Monday, September 01, 2008 Three Artists in Trinity Living by the Sea - Art Exhibition and Sale in the Twine Loft September 1st - 30th, 2008 • Mitzi Pappas Smyth • Brenda Rowe - Bartlett • Ruby LeRiche Beaumont The three artists, Ruby Beaumont, Mitzi Pappas Smyth and Brenda Rowe-Bartlett have been art educators and practicing artists for over thirty years within the Avalon East School District. In order to combat the intense junior and senior high curriculum demands and isolationism experienced by all subject area specialists, they formed a small group of art educators who met on a regular basis to exchange ideas, discuss art related issues and participate in art activities organized within the group. Friday, September 05, 2008 Train Show - 8pm DADDY WHAT’S A TRAIN A collective creation by Rick Boland, Donna Butt, Jeff Pitcher, Terry Reilly, David Ross and Glen Tilley The Americans affectionately called her “The Newfie Bullet”, and everyone else called her the best ride in the country. In her heyday there was no better way to travel. She offered the best in food, service, fun and downhome hospitality, oh and she got you across the island too. It wasn’t fast, but you didn’t want the ride to end anyway. DADDY WHAT’S A TRAIN takes us on a journey from the first days of the railway to CNR’s take-over after Confederation to her last ride. Ride the rails with us. A great time will be had by all. DADDY WHAT’S A TRAIN was Rising Tide’s first show 30 years ago so you might even see some of the old familiar faces that started it all. Other Show Times: Friday, Sept. 5th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Friday, Sept. 12th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 17th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Please call 1-888-464-3377 to confirm show times. Saturday, September 06, 2008 Just Before Dinner - Free Reading Series Fisher’s Loft Inn and the Writers’ Alliance of NL present “Just Before Dinner,” a FREE reading series featuring the province’s best writers reading from recent works. • Don McKay, September 6th • Libby Creelman, September 13th • Roger Maunder, September 20th • Bernice Morgan, September 27th Readings are from 6:00 to 7:00pm, with free admission. Call for dinner prices and reservations Saturday, September 06, 2008 THE JOAN MORRISSEY STORY - 8pm SO, LET’S BRING ON OUR FAVOURITE: THE JOAN MORRISSEY STORY By Susan Kent and Jody Richardson Commissioned by Rising Tide Brazen, bawdy and brave, this woman was a great Newfoundland entertainer before many of our favorites of today were old enough to play a tune. She was a pioneer and a performer extraordinaire with a laugh as hearty and contagious as her own full life. With well-known Newfoundland writer and TV producer Tom Cahill penning many of the songs that became Newfoundland classics, Joan and her musical pals made them all sit up and take notice. Her life was filled with great highs and lows but she left us far too soon. Walk down memory lane with a woman who was larger than life as we celebrate Joan in this the 30th Anniversary of her death. A great cast lead by Petrina Bromley as Joan. Saturday, Sept. 6th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm Friday, Sept. 26th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:3 0pm Please call 1-888-464-3377 to confirm show times. Sunday, September 07, 2008 TERESE’S CREED - 8pm TERESE’S CREED By Michael Cook TERESE’S CREED is a tribute to the women of Newfoundland and Labrador who, through hard work, humour and indomitable spirit, survived the good times and the bad in small outports in the early 1960's. We find Terese, played by our Artistic Director, at her old wringer washer and eavesdrop as she talks to herself about her fisherman husband, her kids and a time passed but much missed. She'll make you laugh and she'll make you cry - she might even make you wring out the laundry. Other Show Times: Tuesday, Sept. 9th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 11th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Sunday, Sept. 14th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 16th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 18th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:3 0pm Sunday, Sept. 21st, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday, Sept. 23rd, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Thursday, Sept. 25th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Monday, Sept. 29th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Please call 1-888-464-3377 to confirm show time. Monday, September 08, 2008 IT’S LIKE A DREAM TO ME - 8pm IT’S LIKE A DREAM TO ME By Frank Holden, based on the book by Bertha Thorne Commissioned by Rising Tide Theatre This new one man show by Frank Holden is based on the life of Paddy " Iron" McCarthy, whose times saw sweeping changes in Newfoundland. Set in Renews, on the Southern