and knows how to get the most out of every voice! At the moment, she is also competing in the Eastern Ontario Drama League s Spring Festival as part of the BTG entry, Later Life. Amy-Lyn VanLondersele, who shone so brightly in The Drowsy Chaperone, works the cast in the big dance numbers and keeps them on their toes, so to speak. Stage manager, Denyce Nielsen, faces the supreme challenge of keeping cast and crew on time, in place, and wordperfect, among her other jobs. Orchestra conductor and musical man of many hats will be Tom Dietzel, who really is the music man. And now for our cast. The charismatic Harold Hill is played by multi-talented Timothy Fransky. His nemesis and complex equal, Marion (the librarian) is Sally McCrae. Harold s old friend and fellow schemer, Marcellus, is Cory Mestre. Elaine Steiginga is the romantic Mrs. Paroo. The role of loveable, little Winthrop is shared by Max Archer and Kael Mestre. Amaryllis, the charmer who has an extreme crush on Winthrop, is a role shared by Hannah Oribine and Anna Walsh. The teenagers, so full of life and mischief, are Zaneeta, shared by Jaclyn Manderville and Brayah Pickard, and the heart-throb boyfriend, Tommy, played by Dallin Whitford. The blustery Mayor Shin is Brad Ford, and his wife, the inescapable force of nature, Eulalie Mackecknie Shin, is Carlotta Rutledge. To make this an absolute treat of a cast, we have our very own barbershop quartet, from A Cappella Quinte, Jack Evans, Ray Miller, Garrett Schultens, and Steve Armstrong. These gentlemen will tickle your funny bone and break your heart. There are many other talented actors, singers, and dancers who make up the cast of wonderfully stubborn, loyal, opinionated, and amazingly Belleville-like citizens of River City, Iowa. We invite you to come and see one the best of the greats... The Music Man. (Go to social media for profiles of our entire cast and crew.) For tickets, call the box office, The preview is on May 31, at 8 pm. (This show is a final dress rehearsal.) Special price preview tickets are $10 each. Show performances take place from June 2 to 18. For dates and times, visit bellevilletheatreguild. ca. Ticket prices are: adult, $25; Senior, $22, and child/ student, $10. Westben Arts Festival Theatre premieres The Pencil Salesman As summer rolls around the corner, the Westben Theatre Arts Festival is gearing up for a very exciting 2016 season, centered around the world-premiere of composer (and co-founder of Westben) Brian Finley s new opera The Pencil Salesman, on June 25. The opera features an international calibre, all-canadian cast, starring baritone John Fanning and directed by Toronto Tapestry Opera s Michael Mori. The cast also includes baritone, Alexander Dobson, soprano Donna Bennett, tenor Keith Klassen, soprano Virginia Hatfield, mezzo soprano Gabrielle Prata, baritone Robert Longo, and Olivia Rapos. Each performance has a pre-performance chat and/or event be sure to check westben.ca for what is happening on the date you plan to attend. The opera, inspired and commission by A. M. Herzberg, touches on our everyday battle with ever-changing/ ever-present technology and how it impacts meaningful relationships. Let s connect. Though this is a relatively modern phrase, its intent is as old as humankind. Human beings have always had an instinctive need and desire to connect with one another. From Neanderthal grunting and cave drawings to language and art, the history of communication is marked by a long line of increasingly sophisticated ways of improving connection. Technology has always played a significant role, from the development of papyrus to the internet. But what happens when technology gets in the way? As each new advancement renders another obsolete, something or someone is lost or left behind. The struggle in The Pencil Salesman is to find meaningful human connection amidst a world distracted by and obsessed with technological advancement. As an anachronistic yet timeless foundation, The Pencil Salesman sells communication through his simple tool, the pencil, or simplicity in a confused world. But can it really be that simple? The opera will be performed in Westben s famous Barn, June 25 and 26 at 2 pm; July 1 at 7 pm; July 2 and 3 at 2 pm. Conceived to complement its naturally beautiful setting, The Barn s timber-frame structure was designed and built by Didier Schvartz, of Lakefield s Sun Wood Company. With its massive fir and hemlock beams and locally-milled pine ceiling, The Barn has excellent acoustics. Walls and doors roll back to allow music to waft over the surrounding meadow. Westben s summer festival (June 25 to July 31) continues to provide a variety of powerful programming from jazz, to folk, to Broadway, to classical, paired with great events for all ages. Tickets are available at westben.ca or by calling Phone lines are open Monday to Friday, from 10 am to 4 pm. 18 Umbrella Summer 2016

19 New initiatives and opportunities in choral music at St. Thomas By Brad Beale I often say, when it comes to liturgy at St. Thomas, that we should be who we are and do it well, instead of trying to be someone else. We Anglicans have a rich liturgical and musical tradition, and we should share the treasures our church has to offer. Weekly, we are blessed with our music directors generous sharing of their musical gifts and talents, and their leadership of the various components of our music program. They want music at St. Thomas to be anything but the generally received idea of what it would be with an ordinary, small parish choir: nonchallenging, possibly boring. Matthew and Francine have a clear vision for music at our church, and work with selfless dedication toward enabling the realization of that vision. Boutique Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room FAMILY FUNCTIONS Call for Reservations 1725 Old Highway 2, Belleville, K8N 4Z innkeepers@montroseinn.ca montroseinn.ca One of the new initiatives this year has been to expand the younger members music program, and combine it with the existing adults program into a Choral Academy. We, as a church, have decided to invest in providing our community with opportunities for learning music. This particularly benefits those young people who would otherwise not be able, financially, to afford music lessons, and is a wonderful hands-on outreach component of our church. Similar programs in other North American centres are highly regarded, and much study has been put into the spill-over benefits from a music education to other aspects of a child s intellectual development. St. Thomas Junior Choir is modelled after the programs of English cathedral choirs. Choristers have the privilege of learning music for free, in exchange for their participation in services. And when we say music, we do not mean that they will learn songs. Children receive a complete musical education. They learn to read music and to sight-sing; they learn vocal technique, music theory and ear training. During their time at the first level of the choir (Preparatory), choristers invest time into the learning of basic music skills, and perform only three times a year. As they become more advanced, they perform more regularly. The Junior Choir is a great way for those who would not otherwise have the opportunity to learn music, due to socio-economic limitations, to work with our music directors, in a professional setting, and receive free, solid, quality music education. Rehearsals are offered five days a week, to allow flexibility around busy schedules, and catchingup for missed rehearsals. Choristers can come as often as they want to, and progress more quickly. Matthew and Francine never deny a chorister the opportunity to come and learn. The door is opened daily. I have seen times when a chorister would be the only one of their level for a rehearsal, and that chorister receives a private lesson. I have witnessed the progress of my youngest son, who is taking part in the Junior Choir program. Alongside his fellow choristers and friends, he is learning to read and practice music independently, and enjoys the value of team work, effort, and the satisfaction gained from accomplishment. The adults division of the Choral Academy comprises three levels. Saint Thomas Senior Choir is a mixedvoice ensemble that performs sacred music from all periods, with a special emphasis on the great classical repertoire. Renaissance motets are regularly performed at St. Thomas Church, both for the Sunday services, and special events of the music series such as Choral Evensong, the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, and the Easter Festival. Choristers read music using solfege (tonic solfa), the most popular approach to sight-singing, taught in music schools and universities around the world. More advanced choristers from the Senior Choir form a small ensemble, Choir II, that sometimes rehearses separately from Choir I, challenging themselves to additional repertoire, giving a privileged place to Renaissance polyphony. Having two proficient choirmasters is certainly a great blessing, as they are able to conduct such rehearsals at the same time! They team up beautifully to accomplish more together than the sum of their parts. Shooting for stars is for us at St. Thomas, not contradictory at all with how much we value inclusion. If there is one thing Matthew and Francine have shown over the last three years, it is that they have a strong commitment to beauty and artistic integrity. They will not allow difficulties to lower musical standards, but will meet challenges with creative solutions. They have noticed how learning to read music while joining a church choir that has sung hymns for years could be difficult. So they have created a Preparatory Choir for adults. Once a week, they teach sight-singing to beginners, those who think they cannot sing, and those who claim they are tone-deaf (although the choirmasters AUG 17 AUG 18 AUG 19 AUG 20 AUG 20 AUG 21 Jazz Dinner Mark Eisenman Trio & Phil Dwyer at The Waring House Emilie-Claire Barlow Guido Basso & Friends Robi Botos & Jodi Proznick at St. Mary Magdelene Church Africville with Joe Sealy & Jackie Richardson The Brian Barlow Big Band & Alex Samaras REGENT THEATRE, PICTON, ON Box office ext 28 or pecjazz.org supported by major local sponsors strongly suggest otherwise) but still have the desire to sing in a choir. For students from 15 years old and up, we are offering choral scholarships to those who wish to join Saint Thomas Senior Choir. The scholarships are geared toward allowing young people to dedicate time to music, without the fear of misusing time they could have spent on another job to earn money. We are more than happy to provide, in a way, a job opportunity for students. Scholarships vary, according to the musical abilities and experience of the students. All are welcome to apply. We are looking for potential, a desire to perform music seriously, and a good ear. Another singing and fellowship opportunity will be offered to young people in September. A new ensemble, welcoming singers from 15 to 35 years old, will be rehearsing once a week. That all of these could be offered at large, through the Chorale Academy, and the inclusion of choral scholars into our Senior Choir is, I think, a project that serves the purpose of our church in the larger community. Umbrella Summer

20 Empire Rockfest 2016 celebrates ten great years! The most anticipated summer music bash in Belleville, Quinte and beyond, is set to celebrate its 10th birthday. Empire Rockfest 2016 will be held in downtown Belleville at the Empire Square on Wednesday, July 20 through to Saturday, July 23. On Wednesday, July 20, Country Rocks The Square kicks off the festival with Canadian country superstar, Tim Hicks and the fast rising River Town Saints. Thursday, July 21, features the best of Canadian contemporary rock with Juno award winner Sam Roberts Band. Special guests are Kingston s own Glorious Sons and Sam Cash and The Romantic Dogs. Prepare to rock hard on Friday, July 22, with Vince Neil, the legendary vocalist of Motley Crue. Expect the best of Crue and Vince s solo material. Special guests are 80s hit makers, Platinum Blonde. Rockfest wraps up in style on Saturday, July 23, with two of rock s greatest Dennis DeYoung, the music of Styx and Lou Gramm, the voice of Foreigner. Opening the evening are Ottawa rockers, Bone. It ll be the best outdoor party of the summer and it s waiting for you. For complete festival details, visit empiresquarelive.com. Sam Roberts Band Tim Hicks More than 20 years ago, there was a vibrant theatre group in Tweed, with the somewhat ironically pretentious name of Tweed National Theatre. Recently the last vestiges of TNT were quietly put to rest, even as a new theatre group is born. (Once Live theatre you can only experience in The County! Dennis DeYoung again, kudos to the St. John s Players for carrying the thespian torch.) With the support and blessing of the Tweed and Area Arts Council (TAAC) comes a community theatre 2016 SEASON July 6-17 Local stories brought to life! July Award-winning solo performances. August 3-21 Stage adaptation of Al Purdy's only novel. Vince Neil New theatre group in Tweed: the Marble Arts Players project, the Marble Arts Players. Recently two past members of TNT got together to see if this spirit could be revived. The result was positive, and plans are underway to mount the first spring production in 20 years. We are inviting people to participate in its development. Experienced dramatist or not, all you need is a willing spirit, and a love for theatre. If you ve ever thought of getting involved, come on out and join us. The Marble Arts Players will make their home at the Marble Arts Centre in Actinolite. When passing by, the Arts Centre seems at first glance just another quaint old church, tucked away just five minutes outside of Tweed. Upon closer inspection, however, the Marble Arts Centre is one of the newest additions to Tweed s expanding arts scene, serving primarily as a performing arts centre. Originally built in 1864, the Marble Arts Centre has been transformed, under the umbrella of the TAAC, from a church to a performing arts venue. Equipped with cushioned seats, great acoustics, stage lights and sound, and wheelchair accessible entrances, the newly revived Marble Arts Centre has set the stage for its own success. (Tim Porter and his Tweed and Company theatre, which is based in Toronto, has made great use of these facilities.) At this time we are aiming to produce a show in June called Solstice, Anyone?, an evening based on the old Spring Run Off, featuring a variety of plays, skits and music. We are hoping to mount regular shows throughout the spring and summer period. So, come on out and be a part of the new theatre group that is putting the act in Actinolite. Please contact Mark Lesage at lesagemar@gmail.com or Umbrella Summer 2016

