Monday 31 October 2011

November 20 - Georgetown Back Chorale & Chamber Ensemble Perform Handel's Messiah


Caledon Chamber Concerts will present Handel's seasonal masterpiece performed by the Georgetown Bach Chorale and Chamber Ensemble.

Conducting from the harpsichord, music director Ron Greidanus presents an authentic Baroque performance of Messiah such as would have been heard in Handel's' day. 

The concert will take place at St. James' Church, Caledon East at 3 pm. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students (16 yrs and under), and may be ordered at www.caledonchamberconcerts.com

Tickets will also be available at Booklore, Howard the Butcher and Forster's Book Garden. For more information call 905-880-2445.

Thursday 27 October 2011

November 12 & 13 - A Trio of Artists Christmas Open House


The Seventh Christmas Season Open House featuring Joyce Buck, Lesley McInally and Jill Sadleir occurs November 12 (10 am - 5 pm) & November 13 (noon - 3 pm).

A fine selection of stained glass, decorative pottery, paintings, sketches, greeting cards, and porcelain and glass jewellery will be on sale. 

Come experience the creativity in a warm, relaxing atmosphere! 

Meadowside, 995725 Mono-Adjala Townline (1.8 km South of Rosemont, on the east side, below the 30th Sideroad). For more information: Jill at 705-434-3283 or sadleir@mie.utoronto.ca.

Monday 17 October 2011

October 29 - The Reiner Trio from Montreal Performs



Caledon Chamber Concerts opens its ninth season with a concert by the Reiner Trio from Montreal. 

The concert will take place at St. James' Church, Caledon East at 8 pm. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students (16 yrs. and under), and may be ordered at www.caledonchamberconcerts.com

Tickets will also be available at Booklore, Howard the Butcher and Forster's Book Garden. For more information, call 905-880-2445.

Wednesday 12 October 2011

October 25 - Memoir Writing Workshop with Nora Savage



Dufferin Arts Council Art School Committee, in partnership with the Orangeville Public Library, has engaged one of the best mentors of Memoir Writing, Nora Savage, to provide members and guests with a full day workshop. 

The praise for Nora Savage is high. One former student said:

“Nora Savage was vigorous, enthusiastic, encouraging, and sensitive to the needs and emotions of a diverse group. I would love to take further courses with her. She was positive in providing helpful critiques, encouraged similar interventions from students… BRAVO (as she would say to a student)”. 

The workshop will take place in the library meeting room at 1 Mill St from10:30 am - 4:00 pm . So get a few friends and sign up to come together. Gourmet box lunches will be provided by Gourmandissimo Catering

Interested? Tickets are $25.00 each including lunch and are available for purchase at the Orangeville Public Library.

Monday 10 October 2011

Oct 21 to 23 - 20th Annual Pottery & Weaving Open House



With the swirl of fall colours amid the opulence of glorious mums & plume grass, nature forms the backdrop for many art shows and tours, but especially for the 20th Annual Pottery & Weaving Open House.  

Rosemary Molesworth, potter & Pat Burns-Wendland, handweaver offer their imaginative & exciting work for perusal & purchase beginning with a Wine & Cheese Opening Friday October 21 4 - 9 pm. The show continues on Saturday October 22 & Sunday October 23 10 am - 5 pm.

Pat creates one of a kind handwoven dyed garments and accessories. This year Pat is producing a new line of woollen pieces with felt embellishments. Rosemary produces functional decorative pottery including mugs, vases and lidded containers with a touch of whimsy. Her moose, curly nosed bug & dragonfly pots return with new friends & neighbours such as rabbits, birds & frogs. You will find something to amuse & delight you.

Walk the property & enjoy the fabulous food & work. Free admission. Free refreshments.

435552 Amaranth 4th line, SW of Shelburne. Follow the signs & balloons. More show information & flyer at rosemoles@rocketmail.com or 519-925-3056 or pat.burns@sympatico.ca or 519-925-3950.

Tuesday 4 October 2011

Oct 7 to Nov 8 - Freda Wrench's Down to Earth Show (Reception Oct 15)

 
Freda Wrench kicks of her new show Down to Earth  at the Headwaters Arts Dam Gallery (1402 Queen Street, Alton, Caledon) from October 7 - November 8.
 
Please join us at the opening reception Saturday,October 15 from 1 pm - 4 pm.

Monday 3 October 2011

October 16, 10 am - 4 pm Lilactree Farm Garden Open Day

 
Maureen and Brian Bixley’s Lilactree Farm Garden will be open October 16 from 10 am to 4 pm. Members and their friends are welcome. 

The garden is in Mulmur, on the north side of the 8 Side Road, off the First Line East, #547231. For more information phone  519-925-5577 or email: lilactreefarm@gmail.com.