“So You Want to Go for a Grant?”

Help spread the word about a new mini-HACE session coming up this February 7, 2013 7 PM. Registration begins January 7, 2013. http://www.artsbrampton.ca/haceMS.asp

UPCOMING YOUTH OPPORTUNITY

DEADLINE February 4 & 18, 2013. Find out details about the competition for the 25th Annual Young Artist Showcase and 25th Annual Young Author Showcase. http://bactalk.blogspot.ca/2012/10/upcoming-youth-opportunity.html

UPDATE: We ask that sending submissions be put on hold until January 7, 2013.
Originally published on November 1, 2012 at 11:09 AM
Republished on November 15, 2012 a 1:04 pm, November 22, 2012 at 11:01 AM.

Youth Writers Club Meeting

December 12 at Four Corners Brampton Library Branch, 65 Queen St E. Open to Secondary school students. This club and it’s monthly meetings are to inspire and enhance the writing skills of aspiring youth writers, to publish selected works, and to learn from special guest authors. www.BramptonLibrary.ca 905-793-4636. Registration required. Limited space of 20.

Next NSAI meeting

December 12, 7 PM. Next NSAI meeting at Brampton Arts Council building. 24A Alexander St. www.nsaitoronto.com

DECEMBER FREE youth workshops

schedule for Youth Arts Against Violence, Tuesday – Thursday, 4 – 7 pm. Ages 12 – 24 are welcome. Tuesday is Music Production &/or Step Dance, Wednesday is Photography or Modern Batik, & Thursday is Photoshop or Visual Arts. Friday, 4:30 – 6:30 PM is Drama workshops are at the Eclypse Youth Centre, 60 West Drive, St 101. CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYS from Dec 21 - Jan 1. Please call to register a space. 905-790-7707.

Originally published on November 28, 2012 at 2:31 PM

David Love Band performs

December 14. 9 PM. You are invited to rock out again with the David Love Band by BAC member David Love at Oscar's Roadhouse, 1785 Queen St.E. For some classic rockers, jangly pop classics and some cool instrumentals...... www.thedavidloveband.com

North of 49 Trio performs

December 15. BAC member Dan McVeigh’s band North of 49 Trio performs at Ivy Bridge. A Christmas Party & Fund Raiser for Sick Kids Hospital. www.danmcveigh.com

VALERIE MITCHELL PRESENTS:

BACK BY POPLULAR DEMAND

Discourse of Relationships:

A Black Woman’s Perspective

  

Sunday, December 16, 2012

7p.m.

Doors open at 6pm

Central Peel Secondary School

32 Kennedy Road N

Brampton, ON L6V 1X4

$25 before December 8^th, 

$30 at the door

(Group rate available for 15 or more)

(647) 822 –7497 or mitchellvsm@yahoo.com

Originally published on December 3, 2012 at 3:36 PM

AUDITION CALL

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Audition dates for When the Reaper Calls will be held on Saturday, January 5th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, and Monday, January 7th from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at 115 Orenda Road. For more information, please visit the Callboard

Audition dates for The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will be held on Sun. Jan. 6th at 12:30pm to 3:30pm and Tues Jan. 8th 7:30pm to 10:00pm at 115 Orenda Road. For more information, please visit the Callboard

www.peelplayers.com

Originally published on November 15, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Republished on November 15, 2012 at 1:06 PM, November 22, 2012 at 11 AM, & November 28, 2012 at 1:34 PM.

Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts

The deadline of December 3, 2012 for submitting nominations for the 2013 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts is fast approaching. Don’t wait – nominate an artist or arts organization that deserves to be in the spotlight. Help us spread the word – let’s recognize our artists and arts organizations for their leadership, innovation, creativity and talent. http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/awards_funding/Premiers_awards.shtml 

Steve Wilson in Miami

If you know someone in the Miami Area please forward Steve Wilson’s (SCA, CFS) image to them. He will have 3 pieces at the Miami RED DOT Art Fair Dec 5th - 9th located in the Wynwood Art District, 3011 NE 1st Avenue, Miami. Drop by and check out his work, spread the word. this piece call "GENESIS" is his newest piece and will be on display there. www.stevesartandimagery.com

Nov 30. BAC member Dan McVeigh performs his one man band show at Ivy Bridge. Check out www.danmcveigh.com for more dates and shows.

