Welcome to Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley
September 1, 2010
Infinitus
Infinitus is a string trio known for their unique sound and upbeat performance style. With programs that feature polished Classical works and original Jazz, Latin arrangements/compositions, audiences can expect a fun and interactive concert experience. Infinitus regularly perform with the Vancouver Chamber Players and run their own concert series in Vancouver. Infinitus will perform at the Capitol Theatre, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the Rollin Art Centre $18 adults, $16 senior/student. ALL tickets at the door are $20.
Carving on the Edge Festival
On Sept. 18 and 19, in the Tin Wis Carving Shed, master carver Tim Paul will be participating in the Nuu-chah-nulth carving forum during the Carving on the Edge Festival in venues throughout Tofino and Ucluelet. Participating along with Tim are canoe carvers Carl and Joe Martin, Ron Martin, Ron Hamilton and others. Carving on the Edge Festival takes place Sept. 16 to 26.
The’op’neus’ty
Photographer Claudia Herron has lived in Port Alberni since 2002. Claudia’s love of nature and eye for beauty allows her to capture beautiful and alluring images. Some of these exciting images – Dawn Discard, Circle of Life, Rust Never Sleeps and Days End - are on display at the Rollin Art Centre Gallery. Claudia and fellow photographer, Reyna Waller, are displaying their work at the Rollin Art Centre Gallery until Wednesday, Sept. 15, Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission to the Gallery! Wheelchair accessible.
Dessert and Theatre Sports
Friday, Sept. 3 is you last chance to see the Tin Pants Theatre Company and Portal Players play theatre sports together at McLean Mill on Smith Rd. The Caulk Boots are up against The Suspenders for a fun filled final night of hilarious outdoor entertainment. Dessert served up at 7 p.m. (reserve by calling 250-723-1376) and show time is 7:30 p.m. For more info, visit www.alberniheritage.com
Opera Coming
The Vancouver Island Opera will present its full-length production of the operetta Die Fledermaus, on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 17 at 2:30 p.m. in the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Tickets are available by calling 1-250-248-7296.
Noises Off
Portal Players opens their 2010-11 season with the farce comedy Noises Off by Michael Frayne. Peter Weinold plays Lloyd Fellowes, the director of a theatre company who is desperately trying to get his production together, despite the best efforts of the cast, the crew and Lady Luck. Quite often, what’s happening on stage is nothing compared to what’s happening backstage. Noises Off opens on Sept. 30 and plays for a total of twelve performances, closing on Oct. 16. Season tickets $39 (for 3 performances) are now available at the Capitol Theatre box office, Tues. to Fri., 12 noon to 5:30 p.m.
Saw Bites
There are only four days left to catch Saw Bites, performed by the Tin Pants Theatre Company out at McLean Mill on Smith Rd. This highly entertaining musical production is a great way to finish off your summer. Don’t miss out! For more info: call 250-723-1376.
A Myriad of Gifts
New in the Rollin Art Centre Gift Shop are copies of the book Amazing British Columbia by Audrey Owen, carved pottery pots by Carol Mahannah, beaded jewellery by Connie Milne and canvas prints by Izabela Gereb. Other items for your gift shopping pleasure are soaps and lotions by Dodie Kyllonen, arbutus wood servers, metal mobiles by Judy Schmidt, hand painted saw by Cecil Dawson, watercolours by Mae LeBlanc and Julia Gyori and photography plaques by Mike Bryan. If you are a member of the Community Arts Council, you receive 10% off your purchases. The Rollin Art Centre, on the corner of 8th Ave. and Argyle St. is open Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lettering is Fun
In this one-day workshop you will learn several new easy hand lettering styles. This class will concentrate on monoline lettering styles only. These letters will all have the same thickness of letter stroke. No experience required! Instructor Kathy Guthrie will conduct this workshop in Victoria on Sunday, Sept. 19. For more info: call 1-800-661-3332.
Tickets at Rollin Art Centre
Kallisto – Capitol Theatre – Oct. 22
Ken Lavigne – Capitol Theatre – Nov. 26
Infinitus – Capitol Theatre – Jan. 29, 2011
The Streels – Capitol Theatre – Mar. 11, 2011
Email: communityarts@shawcable.com
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