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K/C Program Director Tom MacDonald has teamed up with Phill McIntyre, director at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in So. Carthage to host upwards of 20 events in the Calais area in 2012. The Knights of Columbus Hall on Park Street will be home to the series. Because of the complexities of presenting live music, "a sound system, that will handle the needs of Celtic performers and be portable so we can move to different locations, is needed," said McIntyre. McIntyre approached long time friend Con O'Brien, founder of the Descendants at a Music Newfoundland conference in November and asked if he would be willing to help with the project. O'Brien jumped at the chance to "kick start" the new series.

Skye Theatre is in its eighth season and has developed a network of venues throughout Maine and New Hampshire to host Celtic based events ranging from duos and trios to large touring bands. Many of the bands come from Eastern Canada and Calais is a perfect stop over for the touring artists who were formerly driving through or around Maine. "I welcome the chance to have a presenter such at Tom MacDonald and his team at the Knights of Columbus Hall," said McIntyre. "MacDonald has agreed to pick up a Sunday slot, and we are going to give it a good try this year with top billed artists." Formed in the spring of 1990, The Irish Descendants have been a mainstay in the Newfoundland and Canadian music industry for over two decades. In that time the band has performed over 4,000 shows across North America and beyond. With the founding members all hailing from various outpost fishing communities, the original goal for the group was to take the music that they all learned and performed home in their kitchens, to the festival stages, pubs and concert halls of their beloved Newfoundland. In a very short time, after the release of their first CD "Misty Morning Shore" (1991), the first CD ever released by a Newfoundland band, it was clear that they were on track to take their music on a worldwide journey. This tour is the launch of their 14th recording, "Rise Again," in the US and the start of their 2012 Winter Tour.

Over the years the line-up of the band has been led under the guidance of front man and founding member, Con O'Brien. One of Newfoundland's most recognized entertainers, his rich baritone voice, once described as "a voice that could wake the dead," has been performing Irish Newfoundland music for a quarter century.

The current line-up, for the winter and spring 2012 touring season, will see regulars, Robert Kelley (bass and vocals), and veteran St. John's musician Dave Panting (guitar, bouzouki, mandolin and vocals), joined by another icon and veteran traditional player Patrick Moran (fiddle and vocals).

Tickets are $15 and $5 for those 15 and under. For more information and reservations call Tom MacDonald at 207-214-2067. More information is available at http://www.necelticarts.com.

Photo links and bios: http://www.irishdescendants.com/site/ For a play or review copy of “Rise Again" or to set up an interview with the group, contact Con O'Brien at (709) 697-2600 or condescendant@hotmail.com.
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This 1979 gem will be screened by the St. Andrews Film Society on Sunday, February 5, at 7:30 pm at the W.C. O'Neill arena theatre in St. Andrews. The film is 101 minutes in length, with a rating of PG. (There will be English subtitles for the hearing impaired.)

All are welcome. Admission to screenings is free, with a suggested donation of $3 for members ($4 for non-members).

For more information about our film selections and our film society: Call 506-529-4982, 529-3067 or go to www.standrewsartscentre.org/events.htm. See you at the movies!
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Class I: Taking Stock, The Basics. This class will focus on the basics of stock making. Participants will learn to cut up a whole chicken, as well as make their own stock using the scraps from the chicken plus veggies, and herbs. With a portion of the stock we will make a good old fashioned homemade chicken soup. Class II: The Staff of Life, Bread. This class will focus on basic bread making. We will make two types of bread, a dark and a light loaf. Class III: The One Dish Wonder. Using some of our chicken, we will each make a one dish meal incorporating beautiful, colorful veggies, as well as some of our basic stock. Class IV: Color Me Stir Fry, Pretty is the Answer! Using more of our chicken, we will work on a basic stir fry, incorporating lots of fresh, colorful veggies and talk about ways to encourage young help in the kitchen. Class V: Love: Throw Caution To the Wind! This class will focus on the basic techniques of candy making, we will make homemade "Killer Fudge," as well as other bon bons and chocolates. Class VI: Off the Cuff, Iron Chefs. This class will focus on using what we have to make a gorgeous, delicious, appetizing meal. Participants will bring in items almost ready for the compost heap from their refrigerators at home, or that can of mackerel you have been saving in the pantry, bring it in, we will use it. We will fill the table with our "cast offs," and team up for adventure in the kitchen. Improv cooking at its best.

