Kings arts scene - as of Nov. 12

BY WENDY ELLIOTT

Kings County Register

Acadia Art Gallery

The Wonder Tale Salon Nov. 12, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., presents “Long Ago and Far Away: Wonder Tales,” hosted by classes in the departments of English and Theatre.

There is a portrait workshop for children Nov. 14, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, presented in collaboration with students from the School of Education. There will be also an art workshop for children ages seven to 12. The workshop will focus on portraits on display in the hallery’s current exhibition, Kingston Prize. Participants will learn about the art of plasticine and how to create self-portraits with this material. Free admission, but space is limited. Registration required at artgallery@acadiau.ca.

Exhibition tour and discussion Nov. 19, noon to 1 p.m., is presented as part of Acadia Lifelong Learning’s brownbag series. Join the gallery director for a discussion on portraiture and the current exhibition, Kingston Prize

November 21 and 28, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. it’s Drop in Art Saturdays’ free thematic art activities in the gallery for all ages. For November, we will be making snow globes. All materials are provided.

At Acadia

Acadia Theatre Company presents The Wonderful World of Dissocia, written by Anthony Neilson and directed by Robert Seale, Nov. 12 to 15 and 17 to 22 at 8 p.m., with matinee performances Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 at 2 pm.

All performances will take place in Lower Denton Theatre, Acadia University. Ticket prices are $12 regular and $10 for students/ seniors and may be purchased at the door or reserved at 585-1766.

Performing arts

Having performed nearly 2,000 times in the last 20 years, the St. Lawrence String Quartet has established itself among the world-class chamber ensembles of its generation.

November 13, the Acadia Performing Arts Series presents the quartet at 7:30 p.m., Festival Theatre.

St. Lawrence String Quartet. Telephone orders for tickets: 542-5500.

Open mic kitchen party

At the Union St. Café in Berwick Nov. 13, Mike Trask hosts the open mic kitchen party. November 20, it’s Jon McKiel’s turn, followed Nov. 27 by Marshall and Lake.

Open mic kitchen parties start at 8:30 p.m. every Friday.

At the Whittle

November 13, it’s Ken Davidson’s CD release concert

at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at Box of Delights.

November 14, David Francey performs at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 at ticketweb/ 483-6334.

The Al Whittle Theatre is in Wolfville.

At the Whittle

Fundy Film in Wolfville screens Il Divo Nov. 15, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Director Paolo Sorrentino reaches into Italy’s turbulent post-war political history to craft a dazzling drama-portrait of a complex and dubious political figure, Giulio Andreotti. Italian PM during seven governments, he also had ties to the Mafia.

The society will also screen Of Time and the City. Terence Davies’s landmark ode to hometown Liverpool blends a keen sense of social history with a touch of nostalgia and offers a captivating portrait of the city and its formidable inhabitants: unique and inspiring, personal, universal and gloriously cinematic. The film runs Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

Screenings are at the Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. Tickets ($8) 30 mins before screening. www.fundyfilm.ca or 542-5157.

Blues night

It’s a blues night Nov. 21, with Moonshine Emergency and special guests Blueprint, at The Top Hat in Greenwood, 10PM, $3 at the door.

Gamelan obsession

After visiting Bali, Ken Shorley is teaching an introductory course in Sundanese gamelan degung at Acadia University, as well as leading a terrific gamelan ensemble there.

The ensemble will be performing a concert Nov. 27 at Acadia's Denton Hall auditorium, starting at 8:30 p.m. (free admission).

Call out

November 28, A Call for Submission, the Valley’s classic/ hard rock band, will be playing hits all night long at West Side Charlies in New Minas. Show starts at 10 p.m., cover is $2 at the door.

Right Top-40

November 28, Joker’s Right’s Top-40 and classic rock is on stage at The Top Hat, Greenwood, 10 p.m., $3 at the door.

Hear Bach

Tickets are now on sale for the Acadia University School of Music’s production of J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio Nov. 29, 3 p.m., in Festival Theatre, Acadia University

This production features the Acadia University Chorus, directed by Michael Caines, and the Acadia String Ensemble, directed by Laura Veeze. Soloists include School of Music voice faculty member Christianne Rushton and guest soloists Susan Boddie, Ryan Billington and Ross Thompson. The production will also feature members of Symphony Nova Scotia, as well as students and faculty from the School of Music.

Tickets can be purchased at the Acadia Box Office or reserved by calling 542-5500. $20 adults, $15 students and seniors.

Save the date

The Amadeus Guitar Duo is coming to Manning Memorial Chapel, Wolfville, January 3, 3 p.m. Admission: free.

Coming up

Nov. 14-15 & 21-22

Affordable Art, Grand Pre Historic Site, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Nov. 14

Poison Cherry, West Side Charlies, New Minas, 10 p.m.

Nov. 19

Buddy Washisname, Mermaid Imperial Performance Centre, Windsor

Nov. 19-21

Fezziwig Family Christmas Frolic, Festival Theatre, Wolfville, 7 p.m. Sat. matinee

Nov. 22

Spinney Brothers, Horton Performance Centre, Greenwich, 2 p.m.

Until Dec. 10

Kingston Prize exhibition, Acadia Art Gallery, Wolfville

Until Dec. 12

Bingo: The Musical, CentreStage Theatre, Kentville

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