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“Fairest Isle, all isles excelling!”

These words by John Dryden (1631-1700) could well portray the “Fairest Isle” of Newfoundland settled 400 years ago by John Guy and his compatriots from the “Fairest Isle” across the sea.

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Cupids, NL, the Hot Earth Ensemble, with the collaboration of fellow Newfoundland musicians, is permeating the North Avalon Region with music that was played, sung or danced to in the “Fairest Isle” of England 400 or so years ago. This will include serious art music, both secular and sacred, as well as popular tunes and dances of the time.

Composed of Michelle Cheramy, flute, Nathan Cook, cello and Mary O’Keeffe, harpsichord, the Hot Earth Ensemble fosters appreciation, understanding, and enjoyment of both Baroque music and of the fusion of early and new music. Along with guest artists Meredith Hall, soprano, Calvin Powell, bass, and vocal ensemble Innismara directed by Kellie Walsh, the Hot Earth Ensemble is presenting three full concerts.

Fairest Isles – All Isles Excelling

July 2 – July 11 – Cupids & Neighbouring Communities

Muses and Minstrels: Early Performing Arts Festival

The Festival will offer a high quality, educational and entertaining experience of the performing arts of earlier eras to a broad audience. It will provide an immersive experience that links people to the roots of Newfoundland and Labrador’s culture and to the life and times of particular historical periods through music, dance, and theatre.

A NOTE FROM WILLIAM GILBERT: Just a note to let you know that Marylin Tucker, Paul Wilson and three other great musicians from Devon are currently in Newfoundland and are performing a series of concerts in the Baccalieu Trail Region with Jim Payne, Fergus O’Byrne and other members of A Crowd of Bold Sharemen. The concert series is called “Shore to Shore” and celebrates the musical connections between Newfoundland the the English West Country.

Although they all share a common theme, each concert is different.  Concerts include: “Waterhaul!” Sunday (July 4)  in Bay de Verde; “Will You Ship to Me”, Wednesday (July 7th) in Carbonear; “Rolling on the Deep Blue Sea” Thursday (July 8th) in Dildo; and ”Blow the Wind Westerly” Friday (July 9th) in Cupids.

There are also three afternoon sessions where local musicians are invited to bring along instruments and join in. The first one was in Winterton yesterday at 2pm. The second is in Bay de Verde this afternoon (Sunday) at 2pm and the third is in Dildo this coming Thursday July 8th) at 2pm.

This is a once-in-a-life-time chance to see and hear these musicians right here at home. If you’re interested in Newfoundland music and the roots of Newfoundland music you really should take in at least one of these concerts.

For any additional information, contact: Kathi Stacey kstacey@cupids400.com
Telephone: 709 680-4726 or 709 528-1610

Other events in Cupids on these dates have been included in GREEN.

July 3   Winterton

Songs of the Sea Music Sessions with Jim Payne and British musicians Marilyn Pucker, Paul Wilson, Rebecca Driscoll, Nicholas Wyke and David Faulkner. Explore with experienced musicians, early folk instruments, music and dance. Join in Storytelling sessions that feature folk tales of an earlier time. Share your stories and bring your instruments or just sit back and enjoy.
2-4pm Wooden Boat Museum of NL Admission: $5.00 FMI 583-2070 or 583-2044

Shore to Shore Concerts Jim Payne, Fergus O’Byrne and other members of Newfoundland’s A Crowd of Bold Sharemen join musicians Marilyn Tucker, Paul Wilson, Rebecca Driscoll, Nicholas Wyke and David Faulkner from Devon, England to perform music and songs from Newfoundland and the English West Country.

