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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Tuesday, April 13, 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.
March 15 to April 16, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.
This special Wallaceburg art exhibition is an outreach project by ARTspace and is funded by the Community Futures Development Corporation. It will feature a wide range of media, including fiber pieces, sculpture, photography, and both abstract and representational painting. This installation has been created to meet the need for opportunities to promote community artists, for cross cultural exchange, and education about contemporary art and culture. This ARTspace Satellite installation features a number of Wallaceburg artists: Beverly Fish, Mike Blazek, Hank Bos, Jon-Eric Kroon, Irene MacCreadie, and Hugo Ramos, as well as other ARTspace Exhibiting Members: Lindsay Beaubien, Karen Bourassa, Becky Fixter Vagners, Clare Kilpatrick, and Peter Moffat. The exhibition will be on display at the Wallaceburg and District Museum, free of charge. The opening reception for this exhibition will take place March 19, 2010 at 7:00pm. Snacks and refreshments will be served free of charge.
March 20 to September 19, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Visit the Ridge House Museum's fascinating new exhibit entitled "Home on the Ridge: Ridgetown 1820-1900" to find out about the trials and tribulations of Ridgetown's earliest settlers. Admission charge by donation. For more information or to book a tour please contact the Museum curator at 519-674-2223 or by email at ckridgehouse@chatham-kent.ca.
March 31 to May 1
ARTspace presents Up to Now, an exhibition of paintings by Chatham-Kent artist Leonard Jubenville. This exhibition explores Jubenville’s fascination with light and its effect on form, and the process of interpreting light through paint. While known more for his artistic responses to Chatham-Kent landscapes, the three unique pairs of paintings in this presentation reveal the diversity of Jubenville’s work. One pair represents landscapes at night, while another pair examines figurative work. The last pair is representative of a new series of paintings that concentrate on very intricate rock formations. For more information, contact: ARTspace, 165 ½ King Street West.
Chatham, 519-352-1064.
April 6 to 16 and April 27
The Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival Committee presents the 65th Annual Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival. The Opening Ceremony and Flag Raising will be held in front of the Chatham-Kent Civic Centre at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6. During the first week of the Festival (April 6 - 9) classes for Vocal, Senior Piano and Speech Arts will be conducted at Chatham Baptist Church and Junior Piano in Studio One at the Chatham Cultural Centre. During the second week of the Festival (April 12 -16) classes for Music Theatre, Choirs and Ensembles, Instrumental/ Guitar and Strings will be held at Chatham Baptist Church. School Choirs and Bands will be adjudicated at their home school locations. Those planning to attend Festival events are encouraged to purchase Festival programs in advance. They may be purchased for $10 until April 5 at Gospel Text Book Store, Frank’s Music Centre, Tony’s One Stop Music Shoppe and Musical Strings ‘N‘ Things. A limited number of programs will be available at the door of each location during the Festival. The program admits the purchaser to all Music Festival events except the Grand Concert, as does a pass for $5.00 which is available at the door. Without a program or pass, admission for each event is $2.00. There is no admission fee for children and students. The Grand Concert will be held on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at Kiwanis Theatre. Selected festival participants will perform and awards will be presented. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students and $10 for families. The public is invited to attend all aspects of this Festival to encourage the talented young participants. Program details are available at www.chathamkiwanis.com. Results will be posted on that website daily throughout the Festival.
Fridays, April 9 to May 14, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
The Mother Goose Program takes place at the Ridgetown Library. This program is for caregivers and their children ages birth to eighteen months. To pre-register or for more information, call the Library at 674-3121.
Mondays, April 12, 26, May 3, 17, 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
The Ridgetown Library hosts itsPre-School Storyhour. To pre-register or for more information call the Library at 674-3121.
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
Thursday, April 15
Today is the deadline for Kent Bridge Ball Registration. Forms for ages 3 – adult, are available at “Your Village Pantry”, Kent Bridge, and “Miller Home Hardware”, Thamesville. For further information, call 519-676-4720 or 519-683-2929.
Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dresden Cancer Fun Auction at the Dresden Arena.
Saturday, April 17, 7:00 p.m.
