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A Christmas Carol a call to the past Familiar faces return to Prince George stage in Dickens’ classic TERESA MALLAM arts@pgfreepress.com
Charles’ Dickens’ timeless story of a selfish and miserly old grouch who sees the light before it’s too late after being visited by three ghosts is coming to the stage at the Prince George Playhouse in December. In many ways, Judy Russell’s latest production of the muchloved A Christmas Carol will be revisited with “voices from the past” as several cast members are actors who have not been on the musical theatre stage for years. For instance, Russell brought longtime Prince George actor Gary Chappel “out of hiding” and enticed him to play the lead role of Ebenezer Scrooge. “I’ve been trying to get Gary back on stage for years and this part was juicy enough to get this talented Josie Smith-trained actor to commit to treading the boards once again,” she said. “He is sure to delight the audience as he skilfully takes his well-known character through the journey of Christmas past, present and future.” Cindy Larsen Marcotte, who truly is a voice from Russell’s past, will portray Scrooge’s ghost (memories) of Christmas Past. “Cindy has not been in a major role since she played Peter in our production of the beloved musical Peter Pan in 2003. She dons an ethereal role as she gently guides Scrooge through his memories of Christmas Past,” said Russell. This seasonal play is also the first time Anna Russell will do the adaptation and direct a show in Prince George. Hailing from Saskatoon, Anna trained at the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria. She worked as a professional actress and producer before moving to Prince George with her husband Matt Russell (Judy’s son), who manages the Prince George Playhouse. “After giving birth to a bouncing baby boy Henry, Anna has taken on this timeless classic with excitement and is working hard with her amateur cast of 50 local performers to bring joy to all this Christmas,” said Russell. There are also some newcomers to Russell’s theatrical team. The heartwarming and endear-
ing roles of Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit are played by 12-yearold Cecil McCrae and Prince George Public Library librarian Jeff Kozoris. They are joined by well-known actors like Mark Wheeler. “Mark is wonderful, jolly and uplifting as Ghost of Christmas Present,” says Russell. “He truly embodies the richness of this role and is very believable as a character who manages through joy and misery to steer his reluctant student Scrooge towards a path of redemption.” Matt Russell is fulfilling a childhood dream in taking on the challenging role of Jacob Marley. “Matt loved watching his grandfather Alex Murry play this role and he grew up watching the classic movie version of A Christmas Carol every Christmas Eve.” The entire cast of Judy Russell’s production of A Christmas Carol is filled with longtime performers and young firsttime theatre enthusiasts. Old Joe is played by actor Phil Childs, who directed Prince George Theatre Workshop’s production of the musical version of A Christmas Carol titled The Stingiest Man in Town. “The performance took place at the Playhouse in 1972 and in that presentation, a very young Gary Chappel, who plays this production’s lead role was a young man in the chorus, and [TV personality] Catherine Hansen McCarthy was a little girl in the dancing scenes. Catherine, who has played many major roles, plays The Laundress and several bit parts in this production and she is enjoying having her little girl Sophie in some of the scenes with her.” They are joined by community players Dwight Wolfe, Beverly Smith, Jim Anderson, Kaye Trepanier, Lori Cruddas Neidermeyer, Krista Dunlop, Quin McGowan, lots of children and maybe even Judy Russell along with other talented performers will be taking the stage in this classic and timeless tale of Christmas long ago. Tickets for Judy Russell presents A Christmas Carol are on sale at Studio 2880. Doors open at 7 p.m. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. Two shows Saturday matinees, Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s doors open at 1:30 p.m. Curtain at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 and 15 and Matt Russell fulfills a childhood dream playing Jacob Marley in A Christmas Carol which runs at the Prince George Playhouse in December. Dec. 18 through 22.
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Carol Whetter (along with Greg Bradacs) is featured artist in the Shades of Life exhibit at Studio 2880 which runs until Jan. 15, and is presented by the Community Arts Council.
