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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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.
2nd Wednesday of every month
The CK Dramatists Society will meet at the Chatham Cultural Centre beginning on February 10th and will be modified by musical theatre writer Jenne Watson Pickard. The CK Dramatists Society is a forum for dramatic writers to come together, share their work, and receive feedback from their peers. Anyone who writes plays, screenplays, television shows, or musicals is encouraged to participate. Anyone who wishes to join should contact Mark Reinhart at 519 350 7477 or tredmark@hotmail.com
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.
February 3-27
The ARTspace exhibit The Secret Life of Crows explores the imaginary world of crows which we humans do not see. As loyal and clannish creatures, these crows go about their daily lives and exhibit unique personalities. Like humans, they have families, jobs and "characters" in their communities. Viewed from a distance as dark and ugly, these birds have a flair for bright colours and shiny things. Legend has it that only sympathetic humans can catch a glimpse of the "real" crow behind the feathers. Beverly Fish is a full time artist residing in Chatham Kent. She works in mixed media, and her subject matter usually involves an imaginary world of animals presented in a whimsical manner. Attracted to bright and shiny things, much of her work includes embellishments that shimmer and sparkle. Besides creating work in her studio, she teaches private art lessons and conducts workshops at galleries. She is a visual arts graduate of Lambton College, University of Windsor (BFA) and Western university (BEd). ARTspace is a gallery featuring artwork for sale created by Chatham-Kent artists. ARTspace is located at 165½ King Street in downtown Chatham, Ontario. ARTspace is open 12p.m.-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, February 24, 7:00 p.m.
Dresden Horticultural Society meets at Trinity Christian Centre.
Thursday, February 25, 8:00 a.m.
122nd Annual General Meeting of the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce will take place at Smitty's Banquet Room, 307 Grand Ave.W., Chatham. Buffet Breakfast. $15 per person. For reservations call Sarah Smith, Administrative Assistant, 519-352-7540, ext. 21.
Friday, February 26, Saturday, Feb 27, 8:00 p.m.
Friday March 5, Saturday March 6, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 28, Saturday March 6, Sunday March 7, 2:00 p.m.
Ridge Players Inc. presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Dinner Theatre Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m., Sundays at 5:00 p.m. Theatre only $15, Dinner and show $27.50. Performance at Ridgetown District High School, Harodl St. N., Ridgetown. Pick up tickets at the Box Office at Eire Street United Church, 7 Erie Street North, Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 15 to March 6 or call 519-674-0520 (Visa or Mastercard accepted.
February 26 to April 4
Sequential Desire is a thematic group exhibition, curated by Dermot Wilson and Mark Laliberte, incorporating many new visual arts media and expanding our notions of cartooning, how popular culture affects visual art production, and where these practices refined from sequential art appear in contemporary art. Through the art forms of the comic strip, painting, video installation, web animation, and digital media, participants reflect a diversity of artistic and cultural practices, including fictional, autobiographical, observational, politically/socially engaged, and poetic, responses to lived experiences. Sequential Desire will also include a selection of historical cartoon cels from the collection of the Art Gallery of Algoma. These components will graphically display the history of the medium, the early influences of popular culture on this art form and a historic reflection on out theme of sequential desire. The artists involved are: Robbie Adamson (Sault Ste. Marie), Dan Kennedy (Toronto), Mark Laliberte (Toronto), Ian Patrick McAllister (North Bay), Sarah Moore (North Bay), gustave morin (Windsor), Marc Ngui (Toronto / France), Tanya Read (Toronto), Chantal Rousseau (Kingston). An opening reception will be held on March 11, 2010 at 7 pm at the Thames Art Gallery. This exhibition was created and distributed by the WKP Kennedy Gallery in partnership with the Thames Art Gallery. For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls, Assistant Curator, Thames Art Gallery,
519.354.8346 ext 41
February 27, March 6, 13 and 20
Two great Saturday classes are beginning. For kids ages 5-7, join Irene in creating a “busytown” out of cardboard boxes. Kids will create their own characters to live in their kid sized town. Build a beauty shop, police station, fire station, boat dock, house or playground for your characters to play, live and work in! All supplies are included. Children should dress to get dirty as some art supplies don’t wash out! Cost is $55. Time: 10 am - noon.
