EVENTS IN APRIL

Now receiving events for April 2010

April 2010 T.B.A.
UpTown Waterloo Jazz Fundraiser
Join us for a fun-filled evening of jazz music, dancing, food, beverages and an extensive silent auction. Ticketed event. All funds raised go directly to support the UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival.
Location: T.B.A. www.uptownwaterloojazz.ca

April 1
Spirit of the West
Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane
Enduring Canadian band Spirit of the West boasts four GOLD and two PLATINUM albums, and irresistible hit songs like "And if Venice is Sinking" and "Home for a Rest". Charismatic front man, guitarist and vocalist John Mann draws the audience in with his dynamic stage antics. The balance of the band is composed of three of Canada's most talented multi-instrumentalists. Between them they cover flutes, whistles, bodhran, guitars, "almost anything with strings on it", drums, percussion, and more vocals! Regular Ticket Price: $45, $55, $65. Contact the Rose Theatre Box Office at 905-874-2800 or visit us online at www.rosetheatre.ca for more information.

April 2
Art Gallery of Hamilton - Free First Friday
Art Gallery of Hamilton. 123 King St. West, Hamilton
The Art Gallery of Hamilton presents First Fridays, an opportunity for members of the public to enjoy GALLERY LEVEL ONE exhibitions at no charge, courtesy of Orlick Industries. First Fridays invite visitors to enjoy our GALLERY LEVEL ONE exhibitions free in the evenings from 5:00 - 9:00 pm (holiday Fridays are 12:00 - 5:00 pm). For more information contact us at tourism@hamilton.ca

April 2-3
Souvenir
Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane
This recent Broadway hit is a laugh-out-loud love letter to cult favourite Florence Foster Jenkins, a widowed society matron who followed her dreams all the way to Carnegie Hall in 1944. Her out-of-tune, but passionately sung renditions of classical repertoire were legendary, earning her both sold-out recitals and the title "the worst singer who ever lived." Lovingly told through the memories of her accompanist this charming comedy is filled with music and is a true delight! Regular Ticket Price: $25, $35, $45. Contact the Rose Theatre Box Office at 905-874-2800 or visit us online at www.rosetheatre.ca for more information.

April 9
James St North Art Crawl
James St North in Hamilton
Galleries, culture, great food and eclectic shops make up the James Street North arts district. For the James North Art Crawl, a festive event on the Second Friday Night of Every Month, galleries and shops keep their doors open until around 11 p.m., so visitors can explore and chat. Here, you’ll find a stimulating range of exhibits in a variety of settings, including a former tailor’s shop (Hamilton Artists Inc.) and The Print Studio, which draws working artists from around the world. Maps are available at all James Street North galleries. For more information contact us at tourism@hamilton.ca

April 9-11
Cooking Weekends with Neil Baxter
Rundles Restaurant, 9 Cobourg Street, Stratford
Chef Neil Baxter has been offering cooking classes through Rundles Restaurant since 1984. They provide a unique culinary experience for those interested in hands on cooking under the guidance of one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs – Neil Baxter. Classes run Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Recipe book and meals with wine included. Rundles encourages spouses or partners to attend the “meals” as a way to be a part of the weekend. $385 per student ($200 for non-participants) – registration required. For more information contact us at 519.271.6442 or visit our website at www.rundlesrestaurant.ca

April 9-11
Food and Drink Fest 2010
Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd., Hamilton.
Come and experience an exciting variety of local and international wines, specialty beers, and culinary sensations created by some of the Hamilton, Halton & Niagara Regions' most popular restaurants, breweries, & wineries. Enjoy terrific live entertainment, fun informative cooking demonstrations all in one great location, and all for a great cause! For more information contact us at tourism@hamilton.ca

April 11
On the Cat Walk Fashion Show
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Show begins at 2:00 p.m.St. George’s Banquet Hall, 665 King Street North, Waterloo. Tickets are $25.00 each. Laurie Hanke, Community Relations Coordinator, 519-745-5615, specialevents@kwhumane.com

April 11
Guelph Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks & More
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St
Guest conductor Kerry Stratton presents some of his favourite works – Schumann’s Fourth Symphony, plus Canadian composer Lloyd Burritt’s Symphonic Overture. This season’s joint Under-23 Concerto competition winner Brian Yoon performs Dvorak’s magnificent Cello Concerto. $10-$30. 3:00 PM.
www.riverrun.ca; Box office: 519-763-3000 or Toll free: 1-877-520-2408

