http://www.culturedays.ca/en/rss/activities/latesten-ushttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e49529d-2cd0-46f0-b4c7-13dc4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e49529d-2cd0-46f0-b4c7-13dc4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 30, 2011) Venez assister au Championnat d'impro des 2 de Pique durant la Fête de la culture! Il s'agit d'un nouveau format d'improvisation au Manitoba: des matchs à 2 contre 2, sous l'œil vigilant d'un arbitre impitoyable. Au total, huit duos rivaliseront d'imagination dans une série de matchs éclairs de 15 minutes, avec la participation active du public. Qui seront les premiers 2 de Pique de l'impro au...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e555d25-9cf0-4311-8e76-44d34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e555d25-9cf0-4311-8e76-44d34c4a89beMontreal, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011) Sarah Test Activityhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7cde38-e1c8-49ef-b47f-3b134c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7cde38-e1c8-49ef-b47f-3b134c4a89beBarrie, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Learn how to play basic guitar chords and rhythms. This workshop is designed for those who wish to learn to play the guitar. Participants are required to bring their own guitar. Limited to 10 participants. Pre-registration recommended; please e-mail culture@barrie.ca to register. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7cd8e0-76f4-4a8a-ac39-387c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7cd8e0-76f4-4a8a-ac39-387c4c4a89beWhitehorse, YT (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Take a tour behind the scenes and explore vault with a tour of the Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery Permanent Collection. Yukon Arts Centre Public Art Gallery has a diverse collection that rarely gets seen; from Yukon legend Ted Harrison to aboriginal great Carl Beam. Unfortunately, our facility does not have a permanent space for display of the collection, and the art works spend most of...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7cf68f-d718-4efd-85c8-69194c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7cf68f-d718-4efd-85c8-69194c4a89beWhitehorse, YT (Friday, September 30, 2011) Yukon Historic Resources Lab Come see thousands of years of Yukon’s natural and human history with a behind the scenes look into the Yukon Territorial Governments’ archeology and paleontology lab.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7d2047-3bfc-44a5-881d-26ad4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7d2047-3bfc-44a5-881d-26ad4c4a89beWhitehorse, YT (Friday, September 30, 2011) Take a tour of the S.S. Klondike. Stand in the wheelhouse at the ship’s mighty wheel. Gaze into the cold Yukon River and imagine the chug of the steam-powered engines, the splashing of the powerful paddlewheel and the blast of the steam whistle. You’ll feel the romance and adventure of a bygone era when the river was the territory’s highway and life-line for First Nations, Gold Rush...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e574424-6888-4dd6-882d-488b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e574424-6888-4dd6-882d-488b4c4a89beWhitehorse, YT (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Nicole Bauberger has painted her way across Canada using the back of her truck as a mobile studio. She will have opened "Landscapes in Sequence," a new show at the Yukon Artists @ Work Gallery September 30. These works give context for Bauberger's large publicl gallery show, opening this November at the Yukon Arts Centre. "Get There From Here" was also created from the back of her vehicle this...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e581587-f80c-4779-95c2-26db4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e581587-f80c-4779-95c2-26db4c4a89beWhitehorse, YT (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Copper Moon Gallery will be organizing an Art Hike from the gallery grounds to the Yukon River down a fascinating trail complex. After meeting and looking around the Gallery to gain inspiration participants are encouraged to bring a sketchbook to draw and sketch the wilderness and river views on this hour long guided walk, we will make several drawings and then return to the gallery for a...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7ccd3e-2e88-486f-81e0-23724c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7ccd3e-2e88-486f-81e0-23724c4a89beWhitehorse, YT (Saturday, October 1, 2011) "Undressed" is a peak behind the scenes of the world of burlesque here in the Yukon. Gary Bremner shot three of the local Varietease productions, both backstage, and center stage, capturing the energy and personalities that make the show come alive...If you've ever wondered what happens backstage burlesque and how these productions come to life, "Undressed" is your answer... Please note,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e70f42c-eedc-4af5-84ae-39134c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e70f42c-eedc-4af5-84ae-39134c4a89beWhitehorse, YT (Friday, September 30, 2011) Please join us to meet Board members; learn more about the Board’s mandate and activities; and share your thoughts, concerns, and ideas about heritage issues in the Yukon. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e70eded-42a8-45d4-a056-30d94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e70eded-42a8-45d4-a056-30d94c4a89beWhitehorse, YT (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Whitehorse Cultural Walking Tours will be happening on October 1st (Saturday) from 12-4pm. Maps will be provided at the Old Fire Hall in conjunction with the Cultural Expo. We have three separate tours available 1. Culture and Heritage Walk: Take yourself on a tour of unique cultural, historic and heritage locations around downtown Whitehorse. 2. Public Art Walk: Ever wonder who painted...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e6a811c-8c7c-4d4e-8746-1c244c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e6a811c-8c7c-4d4e-8746-1c244c4a89beWhitehorse, YT (Saturday, October 1, 2011) In partnership with Yukon Artists @ Work and Yukon Historical Museums Association, we have created a "Mystery Tour" leaving the Old Fire Hall every 90 minutes. Jump on the YA@W Culture Cruiser van (it seats twelve people) and explore several secret arts and heritage locations! Hapenning Saturday October 1st between 12pm and 4pm. You'll receive a special guided tour of these locations and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7a8120-65e0-440d-af15-467c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7a8120-65e0-440d-af15-467c4c4a89beWhitehorse, YT (Saturday, October 1, 2011) We are opening up the Waterfront Trolley Roundhouse by donation for the weekend. Inside the Roundhouse is a traveling exhibit, called Chinese Legacies: Building the Canadian Pacific Railway, a photograph exhibit by the Yukon Archives on Asian History in the Yukon, as well as the Red Liner Railbus. The Waterfront Trolley will also be in operation between Noon and 4PM on Saturday, October 1st!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e147b2d-e01c-4858-8766-12ff4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e147b2d-e01c-4858-8766-12ff4c4a89beGreater Sudbury, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) All are welcome. Sei Dojo creates balance and harmony through art and space. Sourced by shamanistic paths Sei Dojo creates a narrative between art and its intrinsic importance. Make your interests known. Introduce your work and feel free to participate. Creation begins with conversations. Modern and contemporary with spirit.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7c9cd2-cdc8-4439-baf3-54aa4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7c9cd2-cdc8-4439-baf3-54aa4c4a89beTweed, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) The Most Photographed Piano in the World project will debut outside the Tweed Public Library in Tweed, Ontario, for all three Culture Days and will remain until October 7. The Most Photographed Piano (MPP) is a project by the Choking Hazard Orchestra. It will be overseen by actor/musician Peter R. Snell. The piano will remain in place day and night, 24 hours, rain or shine, so you can...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8d27e7-302c-4b21-8ce4-068b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8d27e7-302c-4b21-8ce4-068b4c4a89beStrasbourg, SK (Saturday, October 1, 2011) A musical presentation with song and piano to the delight of over 400 people. Art display for the crowd to walk about and enjoy and great food and desserts for everyone. An incredable cultural experience for all that attended.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7516de-c1e8-41ec-bae5-4e314c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7516de-c1e8-41ec-bae5-4e314c4a89beKitchener, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011) foto-RE is about trying to save photography from it's own ubiquity. 6 artists from Canada and abroad have joined together in this Waterloo Region based collective to show their passion for the art that is photography. Three of the artists will be on site to discuss their work which will be displayed at The Kitchener/Waterloo Art Gallery on Friday September 30 and Saturday October 1. Artists...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e862cf8-fc34-4e77-9dce-16334c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e862cf8-fc34-4e77-9dce-16334c4a89beLumsden, SK (Friday, September 30, 2011) Participants can drop in to the Library between 1 and 2 pm on Saturday, Oct. 1 to make a colorful paper scarecrow (about 12 inches high and made out of wallpaper and construction paper. Children 6 and under need caregiver.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4daf433d-c014-484f-9b3b-3f644c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4daf433d-c014-484f-9b3b-3f644c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) On Saturday, October 1, 2011, Plug In ICA will have its doors open to the public until 6am for exciting Nuit Blanche Winnipeg activities including an installation by artist Sandee Moore: It’s Hard to Have an Original Idea and Not Just Endlessly Regurgitate Other People’s Art. This work, newly commissioned by Plug In especially for Nuit Blanche and Culture Days, is inspired by the situation...