April
7. Radford Hospital Auxiliary presents a "Night of
Music", at Bristol Town Hall, at 7.00 pm. Light
refreshments.Admission$5.00.
April
7-8-9. The Aylmer Arts Council presents its Spring Art
Exhibit,
bringing together the works of 21 artists of the region
(including Linda Bergeron Baril, Magda Hanna Kerba, Audrey
Kimpton Langlois, Danita Larin Poelzer, Brian Seed and Laura
Sheppard).
At Centre Aydelu, 94 du Patrimoine, Aylmer.
Friday, April 7, 7.00-9.30 pm.
Saturday, April 8, 11.00 am.-5.00 pm.
Sunday, April 9, 10.00am.-5.00 pm.
Entertainment
at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 33, 59 Bancroft, Aylmer.Thursday
nights.
April 6. Hickory.
April 13. Hugh Scott, country singer from Luskville.
April 20. John Henri & guests.
Full meal at 6.00 pm. Cost: $6.00. Entertainment at 7.30
pm.
Saturday, April 15. "Western Night", with
entertainment by Al Visser, originally from Aylmer. Dinner
at 6.00 pm.
Tickets: $10.00.For
information call (819) 684-7063.
April
7. Galerie McKenzie Marcotte presents Coastal
Observations,
an exhibition of recent oil paintings by Shawn McNevin,
of Chelsea
Vernissage at 7.00 pm.
In 2005 Shawn McNevin returned to the west coast of
Newfoundland, spending half a year exploring and painting
the varied contours and colours, the atmosphere and light of
the rugged coastal landscape.
26 Sully
Road,Wakefield.The gallery is open weekends from 10 am to 5
pm and at all other times by chance or by appointment, by
calling (819) 459-3164 or email
mcmar@magma.ca.
April 8. Shawville/Clarendon Firemen's Ball,
at Shawville Lions Hall. 9.00 pm. to 1.30 am.Music by
Foundation Band. Door prizes. Lunch served.Tickets $5.00,
can be obtained from any fireman or at the door.
April 10. Armstrong Heritage Farm Annual General Meeting.
In Dr. S.E. McDowell School Cafeteria. At 7.00 pm. (See also
under April 19).
Wednesday, April 12
Aylmer's Place in Canada's History
7:00 p.m.
Local historian Enid Page will talk about Aylmer's history,
drawing on rare material from the archives of the Aylmer
Heritage Association. In English Old Methodist Chapel 495
Aylmer Road entrance on Golf Street Aylmer (Gatineau)
Chelsea
Books, at 101 Old Chelsea Road, is hosting an exhibition of
the work of seven tapestry artists from the area,
who have been studying with Thoma Ewen, artistic director of
the Moon Rain Centre for Tapestry Arts. Ms. Ewen
says: "They're all from Wakefield, Chelsea, Kazabazua. Many
are professional artists, we have a musician and an
anthropologist."
On April 8 the artists will be there in person, from 2.00 to
5.00 pm. Everyone is welcome.
April 15. Hugh Scott, country singer from Luskville.
At the River Club Rivière, Portage du Fort, 3.00-7.00 pm.
For information call (819) 647-5399.
Advance
Notice
June
10, 11 & 17, 18
(10 am - 6 pm)
Art
Discovery in the Pontiac! The
Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour
Free Admission.
Artworks on exhibit and for sale.You
are invited to view works by thirteen artists in eleven
studios. All the
artists in this juried event have exciting new work they are
eager to reveal to the public. Brochures
with maps are available at stores along Highway 148 between
Aylmer and Fort Coulonge.
For maps, brochures & information contact:www.pontiacartists.com
info@pontiacartists.com
(819) 455-9351
Advance
Notice
October
15
-22
Mick Armitage Band,
accompanied by Pontiac singer Gail Gavan, will be in
Dublin, Ireland, where they will be recording a live CD and DVD.
They will be accompanied by a number of relatives, friends and
fans, and Armitage is hoping that the group will in the end
number 100 or more. So far, 35 people have booked.
Anyone interested in joining the group can get information from
Fairlawn Travel at (613) 723-9223.A radio contest through Y101
will offer a chance to win the trip for free.
