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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 |
Pillar Community Innovation Awards – Call for Nominations open April 1. April 1, 2010 — June 30, 2010
| Description | Pillar Community Innovation Awards – Call for Nominations open April 1. The Community Innovation Awards highlight how the nonprofit sector’s innovation, leadership, and collaboration improves the quality of life in London and surrounding area. The four award categories are: Innovation, Leadership, Impact and Collaboration. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to nominate individuals, nonprofits and charities, businesses and government sector organizations who work with the nonprofit sector to make our community brighter. Nominations will be accepted from April 1- June 30th. Award recipients will receive $2500 to be directed to the registered charity of their choice. |
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| Category | Community |
| Website | http://bit.ly/PillarAwards2010 |
Ontario Society of Artists Anniversary Exhibition & Permanent Collection Exhibition. April 11, 2010 — June 6, 2010
| Description | BEING IN TIME Past to Present: Ontario Society of Artists Anniversary Exhibition Group Exhibition, Gallery 1 & 2 Carla Garnet, Guest Curator Curated by Carla Garnet, BEING IN TIME, on view at Gallery Stratford April 11th through to June 6th 2010, celebrates the 138th anniversary of the Ontario Society of Artists by taking up as its very theme the existence in Canada of the OSA, a uniquely durable artists society, that remains contemporary over time. Literally brimming with images of figure and ground in a variety of media this 138th Annual OSA Members Exhibition celebrates the OSA’s constant work to provide opportunities for its membership, to work, exhibit, document, educate and reflect on the natural and man-made beauty found in this province and beyond by featuring contemporary abstracts and representations of nature and culture by 61 member artists, which are complimented by the inclusion of exemplary oil and pencil studies by past society members such as: A.Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer and Doris McCarthy. Artists: Ona Alisauskas, Robert Amirault, Valerie Ashton, Nadia Bechirian-Tiseo, Peter Barelkowski, Andrea Bird, Lillian Michiko Blakey, Kelly Borgers, George Boyer, Carmel Brennan, Bruno Capolongo, Ray Cattell, Rita Choy-Ng, Susan Clark, Lynda Cunningham, Pat Dumas-Hudecki, Nancy De Boni, Elizabeth Elliott, Carole Edwards, Jean Eng, Pat Fairhead, Mary Ellen Farrow, Judith Finch, Maya Foltyn, Heather Grindley, Cathy Groulx, Diana Harding-Tucker, Janet Hendershot, Robin Hesse, Kate Hyde, Tara Imerson, Shahla Jamal, Laurin Jeffrey, Linda Kemp, Lila Lewis Irving, Mary Anne Ludlam, Sheila Roberts MacDonald, James MacDougall, Janice Mason Steeves, Vallery Mokrytzki, Robert Montgomery, Ryan Moon Song, Mary Ng, Audra Noble, Mary Anne Pavey, Germinio Politi, Helena Pravda, George Raab, Alejandro Rabazo, Janet Read, Doreen Renner, Asher Sadeh, John Schweitzer, Christina Sealy, Gerald Sevier, Dragan Sekaric Shex, Johanna Skelly, Alice Teichert, Gerd Untermann, Wynn Walters, and Yetvart Garbis Yaghdjian STONE, PAPER, INK PRINTS FROM THE 70’s, 80’s and 90’s Permanent Collection Exhibition Gallery 3 Les Levine, J.C. Heywood, Otis Tamasauskas, and Harold Klunder. Carla Garnet, Guest Curator Viewed as an installation this selection of fifteen prints playfully reveals the double potential of images to operate both as abstract signs and as representational pictures encoded with history by showcasing Levine, Heywood, Tamasauskas and Klunder’s engagement with early 20th century collage strategies, colour, technique and the possibilities of pressing ink on paper. |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
Mugshots: An Exhibition of Mugs. May 14, 2010 — June 23, 2010
| Description | – The London Potters Guild and The Gallery Shop, Museum London is proud to present “Mugshots”, the first ever juried exhibition held at the London Clay Art Centre, located at 664 Dundas Street. The exhibition runs from May 14 to May 27 at the London Clay Art Centre and then opens at Gallery Shop at Museum London on May 28 and runs until June 23. "Mugshots" explores the form and decoration of the mug, from functional to sculptural. |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | London Clay Art Centre |
| Website | http://www.londonpottersguild.org/ |
| Contact | Cheryl Radford |
London Bicycle Festival Week. May 28, 2010 — June 6, 2010
| Description | Join TREA and partners in celebrating cycling with a variety of events including bike rides, displays, presentations, bike checks, safety events, special events, films and much more. |
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| Category | Festivals/Parades |
| Location | various |
| Website | http://www.trea.ca |
| Contact | TREA |
Colouring Nature. June 4, 2010 — June 24, 2010