Originally published on November 22, 2012 at 11:14 AM

Youth Writers Club Meeting

November 28 at Four Corners Brampton Library Branch, 65 Queen St E. Open to secondary school students. This club and its monthly meetings are to inspire and enhance the writing skills of aspiring youth writers, to publish selected works, and to learn from special guest authors. www.BramptonLibrary.ca 905-793-4636. Registration required. Limited space of 20.  

Originally published on Nov 22, 2012 at 11:11 AM

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

The Rock School Singing To Support Music Therapy

November 20, 2012 – Brampton, Ontario

Christmas Album: “The Rock School Christmas 2012”

“Music therapy is the use of music to promote, maintain and restore psychological, physical, emotional and

spiritual health,” says Alicia Leon, SickKids Foundation.

The Rock School’s Co-owner Andrea Gavrilovic has always shared her experience and admiration about

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) with students and their families, only to realize that there are

many families that share their own touching stories and experiences at this amazing hospital. “I love

Christmas and I’m passionate about music,” says Andrea, “I wanted to use music as a tool to give a gift

back to SickKids.”

A joint effort from The Rock School’s Teachers, Students and guest musicians was made over the past 6

months to arrange, practice, record, produce and mix traditional Christmas songs to create “The Rock

School Christmas Album 2012”. A short-run of CD’s will be sold at The Rock School and it will also be

available for purchase on-line through Itunes. Proceeds from album sales will go to SickKids to support

music therapy within the Creative Arts Therapy Program. A personal donation page has also been set up on

the SickKids fundraising website where tax receipts will be issued accordingly.

Important websites to visit for more information and purchases:

Blogger

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http://therockschoolchristmas.blogspot.ca/

Facebook

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https://www.facebook.com/pages/The--‐Rock--‐School--‐Christmas--‐Album--‐2012--‐Supporting--‐Sick--‐Kids--‐

Hospital/145819962231491

SickKids

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http://my.sickkidsdonations.com/personalPage.aspx?registrationID=1692070

Itunes

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https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/rock--‐school--‐christmas--‐2012/id579007187?ign--‐mpt=uo%3D4

For more information on the school’s activities, visit

their website at www.therockschool.ca.

The Rock School is a member of the Brampton Board of Trade, Brampton

Arts Council and Mississauga Arts Council.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Andrea Gavrilovic

(905) 487-1425

andrea@therockschool.ca

BRAMPTON MUSIC THEATRE AUDITIONS

BRAMPTON MUSIC THEATRE

is holding auditions for...

Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The Rose Theatre

Brampton

Performances:THU. Apr. 11th @10AM (Student Matinee) and @7:30PM
FRI. Apr. 12th @10AM (Student Matinee) and @7:30PM
SAT. Apr. 13th @1PM & @7:30PM

DIRECTOR: Joe Gomes

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Sharon Vandrish

CHOREOGRAPHER: TBA

PRODUCER: TBA

STAGE MANAGER: Randy Freer

***  All performers are non-union and non-paid ***

Joseph Auditions 

Audition Dates
For CHILDREN'S CHORUS ONLY
November 28th, 6 -9 pm

Adult Auditions
December 2nd 1-5pm, 3rd 6-10pm

Call backs December 5th

All Auditions and Call Backs will be at 115 Orenda Road, Brampton, ON

Children:
We are looking for approximately 20 children aged 6-13 for the Mainstage production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

Auditions will be held at Orenda - from 6 pm to 9pm. Auditions will be in intervals of 5 minutes

Please prepare any song using a karaoke backup on CD

Come - wearing comfortable clothing and prepared to do a small dance audition

If accepted into the cast, parents will be asked to sign up for a production department to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours of time in either props, costume, set, set construction, makeup or other areas to support the production.

