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What's on this summer 

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June 17 from 5pm to 7 pm:  Sudbury’s First Art Walk – at the Ste. Anne Green Stairs. Unveiling of new art work on the green stairs, music and refreshments.

 
June 18 at 8pm: French Canadian shock rocker Robert Charlebois kicks off St. Jean-Baptiste day festivities, Grand Night Club, 28 Elgin St., Tickets $48/adults, $38/students and seniors, available at the Theatre du Nouvel-Ontario. Contact 525-5606 or www.letno.ca

 
June 18 at 9pm: LOCAL RECORD LABEL PROVIDES YOUTH WITH AN ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE AT ALL AGE MUSIC EVENT. Sudbury's Omerta Records has teamed up with The Marketing Machine to provide youth with a safe and fun environment to enjoy a night of house and techno dance music, Jubilee Centre, 195 Applegrove Street, contact Derek Young, The Marketing Machine, 705-918-2601.

 
June 19 from 11am to 8pm: Downtown Rotary Blues for Food. This fun family event features children's activities and children's entertainers as well as 8 Blues Bands, BBQ and a Refreshment Tent. Proceeds from the event go to the Sudbury Food Bank. Admission: Non-perishable Food Items or Cash Donation. For more info call 674-5115.

 
June 19 at 8pm: Blues musician Paul Reddick, with The Sassy Strummers, JoPo and Miss Stephanie, Shaughnessy’s, 187 Shaughnessy St. Tickets $10, non-perishable food items collected.

 

June 20 from 7pm to 8-8:30pm: Bell Park Gazebo concert series, SUDBURY & DISTRICT PIPES AND DRUMS, marches, jigs, laments, highland dancers. Free admission, outdoors at gazebo. Rain venue Older Adult Centre, 140 Durham St. Phone 522-2854.

 
June 21 from 7am to 12noon: Aboriginal Day Celebration, hosted by Better Beginnings Better Futures & Aboriginal Best Start Hub Advisory Committee. Activities: welcoming ceremony, pancake breakfast, drumming, socializing, Location - corner of O'Connor Park at the St. George Street and Morin Ave. For more info call Jim 671-1941 ext. 222 or Amanda ext. 236. Come out and celebrate THE aboriginal SPIRIT!


June 23 at 8pm: Allison Brown and Manitoba Hal play Dr. Pinkham’s Medicine Show at the Laughing Buddha, Tickets $10.


June 24 – 26 at 7pm: Thorneloe Summer Theatre presents Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, on the Thorneloe chapel lawn, at Laurentian University. Bring lawn chairs and pay what you can. Phone 673-1730.


June 26 from 6pm to12am: Sarah Craig and the Jamie Stever Band perform at Savour the Street on Durham Street. Community Table features 300 seats, extensive dinner menu, from Greater Sudbury Restaurant and Foodservice Association. Tickets $130 available at Kitchen Bits, 1390 The Kingsway, 674-3743. Contact 929-9892 or 626-0040.

 
June 27 from 7pm to 8-8:30pm: Bell Park Gazebo concert series, Bilingual performance of old and new country music by Les Compagnons, free admission, outdoors at gazebo. Rain venue Older Adult Centre, 140 Durham St.
Phone 522-2854


June 27 at 8pm: House concert with Bill Bourne. For those who missed the opportunity to see Bill Bourne at the Townhouse earlier this spring, this is an opportunity to experience a multiple Juno Award nominee and winner up close in a more intimate setting. Admission is $20 (all proceeds go to the artist).  Bring whatever you want to drink and something to contribute to the snack table. You must make reservations in advance by calling Val at 673-1942. Space is limited.

 
June 30 from 8pm to 10pm: Open Screen Subterranean Blues, an evening of projected photography from 4 Sudbury ShutterBugs in the subterranean bowels of the Creative Spark building. Each artist has a half hour show for a total of 2 hours of photos. Creative Spark Gallery, 7 Cedar Street


June is Crazy Cat Lady (and Laddie) month at Small Things: View photographer Emily Brisson's exhibition called C.A.T.S.! Starting June 15, dragonfly earrings by Sylvie and Cat Quilts by Mari. SMALL THINGS: Arts+Books+CATS+Delights, 1375 Regent St. S., Unit 6, (Southside Business Centre), Sudbury, Tel: (705) 586-7828 (spells kum-quat), www.smallthings.ca , Open Tues. - Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-4pm. For more information click here. SMALL THINGS summer schedule: Closed June 18 and 19; July 9 and 10; July 30 and 31.


