March 1 - Headwaters "Human Library"

Come to the Library on March 1 to "Read" a "Human Book!"

On March 1, 2014, The Orangeville Public Library becomes a “Human Library” – in which people are the “books”.

The goal of the worldwide Human Library movement is to dispel stereotypes by promoting personal contact that broadens people’s understanding of one another. The books in the Human Library are people who have faced prejudice, stereotyping, and misunderstanding.

Readers, who can sign out a book for 30 minutes of respectful conversation, are encouraged to examine their own views and choose books that represent different ones.

Books can be signed out from 10 am to noon and from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Library’s Mill Street branch.

Join our HHL facebook group or follow us on twitter @hhl101.

March 03 - Lunch at the Globe with Jim Coyle, Journalist

Journalist Jim Coyle has been a writer for several major newspapers in Canada. He has worked for Canadian Press covering politics at Queen’s Park and in Ottawa and is currently working for the Toronto Star. Throughout his career, Jim has written on a wide range of topics. 

His abilities have earned him the trust and respect of many politicians, understanding as he does the pressures and subtleties of public office. 

Another thing to know about Jim is that he is the son-in-law of Pater Gordon and the husband of feature writer Andrea Gordon, also of the Peter Gordon Clan.

February 3: Globe Luncheon TBA

The Globe Luncheon on February 03rd will be announced shortly, but in the meantime, did you know:

The Globe Hotel, one of the few early inns still to be seen in Ontario, was built on a Crown Land grant in the 1830′s. The present building, dating from 1859, was one of four hotels in Rosemont, which at that time was a larger community than Alliston. It served as a local pub, and also as a stopping point for the stage coach. It played host to travellers, salesmen, and even Fenian and other political gatherings. Prohibition in 1919 curbed its legal activities, but it still accepted overnight guests until 1955. A century has altered its outward appearance only a little from the original solid, no-nonsense attitude, it represented. The interior has now been restored and once again the old dining room welcomes guests with an early Ontario ‘Bill of Fare’.

And if you want to know more, David Waters does a fantastic job of  highlighting The Globe Restaurant in his post - Day 349 of 365 - on his blog 365 Things To Do in Orangeville!

February 1 - Caledon Chamber Concert: Serenade Ensemble

The third concert in the series features the Serenade Ensemble. This violin and piano duo will present a program that includes works by Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss and Rossini. 

February 1, 8 pm

Caledon Chamber Concerts

 

The concert takes place at St James' Anglican Church, Caledon East. 

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students 16 years and under, and may be ordered online at www.caledonchamberconcerts.com.

Tickets will also be available at BookLore, Howard the Butcher and Forster's Book Garden. For more information call 905-880-2445.

January 18 Making Fall Colours Work with JohnDavid Anderson

Spend another day with JohnDavid Anderson, who describes himself as a Canadian contemporary

impressionist. JohnDavid paints tonally with rich colour and an impressionist character. He is not driven by the subject but by the light. JohnDavid likes to paint alla prima (all in one session - perfect for a workshop), to keep the painting fresh, loose, colourful and gestural. 

This workshop will focus on how to make fall colours work in a landscape. Learn how to choose colours to depict the fall landscape, and to achieve balance, impact and success in the painting. 

January 18 - Making Fall Colours Work with JohnDavid Anderson

Victoria Park Community Centre, Mono Mills

Workshop Fee: 2014 OAG members: $50; Non-members: $70. Non-members may join the OAG at the workshop. 

For more information, contact Warren Galloway at wgalloway@rogers.com or 519-307-0210 or go to www.orangevilleartgroup.com.

December 22 - John McDermott Family Christmas & 20th Anniversary Tour

2013 marks the 20th year of touring for the well-known Irish tenor, John McDermott. His tour, which includes two performances at the Gibson Centre will highlight songs from his early recordings through to his latest and newest releases. 

In addition, concert goers will be treated to many familiar and well-loved Christmas favourites.

Tickets: $50.00; available by phone from the Gibson Centre at 705-435-2828 or online at

www.gibsoncentre.com.

December 22, 3 pm and 7 pm
John McDermott Family Christmas and 20th Anniversary Tour

January 06 - Globe Luncheon with Jane Ohland Cameron

January 6: Lunch at the Globe with Jane Ohland Cameron, Author, Scriptwriter, Director & Playwright in Residence at Theatre Orangeville

Jane’s work with actors in Orangeville is “beyond outstanding”. She works with actors with developmental disabilities and helps these young people find their voices on stage. You may have seen some of her work at Theatre Orangeville. These include The Imagination Express, In Search of Slumber Mountain, and Abba Cadabra, a script based on the music of ABBA. 

Jane’s particular skill is building a play based on the actors’ abilities. In essence, unlike most playwrights who write the play and then select the actors, Jane meets with the actors and they builds the play.

She is currently working on a new piece which will be presented at Theatre Orangeville on April 16-17, 2014. Jane will share some of her tips on working with these actors and will encourage us to never give up!