Adults
Sunday Dec. 2nd - 1-5pm (five minute intervals) - choreo auditions at 1:40, 2:40, 3:40, 4:40 for 20 mins)
Monday Dec. 3rd - 6-10 (five minute intervals) - choreo audutions at 6:40, 7:40, 8:40, 9:40 for 20 mins)

Rehearsals will take place beginning in January 2013
Sunday afternoons, Monday evenings and Wednesday evenings

Performance week at the Rose is April 7th to the 13th, 2013

To book your audition time please email: auditions@bramptonmusictheatre.com

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

Jam With A Cause - A Joyful Night

The power of music changes life! Music happens in relationship. Studies show music has a powerful, biological influence on us. It heightens cognitive skills and has lasting effects on brain function for a lifetime. (Nina Kraus Ph.D. - Neuroscience at NorthWestern University.)

HGNO's mandate is to create mandates that help children, youth and young adult participants explore and discover their musical gift through training and experiences in composition, recording and performance.

We would like you to join us for an evening of live music and to consider giving to the cause as we continue to reach out into the community and make a difference in the development of participants who are young and possibly marginalized, yet energetic to explore music.

Be Joyful on November 25.

www.hgno.org

Originally published on November 13, 2012 at 1:08 PM
Republished on November 15, 2012 at 1:38 PM

Stripping the Beauty with Martha Schellingerhoud

November 24 at Bramalea Alliance Church, 905 Central Park Dr. A Brampton Quilters' Guild workshop where you will learn the technique of strip paper piecing. If you enjoy paper piecing you will love strip paper piecing. If you are new to paper piecing, learn the technique along with the enhanced addition of doing it in strips. You will be making a variation of a New York Beauty while learning this method. Pattern with detailed instructions included. Come out and enjoy this course of Stripping the Beauty. bqguild.wordpress.org

Originally publichsed on November 15, 2012 at 1:46 PM

fundraising concert

November 25. 2012, 2 PM. St. Paul’s United Church and SHARE Agriculture Foundation present a fundraising concert with Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir at St. Paul’s United Church, 30 Main St S. $25. FOR TICKET INFO CONTACT S.H.A.R.E, 905‐838‐0897 OR St. Paul’s 905‐451‐1405. http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/SHARESTPAUL2012.pdf

 Originally published on November 15, 2012 at 1:40 PM

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.

Open House Christmas Sale

November 24 & 25, 10 AM - 3 PM. at 18 Lesbury Avenue. A perfect time to do some Christmas shopping and help support From A Mother's Heart! Jewellery, notecards, t-shirts and fashion accessories. 416-720-8733. www.fromamothersheart.ca

MELLIFLUENCE TRIO

MELLIFLUENCE TRIO with guest guitar wizard ERIC ST-LAURENT

this Sunday November 18 from 4 to 6 PM

ELLEN'S BAR & GRILL

190 Bovaird Dr West (just West of Main on North side)

(289) 752-3166

REGISTRATION DAY

Friday, Nov 16/12  5:30 – 9 pm. and Saturday Nov 17/12 9:30 am -3:30 pm -  REGISTRATION DAY! Teen (Ages 13-19) and Children's Art Classes (Ages 8-12) – Presented by Progressive Art for Progressive Kids at the Beaux-Arts Brampton Workshop, 70 Main St. N.  Teen Class - Course #2 "Portraits from Photographs" Friday nights for 8 weeks starting January 11/13; Cost: $130 materials included! Children's Classes - Morning Session; "Animal Cartooning"; Afternoon Session: "Abstract Acrylics"; Saturdays for 6 weeks starting January 12/13 Cost:$100 Materials Included! For more info: www.bramptonartclasses.com 905-460-1606 info@bramptonartclasses.com 

Free Youth Workshops

NOVEMBER youth workshops schedule for Youth Arts Against Violence, Tuesday – Thursday, 4 – 7 pm. Ages 12 – 24 are welcome. Tuesday is Music Production &/or Step Dance, Wednesday is Photography or Modern Batik, & Thursday is Photoshop or Visual Arts. Friday, 4:30 – 6:30 PM is Drama & NEW! Guitar/Songwriting. Workshops are at the Eclypse Youth Centre, 60 West Drive, Suite 101.  FREE but please call to register a space. 905-790-7707

Originally puvlished on Nov 1, 2012 at 10:15 AM

David Love’s new classic rock trio!