8:00pm Scilly Cove Lodge #2 SUF 8:00 pm Admission: $15.00  FMI 583-2070 or 583-2044

July 3   Cupids

Fairest Isles, All Isles Excelling – Hot Earth Ensemble. Concerts will feature guest artists, Meredith Hall, soprano, Calvin Powell, baritone, and a group of Madrigal Singers, directed by Kellie Walsh. Presenting music that was played, sung, or danced to in the “Fairest Isle” of England 400 or so years ago.
8:00 pm Cupids United Church  Admission: $15.00  FMI 709 528-1610

July 4   Bay de Verde

Songs of the Sea Music Sessions with Jim Payne and British musicians Marilyn Pucker, Paul Wilson, Rebecca Driscoll, Nicholas Wyke and David Faulkner. Explore with experienced musicians, early folk instruments, music and dance. Join in Storytelling sessions that feature folk tales of an earlier time. Share your stories and bring your instruments or just sit back and enjoy.
2:00 – 4:00 pm  Venue TBA $5.00  FMI: 709 528-1610

Shore to Shore Concert “Waterhaul!” Jim Payne, Fergus O’Byrne and other members of Newfoundland’s A Crowd of Bold Sharemen join musicians Marilyn Tucker, Paul Wilson, Rebecca Driscoll, Nicholas Wyke and David Faulkner from Devon, England to perform music and songs from Newfoundland and the English West Country. 8:00 pm Venue TBA  $15.00  FMI: 709 528-1610

July 4 Cupids

Concert in Millbrook Garden Concert in the Park with local performing musicians, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The Tiring House: New World Theatre – The Indeavour Stage 1PM Tickets $10.00 Tickets are available at the Cupids 400 Box Office, 467 Seaforest Drive, Cupids NL 709.528.1610

Caesar New World Theatre- The Indeavour Stage 6pm Tickets $25.00 Tickets are available at the Cupids 400 Box Office, 467 Seaforest Drive, Cupids NL 709.528.1610

July 5   Cupids

Coasters 2010 National Antique and Classic Car Club will arrive in Cupids on July 5th with over 100 antique and classic cars for viewing. Following this will be a cross country tour from St. John’s to British Columbia.

Servant of Two Masters - Beni Malone & Wonderbolt Productions A classic Commedia del’arte piece written by renowned Italian playwright Carlos Goldini and adapted for stage by Beni Malone of Wonderbolt Productions. Audiences will be treated to a tapestry of memorable characters, beautiful costumes, manic comic energy as they whirl at a break neck pace through the ever twisting and twirling plot that is the trademark of the commedia del’arte form.
8:00pm Cupids Orange Lodge  $15.00 FMI: 709 528-1610

July 6   Carbonear

Servant of Two Masters - Beni Malone & Wonderbolt Productions A classic Commedia del’arte piece written by renowned Italian playwright Carlos Goldini and adapted for stage by Beni Malone of Wonderbolt Productions. Audiences will be treated to a tapestry of memorable characters, beautiful costumes, manic comic energy as they whirl at a break neck pace through the ever twisting and twirling plot that is the trademark of the commedia del’arte form.
8:00pm Rorke Stores Mercantile Premises $15.00   FMI: 709 528-1610

July 6 Cupids

An Evening of 17th Century Music, Song & Dance With Andrew Draskoy & Evelyne Lavoie – singer, early music specialist, ethno-musicologist, musician and dancer; Evelyn Osborne – violinist, ethno-musicologist, and dancer;  Kathie Rose – flutist, singer, dancer;  Lesley Reade – dancer; Brooke Dufton: singer; Charlie Barfoot: singer, guitarist – Cupids Legacy Centre – Cupids -  7 pm   Tickets – $15.00 at the door.  A two-hour workshop featuring the dance, music, and song of the early 17th century.  The company will present some of the forms of entertainment that were familiar to the early settlers of Cupids.

July 7   Bay Roberts

Hot Earth Ensemble

Fairest Isles, All Isles Excelling – Hot Earth Ensemble.  - “Struggle and Contemplation” featuring guest artists, Meredith Hall, soprano, Calvin Powell, baritone, and a group of Madrigal Singers, directed by Kellie Walsh.   Selected madrigals, masses by Byrd, and Tallis, sacred Songs and instrumental music by selected English composers.
8:00 pm St. Matthew’s Anglican Church  Admission: $15.00   FMI: 709 528-1610

July 7  Heart’s Content

An Evening of 17th Century Music, Song & Dance With Andrew Draskoy & Evelyne Lavoie – singer, early music specialist, ethno-musicologist, musician and dancer; Evelyn Osborne – violinist, ethno-musicologist, and dancer;  Kathie Rose – flutist, singer, dancer;  Lesley Reade – dancer; Brooke Dufton: singer; Charlie Barfoot: singer, guitarist – Cupids Legacy Centre – Cupids -  7 pm   Tickets – $15.00 at the door. A two-hour workshop featuring the dance, music, and song of the early 17th century.  The company will present some of the forms of entertainment that were familiar to the early settlers of Cupids.

