2010 EVENTS
CELTIC FEST
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Terry Williams presents Celtic Fest at the Alton Mill
Immerse yourself in all things Celtic!
Celtic Cuisine • Celtic Folkart Vendors
Celtic Jewellery Historical Presentation
Traditional Irish Pub Style Musical Session
Info call 519-942-3272.
Register for Workshops at: Broadway Music, 232 Broadway, Orangeville
Tickets for evening music gala available at:
- Broadway Music, 519-940-4810
- Terry Williams, 519-942-3272
- Alton Mill Gallery, 519-941-9300
Tickets are nearly half sold out, so don’t delay!
Free ticket delivery available! Call Terry Williams to arrange.
Build a Traditional Dry Stone Wall
To reserve a space for this event contact:
Doug E. Bell
Phone: 519-994-7396
Email:
doug@dougebell.com
Interests and Activities for All Ages
Event Poster (PDF File)
Spring Awakenings at the Alton Mill
May 1 – 2, 2010
A celebration of arts, gardens & music at the historic Alton Mill!
Doors Open
July 10, 2010
Heritage open house, tours and activities
Cuisine-Art at the Alton Mill
July 17 -18, 2010
Food & art -- what a glorious combination!
Taming of the Shrew
July 17, 2010
Live outdoor theatre presented by the Humber River Shakespeare Company
Buckets of Colour at the Alton Mill
September 25-26, 2010
Discover an explosion of artistic creativity as part of the Headwaters Arts Festival!
‘Twas the Art Before Christmas at the Alton Mill
November 13, 2010 to January 2, 2011
A seasonal celebration of artistic talent for the holiday season! One-of-a-kind art, fine crafts, jewellery and Fair Trade products.
2011 EVENTS
Fire & Ice at the Alton Mill
January 22-23, 2011
Family Festival of Flames, Food and Fine Art!
PAST EVENTS
Chill at the Mill – February 20, 2010
Fire & Ice – January 23 and 24, 2010
'Twas the Art Before Christmas – November 14 to January 3, 2010
Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit at the Alton Mill! – September 26 to November 29
Canvas & Bronze at the Alton Mill Gallery! – September 26 to November 8
Spoken Word/Poet Kim Rosen – November 5
Local Colour at the Alton Mill Creative Arts Centre! – September 26 to October 12
Buckets of Colour – September 26 and 27
The Alton Mill Presents an Evening of Music and Poetry – September 26
Doors Open in the Hills – August 15
Summer Bounty – July 18 to September 20
Cuisine-Art – July 18 and 19
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival Event – June 7
Yael Erlichman Sculpture Exhibition – May 2 to July 12
Spring Awakenings – May 2 and 3
CHILL AT THE MILL
Saturday, February 20, 2010
A Night of Jazz, World and Folk Music
$12 in advance $15 at the door • 8pm in the Millrace Room • Cash bar
Call 519-941-9300 for advance tickets.
Event Poster (PDF File)
Press Release (PDF File)
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Download one of her songs here.
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FIRE & ICE
Saturday, January 23 – 10am to 11pm
Sunday, January 24 – 10am to 5pm
A Family Festival of Flames, Food & Fine Art
Schedule of Events & Activities (PDF file)
Song & Dance - Still Life
January 23
Event Poster (PDF file)
Millpond Hockey Poster (PDF File)
'TWAS THE ART BEFORE CHRISTMAS
November 14, 2009 to January 3, 2010
Open Studios -- 33 Resident Artists
Event Poster (PDF File)
Opening Weekend
Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15
• $100 Art Show & Sale (continues through January 3)
• Opening Wine and Cheese Reception, Saturday 1-3pm
• Hot drinks over a bonfire & other seasonal goodies
Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21
Gallery Gemma presents Tammy Kohl, Creator of the Treasure Ring
Sunday, November 29
Bartlett Gallery opening, new works by Jean-Claude Roy
• artist in attendance
• show continues to December 23
Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6
• Photos with The Grinch, 12pm to 4pm each day
Sunday, December 13
• Classical Music performance by Urban Flute Ensemble 1pm – tickets $15
• Dickens' A Christmas Carol presented by the Humber River Shakespeare Company 3pm – pay what you can
Click here for poster.
SHOP & WIN
All purchases of $100 or more will be entered to win a 1/2 carat pair of diamond earrings courtesy of Gallery Gemma, a cooking class with the Millcroft Inn's Executive Chef Roberto Fracchione and the use of the Alton Mill's Millrace Room for a private function (some restrictions apply).
Click here for more information. (PDF File)
OUTDOOR SCULPTURE EXHIBIT AT THE ALTON MILL!
September 26 to November 29
Monumental is how some might describe the newest exhibition at the historic Alton Mill!
In conjunction with the Headwaters Arts Festival, the Alton Mill is pleased to present an Outdoor
Sculpture Exhibit showcasing 35 works by 12 world-class artists, all set against the backdrop of rural
landscapes, rolling hills, waterfalls and the magnificently restored, award-winning, Alton Mill!
Click here for the press release.
Images can be viewed here.
