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| Ongoing to - March 4 & 5 Kitchener , National Engineering Week - K'NEX Workshops Waterloo Regional Children's Museum , Take the bridge building challenge. Learn from Engineerig pros how to construct amazing structures using K'NEX. Feb 25 & Mar 4 - 10am - 4pm Feb 26 & Mar 5 - Noon - 5pm Included with Admission $7/person. Kids under 3 & Members FREE 519 749-9387 info@wrcm.ca Ongoing to This new exhibition at the www.civilization.ca Ongoing to Barber Gallery, sales@barbergallery.com Ongoing to info@wcm.on.ca Ongoing to April 2, 2006 Tillsonburg, Curious Collector - Part II (exhibit) Annandale National Historic Site An exhibit of unique collections from local private collectors, ranging from player harmonica's to buttons. Museum Hrs: M-F, 9-4 & Sun. 1-4 SR&AD: $4, CH:$2, Rita Corner, 1-519-842-2294 rcorner@tillsonburg.ca March 5 to August 27,2006 Baden, "Observe the Opulence" Exhibit Castle Kilbride This exhibit will showcase all the incredible pieces that Kilbride has to offer. Costume Jewellery, Crazy Quilt Display and artist display in the Belvedere Gallery. Fee: $6 adults, $4.75 seniors, $3.50 children, $16 family Curator, (519) 634-8444 ext.256 castle.kilbride@wilmot.ca March 13 - Developed by Guelph Museums, this travelling exhibition explores the development of the modern toilet. Exhibit sections include: an interactive toilet seat question and answer game; the evolution of toilet paper; a full size outhouse featuring audio stories; the history of public washrooms; chamber pot designs, commodes and close stools; and a working cutaway toilet showing the working parts. SR $2, AD $3, CH $1 Front Desk 519 846-0916 x 221 info@wcm.on.ca March 18 - Elora native Percy Runnells (1920-1989) drew inspiration from the quiet streets of Elora to create his masterful blends of landscape and abstract art. SR $2, AD $3, CH $1 Front Desk 519 846-0916 x 221 info@wcm.on.ca Ongoing to April 13, 2006 Burlington, Ontario , Well Heeled: 200 Years of Shoe Fashion History Joseph Brant Museum - 1240 North Shore Blvd , "Shoes reflect our changing world. They can express cultural values; respond to foreign influences, political turmoil, economic stability and artistic sensibility. Influenced by popular culture and leading personalities, they also reflect scientific developments and technological innovations. Well Heeled is a travelling exhibition of original footwear surveying from the late eighteenth to the late twentieth centuries." Museum admission rates. Curator 905-634-3556 jbm@on.aibn.com On going - Dec 31, 2006 Kitchener , Available Space Art Project various locations in downtown Kitchener , Available Space Art Project exhibits artwork in downtown Kitchener Storefronts, restaurants, vacant spaces and green space. ASAP supports the artwork of local artists working in all media. free Soheila Esfahani 519-584-1709 availablespaceartproject@yahoo.ca January 1, 2006 - April 22, 2006 Waterloo , "Chess - One of the World's Oldest and Most Popular Games Exhibition Elliott Avedon Museum and Archives of Games , Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm Chess Collection Exhibition Games from the Elliott Avedon Museumâ s permanent collection of chess games will be on view as the first of biannual exhibitions, from January 1 to April 22 at the Burt Matthews Hall Museum Gallery. The exhibition will feature numerous games that have been collected over the past 35 years. Unique in Canada, the collection represents a link with the heritage of our Canadian community and includes a wide range of games that demonstrate the diversity and ingenuity of the game from around the world. This year's exhibition will feature more than 25 different chess games and variants of chess games. Elliott Avedon Museum's exhibitions are free and open to the public. Museum Technician Jinhee Chung 519 888-4424 j23chung@ahsmail.uwaterloo.ca |
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| March 1, 2006 Waterloo , Perimeter Institute - March Public Lecture Waterloo Collegiate Institute , Perimeter Institute Public Events Series March Public Lecture Wednesday, March 1, 2006, 7:00 pm Warped Passages Lecture by Lisa Randall Harvard University Hidden dimensions, parallel universes, warped spacetimes â theoretical physicist Lisa Randall explores exotic new ideas at the cutting edge of particle physics and string theory. Doors open at 6:20 pm, and the lecture begins at 7:00 pm. Please be parked and take your seats in the auditorium by 6:45 pm. Due to demand, ticket holders arriving after 6:45 may be directed to the end of the waiting list. Attendance is free, but tickets are required and will be available starting Monday, February 13. Tickets can be reserved by phone at 519-883-4480. Please note that these events are explicitly tailored for the general public. No mathematical or scientific knowledge is necessary or assumed. Attendance is free, but tickets are required Nafeesa Ladha 519-569-7600 x 8142 nladha@perimeterinstitute.ca March 1 Kitchener - Friends of Doon Heritage Crossroads Annual General Meeting Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Road at Homer Watson Boulevard 7:00 pm Established in 1956 as the Ontario Pioneer Community Foundation, the Friends of Doon Heritage Crossroads host their 50th Annual General Meeting, reviewing their activities in 2005 and plans for 2006. The Friends of Doon Heritage Crossroads represent the more than 500 volunteers who annually contribute their enthusiasm, time and expertise to all aspects of the museum=s operation. Admission: Everyone welcome. Contact: Tom Reitz 519-748-1914 rtom@region.waterloo.on.ca |
