Sunday Music in the Park 2012

Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park and the Chinguacousy Concert Band are proud to present an expanded edition of the annual Chinguacousy Music in the Park concert series. The exceptional environment and natural amphitheatre of one of Brampton's largest and well known parks, as in the past, makes an ideal performance venue for attendance from families and their friends across Brampton and beyond. As the Brampton Arts community, we have the opportunity to once again fill the park with music, arts, and culture throughout the summer months; and most importantly, with a majority of local Brampton talent. This location is the perfect venue for your group to showcase their talents.

Call for Musical Groups:
With pleasure you are invited to perform in this year's series, which will be once again presented on Sunday evenings throughout the summer, starting at 6:30pm. As it is anticipated that some Sundays may be more preferential to each group than to others, please send your preferences of two or three suggested dates that could work for your group. As replies are received, dates will be allocated that are beneficial to all involved. Space is filling up fast; preference is given to Brampton Arts Council member groups who apply prior to March 10, 2012.

Call for other Performing Arts Groups and Visual Artists:
In order to expand the experience for the families and visitors that are attending, Brampton Visual Artists and other Performing Arts groups are invited to participate; whether it be a gallery display of their works, an information desk, or a display of the group's talents pre-show or during the intermission. There is ample space available in the bandshell area that can be filled with the best that Brampton has to offer. Don't miss out - send in your information requests today.

To apply for a performance or display location, please send your requests and basic information to: info@chingband.com

Once the dates are assigned, a detailed information package will be sent out regarding the logistics of each weekend date to all confirmed groups.

For information or to share further ideas and concepts about this series, please contact:
Al Bourke
President, Chinguacousy Concert Band
chinguacousy@sympatico.ca

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

Downtown Brampton Space available for rent

Space available for rent during week days at the Brampton Theatre School - 1 Nelson St W. (Corner of Main St and Nelson St. - lower level) - ideal for yoga, exercise class, meetings, dance, theatre arts, seniors activities, etc. Call Lynda at 905 450-7007 and leave a message.

Love & Leblanc

Saturday, March 3, 7 pm.Please join Love & Leblanc for an evening of classic folk and pop from the 50s, 60s, and 70s at Mt.Vesuvio's Ristorante, 91 George St.S. www.mtvesuviosristorante.com Seating is limited and reservations are a must! Call (905) 459-0511 to reserve your table! www.loveandleblanc.com

March Break – Camp Synergy!

March 12th-16th, 2012. Presented by Synergy Performing Arts Academy, 51 Mountainash Rd or 180 Sandalwood Pkwy E suite 2000. Early Registration Special: 5 days as low as $120! Music, Dance, Drama & Art combined!!! FUNtastic Educational or Recreational Programs! Experienced adult teachers only. Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Extra extended care also available. Choose your stay... from 1 hr, 1 day, 1 week. Special ends March 1st. Ask for details. "Drop-In" available if spaces vacant. Register at synergyperformingartsacademy.ca or (905)846-5000.

What will your children do this March Break?!

March 12-16, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. How about Brampton Theatre School’s March Break Theatre Arts Camp? For information http://www.bramptontheatreschool.com/

Originally posted February 27, 2012: 11:24 PM

Literary News!

Begins Thursday, March 8. Join BAF for a comprehensive 4 week Creative Writing, presented by BAC member Catherine Astolfo, award-winning, local author of The Emily Taylor Series. Purpose: to encourage fledgling writers to put their words on paper in a way that will have shape and promise.. "Ready to write the next great murder mystery but don't know where to start?" Start right here! Simple tips and tricks to bring out the creative writer in you! 4 week course = $100. Find out more and register at http://www.theartworkshop.ca/

Original post date: February 14th, 2012 11:22 am

Professional Development courses

March 3,4 & 10, 11 - Harris Institute will be having Professional Development courses in the music industry. NSAI and several other industry associations get a 25% discount for the courses. Check them out http://www.harrisinstitute.com/201201/PDPSpring2012.pdf

Bottle Tree Productions One Act Play Competition for Writers 2012

The competition runs until November 30th 2012.
Go online to http://www.bottletreeinc.com/script_contest.html

First Prize $1,000 Second Prize $250 Third Prize $100

Top ten entries are posted on our site.
The entry fee for each submission is $25.

One Act Plays of from 10 minutes to 70 minutes may be submitted by mail or email.
For environmental and storage reasons, email submissions are preferred.
contest@bottletreeinc.com
Bottle Tree Productions
at 445 Southwood Drive,
Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7M-5P8

Please make cheque payable to Bottle Tree Productions.

Go online at http://www.bottletreeinc.com/script_contest.html for Paypal options and further details and to see past winners and their contact info. Before entering you can check out our free advice for writers at http://www.bottletreeinc.com/navigation_page_playwrights.html

Format is not important. Good writing is.
Please do not attach your name or contact name to the script but have that information on a separate sheet of paper, or a separate attachment if emailing.
For further information:
Phone 613-384-8433 or email contest@bottletreeinc.com
Plays can have previously been produced but not professionally.
Plays may also have been entered in other competitions.
Winners will be announced in January of 2013
If you want a critical analysis of your work please enclose a cheque for $50 made payable to Bottle Tree Productions. or use our Paypal option on our website.

Youth Workshops/Drop-In

February youth workshop schedule for new BAC member Youth Arts Against Violence, 4 – 7 pm. Ages 12 – 24 are welcome. Tuesday is Music Production, Wednesday is Photography or Modern Batik, & Thursday is Photoshop or Visual Arts. Workshops are at the Eclypse Youth Centre, 60 West Drive, Suite 101. Welcome to the BAC, YAAV!