What To Do

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What To Do is a free listing of special events in the city and region. Priority will be given to community groups, non-profit organizations and family activities. It is not intended as a free listing for businesses which have other promotional options within the newspaper. Submissions must include date, time, place and admission charge and should be dropped off, faxed or mailed to the Chronicle-Journal by noon Monday. Our address is 75 S. Cumberland St., Thunder Bay, P7B 1A3 or fax us at (807) 343-9409 c/o What To Do.
special events
Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, 1 Paul Shaffer Drive, 684-4444. Toll free 1-800-463-8817 or order online www.tbca.com.
• Banff Mountain Film Festival, Sunday, 7 p.m.
• Yuk Yuk’s, Sat., Feb. 4, 8 p.m.
• Chicago, Fri., Feb. 10, 8 p.m.
• Masters if Illusion, Mon., Feb. 20, 8 p.m.
• Ron James, Fri., Feb. 24, 8 p.m.
Fort William Historical Park, 473-2344 or 473-2333. Explore life in the Canadian fur trade. Visit: www.fwhp.ca, or e-mail: info@fwhp.ca.
• Bookings available for group reservations, conferences, banquets, education, and community programs.
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, 474-2280 or email: info@tbso.ca.
• The Chronicle-Journal Pops Series: Jeans ‘n Classics - Fleetwood Mac, at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, today, 8 p.m.
• Cabaret Series: Around the World with John Scaffeo, Fri., Feb. 3 & Sat., Feb. 4, 8 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Centre. General $35; student $15.
Nolalu 20th Annual Poker Run, today with registration beginning at the Community Centre, 2266 Hwy. 588 in the heart of the village at 10 a.m. Major winnings with over $1000 in prizes. Refreshments will be available. Dance begins at 8 p.m. $3 per person or $5 per couple. Info: Jack 577-1366 or Troy 475-8539.
Giant Digital Photography Workshops, at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park’s visitor centre:
• You and Your Digital Camera (Buttons and Knobs, Sat., Feb. 18, 12-4 p.m.
• Winter Photography, March 17, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
* Learn the features of operating your camera as well as tips & techniques for outdoor winter photography. Instruction by professional photographer Barry Wojciechowski on topics including camera controls, aperture, shutter speed and the basics of good photo composition. For more information, pricing and advance online registration visit: www.superiorvisits.com or call 344-9208 (1-866-688-9990).
Gammondale Farm Family Fun, 475-9609. Visit www.gammondalefarm.com or e-mail: farmfun@tbaytel.net. Located at 426 McCluskey Drive, 4 km west of Hwy. 61 (about 15 km south of the Thunder Bay airport).
• Birthday parties, sleigh rides, corporate or community events.
Thunder Bay Country Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the CLE Dove Building. Meet with two storeys full of local farmers, food vendors, crafters & more. ‘We make it, bake it, grow it.’ Visit: wwwthunderbaycountrymarket.com.
Hillcrest Marketplace, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Thunder Bay Centre of Change (formerly Hillcrest HIgh School). Produce, baking, jewelry, home businesses & more. Free admission.