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| March 1, 2006 - March 1, 2006 Stratford , Adult Learning Program Stratford Public Library , Adult literacy instruction in small groups or one-to-one. Reading, writing and numeracy. Confidential. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Fee/Free (519)-271-0220 |
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| March 2, 2006 Stratford, Opening Garden Party Stratford Coliseum The ultimate sneak peek to the 2006 Garden Festival - food, drink and music blossom in spectacular display gardens. Sponsored by David J. Barenberg, Barrister and Solicitor, Sobeys, Pelee Island Winery, Stratford Brewing Company and Wade's Flowers. 5:30 pm - 8 pm Fee: $30/AD (519)-271-7500 March 2, 2006 Stratford. Noon Hour Book Club Stratford Public Library Coffee is available. People are welcome to bring their lunch. 12 pm - 1 pm Fee: $1/AD (519)-271-0220 March 2, 2006 Guelph, K-W Symphony presents Lortie in Concert River Run Centre; 35 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON Gregory Vajda, conductor / Louis Lortie, piano - Gregory Vajda, one of Hungaryâ s finest young conductors, joins extraordinary pianist Louis Lortie to present Mozartâ s Piano Concerto no. 17. Canadaâ s Lortie has been praised for the fresh perspective and individuality he brings to each performance and Vajda is recognized for his expertise in the 19th and 20th century repertoires. Concert begins at 8pm. Fee: $15 to $41 Box Office (519) 763-3000 mail@kwsymphony.on.ca March 2, 2006 - March 2, 2006 Stratford , Noon Hour Book Group Stratford Public Library , Speaker John Miller - Summer Music 2006 - Highlights from the Year of Mozart. Coffee is available. People encouraged to bring their lunch. 12 noon - 1 pm $1/AD (519)-271-0220 March 2, 2006 - March 2, 2006 Stratford , Workshop - Prevention in Motion: Abuse Prevention Education 100 Gordon Street (Canadian Red Cross) , Is a tailored five-hour workshop designed for adults and organizations that work with children and/or youth. Examines indicators and effects of abuse, explores the barriers and benefits to preventing abuse, teaches ways to proactively build safer relationships within organizations and communities, explains how to handle disclosures and the legal reporting requirements. 9 am - 3 pm www.redcross.ca $70/AD 1-866-280-1735 maureen.mackle@redcross.ca March 2 to March 4, 2006 Port Dover, Lighthouse Festival Theatre Playwrights Festival Lighthouse Festival Theatre Description:: You can be apart of the creative process as we workshop four new theatrical works. March 1st, 7:30pm - Berlin Blues by Drew Haydon Taylor. March 2nd, 7:30pm - Unrelated by Allana Harkin. March 3rd, 7:30pm - Jenny's House of Joy by Norm Foster. March 4th, 2:00pm - Winner of the Young Playwrights. Lighthouse Festival Theatre 1-888-779-7703 March 2 to March 5, 2006 Stratford, Stratford Garden Festival Stratford Coliseum Welcome to the 2006 gardening season at the 2006 Stratford Garden Festival featuring display gardens, a marketplace with the latest in gardening, must haves and ongoing speaker series. Additional events include the Opening Night Garden Party, Family Fun Night and The Organic Lunch. A fundraiser to support the work of The Lung Association. 12 noon - 5 pm - Thursday 10 am - 8 pm - Friday 10 am - 6 pm - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm - Sunday Fee: $8/AD (519)-271-7500 Mar. 2 to 4, & 9 to 11 2006 Goderich, Office Hours Goderich Little Theatre. 8 p.m. A hilarious play in six acts in six offices. Each act tells a different story and is connected by a suicide jumper, on-armed man and paperback novel. “Audiences come away grinning”. Admission: Adult $17, Senior $15 and Student $10. Contact: Box office (519) 524-6262 livery@hurontel.on.ca March 3, 2006 - March 5, 2006 Hamilton , The Home Show - Designs for Living Hamilton Convention Centre , The ultimate showcase of home improvement and decor at the 19th Annual Home Show - Designs for Living, March 3-5, 2006 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. More than 150 home enhancement specialists offer the inspiration and advice needed to bring home improvement ideas to life. Visitors will learn the latest colour and design trends from a variety of seasoned experts on the new Home Decor Stage presented by Benjamin Moore. The Home Renovation Stage will feature complimentary seminars ranging from do-it-yourself to some great advice on hiring a renovator. Children will enjoy The Kid Zone which is an interactive play area where kids can build and create while parents discover all the home show has to offer. SR=Senior $5, AD=Adults $8, CH=Children under 12 free Jennifer Campbell 905 634 8003 ext.309 jennifer@townmedia.ca March 3, 2006 Stratford, Family Fun Night Stratford ColiseumSomething for everyone. Scavenger hunt, face painting, crafts. Be inspired by author Gayla Trail. Sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart. 5 pm - 8 pm Free (519)-271-7500 March 3, 2006 - March 5, 2006 Stratford , Members Take Over Take 3 Gallery 96 , Artists include Ruth Abernethy, Glenn Elliott, Gloria Kagawa and Carolyn Horley. 