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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
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.Mondays, 9:00 a.m. to noon
Studio 2 of the Cultural Centre, Chatham holds an Open Studio for Printmaking and Encaustics. $10 charge at the door (includes HST - no discounts apply). The studio is available for printmakers and encaustic painters on Monday mornings. The art room is equipped with litho press and intaglio press, paper, ink, etch bath, and encaustic materials- everything you need to develop your works of art! Previous printmaking and encaustic experience required.
Mondays beginning November 7
Once again this year the Chatham-Kent Public Library is pleased to offer free one on one computer training and interesting computer workshops at our Library branches. Here in Ridgetown our computer trainers will be focusing on Mondays beginning on November 7. To book your appointment or for more information, please contact the Branch at 519-674-3121.
Tuesday afternoons in February, 2:00 p.m.
The Chatham Branch (120 Queen St.) of the Chatham-Kent Public Library shows movies on Tuesday afternoons. Donations accepted at the door. The following movies will be shown in February: Tuesday, February 7 - Water for Elephants; Tuesday, February 14 - Apollo 18; Tuesday, February 28 - Horrible Bosses.
Tuesday evenings January 10 to March 6 and March 20 to May 29, 6:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
‘Dusbusters’ is a free outreach program for ages JK to Grade 8 run by The Salvation Army Chatham-Kent Ministries located at 46 Orangewood Blvd., Chatham. Kids get to sing at the top of their lungs, go wild playing games, make cool crafts, and hear amazing stories that they can relate to. The program runs typically every Tuesday evening from 6:15pm-8:00pm. We start up again beginning next week, January 10th until March 6th with Jesus is my SUPERHERO!, off for March Break program, then start up with a NEW ADVENTURE again March 20th until May 29th. We take a break during summer but start a new year again in September until the end of November. We also collect freewill offerings each week to help offset the costs of running the program.
Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 p.m.
Euchre players of all ages and skill levels are invited to Oakdale Hall every Wednesday night this winter for cards, refreshments, and a chance to meet friends and neighbours. A winter tradition, the Wednesday night card parties begin at 7:30 pm. After the games, scores are tallied and prizes awarded. A dutch auction and refreshments finish off each evening. Admission is $3.50 per person. Oakdale Hall is at 5708 Bentpath Line (intersection of Oakdale Road and Bentpath Line in Dawn-Euphemia township). The Oakdale card parties are hosted by the Florence IOOF Lodge. For more information, contact: Paul LeBoeuf, (519) 695-3599 leboeufs@live.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. Visit sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca for information on outings all year long.
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.
Fourth Wednesday of every Month
Located in the Region of Chatham-Kent, Tulip Tree Needlearts is a chapter of the
Embroiderers' 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.
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 Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Open House, a drop-in social group for LGBTQ+ and allied youth aged 13 to 26 living in Chatham-Kent, is opening September 22 and will be open every other Thursday thereafter. The Open House is a safe space to hang with friends or to meet new friends. This space is a violence, hatred and discrimination-free zone - a place to be you and be celebrated. The Open House is located at 67 Adelaide St. S., Chatham. For further information, contact Jonathan at 519-973-0222 ext 235.
Friday afternoons, 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
Beginning Friday, September 30, The Thames Toastmasters International Club will meet at Scribendi, 405 Riveview Dr., Chatham in the boardroom on the third floor. New members are welcome to come to check out our club anytime. For further information please call marjorie at 351-1269 or email mcrew@eastsidepride.ca.
Friday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Connexions Teen Program takes place at the Salvation Army Church, 46 Orangewood Blvd., Chatham starting Sept. 24, 2010. For ages 13 to 18 years, program includes snacks, inspiring lessons and fun games/activities. Free program but freewill donations accepted.
