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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group would like to have your event listed e-mail us at editor@cktimes.ca or phone 519-627-5978.
Daily March 21 to September 20: The Ridge House Museum is open daily from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Appease your senses with a personally guided tour of this beautifully restored 1875 home. Large groups are welcome with advanced booking. General admission is by donation. For more information or to book a tour please contact the Ridge House Museum curator @ 519 674 2223 or email ckridgehouse@chatham-kent.ca
First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., October thru March
Sydenham Field Naturalists meetings and Indoor Programs are held on the 2nd floor of the Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre, Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg. See individual dates for Program details.
4th Wednesday of every month, 8:00 p.m.
The KENT COUNTY STAMP CLUB meets in the library at John McGregor Secondary School, 300 Cecile Ave., Chatham every month except July, August and December.
Third Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
The CHATHAM KENT QUILTERS' GUILD meets at St. Paul's Congregational Church Hall, 450 Park Ave., W., Chatham. New members and guests welcome. Contact ltrinacty@hotmail.com for more information.
Last Wednesday of every month
ARTspace is pleased to announce that we will be hosting networking events
for fibre artists! The cost is 25¢ payable at the door. What, you ask, is a fibre artist? A fibre artist works with natural or synthetic fibres; he may knit or crochet, she may work with collage, they may weave or dye material. At the Fibre Network night artisans will
bring their projects to work on, supplies to create artist trading cards will be available, ideas and techniques will be shared and artists will socialize while being productive. To attend a Fibre Network meeting just call ART space to RSVP at 519-352-1064, email artspace.tag@gmail.com, or show up Wednesday, April 29 @ 7pm with your quarter.
ARTspace is a gallery featuring artwork created by Chatham-Kent artists and
is located at 1651Ž2 King Street West in downtown Chatham, Ontario. ARTspace
is open 12-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ARTspace is a Thames Art
Gallery community arts initiative in partnership with the Community Futures
Development Corporation and Municipality of Chatham-Kent Community
Partnership Fund.
Wednesday afternoons or Friday mornings
Join the Wii Bowling League at the Wallaceburg Seniors’ Community Centre. No stairs to climb. This can be done sitting in a chair if you are unable to stand. A FUN SOCIAL 2 HOURS. All gaming equipment will be provided. No prior experience with the Wii console is necessary. The league using the Wii electronic game console will be composed of two-person teams. Teams do not have to attend every week, but will need to attend enough days to complete the league schedule. Teams will vie for the “Golden Shoes” Trophy . Less impressive prizes will be handed out to the teams managing the best average score, the best single game score and whatever other milestones or achievements we deem worthy, Sign up dead line by: Oct. 2nd. Fall league 10 weeks ( Oct. 8 Dec. 10th) Wed. 1 3pm or Fridays 9:30 -11:30am. Everyone welcome. Call the Centr at 519-627-6224 for more information.
Every Thursday, Sept. 1 to June 30, 6:30 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown meets weekly in the basement of the Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, 59 Main St. E., Ridgetown. Summer meetings are hosted by members at various local addresses.
Every Second and Fourth Friday of each month, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
TEENS ROCK for teenagers in grades 7 - 10 meets at the Gym at Charlemont Free Methodist Church, 30127 Brigden Road, R.R.#5, Wallaceburg for basketball, volleyball, soccer, table games, outdoor games, campfires, cookouts, camping trips, community service projects and more. Call 627-8170 or 627-4965 for more details or e-mail janice_smith@cogeco.ca.
Fourth Wednesday of every Month
Located in the Region of Chatham-Kent, Tulip Tree Needlearts is a chapter of the
Embroiderersí Association of Canada www.eac.ca. The aim of the organization is to preserve traditional techniques and promote new challenges in the Art of Embroidery through education and networking. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of every month. For information on meetings or classes please phone 519 674-5538 or 519 354-8590. Workshops are designed to offer members an opportunity to learn both new and advanced methods of needlework. Projects and Classes are ongoing throughout the year. Stitch-ins are held regularly in members homes throughout the region of Chatham-Kent. These offer an opportunity for members to share expertise and ideas. Tulip Tree Needlearts offers group and individual courses through the Embroiderersí Association of Canada. Membership is $50.00 and includes a subscription to the quarterly national magazine Embroidery Canada.
