Narrators for the night will be: Amanda Curti, Louise Edwards, Maggie Pitts, Ian Mauro, John Murchie, and Zacharias Kunuk. Our featured orators will spin a range of ten-minute tales about new babies and no running water, Italian grandmothers, lying mothers, pleasure principles, weird science, and straddling the gap between the Stone Age and Digital Age.

Amanda Curti is a student at Mount Allison University; Louise Edwards is an Assistant Professor of Physics at MTA; Ian Mauro is a Canada Research Chair in Human Dimensions of Environmental Change at MTA; John Murchie is the former coordinator of Struts Gallery; and Maggie Pitts is a Geographic Information Systems Analyst.

Special guest Zacharias Kunuk is the Nunavut-based Director of Atanarjuat The Fast Runner. Kunuk is visiting the region under the auspices of Mount Allison’s Centre for Canadian Studies and the Department of Geography and Environment. He will be screening films on February 5th and 6th, details of which can be found on the Mount Allison website.

The Baked Ham takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #26, 15 Lorne Street, Sackville, New Brunswick and is open to the public. There is a suggested donation of $5.00 and all proceeds go towards funding future speakers for the Baked Ham Community Speaker Series.

This series hopes to create an informal environment to share ideas and conversation on a variety of topics. Admission is open to the public, though it is a licensed event. Baked Ham is supported by the Owens Art Gallery, Struts Gallery, and CHMA radio, 106.9FM. For more information contact: info@redesignsackville.com or lgarnett@mta.ca. You can also visit our Facebook page.

Wainio writes that her work “explores the role that painting may still play in opening up a discursive space around history, material culture, narrative, globalization and (what is evoked by) various historical forms of representation, both ‘high art’ and the vernacular.”

She completed her Master of Fine Arts at Concordia University in 1985 and has since produced a significant body of work based in an investigation of historical fairy tales. Wainio’s work has been widely exhibited in Canada, and internationally in the United States, China, Spain and the Venice Biennale. In addition to her artist talk, Wainio will visit the Mount Allison University Fine Arts Department to conduct studio visits as well as a group discussion.

Carol Wainio will present her work as part of the Visiting Artist Program, a series co-sponsored by Mount Allison’s Department of Fine Arts, The Owens Art Gallery, and Struts Gallery. Other artists in the series include Benny Nemerofsky-Ramsey, Sara Angelucci, the Fastwurms, Kevin Yates, Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows. The Visiting Artist Program is funded by a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to the Department of Fine Arts at Mount Allison University.

For more information about Wainio’s visit, or the Visiting Artist Program, please contact Leah Garnett at (506) 364-2498. Additional information about Wainio and her work can be found on the following website http://www.carolwainio.com/index.php

Call for Proposals (non-musical and other projects)
Deadline: February 14th, 2012

SappyFest is currently seeking proposals for non-musical, other, and ongoing awesome creative projects to present alongside our always fantastic line-up of musical entertainment. We are interested in your spectacles, installations, prints/multiples, dances, circus acts, performances, interventions and relaxation services.

Generally we are looking for things that are ongoing or ambient, that is, not requiring a scheduled block of time with a dedicated audience sitting down watching you. We are seeking projects that will be embedded and intertwined within the broader SappyFest program, participatory and engaging or perhaps subtle, ephemeral or ambiguous. Mostly we’re after some amazing creative projects that will compliment the rich cultural tapestry that is SappyFest.

We will pay modest honorariums and contributions to materials when applicable. Fees will depend on the scope of individual projects.

Proposals should Include:

- a brief but detailed project description outlining what you would like to do and what you need to do it. (500 words max)

- artist/collective biography and/or CV

- relevant work samples (preferably online)

- a budget if applicable

How to send your proposals to us:

- We’re all trying to produce less paper but we will accept applications through the mail if this suits you and your situation.

SappyFest
6 Ford Lane
Sackville NB
E4L 3X1

- We do prefer email proposals, email submissions@sappyfest.com with your project proposal and online links to your work sample, portfolio etc.

- If you have to send us attachments over 10MB, please use a free web service like yousendit.com, rapidfire, or dropbox etc. Or, post it somewhere else and send a link.

- Are we making this more complicated than it is?

Thank you. We look forward to reviewing your proposals.

Unfortunately we don’t have the time or resources to reply to every submission. If we are interested in your project you should hear something in March.

