JVT presents Les Misérables
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART – They’ve been singing their lungs out, learning their lines and anticipating the day when the curtain rises on the iconic musical, Les Misérables this coming April 9,10,11 and 12th.The cast and crew of the Joint Venture Theatre Les Misérables are expecting a full house each night
Temiskaming Art Gallery nominated for Premier’s Award
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES -- The Temiskaming Art Gallery has been nominated for the 2014 Premier’s Award of Excellence in the Arts.The awards were established in 2006 to honour outstanding achievements of artists and arts organizations.“We recognize the significant role that arts and culture have in strengthening our economy and
Library corner
FICTIONRipper – Isabel AllendeSomerset – Leila Meacham (Large Print format)Cell – Robin CookThe Real Katie Lavender – Erica JamesDeepest Secret – Carla BuckleyConfessions of a Wild Child – Jackie CollinsNON FICTIONLemon-Aid New and Used Cars and Trucks 1990 – 2015 – Phil EdmonstonBeyond Survivorman – Les StroudThe Long Walk: The
ASPIRING WRITERS
The Temiskaming Shores Public Library New Liskeard Branch held a March break Writer’s Workshop for children aged 10 to 16 years on Wednesday March 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.. The seven youth participating were encouraged to complete creative writing exercises, to think about the power of writing and
PPKS presents Room of Wonders this week
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — Jayme Stone has been described as the banjoist, the barnburner and Bach all rolled into one.He will be performing his Room of Wonders show during the Pied Piper Kidshows event at the Classic Theatre this coming Thursday, March 20, beginning at 6:45 p.m.He is a two-time
Star Franco-Fun hosting auditions this weekend
Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter DISTRICT — So you think you can sing?Then why not showcase your talents during the upcoming March 22 Star Franco-Fun contest auditions taking place at the Belle-Vallée church.The Star Franco-Fun contest is organized by the Festival des Folies Franco-Fun committee said Co-President Danielle Belanger-Corbin in an email interview.She
Empire Cinema goes digital
Investment ensures top quality movie viewingSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter NEW LISKEARD — Temiskaming moviegoers will no doubt be thrilled when they have a chance to enjoy a flick at the Empire Theatre because of its newly installed digital projector.The new $100,000 piece of digital equipment was installed last week by a Toronto
Movie screening
Skating to New York premiered at ESCSM to appreciative crowdsSue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — When Skating to New York movie producer Wendy Japhet and Director Charles Minsky promised they would host a local screening of their big-screen movie, they came good on that promise this week.A premier screening of Skating
TDSS band on the run to California
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Maybe it is a small world after all, for musicians.Timiskaming District Secondary’s senior concert band is heading to California May 13 through 19, where they’ll perform, take in some music clinics and do a little touring.The 27-member band has been booked to play at Disneyland
Guitarist taking to Temagami stage
TEMAGAMI (Special/Staff) – Homegrown talent will be on stage in Temagami next month.New Liskeard’s Jamie Dupuis will perform March 15 at the Bunny Miller Theatre in the Temagami Welcome Centre.The 23-year-old composer and guitarist studied at Cambrian College in Sudbury.More recently, he won a full scholarship to the Musicians Institute