Wednesday evenings, September 30, October 7/14/21/28, November 4, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
The Thames Art Gallery is excited to present their fall class list. Explore visual art with us! There is something for everyone, from the young budding artist to those who wish to polish their skills or tackle something new! Printmaking Open Studio - prior experience necessary. No instructor present. Cost: $60+gst member discount available. All classes take place at the Cultural Centre in Studio Two. To book a class, call the box office at 519-354-8338, come into 75 William Street North, or log onto www.cktickets.com. For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls, Thames Art Gallery Curatorial Assistant, The Cultural Centre, 519.354.8346 ext 41 .
Tuesday Oct. 6 and Wednesday Oct 7, 9:00 a.m.
The Kent High School Tennis tournament is scheduled to occur at the Joseph Carpenter Courts (Chatham Tennis Club), beginning at 9:00. Without knowing a definite time, the finals will occur at about 2:30-4:00. On Tuesday, Girls Singles, Girls Doubles, and Mixed Doubles will be played. On Wednesday, Boys Singles and Boys Doubles will be played. If weather is an issue, and one day is rained out, the rain date is Thursday, Oct 8. If both days get rained out, the rain dates are Oct 13 and 14th.
Wednesday, October 7, 12:15 to 12:50
Patricia M’s Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at T-Bones Grill House, 953 Charing Cross, 360-9401 to benefit C-K Children¹s Safety Village. Call the restaurant for reservations.
Thursday, October 8, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Mosaic Art Gala takes place tonight. Tickets are $100 each which includes a $75 tax receipt and are available from the Children’s Treatment Centre of Chatham-Kent. Call 519-354-0520 to reserve yours today. Catering by Three Generations Catering; music by Tom Lockwood. Live and Silent Auction: Artwork produced by child artists at the Centre under the guidance of Tracy Bultje during this summer’s MOSAIC Art Camps. Live Auction: Artwork donated by local professional artists including Lindsay Beaubien, Kathryn Bultje, Tracy Bultje, Nancy Gagnon, Karen Hearn, Mary Lou Kearney, Cathy VanRaay Myers and Mark Reinhart. Children’s Artwork will be on Exhibit at ArtSpace, 165½ King Street W., Chatham from September 21 to October 7.
Thursday, October 8, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Tonight is the first meeting of “Leisure Time”- a monthly book club meeting the first Thursday of each month at the Wallaceburg Seniors’ Community Centre. A book club is a reading group--usually consisting of a number of readers who read and talk about books based on a topic or an agreed-upon reading list. First book up for discussion is THE SHACK, a novel by William P.Young. Registration is FREE. Sign up list is on the bulletin board at the centre or call the office at 519-627-6224 or Chris Jenkins @ 519-627-1124. Open to members their family and friends
Friday, October 9, 8:30 p.m.
You’re invited to the local CD Release Party of the year! The Chatham-Kent Mountaineers are celebrating the release of their debut album, “Feed ‘em Their Teeth”. The Mountaineers are a “made-in-Chatham-Kent” product, with the entire band born and raised in Chatham, Blenheim, Tilbury, Rondeau and Erie Beach. The Chatham-Kent Mountaineer sound focuses primarily on Celtic and Canadian East Coast influences, in addition to one of its main functions as Irish beer-drinking music. Those who enjoy bands like Great Big Sea, Spirit of the West, the Young Dubliners and the Dropkick Murphys as well as the more traditional music of the Maritimes are sure to enjoy the high energy shows the Mountaineers have become renowned for. The Mountaineers are: Dan Davidson (drums), Stew Morton (vocals, guitar), Kevin O’Brien (bass, vocals), Rob Rankin (banjo, mandolin), Mark Stacey (vocals, guitar) and Alysson Storey (fiddle, flute, vocals). The Mountaineers are pleased to announce they will be holding a CD Release Party for their debut album on Friday, October 9th at 8.30 p.m. in Studio One at the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William Street North in Chatham. CDs will be available for $10. Admission is one of two ways: $5 at the door, or for each item brought in for the Chatham-Kent Outreach for Hunger, get $1 off your ticket – that means if you bring 5 cans of food you get in for free! There will be snacks and refreshments available – everyone welcome!