For more information please contact: submissions@sappyfest.com or call 506 939 3339

SappyFest is a little independent music festival produced annually in Sackville, New Brunswick. Our seventh offering will take place August 3-5, 2012.

The SappyFest Mainstage site is a combination of two large tents, beer garden, merchandise market and uncovered open space with a capacity of 2000. The site is located in the heart of downtown Sackville, on Bridge Street, closing down the main commercial thoroughfare while creating a vibrant, high-profile epicentre for the festival.

Side stages are all within walking distance and include a free outdoor bandstand, art deco movie house, turn of the century United church, and a Royal Canadian Legion.

Now a registered non-profit organization, SappyFest Incorporated, the festival was founded in 2006 by the good people of Sappy Records, Julie Doiron, Jon Claytor and Paul Henderson. At the time it seemed like a more feasible way to get all our friends together than a wedding, and certainly more fun than releasing records into the ether.

www.sappyfest.com

For our out of town friends, you can buy your tickets on a visa card by calling Ducky’s at (506)536-1344.

Two years ago Mississippi Heat really lit up the Roadhouse. This is because Mississippi Heat is one of the hardest working bands in Chicago with one mantra: play the traditional down-home Chicago sound with lots of energy and an original twist. That formula has been working for them now for almost 20 years in every part of the world: they’ve headlined the Chicago and Montreal Blues Festivals, are in great demand in Europe, and regularly work the best clubs in Chicago and everywhere else they go. The band leader, Pierre Lacocque (who has Canadian connection–he studied at McGill) has had much success at being the centre of an evolving lineup that has kept the sound fresh and interesting, and that has included guitarists Billy Flynn, James Wheeler and Carl Weathersby, vocalists Deitra Farr, Zora Young and Inneta Visor, and drummer/vocalist Robert Covington. The current lineup includes the fine vocalist Inneta Visor, Daniel Draher (ex-Etta James) on guitar, long-time member Victor Jackson on bass, Kevin Johnson on drums with Pierre on harmonica.

Please note that the slightly delayed start time of 9.30 PM, to accommodate our patrons who are interested in seeing the highly recommended Performing Arts Series presentation of the Ingrid Jensen band at 8 PM.

The Buzz

“An energetic and cohesive ensemble. One of Chicago’s top bands.”
– CHICAGO TRIBUNE

“Quite simply the hottest band in Chicago…”
– CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

“One of the most exciting blues ensemble performing today. . . MISSISSIPPI HEAT is one of those bands that defies cliches because each CD is better than the last. . . Pierre Lacocque’s harmonica technique and musical imagination is superlative. He plays with the finesse and golden tone. Horn players could take lessons from him from the lines he uses.”
– PHIL LLOYD (AMERICAN HARMONICA NEWSLETTER)

“Pierre is a virtuoso.”
– BILLY BOY ARNOLD

“MISSISSIPPI HEAT not only breathes new life into the classic sounds of Chicago Blues but they also uplift with joy and dedication everything they play. Pierre Lacocque is that rare younger generation harpists who’s absorbed the lessons of subtlety, silence, and solo construction from the masters – Big and Little Walter, the Sonny Boy Williamsons – as well as their raucous, hawklike tonal power.”
– DAVID WHITEIS, (CHICAGO READER)

“All of MISSISSIPPI HEAT’s CD’s are pearls. This is one of my favorite blues band. . . I have rarely heard more passionate and soulful blues.”
– CLAUDE COTE (LE DEVOIR, MONTREAL,CANADA)

“It’s been a long time since I heard a good blues band like this. You guys really play great music together.”
– BUDDY GUY

“MISSISSIPPI HEAT has developed its own unmistakable sound. They have a signature, an immediately recognizable feel. . . Their CDs are a musical achievement.”
– RENE MOISAN (PRESIDENT, PRODUCTION BROS., MONTREAL, CANADA)

“This hard-driving Chicago blues band plays classic Chicago blues with flair, intelligence and respect for the traditions established by musical predecessors Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. . . MISSISSIPPI HEAT provides living proof that harp dominated Chicago style bands is not an anachronism.”

Thanks to the TBS sponsors, without whom The 9th annual TBS blues series would be impossible: The Sackville Save Easy, The Sackville Tribue Post, Ove Samuelson Law Office, George’s Roadhouse, Rod Allen Co. Ltd., the Marshlands Inn, Joey’s Pizza, The Argosy and CHMA.