Shades of Life an artist’s talk to Fine Arts students at UNBC and College of New Caledonia. “He said he put on CBC to occupy his logical brain and that freed his creative mind to work unfettered by internal chatter. If it worked for Norman, it might work for me.” As Whetter listened to a podcast and needed to decide on the subject, whales seemed the right choice, she said. “I thought about how they communicate with their songs and that led me to thinking about communications generally: soundwaves, symbols, binary code and intuition. “When you look at the pieces in Podcast, the drawings may remind you of those from Moby Dick. That’s intentional. It fits with the printing press thing going on.” The artist said when she showed up for work each day in her studio, she felt as if she “shared space with Ghomeshi, Fran Lebowitz, Billy Corgan, J.K. Rowling and several musical acts.” “By listening, I reaffirmed that each of us has a story to tell, a song to sing. In the Great Cosmic Ocean, I believe we are all member of the same pod.” The Community Arts Council presents Shades of Life with works by Carol Whetter and Greg Bradacs. The exciting new exhibit will be on display at Studio 2880 on 15th Ave. from November 15 to January 15.
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Carol Whetter had a whale of a time creating her Podcast exhibit. Nine pieces of her work are now on display, along with drawings and carvings by Greg Bradacs, in a new exhibit called Shades of Life. The exhibit opened with an artists’ talk and reception Nov. 15 and it is on display until Jan. 15 in the new gallery space at Studio 2880. Whetter’s drawings are done on art paper, then mounted on repurposed metal printing press sheets. The idea for her subject matter, whales, came from a few places – and one person. “I grew up on the East Coast where I could see the Atlantic Ocean. So I guess it is in my DNA,” said Whetter. “My mother was born in the 1930s and she was a big radio listener. I got that from her. I just love listening to CBC Radio podcasts.” Whetter moved across the country to Vancouver in 1985 and, in 1993, came to live in Prince George. Her career path also contributed to the theme in her most recent exhibit. “I spent most of my life in communications,” she said. “I’ve worked in sales, marketing and hospitality and when I was making my art for Podcasts, I realized that it all had to do with communications.” In her artist’s statement, Whetter says: 22 “I have a thing for Jian Ghomeshi, the host of the CBC starting at radio program Q. Before him, I loved PLUS Peter Gzowski – and TAX they aren’t my only CBC crushes. They fascinate me because these lucky folks get limited quantities .....hurry in! to engage in conversations that introduce me to all kinds of people. This made Heavy duty fun and function is what my own meeting you get with the SUV line of machines. with Canadian art They bring you Superior Utility Value superstar Norman for your sewing investment Yates seem normal, obbin s S o l i d Metal Frame F r o n t Loading B Bonu almost.” Celebrating 42 years of Serving Prince Whetter said she got the idea of blendGeorge and the Central Interior GIFT ing her two pleasures 1210 5th Avenue, Prince George CERTIFICATES – art and listening to AVAILABLE the CBC, from Yates For premium out-of-town service call 1.800.265.1707 when he was at Two www.pgsewing.com pgsc@telus.net Rivers Gallery giving
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A new sculpture Works bound for park in Hudson’s Hope Two Rivers Gallery has installed a suite of new sculptures in its Sculpture Court produced by Victoria-based artists Samuel and Deryk Houston and Indiana-based sculptor David Kocka. The works will be on display until next spring when they will go to their permanent home at Deryk
Houston’s Peace Sanctuary Sculpture Park in Hudson’s Hope, B.C. Deryk Houston is a Scottish artist who has exhibited internationally in one-man exhibitions in Canada, the U.S., Scotland, Iraq and the former Soviet Union. His work was featured in the documentary
film From Baghdad to Peace Country by the National Film Board of Canada and he has completed ground art, earthen works in Iraq, Canada and Scotland in support of children’s rights. “Two Rivers Gallery is thrilled to have been able to borrow this suite of sculptures,” said
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curator George Harris. “Deryk and Samuel Houston’s stark and monolithic stainless steel structure is the smallest of three similar forms that will eventually be installed in the Hudson’s Hope Peace Sanctuary Sculpture Park. A comparison with David Kocka’s work which is shown alongside is a study in contrast. “Kocka’s The Children’s International Peace and Harmony Statue is a representational bronze sculpture, it represents a group of children playing together in the spirit of friendship. “Together these sculptures represent a diversity of approaches towards are making that embodies and celebrates difference which seems very appropriate in the context of their final destination in Houston’s Peace Sanctuary Sculpture Park.”
