UPCOMING EVENTS:
The Wallaceburg & District Council for the Arts is so very excited to be supporting “Brahms in Autumn.” This clarinet recital is presented by Gavin Warren, with Yvon Arseneault on cello, and Megaria Halim accompanying on piano. If you haven’t had an opportunity to hear Gavin perform, we guarantee that you will truly be amazed. See the attached poster for more details.
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JEFF BLACK Unplugged ~ June 20, 2023
CALL TODAY AND BOOK JEFF BLACK UNPLUGGED. $30 INCLUDES DINNER AND DESSERT AND AMAZING ENTERTAINMENT WHILE YOU DINE WITH WALLACEBURG’S OWN JEFF BLACK.
CALL 627-3381 OR 627-1222 TODAY.
Rondeau the Musical ~ July 22, 2023 7:00pm
Wallaceburg’s Paul Emery, owner of a Toronto bar “The Communist Daughter” has written a musical and The Wallaceburg & District Arts Council are bringing it to his hometown. While Emery drew on his experiences of camping at Rondeau Provincial Park in the 1970s, he said the show “is pretty universal to peoples’ experience of going camping and partying when they were teenagers.”
Noting this is the only musical he has written, Emery said the inspiration comes from from being a teenager and escaping your parents to go somewhere to party. He said the show isn’t about a weekend at Rondeau Provincial Park, adding, “it’s more of the spiritual home of the whole thing.” He said it’s a comedy, but it also has dramatic moments surrounding the tension between a father and his teenage son over an upcoming rock concert. Emery said the show is part musical farce, a bit of a road movie and family drama. “It’s not family entertainment, there’s lots of drug use and lots of swearing,” he said. “It’s for the grown ups.”
Emery said writing a musical “really wasn’t in my mind, it just kind of happened.” Noting the show features all original music, Emery said the band he’s been in for a long time, The Dickens, had these “thematic songs” about looking back and a small town. “It all kind of started to link up and I thought: ‘Maybe we could make a story out of this?’” Having written dialogue to go with the music, Emery said, “There’s a through story to it, you can follow it.” He said people have asked if the characters in this musical will go on and grow up, but he added, “I don’t know if we’ll get there.”
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Nothing But Hits ~ WCB Concert ~ May 27, 2023
The Wallaceburg Concert Band is happy to announce their next upcoming concert, titled “Nothing But Hits.”
Conductor Dave Babbitt recently shared some details on the WCB Facebook page:
Since we returned after our Christmas Break, we’ve had our sights set on our Spring Concert. It has been a long, hard winter of rehearsals but things are really starting to whip into shape. Our long-time supporters will know that I don’t like tossing around superlatives just to get people to our concerts. Honesty is important to me as I want to earn your trust. You will also know that we attempt to outdo ourselves on each successive outing by raising the bar of our playing through both hard work, and the choice of increasingly better, more challenging arrangements. Having said all of that, I truly believe that THIS music will be our finest to-date, and you’ll want to reserve the date of Saturday, May 27th right now. Long-time supporters will also know that it is a personal policy not to reveal what we will be playing in order to maintain an element of surprise at each concert. I’m actually so excited about this concert that I’m going to breach my own rule and “spill the beans” on at least SOME of our upcoming offerings. For example…Can you name the top 3 grossing Broadway musicals of all-time? How about the “world’s favourite musical ” Les Misérables”? Then there was “The Phantom of the Opera” and it’s glorious music, and then the biggest box-office generator of all-time. ”The Lion King”! We are determined to turn younger people on to our music so if The Lion King and it’s catchy African rhythm’s doesn’t attract your kids and grandkids, how about music from ”Aladdin”, the late Robin Williams/Disney Masterpiece. We’re also going to present music from maybe the musical with the catchiest melodies of all-time, ”Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”. Our band anticipates rehearsing this score every week. We’re also going to do a mini-tribute to the late Andy Botai of WDSS fame by playing 3 classic arrangements that several of us played for him back in high school. One score will features the music of the recently passed Burt Bacharach, one will feature incredible music from Italian movies (you may not know them all by name, but you have heard them!) and one will feature the trumpet skills of Meighan Lung in a medley of old songs that I used to play. (Guaranteed that you will smile!) THEN…we’re going to feature a unique instrument that has been extremely rare in these parts for decades….the bassoon. We have been so fortunate to have bassoon player Fr. Chris Gillespie of the local Roman Catholic parish in our band for several years now, and I decided that it’s time to feature him and this unique instrument. Once again, you’ll smile and while I won’t reveal what the song is, old-timers will recognize it instantly. Topping it all off is a medley of hits by the supergroup consisting of Agnetha, Bjorn, Benny and Anni-Frid! Figured that one out yet? There are a couple other unique things that we’ll be presenting BUT there is only ONE opportunity to hear all of this music as we play all-new scores each outing…..then move on. If we attract the same crowd we had at the Chatham Capitol Theatre back in December, you will be competing for a seat and many will surely miss-out, but you can reserve the date right now!