Sense of Place is a cross-border print exhibition organized and circulated by the Windsor Printmaker's Forum and juried by Iain Baxter&, Nancy Sojka and James Patten. The show brings together works by 30 artists from Canada and Michigan exploring the theme of place through printmaking. Ranging across traditional print techniques on traditional surfaces (such as monotypes, etchings, woodcuts, lithographs, and silkscreens) to digital prints and found objects, the show maps out the broad field of contemporary printmaking practice. The exhibition is accompanied by a full colour catalogue that includes a foreword by Nino Ricci, an essay by Alistair MacLeod, and an illustrated survey of Iain Baxter &'s perspective on "sense of place". It is co-published by the University of Toronto Art Centre, the University of Windsor and the Art Gallery of Windsor. Participating Artists: Joseph Banh, Nadine Bariteau, Mark Bovey, Yael Brotman, Dacia Celeste-Fauth, Patricia Coates, Meena Dhar, Lisa Driver in collaboration with Milky Way, Christopher Durocher, Erik Edson, Joel Fullerton, Sue Gordon, Dieter Grund, Libby Hague, George Hawken, Liz Ingram, Hannamari Jalovaara, Melody Krauze, Bill Laing, Tara Lynn MacDougall, Judy Major-Girardin in collaboration with Briana Palmer, Adam Medley, John Montminy, Rory O'Connor, Gary Olson, Terry O'Reilly, Kenneth Pattern, Shannon Phair, Dianna Rae Borel, Victor Romão, Carol Rowland-Ulmann, Dan Steeves, Michele Tarailo, Susan Turner, Terry Vatrt. The opening reception for Sense of Place will take place on Saturday, April 17 at 7pm and will coincide with the opening of Library Posters: Keith Crummer. Some of the artists represented will be on hand to talk about their work. The Thames Art Gallery is located at 75 William Street N, Chatham, ON and open 7 days a week from 1pm-5 pm.
For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls,Thames Art Gallery Assistant, Chatham Cultural Centre, 519.354.8346 ext 41.
Saturday, April 17, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
The Shetland United Church Stewards will be holding their third annual Bake Sle at the Florence Community Centre. It will be held in conjunction with the events commemorating the closing of the old Community centre, organized by the Florence Oddfellows. Several tables of homemade pies, decorated cakes, tarts, muffins, bread, cookies, treats, and more will be available. Come early for the best selection. In past years, the most popular selections in homemade pies and cakes were sold almost before they hit the table! If you don’t have time for breakfast, not to worry. The Oddfellows will be serving breakfast at the event. For more information, contact Joyce Wright at (519) 692-5106.
Saturday, April 17, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
In collaboration with Wallaceburg’s Earth Day festivities, the Wallaceburg Museum will be having a double bill feature on Saturday April 17, 2010. Join us for a fun filled day with fun crafts using recyclable materials. This month’s feature is Avatar. Show times for Avatar will be at 2pm and 7pm.
Beginning at 1pm and 6pm before each screening; the museum will be offering crafts that use recyclable materials. Admission is $2.00 for singles and $5.00 for a group of four. With your admission, you will receive a voucher for a pop and popcorn combo.
April 17-23, Chatham-Kent "Earth Day/Week"
Chatham – Kent Residents, Retailers, Schools, Churches, and Community organizations are encouraged to sign up in your community to promote responsibility, clean up, and conservation of our environment. By joining our neighbours we can clean-up and beautify our neighbourhoods. “Green It” Day, Pitch in, Earth Day, or 20 minute clean up! Some where in your community one or more of these event will be taking place. For more information in your community call : Chatham Downtown - Janice Wieringa – Executive Director Downtown Chatham BIA, Phone 519-352-8387 or E-mail bia@bellnet.ca - Lynn O’Brien – General Manager Downtown Chatham Centre, Phone 519-351-1271 Ext 227 or E-mail lo'brien@ivanhoecambridge.com Tilbury - Linda Henderson – Tilbury Community in Bloom, Phone 519-682-0291
Wallaceburg - Tammy Howlett - Wallaceburg & District Chamber of Commerce
Phone 519-627-1443 Cell 519-365-0562 or E-mail tammyhowlett@hotmail.com
Dresden - Lynda Weese - Dresden Community in Bloom, Phone 519 - 683-4172 or E-mail lyndaweese@kent.net
Sunday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.
Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, 59 Main St. E., Ridgetown presents RIDGE PLAYERS performing selections from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat plus THE SARKANY CELLO/PIANO DUO, London, on Sunday, Apr 18th at 7:30 pm. Proceeds from the freewill offering to Robarts Research Institute in memory of Eberle Goldhawk. Tax receipts available. Refreshments and fellowship to follow the program.