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4dd43c9d-9020-4c45-9c14-24624c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4dd43c9d-9020-4c45-9c14-24624c4a89beKingston, ON You are the filmmaker ! Vous êtes le cinéaste Step by step, Acting, post production... You will have a coach for a short movie ( fiction)...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d95e8fa-ce1c-4620-be24-70434c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d95e8fa-ce1c-4620-be24-70434c4a89beToronto, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Come join Ismailova Theatre of Dance for a free dance class! You will learn elements of contemporary dance, basic ballet and some partmering from contact improvisation. Beginner level.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d86424d-54bc-4f5a-b1a7-6a994c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d86424d-54bc-4f5a-b1a7-6a994c4a89beToronto, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Screening of the Film Measuring Tape Girl at the National Film Board of Canada in Toronto Hosted By Influential Canadian Female Blogger: Casie Stewart from http://casiestewart.com/ To attend the Measuring Tape Girl screening during Culture Days, please email Chrissy@vocabcommunications.com to save your seat! Measuring Tape Girl is an examination of self-perception and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8783ff-8428-41ce-8167-25594c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8783ff-8428-41ce-8167-25594c4a89beToronto, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Free, all ages gamelan degung music workshop and jam led by Andrew Timar of the Evergreen Club Contemporary Gamelan (EC), Canada's profesional gamelan performing group. Participants will have the opportunity to play and explore music on the beautiful gamelan degung set played by the EC in a relaxed atmosphere. No musical experience required.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e4049d3-81a4-46d8-92d3-58e64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e4049d3-81a4-46d8-92d3-58e64c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Located just north of Canada’s celebrate corner of Portage and Main, the 20-block Exchange District National Historic Site encompasses over 100 turn-of-the-century buildings that display an innovative and functional approach to period architecture. Massive stone and brick warehouses, elegant terra cotta-clad skyscrapers, narrow angled streets and covered alleys recall the time when this...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4da5cfa3-9ebc-4226-aa1c-73484c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4da5cfa3-9ebc-4226-aa1c-73484c4a89beToronto, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Come by the Avenue Road Arts School to experience an afternoon of arts fun! Take part in hands-on art activities, watch instructor demos, and view student artwork at this free event for all ages.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e4efb85-4fec-4546-ad88-228c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e4efb85-4fec-4546-ad88-228c4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Emerge yourself in a live syncro-mystical performance exploring the evolution of consciousness by showcasing the use of monkeys in cinema. When human primates depict their simian relatives on screen they are often projecting themselves resulting in monkeys potentially becoming vivid reflections of our souls. Our thematically related pre-looped clips will be projected & mixed in real time...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d8ca3f2-7c10-4ea6-a2bc-6b974c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d8ca3f2-7c10-4ea6-a2bc-6b974c4a89beGuelph, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Workshops and history of the worldwide cultural movement of Mailart. Create your own mailart using collage, stamping, drawings, doodles and other mixed media. Then pass on to friends and acquaintances through the postal system. Get involved in the free exchange of art around the world.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db4d0ab-ec28-4b86-92ba-1fa14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db4d0ab-ec28-4b86-92ba-1fa14c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) We make the city come to life with our stories and our experiences, Through My Lens will capture the collective images of 10 days and countless conversations and good times. Through My Lens is an initiative designed to ignite connections to our spaces and to inspire positive action. On September 10th, participants will embark on a photography adventure, we encourage you to walk new paths,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e2e55b7-334c-42ab-bf8e-2b034c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e2e55b7-334c-42ab-bf8e-2b034c4a89bePaddockwood, SK (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Take an evening to alow yourself to wander back to a time when everything moved a little slower, lines didn't need to be drawn and you needed your neighbor as much as they needed you-and you both apprieciated that. A time when history was being built, and the foundation of the West as we know it was being formed. Now, ease yourself forward to the modern day ranches, which really ain't that...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7ba286-04e8-4257-a933-4ab14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7ba286-04e8-4257-a933-4ab14c4a89beKamloops, BC (Saturday, October 1, 2011) This is your opportunity to experience live classical music performed by the Kamloops Symphony and young Canadian piano soloist Sheng Cai. You will hear the orchestra in preparation for a performance to take place in the evening. Observe how the conductor and musicians interact and work together to polish the performance in preparation for an actual formal performance for its audience....http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7a12bd-356c-4df3-aba0-1f744c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7a12bd-356c-4df3-aba0-1f744c4a89beVancouver, BC (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Including the following Composers: Stephen Chatman, Barry Truax, Tobin Stokes and Leslie Uyeda among others. Including the following Choreographers and Dancers: Noam Gagnon, Robert Leveroos and others. Hosted by Canadian Music Center BC Region October 1st, 2011 1:30PM – 3:00PM Location: CMC BC Region 837 Davie Street, Vancouver, BC FREE to attend The 10x10x10 project...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e72dedd-bc9c-402c-b2a0-04594c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e72dedd-bc9c-402c-b2a0-04594c4a89beToronto, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) "What is ‘Give me 15minutes’?" This is a portrait exchange project. I will draw your portrait for 15minutes and you should draw mine, too. After that, we will exchange our portraits. While we draw portrait each other, we can chat and become a friend. It is just for fun. My goal is meeting 101 people in Toronto. "Why did you make this project?" Toronto is like the small earth. There...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e4d417d-c3fc-4e22-bece-1e724c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e4d417d-c3fc-4e22-bece-1e724c4a89beFonthill, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) In a celebration of the arts and culture, In the Orchard Programming for the Arts is proud to present the Migrant Workers Art Show. In an effort to bring awareness to migrant labourers and their livelyhood, along with their work conditions, we will present a documentary created by neXt company theatre and Brock University. The documentary showcases artistic representations of the workers...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83a342-b6d4-40e8-b235-0b194c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83a342-b6d4-40e8-b235-0b194c4a89beVancouver, BC (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Get in the spirit of Culture Days at the ArtStarts Open House featuring: - free face painting with professional face painter Samantha Rae (http://www.virgovisualartistry.com/facepaintingmore.htm) - sidewalk chalk art with local graphic artist Brent Clowater (http://artstarts.com/artists-in-the-classroom-directory/brent-clowater) - tours of current gallery exhibition BIG IDEAS: Vancouver...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8619ca-b7d4-4224-b29f-517d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8619ca-b7d4-4224-b29f-517d4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) See what's on the other side. Local design and production firm Diffraction Unlimited provide some new views on Albert Street.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7d0295-8e00-4d9c-b5a0-7d5c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7d0295-8e00-4d9c-b5a0-7d5c4c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) fb event - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269866539700159 THE DEAD ARE THOSE WHO HAVE DIED "Gnosis would be one state that is strived for through a kind of pure psychic automatism, a kind of shamanism. This helps to bring into being the experimental reality inhabited by the dead are those who have died. Despite the erotic brutality of this fixation, there is a quiet euphoria in the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e6f9b3b-5370-4ebf-91f4-34b04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e6f9b3b-5370-4ebf-91f4-34b04c4a89beVancouver, BC (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Vancouver's No. 1 Firehall, built in 1906 and operated until 1975, has been home to the Firehall Arts Centre for the past 29 years. Located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Firehall produces and presents theatre, dance and interdisciplinary work throughout the year. Join us October 2 for a tour of this historic building, and a preview event for the 2011-12 Firehall Season. Opening...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e70c800-36b4-4e14-812b-75d44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e70c800-36b4-4e14-812b-75d44c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) La Galerie d’art d’Ottawa invite les amateurs d’art petits et grands à visiter notre nouvelle exposition Décolonisez-moi et à mettre la main à la pâte! On examinera les œuvres, on en discutera, et ensuite on créera quelque chose à rapporter à la maison inspiré d’une œuvre qu’on a vue. Pensez, explorez et faites comme un artiste pendant les Journées de la Culture! The Ottawa Art Gallery...