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Join us at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery for the opening reception of Mountain Lake at a Glance (The Hidden Nature of Paint), a new exhibit by Gord Peteran. 

Gord’s family has summered at Mountain Lake just north of Minden since 1934. While Gord is known as a sculptor, he has been plein-air painting Mountain Lake for the past 40 years. Until now, this has remained a private affair, separate from his professional career as an artist. Accumulating slowly over the years, these small oil sketches have performed much like a secret graphic diary. What is unusual about this undertaking is that almost all 400 oil sketches are of the same view – true north from the family cottage. His exhibition at the Agnes Jameson Gallery, will be the first time these personal paintings have been presented publicly. 

“The light changes constantly so I work quickly to fuse an hour of time with a place of the heart, attempting to document not only the trees, clouds and waves, but also the ghosts that collect by a lake.”  G.P.

The Artist: 

We welcome back Toronto sculptor Gord Peteran to the Agnes Jamieson Gallery. Gord has lectured and exhibited extensively throughout North America. His work is held in many private and public collections.  Locally, he created the red entranceway for the Haliburton School of Art + Design and has a sculpture in the Haliburton Sculpture Forest. 

While a professor at the Ontario College of Art and Design University for over 25 years, Peteran has also taught at The California College of Arts, Sheridan College School of Arts and Crafts, and the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, RI.

Gord has been the recipient of numerous Government Arts Council grants and awards throughout his career, including the Jean A. Chalmers National Arts Award. Three exhibition catalogues have been published on his work.

The Agnes Jamieson Gallery is a public gallery with year-round visual exhibitions of local and regional art.  The Gallery is part of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre which also includes the Heritage Village & Nature Place Interpretive Centre. The Gallery is fully accessible and is open Tuesday – Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm.  Admission is by donation.

The summer season opens with the satirical but a little off-the wall musical, URINETOWN, The Musical. It all starts with the sixteenth letter of the alphabet, P. The letter which speaks for itself or, when spelled out, pee, is the central theme to this fast-paced musical Urinetown. As a metaphor for the over-arching intrusion of big corporations into all aspects of our lives, the plucky cast of citizens fights back as the UGC Company (Urine Good Company) attempts to raise the rates on access to public toilets. With music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis the cast makes its case against the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics with music, humour, and boycotts as several love stories emerge from the mayhem.

Opens July 1st for seven performances, including three matinees.  Recommended for ages 13 and up.*

The summer season opens with the satirical but a little off-the wall musical, URINETOWN, The Musical. It all starts with the sixteenth letter of the alphabet, P. The letter which speaks for itself or, when spelled out, pee, is the central theme to this fast-paced musical Urinetown. As a metaphor for the over-arching intrusion of big corporations into all aspects of our lives, the plucky cast of citizens fights back as the UGC Company (Urine Good Company) attempts to raise the rates on access to public toilets. With music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis the cast makes its case against the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics with music, humour, and boycotts as several love stories emerge from the mayhem.

Opens July 1st for seven performances, including three matinees.  Recommended for ages 13 and up.*

As a follow up to last year’s webinars on the Common Invasive Plants of Haliburton County, we would like to offer an in-person workshop to further landowners’ understanding of the impacts, monitoring and control of some common invasive plants.

This year we have asked Monica Liedtke to join us. Monica is the Terrestrial Invasive Plant Coordinator for the Invasive Species Centre. She will do a brief indoor presentation on the common invasive plants of Haliburton County followed by a guided tour of some infestation sites to further discuss control methods in the field. The tour will include sites that we can walk to and some that are a further distance away. Carpooling will be encouraged.

Past participation in our previous webinars in not necessary.

The summer season opens with the satirical but a little off-the wall musical, URINETOWN, The Musical. It all starts with the sixteenth letter of the alphabet, P. The letter which speaks for itself or, when spelled out, pee, is the central theme to this fast-paced musical Urinetown. As a metaphor for the over-arching intrusion of big corporations into all aspects of our lives, the plucky cast of citizens fights back as the UGC Company (Urine Good Company) attempts to raise the rates on access to public toilets. With music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis the cast makes its case against the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics with music, humour, and boycotts as several love stories emerge from the mayhem.

Opens July 1st for seven performances, including three matinees.  Recommended for ages 13 and up.*

The summer season opens with the satirical but a little off-the wall musical, URINETOWN, The Musical. It all starts with the sixteenth letter of the alphabet, P. The letter which speaks for itself or, when spelled out, pee, is the central theme to this fast-paced musical Urinetown. As a metaphor for the over-arching intrusion of big corporations into all aspects of our lives, the plucky cast of citizens fights back as the UGC Company (Urine Good Company) attempts to raise the rates on access to public toilets. With music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis the cast makes its case against the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics with music, humour, and boycotts as several love stories emerge from the mayhem.

Opens July 1st for seven performances, including three matinees.  Recommended for ages 13 and up.*

The summer season opens with the satirical but a little off-the wall musical, URINETOWN, The Musical. It all starts with the sixteenth letter of the alphabet, P. The letter which speaks for itself or, when spelled out, pee, is the central theme to this fast-paced musical Urinetown. As a metaphor for the over-arching intrusion of big corporations into all aspects of our lives, the plucky cast of citizens fights back as the UGC Company (Urine Good Company) attempts to raise the rates on access to public toilets. With music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann, and book and lyrics by Greg Kotis the cast makes its case against the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics with music, humour, and boycotts as several love stories emerge from the mayhem.

Opens July 1st for seven performances, including three matinees.  Recommended for ages 13 and up.*

Headlining: Chuck Byrn – A comedy powerhouse with razor-sharp wit and a killer stage presence. Chuck has rocked stages across the country with his brutally funny take on life, relationships, and everything in between. If you like your laughs bold and unapologetic, you won’t want to miss him.

Featuring: Nick Beaton – Smart, quick, and bitingly hilarious, Nick brings a sharp edge and observational brilliance that leaves audiences howling. His comedy hits hard and lingers long after the punchlines land.

The show is fully licensed, so come early, grab a drink, and settle in for a night of top-tier entertainment and good vibes. Whether you’re a comedy connoisseur or just need a night out with friends, Yuk Yuk’s at The Music Room is the place to be.

10 am to 4pm       Exhibit Hall, Minden Community Center; FREE Admission

                             Meet dozens of local authors and find your next great read
 
3pm-4:30pm            Big Book Club: Author Presentation and book signing,
                               Minden Community Center, $25

6pm                         Reception and Dinner, Dominion Hotel
                               Combo package, Dinner and Author Presentation, $75
                               

Visit Abbey Gardens Wellness Event to experience local wellness workshops and shop local, natural, eco-friendly, and holistic wellness products and services. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat!

Event Highlights

• Drum Circle Opening: By Rhythmicity Human Dynamics featuring Barry ‘Bazza’ Hayward.
• Pony Time: Unique experience to get up close and personal with the ponies, while learning life skills in a fun and interactive way.
• Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on sessions with service providers.
• Demonstrations: Participate in 30min guided classes provided by the vendors.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals.
• Exhibitions: Discover local wellness products and services.