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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 |
Public Opening for Natural History and Perth Huron Exhibition. June 13, 2010 — September 26, 2010
| Description | On view June 13 to September 26, 2010 Public Opening: Sunday June 13, 2-4 pm NATURAL HISTORY Mircea Cantor, Trevor Gould, Joshua Jensen-Nagle, Crystal Mowry, and Volker Seding Guest Curator: Jennifer Rudder NATURAL HISTORY presents works of contemporary art that revisit the history of the development of museums and zoos, and anthropological displays. Inspired by the theatrical scope of the dioramas and monumental animal displays, each artwork evokes a moment in the complex history of the captivity, collection and display. Trevor Gould's artworks take up the history of colonial pillage of animals through the work and practice of a past generation of artists and curators. Through layers of photographic manipulation, artist Joshua Jensen-Nagle succeeds in finding the life in a taxidermy polar bear, capturing one of the world's largest beasts at a time when the species is threatened by extinction. Crystal Mowry's critical examination of one life implicated in the racism at the base of the anthropological display is crucial to our understanding of that past. Volker Seding's rigorous photographic documentation haunts the exhibition with the abjection that was until recently, the zoo. Mircea Cantor's video confronts us with the separation over time of human from mammal and presents us with the possibility of imagining a renewed coexistence. The exhibition is produced by the University of Toronto. PERTH HURON EXHIBITION Sponsored by Insurance Central Limited Juror: Mary Misner, Director of the Cambridge Galleries The exhibition celebrates the talents of emerging and established artists working in all media. Juried by a different curator or gallery administrator each year, the exhibition is rich in content and techniques currently explored by regional artists. The PERTH HURON EXHIBITION has been part of the Gallery’s program for over 30 years, and is part of the Gallery’s mandate to support the production and presentation of area artists. Gallery Stratford 54 Romeo Street, South Stratford, ON N5A 4S9 Telephone: 519.271.5271 Fax: 519.271.1642 www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Zhe Gu, Executive Director |
Evergreen Studio. July 6, 2010 — October 2, 2010
| Description | Evergreen Studio has opened a working studio/gallery for the summer at the Artisans Village in St. Thomas. Please come visit artists Sandra England and June-Anne Reid weekly Wednesday - Saturday. Both artists offer original fine art, prints, and gift cards as well as 'wearable art' including silk scarves and sun hats. |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Artisans Village, 120 Wellington St., St. Thomas |
| Website | http://www.portholegalleries.com |
| Contact | Sandra England |
Random Acts of Art. July 7, 2010 — September 3, 2010
| Description | We often think of random as something without purpose or aesthetic appeal. This summer's ARSG show, titled Random Acts of Art, is exactly the opposite. It houses many pieces which highlight the beautiful functions of randomness. Such things as the rolling shapes of sandy hills, pockets of colourful weeds amongst grassy fields and colourful mounds of pebbeled land happily fill the canvases on the walls of the ARSG. Fuchsia, turquoise and carrot orange make their way into some of the pieces, resulting in a show that is as energetic and full of life as this sunny summer we find ourselves in now. Finally, this show suggests we look at random in a different light. It is an example of how sometimes the most unplanned, unstructured things result in the most harmonious compositions. |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Art Rental & Sales Gallery |
| Website | http://www.arsg.museumlondon.ca |
| Contact | Cheryl Radford |
Summer DROP-IN JAZZ Classes. July 13, 2010 — August 5, 2010
| Description | Dance Steps will be holding drop-in Jazz classes... Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45pm -7:00pm from July 13 to August 5. Intermediate to Advanced Level. Drop-in for $12 a class or $65 for all. Feel free to invite your friends! Hope to see you there! Join us at Dance Steps, 743 Richmond Street at Oxford Street. Give us a call for extra information at 519-645-8515. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Dance Steps Studio |
| Website | http://www.dancestepslondon.ca |
| Contact | dance_steps@hotmail.com |
ART BY THE RAILS. July 31, 2010 — August 2, 2010
| Description | The Artisans Village presents ART BY THE RAILS When: Civic Holiday Weekend Where: Artisans Village 120 Wellington Street Dates: July 31- Aug 2 Time : 10-4 daily Free - Live Music - Join Us! |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Artisans Village - St.Thomas, Ontario |
| Website | http://www.romanticdesigns.ca |
| Contact | Romantic Designs Artist Studio -Sharon Brassard |
FRIDGE DOOR LIVE THEATRE CAMP. August 9, 2010 — August 13, 2010
| Description | Fridge Door Live has been leading summer theatre camps since 2006. This week of theatre camp is designed specifically for Grade 4-8 youth who have an interest in the performing arts and would love an experience of a lifetime. Information and registration available online at www.FridgeDoorLive.com |
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| Category | Children's Programs |
| Location | Summerside Church, London, ON |
| Website | http://www.FridgeDoorLive.com |
| Contact | Len Cuthbert, Fridge Door Live Theatre Company |
Fridge Door Live Theatre Camp. August 16, 2010 — August 20, 2010
| Description | Fridge Door Live! Builds Confidence, Develops Competence and Encourages Collaboration through the imaginative process of a performing arts experience. During the 5-day camp, youth with be involved in theatre activity and work towards a production that will take place on the Friday night. This week of camp will take place on site at Maplegrove Camp in Thamesford and is designed for Grade 4-7 students. Space is limited to aprox. 18 registrants. |
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| Category | Children's Programs |
| Location | Maplegrove Camp |
| Website | http://www.FridgeDoorLive.com |
| Contact | Len Cuthbert |
Pawlooza - London's Festival for Dogs!. August 21, 2010
| Description | Pawlooza is the ultimate dog party! Come to London and join 15,000 people and 4,000 dogs on Saturday August 21st for Ontario's most unique and dog-friendly festival experience. To view the 100 vendors in attendance, to get more info on the pet psychic show, dock diving and dozens of other events, visit pawlooza.com. |
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| Category | Festivals/Parades |
| Location | Plunkett Estate |
| Website | http://www.pawlooza.com |
| Contact | Craig Huffman [Festival Director] |
TC Rocks. August 28, 2010
| Description | IT'S THIS SUMMER'S MUST-SEE CONCERT Kim Mitchell and Honeymoon Suite are set to rock Thames Centre (TC) with an outdoor summer concert at the Dorchester Arena Park, Saturday, August 28. Opening acts are the Lord Dorchester Secondary School "Beaverstock" bands. Proceeds support the Thames Centre Recreation Facilities Expansion Project. |
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| Category | Music |
| Location | Dorchester Park Arena |
| Website | http://www.tcrocks.com |
| Contact | tcrocks2010@gmail.com |