| Description | Some of our favourite outdoor spaces can be seen on the walls of the current ARSG show. "Colouring Nature" brings together many of the wonderful things that have been dancing around in our heads all winter. Turquoise seascapes, overflowing flower gardens and ponds filled with juicy lily pads are among the many inviting paintings in the show. Some depict familiar places that prompt welcome memories such as Catherine Groulx’s “Grand Bend, Beachwood”. Others suggest places we would like to explore such as Mary Herold’s “White Poplars Across from Glory and Rays”. Whether one wants to revisit a comforting place or be inspired by a new one, ‘Colouring Nature’ is a summertime indulgence that is sure to impress even the most dedicated winter enthusiasts. |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Art Rental & Sales Gallery |
| Website | http://www.arsg.museumlondon.ca |
| Contact | Cheryl Radford |
Open Garden - A.M. 'Mac' Cuddy Gardens. June 5, 2010 — June 6, 2010
| Description | Featuring one of the largest collections of plants in ONtario. Join us for gardening demonstrations and guided tours. Come out and browse our perennial plant sale. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawns. Rain or shine! Admission is $5 Saturday, June 5th 10-4 Sunday, June 6th 11-4 |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | 28443 Centre Rd., Strathroy |
| Website | http://www.fanshawec.ca/opengarden |
| Contact | Michael Pascoe 519-452-4430 x4323 or mpascoe@fanshawec.ca |
Toronto FC vs. Kansas City Wizards -- plus Steam Whistle!. June 5, 2010
| Description | Join us for a Steam Whistle Brewery tour and awesome seats at the TORONTO FC vs. KANSAS CITY WIZARDS match! Saturday, June 5 10am-9pm Daytrip includes transportation, Steam Whistle Brewery Tour, lunch and a great seat at the Toronto FC game! Tickets are $99 each. For info call 519.439.GAME |
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| Category | Sports |
| Location | Toronto |
| Website | http://www.fcssc.ca/upcoming/tournaments |
| Contact | FCSSC |
60-Second Pitch Awards Celebration & Community Mixer. June 10, 2010
| Description | June 10, 2010 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm Come and celebrate this year's participants and find out who won big at the 60-Second Pitch mixer! Mix and mingle with London's business and community leaders as we award our top three winners prize packages tailored to their business acceleration needs. All prizes are generously donated by TechAlliance members and local businesses. Everyone is welcome but please be sure to register! For more details and to register please visit www.techalliance.ca |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | GIGS Grillhouse, 420 Talbot St. |
| Website | http://www.techalliance.ca/60-second-pitch-contest-mixer |
| Contact | Sarah Currie |
Port Stanley Artists' Guild 20th Annual Show & Sale. June 11, 2010 — June 13, 2010
| Description | This very popular annual art exhibit features many local well-known artists. The Opening Reception is Friday, June 11th from 7 - 10 pm with music provided by Shorelines. This event is open to the public, admission is free, and there is lots of convenient, free parking. Most of the artists from the 50-member guild will be available at the reception to talk to those in attendance. The exhibit continues Sat. June 12th from noon until 8 pm, and Sun. June 13th from noon until 5 pm. |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Royal Canadian Legion, Port Stanley |
| Website | http://www.portstanleyartguild.com |
| Contact | Sandra England (519) 782-1113 |
Carrousel of the Nations 2010. June 11, 2010 — June 13, 2010
| Description | The Carrousel of the Nations is a wonderful exploration and fusion of world music, dance, art, food and culture. Hosted by the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County, the Carrousel of the Nations supports Windsor-Essex’s unique multicultural identity and flavour and dominates the last three weekends in June, and is the area’s only regional multicultural festival. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Carrousel of the Nations offers festival-goers fine food, music and warm hospitality. Presenting signature headliners complemented by dance, art and other forms of cultural expression, the Opening Weekend of June 11-13 signals non-stop entertainment. |
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| Category | Festivals/Parades |
| Location | Riverfront Festival Plaza |
| Website | http://www.carrouselofnations.ca |
| Contact | Kathleen Thomas |
LIfe's A Beach Volleyball Tournament. June 12, 2010
| Description | We'll take over the beach courts on the shores of Lake Erie for a BEACH Volleyball tournament in support of UW GenNext initiatives in our community! Saturday, June 12, 9am-3pm GT's Bar & Grill, Port Stanley Co-ed Rec 6s; 3 games guaranteed Registration fee includes a fantastic buffet lunch from GT's Bar & Grill. Great prizes from STEAM WHISTLE BREWING! Individual Registration: $35 Team Registration: $245 For info and to register http://www.fcssc.ca/upcoming/tournaments or 519.439.GAME |
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| Category | Sports |
| Location | GT's Bar & Grill in Port Stanley |
| Website | http://www.fcssc.ca/upcoming/tournaments |
| Contact | FCSSC |
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 |
TH3 TRILOGY of BO3 & ANG3LINA @ The 2010 London Fringe Festival. June 17, 2010 — June 27, 2010