Wednesday, October 14,
Kim Iles of Choices 4 Wellness and Sally Joyce of BALANCE POINT ENERGETICS are presenting a workshop to show you how you can boost your immunity safely and naturally to help fend off some of the illnessenergies that are about. "Finding The Power Within" will help you:
* Gain insights into your inner strengths and qualities
* Identify the specific qualities that you have relied upon in order to manage the challenges that life has presented you with
* Discover if you are living these same strengths and qualities in your personal and professional life today
11:45 - networking and registration
12:00 - lunch
12:30 - 2:30 Workshop. The workshop takes place at Mamma Maria's (in the back room). Cost is $45.00 per person which includes a delicious lunch. Book by Oct. 12 by calling (519) 360-9276.
Thursday, October 15, 8:00 p.m.
The Kiwanis Theatre is proud to announce that Michael Schatte and His Band will perform a CD Release Concert tonight. Schatte is well known as a skilled and fiery guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and with the help of his electric band he’ll be showcasing original material from his new album entitled Crow Filled Sky, and much more! This 15-track CD boasts a diverse collection of catchy songs spanning rock, blues, and folk and showcases Schatte’s unique lyricism and exceptional instrumental talent. Those who attend on October 15th can expect an intimate yet high-energy concert full of compelling songs and first-rate musicianship. Also, Michael is pleased to announce that he will be donating $1.00 from every ticket sold and an additional $1.00 from every Crow Filled Sky CD sold at the show to United Way of Chatham-Kent. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased directly at the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office at 75 William St. North, Chatham, via phone (519-354-8338) or online at www.cktickets.com. More information about Michael Schatte can be found at www.michaelschatte.com.
Friday, October 16, 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
As part of the Chatham-Kent Museum’s festival MummyFest, the Kiwanis Theatre will be showing the 1932 film classic, The Mummy, starring Boris Karloff. Also showing will be The Mummy’s Hand (1940), The Mummy’s Tomb (1942), The Mummy’s Ghost (1944), and The Mummy’s Curse (1944). These movies are the landmark films that inspired an entire genre of movies and continue to be major influences on motion pictures to this day. MummyFest, a day-long celebration hosted by the Chatham-Kent Museum, will also feature mummy-themed fun in Studio One. There will be an out-of-town ‘guest’ mummy on display, as well as mummy-themed merchandise, reconstruction casts and other sculptures. Kids can paint their faces like an Egyptian and make a mummy mask. Adults can enjoy a cold MummyMartini at the cash bar. Wrapped snacks will also be available. There is mummy fun for the whole family! Parental guidance is suggested for the mummy movies shown in the Kiwanis Theatre. Get a head start on your Hallowe’en thrills! Come see The Mummy as it was meant to be seen- on the big screen! MummyFest pricing for an all-day pass is $10 for adults, and $5 for a child under 10. To purchase your MummyFest all-day pass, please call the box office at 519.354.8338, visit us at 75 William Street North, or log onto www.cktickets.com.
Friday, October 16, 6:00 p.m.
Blenheim Youth Centre presents "Evening of Enertainment and Fashion Show" at River Rock, King St. Chatham. Doors open at 6 pm, Fashion Show by Patricia M. Productions at 7 pm. Fashions by: Ford McIntyre Men's Wear, Nina Marie's, Ryan's Room, Serena's Ladies Wear, The Little Change Room, Tropical Paradise. Local talented youth, silent auction, door prizes, cash bar, appetizers included in the ticket price of $40. Tickets are available at Blenheim Youth Centre 78 Marborough st. , any of the stores listed above, or call 519 676 9349.
Friday, October 16
Saturday, October 17
Choose to join us on a walking tour of the Wellington St., King St. W, Raleigh St and downtown area for our Haunted Hallowe’en Walking Tour OR Hop on the Haunted Hallowe’en bus and travel to different locations in-town not accessible on foot.
Ghost walks are $10 for Adults, $5 for children 12 and under. In –town bus tour $15 one price per seat. Call (519) 436-2058 or (519) 351-2958 for information.
Saturday, October 17, 8:00 p.m.
