This landscape-painting contest is open to all North American artists who wish to share their representations of Canadian landscapes, cityscapes, snowscapes and seascapes, from coast to coast to coast.  The contest is unique in that all participants gain exposure for their work and talents through participation on the ARABELLA social media site, which is covered by the contest registration fee. Over $100K in Total Prizes and Awards!

Winning submissions will share in over $100K in total prizes and awards which include being part of  a major collector’s edition book: The ARABELLA Canadian Landscape Collection (2013); having in-depth “Artist to Collect” articles in ARABELLA profiling their careers and works;  and at their discretion they can gain significant exposure in end-of-contest exhibits and tours.

Join the ARABELLA Social Media site to share and sell your art! Participants in the contest can immediately upload their personal profiles and samples of their past and current works, along with contact information for their galleries and any upcoming events.  Membership provides:

Access to a community of artists in different stages of their careers, and opportunities to expand and build friendships and mutual support networks

The chance to develop and join specialized groups with shared interests, within the larger membership group.

Professional development based on peer-to-peer coaching, seminars, workshops and special events

Register Now! Artists can register at www.arabellacanadianlandscape.com.  The final deadline for registration is now January 1, 2013, but there are major advantages to registering early and participating in the social media site and building your fan base and opportunities to make sales – so enter today!

Sweet Water Country Music Band and Friends 2012 – Don’t miss the 10th anniversary of this great band. Featuring the talents of Al Brisco – steel guitar; drummer Tom Hall; guitarists Joe Howe and Steve Piticco; Steve O’Connor on keyboards; Don Reed – fiddle and Dusty King Jr. on bass with soundman extraordinaire Doug Deveaux, this great 4-concert series gets more popular every season.

Existing season ticket holders have until February 1, 2012 to renew the same seats for the 2012 series. Single tickets may be purchased after February 1, 2012. Series tickets (all four shows) are $67.80 and single tickets will be $19.78. Reserved cabaret – style seating. Call the Box Office to reserve your seats today 905 372-2210.

Cobourg Horticultural Society meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Columbus Community Centre, 232 Spencer Street, at D’Arcy, in Cobourg.  Meetings start with refreshments at 7pm. More information can be found at our website, www.cobourggardenclub.org

1-877-883-5777 or 1-705-653-5508 or www.westben.ca

A Christmas Carol – From the creator of Peter Pan the Musical, this joyous, new show by Piers Chater Robinson has been brilliantly adapted by Chris Blackwood from the classic novel by Charles Dickens. With a cavalcade of colourful characters and a ghostly quartet of guardians, A Christmas Carol is the perfect way to get you into the Christmas spirit. Filled with joy, laughter and heartbreaking moments, this new version has something for everyone, both young and old.

Tickets
•$26.00 for adults
•$23.50 for groups of 20 or more
•$18.00 for children under 12
•Ticket service fee extra – $2.00 for children, $2.50 for adults.

Call 905-372-2210 or 1-888-COBOURG for tickets

Cobourg Horticultural Society meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Columbus Community Centre, 232 Spencer Street, at D’Arcy, in Cobourg.  Meetings start with refreshments at 7pm. More information can be found at our website, www.cobourggardenclub.org

Classic Films from the 1920′s to the 1940′s
905-372-2210
http://www.vintagefilmfestival.com/