REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST #RFI10-019

City of Moncton

Public Art Project: Rocky Stone Clubhouse

The City of Moncton is seeking proposals for the creation and installation of a public art project at Moncton’s new Rocky Stone Football Field Clubhouse. This public art project is linked with the Rocky Stone Football Field capital works project that saw the construction of a new clubhouse and service building.

The goal of this public art competition is to ensure that there is an expression of the community in or around the public facility that reflects the spirit of the community, enhances the aesthetic ambiance of the building, and attests to the City’s commitment to the arts. This is an exterior commission for a permanent public artwork.

The competition is open to all emerging and professional visual artists, designers or teams, who reside in the Province of New Brunswick.

An official copy of Request for Expressions of Interest #RFI10-019 – Public Art Competition (Rocky Stone Clubhouse), which includes all design requirements, proposal submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and general terms and conditions, may only be obtained through the City of Moncton’s Purchasing Department, or the New Brunswick Opportunities Network (http://www.gnb.ca/0099/tenders).

To obtain an official copy of the RFI document, please contact:

City of Moncton

Purchasing Department

Moncton City Hall

655 Main Street, 4^{th Floor}

^{Moncton, NB E1C 1E8}

^{E-mail: mailto:info.purchasing@moncton.ca}

^{Telephone: 506-853-3535}

^{Fax: 506-859-2675}

^{Only proponents who have received the RFI directly from the City of Moncton’s Purchasing Department or the New Brunswick Opportunities Network are eligible to submit a proposal.}

^{The deadline for submission of proposals is Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. - Atlantic Time. Proposals received after the closing date will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the Proponents.}

Moncton metalheads Dischord have a long and sordid history. The band's bio reads like an 18A soap opera: over the past five years they've had so many beefs, brawls and lineup changes that the only original member, Luc Gagne, ends the history with an ominous: "To all those who oppose us, f--- you all."

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photo by Luc Gagne

After a dozen line-up changes, Moncton metalheads Dischord are set to record a live DVD and release their second album this spring.

Said Gagne in a phone interview, "It's been tough keeping the hopes up and keeping the band going, but I think it's paying off. The lineup right now, we don't need to force anything. Everyone's on the same page."

Now comprised of Gagne on guitar, singer Norm Robichaud, bassist Jimmy Hamilton and Eric Gibbs on drums, it appears Dischord finally has their act together - and to celebrate, they're playing a live show to be filmed for an upcoming DVD at Paramount March 5, followed by a night of extreme all-ages music at the St. George Lion's Club March 13.

Dischord is the real thing: rip-roaring, head-banging thrash metal complete with long manes of hair and live performances that are borderline bloody riot. Gagne said that's what drew him to the genre in the first place.

"It's high energy. The intensity, the freedom while we're playing on stage is appealing. You get to be the bad guys," he said.

That same villainous intensity caused problems for Gagne. Metal fans love their parties, and head-banging can be a dangerous gig. Gagne kind of remembers another show Dischord played at Paramount back in 2006 - it wasn't pretty.

"Honestly, I think someone put something in my drink. I had a huge cut over my eye because I'd been head-banging and holding a bottle of beer over my head, and I bumped my head over the beer bottle. So the blood starts coming down, but I wasn't pissed about that. I was pissed because in all the commotion I had to get a new beer," he said.

Gagne said Dischord hopes to tour after releasing an album this spring, He's confident the new group will stick together long enough to see it happen.

"We're all having a good time. We like to goof around and make people laugh; it's not tense anymore as it used to be. That's the key to success," he said.

1. Invitation: Reception at the Moncton Gallery – High School Art Exhibit

2. Call to Artists: Moncton Summer Concerts 2010

3. Gallery Moncton 2010 Schedule

1. Invitation: Reception at the Moncton Gallery – High School Art Exhibit

Mayor George LeBlanc cordially invites you to attend a reception hosted to celebrate the February exhibit of the

Moncton Gallery, featuring artwork from students from Greater Moncton high schools.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Moncton Gallery, Moncton City Hall (655 Main Street)

High school art students will be present to talk to guests about their art. A few members of the New Brunswick

Youth Orchestra will provide musical entertainment throughout the evening. The high school art exhibit will be on

display at the Moncton Gallery from February 8 to March 4, 2010.

Thank you to Sobeys and Coke for making this event possible.

