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’what to do‘ 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. Last Night CD launch Flops & Couches, a special stage door evening, today, 8 p.m. Larry the Cable Guy, Sunday, 4 & 7 p.m. Blue Rodeo, Mon., Jan. 18, 8 p.m. TBSO POPS 3 - Men with Horns, Sat., Jan. 23, 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. Daily walking tours, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Tours begin at the Administration Building. Sleigh rides, artisan workshops, banquets, conferences and community group activities. Sign up for the Chilly Willy Pond Hockey Tournament during the Voyageur Winter Carnival, Feb. 13-15. Compete for the Beaver Cup and $4,000 for 1st prize, other cash prizes and four wide-screen TVs. New this year is Mardi Gras Night, Sat., Feb. 13. Call Big Bang Productions at 577-3315 for reservation information & tickets. Stand Up Comedy at the Finlandia Club, today, 8 & 10:30 p.m., starring Jon Ljungberg. Also featuring Chris Holland, Bob Lablaw and Isso Ratsalainen, hosted by Dr. Funnybone. Tickets are $17 advance; $20 at the door. Info: www.docfun.net. Crime Stoppers Hockey Game, with the Thunder Bay Police against the O.P.P., Thurs., Jan. 21 at Fort William Gardens, 7 p.m. All are welcome with a cash donation of any amount at the door. Those under 14 years of age are admitted free. Lots of fun and lots of give-away prizes. Public Skating, at Delaney, Grandview & Neebing. Call 625-2434 for more information. Instructional Skating Programs, by the City‘s Recreation & Culture Division offers various programs from preschool to adult. To register call 625-8463 or 625-2351. In person at: Victoriaville Civic Centre, Churchill Pool, Volunteer Pool, Canada Games Complex or Thunder Bay 55+ Centre. For more information call Pamela at 625-3168. Bay Street Market, 270 Bay St., every Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A Market Place where vendors sell home made baking, bread, home cooking, local meats, crafts, fudge, jewelry, fresh brewed coffee, plants & specialty items. Call Julie at 474-1870 for more information. Thunder Bay Country Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the CLE Dove Building. Over 40 local vendors, make it, bake it, and grow it! Visit: www.thunderbaycountrymarket.com. Thunder Bay Farmers‘ Market, Victoriaville, Tues. & Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Info: 622-3316. Downtown Artisans & Farmers Market, 507 E. Victoria, every Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy fresh produce, freshly prepared foods & work by local artisans. Info: 622-1718. art Northern Images Art Club will display their work to the public at a sale & show at the Picture Store, Red River Road, until Jan. 30, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Paintings will be available in all mediums, styles and sizes. Come to view the art and meet some of the artists who live in your community. Info: 768-2300 or 344-1878. Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, located in the Mt. McKay Plaza, 7-1500 S. James St., at the corner of James & Frederica. Open Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free admission. Info: Louise Thomas at 577-2656 or visit www.ahnisnabae-art.com. Chenier Fine Arts, the purple gallery at 8 S. Court St. Info: Debra 346-0409. Visit: www.chenierfinearts.ca. Open Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (free 2 hour parking). Free admission. New arrivals: paintings by N. Boisvert, village scenes; and M. Laroux, magical landscapes. New to the gallery: bronze & wood sculpture by John Books, local sculptor & assemblage artist. Just arrived: new ceramics by renowned potter Shane Norrie - liken, lava, long neck vases, large table/wall plates, white coral collection. New art to wear jewellery by local artist Anne Winkworth. View original paintings & etchings by 60 Canadian artists. Offering 35 years experience in conservation framing. 