“Who Done It” Dinner Theatre
April 2023 Art Show and Open House
The Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts is pleased to be showcasing the talent of local artists during the month of April at the Wallaceburg and District Museum. The WDCA has been promoting community artists through various events over the past 43 years. Come and enjoy our collection of artwork at the museum by artists such as Sally Mahoney, Beverly Fish, Hank Jagt and Spencer Thornton just to name a few.
You are also invited to our Open House at the museum on April 19, 2023 from 7-9pm. We are very pleased to be featuring local artists Martha Sands, Gretchen Sand-Gamble and Sunny Gamble. Come and see their Fibre Art as well as a collection that goes back six generations. You can find Gretchen, Martha and Sunny on Instagram @WoodlandCraftBarn and @Pretty.Little.Schoolhouse, as well as on Facebook at Woodland Craft Barn. Give them a follow to find out about what they’re working on and any upcoming classes and workshops.
The Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts will once again be celebrating the arts at the Black Goose through a Spring Concert Series. This six week series begins Thursday April 20, 2023 from 6:30-9:30 pm. With each week featuring different phenomenal local musicians, you may just want to come enjoy some tasty food at the Goose while taking in the music on more than just one night!
PAST EVENTS:
Did you catch Jay’s interview on CKXS with WCB Conductor Dave Babbitt, and Stage Director Dan White? Listen to the interview here, to hear exciting updates and information about the two upcoming Wallaceburg Concert Band performances!
The Wallaceburg Concert Band Presents Two Christmas Concerts!
We are so very excited to share with you that the Wallaceburg Concert Band will be presenting two Christmas concerts this December. We are hoping you will come out and enjoy the sounds of the season presented by the WCB at either of their two shows, or maybe even both! We are also thrilled to announce that the Brass Factory Big Band will also be featured at their Chatham concert. Mark you calendars and come on out!
Wallaceburg Holiday Market
The WDCA is excited to be assisting the Wallaceburg BIA in this years Wallaceburg Holiday Market!
Are you ready for the next big WDCA event?
Wow, it’s only a few weeks away now! This truly is going to be a phenomenal concert, that you don’t want to miss! Just a note about the morning workshop…, it’s not just for guitarists. If you want to learn how to make better sounding recordings, whether for YouTube, Facebook, or just for fun, this is definitely the workshop for you, whether you sing, play guitar, or play any other instrument! The concert only tickets are $35. Workshop only tickets are $25. Workshop plus concert combo tickets are $50. Amazing talent that you don’t want to miss! This is a Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts event. Money earned goes toward furthering the Arts in Wallaceburg and the surrounding area.
Have you checked out Dave’s article in the Courier Press?
Have you seen the CKXS Spotlight, or heard the commercial?
After more than four years, both the Michael Schatte Band, and special guest Tom Lockwood, are very excited to be returning to the Jeanne Gordon Hall in Wallaceburg, on Saturday October 15th, 2022. As the venue is smaller and more intimate, tickets are limited. We hope that after you check out the poster and YouTube video advertisement to hear all about it, that you will use this link, or the QR code or “Buy Now” button below, to purchase your tickets. This is sure to be an amazing event that music lovers will not want to miss!
ACOUSTIC THRUSDAYS AT THE GOOSE MAY 12 TO JUNE 30
Wow, where did those last 7 weeks go? We are now down to our last week to enjoy Acoustic Thursday’s at the Goose. Again, we are so thrilled how this free event has drawn music lovers out to see the amazing talent within Wallaceburg and the surrounding area.
We really hope you can make it out to the final Acoustic Thursday at the Black Goose, Thursday June 30, 2022 from 7:00-9:00 ~ as Chris Rupert will entertain the crowd with his acoustic sounds and absolutely phenomenal talent. Come out and enjoy a fantastic meal from the Goose, or come for a few drinks with some friends. We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank you again for helping to support the arts in Wallaceburg!
ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT THE GOOSE MAY 12 TO JUNE 30
Only two weeks left to enjoy Acoustic Thursday’s at the Goose. We are so thrilled how this event has drawn music lovers out to see the amazing talent within Wallaceburg and the surrounding area.
This past Thursday, Megan and Pat of Deep SW did not disappoint. With a great selection of songs and amazing vocals (and personalities), this duo had the audience singing along, and loving every minute.
This Thursday June 23, 2022 from 7:00-9:00 ~ Dan and Aly, another amazing husband and wife duo will be entertaining us with their phenomenal musical talents. You’re not going to want to miss this! We hope to see you there.
Thank you again for helping to support the arts in Wallaceburg!
ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT THE GOOSE MAY 12 TO JUNE 30
We are down to the last three weeks of Acoustic Thursday’s at the Goose. We really hope you have been enjoying the amazing artists that have been featured at the Goose over the last five weeks.
