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Exploring the Stars. October 15, 2007 — December 13, 2008
| Description | Western is offering free star gazing nights three times a week throughout the fall and winter. Following a main presentation, participants will be given a tour of the observatory, and have the option of being led through related hands-on or computer activities. Presentation topics include: Life in the Universe, Our Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, Missions to Space, Comets & Asteroids and the Earth/Moon System. Weather permitting, visitors can also use the observatory's telescopes under the guidance of members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. "Exploring the Stars" will be offered on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, *October 15 to December 13, and January 14 to April 17*. Two open houses will be held this year as well, on *Friday, October 26 and Friday, November 30*, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.astro.uwo.ca/exploringthestars or call 519-661-3183. |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Hume Cronyn Memorial |
| Website | http://www.astro.uwo.ca/exploringthestars |
| Contact | 519-661-3183 |
RBC Painting Competition National Exhibition Tour. October 22, 2008 — November 2, 2010
| Description | An eight-city exhibition tour showcasing the work of the 15 semi-finalists of the RBC Canadian Painting Competition stops in London. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the competition aims to raise the awareness of emerging Canadian visual artists. Governor General Michaëlle Jean announced Jeremy Hof from Vancouver as the national winner and Amanda Reeves from Oakville and Will Murray from Montreal as the honourable mentioned. An unprecedented $145,000 in prize money was awarded for this year, including $25,000 to the winner, $15,000 to each of the honourable mentioned and $7,500 to the remaining semi-finalists. |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Museum London |
| Website | http://www.museumlondon.ca |
The Nutcracker. November 4, 2008 — December 8, 2008
| Description | Come and discover the wonders of a traditional story ballet as it incorporates the melting of the arts - dance, music, drama, costumes, sets and lighting. Dance Steps Company will be performing this abridged one hour version. It is a Christmas classic and enjoyable for the whole family! Shows are Thursday Dec 4, 6:30pm; Friday Dec 5, 1:00pm and 6:30pm. Tickets $15 adults and $10 students/seniors available at the Grand Theatre Box Office 519-672-8800. |
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| Category | Performing Arts |
| Location | Wolfe Performance Hall - London Public Library - 251 Dundas St |
| Website | http://www.dancestepslondon.ca |
| Contact | Donna Bayley director Dance Steps 519-645-8515 |
Free Mortgage/Investment Seminar. December 2, 2008
| Description | This seminar is two in one! For anyone who wants to learn more about mortgages, or if you are thinking about investing in real estate, come check out our Mortage/Investment Seminar on December 2, 2008. Learn about: Types of Mortgages, Investment Analysis, Legalities, Financing, and more! Speakers will include a Real Estate Agent & Mortgage Specialist. Admission is free and open to anyone interested. Register today by calling 519-642-0619 or email andrewr.young@scotiabank.com Seating is limited so reserve yours now! |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Scotiabank 1880 Dundas St |
| Website | http://www.link2realty.ca/seminars.html |
| Contact | Tom Dampsy and/or Andrew Young |
We Make Christmas. December 6, 2008
| Description | We Make is a concept created by local designer-makers 'doing it for themselves'. They wanted a place to show and sell their designs, so they invented one. We Make Christmas is the second event from this group, and continues to be a showcase for craft talent, a market-place and a family day out all under one roof. With food stalls, carol singing, craft competitions and craft demos to keep the kids and adults entertained. Many gift options available from the cream of the UK's handmade, homemade, and remade. The internet is changing the face of the craft scene, just as it did for music. We Make takes the stars of websites like Etsy and Folksy and puts them right at the fingertips of busy Londoner’s wanting to buy unique products. Now is definitely the time to explore the brave new world of craft design. We Make believes everyone should ‘Have themselves a happy, handmade Christmas!’ For more information please take a look at http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com We Make Christmas takes place on the 6th December 2008 11am- 5pm The American Church, 79A Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TD |
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| Category | Special Events |
| Location | The American Church, 79a Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TD |
| Website | http://www.wemakelondon.blogspot.com |
| Contact | Mary Mcdermott |
London Fringe presents A Christmas Carol. December 6, 2008
| Description | The London Fringe Presents… A Christmas Carol Performed by John Huston Written by Charles Dickens Music Performed by Leah Morise and Friends When: Saturday December 6th, 2008 Time: 8pm Where: First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Ave, Tickets: $10, order by calling the Fringe at 519-434-0606 The Best Known Christmas Carol Written in 1843, A CHRISTMAS CAROL has become the Christmas story and one of the most loved works in the English language. Few people know that Dickens also wrote and performed a solo theatrical version of his famous story for many years. Now you can experience the laughter, tears and joy of the original with John D. Huston as Charles Dickens. Huston's lovingly authentic reproduction of Dickens' performances, developed from Dickens' own script and working notes, evokes the magic of a Christmas Past. Huston's astonishing tour de force presentation has played to full houses even in the middle of summer. His remarkable performance has been described as "mesmerizing", "powerful" and "Christmas magic" by reviewers and audiences across the country. “Huston doesn’t merely recite the theatrical version of the classic novel, he acts it out as Dickens himself. Dressed in black tails and a matching vest, Huston performs A Christmas Carol just as the author himself did on his lecture tours more than 100 years ago.” D. Brown, National Post “This is rare entertainment indeed, one in which the special effects aren’t generated by special effects, but by our own undernourished imaginations.” D. Armstrong, Ottawa Sun “Houston reads the story with dramatic emphasis, becoming all the characters, speaking in their particular voices, but also speaking in the voice of Dickens throughout.” G. Smith, Hamilton Spectator |
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| Category | Performing Arts |
| Location | First-St. Andrew's United Church, 350 Queens Ave, London |
| Website | http://www.londonfringe.ca |
| Contact | London Fringe |
Seasonal Open House. December 17, 2008
| Description | Start the holiday season with a party to honour regional volunteers, donors, sponsors, and members. Everyone is Welcome! |
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| Category | Special Events |
| Location | 4500 Blakie Road, Unit 117, London |
| Website | http://www.parkinson.ca/ |
| Contact | andre.motuzas@parkinson-swor.ca |