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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, fixed 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 Sheffer Drive, 684-4444. Toll free 1-800-463-8817 or order online www.tbca.com. Stompin‘ Tom, Sat., 8 p.m. Celtic Woman Songs From The Heart, Sat., Aug. 14, 8 p.m. Taiji in the Marina Park, every Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. It‘s fun, it‘s free and it‘s for everyone. Summer in the Parks, every Wednesday 6-9 p.m. at Marina Park. Today: Passive Revolution, Night Train & Powerhouse. Access to Marina Park is with the TB Transit Shuttle buses starting at 5:30 p.m. or the Camelot Street Pedestrian entrance. Info: Jean Paul at 684-2672 or visit: www.thunderbay.ca/sitp. Hazelwood Lake Nature Centre, every Thursday, 1-7:30 p.m., July & August. The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority invites the public to tour the Centre, speak with the staff & enjoy the surroundings at Hazelwood Lake Conservation Area located 14-km north of Dawson Road on Hazelwood Drive. Call 344-5857 for more information. Sundays in the Park, at Chippewa Park, 1:30 -3:30 p.m. with music, entertainment & rides. Concerts continue until Aug. 22. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy! 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 available, departing every half hour, starting at 10 a.m. Explore the Native camp, Great Hall and artisans‘ area. Last tour departs at 4 p.m. Bookings available for banquets, conferences, education and community programs. Summer Sampler Handmade Tour: Self-guided touring continues until the end of July. Win prizes. Enter to win with as few as 6 stamps. The HandMade Maps are available at Thunder Bay Tourism outlets, local hotels & libraries. Maps & ballots are also at any of these 18 locations: Tour A: The Camellia, Ahnisnabae Art Gallery, Window Light Photo Gallery, ’Twas the Month Before Christmas, Threads in Time, Amethyst Gift Centre; Tour B: Crafter‘s Corner, Lake Superior Art Gallery, Biljana Baker, Moss Cottage, Bee Happy Candles, Fireweed; Tour C: Local Colour Art Gallery, The Glass Lady, Linda Dell Art Studio, The Framing Post, Phoebe‘s Shadow & Amethyst Mine Panorama. Consult the HandMade Map for operating hours or to make arrangements. Info: Camille 475-355. Lakehead Grandmothers for Africa Used Book Sale, Mon., Aug. 2, 1-7 p.m. at Lakehead Unitarian Fellowship, 129 S. Algoma St., across from the Italian Cultural Centre. All proceeds to Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign of the Stephen Lewis Foundation, supporting African grandmothers raising grandchildren. Info: 939-1430. Persons United for Self Help (PUSH) Volunteer Fair, Wed., Aug. 4, at 1201 Jasper Drive, so that people can become aware of the support services offered through PUSH Northwest and lend their voice to speak out on issues that impact their quality of life. Persons with disabilities, seniors and their families and friends are invited to visit the office, meet the volunteers and find out how you can become involved in creating a more accessible Northwestern Ontario. Refreshments will be served & accessible transportation will be provided upon request. For more information, call Justin at (807) 345-3400 or e-mail: volunteer@pushnwo.ca. The Downtown Heart of the Harbour BIA is calling all vendors, artisans, and crafters who are interested in participating in the Pirate‘s Cove Children‘s Festival taking place, Wed., Aug. 4. Limited space is available for this fun-filled family event located on St. Paul Street at Red River Road. If you are interested in participating, e-mail: heartoftheharbour@shaw.ca or call (807) 343-9032. Bridge Theatre ’The New Now‘ a carnival of concerts at Black Pirates Pub, Thurs., Aug. 5. An all ages event. Come out to see The Bay City Sound Collective, Shadow Box, Alaska Army Band, Climax, Finding Molly Bisch & DJ Luv. Watch out for the bearded ladies, juggling, the strong man & more. Info: lesya.bridgetheatre@gmail.com. Festival of the Giant, Aug. 6-8 at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Join the Friends of Sleeping Giant for a full weekend of fun. Evening sing-along on Friday, and a full day of events for the whole family on Sat. Come for the day and enjoy a kid‘s fish derby, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., sand sculpture contest, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. then all afternoon at the beach with a corn roast, face painting, crafts & games, log sawing, horseshoe tournament, shoot the hoops & more. Sunday morning enjoy the blueberry pancake & sausage breakfast & a nature program in the afternoon. Events are free (except food) but daily park permits are required for non-campers. Live From The Rock Folk Festival, Aug. 6-8 in Red Rock, ON. Music, food, crafts & camping. Buy your tickets early and save. Adult (19+), $50 weekend before July 30 or $65 weekend & $25 per day after July 30; Seniors (60+) & Youth (13-18) $40 weekend before July 30 or $55 weekend & $25 day after July 30; Children (5-12) $10 weekend or $5 day; Toddlers (4 & under) are free when accompanied by an adult (19+). No pets allowed on festival grounds. Call (807) 344-4021 for tickets. For a complete list of performers visit: www.livefromtherock.com. Giant Landscapes Workshop - People in Parks, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, Sat., Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fall Colours weekend workshop, Sept. 17-19. For more information on any of these workshops call 344-9208 or online at: www.superiorvisits.com. Gammondale Farm Family Fun, 475-9609. 