Showing posts with label Who we are. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Who we are. Show all posts
WE'VE MOVED!
OOPS!
We have a new home - if you've missed all the latest updates at Third Ave Centre, please head on over to:
www.thirdavecentre.org
Thanks for your patience while we pack up the place and move over there!
Culture Revitalized!
So just a week ago we made the cover of the paper!
Check out the awesome article.
Group aims to save Landmark
Add to that an interview we just had with NewsTalk Radio...seems like the media is starting to feel the excitement that the city has about Third Ave.
I have been interviewed and drilled with questions about this project a lot lately (a WORTH Magazine article is forth coming), and the question that I keep getting hit with is "Why are you so passionate about this?"
Its such a simple answer. When you think of great cities, you think of their great buildings. New York has Carnegie Hall or the Empire State Building. London has Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Paris has Notre Dame and the Louvre. Rome has the Vatican.
When you go to those cities, those are "must see" locales. So why isn't Third Ave a must see locale?
We just don't give ourselves credit yet - I mean, we're a young culture, so we haven't yet adjusted to the idea that someday people will want to come here to see what we have going on. The world has been watching us carefully; obviously they're taking note, it seems big business is booming. Now is the time to start defining what landmarks make up this city.
Third Ave is, in my opinion, the best example of historic landmark in the city. The Bes is beautiful. The University is stunning. And culturally, Third Ave is the one that has had the most impact over 100 years.
The city, the media, the arts community - everyone is excited!
Check out the awesome article.
Group aims to save Landmark
Add to that an interview we just had with NewsTalk Radio...seems like the media is starting to feel the excitement that the city has about Third Ave.
I have been interviewed and drilled with questions about this project a lot lately (a WORTH Magazine article is forth coming), and the question that I keep getting hit with is "Why are you so passionate about this?"
Its such a simple answer. When you think of great cities, you think of their great buildings. New York has Carnegie Hall or the Empire State Building. London has Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Paris has Notre Dame and the Louvre. Rome has the Vatican.
When you go to those cities, those are "must see" locales. So why isn't Third Ave a must see locale?
We just don't give ourselves credit yet - I mean, we're a young culture, so we haven't yet adjusted to the idea that someday people will want to come here to see what we have going on. The world has been watching us carefully; obviously they're taking note, it seems big business is booming. Now is the time to start defining what landmarks make up this city.
Third Ave is, in my opinion, the best example of historic landmark in the city. The Bes is beautiful. The University is stunning. And culturally, Third Ave is the one that has had the most impact over 100 years.
The city, the media, the arts community - everyone is excited!
In the Beginning....
Is anything supposed to last 100 years?
Today is my first day on the job as the Performing Arts Manager for the Third Avenue Centre for Community Enrichment - its a non-profit organization that gives a vital space for vibrant and creative culture groups in downtown Saskatoon.
Our home? Third Avenue United Church. No, we're not one in the same - we're good partners. In this day and age - namely during a recession - cultural organizations have to partner up with anyone they can.
It all started organically. Third Ave United is experiencing what most large gothic churches are: its too expensive to run a building that big. This beautiful landmark is turning 100 years young in 2012 - and you'd be hard pressed to find a music lover in Saskatoon who hasn't had a memorable moment in the gothic sanctuary. Its acoustics are legendary. I've performed all over Canada, and trust me - there are very few spaces in this country that have a sound like this.
We just don't build buildings like this anymore...when was the last time anyone talked about a new building standing for 100 years? Is that even realistic anymore? Is it realistic for a church community to have to look after a space this big and beautiful all by themselves?
We're so grateful that we get to share the space with the congregants of Thrid Ave United! Its a great partnership - we're as passionate about the building as they are.
The goal? Save this landmark from becoming another building torn down to make way for the "boom". We're here to create a meeting place for music, art, ideas, people of all walks of life, all ages, and all economics. We want to bring world class performing arts to the people of the community. We want to make space available for dance classes, yoga groups, young artists, groups needing rehearsal space - if you have an idea for what you'd like to do at Third Ave, we're here to make it happen. We're looking for groups and individuals who love culture as much as we do.
Most importantly we're working on this so that years from now we'll still treasure inspiring moments at Third Ave.
As Saskatoon rides the "boom" we're all busier than ever...so taking time to refresh, re-energize, and get inspired is more important than ever before.
Today is my first day on the job as the Performing Arts Manager for the Third Avenue Centre for Community Enrichment - its a non-profit organization that gives a vital space for vibrant and creative culture groups in downtown Saskatoon.
Our home? Third Avenue United Church. No, we're not one in the same - we're good partners. In this day and age - namely during a recession - cultural organizations have to partner up with anyone they can.
It all started organically. Third Ave United is experiencing what most large gothic churches are: its too expensive to run a building that big. This beautiful landmark is turning 100 years young in 2012 - and you'd be hard pressed to find a music lover in Saskatoon who hasn't had a memorable moment in the gothic sanctuary. Its acoustics are legendary. I've performed all over Canada, and trust me - there are very few spaces in this country that have a sound like this.
We're so grateful that we get to share the space with the congregants of Thrid Ave United! Its a great partnership - we're as passionate about the building as they are.
The goal? Save this landmark from becoming another building torn down to make way for the "boom". We're here to create a meeting place for music, art, ideas, people of all walks of life, all ages, and all economics. We want to bring world class performing arts to the people of the community. We want to make space available for dance classes, yoga groups, young artists, groups needing rehearsal space - if you have an idea for what you'd like to do at Third Ave, we're here to make it happen. We're looking for groups and individuals who love culture as much as we do.
Most importantly we're working on this so that years from now we'll still treasure inspiring moments at Third Ave.
As Saskatoon rides the "boom" we're all busier than ever...so taking time to refresh, re-energize, and get inspired is more important than ever before.
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