12 pm to 5 pm Free (519)-271-4660 March 3, 2006 Stratford, Coffee with Gayla Trail Stratford Coliseum Don't miss this opportunity to meet a new face in the world of gardening! Gayla's unique gardening book, You Grow Girl, eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Fee: $12/AD (519)-271-7500 March 3, 2006 Elora, Ontario ,"Music at the Mill" featuring Jack Bodkin Elora Mill Inn's Penstock Lounge ,Jack Bodkin - Accomplished Jazz Style Pianist. High School Student & Piano Instructor from Stratford. The "Music at the Mill" program features talented Student Musicians from the region's premier High Schools, colleges & Universities. 8:00pm to 11:00pm All proceeds from the cover charge are given directly to the student musicians to assist them in continuing to pursue their musical dreams! ...Part of the Elora Mill Inn's "Live Music Fridays" programming. . $2 pp cover charge. All proceeds given to the student musicians. Wendy Stremlaw 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com March 3 & 4, 2006 Kitchener, K-W Symphony presents Lortie in Concert Centre In The Square; 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener Gregory Vajda, conductor / Louis Lortie, piano - Gregory Vajda, one of Hungaryâ s finest young conductors, joins extraordinary pianist Louis Lortie to present Mozartâ s Piano Concerto no. 17. Canadaâ s Lortie has been praised for the fresh perspective and individuality he brings to each performance and Vajda is recognized for his expertise in the 19th and 20th century repertoires. Concert begins at 8pm. Fee: $15 to $50 Box Office (519) 578-1570 mail@kwsymphony.on.ca March 4, 2006 - March 4, 2006 Stratford , Foster's Winter Band Series Foster's Inn , Love Product - Various local and regional musicians rock Foster's every other Saturday throughout the winter. 9 pm Free 1-877-728-5555 March 4, 2006 Stratford, Multiple Choir Extravaganza Knox Presbyterian Church Multiple treble choirs from Southern Ontario with Brenda Zadorsky, Conductor. 7:30 pm Fee: $15/AD, $10/CH (519)-284-8009 March 4, 2006 Stratford, Organic Lunch Stratford Coliseum Prepared by Chef Paul Finkelstein. Three course lunch with a glass of wine. Panelists Beckie Fox, Liz Klose, Kathy Renwald and Gayla Trail will discuss: Gardening Trends and What I Love About Gardening. Sponsored by Marklevitz Architect, Gentle Rain and Pelee Island Winery. 11:30 am Fee: $35/AD (519)-271-7500 March 4, 2006 - March 4, 2006 Stratford , Murder Mysteries are Back! Olde English Parlour Historic Inn & Suites , Back by popular demand, the Parlour Murder Mysteries! Our Murder Mysteries include a 3 course dinner and an evening of humorous murder and mayham. 7 pm $45/AD/Includes taxes and gratuities 1-877-728-4036 reservations@oldeenglishparlour.com March 4 Kitchener - Growing Seedlings Indoors Workshop Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Road at Homer Watson Boulevard 9:00 am - 12 noon Back by popular demand, this workshop includes a tour of Doon Heritage Crossroad’s indoor plant growing facility where staff and volunteers start more than 4,000 heritage seedlings each year for use in the gardens at the historic village. Learn about seed germination, seed storage, soil, watering, lighting and tricks for keeping seedlings healthy and compact. Participants will plant and take home a tray of heritage seeds/seedlings for their own garden. Admission: $10.00 per person plus GST. Member’s discount applies. Capacity limited. Pre-registration required. 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| March 5, 2006 Toronto, The Toronto Vintage Paper Show and Sale Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front St W A show and sale of emphemera from old advertising, postcards,trade cards, posters, maps, photograhy, nostalgia, stereoviews,labels, memorabilia and much more. Fee: $8.00 (discount coupons available at www.antiqueshowscanada.com) Gadsden Promotions Ltd 1-800-667-0619 gadsden@antiqueshowscanada.com March 5, 2006 - March 5, 2006 Stratford , Members Take Over Take 3 Reception Gallery 96 , Artists include Ruth Abernethy, Glenn Elliott, Gloria Kagawa and Carolyn Horley. 1 pm - 4 pm Free (519)-271-4660 March 5, 2006 Stratford, Optimism Place presents Academy Award Gala Arden Park Hotel Guests will be celebrating the 5th Annual Academy Award Gala. The red carpet arrival is 6 pm. You can pick up your tickets at Arden Park Hotel, Scotiabank or by calling (519)-275-2753. Long gowns, black tuxedo, Pelee Island wine, a gourmet dinner and the Academy Awards on a huge screen. WOW! Fee: $75/AD, $500/Group of 8 (519)-275-2753 Westfield Heritage Village, 1049 Regional Road 552, Sundays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2006 & Wed. March 15 & Thurs. March 16 (March Break). Discover one of Canadaâ s most time-honoured and delicious traditions. Explore the making of maple syrup from the tree to the table in three different time periods: the 18th century methods of Canadaâ s First Nations, early 19th century pioneers and modern times. Families can also take an old-fashioned horse and wagon ride through time, stroll through a rural historical west@nonline.net |
