Arts& culture
A look at upcoming arts and nd entertainment events in the Annapolis Valley:
Painting Workshop
There’s a painting workshop with artist Justine Kerr on Jan. 6 & 7, Bear River Artworks Gallery at Oakdene Center, 1939 Clementsvale Road. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Lunch is included. $235.
Connect with yourself more deeply through the process of painting in acrylics and collage with lovely coloured papers, different textures to inspire a rich tapestry.
Registration is first come first served. Contact Justine Kerr by email or phone to register your spot at this workshop in Bear River.
Go To: www.justinekerr.com or Facebook Justine Kerr Artist. Phone: 902 467-0112
Email: justinekerr@hotmail.com
Farmers Market Music
Malia Rogers will perform at the Wolfville Farmers Market Jan. Ralf said.
Ralf, who started playing chess when he was in school, taught Jonas his first moves after Jonas expressed an interest around age 9. While living in Switzerland, 6 from fr 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the DeWolfe Building.
On Jan. 13, Tripod will perform. Ken Voita will take the stage on Jan. 20, and Sam Wilson will round out the musical offerings in January with a show on Jan. 27.
Film screenings
Fundy Cinema screens Lucky. Actor John Carroll Lynch’s moving directorial debut follows the spiritual journey of a fiercely independent 90- year- old atheist, portrayed by Harry Dean Stanton in his final role, and the quirky characters that inhabit his off the map desert Arizona hometown.
Lucky will be shown Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., at Al Whittle Theatre, 450 Main St., Wolfville. Tickets are $9 and are available 30 minutes before screening.
Go To: fundycinema.ca
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Contact: 902-542-1050 Jonas got involved in a club and started playing in tournaments. Chess has been added to the first- grade school curriculum in Switzerland to help develop logical, strategic thinking with
Documentary Film
The documentary film Human Flow will be shown at King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royal Jan. 8 from 7-9 p.m. It’s part of the theatre’s Reel Art Series 2018. Human Flow is an epic film journey led by the internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei. It gives a powerful visual expression to this massive human migration. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Contact: 902-532-7704.
At Jack’s Gallery
Paintings by Evangeline Artist Coop members will be on exhibit until Jan. 7 at Jack’s Gallery, 450 Main St., Wolfville.
Jack’s Gallery is always looking for new work to display. For submission forms, email jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com.
Coffee House
A Coffee House will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the Middleton Regional High School Band Room Jan. 4. This is a relaxing evening of fun and entertainment with performances by students and community members. Freewill offering. Drinks and snacks available with proceeds going to MRHS bands. Contact Scotia Taylor at 902-824-3323 for information or if you want to perform. 18 Gates Ave., Middleton.
Live At King’s Theatre
King’s Theatre in Annapolis Royal has some great events ahead for the new year, according to general manager Janet Larkman. She notes that tickets are on sale now for three great events.
• First up is Dave Gunning and James Keelaghan at King’s Theatre on Sunday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. The pair are much-loved Juno and ECMA winning folk/roots artists.
• The new year continues in style with Susan Aglukark on Sunday, regards to mathematics.
“It gives you spatial thinking as well,” Jonas said. “If you do it long enough, you can make a picture of it basically and move the pieces and see ahead, calculate what’s going to happen.”
Ralf said he plays more of an intuitive game while Jonas tends to apply more of a strategic style.
“I love to play too but I can only defeat him (Jonas) when he’s tired,” Ralf said. “Otherwise, I’m more a sparring partner.”
Jonas said he enjoys math and has fun exploring and mastering the strategy and tactics of chess. In Switzerland, he won the equivalent of provincials in 2012. Last year, he won provincials here and went to the scholastic nationals in Toronto, Ontario, in May. He also competed in an open national tournament in Sault Ste. Marie,
Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. She’s a threetime Juno-winning Inuk artist and recipient of the Order of Canada.
• Elvira Kurt and Friends with their Girls Nite Out Comedy Fest take to the stage Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. It’s five of Canada’s hottest female comedians; an absolutely hilarious night of stand-up, sketch comedy and improv.
Box Office: 902-532-7704
Go To: www.kingstheatre.ca
Centre Stage has Drinking Habits
Who says January can be long and boring? Not the nuns at Sisters of Perpetual Sewing.
Drinking Habits by Tom Smith will make you forget the cold of winter with this laugh-out loud farce. Two nuns have been secretly making wine to keep the convent’s doors open, but Paul and Sally, reporters and former fiancées, are hot on their trail. Can the convent be saved? Come to CentreStage and find out.
Drinking Habits is directed by Wayne and Linda Marriott. The cast in order of appearance includes: Chantal Murphy, Carolyn Landry, Bob Cook, Mindy Vinqvist-Tymchuk, Darrell Doucette, Janet Westhaver, Heidi Price, and Leroy Heffernan. The featured artist is Carole Ball.
The dates are Jan. 5-6, Jan. 1213, Jan. 14 matinee, Jan. 19-20, Jan. 26-27, Jan. 28 matinee, Feb. 2-3, Feb. 4 matinee, Feb. 9-10. Front of House opens at 6:45 p.m. for the evening performances and 1:15 p.m. for the matinees.
Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors/students; $5 for children age 12 and under.
CentreStage takes cash or cheques only. Reservations are held until 15 minutes before show time.
Call 902-678-8040 for reservations.
Go To: www.centrestagetheatre.ca. Ontario, this year. Jonas said what he enjoys most about chess is challenging himself to improve.
Ralf said local businesses have been very supportive in terms of donating items for tournament prizes. Chess shops from as far away as Toronto have been sending books and other items. Money from registration fees will be invested in chessboards and clocks for the new club.
Next summer, players will be at the Wolfville Farmers Market on Wednesday evenings with demonstrations and other initiatives to help promote the club.
Jonas said it feels really good to have so much support as he, his father and others work to re-establish organized chess in Kings County.
Deep Roots Music AGM
The committee behind the successful Deep Roots Music Festival will host its annual general meeting from 2-4 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the Wolfville Farmers Market in the DeWolfe Building (24 Elm Ave.). The general public is welcome to attend but only voting members may participate. To become a member of the board of directors, or to learn more about volunteering at the festival, contact Peter Mowat at pwmowat@ gmail. com.
Symphony Nova Scotia visiting Wolfville
Symphony Nova Scotia once again salutes the world’s most iconic composer. Experience a delightful range of Mozart’s most famous works, beginning with the ambitious, inventive “Haffner” Symphony. Then, hear the gracious and intimate Piano Concerto no. 23, performed by Italian rising star Luca Buratto, a pianist of “fiery imagination and finesse” (Musical America) and last year’s winner of the prestigious Honens Piano Competition. And for the grand finale, the orchestra performs one of Mozart’s great last works — the beautiful Symphony no. 39. The conductor is Bernhard Gueller. The show, at Acadia University’s Convocation Hall is at 7:30 p.m Jan. 27. The cost is $34 for adults; $22 for students.