“6th year and better than ever! Mark your calendar for the annual concert celebrating music, remembering Jim Fay and James Gray and raising funds for a bursary for young musicians. WHEN: Sunday March 1st 2015, 6:00–10:00pm WHERE: Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas West (one block west of Dufferin) Book tickets on-line
Events
DAREarts First Roots Feast: Support Art for Aboriginal Kids, Feb.26 (Newmarket, ON)
From DAREarts’ Cathy Elliott: “What I do is take the traditional ingredients and I apply modern cooking techniques and my creativity, but it still falls in line with storytelling and our traditions. It all makes sense on a plate. I don’t randomly throw stuff in a pan. There’s a story
Interactive art programs with seniors: Hello In There, Hello Out There (Common Weal Community Arts, SK)
HELLO IN THERE, HELLO OUT THERE “The enormous success of interactive art programs with senior citizens with Hello In There continues! In addition to mentoring two seniors care home facility partners in the creation of their own in-house art programs, Project artists Chrystene Ells and Rowan Pantel are currently in
Retour du théâtre communautaire francophone en Saskatchewan
“La Troupe du Jour, seul organisme voué au développement du théâtre francophone en Saskatchewan, annonce le retour de ses spectacles communautaires. Fondée en 1985, La Troupe du Jour était à l’origine entièrement dédiée à la création de spectacles communautaires, réunissant des acteurs amateurs sélectionnés au sein de la communauté fransaskoise.
The International Indigenous Festival seeks speakers, writers, educators, performers, artists, art historians, comedians, volunteers, etc. (Ottawa)
“The International Indigenous Festival celebrates Indigenous cultures from Canada and around the world. Planned for Summer 2015 in Ottawa, organizers are currently seeking speakers, educators, writers, performers, artists, art historians, comedians, etc. from First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities, as well as New Zealand Maori communities here in Canada. IIF
Painters Wanted – Regina! Art Battle Canada: Nov 28th (Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective)
“Art Battle Canada visits Regina for the first time on Friday Nov 28th! Join us for an exciting night of live competitive painting.12 local artists will go head-to-head for the chance to win the title of Art Battle Champion, cash prize and a spot at the Regional Finals in June
Regent Park Film Festival (Nov 19-22, Toronto)
The 12th Annual Regent Park Film Festival is this week! From November 19-22, the festival fills the Daniels Spectrum (585 Dundas Street East) with great films, workshops, panels and more! Here’s a panel from this year’s festival that ArtBridges would like to highlight. Be sure to check the full schedule
4th Annual New Brunswick Musicians Emerge Festival (Charlotte Street Arts Centre)
“JOIN US for the 4th annual New Brunswick Musicians Emerge Festival Friday, November 14th and Saturday, November 15th. Doors open 7:30pm and shows start 8pm in the Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door, or advance festival passes can be purchased from Reads Newsstand, Tony’s Music Box, Backstreet Records, ReNeu Boutique,
Viva Creatividad! A party, exhibition, performance, and fundraiser (Nov. 2nd, Toronto)
“Please join us on Sunday, November 2 from 5 to 10 PM for Viva Creatividad! a party, exhibition, performance, and fundraiser at The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto. This exciting event launches a new and major endowment for the arts at York’s Faculty of Environmental Studies. Over time,
Neechee Studio: Free art workshops for Aboriginal youth starting Nov. 6 (Thunder Bay)
Register on Facebook or email neecheestudio@gmail.com Posted with permission from Lora Northway, Die Active Read Die Active / Definitely Superior Art Gallery’s profile on ArtBridges’ Community-Engaged Arts Directory and Map