The Bonnyville & District Fine Arts Society
Performances, Concerts, A Touch of Class Community
Series, Bonnyville Country Opry, Rock Jam, Displays, Art Exhibitions,
Music, Drama, Dance, Presentations, Programs, Gallery Space, Stage and
Studio Facilities at the Lyle Victor Albert Centre in Bonnyville, Alberta,
Canada
Web page updated
Wednesday, November 14, 2007.
CONTENTS
(Bookmarks
and links in blue)
Upcoming Concerts,
Meetings, and Other_Events_of_Interest
A_Touch_of_Class - The 2007 – 2008 season up and running.
Stay up-to-date or contact
the organizers with this website.
Suggestions from Patrons
Always Gratefully Received.
Tickets:
Availability, Seating, Etc.
Art Exhibitions at
the Lyle Victor Albert Centre
Activities and Involvement
for Volunteers
Fundraising: Bingos, Homemade
Jam, Rock Jam, Etc.
Contact
Information
Purpose of the Bonnyville
& District Fine Arts Society
Board members,
committee & volunteer information
Technical Inventory and
Information on Lyle Victor Albert Centre
Sponsors Gratefully
Acknowledged
WEBSITE
AVAILABILITY: Any user groups or individuals wishing to post
relevant and appropriate information on this website, please e-mail your
material to icpperry@telusplanet.net
or Contact Ian Perry.
Upcoming Events!!
Annual General Meeting
this Sunday, November 18, 2007, at 7:30p.m., at the Lyle Victor Albert Centre
4714-49
A
Touch of Class Series
The Bonnyville
& District Fine Arts Society’s A Touch of Class Performance Series annually
brings a roster of great musical entertainment to the stage of the Lyle Victor
Albert Centre.
The 2006 – 2007 season saw:
on Saturday, October 21 saw a fantastic show given to an appreciative audience
by Harpdog Brown and the Bloodhounds; Saturday, November 18, saw the Boni Pueri Czech boys
choir give a wonderful pre-Christmas concert complete with candle light
procession, which will be fondly remembered by many of those in attendance for
years to come --- pictures of their Canadian tour are posted on their website
linked above; on February 24 pianist Stephen Runge flew in from St. Olaf
College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he is currently replacing an academic
on sabbatical, and played a wonderful concert of works by Corigliano, Ravel,
Chabrier and Schumann which will be presented as his Ph.D. presentation at l’ Université de Montréal next
month; As an early spring treat, on Friday, February
24, we were once again pleased to present the wonderful Ukrainian singer Alexis Kochan;
lastly, our season this year came to an end with a beautiful evening of music
on Saturday, April 28, featuring mezzo soprano Kathryn Whitney. All those in attendance were
treated to an after-concert catered reception with wine provided by A Touch of
Class.
Arrangements have been made
fro a number of concerts with discussions and contract arrangements still
underway for one other performance as noted below:
On January 27, the
wonderful classical violinist
And, hopefully,
pending ongoing negotiations, the great duo of slide guitarist
Ellen McIllwaine with Cassius Khan , on tabla.
And, maybe more…
Phone -
826-3986; E-mail - icpperry@telusplanet.net; visit our website at http://www.telusplanet.net/public/icpperry/;
Mail to
Tickets may be purchased by:
contacting the series organizers at 826-3986;
or by visiting Panich Music on
or
by e-mailing to icpperry@telusplanet.net;
or
mail at
or
you may purchase them at the door.
Ticket prices remain the same at $22.50 for adults
and $17.50 for students and seniors and are available for all upcoming concerts
now.
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An Orchestra for the
All those interested in the return of orchestral, classical music to
our community, please, let your presence be known!
By joining the
Call Jeff Gaye 639-2291 or Ian Perry 826-3986.
As a grassroots, community-based non-profit
organization, the Society depends on the support of a broad-based membership to
achieve its goal: a professional orchestra for the
Membership Has Its
Benefits!
We are working to assemble an attractive slate of
benefits for your $10 membership fee. The most important “plus” will be the
creation of our own professional classical music ensemble, and your voice in
its direction and future.
Members will also have the first opportunity to buy
concert tickets; will be invited to attend informal pre- or post-concert talks
with performers; and will receive a mailing prior to each concert with
information about the Society, the Orchestra, the programme, and more!
As our membership grows, so do the possibilities.
Join today!
Call Jeff Gaye 639-2291; or Ian Perry 826-3986
A
Professional Orchestra for the
The
The idea behind
the orchestra is to provide the people of the Bonnyville,
David Hoyt, Music Director
David Hoyt has agreed to act as Music Director. David
has an international reputation as a symphony conductor and French horn
soloist. He was Resident Guest Conductor of the
He is the founder and was the driving force behind
the ESO’s annual Symphony Under The Sky festival, and one of the major players
involved in the creation of the Francis Winspear Centre for Music. He has served as the Music Director of the
ESO, guiding the orchestra through a period of artistic and administrative
change. He has conducted the ESO in
Bonnyville and
periodically seen on Bravo TV.
David is passionate about grassroots involvement in
music. He knows that the future of music lies in reaching new audiences and
making performances accessible to a wider population. His contacts and
credibility in the Canadian music establishment make him a very attractive
candidate; his passion for community music-making fits perfectly with the aims
of our project.