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. Gallery 1: Connections-21st Annual Regional Juried Exhibition, featuring 30 of the finest contemporary artists in Northwestern Ontario. Until today. Gallery 2: Kathleen Balaeja-Recent Works, focusing on new work by accomplished regional artist in her first solo exhibition comprising of exciting new contemporary sculptural works & forms in various mediums especially organic/found materials and the utilization of wasp paper in her figurative depictions & intuitive assemblages. Until today. Gallery 3: Digital Playground-Carol Cooper/Duncan Weller, comprising of an exciting series of new contemporary computer/digital created works by two well established & accomplished, award winning artists. Until today. Lake Superior Art Gallery and Studio, 605 E. Victoria Ave. in Victoriaville Centre. Local watercolourist and residence artist, Peter Humeniuk, offers daily watercolour classes. Large watercolours on display. Free admission. Open 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Fri. 285-5538. Stained Glass Artist Ann Copetti (known as The Glass Lady) will conduct stained glass classes. Visit www.lakesuperiorartgallery.com for more information. Pour It On, today & Sun. Enjoy a big brush watercolour workshop with Peter Humeniuk. Learn how to paint vibrant watercolours by pouring the paint on. Everything you wanted to know about getting your book published and beyond, Jan. 30. First in a series of writing & publishing workshops with Elle Andra-Warner, owner of River Rocks Publishing. Workshop will also include guest authors. 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. The Pictograph Art Gallery, located on the lower level of The Voyageur Mall, Main St., Atikokan. Open Mon.-Fri., 12-4 p.m. & Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Elemental Worlds, by Jonathan Lewis. Until Jan. 30. Rainge Gallery, 204 Red River Road (above the Painted Turtle Art Shop). Visit: www.paintedturtleart.com or call 344-4636. Main Gallery - A diverse body of work created by local & regional artists. Middle & classroom galleries - work by well known artists Ruth Tye McKenzie & Linda Dell (www.lindadell.com). Lori Fox Rossi: photos, handmade cards, paintings, drawings & various gift items. 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. Workshop with Sheila Spence, today, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pre-register at 577-6427. Drawing Frenzy, Sunday at the Gallery, an event to support the Big Boreal Adventure - Get Up and Go - a new local initiative to encourage the use of our natural spaces by getting outdoors. Be one of 25 whose artwork will be chosen to be made into bronze plaques located at sites designated for Get Up and Go Thunder Bay. Open to people 15+. Session starts at 1 p.m. with frenzy to follow. Call 577-6427 or e-mal: education@theag.ca to confirm your attendance. Terrance Houle: GIVN‘R. Runs until Sunday. Sheila Spence: Pictures of Me (black and white portrait photographs). Runs until Sunday. Children‘s Art Classes: Ages 6-8 start Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6-7:30 p.m. until Feb. 21; Ages 9-13 start Thurs., Jan. 21, 6-7:30 p.m. until Feb. 25; Ages 4-5 start Sat., Jan. 23, 1-2 p.m. until Feb. 27. VISUAL AIDS: Twenty Five Years On - Twenty Five Years of Aids Posters. Runs until Jan. 31. Exhibition: One Little...Michael Belmore, until Feb. 28. Thunder Bay International Fine Arts Association, 97 S. Algoma St., Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 3B7 or call 767-7487. Cafe Artiste - The Thunder Bay International Fine Arts Association provides a place for artists to meet and exchange ideas, techniques, culture, and to participate in exhibitions. Open to artists in all media, including writers, poets and musicians. The Association promotes the fine arts in Northern Ontario with a mandate to hold juried arts exhibitions locally, nationally, & internationally. Everyone is invited to visit the Association Gallery and the Cafe Artiste every Tues. & Thurs., 7-10 p.m. Bring a sample or portfolio of your work. Info: Ian 344-3831 or Pasquale 767-7487. VillEdge Art Gallery, across from the world famous Hoito Restaurant. Open all year round, six days a week. Info: 345-7197 or villedgeart@gmail.com. Attention all local and regional artists! The community, Canada & the world want to see your art at VillEdge Art Gallery, home to Thunder Bay‘s largest collection of local artists. Call 345-7197. Window Light Photo Gallery, 581 Boundary Drive, west off Hwy. 61. Open Sat. & Mon. or by appointment. A display of