Summer 2013 - Country Roads

C o u n t r y C a l e n d a rThings to see and do in and around Hastings County.To submit your event listing email info@countryroadshastings.ca or call us at 613 395-0499.ART GALLERIES/EXHIBITIONSArt Gallery of Bancroft, 10 Flint Avenue,Bancroft, 613-332-1542 www.agb.weebly.comJune 5 - July 7 - The Presence of Nature;Works by Ingrid Monteith & DonnaCaldwellJuly 10 - August 4 – Wild Women– Painters of the Wilderness; JoyceBurkholder, Kathy Haycock and LindaSorensenAugust 7 - September 1 – NewDirections; Gretel Boose, Multi MediaArtistSeptember 4 - 29 - Fresh Paint;Cheryl Ellenberger, PainterJohn M. Parrott Art Gallery, BellevillePublic Library, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville,613-968-6731, ext. 2240, www.bellevillelibrary.comJune 6 – July 11 - Gallery One -TheArtists of Algonquin; work in variousmedia by a number of artists inspiredby Algonquin Park and Ontario’s nearnorth. Opening reception June 6th; 6 –7:30 pmJune 4 – 14 - Gallery Two - The kindergartenstudents from Queen VictoriaSchool return for their second annualexhibition. Opening reception June 5th;2 – 4 pmJune 20 – July 11 -Gallery Two -Sweet Assorted; a variety of work inseveral media by local artist and authorJim Christy, to accompany his latestbook of the same name. Opening receptionJune 20th; 6 – 7:30 pmJuly 18 – August 29 - Gallery One-The Kingston Fibre Artists present “StitchHappens”, an exhibition of hand craftedwork in various fibre media. Openingreception July 18th; 6 – 7:30 pmJuly 18 – August 29 - Gallery Two- Bay of Quinte Interpreted II; acollection of works in various media bylocal artists who have interpreted thewinners of the photography contest“Four Seasons of the Bay of Quinte”. Photoswill be hung along with the interpretivepieces. Opening reception July 18thfrom 6 – 7:30 pmTHEATRE/LIVE ENTERTAINMENTBancroft Village Playhouse, 613-332-5918 www.bancroftvillageplayhouse.caBlackfly Theatre 2013 Box Office OpensJune 12. Hours – June; Wed to Sat. 2 -6 pmJuly/Aug - Tuesday to Sat. 2 – 8 pm. Orderyour tickets Toll-free 1-877-322-4682July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20 - Matinee Sat.July 13, 2 pm - Too Many Cooks by MarciaKash and Douglas E. HughesJuly 30-Aug 3, Aug 6-10, Aug 13-17 -Matinee Sat. Aug 10, 2 pm - SteppingOut by Richard HarrisMy Theatre Quinte, Historical TrentonTown Hall - 1861, 55 King Street, TrentonON. info@mytheatrequinte.ca or tickets@mytheatrequinte.ca - www.mytheatrequinte.ca.Tickets also at Quinte WestChamber of Commerce 800-930-3255 or613-392-7635June 6, 7, 8, 9*14, 15, 16* 21, 22(*matinee) - Laughter: 4 One Act Comedies,Directed by Len Hirst with special permissionfrom Samuel French. A Little SomethingFor the Ducks by Jean Lenox Toddie;Last Exit Before Toll by Carrie Goldstein;Crossing The Bar by Don Nigro; Real to Reelby Frank GilroyThe Regent Theatre, 224 Main St. Picton613-476-8416 www.theregenttheatre.orgJuly 13 – Elvis; “The Moments” TributeJuly 27 – Beatlemania RevisitedAug 15 to 18 – PEC Jazz - www.pecjazz.orgSept 20 to 28 – PEC Music Festival -www.pecmusicfestival.comMay 24 to Sept 1 - WALKING TOURSIN PEC, 613-476-8416 ext 28The Stirling Festival Theatre, West FrontSt., Stirling 613-395-2100 1-877-312-1162www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com tickets@stirlingfestivaltheatre.comJuly 6, 2 & 8 pm – School’s Out forSummer - Teen Club All Stars will rockyour world with tributes to Adele, JustinBieber, Selena, Lady Gaga, Carly Rae andmore! Adult $23, Youth $15, Family Pack$60July 17 – 27 – The 39 Steps - Mixthis