2. Call to Artists: Moncton Summer Concerts 2010

The City of Moncton presents Moncton Summer Concerts every July and August, on the following three outdoor

stages: the Moncton Market outdoor stage, Victoria Park amphitheatre and the new Centennial Park stage near

the kids' play zone. These community concerts allow local artists of all levels to share their talent with fellow

citizens, on stages in their own community.

Local performing artists of all levels of talent are invited to submit their application to the Moncton Summer

Concerts. All performing art forms will be considered, from music to dance, to theatre, to live visual arts

performances, or a combination of these art forms – be creative! Art schools are also encouraged to participate.

Apply online to be part of the series at www.moncton.ca (Arts & Culture section)

*Deadline for applications: April 15, 2010

3. Moncton Gallery 2010 Schedule

The Moncton Gallery is pleased to present a variety of art exhibits in 2010:

· January 5 – February 4: Marc Little

· February 8 – March 4: High School Seniors from Greater Moncton High Schools

· March 8 – April 1: Raynald Basque

· April 7 – May 6: Moncton Art Society

· May 10 – June 3: Dominik Robichaud

· June 7 – July 2: Mario Cyr

· July 5 – September 1: Juried Exhibition

· September 7 – 30: Roch Bourque

· October 4 – November 4: FotoExpo

· November 8 – December 2: Heasun Kim

· December 6 – January 6, 2011: Maurice Cormier

Continued next page

About the Moncton Gallery: In addition to presenting the works a new artist every month, the Moncton Gallery

hosts an annual art exhibit by Greater Moncton high school students every February, as well as a Juried Exhibit

each July and August. A committee made up of professional artists of various backgrounds, and City of Moncton

support staff, oversees the selection of artists and the general management of the Moncton Gallery.

To submit an application: Artists interested in submitting their application for a solo exhibit or for the annual

Juried Exhibit can find applications forms on the Gallery Moncton webpage. The Moncton Gallery Committee

reviews applications every year in June.

More information

culture@moncton.ca / 506-853-3587

NEWS RELEASE

Legendary group The Irish Rovers at the Capitol Theatre

(Moncton, February 8, 2010) – The Capitol Theatre presents The Irish Rovers on Friday, February 26^th at 8 p.m. These international ambassadors of Irish music have charmed and entertained people around the world for four decades, and continue to delight audiences with their exciting stage shows.

Throughout the years, The Irish Rovers have maintained their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer – one that will soon have you singing and clapping along. Their songs have become anthems of revelry and joy among generation after generation of fans.

The story of the Irish Rovers starts in Canada, where the 16-year old George Millar and 23-year old Jim Ferguson, both new emigrants from Northern Ireland, met in Toronto at an Irish function. They ended up singing together ‘til dawn; and so the Irish Rovers were launched. After other members were recruited, the folk clubs of California became the learning grounds for the young Rovers. In 1966, “The First of the Irish Rovers”, a live album recorded at “The Icehouse” in Pasadena, was released. It generated enough excitement to warrant another album, and from this release came the million selling single “The Unicorn”, the band’s signature song to this day. Through the 70’s and early 80’s, the Rovers brought their magic to television with a weekly series for the CBC, and later, a series on the Global Network. In 1980-81, The Rovers once again soared to the top of the pop and country charts with “Wasn’t That A Party”. This real-life celebration was written by their friend, U.S. folk singer Tom Paxton, after he witnessed one of the band’s famous post-show parties. It has gone on to become an international anthem of good cheer.

The Irish Rovers continue to perform in theatres around the world, with original members George Millar and Wilcil McDowell. Will Millar retired from the band in 1995; and sadly, Jimmy Ferguson passed away in 1997. Joe Millar retired in 2005, and his son Ian Millar has since joined the group. Completing the Irish Rovers line-up today are John Reynolds and Sean O’Driscoll, a multi-instrumentalist. The Irish Rovers are still passionate about performing and will continue to tour and entertain their legions of fans.

Tickets for The Irish Rovers at the Capitol Theatre are now on sale at the Capitol Theatre Box Office, l’Escaouette, Frank’s Music, Monument Lefebvre and l’Université de Moncton, at $30.50 to $34.50. Tickets are also available by phone at (506) 856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922, or online at www.capitol.nb.ca.

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INFORMATION OR INTERVIEWS

Geneviève Maltais, Capitol Theatre – 506-383-6711 / communications@capitol.nb.ca

Damian Banyard, SL Feldman & Associates – 416-598-0067 / damian@slfa.com

http://www.irishrovers.info   ●  www.capitol.nb.caIr

(Défilez vers le bas pour la version française, merci!)

