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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. Colin James, Mon., Feb. 8, 8 p.m. TBSO Masterworks IV - Piano Inspiration, Thurs., Feb. 11, 8 p.m. No Fences, a tribute to Garth Brooks, featuring Garrick Sissons, Sat., Feb. 13, 8 p.m. Zappacosta, a special Valentine‘s intimate evening with Alfie, Sun., Feb. 14, 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. Voyageur Winter Carnival, Feb. 13-15. Contests, competitions, sled dog & sleigh rides. New this year: Mardi Gras night, Feb. 13. Call Big Bang Productions at 577-3315 for reservation information & tickets. Gammondale Farm Family Fun, 475-9609. Every season there‘s another reason to visit Gammondale Farm. 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). Sleigh rides, birthday parties, reunions, corporate events & community activities. Winter Frolic on Family Day, hosted by Spirit of Dance, Mon, Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $10/person (babies under 2 years are free). Includes an old fashioned horse drawn sleigh ride, pond hockey (helmets required), farm animals, straw mountain, mazes & more. Spirit of Dance will also have great snacks, a bake sale & games in the Log House. Info: 475-5615. March Break Sleigh Rides, March 15-19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $10/person (babies under 2 years are free). Includes an old fashioned horse drawn sleigh ride, skating on the pond (helmets required), farm animals, straw mountain, maple taffy & more. Hot drinks & pancakes with real maple syrup in the Log House. Info: 475-5615. First Annual Simpson Street Snow Sculpture Festival, today & Sunday, Simpson St. Garden Park (beside Gilbert‘s Furniture), hosted by The Ogden Simpson East End Veggie Garden Project. Come out and enjoy outdoor music, BBQ, feature snow sculpture created by local artist Brian Niemenien, professional snow sculpture demonstrations, youth air band or family air band as well as youth snow sculpting competitions sponsored by The NorWest Health Centre with prizes & awards dinner. Register now to enter your air band group or participate in the snow sculpture competition as limited spots are available. Festival buffet dinner today at the Polish Legion, 730 Simpson St., 6 p.m. E-mail: veggiegardenproject@yahoo.ca or call Marg at 285-3387 or Kathie 251-9713. Chocolate Murder Mystery, today at the White Fox Inn. Enjoy chocolate on all levels and a great evening out, including a chocolate paraffin dip, certificate for a one hour chocolate oil relaxation message, or a chocolate champagne body wrap, or a chocolate facial at your convenience at A Spa For You. Dinner includes mixed fruit and spring greens with white chocolate orange vinaigrette, roasted strip loin with red wine and bitter chocolate jus with roasted asparagus, peppers & smashed potatoes. Milk chocolate mocha creme brule, bread & coffee service. A fundraiser for the Canadian Diabetes Association. Info: Erika 475-6977. Living Off the Grid, presented by the Nolalu Eco Centre. Two introductory courses will be offered through the Confederation College Continued Education Program: Today, ’Living Off the Grid‘ and ’Introduction to Solar Power,‘ Wed., Feb. 17 & Sat., Feb. 20. Both courses will give you a very practical bird‘s eye view of what‘s involved in a seriously greener life style, the challenges and the rewards. It‘s practical, hands-on information from folks who live what they preach. Fee is $36. For more information, call (807) 474-3968 or visit: www.NolaluEcoCentre.org. Get Out of the Cold, a Family Day Event at the Sports Dome, Mon, Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Come take off your coats and let the whole family enjoy a day of fun activities, great entertainment, games & sports. Bigger and better than last year. $5 for a family of 4. Food provided by Quality Market for a low price of $5 per person. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity Thunder Bay. For more information, call 345-5520. Friends of the Regiment, a group of former members of the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment (LSSR), wants to help you say thank you to local citizen soldiers for their service to the community and to Canada. Come out to a fundraising bash, Fri., Feb. 19 at the CLE Auditorium, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Music by Steve Clark and the Hoolies, with a performance by the MacGillivray Pipe Band of Thunder Bay. All money raised will support members of the LSSR, both overseas as well as those serving the community here in Thunder Bay. Tickets are $5 in advance, available at the Armoury on Park Ave., Shooters Tavern on Memorial Ave., Fabutan, Maltese Grocery & George‘s Market or $10 at the door. Call Jed at 684-1907 for more information. Public Skating, at Delaney, Grandview & Neebing. Call 625-2434 for more information. 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. 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 New Art on Display at St. Joseph‘s Hospital. The St. Joseph‘s Foundation of Thunder Bay invites individuals to view and purchase the select pieces of art on display in the main hallway. All art pieces are original works by local artists. Info: Katrina 768-4402. 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: See Chenier Window Galerie - January Blues. New: Japanese wonder stone sculptures ’Kaa-The Snake and ’Opus Series‘ by local sculptor Jason Nelson. New: Resin coated mixed media paintings on wood and large exhibit of ceramics by renowned potter/artist Shane Norrie. View original paintings & etchings by 65 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. Urban Infill-Art In The Core: 20 projects/350+artists at 15 downtown north core venues. Until April 10. Go to www.definitelysuperior.com for updates on individual projects. Gallery 1: Up, Up, And Away-Jennifer Davis-International Painting Exhibition. Runs until March 6. Gallery 2: Diaries From Metropolis-Allison Moore+Arthur Desmarteaux-Montreal QC-Printmaking. Runs until March 6. Gallery 3: Drawn and Stained, 13 Regional Artists-Painting/Drawing/Printmaking, featuring 13 accomplished artists in the contemporary arts from Northwestern Ontario. Runs until March 6. 