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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Tuesday, November 17, 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.
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.
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.
November 17, 18, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
November 19, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent Potters' Guild presents their ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SALE at St. Clair College, Thames Campus. No Cover Charge. Cash & Cheque only.
Wednesday, November 18
Patricia M. Productions presents a Fall Fashion Tour for the Outreach for Hunger. Dinner at 6 p.m. at Tru's Grill House, Riverview Dr., Chatham. Fashions from around Chatham-Kent. Call the restaurant at 519-436-0199 for reservations.
November 18 to January 2
ARTspace is proud to present Process≈Product, an exhibition which examines
the ceramic surface. The artists included in this exhibition are: Beth Turnbull Morrish, David Moynihan, Chris Snedden, and Andrea Vuletin. Beth Turnbull Morrish is a maker of artefacts. Her work tells a story of the foods, meals and customs of her personal culture. The pleasure in using these special, unique dishes adds significance to the acts of eating, drinking, serving and socializing. David Moynihan’s goal as a potter is to enhance the experience of use by allowing “the marks and process of production show through his finished works”. Chris Snedden makes pots out of mid-temperature stoneware clay with slip decoration and his own transfer prints. He is primarily interested in using imagery on clay pieces and different firing types. Andrea Vuletin is the guest curator for this exhibition. She is an exhibiting member of ARTspace. Her work often reflects the nature she sees around her in Chatham-Kent and while digging in her garden.For more information please contact ARTspace at 519-352-1064 or ARTspace.tag@gmail.com.
Wednesday evenings, November 18, 25 and Dec. 2, 7:00 p.m.
Join us in Studio 1 of the Chatham Cultural Centre for fancy snacks and featured beverages and learn about art masterpieces, of course! We begin on November 18th with Eugene Delacroix and his well known work Liberty Leading the People. This piece was purchased by the French government only to have it be censored and hidden from public view, only to have it brought back in to public view by another government 18 years later. Francoise Richard of the LCBO will be making the beverage selections for each evening, themed around the home country of the featured artist. Please join us in Studio 1 at the Chatham Cultural Centre. Tickets are $10 per evening or $30 for all three evenings (with a membership discount available). Tickets can be purchased on line at www.cktickets.com, by calling 519-354-8338 or visiting the CCC box office at 75 William Street North in Chatham. A limited number of tickets are available at the door.
Thursday, November 19, 6:00 p.m.
Join the Dickens Fellowship for a Pub Night at Tru's Grillhouse Restaurant, 220 Riverview Dr., Chatham. There will be a Social period with Ice Breaker activity and Cash Bar from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and Dinner at 6:30. Dinner will be Traditional Pub Fare of Shepherd's Pie or Fish and Chips (or you may order off the menu).
Friday, November 20, 6:00 p.m.
Steak anyone? Tickets are $15, grab your friends, then come to the Canadian Imperial Club, 22 Payne St., Chatham, for a casual "BBQ Your Own Steak" dinner and help support local kids benefiting the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village. There will also be a Raffle and 50/50 draw. Please contact 519-360-1270 to purchase your tickets. Cash, cheque or credit card are accepted!
Friday, November 20, 7:00 p.m.
Check out Holiday Hang Ups and Merry Messages at ARTspace! Chatham-Kent celebrities and artists have worked hard to create unique hand-made greeting cards and ornaments for sale this holiday season. The ornaments will be used in a spectacular window display which will be revealed at an opening reception on November 20, 2009 at 7:00pm. All ornaments and cards will be for sale from November 19, 2009 to December 23, 2009. Some of the participating celebrities include Dave Van Kesteren, MP; Mayor Randy Hope; Don Shropshire, General Manager, Community Development and Planning Services, Municipality of Chatham-Kent; Alysson Storey, Manager of Culture and Special Events, Municipality of Chatham-Kent; Carl Lavoy, Curator, Thames Art Gallery; and Dave and Cheryl from CFCO mornings. ARTspace exhibiting members Lindsay Beaubien, Beverly Fish and Helen Normandeau are creating hand-painted cards, Tracy Bultje is creating porcelain ornaments, and Becky Fixter-Vagners is creating hand-beaded ornaments. Peter Moffat, Mark Reinhart, Laurie Langford and other exhibiting members will also be participating. This community arts initiative has been created to encourage the participation and interaction of artists throughout all of Chatham-Kent. It will also help raise funds in support of ARTspace and its future community projects and initiatives.
We would like to thank our sponsors Langford Law Offices and the Downtown Chatham BIA for their generous support of this exhibition. ARTspace is a gallery featuring artwork created by Chatham-Kent artists. ARTspace is located at 165½ King Street 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.
