Visit PAMA For Free

Borrow a PAMA Family Pass from your Local Library and Visit PAMA For FREE

BRAMPTON, ON. (July 4, 2013) – The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is even more accessible now through its partnership with the local Peel Region libraries. Starting this summer, residents can borrow a PAMA family pass from the Brampton Library and Caledon Library the same way they would borrow a book. Use the pass for free Family Admission to PAMA while you have it on loan and return it to the library when it’s due back.

“It’s important that residents have access to arts, culture and heritage sites in our community. We’re pleased to partner with our local libraries on this initiative and we hope that more residents will be able to enjoy PAMA with their families,” said Josie Premzell, Supervisor of Development and Visitor Services, PAMA.

Family admission to PAMA includes admission for up to two adults and up to five children or students.

Visitors to PAMA can enjoy:

• Museum and art gallery exhibitions
• Drop-in family workshops and programs (free with admission every Saturday and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m.)
• General tours (free with admission Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.)
• And more

Visit pama.peelregion.ca for programming and tour schedules, operating hours and the latest information on PAMA’s current exhibitions.

For more information on the PAMA family pass library program visit the Brampton Library website (bramptonlibrary.ca), Caledon Public Library website (caledon.library.on.ca) or the PAMA website (pama.peelregion.ca).

PAMA is a place to explore and learn about Peel’s culture and heritage, as well as use conversation, questions and stories to help make new and fascinating connections to the surrounding community. Throughout the year, PAMA offers family-friendly activities and a variety of workshops and programs for all ages. Operated by the Region of Peel, PAMA is located at 9 Wellington St. E. in Brampton. Visit pama.peelregion.ca for more information.


Originally published on July 9th, 2013 at 10:31am
Republished  on July 11th, 2013 at 3:00pm and August 6th, 2013 at 9:46am

Fundraiser for Peel Panto Players

Saturday, March 2 from 8-10am. Flapjacks breakfast at Applebees. (Coffee, tea, juice, 3 large pancakes with butter and syrup, bacon). Tickets $10. Now available at 115 Orenda Road. Tuesday Feb 12 and Thursday Feb 14 from 7-9:00pm. Sunday Feb 17 from 1-3:30 pm. (More dates to follow.) Ask for Manja or Crystal in the PPP space.

Come out and support local theatre and get fed!

Originally published on February 13, 2013 at 3:44 PM

UPDATE:  Makeup seminar originally scheduled for this Saturday Feb 23 is being rescheduled to Saturday March 2nd. So on Saturday March 2nd, Peel Panto Players starts off the day with a fundraising breakfast at Appleby's from 8 am to 10 am (only $10 for pancakes bacon coffee and juice) tickets available at Orenda Road Sunday Feb 24 and Tuesday Feb 26. Following at 11 am is the makeup seminar - learn to SNAZEROO animal faces. $5 to cover materials - but will be refunded if you volunteer to work backstage doing makeup during The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe March 13 to 17 (not required for all shows!)

HELP WANTED

Peel Panto Players is looking for all kinds of backstage help for all productions this year. if you are interested in building sets, assistant stage managing, set dressing, working on costumes and props. if you have any particular talent in choreography or music or singing, please contact us. Come on out and have some fun! Contact Julie Vandrish at peelpantoplayers@yahoo.ca

Originally published on January 30, 2013 at 11:38 AM

CARFAC initiative

CARFAC Ontario is providing leadership on Strengthening the Sector: Resources and Best Practices for the Visual, Media and Craft-Based Arts Sector, a multi-year project focused on researching and developing resources and tools for the visual, media and craft-based arts sector. The following goals guide the project:

1. Establishing industry standards in the visual, media and craft-based arts sector
2. Building relationships and trust across the sectors among all stakeholders
3. Supporting professionalization across the sector
4. Developing a basis for the development of policy and legislative initiatives that are to the long-term benefit of the sector

For more information on the project click here.

Regional Forums: RSVP is required.