21 Quinte Ballet School of Canada s year-end spring dance performances highlight hard work, training and talent A lot of care, attention to detail, and commitment goes into these year-end performances, and Quinte Ballet School acknowledges and is very grateful to all the amazing volunteers who help to put these shows together. The wardrobe crew has been sewing non-stop for weeks, preparing hundreds of costumes, and the stage managers and technical crew are sorting out the logistics of many presentation details. Not-for-profit organizations such as QBSC rely heavily on the generosity of these individuals time and expertise. PHOTO: BOB HOUSE Both performances are held in Centennial Secondary School s theatre auditorium, at 160 Palmer Road, in Belleville. Tickets are reserved seating and can be purchased by visiting QBSC at 196 Palmer Road, or by calling Assemblé prices are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, and $12 for children 12 years and under. For Spring Showcase tickets, prices are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 12 years and under. Group rates and discounts are available for each show. Students in rehearsal Students in Quinte Ballet School of Canada s Professional Training Program are busy rehearsing for their much anticipated year-end performance, Spring Showcase. Throughout the year, these professional students receive classes and training in various dance genres, including ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, hip hop, contemporary. Their upcoming performance of Spring Showcase, on June 11, will do exactly that showcase the hours of work, training and coaching in an evening of newly created works by the Quinte Ballet School of Canada s faculty. Also included in the evening will be excerpts from acts one and three of Sleeping Beauty. This traditional, classical work pushes the students in their ballet technique, says Catherine Taylor, Artistic Director, and offers our younger students the experience of working as a corps de ballet, and our senior and graduate students to have the opportunity to dance in trios, and pas de deux, highlighting all of their talents. These featured excerpts offer beautiful and creative costuming along with the inspiring and uplifting music of Tchaikovsky, and will be among the many dance highlights of the Spring Showcase performance. Join us at 7 pm on Saturday, June 11. The previous Saturday, June 4, a 2:30 pm matinée performance, with over 100 students from the Recreation Division, will highlight their work thoughout the year in a variety of dance numbers, ranging in style from tap, ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, hip hop, and contemporary Jazz. Family and friends will no doubt enjoy an afternoon of energetic and delightful performances. Come together with us for Assemblé and share in the fun and joy of dance! MUSIC AT PORT MILFORD Chamber Music Festival & Summer School Prince Edward County, Ontario Afiara String Quartet Saturday, July 16, 7:30 pm Ensemble Made in Canada Saturday, July 23, 7:30 pm July 15, 2016 Market Square, Belleville Tickets $10 in advance door available at Quinte Arts Council Tokai String Quartet Saturday, July 30, 7:30 pm MPM Artist Faculty Saturday, August 6, 7:30 pm St. Mary Magdalene 335 Main Street, Picton, ON Tickets online & at door Celebrating Years 30 EST Music and Dancing with Dizzy Minott and The Arsenals 7:30 pm Everyone Welcome. Golf and dinner packages also available. For tickets and information go to Umbrella Summer

22 Martin Loomer s Orange Devils, Commodores in new-look July fest the hope it will improve visitors experiences. The traditional Sunday afternoon show at Centennial Park is being replaced with Friday and Saturday night performances in the more intimate setting of Riverfront Square, in downtown Trenton. Boogying to the Big Bands Big band and swing fans have another rare opportunity to indulge their passion, with live performances at the fifth annual Trenton Big Band Festival, July 21 to 23 at the downtown Riverfront Square. Over the past four years the festival has featured Canada s biggest names in big band swing and jazz. This year, organizers are changing the format in The swinging hot Belleville-based Commodores Orchestra, whose nearly 90-year history has crossed paths with the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Teddy Wilson, and whose present-day performers include former members of Canada s Grammywinning Boss Brass, will set the tempo for swinging, singing, and dancing under the stars on Friday, July 22. For those who don t like to close down their parties early, the fabulous Dan Bone Trio, featuring the Quinte region s world-class, JUNO-nominated tenor saxophonist, Dan Bone, will keep the place hopping. On Saturday night at Riverfront Square, Martin Loomer s Orange Devils, a 14-piece big band, featuring vocalist Rita di Ghent and a favourite of swing dancers everywhere, will turn back the clock and turn up the heat with the music of big band-era giants like the Duke and the Count, Fletcher Henderson, Jimmie Lunceford and others. The Commodores This year s event will kick off with a free waterside performance by the Mike Francis Duo, at the new Trent Port Marina, on Thursday, July 21. Francis is a studio guitarist, producer, and vocalist, with over 30 years experience in the Toronto recording scene. He has played on thousands of TV and radio commercials, numerous TV shows, feature films, and recording projects, for many top Canadian and international artists. Festival Committee chairman and Trenton Councillor Bob Wannamaker says the decision to have more events at Riverfront Square is a response to an overwhelmingly positive response to last year s Saturday night program. With the restaurant patios, the river as a backdrop, and with Huff Estates wines and Wild Card craft beer available, we just think this is the perfect place for this kind of music. The Orange Devils Tickets for the events at Riverfront Square are $20 each, or $35 for both nights, and are available for purchase on the website or in person at Quinte West City Hall. For complete program details, visit trentonbigbandfestival.com. Open 9 am everyday for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Join us on the south facing Patio, overlooking the Bay of Quinte CASUAL FINE DINING 449 Dundas St West, Belleville We feature AAA reserve Angus prime rib & steaks A selection of fresh salads Eggs Benedict, pancakes, french toast and traditional breakfast Seafood and pasta Our sandwich meats are baked on the premises and our french fries and potatoes are cut in house We feature local wine from Huff Estates as well as Private Label wines, local craft beer from MacKinnon brewery and local Waupoos cider 50-seat room available for private parties Reservations not necessary, however please call ahead for large groups over Birdysdining.ca Linda & Roli Tipper of 22 Umbrella Summer 2016

23 During the summer, Baxter Arts Centre, 3 Stanley St, Bloomfield, will be featuring three creative workshops as part of their ongoing Writing@Baxter program. Start your Screenplay Today is a half -day workshop with Andrew Binks. It will stimulate your creative juices as you learn the essentials of screen writing the elevator pitch; treatment and formatting; helpful writing tips and where to send your final draft. Your imagination will know no bounds. The workshop takes place on Friday, June 24, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, and costs $50. How to Write for Song is led by Rita dighent, for all writers who want to try their hand at writing for song. Lyric writing is a form of compact storytelling and Rita will take you through the elements of lyric writing, using your LITERARY Creative Writing Workshops at Baxter Arts Centre Andrew Binks Ken Murray creative ideas whether poetry, fiction or nonfiction. The workshop is on Saturday, July 9, from 1:30 to 4:30 pm, at a cost of $50. Creative Writing retreat: Putting your Story in Motion is a four-day intensive retreat with Ken Murray, for both experienced and novice writers, writing both fiction and non-fiction. Participants will develop skills to revisit, revise and improve works in progress, as well as writing new work. Ken will focus on helping you get started, listening to your stories, refining the work and bringing out the story s potential. This workshop takes place from August 1 to 4, 10 am to 3 pm daily (lunch included), at a cost of $290. For further information and registration, visit baxterartscentre.org or info@ baxterartscentre.org. Small s All or Nothing at All On April 3, 2016, Toronto pianist, Robi Botos, was in Calgary, receiving his first Juno Award for Movin Forward, Jazz Album of the Year: Solo. The next morning he arrived here, in Belleville, at Pinnacle Music Studios to join a select group of musicians headed up by Brian Barlow percussionist, arranger and one of Canada s most recorded musicians for the first day of production with vocalist, Elaine A. Small, for her latest project, a new CD, now in production, to follow her successful smooth jazz CD, I ll Be Seeing You, released in Rounding out the eclectic group of studio musicians are two Toronto-area firstcall performers, Scott Alexander on bass and Mike Francis on guitar, and guest trumpeter, flugelhornist extraordinaire, Prince Edward County s own Guido Basso, Order of Canada recipient and twice Juno Award winner for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year. After four decades away from the professional music scene in Toronto, Elaine A. Small has finally found her musical home in Belleville, a local hot bed of galleries, creative artists, musical talent galore and great recording facilities, where only the best will do. Elaine is loving the experience of working again, with Brian Barlow at the helm of a top group of musicians, assembled to set off their talents with some unique Barlow arrangements from American Songbook tunes, and favourites from country to blues, in an eclectic group of songs sure to please all musical palates. It is little wonder that Elaine is all a-twitter at working with some of Canada s best musicians, supported by the excellent recording, editing and mixing talents of Pinnacle Music Studio co-owner Ken Harnden. In Elaine s own words, she is truly honoured to be working with such experienced and talented musicians in her newly adopted home town of Belleville! From her start as an X-ray technician and cancer therapist in Winnipeg, Elaine began to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a professional singer. After a summer stint at the Banff School of Fine Arts, she was sold on performing and soon moved to Toronto to attend the Toronto Conservatory, where she financed her attendance while working at the Toronto General Hospital around the corner. Soon after the Conservatory, with hard work and a little good luck, she was featured as a singer on many Canadian television and radio variety shows, all the while appearing at the Royal York and King Edward (Sheraton) Hotel supper clubs in Toronto, and as a chanteuse at the Ritz-Carlton Café in Montreal, as well as at major supper clubs of the day in hotels across Canada and the northern USA. In Elaine s words: Unfortunately, after my early fiveyear brush with fame, as my family grew along with my career, domestic demands increased (it was, after all, the 60s-70s!), and soon I realized I had to make Brian Barlow going over a new arrangement with Elaine A. Small a decision: I chose to suspend my beloved singing career Viewing my beautiful family today, indeed it was the correct choice, but, in retrospect, looking back, it broke my heart. The CBC music and charts travelled with me and lived under the bed for decades as I re-invented myself many times over. After her early retirement from music, Elaine studied and then entered the heady world of high fashion, soon becoming a sought-after European fashion buyer for three of Toronto s major fashion stores, Eaton s, The Bay and Holt Renfrew. As the travel demands of that career again created family problems, she morphed into a Toronto real estate entrepreneur, owning a small portfolio of apartment investment properties. This very successful career was eventually followed by a departure from Toronto into a lengthy venture in the hospitality business, including ownership in a motel, restaurant and the historic B&B, Tara Hall, in Wellington. Each life reset was either precipitated by a major personal crisis or a professional change and relocation. None defeated her. Along the way, Elaine returned to university to complete her earlier interrupted degree, earning a BA (Honours), an MA in 2001, from York University, followed by Humber College in 2006, where she picked up on a life-long interest in writing, which resulted in an award-winning first book, Priests in the Attic, 2010, available at Chapters, the Quinte Arts Council and all local libraries. Watch for her upcoming CD, tentatively titled All or Nothing at All, to be released in the summer of It will be available on-line, including on itunes and cdbaby. Locally, in Belleville, at Sam the Record Man, the Quinte Mall, the Quinte Arts Council and Pinnacle Studios, and at Books and Company in Picton. Quinte Playwrights offer First Draft A newly formed group of local writers is out to prove that the art of play writing is alive and well and living in Quinte, as they present First Draft: An Evening from the Quinte Playwrights Collective, at the Belleville Club, on June 16, with a repeat performance on June 17. Each evening will feature six staged readings of new work by local playwrights, Ian Feltham, Maurice Leslie, Eric Lucas, Richard Lummiss, Peter Paylor and Judie Preece, as well as musical numbers by host and QPC member Rick Zimmerman. Paylor, the group s co-founder, believes there is a resurgence in play writing locally due in large part to the Belleville Theatre Guild s revival of their popular Evenings of One Act Plays. The one act evenings provide a great opportunity to develop new local playwrights, actors and directors for the Theatre Guild, says Paylor, and projects like First Draft will provide a further opportunity to develop playwrights for the Evenings of One Acts and eventually, we hope, for the guild s regular season. The six staged readings will feature many of the region s finest actors, along with new-comers and a few special guests, including the City of Belleville s Director of Culture, Mark Fluhrer. Tickets for either evening are $10 each and are available at Artists & Artisans Gallery, at 54 Bridge Street East in Belleville. For more information about First Draft or the Quinte Playwights Collective, qpcollective@outlook.com or text/phone New members are always welcome. CALL FOR VISUAL ARTISTS The QAC is calling for artists and artisans to participate in the Art in the Community program. Three-dimensional work is on display continually and freshened up as needed. The two-dimensional work changes over every three months. We need your participation to continue this program. Contact Carol Feeney at ext. 28 or feeney@quinteartscouncil.org. Thank you! Umbrella Summer

