Arts Calendar

Published Friday May 16th, 2008

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Gallery 78

The 90th birthday celebration exhibition of Joseph Plaskett continues at Gallery 78. These works, like all of Plaskett's paintings, demonstrate an interesting combination of compositional interests. At once exploring the flatness and empty space Plaskett learned from Hans Hofman, Joe's art also demonstrates the value and artistic significance of embodying artistic exploration in representations of table settings, plant life and the landscape of still life composition. The collection of 13 oils and 9 pastels continues to expand and develop themes Plaskett has been working on for his entire career. The exhibition runs until May 25.

Also on display in the gallery new work from Paul Healey, Ann Balch, Nancy Holt and Ravenglass Studios along with the broad range of our many excellent Maritime artists.

Visit www.gallery78.com or at the corner of Church and Queen Streets at 796 Queen St. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 - 4 p.m.

Art exhibit

The work of Acadian artist Ron Leger will be displayed at the Galerie des Batisseurs of le Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne until June 27. Admission is free.

Theatre

production

Nasty Shadows Theatre Co. presents Sam Shepard's Geography of a Horse Dreamer (A Mystery in Two Acts) on May 22 and May 24, at 8 p.m. in Memorial Hall, UNB. Geography of a Horse Dreamer is the story of Cody, a dreamer. He's being held hostage by two would-be gangsters, Santee and Beaujo, because he dreams the winners at the horse races and their eccentric boss gets rich from the betting.

Tickets are available at the door and cost $10 for adults and $7 for students.

Ingrid

Mueller, Art

Concepts

Odysses and Beyond, an exhibit of photographic prints by internationally renowned photographer Freeman Patterson offers the unique experience of viewing an exquisite collection of photographs made during Freeman's many teaching trips to South Africa as well as a series of works highlighting scenes from his home province New Brunswick. Freeman Patterson has received numerous awards and honours including gold medals for distinguished contribution to photography from the National Film Board of Canada. He is a past winner of the prestigious Strathbutler Award and his photographer can be found in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Canada.

Ingrid Mueller Art Concepts also has new paintings, prints and sketches available by Glenn Priestley. Paintings by Deanna Musgrave, Phillip Iverson, Wayne Boucher and other gallery artists are also available. The gallery is located at 117 York St., next to Robert Simmonds.

For information contact 454-2278 or 453-1856 or ingridmueller@msn.com or visit www.ingridmuellerartandconcepts.com.

Hours of operation Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by special appointment.

Beaverbrook Art Gallery

Current exhibitions:

Masterworks: The Beaverbrook Art Gallery Collection (1340- 1955)

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery's Krieghoff Collection

April 13 - May 25:

Gracious Gifts: A Selection

Writing ON the Wall: Michael DeBeyer

April 13 - June 8:

Gerard Choy: One Ton of Won Ton Bowls

Legh Mulhall Kilpin (1853-1919)

Meaning and Metaphor: Highlights from the AGNS contemporary ceramic collection

John Greer: Nine Grains of Rice

Modern British Drawings: From the Permanent Collection

Programs at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery: Lord Beaverbrook Day, Sunday, May 25. Free admission. Guided tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Gallery Shop yard sale 10 a.m., painting, sculpture and printing from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., storytelling and art games from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., face painting and airbrush tattoos from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and birthday cake and punch at 11 a.m.

Sunday, May 18 is International Museum's Day. In observation of this, the Beaverbrook Art Gallery will be offering pay as you wish admission all day.

Sunday hours at The Beaverbrook Art Gallery are 12 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Playhouse

YMCA/Bonnie Kilburn presents Emerald Show, May 20 and May 21 at 6:30 p.m.

YMCA/Bonnie Kilburn presents Platinum Show, May 23 and May 24 at 6:30 p.m.

Gala concert

Join the Fredericton School Girl Choir as they present their final gala concert ever on May 23. After 20 years of entertaining audiences in New Brunswick and around the globe, and developing future musical voices, this award winning choir of 35 school age girls is ending this summer. This event will be held at St. Dunstan's Church starting at 7:30 pm.

A very special guest will be School Girl Choir alumni and recent Juno winner, Measha Brueggergosman who will perform. Tickets are available from Tony's Music Box, Westminster Books and at the door. Come and celebrate 20 years of musical memories.

Acadian opera

On June 10, His Honour Lieutenant-Governor Herménégilde Chiasson will unveil a plaque at the KC Irving Regional Centre, 850 St. Anne St., Bathurst, New Brunswick.

This event is scheduled for 4 p.m. and is commemorating the 2004 performance at the Centre of the first opera, Traversées, inspired by Acadian history. Internationally-renowned concert pianist and composer, Ludmila Knezkova-Hussey, created the opera and Herménégilde Chiasson wrote the libretto for the Opera.

Launching of the book entitled Traversées, detailing the opera's creation and production, will take place at the Nectar Restaurant, 50 Douglas Street, Bathurst at 5 p.m. as well as book signing by the Opera's creators.

The celebration will conclude with a Heritage Concert 7:30 p.m., featuring Ludmila and her special guests, to be performed at Holy Family Church, 430 St. Peter Avenue, Bathurst. As part of this evening, Herménégilde Chiasson will speak about the artistic creation of the Opera, Traversées.

Tickets for the concert are $20 for adults and $15 for students.

For further information about the composer's background and accomplishments you can access www.ludmilaknezkovahussey.ca.

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