art
Art by Marilyn Morton. Landscapes, still lifes, abstracts & collages in oil, watercolour & ink. There are local scenes and scenes from distant places. Most are framed and ready to hang. Come by and enjoy. By appointment. Call 1-807-577-7347.
Biljana’s Art Gallery, 454 Ryerson Crescent. Come visit Biljana at her studio and see original watercolour paintings, reproductions, note cards, calendars and more. Call 577-7077 for your personal appointment.
Chenier Fine Arts, the purple gallery at 8 S. Court St., located in the Waterfront District. Info: Debra 346-0409. Visit: www.chenierfinearts.ca. Open Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Open by appointment. Free admission.
• New printmaker: Petru Voichescu - miniature abstracts, new mixed media abstracts on paper by Sylvia Cloutier.
• New - Shane Norrie ceramics that appeared in the Globe and Mail feature article, The Top 10 Fall Design Trends. Also displayed are paintings that are shown in Norrie’s new book, Shane Norrie - Pre 2012.
• New paintings by J.P. LaFrance - abstracts; S. Panichini - lively night street scenes; G. Castonguay - surreal landscapes; Y. Breton - oversize Canadian landscapes.
Definitely Superior Art Gallery, lower level of former Eatons Bldg., 250 Park Ave., 344-3814. Visit: www.definitelysuperior.com. Tues.-Sat., 12-6 p.m. Admission by donation.
Lake Superior Art Gallery and Studio, 605 E. Victoria Ave. in Victoriaville Centre. Open 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call 622-7573 or visit: www.LakeSuperiorArtGallery.com.
• Learn how to do Traditional Ukrainian Easter Egg painting. Preregister by Feb. 13. During this 6-hour course, you will have time to finish one simple design and start (possibly complete) a second Pysanka.
Local Colour Art Gallery, 33 S. Cumberland St. Mon.-Fri, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Free admission. Info: www.localcolourartgallery.ca or call 768-3232.
• Take in the ‘Local Colour’ of over 75 local & regional artists.
The Mystique of the North Gallery, features the art work of Evelyn Konrad. Visit the gallery to access a variety of original watercolour paintings, as well as prints and note cards. Visit: www.konradwatercolours.com. Visit the gallery anytime by appointment. Call 577-2155 or e-mail: hekonrad@shaw.ca.
Painted Turtle Art Studio Gallery, 33 S. Cumberland St. Open 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. weekdays & 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Visit: www.paintedturtleart.com or call 344-4636 for more information.
• Artists in Residence: Kathy & Kirsti Toivonen. This mother & daughter team express their creative personalities in diverse yet similar themes & styles. Stop by to see Kathy at work, Mondays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. and Kirsti, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Classes & Workshops:
* Oil painting with Stephanie Siemieniuk.
* Water colour with Biljana Baker.
* Acrylic with Eugene Vandal.
* Paint portraits like Rembrandt with Ann Clarke.
The Pictograph Gallery, downstairs in the Voyageur Mall in Atikokan, Tues.,-Sat., 12-3 p.m.
• E nat’e me - Acrylic on Canvas, Pam Cain.
Thunder Bay Art Gallery, Confederation College campus. Info: 577-6427 or visit the website at www.tbag.ca. Admission: adults $3, seniors & students $1.50, gallery members & children under 12 years are free. Free admission Wed., sponsored by the John Andrews Foundation. Open Tues.-Thurs., 12-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 12-5 p.m.
• Sense of Place, organized and circulated by the Windsor Printmaker’s Forum, until Feb. 26.
• Wilderness, Brian Holden, until March 4.
• Mood Valleys, Walter Scott, until March 4.
Window Light Photo Gallery, 581 Boundary Drive, west off Hwy. 61, Saturdays & Mondays only, or by appointment. A display of photography portraying the beauty of Northern Ontario & Lake Superior. Info: Susan 628-2772 or visit: www.susandykstra.com.

theatre
Mama Alfa’s and The Capitol Theatre invite you and your friends to an unforgettable evening of ‘who-done-it’ fun today. If you’ve never been to one of the popular murder mystery nights, then you should reserve your seat for Winter Widows, the latest serving of suspicions, secrets and motives with fine home-style Italian dining at its best. This combination of excellent food and wacky characters makes for a fantastic night out. For reservations, call 623-4567.

film
Potala Film Night, presented by the Potala Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, Sat., Feb. 4, 7 p.m. at Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship, 129 S. Algoma St. Brilliant Moon - Glimpses of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, chronicles the life of the writer, poet, and meditation master, one of Tibet’s most revered 20th-century Buddhist teachers. Brilliant Moon was filmed in Tibet, India, Bhutan, the United States, and Nepal, and uses animation, rare archival footage and interviews with some of Tibet’s great thinkers to tell his moving life story from birth to death to rebirth. Narrated by Richard Gere and Lou Reed. Suggested donation of $6.
A Call For Entries! The 2012 Thunder Bay Environmental Film Festival invites Northern Ontario film makers to enter the short documentary film competition. Prizes and festival screenings will be awarded. Early bird deadline for entering is Feb. 27; film festival starts March 30. Call 475-3631 or visit the website: tbefilmf.wordpress.com for full contest details.
* Deadline for artist applications in the 2nd Annual Painted Rain Barrel Project is Feb. 3. Visit: www.ecosuperior.org.
Paramount Theatre, 24 S. Court St.
• KidzFlix, every Sunday. KidzFlix is hosted as an ongoing fundraiser for Paramount Live, a non-profit organization striving to increase the attendance to these movie screenings in order to raise funds for the installation of an access lift to the main theatre. For a full schedule, visit: paramounttheatre.ca. Admission to each screening is $5 per ticket. Full concession is available.