24 The Cyberseas By Kathy Figueroa Today, more than at any other time in human history, opportunities to share our experiences, in the form of written works, such as poems, stories, articles, and the like, abound, thanks to the internet. If anything, the recent trend has been for folks in practically every part of the world to add their thoughts and ideas to the vast collection of knowledge in cyberspace. This is done via social media, including Facebook and Twitter, as well as in the form of blogs, websites, and e-zines. There are now an almost infinite number of places to find information, as well as to submit writing to, with additional cyberpublications being created daily. This is in contrast to a few decades ago, when an aspiring writer had relatively limited options when looking for magazines and journals that accepted unsolicited material from unknown writers. With a click or two of a computer key, it s possible to submit your poems and stories, and see them published, shortly thereafter, not only locally, but on the other side of the globe. Speaking from personal experience, along with having my poetry included in over 100 editions of the Bancroft newspapers, I also have the satisfaction of contributing to e-zines such as the Royal City Literary Arts Society (RCLAS) publication, Wordplay at Work, that s based in New Westminster, B.C. The Guernsey Poets blog, which originates in the Channel Islands, between Britain and France, has featured over 50 of my poems, and I contribute to The Australia Times Poetry Magazine, from Melbourne, Australia, as well as to several other websites and blogs around the world. This modern technology is truly amazing and, as a matter of fact, I just happen to have written a poem about it (which, if I ve counted correctly, should have exactly seven syllables per line): The Cyberseas I traverse the cyberseas Where words surge, eddy, and flow Daydreams fill skies above me Nightmares lurk in depths below I crest waves exultantly And skirt whirlpools that appear Navigate through glitch-filled storms That rage in the cybersphere An intrepid traveller I long to keep on learning The need for discovery And knowledge keeps me yearning And so, like a mariner Or adventurer of old I sail in search of treasure One that s far greater than gold By Katherine L. Gordon The Cyberseas was first published on March 31, 2016, in The Bancroft Times newspaper. Student bursary winners Danielle Di Pietrantonio awarded the Hugh P. O Neil Student Bursary Danielle Di Pietrantonio Danielle Di Pietrantonio is graduating from St. Paul Catholic School in Trenton and has been accepted in the Music (piano) Program at Western University. She is hoping to become a music teacher and inspire and guide students as well as my teachers and mentors have guided me throughout my educational career. Phil Carney, Department Head of Arts and Religious Education at St. Paul watched as Danielle eagerly took on the challenges of learning new instruments and eventually becoming the pianist for the Senior Jazz Ensemble. He states that her discipline and work ethic helped her adapt seamlessly to the ensemble, such that she has become a leader in the rhythm section of our jazz band, and in turn the complete ensemble. He also explains that, while completing a co-op placement in the grade 9 music class, she was able to use her skills on various instruments to help new students develop as musicians. Patricia Ross, a registered music teacher with the Belleville Chapter of the Ontario Music Teachers Association, has been teaching Danielle for the past three years. She states that Danielle works very hard to achieve the goals she sets for herself I know that she will bring enthusiasm, perseverance and her love of music to her students. Congratulations Danielle and all the best in your future endeavours. Zackery Fellows awarded the QAC Student Bursary Zackery Fellows is graduating from Trenton High School and hopes to attend St. Lawrence College to study Music and Digital Media. His ultimate career aim is to be a Sound Engineer (Production) and Graphic Designer. D. Walker, one of Zackery s teachers, calls him a solid student who excels in all that he Zackery Fellows does. In fact, Zackery currently has the highest standing in my Grade 12 class his talent in the arts has set him apart from his peers. V. Thornton, Music Teacher at Trenton High, says Zack is an exceptional musician who has honed his guitar skills as a member of Trenton High School s Muzik Werx rock band His involvement has given him a great deal of performance experience and allowed him to develop his stage presence in front of a live audience. Congratulations Zackery and all the best in your future endeavours. Poets Among Us Almost Easter The stream was cold and quick rocks slippery sharp the path narrow, treacherous. They struggled with back-packs, bags, all they had left, passed their small children along to stretching hands, the chain of abandoned desolation, caught on media between sports and the comedy of U.S. elections, so unreal this segment of suffering, our brothers and sisters on a besieged planet segregated easily by the wrong side of war and religion, more homeless than a dying species of expatriate wildlife. We did our quota... the barbed wire, closed borders not our concern now, lest something in us snap... warn us, for any god s sake to stand up cry the old never again save what we can of the bombed and forsaken. Rescue some of our own humanity. By Katherine L. Gordon Are you planning an event for Culture Days? Go to for information and helpful tools. 24 Umbrella Summer 2016

25 presents THE MAYOR S FOR THE ARTS LUNCHEON Thursday, June 9, 11:30 am - 2 pm Dinkel s Restaurant & Courtyard, 44 Bridge St. East, Belleville, ON Please join us in celebrating the winners of the 2016 Arts Recognition Awards LUNCH MENU (Please indicate which entree when buying tickets) SALAD Mixed Baby Greens and Raw Kale, Julienne Beets, Tomatoes & Carrots with a Raspberry Vinaigrette ENTREE CHOICES Fresh Herbed Salmon with a Lemon Butter Sauce served with Rice and Fresh Vegetables OR Chicken Scallopini with a Mushroom Sauce served with Rice and Fresh Vegetables DESSERT A Variety of Fruits and Cookies, Tea or Coffee This year s recipients are: Linda & Roli Tipper Belleville Downtown Docfest Claudette Boulanger Krista Dalby Thérèse Cilia Music by harpist, Tabi Savic BEST PATIO ON THE BAY! SUN - FUN - SEAFOOD! THE BOATHOUSE 32 South Front St., Belleville Call With support from TICKETS: $35 (includes 3-course lunch, tax & gratuity) Reserve by June 3 QAC, 36 Bridge St E Belleville, , SPONSORED BY CHAMPION SPONSOR MEDIA SPONSORS What is a Cutline? A cutline is the text that appears under an image or photograph. If the image is of artwork, indicate the name of the piece, the medium and the name of the artist (size of piece is optional). If the image is of people or an event, indicate who is in the photo (left to right) and briefly describe what is happening. Our locations 330 Sidney Street Belleville, ON K8P 3Z Abdo Road Kingston K7M 2B6 LOCAL PEOPLE * LOCAL SERVICE Established in 1995 SALES, SERVICE, & REPAIRS PC s, tablets, Laptops, Servers Business Phone Systems Multi-functional Photocopiers Ergonomic furniture Network infrastructure & Cabling WHY ChoiceCom We specialize in providing the SMB* owner the assets of a large IT company. Exceptional value saving thousands dollars per year 20+ years of expertise across a broad range of office hardware & software applications As the SMB owner you have at your fingertips a single source for IT fault resolution Free consultation for new products & software The right choice of equipment turns your expense into a good investment Happy productive staff working with equipment that s designed to meet demands You make good planned technology choices for your business to grow & succeed *SMB (3 to 50 employees) Dispatch@ChoiceCom.ca Umbrella Summer

