In the Arts July 15
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This is the last weekend to catch one of the best loved musical fairy tales Sleeping Beauty, being presented by Bottle Tree Productions at the Wellington Street Theatre. Written by Charles Robertson with music and lyrics by Michael K. Myers, this version of the popular fairy tale tells how the King and Queen entrust Jack, the Royal Messenger, with some very important invitations for the christening of the royal princess. But Jack has made a big mistake; he has forgotten to invite the evil fairy Carabasse.
The musical stars Cassie Burrell as Sleeping Beauty, Alex Stein as the King, Allyson Foster as the Queen, Simon Derome as Jack, Hannah Smith as the evil fairy Carabasse, Josh Jia as the handsome prince.
Show dates: July 15-17 Thursday to Saturdays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $15/adults. $12/seniors & students, at www.bottletreeinc.com or at The Wellington Street Theatre or 613-542-0070.
Blood Brothers
Blood Brothers, one of the longest running plays in musical theatre history, continues at the Thousand Islands Playhouse. Written by Willy Russell (Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine), the heart-wrenching story revolves around fraternal twins who are separated at birth. The twins' different backgrounds take them to opposite ends of the social spectrum, one becoming an Oxbridge-graduated councillor and the other unemployed and imprisoned. Both fall for the same girl, with tragic circumstances.
The play stars Kristin Galer, Kyle Dadd, Daniel Falk, Graham Parkhurst, Laura McCarthy, Marlene Handrahan, Adrian Proszowski , Peter Van Wart, Laura Burns, Wendy Fo, Joey Frohlinger and Seanna Kennedy.
For tickets: 613 382-7020.
Sir John A. Macdonald Back-from-the-Dead Concert Tour
It's our history and it's definitely not boring. The festival honouring our first prime minister continues downtown at Boucher Park with a lively cast that can sing, move and make Canadian history come alive.
The Sir John A. Macdonald Back-From-the-Dead Concert Tour is a funk-rock musical that takes place on Clarence Street at 8 p.m. (matinees most weekends at 2 p.m.) most nights until July 18.
The outdoor production is an adaptation of the musical Sir John, Eh, by Jim Garrard and Grant Heckman, and is directed by Layne Coleman.
Tickets: $15, $10 (students/children) at the park or the Tourism Office on Ontario Street. Bring a blanket (and maybe bug spray) — but no lawn chairs please. Bleachers are provided.
Bellevue House drama
And, speaking of Sir John, check out John A at the home of our first prime minister. In this drama, Sir John A. Macdonald reflects on his life over a glass of scotch. He recalls his father, whom he could never please, his wives, the son he lost and the friends with whom he caroused. Includes afternoon tea.
Shows run Fridays at 2 p.m. in July and August at Bellevue House, 35 Centre St. Call 613-545-8666 for information and reservations.
Drama at the Firehall
From the acclaimed writer of The Hope Slide and The Shape of a Girl comes this new one-woman show about the struggle to age with dignity. Terry Tweed stars in Another Home Invasion, by Joan MacLeod, at the Firehall Theatre in Gananoque, up until July 17.
Showtimes: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 p.m., matinees Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: www.1000islandsplayhouse.com 613-382-7020.
Romeo and Juliet at Wilton Hall
The Salamander Shakespeare Company performs Romeo and Juliet (with the heart-stopping fights and a balcony for Juliet) Saturday, July 17, at 7 p.m., at the Wilton Hall, 251 Simmons Rd. in Wilton.
Tickets: $15 (family rate $35), Wilton General Store, 613-386-7215, or at the door if space permits.
Wilton Pottery has a show with porcelain work by Diane Creber, stoneware and paintings by Tim de Rose at 239 Simmons Rd. A display and shop of models of railway stock and collection of model soldiers in Napoleonic uniforms, in the annex of Tree Lane Country House (John Licharson, 187 Simmons Rd. Info: 613-386-7215.
Bear Bottom Studio
Artist Jamie Brick invites the pubilc to attend the 15th annual Fastasy in the Forest Art Show and Sale, July 17 & 18, from 10am-5pm at the Bear Bottom Studio in Perth Road Village.