photography portraying the beauty of Northern Ontario and Lake Superior. Info: Susan 628-2772 or www.susandykstra.com. Open by appointment only for the winter season. theatre Mama Alfa‘s Pizzeria, Ralph & Alice, scenes from the classic comedy The Honeymooners today & Jan. 30. Tickets (show & dinner) $40 per person. Info: 623-4567. Magnus Theatre, will present Dead White Writer On The Floor, by Drew Hayden Taylor. Jan. 28-Feb. 13, 2010. Six stereotypical characters: Tonto, Injun Joe, Billy Jack, Old Lodgeskins, Pocahontas and Kills Many Enemies, whose history and lives have been created in literary form, come to life, discover a dead white writer on the floor and set out on a journey to shed their literary personas to follow their dream of taking their place in the real world. Call the Magnus Theatre Box Office 345-5552 for more information. Creative Kids program, Magnus Young Company, and Adult Theatre classes. Sign up now. film Potala Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre, will present a screening of Unmistaken Child, a film by Nati Baratz of a Tibetan monk‘s search for the reincarnation of his beloved teacher, today at the Unitarian Fellowship, 129 S. Algoma St., 7 p.m. Stunningly shot, Unmistaken Child is a beguiling, surprising, touching, even humorous experience. Suggested donation: $6. Info: 345-4435 or e-mail: drcbryan@tbaytel.net. North of Superior Film Association, will present: Bright Star at Silver City, Thurs., Jan. 21. Award-winning drama based on the real-life romance between 19th century poet John Keats and his strong-willed neighbour, Fanny Brawne. Shows at 7 & 9 p.m. Admission: $6 members; $9 non-members. $10 memberships available at the door. NOSFA hotline: 625-5450 or visit: www.nosfa.ca. Silvercity Cinemas will host a charity world premiere screening of the Make It Short Film Project‘s, When Life Gives You Lemons, Thurs., Jan. 21, at 7, 8, 9 & 10 p.m. Donations welcome at the door with all proceeds supporting the Alzheimer Society. Info: www.misfilmproject.com. Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour at the Community Auditorium, Sun., Jan. 24. Symposium 6 p.m.; films 7 p.m. Door prizes at intermission. The Banff Mountain Film Festival is a film competition held every November in the mountain community of Banff. This year the jury chose the ’Best of the Festival‘ in a number of categories from over 200 international film entries. The one night showing of these award winning films in Thunder Bay is just one stop as the tour moves across Canada, the United States, Europe, New Zealand, Japan, S. Africa, Singapore & Korea. Tickets available by calling 684-4444. For more information, call 577-7950. Hosted by The Alpine Club of Canada. museums Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, 219 S. May St., 622-2852; e-mail: nwosport@tbaytel.net or visit: www.nwosportshalloffame.com. Open Mon.-Fri., 12-5 p.m. Admission by donation. Featured Exhibits currently on display: Running Through the Years - a look back at the early years of the 10 MIle Road Race. A Celebration of Excellence - displays honouring the newest members of the Hall of Fame. The Mascot Gallery - see the original mascots from the 1995 Nordic World Ski Championships (Chimik), the Whiskey Jacks (Jack) and the Thunder Bay Flyers (Captain Flyer). The Montreal Canadiens - featuring an original jersey from the 1940s. Group Tours and Educational Programmes - Call to book a date for your group or school class visit. Thunder Bay Museum. 425 E. Donald St. Open Tuesdays through Sundays, 1-5 p.m. Info: 623-0801. Adults & seniors $3; children ages 6-17, $1.50; family $8; children under 6 are free. Visit: www.thunderbaymuseum.com. Girl Guides of Canada celebrates their 100th anniversary and the Thunder Bay Museum will have a display of guiding history on display until April. Free Lecture: OPP Commemorative Patrol, by Const. Eric Howells, recounting his amazing 1,000 km trek across N. Ontario by dogsled and snowshoe, using century-old costume and gear, Tues., Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments. Free Lecture: Canadian Aboriginal Servicewomen in the Second World War, by Grace Poulin, Tues., Feb. 23, 7:30 p.m. Refreshments. Exhibit: Remembering John McRae, an exhibit about the famous author of In