26 HERITAGE Friends of Ameliasburgh Heritage Village By Brenda Dettlinger through fundraising efforts in the pioneer village of Ameliasburgh. We will display, demonstrate and tell the story of the people who settled here and made this area their home. We will educate and engage visitors in learning about our past. Some recent updates at the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village include the Log Cabin Rehabilitation commencement and the de Vries project, Green Barn Retrofit. Donations can be made through Canada Helps online. Quilt block design, Amelia s Star, created by Friends volunteer, Jane Cunningham, painted by the Dubyk family, installed by Friends volunteers, Erin Eagen (left) and David Aspinwall (right). Friends of Ameliasburgh Heritage Village is a board of volunteers who assist the museums of Prince Edward County, in particular the Ameliasburgh Historical Museum, with their mission to preserve and protect our heritage. Friends of Ameliasburgh Historical Museum is a registered charity for the only pioneer village in the Prince Edward County museum system. The Ameliasburgh Historical Museum Village was established more than 45 years ago. Our mission is to assist the site curator, Janice Hubbs, in the preservation and protection of our heritage, On Sunday, June 12, enjoy the Taste our Heritage, Jam Session, noon to 4 pm. Receive complimentary tasting tickets with your admission, with the option to purchase more. Try delicious jams, jellies, pickles and preserves at taste stations throughout Ameliasburgh Heritage Village. Drop by for the musical jam session as well! The historic log cabin deconstructed for repairs to the roof, chinking and preservation of the structure. It will be moved to a new location within the heritage village by the end of summer On Sunday, September 4, there will be a Homesteaders Harvest Fest (Passport to History), 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The Ameliasburgh Heritage Village is pleased to announce that they are on the Prince Edward Quilt Trail! Amelia s Star can be viewed at the Heritage village. Come for a drive stay for an experience! For more information and for volunteer opportunities, please call or us at our new address: friendsofameliasburgh@gmail.com. A message from Portia Chapman, 2015 QAC Student Bursary Winner Last June, I was honoured to receive the Quinte Arts Council Bursary at my Grade 12 graduation from Nicholson Catholic College. After finishing my first year at Queen s University in the BFAH Con. Ed. program, I am proud to write you announcing my 4.0 GPA in my 3 art courses. Thank-you for believing in me. Fine Art school is a difficult road to travel. Nobody could have prepared me for the amount of hard work it would take to perform at the top of my class. Believe me, there are some really talented devoted art students at Queen s. There were times when life at Queen s got too busy to even imagine finishing an art piece on time. I must admit to a couple breakdown moments (I am sure all you artists can understand). This is one of the reasons that I am writing you knowing that you believed in me contributed to my endurance. Not only did the monetary value of the award significantly aid in affording the exceptional costs of Visual Art, just Portia Chapman knowing that I had an art community cheering me on helped me go out for a walk, find inspiration and pick that brush up off the floor and work through those long nights. I am also proud to share with you that I never missed a deadline and my work was never rushed. As you know, I am an aspiring art teacher and professional artist/business woman. This year at Queen s has conditioned me for the long haul yet to come. I hope that, in the future, I will be one of the Quinte area s artistic pride and joys. During my first year at university, I was immersed in a variety of mediums. In my first semester, I took a course focused on drawing. I was trained in using graphite, conté, charcoal, charcoal powder, and pen and ink. During my second semester, I created artists bookworks and GIFs in a 3-D media course and I took a painting course three hours a day four days a week where I grew in using acrylic, oil, and watercolour. As a result of taking these courses, I created a variety of pieces I am very proud of, such as two pieces using charcoal powder, an ornate tunnel book, a book made of a real loaf of bread, and a diptych of two watercolour hummingbirds. Before attending art school I knew that I would be faced with challenges, one being that I was quite nervous to draw nudes. This was because I had never been exposed to nudes and I felt that my weakest area was in drawing still life. I wish we had drawn them in high school. By around the fourth session, I started becoming comfortable with having the nude model in front of me and my proportions have strongly improved. Also, when I first found out that I would be using watercolour, I began to panic. Before the painting course, any time I would try using watercolour, my pieces would not end up looking like how I wanted. So I gave up at trying because of frustration. Because of this experience, if there is one thing that I want to say to all of the aspiring artists, it is, do not give up! An artist is born an artist, but like anything in life, one only excels at something through practice. I am saying this because the weekend after I found out that I would be using watercolour, I went to Barratt s Office Pro to purchase my supplies. Because I started off being a self-taught artist, when I got home, I began teaching myself how to use the paints by following tutorials in books and watching video tutorials. After six weeks of pushing myself and practicing every night, I learned how to create beautiful watercolours, two My first watercolour Wrapped Object - charcoal of which I have had around six offers to purchase, but have not had the courage to sell because they are my first watercolours. In the future, I look forward to more opportunities for funding, grants, and selling my art to help pay for school and future art projects. I also look forward to joining various art communities and organizations. I am excited to continue as one of nine students in both Queen s Fine Art and Concurrent Education, and as one of 36 students in my year of the Fine Art program. Again, I thank the Quinte Arts Council for supporting me along my path of becoming a high school art teacher and a globally collected and decorated artist. Hopefully, one day in the future, I too will be part of the Quinte Arts Council and help other young aspiring artists fulfill their dreams just like the Quinte Arts Council has done for me. 26 Umbrella Summer 2016

27 Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County is finally a reality By Mary-Lynne Morgan Thursday, April 7, was a red letter day for hundreds of people - those in the Hastings County Historical Society who had worked so hard to develop the concept of a Community Archives over the last ten years, those who had collected and cared for the thousands of documents and millions of images collected over the years, the officials of both the City of Belleville and the County of Hastings who worked tirelessly to make the concept of a Community Archives become a reality. The list of thank yous was long! Over 100 people were on hand for the official opening of the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, at a special event in the Parrott Gallery, at which broad smiles were evident everywhere. Speakers representing all the various levels of government, the Historical Society and the Library spoke of the many hundreds of hours involved in bringing the Community Archives to this important day. Presentations were provided. The Archives opened to the public on weekday afternoons, beginning the week of April 11. A word about the new logo for the Community Archives. It represents the three partners: the Hastings County Historical Society, the City of Belleville and the County of Hastings. Each partner holds out an arm to welcome the community to the new archives, at the same time using its other arm to protect the documents and images in its care. It is anticipated that now that there is a modern, fully functioning archives, the collection will increase rapidly, as people and organizations realize that those old organizational and family records stored in boxes in basements, garages and elsewhere can be stored more safely in a secure, climate-controlled facility, where they will be catalogued and digitized for easy access by members of the community as needed. We welcome your questions We are a community-based charitable organization dedicated to the protection in perpetuity of diverse natural and cultural heritage features of Hastings & Prince Edward Counties. Visit us on-line at For information on membership and donations, contact us at info@hpelt.org Fax: Mail: Hastings Prince Edward Land Trust P.O. Box 20042, Belleville, ON K8N 5V1 Telephone: FM - Listen online at Archivist, Amanda Hill, unveils the sign officially naming the reading area in the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County as the Gerry Boyce Reading Room. made to former Archivist, Sharon White, by the City of Belleville, and a collection of old documents relating to various communities in Hastings County, which had been in the custody of the Archives of Ontario, were repatriated by Archivist for Ontario, John Roberts, in a presentation made to the newly appointed Community Archivist, Amanda Hill. The signage for the reading area in the newly opened Archives was unveiled; the area will be known officially as the Gerry Boyce Reading Room, in recognition of Gerry s almost 60 years of stewardship of the region s heritage. As a response to Gerry s brief history of the various moves which local archival materials have undergone over that time, all present gave Mr. History a prolonged standing ovation. Gerry acknowledged this gesture by saying that it is not often that one lives long enough to see a major dream come true! Following the formal opening, refreshments were served and tours of the new Community Archives facilities were Mayor Taso Christopher makes a presentation to Sharon White, retired Archivist, on behalf of the City of Belleville. For information on how you can donate materials to the new Community Archives, you are invited to contact Amanda Hill, Archivist, at or ahill@city. belleville.on.ca. Now that this major goal has been reached by the Hastings County Historical Society, what lies ahead? Since it no longer needs to be the acquirer and keeper of heritage documents, it will be able to concentrate on its monthly free public presentations and on its many outreach projects, such as historical displays at various events, programs supporting other heritage groups throughout the region, its annual historically themed bus tours, its annual banquet and its publication and sale of books dealing with local history. Of course, it will also provide a supporting role to the newly opened Archives in ways yet to be determined. There will be no shortage of interesting projects in which the Hastings County Historical Society will be involved! The QAC Gallery and Gift Shop Drop in and check out our abundant variety of great reads. We also sell CDs, DVDs and cards. 36 Bridge Street East, downtown Belleville Inviting Quinte Artists to an Intercultural Journey in INDIA Oct. 21 to Nov. 6, 2016 Experience a Traditional Indian welcome Visit a famous Artists Village Meet Indian visual artists Visit the Museum of Indian Art Appreciate the aesthetics of ancient temple architecture Marvel at the performing arts of India Visit the home and school of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore: view his paintings, read his poetry. Marvel at the Taj Mahal at sunset Dialogue with Indian families Celebrate the Festival of Lights Ride an elephant in Jaipur Enjoy a Tonga (horse cart) ride in Agra Learn from an orientation to Indian society past and present Surrender your senses to a special Farewell Dinner Visit: Chennai, Pondicherry, Kolkata, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Amritsar. For detailed itinerary and information on cost etc., call and ask for Gita or Ken. Umbrella Summer

28 ARTS EDUCATION New student bursary established in honour of Susan Richardson In May of 2015, the Quinte community lost a respected music director and beloved friend. Susan Richardson had been a member of the Belleville Choral Society for 39 years, including 15 years as Director. She was also a well-known organist and the recipient of a Quinte Arts Council s Arts Recognition Award as well as a provincial Arts and Culture Award. Inspired by opera and classical music while growing up, and by her mother s collection of Broadway tunes on LPs, Susan began singing soprano and alto with the Belleville Choral Society in She would hold various positions within the society and in 1995, she became its Director, a position she would hold over the next 15 years. Other contributions to the music community included teaching voice and piano to adults and children, serving as a rehearsal pianist for the Quinte Ballet School of Canada, serving as organist/choir director for St. Michael s Church, St. Joseph s Church, Bridge Street Church and St. Thomas Church in Belleville, and serving as the assistant director and organist for the Kingston Diocesan Choir. Although she herself was gifted with tremendous musical ability, Susan would often refer to her position as a music director as that of being a steward, a responsibility she exercised with grace and professionalism, wanting to ensure first and foremost that choir and audience members came away with a sense of having shared an exceptional experience together after a performance. Her contribution to music and culture in the Quinte community will long be remembered. (The above is an excerpt from an article written by Cynthia Fort for the Winter 2015/16 issue of Umbrella.) In Susan s honour, Linda and Roli Tipper have established a new student bursary in the amount of $500 to support a gifted student graduating from a secondary Susan Richardson school in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, proceeding to further education in music at a university or college in Canada. The deadline to apply is before May 15 of each calendar year. For more information, visit the QAC s website. Roanna Kitchen to receive first Susan Richardson Bursary Later Life Learning Lectures *Returning in the Fall* Save the dates... September 28, October 5, 12, 19 & 26 If you would like to be put on our mailing list, please Carol carol.sayeau@gmail.com Roanna Kitchen The Quinte Arts Council is proud to award Roanna Kitchen with the first Susan Richardson Bursary. Lectures start at 10 am with a coffee break and a question & answer session to follow. The series - $50 Individual lecture - $15 Tickets available at the door preceeding each lecture. St. Thomas Church, 201 Church Street, Belleville For more information contact Diana Koechlin Roanna attended Prince Edward Collegiate Institute and has been accepted into the Classical Voice Performance Program at the University of Toronto. Her ultimate career aim is to be a classical voice performer. Her vocal coach, Robert Martin, calls Roanna a special talent and he expects her to have a career as a professional singer. I have seen her to be committed to her subject area and music, responsible, innovative and superior in her technical skill and artistic achievement. Matthew T. Sheahan, one of her teachers at PECI, calls Roanna caring, creative, conscientious, intelligent, mature and resourceful She has proven to be an organizer, motivator, advocate and enthusiastic supporter for community outreach. He also explains that Roanna finds time to give back to her community through theatre and arts initiatives. As a cast member of a recent production of The Pirates of Penzance, she proved to be professional, determined, creative, encouraging and highly motivated performer and she still finds time to achieve academic excellence. Recreation Division Assemblé Bringing together through the joy of dance, students of the Recreation Division perform in this delightful afternoon presentation 2:30pm Saturday, June 4, 2016 Professional Division Spring Showcase Professional Training Program students perform newly choreographed works in Jazz, Modern and Hip Hop with excerpts from Acts 1 & 3 of one of the most beloved classical ballets, Sleeping Beauty 7:00pm Saturday, June 11, 2016 Congratulations Roanna and all the best in your academic future. Assemblé $22 Adults $18 Seniors/Students $12 Children (12 & under) RESERVED TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 25th Group rates and discounts available / info@quinteballetschool.com / Both performances at Centennial Secondary School Palmer Road, Belleville Showcase $25 Adults $20 Seniors/Students $15 Children (12 & under) 28 Umbrella Summer 2016

