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And All That Jazz
And All That Jazz VI Art & Photography Show
September 2016
Spirit of the Hills’ annual “And All That Jazz Art & Photography Show” is now on. It’s an opportunity for painters and photographers to show and sell their work on a busy main street in Port Hope for an entire month.
Dates to note:
- Thu, Sep 1: Drop-off at the venue between 10 and 2
- Fri, Sep 9: Opening reception from 5 to 7 pm. Note that the Port Hope Jazz Festival offers free admission this evening. A fabulous band, Quickshifters, will be playing. Bring your dancing shoes.
- Fri, Oct 7: Pick-up between 10 and 2
Scenes from the Opening Reception
Photos by Mary Weilandt except the photo that includes Mary taken by her husband Franz.
Mary Weilandt and Tony Crocker
And All That Jazz V – October 2015
Spirit of the Hills presents “And All That Jazz V Members’ Art & Photography Show” at
Ganaraska Art & Framing 93 Walton Street, Port Hope Friday, September 11 to Saturday, October 10, 2015 10:00am to 5:00pm (Monday – Saturday)
Scenes from the 2015 Opening Reception
Book Launches
In the Shadow of the Conquistador
by Shane Joseph
Fall 2015
Ancient Spirit Rising
Reclaiming Your Roots & Restoring Earth Community
By Pegi Eyers
Fall 2015
Launch of Hill Spirits II – A SOTH Anthology
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Meet a 66 King St. East, Cobourg
Hill Spirits II an anthology of stories poems and non-fiction by Northumberland writers and members of the Spirit of the Hills Writers’ Group will be launched in Cobourg at Meet at 66 King St East, between 7-9 pm Tuesday May 5th. Join the celebration and hear authors reading their work. Cover charge $15 entitles you to a free copy of the book (retails at $24)
Cobourg Launch – Meet at 66 King St East, Tuesday May 5, 7 PM
66 King St East, Cobourg
Featured Readers: Brian Mullally, Katie Hoogendam, Erika Rummel, Marie Prins, Sharon Overend, Ellen Curry, Susan Statham, and Shane Joseph.
An entry fee of $15.00 entitles you to a copy of the anthology or any other Blue Denim Press title.
Brighton Launch – The Gates Gallery – Thursday May 14, 7 PM
240 Presqu’ile Parkway, Brighton
Feature Readers: Peggy Dymond Leavey, Gwynn Scheltema, Eric E. Wright, Felicity Sidnell Reid, Deborah Panko, Richard M. Grove and Kim Sherman Grove.
An entry fee of $15.00 entitles you to a copy of the anthology or any other Blue Denim Press title.
Port Hope Launch – Dreamer’s Cafe – Wednesday May 20, 7 PM
2 Queen Street, Port Hope
Featured Readers: Diane Taylor, Donna Wootton, Jim Ronson, Kate Hoogendam, Deborah Panko and Shane Joseph.
An entry fee of $15.00 entitles you to a copy of the anthology or any other Blue Denim Press title.
Molly Brant: Mohawk Loyalist & Diplomat
Saturday, May 02, 2015
12 noon to 2 p.m.
Lighthouse Books, 65 Main St. Brighton ON K0K 1H0. 613 475-1269.
www.peggydymondleavey.com
Peggy Dymond Leavey will launch her latest biography, “Molly Brant: Mohawk Loyalist & Diplomat,” on Sat. May 2 from noon to 2 p.m. at Lighthouse Books, 65 Main St. Brighton. This is a drop in event, so come by and meet the author any time between noon and 2. Books will be available for signing. This is an Authors for Indies event. Show you support for our wonderful independent bookstores.
An Evening of Suspense & Mystery
Readings from three new books plus selections from freelance writer Amy James and others. Join us at: Meet At 66 King, on Thursday Oct. 2nd, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Astounding goodies always available to purchase at this favourite gathering spot!
New suspense novel Riptide by Eric E Wright
from the Pelican Book Group
Riptide: When Ashlyn’s husband Craig unexpectedly dumps her on St. Simons Island, she must survive emotional betrayal, financial ruin, kidnapping by the Russian mafia seeking her husband…and deal with her attraction to Remy, a Shrimpboat captain.
Readers write: *”Edge of seat storytelling that keeps the adrenaline rushing.” Patricia Day *”Riptide’s twists and turns kept my emotions on high alert! Great read!” Brenda J Wood
Read more at: http://www.countrywindow.ca.