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March 5-26, 2006 Ingersoll, Reflections Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre presents an exhibition of paintings and drawings, past and present by painter Linda Trowel. Located at 345 Hall St. in Victoria Park. Please use the Wellington St. entrance into the Park. Open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2-4 p.m. Admission is free Heather MacIntosh (519) 485-4691 creative.arts@on.aibn.com Kitchener , Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase Kitchener City Hall , Are there wedding bells in you future? Welcome Wagon's Bridal Showcase takes the guesswork out of planning your wedding by assembling everything you need under one roof. Each Showcase is tailored to the local area, with local businesses. We have exciting door prizes, fashion shows, planning guides, special displays and gift bags for every bride. And best of all, the admission is FREE for you and one guest. If your wedding is three months or more away, you and one guest will want to attend Welcome Wagon's Bridal Showcase. To register for our March 6th show, please contact us by phone at (519) 894 2676 Admission is FREE, but by invitation only! Marnie (519) 894-2676 bridalshowcase@sympatico.ca March 8, 2006 Tillsonburg, Nancy Tillson Luncheon and Lecture Annadale National Historic Site In ceelebration of International Women's Day, this year's guest lecturer is Pat Zimmer speaking on "The History of Women's Intimate Apparel" 12 Noon - 2 p.m Tickets required in advance. Call for details and to reserve. Tickets: $15/person Rita Corner 519-842-2294 rcorner@tillsonburg.ca |
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| March 9, 2006 - March 9, 2006 Stratford , Noon Hour Book Group Stratford Public Library , Speaker Alice Herbert - A human drama of jostling worlds: Harper Lee's To kill a mockingbird. Coffee is available. People encouraged to bring their lunch. 12 noon - 1 pm $1/AD (519)-271-0220 March 9, 2006 Stratford, Noon Hour Book Club Stratford Public Library Coffee is available. People are welcome to bring their lunch. 12 pm - 1 pm Fee: $1/A (519)-271-0220 Elora, Ontario ,"'Acoustic' in the Penstock" featuring Dusty Bohdan Elora Mill Inn's Penstock Lounge ,Dusty Bohdan on Acoustic Guitar 8:00pm to 11:00pm Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring evening of Live Acoustic Music! ...Part of the Elora Mill Inn's "Live Music Fridays" programming. www.eloramill.com. . No Cover Charge Wendy Stremlaw 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com March 10 to March 11, 2006 Stratford, Workshops & An Evening with Sharon Festival Inn Sharon Pederson, quiltmaker, teacher and author leads 2 workshops and a dinner and trunk show in support of THE QUILT: A Breast Cancer Support Project. Registrations is limited. Accommodations may be added. 9 am - 4 pm - Workshops 7 pm - Dinner (Friday night) Fee: $65/AD/Workshops each, $40/AD/Dinner & trunk show (519)-235-4084 Stratford , Members Take Over Take 3 Gallery 96 , Artists include Ruth Abernethy, Glenn Elliott, Gloria Kagawa and Carolyn Horley. 12 pm to 5 pm Free (519)-271-4660 March 10 & 11, 2006 Kitchener, K-W Symphony presents Stars of the Orchestra Centre In The Square; 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener Brian Jackson, Principal Pops conductor - We heard you asking and how could we resist? In this concert weâ ll feature our very own Stars of the orchestra, with great solo pieces and fun orchestral works. Concert begins at 8pm. Fee: $15 to $50 Box Office (519) 578-1570 mail@kwsymphony.on.ca Trafalgar Castle, The Driftwood Theatre Group presents Trafalgar 24: its 3rd annual gala fundraising event and celebration of new Canadian theatre. For 24 hours, teams of professional playwrights, directors and actors will set out to create the best theatrical work inspired by the dramatic setting of this 19th century castle, nestled in the heart of info@driftwoodtheatre.com Mar. 10, 2006 Wingham, George Fox Wingham Town Hall Heritage Theatre, March 10 to March 18, 2006 Goderich, Young Canada Week - Pee Wee Annual Hockey Tournament Maitland Rec. Centre & Goderich Memorial Arena Games played daily from 8am to 10pm - All Divisions AAA to D. Kevin Meriam (519) 524-4223 Mar. 11 to South of Grand Bend, Return of the Swans heritage.museum@county-lambton.on.ca March 11, 2006 - March 11, 2006 Stratford , World/Taste International Dinner Series Foster's Inn , Ireland - guest chefs, wine makers and authentic music. Call for your passort. 6 pm seating and 8 pm seating $29.95/AD/4 course meal 1-877-728-5555 March 11- 12, 2006 bamarie@region.waterloo.on.ca March 11, 2006 - March 12, 2006 St. Marys , Syrup Season at McCully's McCully's Hill Farm , Horse drawn tours of sugarbush, syrup in production at sugar house, deliciious brunch served at market. 10 am - 4 pm $5/Tour, $8/Large Brunch, $5/Small brunch mcfarm@cyg.net (519)-284-2564 March 11 - Barber Gallery, sales@barbergallery.com |
