January 5, 2008
Cambridge, Twelfth Night
Armenian Centre, 15 International Village Drive
8-11pm, Festive treats, dancing, live music   see how this ancient mid-winter holiday was celebrated years ago. $15 per
Wanda Shaefer-Stilling
519-740-4681  ext. 4277
schaferw@city.cambridge.on.ca

January 6, 2007
Stratford, Live at City Hall
Stratford City Hall
Harry Manx has been called an essential link between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to forget and deliciously addictive to listen to.
8:30 pm
$29/In advance, $35/At the door
Tel: 1-888-816-4011

January 13-14, 2007
Petite-Riviére-Saint-François (Quebec)
SLEEMAN INTERNATIONAL BEER FESTIVAL
Le Massif ski area
A vast selection of beer is offered at the Summit Chalet in Tasters Trios, Duets & Solos at all at a very affordable price. Hailing from Ireland, Japan or Quebec, be they pale ales, browns or reds, it's a heady experience brimming with quality and excellence. At Saturday's Aprés Ski: Marco Calliari. A free show presented at the summit, at aprés ski. $3 a Taster Trio
Le Massif Customer Service
(418) 632-5876
info@lemassif.com

January 13-14, 2007
Owen Sound, Tim Horton's Georgian Cup Snowcross Racing
Victoria Park
Snowcross Racing returns to Victoria Park, Owen Sound, on January 13 & 14th. Hundreds of the worlds best snowmobile racing teams will compete in a number of classes to determine this years snowcross champions. Don't miss out on the fast paced screeming excitement as it only come once a year.
Peter Vandolder
(519) 376-9002
info@snowcross.com

January 19-21, 2007
Stratford, Off the Wall Creative Winter Workshop
163 King Street
Marion Isherwood - Working with Watercolour and Pastel. Enjoy learning new techniques and the joy of experimentation from this talented artist.
10 am - 4 pm
$195/A
(519) 275-2554

January 20, 2007
Stratford , 10th Annual Soup's On
Stratford Coliseum , This will be the tenth year for this annual soup tasting fundraiser. Bring your family and friends and sample almost 50 different soups from Perth County's best chefs. Includes music, draws and silent auction. 11 am - 2:30 pm Fee: Soup tastings start from $.50 Tel: (519)-271-1910

Jan. 20, 2007
Toronto, Music of Tudor England
Little Trinity Chapel, U of T, 425 King Street E.
Music of Tudor England w Elora Festival Singers in Little Trinity Chapel at U of T on Sat.,Jan 20, 2007 at 3 PM. Cost $30 Call 1-519-846-0331 or www.elorafestival.com
Fee: $30
Bev Carney
1-519-846-0331
info@elorafestival.com

January 20, 2007
Owen Sound, Bayshore Broadcasting Bridal Show
Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
On Saturday January 20th 2006, the annual Bayshore Broadcasting Bridal Show will be held at The Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound. The show runs from 10am-4pm. Don't miss out on fashion shows and all sorts of vendors!
For further information, contact Rebecca Prevost at 519.376.2030, ext. 251.
$5.00
Rebecca Prevost
519-376-2030

January 20, 2007
Stratford, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
Festival Theatre
This dazzling duo will grace the intimate stage of Stratford! Natalie MacMaster draws huge crowds wherever she appears and she played to rave reviews and sold-out crowds each to Stratford. Husband Donnell's family band, Leahy, is equally popular, so this special Stratford performance is expected to sell out very quickly. 8 pm
$49/Inclusive
1-888-388-1928

Jan. 21, 2007
St John's Church, Elora
Music of Tudor England with the Elora Festival Singers
St. John's Church, Elora
Music of Tudor England w. Elora Festival Singers on Jan. 21, 2007 at 1:30 PM at St. John's church, Elora.Come for a soup lunch at 1:30. talk at 2:30 and concert at 3PM or concert only(2:30PM)Cost:$30 (lunch) $20 (concert only)Call 519-846-0331 or www.elorafestival.com
Fee: $30/20
Bev Carney
1-519-846-0331
info@elorafestival.com

January 22, 2007
Burlington, Canadian Federation of University Women Burlington Open Meeting
Burlington Senior's Centre New St.7:00 pm-9:00pm
The public is invited to hear former journalist, editor and University lecturer speak on Jews Christians,Muslems of the Middle East - Will there ever be Peace? Free
Heather Copeland
905-637-3612
wrcopeland@sympatico.ca

January 23, 2007 - January 23, 2007
Stratford , Good Book Group
Stratford Public Library , This is an ever changing group of people who enjoy getting together to talk about the book Our Lady of the Lost and Found by Diane Schoemperien. 7 pm Fee: Free Tel:(519)-271-0220

January 25-27, 2007
Hamilton, Samson et Dalila
Hamilton Place
Opera Hamilton presents Saint Saens Samson et Dalila in concert. This classic Biblical tale of seduction and betrayal is brought to life by an outstanding cast of international soloists and a massed choir of over 100 voices. The drama tells of an oppressed people
Fee: $27 - $90
Ben Dick
905-527-7627 ext. 237
bdick@operaontario.com

January 26, 2007
Stratford, Winterlude: An Afternoon of Free Musical Entertainment
Kiwanis Community Centre
An afternoon of free musical entertainment showcasing the 1939 Casino Band, musicians Ruth Garden and Bill Wilson playing violin and harmonica respectively. Refreshments will be available. Bring family and friends. Part of Winterfest 2007. 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Free
(519)-271-4310

January 27, 2007
Stratford, Celtic Spectacular! with the Stratford Civic Orchestra
Knox Presbyterian Church
Celebrating Robbie Burns' Day with a special Celtic Spectular concert featuring Canadian Step-Dancer/Fiddler Champion Mathew Johnson, The Johnson Sisters singing "We Rise Again", Celtic whistler Sharon Kahan and the Perth County Pipe Band. $25/A, $10/ST
1-866-438-6817

January 26-27, 2007
Stratford, Blue Rodeo in Concert
Festival Theatre
Blue Rodeo is returning to Stratford for an eighth annual concert. The alt-country and Canadian rock band will be performing at the Festival Theatre.
8 pm
Fee: $56.50/A
Tel:: (519)-271-3134

January 27, 2007
Owen Sound, Handel & Haydn Meet Piazzolla
OSCVI Auditorium, 1550 8th St. East
The Georgian Bay Symphony presents Alex Sevaastian, Accordion. We have music from the Baroque and Classical eras that requires a steady rhythmic clock-like structure. Into that mix we bring Piazzolla, the tango genius, as well as an accordion virtuoso whose abilities are simply beyond words.
Tickets: Adult $23; Seniors $21; Students $15; Children $5
Available at: GBS Place 994 3rd Ave. East, The River Cafe 2nd Ave. East, The Downtown Bookstore 2nd Ave. East
Fee: AD $25 SR $21 ST $15 CH $5
Georgian Bay Symphony
(519) 372-0212

January 27, 2007
Waterloo, Volunteer Action Centre: Volunteer Fair
Conestoga Mall, Waterloo ON
Have you made Volunteering your New Years Resolution but you donâ t know how to start? Visit our Volunteer Fair on Saturday, September 27th from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, at Conestoga Mall in Waterloo. Visit more than 30 local charitable and non-profit agencies, and find out about the wide variety of volunteer opportunities available. Or, stop by the Volunteer Action Centre booth at Centre Court and choose from nearly 600 positions. There are positions that will entice university students, high schools students, professionals, families and more.
Robin Harrington
519-742-8610
robin@volunteerkw.ca

January 27-28, 2007
Petite-Riviere-Saint-Francois (Quebec)
TELEMARK RENDEZ-VOUS
Le Massif ski area
Discover an increasingly popular slide sport during this friendly get-together. On the agenda: Beginner & Perfect Turn clinics, various retailer and manufacturer kiosks, free equipment try-outs and friendly races classic to the genre. Don't forget your skins! Saturday at Aprés Ski: The Funkafones. A free show presented at the summit pub. Free
Le Massif Customer Service
(418) 632-5876
info@lemassif.com

January 31, 2007
Kitchener, Samson et Dalila
Centre in the Square
The Kitchener Waterloo Opera presents Saint Saens Samson et Dalila in concert. This classic Biblical tale of seduction and betrayal is brought to life by an outstanding cast of international soloists and a massed choir of over 100 voices. The drama tells of an oppressed people whose champion, Samson, is betrayed and imprisoned. Through his faith and a feat of superhuman strength, he achieves revenge and destroys his captors. For ticket information please call the box office at 519-578-1570 or 1-800-265-8977.
$25 - $85
Ben Dick
905-527-7627 ext. 237
bdick@operaontario.com

January 31-February 3, 2007
Owen Sound, The Graduate
Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St. East
California in the 60's. Benjamin's got excellent grades, very proud parents and, since he helped Mrs. Robinson with her zipper, a fine future behind him... A cult novel, a classic film, a quintessential hit of the 60's. Now Benjamin's disastrous sexual odyssey is brought vividly to life in this wonderful stage adaptation. Hilarious coming-of-age story!
Roxy Theatre
(519) 371-2833

January 31-February 4, 2007
Stratford, The Music Man
Stratford City Hall
Meredith's Willson's "The Music Man" follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band he vows to organize - this despite the fact he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall.
8 pm - Jan 31, 2007 - Feb 3, 2007
2 pm - Feb 3 and Feb 4, 2007
$15/A/SR/ST
(519)-273-2566