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e566402-47f0-42e2-8c90-4eb64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e566402-47f0-42e2-8c90-4eb64c4a89beOttawa, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011) Creative Minds Meet for a youth party to celebrate Culture Days with the Artery Project! * De jeunes esprits créatifs se rencontrent pour fêter les jours de la Culture avec le Projet Artère!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85ff2b-9be8-486e-b1c6-7ca44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85ff2b-9be8-486e-b1c6-7ca44c4a89beVancouver, BC, BC (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Get in the spirit of Culture Days with us at the ArtStarts Open House as they host Award Winning Face Painting by Sammy Rae of VirgoVisualArtistry, with their sidewalk chalk art fun and a tour of the gallery, the first Gallery in Canada dedicated to young people's art. Their current show, BIG IDEAS, is a collection of artwork made by senior students from 13 Vancouver schools in response to...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e861159-1e4c-4efc-88fe-3c364c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e861159-1e4c-4efc-88fe-3c364c4a89beGuelph, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Bring the family out on Saturday morning, October 1st, to enjoy the richness of arts and culture activities presented by Trillium Waldorf School! Beginning at 10am, Trillium W. S. teachers are pleased to present these rarely offered activities for selected age groups: Art, Music and Play for Wee Ones – For children newborn to four years. Kindergarten Puppet Play, Circle Time and Play...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85fc0d-2d10-40dc-8909-734b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85fc0d-2d10-40dc-8909-734b4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to participate in Culture Days 2011 FREE Tours this Weekend Through innovative coin themes, the Royal Canadian Mint has been celebrating Canada’s history, culture and values since 1908. As an interesting and educational destination during Culture Days 2011, we invite you to visit the Mint for a free Coin Discovery Tour, on October 1st. During these tours of...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e860f80-efd8-4192-aa34-364b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e860f80-efd8-4192-aa34-364b4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011) The Royal Canadian Mint is proud to participate in Culture Days 2011 FREE Tours this Weekend Through innovative coin themes, the Royal Canadian Mint has been celebrating Canada’s history, culture and values since 1908. As an interesting and educational destination during Culture Days 2011, we invite you to visit the Mint for a free Coin Discovery Tour, on October 1st. During these tours of...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e845cc4-5044-4fa7-a9df-084d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e845cc4-5044-4fa7-a9df-084d4c4a89beMississauga, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011) EXHIBITION OF ONE PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE FOR PORT CREDIT’S 175 ANNIVERSARY COMPETITION SCULPTURE : THE CURRENT FEATURING ARTISTS: PETER SUTHERLAND The Port Credit Village Project (PCVP) is pleased to announce an exhibition of one of the competitors for the ARTconnect project. THE CURRENT made by artist Peter Sutherlend represents both modern and historical connection answer to the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3c49f3-6b00-4168-863d-61cd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3c49f3-6b00-4168-863d-61cd4c4a89beCambridge, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Hespeler Library, 2:00 to 4:00 pm Tongues Wagging Storytelling Presents: Stories Unlimited Do you have a tree story? Come and share it! We will be collecting your 6 word stories for World Storytelling Day in 2012. Children under three must be accompanied by an adult. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3c492f-3954-4671-a66f-61614c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3c492f-3954-4671-a66f-61614c4a89beCambridge, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Tongues Wagging Storytelling Presents: Stories Unlimited Queen’s Square Library, 2:00 -4:00 pm Do you have a tree story? Come and share it! We will be collecting your 6 word stories for World Storytelling Day in 2012. Children under three must be accompanied by an adult. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7ba935-af44-4958-b573-559c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7ba935-af44-4958-b573-559c4c4a89beDuncan, BC (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Ever wondered what zumba dance is all about? If so, and you've been been wanting to try this dance form, now's your chance. Come by the Carlson's School of Dance Studio in the Island Savings Centre, 2687 James St. Sat., Oct. 1 at 11:00 a.m. for a free zumba class. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db08946-6bf4-45f4-bb12-329c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db08946-6bf4-45f4-bb12-329c4c4a89beCambridge, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Cambridge Galleries' Queens Square and Preston locations celebrate the Riverside Printmaking Group. The Riverside Printmaking Group will be demonstrating printmaking processes at Cambridge Galleries Printmaking Studio (7 Melville Street South, Cambridge, ON). Take the time to drop by, participate, and maybe even sign up for one of Cambridge Galleries' printmaking classes. Gallery hours:...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e84dbd4-8128-45a3-b224-428e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e84dbd4-8128-45a3-b224-428e4c4a89beVancouver, BC (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) The smell of wood. Shavings on the floor. Experience the world of wooden boats as boatbuilder David Bradford introduces you to his traditional wooden boat shop on Granville Island. Learn about how wooden boats are built, tools, half hull models, oar and paddle making. Run a plane or spokeshave over a piece of cedar and you will sense why wooden boats and the related skills and craftsmanship...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85fb3c-fe0c-4b7b-a696-70884c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85fb3c-fe0c-4b7b-a696-70884c4a89beStratford, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Visit your local community museum and help celebrate the area's rich cultural heritage.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4dad9eea-3afc-44ce-bd65-7be24c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4dad9eea-3afc-44ce-bd65-7be24c4a89beHappy Valley-Goose Bay, NL (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Labrador Inspired is a juried exhibition of fine art and craft being held in the lobby of the Lawence O'Brien Arts Centre in Happy Valley Goose Bay Labrador, NL. Some peices may be for sale by the artist, while others may just be for display. There will be paintings, photography, textile work, carvings, jewelery and other items on display all inspired by the splendour and majesty of...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85db35-b04c-4a72-81ae-7cec4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85db35-b04c-4a72-81ae-7cec4c4a89beMilton, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) The point of Unity Day is to entertain and educate the general public, while working to ensure that everyone feels safe, welcome and appreciated in their community regardless of age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, class, sub-culture, or abilities. While there are various cultural events in Milton, we work to address, sexism, ageism, ableism and homophobia, as well as...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e039a87-d074-4bed-ada3-6d374c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e039a87-d074-4bed-ada3-6d374c4a89beVancouver, BC (Sunday, October 2, 2011) The Vancouver Biennale (be-en-ah-lay) Open Air Museum invites people of all ages to participate in the BIKEnnale, a cycle tour from Sunset Beach to Coal Harbour to see the amazing outdoor sculptures that are part of the 2009-2011 Biennale exhibition. Hop on your bikes, bring the kids and don't forget your camera! This is our last ride of the season and you won't want to miss experiencing these...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85dc62-21d0-4671-89d3-016f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85dc62-21d0-4671-89d3-016f4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Slip backstage at the Ottawa Little Theatre and sit in on a rehearsal of the comedy I Hate Hamlet by Paul Rudnick (who wrote Jeffrey, The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told and Valhalla as well as the screenplays for In and Out and Addams Family Values). Director Sarah Hearn and her cast will give you some insights into the rehearsal process. Then move on to a tour of the carpentry shop where sets...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85d69d-1b8c-4156-ac81-6c4c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e85d69d-1b8c-4156-ac81-6c4c4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Stop by and have a look at the new City of Ottawa Archives Building. Saturday there will be a workshop on how to preserve your photos from 1 - 3:30pm. Sunday, live music from, 11am - 2pm, by Cantosentimento, Spencer Scharf, and Montserrat Zidan.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e166639-aed4-4fdf-82d7-06164c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e166639-aed4-4fdf-82d7-06164c4a89beWhitby, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Artistic inspiration and ways to capture it Practical class and demonstrations Design your personal space in an artistic way: ideas and their implementation Announcing my new project: design your own art in 4 weeks and take it home Students work demonstrations, get inspired and participate Artist Inese Poga’s art and students work exhibition http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5824cd-9018-475c-b8f5-34dd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5824cd-9018-475c-b8f5-34dd4c4a89beWindsor, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Exhibits, and demonstrations by the members of this exuberant and free-spirited artists' co-operative, set in a gorgeous, historic building -- Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre. Demonstrations will include using a potter's wheel, making a digital mandala pattern, painting, mixed media art, jewellery making and fabric arts. Items will also be available for purchase. Participating...