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    Well-Known Artists Unite at FOR THE LOVE OF THEATRE Fundraiser Gala

    Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

    The Festival Players of Prince Edward County will be hosting its first event of the year on Saturday, February 11th, 2012. Well-known Canadian star of stage and screen Sonja Smits will emcee, guiding guests through an elegant Valentine-themed evening filled with romance, good food, County wine and live entertainment by some of our local theatre’s best-known performers.

    Along with a splendid Waring House meal, the evening will also include fabulous live musical theatre performances by John Millard, well-known musical director and composer of Weedy Peetstraw and of Colours in the Storm fame; Michael O’Hara, who appeared many times on the Festival Players stage in such plays as Picton Papers, Ship of Fire, Colours in the Storm and Hank Williams; and Eliza Jane Scott who was loved in Colours in the Storm, Ship of Fire, and, most recently, in Amelia: the Girl Who Wants to Fly.

    “It’s a wonderful opportunity for theatre lovers to ‘share the love’ a bit, celebrate Valentine’s Day while enjoying their favourite artists and helping to support their local theatre,” said Artistic Director Sarah Phillips.  “We’re thrilled that Sonja is at the helm of this event. She’s an icon in Canadian film, television and theatre and has always encouraged Festival Players, supporting and advising the company since day one.” The evening will also include a live and a silent auction, featuring theatre-related items including a weekend in Stratford, and various theatre-restaurant packages from around Ontario.  The proceeds from the evening will go to support the activities of Festival Players.

    “Even when you have a very successful season, which we have had, ticket sales account for barely 30% of the cost of running a professional theatre”, said Phillips.  “We count on fundraising events like this to help us achieve the high calibre theatre our audience has come to expect”.

    The evening’s festivities begin at 6pm. Tickets are $100 per person (guests receive a charitable tax receipt for $50 with each ticket purchased). There are a limited number of tickets available. Get yours now and guarantee a seat at what’s sure to be a lovely evening of entertainment! Buy online at CountyTix www.countytix.ca or by phone at 613.471.1991.

    Media contacts:
    Diane Rheaum rheaumdi@yahoo.ca or 613.476.5722
    Sarah Phillips sarah@festivalplayers.ca or 613.399.5677

     

     

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    Oeno Gallery 3rd Anniversary Celebration

    Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

    On January 21st 2012 the Oeno Gallery will be celebrating its third anniversary at its location adjacent to the Winery and Inn at Huff Estates in Bloomfield. Best known for showing a wide variety of local, Canadian and International contemporary artists in its light filled main building, the Gallery has built a solid reputation in the arts scene in Ontario.

    Over the past few years, the Gallery has presented exhibitions of work by senior Canadian abstract artists like Otto Rogers and Louis Jaque and various members of the Royal Canadian Academy such as Edward Falkenberg, Susan Collett and Paula Murray. Recent shows featuring new work by artists Carl Wiens, Alice Teichert, Chris Langstroth, Daniel Hughes, Kim Atlin and Sylvain Louis-Seize have attracted a number of collectors and enthusiasts. The Gallery also exhibits a number of up-and-coming painters, printmakers, and sculptors from across Canada and the United States.

    The Oeno Gallery continues to collaborate with other cultural groups, organizing a 50 year retrospective on the career of Graham Metson in partnership with the John M. Parrott Art Gallery and s’posin, a jazz/dance/performance based on Alice Teichert’s paintings, developed with the help of the Quinte Ballet School, the Ontario Arts Council and the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival.

    With the help of assistant curator Hri Neil, the Gallery has started dealing in secondary market works, acquiring and selling works by members of the Group of Seven, the Painters Eleven, local artists Manly Macdonald and Tom Mathews and work by other significant Canadian artists.

    This past summer marked the launch of Oeno’s Sculpture Garden at Huff Estates, a partnership between the Gallery and Huff Estates. The 3.5 acre sculpture garden, inaugurated on June 25, 2011, features an annual exhibition of outdoor works by over 20 artists. This year, the garden featured work by Shayne Dark, Anne O’Callaghan, Rick Lapointe, Camie Geary Martin, Mark Clark and many others. The works are exhibited against a backdrop of 35,000 perennials, and meandering paths lead to the meditation garden, the rose garden and the pond. A call for new outdoor sculptures is now underway in preparation for the 2012 summer season.

    The Gallery hosts many musical performances throughout the year and has been praised for its excellent acoustics. This year it was chosen for the final performance by SuperNova, Canada’s premier chamber music string quartet, during the Prince Edward County Music Festival.

    The Gallery begins the 2012 season on January 21st with a dynamic group exhibition, featuring work by many of the gallery artists. Arabella Magazine’s new book on Art, Architecture and Design will be launched at the same time. At the reception, January 21st, 6-8pm, the first limited Sculpture Garden Series wine will be released by Huff Estates – a Sauvignon Blanc. Shayne Dark’s Tanglewood is featured on the label.  Many of the artists will be present, and we hope you can join us to help us celebrate this new season.