For kids ages 8-12, join Melissa Pierce for a fun and reflective class. Participants will create collaged memory boxes based on their own memories and important aspects of their lives. Have your child capture a snapshot of their lives in art that they can keep for years to come. Participants will also use found objects to make real working clocks as Melissa the class explore Time and Memory. Participants are asked to bring personal memorabilia, all other supplies are included. Cost is $60. Time: 1-3 pm.
Spaces are limited. To reserve, call the box office at 519-354-8338, come into 75 William Street North, or log on towww.cktickets.com.
Friday, February 27, 5:00 p.m.
Chinese New Year and Lantern Festival Celebration will take place at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandys St., Chatham. Contact Fion Zhao at fshao@uniongas.com for information.
Monday, March 1, 6:45 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent Film Group presents "Creation" starring Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly at the Chatham Cinema Six. $8 Film Group Members, $9 non-members. Advance tickets available at William Street Cafe. "Creation contains some of director Jom Amiel's best work and Paul Bettany's performance is not to be missed", says Tricia Olszewski.
Wednesday, March 3
Patricia M's Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Rossini's Restaurant, 634 Grand Ave. E., Chatham. Call 352-2920 for reservations. Proceeds to Chatham Block Parents Program. Fashion stores: Janie's Fashions.
March 3 to 27
ARTspace presents New Morning, an exhibition of photographs by artist Mike Blazek. This exhibition will be on display at ARTspace from March 3 to March 27 2010, with an opening reception taking place on March 4 2010 at 7:00 pm. The 16 photographic prints in this series centre on the idea of re-evaluating the way we view the simple and seemingly ordinary things that surround us. These familiar forms take on a new perspective when they are experienced through their texture, form, color and in some cases, movement. Inspiration for each piece comes from the local Chatham-Kent landscape. Mike is a part time artist who resides in Chatham Kent and this is his first solo exhibition. He works predominantly in photography, and has over 30 years of experience and technical training. Mike is a member of the Chatham Camera Club, and continues to take digital photography courses throughout Ontario. For more information, contact: ARTspace 519.352.1064
Thursday, March 4, 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
"You might be in a pickle!" a workshop to foster more effective volunteerism, Lawson Hall, 304 St. Clair St., Chatham. Cost $40. Hosted by KAVCO (Kent Association of Volunteer Coordinators). Great speakers, lunch included. Call Beth @ 519-627-0777x504 to register.
Friday, March 5, 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Dufflebag Theatre is known for fun-filled and hilarious, interactive storytelling theatre!
Since 1992, the “Nearly World Famous” DuffleBag Theatre has become one of the most celebrated companies at festivals and schools across the country. The DuffleBag actors begin the retelling of original adaptations of select fairy tales and Shakespearean classics full of wit and humour. Just when the audience becomes enthralled by the story - a twist is created! Before your very eyes, students (and maybe even a teacher) are asked to come up on stage and join in the action. This unpredictable performance is a hilarious experience for all ages and a truly unique interactive theatrical experience where the dream of living a fairy tale actually does come true! Tickets are $10 per person or $5 for groups of 10 or more. To reserve your seats for the 10:30am show or the 7:00pm show, please come in to 75 William Street North, phone 519.354.8338, or log on to www.cktickets.com.
Saturday, March 6, 8:00 p.m.
The Celtic Fury Dance Company will charm you with Irish Fire: A Dancing Story of Love and Desire. The 90-minute spectacle challenges all stereotypes associated with Irish dance. Far from traditional, Irish Fire is a show that can easily be compared to such contemporary hits as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Created by Devin Cornell, Irish Fire was choreographed by both Devin and the dancers of Celtic Fury.
The gentle grace of the soft shoe, the heart-pounding percussion of the hard shoe and the haunting vocal performances come together in a perfect blend of theatrical beauty. Tickets for Irish Fire are $25, and member discounts are available. To reserve your ticket, please call 519-354-8338, log on to www.cktickets.com, or come in to 75 William Street North, Chatham.
Saturday, March 6, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Blues on the Ridge returns with the Ray Whaling Blues Band playing at KaKoon (upstairs), a beautiful restored building with 12' ceiling and ceiling to floor windows, at 9 Main St. W., Ridgetown. $20 per person. Cash bar. Call Archie Dempster at 519-358-3492 or Judy Van De Hogan at 519-674-1911 for reservations or information. Profits to the Salvation Army.
