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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. music Annual Sonlight Gospel Concert, Sat., 7-9 p.m. at the Oliver Road Community Centre, featuring pass‘n Thru, The Country Gentlemen, Northern Lights & more. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served. A freewill offering gratefully accepted. Sunday Music & Variety Program, Thunder Bay 55 Plus Centre, 700 River St., 2 p.m., featuring John Fletcher and the Happy Cloggers. Everyone welcome to come out and enjoy some energized dancing & music. A small donation is appreciated at the door. Info: 625-2316. Prosvita Ukrainian Mixed Choir presents A Tribute to Tara Shevchenko, an afternoon social in commemoration of Ukraine‘s celebrated poet & artist, Sunday, 2 p.m. at EFW Prosvita Society Hall, 610 Simpson St. Admission is $5 per person; children (12 & under) are free. Tea/coffee and a light snack will be served. Info: 623-2594. The Atikokan Entertainment Series, presents David Myles, Wed., March 10 at St. Patrick‘s Separate School Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Canoe Canada Outfitters or at the door. Info: Sandy 597-6418. Musical Showcase presented by the Thunder Bay Musicians Association, Sat., March 13, at the Prosvita Hall, High St., 9 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Everyone welcome. 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. 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. Prosvita Ukrainian Mixed Choir, invites all singers (preferably 18 years+) interested in helping to promote Ukrainian culture through music & song. Knowledge of the Cyrillic alphabet & language is not necessary as transliterations are provided. The choir sings in many styles such as traditional folk, religious & modern. Rehearsals are every Monday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the EFW Prosvita Society Hall, 610 Simpson St. Info: 623-2594. 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, 209 N. Cumberland St., 345-1861. Today, music by the Dream Catchers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover. Everyone welcome. RCL Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St. Today, music by Reflections, 9 p.m.-12 a.m., $3 cover; Sat., music by Town & Country, 3-6 p.m. Prizes, spot dancing & fun for all. Everyone welcome. $3 cover. RCL Polish Br. 149, 730 Simpson St. Karaoke with Rompin Ronnie every Friday night, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. at the Polish Bar. No cover. Sat., dance to Retro. No cover. Rainbow Club Seniors‘ Dance, Ogden Community Centre, Sat., 1:30-3:30 p.m. with music by the Senior Music Makers. 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. 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 Chess • McDonald‘s Black Knight Chess Club Open Championship, Sat. & Sun. Register Sat., 10 a.m. Valhalla Inn - Odin Room. Five 2-hour games. A fun time for anyone, any age, who knows how to play chess. If you are involved in other activities, let us know at registration time and you will be given a half point for any Round you need to miss. • 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. 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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