| Description | The Trilogy of Bob & Angelina. Three plays for the price of one, includes 9-time award recognized Enigmatic Lucidity and Playwright's Cabaret winner, The Maladroit Romeo, written by Len Cuthbert. |
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| Category | Performing Arts |
| Location | London, ON |
| Website | http://www.3BNA.info |
| Contact | Len Cuthbert |
Candian Cancer Society - Relay For Life London. June 18, 2010 — June 19, 2010
| Description | The Canadian Cancer Society is actively seeking fighters for Relay For Life 2010. This 12-hour, overnight event is the biggest cancer fundraiser in Canada that makes the biggest difference — and it’s perfect for all ages. It is a non-competitive event where teams of 10 to 15 fighters (family, friends, neighbours, colleagues) rally together to make cancer history. The average Relay For Life participant raises $245, so challenge your fellow fighters to beat that total. Your team can make a huge difference! The Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser – it’s a unique and unforgettable way to pick a fight against cancer. This event will challenge you to put your best foot forward: to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer and fight back to help make cancer history. The event has activities to suit everyone’s needs, whether they’re young or simply young-at-heart, a first-time participant or a Relay For Life veteran. Relay For Life is your opportunity to take action and make a difference. Sign up now! Visit the Canadian Cancer Society online at www.relayforlife.ca to register, collect pledges and find other Relay For Life locations. We need your help to stop cancer in its tracks. |
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| Category | Special Events |
| Location | Stadium at UWO |
| Website | http://www.RelayForLife.ca/London |
| Contact | elginmiddlesex@ontario.cancer.ca |
ChangeCamp London. June 19, 2010
| Description | ChangeCamp London Brings Community Together to Discuss London’s Future. On June 19, London citizens will have their say to build a more vibrant, engaged and prosperous community. Organized by group of local citizens, ChangeCamp London will be an all day event held at Museum London on Saturday, June 19 from 9:30am to 4pm. This event will provide a space for any and all Londoners to come together and discuss issues and take action toward making our city a better place to live. Similar to AgendaCamp, which was hosted by TVO in London last January, participants will address and collaboratively problem solve real challenges our community faces. The intended outcomes of the event are feasible actions and steps that can be made now at a grass-roots level in order to change London for the better. At this free community event, participants will propose the topics to be discussed and can choose to engage in discussions that are relevant to them. City staff and politicians are encouraged to participate in this open dialog to listen and collaborate with forward looking citizens who care about their city. Seats are limited. Register today or walk-ins welcome. Please reserve your seat at changecamplondon.eventbrite.com. |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Museum London - 421 Ridout Street N London ON |
| Website | http://london.changecamp.ca/ |
| Contact | london@changecamp.org |
Cruizin' for Cystic Fibrosis. June 20, 2010
| Description | A FULL DAY OF AUTOMOTIVE FUN It's gonna be a great day! Everyone can participate with ANY vehicle. This event has a slalom course, Hot Laps on a Professional Oval Track, Road Rally, Two Meals, Auctions, Prizes, Exhibits and even a few surprises along the way! Cruizin' for CF Itinerary THE STARTING LINE 8:00 a.m. - 3M Anniversary Park (east off Clarke Rd, 300m north of Oxford St. E., London) • Full Pancake Breakfast • Valuable Cruizin’ Navigator packages for each registered driver. • Win prizes on a leisurely Road Cruize (rally) to several iconic destinations in and around London. Cruizin’ with W.O.S.C.A. • Cruizin’ for CF is proud to be in partnership with WOSCA again for 2010. As one of our most popular Cruizin’ activities, registered drivers are given an exclusive opportunity to choose how they wish to participate. • As a driver, you may take your vehicle on several runs and try to beat your best time. • If you prefer, you may drive shotgun with a professional WOSCA member in their vehicle. • All Cruizin’ for CF participants can watch, take pictures and cheer on their favourite vehicles and drivers from our observation area. • This event is organized under the supervision of experienced WOSCA members and is run under the general competition rules of the Canadian Autosport Clubs (CASC), the Canadian motorsport governing body. • WOSCA is a full member of the national CASC (Canadian Automobile Sports Clubs) organization. • WOSCA organizes and participates in Solo I events ('one car at a time' timed runs on a race track), Solo II events (parking lot slaloms), race track 'lapping days' and navigational rallies. Several social events are also held at various times. WOSCA members also participate in racing at Delaware Speedway and road racing tracks throughout