Shore, Paddy's story is a tale of hard work, diversity, strength and humor. Born 2 months before the Wright brothers flew the first airplane, Paddy “Iron” McCarthy fished for 80 years and is still alive today. Frank’s performance is complemented by slides and photos with a hundred years of memories. Other Show Dates: Monday, Sept 8th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday, Sept10th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Monday, Sept 15th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:3 0pm Monday, Sept 22nd, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Wednesday, Sept 24th, 2008, 8:0 0pm - 9:30 pm Saturday, Sept 27th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Sunday, Sept 28th, 2008, 8:00pm - 9:30 pm Tuesday, Sept 30th, 2008, 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Please call 1-888-464-3377 to confirm show time. Saturday, September 13, 2008 Two Performances by "The Once..." Come and enjoy a performance by "The Once..." Show times is 9pm on September 13 and September 27 in the Twine Loft. Limited seating. Reserve early. "The Once..." is a folk trio comprised of Geraldine Hollett , Phil Churchill and Andrew Dale "Superb musicianship, clever arrangements and stunning harmonies help make The Once a fresh and exciting new group whose rise will be worth watching." http://www.trinityvacations.com/Trinity/activities/Newfoundlandfolkmusic.htm Friday, September 19, 2008 30th Anniv. GALA - Sept 19th & 20th - St. John's 30th Anniv. GALA Print Friday, September 19 2008, 8:00pm - 10:00pm Rising Tide Theatre’s Celebrating 30 Years All Aboard for a Great Time! St. John’s – September 19th and 20th. 2 nights, 2 Gala Performances! Join us for this special 2 day event with old friends, Rising Tide Theatre alumni, giveaways, displays, special events and much more. Friday, September 19 So, Let’s Bring on our Favourite: The Joan Morrissey Story A walk down memory lane with a woman who was larger than life. By Susan Kent and Jody Richardson Commissioned by Rising Tide Brazen, bawdy and brave, this woman was a great Newfoundland entertainer before many of our favorites of today were old enough to play a tune. She was a pioneer and a performer extraordinaire with a laugh as hearty and contagious as her own full life. With well-known Newfoundland writer and TV producer Tom Cahill penning many of the songs that became Newfoundland classics, Joan and her musical pals made them all sit up and take notice. Her life was filled with great highs and lows but she left us far too soon. A great cast with Petrina Bromley as Joan Morrissey. Saturday, September 20 Daddy What’s a Train? Rising Tide Theatre’s first show as a professional theatre company A collective creation by Rick Boland, Donna Butt, Jeff Pitcher, Terry Reilly, David Ross and Glen Tilley Directed by Donna Butt The Americans affectionately called her “The Newfie Bullet”, and everyone else called her the best ride in the country. In her heyday there was no better way to travel. She offered the best in food, service, fun and downhome hospitality, oh and she got you across the island too. It wasn’t fast, but you didn’t want the ride to end anyway. Daddy What’s a Train? takes us on a journey from the first days of the railway to CNR’s take-over after Confederation to her last ride. Ride the rails with us. Ticket Prices Single Show - $30 / $26 Seniors/ Students $50 for both shows, including bonus pass to the post-show reception Saturday night! For tickets, call the St. John’s Arts and Culture Centre box office at 729-3900 Take advantage of this great chance to meet the Company and take part in the celebrations with many of our wonderful partners on the Discovery Trail. Friday, September 19, 2008 "A Taste of Discovery" - St. Jon's Arts & Culture Centre As part of the 30th anniversary celebrations, Rising Tide Theatre and the CRT Partnership will be bring a taste of Discovery to St. John’s Arts & Culture Centre with performance of “So, Let’s Bring on our Favourite: The Joan Morrissey Story” on Sept 19th and “Daddy What’s a Train?” on Sept 20th Saturday, September 20, 2008 Doors Open – Trinity Several of the area’s key properties will be open to provide visitors with a behind the scenes look at what happens in some of these unique places that people usually do not get the chance to see. Some of the participating buildings include: Campbell House, Artisan Inn, Doran House, Rising Tide Theatre. September 20-21. Free Admission Saturday, September 20, 2008 Tying The Knot in Trinity- Doors Open Trinity Bight - Sept 20th & 21st Free Demonstrations at 11.00 am, 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm Join Captain Jan Negrijn in the Twine Loft for a fun filled, instructive demonstration and connect to our seafaring heritage. From fishermen and whalers to modern day sailors, knots are the tools most often used by those who sail the