Ongoing to December 21, 2008
Fergus, Small Town Giant: Beatty Brothers of Fergus, 1874-1964 exhibit
Wellington County Museum & Archives, County Road 18
In honour of the 175th anniversary of the founding of Fergus, this major exhibit tells the story of the growth of a small town maker of farm implements into one of Canada’s foremost manufacturers of household products and wartime munitions. Spanning seventy critical years of industrial and social history, Beatty’s impact on local, national and military history is portrayed in a display of photos and objects.
www.wcm.on.ca,
519-846-0916

Ongoing to December 30, 2008
Baden, Digging up Wilmot
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road W.
What was here before? For this exhibit we will dig for the truth. A fascinating display that travels through the history of our beautiful township, beginning with fossils from pre-historic times, to Native artifacts, pioneer pieces, all the way to Victorian "trash." The exhibit will highlight William John Wintemberg born in New Dundee, who was the first archaeologist in Canada to study the various aboriginal cultures of Ontario scientifically and was long recognized as the leading authority on that subject. Items kindly on loan from the Ministry of Culture, the ROM and local residents.
519-634-8444
www.wilmot.ca

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April 10, 2008
Kitchener, The Just for Laughs Road Show
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., N2H 6P7
This hilarious showcase will feature a new lineup of some of the best comics who have performed at the world's largest and most prestigious comedy festivals. Starts at $19.00
Ticket Centre
1-800-265-8977
boxoffice@centre-square.com

April 11-14, 2008
Stratford, Kiwanis Festival of the Performing Arts
Various locations in Stratford
This three week festival offers competition in music, speech drama and dance for performers of all ages.  Special sessions, such as an evening of ensembles, community band night, vocal finals and the popular two-pianos/eight-hands competition, are audience favorites. 9 am - 12 pm noon, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm, 7 pm - 10 pm. Fee: $2/A, $1/SR/CH
519-273-3011

April 16-17, 2008
Kitchener, Electric Thursdays: Dark Side of the Moon - The Music of Pink Floyd
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., N2H 6P7
Rock Out with the KW Symphony and the Jeans 'n Classics Band. Starts at $29.00
Ticket Centre
1-800-265-8977
boxoffice@centre-square.com

April 17-20, 2008
Burlington, 12th Annual Ontario Garden Show
Royal Botanical Gardens
Ideas will greet visitors at every turn as they explore eye-catching exhibits, feature gardens, educational seminars by leading experts and a breathtaking array of floral arrangements at the Ontario Garden Show. The Gardener’s Marketplace will feature more than 100 displays with everything you need for the garden: from plants, seeds and tools to gazebos, garden statuary and decks. The EcoZone will showcase ecologically friendly gardening products, services and information for anyone wanting to make more environmentally aware choices when gardening. Local floral designers will submit their best displays to the Fourth Annual Floral Competition. The Garden Stage will feature horticultural specialists, authors and gardening personalities with free sessions that run throughout the show. Children will enjoy crafts and activities at Little Green Thumbs Workshop. www.ontariogardenshow.com. General Admission: $8; RBG members: $4; Seniors Days (Thursday and Friday only): $4; Children under 12: Free
Kimberly Calderbank
kcalderbank@townmedia.ca
905-634-8003 X. 341

April 19, 2008
Amherstburg,Holiday Beach Conservation Area Trout Derby- Holiday Beach
County Rd 50(#6952),South of Cnty Rd 20
Throw out a line and see if you can hook "the big one." The Trout Derby is on, the pond is stocked, and the fish are hungry. The only question is - who will reel in the trophy? From 7am to 7pm. Entrance fee is $2.50/fisherman
Michael Puchnatyj
519-736-3772
mpuchnatyj@erca.org