For more on the band please visit: www.mississippiheat.net
For our website, please visit: www.mta.ca/tbs

Summer Video Camp
Instructor: E. Hearte
cost: $40
dates: July 11 – 15
times: 9am – 12pm
ages: 10 – 13

This summer, Struts Gallery & Faucet Arts Centre is offering a video camp for youth aged 10 – 13. You will get a chance to learn about video from a professional filmmaker and video artist. You will write your own scripts and storyboards, shoot and edit your own videos, and record and mix your own sound. All on professional video equipment!

Call or email Elli at Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre, (506) 536-1211 production@strutsgallery.ca

Little Armadillo Screen Printing
Learn how to silkscreen the Little Armadillo way! Silk-screening is a method of applying text or images to fabric or paper and is a commonly used technique when making your own t-shirts. It is easy and fun and makes great wearable artwork.

LOCATION: The Little Armadillo Printshop
COST: $20/day All ages
DATE: July 11th and 12th 2011
TIME: 1-4pm

Struts Kite Building Workshop
Lets go fly a kite! Knowing how to build your own kite out of recycled materials is very important since we live in one of the windiest locations in the world. Come down to the little Armadillo to learn how to make your own using materials found around the house.

LOCATION: The Little Armadillo Printshop
COST: $10 All ages
DATE: July 13th 2011
TIME: 1-4pm

Ok.Quoi?! Stop Motion Animation Circus
Have you ever wanted to create your own circus? Want to bring your own characters and creatures to life? If so, then sign-up for this summer’s Stop Motion Animation Circus with local artist Graeme Patterson.

LOCATION: The Little Armadillo Printshop
COST: $50 Ages 8-14
DATE: July 18th-22nd 2011
TIME: 1-4pm

Ok.Quoi?!/Sappyfest Kids Power Jam
This summer, Sappyfest and the Ok.Quoi Arts festival are offering an indie rock workshop for students aged 6 to 14. Students will work with professional musicians to make their own instruments, design t-shirts and album artwork, record an album and perform their songs on the Sappyfest mainstage tent on Bridge Street.

LOCATION: The Little Armadillo Printshop
COST: $50 Ages 6-14
DATE: July 25th-29th 2011
TIME: 9-12am

For more information on any of these events please contact Andrew Maize, Festival Programmer, Ok.Quoi?! Arts Festival, festival@strutsgallery.ca

Seven Lorne Street
Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre
http://strutsgallery.ca
506-536-1211

Come out to Seven Lorne and view the collaborative project from Penny Smart and Erin Orsztynowitz entitled “Golden”. “Golden” runs from June 20th – June 25th.

“Natural Selection” is an exhibit of new works by Corey Isenor. Corey’s work deals with pattern and repetition as well as focusing on the natural environment and our perception of it. “Natural Selection” will be showing from June 20th – July 3rd.

Artist-in-Residence closing reception
J.R. Carpenter

“Writing Coastlines” is a project by Struts Gallery artist-in-residence J.R. Carpenter. Inspired by the writings and maps of Samuel de Champlain and the great Canadian/American poet Elizabeth Bishop, J.R. aims to uncover successive generations of Sackville’s narrative. The project combines experimental writing, performance, collaboration, historical research, cartography, and communication networks. J.R. will have Zines for sale at the event but is encouraging those that are interested to bring Zines of their own to trade or show.

For more information please email Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Gallery at events@strutsgallery.ca

Seven Lorne Street
Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre
events@strutsgallery.ca
http://strutsgallery.ca/

Intro to Camera and Processing 10am – 12pm
Learn to shoot 16mm film on a Bolex camera, and hand process 16mm B&W film.
Intro to Film Editing and Sound 1pm – 3pm
Learn film editing techniques, and the basics of Film Sound

$10 Non-Members
$5 Members
$150 one time cost for all the workshops, materials, and access to the equipment needed to make a 16mm film with sound.

Space is limited – Register now

This workshop is part of 16mm Reborn: The Sackville Film Initiative, a series of screenings and workshops followed by access to the materials and equipment designed to empower artists to work with 16mm film.

For more information or to register please contact
Elli Hearte
(506) 536-1211
production@strutsgallery.ca

16mm Reborn: The Sackville Film Initiative, in partnership with the Sackville Film Society, The Vogue Cinema, and Mount Allison University, is made possible through the support of a media arts development project grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.

Faucet Media Arts Centre & Struts Gallery is pleased to present the 12th annual Super 8 Hotel Film Festival. This annual program provides the opportunity for participants to shoot their own short film and even hand process the stock before presenting their finished piece at a public screening.