To June 23: Pot-pourri – an Artistic Medley, paintings, photography and crafts by Ellen Gorecki and Hermina Hubert. Artists on Elgin, 168 Elgin Street, Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, 674-0415, artists@artistsonelgin.ca


June 26: Theatre Cambrian’s All Shook Up. Tickets $26.50/adults, $21.50/students and seniors, $16.50/children 13 and under, available at Records on Wheels, Jett Landry Music, Azilda Rexall and Vrab’s Your Independent Grocer. Contact 524-7317 or www.theatrecambrian.ca


To June 30: Village démocratie: phase 1, exhibition by Montréal-based artist Karine Giboulo illustrates the differences between the developed world and Central American slums. Contact: Danielle Tremblay, Director, La Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario, www.gn-o.org, email info@gn-o.org or phone1877 358 6615 ou (705) 673-4927.

To Sept 6: Diary of a Mad Scientist and Obsessive Insect Collector, exhibition by Jennifer Angus, Art Gallery of Sudbury, 251 John Street, Sudbury, 674-4871, www.artsudbury.org


Auditions:

Audition dates for Theatre Cambrian’s The Best of Billboard Concert are scheduled for Friday, July 2nd (6:00pm-9:00pm), Saturday, July 3rd (1:00pm-5:00pm) and Sunday, July 4th (1:00pm-5:00pm). Audition requirements are one up-tempo song and one ballad. The songs must show your vocal range. To book a private audition, please phone 524-7317. For more information on The Best of Billboard Concert or on any upcoming Theatre Cambrian production, visit www.theatrecambrian.ca. The Best of Billboard Concert will run September 28-October 2.


Calls for Entry:

WORK ALERT from Music and Film in Motion! SUDBURY, ONTARIO - From July 5th to August 4th- various crew positions, feature film 20 days shoot, Ontario residency a must, northern Ontario residency or heritage preferable. please send resumes to lisesayanything@hotmail.com.
 

Calling all young musicians! Kick off your summer with a Songwriting and Recording Boot Camp. The event will be held at Confederation Secondary School, Sudbury from July 5 to 7. The early bird price for this unique event is $200 or $250 for late subscribers after June 25th. The price includes a 1-year membership to Music and Film in Motion (MFM). The cost for present members of MFM will be $185. Limited space. Tickets can be purchased from Music and Film in Motion online at www.thinknorth.ca  or by phone at 705-674-9954. For more information, contact Music and Film in Motion at 705-674-9954.

Call to Artists in association with Sudbury Pride Week: “X-Posed” Art Exhibition, taking place at Studio 276 Cedar St., from July 12th – 18th. Submit up to three pieces of artwork ready to hang. Drop off the weekend of July 3 &4 at 276 Cedar St. Studio Hours: 10am – 5pm. Call Heather Topp at 674-5166 for further information.

 
33rd annual La Cloche Art Show. Deadline for submissions June 18 and 19. Information is available at www.lacloche.ca . The show is open from July 3 to July 11.


Photo Contest - COALITION FOR A LIVEABLE SUDBURY invites residents to share their local pictures. The deadline for entries is September 30, 2010.  For more information and contest details, go to www.liveablesudbury.org .


Call for Art/Craft VENDORS for Sept.11th Fall Fair at Anderson farm Museum in Lively from 10am–4pm. VENDORS FEE is $20 and one 6’ Table + 2 chairs are provided. VENDORS must provide their own pop-up tent or sun shelter. Last year over 2,000 people participated in this FREE community event! This year more activities & events planned for people of all ages! Contact Betty Budgell, Coordinator- VENDORS/Displays at 692-9346 budgierb@sympatico.ca


Summer Workshops:

Theatre Cambrian is accepting registrations for Summertime Stage, summer theatre camp for children. For more information www.theatrecambrian.ca