April 20, 2008
Amherstburg, ON
Holiday Beach Conservation Area Trout Derby- Holiday Beach
County Rd 50 (#6952),South of Cnty Rd 20
Throw out a line and see if you can hook "the big one." The Trout Derby is on, the pond is stocked, and the fish are hungry. The only question is - who will reel in the trophy?From 7am to 7pm. Entrance fee is $2.50/fisherman
Michael Puchnatyj
519-736-3772
mpuchnatyj@erca.org

April 20, 2008
Windsor, Sunoco Earth Day 2008
Malden Park- City of Windsor
Join the Essex Region Conservation Authority and its partners in planting more than 1000 trees to celebrate Earth Day! Take part in a nature scavenger hunt and many other family oriented environmental activities, courtesty of the Suncor Energy Foundation. Be sure to also visit the Windsor-Essex Earth Day Celebrations right across the road at Mic Mac Park for environmental presentations, workshops and entertainment! From 10 am to 4 pm
Phil Darrell-Smith
519-776-5209 ext 398
pdarrellsmith@erca.org

April 21-May 3, 2008
Kitchener, KW Kiwanis Music Festival
Various Locations in Waterloo, Admission: Free
519 496 7085
angela@kwkiwanismusicfestival.org

April 23, 2008
Guelph, Founders' Week Lecture: Anamorphic Slide presentation with Simon Bell
Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin Street South
Simon Bell from SNAP magazine will share his expertise and explore the history of 3-D photos with an amazing slide presentation and discussion. (3-D glasses provided!) 7:30 p.m. Refreshments available. Ticket price: $5.00
(519)836-1221
museum@guelph.ca

April 25, 2008
Elora, Elora Festival & Singers-Romantic Four
St. John's Church, Henderson and Smith Streets
One conductor + one piano + four hands + four composers + twenty-four singers = a magnificent musical experience! Join the choir and piano duo, Anagnoson and Kinton, in a glorious performance of Brahms  Liebeslieder and other music by Schubert, Schumann and Reger.
Elora Festival Singers
Noel Edison, director
James Anagnoson and Leslie Kinton, pianists
7:30 p.m. $40
519.846.0331
info@elorafestival.com

April 26, 2008
Guelph, DOORS OPEN GUELPH,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A celebration of history and architectural heritage, Doors Open Guelph offers free public tours of some of Guelph's finest buildings., many of which are not normally open to the public.
519-836-3280, 1-800-334-4519,
gac@sentex.net
http://guelph.ca/doorsopenguelph.

April 26, 2008
Stratford, Live at City Hall - Fred Eaglesmith & The Flying Squirrels
Stratford City Hall, 1 Wellington Street, N5A 2L3
Eaglesmith has become an underground favorite in his native Canada, thanks largely to a relentless touring schedule in tandem with bassist Ralph Schipper and mandolinist Willie P. Bennett. 8 pm
Fee: $35/In advance, $40/At door
519-271-9202

April 27, 2008
Toronto, Elora Festival & Singers-Romantic Four
Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front Street West
One conductor + one piano + four hands + four composers + twenty-four singers = a magnificent musical experience! Join the choir and piano duo, Anagnoson and Kinton, in a glorious performance of Brahms  Liebeslieder and other music by Schubert, Schumann and Reger.
Elora Festival Singers
Noel Edison, director
James Anagnoson and Leslie Kinton, pianists
3:00 p.m. $40
519.846.0331
info@elorafestival.com

April 27, 2008
Windsor, Sunoco Earth Day
Malden Park, Matchette Road entrance, Windsor, Ont
Join the Essex Region Conservation Authority and its partners in planting 1500 trees to celebrate Sunoco Earth Day! Take part in a nature scavenger hunt and many other family orientated activities, courtesy of the Suncor Energy Foundation. Contact us to enter your organization or business in the
Corporate Challenge! Check out the Sunoco Earth Day 2008 Writing Contest. Be sure to also visit the Windsor-Essex Earth Day Celebrations for workshops, displays and activities, just across the road at Mic Mac Park starting at 10am. Admission is free and parking available at Mic Mac. Free
Phil Darrell-Smith
519 776 5209
pdarrellsmith@erca.org