Elli Hearte is on hand to provide instruction and encouragement to Super 8 veterans and beginners alike. We have B&W ($30) and colour ($40) stock available now. The price includes film, camera rental, instruction, shipping, and processing.

Please call (506)536-1211 or email production@strutsgallery.ca to book your camera and film.

Hand-processing
There will be an opportunity to hand process your B&W film later in the month. Please contact Elli if you are interested.

Lab Processing
If you don’t wish to hand-process your film, we will be sending a batch to the lab in Toronto. The deadline is Monday May 2nd.

Super 8 Filmmaking Workshop
Wednesday, April 13 at 7:00 pm

Elli Hearte will facilitate this workshop providing an introduction to super 8 filmmaking, a beautiful, affordable and exciting alternative to video. Elli will discuss the basics of camera operation and exposure, film types and some other fun stuff. Participants will then have a couple of weeks to book a camera, shoot a roll of film and have it developed in time for the Super 8 Hotel Film Festival. The workshop is free, though there is a cost for the film and processing. Please register today by contacting the gallery at (506)536 1211 or email: production@strutsgallery.ca

Born October 16, 1948 in Dallas Texas, Andrew began his professional career at age 16 playing with Freddie King’s backing band, the Thunderbirds. In 1967 Jones join R&B, soul singer Bobby Patterson and the Mustangs. They signed with Abnak Records and recorded several 45 singles on the Jet Star label. During this time he saw and met session guitar great Cornell Dupree. Dupree use to sit in with Jones and the other musicians on Andrew’s local area gigs.

In 1973 blues great Freddie King asked Jones to join his band again. In the 80’s Andrew was working with local artist R.L. Griffin, and also R&B singing great Johnny Taylor. In late 1987 Andrew went to California to join Russell Jackson, and Tony Coleman as the Silent Partners. Jackson and Coleman are both known for their work with B.B. King. In mid 1988 Jones along with Jackson and Coleman recorded with Katie Webster on her critically praised Alligator Records album, (Swamp Boogie Queen). In late 1989 Andrew and Charlie Musselwhite were recording on Sonny Rhodes album, and they hit it off. Later Musselwhite talked to Jones about starting a band with Jones in it. In the early to mid 1990’s they recorded three albums together: (Ace of Harps), (Signature), and (In My Time). Andrew co-wrote two songs with Mussewhite, River Hip Mama, on (Ace of Harps), and It’s Getting Warm In Here, on Signature. The band won a W.C. Handy award for best band in 1995.

Andrew returned to Dallas in 1996 and later that year signed and recorded his first CD for J.S.P. Records, (I Need Time). In 1998, Rounder Records released Andrew’s second CD, (Watch What You Say), and was also nominated for a W.C. Handy award for best new blues artist. In 2001, Andrew’s third CD, (Mr. Domestic) was released on his own label Galexc Records. In 2005, Andrew signed and recorded his fourth and his first live CD, (Jr. Boy Live). In 2009, Andrew signed with Electro-Fi Records, and released his fifth CD, (Gettin’ Real). Andrew thinks that this is some of his best writing to date. The multitude of rave reviews may indicate that the critics agree.

“A Stunningly Accomplished Blues Guitarist” –LIVING BLUES
“Slow Burning Guitar with Emotion Filled Vocals” – BLUES ON STAGE

Thanks to the TBS sponsors, without whom The 9th annual TBS blues series would be impossible: The Mortgage Makers, The Sackville Save Easy, The Sackville Tribue Post, Ove Samuelson Law Office, George’s Roadhouse, Rod Allen Co. Ltd., the Marshlands Inn, The Argosy and CHMA.

For more on the band please visit: http://www.myspace.com/andrewjrboyjones
For our website, please visit: http://www.mta.ca/tbs
For our out of town friends, you can buy your tickets by phone by calling Ducky’s at (506)536-1344.

On her way to Macedonia, Johansen will be stopping over in Vienna, Austria, for the launch of her latest book, The Shadow Road, the conclusion to her Warlocks of Talverdin quartet. The first book in this fantasy series for teens, Nightwalker, was included in VOYA’s Best Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror List 2007, was an Ontario Library Association Top Ten Best Bets book for 2007, and was also the winner of the 2008 Ann Connor Brimer Award.

For more information on the tour or Johansen’s works, please visit her website at: www.pippin.ca.