Monday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Spring has finally arrived and Sherry Godfrey from Sherry's Perennials, Cedar Springs, is special guest speaker at the Blenheim-Harwich Hort Society in the lower meeting room at Trinity Anglican Church, 100 Ellen St., Blenheim. Sherry will have all the latest information on new varieties of flowers and how to make your garden sparkle all season long. Admission is free. For more details phone 519-354-6968 or 519-354-8320.
Tuesday, April 20, 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 the 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.
Wednesday, April 21, 7:00 p.m.
Cancer survivors are models of hope in the 14th annual Celebrate Life Fashion Show at Club Lentinas in Chatham. Tickets are $35 and include door prizes, coffe/tea, refreshments and dessert. There will also be a live auction for a fabulous Vacation Package. Tables can be reserved with the purchase of 10 tickets. Tickets are available from the Canadian Cancer Society office at 746 Richmond Street, Chatham.
Wednesday, April 21, 2:00 p.m.
The Fabulous Crooners is a dynamic stage show celebrating the super-star male vocalists of the past century. The '50s marked the rise to fame of the 'boy' band singer to 'headliner' status and these entertainers dominated the hit parade charts and the international music scene for the next two decades. Singers who had an easy listening, romantic style of delivery were called "crooners" and are typified by such stars as Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Eddie Fisher, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Frankie Laine and Dean Martin. The later 50s produced more passion, beat and tempo and recording artists such as Pat Boone, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, Neil Diamond, Paul Anka and Frank Sinatra churned out million-selling gold records that made them teen idols, sex symbols and superstar status. The Fabulous Crooners features the unforgettable hits of the above artists. Fabulous Crooners is headlined by the highly-acclaimed 14-member Galaxy All-Star Orchestra directed by Ross Wooldridge and features sensational male vocalists.IAN JUTSUN...and VILLI V both awesome singer-entertainers-recording artists destined for stardom. The show also features solo and background vocals performed by the four-member Stardust Serenaders in an memorable hit show guaranteed to get standing ovations. See more about the Fabulous Crooners at http://www.diamondentertainment.ca/fabulous-c...rooners.php The Fabulous Crooners will perform at the Kiwanis Theatre. Tickets for this performance are $29, and member discounts are available. To purchase, please call 519-354-8338, come in to 75 William Street North, or log on to www.cktickets.com.
April 21-24, 7:00 p.m. nightly
Ursuline College Chatham presents Elton John and Tim Rice's AIDA. Tickets are $16 - On sale NOW at www.cktickets.com. Doors open at 6:30pm. UCC’s production of Aida by Elton John and Tim Rice is a contemporary version of a classic musical tale. Set in ancient Egypt, Aida is the tale of a Nubian princess, whose forbidden love for an Egyptian soldier forces them to face death or be apart forever. Their devotion to each other surpasses the cultural differences, the warring nations that threaten to destroy them. From this tale comes the universal realization that with true devotion come peace and prosperity.
Saturday, April 24, 8:00 p.m.
One of the most beloved bluesmen in Canada, Mose Scarlett, will be making a stop at the Glass Onion Folk Club on Saturday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m. Concert will be held at the McPhail/Gardiner residence at 201 Margaret Avenue, Wallaceburg and admission is $20. Toronto bluesman Brian Blain will also be here and this show should be one of the highlites of the season. E-mail John at editor@cktimes.ca or call 519-627-5978 and we'll get you on the list. Limited seating, so get in touch early. The Glass Onion Folk Club is sponsored by the Wallaceburg and District Council for the Arts.
Saturday, April 24, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Victoria Avenue United Church presents Malt Shoppe Memories featuring the Satiniques. A Las Vegas style Musical Revue with favourite hits from the 50's and 60's Tickets are $18 or 2 for $35. Proceeds to the "Building our Future" Fund. Performance takes place at St. Andrew's United Church, 85 William St. S., Chatham. For tickets call the church office at 519-354-7540 or 591-352-3750.
Saturday, April 24, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join the Thames Art Gallery and artist George Hawken for a special, one-day printmaking workshop. This one day workshop will introduce the main foundational procedures that define Intaglio printmaking: Line etching and Aquatint. The workshop will address issues of line etching in the morning, and the same plate will be worked on with tonal procedures (aquatint) in the afternoon. Hopefully, an image concerning both line and tone will be the result. George Hawken is a draughtsman and a printmaker specializing in intaglio techniques. His work typically addresses issues of the urban body, and often finds inspiration in literary themes and references which are pursued in series and folios. He has exhibited widely since 1973 and is represented in many public, corporate and private collections, both in this country and internationally. Hawken is one of the artists featured in the current exhibition at the Thames Art Gallery Sense of Place. Lunch at William Street Café is included in the price. Place: Studio Two, the Cultural Centre. Prices: $25 +GST. Space is limited. To reserve your seat, come in to the Cultural Centre at 75 William Street North, call 519-354-8338, or log on to www.cktickets.com.
