2013 finds me teaching ukulele, guitar, bass and vocal sessions to teenagers in Whitby. Throw in a little drama and comedy, add some jazzy singing, and these kids are awesome!
And the OSCC is running its inaugural UKULELE CLASS to seniors in Oshawa. Lots of fun! Sign up at the Conant Branch of the Oshawa Seniors Citizens Centres, 115 Grassmere Ave., Oshawa. Phone: 905-576-6712.
My story (and I’m sticking to it) is that it takes no more strength to play the uke than it takes to operate the remote control for your TV!
Exercise your hands, exercise your brain, exercise your smile!
A Second Cup Of Hot Apple Cider is now a Canadian best seller. 15 of the stories in the inspiring anthology have won writing awards from The Word Guild, including, I’m thrilled to say, my two stories “Charlie” and “The Bulletin Board”
The 37 authors have performed dozens of author readings in bookstores, libraries, churches, book clubs and interest groups across Canada. This time five authors gathered at Crux Books (Wycliffe College and University of Toronto) to read portions of their stories: Armig Adourian, Marguerite Cummings, Bonnie Beldan-Thomson, Wendy Nelles and myself, Adele.
Adele Reading “Charlie” at U of T CRUX BOOKS, photo by Marguerite Cummings
The library hall above Crux Books is a delight with stained glass windows, browsing benches in the bay windows, miles of books on the shelves, hot apple cider, and eager ears to hear. Thanks to Crux Books, at Wycliffe College and the University of Toronto.
I’ve just returned from a successful book launch trip to Alberta for the book I edited and produced for The Costumers Institute.
The book is titled The Costumer’s Notebook, written by Rae Stephens, a professional costumer with 20 years experience in major film and stage production. It’s a comprehensive manual for beginning and advancing costumers in film and stage.
~ Great resource and how-to for the working costumer, set supervisor, dresser, directors, community theatres, and professionals.
Thanks to the Lethbridge Herald and The Sun for printing the interview with Rae.
Both happy events were attended by the public, Rae’s fans, and theatre, film, university and college professionals. Rae signed copies of her books for her guests over delicious appetizers and beverages.
Drama Teachers and Professionals ~ Use this book in your classrooms and staging workshops.
Drama Enthusiasts ~ Find dozens of practical tips for your own film or stage productions.
Books are available through Adele at: ChestnutLaneCreative@bell.net
or directly from The Costumers Institute at: costumersnotebook@gmail.com
Contact Rae Stephens at costumersnotebook@gmail.com
for workshops for your video, film, or stage crew, and to purchase the book.
Price $44.95 plus shipping.
The Costumer’s Notebook, Printed and bound in Canada ISBN 978-0-9784780-0-1
The Costumer’s Notebook, 300 pages of tips & truths for
behind-the-scenes show biz.
Film and Theatre backstage artists and crew will be glad to know that “The Costumer’s Notebook” is finally at the printer. Adele Simmons is the proud editor of this manual for careers in costuming and wardrobe for theatre and stage. Author Rae Stephens will be signing books at two Book Launches:
Calgary: Thursday, Sept. 6th from 7-9pm at Boston Pizza Chinook Centre, 232 – 6455 Macleod Trail SW.
Lethbridge: Sunday, Sept. 9th from 4-6pm at Mocha Cabana Restaurant, 317-4th St. S.
All welcome at the book launches. Come meet the author Rae Stephens and have her sign your copy of her book. Schmooze with theatre, film, university and college people! And I’ll be there to meet you, too!
If you can’t make it to the launches, you may order your book for $44.95 plus shipping.
Special guest price of $30 at the book launches.
Email your book request to: costumersnotebook@gmail.com
The Costumer’s Notebook ~ for professional costumers and volunteers in film and stage, for drama teachers, university theatre program directors, workshop instructors, for directors, set supervisors, dressers, background-extras supervisors, and wardrobe supervisors.
Almost 200 writers, editors, publishers, and agents at the Ontario Writers’ Conference were present to hear George Craig sing my song BLOCK BUSTER. It’s a tongue-in-cheek cryin’ blues tune about writer’s block and the rescue from it. The song was commissioned by the Conference planners to illustrate another area of writing – songwriting.
Kevin Craig’s song WORD BY WORD was also featured, in the rich baritone voice of George Craig. Thanks, George, for your effort and enthusiasm to present our songs.
A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider News update May 2012
Adele is thrilled to be featured in this Canadian Best Seller, along with 36 authors from across Canada.
Mother’s Day is a great occasion to purchase copies for gifts.
Go to the website:
http://hotapplecider.ca
Written
on February 15, 2012