Saturday, March 6 & 13, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ridge House Museum in Ridgetown presents Knit-a-Slipper, a workshop designed for beginners who know the basics of knitting and are looking for their first project. the workshop will give participants the tools and practice they need to make a warm pair of slippers for the winter. The cost will be $21, including gst and yarn; participants are asked to bring their own knitting needles (size 5mm or U.S. 8). This workshop is recommended for individuals with an understanding of the basics of knitting, including: casting on & off, knitting & purling. Our knitting instructors will set the pace accordingly. This workshop aims to please, with lots of fun, some great learning, and of course some social activities too! There will be refreshments and small snacks served. So come on out and knit yourself a pair of slippers! To register for The Ridge House Museum’s Knit-a-Slipper Workshop please call Nicole at 519. 354. 8346 ex 39 or email ckridgehouse@chatham-kent.ca. Space is limited so book before March 1 now to avoid disappointment.
Monday, March 8, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The Chatham Kent Women’s Centre invites you to celebrate International Women’s Day with their event, “Through Women’s Hands” an exquisite display of local talent. The art show and sale will take place at the Portuguese Canadian Club. All are welcome. If you are interested in submitting a piece of art for sale at this event or have
any questions, please contact the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre at 519-351-9411 ext 0.
Monday, March 8, 7:00 p.m.
The Kiwanis Theatre presents the 1959 classic film, “Some Like It Hot”, starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon at their Cake and Classics event. Tickets for Cake & Classics: Some Like It Hot are $10, which includes the film, a piece of cake and a glass of wine. To purchase your ticket, come in to the Cultural Centre at 75 William Street North, call 519-354-8338, or log on to www.cktickets.com. Some tickets will also be available at the door.
Monday, March 8, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
The Canadian Cancer Society is hosting a support group for individuals living with breast cancer. The meeting will be held at Chatham-Kent Unit office, 746 Richmond St., Units A & B, Chatham. There is no fee, but registration for new participants is appreciated. Please call 352-3960 for more information.
Thursday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.
This is the second evening in the Chatham-Kent Museum's Winter Lecture Series: Winter Tales and Words of Wisdom. Mario Cini, a book and paper conservator will pass on his words of wisdom to help preserve book and paper treasures, as well as what can be done to improve the condition of these objects during the presentation of “Caring for your Book and Paper Treasures” . Examples of 16th century hand made papers, 17th century prints and 18th century bound books will also be on display. All lectures include refreshments, and will take place in Studio One of the Cultural Centre. Tickets may be purchased by calling 519.354.8338, visiting the Cultural Centre box office at 75 William Street North Chatham, or visiting www.cktickets.com Limited tickets will also be available at the door.
Friday, March 12
The Dresden Agriculutural Society and Goodtime Productions present Murder at the Canadian Country Idol! - a Murder Mystery featuring Dresden's own Gary Webster. Cocktails at 5 p.m., Dinner at 6 p.m. at the Dresden Arena. Enjoy a hilarious Murder Mystery Dinner Teatre with a candlelight Ham and Beef Dinner. Advance tickets only available at The Magic Mirror, McKellar's Flowers, Coco Beach Tanning or from any Board Member of the Ag Society. $30 per person. Door prizes too!! For more information call 519-683-1277
Friday, March 12, 8:00 p.m.
Brooke Nicholls returns home to Chatham for a concert at the Kiwanis Theatre. Brooke Nicholls is a Singer/Song Writer/Performer who was born and raised in Chatham, Ontario. She is working on her debut album and her most recent tracks have expanded successfully into the R&B/Pop/Soul genre, showing a wider variety of her vocal ability and versatility. Tickets to see Brooke Nicholls in concert are $25. Member discounts are available. To reserve your seats, please come in to 75 William Street North, phone 519.354.8338, or log on to www.cktickets.com.
Saturday, March 13
At a benefit for the Maidstone and Area Bicentennial Museum, Shaymus Gunn (acted by Doug Robinson) tells of the Life and Times of General Brock. From his boyhood on Guernsey to the duel on Barbados, from the Mutiny at Fort George to his victory at Detroit and his tragic death at Queenston Heights, Brock earned the title "The Hero of Upper Canada"! This event will be held at the Essex Legion. Tickets are $12 and are available after Feb. 20th. Included are a candlelight dinner (pasta buffet), period music, story by Shaymus and more.
Saturday, March 13, 8:00 p.m.