seas. These are the knots that enabled our forefathers to voyage far away from land, into the unknown and while there are thousands of possible knots, only a handful of trustworthy, versatile and easily tied favorites have emerged to form the “core” of the mariner’s ropework. Come, discover, that if you can tie your shoelaces, you can learn to tie these few basic knots and share in this simple, pleasurable craft. Saturday, September 27, 2008 Photography Workshop with Greg Locke - September 27 and 28th, Twine Loft Join international photojournalist, Greg Locke, for this two day workshop at The Twine Loft in the historic community of Trinity, Newfoundland and the surrounding coastal villages and seascapes. You will get the opportunity to learn and practice travel, documentary, adventure, landscape, seascape and portrait photography in the historic community of Trinity, Newfoundland Saturday, September 27, 2008 THE NOBLEMAN’S WEDDING THE NOBLEMAN’S WEDDING A folk Opera by Pamela Morgan Directed by Charlie Tomlinson Musical direction by Pamela Morgan Newfoundland traditional music at its finest - ancient ballads intricately interwoven to create a love story of a girl and her sailor, her parents and the wealthy suitor, the conflict, the wedding, and the tragic surprise. Share the musical wealth of our oral tradition, and let these rare and astonishingly beautiful melodies transport you to another time. Pam Morgan is one of our Province’s musical treasures and this show proves it, featuring beautiful voices and stirring performances accompanied by Brian Way on piano. Saturday, September 27 2008, 8:00pm - 9:00pm Please call 1-888-464-3377 to confirm show time. Saturday, October 04, 2008 “Craft & Home Trade Show” - October 3rd & 4th - Clarenville Stadium Join dozens of exhibitors at the Craft and Home Trade Show, presented by the Clarenville Area Chamber of Commerce on October 3rd and 4th, at the Clarenville Stadium. This unique experience offers one stop shopping for the whole family, with something for everyone. Friday, October 3rd, 11am – 9pm Saturday, October 4th, 10am – 5:30pm Join Re-Mark-Able Mark – professional magician on Friday @ 7pm, and Terry Rielly for the Teddy Bears Picnic, Saturday @ 11am and 2pm Saturday, October 04, 2008 Grand Opening of the Elliston Adventure- Ryan’s Building Join the town of Elliston as they celebrate the Grand Opening of Elliston Adventure - Ryan’s Building in Elliston. Friday, October 10, 2008 Sketching and Drawing with Gerry Squires, a 2-day workshop - Friday Evening, October 10 – Sunday, October 12, 2008 Presented by Fishers' Loft Inn & the English Harbour Arts Association Spend two enjoyable days outdoors in the natural beauty of Trinity Bight sketching under the guidance of one of Newfoundland and Canada’s premier artists, Gerry Squires (www.geraldsquires.com). Fresh from his tour of Europe, Gerry will focus on sketching and drawing skills. Participants will learn how to create a sketchbook journal of what they see. Each day will include a demonstration and coaching and on Saturday evening Gerry will talk about his recent tour of Europe. Sunday will close with a wrap-up critique, and participants can get home to spend Thanksgiving Day with family. After an invigorating day come home to the luxury of Fishers’ Loft Inn and enjoy a freshly prepared meal featuring the best of the season’s local fare. Two days of creativity and relaxation at a special promotional package price. PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 2 nights’ accommodation at Fishers’ Loft Inn • Breakfast and dinner daily, shared with fellow artists • Boxed lunch for your expeditions Artists are asked to please bring your sketchbook, a small folding chair and easel or work surface. Layered clothing is recommended. *In the event of inclement weather the workshops will be held inside at Fishers’ Loft Inn. Only 15 spaces available so don’t miss this exciting opportunity. Two-day workshop: $250 Accommodation packages range from $276 to $470, plus HST (double occupancy may apply). Call us for details: Fishers' Loft Inn, 877-464-3240 OR English Harbour Arts Association (www.englishharbourartsassociation.com) Kim Paddon , 709-738-3218 or Deb Wickwire, 709-464-2170 Saturday, October 11, 2008 “Hooked Mat Display”- Lester-Garland House Stop by and enjoy the "Hooked Mat Display" at the Lester-Garland House until September 30th, 2008. Saturday, October 11, 2008 “M.M. White Memorial Lecture” Join us October 11, 2008 for the 12th Annual M.M. White Memorial Thanksgiving Weekend Lecture. Lecturer and details to follow. Call for more information. Free Admission. Saturday, October 18, 2008 “Founder’s Day Weekend – a Celebration of Coaker’s Birthday” Join us from October 18th & 19th for an activity filled weekend to celebrate Sir William F. Coaker's birthday. Silent Auction, activities all weekend. Contact Coaker Foundation for details!