The Honourable Bob Rae, the 2020 Symons Medallist, presents his lecture entitled “Learning from The Past, Imagining the Future: Reflections from a Political Life.” Following the lecture, Hon. Rae takes questions from the audience.
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Theatre PEI includes The Charlottetown Festival, The Guild, Harbourfront Theatre, The Island Fringe Festival, The Kings Playhouse, The River Clyde Pageant, Victoria Playhouse, Watermark Theatre, and Young at Heart.
Here’s a little title card tease for our next B’ylight Zone tale! A lovely reference to one of the most unique locations ever to grace PEI! Come see it and other tales at Amazing Tales of the Atlantic – Presented by The Guild November 7th!
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PEI Theatre is the Guild, Harbourfront Theatre, Confederation Centre for the Arts, Watermark Theatre, and the Victoria Playhouse
Christmas in the Air concert at three P.E.I. theatres from Nov. 26-Dec. 20.The concerts will take place at The Guild in Charlottetown, The Kings Playhouse in Three Rivers and Victoria Playhouse in Victoria-By-The-Sea.It will use the same personnel that created the Songs of Anne & Gilbert: The Musical and be in the same style.It will feature 11 Island singers-songwriters and musicians, performing new arrangements of Christmas songs by Lennie Gallant, Rita MacNeil, Nancy White, David Myles, Suzie Wilde and Heather Rankin.
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PEI Theatre is the Guild, Harbourfront Theatre, Confederation Centre for the Arts, Watermark Theatre, and the Victoria Playhouse
These are the moments! 
The Charles and Pauline Scott Courtyard is now available to book for intimate weddings. For the month of October, we’re offering a 15% discount on 2021 courtyard weddings. Get in touch to inquire: events@confederationcentre.comhttps://confederationcentre.com/venues-rentals/weddings/Planner – Elysian Weddings & EventsCo-planner – Red Aisle WeddingsPhotographer – Jenna Rachelle PhotographyFlowers – Island Meadow FarmsDress – Once Upon A Wedding
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PEI Theatre is the Guild, Harbourfront Theatre, Confederation Centre for the Arts, Watermark Theatre, and the Victoria Playhouse
PEI Professional Theatre Network
PEI Theatre is the Guild, Harbourfront Theatre, Confederation Centre for the Arts, Watermark Theatre, and the Victoria Playhouse
The submissions for Challenge Three presented by The Guild are here!The Challenge: Each team had to send me a sentence or similar that they thought I would most enjoy. It had to be at least 8 words long, and each word was to be sent in order one at a time by teammates taking turns. The one I like the most will win. Their team will be safe and will all move onto Round Four.The two losing teams will have to each evict one of their team members from the game.The submissions, in the order in which they were received: Panic MonsterSmart monkeys jump through Master’s hoops avoiding elimination .The Untouchables Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo Guns N Rosie’s CutThroat Island: Out Sit, out slay, out cast. Which one is your favourite? Let me know why in the comments. Your input will be taken into consideration. I’ll announce the results Friday morning.
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PEI Theatre is the Guild, Harbourfront Theatre, Confederation Centre for the Arts, Watermark Theatre, and the Victoria Playhouse
Missing the craft fair scene this fall? Plan on visiting us in Summerside on October 25th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm for our first ever Summerside Craft Trail!The Summerside Craft Trail will be a COVID friendly public event utilizing the spaces we already have in the city behind the Evermoore Brewery and Loyalist Country Inn & Conference Centre. We will use the existing two trails of the Confederation Trail and the city trail that run parallel to each other. By using the Loyalist and Evermoore parking lots we can transform these trails to create a ONE-Way, socially distanced walking craft fair with vendors lining the trail. *Please note masks are strongly recommended while attending this event. *All donations at the door will go to the Three Oaks High School.
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PEI Theatre is the Guild, Harbourfront Theatre, Confederation Centre for the Arts, Watermark Theatre, and the Victoria Playhouse
CCAG Celebrating Fall Exhibitions with Opening Events Over Two Days!
-Public invited for Centre events Oct. 23-24 exploring three new exhibitions-
The Confederation Centre Art Gallery (CCAG) is getting set to host their first opening events since early 2020 and is inviting the public to celebrate three new exhibitions this weekend.
The events are focused around three new exhibitions at the CCAG, including St. John’s-based Mi’kmaw painter Nelson White, whose portrait series Tukien (Awaken) celebrates indigenous artists and activists. This project is a collaboration with the Grenfell Art Gallery (Corner Brook) and co-curated by Mathew Hills and Pan Wendt.
The two other new shows being recognized include Give Me Shelter, which features 13 artists from St. John’s, and Alexis Bellavance: ốps, a video installation looking at the constant and regular breathing of the sea and sky by the Montreal-based artist.