Bowfire is the Total String Experience... Virtuosity in the hands of Masters. And you can see it LIVE in Chatham at the Kiwanis Theatre. The hottest new show to hit the stage is quickly becoming a major international success. It is at once an exceptionally high-quality music experience and a fast- paced theatrically staged show. Bowfire presents an "All Star Show" of the finest lineup of fiddle and violin virtuosos ever assembled on one stage. It takes its audiences on a musical journey that moves seamlessly from Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass, Celtic, Rock, Gypsy, World, Texas Swing and Ottawa Valley and Cape Breton styles and mixes in incredible step and tap dancing and a beautiful voice. All of this gets wrapped around a fast-paced show with first-class production values that include great sound, choreography, dramatic lighting, set design and costumes. Tickets for Bowfire can be purchased for $45 (member discounts available) at the Chatham Cultural Centre box office, 75 William Street North; by calling 519-354-8338, or by logging onto www.cktickets.com.
Saturday, October 17, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
AUDITION CALL - Running to Detroit' Audio Drama
Dave Carley one of Canada's leading Playwrights and Radio Dramatists scripted this thirty minute audio drama especially for Voices In The Wind Audio Theatre. Dave's works have been produced across Canada and the United States, as well as many countries around the world. Joey Ouellette, Artistic Director of the Purple Theatre Company (Windsor) has been chosen to Direct and Cast the production. Arrangements have been made to broadcast the audio drama on CFCO AM 630/92.9 FM sometime during the Winter of 2010. The weekend of January 16th/17th has been tentatively scheduled for the recording in Studio One at the Chatham Cultural Centre. Auditions will be held at 40 Trillium Village (11 story rectangular building) 1st Floor Activity Room.
For further information please call 519-397-4159 or email: pgough@cogeco.ca
Saturday, October 17, 6:00 p.m.
Elk, bison and other game meats will be on the menu as the Retro Suites Hotel hosts its first-ever Hunter’s Feast. The Chilled Food Emporium and Wine Bar will prepare the buffet dinner. A portion of the night’s proceeds will be donated to the Kent Cloverleaf Conservation Club. “The event is an excellent opportunity to sample non-traditional meats prepared using a variety of methods,” said Ron Laroche, the hotel’s Marketing Director. “It’s really a dinner for those that enjoy the spoils of the great hunt without having to chase their prey.” Tickets are $40 per person and are available at the Retro Suites Hotel. The evening gets underway with cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner. Additional information is available by calling the hotel at 1-866-617-3876.
Saturday and Sunday, October 17 & 18
A Grand Rapids Bus Trip has been organized to provide an opportunity to visit the new Grand Rapids Art Museum where Professor Farrell will guide our group through three exhibitions: American Impressionism from the Phillips Collection, James McNeill Whistler and the Romance of Great Cities and James Tissot's London. All of these exhibitions will confirm the Paris 1900 influence. Ticket price includes transportation, accommodation at the Grand Plaza Hotel, hospitality enroute, Saturday box lunch, Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park with both narrated tour and tram ride, and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Meyer May House. There is a $50.00 (plus gst) deposit to secure your reservation at your earliest convenience. Final payment is due September 18th. Price based on double occupancy $325.00 plus gst. To reserve your spot for this event, come into the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William Street North, call 519-354-8338, or log onto www.cktickets.com.
Sunday, October 18, 11:30 to 1:30
The Cultural Coalition of Chatham-Kent (CCC-K) is hosting “A Multicultural Thanksgiving Brunch”. This will be a great opportunity to enjoy a variety of ethnic foods and learn about the cultures of our fellow Chatham-Kent residents. Proceeds from the brunch will support CCC-K’s programs and services to welcome, integrate and support all cultural groups and newcomers to Chatham-Kent. The event is taking place at the Active Lifestyle Centre on Merritt Avenue in Chatham. Attendees can arrive anytime between 11:30 am to 1:30 pm to sample delicious foods from around the world. Greetings will be provided by our local dignitaries around 12:30 pm. There will also be on-going entertainment, door prizes and much more. Tickets can be purchased for $10 per adult and $5 for children (12 years & under) ahead of time or at the door. Call the CCC-K at 519.354.0430 for additional details or to purchase tickets.