 “BIG BANDS, BIG HEARTS”: Metro Moncton’s Multicultural Community Unites in Support of Haitian Relief

The Multicultural Association of the Greater Moncton Area (MAGMA) in partnership with Alta Musica, NBCC Moncton and Central United Church is inviting all of Metro Moncton to “Concert for Haiti: Big Bands, Big Hearts” this  Wednesday February 10^th at 6:30 PM at the Central United Church, 150 Queen St. 

Doors open at 6:00PM and free will cash donations will be accepted as entry at the door. 

All the proceeds will go to the Canadian Red Cross, to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.

The aim of this event is not only to keep Haiti in our hearts today, but to look beyond immediate relief and to the Haitians’ longer term needs, and continue to work towards providing funds and assistance in the aftermath of this terrible tragedy. 

Entertainment will feature over 70 artists and includes can’t miss performances by the Codiac Concert Band, the African Queens Dance Troupe and the Hub City Big Band.

NBCC Moncton carpentry students & instructors, Alta Musica, MAGMA staff, volunteers and board of directors have come together to create this event, collaborating in everything from building a stage to musical sound reinforcement. 

MAGMA’s language classes, featuring students from over 25 different countries, will also be in attendance to show their support, so come and meet your new neighbours for this unifying cause.

The evening will also feature a tribute to local hero, the late Sgt. Mark Gallagher of the RCMP who gave his life in service to the Haitian people. The tribute will feature, among others, a special performance by the “J” Division RCMP Pipes and Drums and the Association of 8^th

Canadian Hussars Pipes and Drums.

The Codiac Concert Band is a local musical collective featuring members from Dieppe, Riverview and Moncton with over 35 members. They perform a variety of musical styles and have been delighting audiences since 2003.

The African Queens is a multicultural dance troupe formed by newcomers with origins in Rwanda, Togo, Congo and Burundi. They perform traditional dance in colourful dress, moving to the sounds of eclectic and rhythmic music. 

The Hub City Big Band features many of the most seasoned and accomplished musicians in the Metro Moncton area, it has been a staple on the music scene in Southeastern New Brunswick performing big band and swing music since 2002. 

Built in 1913, Central United’s sanctuary can seat up to 700 people. It features some of the finest acoustics- and is one of the best kept secrets- in all of Atlantic Canada!

A full house brings out a full sound, so come one and all to enjoy some BIG music and, of course, show us your BIG Metro Moncton hearts!

Facebook event and pictures can be found here: 

( http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=306922291479)

For more information contact:
Lorraine LeClair
Executive Director/Directrice Executive
1299A chemin Mountain Road., Suite 2
Moncton, N.B. E1C 2T9
(506) 858-9659 ext. 1
lleclair@magma-amgm.org
www.magma-amgm.org

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 « Grands orchestres, grands cœurs »: les membres de la  communauté multiculturelle du Moncton métropolitain vont « unir leurs forces » pour venir en aide au peuple haïtien

L’Association multiculturelle du Grand Moncton (AMGM), en partenariat avec Alta Musica, Central United Church et CCNB Moncton, invitent le Moncton métropolitain au « Spectacle pour Haiti: Grands Orchestres, Grands Cœurs » ce mercredi 10 février à 18 h 30 au Central United Church, 150 rue Queen.

Les portes vont s’ouvrir à 18 h 00 et des dons d’argent à volonté libre seront acceptés comme prix d’entrée.  

Le but de cet événement est de garder Haïti près de nos cœurs et de continuer les efforts d’assistance au peuple haïtien suite à cette terrible tragédie. 

Le spectacle mettra en vedette plus de 70 artistes et inclura des prestations à ne pas manquer de la part des groupes tels que l’Harmonie Codiac, la troupe de danse « Reines de l’Afrique » et le Hub City Big Band.

Des étudiants des cours de charpenterie de CCNB Moncton ainsi que leurs enseignants, Alta Musica, le personnel de l’AMGM, ses bénévoles et son conseil d’administration ont uni leurs forces pour mettre en œuvre ce spectacle, participant, entre autres, à la construction de la scène pour les artistes et la mise au point du son. 

Les étudiants des cours de langues à l’AMGM provenant de plus de 25 différents pays seront au rendez-vous pour montrer leur appui, alors venez faire connaissance avec vos nouveaux voisins et joignez vous à ceux-ci au nom de cette cause rassemblante.  

La soirée portera également hommage au regretté Sgt. Mark Gallagher de la G.R.C. qui a perdu la vie en travaillant pour la cause haïtienne. Pour cette occasion, le public rassemblé aura droit à une prestation spéciale de la part de la Division « J » des cornemuses et tambours de la G.R.C ainsi que le groupe de cornemuses et tambours de l’Association du 8^e régiment des Hussars Canadiens. 