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e166546-db2c-4f3c-aff3-05c54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e166546-db2c-4f3c-aff3-05c54c4a89beWhitby, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Students work demonstrations, get inspired and participate Painting: subject or essence? Announcing my new 4-week project: design your original artwork and take it home Discussions, demonstrations (pencil, watercolour pencil, pastel pencils and watercolour) Get involved in “All the fall’s beauty is in colors of leaves”. Design collage using tree leaves and other nature materials http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e625ee0-dcd8-49bc-9cd9-0ff04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e625ee0-dcd8-49bc-9cd9-0ff04c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Learn tips and tricks that allow professional Photographers to capture those stunning portraits every time! A short presentation and discussion on the methods used to create memorable pictures, participants will have a chance to practice the techniques with their own cameras. *subject to changehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e79fe35-15fc-4e09-8cf7-04b44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e79fe35-15fc-4e09-8cf7-04b44c4a89beOttawa, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Open Rehearsal of Suzart's "Hairspray"http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db1a731-f350-40a3-b9bd-67f14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db1a731-f350-40a3-b9bd-67f14c4a89beGuelph, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) The downtown artists on the third floor of the Trafalgar Building at 123 Woolwich St. are opening their studios to celebrate the Canada-wide Culture Days Weekend September 30 – October 2, 2011. The studios will be open Friday 5 – 9 pm, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm. In the Trafalgar Building various activities, all free events, will be taking place. Maria Pezzano will be...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4df615fd-b2b4-4542-a787-08514c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4df615fd-b2b4-4542-a787-08514c4a89beHalifax, NS (Saturday, October 1, 2011) On Saturday morning, October 1st at 11:00 AM, a Symphony Nova Scotia Brass quintet will present a concert at the Discovery Centre in Halifax. This concert is programmed with children in mind and will feature an instrument petting zoo in collaboration with Long and McQuade staff. Kids will have an opportunity to touch, play and enjoy a broad range of musical instruments; from the didgeridoo to...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4df613f9-617c-4c5f-8a4f-05c34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4df613f9-617c-4c5f-8a4f-05c34c4a89beHalifax, NS (Sunday, October 2, 2011) On Sunday afternoon, October 2 at 1:30 PM, the Symphony Nova Scotia Woodwind Quintet will present a family concert at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. This collaborative effort will feature an on-site artist as well who will work with young people in a creative art piece following the concert. Long and McQuade will collaborate to provide an instrument petting zoo.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4df6124b-19e4-44d5-a8e8-05c34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4df6124b-19e4-44d5-a8e8-05c34c4a89beHalifax, NS (Friday, September 30, 2011) On Friday afternoon, September 30th, schools will have an opportunity to bring students to a Culture Days School Dress Rehearsal featuring Symphony Nova Scotia and Hawksley Workman. Juno Award-winner Hawksley Workman is one of Canada’s most original singer-songwriters. His eclectic discography, distinctive voice, and multi-instrumental prowess have earned him critical raves and a cult...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4df60e51-6e44-4457-9a3f-02674c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4df60e51-6e44-4457-9a3f-02674c4a89beHalifax, NS (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Seniors in residence at Shannex Parkland Clayton Park will have an opportunity to attend a free concert featuring a Symphony Nova Scotia String Quartet on Sunday, October 2 at 2PM. There is very limited seating at this event so it is intended for residents at Shannex Clayton Park only. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3b0281-6434-47f0-86d1-25f94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3b0281-6434-47f0-86d1-25f94c4a89beVancouver, BC (Saturday, October 1, 2011) *ONLY 15 SPOTS AVAILABLE.* An annual occurrence, this workshop is a FREE public introduction to the art and craft of improvisational theatre. Taught by a veteran improviser, the 2 hour experience is free and open to all people regardless of skill level or experience. This workshop is part of the 12th Annual Vancouver International Improv Festival, happening September 26-October 1, 2011 at...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e318e2a-60c0-4b61-8223-51334c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e318e2a-60c0-4b61-8223-51334c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 30, 2011) Amy Blaze is a Fire Entertainer originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has captivated audiences across Canada and performed internationally in America, Australia and Asia. Since dedicating 5 months overseas to performing and training further in her craft Amy has returned this spring to the prairies, performing at Light and Motion Festival in Calgary, the 2011 Winnipeg Folk Festival with the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e81786c-1900-4a67-9fd3-5e404c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e81786c-1900-4a67-9fd3-5e404c4a89beMeacham, SK (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Meacham Ceram Canada Studios 220 , 2nd Avenue Meacham, Saskatchewan Saturday 10AM load primitive fire kiln, Saturday 3PM unload salt fired kiln Sunday 10AM glaze pots and 4PM load gas kiln, Sunday 2PM unload primitive kiln. Ceramic works on display. Open to the publichttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e109705-bbd0-4e45-85db-29e94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e109705-bbd0-4e45-85db-29e94c4a89beVancouver, BC (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Everyone is invited to create bone drawings from provided drawing materials and discarded papers through step-by-step illustrations on display. The bone-drawings will be assembled to skeletal versions of the Vancouver Animal, whose shape is currently unknown. Participation certificates will also be given for reworking to independent artworks and submit to online exhibitions, with some of the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e2dfbcf-66f0-4031-b5ea-6c794c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e2dfbcf-66f0-4031-b5ea-6c794c4a89beSmiths Falls, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Join us to create your own floating masterpiece using paper, paint, glue and colour of every description. Led by a multi-media artist and teacher we will explore the possibilities of origami to design and decorate small boats to place in a large group display on our own "river' at the Rideau Canal Museum. You can use paper, pastel, crayon, paint or natural materials to make your boat an...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e850e47-a10c-4d8f-bb09-44934c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e850e47-a10c-4d8f-bb09-44934c4a89beHappy Valley-Goose Bay, NL (Friday, September 30, 2011) Ecole Boréale, a Francophone school located in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, will be hosting an Open House. Everyone is welcome to drop by to visit this cultural haven and take part in activities such as cake walk, used book sale, popcorn sale, as well as watch a French film. The event will take place from 4:30PM to 6:30PM on Friday, September 30, 2011. The school is located at 7 Cabot Crescent,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5ba73b-e274-4ce0-8afc-286a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5ba73b-e274-4ce0-8afc-286a4c4a89beFlin Flon, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Enjoy a pancake breakfast at Bakers Narrows Conference Centre!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5ba139-8a28-4558-9bac-1fb54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5ba139-8a28-4558-9bac-1fb54c4a89beFlin Flon, MB (Friday, September 30, 2011) Ruth Betts Community School, being located across from the Ukrainian Church is celebrating this history by hosting a Ukrainian luncheon for all students and their families. This event is held in conjunction with Spirit Day. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5b9d5b-7ee0-46e6-aa77-1d484c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5b9d5b-7ee0-46e6-aa77-1d484c4a89beFlin Flon, MB (Friday, September 30, 2011) Enjoy a free concert at Jubilee Hall at the Bakers Narrows Site featuring the popular Flin Flon Community Choir, Ham Sandwich, Borealis, Brent and Sue Lethbridge and more! The Knight of Columbus and Catholic Women's League are going to treat us right with tasty hors d’oeuvres and a variety of beverages to purchase. This event is sponsored by Hudbay Minerals. Don’t want to drive all the way...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5ba549-8110-4cc6-9330-26f24c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5ba549-8110-4cc6-9330-26f24c4a89beFlin Flon, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Want to go to all of the activities at Bakers Narrows but don’t want to drive? Why not take the FREE ART BUS ride out there. SCHEDULE IS: Leave Creighton Sportex at 10:00. Pick up areas are: Creighton Sportex, Flin Flon Community Hall, Gas Bar, Hapnot Collegiate, Lloydy's and Bakers Narrows. 1st ride leaves Bakers at 1pm. 2nd Ride to Bakers Narrows Lodge leaves Creighton at 1:45pm. ...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e84b7ee-a5bc-4ac0-9a22-66bb4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e84b7ee-a5bc-4ac0-9a22-66bb4c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) This an active art exhibit that will be showcasing the artwork of Quentin Vercetty at the Leaside Public Library from October 1st - October 31st. The featured work will be exploring the influential people in the life of the artist Quentin Vercetty. Ranging from family members, to authors, to celebrities and musicians, the art is layered with symbolic colors and meanings with a mixture of...