Sunday, October 18, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
“Tastes of Fall – a feast for the senses” is the Harvest Event at Longwoods. Celebrate the autumn season with the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority at Ska-Nah-Doht Village and Museum in Longwoods Road Conservation Area! There will be fun activities for the whole family. Free with your paid admission, sample corn soup and fry bread. You can make a clay pot. There will be pumpkin painting for children just in time for Halloween. Challenge your friends to squash bowling and win a hand made corn husk doll. Make sure you leave time for a wagon ride through the park to view the fall colours. There will be live performances throughout the afternoon by the White Pine Dancers, a visually stunning presentation of “The Creation of Turtle Island” to show children of all ages to learn how animals can teach us to respect our natural environment, and Stone Toolmaking demonstrations. Try the stone tool puzzles and games. Visit the cabin area to see art demonstrations by the Strathroy Arts Group. Visit one of the many vendors featuring First Nations handmade crafts and drums, flower arrangements, bird carvings and one of a kind stain glass. Take a trip back in time as you tour Ska-Nah-Doht with its recreated longhouses and palisade maze. The fires will be burning to add to the atmosphere and makes a unique photo opportunity. Hike the 6 km of nature trails and take the suspension bridge over to the marsh boardwalk. Bring your own picnic or buy your lunch at the food booth. Admissions are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for youth and FREE for those under 6 or pay the Family Rate $20.00 (2 adults and 2 or more children). Located at 8348 Longwoods Road (Middlesex County Road #2), just one half hour west of London or one hour east of Chatham, between Delaware and Melbourne. It’s easy to get to even off Hwy #401 and #402, just follow the blue tourism signs! For more information, please call 519-264-2420 or check out our website events page atwww.lowerthames-conservation.on.ca/Specia...lEvents.htm.
Monday, October 19, 7:30 p.m.
Perry Molema, who owned Colonial Nurseries in Chatham for many years and recently brought the Chicago based AquaScape Inc to Canada and serving in the capacity of Canadian Sales Director, is this month’s guest speaker at the Blenheim Horticultural Society. Perry will be sharing new concepts in water harvesting and other green gardening topics. Perry will show us how to reduce our carbon footprints and contribute to the positive environmental aspects and pro-conservation issues.
The presentation will take place on Monday, October 19th in the basement hall at Trinity Anglican Church, 100 Ellen St., Blenheim at 7:30pm. Everyone is welcomed.
Enjoy a wonderful evening of horticulture. Contact rdent1@cogeco.ca or call Terri Dent at 519-354-8320 for more information.
Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon
Thursday, October 22, 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.
The Kiwanis Theatre will be jumpin’ with jazz in this exciting audience interactive show, The Jungle Book. Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. With colourful characters, and tons of audience participation, this toetapping jungle show is perfect for all ages to enjoy! An Adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s Classic Story is produced by Take A Bow KIDS Productions. Come and enjoy the fun. Tickets are 15.00 each and school groups receive reduced ticket prices. To order your tickets call the Chatham Culture Box Office at 519-354-8338. Or purchase online at www.cktickets.com and click on the events calendar to order.
Friday, October 23, 8:00 p.m.
Orchestra London presents "Stratford Pops". Hear some of the great themes from the Stratford Festival, including Mendelssohn's "A Midsummer Night's Dream", Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Carousel", and Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Gondoliers". Friday October 23, 2009 at the Kiwanis Theatre in the Chatham Cultural Centre. For tickets call (519) 354-8338 or order online at www.cktickets.com
Friday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 24th
Join us for an historic stroll (creep!) through Maple Leaf Cemetery to meet personalities from the past and hear related ghost stories too! Bring your flashlight, clove of garlic and follow your guide’s bobbing lantern into the darkest recesses of the cemetery. Meet at the Mausoleum at 7:00, 7:30 or 8:00 pm for this new foray into the spooky past.
Tickets are $15 for Adults, $7 for children 12 and under. Call (519) 436-2058 or (519) 351-2958 for information.
Saturday, October 24, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Thames Art Gallery is excited to present their fall class list. Explore visual art with us! There is something for everyone, from the young budding artist to those who wish to polish their skills or tackle something new!. Fabric Transfer Workshop with Kelly Ridley - Bring photocopies of your own drawings to transfer onto fabric. Learn what you can do with your new skill! Cost: $30+gst member discount available
All classes take place at the Cultural Centre in Studio Two. To book a class, call the box office at 519-354-8338, come into 75 William Street North, or log onto www.cktickets.com. For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls, Thames Art Gallery Curatorial Assistant, The Cultural Centre, 519.354.8346 ext 41 .