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. 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. 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 Alison Norlen: Momento, Memory and Metaphor, today, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Great for practicing artists. Workshop with Kathleen Balega: Brocolage/Demystifying Sculpture, Sunday, 1-3 p.m. Artist Talk with Sharon Breckenridge, Wed., Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. * Visit the Website at www.theag.ca or call 577-6427 for workshop prices and to register. Drawings from the Permanent Collection, now showing. Sharon Breckenridge: Interwoven with Nature, until Feb. 28. Alison Norlen: Glimmer, until Feb. 28. 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 art lovers! VillEdge Art Valentine‘s relocation celebration, Fri., Feb. 12, 4-9 p.m. at 309 Bay St. Music, live painting demos, food & drinks. Come by and celebrate! All are welcome so bring your loved ones. Looking for that special Valentine gift? Check out the Valentine‘s weekend sale prices. 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, presents the final performance of Ralph & Alice, scenes from the classic comedy The Honeymooners today. Tickets (show & dinner) $40 per person. Info: 623-4567. Magnus Theatre, presents Dead White Writer On The Floor, by Drew Hayden Taylor, until Feb. 13. 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. Show times: Mon.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Matinees also on Wed., 12 p.m. & Sat., 2 p.m. Tickets range from $13-$34. 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 Flash Frame, will present Teen Movie Group, Feb. 14-April 18, Sundays, 1-3 p.m., 314 Bay Street (upstairs above the Hoito). Are you interested in film and video or new media? Come learn how to make movies, act, direct, write scripts, animation, skateboard videos, music videos...whatever! You decide and Flash Frame will help. For youth 13-18 years. 10 weeks $100. Call Kelly Saxberg at 345-0221 or e-mail: flashframe@shaw.ca. Support from First Nations Initiative firstnationsinitiative.ca. 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 this year and the Thunder Bay Museum will have a display of guiding history until April. 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. Children‘s Programs: Full-day programming for children ages 6-12, during P.A. days & March Break. * Fri., Feb. 26, Secret Agent Day, P.A. day program for public & separate boards. * March 15-19, March Break-Out - see the Museum website for a full list of theme days. All programming includes a variety of crafts, games, and other activities inspired by the them of the day. Runs from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $25 per day for non-members or $115 per week; $20 per day for members or $90 per week. Register early to ensure your spot. Call 623-0801. music Sunday Music & Variety Program, Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, 700 River St., Sunday, featuring Uncalled Four, 2 p.m. Info: 625-2316. Lumina Concert Series 2009-2010, L.U. Department of Music, featuring Kim Erickson and Tellie Kahara - voice & Natalia Lerner - piano, Sunday, 7:30 p.m. at Hilldale Lutheran Church. Tickets are $12 & $7/ Info: 343-8787. Consortium Aurora Borealis Concert, Sat., Feb. 13 at St. Paul‘s United Church, 349 Waverley St., 8 p.m. Admission is by donation at the door (suggested $15 adults, $10 seniors & students). Everyone welcome. Info: 345-1808 or 345-5864. The Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus welcomes new and former members to join in. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:30-10 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 30 Algoma St. Come out and join in learning interesting repertoire and singing with the Thunder Bay Symphony. For more information call Hope at 768-1713 or Carol at 768-1475. 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 (Thunder Bay Barbershop Chorus), a four part harmony acapella chorus singing each Tuesday at Knox United Church, 1 Shuniah St., 7:30 p.m. Bring your voice and join in the camaraderie of friendship & singing. We Sing...together in harmony, featuring The Winona Hims Male Chorus, singing inspirational music in support of The George Jeffrey Children‘s Foundation, Sat., Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Tickets available at TBCA or call 344-7943. Jam Session, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Sundays, 7-10 p.m. Admission is $2. Refreshments served. 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 Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St. Today, music by Kenny Konnection, 3-6 p.m. Prizes, spot dancing and fun for all. Everyone welcome. $3 cover. Rainbow Club Seniors‘ Dance, Ogden Community Centre, today, 1:30-3:30 with music by The Senior Music Makers. $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 51st Annual City Chess Championship, today & Sunday, Valhalla Inn Odin Room. $10. Register at 10 a.m. on Sat. Five 2-hour games. A fun time for anyone, any age, who knows how to play chess. Looking ahead to March Break. 5 day tournament, 1 game a day. Grandmaster Walter Arencibia returns from Cuba to defend his title! Check: www.chess4all.com for details. Euchre Tournament, Sun., Feb. 14 at the Old Fort Winter Carnival, 1-4 p.m. $2 entry fee. All ages welcome. Call Ken or Betty at 577-1493 for more information. 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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