L’Harmonie Codiac est un collectif musical qui compte plus de 35 musiciens provenant des trois municipalités du Moncton métropolitain (Dieppe, Riverview et Moncton). Ils pratiquent des styles variés et ont fait l’unanimité des foules depuis 2003. 

« Reines de l’Afrique » est une troupe artistique formée de danseuses originaires du Rwanda, du Congo et du Burundi. Vêtues de costumes traditionnels, elles s’expriment à travers la danse de leur pays et aux sons de musiques rythmées. 

Le Hub City Big Band met en vedette plusieurs musiciens les plus expérimentés et accomplis dans la région du Moncton métropolitain et depuis 2002 est devenu une figure de proue de la scène musicale du Sud-est du Nouveau-Brunswick grâce a ses numéros de musique à saveur « big band » et « swing ». 

Le sanctuaire du Central United, construit en 1913, peut accommoder plus de 700 personnes et il abrite entre ses murs une qualité acoustique exceptionnelle qui se veut un des secrets les mieux gardés du Canada atlantique!

Lorsque la salle sera comblée, la musique vibre à son maximum, alors venez-tous en grand nombre et divertissez-vous aux sons de la musique des plus GRANDS orchestres et puis, bien sûr, montrez-nous vos GRANDS cœurs!

(Évènement Facebook et photos ici: 

( http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=306922291479)

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Pour de plus amples informations:
Lorraine LeClair
Executive Director/Directrice Executive
1299A chemin Mountain Road., Suite 2
Moncton, N.B. E1C 2T9
(506) 858-9659 ext. 1
lleclair@magma-amgm.org
www.magma-amgm.org

News release

Benefit Concert in Moncton this Thursday

(Moncton, February 2^nd, 2010) – Preparations are going well for the Solidarité Acadie-Haïti Benefit Concert scheduled for this Thursday, February 4^th at 7:30pm at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton.

The concert will now include 60 participating artists, among which are a dozen students from the AFRICO percussion school, in addition to a volunteer production team of more than 25 people. This Thursday’s concert will feature many group numbers, in order to include as many artists as possible.

Monique Poirier, instigator of the Moncton benefit concert, promises unique performances for the public. “It’s not very often that we can gather that many artists in one show. We can expect many surprises, with all the duos, trios and group numbers that are planned. When we put together a project like this, where the only goal is to help and do well, that’s when real magic happens. Everyone, including the artists and the production team, has been so generous.”

The participating artists are (in alphabetical order): Ginette Ahier, Marc Gilles Arseneault, Rémi Arsenault, Lauren Barnes, Stéphane Basque, George Belliveau, Jim Blewett, Danny Boudreau, Lina Boudreau, Christian Boulay, Danny Bourgeois, Ronald Bourgeois, Roland Bourgeois, Isabelle Bujold, Brian Coughlan, René Cormier, Mathieu D’Astous, Carole Daigle, Glen Deveau, Melody Dobson, Julie Doucette, Dominique Dupuis, François Émond, Roland Gauvin, Jac Gautreau, Christian Kit Goguen, Denis Hachey, Nadine Hébert, Paul Hébert, Mario Fayo LeBlanc, Stephen LeBlanc, Daniel Léger, Roger Lord, Jesse Mea, Chris Mersereau, Kevin McIntyre, Mick McNeely, Sébastien Michaud, Melanie Morgan, Benoit Picard, Monique Poirier, Joël Robichaud, Denis Surette, Jean Surette, Isabelle Thériault, Michelle Thibodeau, Louise Vautour and Clara Weiland. Many other artists wished to be part of the show. Writings from Sandra LeCouteur and Joseph Edgar will be read during the event. We can also count on the very special participation of Haitian students Gasline Ternier, Fabrice Sainvil and Jenny Félix.

Tickets are on sale starting now for $25 at the Capitol Theatre Box Office at 811 Main, in Moncton, or by phone at 506-856-4379 or 1-800-567-1922. Tickets can also be purchased at the Monument Lefebvre, Frank’s Music, Université de Moncton and théâtre l’Escaouette.

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INFORMATION OR INTERVIEWS
Genevieve Maltais, Capitol Theatre: 506-383-6711 / communications@capitol.nb.ca
Monique Poirier: 506-345-0145 / monique_poirier@rogers.com
www.capitol.nb.ca