The Curtain Closes We Take Our Last Bow

The "Shakespeare Said" project is now done. I sent in the final grant report just now.  I have to take down the Mendel Exhibition on the 19th but the real tough stuff is done. I feel like my summer is just beginning now!!

Thanks to all of the sponsors, students, parents, my husband and my children that supported me throughout this project that seemed to snowball and get larger all them time.

Enjoy your summer and see you in the fall for the new and exciting "Just Be" project.
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Georges Vanier Shakespeare Club Performance

The last part of The Magic of Shakespeare project happened yesterday with the Georges Vanier Shakespeare Club performing in the tent at the Shakespeare on the Sask site. It was a well attended and excellent performance.  A special thank you to the Shakespeare Company (The Shakespeare on the Sask cast) for coming out to watch the performance.

Thank you to Mark von Eschen for practicing with the students all week and for giving us the stage time.

video links below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrvMzC2y5f8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbHltIoAv6A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQCM9vPzvx8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO8mG4tyRbA

Rehearsals have Begun

The Georges Vanier Shakespeare Company is rehearsing this week for its production Saturday July 27 at 1pm. Here are some images from today. Thank you to Mark von Eschen for dedicating to the time to this project and for taking the photos.

The Magic of Shakespeare - Opening Reception

Some images from today at the Mendel Art Gallery. Congratulations artists!!!!

Mendel Art Gallery - Opening Reception

Today is the opening reception for "The Magic of Shakespeare" at the Mendel Art Gallery from 12:30-1:30. Art activity to follow opening reception starting at 2pm.

favorite photo of the campaign

This is my favorite photo of the campaign. Photo cred to Mark von Eshcen

more shakespeare happenings

Last night was the preview night for "The Scottish Play", my students were there in their Elizabethan attire. I took some photos.  Thanks to all the parents that have supported this intense project. Thank you to Mark von Eschen for the tickets for the students.

Next event is the official opening of the Mendel Art Gallery exhibition on July 21 at 12:30. Come one, come all. I will try and have refreshments and treats for those that attend.
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Photo Cut Out Boards are Up

The Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival site is starting to take shape and the photo cut out boards are up.  William Shakespeare is outside the festival gated area so you can go down and have your photo taken as the great writer.

"The Magic of Shakespeare" at the Mendel Art Gallery

The exhibition is up at the Mendel Art Gallery and it looks great!!! Thanks to Laura and Kelly from the Mendel for their help and to the parent helpers, Corinne N, Suzanne C and Donna K. As well, a huge thank you to my husband who helped before, after and during the install. The exhibition runs until August 19.  The exhibition is in the basement auditorium gallery.

The official opening reception is July 21 from 12:30-1:30, with a free art workshop after the official opening, workshop runs from 2 - 4:00.

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