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The Pink Floyd Experience will play CN Centre on March 11.
Experience Pink Floyd Pink Floyd remains one of the most influencial rock bands of all time. Their record breaking status is legendary. The Pink Floyd Experience, a tribute performance which features the band’s greatest hits and rarities comes to CN Centre March 11. The band’s appeal continues and spans the generations. Get ready for the Pink Floyd Experience with its spectacular light show, full quadraphonic sound and six outstanding musicians dedicated to bringing you the most authentic Floyd Experience possible. The show is not only onstage, it engulfs the audience. The Pink Floyd Experience is a full-on sensory assault with interpretive videos, plane crashes, flying pig, helicopter – it’s all there. This is the show for the ultimate Floyd Fan and it gets closer to the true Pink Floyd concert experience every year. All of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits are performed live including favourites such as Money, Wish You Were Here, Time, Comfortably Numb, Another Brick in the Wall and rarities not
often heard live. Pink Floyd has sold more than 200 million albums have been sold since 1967 with four Grammy nominations in the 70s, 80s and 90s. They were one of the first bands to use pyrotechnics, video and light shows in their stage acts. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Dark Side of the Moon
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Mina Bhandari performs a traditional dance during this year’s Taste of India celebration.
Preparing for Taste of India The Rotary Club of Yellowhead Prince George is hosting its fourth annual Taste of India event – a fundraiser that becomes more popular each year. “Each year we see more and more people embracing the culture of the event and wearing traditional Indian clothing and it’s a beautiful sight to see,” said key organizer Sonica Kandola. “This year we will be featuring some amazing entertainment: From Delhi to Dublin, a Vancouver-based band that combines Celtic music with Bhangra beats.” Delhi to Dublin features Andrew Kim, electric sitar, guitar; Ravi Binning, tabla, dhol; Sanjay Seran, vocals; Sara Fitzpatrick, fiddle; and Tarun Nayer, DJ/producer, always put on a high-energy show. Tracks from their 2007 and 2008 albums have enjoyed lots of air play on radio stations from Japan, the U.S. and Europe. In keeping with past events, this year’s Taste of India includes a cocktail reception with tasty Indian appetizers, silent and live auction as well as a full Indian buffet dinner, entertainment and dancing. “Due to its success, it has become an annual fundraiser for our club. To date we have raised $120,000,” said Kandola. Money raised in past years has gone to support School District 57 Prince George Meals program, Prince George Kordyban Cancer Lodge Wig Room, Amreli, India Education and Sanitation project to provide clean water, desks and washrooms for two schools as well as the Rotary International Polio Eradication Program which is a 25-year project that has seen 25 billion children immunized and polio eradicated in all but three countries. Rotary is the world’s premier international humanitarian service organization, a diverse global network of community, business and professional leaders who address relevant social causes to change lives and build goodwill and peace at home and abroad. “Our club is embracing this philosophy with the Taste of India by honouring and supporting both a local and international cause every year that we believe will benefit not only from the monies received but to help build and sustain peace, health and a stronger community,” said Kandola. The Rotary Club of Yellowhead Prince George Taste of India event is on Saturday, Feb. 16 and tickets sell out early. Tickets are $90 per person (includes HST) and tables of 10 can be booked. Tickets on sale only at RK Furniture Gallery, 1050 Victoria St. Anyone interested in sponsoring or donating auction items can contact Janine Fraser at 250961-1501 or e-mail imshieis@shaw.ca.
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Mina Bhandari performs a traditional dance during this year’s Taste of India celebration.