Hamilton/Niagara
Location: Niagara Artists Centre
Date: January 11th - 6:30-8:30pm
http://strengtheningtheartsniagara.eventbrite.ca

Thunder Bay
Location: Thunder Bay Art Gallery
Date: January 14th - 6:30-8:30pm
http://strengtheningtheartsthunderbay.eventbrite.ca

Sudbury/North Bay
Location: Art Gallery of Sudbury
Date: January 15th - 2:30-4:30pm
http://strengtheningtheartssudbury.eventbrite.ca

London
Location: Museum London
Date: January 18th - 6:30-8:30pm
http://strengtheningtheartslondon.eventbrite.ca

Toronto/Mississauga
Location: Gallery 1313
Date: January 21st - 6:30-8:30pm
http://strengtheningtheartstoronto.eventbrite.ca

Ottawa
Location: Gallery 101
Date: January 23rd -6:30-8:30pm
http://strengtheningtheartsottawa.eventbrite.ca


Province-Wide Survey: Following the Forums, a province-wide survey will be launched to seek further input from the sector.

 

CARFAC Ontario 

www.carfacontario.ca  

Toll-free: 1-877-890-8850 

Find us on Facebook

Follow us on twitter @carfacontario

A CALL FOR ARTISTS: CAROLERS

Dec 5, 6 – 9 PM. Winter Wonderland. A CALL FOR ARTISTS in this community event. This City of Brampton event is looking for Carolers to walk around the park and perform Christmas carols in costume during the Winter Wonderland. This is a volunteer performance with wonderful exposure. Please contact Jodi Bowering 905-458-6555 ext 63705 or Jodi.bowering@brampton.ca

Originally published on Nov 1, 2012; 11:05 AM 
Republished on November 15, 2012 at 1:08 PM, November 22, 2012 at 10:55 AM

Winter kick offs in Downtown Brampton

Did you get a chance to check out Downtown Brampton this past weekend? It was lit and abuzz from the Tree Lighting, Christmas Market and Santa Claus Parade! Here’s an image of Garden Square this weekend. To see the full image, click on or copy & paste: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/Treelighting2012.jpg

Rock School featured at Winter Kick-offs!

Thursday November 15, 4 pm. Christmas Market - Grand Opening Ceremonies. Rose Theatre Garden Square - 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. The Rock School Christmas Choir singing some traditional Christmas Tunes handing out free lyric booklets and  Candy Canes.

Saturday November 17, 5 pm - Santa Clause Parade. The Rock School Christmas Choir will be singing on the (BDDC) Brampton Downtown Development Float. The Rock School Christmas Band will be Rockin' Out on MP Kyle Seeback's Float.

Sunday November 18, 1 pm. The Rock School Christmas Album Release Party at Sulirmaos Foodery, 73 George St. S, Brampton

www.sulirmaos.com Free underground parking in City Hall. Releasing their Christmas Album to support Sick Kids Hospital Music Therapy program.  Opening ceremonies include speeches and a small performance followed by a listening party for this new album.

There's always something going on at HGNO.

It's called, Jam With A Cause.

The roster of musicians and ambience for this event is sure to please the soul.

You are invited to come to our home in the back courtyard and listen to some great music between 5PM and 7PM on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012.

The cause is for HGNO to raise funding for our MusicWorks in Community projects.

Please consider what you can do to help us as we create musical environments for children and youth to build community and relationships that last for a lifetime.

Also, please share this event with someone you might think would enjoy it and have a passion for the cause.

carl - Executive Director - 416 802 7664 - www.hgno.org

Chamber Concert Series

September 8, 7 PM   ORMTA’s Chamber Concert Series in Rose Theatre Studio Two. Sponsored by the Brampton Arts Council. In Rose Theatre, PWYC.  (Pay What You Can). Contact: Koichi Inoue for more info. (905) 450-9220, kinoue68@hotmail.ca

Originally published on Aug 28, 2012 at 1:14PM
Republished on Sep 6, 2012 at 1:50 PM

Everyone is Welcome to the Community BBQ

Saturday, September 15, 12 – 3 PM. Youth Arts Against Violence will be hosting a Community BBQ!  Anyone is welcome,to celebrate our community. For more information please refer to the attached flyer ( http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/YAAVBBQ.jpg) or call Lisa Bertin, 905-790-7707

Originally published on Aug 28, 2012 at 12:58PM
Republished on Sep 6, 2012 at 1:47 PM

Brampton Folk Club Meeting

September 10, 7 - 9 PM. Brampton Folk Club Meeting in Rehearsal Studio (Lower Level), Brampton Civic Centre. Bring your instrument!

