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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. Stompin‘ Tom, today, 8 p.m. Celtic Woman Songs From The Heart, Sat., Aug. 14, 8 p.m. 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. Festa Italiana 2010, Sunday & Monday at the Italian Cultural Centre, 132 S. Algoma St. Talent show, children‘s activities, cultural & art exhibition, fireworks, authentic Italian cuisine, beer gardens & more. Free admission. A chance to win a trip for 2 to Italy. 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. 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, August, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Info: 625-2624. Amusement Rides, 1-8 p.m. daily in 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! 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 today: 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 today. 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. museums The Duke Hunt Historical Museum, 3218 Rosslyn Road (the site of the former Rosslyn Village School), Tues.-Sun., 1-4:30 p.m. Call 807-939-1262. Admission is $2. Cribbage every Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. 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 Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. Admission by donation. Featured Exhibits currently on display: Olympic Glory, celebrating the region‘s rich winter & summer Olympic history from the 1930s to the present day. !0 Mile Road Race 100th Birthday, featuring the trophy presented to the winner of the first race in 1910. 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 Original Six, featuring hockey jerseys & memorabilia from the early days of the NHL. 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 every day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: 623-0801. Adults & seniors $3; children ages 6-17, $1.50; children under 6 are free. Visit: www.thunderbaymuseum.com. Exhibit: For Better or Worse: A Celebration of Matrimony. The history of marriage through costume, artifacts and images. Runs to November. Summer Theme Camps for Children, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through August. Pre-registration is required. Call 623--0801. Exhibit: Albertosaurus, our very own dinosaur skeleton. music 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 & 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 Tuesdays at Knox United Church, 1 Shuniah St., 7:30 p.m. Bring your voice & join in the camaraderie of friendship & singing. 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 Group is a mixed voice (SATB) community choir & invites men & women (over 18 years) to join them in making beautiful music. The choir sings a wide variety of choral music, from classical selections to show tunes & contemporary songs. Practices are Wed., 7:15-10 p.m. at St. Patrick High School. Info: Carol 577-9975 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 & 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. 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. Sounds of Superior Chorus, Sweet Adelines, International, welcomes interested female singers, Mondays, 7-10 p.m. at Superior Collegiate & V.I., 333 N. High St. Come experience the joy of singing four-part barbershop harmony with this award winning chorus. Info: Jackie 767-0256. Thunder Bay Symphony Chorus, welcomes new & former members to join in song. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 7:30-10 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 30 Algoma St. Come out & join in learning interesting repertoire & singing with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Info: Hope 768-1713 or Carol 768-1475. dance RCL Port Arthur Br. 5, 229 Van Norman St., 345-8232. Today, dance to Quest, 3-6 p.m. No cover. Prizes, spot dancing & fun for all. Everyone welcome. Dances at the Chippewa Park Pavilion, every Tuesday night (until Sept. 1), 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Live bands, nightly draw for great prizes, alcohol free, all ages. $5 admission at the door. Food & snacks available. Finnish Folk Dancers, KiiKurit, practice Mondays, 6 p.m. at the Finlandia Club. New members welcome. All ages. Info: Leena 768-1863. games 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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