Legends and Landmarks

Speakers Series ~ November 3, 10 and 17

Fredericton Public Library

Don Messer

Johanna Bertin, author of Messer’s biography Don Messer: The Man Behind the Music will talk about his life, his legacy and his music.  Talented young fiddler Sidney Murgatroyd a member of the Celtic Discovery Performing Troupe will treat us to some of Messers’ signature tunes.  The biography will be available for sale and signing.

Wednesday, November 3, 7 pm

The Chestnut Canoe Factory in Rabbit Town

A talk by historian Carol Ferguson about the legendary canoe, the factory and workers that produced it in Rabbit Town, the provincial capital’s most significant industrial neighbourhood.  Offered by the library in partnership with Fredericton Heritage Trust.

Wednesday, November 10, 7 pm

New Brunswick Waterfalls

Nick Guitard, author of Waterfalls of New Brunswick and now Waterfalls of New Brunswick: A Guide will talk about his favourite subject.  He’ll show us slides of waterfalls from all corners of the province; he’ll tell us some interesting stories about waterfalls (a little history, a little geology, a little folklore); he’ll tell us how he got to some of the over 100 waterfalls found in “the guide” and how you can too.  Both waterfall books will be available for sale and signing.

Wednesday, November 17, 7 pm

Fredericton Arts Alliance: Jasmine Cull and Katherine Moller

Some of Jasmine Cull's Baskets

 Fredericton Arts Alliance

Artists in Residence 2010 Summer Series

Located in at York Sunbury Museum, 571 Queen Street, in downtown Fredericton, the series presents local professional artists and fine craftspeople for one- to two-week residencies in the heart of Fredericton’s Historic Garrison District. Artists will create a studio space providing the public with a wonderful opportunity to talk with the artists, learn about their inspiration and creation and witness professional art in the making. Each week two new artists will be on location to offer their expertise and ideas to the community. 

August 14th – 20th

Katherine Moller (Music) & Jasmine Cull (Fiber Artist)

Jamine Cull and Katherine Moller in their studios at the York Sunbury Museum

Katherine Moller is a local violinist/fiddler who performs actively in many classical and folk ensembles in New Brunswick. She is also an active teacher; both of private lessons and in the school system. During her residency she plans on writing original fiddle tunes and workings on arrangements of fiddle tunes for her next recording project. 

Jasmine Cull is another artist who doesn’t have a website or blog yet! I’m posting lots of pictures of her art because everyone should have an opportunity to see her wonderful baskets!!

Jasmine Cull is a fiber artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design.  She is a juried member of both the New Brunswick Craft Council and the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador. For her residency, Jasmine will be working in basketry, continuing experiments in random weave combined with traditional weaves.  Her primary material will be reed, which she will dye and stain using natural dyes.

Katherine Moller teaches violin and fiddle in both the Harvey and Fredericton areas.

The York Sunbury Museum is the home of the famous Coleman Frog, the world’s largest frog and is a gateway into the exciting history and diverse heritage of central New Brunswick and Fredericton.  The York Sunbury Museum has almost a dozen galleries featuring the history of the Acadians, Loyalists, Natives, Boss Gibson and St. Mary’s Ferry!

The York Sunbury Museum is switching to fall hours after Labour Day weekend:

September – November
Sunday and Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Saturday: 1 to 4pm

Baskets & Things by Jasmine Cull

 

 

Fredericton Arts Alliance Artists in Residence Summer Series for August 2010

Fredericton Arts Alliance Artists in Residence Summer Series 2010 Schedule

5th Annual Celtic Energy Weekend at the York Sunbury Museum

OPEN to all Musicians, Dancers and Music Lovers!

Beginning Thursday, June 17th with Celtic Discovery Performing Troupe concert in Officer’s Square at 7:30pm the weekend continues into Friday night with a Celtic Jam Session at the James Joyce Irish Pub (659 Queen Street) from 6 to 8pm!

On Saturday June 19th, Celtic Energy Weekend offers workshops for fiddle, piano, guitar, dance, drum and mandolin at the York Sunbury Museum. Participants will break for lunch and are invited to enjoy Fiddle Fest where local fiddle students share what they have learned over the year as they perform a concert in Officer’s Square! That evening there will be a Family Ceilidh where workshop attendees and instructors are invited to share what they have learned / taught at this tradidtional Irish dance!

Instructors:

Troy MacGillivray – Fiddle (Nova Scotia)
Marie Short – Irish Dance (Montreal)
Krista Touesnard – Fiddle (Fredericton)
Carolyn Holyoke – Piano (Fredericton)
Jane Blakely – Irish Dance (Fredericton)
Sharon Stanford – Irish Dancing (Fredericton)
Keegan Manson-Curry – Bodhran (Fredericton)
Chris Mercer – Celtic Guitar (Fredericton)
Fill out a workshop registration form today!!!

 CEW registration brochure 2010 (300dpi).pdf

Morning Workshops

9 – 11: Intermediate Fiddle with Troy MacGillivray ($30)
9:30 – 11:30 Irish Dance: Soft and hard shoe drills for intermediate and up dancers with Marie Short ($30)
9:30 – 10:30 Irish Dance: Beginner soft shoe with Sharon Stanford – Beginner dancers should wear exercise style clothing and running shoes. If a dancer owns ballet or jazz style shoe those can be worn as well. ($10)
9 – 11: New to Fiddle for Children with Krista Touesnard – No fiddle necessary ($20)
9 – 11: Beginner Bodhran Drum with Keegan Manson-Curry ($20)
9 – 11: Beginner and Intermediate Piano with Carolyn Holyoke ($25)
9 – 11: Beginner and Intermediate Guitar with Chris Mercer ($25)

Afternoon Workshops

2:30 – 4:30: Advanced Fiddle with Troy MacGillivray ($30)
2:30 – 4:30: Ceilidh Dance with Jane Blakely ($20)

Please send completed registration form and payment by mail to:
Celtic Discovery Performing Troupe

SATURDAY EVENING Family Ceilidh June 19th, 7pm – the York Sunbury Museum on Queen Street with Jane Blakely teaching the Ceilidh Dancing and LIVE music !!! Admission by donation.