Sunday, April 25, 9:00 a.m. registration
The Muddy River Run, a fundraiser for the VON, takes place today. Pick up your Race Kit at the corner of Bloomfield and Riverview Road, at the Union Gas Education Centre. The course is ideal for all runners and walkers. There is a 10 km road race and a 5 km fun run, walk and urban pole. Enter solo or as a team. Proceeds raised support VON Chatham-Kent programs with the option for participants to donate 25% of their pledges raised to a non-profit, registered charity of their choice. If you would like to be part of this event, contact the VON at 519-352-4462, visit the website at www.muddyriverrun.ca, or stop by 405 Riverview Drive, Suite 103, Chatham.
Monday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Charlene McGill : ARTcamp Watercolour Workshop. This ARTcamp will teach participants how to utilize photography in watercolour painting. Students will enhance their watercolour skills by working with a graphic photograph of wild zebras. A pallet of blacks, whites, blues, browns, reds, and greys will be used in this workshop. Photograph and line drawing are provided. This subject matter will help students develop an eye for colour temperatures, and how to create gradations, dimension, definition, and form. Under painting, light washes, and controlling water and pigment will also be introduced. Students will also learn how to create texture and dimension by working with soft and hard edges, shadows, sponging, and spattering techniques. Colour theory will also be discussed during the class touching on the subjects of colour values, colour temperatures, and compositional elements. Cost is $60 +gst per student, supplies included. Lunch provided at the Satellite Restaurant. Class size is limited to 8 students. Register today by calling Artspace at 519-352-1064.
Wednesday, April 28, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Canadian Cancer Society Grand Dessert Night at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus. For tickets or information call Rachel MacLeod, Fundraising Coordinator, at 519-352-3960 ext. 3933.
Saturday, May 1, 7:00 p.m.
The Florence House Concert Series presents "Guys and Dolls", an a capella evening of Doo-wap, Gospel and Pop, featuring The Five Guys and Dulce Jubilo. Delicious desserts and fair-trade coffee served at intermission. Tickets are $20 each. Write dulce.jubilo@sympatico.ca or phone 519-692-5260.
Sunday, May 2 (Rain Date Sunday, May 16)
Oungah Spring Show & Shine Ride at Country View Golf Course on Hwy 40 North of Chatham, begins with Registration from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The ride will Leave Country View Golf Course at 12:45 p.m., returning around 3:00 p.m., and will involve a self guided tour (maps will be provided). The Show and Shine will go from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and everyone with a valid entrance ticket will be able to vote one ticket per class of bike. Winner of each class will receive a prize (to be determined later). Price as follows: Bike and rider $15, Co-rider $10, Walk-ins $15. Price includes Entrance Fee, BBQ, Ride, Show & Shine. There will be a cash bar. All proceeds donated to Jesse's Journey and will fund Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Trials.
Tuesday, May 4
Payment is due today for the Wallaceburg & District Museum Bus Trip to Walters Dinner Theatre in Bright, Ontario on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Entertainment by Walters Family Anniversary Concert. This outing includes dinner and an evening performance plus a mystery stop along the way. $95.00 per person. Tickets are now available at the Wallaceburg Museum, 505 King Street, Wallaceburg. Phone 519 627-8962 to reserve your seat.
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.
Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.
Join the members of the Dresden Horticultural Society for a "Container Gardening Workshop" at Kentwood Gardens in Dresden.
Thursday, May 6, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
St. Anne Catholic School is hosting a French Book Fair to raise funds to purchase more French titles for our school library. Anyone interested in wonderful, fresh, new titles from Scholastic is welcome to come explore our Book Fair. Great materials in French language are hard to find. St. Anne Catholic School is at 183 Snow Ave., Blenheim, Call 519-676-7352. Cash, Visa, MC, Debit.
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.