November 2, 10 pm. You are invited to the debut of David Love’s new classic rock trio! Please join them at Oscar's Roadhouse, 1785 Queen St E,  For some classic rockers, jangly pop classics and some cool instrumentals. www.thedavidloveband.com

Serenity Jewellery Christmas Open House

November 4, 2 – 4 PM. Serenity Jewellery Christmas Open House at 50 Rosebud Ave, Brampton, ON, L6X 2W5. BAC member Hilary Dalton invites you to check out her jewellery, designed with sterling silver, 14 k gold plated, fused glass, fresh water pearls and Swarovski crystal.

Gourd Decorating Workshop!

Wed, Nov 7, 6:30-9:30pm. New classes and workshops coming up at The Art Workshop! Highlight on Gourd Decorating Workshop, presented by Tracey-Mae Chambers, First Nations Visual Artist! Just $35. Painted gourds make wonderful decorations for the holiday season as well as lovely and gracious gifts for hostesses or friends and family alike. Don't worry - no art experience or drawing ability needed! To register, please email info@TheArtWorkshop.ca, and don't forget to visit www.TheArtWorkshop.ca to view more classes!

Learn to Record on the Computer

November 10, 2 - 4 PM.  A workshop presented by Higher Ground Neighbourhood Outreach at 42 Scott St.  www.hgno.org

Applebee's Flapjack Fundraising Breakfast

November 10, 8 am - 10 am at 60 Biscayne Cres. Support From A Mother's Heart. Phone or email Lynda Lemmon for tickets 416-720-8733, lynda@fromamothersheart.org. Limited amount of tickets are available. REGISTER NOW. http://www.artsbrampton.ca/NF/FAMH_PANCAKE.png 

REGISTER NOW! FREE WORKSHOPS

The Rock School. REGISTER NOW! FREE WORKSHOPS for Guitar (Oct 25, 5 – 6 pm), Drums(Oct 27, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm), Vocal (Oct 26, 8 – 9 pm), Piano (October 27, 1:30 - 2:30pm)

*Information on Programs
*Interactive Demonstrations
*Question & Answer Period
*25% off Trial Packages for new registrations

Space is Limited - please call or email to register your spot 905-487-1425 contact@therockschool.ca www.therockschool.ca 6 George Street South (lower level of Dale and Morrow Ins. Bldg). Free Underground parking next door at City Hall.

Rose-Marie Nicolucci’s original art

October 16 - 27 in the Art Cove at Beaux-Arts Brampton, 70 Main St. N. Opportunity to purchase Rose-Marie Nicolucci’s original art at greatly REDUCED PRICES for a short time only! “Clearing some of my stored paintings from my art storage vault had me marking down costs for many of my landscape and abstract paintings, both acrylic and watercolour. “ Hours are Tues. to Fri. noon to 6pm and Sat. 10 am to 3 pm.

Steve Wilson at the Ottawa Art Expo

Oct 26- 28. Steve Wilson will be at the Ottawa Art Expo at the St. Elias Centre. His piece "Her Time" along with a lot more exciting works will be shown. www.stevesartandimagery.com

North of 49 Trio performs

BAC member Dan McVeigh’s North of 49 Trio performs at Ivy Bridge on Oct 27 for a Halloween party with prizes for best costume. See more of his shows online at www.danmcveigh.com.