29 different artists will be showcasing art ranging from clay and cast stone to mosaic and jewelry.
This years showcase artist is emerging ceramicist and mixed media artist Dana Jaunzemis.
To get to the studio follow Division St north 30 kms to Perth Road Village. Turn left onto Wilmer Rd. then right onto Norway Rd. A free shuttle will take you from the parking area through the forest of Draper and into the show. Admission is free.
Coming of age story
The Thousand Islands Playhouse Firehall season continues with Master Harold and the Boys by Athol Fugard.
Set in South Africa during the early apartheid era, the story deals with the coming of age of seventeen year old Hally, a white South African. This touching story captures not only the havoc wreaked by the Apartheid era but the human relationships put to the test by societal and personal forces.
Written by Fugard and directed by Nigel Shawn Williams, this award winning play makes this a don't miss.
Show runs Friday, July 23 to Saturday, August 21. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday at 8p.m., Friday and Saturday at 2:30p.m. Tickets: $32, 65+/$30, under 30/$25, Stu/Child/$16. July 22 and all Sundays/$16. Prices do not include HST. Box office opens daily at 11a.m. Tickets may also be purchased online at 1000islandsplayhouse.com.
Firehall Theatre art show
Oil and acrylic paintings by local and emerging artists Caitlyn Chisamore and Erin Loree, students of the Ontario College of Art and Design University, will be on display during the run of Master Harold and the Boys at the Firehall Theatre, 185 South Street, Gananoque.
Show runs from July 22 to August 21, with the opening reception to be held July 23.
Musical spelling bee
An award winning musical is making its way to the Rotunda Theatre at Theological Hall, and the public is invited to come out and join in the fun.
Collective Productions presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a Tony award winning musical that combines quirky characters, audience participation and the thrill of competition.
The musical focuses on six young people in the throes of puberty who learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't make you a loser during a competitive spelling bee.
Shows of this hilarious and quirky tale of outsiders who find a place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time run from July 22-24, and 29-31 at 8pm with 2pm matinees on the 23, 24 & 31.
Tickets are $18/adult, $15/students/seniors for general admission seating and can be purchased at the Kingston Visitor Information Centre or at the door.
Union Gallery
Dust to Dust, a retropsective by Lisa Figge, who uses art as a research tool for understanding ecological citizenship, is up in the Main Space, Stauffer Library, Queens University.
Andrea Graham's Prophecy, in the Project Room, features felted children's clothing.
A reception is being held Thursday, July 29, 5-7 p.m.
Sweeney Todd takes the stage
Blue Canoe Productions presents its 11th and final production of the season with Sweeney Todd: The Demon barber of Fleet Street. The story follows an unjustly exhiled barber who returns to London to seek revenge on the man who framed him. His thirst for blood soon expands to include his unfortunate customers, and the resourceful proprietress of the pie shop downstairs soon has the people of London lining up in droves with her mysterious new meat pie recipe!
Shows take place August 5-7 & 11-14 at the Octave Theatre, 711 Dalton Avenue. Tickets $18/adult, $15/seniors/students, $12 children under 12. Sat matinee: $12/adult, $10/senior/student, $5 children under 12. For complete show times visit http://www.kingstongrand.ca/events/list/all/2010/8/1/
The Salon Prize
The second annual Salon Prize art competition returns. The Kingston-based art prize is now accepting art submissions.
Since the creation of The Salon Prize in 2009, Cleah Bunting has given artists, both amateur and professional, the opportunity to showcase and sell their art.
The Salon Prize is an open competition; art submissions can take the form of paintings, drawings and sculptures of any genre or medium, on any subject. The art submitted must have been done in the previous 10 years, and must be created and submitted by someone 18 years or older.
Prizes are: first place: $1,000; second place: $500; third place: $100 Wallack's gift card.
The deadline for this year's submissions is September 10, 2010.
For information, visit the website at www.salonprize.com.
