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Bob Gorinac, piano

Bob Gorinac made his first public appearance at age 11, and he has been entertaining audiences ever since. Well-known in the Pt. Huron area, Bob has captivated jazz lovers across the country with his artistry and vast repertoire. His program will highlight his multifaceted piano style by weaving a variety of melodies together in an improvisational mode. Bob's spontaneous jazz versatility and his pure imagination will illuminate the path on this creative musical journey.

 

 Rehearsal at SCITS

WEARABLE WONDERLAND VIDEO

 DANNY ALEXANDER Videographer

Thanks to Danny Alexander for completing the trailer for Wearable Wonderland 2008. We have posted the video on UTUBE

Danny has really done a fabulous job, capturing the excitement, movement, music and the inspiration of the Wearable Wonderland Show in September. We are already beginning to prepare for the 2009 show at the Imperial Theatre in October.If you would like more information, keep your eye on updates on our website.

Special thanks and considerations to the RawSista Collective- Holiby and Bree Ross, the artists, models, musicians and sponsors that helped to make make this show a great success!

Below is the link to the Video

 

 

Sarnia-Lambton’s own award-winning singer/songwriter Jim Chevalier has been teaching ‘Adult Beginners Guitar’ classes Saturday’s at The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts. He will be returning in early 2009 to begin another session, so if you are interested contact us to sign up!

 

 

 

Tuesday evening’s session with Pathways concluded a six week program in which four children designed and painted two large steel garbage cans provided by the City of Sarnia. This program, an ongoing initiative of the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts in partnership with the Pathways Health Centre for Children and the City of Sarnia, provides an inclusive art program for children with disabilities.

        Headed by the Lawrence House’s Lead Art Educator Hazel Rogers and Pathways Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Amy Spadafora, this program produces finished artworks which are a highly visible example of the achievements of the participants. Once completed, each garbage can is placed by the City of Sarnia into a park. This first set will be placed at the Animal Farm in Canatara Park, with more to come as the program continues.

The Lawrence House participated for the first time in the Kinsman Santa Claus Parade that was held on Saturday Dec. 06th. In partnership with Shadowland Theatre, a host of LHCA volunteers and the many donations of empty water bottles we created a replica of the Lawrence House constructed entirely of recycled materials and LED lighting.The effect was truly magical, reminiscent of an ice palace shimmering in the snow.

 

The process of the construction was complimented by many curious visitors dropping in to watch, and many people were delighted with the concept and clever use of the materials.

 

Shadowland Theatre troupe were in Sarnia for a full week working in tandem with the volunteers and the fabulous space was filled with laughter, great music and palpable excitement as the float took shape.

I would like to thank the Shadowland group- Artistic Director Brad Harley

Alice Norton, Myra, Jim Bish and Chris Wilson. Always in the trenches and collaborating with Brad was Dennis Mitchell a volunteer with the Lawrence House. Many hours were spent designing models, tracking down recycling possibilities, taking photos of the flatbed, measurements and just plain hard work on the construction! Bravo Dennis!!!

Also I would like to thank Tony Arnold, for helping in so many ways, but particularly with the construction and set up of the float, Rita Viscount, Jerry Prouty, Tamara and Dan Prouty .Lawrence house Volunteers Tom Dawson, Linda Goldsmith( great work on the sign Linda!) Mike Blackmore and Jim for the great drumming on the float and helping us dismantle the float. All of whom went above and beyond in every way!!!!

I would  especially like to thank Brad Gray from Bluewater Power for providing the truck and flatbed, and driving the float in the Parade. Thanks to Bluewater Power for letting us use their vehicle, flatbed and generator( the crowd roars)

Thank you to Cheeky Monkey owners Marianne and Roland Peloza for providing the Fab space. Thank you to Dan White from SCITS Drama Department, for some of the masks,Imperial Theatre for the gels, and a big Thank You to Mark Braun from Braun Associates for stepping in and providing the electrical equipment Thanks Mark

Writers in Transition will be at the Lawrence House during the First Friday Event Dec. 5th. You will find them in the Turret Room with a wonderful selection of books published d by local writers, all for sale .