January 13 to February 12
The Thames Art Gallery opens new exhibition "This is for the birds." Maureen Newton’s recent oil paintings are characterized by rich colouration, bold compositions, and gently humorous depictions of life’s serious – and not so serious – situations. Portraying a sweep of experiences from harrowing exploits in the countryside to the foibles of modern relationships and courting behaviour, Newton’s recent works show her affinity for the telling moment in a story and her ability to sympathetically reveal personality in her portraits of man, woman, beast and bird. Maureen Newton’s vision is a realistic and humane one, in which all beings have access to comedy and to grace.
Maureen Newton was born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Great Distinction in Painting and Printmaking from the University of Lethbridge in 1986. She has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions over the past twenty years in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario. Her work is held in the collections of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts and the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre as well as in numerous private collections. This exhibition opens in the mezzanine gallery of the Thames Art Gallery on January 13, 2012 and will run until February 12, 2012. The Thames Art Gallery is open 7-days a week from 1-5pm.
January 14 to February 15
Effective immediately, the PCOC (Pleasure Craft Operators Card) online course is now live on the CPS-ECP (Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons) Website. It can be viewed by visiting http://www.cps-ecp.ca/card.html . In conjunction with the launch is a limited time introductory offer for those wishing to take the course online. The discount code is 237304 and valid from January 14th to February 15th 2012. Each successful PCOC graduate from your community that elects to accept the complimentary CPS Associate membership may become an active member. For Additional Information, please contact Commander, Lew Cole, Chatham Squadron, lewcole@rogers.com , 519-601-3605
January 25 to March 3
As part of Black History month, ARTspace has partnered with the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum to showcase Stitching Community: African Canadian Quilts from Southern Ontario. This exhibition was previously featured at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and will showcase both quilts and dolls made by Black women from 1848 to 1976. African Canadian quilting emerged in the decades preceding Confederation. Enslaved Black women were used for spinning, weaving, sewing, and quilting on American plantations. When the first generation of fugitive slave women arrived in Canada -- the “land of freedom” -- in the 1840s, they brought with them the skills and talents they too would pass down to their children. This exhibition will be on display at ARTspace from January 25 – March 3, 2012 with an opening reception on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7pm with opening remarks by Shannon Prince.
Wednesday, February 1
Patricia M. Productions Monthly Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Casa Bella on the Thames, 425 Riverview Dr., Chatham. Supporting the CK Women's Centre; Fashions by Janie's and cleo/Ricki. Call the restaurant at 519-354-5270 for reservations.
Wednesday, February 1, 7:30 p.m.
The Sydenham Field Naturalist's monthly meeting takes place on the second floor of the Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre on Dufferin Ave. (enter from back parking lot door on Wellington St.). Topic tonight is "Natural Treasures of Lambton County" by Larry Cornelis. Larry will present and discuss this video which he wrote and produced and which was commissioned by Lambton Wildlife. Larry will explain why it was made. Everyone is welcome.
Friday, February 3, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Today is a P.A. Day and the Thames Art Gallery is offering a Valentine's Day Printmaking Workshop for children ages 8 and up. Make your own Valentines Day cards to give to family and friends this year. Create your own designs and make stamps by carving into our child friendly Soft Kut linoleum.
Draw it, design it, print it, give it! Make cards. All materials supplied. Coxt is $40 (HST included). Please bring snacks and a lunch.
Saturday, February 4, 7:00 p.m.
The Marrieds are coming to Florence! You may not have heard of them yet, but you will. Go tohttp://www.reverbnation.com/themarrieds to listen, or to their CBC 3 page. Or do a search on Youtube, Twitter or Facebook. They're everywhere! This is a talented and fun couple that is sure to put a little sunshine into a dark February night in an otherwise quiet village. Tickets are $15 per person, a little less than our usual rate, as a nod to entertainment budget constraints, and because this band is being very generous. The show is Saturday, February 4, at 7 pm. The venue is St Matthew's hall at 6218 Fansher Street in Florence. Did I mention dessert? No, but I will now. Not only do we bring in fun musicians, but we always provide delicious desserts and fairtrade coffee at these events. You are going to love this show. Reply to lawrene.denkers@sympatico.ca or give me a call at 519-692-5260 and I'll reserve your ticket today!
