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10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 21,1994 A guide to fine dining and entertainment. First Prize Winner in Battle of the Bands Nepicurian, a local band comprised of Bowmanville and Oshawa musicians, took first prize in the Battle of the Bands competition held at the Durham Central Agricultural Society's Orono Fair; They were selected from four contenders and won a prize of 10 hours of studio time plus $250. The group performs many of its own songs, along with cover songs by other groups. Their music is in the style of the group, Van Halen. "We play anywhere there's electricity," adds guitarist Jamie Oxenham. They also won the Molson Canadian Bat- tie of the Bands competition in Pickering and will be performing at Busters in Newcastle Village on Halloween weekend. This winter, they will be working on a CD recording. Shown above are band members Jamie Oxenham, Justin Flint, John Irwin and Joe Petralia. Post Painterly Abstraction at Robert McLaughlin Gallery Winners Selected In Juried Fine Arts Exhibit at Centre The Visual Arts Centre is pleased to announce the winners of the Fourteenth Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition. Juror Paul Bennett had a difficult task selecting works from over two hundred entries. Awards were presented on Sunday, Sunday, September 18th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Visual Arts Centre Open House. Fourteen artists received cash and honorable mentions. Patricia Gummer accepted "The Best in Show" award for, her piece entitled, 'Ceremonial Robes'. Others receiving awards were Norma Famer, Lucy Manley, Michele Michele E. Fecit, Todd Tremeer, Eric Byars, Ian MacDougall, Margaret Glew, Bud Hays, Eric Van Schie, John Molnan, Charles Cooper, Neville Neville Clarke and Melanie Browne. The Visual Arts Centre appreciates appreciates the generous sponsorships received received for the event. Sponsors include include Dr. and Mrs. Zakarow, Avery Dennison Canada Inc., Morris Funeral Funeral Chapel Ltd., Mr. and Mrs. Strike, Dr. Sandra Zakarow, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, W. Frank Real Estate. Dr. and Mrs. L. Garamvol- gyi, James Insurance, and the Municipality Municipality of Clarington. The Visual Arts Centre is located in the Cream of Barley Mill, 143 Simpson Avenue in Bowmanville. JURIED EXHIBITION - A good crowd attended the 14 Annual Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts which opened at the Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville on Sunday. Sunday. The wçrks of almost 50 artists artists will remain on display until October 7th. The Best In Show Award was presented from Dr. and Mrs. Peter Zakarow to Patricia Patricia Gummer for "Ceremonial Robes." Celebrations Mark 200th Anniversary of Settlement An exhibition of works from the permanent collection will open at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery on Thursday, October 27. The exhibition is entitled The Optical Challenge: Post-Painterly Abstraction. Coined by the American art critic, critic, Clement Greenberg, the movement movement of post-painterly abstraction came as a revolt against the paintings paintings of the late 1950s which continued continued in the vein of Abstract Expressionism. Expressionism. A new generation of artists felt that Abstract Expressionism was becoming a cliché: drips and splashes splashes seemed to be manufactured rather than being an extension of any real drama or chaos. Post-painterly abstraction favored favored an impersonal, detached mode of expression. In their work, the artists artists chose to emphasize the power of pure color through even, non- textured application of paint, flat, non-illusionistic space, and the demonstration demonstration of how adjacent colors interacted. interacted. The majority of the works in this exhibition can be categorized as "hard-edge," a feature of post- painterly abstraction which stressed hard, razor-sharp contours as opposed opposed to works with blurred or stained edges. Rita Letendre, who is represented by two works in this exhibition, has explained that in the mid 1960s she saw a shift in her work and realized that the energy of the painting had to come through color rather than "texture of paint or detail of gesture." gesture." (David Burnett, Marilyn Schiff Contemporary Canadian Ait). The exhibition runs from October 27 to January 1. FALL CRAFT SHOW Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 - 25, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. F.idu's i lothinij. c trice I Dowers, jewellerv furniture, etc ( iel .i lie n Kl.nl i in < 'In i'.lm.v. shopping Admission to ('lulls Show only $3.00 Cullen Gardens 300 Taunton Rd. W., Whitby (| 1 HERITAGE RESTAURANT & F Grand Opening^ fv S ay D J and Dancing beginning October Every THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY night 9:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Our kitchen is open until 12 midnight with Nightly Specials on Thurs., Fri., and Sat. Watch for our Halloween Party October 29th with prizes for Best Costume Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Specials daily Ask about our Business Meeting Room available 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. HERITAGE HOUSE RESTAURANT & PUB i. Bowmanville Mall ©. The weekend of Saturday, October October 1 and Sunday, October 2 marks the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the first settlers to the area known as the former Township of Darlington. Darlington. To celebrate this milestone, the Municipality of Clarington, the Bowmanville Museum and the Clarke Museum and Archives have planned a two-day special event. On Saturday, October 1, there will be a "Coming Together at the Waterfront." This event will mark the opening of the municipality's first portion of the Waterfront Trail. A special Pancake Breakfast is planned and it will begin at 8 a.m. at the Bowmanville Harbor Conservation Conservation Area. Following the waterfront celebration, celebration, the activities will move uptown uptown to an "Olde Time Street Party."* Party."* The party will take place at the Municipal Administrative Centre in Bowmanville and will include performances performances by local entertainers. Visual Arts Centre REGISTER NOW for Fall Arts & Crafts Courses Children's and Adults Classes • Oil and Acrylic Painting • Water Colour • Drawing • Felt Making • Pottery • Art History And Much More 623-5831 Fiddlers, singers, doggers, clowns and special displays will be featured both inside and outside the municipal offices. Temperance St. will be closed to vehicles during this event which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be no admission fee for the street party. The celebrations conclude Sunday Sunday with the unveiling of an official plaque commemorating the arrival of the first settlers to the former Township of Darlington. The plaque is to be unveiled at the Bowmanville Museum, at 37 Silver St., in a ceremony which takes place between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Special guests for the afternoon reception will be descendants of the founding families, the Trulls, Burks and Grants. The unveiling will be followed by a social and refreshments served by the Friends of the Bowmanville Museum. All events are open to the public and everyone is encouraged to participate. participate. For further details, call the Community Services Department at 623-3379. Come and join the 200th anniversary anniversary celebrations. Pet of the Week There are quite a few cats and kittens currently in need of homes at the Clarington Animal Shelter. These two silver and white tabby brothers are just part of a litter of five awaiting awaiting adoption. Animal Shelter 623-7651 Sponsored by: (°Jarmc,ton MUNICIPALITY OF ONTARIO 6thAn/iiuil Autumn Craft Show Sunday, September 25, 1994 Enniskillen Conservation Area 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. In search of something unique? Find it here. Fun For the WHOLE Family! Refreshments available FREE Admission For more information (905) 579-0411 nllimsi lixit Wnvcrly ltd. In llowmimvllle, travel north nil ! ltd, 57 la Hie 7lh Con. ltd., lain loll lu! loll ltd,, turn right then left into (he Conservation Aim