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3c3a91-b01c-4e8b-b724-50664c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3c3a91-b01c-4e8b-b724-50664c4a89beVancouver, BC (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Enjoy free family and adult activities with admission to the Vancouver Art Gallery! On Saturday October 1, kids can explore the Gallery with Art Agents and learn about the exhibitions in a whole new way. Also on Saturday, Art Track tours offer new ways of looking at and thinking about art for kids. On Sunday October 2, New Gallery Tours for adults take place hourly from 11am - 2:30pm....http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e55a907-3140-40de-8d5e-13004c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e55a907-3140-40de-8d5e-13004c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Translucent shapes drift and pulse in the sea, ensnaring their prey with mystery and beauty. Imagine then, if jellyfish were fixed above us, innocuous yet powerfully mesmerizing outside of their natural environment. Graduates of Architecture at the University of Manitoba, Janice Laflair and Tony Neu's "in Bloom" installation captivates with sound and form. Stroll through the alley way behind...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e6ff27e-c698-4f6b-97c7-24f84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e6ff27e-c698-4f6b-97c7-24f84c4a89beVancouver, BC (Friday, September 30, 2011) A star-studded lineup of CBC personalities brings the network to life for the public in a festival setting on Hamilton Street in front of the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre with an entire day of live events and broadcasts that kick off Culture Days with a celebration of the art of broadcasting in all its forms. Join us on Friday, September 30th from 10am - 10pm for this free outdoor event...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e19ccf6-b8f0-4546-a5e9-32c34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e19ccf6-b8f0-4546-a5e9-32c34c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) A store front window display of dolls made in the likeness of three pivotal figures of Venezuelan folklore: María Lionza, a Venezuelan goddess of nature and main figure of a religion that bears her name and two persons revered by her followers: The Venerable José Gregorio Hernández, (1864 - 1919) a Venezuelan doctor to whom thousands of miracles have been attributed to and Guaicaipuro (d....http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e19f63f-7540-4e02-8f50-51054c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e19f63f-7540-4e02-8f50-51054c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011) The Manitoba Chess Association will offer a free afternoon workshop for beginners. If you have always wanted to learn chess, or learn some tips about the game, this is your chance. A local expert will be on hand to teach you, and you can also pit your skills against others.Players of all ages are welcome. It's your move. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d7fd065-1154-433a-9421-4dc64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d7fd065-1154-433a-9421-4dc64c4a89beSt John's, NL (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011) Eleanor King (NS) No Signal Dustin Wilson (QC) Reversion to the Original Point Eleanor King’s sculptural installation No Signal explores disconnection and nostalgia through collections of obsolete technologies carefully arranged to mimic the cluttered structure of a boutique-style junk shop. Interspersed with components of audio, video and projection, it is a vista of consumption...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d9bbca8-38d8-4351-a0cc-508a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d9bbca8-38d8-4351-a0cc-508a4c4a89beMississauga, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Poetry Alive is designed to be fun and fit to both children and adults. Each time Anna Yin will select various interesting yet easy-reading poems by local poets and herself which reflect our daily life and connect to Nature. Through introducing several types of poetry (haiku, concrete poem and free verse etc), Anna Yin displays how words, thoughts and images are connected and developed. It is...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4da604c7-4648-4109-9bd4-2b614c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4da604c7-4648-4109-9bd4-2b614c4a89beGuelph, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Macdonald Stewart Art Centre opens the fall season in style! Join us for a glass of wine to celebrate the opening of our fall exhibitions and the re-unveiling of The Bear.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4da602e2-9bcc-497f-a399-2bcd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4da602e2-9bcc-497f-a399-2bcd4c4a89beGuelph, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) The community is invited to contribute to the making of a tapestry that will reflect the spirit of Guelph and the people who live in the city. People are welcome to bring fabric, postcards, letters, posters, and other flat personal items that they can donate to the project. There will also be material provided so that people can create their own work that will be sewn into the tapestry. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e84b3f0-e08c-4afb-8384-5c614c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e84b3f0-e08c-4afb-8384-5c614c4a89beCaledon Village, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Diana Hillman invites you to visit her studio and new gallery space in her 100-year-old barn at historic Silver Creek Farm in Caledon. Works on view include Diana's oil paintings and watercolour and acrylic paintings by guest artists Susan Powell and Gail Prussky. This show also features pottery by Rosemary Molesworth, sculpture by Hugh Russel and hand-crafted rustic modern furniture by Ian...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e84b2ff-d4cc-4d84-a859-5a784c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e84b2ff-d4cc-4d84-a859-5a784c4a89beOttawa, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) An exhibition of recent black and white, multi-media works in my studio/gallery. Fluidity and complexity are fundamental in my work. Line and form slice through space in carnivalesque choreography, defying containment.....symbolically visible as flowing or bouncing bodies flying outward from fixed geometric frames....rigid frames (canvas and paper) are as important as the liquid movement of...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e773cc8-10b0-409f-a567-2c164c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e773cc8-10b0-409f-a567-2c164c4a89beApsley, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Burleigh Road Historical Society will be hosting a drop in and coffee break at the North Kawartha Public Library. Displays will cover the area of North Kawartha (formerly) Burleigh, Anstruther and Chandos. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5d1bea-84e4-40fd-b017-24734c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5d1bea-84e4-40fd-b017-24734c4a89beWaterloo, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Sharing Culture, Sharing Love! As the first and unique organization in the Region of Waterloo to promote Chinese culture; Blessed Town proudly offers you the REAL elegant traditional experience,you will experience the poetic life of Chinese people, personally find the value of the Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage or discover the wise Chinese spirit which is steadily disappearing Please...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e709542-c6f0-476c-93a5-3a384c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e709542-c6f0-476c-93a5-3a384c4a89beCornwall, PE (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011) Peter A. Griffin' s oil landscapes, seascapes, and portraiture includes two legged, four legged, nautical and architectural themes. Mr. Griffin also sculpts using various mediums, and is currently producing a series of Island scenes in pen and ink and air brush gouache. Peter A. Griffin's work will be on display until October 21. The artist will be available on Saturday, October 1st at...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4daf4530-73a0-472f-b891-423b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4daf4530-73a0-472f-b891-423b4c4a89beToronto, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011) The Toronto Reel Asian International film festival is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema and work from the Asian diaspora. Works include films and videos by East and Southeast Asian artist in Canada, the U.S., Asia and all over the world. As Canada's largest Asian film festival, Reel Asian provides a public forum for Asian media artists and their work, and fuels the growing...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e849625-6c8c-45e0-9646-0e524c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e849625-6c8c-45e0-9646-0e524c4a89beKeewatin, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011) Bring your voice and your talents to The Lakeshore. Dave will be playing all sorts of tunes all night so come on out and enjoy!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e68fbc1-acac-40da-ad57-580c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e68fbc1-acac-40da-ad57-580c4c4a89beMassey, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) I will prepare an itinerary of the event which will invite people to explore & experience what it means to be mindful & learn a simple method of meditation that is available to all of us! The Bed & Breakfast was purchased with this theme in mind & I am just in the process of getting it going so this provides a wonderful opportunity to have a 'soft opening,' as some refer to it as. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5446d6-8cdc-43ff-863a-319e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5446d6-8cdc-43ff-863a-319e4c4a89beMassey, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) I will prepare an itinerary of the event which will invite people to explore & experience what it means to be mindful & learn a simple method of meditation that is available to all of us! The Bed & Breakfast was purchased with this theme in mind & I am just in the process of getting it going so this provides a wonderful opportunity to have a 'soft opening,' as some refer to it as.