Monday, July 25, 2011

Call for local talent to participate in the Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival

The Brampton Arts Council is proud to be on the Art of Jazz Committee, bringing The Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival to our City. Art of Jazz will transform downtown Brampton into a hotbed of rhythm, improvisation, harmony and sophistication. With 4 days of major concerts, themed program, workshops, jam sessions, film debuts and more, this unique community celebration will be a meeting point for international jazz greats and music lovers alike. The Festival will be presented August 11th to 14th inclusive. We want the community to become involved in the activities! Read the call below and contact jazz@artofjazz.org to find out more.

NEW! - KIDS BLUES JAM
This show features up and coming youth blues artists performing with the seasoned back-up band of Mark Bird Stafford. Potential performers should contact Mark at birdstafford@sympatico.ca to be considered to perform their songs with the band. It is open to all ages, with a focus on ages 12 to 18. No rehearsal, just “off the cuff”. This is a great performance opportunity for kids with the support of a pro back-up band on a professional stage. Audiences will be astonished by the amount of talent that is in the community. Saturday, August 13 & Sunday, August 14, 2011, 1:00 pm, FREE!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Call for local talent to participate in the Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival

The Brampton Arts Council is proud to be on the Art of Jazz Committee, bringing The Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival to our City. Art of Jazz will transform downtown Brampton into a hotbed of rhythm, improvisation, harmony and sophistication. With 4 days of major concerts, themed program, workshops, jam sessions, film debuts and more, this unique community celebration will be a meeting point for international jazz greats and music lovers alike. The Festival will be presented August 11th to 14th inclusive. We want the community to become involved in the activities! Read the call below and contact jazz@artofjazz.org to find out more.

Are you a MUSICIAN?
You have a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the Art in Jazz - Global Jazz & Blues Festival. Art of Jazz will transform downtown Brampton into a hotbed of rhythm, improvisation, harmony and sophistication. With 4 days of major concerts, themed program, workshops, jam sessions, film debuts and more, this unique community celebration will be a meeting point for international jazz greats and music lovers alike. The Festival will be presented August 11th to 14th inclusive. We would love to see our local musicians get involved. Please contact Marty Starkman at mstarkman@rogers.com or Badar Shamin at badar.shamin@td.com to find out more.

Special Notice!






Thursday, July 14, 2011

The Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival is looking for VOLUNTEERS

If you would like to volunteer for the 2011 Brampton Global Jazz and Blues Festival (August 11-14th) please contact Rashidah Blackwood via email at Rashidah.Blackwood@brampton.ca. Volunteers are essential to the success of Art of Jazz. Volunteers form the backbone of the Art of Jazz organization and assist them in all levels of operation throughout the year. During the Art of Jazz Celebration over 100 volunteers provide essential assistance at concerts, in the office and with educational events. Volunteers enhance the Celebration and ensure positive audience. Thank you for supporting Art of Jazz!

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Call for local talent to participate in the Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival

The Brampton Arts Council is proud to be on the Art of Jazz Committee, bringing The Brampton Global Jazz & Blues Festival to our City. Art of Jazz will transform downtown Brampton into a hotbed of rhythm, improvisation, harmony and sophistication. With 4 days of major concerts, themed program, workshops, jam sessions, film debuts and more, this unique community celebration will be a meeting point for international jazz greats and music lovers alike. The Festival will be presented August 11th to 14th inclusive. We want the community to become involved in the activities! Read the call below and contact jazz@artofjazz.org to find out more.

Are you a VISUAL ARTIST?
Do you want to show and sell your one-of-a-kind-creations to the captive crowds that Art of Jazz will draw in? There is an opportunity for you to participate in an open air market on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th. Application deadline is July 28th. Please contact jazz@artofjazz.org and request an application package.

Imagine…Being a part of history…..literally.

"As you know, [Peel Heritage Complex is] currently closed while undergoing a massive expansion project. During this time, the Peel Heritage Complex (Region of Peel Archives, Art Gallery of Peel and Region of Peel Museum) wants to hear from you to help build an exciting visitor experience that meets the needs of our community.

