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Friday , Jan. 27, 2012 Alberni Valley News
THE ARTS Rollin calls for applications for 2013 artists’ exhibitions
MUSIC / Chris Ronald at Char’s. 23 THEATRE / Suds tickets on sale now. 23
Bringing life to Backyardigans SUSAN QUINN ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS
MELISSA MARTIN Arts Around
Visual artists, take note The Rollin Art centre is now accepting applications from visual artists to submit an application to exhibit their work in the fine arts gallery during the 2013 calendar year. Application forms are available at the Rollin Art Centre. Deadline is April 30. Please call 250-724-3412 for more info.
Watercolour painting Echo Centre will be offering a new
class for beginners in watercolour painting, instructing complete beginners and those in need of a refresher. Explore and learn the basic skills and techniques of watercolour painting in a relaxed environment. Eight sessions run Tuesday, Jan. 31 to March 20 from 1:30–3 p.m. Cost is $55. Supply list available at Echo Centre. Call 250-7232181.
Persian music at Char’s Char’s Landing will host a charity concert featuring Darya Persian Music Ensemble on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. Families are
welcome for this free cultural event, sponsored by the Grat Canadian Video Network. The program will feature tasnifs and instrumental music in the modes of Bayat-e Esfehan and Bayat-e Tork, with poetry by Rumi, Attar and other mystical poets. The Rollin Art Centre gallery is located at the corner of Eighth Avenue and Argyle Street and is wheelchair accessible. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call 250724-3412 for more info. Melissa Martin is the arts administrator for the Community Arts Council.
The Backyardigans are bringing their musical backyard adventures to Port Alberni this Saturday, Jan. 28. Uniqua, Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha and Austin usually find something to explore in their backyard; mysteries last just as long as one episode on Nickelodeon. Director and choreographer Patti Caplette and her crew will ensure that television magic comes to life on stage at the ADSS Auditorium (1 p.m.) in The Backyardigans Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens. “With the live show we follow the same format of the TV show in that the kids come out in the backyard to play. Someone has an idea that they’re a detective or in our case, a cookie-stealing alien protector,” Caplette said in a telephone interview. “We go with them through their imagination, through other landscapes and places.”
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Backyardigans’ live show director and choreographer Patti Caplette hangs out with the ‘maskateer’ characters behind the scenes for The Backyardigans Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens.
The characters are larger than life, Caplette explains. “It’s fantastic to see the audience’s big inhale of breath when they see the characters on stage. They go crazy. It’s wonderful.” The live show features the same voices as the characters children know from the television program, Caplette said. “We felt it was very important to get the exact actors and people who do the Backyardigans
show. Their voices are recognizable.” The travelling show uses CGI animation for background screens; the number of screens depends on the size of the stage, she said. They use ‘maskateer’ performers that are more like a body puppet than a mascot, allowing the people inside to dance and act. “Our shows are designed for family audiences,” said Caplette.
Quickfacts ◆ BACKYARDIGANS performs at the ADSS Auditorium Saturday, Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. Tix: $23.50 at the chamber of commerce.
Tickets to the Backyardigans are $23.50 each and are available at the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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