All participants will take home goodies to feed their families or friends, after each class. Cost: $10 - $105, plus $45 for materials for all six classes. (Students will take food home after each class.)
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Moxley is the author of five books of poetry: "Clampdown" (Flood 2009), "The Line" (Post-Apollo 2007), "Often Capital" (Flood 2005), "The Sense Record" (Edge 2002; Salt 2003) and "Imagination Verses" (Tender Buttons 1996; Salt 2003). Her memoir, "The Middle Room," was published by Subpress in 2007. Her translation of the French poet Anne Portugal's "Absolute Bob" appeared in fall of 2010 from Burning Deck. In addition, she has translated two books by the French poet Jacqueline Risset, "The Translation Begins" (Burning Deck 1996) and "Sleep's Powers" (Ugly Duckling 2008).

Moxley is an associate professor of English at the University of Maine.

The talk is part of the ongoing Maine Writers Series at UMM, which features poetry, fiction, and nonfiction readings by Maine writers.
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The public is cordially invited to a meeting to hear Mr. Pineau discuss the National Arts Policy, the federal government's perspectives on the arts, and the future of the CCA. There will also be a session on the changes to the Charitable Status for nonprofit organizations, for those interested in staying.

Fredericton: February 6 Charlotte St. Arts Centre 7-9 pm Bilingual Session Contact: director@ charlottestreetarts.ca

Saint John: February 7 Common Council Board Room Saint John City Hall 8th Floor, 15 Market Square 12-2 pm Contact: info@artslinknb.com

Moncton: February 8 6th Floor- Moncton City Hall 10-12 pm. French Session Contact: jeanpierre.caissie@aaapnb.ca Moncton: February 8 6th Floor- Moncton City Hall 2-4 pm. English Session Contact: tim_borlase@hotmail.com

Meeting space kindly arranged through the city's Cultural Affairs Office. Please RSVP by emailing the contact person for your location.
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State Senator Cynthia Dill (D-Cape Elizabeth) will speak in favor of the Maine Woods National Park during a presentation at UMM on Wednesday, January 25. Millinocket Town Manager Eugene Conlogue, an opponent of the national park proposal, will speak on Wednesday, February 8. Both events will take place at 7 pm in the Portside room of Kimball Hall.

Senator Dill is the founder of Friends of the Maine Woods, an advocacy group formed with the purpose of educating communities about the economic, environmental, and social benefits of public land stewardship, and to support the study and creation of the Maine Woods National Park.

Conlogue is a member of the Maine Woods Coalition, a public interest group concerned with the prospect of sudden and substantial changes to the current use patterns of the North Maine Woods. The group promotes the current relationship between private owners of large tracts of land and the access allowed to the general public.

The talks are free and open to the public and will also be streamed live on the UMM Web site at www.machias.edu. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion following each presentation.

The presentations for and against the proposed Maine Woods National Park are part of UMM's ongoing efforts as New England's only public Environmental Liberal Arts institution.
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You can also bring favourite seed catalogs, information about local seed and plant sources, photos of your garden, and seed-saving tips that you can share (in writing or just by talking with folks about them).
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Class I: Taking Stock, The Basics. This class will focus on the basics of stock making. Participants will learn to cut up a whole chicken, as well as make their own stock using the scraps from the chicken plus veggies, and herbs. With a portion of the stock we will make a good old fashioned homemade chicken soup. Class II: The Staff of Life, Bread. This class will focus on basic bread making. We will make two types of bread, a dark and a light loaf. Class III: The One Dish Wonder. Using some of our chicken, we will each make a one dish meal incorporating beautiful, colorful veggies, as well as some of our basic stock. Class IV: Color Me Stir Fry, Pretty is the Answer! Using more of our chicken, we will work on a basic stir fry, incorporating lots of fresh, colorful veggies and talk about ways to encourage young help in the kitchen. Class V: Love: Throw Caution To the Wind! This class will focus on the basic techniques of candy making, we will make homemade "Killer Fudge," as well as other bon bons and chocolates. Class VI: Off the Cuff, Iron Chefs. This class will focus on using what we have to make a gorgeous, delicious, appetizing meal. Participants will bring in items almost ready for the compost heap from their refrigerators at home, or that can of mackerel you have been saving in the pantry, bring it in, we will use it. We will fill the table with our "cast offs," and team up for adventure in the kitchen. Improv cooking at its best.