July 7   Old Perlican

Servant of Two Masters – Beni Malone & Wonderbolt Productions A classic Commedia del’arte piece written by renowned Italian playwright Carlos Goldini and adapted for stage by Beni Malone of Wonderbolt Productions. Audiences will be treated to a tapestry of memorable characters, beautiful costumes, manic comic energy as they whirl at a break neck pace through the ever twisting and twirling plot that is the trademark of the commedia del’arte form. 8:00 pm John Hoskins Community Centre $15.00  FMI: 709 528-1610

July 7  Carbonear

Fergus O’Byrne
Shore to Shore Concerts “Will You Ship to Me?” Jim Payne, Fergus O’Byrne and other members of Newfoundland’s A Crowd of Bold Sharemen join musicians Marilyn Tucker, Paul Wilson, Rebecca Driscoll, Nicholas Wyke and David Faulkner from Devon, England to perform music and songs from Newfoundland and the English West Country.  8:00pm Rorke Stores Mercantile Premises $15.00  FMI: 709 528-1610

Becki Driscoll

July 8 Dildo

Wren Music
Songs of the Sea Music Sessions with Jim Payne and British musicians Marilyn Pucker, Paul Wilson, Rebecca Driscoll, Nicholas Wyke and David Faulkner. Explore with experienced musicians, early folk instruments, music and dance. Join in Storytelling sessions that feature folk tales of an earlier time. Share your stories and bring your instruments or just sit back and enjoy. 2:00pm-4:00pm Goodwill Lodge #84 SUF  $5.00 FMI: 709 528-1610

Shore to Shore Concerts “Rolling on the Deep Blue Sea” Jim Payne, Fergus O’Byrne and other members of Newfoundland’s A Crowd of Bold Sharemen join musicians Marilyn Tucker, Paul Wilson, Rebecca Driscoll, Nicholas Wyke and David Faulkner from Devon, England to perform music and songs from Newfoundland and the English West Country.  8:00pm Goodwill Lodge #84 SUF   $15.00 FMI: 709 528-1610

July 8 Spaniard’s Bay

Servant of Two Masters - Beni Malone & Wonderbolt Productions  A classic Commedia del’arte piece written by renowned Italian playwright Carlos Goldini and adapted for stage by Beni Malone of Wonderbolt Productions. Audiences will be treated to a tapestry of memorable characters, beautiful costumes, manic comic energy as they whirl at a break neck pace through the ever twisting and twirling plot that is the trademark of the commedia del’arte form. 8:00pm  Spaniard’s Bay Recreation Centre  8:00  $15.00

July 8 Cupids

Colony of the Heart: Indeavour Stage 6PM $25.00 Tickets are available at the Cupids 400 Box Office, 467 Seaforest Drive, Cupids NL 709.528.1610

July 9  Brigus

Servant of Two Masters  - Beni Malone & Wonderbolt Productions A classic Commedia del’arte piece written by renowned Italian playwright Carlos Goldini and adapted for stage by Beni Malone of Wonderbolt Productions. Audiences will be treated to a tapestry of memorable characters, beautiful costumes, manic comic energy as they whirl at a break neck pace through the ever twisting and twirling plot that is the trademark of the commedia del’arte form.
8:00 pm  St. George’s Heritage Church  $15.00 FMI 709-528-3575

July 9 Cupids

Colony of the Heart: Indeavour Stage 6PM $25.00 Tickets are available at the Cupids 400 Box Office, 467 Seaforest Drive, Cupids NL 709.528.1610