Postcards For Any Occasion with Sheree Schlote

October 27. WORKSHOP at Bramalea Alliance Church, 905 Central Park Dr. Presented by Brampton Quilters' Guild. Whatever the occasion, wouldn’t you love to send a beautiful fabric postcard to that special someone? Or maybe you just want to create a small masterpiece that would fit just right in that empty corner.  (Includes supply of Flexi-Firm; enough for 4 postcards). http://bqguild.wordpress.com | http://bqguild.wordpress.com/2012/09/27/welcome-back/

Magic With the Sleight-est Hint of Cheese

October 27, 2012, Magic With the Sleight-est Hint of Cheese presented by BAC member Gord Cadabra at Cyril Clark Lecture Hall, 20 Loafers Lake Lane, Brampton.  Gord Cadabra brings his hit comedy/magic show to Brampton for one night!  http://www.brampton.ca/sites/rose-theatre/en/Events-And-Tickets/Pages/ShowDetails.aspx?ShowID=513&ShowDate=10/27/2012  $22.50.

Originally posted on October 18, 2012 at 10:35 AM

"Only Silk" Exhibition and Sale

Until October 28th. The Silk Painters of Ontario are hosting their second "Only Silk" Exhibition and Sale at the Alton Mill Gallery in Caledon, Ontario. Twelve silk painters, including BAC member Dianne Sutter and Beaux-Arts Brampton members, will be represented. This group is the first Canadian chapter of SPIN (Silk Painters International), Check the Alton Mill Art Centre website for specific travel directions. www.altonmill.ca

Originally posted on October 18, 2012 at 10:42 AM

Call for SONGWRITERS

Call for SONGWRITERS: Deadline is Oct 31/12. It's the last month for your chance to enter the NSAI/CMT Song Contest. Got questions? For more info, check out http://members.nashvillesongwriters.com/news.php?viewStory=2540

Originally posted on October 18, 2012 at 10:49 AM

Free Youth Workshops

OCTOBER youth workshops schedule for Youth Arts Against Violence, Tuesday – Thursday, 4 – 7 pm. Ages 12 – 24 are welcome. Tuesday is Music Production &/or Step Dance, Wednesday is Photography or Modern Batik, & Thursday is Photoshop or Visual Arts. Friday, 4:30 – 6:30 PM is Drama & NEW! Guitar/Songwriting. Workshops are at the Eclypse Youth Centre, 60 West Drive, Suite 101.  FREE but please call to register a space. 905-790-7707

Originally published on October 4, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Republished on October 11, 2012 at 10:03 AM

New classes at The Art Workshop

The Art Workshop, division of BAC member group Brampton Art Fair, has some new classes to share. Aromatherapy 101  . Sun 21 Oct, 2 – 5 pm. Digital Scrapbooking Class with Alison. 22 Oct, 7 – 9 pm. Sewing Basics & Quilt Making. 11 Oct. 7 - 9 pm for 4 Thursdays. Check out TAW’s calendar for more courses! www.TheArtWorkshop.ca/calendar.htm to view them all. info@theartworkshop.ca 

Originally published on October 11,2012 at 10:08 AM
Republished on October 18, 2012 at 10:18 PM

Mellifluence Jazz Trio performs

October 21, 2012, 4 - 6 pm. Mellifluence Jazz Trio performs at Ellen’s Bar & Grill, 190 Bovaird Dr W, UNIT 41. BAC member Paul Pacanowski on keys and sax, Paco Luviano on bass & Mike McClelland on drums. Come enjoy good music and good food. www.ellensbarandgrill.com

Peel Panto Players is looking for a keyboard player/pianist

For its production of JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

This is the rehearsal schedule that we would like to have you present:

Sunday Sept 30, Oct 14, Oct 21 and Oct 28 from 1-4 pm

Tuesday Nov 6 and Thursday Nov 8 from 7-9:30pm, Sunday Nov 11 from 1-4 pm
Tuesday Nov 13 and  Thursday Nov 15 from 7-9:30 pm

The show moves into the Lester B. Pearson Theatre on Sunday Nov 18.

Our rehearsal and performance schedule is as follows;

Tuesday Nov 20
Wednesday Nov 21(dress rehearsal)
Performances are: Thursday Nov 22, Friday Nov 23 at 7:30 pm
                           Saturday Nov 24 and Sunday Nov 25 at 2 pm

                            Thursday Nov 29, Friday Nov 30  at 7:30 pm
                            Saturday Dec 1 at 2pm and 7:30 pm.