The Concerts
The proposal for the 2006-2007 season is for two
concerts – one in
Modest growth and audience development are the keys
to this venture. Future seasons will see more concerts in each community, and
special seasonal performances – a Christmas program, perhaps, or an outdoor
concert in summertime.
Bonnyville Country Opry
Shows Throughout the Fall, Winter & early Spring, From October through
April,
On the Second Saturday of the Month
At the Lyle Victor Albert Centre, 4714- 49 St.
Tickets at Tellier Value Drug Mart on Main Street, 5015-50 Ave.
For further info phone Gabrielle at
826-5177.
NEW PERFORMERS ALWAYS WELCOME
NEXT SHOW.SEASON OPENER
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While no season ticket will be available this season,
individual tickets will be made available to those who have previously been
season ticket holders on a first refusal basis, so that if you have a favourite
seat, you will have the opportunity to purchase that season before the general
public availability.
Individual tickets are still priced at $22.50 regular price, & $17.50 students/seniors.
All seats are
assigned by row and number; please be aware that there is no *rush* seating at
A Touch of Class events.
All regular A
Touch of Class presentations are at the Lyle Victor Albert Centre,
4714 - 49
Further &
Future Concerts: Your opinion is solicited.
Organization of
the A Touch of Class Community Performance Series is an ongoing process, and
the ideas and wishes of the Bonnyville audience are of great help in
putting together the roster of performers who appear at the Lyle Victor Albert
Centre. Without your support, we cannot continue. Your
feedback on and reviews of performances are greatly appreciated. Ideas
and suggestions in regard to possible performers are encouraged.
Season tickets will be available as usual and every
effort will be made to contact our wonderful regular subscribers and
supporters. All assigned seating, and seasons tickets
represent an approximate saving of 30% to 40% over regular single ticket
purchases.
or
phone 826-3986
or
by e-mail icpperry@telusplanet.net
or
visit this web site
<http://www.telusplanet.net/public/icpperry/>
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More Upcoming Events!!
Art Displays Scheduled for the Lyle Victor Albert Centre
Individual artists or groups of artists who are interested in mounting an
exhibition of their works in the Lyle Victor Albert Centre South Hall gallery
space, more completely described in the Technical and inventory section below,
are encouraged to contact the organizers by e-mail at
<icpperry@telusplanet.net>, by phone at 826-3986, by mail at Box 5086,
Bonnyville, AB, T9N 2G3, or personally to Ian or Pat Perry, or Vince MacDonald.
Exhibitions are generally booked six months to a year in advance of the event
and are generally arranged by mid-May.
Scheduled Art Exhibitions:
·
October
through December 2007 – an exhibition of works by the St. Albert-based artist
collective pARTners
·
January
and February 2008 – A new exhibition of
collaborative works by Pierre
Bataillard and Romy Rohner
·
March
and April 2008 – An exhibit of the works of Gisela Felsburg of Gold Creek.
.
Teachers,
art instructors, and the general public are encouraged to contact Mrs. Lucie
Bell at 826-2778 if special arrangements for viewing at mutually convenient
times are need to be arranged.
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Information on the
Artists interested in exhibiting at the
Lyle Victor Albert Centre are encouraged to contact the Fine Arts Society organizers
at
Hosted Art Viewings
Teachers
and art instructors are invited to take advantage of the professionally
prepared didactic materials for all grade levels. These are available upon request for most
exhibitions from 826-3986. Teachers are encouraged to bring their students to
the Lyle Victor Albert Centre to view the artwork. Special
arrangements for viewing can be made by contacting Building Manager
Mrs. Lucie Bell at 826-2778.
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General Information:
Presentations of The Bonnyville & District
Fine Arts Society's A Touch of Class
Performance Series are sponsored in part by:
Northern Lights
School District No. 69
and
Alberta
Foundation for the Arts
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What The Bonnyville &
District Fine Arts Society Is All About
The Bonnyville
& District Fine Arts Society is a registered corporate entity under
the
The community
volunteers of the Society operate the Lyle Victor Albert Centre as a
performance, display, and practice space for community artists. The Lyle
Victor Albert Centre is leased on a long-term basis through a very generous
arrangement with Northern Lights School District No. 69.
Fundraising activities to support the Centre include regular Home
Made Jam and Rock Jam performances (contact Pat Perry for details)
and bingos as part of the Bonnyville Bingo Association.
Individuals
interested in becoming involved in supporting the Society's activities are
encouraged to join in. Please feel
welcome to take part in the on-going, success story of bringing the arts
to Bonnyville & District through our community’s beloved Lyle Victor
Albert Centre.
A Touch of
Class Performance Series, which arranges the Community Performance
Series with the support of
Volunteer Activities in the Near Future
Workers are needed for
Bingos on:
·
& Sunday evening November 4, 2007
Please contact Ian
or Pat Perry (826-3986) or any of the Fine Arts board members if you are
available to assist as a volunteer Bingo Worker.
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Board Members and Standing Committees of
the Bonnyville & District Fine Arts Society 2006 - 2007:
Executive:
President:
Pat Perry
Vice President: Vince MacDonald
Secretary: Joyce Cervinski
Treasurer: Linda Fewchuk
Board
Members:
1.
President: Pat Perry
2.
Vice President: Vince MacDonald
3.
Secretary: Joyce Cervinski
4.
Treasurer: Linda Fewchuk
5.
Steve Medford
6.
Lise Medford
7.
Ian Perry
8.
Jason Carlson
9.
Joyce Cervinski
Standing
Committees: