On Going Events
Ongoing to July 1, 2007
Kitchener, The Grand National: Fantasy Quilt Exhibition
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery 101 Queen Street N
Each year, the quilts featured in the Grand National Invitational Quilt Exhibit challenge our notion of the quilt and demonstrate an evolving tradition. Over 60 stunning works by quilt artists from across Canada will be on display.
Fee: $6 Adult, $2 Child (6-12). Family friendly, wheelchair accessible. www.kwag.on.ca
519-579-5860
mail@kwag.on.ca
June 30-August 4, 2007
Campbellford, Westben - Concerts at The Barn
Westben - Concerts at The Barn celebrates its 8th season with a performance lineup to excite music lovers of all ages. World class music in wide open countryside includes classical, Broadway, jazz and world music.
The 2007 season launches on Saturday, June 30 with the symphonic Chopin & Champagne Gala, featuring pianist Janina Fialkowska and the Westben Festival Orchestra and Chorus. The UBC Opera Ensemble returns with Gilbert & Sullivan's frolicking operetta, The Gondoliers. Renowned musicians include pianists Angela Hewitt, 2006 Gramophone Artist of the Year; Andre Laplante, Officer of the Order of Canada and Minsoo Sohn, winner of the 2006 Honen's International Piano Competition, Guido Basso and the True North Brass and pipa virtuosa, Yadong Guan. Westben also launches Saturday evening concerts
Fee: $5.00 - $60.00
Donna Bennett
1-877-883-5777
Westben@westben.on.ca
July 13-August 5, 2007
Elora, Elora Festival 2007
Multiple venues, Elora ON
The Elora Festival is a glorious summertime tradition. For 27 years, the Festival has hosted some of the worldâ s most engaging artists against a backdrop of rural resplendence. Each year, the Festival offers a wonderful complement of programmes. Find out more information and order tickets on our website, www.elorafestival.com. Prices vary depending on concert
Bev Carney
519.846.0331
info@elorafestival.com
July 14-August 24, 2007
Goderich, Ring 'Round The Moon play-Gairbraid Theatre Company
The Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria St. North
This Romantic Comedy with Music has everything in place for a fairytale full of lovers who won't live happily ever after until a summer charade propels them across a complicated trail of mixups and misunderstandings. An off-Broadway revival that delightfully challenges the audience into guessing who will pop up next at an all-night party. Shows at 8pm throughout the summer. www.gairbraid.com Fee: AD $20 SR $18 Student $15
Helen, Livery, 35 South St.N7A3L4
519-524-7228
info@gairbraid.com
June 13-August 25, 2007
Goderich, Walkabout play-Gairbraid Theatre Company
The Livery, 35 South Street, N7A 3L4
Rove Canada's prettiest town and find a story at every turn. Actors and musicians bring 19th century Goderich to life with nature and architecture as their stage. From Victorian homes to rugged bluffs, streetscapes to manses, this easy-paced walkabout has something for everyone and is a must for all those wishing to experience Goderich and theatre at its natural best. Shows at 10am and 7pm throughout the summer. AD $10 Youth under 12 $5
Helen, Livery, 35 South St.N7A3L4
519-524-7228
info@gairbraid.com
Ongoing to August 26, 2007
Goderich, Gairbraid Theatre Company
The Livery, 35 South Street, N7A 3L4
Exhilarating Theatre in Canada's Prettiest Town!
Walkabout-Enjoy an outdoor stroll while actors and musicians bring 19th century Goderich to life
Last Man Hanged-the last public hanging in Canada, staged at the actual site of the hanging
Ring 'Round The Moon-romantic comedy with music Romeo & Juliet-performed 'in the round' Fee: $20 AD $18 SR $15 ST, Walkabout:$10 AD $5 youth under 12
Helen, Livery, 35 South St.N7A3L4
519-524-7228
info@gairbraid.com
Ongoing to October 31,2007
Cambridge, Trout Fishing
Cold Spring Trout Farm, Cambridge
Public trout fishing for the family. Pay to fish for rainbow trout. Guaranteed catch. Cleaning and ice provided. Equipment rentals and barbeque area. Open daily from 8 am to 8pm. Also fly fishing and nature trails. www.coldspringtroutfishing.com Fee: $20.00
Mike Henderson
519-623-9000
mhenderson@295.ca
Ongoing to October 21, 2007
Guelph, Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tours
Various start locations
Five different guided tours highlight the history and architectural heritage of Guelph's historic core area. Tours start at 2 p.m. and last about 2 hours. Call or email to receive a brochure. Fee: $3
Guelph Arts Council
519 836-3280
gac@sentex.net
Ongoing to August 31, 2007
St. Marys, Piper at the Falls
The Falls (outside The Castle Garden - 75 Queen St
A longstanding tribute to a family folktale, local piper Mark Fletcher pipes along the Falls each Friday evening around 8pm throughout the summer months. Free
Leslie Symons
519-284-3500
tourism@town.stmarys.on.ca
Ongoing to Sept. 3, 2007
Fergus, Insights
Wellington Country Museum & Archives
A juried art exhibition held in association with Elora Arts Council. 0536 Wellington Rd. 18, between Fergus & Elora
(519) 846-0916 ext.221
info@wcm.on.ca
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July 1, 2007
Waterloo, E.A. Museum and Archive of Games Presents: Crokinole, A Canadian Favourite!
200 University Ave. West, Waterloo ON, N2L 3G1
Come join us at the Elliott Avedon Museum and Archive of Games to play Crokinole and view our current exhibit "Games of 1957" on Canada Day! Museum open to the public from 2-6pm Admission is free, but donations are accepted to offset operating costs.
We are located in Burt Matthews Hall on the University of Waterloo campus. Campus map: http://www.uwaterloo.ca/map/map.php Parking available in lots N & M
University of Waterloo
(519) 888-4424
www.gamesmuseum.uwaterloo.ca
s4cook@artsmail.uwaterloo.ca
July 1, 2007
Stratford, Annual Garden Tour
Private gardens in Stratford
Featuring 8 private gardens. Advanced passes available at Anything Grows and the following garden Centres: Cozyn's Garden Gallery, Tom's Eldon, Inland Coop and Klomps. Passess available at Stratford City Hall steps from 10 am on tour day.
12 pm - 5 pm Fee: $10/A
519-271-8876
July 7, 2007
Stratford, Theatre Explorer - King Lear
Join an academic and members of the company in a lively discussion of the characters and themes of the play. Followed by lunch before the matinee performance. Theatre tickets sold separately.
10:30 am
$45/A
1-800-567-1600
July 7-8, 2007
MEAFORD, "PAINTED POETRY" ART SHOW AND SALE - NOEL MARTIN AND CAROL-ANN BARRETT
MEAFORD HALL, 12 Nelson Street, Meaford
A unique art show and sale combining "the stroke of a brush and the line of a pen" showcasing the art talents of Noel Martin and Carol-Ann Barrett. Noel's paintings are known for their feeling and vivid realism, while Carol-Ann is noted for her romantic style. Both artists are very diverse in their subject matters...come see why the show is aptly named "Painted Poetry"! www.artinmartin.ca. Free
Noel Martin
519-376-0450
artinmartin@gmail.com
July 7, 14 ,21, 28, 2007
Manitoulin Island, Walk A Fossil Reef Sat Aft in July & Aug 2007
Gordon's Park
Join palaeontologist Sharron Valli, for an exciting & educational "Walk a Fossil Reef" at Gordon's Park. Discover and see invertebrate corals [tabulates (colonial) and rugose (solitary)], stromatoporoids, bryozoans, and echinoderms (crinoids), molluscs (nautiloids, bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods), brachiopods, echinoderms (crinoids) and more on the reef in the park. The park is located on a Drumlin & is a featured stop in the University of Waterlooâ s book "Manitoulin Rocks". www.gordonspark.com or 705-859-2470
Fee: 12.00 & gst per person
Rita Gordon
705-859-2470
rita@gordonspark.com
July 5, 12, 19, 2007
Manitoulin Island, Thursday Nights Astronomy in July & Aug 2007
Gordon's Park
Every Thursday night in July and August, Gordon's Park offers a program that includes an orientation into astronomy, preview of astrophotography pictures, detailed review of astronomy posters on planets, northern lights and solar systems, as well as instructions on the use of a planisphere to find objects in the night sky. Participants will learn how to star hop, view with the naked eye, & have the opportunity to try Bausch & Lomb wide-angle binoculars & observe through the Parkâ s 8" Dobsonian Telescope. Handouts included. www.gordonspark.com or
705-859-2470
Fee: 12.00 & gst per person
Rita Gordon
705-859-2470
rita@gordonspark.com
July 8, 2007
Baden, Sample Sunday for Families
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site
Demonstrations and activities to transport you to another place and time. All the Facts about Flax is the theme today.
2 pm - 3 pm
$6/A, $4.75/SR, $3.50/CH, $16/Family
(519)-634-8444
July 12 -15, 2007
Waterloo, Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival
2007 Opening Night Gala
6-11PM - 3 course dinner catered by The Rude Native, Hannah's Bella Bistro and Lucy's Seafood Kitchen, silent auction and cash bar. This event should not be missed so reserve your tickets today!