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| March 13, 2006 - March 17, 2006 Kitchener , March Break - Explore Your Silly Side Waterloo Regional Children's Museum , Monday March 13 to Friday March 17. Circus fun, wacky games, magical manoevres, off the wall art and special guests. Fun for the whole family. $7/person. Children Under 3 & Museum Members FREE 519 749-9387 info@wrcm.ca March 13, 2006 - March 17, 2006 Stratford , March Break Programme Stratford Perth Museum , Five days of fun! Come for the whole week or choose the days you want. Call for more details. 9 am - 4 pm or 9 am - 12 pm or 1 pm - 4 pm www.stratfordperthmuseum.ca (519)-271-5311 info@stratfordperthmuseum.ca March 13, 2006 Brantford Brantford Kinsmen Club's - March Break Free Skate Brantford Civic Center - 69 Market St. S. Brantford Kinsmen Club offer the City of Brantford's residents a Free Skate. We are very pleased to sponsor this event for we feel they go to the improvement of our community. Come bring your family, by yourself or with your signifiant other. All are welcome. Wheelchair accessible: Partial Handicapped Parking: Yes Free to All. Donations accepted T. Sevier (519) 752-6541 brantford_kinsmen@canada.com |
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| March 13, 2006 - March 17, 2006 St. Marys , March Break on the Farm McCully's Hill Farm , Provides exciting March Break for children ages 6 and up. Hayrides, ponyrides, baby animals, farm chores, crafts, hot lunches and snacks. Safe, educational fun. 9 am - 4:30 pm $35/CH/Day, $150/CH/Week (519)-284-2564 mcfarm@cyg.net March 13 to March 17, 2006 Stratford, Pottery for Kids at Amazing Clayworks 390 Douro Street March Break classes - Children will make pottery using various building methods. Projects will include pots, masks and animals. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult. 10 am - 12 noon - 8 years and under 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm - 9 years and older Fee: $115/CH + GST (519)-273-3278 March 13, 2006 - March 17, 2006 Stratford , Arts Break 2006 Gallery Stratford , Ages 7 - 12. Join our artists as they explore Black & White & You with different art-making activities daily. 9 am - 4 pm $30/CH/Day, $135/CH/Week (519)-271-5271 March 13, 2006 - March 16, 2006 Stratford , Arts Break for Teens 2006 Gallery Stratford , Ages 13 - 17. Explore the chills & thrills behind making your own Film Noir with film-maker David Davis. Participants will work behind and in-front of the camera with a "showing" planned for their final day. 9 am - 4 pm $140/ST (519)-271-5271 March 13, 2006 Milverton, Perth East Public Library March Break Childrens Program Perth East Public Library Join us for a week of fun filled activities designed to keep children active and excited during March Break. Activities will include a children's entertainer, arts, crafts, games and lots of fun! Fee: Free (519)-595-8395 John R. Park jrph@erca.org John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area Discover the magic maple tree with games and hands-on activities. Make and taste maple sugar. jrph@erca.org March 15 to March 18, 2006 Waterloo, Our Country's Good Theatre of the Arts, University of Waterloo Set in Australia's first penal colony, UW Drama presents Timberlake Wertenbaker's award-winning play. 8:00 pm Fee: $10 students/seniors, $12 general Robin Atchison 519 888-4908 ratchiso@uwaterloo.ca March 16, 2006 Stratford, Noon Hour Book Club Stratford Public Library Coffee is available. People are welcome to bring their lunch. 12 pm - 1 pm Fee: $1/AD (519)-271-0220 March 16, 2006 - March 16, 2006 Stratford , Noon Hour Book Group Stratford Public Library , Speaker Bob Newland - Budding Books with Bob - new spring releases from the shelves of Fanfare Books. Coffee is available. People encouraged to bring their lunch. 12 noon - 1 pm $1/AD (519)-271-0220 March 17, 2006 - March 19, 2006 Stratford , Members Take Over Take 3 Gallery 96 , Artists include Ruth Abernethy, Glenn Elliott, Gloria Kagawa and Carolyn Horley. 12 pm to 5 pm Free (519)-271-4660 March 17, 2006 Elora, Ontario ,"'Eclectic' Night at the Inn" featuring "Two" - Paul & Camilla Cook Elora Mill Inn's Penstock Lounge ,Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Elora Mill Inn! Live Entertainment from 8pm to 11pm featuring "Two" - Paul & Camilla Cook - Singers/Songwriters, Guitar, Piano & Vocal Duet. Sit Back, Relax & Be entertained! ...Part of the Elora Mill Inn's "Live Music Fridays" programming. www.eloramill.com . No Cover Charge Wendy Stremlaw 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com John R. Park Homestead & Conservation Area, Discover the magic maple tree with games and hands-on activities. Make and taste maple sugar. jrph@erca.org March 17, 2006 Stratford, Cindy Cook from Polka Dot Door Stratford Public Library With the Sing and Spell - a musical participation concert using puppets, songs, spelling games, riddles and different languages to show children of all ages that reading is FUN!!!! 1 pm (519)-271-0220 |
