Wednesday, March 2, 2011

All Business

This month, the Brampton Arts Council hosts & sponsors the Brampton Board of Trade’s monthly occurrence of After Business. Mark the date of March 16th, 2011 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Rose Theatre. This is a fantastic opportunity for artists and business person alike to find out the services and products the BAC and members of the arts community have to offer not only Brampton’s business community but Brampton. Check out these pictures from last year’s smashing success.




Tuesday, February 15, 2011

A Success To Its Max!

From SOCAN: a HACE(TM) Mini Series

The Brampton Arts Council was pleased to host an over filled room with attentive musicians and music fans alike, eager to learn and update themselves with the latest information from Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN).The seminar, presented by the knowledgeable Rodney Murphy, SOCAN’s Education & Outreach Manager was held this past Tuesday, February 8th at the Brampton Golf Club. This was the first HACE Mini Series held this year.

Murphy kept the room uplifted with his humorous character focusing on the importance of becoming a member of SOCAN and how to protect musician’s rights and earn residuals in music artistry. During his carefully planned and thorough presentation, Murphy answered questions from enthusiastic participants, with a definite note of experience and passion for the business. Rodney discussed SOCAN’s status as a non-profit organization that is kept alive to ensure the proper distribution of funds among well-deserved artists, song writers and musicians.

In conclusion, everyone left more informed, motivated to improve their existing status and looking forward to future HACE workshops, Mini or otherwise. See more images from the workshop here

Written and photographed by Teresa Alves.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Brampton Arts Council out in the community

The Brampton Arts Council will be participating in the Sports & Leisure Show at Shoppers World this week on February 5th, 2011 from 9 am – 3 pm. Find our booth, get information on what's happening out in our arts community and meet & greet the BAC staff on hand for the event.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Blog Transformation Activate!

Hey everyone:

We here at the BAC are transforming the blog’s purpose and making it solely for the use of the Brampton Arts Council. We want to widen our internet audience, so our news, events, and opportunities – not just for youth – will be placed here and shared with you. Hope you enjoy the change of your local blog programming.

Thanks,
The BAC staff

Teen Author Readings

CALLING ALL TEENS TO SHOWCASE YOUR WRITING!
Share your original stories, poems, writings, and musical compositions with the Brampton community.

Teen Author Readings
Thursday, February 17, 2011
at Four Corners Branch
6:00 to 8:00 pm

Teen Author Readings encourage and inspire published and budding teen authors to share their work. The evening promises magnificent presentations from aspiring and talented young writers and music composers, as they share their original poems, short stories, essays, skits, songs and musical compositions. Writers are encouraged to not only present in English but also other languages of their preference and proficiency.

Please contact Surita Dey at 905-793-4636 x4354 or email at sdey@bramlib.on.ca by January 31, 2011

Monday, January 17, 2011

Some advice

jkdcanada has left a new comment on your post OPEN MIC!:

Hello!

To anyone that might actually read this. I'm looking for an open mic comedy night some where near the Brampton or Mississauga area. I know there is quite a few in Toronto, but I wouldn't mind something closer to home. Any suggestions from some organizers or comedians that have been to an open mic that they like would be much appreciated!



My response:
Here's what I did find that's within the area, ranging from Etobicoke to Mississauga. As with any information you're given, verify it before taking it as a given.

Noceri's
Open Mike (music, comedy)
Every Wednesday at 7pm
Hosted by James Anthony
182 Browns Line
Etobicoke, ON
416-251-3848
Src: http://comedy.openmikes.org/listings/noceris

THE ENFIELD FOX
Tel: 905-566-1355
I spoke to a couple of people at the Fox and there's a lot of confusion in regards to open mic spots for comedians. So I'll just give you what I found:

There's also a comedian night on Tuesday's. One person told me that it was an open mic. Another person told me it wasn't. So you can take your chances with that and see what happened.
Modified update (January 18th, 2011): Spoke to one of the organizers and he clarified URBAN NIGHT COMEDY(Click on the link for more information.) at the Enfield Fox EVERY TUESDAY. To register for the event, email: urbannight@canumakemlaugh.com

For any further information, please contact me directly @ kelly@artsbrampton.ca.

Secret BONUS:
Open mic for musicians on every 2nd Wednesday At THE ENFIELD FOX (285 Enfield Place)
Cover: $5
Hours: 6.30pm - 10.30pm
Age: 19+
Vibe: Live Bands
Src: http://toronto.beforelastcall.com/nightclubs-mississauga-639-the_enfield_fox.html
Src: http://www.enfieldfox.com/events.php

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

On the horizon:
The Leon Argamasilla Bacardi Award of Excellence Nomination forms are now available. The Brampton Arts Council is now accepting applications for the 2nd Annual Leon Argamasilla Bacardi Award of Excellence. Leon Argamasilla Bacardi was our Vice-President for a number of years. Leon not only helped the Art Council but many charities throughout the GTA. This award is presented annually to a youth, under 18, for an outstanding achievement in the arts in any discipline. The recipient must be currently affiliated with any BAC membership group in good standing for a minimum of 1 year. Nominations are to come from BAC member groups. For further information, please contact the Executive Director at mrichards@artsbrampton.ca or (905) 874-2919.

DROP IN MONDAYS – 7pm-10pm – FREE Improv Classes for ages 14 – 24 at Malton Community Centre, 3540 Morningstar Drive. For more information email: malton.mirror@rogers.com or call 416-902-7136.

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT! Dec. 12 – Jan. 16th – “Runs in the Family” – Visual Arts Brampton Artway Gallery at Shoppers World, 499 Main St. S. Contact Keith Moreau for details at 905-453-9142.
Friday, January 21st – Jade’s Hip Hop Academy presents “Meant to be at Dance weekend ‘11”. Click on image for more details and to enlarge. :)

Wednesday, February, 9, 2011.Cyril Clark Lecture Hall is holding a Client Open House from 6 to 9 pm. Snacks will be provided. 20 Loafer's Lake Lane, Brampton, ON L6Z 1X9.

Saturday February 12th, 2011 Express Your Music Presents..."A Night of Guitar" Featuring Michael Angelo Batio and Dave Martone, an exciting night with 2 guitar greats, also featuring up and coming young Brampton Guitarists. Cyril Clark Library Lecture Hall Theatre; $35 per ticket www.myrosetheatre.ca. Call Rose Theatre 905-874-2844 or The Rock School - 905-487-1425 www.therockschool.ca Sponsored by: The Rock School, Brampton Arts Council, Mayor Susan Fennell and Tim Hortons .