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e68f4fb-b27c-42b5-b43b-431a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e68f4fb-b27c-42b5-b43b-431a4c4a89beMassey, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011) I will prepare an itinerary of the event which will invite people to explore & experience what it means to be mindful & learn a simple method of meditation that is available to all of us! The Bed & Breakfast was purchased with this theme in mind & I am just in the process of getting it going so this is a wonderful opportunity to have a 'soft opening,' as some refer to it.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8460fb-5de0-4385-9c0b-0eba4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8460fb-5de0-4385-9c0b-0eba4c4a89beMississauga, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) EXHIBITION OF PUBLIC ART SCULPTURE COMPETITION FOR PORT CREDIT’S 175 ANNIVERSARY SCULPTURE : THE CURRENT FEATURING ARTISTS: PETER SUTHERLAND The Port Credit Village Project (PCVP) is pleased to announce an exhibition of one of the competitors for the ARTconnect project. THE CURRENT made by artist Peter Sutherlend represents both modern and historical connection answer to the “call for a...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83ce08-9928-4c19-af7e-5ca94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83ce08-9928-4c19-af7e-5ca94c4a89beNorth Battleford, SK (Friday, September 30, 2011) A short spoken word/poem/movement piece with Sherron Burns and Ashley Johnson. A short dance performance will follow. This performance is a highlight of the opening reception of the Art Salon in the City Hall Studio. The Salon is fun for all ages.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e39fff9-3a40-4764-9e11-2e9d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e39fff9-3a40-4764-9e11-2e9d4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Sing your heart out. Join Spirit's Call Choir for an afternoon of song and fun. This award winning non-audition choir of 150+ voices invites you to experience the power of finding your voice in a supportive community of people who love to sing. Think you can't sing? This is the choir for you! Musical DIrector Jeremy Vallance and Program DIrector, Margaret Tobin work to provide all...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db1c72c-74fc-482b-a8e1-1a284c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db1c72c-74fc-482b-a8e1-1a284c4a89beMont-Carmel, PE (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Nous allons faire une série d'ateliers pour des personnes de tout âge, reliés à la composition et à l'interprétation des chansons. Certains ateliers toucheront à la présence sur scène, d'autres seront plutôt pour les participants de chorales, d'autres encore feront le lien entre les chansons folkloriques de nos ancêtres et les chansons d'aujourd'hui. Les ateliers seront d'une durée d'environ...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e84122e-5080-4a5b-9a88-3ffd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e84122e-5080-4a5b-9a88-3ffd4c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Colour And Form Society Exhibition Gallery 1313 Open Sept. 30- Oct. 2 1-6pm Open Oct. 1 1-6pm & 6:45pm on 1313 Queen St. West 416-536-6778 www.g1313.org Gallery 1313 is pleased to host an exhibition of art works by 36 members of the Colour and Form Society . This organization will be celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2012 Works will include a variety of mediums...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e2f84a9-5a48-4361-9702-46594c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e2f84a9-5a48-4361-9702-46594c4a89beMississauga, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Explore the diverse South Asian culture through a variety of mediums, clips from our award winning plays now on screen, a dance performance, a live musical piece as well as a “Glimpse of Attire” worn from dawn to dusk around the world embellished by the Artisans of Pakistan. Don't forget to visit our exotic booth "East Meets West".http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83ceff-8e4c-4b24-81f2-5e8c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83ceff-8e4c-4b24-81f2-5e8c4c4a89beQualicum Beach, BC (Friday, September 30, 2011, Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE ARTS CENTRE is pleased to present four free concerts during its multi-genre 7th Annual Qualicum Beach Harvest of Music (Sept. 29 - Oct. 2) The HORNS OF PLENTY, our festival clarinet trio Shawn Earle, Kate Frobeen and Liam Hockley will perform in various locations on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, enchanting our town with Mozart Divertimenti. Friday, Sept. 30, ...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e567a57-7b98-480b-8807-6a384c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e567a57-7b98-480b-8807-6a384c4a89beOshawa, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) In conjunction with the GTA 100 mile finds market, the following artists welcome the public to participate in DIY workshops and demos throughout the day. A sampling of their work will also be available for sale. Glass artist Jeanette Bartosik uses lampworking techniques to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. She recently added wearable fibre art to her product line. Stop by and watch Jeanette as...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e721d1c-7e2c-43e5-ae67-1e9a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e721d1c-7e2c-43e5-ae67-1e9a4c4a89bePort Hope, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) An outdoor garden experience showcasing the talents of local photographers, Dawn Knudsen and Larry Keeley, artist Lois Richardson, Reikki therapist, Cheryl Hutton and chef Lolly Prinzen. You will walk through a garden reflecting beautifully captured images with stained glass reflecting the elements of light. You will also be able to learn from a Reikki master and have an opportunity, if...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d9a0837-c9c4-4112-8500-65e14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d9a0837-c9c4-4112-8500-65e14c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) It is often said that life imitates art and vice versa. Well, that sentiment couldn't be more relevant when referring to the urban music industry in Canada. Our dollar is not the only commodity to reach record highs...Urban Music by Canadians are making historic strides not only locally but also on the international music stage. We will delve into how history is repeating itself and whether...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e790725-a544-473f-8b33-63734c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e790725-a544-473f-8b33-63734c4a89beRichmond, BC (Sunday, October 2, 2011) On October 2, 2011, as a part of the Culture Days event held across Canada, Rufus Lin Gallery of Japanese Art will organize a chigiri-e (torn paper collage) experience event. Anyone can participate in this event for free and enjoy the experience of making chigiri-e, a traditional Japanese style art form involving tearing washi paper and making a collage with the pieces of paper. It is not only...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3b4ebc-9278-49ed-824c-6c164c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3b4ebc-9278-49ed-824c-6c164c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Explore the strange and wonderful world of colour night photography! The workshop starts with a two-hour introductory class followed by an evening shooting in the field. Students will learn the basics of night photography, focusing on exposure, lighting, colour temperature, and colour cast. Open to all levels of experience. Bring your own camera (any kind) and a tripod (recommended). Enrolment...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e376be5-fe30-47dd-b9d5-21ba4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e376be5-fe30-47dd-b9d5-21ba4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 30, 2011) Are you curious about printmaking? Come join us in our studio and try your hand at a hand made print. We will demonstrate techniques of making a print without a press. This is your chance to explore your creativity, have some fun and take home your art work. This workshop is being given by Peter Graham, Nora Kobrinsky and Mary Alards-Tomalin, three printmakers and painters, in their Exchange...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8385ce-2914-4724-aa95-4fd74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8385ce-2914-4724-aa95-4fd74c4a89beHamilton, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Visitors and residents of the neighbourhood are invited to paint one of the squares in the community mural that will later be displayed. Suitable for all ages. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e37237d-befc-4c1e-b769-2e594c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e37237d-befc-4c1e-b769-2e594c4a89beHamilton, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011) Guided walking tours of this unique west Hamilton neighbourhood adjacent to McMaster University. Begun in 1911, named Hamilton Gardens, by developer J. J. McKittrick Properties, Westdale Village is Canada'a first planned community. Architect Robert Pope laid out the residential and commercial district with streets in concentric circle configuration which remains to this day. The walkable...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4daee2bc-7f74-44c6-a6a8-4cab4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4daee2bc-7f74-44c6-a6a8-4cab4c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) The Walrus Foundation presents an interactive window gallery consisting of the magazine's award-winning covers. Participants are encouraged to debate the relationship between art and design. This is a unique opportunity to get behind the scenes of the making of a magazine cover.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e822ee2-b1e8-4870-852f-70704c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e822ee2-b1e8-4870-852f-70704c4a89beStrathroy, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011) This is your opportunity to touch base with friends of the past and to show pride for your former secondary school. GO SAINTS GO! SCHEDULE: 6:00PM Strathroy Caradoc Cruisers leave Kenwick Plaza with police and fire escort. Arrive at the school at 7:00PM. 7:00PM Opening ceremonies in Cafetorium 7:45PM Performance by Elle Hermansen 7:45PM Open House and School Tours (includes face...