Blueberry Social August 12, 2012

Getting Blue at the Homestead

 The butcher, the baker and the photograph maker, along with many other artisans, will be demonstrating their lost arts at the John R. Park Homestead’s Blueberry Social. On August 12^th from 12 noon until 4pm, the Homestead invites you to participate in a day designed to stimulate your senses.

Have you ever enjoyed the smells of the ham curing in the smokehouse? Can you imagine having to drape a large black cloth over your head to take a photo? Did you grow the corn and craft your own broom before you swept your kitchen floor?  Well, here is your chance to come to the Homestead and try your hand at some of these old-fashioned activities. Meet the artists and craftspeople who make these traditional items, gain some knowledge, and find out how you could fit one of these ‘old’ hobbies into your modern life.

 Betty Ives, award winning fibre artist, will be at the Homestead and offering a rare opportunity to buy one of her inspired wall hangings. Betty is one of many fibre artists who will be at the event demonstrating and vending their unique local hand-crafted wares. Along with artists will be a group of colourful characters who live in the past for fun. Members of the Lac Ste. Clair Voyaguers will be encamped at the event and will be welcoming guests to participate in their period pastimes.

This event is held in partnership with Klassen’s Blueberries, located just east of the Homestead on County Road 50. Klassen’s will be open and visitors can stop by the farm and pick their own fresh local blueberries or purchase ready-picked at the on-farm store.  Visitors can enjoy lunch at the Homestead’s food booth which is operated as a fundraiser by the Kingsville Lions Club. The food booth will feature delicious barbecue items as well as blueberry desserts.

 The Homestead is located at 915 County Road 50 East, on the shore of Lake Erie between Kingsville and Colchester. Special event admission is: $6 adults, $4 children (3-16), Family Maximum $20.  For more information: 519-738-2029, email: jrph@erca.org, or check the website: www.erca.org.

by Alan Halberstadt www.alanhalberstadt.com

Want To Be A Stilt Guy Or Girl? Here's Your Chance

STILT GUYS NEED MORE STILT GUYS
Auditions to Fill Busy Schedule

The Stilt Guys (Mark Lefebvre and Kyle Sipkens) announce they're holding auditions to expand their roster of performers to keep up with a demanding festival season.

"Last year we had to turn down a few bookings on the same weekends because they were just too far apart to drive to without exhausting ourselves." says Lefebvre "We are at the point now where we can hire and train a few more talented people, accept the offers coming in and develop even more work."

They are still awaiting word on when their segment on the popular CBC television series "Dragons Den" will air in the fall. The product they pitched to the five investors? "More Stilt Guys!" is the long and tall answer from Sipkens, "In our ninth season together we are entertaining crowds at major festivals and animating experiential marketing campaigns, national conferences and product launches. Working with clients like Molson Coors and Southwest Ontario Tourism has given us a
tremendous opportunity to think big and grow our business. the timing is right to expand."

"What we said to the dragons" explains Lefebvre "is that we'd rather teach stiltwalking to performers with similar backgrounds to ours than hire busker-types who although talented may not be able to talk to people let alone sing and dance, improvise or deliver a corporate message."

Both are graduates of the University of Windsor's acclaimed School of Dramatic Art and bring all of their classical acting training to bear doing street theatre and on the trade show floor.

"Audience interaction is key and our clients can see all ages and demographics responding to our larger than life charm," says Lefebvre. "And the media loves us! We make a big and lasting impression, that's for sure."

 Says Sipkens "Whether performing for thousands at Bluesfest or a few dozen at a private party, we are the product - the Stilt guys 'brand', and we need a few special artists to help us make more magic happen. We have bookings in August and September all lined up so whoever we hire will expect to be busy right away. And at least one of the new Stilt Guys should be a Stilt Girl!"

 If you would like an interview time, send headshot/resume to stiltguys@stiltguys.com

by Alan Halberstadt www.alanhalberstadt.com

Sessional Position Available At University of Windsor --July 24, 2012 deadline

2012-2013 SESSIONAL POSITION AVAILABLE

The School of Dramatic Art invites applications from qualified individuals interested in teaching the following course:

FALL 2012

24-260. Drama in the Classroom: Principles and Theories
A course in the use of drama as it relates to the school curriculum and the community.    (Note: This course includes the facilitation and supervision of student field work in local elementary schools.) - Thursdays – 4:00-6:50 pm.

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Please forward your completed application to:  Dr. Tina Pugliese,  Director, School of Dramatic Art, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON  N9B 3P4, phone (519) 253-3000, ext. 2805; FAX (519) 971-3629; e-mail: tinap@uwindsor.ca.  

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted before:  Tuesday July 24, 2012

Complete applications must include: 

· a letter of application including:

a. a statement of citizenship/immigration status.

b. list the courses being applied for by name and number

c. provide a full description of your scholarly and teaching experience relevant to the courses applied for

· a detailed and current curriculum vitae;

· candidates, who do not have prior teaching experience in the School of Dramatic Art must provide:

a. a teaching evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness where available.    

b. three current academic letters of reference for applicants who do not have prior teaching experience in the School of Dramatic Art. Applicants who have held sessional appointments in the School are encouraged to submit current letters of references if their references on file are more than three years old.

c. Letters must be forwarded by the referees directly to the Director, School of Dramatic Art.  

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

Note: 
- Subject to budgetary approval and/or sufficient enrollment.
- When you apply, all class times are fixed.  

The University of Windsor is committed to equity in its academic policies, practices, and programs; supports diversity in its teaching, learning, and work environments; and ensures that applications from members of traditionally marginalized groups are seriously considered under its employment equity policy. Those who would contribute to the further diversification of our faculty and its scholarship include, but are not limited to, women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of sexual minority groups. The University of Windsor invites you to apply to our welcoming community and to self-identify as a member of one of these groups. International candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

by Alan Halberstadt www.alanhalberstadt.com