Tuesday, October 27, 8:00 p.m.
South African Acoustic Guitarist Tony Cox and New Brunswick Guitar Wizard Ryan Leblanc join Chatham-Kent’s own Tom Lockwood for a night of World Beat Rhythms at The Kiwanis Theatre. South African multiple award-winning acoustic fingerstyle guitarist Tony Cox demonstrates a complete mastery of the 'finger-style' of playing, where the right hand works with precision to weave a tapestry of textures. Ryan Leblanc is a New Brunswick based solo instrumentalist who combines organic melody lines with spellbinding rhythms to produce a completely unique musical experience with a World Beat Flavour. Tom Lockwood has made quite an impact on the music scene in Canada. His compositions have been heard in 27 countries around the world and his acoustic playing has been praised by guitar icons Leona Boyd and Don Ross. Join Tony, Ryan and Tom for a special night of music in Studio One at the Cultural Centre. Tickets are $25 and member discounts are available. Reserve your seat today! Come in to 75 William Street North, call 519.354.8338, or log on to ww.cktickets.com.
Tuesday evenings 6pm - 9pm; October 27, November 3/10/17/24, December 1
The Thames Art Gallery is excited to present their fall class list. Explore visual art with us! There is something for everyone, from the young budding artist to those who wish to polish their skills or tackle something new!. Pottery with Andrea Vuletin - Create a beautiful and practical gift for that special person in your life, or keep it for yourself! Cost: $130+gst member discount available. All classes take place at the Cultural Centre in Studio Two. To book a class, call the box office at 519-354-8338, come into 75 William Street North, or log onto www.cktickets.com. For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls, Thames Art Gallery Curatorial Assistant, The Cultural Centre, 519.354.8346 ext 41 .
Thursday, October 28, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
ERIE RIDGE C.A.T. INVITES YOU TO NETWORKING PARTY
Chatham-Kent’s creative community living or working along Lake Erie from Buxton to Palmyra is invited to an evening of art networking and cultural mapping. This will be one of the first chances to experience Smith & Wilson Estate Winery’s new facilities at 8368 Water Street west of Blenheim on Highway #3. The event is being planned by the Erie Ridge Cultural Action Team (CAT). Organisers encourage writers, actors, musicians, visual artists, designers, architects, magicians, crafters, photographers, quilters, framers, journalists – and more - to attend. If you are creative, come and join other like-minded people to meet members of the CAT team. Learn how you can share in plans for growing our economy through culture and hear from Jim and Lisa Gilbert about a proposed Chatham-Kent-wide Arts Festival. You can also talk to web designer Rob Armstrong about tips in designing a web page and optimising your web presence.
You will be invited to place a colour-coded dot on an Erie Ridge CAT map so by the end of the evening clusters of artists/artisans and supporters will emerge. The information will be used to encourage the development of businesses which support and respond to the creative economy. You may be surprised to find how many artists and art-related businesses exist in our community already. There is no cover charge for this event. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served while you purchase specially chosen vintages from Smith & Wilson’s award-winning selection of wines. Please let Cultural Development Coordinator Patricia Peters know if you can join us by telephoning 519 354 8346 extension 43 or by emailing patriciap@chatham-kent.ca.
Friday, October 30th ONLY!
By special request, The Trial of Mary Jacob returns for one repeat performance at St. Thomas Anglican Church. Buses leave the parking lot of the Central Library, 120 Queen St. at 7:00 pm. Witness a re-enactment of the heart-rending story of two little girls lost in a blizzard in Dover Township. This is a true story as is the macabre tale that follows of the unlucky Mary Jacob who had the misfortune to love the wrong man. Tickets are $25 each. Reserve by phoning (519) 436-2058 or (519) 351-2958. Rain or shine; no refunds; Book early!
Monday evenings 6pm - 9pm; November 2/9/16/23/30, December 7
The Thames Art Gallery is excited to present their fall class list. Explore visual art with us! There is something for everyone, from the young budding artist to those who wish to polish their skills or tackle something new!. Watercolour with Hank Bos - this class focuses on basic techniques including paint application, sketching and composition. Cost: $135+gst member discount available All classes take place at the Cultural Centre in Studio Two. To book a class, call the box office at 519-354-8338, come into 75 William Street North, or log onto www.cktickets.com. For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls, Thames Art Gallery Curatorial Assistant, The Cultural Centre, 519.354.8346 ext 41 .
