Event Listings » May 2010 » All
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. |
|---|---|
| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Museum London |
| Website | http://www.museumlondon.ca |
Fridge Door Live! Monday Night Theatre. March 22, 2010 — May 17, 2010
| Description | Fridge Door Live! Theatre Builds Confidence, Develops Competence, and Encourages Collaboration, in a personal and caring atmosphere, through the process of a performing arts experience. Youth, grade 4-8 will be involved in theatre activity while preparing for a final staged production. Visit the website for more information or to register online. |
|---|---|
| Category | Children's Programs |
| Website | http://www.FridgeDoorLive.com |
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. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
Change The World. April 18, 2010 — May 9, 2010
| Description | ChangeTheWorld Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge is a way for Ontario teens to make a difference in their lives and communities through volunteering. Help us meet our goal of 10,000 Ontario youth volunteering for three hours during National Volunteer Week, April 18-May 9, 2010. |
|---|---|
| Category | Community |
| Website | http://www.pillarnonprofit.ca/news_and_events/ontario_youth_volunteer_challenge_changetheworld_2010/ |
SWAP IT! the clothing exchange. May 5, 2010
| Description | If you have too much stuff you never use, and want to switch it up for something new, come out to our next event! Imagine a giant fashion store where everything is free... Tickets are the only currency that counts to buy a whole new wardrobe at the exchange! Swap to shop and save your pennies and the planet! To find out about the next clothing exchange go to http://swapdontshop.webs.com/ http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112441998772999&index=1 "Be good. Be green. Be GLAM!" |
|---|---|
| Category | Other |
| Location | Exhale Lounge |
| Website | http://swapdontshop.webs.com/ |
| Contact | swapdontshop@hotmail.com |
SuperSlam 2010 Dodgeball. May 8, 2010
| Description | This is a Co-ed, Dodgeball tournament, age 16 through Adult TEAM REGISTRATION (minimum of 6 players, maximum 10) At least 8 players per team is recommended. Registration is open until April 27th, 2010, up to 35 teams $1000 in cash and prizes You can also sign up as an individual In the past 5 years this Tournament has gathered players from: London, St. Thomas, Strathroy,Alymer, St. Marys, Stratford, Exeter, Chatham, Thamesford, Ingersol, Woodstock, Dutton, Tilsonburg, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto |
|---|---|
| Category | Sports |
| Location | Fanshawe College J Block |
| Website | http://www.dodgeballsport.com/Tournament_SuperSlam.html |
| Contact | Mike Worden |
SPRING FLING FASHION THING. May 8, 2010
| Description | JOIN US AND BRING A FRIEND OR TWO!! WHAT BETTER WAY TO SPEND A DAY WITH THE SPECIAL WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE! THE NEWEST SPRING TRENDS AND STYLES FOR GIRLS OF ALL AGES!!FASHION SHOW, SHOPPING, REFRESHMENTS, SILENT AUCTION AND SOME GREAT DOOR PRIZES! TICKETS: $10 OR $12 AT THE DOOR PARTICIPATING RETAILERS: GAP KIDS, OLD NAVY, KINGSMILLS, NICOLE HARRIOT, MEXX, OFF THE WALL, COURTNEY ROSE BRIDAL... PARTICIPATING VENDORS: UPPER ROOM BOOKSTORE, RHEO THOMPSON, IN THE BLING, MARY KAY COSMETICS... |
|---|---|
| Category | Community |
| Location | 85 CHARLES STREET, LONDON |
| Website | http://www.londonchristianacademy.ca |
| Contact | Evri Prigioniero |
Book Launch Party - "Inspire Your Career: Strateges for Success in Your First Years at Work". May 11, 2010
| Description | Join author Patricia Barbato for the launch of her new book "Inspire Your Career: Strategies for Success in Your First Years at Work". The event will take place from 4-6pm in the Wellington Room of Station Park Inn. Inspire Your Career is filled with practical advice and helpful tips on making the most of your career. It is perfect for new graduates and those early in their career path. Come out and get a copy! |
|---|---|
| Category | Special Events |
| Location | Station Park Inn, 244 Pall Mall, London, ON |
| Website | http://www.inspireyourcareer.com |
| Contact | Patricia Barbato |
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. |
|---|---|
| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | London Clay Art Centre |
| Website | http://www.londonpottersguild.org/ |
| Contact | Cheryl Radford |
TVOKids Don't Sit Still Tour. May 15, 2010
| Description | The TVOKids Don't Sit Still Tour invites you to get up, get active and have fun! Move along with the high-energy TVOKids hosts, sing silly songs, and exercise your body as well as your brain as you enjoy a free stage show. 10:30 am at London Regional Children’s Museum, Main Atrium 3:00 pm at White Oaks Mall (Sport Chek Courtyard) |
|---|---|
| Category | Children's Programs |
| Website | http://www.tvokids.com/dss |
Community Garage Sale. May 15, 2010
Stroll for Liver. May 22, 2010
| Description | Stroll for Liver is a fun, family-oriented event that caters to all fitness levels and gives people a chance to join in the fight against liver disease. Join us for a stroll, BBQ, children's activities and LIVERight Challenge. 10:00am-2:00 pm Springbank Gardens Banshell. To register please call 519-659-0951, email clflondon@liver.ca or visit www.liver.ca |
|---|---|
| Category | Special Events |
| Location | Springbank Park |
| Website | http://www.liver.ca |
| Contact | clflondon@liver.ca |
Forest City Emerald Cup. May 22, 2010 — May 23, 2010
| Description | Invitational gymnastics meet for female athletes ages 6-17 years old. Clubs from around Ontario come and compete. |
|---|---|
| Category | Sports |
| Location | Mother Teresa High School |
| Website | http://www.forestcitygym.com |
| Contact | Carole Olkowski |
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. |
|---|---|
| Category | Festivals/Parades |
| Location | various |
| Website | http://www.trea.ca |
| Contact | TREA |
Fanshawe Yacht Club and Sailing School Open House. May 29, 2010 — May 30, 2010
| Description | Go sailing in the city at the Fanshawe Yacht Club and Sailing School Open House on May 29th and 30th from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free and a lifejacket will be provided. All are welcome! Call (519) 451-8989 or click on www.fyc.on.ca for more information. |
|---|---|
| Category | Community |
| Location | Fanshawe Park, London, Ontario |
| Website | http://www.fyc.on.ca |
| Contact | Fanshawe Yacht Club |
2nd ANNUAL CANADIAN TIRE CORVETTE CLASSIC. May 30, 2010
| Description | The 2nd annual Canadian Tire Corvette Classic will feature more than 100 models of Corvettes showcased by members of the Corvettes of Western Ontario club. Special guest, Canadian racing legend Ron Fellows, with the first autographed limited-edition Ron Fellows Championship Edition Corvette Z06, will be available for autographs and photos from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. In addition, there will be prizes, raffles, BBQ and DJ. **FREE ADMISSION** |
|---|---|
| Category | Special Events |
| Location | Canadian Tire, 1875 Hyde Park Road, London, ON |
| Website | http:// |
| Contact | Darren Gunn, 519-660-6222 |