June 2012
June 1 - 2
Sound Investment Community Choir presents…Bernstein & Broadway
7:30 pm, Trinity United Church, 140 Maple St., Collingwood
Under the direction of Brian Rae with accompanist Keiko Yoden-Keupfer, the Sound Investment Community Choir presents a choral performance of Bernstein and Broadway, featuring Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms & a variety of Broadway classics.
Guest artists: harpist, Erica Goodman & percussionist, Andrew Morris.
Tickets $20/children 12 & under free. Available in Collingwood at the Crow’s Nest &Saunders Office Pro, in Wasaga Beach at the IDA Pharmacy & Sears, in Creemore at the Village Pharmacy and in Thornbury at Paperwhite Flowers.

June 1-3
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Studio & Art Tour
10am – 5 pm daily
This self-guided tour features original work with 42 exciting artists and artisans within the Collingwood area.
Tour guides are available at the Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood and
June 2
Just Dance Year-End Performance
Collingwood School of Dance
Meaford Hall, Meaford


Now – June 30
Library presents Canadian Impressions by artist Kravjansky
Internationally known artist, Mikulas Kravjansky exhibits at the Collingwood Public Library
55 St. Marie Street, Collingwood
705.445.1571

June 4
The Collingwood & District Historical Society presents “In Search of the Grand Trunk”
A presentation by noted author and railway historian Ron Brown
7 pm, Leisure Time Club, 100 Minnesota Street
Admission $3 per person or free with Club Membership
Contact:

June 5
Performance Workshop
Collingwood Public Library
David Wipper - Guitar
12:15 pm
Free admission, donations appreciated
55 St. Marie Street, Collingwood
705.445.1571

June 6-24

Monarchs of the North, Charles Pachter
Presented by the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
Meet the Artist: June 9, 3-5 pm
Charles Pachter, painter, printmaker, sculptor, designer, historian, and lecturer, is one of Canada’s leading contemporary artists. He was born in Toronto and holds degrees from the University of Toronto, the Sorbonne, and the Cranbrook Academy of Art. He holds honorary doctorates from Brock University, the Ontario College of Art & Design, and the University of Toronto. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada, a Chevalier of France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and a recipient of the Queen’s Jubilee medal.
It is also fitting the Pachter exhibition, entitled “Monarchs of the North,” will show concurrently with the finalists for the 2012 Murray J. Clerkson Art Award for emerging local artists, on view in the Clerkson Gallery at the Arts Centre. Murray Clerkson was, like Pachter, an iconoclast and tireless promoter of art on the local scene. In the exuberant personalities of both these artists, we find an immense passion for fearless exploration, humour and the celebration of art in our everyday culture.

The Westcott Gallery, BMFA Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood

For more information call 705.445.3430, or email
June 8 & 9
A Little Night Music
Presented by the First Presbyterian Church, Collingwood
Musical Theatre, Opera, and All That Jazz.
8 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple Street
Tickets are free but required for admission. Available at church office starting May 29
June 9
Fleet-Wood "Time Warp" Recital 2012
Fleet-Wood Dancentre
Step back in time with us, enjoy music from the 60's 70's and 80's...
Meaford Hall, Meaford
Two performances: 2 pm and 7 pm
Ticketson sale 10:30-2:00 pm at Fleet-Wood Dancentre
You choose your seats. when you buy your ticket. $20
705-446-1568

June 20
Daisy of Hope Putting Challenge
Georgian Manor Resort, Collingwood
My Friend's House Annual Daisy of Hope Putting Challenge Fundraiser has become a tradition! On this 9th Edition, enjoy music by Aaron Garner, prizes and a BBQ while testing your putting skill on a beautiful 18-hole Bent Grass course all in support of a critical community need... the protection of women and children escaping domestic violence.
Price: $45/person or $180/team (Incl. BBQ lunch). Tee-offsat 10am and 1pm.
Register on-line at: Brenda at:6 ext. 221. Get your tickets early! (Business/Corporate Sponsorship opportunities available.)
June 21
Heritage Trees, Preserving our Natural Roots
Presentation by Edith George
7pm, Community Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Collingwood Public Library, 55 St. Marie Street
Architectural Conservancy of Ontario-Collingwood; Collingwood & District Historical Society; Garden Club of Collingwood and the Heritage Advisory Committee
June 26-July 30
Outside In Art Show & Sale
Featuring over 30 artists of the Georgian Bay Association for Creative Arts
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Centre
163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood
or 705.444.7207
June 27
Jazz and Blues at the Station Series starts
This popular outdoor concert series starts June 27 withCheryl Lescom & the Tuscon Choir Boys
Wednesdays throughout the summer
Collingwood Station, 45 St. Paul Street
*6pm – 8pm NEW TIME*
No charge, bring your lawn chair
705.444.4449,
June 30
Georgian Bay Artisan Market
Visit the outdoor Artisan Market from 10 am – 4 pm the Saturday of every long weekend this summer, with an extra day devoted to the Collingwood Arts & Music Festival weekend.
Located at Arts Street at Tremont Lane, the grounds surrounding the Tremont at Simcoe and Ste. Marie Streets.