Contact: wrightee@eagle.ca
New mysteries from Blue Denim Press
Beyond Blood by Sharon A Crawford
Beyond Blood: Dana Bowman has misgivings about starting the home-based Attic Investigative Agency with her twin brother, Bast Overture. Especially when the agency’s launch is preceded by a break and enter downstairs followed by the kidnapping of her son, David and the murder of his baby-sitter, Debbie.
Further digging reveals multiplied mayhem and run-ins with police detective Donald Fielding and CKNT TV reporter Charles Haas. The latter has the “dirt” on Bast. Dana is pushed beyond blood ties in trying to avoid an emotional meltdown as a mother and focus on finding her son. The twin detectives discover that everything seems to be connected somehow. Which connection will lead them to David, and to Debbie’s murderer? Will they be too late for David?
Dead Wrong by Klaus Jakelski
Dead Wrong: Big egos struggle for survival and money as the United States of America gets down to universal health care. Thirty-four babies are murdered at a pre-eminent heart hospital. The investigation is on, but then the Undersecretary of State for Health dies at the same Boston hospital without anyone lifting a finger!
Young surgeon, Peter Martins, and aspiring news anchor, Anne Maples, blow the case wide open while nobody in authority will listen. Bottom line: different crime – one you never expected! See Blue Denim Press at: http://www.bluedenimpress.com/index.php
Hill Spirits – an anthology by the writers of Northumberland County
Spirit of the Hills is pleased to announce its inaugural anthology with contributions from the Spirit of the Hills Writers’ Group.
Hills Spirit will be officially launched on Thursday, October 11, 2012. Location: Meet at 66, 66 King St. East, Cobourg.
The Spirit of the Hills Writers’ Group in association with Blue Denim Press is publishing an anthology of our writers’ work entitled Hill Spirits – a very apt title given our Northumberland location and the name of our association.
Eighteen writers and three visual artists from across the county have contributed.
The official Hill Spirits book launch will take place on Thursday, Oct. 11th at “Meet at 66 King East” from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Readings at the book launch will feature authors George Boycott, Pat Calder, Linda Hutsell Manning, Leah Murray Jessica Outram, Erika Rummel, and Diane Taylor. A subsequent “road show of readings” will follow:
Wednesday, Oct. 17th at 7:00 p.m: Dreamers Café in Port Hope
Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 7:00 p.m.: Arts Quinte West Gallery in Trenton
Other readings in locations throughout Northumberland County are being scheduled for November.
Members of the public are invited to come to these local events and listen to our talented authors, poets and publishers read from their own work.
There is a $15 entrance fee which includes a free copy of Hill Spirits or any other Blue Denim Press publication so that couples can receive two different books if they wish. No tickets required. Payment, by cash, Visa or Mastercard.
Brian Smith Workshops
Colour Theory for the Figure Painter with Brian Smith Workshop
Spirit of the Hills presented Colour Theory for the Figure Painter with Brian Smith at the Warkworth Town Hall Centre for the Arts. Workshop dates: Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23, 2016, 9:30am to 3:30pm. Thirteen painters came out for the popular workshop. Visit www.drawn2life.com to see more of Brian Smith’s drawings and paintings.
Photos from The Workshop
Below are some photos of the workshop taken by Mary Weilandt. Click on images to view larger.
Campbellford Branch Library
“Enchanted Forest” paintings by Sherry Turner
Spirit of the Hills presents “Enchanted Forest” paintings by Sherry Turner.
Sherry is a mixed-media artist who works with new and re-purposed materials. Her paintings utilize acrylic, copper, crystals and sparkles on a gallery wood panel, all of which is highlighted with resin to give it a spectacular shine.
Sherry Turner Art
Campbellford
sherryturnerart@gmail.com
705-653-7777
Sherry Turner’s Art Show & Sale: Oct. 20, 2016 to Jan. 19, 2017 at the Campbellford branch of Trent Hills Library, 98 Bridge Street East, Campbellford, ON.
Natural Expressions – Paintings by Dorothy Siemens
July 22 to October 20
www.dorothysiemens.com
dorothy@dorothysiemens.com
A Group Art Show – June 12, 2016 to July 22, 2016
Capers Restaurant
Brush & Lens Art Show & Sale Group Show
Spirit of the Hills presents Brush & Lens Art Show & Sale, December 20, 2016 to January 31, 2017.
A Group Effort featuring various artists from Northumberland at Capers Restaurant, 28 Bridge Street West, Campbellford, ON, 705-653-5262
“Windows” Photographs by Brian Tyson
Spirit of the Hills presents “Windows” Photographs by Brian Tyson, October 25 to December 20, 2016 at Capers Restaurant, 28 Bridge Street West, Campbellford, ON 705-653-5262.