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e2f1c40-55d4-4efc-bdae-60a84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e2f1c40-55d4-4efc-bdae-60a84c4a89beOttawa, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) This interactive demonstration will show how toddlers and adults explore music through instruments, creative movement and singing. Activities stimulate language development, social skills, confidence, curiosity and self-control. And it’s so much fun! (Program for children 18 months or less and their parents.) Multipurpose Room on the Third Floorhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e836b3f-0654-4657-b3b7-0df14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e836b3f-0654-4657-b3b7-0df14c4a89beToronto, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Audio Graffiti, a sound/music installation, explores novel modes of interaction with sound and space. Equipped with wireless headsets and various small musical instruments, each participant can “tag” or “spray” the wall with the sounds they make. As a user moves about the wall, he/she experiences a changing sonic perspective or “mixture” of the wall’s sounds. These audio tags combine with...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db1c2e7-bb0c-45ae-a50a-14374c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db1c2e7-bb0c-45ae-a50a-14374c4a89beBay Roberts, NL (Saturday, October 1, 2011) All Tickets for Saturday have now been given out. Hopefully, we will be having another one next summer and during Culture Days next year!! Mussel Boil at the Three Sisters on the Shoreline Heritage Walk with Traditional NL Music by David Fitzpatrick, including Madrock song. The Three Sisters is a beautiful pebble beach surrounded by cliffs, accessed by stairs from the road to MadRock. The...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e836fef-c21c-4a87-901e-19c44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e836fef-c21c-4a87-901e-19c44c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) As part of Culture Days, the Hindu Cultural Centre invites visitors to visit the HCC which has been established to promote and preserve the Hindu religious and cultural heritage. On Oct 2nd , join us as we celebrate a Hindu festival. You can enter the main prayer hall, view the statues of deities, stay and enjoy the music, listen to the philosophical discourse, or simply tour the site....http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5e6665-6b80-47de-ac3a-29a74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5e6665-6b80-47de-ac3a-29a74c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Learn the basics of ceramics with 10 year veteran mosaic maker Doug Wiebe. Make a mosaic of your own or participate in a collaborative creation. All are welcome. Free!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83678f-fb3c-4760-be0c-04f94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83678f-fb3c-4760-be0c-04f94c4a89bePrince George, BC (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Drop by Two Rivers Gallery between 1 and 4 pm for Family Sunday! Draw a picture from your imagination on an acrylic sheet and run it through a printing press. Create an original watercolour print to take home.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8360f1-34f0-4c0d-ade5-735b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8360f1-34f0-4c0d-ade5-735b4c4a89beTerrace, BC (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Explore the cultural sides of Terrace during the Amazing Human Race challenge. Teams of 2-4 people can participate. Dress warmly to be ready to run around downtown Terrace and complete the amazingly creative tasks :) You may need to snap a photo or two - it may be helpful to bring a camera or a similar device.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e835d16-e928-4d8d-b042-64114c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e835d16-e928-4d8d-b042-64114c4a89beTerrace, BC (Friday, September 30, 2011) Bad Poetry Night promises to be an evening which you will not forget easily. Don't be shy and write your own poem - you know you always wanted to do that! Bad Poetry Night includes potluck dinner and poetry reading We owe our thanks to our dear friend Mr. Baxter Huston who provided the creative energy behind this event: “Come with your creative juices and hear the best of the worst...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83652a-f8f4-429d-ae0e-7d684c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83652a-f8f4-429d-ae0e-7d684c4a89bePrince George, BC (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011) Drop by Two Rivers Gallery between 10 am and 5 pm and check out our exhibitions. Let the Self-Guided Experience help you engage with prints, sculpture and photographs in the Frozen exhibition. Explore the installation Cold War Artefacts: Baldy Hughes and enjoy Matthew Wheeler's ice lens photography. Head over to make Art make Sense and rise to our Photochallenge.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83621c-0d74-4790-a50a-758b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83621c-0d74-4790-a50a-758b4c4a89beVictoria, BC (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Drop in to our participating branches this Saturday, October 1st and watch art come to life! As part of Canada's nationwide celebration of arts and culture, GVPL has joined forces with the Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria to bring you interactive artist demonstrations. At each participating branch, a local Victoria artist will be camped out, working on a project. You're invited to...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3b3e41-6f60-4d94-bca6-5d1f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3b3e41-6f60-4d94-bca6-5d1f4c4a89beSaskatoon, SK (Sunday, October 2, 2011) An old fashioned outdoor band concert featuring the Saskatoon Community Wind Ensemble will be staged at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park on Sunday October 2, 2:30 pm. In the case of inclement weather the activity will move to the Forestry Farm Community Hall. Repertoire will feature traditional concert marches as well as favorite overtures and a sampling of shows from Broadway. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83585f-850c-4556-acd2-58c64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e83585f-850c-4556-acd2-58c64c4a89beSmiths Falls, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Demo with Soctt Dobson a split-rail fence builder, one of only a handful in the county. Come, watch, learn and leave with a new appreciation for the lost art of split-fence building. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db1c107-928c-4210-8aff-13e04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db1c107-928c-4210-8aff-13e04c4a89beToronto, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) The Memory In The Mud Created by arts education experts Words in Motion, children and their families will participate in a dramatized exploration of memory while unearthing the history of Toronto's Brick Works. Live and interactive site-specific drama will engage and inform children as the Brick Works site evokes the voices of the past...and the future. Where do the bricks in my house or...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e529502-03f4-44d8-a134-15c34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e529502-03f4-44d8-a134-15c34c4a89beCorbeil, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) A MUST SEE WOODCARVING EXHIBITION World Known Woodcarving/sculptor DonMacKenzie will be hosting an exhibition of his works on Sat. Oct.1st and a demonstration of his techniques on Sunday Oct. 2nd at Kings Framing and Art Gallery in Corbeil. Come and see the amazingly realistic carvings of birds and their habitat.They look so real that you expect them to fly. His hand carved...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5bd2df-cfe0-4630-9796-68774c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5bd2df-cfe0-4630-9796-68774c4a89beEstevan, SK (Friday, September 30, 2011) Seniors are invited to a writing workshop to help get their creativity flowing with tips on how to get started writing a piece of work, such as their life story. Workshop will be led by Paul Wilson, poet, editor, cultural worker and publisher. Special guest, Thelma Poirier, author of Rock Creek, Rock Creek Blues, Children of the Wood Mountain Uplands, and The Bead Pot. September 29th @...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e4e7f32-d830-4b09-9863-30ef4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e4e7f32-d830-4b09-9863-30ef4c4a89beGallivan, SK (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Christmas in October will be held at the Clayton McLain Memorial Museum in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan on October 1st from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Duvall House. This 1928 house will be decorated for Christmas and 4 cultures from our community will be showcased by people from our community. They will share traditions that are still practiced at Christmas time from their cultural...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d9ceb33-7e30-4b30-a132-1eaa4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4d9ceb33-7e30-4b30-a132-1eaa4c4a89beBiggar, SK Biggar Museum & Gallery will be showcasing Quilts and the Storys behing the quilts in our Credit Union Gallery. Quilts will represent the different era's up to machine designs. We will have quilting demonstrations and an afternoon of fellowship on Friday Sept 30, 1.30 - 4 p.m.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4daf2f62-1f18-4e32-8bc2-26784c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4daf2f62-1f18-4e32-8bc2-26784c4a89beHamilton, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Join Hamilton-area, award-winning playwrights Stephen Near, Peter Gruner, and Ryan Sero in an afternoon panel discussion on the creative process, the challenges and the opportunities behind the writing and self-production of a play in a theatre festivals like the Fringe. The audience will be invited to ask questions and join in the discussion. Stephen Near is an award-winning playwright and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e6668a4-8c54-4618-b602-79b54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e6668a4-8c54-4618-b602-79b54c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Luminato invites you to a free public preview of its upcoming 2012 marquee production, Einstein on the Beach. Join us Saturday, October 1st at 1pm at the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (1 Front Street East, Toronto) for a screening of the behind-the-scenes documentary 'Einstein on the Beach: The Changing Image of Opera' on the video wall of the Sony Centre. Following the film will...