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•How to do ’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. • TBSO Masterworks IV - Piano Inspiration, Thurs., 8 p.m. • No Fences, a tribute to Garth Brooks, featuring Garrick Sissons, Sat., 8 p.m. • Zappacosta, a special Valentine‘s intimate evening with Alfie, Sun., 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, Sat.-Mon. Contests, competitions, sled dog & sleigh rides. New this year: Mardi Gras night, Saturday. 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., 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. • Boston Pizza Booster Day - visit either location on Family Day, dine-in or take-out and Boston will donate 10 % of your purchase to Spirit of Dance. Info: Tammy 768-2655. • 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. Tempting Providence, presented by the Atikokan Entertainment Series, today at St. Patrick‘s Separate School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Canoe Canada Outfitters or at the door. Call Sandy Dickson at 597-6418 for more information. “Phoebe to the Rescue” Book Launch, by Josie Wallenius, Thursday, 7 p.m. at Waverley Library. Refreshments available. Benefit for Cheyenne Dargavel (Duke), a family carnival event, Sun., at McGregor Recreation Centre, Lakeshore Drive, 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $2, available at Lakeshore Variety or at the door. All proceeds go towards treatment for osteosarcoma cancer. Family Day Event at North McIntyre Recreation Centre, Mon., with breakfast, 9-11 a.m., $4, and indoor & outdoor activities, 12-4 p.m. Fun for everyone. Admission is free. Info: 767-1400. Family Fun Day at Wiggles ’n Giggles, Mon., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wiggles ’n Giggles invites you and your children, nieces, nephews & grandkids to join in on Family Day for some great activities. Explore the endless tunnels & tubes, swim through the massive ball pit, climb across the volcanic rock wall, enjoy face painting, colouring, painting & gluing in the craft section, partake in a hula hoop or foosball competition & more. Tickets are $4.99 in advance (by Feb. 12) or $5.99 at the door. Adults are free. $1 from each tickets will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Thunder Bay Info: 344-4386. Get Out of the Cold, a Family Day Event at the Sports Dome, Mon., 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. Vietnamese New Year Celebration, Monday Family Day at Oliver Road Recreation Centre, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For members of the Vietnamese community. For more information, call Kim at 475-8833. Schools @ the Centre, a free community conversation about the future of education, Tues., Feb. 16, hosted by People for Education, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Thunder Bay, 270 Windsor St. RSVP to Sheila Stewart: ingstew@tbaytel.net or call 1-888-534-3944 for more information. Introduction to Solar Power, presented by the Nolalu Eco Centre, offered through the Confederation College Continued Education Program, Wed., Feb. 17 & Sat., Feb. 20. This course 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. 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 Northern Images Art Club. Many local artists from the Thunder Bay Artist Guild will display their work at a sale & show until March 1 at the Picture Store, Red River Road, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Paintings available in all mediums, styles & sizes. Come view the art and meet some of the artists who live in your community. Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) 7th Annual Arts Fiesta, Thurs., Feb. 18, Thunder Bay Auditorium. Opening ceremonies, 9:40-10 a.m.; performances, 10-11:30 a.m. Visual Art Walk throughout the morning. Everyone is welcome. $5 at the door. Wheelchair accessible. Come see what arts education is all about. Info: Rita 475-6526. 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. • Artist Talk with Sharon Breckenridge, today, 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., 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. What To Do lineup: • Wednesdays – special events and art • Thursdays – theatre, film & museums • Fridays – music, dance & games Top of Page |
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