29 Celebrating 25 years of Summer Arts at Loyalist College coming back to enhance their technique and style together. Lucy is President of the East Central Ontario Art Association, and has been a member for more than 35 years. She specializes in oils, capturing the Ontario landscape in a loose painterly style, emphasizing colour and value. Andrew Cheddie Sookrah sketching a live model during the course, Painting Life Portraits There s no shortage of picturesque scenery in the Bay of Quinte region. The landscape was made for a painter s canvas, just as the fine detail in a bird s feather is meant to be carved by a woodcarver s steady hand. The unique community formed through Summer Arts is an experience echoed by Lucy Manley, a landscape painting instructor who has brought her expertise to the program for the last 15 years. Since its inception in 1991, Loyalist Summer Arts programming has more than doubled. This year s offerings start in May and end in July with approximately 300 participants of varying skill levels challenging themselves to understand colour, form and expression. Beyond painting and illustration, workshops teach gel transfer, photography, rug hooking, woodcarving and writing. Every year, I watch new students step out of their comfort zones to try a new workshop, said Cockerline. Be it animation or wet felting, they dive in and emerge with a sense of accomplishment. To register for Summer Arts, visit loyalistfocus.com or phone For the last 25 years, Loyalist College has provided exceptional Summer Arts programming to the Quinte region. This season, the College continues its tradition of offering a wide range of artistic workshops designed to push the boundaries of creativity. Taught by professional artists from across the region, these classes assist creative types in every aspect of their pursuit, from developing the basics of drawing to focusing on the tone and emotion in each brushstroke. The Quinte region is a thriving arts community, said Heather Cockerline, Program Development Coordinator in the School of Continuing Education at Loyalist. Over the past 25 years, this program has given local artists the means to expand their craft and make meaningful friendships that last a lifetime. Not only do students form a community with their peers, they establish relationships with their instructors. Peggy Collins, who has taught The Art of Story Illustration since 2014, has formed strong bonds with her students and finds the exchange a rewarding learning experience. My students truly want to learn how to illustrate a picture book, said Collins. They want to make their ideas grow and become something tangible. In this workshop, I learn from them as much as they learn from me. Collins is an award-winning illustrator, with over 30 books in print. Her books have been translated into several languages and are distributed all over the world. RECREATION DIVISION REGISTRATION 2016/2017 Register mid-august Discounts for multiple classes/families Classes start Tuesday, September 13 COME GET YOUR DANCE ON! Dance Classes For Ages 3 and Up BALLET POINTE MODERN JAZZ HIP HOP TAP EARLY DANCE weedance CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE Offered with Certified Instructors ADULT PROGRAM Beginner to intermediate classes with fun and fitness in mind! recreation@quinteballetschool.com quinteballetschool.com ext. 23 I get many of the same students every year, said Manley. They are like a group of friends who keep SWING dancing Wednesday nights from May 11 to June 29: for adults LIFE DRAWING Tuesday nights: May 10 to June 28 and July 12 to Aug 30 CONTAINER GARDENING Tuesday May 17 Medical Qigong workshops Saturday June 11, July 16 and August 20 play-a-story: simply music piano program Mondays May 30 to June 27: for 5-7yrs QUARTER MOON open mike Every other Thursday night from May 12 to September 22 FREE SILENT MOVIES Every other Thursday from May 19 to September 29 SUMMER ART CAMP A week of creativity for 7-11yrs: August 8 to12 writing & yoga workshop Wednesday July 27 Learn more about the baxterartscentre.org Thanks to Angela Ganzler, a post-graduate student at Loyalist College, for her contribution to this article. Meta Moon Briegel Music Scholarship Available for new students in Grades 9 to 12 who demonstrate the ability to excel in instrumental music. Recipients receive $4,000 annually towards tuition. A Community Place EXPLORE DISCOVER LEARN 3 Stanley Street, Bloomfield Albert College Offers: Small class sizes Positive learning environment Individualized attention International student body Exceptional Arts Program 160 Dundas Street West Belleville, Ontario albertcollege.ca info@albertcollege.ca Something for everyone RegiSteR now! SUMMER info@baxterartscentre.org Special workshops with esteemed writers! Andrew BINkS Essentials of Screenwriting Friday June 24 Rita di GHENT How to Write a Song Saturday July 9 ken MURRAy Creative Writing Retreat August 1-4 Umbrella Summer

30 Calendar Performing Arts Jun 02-18, 8-10:30 pm The Music Man by Meredith Willson at the Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle St., Belleville. This Tony award-winning musical is wicked, funny, romantic, and touching. Family entertainment at its best. Tickets, or bellevilletheatreguild.ca. Jun 03, 7-9 pm Ron Hynes in Hynesite Ken Tizzard & Friends. Having toured with Ron, Ken Tizzard shares songs, stories and Ron-inspired originals in homage to the Man of 1,000 Songs. Westben Theatre, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. westben.ca. Jun 04, 2:30 pm Quinte Ballet School Recreation Division Year-End Performance, Assemblé at Centennial Secondary School, 160 Palmer Rd., Belleville. quinteballetschool.com. Jun 04, 7-9 pm CDHS Music Night CDHS Jazz programs, Dave Noble, director. Westben Theatre, The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. Jun 05, 10:30-11:30 am Beat Beethoven 2016 Finish an 8 km race or a 4 km fun run/walk through downtown Kingston before the Kingston Symphony has finished playing 50 minutes of Beethoven s best music. The action takes place at Confederation Park, in front of historic City Hall. Register at bit.ly/1p21tey or at Runners Choice at 56 Brock St. beatbeethovenkingston.com. Jun 05, 3-4:30 pm For Kids, Let It Go! Westben Youth, Teen, B-Natural Choruses, Westben Wind Ensemble and Instrumental Foundations. A celebration of song and concert band music from madrigals and marches to excerpts from Disney s musical, Frozen. westben.ca. Jun 09-18, 5:30-9pm The Butler Did It Join Quinte Youth Unlimited for a mystery dinner theatre. Tickets are free but are your reservation for a catered meal. Presenting in five locations around Quinte: June 9, 10 at Calvary Temple, Belleville; June 11, at Wesley Acres, Bloomfield; June 16, at Trenton Christian School; June 18, at Land O Lakes Curling Club, Tweed. Call Calvary Temple, to reserve your seat and meal, or register online, qyfc.com/fundraiser. Jun 10, 10:30-11:30am Musical Gifts 50th free concert presented by pianist Rick Penner, featuring the music of Oscar Peterson and Quincy Jones. In Gallery One on the third floor of the Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle St x2240, bellevillelibrary.ca. Jun 11, 7pm Quinte Ballet School Professional Division Year-End Performance, Spring Showcase at Centennial Secondary School, 160 Palmer Rd., Belleville. quinteballetschool.com. Jun 12-Aug 31, 6 or 6:30 pm Concerts on the Bay The Belleville Lions Club presents concerts Sunday and Wednesday evenings at the Lions Pavilion in Zwick s Park, Bay Bridge Rd., Belleville. Canteen service on site, bring a lawn chair. concertsonthebay.ca. Jun 13, 7:30 pm Simo live in concert Blues guitar great Joe Bonamassa has called J.D. Simo One of the best guitar players anywhere. This is the only Canadian date for Simo s 2016 World Tour. The Belleville Club, 210 Pinnacle St. SouthsideProductions.com. Jun 19, 1-5 pm Westben Garden Gala Fundraiser A spectacular summer garden full of happy music, a luncheon, wines and a one-of-a-kind silent auction, all in support of Westben, featuring Cadence, Canada s premiere a cappella vocal jazz quartet. At the home of Neil Graham and Wayne Sabados, near Warkworth. Jun 22, 7 pm This Is My Canada, concert series at Eastminster Church, 432 Bridge St. E., Belleville. June July August Thank you for submitting your Calendar events on our website: Stories and songs with Jeanette Arsenault and Friends, features The Starpainters. Tickets: $15 (free for children and youth) at the church , eastminsterunited.ca and JeanetteArsenault.ca. Jun 23-Jun 26 Just Past the Pines Country and Bluegrass Music Jamboree 20th Anniversary! A family-friendly event with rough camping available. Advance weekend admission camping $55 per person, or without camping, $45 per person. At-gate rates as well. Bring your lawn chair. Food vendors on site. At the Brant Family Farm, 1008 Lower Slash Rd., Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Jun 25-Jul 03, 2-4:30 pm The Pencil Salesman Westben presents the world premiere of a new opera by Brian Finley story, libretto & music by Brian Finley, inspired & commissioned by A.M. Herzberg, fully staged, in English with chamber orchestra. Pre- Performance Chat at 1 pm. westben.ca. Jun 29, 7-9 pm Mineral Capital Concerts Get into Bancroft s summer spirit with live outdoor music, every Wednesday night at Millennium Park Bandshell. The season kicks-off on June 29 with Appalachian Celtic. Guitar, banjo, mandolin, tin whistle and bagpipes. Millennium Park, 166 Hastings St. N. mineralcapitalconcerts.com. Jul 07, 7-9 pm New Now-Young Pianists: Leonid Nediak and Luke Bell Two new voices on the piano front! 12-year old Leonid Nediak has performed with symphonies in Montreal, Toronto, Quebec, New Jersey and Florida. Luke Bell is currently studying piano performance at the Master s level at McGill University. Westben Theatre, The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. westben.ca. Jul 08, 7-9 pm T.G.I.F Jazz Piano Trio Jazz pianist and composer Lorraine Desmarais is joined by long-time collaborators Frédéric Alarie on double bass and Camil Bélisle on drums to share excerpts from her most recent recording, Couleurs de lune. Westben Theatre. Jul 09, 2-4 pm Buzz Salutes Gershwin Montreal s acclaimed Buzz Brass Quintet, the merry band of five musicians including Sylvain Lapointe and Frédéric Gagnon, trumpets; Pascal Lafrenière, horn; and Jason De Carufel and Sylvain Arseneau, trombones, teams up with Matt Herskowitz, pianist, to present the works of George Gershwin. Westben Theatre. Jul 10, 2-4 pm Great Pianists: Charles Richard- Hamelin The latest young Canadian on the world stage, this Montreal pianist is the winner of the Silver Medal at the 2015 Chopin International Piano Competition. Westben Theatre. Jul 12, 7:30-9:30 pm I Feel the Winds Music Festival Internationally recognized artists are sharing their talents on organs in Kingston and Belleville for the national annual festival for the Royal Canadian College of Organists. Rachel Mahon will play at Bridge Street United Church on July 12 at 7:30 pm. Rachel was recently the first female organist to hold any organist position at St. Paul s Cathedral in London, England. Tickets at the door or in advance on website. 60 Bridge Street East. kingstonfestival2016.ca. Jul 14, 7-9 pm New Now: Ben and Kat Los Angeles soprano Kathryn Shuman and bassist Ben Finley share their latest explorations into an array of electronic, acoustic, improvised and movingly creative music. Westben Theatre. Jul 15, 7-9 pm T.G.I.Folk! Ashley Condon Raised between two potato fields on Prince Edward Island, singer/songwriter Ashley Condon is an uncommonly talented entertainer. Westben Theatre. Jul 16-Aug 06, 7:30-9:30 pm Music at Port Milford Chamber Music Camp and Festival celebrates its 30th year with four outstanding faculty concerts on July 16, 23, 30 and August 6, featuring The Afiara Quartet, Ensemble Made in Canada, The Tokai Quartet and Music at Port Milford Faculty Artists. St Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Main St., Picton. mpmcamp.org. Jul 17-Aug 07, 2-4:30 pm Music at Port Milford Chamber Music Camp and Festival Student Performances July 17, 24, 31 and August 7. Students of Music at Port Milford Chamber Music Camp perform chamber, choral and orchestral works either On the Deck at Music at Port Milford Camp or St Mary Magdalene Church, Picton. Music at Port Milford Camp, 89 Colliers Road (July 17, 31); St Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Main Street, Picton (July 24, August 7). mpmcamp.org. Jul 17, 2-4 pm Schubertiad A festive afternoon featuring a sunny celebration of the music of Franz Schubert. A stellar cast and sublime music, complete with special Viennese treats available at intermission! Westben Theatre. Jul 20-23, 2-4 pm Kisses on Broadway Westben celebrates love with favourite kisses (and other musical moments) from Broadway. Commemorating the 400th anniversary of the death of Shakespeare, the afternoon focuses on two of Broadway s Shakespeare-inspired musicals. Jul 24, 2-4 pm Còig (Ko-ig) is one of Cape Breton s most captivating young bands famous for its driving tunes, haunting songs and infectious energy. Westben Theatre. Jul 27, 7-9 pm T.G.I.Fun! All-Star Improv One thing led to another Linda Kash and her friends are back for another totally improvised evening of well, who knows what? Westben Theatre. Jul 29, 7-9 pm T.G.I.F! Ken Whiteley and The Beulah Band Ken Whiteley is a Canadian roots musician whose musical journey has taken him from jug band, folk and swing to blues, gospel and children s music. Westben Theatre. Jul 30, 2-4 pm Heather Bambrick and Friends High standards with a great Canadian jazz songstress Heather is a consummate entertainer, bringing audiences to their feet at some of the country s most prestigious music festivals, jazz clubs, and concert halls. Westben Theatre. Aug 20, 10 am-noon Jazz in the Chapel Jazz in the Chapel is a satellite location for the PEC Jazz Festival at Glenwood Cemetery, 47 Ferguson St., Picton. GlenwoodCemetery.ca. Visual Arts To Jun 29, pm Life Drawing 8 weeks, Tuesdays, $100, or drop-in artists at the door for $15. Each week a male or female nude model will pose timed gestures followed by short and then longer poses. Bring your own drawing materials or tablet. Tables, chairs and art donkeys with boards are available. There is no instruction, just mutual encouragement and support! Refreshments available. Doors open 30 minutes before the first pose (6:30 for 7pm). baxterartscentre.org. To Aug 08 Arts on Main Gallery Summer Sizzle. Arts on Main Gallery is a cooperative of 25 local artists, together in one location, 223 Main Street, Picton. artsonmaingallery.ca. To Jul 03 Northumberland Children s Art Exhibition Original art created by public school children will be exhibited at The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King Street East, Colborne. thecolborneartgallery.ca. To Jul 03 Guest Artist Audrey Smith, at The Colborne Art Gallery. Opening reception on May 28, 2 to 4 pm, with artist present. Smith will give a short artist talk. The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King Street East. thecolborneartgallery.ca. Jun decoding the ordinary and commonplace is a solo exhibition of oil paintings and drawings from 30 Umbrella Summer 2016