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| March 18, 2006 Brantford , Personal Computer Museum Spring Open House Personal Computer Museum , The Personal Computer Musueum, a unique Ontario museum detailing the history of personal computers from the 70's to today is having a Spring Open House from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, March 18, 2006. Free, DON appreciated. Syd Bolton 519-753-8825 sbolton@bfree.on.ca bamarie@region.waterloo.on.ca March 18, 2006 - March 18, 2006 Stratford , Foster's Winter Band Series Foster's Inn , Colin Taylor - Various local and regional musicians rock Foster's every other Saturday throughout the winter. 9 pm Free 1-877-728-5555 March 18, 2006 - March 19, 2006 St. Marys , Syrup Season at McCully's McCully's Hill Farm , Horse drawn tours of sugarbush, syrup in production at sugar house, deliciious brunch served at market. 10 am - 4 pm $5/Tour, $8/Large Brunch, $5/Small brunch mcfarm@cyg.net (519)-284-2564 March 18-19, 2006 Alvinston, Alvinston Maple Syrup Festival 8077 Shiloh Line, N.E. of Alvinston A.W. C. Conservation Area and Alvinston Arena Demonstrations of Native, Pioneer and Modern Methods of collecting sap and making syrup at A.W. Campbell Conservation Area. Pancakes meals and syrup available at Alvinston Arena. 9:00-4:00 each day Sharon Nethercott (519)882-2399 henderca@xcelco.on.ca March 18-19, 2006 Brampton, March Break for Families Peel Heritage Complex, Join us at the Peel Heritage Complex, josie.premzell@peelregion.ca Wingham, Barn Dance Wingham Town Hall Heritage Theatre thetopdog@sympatico.ca |
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| March 20, 2006 - March 20, 2006 Stratford , Gallery Stratford Film Series Stratford Cinemas , Capote, author of "Breakfast at "Tiffany's reads an article in a 1959 issue of the New York Times. It tells of the murders of four members of a Kansas farm family - there is something about this story that catches Capote's attention letting him test his long-held theory that, in the hands of the right writer, non-fiction can be as compelling as fiction. (Some violent images and strong language). 7 pm $9/AD (519)-271-5271 March 21, 2006 Kitchener - Peace Concert Dedicated to Tibet Kitchener City Hall, The concert, which starts at 7:00 pm and ends at 10:00 pm, promised to be entertaining. Performers include Organic Groove, The Good-Hearted Women Singers, Lisbeth Haddad, John McKinleyâ s Band de Jour, Sarah Gropp, Frets & Ivories, The Opportunities, Keith Thom & Friends, and Sandy Jandu. One of the event's speakers is Venerable Lama Karma Phuntsok of the ThÅ paga Foundation. The foundation's mission is to retrieve, preserve and promote the traditions and artistic creations of the Tibetan people. Other speakers include Darrol Bryant, a professor at Renison College, University of Waterloo, who has met with the Dalai Lama and traveled to Tibet 18 times, and Jean Becker, UWâ s first Aboriginal counsellor and Aboriginal Services Coordinator of St. Paulâ s College, University of Waterloo. www.tibetanpeaceconcert.org Nancy O'neil oneilnancy@sympatico.ca March 21, 2006 Elora, Ontario ,"Seniors' Supper Club" featuring Joe Lucchetta Elora Mill inn's Gorge Dining Room ,Enjoy an exceptional 3-Course gourmet dinner in our historic Gorge Dining Room while being entertined by one of our talented local artists: "Joe Lucchetta" - Singer, Pianist & Entertainer! 5:30pm to 7:30pm ...This program runs the 3rd Tuesday of every month! (Group Rates available) www.eloramill.com. . $18.95 per person includes dinner & live entertainment! Wendy Stremlaw 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com March 22, 2006 Stratford, Appreciating Music Stratford Public Library Featuring Pam Gerrand. Refreshments available. All ages welcome. 7:30 pm Free (519)-271-0220 March 23, 2006 Stratford, Noon Hour Book Club Stratford Public Library Coffee is available. People are welcome to bring their lunch. 12 pm - 1 pm Fee: $1/AD (519)-271-0220 March 23, 2006 - March 23, 2006 Stratford , Noon Hour Book Group Stratford Public Library , Speaker Tannis Koskela, Stratford Perth Museum - A Month in Mongolia. Coffee is available. People encouraged to bring their lunch. 12 noon - 1 pm $1/AD (519)-271-0220 March 23, 2006 - March 23, 2006 Stratford , Computer Training Stratford Public Library , Even Hotter Hotmail. For those with an existing hotmail account and an ability to get around on the Internet. Sending and receiving e-cards and attachments are some of the topics covered. 10 am - 12:30 pm www.stratford.library.on.ca Fee: $10 Tel:: (519)-271-0220 March 23, 2006 Stratford, Fish! Philosophy & Fish! Sticks Griffith Auditorium in the Woodland Towers The Stratford & District Leisure Activity Council are presenting these Workshops: Fish! Philosophy is about choosing the right attitude, focusing on the task, being creative and having fun. It is for people who want to create joy in their organization, explore the possibilities of creativity at work, empower others and team spirit and want their workplace to be fun and funfilling. Fish! Sticks - Find IT, Live IT, Coach IT. Where the IT is each employee's own personal vision within the organization. 