Peel Panto Players owns a keyboard that will produce a number of different instruments and sound effects.
There is a lot of opportunity for improvisation in this show. There will also be a drummer.
 We will be able to pay a honorarium.

If you are able to join our production, please contact me; manja_van_den_hoek@hotmail.com

Or 416-574-6066.

Regards,

Manja van den Hoek
Producer

Originally published on October 1, 2012 at 2:22 PM
Republished on October 11, 2012 at 10:14 AM

Volunteer Opportunity

The Perpetual Bazaar is looking for volunteers and vendors for their retail outlet at 21 Queen St. W. in Brampton. All items or sold on consignment and must be hand-made. Please contact the store at 905-453-5525.

Originally published on September 24, 2012 at 11:26 AM, September 26 at 10:57 AM, October 4, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Congrats to Jade Jager Clark on her latest work

A flash mob with 300 dancers at the Air Canada Center for an audience of 23,000 was Jade’s biggest project yet. For Free The Children - WE Day on Sept. 29, the group shared the same stage as Jennifer Hudson, K'Naan, Nelly Furtado, Al Gore and a multitude of phenomenal artists and speakers!! Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeBvFzKOKno Share with family and friends!

Progressive Art for Progressive Kids, 8 - 12 years

October 13 2012. Children’s Art Classes – Ages 8-12 at Beaux-Arts Brampton Workshop, 70 Main St. N. (downtown Brampton)

Artist Daniela Easter, Progressive Art for Progressive Kids

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS IN BRAMPTON! Progressive Art for Progressive Kids is now taking registrations for their Fall 2012 Session! Saturdays starting Oct 13 2012 for 6 weeks, Morning Course #2 -”Portraits in Pencil”10 a.m. – 12 noon
Afternoon Course #5 - “Watercolour Exploration” 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Check out the website for registration details – Hurry! Spots are limited!

Cost: $100 materials included, $10 sibling discount!

www.bramptonartclasses.com

info@bramptonartclasses.com

905-460-1606

Originally published on September 10, 2012 at 1:46 PM
Republished on Sep 24, 2012 at 11:05 AM,, September 26, 2012 at 10:29 AM, October 4, 2012 at 10:32 AM

OPEN CALL FOR FESTIVE AND CHEERFUL SINGERS

OCTOBER 9, 2012 – Brampton, Ontario – The Rock School will be hosting a Free Christmas Community Choir in the Brampton area.

The school first opened its doors in November 2007 in Brampton, with a mandate to facilitate musical dreams through a dedicated focus of providing lessons in guitar, voice, piano, and drums to children and

adults.

[The Rock School is] looking for singers ages 9 to Adults of any age. Auditions will be held Wed. Oct 17

@ 5pm at The Rock School, 6 George Street South, Downtown Brampton. Singers are to prepare 1 Christmas song of their choice for the audition, they are welcome to play an instrument or they may bring a backing track.

Chosen participants will practice every Monday and Wednesday starting October 22. Performances are scheduled in Downtown Brampton on November 16 and 17.

For more information on the school’s activities, visit their website at www.therockschool.ca .

The Rock School is a member of the Brampton Board of Trade, Brampton Arts Council and Mississauga Arts Council.  FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Andrea Gavrilovic

(905) 487-1425

contact@therockschool.ca

Community preview of PAMA this weekend

pama.peelregion.ca

Photography Workshop!

Sat, September 29, 10am – 12pm $25. Learn the basics and finally figure out how to take great photos! Tips and tricks. Bring your camera, phone or tablet! Meet creative people too! From the Art Workshop, a division of BAC member group Brampton Art Fair. theartworkshop.ca

BCCL 's AGM

September 27, 7 PM. Brampton Caledon Community Living’s 55th Annual General. Meeting at the Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles Avenue E. RSVP by September 14 to Jane Cerdic, 905-453-8841 ext. 1231, janec@bramptonceldoncl.ca www.bramptoncaledoncl.ca

Originally published on September 24, 2012 at 11:23 PM

Youth Writers Club

September 26, 2012 to May 29, 2013. Youth Writers Club begins soon! At the Brampton Library Four Corners Branch, 65 Queen St. E. Open to Secondary school students. This club and it’s monthly meetings are to inspire and enhance the writing skills of aspiring youth writers, to publish selected works, and to learn from special guest authors. www.BramptonLibrary.ca 905-793-4636. Registration required. Limited space of 20.