31 Daniel Fobert. Lisa Morris & Peter Paylor, artists & artisans gallery, 54 Bridge St. E., Belleville. Jun 11, 10 am-4 pm County Garden Show at the Crystal Palace, Picton Fairgrounds. Jun 14-July 09, 10 am-4 pm The Belleville Market The Belleville Art Association members fine art show, The Belleville Market, is on display at the BAA Gallery and Studio, 392 Front St. bellevilleart.ca. Jun 18, 11 am-4 pm Kaleidoscope Craft Show and Closson Road Craft+Wine Crawl! The fifth annual event is pairing with Closson Road wineries and farm shops in the picturesque Hillier area. Rain or shine. Free admission. kaleidoscopecraftshow.com. Jul 09-Aug 14, noon-5 pm Fourth Annual Open Juried Exhibition The member artists of The Colborne Art Gallery are delighted to be opening up our beautiful Heritage Gallery to special guest artists. The Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King St. E. thecolborneartgallery.ca. Jun 24-Jul 10, 10 am-6 pm 23rd Annual Art in the County juried exhibition and sale is an annual juried exhibition of the highest quality of work, by renowned PEC artists and artisans. Visitors are invited to vote for the People s Choice, awarded on closing day. Entry is $3 for adults, kids 12 and under free. All works are for sale. Books & Company, 2nd Floor Gallery, 289 Main St., Picton. artinthecounty.com. Jul 09-10, 10 am-5 pm Prince Edward County Quilters Guild Quilt Show at the Wellington Community Centre, Essroc Arena, Wellington. Jul 12-Aug 20, 10 am-4 pm One by One Art Show and Sale The Belleville Art Association, 392 Front St., Belleville, presents its Annual One by One Fine Art Show & Sale, featuring 200 works in a wide variety of styles and mediums, all 12 x 12 paintings , or bellevilleart.ca. Jul 15-17, 10 am-4 pm Cloyne Studio Tour Visit the studios of Carla Miedema, Debbie Reeve, and Gaile and Trevor Bethell, and see their impressive new paintings, pen and ink drawings, photography and other art works Little Pond Rd., Cloyne. carlamiedema.com. Jul 16-18, 9:30 am- 4 pm Festival on the Bay is an annual sidewalk sale and festival. Arts Quinte West will have a booth displaying the work of many of their member artists on Saturday. Compass Court Park, 25 Dundas St. W., Trenton. Jul 22-24, 10 am-4 pm Bon Echo Art Exhibition and Sale The Friends of Bon Echo Provincial Park invite you to the annual Bon Echo Art Exhibition and Sale at Bon Echo Provincial Park, Hwy. 41, Cloyne. BonEchoFriends.ca. Jul 30, 10 am-5 pm Tweed Art in the Park will be held at the Tweed Memorial Park on Stoco Lake. Admission is free. A variety of local artisans working in oil, watercolour, pastels, acrylics, wood, fibre, photography and more. Also live music. Aug 05-06, 10 am-4 pm Cloyne Showcase art and craft show and sale at the North Addington Education Centre, Cloyne. Over 70 exhibitors will be displaying and selling a huge variety of arts and crafts. Aug 20-Sep 25, 12 noon-5 pm Rod Bergeron solo exhibition Member artist Rod Bergeron exhibits new work at the Colborne Art Gallery, 51 King St., E. thecolborneartgallery.ca. Film May 19-Sep 29, 7-9 pm Silent Movie The Baxter Arts Centre, 3 Stanley Street, Bloomfield. For a schedule, visit baxterartscentre.org. Jun 08, 7-10 pm No Men Beyond This Point The Quinte Film Alternative 20th Anniversary Season Finale film and social (members-only). This film is a deadpan mockumentary following the youngest man still alive, who finds himself at the center of a battle to prevent men from going extinct. New members welcome. The Empire Theatre, 321 Front Street, Belleville. quintefilmalternative.ca Jul Hollywood North Film Festival More than 60 films were submitted from 17 countries features, shorts, animations and student-made. Films will play in Belleville (The Empire Theatre), Trenton (Centre Theatre) and Picton (The Regent Theatre). Festival passes online at hnff.ca or at retail locations throughout the Bay of Quinte (visit website for a full list). A festival pass will admit you to any show, any day, any venue: general $25, student $20. hnff.ca Literary Arts Jun 01-Aug 31 Summer Love Online Book Club Join the Belleville Public Library s completely online summer book club and explore the theme of romance. The book club is completely online so you can participate no matter where you spend your summers. Each month will pose a new reading challenge; all you need to do is read, log on, and comment! Teens and adults alike are encouraged to give it a try; no registration is required for this free book club. bellevillereadsromance.blogspot.ca ext 2237, bellevillereadsromance.blogspot.ca Jun 07, 7-9 pm First Tuesday Muse Poetry and spoken word event featuring local poets and story tellers. Tweedsmuir Tavern, 211 Victoria St., Tweed. Jun 21, 1 pm Author Visit, K.D. Beckett will be giving a talk at the Belleville Public Library. As a part of National Aboriginal Day celebrations, Ms. Beckett will be speaking about Metis and First Nations history and Metis culture. She is a Canadian Metis author of such books as The Moccasins, and the In Time Saga. Please register for this free event. Teachers are encouraged to register their classes but space is limited ext bellevillelibrary.ca Heritage Jul 24, 1-3 pm Open House at Glenwood Grand opening celebrations of the beautiful new home of our geese, William and Kate, located on the waterfront property of Glenwood s pond. Come and enjoy Victorian games and music, explore the beautiful grounds or study the extensive data base to be on display for everyone to view. Glenwood Cemetery, 47 Ferguson St., Picton. GlenwoodCemetery.ca Workshops & Classes Cavan Art Gallery and Cavan Art Academy There will be workshops, courses, summer camps, Friday art parties, children s parties, and plein air painting. www. valeriekent.com County Road 10, Cavan. Loyalist College Summer Arts Program offers a wide selection of workshops in a variety of mediums x2467, loyalistfocus.com. Estevez Art Academy, new location, Amica Quinte Gardens, 30 College St. Belleville. Learn to paint. 12 sessions, $180+tax. Tuesdays: 7-9 pm or Wednesday am. Registration: Thomas Estevez Design, 395 Front St., Belleville. Call artejesusestevez.blogspot.ca. Swing Dance 2016 Every Wednesday to June 29. Partly instructional, partly party time, the Baxter Arts Centre will transform into a hoppin dance hall every week. Bring your partner or come by yourself. Lessons at 7 pm; Dance at 7:30. Admission, $5 per person per week at the door, pre-registration not required. Light refreshments available. baxterartscentre.org. Jun 04, 1:30 pm-4 pm A Voice for Life is a workshop for keeping a healthy singing voice as you age. In this interactive session, singers of all ages will gain knowledge and techniques that will help them to continue to sing as well as possible for as long as possible. Dr. Victoria Meredith will also address relationships between choral singing and various aspects of physical, psychological and social well being. This workshop is open to everyone. Registration is $ ext 74, Bridge Street United Church, Belleville. bridgestreetchurch.com. Jun 04, 9:30 am-3:30 pm Printmaking without a press. Instruction with artist Valerie Kent using plexiglass and soap to print paintings in watercolour and using geli plates to paint in open acrylics and print. Demonstrations and one-on-one instruction. Cavan Art Academy, 1535 County Rd. 10, Cavan. cavanarts.ca. Jun 05-Oct 23 Art Gallery of Bancroft offering an interesting variety of workshops, all open to the public. For information, call or Ingrid Monteith at cgo.monteith@gmail.com or visit artgallerybancroft.ca. Jun 07, 7 pm-9 pm(ish) Bottle and Brush Night is painting for non-painters! This is your chance to relax, unwind, grab a glass of wine and learn to let loose and allow brush to meet canvas. This is the ultimate way to socialize and find a new skill in a safe, encouraging and friendly environment. KRANE will guide groups through painting step-by-step. You will receive 2 hours of instruction time that promises to bring laughter, excitement and a sense of creative community. At the end of the night, you will get to take home your very own masterpiece. Limited availability, register now! KRANE Educational Arts Centre, 15 Campbell St., Belleville (across from Library). kraneeac.ca/#adults. Jun 11-18, 7 pm-12 pm Photography tour of Newfoundland Quinte Region photographers, artists and naturalists are making a return visit to St. John s and Bonavista as well as breaking new ground to Gros Morne and L Anse aux Meadows. Shoot alongside professional photojournalist and QAC member Phil Norton who has been leading day trips and weekend retreats with County Outings for over 3 years. countyoutings.com. Jun 13-17, 9 am-4 pm Drawing for Painting Course with Donna Explore and practise the drawing skills required to compose and paint in perspective landscapes, florals, cityscapes, and still life. This course is part of the Loyalist College Summer Arts programme. Jun 16, July 21, Aug 11, 10 am-12 pm Doodle Group If you love to draw, doodle, Zentangle, sketch, or make marks, then this is your group! Bring your pens and paper and anything you are working on, meet like-minded folks, get inspired & grow your creative practice! Meetings are co-facilitated by Rachel Comeau and award winning tangle artist, Lori St. Clair. John M. Parrott Art Gallery, 254 Pinnacle St, Belleville. bellevillelibrary.ca. Jun 20-24, 9 am-4 pm Acrylics, Material Exploration and the Artistic Voice Stimulate your creative spirit and access your artistic voice through the exploration of metaphor, meditation and acrylic paints! You will learn to familiarize yourself with the diverse artistic applications of acrylics, making the creative process second nature. For beginner to professional artists. $46 materials fee. Loyalist College, Belleville. Jun 24, pm Writing@Baxter with Andrew Binks This workshop will stimulate your screenwriting creative juices as you learn and practice the essentials of screenwriting, baxterartscentre.org. baxterartscentre.org. Jun 25-Jul 03, 2-5 pm Connecting Through Song A 9-day exploration of the themes of human connection as inspired by the opera, The Pencil Salesman. Seminars, chats and workshops investigate various connections between people and technology. Events offer handson opportunities using music to explore and connect through solo and choral singing, technology, recording and improvisation. Westben Barn, Campbellford. westben.ca. continued on page The deadline to submit items for the Fall Sept / Oct / Nov issue of Umbrella is Monday, July 25, Remember to submit Calendar items through the QAC website, quinteartscouncil.org Umbrella Summer

