Kings Arts scene - as of July 16

BY WENDY ELLIOTT

Kings County Register

Music at the pergola

During July and August every Thursday evening, weather permitting, there will be live music on the pergola at Domain de Grand Pre. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.

July 17, Jazz Generations will perform and, July 24, singer Sheva Solomon is on stage. The Hupman Brothers are set for July 31 and John Tetrault performs Aug. 7.

At Ross Creek

The adult workshop at Ross Creek July 19 is “Puppets Alive,” with Alice Green. There is also a same-day printmaking workshop.

Then, July 26, sessions on digital photography for beginners and intermediate photographers and making funky jewellery workshops are planned.

August 9, explore the world of watercolour with last year’s featured artist Sara Hartland-Rowe, or take a singer/ songwriter workshop.

At Prescott House

A strawberry social is planned for July 20, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Prescott House in Starrs Point. Cost is $5. A house tour is included.

Enjoy strawberry shortcake and listen to live music by Adrian McGinn. From Hants County, McGinn’s forte is light guitar, with jazzy undertones. He has performed throughout the Valley and is a heritage interpreter at the house.

There is a miniature and photo exhibit on view until mid-July.

Hurrah for Sheree

One of Canada’s most loved children’s writers has turned her dab hand to adult fiction.

Multi-award-winning writer, speaker and educator Sheree Fitch will be in the Valley next week to launch Kiss the Joy As It Flies.

July 22 she will be at the Inside Story Bookstore in Greenwood for a reading at 7 p.m. July 23, Fitch will read to children at 11 a.m. at the Wolfville Memorial Library. At 7 p.m., she will read for adults at the Box of Delights Bookstore in Wolfville.

Set in the fictional Maritime town of Odell, with a cast of quirky but lovable characters, Kiss the Joy As It Flies is going to please Fitch’s many fans. Initially panic-stricken by the news she needs exploratory surgery, Fitch’s 48-year-old heroine, Mercy Beth Fanjoy, drafts a monumental to-do list and sets about putting her messy life in order. She is determined to finally uncover the identity of her secret admirer, reconnect with a long-lost friend and rival, and, most importantly, get her hands on the note her father left before committing suicide years ago.

Tidying up the edges of her life means the past comes rushing back, and the present keeps throwing up more challenges. In a week filled with action, nothing turns out the way she as she expected.

This premiere novel for adults has all the wisdom, humour and joy one would expect from the well-loved author of 23 books in a variety of genres. She is best known for her poetic writing for young audiences. The poetic touch continues.

Since the 1987 publication of Toes in My Nose, Fitch has travelled as a visiting author, writing instructor and literacy educator. She received the Vicky Metcalf Award for a body of work inspirational to Canadian children and two honorary doctorates for her contribution to Canadian literature and issues affecting women and children, one from Acadia University, where Fitch completed her M.A.

New at Harvest

Some 15 new works by artist Marcelle Belliveau are featured in an exhibition at Harvest Gallery in Wolfville.

Belliveau is president of the Conseil des Arts de la Baie, a founding member of la Manivelle printshop and a partner in Galerie Saule.

“Much of my work reflects the difficulties I have faced in trying to live within and without the Acadian culture,” she says. “Language plays a key role, not only in my continuing struggles with personal identity, but also as an evolving reminder of broader cultural loss.”

Evening en francais

Friday evening, July 25, Les Ami(e)s de Grand-Pré are organizing an evening of conversation in French at Joe’s Emporium in Wolfville, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Folklorist Georges Arsenault will give a brief talk on Léah Maddix, a storyteller and singer from PEI.

This is a wonderful chance for Acadians, Francophones and Francophiles to get together and chat in a friendly atmosphere.

An afternoon with Glen Ells

Author, historian and local farmer Glen Ells will spend the afternoon July 26 at Noggin’s Corner Farm in Greenwich to sign books, meet, greet and talk about his book, “Starting Over: Acadian and New England Planters in Nova Scotia in the 1760s.”

Centre-ing on stage

CentreStage presents an adult acting workshop Wednesday, August 13 and 20 for the adult actor (or actor curious) who want to dust off their acting skills, brush up their improv and play. These two evenings will focus on connecting thought to body and remembering how to communicate with honesty. The sessions will be lead by Cynthia Myers.

Cost: $15 for one night/ $25 for both (members’ discounts available), 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.



VANS to celebrate outstanding creators and educators

October 17, members of Visual Arts Nova Scotia will gather for CANVAS – a unique annual awards celebration and fundraiser to recognize four professional artists for their outstanding contribution to visual arts in Nova Scotia.

Industry professionals and the public are invited to submit nominations in the following categories: Outstanding Artist of the Year ($500), Art Educator of the Year ($500), Mayor’s Emerging Artist of the Year ($500) and The VANS Honour Roll. For a more detailed description of the awards qualifications and nomination process, go to vans.ednet.ns.ca



Coming up

Now on

Blomidon, Image and Word (an exhibit featuring paintings, photographs, poetry and prose to celebrate Cape Blomidon), Randall House Museum, Wolfville

100 years of Scouting, Randall House Museum, Wolfville

July 17

Language Arts, Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville

July 18

Maryland State Boychoir, Kings Presbyterian church, New Minas, 7:30 p.m.

July 20

The Stone Angel, Fundy Film Society, Wolfville, 8 p.m.

Annapolis Valley Honour Choir pre-tour concert, Leaving on a Jet Plane, 7:30 p.m., New Beginnings Centre, 1151 Bridge Street, Greenwood. Freewill offering.

July 23

Comedian Andy Jones in An Evening with Uncle Val, Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville, 7:30 p.m.

Until July 26

Snow White, Centre Stage, Kentville, 678-3502

July 26

Heavy Metal Meltdown featuring Children of Eve, Subspecies, A Call for Submission and Eco-Shock; Berwick town hall

Port George Country Jamboree - 11 hours of country music, 200 flea market tables. Admission $4, children under 12, free. www.countryjamboree.ca or 765-3225

Until July 27

Two Planks presents Our Town @ Ross Creek, 6 p.m.

July 27

Angèle Arsenault, 2 p.m., Grand-Pré National Historic Site. Free admisison

Aug.1

Devon Lee-Barclay, CentreStage, 8 p.m.

Aug. 17

Jazzette (a little jazz) concert, CentreStage, with Cynthia and Tom Myers, 8 p.m.

Until Sept. 5

Memory, Space and Heritage, Acadia Art Gallery, Wolfville