All participants will take home goodies to feed their families or friends, after each class. Cost: $10 - $105, plus $45 for materials for all six classes. (Students will take food home after each class.)
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This class is for both beginners and experienced students. Those having previous pottery classes may concentrate on the method of choice. Cost: $25 - $205, materials: $25, which will cover the first 25 pounds of clay, also glazes; additional clay is available for purchase at any time.
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Class I: Taking Stock, The Basics. This class will focus on the basics of stock making. Participants will learn to cut up a whole chicken, as well as make their own stock using the scraps from the chicken plus veggies, and herbs. With a portion of the stock we will make a good old fashioned homemade chicken soup. Class II: The Staff of Life, Bread. This class will focus on basic bread making. We will make two types of bread, a dark and a light loaf. Class III: The One Dish Wonder. Using some of our chicken, we will each make a one dish meal incorporating beautiful, colorful veggies, as well as some of our basic stock. Class IV: Color Me Stir Fry, Pretty is the Answer! Using more of our chicken, we will work on a basic stir fry, incorporating lots of fresh, colorful veggies and talk about ways to encourage young help in the kitchen. Class V: Love: Throw Caution To the Wind! This class will focus on the basic techniques of candy making, we will make homemade "Killer Fudge," as well as other bon bons and chocolates. Class VI: Off the Cuff, Iron Chefs. This class will focus on using what we have to make a gorgeous, delicious, appetizing meal. Participants will bring in items almost ready for the compost heap from their refrigerators at home, or that can of mackerel you have been saving in the pantry, bring it in, we will use it. We will fill the table with our "cast offs," and team up for adventure in the kitchen. Improv cooking at its best.

All participants will take home goodies to feed their families or friends, after each class. Cost: $10 - $105, plus $45 for materials for all six classes. (Students will take food home after each class.)
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This class is for both beginners and experienced students. Those having previous pottery classes may concentrate on the method of choice. Cost: $25 - $205, materials: $25, which will cover the first 25 pounds of clay, also glazes; additional clay is available for purchase at any time.
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Audience members do not need to have seen last year's show to enjoy this one. Doors open at 7:00, show starts at 7:30. Tickets price includes a selection of delicious desserts and coffee/tea. Tickets in ADVANCE only - $25 - available at Stuarts Cards & Candy - St. Stephen and Cockburn's Corner Drug Store - St. Andrews **This is a licensed event, no one under the age of 19 permitted
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This class is for both beginners and experienced students. Those having previous pottery classes may concentrate on the method of choice. Cost: $25 - $205, materials: $25, which will cover the first 25 pounds of clay, also glazes; additional clay is available for purchase at any time.
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This class is for both beginners and experienced students. Those having previous pottery classes may concentrate on the method of choice. Cost: $25 - $205, materials: $25, which will cover the first 25 pounds of clay, also glazes; additional clay is available for purchase at any time.
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In the summer, Elaine Abbott will direct the winner of the Drama Desk Award, "Sylvia" by A.R. Gurney. Casting needs include the following. Sylvia, 20s; Greg, 40 to 50s; Kate, 40 to 50s; and a male, any age, to play three parts

Auditions for "Sylvia" will be held from 1 to 3 pm and by appointment with elaine.abbott@zoho.com.

In the fall, Lou Esposito will direct the Pulitzer and Tony Award winning play, "Proof" by David Auburn. Casting needs include Catherine, 20s; Hal, 30s; Claire, 30 to 40s; Robert, 55 or older.

Auditions for "Proof" will be held from 3 to 5 pm and by appointment with lesposito@roadrunner.com.
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