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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. Engelbert Humperdinck, Mon., March 15, 8 p.m. The Flying Karamazov Brothers, Tues., March 16, 7 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. 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. 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. Hockey Northwestern Ontario AAA Branch Hockey Championships, until Sunday at the Fort William Gardens. $20 for a weekend pass, senior & students $15 and children under 12 are free. Day passes are $15. Info: www.hockeyhno.com. ’Into the Future‘ Expo, today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the CLE Coliseum. Where else can you see future spring fashions, smell the ’new car‘ leather of the latest crossover utility vehicle, savour aromatic coffees, spin the wheel of fortune and makeover your hair & make-up? The Thunder Bay Business Womens Network will present this interactive exposition with booth displays and main stage events. Info: www.tbbwn.com. March Break Madness, March 15-19, at the Canada Games Complex. Games, activities & water-fun scheduled from 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m. $149 for the week or $33 per child, per day. Discounts available for multi-children families. Register by calling Donna at 684-3314. March Break Public Skating: Delaney Arena, Mon., March 15 & Wed., March 17, 1-3 p.m.; Grandview Arena, Wed., March 17 & Thurs., March 18, 7-9 p.m. Admission same as regular public skating prices. 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 Visual Artist Group will display their work to the public at a show & sale until March 31 at the Picture Store, Red River Road, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Paintings available in all mediums, styles & sizes. Come to view the art and meet some of the artists who live in your community. 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. Must See - Chenier Window Galerie ’Art To Wear‘ by local artist, Anne Winkworth. New: Magical landscape paintings by Michel LeRoux. New: Sculptures in bronze, steel, metal mesh & clay Celebrating The Human Form by 6 new sculptors. Large exhibit of ceramics & paintings by renowned artist Shane Norrie. View over 200 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. Visit the Website for updates on individual projects. 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. Introductions to Paper Tole, Tues., March 16 & 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m., with instructor Suzanne Labrosse. 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. Locally created fine art & hand-crafted soaps, lotions, jewellery, books & more. Current exhibitions: Susan Dykstra, Linda Dell, Lori Fox Rossi, Janie Andrews, Ruth Tye McKenzie, Alison Kendall, Lynne Lindsey, Sarah Link, Debbie Metzler, Rick Tiihonen, Laura Lea Comeau & Stephanie Siemieniuk. March Break Youth Cartooning Workshops with graphic novelist Chris Merkely, March 15, 17 & 19. 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. Lakehead University‘s Department of Visual Arts 2010 Annual Juried Exhibition, until March 28 & Major Studio Students‘ Graduate Exhibition, until March 21. Over 4500 square feet of wild, wacky, and wonderful creations. March Break Art Classes, March 15-19. Register now for March Break classes for ages 5-8 and 7-10. 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. 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 Cambrian Players, presents Arms and the Man, by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Gabe Ferrazzo, today at The Paramount Theatre, 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, Fireweed & Steepers. Magnus Theatre, presents The Blonde, The Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead, by Robert Hewett, until March 20, featuring Jo-Ann Waytowich. A play interwoven throughout with interconnecting stories of lust, jealousy, revenge, and beyond. Show times: Mon.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Matinees also on Wed. & Sat. Tickets range from $13-$34. Call the Magnus Theatre Box Office 345-5552 for more information. March Break Camps: Junior (ages 6-9), 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Intermediate (ages 10-12), 1-4 p.m. Spring classes starting in April: Creative Kids (ages 6-12), Act 1 (ages 13-15), Young Theatre‘s Intensive (ages 13-18) and Adult Theatre (ages 18+). Through theatre games, role-playing, and improvisation, students will crate and present their own play. Call 345-8033 ext. 231 to register or for more information. film North of Superior Film Association, will present the 17th annual Northwest Film Fest, Sun., March 21 & Sun., March 28 at SilverCity. 16 exciting titles including Oscar nominees, A Single Man and The Messenger. Passes on sale at the Community Auditorium. Look for the festival tabloid in the Sat., March 20 edition of The Chronicle-Journal. For festival updates visit: www.nosfa.ca. NOSFA hotline: 625-5450. 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. 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. * 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 at 623-0801. music Musical Showcase presented by the Thunder Bay Musicians Association, today at the Prosvita Hall, High St., 9 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door. Everyone welcome. Bluegrass Church Service, presented by The King‘s Highway, Friday, March 19 at the O‘Connor Free Methodist Church, corner of Sitch & Earl Roads, 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy some good old fashioned bluegrass gospel music and a fun night of singing, refreshments & fellowship. Info: Carol 623-8119. 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 Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St. Today, music by Quest, 3-6 p.m. $3 cover. Prizes, spot dancing & fun for all. Everyone welcome. Also St. Patrick‘s Day Dance today with music by Rabbit Mountain Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover. RCL Polish Br. 149, 730 Simpson St. Today dance to the Resinators, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover; St. Patrick‘s Day Party, Wed., March 17, 7-11 p.m. Dance to Frankie T & the Nighthawks. Green beer & Irish stew all day. No cover. Rainbow Club Seniors‘ Dance, Ogden Community Centre, today, 1:30-3:30 p.m. with music by the Thunder Country Band. $3, includes lunch. St. Patrick‘s Day Party, Wed., March 17 at the Royal Canadian Slovak Legion Br. 129, 8 p.m. to close. No cover. Come out and enjoy some Irish music. Step Into Spring Dinner & Dance, Friday, March 19 at the Columbus Centre, May & Arthur St., featuring The Quest Band. $20 per ticket. Call 623-3252. 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 March Break Free Activity. Giant Chess Set, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Intercity Shopping Centre. Northern Ontario Closed Championship (in memory of Mirko Obljubek), Valhalla Inn Boardroom #3, March 16-20. 1 game/day: Tues.-Fri., 6 p.m. & Sat., 2 p.m. Register at 5:30 p.m., Tues., March 16. $50 or $40 if you played in the Oct. tournament. Byes allowed to Round 4. SIMULS! 40 players will play Grandmaster Walter Arencibia from Cuba all at once, Fri., March 19, 1-5 p.m. at Intercity Shopping Centre. $20 fee. If you beat him, you win a great prize! Visit: 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. Wednesdays – special events and art Thursdays – theatre, film & museums Fridays – music, dance & games Top of Page |
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