Tom Lockwood and the Saturday Night Music Club welcome jazz vocalist Jaimee Paul to the stage in Studio One. Tickets for this memorable evening are $25 and member discounts are available. To reserve your spot, please call 519-354-8338, log on to www.cktickets.com, or come in to 75 William Street North.
Monday, March 15, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
ARTspace presents the workshop Landscapes in Pencil. Scott Livingstone will teach participants how to manipulate different types of pencils and erasers to achieve depth, form, and dimension in landscapes. The class will centre specifically on how to use various techniques to properly develop skies, water, trees and ground spaces. Students are asked to bring in a photograph or clipping of a landscape for reference.
The cost of this class is $60 +GST and supplies and lunch is included. Class runs 10am – 3pm with lunch at the Satellite Restaurant. Class size is limited to 8 students. To register for this class call ARTspace at 519-352-1064.
March 15-19, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (March Break)
The Stars will Shine this March Break for children ages 5 - 16 as Take A Bow Productions conduct a full-day Monday - Friday 9:00-4:00, exciting drama program. Students will work with Dance, movement, blacklight theatre, plays, skits, mask making and will perform a variety show on their final day for family and friends. Class size is limited to 20 students. Lunch is supervised and early drop-off and late pick-up is offered. The cost of this 5-day March Break Drama program is 135.00 and all materials are included. To register, call the Chatham Cultural Centre at 519.354.8338 or register online at www.cktickets.com and click on the event calendar.
Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
The Canadian Cancer Society is hosting a support group for individuals living with all types of cancer. The meeting will be held at Chatham-Kent Unit office, 746 Richmond St., Units A & B, Chatham. There is no fee, but registration for new participants is appreciated. Please call 352-3960 for more information.
Saturday, March 20, 8:00 p.m.
The Glass Onion Folk Club of the Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts presents Daddy Long Legs, last year's Best New Artist at the Maple Blues Awards. They'll be at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 18 in Wallaceburg for a great evening of blues.
Tuesday, March 23, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
At either the Thames Art Gallery Studio One or the Kiwanis Theatre, there will be an opportunity to link arts groups, heritage organizations and artists with business leaders in the community with matching financial support from the provincial government. Workshops on both days are open to artists as well as art and heritage organizations. For further information contact Patricia Peters patriciap@chatham-kent.ca
Friday, March 26
The Sydenham Cultural Action a Team and the new CKXS 99.1 FM are hosting a Battle of the Bands March 26th (4th Friday). This event will take place at the Oaks Inn in Wallaceburg. We are inviting all musicians to register at the CKXS 99.1 FM online www.ckxsfm.com or by calling (519) 627-0991. Bands/musicians must submit audio files to CKXS by March 1st. Prizes Include: Spot in Rockstock, studio/recording time, spotlight on CKXS, and gear, gear and more gear. If there are any questions contact Tammy Howlett, Chamber of Commerce Youth Intern, (519) 627-8570 or (519) 365-0562.
Saturday, March 27, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Museum Giant Indoor Garage Sale. Numerous vendors, raffles, bake sale, collectibles and antiques, baby items, woodcrafts, household items, jewellery, etc. in Jeanne Gordon Theatre (above the museum) 505 King Street, Wallaceburg. Elevator accessible. Free Admission. Donate your good used items or rent a table to sell your treasures, $10.00 per table. Phone 519 627-8962 for more information.
Saturday, March 27
Landscape Ontario Windsor Chapter and St. Clair College presents Winter Blooms, the 5th Annual Landscape and Garden Expo. Information, demonstrations and more. Featuring Denis Flanagan, Martin Quinn and St. Clair's own Don Tellier and Jay Terryberry. Specialty Garden Displays, New plant introductions, Hardscaping, Hands-on demonstration on pruning, Culinary delights and wine tasting, Children's activities, games , Clairol the Clown, Orchid displays, Retail area, Water havesting/gardening, Environmental displays, Silent auction and raffles. Tickets are $12 advance, $15 at the door or $5 for Trade show only. 8:00 a.m. Early Bird Registration, 10:00 a.m. Speaker Series. Tickets are available in Chatham at The Glasshouse at 519-352-1127 or check out the website at www.stclaircollege.ca/winterblooms for more outlets.
Thursday, April 1, 7:00 p.m.