This Thursday June 16, 2022 from 7:00-9:00 ~ Deep SW will be our featured artists. This husband and wife duo are truly phenomenal. You won’t want to miss this event. Hope to see you there!
ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT THE GOOSE MAY 12 TO JUNE 30
We really hope you have been enjoying the Acoustic Thursday’s at the Goose. If you haven’t made it out yet, no need to fret, we still have four more great weeks of entertainment ahead!
This Thursday June 9, 2022 from 7:00-9:00 ~ Jeff Vercauteren and Tim Nishimura will be our featured artists. We hope you can come on out and hear this amazing duo!
ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT THE GOOSE MAY 12 TO JUNE 30
Wow, this past Thursday night was a full house at the Goose with Travis Laur. We can’t thank you enough for coming out to support live music (and the arts) in Wallaceburg.
If you have been unable to make it out to our first few acoustic evenings at the Black Goose, don’t fret! There are still lots of amazing artists that will be featured over the next several weeks, including the artist we have booked for next week, Thursday June 2, 2022 from 7:00-9:00 ~ Julie Ross (and special guest). We hope to see you there!
ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT THE GOOSE MAY 12 TO JUNE 30
Wow! Two great weeks in a row at the Black Goose! We are really looking forward to next Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 7:00 until 9:00, when the Black Goose along with the W.D.C.A. will be featuring Travis Laur. Hope to see you there!
ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT THE GOOSE MAY 12 TO JUNE 30
We are hoping that you really enjoyed our first Acoustic Thursday at the Goose. If you did, we are hoping you will join us again. If you missed out, we hope you will come on out and join us for our second of eight acoustic music events, May 19, 2022 from 7:00 until 9:00, at the Black Goose in Wallaceburg.
ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS AT THE GOOSE MAY 12 TO JUNE 30
Come on out and join us for the first of eight acoustic music events, May 12, 2022 from 7:00 until 9:00, at the Black Goose in Wallaceburg.
WALLACEBURG CONCERT BAND INFORMATION NIGHT
Read Dave’s recent column in the Courier Press for more information, our visit our WCB website.
LIVE MUSIC! – THE CELTIC HILLBILLIES
With restrictions beginning to lift, we are ready to begin providing Wallaceburg and the surrounding area, with some quality entertainment and events. Please help us kick things off by joining us Sunday February 27, 2022 for an afternoon of live music. See the poster below for ticket information.
CALL FOR: Artists and Creative Community
Have a sewing needle kicking around? Have a sewing machine that could be dusted off? Contribute to helping frontline workers by creating a fabric face mask! Create a do it yourself fabric face mask to protect yourself and your family when it is essential to leave your home (grocery shopping, entering public spaces). You can use the link below to walk you through a basic do it yourself fabric face mask! Feel free to explore the internet on the different styles of face masks and techniques that are used to create them:
** Feel free to replace elastic with the substitution of fabric strips for the ear ties. You may also consider ties that wrap around to the back of the head to prevent sore ears for front line workers who will wear a mask for hours at a time or for your quick use!
If you have extra materials to create masks and wish to donate masks to our front line workers, please email Danielle Coleman at daniellemargaretcoleman@gmail.com who will sanitize the masks and donate them to the CKHA frontline workers who are in need of masks. There will be a scheduled pick up day by Danielle to collect the masks from mail box pickups which will be arranged later this month.
Notes for your use of a homemade mask:
· THIS IS NOT A SUBSTUTION FOR HANDWASHING AND HAND SANITIZING
· Please wash and sanitize your mask before you handle your mask and place it onto your face
· Adjust your mask and ties before leaving your home
· AVOID TOUCHING YOUR MASK WHILE OUT IN PUBLIC FOR POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
· Mask must be washed and sanitized after each wear: machine wash and dry or wash in your sink with boiled water and allow for the mask to fully dry before wearing again.
CANCELLATIONS
The Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts regrets to announce that the performances by Durham County Poets scheduled for March 28, 2020 and Cliff Erickson scheduled for April 24, 2020 have been postponed.
The Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts hopes to reschedule these acts for a future date and will provide details if and when a rescheduled date is determined as soon as possible.
The Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts and the artists apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause.
Ticket holders can contact their original point of sale for a refund.
More information will be released as it is available.
A decision regarding Michael Shatte and Rondeau: The Musical scheduled for June 12 and 13 respectively has also just recently been made. As we remain unsure of the projection of this pandemic, it has been decided to put these concerts on hold as well. Please watch for upcoming updates.
The top priority for The Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts is the safety and well-being of our guests, volunteers, and performers.
We are closely monitoring the developing situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ontario.
We also recommend staying personally informed on the status of Coronavirus in Canada.
Thank you for your understanding and patience in these challenging times.