Friday, November 20, 8:00 p.m.
Chatham natives Jamie Hillman and Rachel Schwarz are excited to present an evening full of memorable music for a special, one-night-only event at the Chatham Cultural Centre. The concert will feature singer Rachel Schwarz and pianist/composer Jamie Hillman in a variety of music from Broadway hits to Barbra Streisand classics. The concert will also feature beautiful new music from composer Hillman, as well as a variety of folk and classical numbers. Schwarz and Hillman are joined by an amazing group of musicians including: Jennifer Trinca, violin; Leanne Hessel, cello; Grant Van Dyke, flute; Paul Schwarz, vocals; Heather Kosik, dancer; Nancy Hillman, Guitar and Elisabeth Enzlin and the Chatham Christian School Choir and PURE Youth Choir. Tickets for Rachel Schwarz and Jamie Hillman are $25, and member discounts are available. Tickets may be purchased at 75 William Street North, by phone at 519.354.8338, or online www.cktickets.com
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
Sunday, November 21, 1:00 p.m.
Come to the Annual Turkey Bingo sponsored by Sainte-Catherine School Council. Doors open at noon at Pain Court Secondary School Gymnasium. Raffle, 50/50 Draw, Penny Sale, Grocery Basket, Door Prizes. A fun-filled afternoon for the entire family. Admission: Adults $3, Child under 14 years $1.
Saturday, November 21, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Three homes and a historic church are on the itinerary for the Christmas in Shetland Home Tour in this tiny, picturesque farming community in south Lambton. As an added draw, the church hall will be the setting for a Christmas Bazaar and Tea Room. Three homes, all connected with the Elliott family, will be featured on the tour. The oldest is a third generation family farm home, built in 1878 and recently renovated. The newest was built in 1986. All are within a few kilometres of the Shetland United Church, built in 1882, which will be decorated for a Christmas wedding. Across the road from the church, the Shetland Hall will be bursting at the seams with a Christmas Bazaar, featuring unique Christmas shopping opportunities including home décor, homemade Christmas cards, baking, wreaths, books, and other crafts. Also at the hall, visitors can enjoy a tea room with soups, breads, and baking – as well as tea and other beverages. Admission is $12 per person. For tickets or more information, contact Joyce at 519-692-5106. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the event at the Shetland Hall, 1293 Shetland Road in Dawn-Euphemia township. Shetland is located approximately midway between Chatham, London, and Sarnia. Details on the event can be found at http://oakdale3.com/shetlandchristmas.html.
Monday, November 23, 7:00 p.m.
The Kiwanis Theatre presents the 1954 Academy Award Winning film, On the Waterfront. If the 1954 film, On the Waterfront is not the best American film ever produced, it is without doubt among the ten best post—World War II American films. It was nominated for 12 Oscars, and won 8 including Best Picture. It is ranked the 8th Greatest American film of all time by the American Film Institute. The movie stars Marlon Brando, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Karl Malden, and Eva Marie Saint.
Tickets for Cake & Classics: On The Waterfront are $10 each and include the movie, a piece of decadent cake, and a specially-selected dessert beverage by Francoise of the Wellington Street LCBO. There will not be an intermission. To reserve your seat and piece of decadent cake, contact the Cultural Centre box office at 519.354.8338, come in to 75 William Street North, or log onto www.cktickets.com.
Tuesday, November 24, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of celebration and appreciation of the many dedicated volunteers of the Canadian Cancer Society at Aristo’s Banquet Room, 307 Grand Ave West, Chatham. Refreshments and hors d‘oeuvres provided. Featuring…
• Kylea Potvin MD FRCPC
Director, Postgraduate Training Program Medical Oncology LRCP
Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry University of Western Ontario
Plus…
• Canadian Cancer Society volunteer awards, news, and updates
There is no cost to attend but seating is limited.
Please RSVP by November 16. Contact Janet at (519) 352-3960 or jlowe@ontario.cancer.ca. If you are eligible for a Years of Service Award, we ask that you please remind us when you RSVP. Wheelchair accessible
Wednesday, November 25, 7:00 p.m.
