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Now Accepting Events for February 2012: 
February 03 - February 05
GODERICH WINTERFEST
Goderich - Various venues in Goderich, "Don't Hibernate ~ Celebrate!" Join us as we beat the "winter blahs" with lots of great activities for the whole family including: chili cook-off, snow-pitch tournament, candlelight walk, skating, dances, children's theatre, etc. Contact:. Bob Marshall 519-524-6600, or 1 800-280-7637 specialevents@goderich.ca www.goderich.ca
February 4, 2012 (11 am – 2 pm)
Orr Insurance Heartburn Day
Stratford, Stratford Rotary Complex – The 25 th Annual Orr Insurance Heartburn Day is a fun filled community event in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Forty area restaurants and service clubs cook up their best chili recipes which are judged by a panel of local personalities and the public. There is a fantastic silent auction and great entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. All proceeds raised to directly to lifesaving heart disease and stroke research. $2/A/SR/ST Heart and Stroke Foundation, 556 Huron Street, Stratford, Ontario. N5A 5X2 519-273-5212, www.heartandstroke.ca
February 4, 2012
Tea for Your Health
Stratford, Tea Leaves Tea Tasting Bar – Tea sommelier, Karen Hartwick leads an educational seminar that explores the ancient properties of tea along with herbs that are tasty and beneficial for health. Tickets available on line at www.visitstratford.ca/tastings or in person at 47 Downie Street, Stratford. 3 pm – 4 pm $25/per person plus HST Stratford Tourism Alliance, 47 Downie Street, Stratford, Ontario. N5A 1W7, 519-271-5140 or 1-800-561-7926, info@visitstratford.ca
February 5, 2012 –
Clifford the Big Red Dog – Live!
Guelph - 1 pm. & 4 pm. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street. “Kids who love Clifford’s books and the animated series will enjoy every moment”. Scholastic Entertainment, Celebrate Clifford’s BIG Ideas to make the world a better place on his 50th anniversary with this all new musical filled with memorable songs and all the characters kids love. Recommended for ages 3 to 8. $20-$25 website
February 7 & 8, 2012
Romeo & Juliet
Rose Theatre Brampton, One of the world’s most distinguished ensembles, the State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents Romeo & Juliet by Sergei Prokofiev. Passion and drama abound in this tale of two young, star-crossed lovers who, amid a bitter family feud, will stop at nothing to be together. A heartbreaking account of hatred, cruel destiny and everlasting love set to Prokofiev’s music widely believed to be the best ballet score ever written. $61, $71, $81 or Subscribe & Save! Children: $25 For more information please visit www.rosetheatre.ca or call 905-874-2800
February 8, 2012
Off Topic
Kitchener, An unconventional talk inspired by the themes of our current exhibitions, Another Victory Over the Sun and Let’s Glow. Writer and broadcaster Jeff Warren takes us on a journey into the depths of our minds; teacher and owl expert Jason Bracey shares the secret night life of the region's owls. 7 pm Admission is free.
February 9, 2012
Dan Hill
Rose Theatre Brampton
“Legendary! Hill won the crowd over on his guitar with a raw, untampered version.” - The National Post. Dan Hill grew up listening to Sinatra, Count Basie, Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan. Crediting Sinatra for style, he started writing at 14, was signed by 19 and had the smash hit, “Sometimes When We Touch,” one of the most covered pop songs of all time, under his belt by 23! Through his remarkable career his songs have been made famous by artists like Céline Dion (Seduces Me), the Backstreet Boys (I Promise You), Alan Jackson and many more. Don’t miss the incredible experience of hearing this award-winning, legendary songwriter share his music in the way it was first meant to be heard. “Sometimes When We Touch”, “Can’t We Try”, “In Your Eyes” $30, $40, $50 or Subscribe & Save! For more information please visit www.rosetheatre.ca or call 905-874-2800
February 10, 2012
The Second City presents iLove
Rose Theatre Brampton
“ An enduring troupe that changed the tone of comedy.” –The New York Times From the Second City Toronto, the legendary comedy theatre and the creators of the touring hit Sex and The Second City, comes a play about relationships in the age of social networking. There are Plenty of Fish in the sea, but can we all live in eHarmony? Or are our lives too much of an open (Face)book? Find out in this hilarious new show! Mature Subject Matter. Not recommended for children or young teens $28, $38, $48 or Subscribe & Save! For more information please visit www.rosetheatre.ca or call 905-874-2800
February 10 - 12 & 17 -18
GRAND BEND WINTER CARNIVAL
Grand Bend -Winter fun for the whole family. Day time and night time events including fireworks, snow sculpture competition , snow pitch tournament, parade and much more Contact: Dave McGuire. 519-238-5383, Alt Phone: 519-238-2001, ladvance@bowesnet.com . www.grandbendtourism.com .