32 First youth exhibit at Colborne Gallery It started as a kernel of an idea in a young artist s mind, and now it is has blossomed into reality. The firstever Northumberland Youth Art Exhibition opened at The Colborne Art Gallery on May 28, featuring original artwork by young people from across the county. Zoe Bergeron Zoe Bergeron is the originator of this exhibition. The 12-year-old student at Baltimore Public School approached gallery members with her idea last year. It wasn t long before a date for the exhibition was set and a call was sent out through schools and the media inviting young artists to submit their work. The call was open to all young people in Northumberland County aged 11 to 14, encouraging them to create work in any medium for this exhibition. For most of the young artists, this will be their first time showing work in a professional gallery setting. The process of creating a piece of art for this exhibition was no doubt both a creative and an educational experience for each artist. One notable example is the grade 8 class of Dale Road Senior Public School. They were each assigned to research a Canadian artist and to create a work of art in the style of this artist, and to document all the steps involved with creating their piece. The show runs to July 3, in conjunction with an exhibition by guest artist Audrey Smith and gallery members. Regular gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 12 noon to 5:00 pm. For more information, please visit or phone continued from 31 Jul 01-Aug 26 Children s Art and Art for Teens Teens will have a valuable Art Experience and may also take part in the Portfolio Preparation Project. These portfolios will prepare the way for entry to specialized art schools. Cavan Art Gallery, 1535 County Rd. 10, Cavan. cavanarts.ca. Jul 04-08, 8:30 am-4 pm Masterpiece Performing Arts Camp For grades 3-8, no performing experience necessary. Explore dance, drama, music and crafts. The week-long camp run 8:30-4, Monday to Friday. $150/ child, includes lunch and snacks. Register at qyfc.com/ masterpiece! Maranatha Church, 100 College St. West, Belleville. Jul 09, 1.30 pm-4.30 pm Writing@Baxter with Rita di Ghent Storytelling For Song. $50. Lyric writing is a form of compact storytelling with a short space of time to convey an experience, a moment in time, an opinion, or story. Participants are encouraged to bring in one of their stories for workshopping. baxterartscentre.org. Jul 27, 11 am-4.30 pm Yoga/Writing Workshop During this workshop, guided movement and writing evoke memory and sensation, gently encouraging reflective personal exploration and insight. Rather than good writing, the workshop fosters a fresh, unfiltered experience of body/mind expression in a supportive circle of writers. baxterartscentre.org. Aug 01-04, 10 am-3 pm Writing@Baxter with Ken Murray Creative Writing: Putting Your Story in Motion. $290 (includes lunch). This four day creative writing summer retreat for both experienced writers and novices alike, and can be used for writing fiction or nonfiction. baxterartscentre.org. Aug 01-Dec 02 Travel Workshops with Donna Bonin Paint Cape Breton and the Cabot Trail, Sept Be inspired by the rugged coast, the lighthouses, villages, and interior landscapes of this captivating island. Painting in Southern France, May 6-20, Registration for both trips is ongoing. Contact Donna, or donnabonin@sympatico.ca for detailed itineraries. donnabonin.ca. Aug 08-12, 9 am-2 pm Music Summer Camp St. Thomas Choral Academy will offer a summer camp for children aged from 7 to 13. From 9 am to noon and will include choral singing, music lessons and games. $75 for the entire week. Another activity camp is offered during the afternoon, so children who are interested in combining them into a full-day camp are welcome to register for both. St. Thomas Anglican, 201 Church St., Belleville. Aug 08-12, 9:30 am-4:30 pm Summer Art Camp Different creative activities daily: painting, collage, cartooning, mixed media, masks, printing, puppets, lantern making, resist painting etc. Games and activities indoor and out. 9:30 am to 4.30 pm. Ages 7 to 11. $190. baxterartscentre.org. Aug 16-30, 9 am-3 pm Plein Air Colour Sketching with ink and watercolour pencil with Donna Bonin. Sketch a variety of subjects with ink. Then add quick colour reference with watercolour pencil or a wash. $95 for the 3 Tuesdays or $35 per individual days. Donna Bonin s Studio on Oak Lake, 84 Cliff Way. wwwdonnabonin.ca. Calls for Entry Register now Outdoor Painting Festival, Cavan/ Millbrook, Oct. 1 and 2. You can participate as a plein air painter or a person who wants to buy fresh off the easel art. Juried Competition: Prizes are $1500, $1000 and $500. Free children s hands-on art activities. galerie-q.com, cavanarts.ca. Cavan Art Gallery, 1535 County Rd. 10. Deadline Sep 09 Belleville Art Association Annual Juried Show The call is out for the Belleville Art Association s 49th juried show Perspectives. This annual event is at the John M. Parrott Art Gallery from Sept. 29 to Oct. 27. The conditions of entry and list of cash awards are available at the BAA gallery at 392 Front St., Belleville or at bellevilleart.ca. Registration starts Jul 01 Belleville Porchfest 2016 Call for Musicians Porchfest will take place Sept. 24 at Glanmore House Historical Site & Old East Hill. porchfest.ca. Tweed Art in the Park show and sale will be held July 30. If you are interested in participating as an artist, contact Bonnie at bmarren@hotmail.com. The fee is $40. Application forms are at Artists wanted! Highlands East Plein Air Arts Festival. highlandseastpleinair.wordpress.com. Odds and Ends Jul 09, 10 am-4 pm A Town and Country Garden Tour Explore 8 beautiful gardens in a self-guided tour. A boxed lunch and beverage are included in the $25 ticket, and there is a large raffle table laden with generous gifts from many sponsors. All proceeds go to the Belleville CFUW Scholarship Fund to support deserving students as they continue in post-secondary education. Info and tickets, cfuwbelleville.com or on the day of the tour go to St. Thomas Anglican Church, 201 Church St., Belleville. cfuw.belleville.com. The Joy of Children, Marika Tamura Jun 09, 11:30 am-2 pm The Mayor s Luncheon for the Arts Please join us at the Mayor s Luncheon for the Arts where we will celebrate the winners of the 2016 Arts Recognition Awards at Dinkel s Restaurant and Courtyard, 44 Bridge St. East, Belleville at 12 noon. Music by harpist, Tabi Savic. Tickets are $35 (includes 3-course lunch, tax and gratuity) and can be purchased at the QAC, 36 Bridge St. East, Belleville, quinteartscouncil.org. City Hall, Rowan Allcorn Student Art Show features local young talent The Downtown Belleville Student Art Show is an annual professionally-juried show, with several cash prizes, and a great opportunity to display the talents of local high school students. This year, 50 student artists embraced the theme Community and created an amazing 66 pieces of art work for the show. The art work was displayed at The Core Centre for the opening reception that occurred on May 5. The cash prizes were awarded to many talented artists. Best in Show went to Marika Tamura and Johanna Schaly. Juror s Choice went to Janice Burton, Rowan Allcorn and Sol Boden. Honourable Mentions went to Sol Boden, Nevan Hinks, Mackenzie Philips, Kaylen McCormack, Emily Terpstra, Owen Benjamin, Athena Cannon, Rhiane Persuad, Olivia Podscianski and Jazlin Nicholas. For more information please visit the BDIA website at or contact Andrea McKibben, Office and Events Coordinator of the BDIA at Umbrella Summer 2016

33 CD launch of folk songs Reviewed by Kathy Figueroa Spotlight welcomes news about awards and achievements made by QAC members. Send to by deadline (see page 35 for upcoming deadlines) Nia:wen Pictured, from left to right, are Frances Locs, David Flack, and Raphael Keelan, as they perform at the launch event for David Flack s new CD, Not Your Typical Average. PHOTO: Kathy Figueroa David Flack, a participant in the Bancroft/Maynooth music scene for many years, launched his debut CD, called Not Your Typical Average, on April 24, 2016, at The Arlington, in Maynooth. He was accompanied on stage by Frances Locs (on flute and saxophone) and Raphael Keelan (vocals). This collection of folk songs includes a musical rendition of my poem, Come Up To Maynooth, which was first published in The Bancroft Times newspaper on June 5, Copies of this new CD can be purchased at the Old Peterson Road Gallery, in Maynooth. David and Kimberly Maracle have announced that they will be closing L il Crow Native Arts Centre and Stage Red in Tyendinaga. David will be taking on more shows this year, with the opportunity to travel to many places such as Austria, Germany, China and Mexico to play concerts and deliver, through music and art, the message of our original peoples of North America. We will not be able to open the Café, the gallery or the stage this year, said David, as we cannot give it the attention needed to keep up the quality of service that you have all been accustomed to. We are going to consider the possibility of reinventing ourselves in the next year. The land is very precious and we need to take some time to consider what we can offer to others, but whatever it is, it must allow for me to be able to continue with my arts, music, and travelling. David and Kimberly send a heartfelt Nia:wen, thank you, to all for an amazing eight years of successful times, great food, great people, great music, and your continued love and support. Please keep us in your thoughts as we move on to the next phase of our exciting journey! A fantastic day for the 7th annual Mother of All Craft Shows The rain came and so did the crowd! A steady stream of enthusiastic and satisfied craft lovers enjoyed the 7th annual The Mother of All Craft Shows on Sunday, May 1 at the River Inn, Corbyville. A true testament to what We Create Artisan Event organizers, Connie Yrjola and Barb Forgie, have built over the years. The rain never dampened the spirits of the wonderful vendors, who showcased their wares, both indoors and outdoors, the incredible volunteers nor our very own wandering musician. Over $1000 was raised from the artisan-donated raffle prizes and the fun-filled game plinko, for Fixed Fur Life, a local non-profit organization dedicated to helping the homeless and abandoned pets in our community. All in all, a fantastic day. Mark May 7, 2017 on your calendar for the 8th annual The Mother of All Craft Shows sending a special invitation to Mr. Sun. Wondering musician, Andy Forgie, provided the entertainment. Hardy Har Har on Harder Drive The QAC s second Stand Up for the Arts was held in March at the Greek Hall on Harder Drive in Belleville. We had a great attendance and the audience enjoyed every joke, story, song, etc. Rick Zimmerman was a fabulous emcee and the comics were charming and funny. A big thank you to our event sponsors, Tim Hortons - Hanley Corporation, Wilkinson & Company, Hurley Law, and Bayshore Credit Union. Thanks to our awesome media sponsors, CJBQ, Mix 97 and Rock 107. And thank you to Hawkins for providing the Cheezies for a proudly cheezie event. You can see short snippets from each comic on the QAC s YouTube Channel. Thank you Laura Doyle Loyalist College intern, Laura Doyle, designed a poster, an ad and edited our Stand Up for the Arts 2 video. Thanks Laura and good luck as you pursue a professional career in graphic design. Meet Morgan Bajona QAC is proud to welcome Morgan Bajona as a spring/ summer intern from the Smart Start program by Girls Inc. She ll be with us until the beginning of September working on our online store and many other projects in the coming months. Umbrella Summer