November 4, 12:15 to 12:50 p.m.
A Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Glitters Fun Eatery, 162 King St., Chatham to benefit the Chatham Goodfellows. Call 519-352-0820 to reserve a table.
Saturday afternoons November 7/14/28, December 5 (no class Nov 21), 1pm - 3pm
3D Recycled Sculpture Kids Art Class with Irene MacCreadie! Hey kids! Let's make Bugs and Crawly Creatures and build their habitats! Get messy with the Thames Art Gallery and Irene MacCreadie and learn more about the creatures outside your door! As a class, the students will create larger than life-sized habitats for smaller creatures using paint, cardboard boxes and paper mache. Out of recycled materials, students will then create the spiders, mice, insects or snakes that will live in their new habitats. Local artist Irene MacCreadie will take kids ages 5-7 on an adventure to the forest floor to learn about the creatures and habitats they live in. Classes are in Studio 2 of the Chatham Cultural Centre. Cost: $55. Sign up at the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office 75 William Street N, online at www.cktickets.com or by phone 519-354-8338.
November 5, 6, 7, 13, 14
Theatre Kent¹s season kicks off its season with the musical Evita. This musical masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice tells the story of the controversial first lady of Argentina. Evita is being directed by Jamie Johnston with musical direction by Tom Overton. 2009-2010 Season subscriptions are available at the reduced rate of $36 until September 30th only. After September 30th subscriptions are on sale for $42 through November 5th. Regular price to see all three shows would be $50. Subscriptions may be purchased at the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office, 75 William Street North in Chatham, or by calling 519-354-8338, or on cktickets.com. Single tickets go on sale as of September 8th. For more information on Theatre Kent or to get involved either on stage or backstage, visit www.theatrekent.org <http://www.theatrekent.org/> or call 519-436-0043.
Thursday evenings, November 5/12/19/26, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Thames Art Gallery is excited to present their fall class list. Explore visual art with us! There is something for everyone, from the young budding artist to those who wish to polish their skills or tackle something new!. Life Drawing II - no instructor present, model and easels provided . Cost: $35+gst member discount available. All classes take place at the Cultural Centre in Studio Two. To book a class, call the box office at 519-354-8338, come into 75 William Street North, or log onto www.cktickets.com. For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls, Thames Art Gallery Curatorial Assistant, The Cultural Centre, 519.354.8346 ext 41 .
Saturday mornings, 10am - 12pm; November 7/14/28, December 5 (no class Nov 21)
The Thames Art Gallery is excited to present their fall class list. Explore visual art with us! There is something for everyone, from the young budding artist to those who wish to polish their skills or tackle something new!.. Children’s Printmaking Class with Marshall Heaton - all the basics! for ages 7- 12. Cost: $85 member discount available All classes take place at the Cultural Centre in Studio Two. To book a class, call the box office at 519-354-8338, come into 75 William Street North, or log onto www.cktickets.com. For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls, Thames Art Gallery Curatorial Assistant, The Cultural Centre, 519.354.8346 ext 41 .
Saturday afternoons, 1pm - 3pm; November 7/14/28, December 5 (no class Nov 21)
The Thames Art Gallery is excited to present their fall class list. Explore visual art with us! There is something for everyone, from the young budding artist to those who wish to polish their skills or tackle something new!. 3-D Recycled Sculptures with Irene MacCreadie - join Irene for a fun-filled afternoon of artmaking! for ages 5 - 7. Cost: $55 member discount available. All classes take place at the Cultural Centre in Studio Two. To book a class, call the box office at 519-354-8338, come into 75 William Street North, or log onto www.cktickets.com. For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls, Thames Art Gallery Curatorial Assistant, The Cultural Centre, 519.354.8346 ext 41 .
