Contributed by Brian Koven The dawning of a summer arts: * rns eB ttle ee school in Terrace?’ The addition * fi of a tourist attraction and eco- nomic boost for the summer § slowdown? The next meeting of the recently formed Aurora Summer Arts School will decide whether or not to go ahead with some preliminary courses for the summer of 1991, The board of directors’ long- term ambition is to establish a steadily developing, yearly sum- mer arts school on a long-term basis. The programming would be multi-disciplinary and would also include a recreational aspect and complementary festival. The idea, originally a pet pro- _ ject of Alan Soutar,. was given . Zucchiatti, impetus when he and Darryl Laurent investigated the possi- bility of obtaining funding from the city for a feasibility study. A board of directors comprised of Brian Koven, Carla Glen, Mari- lyn Kerr, Elaine Maikapar, Tom Walker, Terry Anderson, Carol Gary Morrison, Alan Soutar, and Marylin Dav- ies have met to wrestle with the - demanding task of transforming _ an idea into reality. Seed money for a feasibility study was approved by the city council. A logo and sample draft brochure were developed. Auro- ra refers to the Northern Lights with their intense, aesthetic col- our spectrum. The tree design symbolizes the - varied branches’ of the arts community.. A marketing survey and con- sultant have been determined. Various fund-raising avenues have been researched. A strate- gic plan and a range of possible programs in drama, music, and the visual arts were devised. Northwest Community Col- lege was approached concerning the use of the dormitories for ac- commodations and rooms for workshops. Initial discussions related to coordinating such arts Judith O'Keefe, a director for the Emily Carr College of Art and Design, recently led a discussion of ideas that could be incorporated into a summer school of the arts in Terrace. Present at the discussion were Aurora Summer Arts School board members Brian Koven, Gary Morrison, Elaine Maikapar, Alan Soutar, Tom Walker, Carol Zucchiatti, Peter Dickson and Maureen Worobey. a Nate ae ENN ct enh Lane Ean per = T Nee Mae ue eee RE ge Te Wart epee oe ee TE ine SR gh OE rh organizations as the Northwest Academy of the Performing Arts and Terrace Little Theatre have begun. A Chamber of Commerce liaison joined the Board. Doug Smith, Communi- ty Futures Manager, and Peter Monteith, Tourism and Eco- nomic Development Officer for the City of Terrace, gave a workshop on_ organizational structure and strategy. The Terrace and District Arts Council offered further seed money. Judith O’Keefe, Direc- tor of the Emily Carr School of Art and Design, met with the -Board to advise how best to form a successful arts school. Much has occurred in a short period of time. A feasibility study of about 20 pages is nearing completion and will soon be presented to city council. There is only one other three layered, multi-disciplinary summer school in the province. The fruition of the Aurora Sum- mer Arts School would certainly be an unique venture in the North. Who knows what the dawn wil] uncover? The Terrace inn Association. *Gigi’s - Double Exposure -*Augie’s - Karin Liungh and Glen Fossum Northern Motor Inn *George’s Pub - Champagne Plus Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 13 ‘December 7 - Steak Night Prince Rupert Performing Arts Theatre ‘Dec. 7, 8 p.m. - Liona Boyd, guitarist. Presented by the Concert Society ‘Dec. 9, 2 p.m. - School District #52 Band Concert *Dec. 13, 7 p.m. - Westview Elementary School Christmas Show ‘Dec. 16, 2:30 p.m. - A Christmas Concert, presented by the Ministerial Northwest Arts and Entertainment Calendar R.E. M. Lee Theatre “Dec. 5, 8 p.m. - Liona Boyd in concert “Dec. 10 & 11, 7 p.m. - Kiti K’shan Primary School Christmas Concert ‘Dec, 12, 7:30 p.m. - Caledonia Band and Choir Christmas Concert ‘Dec. 13, 7 p.m. - Parkside Elementary Schoo! Christmas Concert ‘Dec. 15, 2 & 4p.m. - White Cane Society’s Fund Raising Variety Show Kitimat Centennial Museum _ | ‘Until Dec. 22 - "A Brush With Colour" paintings by Ariel Haun and Des Edwards 5 NeEsWeS by Robert Q. Smith General Manager Christmas Holidays at the Terrace Inn!! MISTLETOE BUFFET LUNCHEON Bring the office staff to the Terrace Inn for a il Christmas Celebration. A fabutous buffet lunch will be served in the Skeena Ballroom in the spirit of Christmas. Round tables of eight will be set up for your group. Friday, Dec. 21 fram 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — all fi you can eat for $9.95. || CHRISTMAS OFFICE PARTY The Baron of Beef Buffet will be served from noon till 1j 2 p.m. for $6.95 and then it’s time to party. Continuous music all day with Glenn Fossum and Karin. Ljungh. Santa will visit with special treats and Augie’s will feature many refreshment specials. Close the office Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, and bring the staff down to the Terrace Inn. Complimentary transportation will be avaliable to drive you home. NEW YEAR’S EVE New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration! Bring in the New Year in traditional style. Enjoy a ‘deluxe Prime Rib Din- ner with piano stylings by Glenn Fossum and then dancing till 2 a.m. to music by Dan’s Musical Varieties. Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m. Party favours — cham- pagne at midnight — late night snack are all included. Each guest will receive $5.00 in Terrace Bucks for future use at the Inn. Many prizes will be given away. 1} $60 per couple, $30 single. Dance only — $40 per couple, $20 0 single. 4551 Grelg Avenue, Terrace, B.C. Phone: 635-6630 Fax: 635-2788 [TOLL FREE: 1-600-663-6156) 2 etn tai Ne I Fe altar EB Fn ea el ag a ee St en A ha ab seater mamaA