museums
Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, 219 S. May St. (beside City Hall), 622-2852; e-mail: nwosport@tbaytel.net or visit: www.nwosportshalloffame.com. Open Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. Admission by donation.
• Keep the baseball fever alive by taking in an exhibit highlighting the region’s rich & proud baseball history. View artifacts dating back to the beginning of the last century including a jersey & trophy from one of the region’s earliest leagues. Learn about the contributions to the game by the women of Northwestern Ontario. Re-live the glory days of the 60s & 70s when local teams dominated senior little league in Canada and teams such as the Port Arthur Giants & Club 17 entertained fans on the local diamonds. Discover the history of our professional leagues and see ’Jack’ the mascot from the Whiskey Jacks. Learn about the history of some local stadiums & ballparks and see an original Babe Ruth autographed baseball.
Thunder Bay Military Museum, 317 Park Ave. Open Tues. & Thurs., 7-9 p.m. & Sat., 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Or call 343-5175 for tours. Admission is free and donations are appreciated. The Thunder Bay Military Museum is a Tri-Service Museum (Army, Navy & Air Force) with a mission to preserve and interpret the Military Heritage of Northwestern Ontario from its beginning to the present. This museum includes remembering not only units, but also the military persons of the area. The goal of our mission is to promote and foster an awareness of the long military heritage of Northwestern Ontario, its residents and understanding of related military history.
Thunder Bay Museum. 425 E. Donald St. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Info: 623-0801. Adults & seniors $3; children ages 6-17, $1.50; children under 6 are free. Visit: www.thunderbaymuseum.com.
• Exhibit: Travelling, a juried exhibition of needle arts from all across Canada, sponsored by the Ontario Network of Needle Workers. Runs until Feb. 12.
• Exhibit: Batteries Not Included: Toys of Christmas Past, until Sunday.
• Exhibit: Recent Donations.
• Book Launch: Northern Ontario: Introducing the Unknown Country, by Michael Barnes, Sun., Feb. 12, 2 p.m. Refreshments.
music
Sunday Music & Variety Program, Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, 700 River St., 2 p.m. Presenting the ever popular ‘One Man Band’ featuring the “man” Ray Turgen. Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy an afternoon of great entertainment. Small donation is appreciated at the door. Info: 625-3135.
Dulcisono Women’s Choir, invites women of all ages to join in for the 9th year of choral music. In three or four parts, we sing a varied repertoire throughout the year and at several community events. If you are interested in singing with this dynamic group of women, call the Susan Marrier (director) 768-5321. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7-9:20 p.m.
Fort William Male Choir, invites men of all ages (over 18) to join the choir. The choir sings a wide range of music in SATB and TTBB from all genres & times. Practices are Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at the Fort William Prosvita Hall, Simpson St. The choir also performs concerts at various cities & towns in Northwestern Ontario, senior homes, sports events & charity functions. Info: Kendall House 344-6569 or Diane Crocker 345-4068 or visit: www.fwmc.ca.
Gentlemen of Harmony (Thunder Bay Barbershop Chorus), a four part harmony acapella chorus singing Tuesdays at Knox United Church, 1 Shuniah St., 7:30 p.m. Bring your voice & join in the camaraderie of friendship & singing.
Jam Session, Sundays, 7-10 p.m. at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 499 Dewe Ave., corner of Arundel & Dewe Ave. Cost is $2; $1 coffee. Everyone welcome.
Kam Valley Fiddlers 16th season of instruction/rehearsals, 7 p.m. in the music wing of Westgate High School. New young string musicians welcome. Visit: www.kamvalleyfiddlers.ca.
Lakehead Choral Group: Singing is Good for the Soul! A mixed voice (SATB) community choir, invites tenors & basses (women also welcome) to join in making ‘beautiful music.’ The choir sings a wide variety of choral music, from classical selections, show tunes & contemporary songs to rock and doo-wop. Practices are Wednesdays, 7:15-10 p.m. at St. Patrick High School. Call Carol at 577-9975 for more information and to arrange an informal audition.