Join us in Studio 1 of the Chatham Cultural Centre for fancy snacks and featured beverages and learn about art masterpieces, of course! On this, the second Wednesday, we will discuss Christ of St. John of the Cross painted by Surrealist artist Salvador Dali. In 1961, the canvas was damaged with a brick by a visitor to the museum. The vandal caused the damage because the viewpoint of the artist was looking down rather than up at the subject. Francoise Richard of the LCBO will be making the beverage selections for each evening, themed around the home country of the featured artist. Please join us Wednesday evenings in Studio 1 at the Chatham Cultural Centre. Tickets are $10 per evening or $30 for all three evenings (with a membership discount available). Tickets can be purchased on line at www.cktickets.com, by calling 519-354-8338 or visiting the CCC box office at 75 William Street North in Chatham. A limited number of tickets are available at the door.
Wednesday, November 25, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Remember Our Sisters – Put it on the Line, is a campaign to bring awareness to Ending Violence against Women Month. November will be devoted to promoting public awareness of violence against women, as a serious social problem which affects our families, communities and society as a whole. November 25th has been designated as the National ‘Ending Violence against Women' Day. The Chatham Kent Women’s Centre recognizes this day with an exhibit dedicated to the 275 women and children who have been murdered in Ontario since 1999 due to gender violence. The Chatham Kent Women's Centre is located at 20 Sandys Street in Chatham. Please join us as we display names and stories on lines across our parking lot. We ask our community to attend our memorial and participate by writing a message to be displayed on the line, among the names. For additional information, please contact CKWC 519-351-9144 Ext.0
Thursday, November 26, 8:00 a.m.
You are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting for the Cultural Coalition of Chatham-Kent (CCC-K). Kathy Weiss, new director for our Economic Development Services will provide the keynote address titled: “Newcomers and Chatham-Kent, Powerhouse of Opportunities.” The meeting will take place at Smitty’s Aristo Room. It will commence with breakfast at 8 a.m., keynote address at 8:30 a.m., and adjourn for 10 a.m. There is a cost of $12 to attend. Attached is the AGM flyer for further information. Tickets are available at the CCC-K office on 425 McNaughton Ave. West by calling 519.354.0430 ext. 226 or email atculturalcoalition@kent.net. You can also purchase tickets at the door.
November 26, 27, 28, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
“Bethlehem Live” is back, bigger and better than ever, after a two year break. With a costumed cast of over 130 characters (and live animals!), this ‘Free’, guided outdoor re-enactment of the Christmas story is for all the family. Take a guided tour through the streets of Bethlehem in the first century, and experience the atmosphere of that first Christmas night. Visitors will be able to ‘barter’ in the busy marketplace, find refreshment in Martha’s Bazaar, take part in the census and pay taxes to Cesar, as well as encounter the Shepherds, the Wise Men, and the Innkeeper ... not to mention Roman Soldiers, thieves and other characters who make the journey to Bethlehem come alive. For further information, please feel free to contact Pastor Gord Reynolds or Tracy Fieldus (Bethlehem Live Coordinator) at 352-4580.
Friday, November 27, 8:00 p.m.
Ken Crone and the members of the Ken Crone Trio are proud to announce Friday Night Jazz, featuring Chris Norley. Chris is a jazz guitarist, vocalist, teacher and composer based in London, Ontario, Canada. An active member of the regional jazz scene, he leads his own jazz groups, and has performed in various jazz, funk, pop, rock and country bands, as a solo act, and freelance musician. He was featured in the Profiles section of ArtScape Magazine November 2007 edition. Twice nominated for Best Jazz Artist at the Jack Richardson Music Awards, Chris has performed live at the award evenings and was showcased on television news entertainment features. He has performed at Aeolian Hall Jazz Concerts, Jazz For The People concert series, the Stratford Jazz And Blues Festival, Forest City Jazz Festival, Quai du Vin Jazz Festival, Art In The Park Jazz Festival, live on Breakfast Television - Citytv and The New 'PL and at Canada Music Week. Tickets are $25 and are available by calling the CKtickets Box Office at 519-354-8338, by visiting 75 William Street North, Chatham, or online at www.cktickets.com.
Saturday, November 28, 8:00 p.m.
Sylvia Tyson returns to the Kiwanis Theatre as part of Quartette consisting of seasoned singer/songwriters Cindy Church, Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick, and Tyson. Tickets for Quartette are $29, and member discounts are available. Reserve your seat by calling 519.354.8338, by coming in to 75 William Street North, or by logging on to www.cktickets.com.
Saturday, November 28
Downtown Chatham merchants present their Holiday Open House for a fun-filled day of shopping and entertainment. Many stores will have holiday sales as well as refreshments. Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at the Downtown Chatham Centre, Ice Sculptors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Horse and Buggy Rides from 12 noon to 4 p.m. (pick up at Retro Suites Hotel, and the Chili Cookoff hosted by Crime Stopers in the Downtown Chatham Centre, upper level, from 4 to 6 p.m. All this is followed by the best Santa Claus Parade in Southwestern Ontario at 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 28
Fundraiser for Chatham-Kent United Way takes place in Blenheim at St. Mary's Hall featuring the local Classic Rock band, The Puke Buckets, with Dan Ingram opening act. For details contact Adam Vandermey at 519-676-9849.
