Check out this week’s ACWR ArtsNotes – Your weekly guide to the arts in Windsor and Essex County.
THE CLOSEST THING TO SURRENDER 2 | STEPHEN DROUIN @ Artspeak Gallery
Exhibition Runs: to April 4 2014
Reception: Thursday April 3 7-9pm
Artist, Stephen Drouin is back at Art Speak for a second exhibition …more
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE @ The KordaZone Theatre
Performances: to April 6 2014
Tickets Available NOW – $20 – General Admission
Double TONY AWARD WINNING MUSICAL. Six quirky children compete in a spelling bee, and learn about themselves in the process. One has a crush on a competitor’s sister, one is convinced he’s not …more
12TH ANNUAL SMOGFEST @ Milk Coffee Bar
Exhibtiion Runs: to April 30, 2014
The CEA is proud to present the 12th Annual Smogfest Art Exhibition & Silent Auction. Drop by Milk to view and bid on environmentally related art works by local artists. Buy a work and support local artists and the environment …more
UNIVERSITY PLAYERS PRESENTS: FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS @ University of Windsor
Performances: April 3 to April 13 2014
At an ostentatious wedding reception in Knoxville, Tennessee, five reluctant and identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. These five very different …more
THE ACOUSTIC STAGE – OPEN MIC FOR ASPIRING PERFORMERS @ Mackenzie Hall
Friday April 4, 8pm
Join us each month for an entertaining Friday evening of traditional and contemporary acoustic music, fun, and refreshments at Mackenzie Hall. We provide a stage, a supportive audience, and outstanding sound for brave souls ranging from first time performers …more
UNIVERSITY SINGERS’ SPRING CHORAL CELEBRATION CONCERT @ All Saints’ Anglican Church
Friday April 4, 7:30pm
University Singers, Dr. Bradley Bloom, director. WCCA Grade 12 Vocal Ensemble, Ms. Elspeth Maynard, director. WCCA Junior Vocal Ensemble, Ms. Elspeth Maynard, director David Palmer, organ …more
DISCUSSION: ARCHIVING MEMORIES @ The Art Gallery of Windsor
Saturday April 5, 2-4pm
Join filmmaker Philip Hoffman and artist-duo Shaina Anand and Ashok Sukumaran of C.A.M.P. to discuss their process of working through personal, collective and found material in their multi-layered installations Dialogic Illuminations …more
“LEAMINGTON’S OWN” FEATURING JODY RAFFOUL & SPECIAL GUEST WES BUCKLEY @ Knox Presbyterian
Saturday April 5, 7pm
The Bank Theatre’s Off Site Music Series is pleased to welcome Jody Raffoul, a Leamington native. Jody is a working class pop-rock singer/songwriter who performs over 200 shows a year. “Simple Life”, Jody’s acoustic album, showcased his diversity and garnered …more
SUOR ANGELICA @ Walkerville Collegiate Institute
Saturday April 5, 7:30pm
Suor Angelica (Sister Angelica) is an opera in one-act by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), Erin Armstrong, soprano, Amelia Daigle, mezzo-soprano. University Chamber Choir, Dr. Joel Tranquilla, director. WCCA Grade 12 Vocal Ensemble, Elspeth Maynard, director. Tracy Atin, director …more
WSYO APRIL CONCERT @ The Capitol Theatre
Sunday April 6, 2:30pm
The Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Youth Orchestra in a final performance before they head to the Festival des orchestres de jeunes du QuÉbec! …more
THE WINDSOR CAMERA CLUB PRESENTS THE ART OF PHOTOGRAPHY @Artspeak Gallery
Exhibition Runs: April 7-12 2014 | Reception: Fri. April 11 4:30-9:30 | Extended hours Sat.April 12 12-6pm
Windsor Camera Club, formed in 1952, was created to promote the advancement of photography as an art. …more
WHEEL THROWING POTTERY CLASSES @ Capticorn Pottery
Beginner Classes Start the 2nd week of April
Capricorn Pottery, Kingsville, ON, is currently accepting applications for the upcoming SPRING wheel throwing POTTERY SESSIONS. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level courses are available …more
PUBLIC INFO SESSION FOR W.A.V.E.S. FESTIVAL & OUR SPACE PROGRAM @ Mackenzie Hall
Tuesday April 8, 5pm
The City of Windsor’s Cultural Affairs Department will host a public information session for individuals, organizations, artists, performers, and cultural activists interested in submitting proposals to either the upcoming w.a.v.e.s. Festival or the new Our Space program. …more
WRITER’S SALON
MONDAY APRIL 7 @ 5:30PM
An opportunity for both established and aspiring writers to meet and share their work in a productive workshop setting under the guidance of Windsor writer/publisher Mary Ann Mulhern …more
CURRENT AND ONGOING @ THE GALLERIES
ARTCITE: Nowhereness | Marge Kelk (till April 19) …details
ARTSPEAK GALLERY: The Closest Thing to Surrender (till April 4) Reception: April 3, 7-9pm …details
ART GALLERY WINDSOR: Border Cultures: Part Two (work, Labour) (till April 13), Ford City/Working the Line (till April 6), Yousuf Karsh: The Ford Motor Company of Canada Gift to the AGW
(till April 6) …details
GIBSON GALLERY: Artists of the Future | General Amherst and St. Thomas of Villanova High Schools (March 27 to April 20 2014) …details
LEAMINGTON ARTS CENTRE: You’re the Heart of My Success | Juried Student Show (April 1 to May 3 2014) Opening reception: Thurday April 10, 6-8pm …details
MUDPUPPY GALLERY: Hidden Treasurers (April 2 to 27 2014) Opening reception: April 6, 2-4pm …details
UPCOMING CALLS AND AUDITIONS
LOVE AT FIRST NOTE: A MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT: Deadline April 4 2014 …details
BROKEN CITY LAB: The Best of Awards – Nominate someone today …details
NANCY JOHNS GALLERY AND FRAMING – call for submissions – Ten x Twenty – Deadline: April 19, 22, 23rd. …details
WINDSOR CENTRE FOR FILM, DIGITAL MEDIA AND THE CREATIVE ARTS – Festival of Short Film & Videos by Youth of Windsor – Call for Submissions – Deadline:
April 20 2014 …details
CITY OF WINDSOR – Our Space – Call for Applications …details
CITY OF WINDSOR – w.a.v.e.s. Festival – Call for Artists – Deadline April 30 2014 …details
SPRING ARTIST MARKET – Leamington Arts Centre – Call for Artists …details
PLEASE POST An international MAILART CALL: Deadline Sept 1 – but they want early submissions …details
IVY HANDMADE INDUSTRIES: Accepting NEW Applicants …details
ROYAL CONSERVATORY: Artist-Educator Foundations Course Coming to Windsor – REGISTRATION IS OPEN …details
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