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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 |
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 |
MONDAY NIGHT THEATRE for Youth & Children. September 13, 2010 — December 6, 2010
| Description | Monday Night Theatre is a weekly Performing Arts program for youth, Grade 4-8. Each night includes theatre games, activity and development as well as rehearsing a final production that could include acting, singing and choreography. A final production will take place on the final night of each project session where family and friends are invited to attend. |
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| Category | Children's Programs |
| Location | Komoka, ON |
| Website | http://www.FridgeDoorLive.com |
| Contact | Len Cuthbert |
TUESDAY NIGHT THEATRE for Youth & Children. September 14, 2010 — December 7, 2010
| Description | Monday Night Theatre is a weekly Performing Arts program for youth, Grade 4-8. Each night includes theatre games, activity and development as well as rehearsing a final production that could include acting, singing and choreography. A final production will take place on the final night of each project session where family and friends are invited to attend. |
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| Category | Children's Programs |
| Location | Summerside Church, London, ON |
| Website | http://www.FridgeDoorLive.com |
| Contact | Len Cuthbert |
Harvest of Quilts 2010. October 1, 2010 — October 2, 2010
| Description | The London Friendship Quilter Guild presents a quilt show on Oct 1 from 10am to 4pm and Oct 2 from 10am to 4pm at Rowntree United Church. Admission 5.00 |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | 156 Elliot St |
| Website | http://lfqg.blogspot.com/ |
| Contact | Tiny Campbell |
Swing into Scouting Drive-In & Sleep Over. October 2, 2010 — October 3, 2010
| Description | SWING INTO SCOUTING DRIVE-IN & SLEEP OVER AT THE MUSTANG DRIVE-IN # 2 THEATRE, IN LONDON, ONTARIO ON OCTOBER 2, 2010 WE'LL BE WATCHING DESPICIBLE ME & IRON MAN 2 There will be door Prizes for the Largest Group Attending, Furthest Traveled, & Best laid out camp, as well as other random prizes! Cost for this event will be $5.00 per person (#2 theatre will be closed to the general public) Special Food Pricing for this event: Drink, Fries, & Hamburg for $10.00 popcorn & drink for $7.00 (Food Tickets will be available through me) All members of Scouting and Guiding are welcome: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Ventures, Rovers, Leaders, all Guiding Sections, and of course Parents and their siblings This is a Scouting event so Uniforms will be required on arrival. Leader/Youth Ratio to be followed as well as BP&P. Camp set up will be from 5:00pm-7:00pm, followed by opening fire, and movie to start at dusk. THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT So come for 1 movie, come for 2 movies, or come for the night… It’s totally up to you! Just remember to dress for the weather and don’t forget your camp gear and something to eat for breakfast…. P.S. No RV’s or Campers… Tenting only If your group plans on attending, please let me know approximate numbers by September 23rd. If you have any questions email Steve at s_lindsay1@sympatico.ca |
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| Category | Special Events |
| Location | Mustang Drive-In |
| Website | http:// |
| Contact | s_lindsay1@sympatico.ca |
Orchestra London - Masterworks - Viennese Classics. October 16, 2010
| Description | Pianist Sara Davis Buechner opens the season with Beethoven’s revered Piano Concerto No. 4. 8pm Tickets $45-$68 (tax inc.) Students $19.15 (tax inc. phone/boxoffice/door only) 519-679-8778 www.orchestralondon.ca |
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| Category | Music |
| Location | Centennial Hall |
| Website | http://www.orchestralondon.ca |
| Contact | Boxoffice 519-679-8778 |
Orchestra London - Family - Three Musical Pigs & the Big Bad Wolf. October 16, 2010
| Description | An educational concert for young children featuring the Licorice Allsorts Clarinet Quartet. 11:30am Tickets $8 (tax inc.) Packages available 519-679-8778 www.orchestralondon.ca |
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| Category | Music |
| Location | London Public Library Beacock Branch - 1280 Huron St |
| Website | http://www.orchestralondon.ca |
| Contact | Boxoffice 519-679-8778 |
Sushi Rocks! Fundraiser for Rock Camp For Girls London. October 18, 2010 — October 23, 2010
| Description | Join us for an evening of great music and a fun sushi making workshop all rolled up into one great cause, Rock Camp for Girls London (RC4GL)! What is RC4GL? RC4GL is a new initiative being started up in the London community. The idea originated from “Rock N Roll Camp For Girls” which was first held in 2001, in the United States at Portland State University Campus. The idea is being introduced by Laurie McColman, a local businesswoman and operator of Marigold Studios, located in London, Ontario. The goal of the camp is to teach girls and young women individuality and about finding their voice and expressing themselves in a positive manner through the use of various music genres including rock! Date: Saturday October 23 2010 Time: 5pm-7:30pm Location: 762 Dundas Street East Cost: $10 per person or $35 for a group of four.(children 12 years and under eat free) To RVSP for this event please contact: Marigold Studios 762 Dundas Street East T: 519-434-9225 E: RockCampForGirlsLondon@gmail.com All proceeds will go to RC4GL to help fund the camp. For further information about RC4GL please feel free to contact us. |
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| Category | Special Events |
| Location | 762 Dundas Street East |
| Website | http:// |
| Contact | Laurie McColeman |
Orchestra London - Cathedral - Park Plays Mozart. October 20, 2010
| Description | Timothy Vernon and former Londoner Angela Park celebrate a new season with Mozart’s joyful Piano concerto No. 23. 8pm Tickets $50-$55 (tax inc.) Students $19.15 (tax inc. phone/boxoffice/door only) 519-679-8778 www.orchestralondon.ca |
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| Category | Music |
| Location | St. Paul's Cathedral - 472 Richmond St |
| Website | http://www.orchestralondon.ca |
| Contact | Boxoffice 519-679-8778 |
Orchestra London - Pops - John Williams at the Boston Pops. October 24, 2010
| Description | Principal Pops Conductor Brian Jackson and Orchestra London celebrate John Williams, legendary composer and longtime conductor of the Boston Pops. Don’t miss your favourites from E.T., Fiddler on the Roof, The Beatles, and more! Centennial Hall 2:30pm Tickets $45-$68 (tax inc.) Students $19.15 (tax inc. phone/boxoffice/door only) 519-679-8778 www.orchestralondon.ca |
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| Category | Music |
| Location | Centennial Hall - 550 Wellington St |
| Website | http://www.orchestralondon.ca |
| Contact | Boxoffice 519-679-8778 |
What a Girl Wants. October 28, 2010
| Description | Join us for a gala evening featuring a fashion show and live auction of celebrity and designer handbags. Enjoy a dimaond cocktail reception with hourmet hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, silent auction and more. |
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| Category | Special Events |
| Location | 325 Dundast St, London Delta Armouries |
| Website | http://www.whatagirlwantslondon.com |
| Contact | Canadian Liver Foundation 519-659-0951 |
Orchestra London - Red Hot Weekends - It Came From the Jersey Shore. October 29, 2010 — October 30, 2010
| Description | A Red Hot tribute to Jersey’s finest! Jeff Christmas conducts the music of Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, &Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Rock out to Livin’ on a Prayer, Born in the USA, Walk Like a Man, & much more! Both Friday and Saturday Night @ 8pm Tickets $45-$80 (tax inc.) Students $19.15 (tax inc. phone/boxoffice/door only/restrictions apply) 519-679-8778 www.orchestralondon.ca |
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| Category | Music |
| Location | Centennial Hall - 550 Wellington St |
| Website | http://www.orchestralondon.ca |
| Contact | Boxoffice 519-679-8778 |