classic Hitchcock masterpiece witha juicy spy novel, add a dash of MontyPython and you have an intriguing,thrilling, and riotous comedy! All Seats$29, Groups 20+ $26August 8 – 24 – Joseph and theAmazing Technicolour Dreamcoat-The SFT Young Co. bring you the Biblicalsaga of Joseph and his coat of manycolours. The story comes to vibrant life inthis delightful musical parable!Adult $23, Youth $15, Family Pack $60September 11 – 14 – Six Dance Lessonsin Six Weeks - A touching and humancomedy about a formidable retiredwoman, who hires an acerbic danceinstructor to give her private dance lessonsin her Florida condo. Starring SFTFavourite J.P. Baldwin.All Seats $29, Groups 20+ $26EVENTSJune 14 -16 - Prince Edward CurlingClub 49th Antique Show & Sale.Fairgrounds, 375 Main Street East, Picton.Admission $4.00 /Two-Day Entry. LunchAvailable, New Dealers Welcome. 613-476-2078. Wheelchair AccessibleJune 23 - Strawberry Spectacular – Localstrawberries, entertainment and more.Farmtown Park, Stirling, Ontario. www.agmuseum.caJuly 1 - Flowerama – an annual displayof floral wonders and photography put onby the Tweed Horticultural Society. It is nota sale -- it is a show! Free raffle for a planter.10am-4pm Tweed Memorial Park.Free admission. tweedhort.blogspot.comJuly 3 - Fish Fry & Craft Sale. 4:30 - 7pm, South Bay United Church, 2029 CountyRoad 13, near Milford in Prince EdwardCounty. Delicious local fish with all the trimmings.Adults $15; 10 and under $8. Takeoutavail. Free admission to the craft sale inthe heritage schoolhouse next door. Contact613-476-5421.July 3 to August 28 - TD Summer ReadingClub - Summer Reading Club activitiesfor kids includes games, crafts and stories.Once a week in July and August. TweedPublic Library, 230 Metcalf Street. www.tweedlibrary.ca tweedlibrary@vianet.ca613-478-1066July 4-7 - Bancroft Wheels, Water &Wings! Downtown Bancroft -HastingsStreet between Bridge and Station Streets.Midway starts July 4, July 5th 2nd Annual“Wheels” classic car show featuring a streetdance with Freddy Vette & the Flames (nocharge), midway, food & beverage tents.July 6 - “Back to the Future” Boat Show andFamily Water Events in Millennium Parkand the Airport Fly-in Pancake Breakfast-July 7. Bancroft Business Improvement Areabancroftbia@gmail.com.July 6 - Tweed Garden Tour -hosted bythe Friends of the Tweed Library from 10-4.8 outstanding gardens with artists, musiciansand 3 Community Gardens! Rain orShine! Passport $20.00 each/2 for $30.00if purchased before June 15; available atthe Tweed Public Library, Food Company(Tweed), Tweed News and online @ pgweber419@yahoo.ca.Info 613-478-1791.July 7 – Fibre Fest - displays and demonstrationsby Hastings County fibre artists.Farmtown Park, Stirling, Ontario. www.agmuseum.caJuly 13 - 14th Annual Town & CountryGarden Tour hosted by the CanadianFederation of University Women, Bellevilleand District. 10 am – 4 pm (rain or shine)Gardens in and around Belleville. Price:$25 includes self-guided tour, box lunch(pick-up at St.Thomas Anglican Church,Belleville) and more. Proceeds support collegeand university scholarships for localstudents. Info gardentour@cfuwbelleville.ca or 613-966-5677.Celebrating 130 YearsVisitBelleville’sTreasurepatio panelWeatherWall systemsPatio Rooms - SunroomsPorch Enclosures - Screen RoomsHome RenovationsBathrooms, Kitchens & Family RoomsSummer HoursTues. to Sun. 10 am-4:30 pm257 Bridge Street East, Belleville K8N 1P4www.glanmore.ca232 College St. West,Belleville, OntarioK8P 2H3Tel: 613.967.1915fax: 613.967.0646ljreno@cogeco.ca44 I Country Roads • Summer 2013