Originally published on September 24, 2012 at 11:21 PM

North of 49 Trio perforns Sept 28.

Sept 28. BAC member Dan McVeigh performs at the Ivy Bridge with North of 49 Trio. Find out more of his concert dates on www.danmcveigh.com  Check out a sample of Dan performing a cover of Michael Martin Murphy's "Wildfire". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HLotLodVx0

Originally published on September 24, 2012 at 11:16 PM

Learn to Record on Computer

September 29, 1 - 4 PM. Higher Ground Neighbourhood Outreach has a workshop on Computer Music at 42 Scott Street, Brampton. Learn to Record on Computer. www.hgno.org

Originally published on September 24, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Brampton Indie Arts Fest 2012

October 4 – 5, 7 – 11 PM. Live bands, acoustic artists and visual artists with headliners Ubiquitous Synergy Seekers (USS). Rose Theatre Studio, Lobby and Fountain Stage! All Ages Free Event. http://www.brampton.ca/sites/Rose-Theatre/EN/Events-And-Tickets/Pages/BIAF.aspx

Brampton Folk Club Meeting

October 1, 7 - 9 PM. at Rehearsal Studio (Lower Level), Brampton Civic Centre. Bring your instrument! The atmosphere is informal and relaxed. www.bramptonfolk.ca

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

Good news for local artist

Congrats to BAC member Steve Wilson for winning the Award of Excellence for Best Mixed Media this past weekend in the Mount Carmel Fine Arts and Music Festival for his work Rosetta Nebula. www.stevesartandimagery.com

Love & Leblanc September

It's a Love & LeBlanc September in the GTA! Mark your calendars! The Acoustic Duo and BAC member will be performing at several venues. You can join them for an intimate evening on Saturday, September 15, 7:30 PM at Mt. Vesuvio's Ristorante, 91 George St.S. Brampton, ON. Reservations recommended. (905) 459 0511. Find out more about gigs in Mississauga & Bolton on www.loveandleblanc.com

BCB LAUNCHES YOUTH BAND

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE CITY OF BRAMPTON CONCERT BAND IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE

THE LAUNCH OF AN EXCITING NEW MUSIC OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH

THE BRAMPTON YOUTH CONCERT BAND

DIRECTED BY:

SUSAN BARBER KAHRO

Susan Barber Kahro

The City of Brampton Concert Band is pleased to offer a new music opportunity for Brampton, aimed at supporting our youth and helping them grow in the musical arts, in which they will enrich their musical growth under strong musical leadership, with challenging and wide-ranging music selections, varied performance opportunities and unique learning experiences through special guests and projects. 

We are seeking students with some playing experience ideally at the Grade 8, 9 or 10 levels who wish to expand their musical skills and horizons, but are happy to consider any middle or early secondary school students who would like to participate in this new group. 

To lead this exciting new band, we are very pleased to announce Susan Barber Kahro as music director.   We are certain she will bring the best out of the young musicians who will take part and give them a lasting and positive experience.  Members will have the opportunity to perform at The Rose Theatre, with the Brampton Concert Band, Gage Park and the Farmer’s Market as well as competing in MusicFest Canada.

Our first rehearsal is planned for Thursday September 20, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. in the Brampton Concert Band’s music hall located at 55A Queen Street East (old Carnegie Library at Queen Street and Union Street).

For additional information, including how to join and membership fees, please visit our website at bramptonconcertband.com or contact us by email at bycb@bramptonconcertband.com.  You can also visit our Brampton Youth Concert Band Facebook page.