Ontario and Michigan. Fun! Fun! Fun! Delaware Speedway • Exclusive access for Cruizin’ for CF participants to drive vehicle on a professional oval track. • Situated minutes from London, this 1/2 mile, oval, asphalt, track features CASCAR sanctioned stock car racing is a great way to experience your vehicle's performance. • For more than 55 years, Delaware Speedway has been the home to some of the finest stock car racing in Canada. Its unique natural amphitheatre-like setting allows a family or group of friends to enjoy an exciting, comfortable and affordable night (or day!) of entertainment. Cruizin’ for CF Road Cruize • The ‘CF Road Cruize’ is a road rally that is designed to provide a set of directions to navigate each ‘Cruizin for CF’ participant from venue to venue while providing an entertaining challenge along the way. • The Road Cruize will take your vehicle on a guided tour between venues, to several iconic locations in and around London. • Contained within this simple set of directions are questions to which the answers can be observed as you drive the route. • Upon completion of the Road Cruize, each participant will submit their completed rally sheet to the Road Cruize Director. All scores will be tallied based on the number of correct answers. Note: Only the answers will be used for scoring and not points will be awarded for how fast or slow you complete the rally. • It is not a timed event, and drivers are encouraged to drive leisurely. • The best score of the day receives a great prize! The Plunkett Estate • A beautiful, park-like setting close to London generously supplied by Mr. Plunkett who’s dedication to charity and philanthropic endeavours is unmatched in the London community. • Live entertainment • Live & Silent auctions • Exclusive static display of collector, exotic and unique vehicles • Complete lunch with non-alcoholic beverages • Sponsor displays • Awards and prizes including the GRAND PRIZE draw |
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| Category | Special Events |
| Location | 3M Anniversary Park (registration) |
| Website | http://www.cruizinforcf.com |
| Contact | Steve Allen |
Come Walk with Me for Independence. June 26, 2010
| Description | Support people with disabilities in our community by participating in The Independent Living Centre's 7th annual wheel and walkathon on June 26 at Greenway Park. Opening remarks will be at 12:00 with the walk immediately following. The event will conclude with a fundraising barbeque and prizes for participants! For more information and pledge sheets, call 519-660-4667 or email info@ilcla.ca |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | Greenway Park, Saturn Playground |
| Website | http://companies.to/independentlivingcentrelondon |
| Contact | 519-660-4667 |
We Make London Summer Spectacular. June 26, 2010
| Description | This summer the team behind the hugely successful ‘We Make’ designer craft shows will offer shoppers the chance to wrap up all their summer shopping in the serene surroundings of charming Chelsea Town Hall. In December We Make London hosted their biggest and best fair to date; this was their 5th fair and the first at Chelsea Town Hall. Due to the huge success and demand they are back with their Summer Spectacular. We Make London was formed by a group of like-minded designer makers with a can do attitude, united by the lack of affordable places to sell their products. A year and half and five successful events later, We Make is now the showcase for the talents and crafts of the most exciting UK designers. Lose yourself in the glorious surroundings of Chelsea Town Hall, one of London’s most beautiful building interiors. With original oil paintings, columns and fire places it sets a magical scene for a wonderful summer fair. Browse and buy for the whole family with over 80 hand picked exhibitors to choose from and a wide range of eco-friendly hand-crafted gifts ideas including jewellery, fashion, graphic art, fine art, bath and body, toys, children's clothing. We Make London makes a superb family day out with craft activities for the kiddies and will be serving up a delicious menu of traditional home baking and treat’s in the cosy café. The Seaside Sisters will be bringing their Bunting Making Party to the We Make Summer Fete-Zone. You can drop in or pre-book a place to raid the Sisters’ stash of gingham, buttons and felt to make your very own bunting flags. While you are waiting you will be able to take a turn on the Lucky Lolly Picker, Guess the Weight of the Cake or the Seaside Sisters Tombola. Making it a great fun day out for all the family. We have some great sponsors for our summer fair. Etsy are our main sponsor. For a full list of sponsors check here: http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/p/summer-fair-sponsors.html For a full list of the fantastic sellers that will be at the fair check here: http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com/p/summer-fair-exhibitors.html |
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| Category | Special Events |
| Location | Chelsea Town Hall, London, SW3 5EE |
| Website | http://wemakelondon.blogspot.com |
| Contact | wemakelondon@googlemail.com |