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What to Do

10/30/2009

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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.

music

Big James and the Chicago Playboys, a six-piece band of blues, R&B and soul power will play at Jack‘s, 28 S. Cumberland St., today, 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 advance, available at Valente‘s Music Store & JB Evens. $15 at the door. Call 344-3123 for more information or visit: www.loffredo.ca.

Sunday Music & Variety Program, Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, 700 River St., Sunday, 2 p.m., featuring John Fletcher & Friends. Everyone welcome to come out and enjoy an afternoon of great entertainment. A small donation is appreciated at the door.

Rejoice: A Handel Celebration, a benefit concert with proceeds donated to the Stephen Lewis Foundation ’Turning the Tide against HIV/AIDS in Africa,‘ Sunday, 2:30 p.m. at Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 278 Camelot St. Music includes Handel‘s glorious Utrecht Jubilate for choir, orchestra, and soloists; oratorio excerpts; and music for chamber ensembles & organ. Info: Diane 251-0566.

Consortium Aurora Borealis, Northwestern Ontario‘s renaissance and baroque chamber music associaiton will hold their annual general meeting, Tues., Nov. 3, 7:30-8:30 at the Avila Centre. Lakehead University (at the end of Reaume St. behind the police station). Open to supporters of Consortium. Refreshments to follow.

Bluegrass & Old Time Music, Tuesdays, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Castlegreen Community Centre. Come out and play or just listen. Small fee. Info: 683-6768 or 766-8312.

Dulcisono Women‘s Choir, invites sopranos and altos (age 16 & up) to make new friends while singing a variety of music old and new. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings 7-9:20. Info: Musical director Susan Marrier 768-5321 or Elaine McLean 767-6028 or visit www.dulcisono.org.

The 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 Tues., 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 and charity functions. Info: Kendall House 344-6569 or Diane Crocker 345-4068 or visit: www.fwmc.ca.

Gentlemen of Harmony (formerly the Thunder Bay Barbershop Chorus), a four part harmony bass singing every Tuesday at Knox United Church, Shuniah St., 7:30 p.m. Come and join the camaraderie of singing.

The Kam Valley Fiddlers rehearse Mondays at Westgate High School, 7 p.m. Young musicians with at least one year of violin are welcome to try fiddling around.

Lakehead Choral Group is a mixed voice (SATB) community choir and invites men & women (over 18 years of age) to join in to make beautiful music. The choir sings a wide variety of choral music, from classical selections, show tunes and contemporary songs to rock and doo-wop. Practices are Wednesdays, 7:15-10 p.m. at St. Patrick High School. Info: Carol 577-9975.

Middle-Eastern Community Drumming, Thursdays 7:30-9:30 p.m. Minimal charge. Drums available. Teacher Jordan 4th year Percussion Student L.U. St. Paul‘s United Church. 476-6214.

Nicaragua Mission Jam Sessions, Sundays at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 499 Dewe Ave. 7-10 p.m.

The Oras Ladies Choir, invites women of all ages to come out to experience Finnish heritage & culture. The choir sings a variety of choral & contemporary music with a Finnish flavour. Practices are Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. at the Finlandia Club, 314 Bay St. All ladies welcome.

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 & Dan‘s Country Jam, Sundays, 7:30-10:30 p.m. (acoustic only) at Volunteer Pool Community Centre, 180 Martha St. Come and play or just listen. Small admission fee. Info: Ray 767-2159 or Dan 708-4229.

Sounds of Superior Chorus, Sweet Adelines, International, welcomes interested female singers, Mondays, 7-10 p.m. at Trinity United Church Hall, 30 S. Algoma St. Come experience the joy of singing four-part barbershop harmony with this award winning chorus. Young Women in Harmony for younger voices, ages 10 and up practice at 6:30 p.m. Info: Jackie 767-0256.

• Sounds of Superior, Sweet Adeline Chorus, fashions by local businesses and singing by the Chorus, Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Italian Cultural Centre, Algoma St. Raffles & door prize. For tickets, call Lenore at 345-3212.

Thunder Bay Symphony Youth Orchestra, rehearse Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Info: Jane Saunders 475-0880 or jane_saunders@lakeheadschools.ca.

Thunder Bay Youth Choir, invites young people ages 8-12 to sing in the choir, directed by Susan Sutherland. Visit: www.susans.ca for more information.

dance

Halloween Diamond Dancerama, today, 8:30 p.m. at the DaVinci Centre, 340 S. Waterloo St., featuring Tommy & The Amazing Milestones Band. Fun & prizes and a chance to win a diamond ring. In support of Northern Cancer Fund Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. For tickets, call 623-2415, Marv 623-7767 or Ann 624-9087.

RCL Polish Combatants Br. 219, Polish Hall, 209 N. Cumberland St. Today, The Dream Catchers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• Halloween dance with The Dream Catchers, Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

RCL Polish Br. 149, 730 Simpson St. Karaoke with Rompin Ronnie every Friday, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at the Polish bar. No cover.

• Spooktakular Halloween dance, Saturday with Frankie T and the Nighthawks, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fun, friends, snacks & costume prizes. No cover.

RCL Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St. Saturday Halloween dance with Town & Country, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Prizes for best costume. Food will be served. Everyone welcome. $3 cover.

Finnish Folk Dancers, KiiKurit, practice Mondays, 6 p.m. at the Finlandia Club. New members welcome. All ages. Info: Leena 768-1863.

games

Chess: www.chess4all.com.

Duplicate Bridge, for players at all levels, the first & third Saturday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Unitarian House, 129 S. Algoma St. Come with or without a partner. Only $4 for game & refreshments.

Casino Training Academy Come and play Blackjack every Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 140 S. Syndicate Ave.

What To Do lineup:

• Wednesdays – special events and art

• Thursdays – theatre, film & museums

• Fridays – music, dance & games
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