Preparing for Taste of India The Rotary Club of Yellowhead Prince George is hosting its fourth annual Taste of India event – a fundraiser that becomes more popular each year. “Each year we see more and more people embracing the culture of the event and wearing traditional Indian clothing and it’s a beautiful sight to see,” said key organizer Sonica Kandola. “This year we will be featuring some amazing entertainment: From Delhi to Dublin, a Vancouver-based band that combines Celtic music with Bhangra beats.” Delhi to Dublin features Andrew Kim, electric sitar, guitar; Ravi Binning, tabla, dhol; Sanjay Seran, vocals; Sara Fitzpatrick, fiddle; and Tarun Nayer, DJ/producer, always put on a high-energy show. Tracks from their 2007 and 2008 albums have enjoyed lots of air play on radio stations from Japan, the U.S. and Europe. In keeping with past events, this year’s Taste of India includes a cocktail reception with tasty Indian appetizers, silent and live auction as well as a full Indian buffet dinner, entertainment and dancing. “Due to its success, it has become an annual fundraiser for our club. To date we have raised $120,000,” said Kandola. Money raised in past years has gone to support School District 57 Prince George Meals program, Prince George Kordyban Cancer Lodge Wig Room, Amreli, India Education and Sanitation project to provide clean water, desks and washrooms for two schools as well as the Rotary International Polio Eradication Program which is a 25-year project that has seen 25 billion children immunized and polio eradicated in all but three countries. Rotary is the world’s premier international humanitarian service organization, a diverse global network of community, business and professional leaders who address relevant social causes to change lives and build goodwill and peace at home and abroad. “Our club is embracing this philosophy with the Taste of India by honouring and supporting both a local and international cause every year that we believe will benefit not only from the monies received but to help build and sustain peace, health and a stronger community,” said Kandola. The Rotary Club of Yellowhead Prince George Taste of India event is on Saturday, Feb. 16 and tickets sell out early. Tickets are $90 per person (includes HST) and tables of 10 can be booked. Tickets on sale only at RK Furniture Gallery, 1050 Victoria St. Anyone interested in sponsoring or donating auction items can contact Janine Fraser at 250961-1501 or e-mail imshieis@shaw.ca.
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Coldsnap 2013 will satisfy all tastes The Coldsnap Music Festival has unveiled its 2013 lineup. The event kicks off Jan. 18 at the Ramada Ballroom with an indie dance night featuring summer festival favourites Shred Kelly, rising Vancouver music stars Current Swell, and Prince George Idol winner Chazz Amos. On Jan. 19 Eclectic Funky Celtic Night with Gaelic singer
Andrew McFayden, the raucous King Crow and the Ladies from Hell, who hail from Terrace, and awardwinning musician Troy MacGillvray. On Sunday, the event moves to the Prince George Playhouse for an intimate evening of Aboriginal Artists. Don Amero is a star in the Winnipeg music scene and Diyet is a contemporary
aboriginal artist who is focused on removing the barriers and stereotypes that face modern aboriginal people. Monday and Tuesday will showcase local talent with a lineup still to be finalized. Both shows will be at Artspace. Jan. 23 sees the return of past festival favourites Dala and the arrival of the YouTube finger-picking Advertorial
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Sheila Carabine, left, and Amanda Walther, otherwise known as Dala, will be back for another Coldsnap appearance in January. guitar sensation Ewan Dobson of Toronto. On Thursday, singersongwriter Jake Morley of the U.K. arrives to share his soulful funky sounds and then Matt Epp takes the stage to bear the torch of past Canadian songwriting greats like Gordon Lightfoot and Joni Mitchell. S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Award Winner
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The folk festival gets folksy when husband and wife duo Pharis and Jason Romero of Horsefly, B.C. share their captivating sound at the Prince George Playhouse followed by the lively Daniel Lapp Trio, making a return to Prince George for the show-stealing fiddler.
Coldsnap ends where it began at the Ramada Ballroom when Coldsnap partners with Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George for Danse, Danse, Danse, an evening of French-Canadian folk music with Vazzy and the Quebecois musical treasure Yves Lam-
bert. There will also be workshops around town and additional performances to be announced. Tickets for Coldsnap concerts are on sale at Books and Company, Studio 2880 and UNBC. For more information visit coldsnapfestival.com.
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Tuesday, April 16thh, 2013 | Prince George Civic Centre Conference & Workshops 8:00am–4:00pm | Awards Gala 6:00pm–10:00pm Keynote speakers:
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Community Enrichment Award Sponsored by: Prince George Chamber of Commerce
Influence & Impact Woman of the Year Home Based Business Women of the Year Award Business Women of the Year Award Sponsored by: Investors Group
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Mayor Shari Green
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