9 am - 1 pm - Fish! Philosophy 1 pm - 3:30 pm - Fish! Sticks Fee: $55/AD/Full day includes lunch, $30/AD/Half day (519)-271-0250, ext 286 March 23 to March 25, 2006 Toronto, Antiques Canada Canadian Broadcasting Centre, 250 Front St W Canada's Spring Spectacular with over 50 of Canada's best dealers from Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario. Buy fine art, antiquarian books, country furniture, textiles,20th century, toys, jewellery and more. More information click or call www.antiqueshowscanada.com or 1-800-667-0619. Fee: Free Admisisoin Gadsden Promotions Ltd 1-800-667-0619 gadsden@antiqueshowscanada.com March 23, 2006 - March 23, 2006 Stratford , Thursday Theatre Stratford Public Library , Presents The Magic of Lassie. A joint project of Community Living Stratford & Area and Stratford Public Library. Rated G. Admission includes snack www.stratford.library.on.ca Fee: $2 Tel:: (519)-271-0220 March 24, 2006 Stratford, Jazz at the Parlour Olde English Historic Inn & Suites With Stratford's Steve Smith Trio - the hardest working and coolest sounding jazz group in Southwest Ontario. 8 pm - 11 pm Fee: Free Tel:: (519)-271-2772 March 24, 2006 Elora, Ontario ,"'Acoustic' in the Penstock" featuring Rick Dlugokecki & David Grigg Elora Mill Inn's Penstock Lounge ,Enjoy a relaxing and inspiring evening of Live Acoustic Music! Featuring Acoustic & Electric Guitar Duet: Rick Dlugokecki & David Grigg 8:00pm to 11:00pm ...Part of the Elora Mill Inn's "Live Music Fridays" programming. www.eloramill.com. . No Cover Charge Wendy Stremlaw 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com March 24 to March 26, 2006 Stratford, Grade 7 & 8 Teen Dance Kiwanis Community Centre Tickets must be purchased in advance. Fee: $5/ST (519)-271-0250, ext 287 Mar. 24, 25, 2006 Goderich, Spring Fling Film Festival Park Theatre, See five great movies in one great weekend as the Livery Theatre brings the year’s top worldwide releases to Goderich. Kick-off with a gala on Friday then settle in for a five star weekend. Contact: Box office (519) 524-6262 livery@hurontel.on.ca March 25, 2006 - March 25, 2006 Stratford , Community Leadership Workshop Family Falstaff Centre , Workshop to encourage women to become more involved in Municipal Boards and Committees and to think of running for election to Council or School Board. Free (519)-273-5126 bamarie@region.waterloo.on.ca |
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| March 25, 2006 - March 25, 2006 Stratford , Matt Brubeck & Kevin Breit (Jazz, classical and more) Tango Coffee Bistro , One of Stratford's quiet gems! Matt will be center stage for an up-close and personal show. Matt has and continues to play with a wide range but distinctive artists all over the world, but this night he will be sharing the stage with guitar great Kevin Breit. Kevin like Matt is a sought out guitar artist and has also played with everyone. So folks we are in for quite a treat. 8 pm - 11 pm $25/AD (519)-271-9202 March 25, 2006 - March 25, 2006 Stratford , World/Taste International Dinner Series Foster's Inn , Japan - guest chefs, wine makers and authentic music. Call for your passort. 6 pm seating and 8 pm seating $29.95/AD/4 course meal 1-877-728-5555 March 25, 2006 - March 26, 2006 St. Marys , Syrup Season at McCully's McCully's Hill Farm , Horse drawn tours of sugarbush, syrup in production at sugar house, deliciious brunch served at market. 10 am - 4 pm $5/Tour, $8/Large Brunch, $5/Small brunch mcfarm@cyg.net (519)-284-2564 March 25-26, 2006 Paisley, Old-Fashioned Maple Syrup Festival Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area This Festival hosts a full historical encampments. Lots of pancakes and sausages, horse-drawn wagon rides, live entertainment, activities, demonstrations and plenty more. It runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm both days. Hosted by the Saugeen Valley Conservation Foundation Fee: AD - $6 00 CH - $2.00 PRE - Free Shannon Wood (519) 364-1255 publicinfo@svca.on.ca March 25, 2006 Burford, Skating Carnival Burford Community Centre Annual Skating Carnival in the town of Burford Chris 519-759-4400 March 26, 2006 Stratford, Stratford Chamber Music Concert St. John's Church Have you ever heard of a vielle a roue? Known as the wheel fiddle or hurdy-gurdy, this portable medieval instrument is shaped like a violin and orginates from 12th century Europe. The vielle a roue will be played by composer, percussionist and improvisor Ben Grossman, who will be joined by Stratford's own Terry McKenna, lutenist. This concert promises to be a most unusual evening of early music. 7:30 pm Fee: $20/AD, $10/ST March 26, 2006 Stratford, Bags, Billfolds & Bling Olde English Parlour Inn & Suites Wine and cheese social evening where donated handbags, billfolds and articles (bling) will be auctioned. 7 pm - 10 pm Fee: $35/AD (519)-271-9336 |
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The Pour House, While the temperature may be dropping, it promises to heat up when the Brantford Firefighters take to the stage in "Hot Night in the City" March 28 at The Pour House. Firefighters will model the seasonâ s hottest trends in this fashion show to benefit CNIB while 400 enthusiastic women look on. Carrie Stevenson 1.866.797.1312 carrie.stevenson@cnib.ca |
