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What To Do

11/20/2009

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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

Consortium Aurora Borealis, presents a concert jointly celebrating Henry Purcell‘s 350th birthday and the 400th year of astronomy, with music for voices, trumpet, strings and keyboard from church and theatre, as well as readings. The concert will be held Sat., 8 p.m. at St. Paul‘s United Church, 349 Waverley St. Admission is by donation at the door (suggested $15 adults, $10 seniors/students). All are welcome to this diversified and intriguing community event. Info: 345-1808 or 345-5864.

Sunday Music & Variety Program, Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, 700 River St., Sunday, 2 p.m., featuring Spookymphony. The orchestra will play some scary music for you, but not too scary! Engage your senses and welcome music to your life. General admission $12; children $6; family (2 adults/2 children) $30. Tickets available through the TBCA box office 684-4444 or at the door 1 hour prior to the concert. Info: 625-2316.

Annual Harmony for the Hungry Christmas Show, presented by The Gentlemen of Harmony and The Sounds of Superior Chorus, Wed., Nov. 25, at Hilldale Lutheran Church (corner of Wardrope Ave. & Hilldale Road), 7 p.m. Tickets are $10, available by phoning 473-7333 and may be available at the door. The net proceeds will be given to the Thunder Bay Food Bank. Donations of non perishable food items would be greatly appreciated. Refreshments will be served after the performance.

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.

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

RCL Polish Combatants Br. 219, Polish Hall, 209 N. Cumberland St. Live entertainment every Friday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover. Today: The Dream Catchers. Everyone welcome.

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.

RCL Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St. Saturday with music by Quest, 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Prizes, spot dancing and fun for all. Everyone welcome. $3 cover.

Rainbow Club Seniors‘ Dance, Ogden Community Centre, Sat., with music by the Smokey Island Band, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Admission is $3, includes lunch.

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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