Saturday, February 4,
The Heart and Stroke 4th annual Simply Red Gala, takes place at the Armoury on February 04 2012. The event takes centre stage in Chatham featuring the Tom Lockwood band and the food styling’s of Brian Machado and Matt Harlick of Four Diamond Catering. Event goers will be dazzled by the amazing array of silent and live auction items this year, from the ever present diamond jewelry to household amenities to the super special celebrity signed offerings there is certainly something for everyone. The 4th annual Simply Red Gala is the event of the season and helps to raise money for Heart and Stroke research to help Canadians overcome the devastating effects of cardiovascular disease. Show your support and contact the Heart and Stroke office to get your tickets and to get involved. Phone: Doug Robbins, Chapter President, at 519-355-6386 (cell)
Sunday, February 5, 2:00 p.m
The Patricia M. Productions Teen Model of the Year is coming to the end of this 14 week program. Cycle 2 winner will be announced and the contestants are having their Fundraiser Fashion Show for the CK Children's Safety Village today at the Retro Suites, 2 King St. W., Chatham. Tickets are $12 and are now available to enjoy this fun experience with them. More info and for tickets pmpteenmodel.weebly.com
Sunday, February 5, 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Live Music on the Ridge presents Rebecca Noelle, Jazz Vocalist with John Boubarian on keyboard and Darryl Stacey on Bass. This is a "dress up" afternoon. There will be table and individual seating with appetizers. Cost is $25 per person. The event is held at 47 marsh Street (at Oak) in Ridgetown. RSVP please, to Archie Dempster at 519-674-5196.
Monday, February 6, 6:45 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent Film Group presents ``Sarah`s Key`` starring Kristin Scott Thomas at the Galaxy Theatre in Chatham. Cost is $10 members - $12 non-members. "K. S. Thomas`s portrayal of her character`s emotional transition ensures ``Sarah`s Key`` will
keep your heart open. - Jennie Punter, Globe & Mail.
Monday, February 6, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join local artist Vanessa Cornell for a unique workshop on Japanese Bookbinding.
Participants will learn how to create traditional Japanese books. These beautiful books are made by hand using traditional Japanese sewing techniques to create both soft and hardcover books. These techniques can be used to create one-of-a-kind artist books or sketchbooks. Each participant will walk away with at least two books and instructions for future projects. Japanese Bookbinding will take place at ARTspace. The cost is $80+ HST for ARTspace Members or $95+ HST for Non-Members. All supplies are included as well as lunch at the Satellite Restaurant. To register for this workshop, visit ARTspace, 165 ½ King Street West in Chatham or call 519-352-1064.
Thursday, February 9, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 10, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 11, 7:00 p.m.
Theatre Kent presents "The Importance of Being Earnest". This play will also be Theatre Kent's entry into the WODL festival. For ticket information contact the Cutural Centre Box Office at 519-354-8338.
Thursday, February 9, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wabash Women's Institute is hosting their Annual Chili Dinner at the Wabash Community Hall. Proceeds to C-K Children's Services Independent Living - Getting Started. Free Will donation. Everyone is welcome.
Saturday, February 11
Madison Violet performs at the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate. Music at 8:00 pm; Doors open at 7:15 pm; Art Exhibit Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets $25 / $10 for Students. Tickets available now at: Mitton's Jewellers in Ridgetown, Downie Photo in Blenheim, B's Hive in Thamesville, Grave Diggerz in Highgate, The Post Office in Highgate, CKXS 99.1 in Wallaceburg, Cultural Centre in Chatham, www.cktickets.com.