April 16
Louise Pitre - Principally Piaf
Knox Presbyterian Church, Stratford
Join us for a spectacular evening featuring Canada’s celebrated Broadway star, Louise Pitre. This concert promises to be a night to remember as the orchestra and Louise join forces, performing some of the most powerful music from film and Broadway. Prepare to be blown away by tunes you love, including works from Brel, Piaf, Mama Mia and more! $20/A, $18/SR, $10/ST, $45/Family (In advance) $25/A, $23/SR, $10/ST, $50/Family (At door). For more information contact theStratford Symphony Orchestra at 519.271.0990

April 16-18
Cooking Weekends with Neil Baxter
Rundles Restaurant, 9 Cobourg Street, Stratford
Chef Neil Baxter has been offering cooking classes through Rundles Restaurant since 1984. They provide a unique culinary experience for those interested in hands on cooking under the guidance of one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs – Neil Baxter. Classes run Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Recipe book and meals with wine included. Rundles encourages spouses or partners to attend the “meals” as a way to be a part of the weekend. $385 per student ($200 for non-participants) – registration required. For more information contact us at 519.271.6442 or visit our website at www.rundlesrestaurant.ca

April 17 & April 18
The Bayfield Historical Society’s Tenth Annual Collector Exhibition
Held on Saturday April 17th and April 18th 2010. The hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for both days; the admission is by freewill donation at the door. Our location is still upstairs at the Bayfield Community Centre, which does have elevator access for those who require it.The diverse offering of collectables, memorabilia and nostalgia items, that the collectors bring to the show is varied and interesting, making the show not only fun for all ages but educational as well.The lunch booth is open for the duration of the show. The silent auction will be set up with 100 plus items, please note the auction closes at 4:00 pm on Sunday. The “roadshow” style appraisals are very popular so please no more than 3 items per person, no set fee for this service, but donations are greatly appreciated. Bayfield Ont. Bayfield Community Centre, Jane Street, NOM IGO All monies raised through this event support local heritage projects. Should you wish to exhibit or need more information please contact: Phil Gemeinhardt 519 482 9230 or Binnie Sturgeon 519 565 2376.

April 18
Brantford Symphony Orchestra, The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, 88 Dalhousie Street, N3T 5V7 From The New World, a special concert marking the 30th anniversary of principal clarinetist Kaye Royer’s tenure with the BSO. This concert will feature a musical tribute to Ms. Royer, written by her husband and well-known Canadian composer Ray Royer. Rounding out the program will be works from Freedman, Barber and Dvorak 7:30 pm Tickets: 519-758-8090 or 800-265-0710

April 20-Ongoing to May 30
The Rocky Horrow Show
Theatre Aquarius, Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William St., Hamilton
It's time to dress to impress as Theatre Aquarius closes its season with one of the most outrageous, delicious, funny, and musically adroit shows in the world! This cult hit musical that shaped the sounds of an era has been seen by over twenty million people in 30 countries across the planet. Now it comes to Theatre Aquarius! Filled with impulsive rock 'n' roll, brilliant humor and a generous pinch of sex, The Rocky Horror Show is an overwhelming party. Everyone knows the story... and we all want to see it again! For more information contact us at tourism@hamilton.ca

April 21 – May 15
The Drayton Entertainment Production of Disney
High School Musical
This School Rocks Like No Other!
Book by David Simpatico
Songs by Matthew Gerrard & Robbie Nevil; Ray Cham, Greg Cham & Andrew Seeley;
Randy Peterson & Kevin Quinn; Andy Dodd & Adam Watts; Bryan Louiselle;
David N. Lawrence and Faye Greenberg; Jamie Houston
Music Adapted, Arranged and Produced by Bryan Louiselle
Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie written by Peter Barsocchini
Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St., Drayton
Regular Performance $42.00; Previews $35.50; 18 & Under $21.50; Groups (20+) $35.50
Tel: 519-638-5555 or Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463

April 22
Kitchener Waterloo Symphony: Zeitouni Conducts Brahms
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph
Pierre Mercure: Kaleidoscope; Brahms: Concerto for Violin and Cello, Op. 102, in a minor; Brahms: Symphony No. 4. $31-$52. 8:00 PM.
www.riverrun.ca; Box office: 519-763-3000 or Toll free: 1-877-520-2408

April 23-25
Cooking Weekends with Neil Baxter
Rundles Restaurant, 9 Cobourg Street, Stratford
Chef Neil Baxter has been offering cooking classes through Rundles Restaurant since 1984. They provide a unique culinary experience for those interested in hands on cooking under the guidance of one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs – Neil Baxter. Classes run Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Recipe book and meals with wine included. Rundles encourages spouses or partners to attend the “meals” as a way to be a part of the weekend. $385 per student ($200 for non-participants) – registration required. For more information contact us at 519.271.6442 or visit our website at www.rundlesrestaurant.ca

