Current and Approaching Events

January 11-17, 2010
2010 BMO Canadian Figure Skating Championships
John Labatt Centre and WesternFair Sports Centre, London
800-455-2849 Inquiries: 2010canadians@skatecanada.ca and http://www.skatecanada.ca/en/events_results/events/

January 13 - 17
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks
Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane
Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is the uplifting story of an unlikely acquaintance between a sprightly retiree and her young dance teacher. What begins as an antagonistic relationship becomes a remarkable friendship as two people with very different backgrounds reveal their secrets, hopes and fears. Michael and Lily soon learn they have more in common than either could have imagined. A very, very funny, witty and touching comedy that has received rave reviews from Broadway to London's West End. Starring Constance Towers and Jason Graae. Regular Ticket Price: $30, $40, $50. Contact the Rose Theatre Box Office at 905-874-2800 or visit us online at www.rosetheatre.ca for more information.

January 16-17
Disney Playhouse
Copps Coliseum, 101 York Blvd., Hamilton.
Disney Playhouse coming to Copps Colliseum on January 16 & 17, 2010. For more information contact us at tourism@hamilton.ca

January 16-17, 23-24
Sculpture and Mould Making Workshop
Stratford, Off the Wall, 163 King Street
With instructor Glenn Elliott, artist and former prop builder and artist Susan Murar. Bring your creative ideas to life by learning modeling and carving techniques. Finish with the mould making process allowing for completion of your piece and duplication. $275 plus $25 materials fee. Stratford Artists Alliance, 519.275.2554

January 19-20
Shen Yun Performing Arts
Hamilton Place, 10 MacNab Street, Hamilton
Shen Yun Performing Arts is coming to Hamilton for the first time ever, bringing its exhilarating and highly acclaimed blend of classical Chinese dance and music. Discover for yourself the brilliant choreography, gorgeous costumes, and state-of-the-art backdrops. Part of over 20 country tour. For more information contact us at tourism@hamilton.ca

January 23
Celtic Spectacular V
Knox Presbyterian Church, Stratford
Andrew Bensler, Guest Concertmaster. A sumptuous Irish dinner followed by a programme of traditional Celtic music. Guest artists include – Anne Lederman, Fiddle; Sharon Kahan, Irish Flute; Sharlene Wallace, Celtic Harp; Nora Corrigan School of Irish Dance and the Stratford Pipes and Drums. $25/A/SR, $10/ST, $50/Family (In advance) $30/A/SR, $10/ST, $55/Family (At door) Dinner for 1 - $20/A/SR/ST/Family and Dinner for 2 - $36/A/SR/ST/Family. For more information contact the Stratford Symphony Orchestra at 519.271.0990

January 23
Boyz II Men
Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane
Four-time Grammy Award winners Boyz II Men have sold over 60 million records making them the most successful R&B male vocal group of all time! From 1992 - 97 they recorded five #1 R&B hits including "End of the Road" and "I'll make love to you", as well as "One Sweet Day" (with Mariah Carey) which set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Top 100. With tight, sexy harmonies and natural-born charisma cultivated over three decades of performance, this is one event that should not be missed! Regular Ticket Price: $75, $85, $95. Contact the Rose Theatre Box Office at 905-874-2800 or visit us online at www.rosetheatre.ca for more information.

January 24
Robbie Burns 8 km Road Race
Burlington Central High School, Burlington
This event kicks off the City of Burlington's Winter Carnival. Starts at 9:00 am. Flat, fast, certified 8 km road race in downtown Burlington. $35 entry fee. All participants get a free InstaKilt, a $20 value. Over $2,000 in awards. Medallions to top 3 places in all age and gender categories. Best costume awards and lots of draw prizes. Hot coffee and oatmeal porridge after the race. Register online or download a race brochure at www.burlingtonrunners.com. Bob Brake, 905.631.4313, bobbrake@eaton.com

January 26-Ongoing to February 20
Tuesdays with Morrie
Theatre Aquarius, Dofasco Centre for the Arts, 190 King William St., Hamilton
Jamie Farr, known to audiences around the world as Corporal Max Klinger on the long-running television series M*A*S*H comes to Theatre Aquarius to star in one of the most magical chronicles ever to hit the stage. Based on the New York Times Best-selling book, Theatre Aquarius presents an incomparable theatrical experience: one of the world's most beloved stars in one of the world's most beloved stories. For more information contact us at tourism@hamilton.ca

January 27
Pavlo, Rik Emmett & Oscar Lopez
Rose Theatre Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane
A thrilling alchemy of style and culture that will be a unique guitar concert experience for any music lover! For the first time ever, Pavlo, Rik Emmett and Oscar Lopez collaborate to form an acoustic trio of passionate, fiery guitars. Each have forged brilliant independent careers, garnering awards both at home and internationally and winning the hearts of their respective fans. They will now join in a brotherhood; Mediterranean Magic, Triumphant Fusion, and Hot Latin Fire. 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.

January 31
Kitchener Waterloo Symphony: Tchaikovsky and Elgar
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph
Schumann: Manfred Overture; Tchaikovsky: Concerto for Violin; Elgar: Falstaff, Op. 68
$31-$52. 2:00 PM.
www.riverrun.ca; Box office: 519-763-3000 or Toll free: 1-877-520-2408