We invite you to imagine the possibilities with us and fill out this brief questionnaire (approximately 5 minutes) as we continue planning for an exciting re-opening for the public in spring 2012. The link is below.

This survey is particularly important for us. The information will be collected by Interkom, a company hired to help us gather information that we will use to make decisions about our name, logo and develop marketing strategies.

We’ve waited a long time for the chance to ask these questions – we hope you can help to provide some answers!

Diane Allengame
Acting Manager

PHC Members Survey Link: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e488u801gpifr01j/start "

Dan McVeigh Performs & Supporting Local Talent

Dan McVeigh drops by Just Around The Corner in Brampton for a One Man Band show this Friday, July 8 at 6 PM. You might hear songs from artists as diverse as Rick Nelson, Randy Newman, & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, JATC is located at 107 Kennedy Rd S (north of Steeles).

Also see him with North of 49 Trio, July 16 at Brampton’s Crown & Anchor

Dan McVeigh and North of 49 are competing to be the 820 CHAM house band at the CCMA's in Hamilton this September. They'd love to have your support. Go to: http://www.820cham.com/HouseBandShowcase/home.aspx and click "like" to support Dan McVeigh and North of 49.

www.danmcveigh.com

CALL FOR AUDITIONS FOR THE FALL PANTO – ROBINSON CRUSOE

Directed by MIKE BUTTERWORTH ~ An Exceptional Pantomime!!!
We need Pirates – Sailors – Dancers – Singers – Children – Adults – Men – Women!!
Are you getting the idea that all are welcome to audition ????
Come on out – Don’t miss all the fun !!!
Tuesday July 12 and Wednesday July 13 at 7:00 p.m. – 115 Orenda Rd.
Each contestant will be required to:
Sing Happy Birthday (Exception for principles)
Read a short passage from the script (longer for principles)
A photograph will be taken for ID purposes (will be deleted after the audition process)
Please do not attend both days unless asked to!!

VISITOR.ON.CA extends a 2011 Fall/Winter Event Request Invitation to you.

Visitor.on.ca Visitor guide is currently accepting event listings for Ontario events that occur over the next 12 months. For more info: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/VisitorOn.pdf
Contact: Wanda Jackson (519)886-2831 xt 302 or wanda.jackson@visitor.on.ca

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

CALL FOR ARTISTS (City of Brampton)

June 27, 2011
CALL FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS
FROM THE CITY OF BRAMPTON ARTPRINT TEAM

The City of Brampton is accepting informal proposals for the provision of all materials, labor and equipment necessary for:

FOR THE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF AN ART INSTALLATION
IN DOWNTOWN BRAMPTON

Artists and artist-led teams from across Canada are invited to submit proposals to design and produce a temporary public art installation for the north wall of the Heritage Theatre in downtown Brampton, Ontario.

We are looking for a large temporary art installation on the Heritage Theatre that offers a visually compelling and impressive artistic backdrop to the city’s downtown core. Thematically, it should reflect: A modern interpretation of our heritage and diversity The current artistic resurgence happening in the downtown core
The maximum budget for this project is $10,000.00 all-inclusive

This Call for Artist Proposals closes at 12 pm (NOON) local time, Friday July 15, 2011.

Preparation of the art installation is to be done off-site. The mounting of the installation will be done on or about September 20, 2011 by the Artist(s).

For further information and to receive an Official Call for Artist Proposal application packet please contact: Victoria Mountain at victoria.mountain@brampton.ca or 905-874-2844 x 62810.

Call for songwriters (artists)

Deadline: June 30, 2011. The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF) is pleased to present the 17th annual Songs From the Heart songwriting competition.
http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/SongsFromTheHeart.pdf

CALL FOR PERFORMERS/CALL FOR ARTISTS

Looking for all kinds of performance artists (poets, writers, musicians, comedians, vocalists and anything else) to start an open mic? Are you interested? Contact gcropenmic@gmail.com

Savannah Festival of Rhythms

Award-winning musician Jane Bunnett brings her vibrant Latin sound to the 9th annual free music lover’s feast. From Latin to Jazz to R & B to hot island rhythms, enjoy them in Garden Square (in front of Rose Theatre).
http://www.savannahrhythms.ca/events.html