705.446.4419
June 30-July 1
Collingwood Festival for Canada
On Saturday, take in the pancake breakfast, artisan market, farmers’ market, live music, roaming entertainers, and the Collingwood Idol Elimination Rounds. Sunday will feature more live music, a children’s carnival, roaming entertainment, the traditional Canadian Flag birthday cake and Citizenship Reaffirmation Ceremony. It all wraps up at the waterfront amphitheatre Sunday night with live bands, the Collingwood Idol finals, and fireworks display.
Downtown Collingwood
705.444.2500 ext. 3295

June 1-July 30
Tremont Gallery Main Floor showing Andrea Rinaldo
Andrea Rinaldo’s mixed media and acrylic abstract under resin at the Tremont Gallery Main Floor - Andrea is aresidentof the Tremont studios on thesecond floor, studio 8, and invites you to come up and say hello...
Open daily, or
Call for Participation or Submissions
Call for Submissions
Robert G. Kemp Arts Award
The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Kemp Fund Awards Committee is currently seeking individual artist or group submissions for an artistic project that will benefit the southern Georgian Bay community. The Robert G. Kemp Arts Award, with a cash prize of $1000, was created in 1990 to encourage and recognize artistic endeavour in the southern Georgian Bay region that is beneficial to the community at large. Applications are available at or at the BMFA Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario St., Collingwood
The deadline for receipt of the completed application is June 13, 2012.
For more information call 705.445.3430, or email
Call for Nominations: Collingwood Arts and Culture Awards 2012
Do you know an individual or organization that has made an extraordinary contribution to arts and culture in our community?
Nominate them for a Collingwood Arts & Culture Award!
The Collingwood Arts and Culture Awards were established in 2011 to build awareness of Collingwood’s arts and culture community, recognize extraordinary achievements and encourage youth participation in arts and culture. Nomination categories are Adult, Youth (18 years & under), and Organization/Group. The awards will be presented at a reception on September 27, 2012 and at Collingwood Town Council in October.
Nominate by: Friday, June 29th, 2012
Nomination forms are available at:
Parks, Recreation & Culture
105 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, ON
705.444.2500 or email
Buskers
If you are a musician, singer, dancer, juggler, mime, magician, comedian, or other entertainer, there are locations in the downtown to showcase your talent!
Auditions are required (5-10 minutes) and license fees apply ($25 for Collingwood residents or $50 for non residents, valid until December 31, 2012)
Contact 705.444.2500

Classes and Workshops
June
‘Go Figure’ Drawing with a live model
Mondays 9:30am-12:30pm
Life Drawing Workshops Available.
Contact Angela Plesa 705.444.9482

June 1 - 30
ArtSpark – workshops to ignite your creativity
Offers 1, 2 and ½ day workshops in art, craft & photography:
Creative Mixed Media with Barb MacLeod: June 7 or 23
Beginner Watercolour with Barb Hotson: June 9
Watercolour Coaching with Barb Hotson: June 16
Intro to Acrylic Painting 1 with Barb MacLeod: June 19 or 23
Intro to Acrylic Painting 2 with Barb MacLeod: June 20
Zentangle A with Chari-Lynn Reithmeier : June 9 or 15
Zentangle B with Chari-Lynn Reithmeier: June 22 or 23
Advanced Zentangle with Chari-Lynn Reithmeier: June 22 or 23
Fabric Collage 1 with Barb MacLeod: June 13 or 26
Fabric Collage 2 with Barb MacLeod: June 14 or 27
Fabric Painting - silk scarf with Barb MacLeod: June 12 or 30
115 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, 705.446.7651
June - July
The Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting
Classes with very well known artists. We recommend early registration to ensure the class of your choice. Class size is limited to 20 students so that each student receives adequate attention. Phone 705. 446.2044 or email
July - August
Junior Friends of the Collingwood Museum
Summer Camp 2012
The Museum Summer Camp is an all day camp for children ages 6-12. Camp runs from 9 am to 4 pm. Before and after camp care is available. Spaces are limited, so register today!
July 3-6 Summer Safety
July 9-13 Discover Archaeology
July 16-20 Mystery Week
August 7-10 Sports Extravaganza
August 13-17 Arts and Culture in Collingwood’s Spaces and Places
August 20-24 Nature Explorations
For more information about fees and registration, contact 705.444.2500 ext. 3264 or visit Parks, Recreation & Culture at 105 Hurontario Street
Arts+Culture Collingwood is a free monthly electronic calendar of upcoming arts and culture events and activities in Collingwood. If you have an arts and culture event or activity you’d like to include next month, contact: for policy and distribution details.
Deadline: 15th of every month for events taking place the following month.
The e-calendar is posted monthly at , where you can find other information and resources on Collingwood’s arts and culture community. Also check out and
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