Monday, February 14
The Kiwanis Theatre has another stellar line-up of classic films for its highly successful series, Cake & Classics. Tonight's classic movie is The Notebook (2004), starring Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands, James Garner, and Sam Shepard. Movie times are 2pm and 7pm. Decadent cake and beverages are served in Studio One at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets for Cake and Classics (movie, cake and beverage) are $11 each (including HST) and are limited to the first 100 people. Tickets for the movie only are $5 (including HST) and are unlimited. To reserve your seat, come into the box office at 75 William Street North, buy online at www.cktickets.com, or call us at 519-354-8338.
Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 p.m.
For this series the New York School of Art takes over ART & WINE at the Thames Art Gallery. Each month will feature a different New York School artist to give you almost an entire year filled with Contemporary Art! Each featured artist will be paired with a complimentary wine or beer and scrumptious gourmet snacks – prepare to be inspired! Tonight we talk about Franz Klein in the 1930’s and 40’s. Let’s re-discover one of the New York School’s most daring artists. Each lecture takes place in Studio 1 @ 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 each or buy the entire season for $84 (price includes HST). Each ticket includes a complimentary beer or glass of wine and gourmet snacks. To buy your ticket, come in to 75 William Street North in Chatham, call us at 519-354-8338, or log on to www.cktickets.com.
Saturday, February 18, 6:45 p.m.
East Side Pride Bingo Fundraiser takes place at the W.I.S.H. Centre in Chatham. All Cash prizes. $10 at the door for 6 single cards. Extra cards $1 each.
Sunday, February 19, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Talbot Street United Church is having a Pancake Supper. Supper includes Pancakes, Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Coleslaw, Desserts and Beverages. Prices are Adults $10.00, 6-12 $5.00, 5 & under Free. The Church is located at 3741 Talbot Trail (aka Hwy #3) 2 miles west of Port Alma.
Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 p.m.
Meeting of the Dresden Horticultural Society at Trintiy Christian Centre in Dresden. Use rear entrance. All welcome.
Friday, February 24, 7:00 p.m.
The Windsor Symphony Orchestra returns for a second concert at the Mary Webb Centre in Highbage with a woodwind quintet on the 24th of that month. Tickets for each concert are $25. Students can attend for $10 for each concert. Note, all shows are on Friday evenings and the start time for the concerts is earlier than usual MWC events - concerts start at 7pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets available now at: Mitton's Jewellers in Ridgetown, Downie Photo in Blenheim, B's Hive in Thamesville, Grave Diggerz in Highgate, The Post Office in Highgate, CKXS 99.1 in Wallaceburg, Cultural Centre in Chatham, www.cktickets.com. Spread the word about yet another unique music event in Highgate at the Mary Webb Centre (www.marywebbcentre.ca). See you at the Mary Webb Centre, 87 Main Street West in Highgate!
Friday, March 2, 7:00 p.m.
FOUR CULTURES…FOUR RHYTHMS…ONE HEART, DRUM! At the Chatham Capitol Theatre. DRUM! is Nova Scotia's spectacular new musical production featuring 20 musicians, dancers, drummers, and singers from four of the principle cultures - Black, Acadian, Aboriginal, and Celtic - brought together in a heart-pumping fusion of music, dance, poetry, video, rhythm, and song. “It's part Riverdance, part Stomp! And while it has components of both of these international smash hits (fiddling and dancing from the former, percussion and dancing from the latter) Drum! manages to establish its own identity as a performance piece born of rich cultural traditions, driven by youthful energy, and sustained by audiences that can't seem to get enough of this sort of thing. Drum! is performed at the quick pace this type of show requires. The tone throughout is decidedly upbeat, if you'll pardon the expression, and while there are a few sombre and reflective moments, the mood is mostly festive and celebratory. The operative word here is "variety," and it applies to everything from instruments to costumes to the material itself, where the range extends from Aboriginal powwow chanting, to Highland dancing, to Acadian fiddling, to Negro spirituals. There are some surprising and very pleasant crossovers as well. At times Drum! makes you think of Loreena McKennitt; at other times it's positively Great Big Sea. There is even some percussion work that sounds suspiciously like industrial music. The only constant is the drum. “ - Nick Miliokas, The Leader-Post. DRUM! will be at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 7pm. Tickets are $30 - $40 plus HST and facility fees. To book your seats. Call 1-866-807-7770/519-354-8338, come in to the box office at 75 William Street North in Chatham, or log on to www.cktickets.com. For more information, www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com or http://gmartists.com/drum.htm
Wednesday, March 7, 7:30
The Sydenham Field Naturalist's monthly meeting takes place on the second floor of the Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre on Dufferin Ave. (enter from back parking lot door on Wellington St.). Tonight's presentation is by Tom Chatterton who will give the final instalment of his African safari in "South Africa, Part 3". Everyone is welcome.