    Oeno Gallery
    2274 County Rd. 1
    Bloomfield, Ontario, K0K 1G0
    613.393.2216
    info@oenogallery.com
    www.oenogallery.com

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    Andrew Csafordi, Encaustic Sculptural Painter at “UNIQUE BOUTIQUE”

    Thursday, December 1st, 2011

    Spectacular paintings that reach beyond the board and stir the imagination.

    Andrew brings the viewer into an organic land or skyscape unlike any other. Rich layered textures of imagination, bees wax, fibres, wood, metal and other materials are used in combination to tell a story about “life below the surface” and “the roots that ground the world above”. He then continues to compose beyond the board, with additional materials carefully placed to reach out and add dimension to the piece, taking the eye on a detailed visual journey. Along the way, the work progresses from a painting to a sculptural piece.

    Andrew also offers 1 and 2-day Encaustic Painting Workshops year-round.

    His Studio: Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery / www.andrewcsafordi.com

    LISTEN TO MIX 97.1 from November 28 to December 2 during morning trivia and you could win a $50 gift certificate to be used towards the purchase of one of Andrew’s paintings (many sizes and prize ranges available) or towards an encaustic painting workshop experience.

     

    Meet Andrew this weekend at the
    UNIQUE BOUTIQUE at Wassail
    County Artists at The Inn at Huff Estates
    November 26-27 and December 3-4
    11 am to 5 pm.

    Joining in the upcoming Wassail! celebrations at wineries throughout Prince Edward County, local artists and artisans will present a “UNIQUE BOUTIQUE” in the Courtyard Room at The Inn at Huff Estates Winery (at County Road #1 and Highway 62) on Saturday and Sunday, November 26th & 27th and December 3rd & 4th from 11 am to 5 pm.

    Offering handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gifts in porcelain, fibre, encaustic, wood, metal and fabric as well as a bountiful selection of local fine baked goods, savory treats and beautiful handmade products for bath and beauty, there will be “Gifts of Nature’s Bounty” for everyone on the Holiday list. Visitors can enjoy a cup of mulled cider while shopping.

    Participating County Artists and Artisans are Andrew Csafordi of Andrew Csafordi Studio Gallery, Tara Wilkinson of Love Nest Studios, Viola Michalska of Michalska Fine Porcelain, Paul Ross of Paul Ross Woodturning Studio; Elizabeth Batt of Scottish Accents, Jennifer Hardene of Amarais Artisan, Heather Case of Case Clothed, Lori MacRow of A Stone’s Throw Studio, Suzanne LaFrance of Moonlight B&B and folk artist, John Miller.

    Functional wood turned salad bowls and porcelain dinnerware, beautiful hand-carved bird sculptures and art nests of fibre and twigs, sculptural beeswax paintings, lovely handmade soap, charming screen printed dinner napkins and wine bags, gorgeous felted garments and accessories, and delicious preserves, pies and other sweet and savory fare guarantees this event will be a pre-holiday feast for all the senses!

    An old Danish greeting meaning “to your health” first noted in 8th Century England, Wassail! is an Orchard Tradition involving toasts to one’s health, the harvest and the upcoming year … and general all round merriment.

    Weekends from November 19 to December 4th, Huff Estates Winery will be offering a unique opportunity to taste and buy some old vintage wines from their library, including past gold medal winners and other wines which are no longer available on the shelves. They will also be pairing some of their sweeter wines with medieval style desserts prepared by Chef Michael Hoy. An official Wassail accommodation provider, the luxurious, 21-suite Inn at Huff Estates is located at 2274 County Road 1 at Highway 62 in the heart of Prince Edward County. For reservations, call 1-866-484-4667 or visit www.huffestates.com.

    For additional information about 2011 WASSAIL events: www.thecountywines.com.

     

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    Christmas in Prince Edward County
    Small town charm and artisanal inspiration: Experience holiday shopping this Christmas in Prince Edward County.

    Facebook Contest: This season visit Taste the County’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/tastethecounty) for a chance to win daily prizes. Each weekday from November 1st to December 23rdwe will be featuring a retailer from Prince Edward County. Answer a question about their establishment for a chance to win a gift certificate to their store just in time for holiday shopping.

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    From the Farm Cooking School

    Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

    From the Farm Cooking School is your ultimate “field to table” culinary experience.

    Come and experience the joy of cooking seasonally in Prince Edward County, Ontario – Canada’s newest culinary destination. From the Farm Cooking School is your ultimate “field to table” culinary experience.

    Owner Cynthia Peters, a personal chef and food writer, offers cooking classes that highlight the art of seasonal country cooking and traditions from around the world.  Sessions are conducted at her restored 1830’s farmhouse, Willow Hill in Hillier Township — one of the regions top wine growing areas.

    From meeting local farmers to preparing traditional favorites in her state-of-the-art chef’s home kitchen— the day will capture your heart and your senses. Private classes available for groups and couples or choose from a range of open monthly classes offered throughout the season.

