What happened to the Capitol Theatre information?
Cultural Ramblings – By Glen Turner What happened? Monday Oct. 26 was supposed to be the day we were all supposed to get the information about the Capitol Theatre project. It was supposed to be presented to Chatham-Kent Municipal Council Monday night. I repeat – what happened? I saw nothing…
Eagerly anticipating the Capitol Theatre financial information
Cultural Ramblings – By Glen Turner It’s creeping up on us soon – kinda like everything to do with the Capitol Theatre since the project began. It will soon be Monday, October 26 and the ‘revelations’ of the Capitol staff to date (I hope it’s all there) are to be…
‘Tis the season for Community Theatre in Chatham-Kent
Cultural Ramblings – By Glen Turner ‘Tis that time of the season again. And I don’t mean Fall, Hallowe’en or any other special day. I mean, it’s time to get your Fall show ready in that wonderful world we call “Community Theatre”. Theatre Kent in Chatham is busy rehearsing for…
Embrace your inner Francophile with Club Zola
By Jen Merritt – Arts and Culture Editor Have you ever wanted to speak French, but your elementary school lessons in days of the week just didn’t seem to cut it? Maybe you have basic conversational skills, but no one to practice with? If this is the case, Club Zola…
Discovering a gem at the North Buxton Museum
Cultural Ramblings – By Glen Turner I’ve always considered Museums to be part of that large group of institutions we call “Cultural” ones. Most people do, too. I didn’t often go to see what they had to offer, though. From now on, they (museums) are going to play a larger…
Standing ovation for the Sydenham Cultural Action Team
Cultural Ramblings – By Glen Turner Kudos, applause and compliments to the Sydenham Cultural Action Team! I understand that not much is happening with the other four Teams in the Municipality, but that some planning is underway. If that’s true, the others could take their lead from the Sydenham Team.…
Dispelling the Capitol Theatre myth in Chatham-Kent
Cultural Ramblings – By Glen Turner I think that I’ll call this one “Mythbusters”. The Capitol Theatre has received some bad press, and a lot of negative comments about its very existence. And so much of what is called “public knowledge” about the project is quite mythical. As I said…
Hoping the ‘empty rhetoric’ stops regarding the Capitol Theatre
Cultural Ramblings – By Glen Turner Hmmmm… Glad to see that I touched a nerve in some people, bringing up the Capitol Theatre. Good. It got some interesting comments, both online, via email, and even on the telephone! I also mentioned that the Sept. 14 Council decision might lead to…
FLES(CHE) CLOSING RECEPTION TONIGHT!
The Thames Art Gallery is pleased to announce Fles(che), an exhibition being held in the Ground Floor Gallery. The selected work of the artists, Thomas Ackermann, Srdjan Segan, and Paul Walty, is themed around monumental figurative drawing. A closing reception will take place at the Thames Art Gallery September 10th @ 7pm. …
Tackling the controversy of the Chatham Capitol Theatre
Cultural Ramblings – By Glen Turner Since my initial offerings in this column have been about “The Arts” and culture in this area, and particularly about the local community, it’s probably time to weigh in that controversial place in Chatham, the place that is being condemned by many as a…
Where has all the ‘grassroots’ culture gone?
Cultural Ramblings – By Glen Turner Much of the talk about “Culture” in this society has to do with “The Arts”, as I’ve mentioned before. In fact, the layman’s definition of “Culture” seems to be solely expressed in those terms. One of my many areas of personal interest is Drama…
ARTspace presents: Figure Drawing workshop with Helen Normandeau.
ARTspace presents: Figure Drawing workshop with Helen Normandeau. Monday, September 14th, 2009 10am – 3pm with lunch provided at the Satellite Restaurant Students will learn basic figure drawing skills using different types of charcoal, paper and other tools. Helen will begin the class with introductory gesture drawing with instruction on…
Mermaid or Whale: Beauty Standards and the Art that Results
A Creative Life by Jen Merritt The other day I received an email from my Mom. It brought up the issue of beauty standards and the pressure on women to be thin.…
The Art of Chocolate
A Creative Life by Jen Merritt Shameless advertising this is not, but art-related it is. I subscribe to the Eve Chocolatier newsletter, and was inspired by the shop’s latest offer which prompted today’s topic: The Art of Chocolate. I’m of French heritage, which is a convenient excuse to treat myself…
Presenting MOSAIC ART GALA …. Kids. Celebrating Abilities. With Art.
As intelligent and creative souls, we humans must express ourselves. So we do, in words spoken or written, through song and movement and, of course, the visual arts. None of us express with more freedom and innocence than children. And art has the power to transcend physical abilities or limitations. …
Conversations Surrounded by Colour
A Creative Life By Jen Merritt Alas, I was in Mexico when Mark Reinhart’s Colour Drunk opened at ARTspace, thus I was unable to cover the event. Lucky for me, I had a spare moment a few days ago to dash over to the ‘space to ask the artist a…
Local Artists and Artisans: How’s this for some exposure?
A Creative Life by Jen Merritt Did you know that every third Friday Wallaceburg hosts a Cultural Crawl? You can take a mini trip out to Wallaceburg, enjoy dinner at one of the fine dining establishments, and tour through local shops adorned with local artists. I attended the last event…
Something Queer Goes Here
By Laurie Langford, Special to the Daily Post Tuesday, August 25, 2009: When I first walked into ARTspace, a David Bowie song was playing over the sound system and I was immediately in a good mood. I was welcomed by the ever-smiling Mark Reinhart. He is currently having a solo…
Preparing for a ‘great weekend’ of cultural activities
Cultural Ramblings – By Glen Turner Look at the title for this column. It’s called “Cultural Ramblings”. But what, exactly, does that mean? I certainly am the walking definition of “rambling” (verbally that is, just ask anyone who knows me), but my bet is that asking five different people to…
Delicious, Delectable, Delightful – It’s Dessert!
Ridge House Harvestfest Dessert Contest Needs You! Sweet apple dumplings and spiced pumpkin pies are evidence that fall has finally arrived! And what better way to welcome the tri-colour leaves and crisp fall air than to enjoy the fruits of the harvest. The Ridge House Museum is inviting all enthusiastic…
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