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TUESDAY NIGHT THEATRE for Youth & Children. January 4, 2011 — April 5, 2011
| Description | Tuesday Night Theatre is a weekly program for youth with an interest in the performing arts. 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 during 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, Fridge Door Live Theatre Company |
Family Art Sundays. January 9, 2011 — March 13, 2011
| Description | Join us the second Sunday of each month from 1-3 pm for this free family drop-in art program. Have fun with your family in the community studio with exhibition related art activities, led by a Gallery educator. |
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| Category | Children's Programs |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Surface Design Series: Techniques on Fabric & Paper. January 20, 2011 — February 24, 2011
| Description | From deconstructive silk screening to embossing and more, students will discover a dynamic mix of methods for creating on fabric and paper. Whether you choose to take all six workshops or select your favourites, you won’t want to miss out on this one of a kind surface design experience. Led by local fibre artist Wendy O’Brien. 6 weeks, Thursdays, 1-4 pm January 20th – February 24th $30 per session or register for all 6 and receive a discount $165/6 weeks Gallery Members, $35/Day or $185/6 weeks Non Members All materials supplied. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Creative Drawing. January 24, 2011 — February 28, 2011
| Description | Sharpen your pencils and skills while experiencing the wonderful world of 2-D. Young artists will explore the basics of drawing using different medias such as, charcoal, scratchboard, frottage (What’s that? It’s our mystery media!) and more. Led by local artist Wendy O’Brien. 6 weeks, Mondays, 4:30-6 pm January 24th – February 28th $85 Gallery Members, $95 Non Members All materials supplied. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Creative Drawing. January 24, 2011 — February 28, 2011
| Description | Sharpen your pencils and skills while experiencing the wonderful world of 2-D. Young artists will explore the basics of drawing using different medias such as, charcoal, scratchboard, frottage (What’s that? It’s our mystery media!) and more. Led by local artist Wendy O’Brien. 6 weeks, Mondays, 4:30-6 pm January 24th – February 28th $85 Gallery Members, $95 Non Members All materials supplied. |
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| Category | Children's Programs |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Perspective Drawing. January 24, 2011 — February 7, 2011
| Description | “Perspective is the rein and rudder of painting.” Leonardo DiVinci Is your bowl of fruit sliding off the table? Is your curvy road winding its way up to the sky? Let artist Brian Romeril help your drawing gain…perspective. Centered on a common obstacle in drawing and painting, this class uses tools and techniques to help achieve perfect perspective. 3 weeks, Mondays, 7-8:30 pm January 24th & 31st, February 7th $55 Gallery Members, $65 Non Members All materials supplied. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Illustration & Cartooning. January 27, 2011 — March 3, 2011
| Description | Calling all budding cartoonists! (ages 7-12) Back by popular demand this class will allow the opportunity to explore your drawing skills through character development and story illustration. Local professional illustrator, Todd Mulligan, will help students of any ability develop and improve their drawing skills while having fun. 6 weeks, Thursdays, 7-8:30pm January 27th – March 3rd $85 Gallery Members, $95 Non Members All materials supplied. |
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| Category | Children's Programs |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Story Art. January 29, 2011 — February 5, 2011
| Description | Here is a unique workshop opportunity for your kinder aged child (ages 4-6). Connecting the joy of storytelling with the fundamentals of art, your child will not only have fun, but will walk away with a new knowledge of the elements and principles of design. Led by Marian Doucette (Jan 29th) and Ken Nutt (Feb. 5th). Choose one day or both at a price break! 2 Weeks, Saturdays, 10-11am January 29th and/or February 5th $10/Day or $18/Both for Gallery Members, $12/Day or $22/Both for Non Members. |
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| Category | Children's Programs |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Volunteering for Newcomers - How to Get Started. February 1, 2011
| Description | Volunteering for Newcomers - How to Get Started Learn about volunteering in Canada and London. Share your valuable skills, increase your social network and get to know your community! Tuesday, February 1, 6:30-8:00 PM Hosted by: LUSO Beacock Branch Library Meeting Room A 1280 Huron Street The workshop is free, but please register: By email to alejandra@lusocentre.org Or call Alejandra Pegg at 519-452-1466 |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Beacock Branch Library |
| Website | http://www.pillarnonprofit.ca/ |
| Contact | Susannah Gergich |
Orchestra London - Cathedral - Schubert's 6th. February 2, 2011
| Description | Don’t miss an energetic program featuring Schubert’s exuberant 6th symphony and Rossini’s lively L’Italiana in Algeri overture. 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 |