March 12 to March 16, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Register now for March Break Drama & Dance at the Kiwanis Theatre! 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, NEW exciting drama and dance program. Experience Blacklight theatre, plays, skits, mask-making, dance and much more… A FREE variety show for family and friends and an awards presentation held on the final day. 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 125.00 and all materials are included. To register, call the Cultural Centre at 519.354.8338 or register online at www.cktickets.com and click on the event calendar. For more information visit www.takeabowproductions.com or email takeabow_productions@yahoo.com
March 12 to March 16 (March Break), 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Whole Note Music Therapy and Art InDeed-Wellness Through Creativity are offering an Expressive Music and Art program for kids with special needs. Creative Kids is a program for children ages 7 to 12 and takes place at Academie Ste. Cecile, Academy of Music, 12031 Tecumseh Rd.E., Chatham. The program will help increase social awareness and interaction through active music and art making along with structured opportunities for interaction with peers as well as increase creative self-expression through improvised music-making and expressive art projects. Cost is $175 (incl.HST) and a $10 art supply fee. Register with Whole Note Music Therapy Services at 519-47-0060 or go to wnmusictherapy.com.
March 12 to March 16 (March Brak), 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Whole Note Music Therapy and Art InDeed-Wellness Through Creativity are offering an Expressive Music and Art program for teens between the ages of 13 to 18 with special needs. Program takes place at Academie Ste. Cecile, Academy of Music, 12031 Tecumseh Rd.E., Chatham. The program is designed to help increase social awareness and interaction through active music and art making along with structured opportunities for interaction with peers as well as increase creative self-expression through improvised music-making and expressive art projects. Cost is $175 (incl.HST) and a $10 art supply fee. Register with Whole Note Music Therapy Services at 519-47-0060 or go to wnmusictherapy.com.
March 12 to March 16, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Early drop off, late pick-up available)
The Chatham-Kent Museum presents its March Break program "Too Cool for School!". “We’re gonna get messy and a little bit crazy in this program!” says Deanna Bullard, Museum Education Coordinator. Deanna has looked at all the subjects that kids learn in school and picked out cool projects and activities that teachers just won’t let kids do! For the science themed day, students will be mixing water and corn starch to see what it makes. Will it be a solid, liquid, or both? Cool! Children are asked to bring their own peanut free snacks and lunches. The program is geared for children age 5-8. Registration may be done by calling 519-354-8338, by visiting the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office, or by visiting www.cktickets.com Visit www.theculturalcentre.com for more information.
March 17, 8:00 p.m.
The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent, in partnership with Pattern Energy, presents the fourth in its “Concerts for the Kids – The Tribute Series 2011-2012”. The series will take place at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Tonight's concert is Mama Kin, A Salute to Aerosmith. The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation will be sharing a portion of the proceeds from each show with another deserving charity serving the needs of children and youth. Tickets are available in three price ranges -- $39, $49 and $59 – at www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com or www.cktickets.com, or by calling 1-866-807-7770. In addition to Pattern Energy, the ‘series sponsor’, each individual concert is also made possible with the assistance of an ‘event sponsor’.