34 Member Groups A Cappella Quinte Albert College Art Gallery of Bancroft Arts on Main Arts Quinte West Baxter Arts Centre Bay of Quinte Sweet Adelines Belleville Art Association Belleville Choral Society Belleville Downtown DocFest Belleville Public Library Belleville Theatre Guild Belleville Weavers and Spinners Beta Sigma Phi Blue Canoe Productions Bridge Street United Church Brighton Barn Theatre Canadian Federation of University Women Centennial Secondary School Christmas Sharing Program CJLX-FM Loyalist College Radio Colborne Art Gallery Comedy Festival Command Performance Choir The Commodores Orchestra County Theatre Group Inc. Driftwood Theatre Group The Fade Kings Friends of Ameliasburgh Heritage Village Friends of Bon Echo Galerie Q Gallery One-Twenty-One Glanmore National Historic Site Greater Napanee Arts & Culture Advisory Committee Hastings County Historical Society Hastings and Prince Edward County School Board Hastings and Prince Edward Land Trust Hollywood North Film Festival Kingston Symphony Association Later Life Learning - Belleville Lions Club of Belleville Marysburgh Mummers Moira Mat Makers Morning Music Club Music at Port Milford The Noteables Pearl Trio Prince Edward County Arts Council Quinte Ballet School of Canada Quinte Children s Theatre Quinte Film Alternative Quinte Grannies for Africa Quinte Irish Canadian Society Quinte Opera Guild Quinte Quilters Guild Quinte Society for Chamber Music Quinte Symphony Quinte Woodturners Guild Quinte YFC/Youth Unlimited Rednersville Road Art Tour Shaer Productions Shelter Valley Folk Festival Stirling Festival Theatre St. Matthew s Art Collective St. Thomas Church Tree Frog Workshops Tweed and Area Arts Council Tweed and Area Studio Tour Westben Arts Festival Theatre QAC programs are funded in part by: The John M. & Bernice Parrott Foundation About Framing Advanced Electrolysis LASER Basement Garage Bathworks Bel-Con Design Builders Belleville Downtown Improvement Area Benton Fry Ford Sales Birdy s Fine Casual Dining Ltd. Boathouse Seafood Restaurant Bonn Law Office Campbell s Orchards Christine s Swedish Weaving Christopher the Twistopher County Photographer Deer Creek Pottery Del-Gatto Estates Drake Devonshire Earl and Angelo s Restaurant Festival Players of PEC Foster Park Pet Hospital Fraiberg Communications Glamour Junkie Jewellery Great Canadian Oil Change Hanley Corporation History Lives Here Hurley Law LLP Jane Simpson Financial Knudsen, Brady, Vaughan Advisory Group L Auberge de France Liberty Tax Service Lisa Morris & Peter Paylor, artists & artisans Loyalist College Mackay Insurance Mad Dog Gallery Artists Morgan Bajona Laura Doyle Evelyn Van Hoekelen Richard Hows Narda Kathleen Julg Douglas Rice Jennifer Stellings Mary Tubbs Business Members New Members Ken and Jennifer Madison Malcolm Brothers Ltd. McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd. Memorial Regional Collective Montrose Inn Boutique Bed & Breakfast MusicFly.ca OENO Gallery Pace Design Peggy dewitt Photography Peter Smith GM Plug n Playland Prime Time Steak House Prince Edward County Authors Festival Quinte Business Accounting Services Quinte Fibre Artists Quinte Hearing Centre Quinte Living Centre Inc. QuintEssential Credit Union Quinn s of Tweed Fine Art Gallery Red Ball Radio Regent Theatre Re/Max Quinte Ltd. Roluf s Custom Framing Sand n Sea Stephen Licence Ltd. StoneHouse Marketing Solutions Inc. Thomas Estevez Design Tipper Financial Services Ltd. Trisha s Closet Tuck s Paralegal Services Law Firm Welch LLP, CA Wilkinson and Company LLP W. T. Hawkins Ltd. (Hawkins Cheezies) Quinte Arts Council Membership and Donation Form CONTACT INFORMATION Mr. Ms. Mrs. Miss Dr. Name Address City Postal Code Tel. # Website I would like to make a donation Patron $24 - $124 Benefactor $125 - $299 Partner $300 - $999 Premier Supporter $1000+ Premier Arts Benefactor $5000+ Community Friend Jim Langille Member Group First Tuesday Muse Member Businesses Birdy s Fine Casual Dining Ltd. Hurley Law LLP These lists are based on our membership at Umbrella deadline. If your membership was processed after the deadline, your name will appear in the next issue. MEMBERSHIP TYPE (ANNUAL) Community Friend $40 Artist $50 Member Group $50 Member Business $60 Student $15 ARTISTS, MEMBER GROUPS AND BUSINESSES MUST ALSO FILL OUT AN INFORMATION FORM IF THEY WOULD LIKE TO BE LISTED ON OUR WEB DIRECTORY. FORMS ARE AT THE QAC OFFICE AND ONLINE Total Membership Total Donation Payments can be made by cheque, cash or credit card Visa Master Card Card No. Expiry Date Signature Cheques are payable to the Quinte Arts Council, 36 Bridge St. E., Box 22113, Belleville, ON K8N 2Z5 Thank you for JOINING US! and for your generous support 34 Umbrella Summer 2016

35 We Salute Our Donors Premier Arts Benefactors Barbara Cameron The John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation Quinte Arts Council Champions McDougall Insurance & Financial Linda and Roli Tipper of Tipper Financial Services Ltd. Premier Supporters Ed & Frances Lehtinen Lynda Wheeler Audrey Williams Partners Bathworks David & Theresa Boyd Anne Cunningham K. Jane Hull McDougall Insurance Brokers Ltd. Ross McDougall Elaine Small & Richard Haeberlin Mary-Lynne Morgan Jack Press Benefactors Advanced Electrolysis LASER, Susan Nurse Dan & Cathy Atkinson Blanchard/Hammond Dorothy Brown Hans & Lenneke Buré Carol Feeney Claire Grant Kathleen M. Hallick Marilyn Holden Lynn & Brian Knudsen Ken & Jennifer Madison Gary Magarrell & Barry Brown Donna O Neil Mary Shipton Tuck s Paralegal Services Lyle & Sharon Vanclief Ken & Joanne Wheeler Douglas and Mary Wilson Patrons About Framing, Judy Leeson Albert College Marilyn Andrews Baxter Arts Centre Mary Bould Gerry & Bev Boyce Diane Burley Donna Campbell Jennifer Chanter Tim & Cynthia Fort Leo & Mary Jo Fortin Lois Foster Julie Brown Hale Grant Harrison Marilyn Jackson Lori Huff Johns & Earl Johns Diana Koechlin Charlotte Kuntze Ann Lawrence Florence Lennox Liberty Tax Service Suzanne Lowther Mackay Studio Bob & Cathy McCallum Sharon McConnell Ray McCoy Judith McKnight Mavis Milton Elizabeth Mitchell Vera Morton Linda Mustard Paul & Judith Niedermayr Mary O Flynn Tina Osborne Pace Design Lola Reid Allin Regent Theatre Christine Walker-Bird Margaret Werkhoven William S. Wills Bill & Bev Yeotes Honourary Members Sandra Colden Peter Davis Manfred Koechlin Mary-Lynne Morgan Lynda Wheeler Umbrella Arts Newspaper Ad Prices & Deadlines Add HST to all prices Advertising in Umbrella has always been a cost-effective way to reach an important audience. Despite the rising costs of production and distribution, we ve kept the rates affordable. We print 5,000 copies and mail more than 1,000 directly to people who request it. The other 4,000 are distributed throughout Quinte and across the province. Four issues per year. Prices are in effect now but are subject to change. Below are sample ad sizes with prices, from small (3 x3 ) to a full page (10 x15.5 ) Full Page 10 wide x 15.5 Members pay $775 Non-Members pay $ wide x 10 M $150 NM $195 Half Page 10 wide x 7.5 Members pay $375 Non-Members pay $ wide x 3 M $45 NM $ wide x 5 M $75 NM $ wide x 5 M $ NM $ QAC MEMBER PRICES Quinte Arts Council Members Pay: $5 per square inch Four-Issue Discount If you buy an ad in 4 consecutive issues: $4.50 per square inch Premium Place Prices: Front Page Banner (next to mail label): $175 Page 3: $6.25 per square inch Back Page: $10 per square inch NON-MEMBERS PRICES Non-Members Pay: $6.50 per square inch Four-Issue Discount If you buy an ad in 4 consecutive issues: $6.00 per square inch Premium Place Prices: Front Page Banner (next to mail label): $225 Page 3: $8.13 per square inch Back Page: $13 per square inch DESIGN COSTS: There is no cost for us to design a simple text ad with one graphic. For more design options, there will be an additional 50% cost. Column Widths & Deadlines Widths: Ads can be any size as long as they adhere to the column width rule; columns are 3 wide and there are 3 columns per page, so ads must be either 3 wide, 6.5 wide or 10 wide. Any length, from 1 to Formats: If pre-made, send as a high resolution (at least 300 dpi) TIF, JPG, or PDF. Book your space by calling Carol Bauer at ext. 26 or ing carol@quinteartscouncil.org. Upcoming Deadlines: Fall Issue (Sept/Oct/Nov) July 25, Winter Issue (Dec/Jan/Feb) October 31, Spring Issue (Mar/Apr/May) January 23 Colour Specs: Umbrella is in colour. For information on colour specifications, please visit Umbrella Summer

36 Umbrella is a great vehicle to help spread your message FRUGAL Advertising in Umbrella is an easy and cost-effective way to reach an important audience. Proudly supporting our community, That s the McDougall difference. And... despite the rising costs of production and distribution, we ve kept the rates affordable. The newspaper is 32 to 36 pages. We print 5,000 copies and mail more than 1,000 directly to people who request it. The other 4,000 are distributed throughout Quinte and across the province. Join the Quinte Arts Council and receive a huge discount (more than 25%) on the price of your ad as well as other benefits of membership. mcdougallinsurance.com For more information, call us at or carol@quinteartscouncil.org. The deadline for ads, articles, spotlights and Calendar items for the Fall (Sept/Oct/Nov) Issue is Monday, July 25, We have you covered!