Originally published on Aug 28 at 1PM

AUDITION NOTICES

Sunday August 19 from 1-4pm and Tuesday, August 21 from 7- 9:30 pm. Peel Panto Players will present “Jack and the Beanstalk” as its annual English Pantomime. PPP will hold auditions for this production on at rehearsal facility 115 Orenda Road. They are looking for a cast of children (ages 6 and up) and adults. Previous experience is not necessary. Just a commitment to three rehearsals per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday), starting September 4th. Performances will take place between November 22 and December 2 at the Lester B. Pearson Theatre. During audition, you will be asked to read from the play and sing a brief song.

Sunday August 26 from 2-4pm and Tuesday, August 28 from 7- 9:30 pm. Peel Panto Players will present “What is Susan's Secret?” an American farce. PPP will hold auditions for this production on at our rehearsal facility 115 Orenda Road, Brampton. We are looking for a cast of adults - 6 males, and 6 females (age range 30 to 60 or the ability to portray these ages on stage). Previous experience is not necessary. Just a commitment to two rehearsals per week.
(Tuesday 7:30 to 9:30 and Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm), starting early September. Performances will take place between October 18-21 and October 25 - 27 at the Lester B. Pearson Theatre.
During the audition, you will be asked to read from the play and sing a brief song.

Come and experience the fun and friendship that Community Theatre offers. For further information see our website www.peelplayers.com or find us on Facebook (Peel Panto Players).

Originally published on Aug 16, 2012 at 1:02PM
Republished on Aug 23, 2012 at 11:00AM, Aug 28, 2012 at 11:45AM

Join PCS Singers

Love to sing? Meet New People? Join PCS Singers!  Monday nights at 7 pm in Emmanuel United Church on 420 Balmoral Drive. http://www.peelchoral.ca/ or call 905-793-7534.

Originally published on July 26, 2012 on 1:23PM
Reublished on July 31st, 2012 at 3:55PM, Aug 09, 2012 at 11:02AM

Green Cup extends an invitation to artists

Looking for a venue for your event, concert, exhibitions, meetings, etc.? Located at 15 Main St N in the heart of downtown Brampton, Green Cup Roastery heartily invites those within the arts community to seek out the Green Cup as a performance space. http://www.greencuproastery.com/ Call Gary or John at 905-451-3798 or info@greencuproastery.com

_{Originally posted on March 22nd, 3:14 pm.}

The Bridgeman! TODAY & TOMORROW!

“You won't catch your breath until the last page turns”

says author Lou Allin about BAC member Catherine Astolfo's The Bridgeman. Try this writer FREE Feb 28 & 29. Today & tomorrow! http://www.amazon.com/Bridgeman-Emily-Taylor-Mystery-ebook/dp/B005Z5IM28

BRAMPTON ART FAIR CALL FOR ARTISTS

Deadline: May 1, 2012. Call for Vendors! The Brampton Art Fair heralds in their 13th show, Sat. July 21, 9am-4pm at new venue - the Terry Miller Recreation Centre in Brampton! A HUGE new venue with lots of space for many more vendors to showcase their original artwork! You'll find an application on the website at www.BramptonArtFair.com. NOTE: BAF vendor costs have stayed the same for the past 5 years!

SUPPORT LOCAL AUTHOUR MICHAEL DYET

LAST DAY TO VOTE! Congratulations to BAC member Michael Robert Dyet’s for being one of the three finalists in Second Wind Publishing short stories contests for his story “Ransom Heart”. The winner of the contest will be determined exclusively by “votes” placed at the contest site by January 31, 2012. Show your support and “vote” for him by leaving the name of the story as a comment on the blog article at the link below. Note: comments left on the story itself do not count at this stage of the contest. http://secondwindcontests.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/congratulations-to-the-three-finalists-in-the-second-wind-short-story-contest

Schmoozefest II

February 23, 2012, 5 – 7 pm. SCHMOOZEFEST II at the Brampton Golf Club. A members networking event! A follow-up to the first very successful Schmoozefest held last May, where all members (groups & individuals) can come and let others know what is new with them. The format includes 2 minute time slots to get up and speak to everyone from the podium. Only 15 time slots available. No charge to attend or present. Light refreshments will be served. To sign-up for a presentation, please complete and return this linked form by February 9, to the office. If you are not presenting it is a good opportunity to chat with your fellow artists. To RSVP your attendance to the event, please advise the office by February 16.

Family of Brampton Day

Interesting in applying? See the application here: http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/FobApp2012.pdf

2012 HACE SUMMIT

Confirmed Keynote Speakers include Jian Ghomeshi and Tim Jones

For more info or to register visit www.brampton.ca/en/Business/edo/Pages/CreativeEconomySummit.aspx