February 11, 12 2012 .
Swan Lake
Brantford - Saturday February 11 7:30 p.m. Sunday February 12 2:00 p.m. Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts , 88 Dalhousie Street. Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts , 88Dalhousie Street, Brantford. "The State Ballet Theater of Russia, from the city of Voronezh, brings the world’s most beloved ballet to glorious life! This company of distinguished dancers has showcased the unparalleled art of Russian ballet to countries throughout the world". Tickets: $55.00/$40.00/$25.00 . 519-758-8090 or 1-800-265-0710 loden@brantford.ca visit www.sandersoncentre.ca
February 11, 2012
Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson
Guelph - 8 pm. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street. “outrageously gifted, quite simply phenomenal.” Le Devoir, Montreal. Jackson, the world’s leading bassoonist and Few, virtuoso trumpeter, are a brilliant musical duo whose signature charisma and break-out performance styles are simply unmatched. $26-$28 website
February 12, 2012
Moonlight & Roses and Silent Auction
Stratford, Central United Church – A tapestry of love songs and solos to warm the heart. Imre Olah, accompanist. $20/A/Advance, $22/A/At the door Stratford Concert Choir 3 pm – 5 pm, choir@stratfordconcertchoir.com , www.stratfordconcertchoir.com
February 12, 2012
Harlem Gospel Choir
Guelph - 2:pm. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street. "The Harlem Gospel Choir is tremendous!" Sir Elton John. America's premier gospel choir has travelled the globe for 25 years with breath-taking, foot-stomping and hand clapping performances of sheer joy and inspiration. $37-$44 website
February 14, - 16 2012 .
The Color Purple
Brantford - Tuesday February 14 8:00 p.m.Wednesday February 15 2:00 p.m. Thursday February 16 2:00 p.m. Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts , 88 Dalhousie Street. From the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, and the moving film by Steven Spielberg, THE COLOR PURPLE is a soul-stirring new musical and landmark event that has audiences and critics on their feet. And now direct from Broadway, THE COLOR PURPLE is coming to you. Tickets: $76.00. 519-758-8090 or 1-800-265-0710 loden@brantford.ca visit www.sandersoncentre.ca
February 15-1 9 , 2012
She Loves Me
Rose Theatre Brampton
“Spectacular! Not to be missed!”- The Patriot Ledger
“Musical-comedy heaven! Sweet, witty, and utterly charming!” - The Boston Globe A warm, romantic comedy about two lovesick, anonymous pen pals who work together during the day, blissfully unaware that they are writing to each other at night. A tale of unlikely sweethearts and the eccentric colleagues who aid and abet them, She Loves Me is based on the Hungarian play, Parfumerie, which has been adapted into such movies as The Shop Around the Corner (with Jimmy Stewart), In the Good Old Summertime (with Judy Garland), and You’ve Got Mail (with Tom Hanks). With an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance and nostalgia, it is as universal and relevant as ever in this age of internet romances. $33, $43, $54 or Subscribe or Save! For more information please visit www.rosetheatre.ca or call 905-874-2800
Friday, February 17, 2012
The Second City
Guelph - 8:pm. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street. "A high octane new show that takes the sketch-comedy formula and unravels it." Time Out Chicago
Canada’s famous improv-based sketch comedy troupe returns with a brand new show, iLoveU, dubbed a romantic dot comedy that promises the best in wit and satire. $30-$37 website
Monday, February 20, 2012
Family Day at Woodside - CANCELLED EVENT
Kitchener, Woodside National Historic Site, Bundle up warmly
and take part in a fun-filled day with the entire family. Explore the trails on borrowed snowshoes or skate on our outdoor rink. Visit the historic house and learn a Victorian craft. Warm up with a hot cup of cocoa and baked treat! Event takes place indoors and outdoors between 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Regular admission is Adult: $3.90; Senior: $3.40; Youth: $1.90; Family/Group: $9.80. Children 5 and under are free. 519-571-5684, ont-woodside@pc.gc.ca, www.parkscanada.gc.ca
February 21, 2012
Fighting to Keep Their Freedom
Waterloo - 7:30 p.m. Adwoa Badoe tells the gripping story of Richard Pierpoint and his unusual legacy. She traces his story from his early life in Bondu, West Africa before he was captured and enslaved, through his time as a Black Loyalist and settler in Upper Canada to the part Pierpoint played in the war of 1812. Tickets on sale now. Purchase tickets at 519-748-1914. $15 Advance Tickets, $18 At Door, $75 Series Subscription (all six performances). Call during normal administrative operating hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) from Monday to Friday. Pricing does not include HST. www.waterlooregionmuseum.ca
February 22, 2012
Shumka at 50
Rose Theatre Brampton
SHUMKA AT 50! is a cross-generational, cross-cultural dance spectacular. Edmonton’s company of 50 virtuosic dancers aims to please with a production that is a celebration of spirit. Passionate for its Ukrainian heritage, it ultimately showcases their 50-year reputation as a culturally-artistic innovator. Shumka is renowned for its broad audience appeal that entertains families, dance audiences and general theatre aficionados. With original musical scores and stunning sets and costume designs from Canada and Ukraine’s finest artists, their performances integrate creative lighting design and multimedia elements with outstanding dancing and choreography. $44, $54, $64 or Subscribe & Save! Children: $20 For more information please visit www.rosetheatre.ca or call 905-874-2800
Feb 23 & Mar 29
Walk the Talk @ KW|AG
Kitchener, Discover the world of contemporary art by taking part in a guided tour of current exhibitions, as well as selected work from KW|AG’s permanent collection. You’ll learn some interesting facts about the works and the artists who created them. During the walk-through, feel free to ask questions or just listen.Thursday at 7 pm. Contact tchiavaroli@kwag.on.ca for more information. Admission is free.
