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Allyson McMackon puts together THE most extraordinary of theatrical pieces. you will be wowed.Today, we received a donation from a woman named Athena Sharpe (who has known Allyson since they were 11 and has been a long-time Rusticle supporter) for our upcoming production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Buddies In Bad Times Theatre this coming January. A summer dream in mid winter.
So...we wanted to thank some people: Athena, Shelley-Lynne Domingue, Mark Wilson and Diane Pitblado, Nancy Copeland, Janet Beck and Roger Beck, David Smukler, Larry Swartz and Andrew Arnold who have answered the call well in advance to help us get a leg up on this production. It's not that far away. Rehearsals begin in a mere eight weeks.
If you want to contribute, come to the forest and help us with this production, it's very easy...donate online here www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/theatre-rusticle/campaign/midsummer-nights-dream/
or send an e-transfer to theatrerusticle@gmail.com (or just email us for more info). it's a huge production...13 actors...production team of 5...and a big huge...dream.... You'll receive tax receipts, tickets and will directly be part of making this happen.
for Shelley, Mark and Diane, David, Nancy, Janet & Roger, Andrew, Larry and Athena...a taste from 2018 of a workshop supported by the Toronto Arts Council. Amanda Cordner photographed by Jeremy Mimnagh
gratitude and love to all. happy dreaming.
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Leaked document reveals PC government’s plan to privatize health services: NDP
The Ontario NDP says it has obtained a leaked document that shows the PC government is aiming to privatize health services, including hospitals and family doctors.this is jaw-dropping-ly fabulous. ability to harmonize a must. musicampto.com/2019/09/03/georgianworkshop/
6-week Georgian Singing Workshop
A 6 Week Workshop led by Shalva Makharashvili and Andrea Kuzmich WEDNESDAY 7-9 PM October 9 to November 13 2019. at the MusiCamp studio $250 for new participants; $200 for repeat students More info…A Notice about the Future of Theatre Ontario
A Notice about the Future of Theatre Ontario
The Theatre Ontario Board of Directors very reluctantly announces the impending closure of the organization, pending a vote of members.Setting an old record straight. thank you, Jason Bronsther and family. Shana Tova.The Ottawa Jewish Archives to Unveil Wolfson Clock Sign at George Street Plaza
The Ottawa Jewish Archives is involved in The George Street Plaza revitalization project, a City of Ottawa project. As part of this project, the City has fabricated a replica of the Archives' largest artifact - the Wolfson Clock Sign.
Who: The Ottawa Jewish Archives
What: Opening/unveiling Ceremony of the Wolfson Clock Sign
(ribbon-cutting and planting of shrubbery)
When: Friday, May 12 at 12:30 p.m.
Where: George Street Plaza
Why: George Street Revitalization project, a City of Ottawa Project
Descendants of the Wolfson family will be on hand for the ceremony.
About the Clock Sign:
The sign was originally owned by David Wolfson who was the proprietor of a watch shop at 119 Clarence Street in the Market in the early 1920's. When Wolfson closed his shop, he gave the watch sign to Sam Nathanson, who ran a pawn shop at 41 William Street. After serving in WWII, Louis Nathanson joined his father in business and had the sign modified to read "Pawnbroker" across the watch face and had the pawnbroker's symbol - the three spheres suspended from a bar - attached to the bottom.
In 1946, Sam Nathanson's daughter Sylvia, married Bertram Bronsther and they continued to operate the business with Sylvia's brother Louis under the name of "Sam's Buy & Sell." Musical instruments were a popular addition to the business and eventually became its principle commodity. The name then changed to "Sam's ABC Music." In the 1980's the business moved from the Byward Market to Bank Street at Alta Vista. At the time of relocation the sign was removed and stored by Ottawa Jewish Historical Society (OJHS).
In 2009, the OJHS had the sign restored by Paul Champion Demers and then donated the sign to the Ottawa Jewish Archives. It is an important historic artifact representative of early Jewish business in Ottawa's Byward Market.
Please note:
In the attached photo the black and white image shows the watch sign hanging outside of Wolfson's in the 1930's (above the door and half in shadow - before its modifications), and the newspaper image shows the sign hanging outside of Sam's Buy and Sell in 1975.
For further information:
Saara Mortensen
Archivist
Jewish Federation of Ottawa
(613) 798-4696, ext. 260
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