For more on Brian Tyson, visit cameraf11.com
Coffee and Colour – New work by Denny Manchee at Capers
Spirit of the Hills presents Coffee and Colour – New work by Denny Manchee, August 30 to October 24, 2016 at Capers Restaurant, 28 Bridge Street West, Campbellford, Ontario. 705-653-5262
www.dennymanchee.com
905-376-0275
Wings Over Water – Photography by Tony Crocker
Spirit of the Hills presents Wings over Water (Osprey and other birds). Photographs by Tony Crocker Photography.
Show & Sale July 5 to August 30, 2016 at Capers Restaurant, 28 Bridge Street West, Campbellford, ON. 705-653-5262
Contact:
www.tcrocker.ca
photo@tcrocker.ca
705-653-1100
Earthly Delights – Dorothy Siemens Art Show & Sale
Spirit of the Hills presents “Earthly Delights”
Dorothy Siemens Art Show & Sale
May 10 to July 5, 2016
paintings by Dorothy Siemens
“Vibrant colours, bold lines and imaginative interpretations of nature characterize the expressive paintings of Dorothy Siemens.”
Dorothy Siemens
Fine Art Painting
Port Hope
www.dorothysiemens.com
dorothy@dorothysiemens.com
905-885-8879
at Capers Restaurant
28 Bridge Street West
Campbellford, Ontario K0L 1L0
705-653-5262
Capital Theatre
Intermission: Winter
Spirit of the Hills is pleased to present an Art & Photography Show and Sale on January 14 to February 28, 2013 at the Capitol Theatre at 20 Queen Street, Port Hope. Opening Reception: Thursday, January 17, 5:30-7 p.m.
Scene’s from the Opening Reception
Photos by Judy Hopkins
Cobourg Library
“Words & Pictures” – A Christmas Show & Sale
Cobourg Library, Fri, Nov 25th & Sat, Nov 26th, 2016
Cobourg Rotary Arts & Crafts Festival
2016 Cobourg Rotary Arts & Crafts Festival
Pictures from the exhibition:
Maple Syrup Festival Juried Art Show
2016 – 16th Annual Maple Syrup Festival Juried Art & Photography Show and Sale
Spirit of the Hills presents the 16th Annual Maple Syrup Festival Juried Art and Photography Show and Sale
Saturday March 12, 2016 (10am – 4pm) Sunday March 13, 2016 (10am – 4pm)
Ah! Arts and Heritage Centre, Warkworth
Winners (& Sponsors)
Best in Show: Dania Madera Lerman (Sponsored by Eclectic Mix)
Best Painting: Olga Neinhuys (Sponsored by Warkworth Farm Supply)
Best Photograph: Carey Campbell Dinke (Sponsored by The Holmestead: Print & Business Services)
Best 3D-Mixed Media: Georgina Schaeff (Sponsored by Warkworth Remedy’sRx)
People’s Choice Award: Sherry Turner (Sponsored by The Village Pantry)
About The Juror
James Campbell, Executive Director/Curator of the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington will jury the show.
Opening Gala Reception
An Opening Gala Reception was held March 11 from 7 pm to 9 pm.
Photos by Mary Weilandt of the 2016 Winners
Best in Show – Dania Madera Lerman
Best 3D – Georgina Schaeff
(Honorable Mention – Suzanne Towns)
Best Painting – Olga Neinhuys
(Honorable Mention – Julie MacDonald)
Best photograph – Carey Campbell Dinkel
(Honorable Mention – Tom Groot)
Photography Show
2013 Juried Photography Show Winners
Best in Show
Cat on a Cold Stone Floor
Brian Tyson (of Hastings)
Second prize went to Sylvie Flynn (of Cobourg) for “Ivy League”
Honourable Mention went to Tony Crocker (of Campbellford) for “Puffin Signals”
The Peoples Choice Award went to Norma Keith (of Baltimore) for “Summer Harvest”
The Julie Waterhouse workshop was a success, with 13 participants, who learned to be more creative, and enjoyed themselves doing so. Well over 100 people visited the show and looked at the photographs.
Word Northumberland
A new book for Christmas signed by the author.
Yippee !!!
Please join us November 7 2015
at the Cobourg Public Library, 200 Ontario St. Cobourg, ON. 10 am. to 4 pm.
meet local authors and a wonderful selection of books listen to short, entertaining readings.
learn about literacy events in your community
get answers to your questions about writing and publishing