The incredible sights and sounds of the entire Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra on stage in the William Glesby Centre on Dec. 16 are sure to create wonderful holiday memories for the entire family.
This year’s performance caters to the young and not-so-young with the orchestra performing the masterful score to the Christmas classic movie “The Snowman,” as it plays on the big screen. Ticket sales have been brisk for this very popular Christmas tradition, so don’t delay, call the Portage and District Arts Centre at 239-6029 to reserve your seats now. Concert tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for PDAC members, and $18 for students.
We are pleased to have Christianson Christianson Jones Law Corporation locally sponsoring this year’s Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra performance.
Only 34 shopping days
left till Christmas!
Check out the new gift shop items that just arrived in time for Christmas!
Local artisan Garry Little has brought in a wonderful assortment of unique handcrafted wooden kitchen gadgets and ornaments, which would make great stocking stuffers. We also have a stunning collection of stained glass tree ornaments, angels and window hangings created by artists Ruth Brownridge and Leta Owens. Local potter Gabby Neuschwander has a wide range of beautiful pottery available in the gift shop, which make wonderful gifts.
The arts centre gift shop features the works of many other local talented artists, including prints and photographs, natural beeswax candles, pens, books by local authors, quilted Christmas table runners, cozy rugs, CDs and so much more.
We also stock high-quality art supplies for the artist on your list, and if we don’t have what you need, we will order it for you. Arts Centre gift certificates are a great alternative for those hard to buy for friends and relatives. It’s worth the trip to the art centre to browse the gift shop and to enjoy the latest exhibition!
In the gallery
On display from Dec. 1-Jan. 16, in the gallery is photographic digital images by local artist John Nielsen entitled, “This Changing World.”
Nielsen grew up on a farm near Rathwell, moving to Portage la Prairie, where he has lived for the past 35 years. He has experimented with various artistic disciplines, including watercolour, coloured pencil, egg tempera, oil pastel and, more recently, photography. For the past five years, John has been immersed in photography, capturing images with his camera and enhancing them creatively with the computer.
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John notes that, “My goal, always, is to create more profound imagery. I feel that I have succeeded in a picture if it has strong composition, attractive colours, interesting textures and an elusive element that makes it go beyond illustration and become art.”
Nielsen has had several solo shows, taken part in many group shows, and has won numerous awards. His artwork is in collections across Canada. You are invited to the opening of Nielsen’s exhibition on Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. in the gallery. We are pleased to have dentist Dr. Larry Cogar to sponsor this exhibition.
Local artist feels the energy!
Congratulations to local artist Sharon Green whose acrylic painting depicting a winter scene with a Portage flavour embodying the theme of the 2010 Manitoba Power Smart Winter Games — “Feel the Energy” — was chosen as the Games’ premier sponsor recognition gift. The original artwork will be framed and presented to the title sponsor of the Games — Manitoba Hydro.
November workshops
There are still a few spots available in the “Documenting Your Art” workshop with instructor Leif Norman on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. You will learn how to photograph your artwork with the use of different lighting and background.
On Nov. 28 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Julie Lamoureux will be teaching oil painting (Bob Ross-style). Julie has chosen “Summer” as the painting you will complete in this workshop.
Call for entries
Artists and artisans are invited to submit entries of their work to be exhibited in the gallery at the Portage and District Arts Centre during 2011. For more information regarding submitting your proposal, contact the arts centre.
The deadline for entry is Dec. 1.
Dance notes
Family observation will be the week of Dec. 2-5, where you will have the chance to participate in your child’s dance class! We also need volunteers to sew and help find costumes for the spring dance recital. Contact the arts centre if you are interested.
The Portage and District Arts Centre is located at 11-Second St. N.E., Portage la Prairie. Call 239-6029. Office and gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Check out our website: www.portageartscentre.ca