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8336f2-32cc-4edd-b3ce-10374c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8336f2-32cc-4edd-b3ce-10374c4a89beVancouver, BC (Sunday, October 2, 2011) To celebrate The National Ballet of Canada's 60th Anniversary, its prestigious Alumni will teach ballet classes in various communities across Canada. Former National Ballet Principal Dancer Chan Hon Goh will teach a ballet class at The Goh Academy.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8332ef-f5cc-48d8-9178-07c44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8332ef-f5cc-48d8-9178-07c44c4a89beDauphin, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011) An afternnon of FREE and Participatory Arts acitivities. Dauphin Public Library & Watson Arts Centre & Fort Dauphin Museum Travel between venues on the "Arts Express" (horse and wagon) 12:00 Noon Kickoff at the Library Live reading of progressive story written and performed by Mackenzie Middle School students (earlier broadcast on CKDM through the week) Unveiling of Story Quilts drawn...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e70dda5-53cc-4485-b702-19304c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e70dda5-53cc-4485-b702-19304c4a89beYellowknife, NT (Saturday, October 1, 2011) With family, friends or by yourself, stop over fot lunch! Visit Radio Taiga studio, try your first on-air experience and enjoy our 3 steps lunch: peel, cook, eat! Peeling contest at 12.30pm. All welcome. In association with Radio Taiga and its Radiothon. Corn on the cob: Individual and family prices - member's prices: $3 and $5 - no-yet-member's prices: $5 and $10. All you can peel......http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e832eba-d5b4-405b-8064-7cb14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e832eba-d5b4-405b-8064-7cb14c4a89beSmiths Falls, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Learn about the Frost and Woods 'Outstanding in their field' exhibit being developed at Heritage House Museum http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e832d78-6de8-4790-b92d-79624c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e832d78-6de8-4790-b92d-79624c4a89beSmiths Falls, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) A demo on the art of making cedar shakeshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7208d4-de44-4700-a1c0-03314c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7208d4-de44-4700-a1c0-03314c4a89beNew Glasgow, NS (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Multicultural Fusion Festival - Celebrating Our Diverse Community. Food - featuring tastes of India, China, Korea and many more. Live Performances & Musical Entertainment - African Drumming, Belly Dancing, The Dock Gang, Highland Dancers and many more. Games & Activities From Around the World - Cricket, Hurling, Face Painting, Henna, Traditional Dresses - dress up and get your picture taken....http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e6273f3-abfc-4686-9aae-20f54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e6273f3-abfc-4686-9aae-20f54c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) A dynamic dance demonstration featuring a mix of Jazz, Acro and Hip Hop. Drop in. Pond Mills Branch 2pm-2:30pm. *subject to change http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4df78730-6480-4420-be15-10094c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4df78730-6480-4420-be15-10094c4a89beSt John's, NL (Friday, September 30, 2011) Beadmaking from clay: The Open Windows Studio program is only open to the public twice a year, once during Culture Days and secondly during our annual Christmas sale. If you have ever been curious about the program, the participants, the instructor, or even the environment that we work within...now is time to come and visit us. All ages are welcome. We will have refreshments available and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5bfb64-7fbc-4d88-8dcb-19c14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e5bfb64-7fbc-4d88-8dcb-19c14c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, October 1, 2011) We will walk from the Memorial Park opposite Legislative Buliding to the Canadian Museum of Human Rights. The purpose of this walk is to highlight the achievements of Mahatma Gandhi and what he was able to accomplish with his message of non-violence. This is more relevant today when incorrect guidance or learning leads youth and adults alike to indulge in violence. Hopefully this gives them...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3b9b2f-0fd0-4df2-820b-28e84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3b9b2f-0fd0-4df2-820b-28e84c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Come, enjoy and participate in various activities organized by the Elmer Iseler Singers, Lydia Adams - conductor and Shawn Grenke, organist and music director at All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church Sat. October 1, 2011. From 10 am to 7:30 p.m. All Saints Kingsway Anglican Church on 2850 Bloor Street West will be a hub for the Elmer Iseler Singers "Culture Days" celebration. Join us for a...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e415559-7264-4dd2-a8bf-26894c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e415559-7264-4dd2-a8bf-26894c4a89beOil Springs, ON (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Come for a rare Tour Fairbank Oil, a National Historic Site in Oil Springs, where the first oil rush was in full swing in 1861 and we continue to pump oil today using the technology of the 1860s. We're the world's oldest oil-producing family of four generations. See the site of Canada's first gusher, witness the huge gears of an oil rig and enjoy a landscape unchanged for 150 years. Take a...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8135ff-cd10-4f23-ba58-0ba34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8135ff-cd10-4f23-ba58-0ba34c4a89beKenora, ON (Sunday, October 2, 2011) Join us for a theatre experience. Participate in a rehearsal with the cast of the Anne Of Green Gables. Talk to the costumers and makeup artists. See the stage set for this production while it is under constructionhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e827a53-a31c-4163-8e41-7b294c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e827a53-a31c-4163-8e41-7b294c4a89beMoncton, NB (Saturday, October 1, 2011) Exposition des oeuvres des élèves des cours d'art visuel de l'école Le Mascaret ainsi qu'une séance d'art en direct dans le cadre de la Tournée des galeries de la Ville de Moncton.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8273be-79a4-44a5-a404-6dc04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e8273be-79a4-44a5-a404-6dc04c4a89beVancouver, BC (Friday, September 30, 2011) Culture Days Instant Improv – Vancouver Theatre Sports League Hosted by Ron James. Join the Ron James and Vancouver Theatre Sports League to celebrate arts and culture using their special brand of improvisation, They offer a highly theatrical fusion of the dramatic elements of comedy and tragedy coupled with the enthusiasm and edge-of-your-seat excitement of professional sport....http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e827024-79f0-4227-b3f2-67674c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e827024-79f0-4227-b3f2-67674c4a89beVancouver, BC (Friday, September 30, 2011) Join us at the Culture Days Tent during CBC Live! Artist MONK will be on site with her huge, 6 x 9 foot painting, "Path of Life" to demonstrate and answer questions. The public will also have the opportunity to paint a public art piece. Monk is a west coast Canadian artist with her primary studio on spectacular Rathtrevor Beach at Parksville on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Her...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7a9ee8-3190-4292-9f61-69fd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e7a9ee8-3190-4292-9f61-69fd4c4a89beKing's Point, NL (Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) King's Point Pottery's Linda and David will be demonstrating on the potters wheel and permitting visitors to give it a whirl. They will demonstrate how they make bowls, plates and vases. Then as time and numbers permit the public will get to put on an apron and feel what it is like to spin the clay into functional objects.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db0aa4d-9630-4c78-b69d-54f94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4db0aa4d-9630-4c78-b69d-54f94c4a89beToronto, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) The provenance of Sakha (Yakut) people of Siberia, Russia is still much of a mystery. Their language belongs to the Turkic group. Their origin is still a much debated subject among historians and archeologists. Yet, much of Sakha cultural background is referred to Olonkho, the oldest epic arts of the Turkic-Mongolian peoples, proclaimed by UNESCO a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3bfee1-66d4-4d61-9dc1-79994c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3bfee1-66d4-4d61-9dc1-79994c4a89beOttawa, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Open House at Studio 155b. Studio members: Pat Hendry presents plein-air oil paintings, Denise Dowdy: mixed media paintings, Sara Jarvis: stained glass, Karina Bergmans: KBergmans.com fall clothing line launch Fri: Sept 30. 6:00pm-9:00pm, Sat/Sun Oct 1/2 11:00am-5:00pmhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3b3d85-1504-4862-9494-5e024c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2011-activities/view/4e3b3d85-1504-4862-9494-5e024c4a89beOttawa, ON (Friday, September 30, 2011, Saturday, October 1, 2011, Sunday, October 2, 2011) Open House at Studio 155b. Studio members: Pat Hendry presents plein-air oil paintings, Denise Dowdy: mixed media paintings, Sara Jarvis: stained glass, Karina Bergmans: KBergmans.com fall clothing line launch Fri: Sept 30. 6:00pm-9:00pm, Sat/Sun Oct 1/2 11:00am-5:00pm