| Website | http://www.orchestralondon.ca |
| Contact | 519-679-8778 |
Chinese New Year PA Day. February 2, 2011
| Description | What better way to spend the day off school then celebrating Chinese New Year at the Gallery. Led by local artists Anna Koot and Wendy O’Brien, students will welcome The Year of the Rabbit through inspired Chinese New Year art activities such as brush painting, spinning calendar, kite-making and more. Please bring a lunch and a water bottle. Register early, this class fills fast! Wednesday, 9 - 4 pm February 2nd (ages 6-12) $30 Gallery Members, $35 Non Members |
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| Category | Children's Programs |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Orchestra London - Family - Little Red Riding Hood. February 5, 2011
| Description | An educational series for young kids featuring Marie Johnson, clarinet, Jeff Garrett, cello, Linda Bussière, narrator. 11:30am Tickets $8 (tax inc.) Packages available 519-679-8778 www.orchestralondon.ca |
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| Category | Music |
| Location | London Public Library Central Branch - 251 Dundas St |
| Website | http://www.orchestralondon.ca |
| Contact | 519-679-8778 |
Acrylic Painting. February 5, 2011 — February 19, 2011
| Description | Award-winning local artist, Leslie Watts, leads this three part high realism portraiture class based on the very steps she uses when creating a portrait from a photograph. Using artist quality acrylics, students will enjoy both the process and end results. This class fills up fast so don’t delay – register today! 3 Weeks, Saturdays, 1-2:30pm February 5th, 12th and 19th $110 Gallery Members, $115 Non Members All materials supplied. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Gallery Stratford |
| Website | http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca |
| Contact | Peg Dunnem, Education Officer |
Orchestra London - Pops - Brian's Favorites. February 6, 2011
| Description | Beloved conductor Brian Jackson conducts some of his all-time personal favourites. Dvorák’s New World Symphony and Mozart’s beautiful Clarinet Concerto, featuring Graham Lord, Principal Clarinetist are just a taste of what to expect! 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 |
| Website | http://www.orchestralondon.ca |
| Contact | 519-679-8778 |
Volunteering for Newcomers at Leadership Levels. February 8, 2011
| Description | Volunteering for Newcomers at Leadership Levels Event Date: February 08, 2011 Pillar Nonprofit Network, London Cross Cultural Learner Centre, London Public Library, LUSO Community Services & South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre present: Volunteering for Newcomers at Leadership Levels Are you interested in being part of a nonprofit board or volunteering on a committee? Nonprofits & charities are looking for people from our ethno-cultural communities to serve as leaders on their committees & boards. Tuesday, February 8, 6:30-8:45 PM Hosted by: LUSO Beacock Branch Library Meeting Room A 1280 Huron Street The workshop is free, but please register: By email to alejandra@lusocentre.org Or call Alejandra Pegg at 519-452-1466 NOTE: For Volunteering for Newcomers - How to Get Started, click here. This program is generously supported by Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration. |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | Beacock Branch Library |
| Website | http://www.pillarnonprofit.ca/ |
| Contact | Susannah Gergich |
Liver Disease Peer Support Group. February 8, 2011
| Description | For those living with liver disease. An alternative evening meeting will take place on Wednesday February 9 at 7:00 pm at University Hospital. Room c3-130. All are welcome. |
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| Category | Community |
| Location | 1206-383 Richmond St. |
| Website | http://www.liver.ca |
| Contact | 519-659-0951 |
Orchestra London - Red Hot Weekends - Guilty Pleasures. February 11, 2011 — February 12, 2011
| Description | A hilarious, fun-filled show just in time for the holidays! Host John Regan explores such classics as Daydream Believer, 99 Red Balloons, Wake Me Up Before You Go Go and other infamous hits we’re all afraid to admit we love! 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 |
| Website | http://www.orchestralondon.ca |
| Contact | 519-679-8778 |
Islam and Democracy - A Catholic Perspective on Reform and Renewal. February 11, 2011
| Description | This lecture examines the work of Tariq Ramadan, a Swiss academic and Islamic scholar who has been referred to as today’s “Muslim Martin Luther.” From an interfaith perspective and drawing several parallels between Islamic and Catholic encounters with modernity, Baum compares the debates in the two traditions. He argues that reform and renewal are compatible with the substance of both Catholic and Muslim traditions. Admission is Free |
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| Category | Special Events |
| Location | Kings College - Labatt Hall Rm 105 7pm |
| Website | http:// |
| Contact | Kings College Centre for Social Concern |
Feature Artist of the Month. February 12, 2011 — March 4, 2011
| Description | Artists of the Month, is a series planned jointly by Art and Rental Sales Gallery and The Gallery Shop at Museum London. For the month of February, painter, Tim Cosens will be the feature Artist at the Art Rental and Sales Gallery and potter, Rene Wortel will be the featured artist for The Gallery Shop. There will be an opportunity to meet Tim and Rene at a reception on Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | Art Rental and Sales Gallery |
