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Living Arts Wine
Living Arts Wine with Claude Royer, Brownstones & winepage.ca
Wine and its production is intimately tied to our collective history. Accidentally created, when juice oozed out of grape clusters, and then contacted wild yeasts leading to fermentation, this intoxicating elixir has been produced since 6000 BC. Over the last 8000 years, technology and science have dramatically changed how wine is made, stored and appreciated; but at its fundamental core, wine remains an art form: the winemaker’s expression of a particular fruit and a specific terroir. Unfortunately the language that developed around wine appreciation has been somewhat elitist, with terms and descriptors that many view as having little practical benefit. Indeed it has been noted that "There is more rubbish talked about wine and wine tasting than anything else. It is the perfect subject for the snob, the one-up man, the bore." (Andre Lunay)
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The Parlour
Welcome to the parlour. We think of "parlour" in its traditional sense, a place where you engage your guests in conversation. To that end we have partnered with an excellent group of individuals and organizations to lead conversations on a number of areas. We are starting immediately with wine and books, and will follow up fairly quickly with a discussion of film. As time goes on we will add further topics to our parlour. read more »
Focusing your creative eye
with Bill Frymire
Always wanted to take better photographs? Whether a beginner or seasoned veteran, our leading experts will help you improve your skills and hone your creative eye as an observer or hands-on participant.
How to love Lieder
With Rena Sharon, CBC Recording Collaborative Pianist and International Music Lecturer
After her performance in our production of Satie de Paris, Ms. Sharon will return to Kamloops for a lecture/ recital on the subject of chamber music of the Romantic Era.
Mini Antique Roadshow (Jewelry)
With Geoffery Dominey, Gemologist and Antiques Road Show Expert
Always wanted to know more about that piece of jewelery that has been in the family for years? Join Antiques Road Show Expert Geoffery Dominey for a personal consultation where he can explain its origins and estimated value.
Song and Animal Passions Concert
After her stunning performance in our production of Satie de Paris, pianist Rena Sharon will return to Kamloops for a performance and talk on the subject of vocal chamber music and song. Ms. Sharon is one of the most exciting and prominent Canadian experts on chamber music and in particular the art of song. She can be heard on numerous recording labels as a collaborative pianist, gives talks around the globe and is the Artistic Director of the Vancouver International Song Institute. Join us for an evening of musical exploration and prepare to be inspired. Along with Alan Corbishley (who will sing in the first half), we have the honour of featuring the always entertaining and hilarious soprano, Phoebe MacRae who will be sure to tickle your funny bone. This acclaimed BC artist has written and performed many different programs which involve art song in innovative ways, and on the 11th, she will delight us with her program entitled Animal Passions. This is a fundraising concert for Living Arts and therefore we are asking for minimum donations at the door of $15 (Adults) and $10 (Students)
St Andrews Church on 6th and Douglas
January 11, 2008, 8.00pm
Satie de Paris
Satie de Paris explores the artistic and musical output from the heart of Paris at the turn of the 20th Century. Join International performers Mark Fewer (First Violinist and Concert Master of Vancouver Symphony), Rena Sharon ( CBC Recording Collaborative Pianist), Alan Corbishley (Baritone), and Kamloops based Circus Performer Annette Devick (Cirque du Soleil and Big Apple Circus) for this fusion of classical chamber music, film, circus and pure fantasy.
Focussing Your Photographic Eye
Whether a beginner or seasoned veteran, our leading experts will help you improve your skills and hone your creative eye as an observer or hands-on participant. Join Bill Frymire for a week-end seminar on photographic techniques for beginner and intermediate registrants.
To register call or visit Kamloops LIVE Box Office
374-LIVE (374-5483)
mini Antiques Road Show: Jewellery
September 8: Always wanted to know more about that piece of jewellery that has been in the family for years? Join Antiques Road Show Expert Geoffery Dominey for a personal consultation where he can explain its origins and estimated value. (Mr. Dominey will only view [1-3] items that can be worn. Furniture and standard artefacts are not eligible). Consultation by Appointment Only (limited number of appointements available) read more »
Geoffrey Dominey, Gemologist
Geoff is an independent Gemmologist based in Vancouver, British Columbia. In addition to his work on the Canadian Antiques Roadshow, Geoff is an avid traveller and has spent the last couple of years travelling throughout the British Isles and Europe, buying and selling antique jewellery and researching the various antique jewellery markets. He is also a Fellow of the Gemmological Association and Gem Testing Laboratory of Great Britain with Distinction, which is one of the highest gemmological designations in the world. read more »