Shore to Shore Concert “Blow the Wind Westerly” Jim Payne, Fergus O’Byrne and other members of Newfoundland’s A Crowd of Bold Sharemen join musicians Marilyn Tucker, Paul Wilson, Rebecca Driscoll, Nicholas Wyke and David Faulkner from Devon, England to perform music and songs from Newfoundland and the English West Country. 8:00pm Cupids United Church  $15.00  FMI:  528-1610

July 10 Carbonear

Fairest Isles, All Isles Excelling – Hot Earth Ensemble “Exploration – Early Music to Cupids today.”  Songs of Exploration; early music operatic excerpts; Newfoundland songs, word premiere of Stephen Hatfield’s newly commissioned madrigal related to the sea; world premier of Clifford Crawley’s newly commissioned work for flute, harpsichord and cello, incorporating musical styles from the 17th to the 21st century.  Concerts feature guest artists, Meredith Hall, soprano, Calvin Powell, baritone, and a group of Madrigal Singers, directed by Kellie Walsh.  8:00pm Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre   $15.00   FMI:  528-1610

July 10 Cupids

The Tiring House: New World Theatre – The Indeavour Stage 1PM Tickets $10.00 Tickets are available at the Cupids 400 Box Office, 467 Seaforest Drive, Cupids NL 709.528.1610

Feast of the Sword Dinner Theatre: Cupids Community Hall 6PM Tickets $47.50 Children 12 & under $36.25 Tickets are available at the Cupids 400 Box Office, 467 Seaforest Drive, Cupids NL 709.528.1610

July 11 Cupids

The Tiring House: New World Theatre – The Indeavour Stage 1PM Tickets $10.00 Tickets are available at the Cupids 400 Box Office, 467 Seaforest Drive, Cupids NL 709.528.1610

Unveiling of the Cupids 400 Heritage Mat Legacy Hall, Cupids Legacy Centre. 2:00pm The mat made from 10 – 10×10 original designs by member of the Rug Hooking Guild of Newfoundland and Labrador [RHGNL] from around the province will be hung in the Cupids Legacy Centre. The designs will be packaged and for sale at the Cupids Legacy Centre Museum Shop. For more information, contact: 528-1610

July 11 Brigus

Muses & Minstrels Closing Concert “Fare Thee Well” Jim Payne, Fergus O’Byrne and other members of Newfoundland’s A Crowd of Bold Sharemen join musicians Marilyn Tucker, Paul Wilson, Rebecca Driscoll, Nicholas Wyke and David Faulkner from Devon, England to perform music and songs from Newfoundland and the English West Country.

8:00pm  $15 St. George’s Heritage Church $15.00 FMI 709-528-3575

The schedule of events for Cupids 400 in June, July, and August is now online at cupids400.com …and what a schedule it is! Dozens of events in Cupids and all over the region for all ages are featured. In addition to continuing the extremely popular Visiting Authors Series and other cultural and musical events that Cupids 400 Inc. has been sponsoring in Cupids and the region, there are a number of Marquee Events and Premier Events, which feature Newfoundland and Labrador’s headline entertainers. Complete information about each event, including date, time, location, time, and cost can be found at cupids400.com

Marquee Events – Regional Venues

Marquee Event – New World Theatre Project – Rabbittown Theatre Company

The New World Theatre Project will explore, present and celebrate the theatre and stories of John Guy’s England, particularly what the settlers may have seen, heard, or written in the London of 1610. Four of the productions, including two Shakespearian plays, will take place on the specially constructed portable interpretation of an Elizabethan Stage, which is called the Indeavour. For the summer of 2010, the Indeavour will be set up in the backyard of Cupids Haven B&B, Cupids.

The other two productions will be “Feast of the Sword” Dinner Theatre which will take place in the Cupids Community Centre and Ben Pittman’s “Colony of the Heart” which will take place in the Cupids Legacy Centre.