Monday, March 19
The Kiwanis Theatre has another stellar line-up of classic films for its highly successful series, Cake & Classics. Tonight's classic movie is Driving Miss Daisy (1989), starring Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman. Movie times are 2pm and 7pm. Decadent cake and beverages are served in Studio One at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets for Cake and Classics (movie, cake and beverage) are $11 each (including HST) and are limited to the first 100 people. Tickets for the movie only are $5 (including HST) and are unlimited. To reserve your seat, come into the box office at 75 William Street North, buy online at www.cktickets.com, or call us at 519-354-8338.
Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.
For this series the New York School of Art takes over ART & WINE at the Thames Art Gallery. Each month will feature a different New York School artist to give you almost an entire year filled with Contemporary Art! Each featured artist will be paired with a complimentary wine or beer and scrumptious gourmet snacks – prepare to be inspired! Tonight we talk about “Jack the Dripper” - Jackson Pollock was macho and misunderstood. Each lecture takes place in Studio 1 @ 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 each or buy the entire season for $84 (price includes HST). Each ticket includes a complimentary beer or glass of wine and gourmet snacks. To buy your ticket, come in to 75 William Street North in Chatham, call us at 519-354-8338, or log on to www.cktickets.com.
Friday, March 23
J. P. Cormier performs tonight at the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate, one of JP's last concerts ever as he parks his tour bus and moves into the recording studio!
Music at 8:00 pm; Doors open at 7:15 pm; Art Exhibit Doors open at 6:30pm
Tickets $25 / $10 for Students. Tickets available now at: Mitton's Jewellers in Ridgetown, Downie Photo in Blenheim, B's Hive in Thamesville, Grave Diggerz in Highgate, The Post Office in Highgate, CKXS 99.1 in Wallaceburg, Cultural Centre in Chatham, www.cktickets.com.
Wednesday, April 4
The Sydenham Field Naturalist's annual dinner meeting takes place at Baldoon Golf Club, Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg. Doors open at 6 p.m., full buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets in advance only. Guest speaker is Cindy Carwright, co-ordinator for the Ontario Hummingbird Project. Learn all about these tiny jewels of the avian world and about the project itself. For tickets or information contact Tom Chatterton at 519-627-2986 (chatter@cogeco.ca) or Shirley Fry at 519-627-1516 (shcafry@kent.net).
Monday, April 9
The Kiwanis Theatre has another stellar line-up of classic films for its highly successful series, Cake & Classics. Tonight's classic movie is Rebel Without A Cause (1955), starring James Dean and Natalie Wood. Movie times are 2pm and 7pm. Decadent cake and beverages are served in Studio One at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets for Cake and Classics (movie, cake and beverage) are $11 each (including HST) and are limited to the first 100 people. Tickets for the movie only are $5 (including HST) and are unlimited. To reserve your seat, come into the box office at 75 William Street North, buy online at www.cktickets.com, or call us at 519-354-8338.
April 10 to April 20
The 67th Annual Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival will be held. The Grand Cocnert is scheduled for May 8. Registrations can be submitted online, for a reduced entry fee, beginning November 1. Entries must be submitted by November 15 with the exception of entries for duets, trios, ensembles, choirs and bands which must be submitted by December 1.
Saturday, April 14
For over sixty-five years the Chatham-Kent Museum has collected the history, and artifacts of our Municipality. Many of the artifacts pertain to local stories and facts, but on occasion, the story an artifact has to tell relates to a greater world history. Within the museum’s vast collection is one such item, a third class menu card from April 14, 1912. On April 14, 2012 the museum will be honouring the 100th anniversary and remembering the lives of those that made the maiden voyage either as passenger or crew on the Titanic. The special dinner will be held at the Chatham Armouries, and it will re-create many of the dishes served for first and third class passengers aboard the luxury liner. As an added feature, the museum will be exhibiting its authentic third class menu card. During a similar dinner in 1999, the card was last shown to the Chatham-Kent public. It was then loaned to the Canadian Museum of Civilization for an exhibition. The menu will only be shown again to the public the night of the dinner in 2012. More details about the dinner will be made public in the near future. This is a unique experience that the Chatham-Kent Museum will be providing and showcases one many of the unique treasures found in our local museums. Watch www.theculturalcentre.com for the latest information.
Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m.
For this series the New York School of Art takes over ART & WINE at the Thames Art Gallery. Each month will feature a different New York School artist to give you almost an entire year filled with Contemporary Art! Each featured artist will be paired with a complimentary wine or beer and scrumptious gourmet snacks – prepare to be inspired! Tonight we learn how Willem de Kooning developed a radically abstract style of painting that fused Cubism, Surrealism and Expressionism. Each lecture takes place in Studio 1 @ 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 each or buy the entire season for $84 (price includes HST). Each ticket includes a complimentary beer or glass of wine and gourmet snacks. To buy your ticket, come in to 75 William Street North in Chatham, call us at 519-354-8338, or log on to www.cktickets.com.
Friday, April 27, 7:00 p.m.
The Windsor Symphony Orchestra returns to the Mary Webb Centre, 87 Main St. W., in Highgate with a 14 piece string orchestra! Tickets for each concert are $25. Students can attend for $10 for each concert. Note that the start time for the concert is earlier than usual MWC events - concerts start at 7pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets available now at: Mitton's Jewellers in Ridgetown, Downie Photo in Blenheim, B's Hive in Thamesville, Grave Diggerz in Highgate, The Post Office in Highgate, CKXS 99.1 in Wallaceburg, Cultural Centre in Chatham, www.cktickets.com. Spread the word about yet another unique music event in Highgate at the Mary Webb Centre (www.marywebbcentre.ca).
Saturday, April 28, 9:00 a.m.
Join the Sydenham Field Naturalists for their April outing, "Bird Banding at Walpole". Join members of the Native Territories Avian Research Project to learn about banding and bird migration. See songbirds up close and in the hand. Bird banding is critical to accurate monitoring of bird populations. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Walpole Island Heritage Centre at Highbanks. For more information contact Tom at 519-627-2986 (chatter@cogeco.ca) or Shirley at 519-627-1516 (shcafry@kent.net) or visit www.sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca.
Sunday, May 6, 1:00 p.m.
Sydenham Field Naturalists host the "Wallaceburg Sycamore Woods Spring Open House". Enjoy guided tours by Tom Chatterton and Larry Cornelis. This site is a long-term project of SFN to acquire and save a rare Carolinian woodland within the community of Wallaceburg. Enter from Maplewood Crescent in VLA (off Dufferin Ave.) A great family outing. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Tom at 519-627-2986 (chatter@cogeco.ca) or Shirley at 519-627-1516 (shcafry@kent.net) or visit www.sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca.
Monday, May 14
The Kiwanis Theatre has another stellar line-up of classic films for its highly successful series, Cake & Classics. Tonight's classic movie is Shakespeare in Love (1998), starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Geoffrey Rush. Movie times are 2pm and 7pm. Decadent cake and beverages are served in Studio One at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets for Cake and Classics (movie, cake and beverage) are $11 each (including HST) and are limited to the first 100 people. Tickets for the movie only are $5 (including HST) and are unlimited. To reserve your seat, come into the box office at 75 William Street North, buy online at www.cktickets.com, or call us at 519-354-8338.
Wednesday, May 23, 6:30 p.m.
For this series the New York School of Art takes over ART & WINE at the Thames Art Gallery. Each month will feature a different New York School artist to give you almost an entire year filled with Contemporary Art! Each featured artist will be paired with a complimentary wine or beer and scrumptious gourmet snacks – prepare to be inspired! Tonight's lecture is Influences and influencing- artists from the New York School of Art of the 1940’s and 50’s. Each lecture takes place in Studio 1 @ 6:30pm. Tickets are $12 each or buy the entire season for $84 (price includes HST). Each ticket includes a complimentary beer or glass of wine and gourmet snacks. To buy your ticket, come in to 75 William Street North in Chatham, call us at 519-354-8338, or log on to www.cktickets.com.