| Website | http://www.arsg.museumlondon.ca |
| Contact | Cheryl Radford |
Watercolour Painting Workshop. February 12, 2011 — February 26, 2011
| Description | Saturday mornings, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at London Waldorf School, 7 Beaufort Street. Beginners welcome. 3-part adult workshop to work with colour through wet-on-wet and veiling techniques. Cost $55; materials are supplied. Register by calling (519) 858-8862 |
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| Category | Workshops & Seminars |
| Location | London Waldorf School, 7 Beaufort Street |
| Website | http://www.londonwaldorf.ca |
| Contact | Carol Lewis |
Up with Art. February 13, 2011 — March 11, 2011
| Description | UP with ART - March 10th at The Palace Theatre. In Support of Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness in London. An evening of entertainment celebrating art in all its forms – visual, theatrical and musical. On stage, Scott Lightfoot photography and an original theatre piece written by Matt Loop and performed by Harry Edison. Live and Silent Auction will feature renowned artists including Jamelie Hassan, Ron Benner, Sean Couchie, Tom Benner, Kim Moodie, Paul Walde, Wyn Geleynse, and Marcy Saddy and many more including residents, staff, volunteers and friends of the Unity Project. Tickets $20. www.unityproject.ca / 519 433 8809 519 433 8809 / slanger@unityproject.ca |
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| Category | Visual Arts |
| Location | the Palace Theatre |
| Website | http://www.upwithart.ca |
| Contact | Silvia Langer |
Orchestra London - Serenade Brunch - Valentine's Brunch. February 13, 2011
| Description | Enjoy a romantic brunch with your sweetheart and then music by Musica Quinta, featuring the West Side Story Suite! Tickets $55 (tax inc.) 519-679-8778 www.orchestralondon.ca |
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| Category | Music |
| Location | Best Western Lamp Lighter Inn - 591 Wellington Rd |
| Website | http://www.orchestralondon.ca |
| Contact | 519-679-8778 |
March Break Clay Camps. February 14, 2011 — February 18, 2011
| Description | - The LONDON POTTERS GUILD is now accepting registration for March Break Clay Camps at the London Clay Art Centre. There is a choice of “Animal Safari” (9am to noon) or “Worms, Spiders, Butterflies & Bugs” (1pm to 4pm). |
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| Category | Children's Programs |
| Location | London Clay Art Centre |
| Website | http://www.londonpottersguild.org/ |
| Contact | Cheryl Radford |
The Duchess of Malfi. February 18, 2011 — February 26, 2011
| Description | A young widowed Duchess secretly marrying her new love, her corrupt brothers, a hidden pregnancy, trickery, revenge, murder and ultimate retribution in this post-modern version of a 17th Century macabre tragedy. The Duchess of Malfi is one of the most frequently revived Jacobean plays other than those of Shakespeare. Indeed, estimations of The Duchess of Malfi, along with Webster’s other great tragedy, The White Devil, have led some critics to rank Webster second only to Shakespeare as a writer of tragedy. Check out this fascinating website for insights and updates. * *Warning – This production may contain content or actions that may be offensive to some audiences including violence, nudity, coarse language and other potential nasty bits of business. * Feb. 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 at 8pm * Sun. Feb. 20 at 2pm * General Admission $10 Public Preview Thurs. Feb. 17, 8pm * Adults $22.00, Seniors $18.00 (60+), Students $16.00 (18+), Highschool Student $5.00 not suitable for children under the age of 15 |
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| Category | Performing Arts |
| Location | The Palace Theatre, 710 Dundas St. E |
| Website | http://www.palacetheatre.ca |
| Contact | Connie Galera |
The Duchess of Malfi. February 18, 2011 — February 26, 2011
| Description | The Duchess of Malfi Presented by London Community Players Directed by Bernard Hopkins, Produced by Jordan Morris A young widowed Duchess secretly marrying her new love, her corrupt brothers, a hidden pregnancy, trickery, revenge, murder and ultimate retribution in this post-modern version of a 17th Century macabre tragedy. The Duchess of Malfi is one of the most frequently revived Jacobean plays other than those of Shakespeare. Indeed, estimations of The Duchess of Malfi, along with Webster’s other great tragedy, The White Devil, have led some critics to rank Webster second only to Shakespeare as a writer of tragedy. Check out this fascinating website for insights and updates. •*Warning – This production may contain content or actions that may be offensive to some audiences including violence, nudity, coarse language and other potential nasty bits of business. •General Admission $10 Public Preview Thurs. Feb. 17, 8pm •Adults $22.00, Seniors $18.00 (60+), Students $16.00 (18+), Highschool Student $5.00 not suitable for children under the age of 15 Purchase tickets online, or call us in the box office at (519) 432-1029 |
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| Category | Performing Arts |
| Location | The Palace Theatre |
| Website | http://www.palacetheatre.ca |
| Contact | Connie Galera |
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