The third instalment of the Chatham-Kent Museum's Winter Lecture Series: Winter Tales and Words of Wisdom will be an enthusuast's guide to finding, growing and landscaping with Carolinian trees. All lectures include refreshments, and will take place in Studio One of the Cultural Centre. Tickets may be purchased by calling 519.354.8338, visiting the Cultural Centre box office at 75 William Street North Chatham, or visiting www.cktickets.com Limited tickets will also be available at the door.
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.
Tuesday, April 6, 5:30 p.m.
2010 Dresden Rotary Banquet takes place at the Dresden Arena.
Wednesday, April 7
Patricia M's Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Rossini's Restaurant, 634 Grand Ave.E., Chatham. Call 519-352-2920. Proceeds to Outreach for Hunger.
Thursday, April 8
Community Living Chatham-Kent hosts their Annual Fundraiser Gala featuring motivational speaker Rob Pio Hajaar, Guitar virtuoso Tom Lockwood, as well as the Community Living Chatham-Kent "RESPECT Tour" 2010. Win a Caribbean Cruise (tickets $5). Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 each($20 tax receipt available); table of 8 reservations $300. To be held at St. Joseph's Parish Hall. Contact 519-352-1174, ext. 232 for further information.
Saturday, April 10, 8:00 p.m.
Chatham-Kent singer and recording artist Jade Lester will be launching her new CD, "Love's Funny That Way" at the Kiwanis Theatre in Chatham. This compilation of country/pop songs contains material written by top songwriters from Ontario to Nashville to L.A. CD's will be available this night only for $10. Tickets for this special evening are $20. Call the Cultural Centre at 75 William St. N., Chatham at 519-354-8338, or visit www.cktickets.com.
Thursday, April 15, 7:00 p.m.
Quiz Night at the CCC! Love trivia? Looking for something fun to do with friends? Would you like to win some cold hard cash? If you’ve answered yes to any one of the above questions, then Quiz Night at the Chatham Cultural Centre is just the event for you! The Chatham-Kent Museum and the Thames Art Gallery are happy to present Arts and Heritage Quiz Night in Studio 1 of the Chatham Cultural Centre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the first round of trivia questions starting promptly at 7 p.m. Participants can expect 10 rounds of 10 trivia questions, with topics ranging from science, pop culture, music, art, history, and drama – and keep your eyes peeled for questions with local cultural significance! This is a non-profit event designed to bring the community together for a fun evening of laughs, brain teasers, food, and great company. Participants will enjoy tasty snacks, and a cash bar will be available for refreshments. Cash prizes will be awarded to 5 teams; 1st prize of up to $200 to the team who answers the greatest number of questions correctly, 2nd prize up to $100, and 3rd prize up to $50. Participants must register in teams of 4 for a total of $40. Team registration will be made available at the CCC Box Office in advance, or online through www.cktickets.com. Registration will only be available at the door if there are enough spots available – so register your team today! Don’t miss out on this fun and exciting event! To register your team, please visit the Box Office, or book online at www.cktickets.com
Wednesday, May 5
Patricia M's Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at the Satellite Restaurant, 145 King St.E., Chatham. Call 519-352-5281 for reservations. Proceeds to Chatham Kent Big Sisters.
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.
Saturday, May 8
Doors Open Chatham-Kent will have Heritage Buildings in the west side of Chatham-Kent open for viewing. For further information contact Sheila Gibbs at 519-351-2958, Sgibbs@doorsopenchatham-kent.com http://www.doorsopenchatham-kent.com .
Saturday, May 15, 8:00 p.m.
Susu Abdo, Megan Robbins, and The Kiwanis Theatre present a night of Egyptian dance. In partnership with local dancers, Sahara: An Evening of Middle Eastern Belly Dance will take you on a journey back in time along the banks of the Nile River to ancient Egypt where Pharaohs ruled the land. Professional belly dance artists Abdo and Robbins, along with their respective dance troupes Troupe Abdo and Ala Naar and The Sultanas will entertain you with a professional action packed evening representing all forms of Middle Eastern Dance. Tickets are $17/adults, $12 for seniors and students. Call the box office at 519.354.8338, come in to 75 William Street North, or log on to www.cktickets.com.
Wednesday, June 2
Patricia M's Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Glitters Fun Eatery, 162 King St., Chatham. Cal 519-352-0820 for reservations. Proceeds to the Kidney Foundation.