April 23-25
Creative Festival
6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga
All-inclusive format includes hundreds of exhibits, hands-on activities and lectures by industry experts. Supplies & tips to sew, knit, quilt, stitch, scrapbook, bead, craft & more. $15 (Adults); $12 (Seniors 60+); $4 (Youth 10-17) For more informatio contact us at: 800.291.2030, info@creativfestival.ca, or visit our website: www.creativfestival.ca

April 24
Live at City Hall - Folk and Blues Concert Series 2010
The Marigolds, Gwen Swick, Suzie Vinnick and Caitlin Hanford share a love of good songs, beautiful harmonies and great grooves. The Marigolds individually and as members of various groups, have performed in concert from coast to coast, at folk festivals, and on radio and television. They have two albums, the first self titled The Marigolds released in 2005 and a new album called "That's the State I'm In" released November 4th. $35/In advance, $40/At the door – Tickets are available at MacLeod’s Scottish Shop, Stratford. For more information contact us at 519.271.9202 or 519.273.5850

April 25
Earth Week 2010
Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton
This Earth Week, Westfield will officially open three separate projects offering environmental education programs for children and the general public, and land reclamation through tree planting. This is the largest single TD Friends of the Environment grant given in the area to date and is responsible for creating a bee observation hive, historical green house, native species garden, Regency period garden, and an endangered tree species teaching forest. Westfield gratefully acknowledges the support of the TD Friends of the Environment and the local Hamilton committee. Runs from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission fees: adults: $7.50, seniors/disabled: $6.50, children 6-12 years old: $4.50. Children 5 and under are free. Parking is free. For more information, please call 1.800.883.0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca.

April 26
The Just For Laughs Roadshow
Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane
Just For Laughs Road Show heads back to Ontario for another round of laughs featuring as always a great collection of some of the best comics who have performed at the world's largest and most prestigious comedy festival. With hilarious new comics every time, you won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind showcase! Regular Ticket Price: $40, $50, $60. Contact the Rose Theatre Box Office at 905-874-2800 or visit us online at www.rosetheatre.ca for more information.

April 27
BAM! Percussion presents eXplosion
Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane
What is BAM's formula? Side-splitting comedy and savage drumming virtuosity! The BAM characters, who look like they walked straight out of a mad cartoon, speak a unique language: BAMspeach, spoken only by them, but understood by everyone from 3 to 83-years old. From beginning to end, eXplosion electrifies the crowd with its powerful rhythms and its deliriously funny sketches. Regular Ticket Price: $25, $35, $45. Contact the Rose Theatre Box Office at 905-874-2800 or visit us online at www.rosetheatre.ca for more information.

April 30- Ongoing to May 2
Cooking Weekends with Chef Neil Baxter
Rundles Restaurant, 9 Cobourg Street, Stratford
Chef Neil Baxter has been offering cooking classes through Rundles Restaurant since 1984. They provide a unique culinary experience for those interested in hands on cooking under the guidance of one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs – Neil Baxter. Classes run Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Recipe book and meals with wine included. Rundles encourages spouses or partners to attend the “meals” as a way to be a part of the weekend. $385 per student ($200 for non-participants) – registration required. For more information contact us at 519.271.6442 or visit our website at www.rundlesrestaurant.ca

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ONGOING EVENTS IN APRIL

Ongoing to April 3
Doubt: A Parable
Theatre Aquarius, Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William St., Hamilton
An Academy Award nominated film, a Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, New York Drama Critic's Circle, and Theatre World Award winning play, John Patrick Shanley's brilliant and stunning master work arrives at last on the Theatre Aquarius stage! Set in the Bronx in 1964, this superbly complex work is structured as a clash of wills and generations between Sister Aloysius, the headmistress of a Catholic school, and Father Flynn, the young priest who may or may not be too fond of the schoolboys in his charge. For more information contact us at tourism@hamilton.ca

April 29-May 2
RCMPI’s The Pirates of Penzance
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph
Join our merry band of local performers for this hilarious tale of love and duty, highlighted by the famous strains of “Poor Wandering One” and “I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General.” $15-$25. 2:00 & 8:00 PM.
www.riverrun.ca; Box office: 519-763-3000 or Toll free: 1-877-520-2408

Ongoing to August 31
Water if Life: Keeping Hamilton Alive for 150 Years
Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology - 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton
We are celebrating 150 years of clean Municipal drinking water in Hamilton. The story of our City's vital water systems has many underlying narratives. This exhibition takes you on a journey through the establishment of a municipal waterworks, the financial struggle individual families faced to secure access to clean water; the emergence of new technologies based on reliable water and our community's improvements in public health; as told through photographs, artefacts and personal accounts. Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 to Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Time: Regular admission hours apply. Ages: All Cost: Regular admission rates apply to the museum. For more information contact us at tourism@hamilton.ca