Cupids Cove Chatter

Opening Ceremonies Cupids Cove Soiree with Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean were held on August 17th, 2010.

Lieutenant Governor  the Honourable John Crosbie charmed and entertained the very large audience for the opening ceremony.  Following the official opening, “Seeds of Settlement” was presented.  The evening ended with fireworks over Spectacle Head.

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“Seeds of Settlement” is an original production written and directed by Ged Blackmore. Main Stage on Pointe Beach Free Admission. It traces the history of the Cupids Settlement. It will be shown again on Sunday night at the closing of the Cupids Cove Soiree.

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Opening Fireworks, Cupids Cove Soiree – 2010

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Avondale Heritage Train Station, originally uploaded by John Guy2010.

Avalon Arts – Art Show and Sale.
On August 14th and 15th, the Avalon Artists were pleased to pay tribute to Cupids 400 by having the Hugh H. Fraser Collection on Exhibit at their Art Show and Sale. The photographic legacy was of interest to all Newfoundland heritage, railway and photography enthusiasts. Also on display were the art works of approximately 15 artists. Originals, limited editions of oils, acrylics, and watercolor were a few of the media included. Photography, quilting, pottery and sculpting were also presented.

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On August 11, 2110, Library and Archives Canada officially launched the “Portraits in the Street: Cupids 400″ installation. Developed by the Portrait Gallery of Canada, a program of Library and Archives Canada, and in collaboration with Cupids 400 Inc., this outdoor portrait installation celebrates the 400th anniversary of Canada’s first English settlement.

Taken from the national portrait collection at Library and Archives Canada, the installation features 18 quality reproductions of works brought together under the theme of new beginnings and first contacts. The portraits tell the story of known individuals such as Thomas D’Arcy McGee, Demasduit, George Cartwright, and Grey Owl, as ell as everyday citizens whose lives and actions have shaped this country from the Atlantic to the Pacific over the past four centuries.

Portraits in the Street: Cupids 400 is on display on Seaforest Dive in Cupids until October 1, 2010.

Carolyn Cook, Curator, Portrait Gallery of Canada and Jacqueline Theoret, Library and Archives Canada who participated in the official launch

Roy Dawe, Chair, Cupids 400 presenting photo of her building with portrait to Jackie Laracy

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Scott Andrews, John Guy, and “Portraits in the Streets”
Originally uploaded by John Guy2010

MP for the District of Avalon,  Scott Andrews who has family roots in Cupids, sponsored a pancake breakfast for Cupids 400.  Special guests  were Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff with his wife,  Zsuzsanna Zsohar; MP Gerry Byrne; MHA Roland Butler and his wife Maud; and other Liberal senators and MPs from across Canada. Members of the community enjoyed the opportunity to display the beauty of Cupids and tell about its significant place in world history.

“Portraits in the Streets”  by the National Portrait Gallery of Canada, along with Cupids harbour on a perfect summer day, made  an impressive backdrop for visitors to the breakfast.

Musicians with “Portraits in the Street”

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The Heritage Mat – Hanging
Originally uploaded by John Guy2010

Cupids 400 Inc. commissioned the Rug Hooking Guild of Newfoundland and Labrador [RHGNL] to produce a Cupids 400 Heritage Mat. The mat, made from 10 – 10×10 original designs by member of the RHGNL from around the province, is hanging in the Cupids Legacy Centre. The designs have been packaged and are for sale at the Cupids Legacy Centre Museum Shop.

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