Sunday, November 29, 2:00 p.m.
The Tilbury Christian Community Christmas Concert takes place at St. Francis Xavier Church featuring the Chatham-Kent Singers directed by Dennis Myers, Pain Court High School Band directed by Pierre Thomas, The Kehoe Family - Millennium Music, Michael, Samantha, Matthew and Andrew Derynck, Julia Dell of Calvary Community Church, Meghan Chevalier of St. Francis Zavier Church, The Treble Makers directed by Jane Ripley, St. Francis Xavier Church Tilbury Saturday Night Choir directed by Theresa Gadal, St. Francis Xavier Church French and English Sunday Choirs directed by Shirley Mailloux, and Wheatley United Church Choir directed by Karen Renwick. Admission is a canned good or freewill offering. All donations go to the Tilbury Information and Help Centre.
Tuesday, December 1, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Employer Awareness Workshop, "Complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, takes place at Retro Suites, Chatham. Complimentary dinner. Guest speaker: Elaine Austin from Business Takes Action. To register please email info@leapforthebest.com or call 519-974-4221, ext. 242. Register by Nov. 26th.
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.
Wednesday, December 2, 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Employer Awareness Workshop, "Complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, takes place at the Oaks Inn, Wallaceburg. Complimentary breakfast. Guest speaker: Elaine Austin from Business Takes Action. To register please email info@leapforthebest.com or call 519-974-4221, ext. 242. Register by Nov. 26th.
Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 p.m.
Join us in Studio 1 of the Chatham Cultural Centre for fancy snacks and featured beverages and learn about art masterpieces, of course! The last work in this series will be The Kiss by sculptor Auguste Rodin. The lover’s lips do not actually touch in the sculpture, this may suggest that they were interrupted and met their demise without their lips ever having touched. Francoise Richard of the LCBO will be making the beverage selections for each evening, themed around the home country of the featured artist. This month will be Spain and France. Please join us in Studio 1 at the Chatham Cultural Centre. Tickets are $10 per evening or $30 for all three evenings (with a membership discount available). Tickets can be purchased on line at www.cktickets.com, by calling 519-354-8338 or visiting the CCC box office at 75 William Street North in Chatham. A limited number of tickets are available at the door.
Thursday, December 3
Wallaceburg & District Museum Bus Trip to Sarnia Imperial Theatre on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Entertainment by Walter Family Country Christmas, afternoon matinee. This outing includes dinner and a stop at Casino Point Edward. $75.00 per person. Tickets are now available at the Wallaceburg Museum, 505 King Street, Wallaceburg. Phone 519 627-8962 to reserve your seat. We are also holding a draw to win this bus trip for 2 people plus $50. spending money. Tickets are $5.00 and only 100 have been printed.
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.
Saturday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Come to the Ridge House Museum to Deck Your Halls… Parents or grandparents bring your favourite little elf to the Ridge House Museum for our festive day of Christmas ornament and craft making. On Saturday, December 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. join us when we create holiday memories and jolly decorations to adorn your home for the Christmas season. Parent and child can work together to create their very own huggable Christmas penguin pillow, German paper stars and a sequined ornament to hang on the tree. Pairs will have the opportunity to create other wintry crafts that they can display all winter long. The day is designed so you can work at your own pace in a relaxed environment. Festive holiday tours of the decorated 1875 Ridge House will also be available. Come and see how Christmas trees were decorated during the Victorian era and enjoy some hot apple cider and a tasty holiday treat. The cost for each adult/child pair to attend is $31.50. All supplies, snacks, and a light lunch are included. Advanced booking prior to November 30 is required as space and supplies are limited. For more information or to book your spot contact Ridge House Museum curator today at 519.674.2223 or email ckridgehouse@chatham-kent.ca.
Saturday, December 5, 8:30 p.m.
Aaron Allen & the Small City Saints return to Chatham with a show at the KBD Hall, 34 Byng Ave. The band brings their flavor of Alt-Country music, and will be performing with long running hometown heroes Square Root of Margaret who will bring their psychedelic power pop! Visit http://srom.net for more info on Square Root of Margaret! Opening act TBA. All Ages! $5 gets you in the door! If you would like to attend this event, please contact Keegan Panjer, DEADSCENEMUSIC.com, keegan@deadscenemusic.com or (226)881-2424
Sunday, December 6, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Historical Society Christmas Home Tour 2009. On the tour will be five beautifully decorated homes in the Dover area plus a tea and pastry break. Tickets $15.00, advance tickets sale locations in Wallaceburg: Westbrook’s Flower Shoppe, Victoria’s Garden and the Wallaceburg Museum; in Chatham the Purple Pansy. For more information please call the Museum at 519 627-8962.