Middle-Eastern Community Drumming, Thurs., 7:30-8:30 p.m. for beginners & 8:30-9 p.m. for intermediate. Minimal charge depending on enrolment. Drums available. Teacher Jordan, percussion major & L.U. graduate. Location: TBA. Call 251-3266.
Otava Male Choir, invites men of all ages (over 18) to join the choir. The choir sings a wide variety of traditional Finnish TTBB male chorus songs. Practices are Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at the Finlandia Club, 314 Bay St.
Pelimanni Orchestra, a community orchestra of about 20 musicians from teen to senior playing Finnish-Canadian folk music & more, invites experienced as well as less experienced musicians to join in to make music. Tenor & alto sax, clarinet, flute, violin & drum players are especially welcome. Rehearsals are Saturday mornings at the Finlandia Hall, Bay St. Info: Kauko Ylinen 345-5210.
Rafiki Youth Choir, Kuumba Training Choir, and Rafiki North Shore for singers ages 7-18. Rehearsals are Mondays. Call 345-3423 or visit: www.rafikiyouthchoir.com for more details.
Ray’s Country Jam, acoustic only, Sundays, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at the Volunteer Pool, 180 Martha St. Come out and play or just listen and enjoy the music. Everyone welcome. Small admission fee. Info: Ray 767-2159 or 628-3605.
Sounds of Superior Chorus, Sweet Adeline International, is accepting new members. Rehearsals are Mondays, 7-10 p.m. at Superior Collegiate & V.I., 333 N. High St. Experience the joy of singing four-part barbershop harmony with this award winning chorus. Info: Jackie 767-0256.
Thunder Bay Bluegrass & Old Time Music Guild, Tuesdays at Castlegreen Community Centre, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Come out and play or just listen. Small fee. Info: 683-6768 or 766-8312.
Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus, welcomes new & former members to join in song. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:30-10 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 30 Algoma St. Come out & join in learning interesting repertoire & singing with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Info: Hope 768-1713 or Carol 768-1475.
dance
RCL Fort William Polish Veterans Br. 149, 730 Simpson St. Today, dance to Resonators, 9:30 p.m.-1:30. No cover.; Sun., music and dance to Resonators, 3-6 p.m. No cover.
RCL Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St. Today, live music by Town & Country, 3-6 p.m. Spot dancing. Everyone welcome. $5 cover.
Rainbow Club Seniors’ Dance, Ogden Community Centre, today, 1:30-3:30, with music by the Common People band. Admission is $3, includes lunch.
Kakabeka Legion, presents a Valentine’s Special: Strictly Sinatra, a tribute featuring Richard Burton in concert, Sat., Feb 11, 8:30-11 p.m. Admission is $15. Food & drink available. For tickets call Gary at the Legion 473-9631, Richard 285-5873 or Colosimo Music Store, Coran’s Music Store & Wilson’s Food in Murillo.
Elks Lodge No. 82 of Canada, 201 N. Syndicate Ave. Saturday nights dance from 8-11 p.m. $5. Info: 622-4158 or 622-5191.
Ethnic Dance Classes, belly dance, folklore, Bollywood and Latin dance offered for all ages at 615 Memorial Ave., second floor. Introductory class $5. Info: 251-3266.
The World Dance Centre, offers ethnic dance classes for fitness & fun at the Centre of Change (former Hillcrest High School), 96 N. High St., Room 400. Come and learn belly dancing, Bollywood, Bhangra, Afro-Caribbean, hula hoop, Thai dance & more in a supportive & friendly environment. No experience necessary. Info: 345-9856 or visit: www.worlddancecentre.com.
Finnish Folk Dancing with KiiKurit, at the Finlandia Club, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Info: Leena 768-1863.
LIne Dancing, 55 Plus Centre, 700 River St., Mondays. Beginners at 1 p.m. & intermediate at 2 p.m. $2 per drop-in session.

games
Women’s Volleyball, every Thursday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, Waverley St. (use back door). Call Linda at 768-9283 for more information. A non-competitive weekly sport. Coffee refreshments follow.
55+ Bowling League, every Friday, 11 a.m. at Mario’s. Call Shirley at 475-9266 or Bill at Mario’s for more information.
Bridge, duplicate style, 2nd & 4th Saturday, 1-3:30 p.m. at Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship, 129 S. Algoma St. Come with or without a partner, Info: 345-7212.
Cribbage, every Tuesday, 12-4 p.m. at the Duke Hunt Museum.

What To Do lineup:
• Wednesdays — special events and art
• Thursdays — theatre, film & museums
• Fridays — music, dance & games