Location: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).
Schedule: 6:00PM - Appetizers & Cocktails
7:00PM - Dinner
8:15PM - Performance by Emilie Claire Barlow Tickets $75.00/person
Go to: See Full Schedule
July 9-13, 2007
Stratford, Creative Summer Workshop
163 King Street, Stratford, N5A 4S2
Intro to Wood Turning with Brian Reynolds. Beginning wood turners will learn essential techniques, the centuries old basis of wood turning. Emphasis will be on using skew and gouge chisels and the proper sharpening of these tools. Face plate turning will be covered briefly.
10 am - 4:30 pm. Fee: $375
519-275-2554
July 13-15, 2007
Stratford, Creative Summer Workshop
163 King Street, Stratford, N5A 4S2
Drawing Portraits with Susan Benson. A rare opportunity to learn drawing techniques from a world acclaimed artist/designer. 10 am - 4:30 pm. Fee: $260/A
519-275-2554
July 13-15, 2007
St. Marys, Stonetown Heritage Festival
Queen Street
Fun for the entire family featuring many free events throughout the entire weekend.
Free
(519) 284-3500
July 14, 2007
Guelph, 5th Annual art on the street
Downtown Guelph
100 visual artists exhibit and sell their hand-crafted works on Guelph's Downtown Streets. The city's historic core is transformed by an inspired festival atmosphere with
live music and Acts of Art. 11am - 5pm. free
Lynn Broughton
519-836-6144
artonthestreet@guelphdowntown.com
July 15, 2007
St. Marys, St. Marys 19th Annual Garden Tour
Various gardens
Eight beautiful gardens - mystery plant at each garden - win a gift certificate from The Castle Garden. Rain or shine. Refreshment at each garden.
3 pm - 7:30 pm
$8/In advance, $10/On the day of
(519) 393-5579
July 19-22, 2007
Stratford, Creative Summer Workshop
163 King Street, Stratford, N5A 4S2
Wood Block Printing with John Pennoyer. Basic techniques of cutting and printing will be taught in a 4-day course, after which your own time and imagination can take over. 10 am - 4:30 pm. Fee: $275/A
519-275-2554
July 21, 2007
Stratford, Theatre Explorer - Oklahoma! Cattle Call
Find out what it's like to be in a musical at the Stratford Festival. Company members teach you a song and dance from Oklahoma! Followed by lunch before the matinee performance. Suitable for children.
10:30 am
$45/A
1-800-567-1600
July 22, 2007
Kitchener, Family Fun Day
Doon Pioneer Community Centre - 150 Pioneer Drive,
FREE games, rides, events, food, live music, loads of family fun for everyone. 2pm-5pm. Rain or shine event. Presented by Pathway Community Church. www.pathwaycc.ca FREE
Don Sutherland
519-893-2951
don@pathwaycc.ca
July 22, 2007
Stratford, Celebrated Writers Series
Tom Patterson Theatre
Reading and discussion with Austin Clarke. Books will be sold in the lobby beginning one hour before each author's appearance.
10 am
Fee: $15/A
Tel: 1-800-567-1600
July 22, 2007
Baden, Sample Sunday for Families
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site
Demonstrations and activities to transport you to another place and time. Maids of Kilbride is the theme today.
2 pm - 3 pm
$6/A, $4.75/SR, $3.50/CH, $16/Family
(519) 634-8444
July 23-27, 2007
Baden, Castle Camp
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site
A fun week of crafts, games, art, pretend and more! A different them every day - Pirates Cove, Medieval Towers and Tournaments, Artist for a Day, Green Thumbs and Games mania! Come for the day or the week. Ages 5 - 12
9 am - 4 pm
$25/Day, $100/Week
(519)-634-8444
July 28, 2007
Cambridge, Moths Magnified! featuring the Artist and Epson Canada
Wings of Paradise, 2500 Kossuth Rd, Cambridge
Sponsored by Epson Canada, Moths Magnified exhibit features larger-than-life prints by Ottawa photographer Jim des Rivieres that display incredible colours and details of Ontario moths that are normally unseen to the naked eye. Come and meet the artist, learn many little known facts about moths and see how Jim creates his prints. Epson Canada will be onsite to showcase some of their products, perform demonstrations and provide a free photograph print. Moths Magnified display ends Jan 5, 2008. 11AM-4PM Demonstrations free with General Admission
Lynn Brown
519-653-1234
info@wingsofparadise.com
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