Monday, December 7, 6:45 p.m.
The next film being shown by the Chatham-Kent Film Group is "Cairo Time" starring Patricia Clarkson and Alexander Siddig, and is about an unlikely friendship that develops in Cairo, Egypt. It will be shown at the Chatham Cinema Six on King Street East in Chatham. This is a special showing as the director of the film, Ruba Nadda, will be in attendance that evening. She will introduce the film and post-screening she will be available at the William Street Cafe for an intimate question and answer session. "Cairo Time" was awarded Best Canadian Feature at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival and is Ms. Nadda's fifth feature length film. We encourage movie-goers to purchase tickets in advance at the William Street Cafe, or to arrive early to the film to avoid disappointment.
Wednesday, December 9, Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Join the Dickens Fellowship for a Victorian Christmas Dinner featuring Consomme, Oyster stuffing, Roasted Parsnips and Carrots, Roast Goose, Gravy and Christmas Pudding. The dinner will take place in Studio One of the Chatham Cultural Centre. Cost is $35. Milner House will be open starting at 6:00 p.m. for an exclusive Christmas viewing. The Dickens Fellowship will be providing after dinner entertainment. Visit www.cktickets.com for tickets or call the box office at 519-354-8338.
Friday, December 11, 7:00 p.m.
The Christmas Wish Trees at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Chatham and Wallaceburg campuses will be illuminated tonight. The public is invited to this annual ceremony to enjoy Christmas carols, words from CKHA’s pastoral staff, refreshments and to view the trees which will be decorated in gold, sliver and blue lights – signifying the level of gifts received through this year’s campaign. Over the years, Christmas Wish Tree has become a cherished tradition in our community. Through this campaign, residents of Chatham-Kent are able to publicly honour a family member, friend, colleague and/or business by making a donation to illuminate a blue, silver or gold Christmas Wish Tree light in support of their local hospitals. Information is available on www.foundationckha.com, via the Christmas Wish Tree logo on the homepage. Donations are being accepted online, via mail, over the phone or in-person at the Foundation office. For more information, please visit www.foundationckha.com, call 519.436.2538 or email foundation@ckha.on.ca.
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 16, 17, 1:00p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Inspired by the wildly popular Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City, the PURE Academy for the Performing Arts has prepared a PURE Christmas Spectacular for the Kiwanis Theatre that is set to begin a new holiday tradition for families in Chatham-Kent. Showcasing the amazing talent of local young performers, the PURE Christmas Spectacular will bring to life many best-loved Christmas stories through dance, singing, acting and musical theatre. Highlights include a suite from the Nutcracker ballet, lively Rockette-style numbers, theatrical show-stoppers and songs the whole family will love! To order tickets call PURE at 519-352-5000.
Saturday, December 19
Join the Christmas Celebration as the Wallaceburg and District Chamber of Commerce hosts a Christmas Party at the Oaks Inn Cookhouse in Wallaceburg. Music by dj Ron Tack. Cash bar opens at 5:30, dinner (the Cookhouse's famous 2 meat buffet with all the trimmings) at 6:30, dancing from 9:00 to 1:00 a.m. Bring your staff, family and friends. For more information, contact Tina at the Chamber office at 519-627-1443, or Karen Verstappen at the Oaks Inn at 519-627-1433. Cost is $30 per person.
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.
April 6 to 16 and April 27
The Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival Committee has recently announced the dates for the 65th Annual Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival. The Festival will be held from April 6 to April 16, 2010. The Grand Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27. Free copies of the Festival syllabus are available at Tony’s One Stop Music Shoppe, Frank’s Music Centre, Strings ‘N’ Things and Gospel Text Book Store in Chatham. Entries must be postmarked no later than November 16, 2009. Band and Choirs entries must be postmarked no later than Dec. 1, 2009. Registrations can be submitted online, for a reduced entry fee, to www.chathamkiwanis.com/musicfestival, beginning November 1. Registrants are encouraged to use online registration but entries can still be submitted by mail. For further information, contact Lois Pepper at 519-354-8644 or Mary Alice Marchand at 519-354-0962 or mamrelxd@mnsi.net.
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.