CANVAS & BRONZE AT THE ALTON MILL GALLERY!
September 26 to November 8
In conjunction with the Headwaters Arts Festival, the Alton Mill Gallery is pleased to present Canvas &
Bronze showcasing works by renowned Headwaters artists Julia Gilmore and Hugh Russel.
Click here for the press release.
SPOKEN WORD/POET KIM ROSEN
November 5
Booklore from Orangeville, proudly presents Spoken Word/Poet Kim Rosen who will present Saved by a Poem: The Transformative Power of Words. This will be an evening of poetry, music and inspiration to celebrate Kim's new book!
Click here for more information. (PDF File)
7:30 pm, $10 admission. Contact Booklore at 519-942-3830 or booklore@bellnet.ca
LOCAL COLOUR AT THE ALTON MILL CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE!
September 26 to October 12
The Headwaters region boasts one of the largest concentration of artists in the province, each inspired by
the picturesque landscapes and tranquil, yet sophisticated lifestyle, that can be found in this rural oasis,
less than an hour northwest of Toronto!
The Alton Mill is thrilled to mount a group exhibition entitled Local Colour, showcasing works by four of
the region’s most prominent artists: Lucille Weber, Pete Paterson, Arnold De Graaf and Rosalinde
Baumgartner.
Click here for the press release.
BUCKETS OF COLOUR
Saturday, September 26 – 10am to 5pm
Sunday, September 27 – Noon to 5pm
The countryside is ablaze in colour and the Alton Mill is the perfect location to showcase the explosion of colour. Explore art, heritage, culture & the environment.
Click here for the press release.
Free admission.
THE ALTON MILL PRESENTS AN EVENING OF MUSIC & POETRY
Saturday, September 26 – 7:00 pm
Featuring singer-songwriter Ian Reid (acoustic artist) and Irish poet Joshua Willoughby (a self-proclaimed romantic-in-recovery).
Tickets $10 at the door. Cash bar.
Click here for the Poster (PDF File)
DOORS OPEN IN THE HILLS
Saturday, August 15 – 10am to 5pm
Discover the wonders of this magnificently restored 19th century mill, on the banks of the Credit River and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in Canada. Enjoy guided tours, the Turbine Room Heritage Museum, and historic Bailey Bridge, all set in this inspiring artistic and natural setting. Free admission.
COME SAVOUR THE ALTON MILL GALLERY’S SUMMER BOUNTY
July 18 to September 20, 2009
The Alton Mill Gallery is pleased to present Summer Bounty, a group show featuring works by six artists: Sue Obata, Mina Dela Cruz, Brianne Haney, Susan Taylor-Stevenson, Goldie Sherman and Al Groen.
Summer Bounty: Art to nourish the soul.
Click here for the press release (PDF file)
CUISINE-ART
Saturday, July 18 – 10am to 6pm
Sunday, July 19 – 10am to 5pm
Food & art: what a glorious combination!
The Alton Mill is proud to present Cuisine-Art, a weekend celebration of food & art!
As well as open art studios and galleries, festivities include BBQ demonstrations featuring local area chefs (10am, 12noon & 2pm daily), “Toonie Tastings” wine & food samplings, fresh organic produce and local market offerings, seminar on the “Tao of Healthy Eating” by Dr. Paul Rankin (Sunday 3pm), public art painting project, a silent auction presented by Alton Mill studio artists, as well as a cash bar featuring selections from Wellington Brewery and Churchill Cellars.
Make a weekend of it, with an overnight getaway at the neighbouring Millcroft Inn & Spa. The Millcroft Inn’s Girlfriend’s Spa and Culinary Weekend Getaway Package is the perfect complement to Cuisine-Art!
Discover art, heritage, environment & cuisine at the Alton Mill’s Cuisine-Art celebration.
Cuisine-Art: schedule of events
Cuisine-Art: press release
Cuisine-Art: poster
SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
Saturday, May 2 to Sunday, July 12, 2009
Bronze sculptures by the internationally renowned Israeli sculptor Yael Erlichman. Making use of extraordinary technical skill and with an eye for vivid details, she imbues her inanimate bronze figures with profound emotion, humour and energy.
Orangeville Jazz and Blues Festival
Sunday June 7
Rock/Blues performance by TJ Whitelaw and his band, Sunday June 7th, from 2 to 5 pm at the Alton Mill as part of the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival.
Refreshments and cash bar available. Enjoy the ambience of great music in this beautifully restored heritage building beside scenic Shaw’s Creek, just minutes away from Orangeville.
Free admission.
Click here for the press release. (PDF file)
For more info visit www.orangevillebluesandjazz.ca
SPRING AWAKENINGS
Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3
Open studios. Public painting project. Lecture on the “edible garden” by David Warburton. Music by Missy Agnew and the winners of the 2008 Headwaters Shining Stars competition. Make your own mother’s day jewellery at Gallery Gemma. Guest artists Pat McGoey and Ginok Song explore themes of genesis and renewal at the Bartlett Gallery. High tea at the Shaw’s Creek Cafe.