{"id":23237,"date":"2019-03-15T18:29:59","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T22:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=23237"},"modified":"2019-03-15T18:30:07","modified_gmt":"2019-03-15T22:30:07","slug":"speakeasy-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/speakeasy-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Speakeasy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Jane Taylor and Reccia Mandelcorn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the convergence of creative energy\nand artistic excellence takes over The Speakeasy, unanticipated conversations\nemerge, surprising and inspiring us as hosts. This happened on Wednesday’s broadcast\nwhen we were joined by Sheryl Thomas of Marquee Theatrical Productions, Daniel\nSt-Amant, experimental fine artist, and Stephanie Nicolo, ACC Gallery Curator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheryl is a force of nature. As\nfounder and General Manager of Marquee Theatrical Productions, Sheryl has led\nthis once grassroots community theatre group of volunteers to a level of\nprofessionalism that challenges any major big city theatre company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting out as a fundraiser for the\nTrinity Anglican Church, Marquee Theatrical Productions has become an\nincubation of talent and destination for those who enjoy quality musical\ntheatre. Offering opportunities for the youngest to the oldest, Marquee\nTheatrical Productions definitely has you covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A creative spirit, Sheryl is never happy\nto rest on her accomplishments; rather she seeks new, innovative ways to engage\nthe community. We loved hearing about Marquee\u2019s newest offering, Broadway Babies,\nwhere parents and babies ages 10 months and up play instruments and learn songs\nfrom Broadway musicals. We could just imagine how fabulous family times\ntogether would be, sharing the delight of creating music together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marquee Theatrical Productions brings\nprofessional expertise together for a full set experience; everything from\nactual \u201crain\u201d on stage for Singing in the Rain to building a car that flies and\nswims out of a golf cart for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s big musical is Mamma Mia, featuring\nthe music of the iconic Abba. Just listening to our opening of Dancing Queen\nmade sitting in our seats for the broadcast quite a feat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019ve always wanted to be a\nstar, are looking for community involvement or want to enjoy first class musical\ntheatre, this local gem will not disappoint. To find out more Marquee\nTheatrical Productions, check out www.marqueetp.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel St-Amant is a rising star in the\nart world, creating paintings that are conceptual, interactive and that spark\nimportant conversation about environment issues. A fine art major with a love\nof realism and painting, Daniel\u2019s current work starts out in the street and not\nin his Toronto studio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picking up on a portfolio challenge from\none of his professors at NSCAD University to do something really different,\nsomething outside his comfort level, Daniel uses roadways to emphasize our\nglobal footprint. By capturing tire tracks on canvas, he uses these distinct\nmarkings as backdrop for his beautiful detailed animal portraits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This unique; sometimes random; often\ncrazy process challenges the viewer to reflect on how industrialization and the\nover-use of resources change lives and habitats globally. Paintings often\ninclude found objects in nature, creating natural textures and palettes. Daniel\nSt-Amant speaks a global message, but he is a voice of Canada; his roots in\nrural Quebec showing in exquisite paintings of moose, wolves, raccoons and birds.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daniel St-Amant\u2019s exhibit, Running\nForward, can be enjoyed at the Aurora Cultural Centre until May 25. An artist\nreception will be held Friday, March 22, 6-8 p.m., and Ways of Seeing \u2013 Artist\nDemonstration on Saturday, March 30, 12 \u2013 2 p.m. is a must to experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

March is definitely a busy month of\nculture and fun for all ages. To find out that\u2019s in store at the Aurora\nCultural Centre, visit www.auroraculturalcentre.ca<\/a>\nand to check out what\u2019s happening at Aurora Public library, visit www.aurorapl.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so much going on, there\u2019s no need\nto leave Aurora for your cultural fix.  From The Speakeasy \u2026 see you next month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jane Taylor is Communications and Events\nManager at the Aurora Cultural Centre and Reccia Mandelcorn is Manager of\nCommunity Collaboration at Aurora Public Library. They co-host The Speakeasy on\nthe first Wednesday of each month on 102.7 CHOP-FM. <\/p>\n\r\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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