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

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!

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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

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 .

Event Stuffing!

‘TRUE HAUNTED TOUR’ (Learn where the ghosts live in this neighbourhood) Saturday, October 30th, 2010. 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Start at Ward’s Funeral Home parking lot, (52 Main Street South, Brampton) and end at the Brampton Arts Council parking lot (24-A Alexander St). $10 cash only. Free parking at City Hall or Rose Theatre. Steve Collie wil be the tour leader.

YAAV Festival"Join us anytime between 5 - 8 pm at ECLYPSE Drop-In Centre (71 West Drive - Unit 21, Brampton). Come and enjoy youth art and live entertainment." Brought to you by Youth Arts Against Violence.

Saturday, November 6 - Mayfield Secondary School Proudly Presents “The Wedding Singer” Gala Dinner Theatre at Mayfield Secondary School, 5000 Mayfield Road, Caledon. For more information.

RENT, Nov 11 -14 (Rated PG – 13) from $24.00 This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in modern day East Village, New York. The story centres on Mark and Roger, two roommates. While a former tragedy has made Roger numb to life, Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. In the year that follows, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS, and modern day life in one truly powerful story. Presented by Brampton Music Theatre.

HACE Business of the Arts Workshops More about HACE here: COURSE DESCRIPTION.

Join BAF Saturday, November 20th from 9am-4pm at The Rose Theatre for the start of your holiday shopping for the Brampton Arts & Crafts Festival! A great opportunity to purchase some one-of-a-kind items to give, or as a gift for yourself! We have potters, jewellers, glass artists, woodworkers, painters, hand-made soaps, knit items, unique items and so much more. Embrace the holiday experience. Bring along an item or two for our food drive. Join in for some caroling, hot chocolate and a visit with Santa too before he starts his parade! Admission and parking are FREE. To find out more visit http://www.bramptonartfair.com/.

Sunday November 21st, 2010 at 11am in Shoppers World – Winners Court. - Time for Some Holiday Fun! Shoppers World Brampton Annual Christmas Parade. Get creative, get loud and get in costume!! For more information, please contact Christina Sardella at csardella@riocan.com or Penny Karas at pkaras@riocan.com.

Friday, Dec. 3rd, 7:30 pm – Heart Lake United Church presents…The Toronto All-Star Big Band in “A Christmas Special” (85 Sandalwood Pkwy. East, Brampton). Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 905-846-7314 Mon.-Thurs. 9am to 2 pm).

FREE IMPROV CLASSES!

Brampton Day Festivities!

I had a great time this Saturday at Brampton Day in the Community Village!

The City of Brampton did it up by creating various spaces, activities and fee goodies for all those who wanted to celebrate in Brampton’s amenities. They took over most of downtown; from Gage Park to City Hall to Rose Theatre.

We at the BAC were so busy at our tent in Gage Park that it felt like we had just got there by the time we packed up. Accompanying our tent, was the Graphic Novel of the Arts. A kind of open mic round robin concert we put on with artists ranging from spoken word poetry to finger picking blues to dance and of course, singing. Thanks to all those participated with performance or volunteering. We appreciate your time, effort and expression. For more pictures, click here.

What about you? Tell us about your experience with Brampton Day. What was your best memory of the celebration? Mine was the cake. ;) :)

Literary Stuffing: New Group & Grant Deadline

When I was a younger me and thus an extra curricular enthusiast, I was part of the writing group at my school. Ironically called ‘Writer’s Block’ it was a small, semi-tight group of teenage poets and writers who fervently pursued the literary art form. It was awesome not only because it was a space to read my works aloud, but because it was a community of peers to read to where I got honest, open feedback that wasn’t from supporting friends and family who don’t really want to hurt me. Constructive criticism hurts at first but it’s what anyone needs to become better at what they do and in turn you learn and pass on the lessons you learn. I’m not sure where you go now outside of school if you’re a young writer wanting to get in on that kind of experience. Or rather I wasn’t sure until I got some notice a couple of days ago:

YOUTH WRITERS CLUB

Brampton Library’s Youth Writers Club is starting on September 9, 2010 and running until May 12, 2011.

If you are a secondary school student interested in writing short stories, essays, novels, poetry,
and/or other forms of literature you are invited to join the Club!

At monthly meetings, you and your peers will bring your original writings for peer
editing and group appreciation. Facilitators from the Brampton Writer’s Workshop
and teachers from local Secondary Schools will provide guidance in the art of
writing and different literary techniques to help you further develop your
writing skills. Guest writers from the community will occasionally be invited to
share their knowledge and experience.

Club meetings will be held at Four Corners Branch (65 Queen St. E), from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. There is no cost to join the Club; but registration is required. Register in person at any library
location, by phone at 905-793-4636, or by email to sdey@bramlib.on.ca.

Registration begins Monday, August 16.

In other news, you have less than a week left to hand in your application package for the Harry Dale Literary Grant for Aspiring Writers. Young and old have applied for the award, last year Lori-Ann Russell was of the younger side and the first to receive the honour. This year who’s saying it couldn’t be you?