     

    Special Gifts for the Holidays:
    Visit our on-line store and choose from a variety of unique gifts:

    Gift Certificates available for all classes & packages
    (your certificate can be customized and the recipient can choose the date, depending on availability)

    The Art of Herbs Cookbook
    by Cynthia Peters & artist Susan Wallis
    great for the art and food connoisseurs in your life. Also makes a wonderful holiday hostess gift.

    Gift Art Cards
    with recipes – a series of cards, including one for the Holidays!

    From the Farm Shopping Bags and Chef Aprons
    embroidered with logo & Prince Edward County

    For more information or to purchase items, visit:

    FROM THE FARM COOKING SCHOOL
    618 Burr Road (N. of Bloomfield)
    613- 922-9194

     Website: www.fromthefarm.ca
     Email: Cynthia@fromthefarm.ca
    Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: fromthefarmchef

    New Classes begin February 2012.
    OPEN February to November
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    Christmas in Prince Edward County
    Small town charm and artisanal inspiration: Experience holiday shopping this Christmas in Prince Edward County.

    Facebook Contest: This season visit Taste the County’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/tastethecounty) for a chance to win daily prizes. Each weekday from November 1st to December 23rdwe will be featuring a retailer from Prince Edward County. Answer a question about their establishment for a chance to win a gift certificate to their store just in time for holiday shopping.

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    Holidays at the Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards & Estate Winery

    Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

    Holiday Wine Special 
    We know planning for the holidays can be challenging, so we’re trying to make it a little easier! Here are two perfect pairing wines for the holidays at a merry price!

    Victoria Block Chardonnay and Cabernet  – 2 bottles for $30 and we’re adding in a jar of our homemade wine jelly- perfect for holiday cheese plates!

    To place orders e-mail us at info@grangeofprinceedward.com

    Wine Club Memberships-a unique gift that keeps on giving!
    More than just wine delivered to your door 4 times yearly, our wine club gets exclusive access to our newest wines , our back catalogue of wines  and backstage passes to the winery. Like special invitations to cellar and harvest experience free to members. Plus have an open invitation to book tour and tastings for yourself and 4 guests, complimentary tastings every time you visit the winery. To find out more, check out our website: http://grangeofprinceedward.com/wine-club/

    Our wines are now available for purchase online!
    check it out at: http://grangeofprinceedward.com/the-wines/

    Available at the LCBO this Winter

    *NEW* Trumpour’s Mill 2009 Riesling
    Release october 2011 into LCBO stores across ontario just in time for being poured at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, it was where it won GOLD as well as Best White in Show! Our Riesling always finishes its fermentation with a little sweetness left over; giving it some body and mouth-feel to go with all of the wonderful fruit, floral and mineral notes. This wine is made from two distinct plantings of Riesling on our farm. From our newest vineyards the Riesling is vibrant and youthful. From our mature blocks we get some dynamic Riesling character; like stone, key lime, petrol and honey suckle. This 2009 Riesling also has a little more residual sugar due to the growing season of the year. As a result it’s a little softer and a little richer than the 2008.

    2010 Trumpour’s Mill Pinot Gris
    The 2010 Pinot Gris has a gorgeous bright peachy colour.  It has fresh aromas of peaches and apple which follow through on the palette and lead into a rich and spicy finish. It is a great wine to pair with anything from Thai curries to salmon or even orchard fruit desserts. Or perfect to sip on a patio on a summer evening!

    2008 Trumpour’s Mill Paint The Town Red
    Bursting with the earthy aroma of cherry and strawberry, the bold red fruit notes in our 2008 gamay liners on the palette with a vibrant refreshing finish. Super Versitle, its great paired with turkey at thanksgiving, barbequed pork chops, grilled salmon, charctuerie or pasta dishes with red sauce.

    Trumpour’s Mill 2008 Pinot Noir
    Our 2008 Pinot is done in a lighter-bodied style. Floral vanilla notes on the nose and a palate that is soft strawberry and cherry with a spicy cranberry finish make this an easy drinking pinot. but with just a hint of earthiness (which will develop with age) this is an ideal wine to pair with things like salmon, duck, charcuterie or brisket.


    The Grange of Prince Edward Vineyards & Estate Winery
    990 Closson Road, Hillier
    613.399.1048
    www.grangeofprinceedward.com

    Twitter: www.twitter.com/grangewinery
     Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GrangeofPE

     

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    Christmas in Prince Edward County
    Small town charm and artisanal inspiration: Experience holiday shopping this Christmas in Prince Edward County.

    Facebook Contest: This season visit Taste the County’s facebook page (www.facebook.com/tastethecounty) for a chance to win daily prizes. Each weekday from November 1st to December 23rdwe will be featuring a retailer from Prince Edward County. Answer a question about their establishment for a chance to win a gift certificate to their store just in time for holiday shopping.

     

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