July 5-16 from 9am – 4pm: Lock and Keynote Productions theatre camp for children, Arts North, 7 Cedar St., Suite 203, $325, www.lockandkeynote.com


July 12-16: Beauty and the Beast Camp ages 3 – 11, The Gauvreau Academy, 327 Elm St., Sudbury, A musical theatre dance camp, for info 673-1184


4elements Living Arts registrations are now open for all classes and Jameson Trek. In addition to these classes 4elements Living Arts are also supporting the Thompson Brigade which arrives at Manitoulin on Haweater Weekend - be sure to keep your eye out for special events related to that project. 4elements may also have a Labyrinth workshop in September, as well as Fall and Winter Land Art workshops. Contact 368-1855, 4elements@manitoulin.net


Upcoming Events:

July 16-18: Traditional drum making weekend being held at Gordon's Park, 18777 Hwy 6, Tehkummah, Manitoulin Island. The weekend includes making a traditional deerhide drum using authentic Manitoulin deer hides and the making of the striker as well as camping for two nights, use of the solar heated swimming pool and nature centre with hiking trails. Cost is 180.00 + tax and includes camping, all materials and supplies, and workshop leader. See calendar of events page at www.gordonspark.com To register contact rita@gordonspark.com  or telephone 705-859-2470.


July 16-18: River and Sky Music and Camping Festival, www.riverandsky.ca,  River Valley, ON (halfway between North Bay and Sudbury (see website for exact location). Headliners Plants and Animals, Born Ruffians, The Wooden Sky and Ohbijou. Weekend passes $70 at Cosmic Dave’s Vinyl Emporium, Cosmic Dave’s Guitar Emporium, Eat Local Sudbury and at the door. www.riverandsky.ca


August 20-26: Tracing the 1837 Journey of Anna Jameson, A Canoe Trek From Thessalon to Great La Cloche Island, A seven day canoe trek for new and experienced paddlers. Trace the route of Anna Jameson, the first non-aboriginal woman to canoe the Mackinac-Manitoulin passage. Visits sites off the beaten track. Join us as we tent under the stars in the stunning beauty of the North Channel, and travel through the famous Benjamin Islands. Led by expert canoe and adventure guide Chris Taggert, you'll receive paddling tips and hear stories about Chris's adventures. The history, culture, art and literature of the area will come alive through professor and writer Tom Gerry, PhD, and writer/artist Sophie Edwards, PhD Candidate. We'll also be guided to a sacred site by a local elder on the last day of the journey. $1145, Includes HST, canoes, all gear, and great meals.  Contact:  Sophie Edwards, 613-533-6000 x75732, 4elements@manitoulin.net www.4elementslivingarts.blogspot.com

 

Other SAC News:

Fundraiser for community and school groups, Sudbury Theatre Centre (STC) setting aside 532 tickets for 2010-2011 Season to help local not-for-profit groups. Shows include Moonlight, Magnolias, Alice in Wonderland, The Velveteen Rabbit, Vigil, I Had a Job I Liked. Applications at www.sudburytheatre.on.ca Contact 674-8381 ext. 21 or 170 Shaughnessy St.
 

SMALL THINGS is seeking artists, crafters and confectioners who make cat themed arts and crafts (including cat themed aprons). For ideas and examples, see www.flickr.com/groups/etsy-cat-crafts-and-art/ . For more information, call Jan at 586-7828 or email jan.smallthings@gmail.com

 
SMALL THINGS is looking for a volunteer for Tuesday morning. The shift is 3 to 3.5 hours. The store is quiet so you won't be overwhelmed. You can read, knit, check email, play with cats - whatever you like! Volunteers must be friendly, like cats, be bondable and be reliable. You might want to do this with a friend so that you can trade shifts as needed (vacation, etc.) Benefits? All the books you can read, air conditioning, Keurig coffee, and helping artisans and cats in this community. Contact Jan at 522-5126 or jan.carrie.steven@gmail.com

 
Support the Sudbury Arts Council by becoming a member today! Non-voting Sudbury Arts Council memberships are FREE and include a listing on the website. Paid memberships include voting privileges and a 250 word bio and photo on the website. Go to www.sudburyartscouncil.org  for membership forms.