Flanders Fields. Only until Feb. 28. Exhibit: St. Joseph‘s: 125 Years of Service, until March, 2010. music Consortium Aurora Borealis, will present a concert celebrating Italian Baroque, today, 8 p.m. at St. Paul‘s United Church, 349 Waverley St., with charming solo and trio sonatas by Albinoni, Geminiani, Locatelli, Benedetto Marcello, and Vivaldi. Admission is by donation at the door (suggested $15 adults, $10 seniors/students). Everyone welcome. Info: 345-1808 or 345-5864. TBSO Animals in the Orchestra, Sunday at Thunder Bay 55+ Centre, 700 River St., 1 & 3:30 p.m., hosted by TBayTel Family Concerts. Tickets are $6 child/$12 grown-ups/$30 family pass - 2 children & 2 adults. This delightful program highlights the many fantastic ways that animals have appeared in classical music throughout the ages. You will meet exotic birds, large elephants and even be taken on a horse ride by a trumpeting cavalry. Great fun for kids ages 4-104! Info: 474-2284. Gregory Lewis (violin) & Frederic LaCroix (piano), Wed., Jan. 20 at Fort William Baptist Church, 1800 E. Moodie St., 7 p.m. Concerto in G minor (Bruch), Preludium & Allegro (Kreisler), Ciaccona in G minor (Vitali), Sonata in A (Brahms) and other favourites. $10 for 14 & older; $5 ages 13 & under. For tickets call 577-9514 or e-mail: gregorylewis@tbaytel.net. 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 calling all tenors & basses! The Lakehead Choral Group is a mixed voice (SATB) community choir and invites men & women (over 18 years of age) to join them in making beautiful music. The choir sings a wide variety of choral music, from classical selections to show tunes and contemporary songs. Practices are Wednesdays, 7:15-10 p.m. at St. Patrick High School. The choir will present a spring concert where the theme will be The Silver Screen, Wed., April 28. Call Carol at 577-9975 for more information and to arrange an informal audition. 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. 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 and 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. 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 Branch 149, 730 Simpson St. Sat., dance to Retro, oldies but goodies country, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover. RCL Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St. Today with music by Town & Country, 3-6 p.m. Prizes, spot dancing and fun for all. Everyone welcome. $3 cover. Kakabeka Legion Dance, today with music by Kenny Konnection, 8-11 p.m. $5 admission. Rainbow Club Seniors‘ Dance, Ogden Community Centre, today, 1:30-3:30 with music by Smokey Island Band. $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. Line Dancing Drop-in, Mondays at Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre,700 River St. Beginners,1-2 p.m.; beginners/intermediate, 2-3:30 p.m. Call Inga at 767-8515 for more information. Line Dance Drop-in, at Jumbo Garden Community Centre, Toivo St, Wednesdays. Beginner 8-9 p.m.; Intermediate 9-10 p.m. $2 for all ages. Call Chris at 767-2365 or Inga at 767-8515 for more information. Social and Ballroom Dance Class, Sundays, 7-9 p.m. at Crittall Hall (gym at the lower level), Knox United Church, 1 Shuniah st. Drop in available. Call Jim/Wendy at 683-8279 for more information. games 16th Annual Mr. Submarine ’Northern Lights‘ Chess Championship, Sat., at the Valhalla Inn. $10. Register at 10 a.m. Finished by 3:30 p.m. A fun time for anyone, any age, who knows how to play chess. * In the last 21 years, tens of thousands of young people have participated in Northern Ontario chess tournaments. The Thunder Bay Chess Association wants to bid on the 2011 National Finals of the Canadian Youth Chess Championships and the 2011 Canadian Open Chess Championship - 12 days of chess in July 2011. These two events will bring hundreds of new visitors to Thunder Bay from around the world and millions of $$ into the city‘s economy. A bid must be prepared soon. Volunteers and financial assistance are greatly needed to boost this effort. People interested in sitting on an Organizing Committee and/or helping financially, please contact: chessguy_eh@yahoo.ca 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 Top of Page |
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