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. Campgrounds in City Parks: Chippewa Park, 623-3912. Wildlife Park, July & August, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Info: 625-2624. Amusement Rides, 1-8 p.m. daily in July & August (weather & crowd permitting). Trowbridge Falls, 683-6661. * Both offer tent & trailer sites with electricity, laundry, swimming, store & souvenirs. Open Air Market, every Saturday, until September, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Nipigon Town Hall Court Yard (adjacent to Paddle to the Sea Park). Hand made & home grown. In Nipigon of all places! Info: Wendy 887-0002 or w.turner@live.ca. Neebing Marketplace, featuring local baking, produce & unique home business specials at Blake Hall, Hwy. 61, every Thursday, 4-8 p.m. Bay Street Market, 270 Bay St., every Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A Market Place where vendors sell fresh bread, cheese, baking, coffee, home cooking, local crafts, jewelry, home made soaps, jams, jellies & specialty items. Call Brette 251-2332 for more information. Thunder Bay Country Market, Wednesdays, 3:30-7 p.m. & 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, every Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wilson St. Park, Saturdays, 9-11:30 a.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 Cross River Heritage Center, 7932 West Highway 61, Schroeder, Minnesota. On display until Saturday: Artist Gallery - bead artist Joan Beard & waterclolors by David Hahn; Tweed Museum of Art Collection of Arnold Friberg‘s paintings of the RCMP, until October. Summer hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 12-4 p.m. Underlay Underlay Window Gallery, 16 S. Court St. Free public exhibitions on view 24/7. Work on view is usually for sale. Contact information can be seen in the window. Info: imafeira@yahoo.com. 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.Anishnabae-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., 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (free 2 hour parking). Free admission. Chenier Window Galerie - Beautiful ceramics & smaller paintings by Shane Norrie; abstract sculptures by Jason Nelson. Celebrating our 3rd anniversary. New paintings - Landscapes by Breton, street hockey by R. Roy, abstract by Mina; enchanting paintings by Castonguay; figurative surreal paintings by Geoff Farnsworth; exquisite figurative paintings by Lagace; night scenes by Zerbe; galloping horses by Marrec and etchings of the human form by Kassimer. Thunder Bay sculptors: John Books - wood & steel; Jason Nelson - Japanese Wonderstone; Kathleen Baleja - torsos, baskets constructed with wasp nests and rose petals. ’Art to Wear‘ jewellery by Anne Winkworth. 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: 22nd Anniversary Definitely Superior Art Gallery members Exhibition. Until Aug. 14. Gallery 2: Elizabeth Buset-New Painting Works Exhibition. Until Aug. 14. Gallery 3: Confederation College Film Graduate Screenings 2010. Until Aug. 14. Die Active Youth Collective, summer program. Free workshops. Send an e-mail to:loradefsup@hotmail.com. 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. Rainge Gallery (above the Painted Turtle Art Shop), 204 Red River Road. Visit: www.paintedturtleart.com or call 344-4636. Stop by to see the collection of local & regional creations. Art classes for children: Aug. 9-13. Call or check the Website for more information. The Pictograph Art Gallery, located on the lower level of The Voyageur Mall, Main St., Atikokan. Open Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. My Answer to the Question...Just what have you been doing since you retired? - a multimedia exhibit by Heather Schmutzer. Runs until Saturday. 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. August Art Classes: Ages 5-8, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Aug. 3-6 - Little Worlds; Aug. 9-13 - Create With Clay; Aug. 16-20 - Animal Crazy; Aug. 23-27 - Micro Macro. Ages 9-13, 1-4 p.m., Aug. 3-6 - Box Art Explosion; Aug. 9-13 - More Than Just Clay; Aug. 16-20 - Any Animal You Can Draw; Aug. 23-27 - More Micro Macro. Call 577-6427 for more information and to register. Drawings by Frank Big Bear. Until Sept. 5. Aloft - Ravens and Other Flyers from the Permanent Collection. Until Sept. 5. Copper Thunder Bird - Thirty Years: a selection of paintings & drawings by Norval Morrisseau (1958-1988) from the Permanent Collection. Until Sept. 5. Thunder Bay International Fine Arts Association, 97 S. Algoma St., Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 3B7 or call 767-7487. All artists and those interested in fine arts are invited to visit the gallery for an open house, art talk & hot beverage every Monday, 4-10 p.m., 97 S. Algoma St. Info: 767-7487. Window Light Photo Gallery, 581 Boundary Drive, west off Hwy. 61. A display of nature photography portraying the beauty of Northern Ontario and Lake Superior. Info: Susan 628-2772 or www.susandykstra.com. Open Saturdays & Mondays only or by appointment. What To Do lineup: Wednesdays – special events and art Thursdays – theatre, film & museums Fridays – music, dance & games Top of Page |
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