Friday, May 7, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The upcoming quilt show, "Stitches in Bloom" is a showcase of the work of the Chatham Kent Quilters Guild members. There will be more than 300 quilts on display at St Paul's Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave W, Chatham ON. The show
features fabulous quilts created by the members of the Chatham Kent Quilters Guild, a
tea room, vendors, silent auction, "Toonie Table", Aunt Connie's Closet, and a Quilt Raffle - first prize is a spectacular quilt hand crafted by guild members. Proceeds of this raffle to the local ALS Lou Gehrig's Disease Foundation. There will also be
demonstrations and quilt appraisals, including a 'Bed Turning' event each day - layers of about 25 quilts are turned over one by one with comment on fabric/history/construction provided by a quilt expert. Student Day (Friday) - admission only $3 for students with valid student ID (we've sent invitations to all our local high schools). Regular admission is $5. More information at www.ChathamKentQuiltersGuild.com
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.
Saturday, May 15, 6:00 p.m.
CK On the Edge, Chatham’s newest summer arts festival, announces a fundraising event called “The Art of Politics” to take place at The Old Warehouse at Smith & Wilson Winery. “The Art of Politics” is best described as a celebration of art, with a live auction of original art created by members of Municipal Council and many of our community leaders, including Mayor Randy Hope. The evening will begin with cocktails featuring music by Sarah Hiltz. Dinner, catered by William Street Café, will offer a fun menu starting with Crunchy Nuts and Bolts with a Dash of Bourbon followed by Gourmet Beef mini Burgers in Buttermilk Biscuits topped with Cherry Tomato Chutney, Creamy Four Cheese Pasta with Fresh Basil, and Crispy Apple, Cabbage Slaw in Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise and Home Baked Beans in Ontario Maple Syrup. This CK On the Edge original meal will finish up with Ooey Gooey Brownies Topped with Delhaven Sour Cherries. Chatham guitarist Tom Lockwood will provide dinner music. A live auction of original art will be conducted by auctioneer Greg Hetherington. Results of a silent auction of items donated from the community will follow. The evening will round out with dancing to a live band - Chatham’s own “Superfly”. CK On the Edge is a new multi-disciplinary arts festival featuring traditional and contemporary art of all types – theatre, music, dance, visual arts, literary arts, film and more. 30 performances will be presented over 11 days during the summer – July 8 – 18, 2010 in downtown Chatham. Funds raised from The Art of Politics will be directed towards marketing efforts outside of our community. Tickets for this event are only $40 per person. They can be purchased at William Street Café, Smith & Wilson Winery, or through CKtickets by calling 519-354-8338 or online at www.cktickets.com.
For more information, contact: Lesley Grand, President CK On the Edge, Daytime: 519-354-8346 ext. 31, Evening: 519-352-6937 ßor info@ckontheedge.com
Sunday, May 30, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, May 31, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 1, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Theatre Kent will be holding auditions for CHICAGO the musical in Studio One at the Chatham Cultural Centre. Numerous roles are available for men and women age 14+. Please note that this production contains mature content. Everyone auditioning should prepare a contemporary theatre song approx. 1-2 minutes in length. You may also be asked to read from the script, which will be provided. Many roles will require candidates to also complete a dance audition. Performance dates are November 4,5,6, 12,13, 2010. For more information please contact JC Charbonneau at 519-350-2590 or visit www.theatrekent.org.
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.
Saturday, June 5
Wallaceburg & District Museum Bus Trip to Walters Dinner Theatre in Bright, Ontario on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Entertainment by Walters Family Anniversary Concert. This outing includes dinner and an evening performance plus a mystery stop along the way. $95.00 per person. Tickets are now available at the Wallaceburg Museum, 505 King Street, Wallaceburg. Phone 519 627-8962 to reserve your seat.
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 5, 12, 19
St. Clair College is proud to announce the return of the Thames Institute of the Arts for its seventh summer. Year seven brings the following eight new courses to the Thames Institute of the Arts; An Introduction to Chalk Pastels, The Art of Collected Imagery, Portraiture, Quilting-Circle in a Square, Travel and Landscape Photography, Basic Drawing and Watercolor, Landscapes, and Quilting Bargello for the Beginner. The Thames Institute of the Arts welcomes both the person who is just starting to explore a particular art form and the experienced artist who wants to further develop particular skills. The Thames Institute of the Arts runs for three weeks starting on July 5. All courses are one week in length and held at St. Clair College, Thames Campus. In the meantime watch for our April and May weekend workshops. For course information and to register, contact St. Clair College at 519-354-9100 ext. 3245 or visit stclaircollege.ca/TIA
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.
