{"id":7442,"date":"2014-07-17T00:55:40","date_gmt":"2014-07-17T04:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=7442"},"modified":"2014-07-23T12:13:30","modified_gmt":"2014-07-23T16:13:30","slug":"doors-open-aurora-at-the-aurora-cultural-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/doors-open-aurora-at-the-aurora-cultural-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Doors Open Aurora at the Aurora Cultural Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Jane Taylor
\nProgram, Event & Communication Manager
\nAurora Cultural Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Music, heritage, art; on Saturday, August 16 the Aurora Cultural Centre is pleased to offer an exciting Doors Open program for a variety of interests. <\/p>\n

Local resident and historian Bob McRoberts will present Postcards of Old Aurora, a fascinating digital photo essay of his extensive heritage collection. McRoberts will be on hand in the Library Room throughout the day; guests are welcome to drop in to enjoy his slide show \u2013 questions are encouraged! <\/p>\n

Bob will have both his book, and collections of old postcards of the Aurora United Church available for sale.
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\nIn the Meridian and Blue Galleries, members of the Pine Tree Potters\u2019 Guild present Earth to Fire; an exhibition and sale of fine juried ceramic works. The local guild, renowned for their semi-annual sales, presents a fascinating collection of fine art pieces which were then juried by ceramic specialist Bruce Cochrane. <\/p>\n

The show continues throughout the summer. In the Great Hall and Reception Galleries, Aurora artist Krista Arnold presents Shift, a collection of oil paintings. Arnold, who graduated from OCAD in 2013, will be on hand to discuss her show. <\/p>\n

Once again, the Centre will harness our guest\u2019s creative talents with a collaborative art project by creating a canvas featuring a rendering of the Church Street School. Everyone is invited to participate by leaving their brush strokes on the canvas; volunteers will be on hand to guide and assist. <\/p>\n

The Aurora Room is site of AUC Alive – The Aurora United Church\u2026.Continuing the Journey. Part of the Centre\u2019s Community as Curator heritage initiative, this exhibition is a partnership between the Centre, local photographer Claire D\u2019Aurore, the Town of Aurora and the Aurora United Church. <\/p>\n

Members of AUC together with Cultural Centre staff have put together a small show of artifacts (including a choir gown rescued from the street after the fire) and archival materials, along with a series of descriptive text panels outlining the history of the church, the day of the fire, and the hopeful next steps. <\/p>\n

A memory book invites the public to journal their thoughts and remembrances in a contemplative seating area set up in the space. Photographer Claire D\u2019Aurore has created a 15-piece photo essay covering the aftermath of the fire; these beautifully mounted and framed pieces will be available for sale, with proceeds donated by the artist to the rebuilding fund. <\/p>\n

Members of the AUC Alive committee and artist Claire D\u2019Aurore will be on hand to connect with the public.<\/p>\n

As guests enjoy the upstairs exhibitions, they are invited to drop in to Brevik Hall, where young musicians will be featured at the piano throughout the afternoon. It will be a comfortable stop to sit, enjoy a glass of lemonade and enjoy beautiful music.<\/p>\n

To help plan your Doors Open Aurora route, be sure to check out www.doorsopenontario.on.ca to see a full list of participating sites for the Doors Open Aurora event as well as other Doors Open events across Ontario.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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