February 23, 2012
Rhythm of the Dance
Rose Theatre Brampton Internationally rated as one of the most popular step dance shows in the world. Direct from The National Dance Company of Ireland! Heralding a new era in Irish entertainment, this two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of talent including a live band, three tenors and 22 dancers! The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. This richly costumed show combines traditional dance and music with the most up-to-date stage technology. It is a thousand year old story executed with all the advantages of the modern day stage. $45, $55, $65 or Subscribe & Save! Children: $20 For more information please visit www.rosetheatre.ca or call 905-874-2800
February 24, 2012 .
Rhythm of the Dance
Brantford - 2:00 p.m.Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts , 88Dalhousie Street. This two-hour dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of talent derived from all areas of Irish life, including three tenors and a seanos dancer, up to date stage technology and rich costumes. The show is an inspiring epic, reliving the journey of the Irish Celts throughout history. Using the traditional and modern arts of dance (ballet, modern dance, jazz) and music, this richly costumed show marries the contemporary and the ancient Tickets: $46.00. 519-758-8090 or 1-800-265-0710 loden@brantford.ca visit www.sandersoncentre.ca
February 24, 2012
Diane Nalini
Guelph - 8 pm. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street. “...sassy, 'ripe plum in the Italian sun' kind of voice" CBC Radio. Diane returns to Guelph with talented guitarist Joey Goldstein for an intimate performance of jazz standards and original new songs, including selections from her fourth CD Kiss Me Like That. $24-$26 website
February 25, 2012
Little Sprouts Series: Splash ‘N Boots
Rose Theatre Brampton Hey kids! Bring your parents to Splash ‘n Boots, performing their very popular show designed just for you. Get close to the action by sitting on mats right up front (chairs also available). Exercise your creative side as you jump, twist, twirl and sing along with the interactive and original music of Splash ‘n Boots, voted 2007 Canadian Children’s Group of the Year. Bring out the singer, dancer and actor in your child, and let them plant their theatre roots at the Rose! Complimentary juice and snacks following the performance. Adults: $20; Children (12 & Under): $15; Babies 18 months and younger: Free For more information please visit www.rosetheatre.ca or call 905-874-2800
February 25, 2012
Wooly Kinderconcerts - Toot, Bang, Swish!
Guelph - 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 am. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street. Mendelssohn Mouse discovers new friends, but can they all play together despite their differences? See what happens when you mix instruments from different families! $11-$13 website
February 25, 2012
The Beer and Cheese of the British Iles
Stratford, The Milky Whey – Spend a winter afternoon learning about the great cheeses of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. These selections will be paired with some excellent beers from the region, and of course, pickled onions. Age of majority required. Tickets available on line at www.visitstratford.ca/tastings or in person at 47 Downie Street, Stratford. 3 pm – 5 pm $30/Per person plus HST Stratford Tourism Alliance, 47 Downie Street, Stratford, Ontario. N5A 1W7, 519-271-5140 or 1-800-561-7926, info@visitstratford.ca
February 25, 2012
Emilie-Claire Barlow
Guelph - 8 pm. River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich Street. "the next big thing in jazz" CBC - Canada Now. Canada’s Juno nominated jazz chanteuse leads her stellar band through exquisite arrangements of Great American-Songbook treasures, rhythmic bossa novas and elegant ballads. $27-$34 website
February 28, 2012
Women’s Show
Burlington - 11am – 4pm. Tansley Woods Community Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way. 15th Annual Burlington Women’s Show. Special guest host Lynn Spence, from CityTV’s CityLine. Ticket price includes complimentary food and drink samples, fashion, beauty, fitness and fun. To purchase tickets, visit here
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