June 11, 12, 13
Annual conference under the auspices of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and Community Heritage Ontario. The three main areas of exploration will be Places of Worship, Barns and other rural architecture, Kent County Architecture. Main venue will be University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus with numerous excursion lectures around much of Chatham-Kent. For further information contact President/Chair John Taylor on 519 674 3022 or rondeau1@xplornet.com
June 12-24
Desmond Juried Art Exhibition & Sale at the Alumni Lounge, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus. “Celebrating Canadian Rural Living” is the theme of this sale show of art in any medium. For further information contact Douglas Desmond on 519 674 1955 or douglasdesmond@desmondlawoffice.ca
July 8 to July 18
CK on the Edge, a new Chatham-based edgy arts festival featuring 30 performances – 15 venues. Multidisciplinary – literary, dance, music, visual art by local, provincial and other Canadian artists. Web site being launched on 28th January - www.ckontheedge.com
July 15-17
Following the success of last year’s premier event, CKdances will be presenting Dances in the Park again this summer. This event is an outdoor dance festival held in Tecumseh Park featuring local choreographers and performers. Dances in the Park is the Chatham-Kent version of Dusk Dances, a hugely popular summer event that has brought contemporary and traditional dance to public parks across Canada since 1993.
Wednesday, July 21
The Chatham-Kent Farm Safety Association is making the final arrangements for
this years “Progressive Agriculture / Chatham-Kent Farm Safety Day at Ridgetown Campus, UoG. This year’s safety lessons will include electrical safety, grain bin safety,
sun safety, lawn mower safety, fire safety, just to name a few. The committee
is always welcome to new ideas, suggestions, donations and volunteers. Each
year approximately 120 children attend this educational, fun event and are able
to take home a free tee shirt and hat. For more information contact: Sue Kelner 519-674-1584 or skelner@ridgetwonc.uoguelph.ca
July 24, 25
Festival of Porches and Verandahs, Ridgetown. The second year of this successful event offering Victorian fare and festivities in a Victorian town. Added to elegant luncheons on private porches and verandahs will be a chalk art event, Faire Tyme Toys display, Art in the Park, period church service in Watson Grove, a picnic and band concert in the park and a Victorian fashion show with high tea. Other Ridgetown events on the day include the Ridgetown Farmers’ Market, Town-wide Yard Sales and Olde Time sales in local stores. For further information and reservations contact
John Taylor on 519 674 3022 or email rondeau1@xplornet.com
Saturday, July 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art on the Boulevard takes place in Erieau. Tables will be provided for art displays – or artists may provide their own background. All kinds of art is encouraged including music, poetry reading, theatrical performances. Five prizes will be awarded : first registration, oldest artist, youngest artist, most creative display and people's choice award. Artists may rent a space (approx. 12 ' long) for $20. Tables (6 ft.) are available for an additional $5 each. For further details contact Mary Anne Patterson at erieaupa@gmail.com or visit www.eaubuoy.com.
September 3-6
86th Annual North Buxton Labour Day Weekend Homecoming Celebration takes place in North Buxton. Inaugurated in 1924 as a one-day festival this event which draws thousands of visitors now lasts four days.
Friday September 3rd - History & Genealogy Conference
Saturday September 4th - Family Feud Baseball Tournament & Party In The Park
Sunday September 5th - Special Church Services & more.
Monday September 6th - Parade, Car Show, Craft Booths, Food Vendors, Children's activities.
Buxton Museum Open to visitors all four days. For more information call 519-352-4799 or check www.buxtonmuseum.com
Saturday, October 30
The Thames Art Gallery will open its doors for the fourth biennial Eye for Art Reception, a juried exhibition and sale showcasing artwork by Chatham-Kent artists, in partnership with the Carlo Rossini Memorial Diabetes Foundation. This year we invite arts patrons to have “A Devil of a Good Time!” at our costume party. All ghouls and goblins will enjoy themselves and support a great cause. Eye for Art has always been the premier showcase for Chatham-Kent artists. All profits from this event will remain in Chatham-Kent, the proceeds shared by the two organizing groups. The twinning of health care and preservation of cultural identity for Chatham-Kent make the Eye for Art Gala a very meaningful endeavour. Eye for Art is an excellent opportunity to acquire work of local artists. The reception is a good place to dress up and have a great time!
Tickets available at the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office, beginning September 1st, 2010. For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls, Curatorial Assistant, Thames Art Gallery at 519.354.8346 ext 41.