Celebrate Sarnia’s Inspiring Arts Mentors, Teachers and Emerging Artists

A series of exhibits at

The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts

 2009

 

January- Lawrence House Family

 Group exhibit featuring Volunteers, Staff and Board of Directors

 

 February- Renata Haagsma acrylics-  Evan Plommer  lutist

 

March- Denise Fortin- Watercolour and acrylic Turret Room

 

April-          Amber Robb  Turret Room

 

 

May- Dympna- Devoy main gallery

 Turret Room Sarnia Lambton Potters Guild 3d- Teapot show

 

 

June- Barbara Klunder multi media-,award winning Ontario artist

 

 July- Monique Bedard and Chewy-

 printmaking  and  Video installation

 

 August- Barry Prophet- composer, percussionist, visual artist

 

September- Bill Walters

 

October- - Christine Gilmore Main Gallery

Ron D’Haene Photography Turret Room

 

 

November- The Floyd Gibson Colours Show, Lawrence House Membership juried Exhibit-

 

December- SAW- annual Christmas Show and Sale

First Friday Gallery Walk

 

The Gallery Walk a concept for the Downtown area that was introduced in November 2006.  This fresh incentive was developed with the galleries downtown - a cooperative effort to have a reception, or “opening” of new exhibits, on the First Friday of each month.  This series of cosmopolitan events invites the public to explore our lively arts scene in the arts and culture district-Downtown Sarnia.  This year the Lawrence House with the sponsorship of Bluewater Power and Lanxess are introducing musical performances in an intimate evening atmosphere at the Lawrence House, to compliment the visual artists opening night.

 

 

The First Friday Gallery Walk has developed over the past two years, into a monthly event that the public earmarks on their schedules to attend. It has become a vehicle for artists to network and meet new prospective clients, for the community to be engaged with the arts in a convivial atmosphere, while producing a positive image for the  for the Downtown area that showcases the neighbourhood as THE Arts and Culture District of Sarnia. The incentive was developed with the Galleries downtown in which all participate in a cooperative effort to have a reception, or “opening”of new exhibits. The event takes place on the same evening to promote our lively arts scene in Sarnia. In a very short time, this incentive has proven to be extremely popular with our community. Attendance measured at approximately 150 people visiting each participating gallery over the evening.

The Lawrence House focus this year was introducing a series of Cutting Edge Emerging artists each month. The works have been fresh and vibrant and the openings have been complimented by performances of local musicians during the evening.

This month the Lawrence House welcomes Sarnia Artists Workshop- a group show that will include recent works by Lorna Schmidt, Elizabeth Martiniuk, Rita Viscount, Anthony Wright and many more. The evening will be complimented by a performance of jazz band Dominent 7.

 

It is through this kind of programming that potential exists for future businesses to invest in the Arts and Culture District of Sarnia.

The Lawrence House acknowledges that through introducing a  concert series to the public during the First Friday Gallery Walk, it has added an exciting element to the First Friday Evening events and was significant in creating a “buzz’ in the city. This is a crucial element for our area in realizing the benefits of supporting our diverse and unique creative community.

 

Having an active and vibrant arts community enriches our lives and enhances our lifestyle as well as offering real benefits to business, industry and our economic development. Having a strong arts community gives Sarnia a distinct business edge by helping us attract and retain a creative and skilled workforce, making ours a community to which others will be happy to relocate to.

It is through programming like this that creates an urbane and cosmopolitan feel to the downtown area and will have a direct result of businesses investing in the Arts and Culture District of Sarnia.

Lawrence House Centre for the Arts

127 Christina Street S.

Sarnia, ON  N7T 2M8

Phone: (519)-337-0507

S & R Community Choir presents a Christmas Chorale

 

Let’s ring in this holiday season with yuletide carols being sung by a choir!

Please join us at the Lawrence House Centre for the Arts on December 05, 2008 at 6:00pm for ‘a Christmas Chorale’ presented by the S&R Community Choir a performance reminiscent of Christmas’s of yore!

The S & R Community Choir have been bringing the spirit of Christmas to many events all over the city of Sarnia and, with Musical Director Anne Marie Gillis and Pianist Sally Smith, the Choir will now be gracing the Lawrence House with their heart warming holiday performance!

The concert will be held in the Grand Salon of the Lawrence House where the acoustics are fabulous and the halls have been decked out in Victorian finery!

This is a FREE event.

S & R Community Choir is always accepting new members! For more information contact Ann Marie Gillis at 519-542-9728.

 

S & R Community Choir Presents a Christmas Chorale

6:00 pm, Friday, December 6^th, 2008 

This is a FREE event.

Lawrence House Centre for the Arts

127 Christina Street S.

Sarnia, ON  N7T 2M8

Phone: (519)-337-0507