November 17, 18, 19
Take a Bow Productions presents the Broadway rock musical, RENT. Winner of nearly every major industry award, including the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical, RENT continues to be a cornerstone of modern American musical theatre. RENT first opened at the off-Broadway, New York Theatre Workshop. The New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley called it an “exhilarating, landmark rock opera” with a “glittering, inventive score” that “shimmers with hope for the future of the American musical.” The performance takes place at the Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre. Tickets are $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for students and seniors. This is not a show for young viewers due to mature content. To order your tickets call the Chatham Culture Box Office at 519-354-8338. Or purchase online at www.cktickets.com <http://www.cktickets.com/> and click on the events calendar to order.
Saturday, November 21, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 22, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.
The 2009 Christmas House Tour sponsored by the Captain Garnet Brackin and Kent Regiment Chapter IODE takes place on this weekend. This fundraiser includes several local Chatham homes and businesses on tour that have been decorated by local florists. Refreshments are also available. Tickets are $15 per person and are available at local florists and by calling 519-354-0803. More specifics as to the florists participating will be available soon.
Saturday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
(CHRISTMAS) GIFTS & MORE plus BAKE SALE takes place at the Wallaceburg Community Centre, 205 James St. ,,Wallaceburg, $15.00 per table …to register your table call 519-627-6224. One of a kind. Door Admission; non perishable item
December 2, Lunch
A Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Satellite Restaurant, 145 King St., Chatham to benefit Outreach for Hunger. Call 519-352-5281 to reserve a table.
Friday, December 4, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Autism Ontario - Chatham-Kent is hosting a Spa Night for Women fundraiser event at Kinsmen Auditorium in Chatham. Tickets for the event are $20 in advance or $25 at door. These tickets will allow you access to 3 mini spa treatments (15 minutes in length) from the vendors in attendance. For the first 200 people entering the event, a Swag Bag worth $100 will be given. There will be vendors at the site for shopping and 5 speakers during the evening. For ticket information please contact Verna Southgate, Vice-President, Autism Ontario - Chatham-Kent at 519-351-4531.
December 11, 12
In addition to the subscription season, Theatre Kent is producing the holiday classic A Christmas Story Dec. 11 & 12 , 2009. Ralphie¹s quest for a Red Ryder BB Gun comes to life as this favourite holiday film hits the stage. The play is adapted by Philip Grecian from the film and moemoir by Jean Shepherd and will be directed by Karen Robinet.
The show will be performed in the Kiwanis Theatre at the Chatham Cultural Centre on December 11, and December 12, with both a matinee and evening performance on the 12th with the cost of all tickets remaining at $10 each. Tickets are available now through the Cultural Centre box office by calling 519-354-8338 or online at www.cktickets.com <http://www.cktickets.com> . CONTACT: Jenne Wason Pickard, Theatre Kent,
519-351-3746 or jenne@mydaymusic.com
December 22, 12 noon to 10:30 p.m.
The original Olympic flame will be travelling from Athens, Greece and making its journey across Canada, in an effort to “light the land, generate pride in our nation, and celebrate the possible!” The Olympic flame will be passing through a number of Chatham-Kent communities over a three day period, and will be stopping overnight for a very special “cauldron lighting” ceremony in Chatham on December 22, 2009. To celebrate this historic moment, the municipality will be hosting a free full-day event to showcase, honour, and celebrate our community’s cultural diversity, heritage, local accomplishments, and community champions. Taking place at the Kinsmen Auditorium and Memorial Arena, from 12 p.m. until approximately 10:30 p.m., this event includes a full day of free family activities, performances, art demonstrations, and sporting events.
February 4, 5, & 6, 2010
Theatre Kent presents The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance. This Tony-Award winning play, based on the life of John Merrick, will be directed by Jane Ingraham. For tickets call Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office, 75 William Street North in Chatham, or by calling 519-354-8338, or on cktickets.com. For more information on Theatre Kent or to get involved either on stage or backstage, visit www.theatrekent.org <http://www.theatrekent.org/> or call 519-436-0043.
May 6, 7, 8, 2010
Theatre Kent’s subscription season wraps up with Opening Night. This hilarious comedy written by Canadian favourite Norm Foster and directed by Jan Holt tells the story of an unusual evening out at the theatre. For tickets call the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office, 75 William Street North in Chatham, or by calling 519-354-8338, or on cktickets.com. For more information on Theatre Kent or to get involved either on stage or backstage, visit www.theatrekent.org <http://www.theatrekent.org/> or call 519-436-0043.