May 25, 8:00 p.m.
The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent, in partnership with Pattern Energy, presents the fifth concert in its series “Concerts for the Kids – The Tribute Series 2011-2012”. The series will take place at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Tonight's concert is "Glory Days, A Bruce Springsteen Experience". The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation will be sharing a portion of the proceeds from each show with another deserving charity serving the needs of children and youth. Tickets are available in three price ranges -- $39, $49 and $59 – at www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com or www.cktickets.com, or by calling 1-866-807-7770. In addition to Pattern Energy, the ‘series sponsor’, each individual concert is also made possible with the assistance of an ‘event sponsor’.
May 26, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation of Chatham-Kent, in partnership with Pattern Energy, presents the last concert in its series, “Concerts for the Kids – The Tribute Series 2011-2012”. The concert will take place at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Tonight's concert is "The Fab Four, A Tribute to The Beatles". The Children’s Treatment Centre Foundation will be sharing a portion of the proceeds from each show with another deserving charity serving the needs of children and youth.Tickets are available in three price ranges -- $39, $49 and $59 – at www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com or www.cktickets.com, or by calling 1-866-807-7770. In addition to Pattern Energy, the ‘series sponsor’, each individual concert is also made possible with the assistance of an ‘event sponsor’.
Saturday, May 26
Join the Sydenham Field Naturalists on their "South Wallaceburg Heritage Tree Tour". Auto drivers, fit bikers or intrepid walkers, join Dawne Mudford for a fun tour following clues that will take you to significant trees on the south side of Wallaceburg. Some are mature while others are recent plantings. Indigenous species are of special interest. Begin at the Wallaceburg Museum parkette, 505 King St., Wallaceburg from 1 to 2 p.m. End with a light BBQ lunch between 3 and 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Tom at 519-627-2986 (chatter@cogeco.ca) or Shirley at 519-627-1516 (shcafry@kent.net) or visit www.sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca.
Sunday, June 10, 1:30 p.m.
Join the Sydenham Field Naturalists June outing for "Dragons in Dover, Part 3" with Brett Groves, "the dragonfly guy". It has been 5 years since our last outing with Brett to Pigeon Marsh. Learn more about dragonflies and damselflies while observing the amazing changes in this restored wetland, part of the St. Clair National Wildlife Area. Meet at Hwy 40 and Meadowvale Line, south of Wallaceburg, at 1:30 p.m. Great for families. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Tom at 519-627-2986 (chatter@cogeco.ca) or Shirley at 519-627-1516 (shcafry@kent.net) or visit www.sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca.
Monday, June 11
The Kiwanis Theatre has another stellar line-up of classic films for its highly successful series, Cake & Classics. Tonight's classic movie is Chinatown (1974), starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Movie times are 2pm and 7pm. Decadent cake and beverages are served in Studio One at 1pm and 6pm. Tickets for Cake and Classics (movie, cake and beverage) are $11 each (including HST) and are limited to the first 100 people. Tickets for the movie only are $5 (including HST) and are unlimited. To reserve your seat, come into the box office at 75 William Street North, buy online at www.cktickets.com, or call us at 519-354-8338.
Saturday, July 28, 10:00 a.m.
Join the Sydenham Field Naturalists for this "Prairie Crawl" outing with Larry Cornelis. This is an ideal time of year to see Prairie grass areas at their finest. Sites to be visited include Sycamore Woods, the SFN plot on Hwy 40 and the Port Lambton lagoons. Meet at 10 a.m. on Maplewood Crescent in VLA. An excellent family outing. For more information contact Tom at 519-627-2986 (chatter@cogeco.ca) or Shirley at 519-627-1516 (shcafry@kent.net) or visit www.sydenhamfieldnaturalists.ca.