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| March 28, 2006 Stratford, Good Book Group Stratford Public Library Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon. 7 pm www.stratford.library.on.ca Fee: Free Tel:: (519)-271-0220 March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2006 Stratford , Adult Learning Program Stratford Public Library , Adult literacy instruction in small groups or one-to-one. Reading, writing and numeracy. Confidential. Fee: Free Tel:: (519)-284-4408 March 29 to April 16, 2006 St. Jacobs, Cotton Patch Gospel - The Greatest Story Ever Retold St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Celebrate the Easter season with an entertaining and inspiring musical that will lift your spirits, renew your hope, and boldly testify to the power of love. Set in contemporary Georgia, this reverential retelling of the Gospel of Matthew features the final and perhaps best work of Harry Chapin ("Cat's in the Cradle", "Taxi"), one of the world's greatest songwriters. This toe-tappin', foot-stompin', hand-clappin' production seamlessly weaves elements of country, folk, and bluegrass music to create a boldly conceived, profoundly poignant theatre experience. Cotton Patch Gospel is the perfect production for those who love to hear the old timeless story - told in a fresh new way. A joyous celebration of life and love, this unforgettable production is at once humorous, dramatic, prophetic, and ultimately, deeply compelling. Don't miss it. March 30, 2006 Stratford, Heroes of the Book!! Speaker Series 2006 Stratford Public Library Celebrating everything that goes into a book - the ideas, the words, the illustrations, the publishing and more. Join the Friends of Stratford Public Library as they celebrate the magical work of illustrators Scott McKowen and Eric Beddows. 7 pm - 8:30 pm www.stratford.library.on.ca Fee: $10/AD (519)-271-0220 March 29, 2006 - March 29, 2006 Toronto, ON, "Merging Champions" Fundraising Breakfast for Horizons for Youth 157 King St. E (King & Jarvis) St. Lawrence Hall , Breakfast fundraiser (catered by Woodbine Entertainment Group) in support of Horizons for Youth, a shelter providing help to homeless and at risk youth since 1994. Keynote speaker Damon Allen. Guest appearances by Sandy Hawley, Jim Veltman, Chuck Winters, and Deputy Police Chief Keith Ford Doors open at 8 a.m. individual tickets only remaining, must be reserved in advance Fee: $150 / AD ( SR=Senior AD=Adults CH=Children DON=Donation ) , Carol Murray - Development Director Tel:: 416.781.9898 carol@horizonsforyouth.org March 30, 2006 - March 30, 2006 Stratford , Thursday Theatre Stratford Public Library , Presents Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey. A joint project of Community Living Stratford & Area and Stratford Public Library. Rated G. Admission includes snack. www.stratford.library.on.ca Fee: $2 Tel:: (519)-271-0220 March 30, 2006 - March 30, 2006 Stratford , Noon Hour Book Group Stratford Public Library , Speaker Robin Wilhelm, Stratford Beacon Herald - Capturing the moment - photojournalism. Coffee is available. People encouraged to bring their lunch. 12 noon - 1 pm $1/AD (519)-271-0220 March 30, 2006 Stratford, Noon Hour Book Club Stratford Public Library Coffee is available. People are welcome to bring their lunch. 12 pm - 1 pm www.stratford.library.on.ca Fee: $1/AD (519)-271-0220 March 30, 2006 - March 30, 2006 Stratford , Heroes of the Book Stratford Public Library , Fine Print: What it Takes to Publish. Panelists Stephen Newman, Norah-Jean Perkin, Jim Hagarty and Nicole Langlois have been there and done that. Hear about self-publishing, web-publishing, preparing a manuscript for a publisher and more. Tickets available at Callan Books, Fanfare Books, The Book Vault and the Stratford Public Library. www.stratford.library.on.ca Fee: $10/In advance Tel:: (519)-271-0220 March 31 & April 1, 2006 Kitchener, K-W Symphony presents Original Masterpiece Centre In The Square; 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener David Lockington, conductor / Stephen Sitarski, violin - Canadian composer Kelly-Marie Murphy has won many top prizes for her music. KWS Concertmaster, Stephen Sitarskiâ s dynamic interpretation promises an exciting performance. Two concerts; both begin at 8pm. Fee: $15 to $50 Box Office (519) 578-1570 mail@kwsymphony.on.ca March 31, 2006 Elora, Ontario , "Live Jazz at the Penstock" featuring The Elora Jazz Quartet Elora Mill Inn's Penstock Lounge , Enjoy an evening of first class jazz in the unique, historic surroundings of the Inn's Penstock Lounge. Featured Entertainment: The Elora Jazz Quartet 8:00pm to 11:00pm ...Part of the Elora Mill Inn's "Live Music Fridays" programming. . No Cover Charge Wendy Stremlaw 519-846-9118 information@eloramill.com March 31 to April 2, 2006 Stratford, Stratford Spring Home Show Stratford Coliseum Over 120 exhibitors have a delightful array of products, from kitchens to baths, gardens to gadgets, windows to floors, spas and tubs. Be inspired by the latest in home decorating and renovation trends. 3 pm - 9:30 pm - Friday 10 am - 8 pm - Saturday 12 noon - 5 pm - Sunday www.cjcs.radio.com Fee: $5/AD, $10/Family (519)-271-2450 |
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