The CCAG has scheduled a two-day opening, including a ticketed sit-down event on Friday, October 23 and an afternoon of public tours on October 24. Both events require pre-booking and spaces are limited. The Friday October 23 opening is an evening gathering from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Patrons can meet the artists, view the new works, hear live music and enjoy delicious appetizers and drinks, all included in a $25.00 ticket. Tables of two or four are available; tickets can be purchased in person at the Confederation Centre Box Office, or by calling 902.566.1267.
The second event—the October 24 Guided Tours of the new exhibitions—are free-of-charge and will each run for 45 minutes, with a maximum of 10 people per tour. Pre-registration is required for one of four timeslots: 1 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2 p.m., and 2:15 p.m. Interested patrons should RSVP to Evan Furness at 902.628.6112 or efurness@confederationcentre.com.
>>13 Emerging Artists from St. John’s
Culminating several years of studio visits and research, the CCAG is presenting Give Me Shelter, a two-gallery survey of emerging artists based in the city of St. John’s, NL.
The exhibition features a variety of mediums, ranging from painting and drawing, to video and photography, to sculpture and textile work, including several artists working with hooked rugs. “The show will provide an important platform for St. John’s artists to showcase their work outside their home province, and the publication that will accompany the exhibition is a key part of this exposure,” offers Gallery Director Kevin Rice.
The exhibition is part of CCAG’s Studio Watch Series and is supported by the RBC Foundation. “I really enjoyed getting to know the artistic scene in St. John’s,” says exhibition Curator Pan Wendt, “and while this is a broad survey, it also pinpoints some aspects of the culture of St. John’s that I didn’t expect to encounter.”
Wendt continues, adding that the capital is an international city, with a richness that goes beyond a lot of the stereotypes around Newfoundland culture. “Most of the artists [there] are not actually from the city, which shelters many subcultures and guests from around the world. This became a theme for a show—St. John’s as a sort of safe harbour, a place one can carve out a unique identity.”
Give Me Shelter displays a complex variety of artistic projects, many of which refer to history and tradition, while at the same time demonstrating the modernity of St. John’s today. The show includes artists: Nicholas Aiden, Greg Bennett, Pepa Chan, Hazel Eckert, Jose Gonzalez, Ashley Hemmings, John McDonald, Jason Penney, Emily Pittman, Daniel Rumbolt, Mimi Stockland, April White, and Olivia Wong.
Give Me Shelter has received research and logistical support from Eastern Edge Gallery, the Rooms Art Gallery, Emma Butler Gallery, and Christina Parker Gallery. The Centre would like to gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
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PEI Theatre is the Guild, Harbourfront Theatre, Confederation Centre for the Arts, Watermark Theatre, and the Victoria Playhouse
The Gallery at the Guild is now displaying artwork by Raquel Barbosa!This collective work of mixed media collages, titled “Foreclosure: All of me wants all of you,” explores the psychological and symbolic storyline of desire and longing. The work reflects complex relationships that include the distorted, toxic, and tender dynamics of love, belonging, and power.Our gallery is open ’til 5pm today! Come check it out!
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PEI Theatre is the Guild, Harbourfront Theatre, Confederation Centre for the Arts, Watermark Theatre, and the Victoria Playhouse
General Manager Andrea Surich to leave Watermark
It is with both great appreciation and regret that Watermark Theatre announces the departure of General Manager Andrea Surich. Andrea will be stepping down from her position at Watermark to assume the role of General Manager of Theatre at The Charlottetown Festival at Confederation Centre of the Arts. Effective immediately, Andrea will be sharing her time between the two organizations for the next few months, facilitating a smooth transition for both.
Andrea joined Artistic Director Robert Tsonos in the leadership of Watermark Theatre in 2015. Since then, the company has experienced exponential growth at the box office, launched a hugely successful Mentorship Program, and placed the theatre on solid footing for years to come, while delivering theatre productions every summer to great critical and audience acclaim.
“Andrea has had an incredible impact on our company and is a major reason why the theatre is in such great shape, both artistically and financially”, explains Robert, “her hard work, dedication, and infectious enthusiasm has immeasurably shaped this theatre. We are going to miss her immensely but also wish her well in her new position”.
Watermark Theatre Board Chair Rodney Payne added, “It would be difficult to overstate how important Andrea has been to the Watermark Theatre. Her engagement and commitment over the past five years is greatly appreciated and she will be sorely missed.”
Watermark Theatre’s Board of Directors, artists, staff, and volunteers extend their deepest gratitude to Andrea for her leadership and service to the company and wish her all the best as she embarks on a new stage of her career.
For more information or interview requests please contact:
Robert Tsonos, Artistic Director
artisticdirector@watermarktheatre.com
or at 902-963-3963
Watermark Theatre
57 Church Hill Ave
North Rustico, PE
C0A 1X0
http://www.watermarktheatre.com
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