For complete information on the New World Theatre project and Rabbittown Theatre, visit them online at rabbittowntheatre.com

Marquee Event – Muses & Minstrels – A Festival of Early Performing Arts – Friday, July 2nd – Sunday, July 11th

Muses & Minstrels – Newfoundland and Labrador’s first ever Festival of Early Performing Arts features 19 afternoon and evening concerts in several host communities throughout the Baccalieu Trail Region during July 2-11^th, 2010.  Muses & Minstrels will host Roots of Our Culture, a daylong symposium at the College of the North Atlantic in Carbonear on Friday, July 2.  The symposium explores the traditions of Newfoundland and Labrador Culture evolving from the roots of our music, dance, theatre and forms of entertainment. Registration is open to general public on first come first serve basis. It will include a Muses and Minstrels Opening Gala which will offer a sneak peek of what to expect from an early performing arts festival in Newfoundland and Labrador. Performances by the Hot Earth Ensemble, Jim Payne and Friends, Beni Malone of Wonderbolt Productions, and New World Theatre will be part of the Opening Gala. In the evening, there will be a concert at the Princess Sheila NaGeira Theatre, Conception Bay Regional Community Centre, Carbonear.

There will be Songs of the Sea afternoon sessions in Winterton, Bay de Verde, and Dildo with Jim Payne and British musicians Marilyn Pucker, Paul Wilson, Rebecca Driscoll, Nicholas Wyke and David Faulkner. Explore with experienced musicians, early folk instruments, music and dance. Join in Storytelling sessions that feature folk tales of an earlier time. Share your stories and bring your instruments or just sit back and enjoy.

There will be Shore to Shore evening concerts in five communities, Winterton, Bay De Verde, Carbonear, Dildo and Cupids. Residents will join celebrated Newfoundland and Labrador musician, singer, songwriter Jim Payne and friends for an evening of music, song and dance.

Fairest Isles, All Isles Excelling evening concerts will be held in Cupids, Bay Roberts, and Carbonear. Each with a different theme, these three concerts will feature guest artists, Meredith Hall, soprano, Calvin Powell, baritone, and a group of Madrigal Singers, directed by Kellie Walsh. Presenting music that was played, sung, or danced to in the “Fairest Isle” of England 400 or so years ago.

A Muses & Minstrels Youth Arts Camp will be held in the new Cupids Legacy Centre from July 5th to July 9th. Children from Grades 4 – 12 will spend 3 hours a day for 5 days exploring various types of performing arts from the 17th century to present day. Youth will be involved in circus art, dance, music making, theatre and a variety of other exciting and fun creative activities, while exploring the historic Town of Cupids. Participants must pre-register. First come first serve – limited number of seats. For more information contact Kathi at 528- 1610. 1:00 – 4:00 pm Registration fee is$20.00

Servant of Two Masters with Beni Malone & Wonderbolt Productions will be held in Cupids, Carbonear, Old Perlican, Bay Roberts, and Brigus. Servant of Two Masters is a classic Commedia del’arte piece written by renowned Italian playwright Carlos Goldini and adapted for stage by Beni Malone of Wonderbolt Productions. Audiences will be treated to a tapestry of memorable characters, beautiful costumes, manic comic energy as they whirl at a break neck pace through the ever twisting and twirling plot that is the trademark of the commedia del’arte form.

An English Country Dance Evening held at the Cupids Legacy Centre. Andrew Draskoy delivers an evening of English Country Dance demonstrations with audience participation. Open to general public

Muses & Minstrels Closing Concert will be held on Sunday, July 11th at St. George’s Heritage Church, Brigus. Join Jim Payne and Friends for the Festival grand finale at 8:00pm

Premiere Event

Cupids Cove Soiree Tuesday, Aug 17 – Sunday, Aug 22. All events in Cupids.

Six Days of Celebrations Begin! Day long activities including a variety of children’s favourites such as amusement rides, face painting, and craft displays. The celebrations also includes events featuring premiere Newfoundland and Labrador groups, family entertainment, community breakfasts, harbour tours by Ocean Quest Adventures, evening soirees and fireworks!

Don’t miss our Gala Soiree Opening & Closing, ‘Seeds of Settlement’ written and directed by Ged Blackmore.

Main Stage Entertainment

Our Main Stage on Pointe Beach is an outdoor venue where the Performances of “Seeds of Settlement” on August 17th and 22nd will be staged. Headline groups will perform each evening. Detailed information about the events and performers can be found at cupids400.com