Jan 15-Mar 4, 2008
Stratford, Get Serious-Draw!
Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo St, N5A 4S9
Young artists ages 7-12 experiment and learn about a variety of drawing techniques through creative projects.(Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:00pm, JAN 15   MAR 4) Fee: $115 or $100 for members
Gallery Stratford
519-271-5271
info@gallerystratford.on.ca

Jan 17-March 6, 2008
Stratford, Children's Fabulous Fibre Art Class
Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo St, N5A 4S9
Have lots of fun with local artist Wendy O Brien and her fibre art projects tailored for both boys and girls.Thursdays 4:30 - 6:00pm, JAN 17   MAR 6. Fee: $115 or $100 for members.
Gallery Stratford
519-271-5271
info@gallerystratford.on.ca

January 16 - February 6, 2007
Guelph , Expressions
Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk St. West, N1H 2J7
Event Description: annual juried exhibition for the Guelph Creative Arts Association Important times: Free opening reception, SaturdayJanuary 19 from 2- 4 P.M. Descriptions may be edited for length. Fee: Free
Barber Gallery Tel:519 824- 0821
lesliehayes@barbergallery.com

January 15 - February 19, 2008
Tillsonburg , Beginner Pottery with Lore Keller
Station Arts Centre, 41 Bridge Street W., N4G 5P2
6 Sessions - This class is for the beginner or for those who would like to sharpen their basics. Material fee for beginner kit & pug of clay included. Classes run from 9:30 - 12:30 Fee: $150.00/Non Members $140.00 Members ,
Pamela Walther- Mabee Tel:519- 842- 6151
tdcg@bellnet.ca

January 21 - February 25, 2008
Tillsonburg , Watercolours with Sue Goossens
Station Arts Centre, 41 Bridge Street W., N4G 5P2
6 Sessions - A great way to kick off your talents in watercolours or expand on the knowledge you already have. Fee: $80.00/Non Member $75.00 Member ,
Pamela Walther- Mabee Tel:519- 842- 6151
tdcg@bellnet.ca

January 24 - February 28, 2008
Tillsonburg, Continuing Pottery with Megan Goble
Station Arts Centre, 41 Bridge Street W., N4G 5P2
6 Sessions - Keep up the interest in pottery while perfecting your beginner techniques. A great way to get into the studio with fellow potters while learning. Fee: $140.00/Non Members $130.00/Members,
Pamela Walther- Mabee Tel:519- 842- 6151
tdcg@bellnet.ca

Late January Saturdays - early March Saturdays
Ancaster, ON , Introduction to Ice climbing
Ancaster, ON
Can you imagine yourself climbing the Khumba Icefall on Mount Everest? Luckily, you don't have to go to Nepal for some excellent ice climbing. Only an hour from Toronto, you'll find some of the most astounding ice in southern Ontario. Hack your way up an icefall with ice axes and dig your crampons into the blue ice. On this course you will learn to tie into the rope, belay, proper uses of crampons and ice axes, and ice climbing technique. No experience is necessary for this beginner program. Time: 10am to 4pm All equipment is included. Fee: $160 + GST ,
Christa Tel:519.836.8628
info@oneaxepursuits.com

Ongoing to Mar.8 2008
Waterloo, Active Adults Cross Country Skiing
Laurel Creek C. A.,625 Westmount Rd. Waterloo N2J
K-W  ACTIVE ADULTS (40 to 60)COME  AND EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF WINTER OUTDOORS, With SKI FOR LIFE.We provide all the equipment and gradually paced fun instruction. CROSS-COUNTRY SKI LESSON OUTINGS AT LAUREL CREEK CONSERVATION AREA IN WATERLOO. 11 am to 2 pm weekdays or the following Saturdays   Dec.22  Jan12, Feb.9, Mar.8 2008-other dates by request
Half-day session $25 plus $4 trail fee per skier-includes equipment & instruction by Dan Mahony CANSI Level one instructor. Lessons Suitable for beginners, novices, or intermediate skiers ages 9 and up.
Dan Mahony
519-842-4652
skiforlife@execulink.com

January 4-29, 2008
Tillsonburg , "Acrylics" by Gord McLeod
Station Arts Centre, 41 Bridge Street W., N4G 5P2
Feature art exhibit in the main gallery. Opening reception Friday, January 4, 2008 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Fee: Free admission ,
Pamela Walther- Mabee Tel:519- 842- 6151
tdcg@bellnet.ca

January 4, 2008
Guelph , Live Jazz at Manhattans Music Club
951 Gordon St Corner of Kortright and Gordon
8:00pm Start www.manhattans.ca Fee: $3.75, Manhattans
Tel:519- 767- 2440
jazz@manhattans.ca

January 5, 2008
Kitchener, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., N2H 6P7
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by award-winning children's book illustrator and writer, Eric Carle, retold on stage in black light. $20.00, Ticket Centre
1-800-265-8977
boxoffice@centre-square.com

January 5, 2008
Guelph , Live Jazz at Manhattans Music Club
951 Gordon St Corner of Kortright and Gordon
8:00pm Start www.manhattans.ca Fee: $3.75, Manhattans
Tel:519- 767- 2440
jazz@manhattans.ca

January 5, 2008
Cambridge, Twelfth Night
Armenian Centre, 15 International Village Drive
8-11pm, Festive treats, dancing, live music   see how this ancient mid-winter holiday was celebrated years ago. $15 per
Wanda Shaefer-Stilling
519-740-4681  ext. 4277
schaferw@city.cambridge.on.ca

January 6, 2008
Guelph, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
River Run Centre
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia s mix and match  collection of Eric Carle s beloved stories has delighted close to a million young spectators on three continents.  The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favourites (including Little Cloud and The Mixed-Up Chameleon) closely follows the books from which they are adapted. Large-scale puppets in vibrant shades, accompanied by an evocative musical score, and the magic of black light  provide a whimsical introduction to the work of theatre, as well as stimulate the joy of reading. Eric Carle himself has called Mermaid s production stunningly beautiful. (at 4 pm)  $15/$11/eyeGO
Laurie Iversen
(519) 8375662 x2629
laurie.iversen@riverrun.ca

January 7, 2008 - January 14, 2008
Guelph , G.C.V.I. Student Exhibition
Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street West, Guelph
Event Description : Student exhibition Important times: Free opening reception, Friday January 11, 2008 from 7- 9 P.M. Descriptions may be edited for length. Fee: Free ,
Barber Gallery Tel:519 824- 0821
lesliehayes@barbergallery.com

January 8, 2008
Kitchener, The Producers
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N.  N2H 6P7
The New Mel Brooks Musical! 8pm Show. Starting at $64.00
Box Office
1-800-265-8977
boxoffice@centre-square.com

January 8, 2008
Guelph, Song Bird Cafe
River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St., N1H 3V1
A monthly musical event series featuring the best acoustic singer/songwriters in this region. $5.00
Laurie Iversen
(519) 837-5662 x2629
laurie.iversen@riverrun.ca

January 11, 2008
Guelph , Live Jazz at Manhattans Music Club
951 Gordon St Corner of Kortright and Gordon
8:00pm Start www.manhattans.ca Fee: $3.75, Manhattans
Tel:519- 767- 2440
jazz@manhattans.ca

January 12, 2008
Guelph , Live Jazz at Manhattans Music Club
951 Gordon St Corner of Kortright and Gordon
8:00pm Start www.manhattans.ca Fee: $3.75, Manhattans
Tel:519- 767- 2440
jazz@manhattans.ca

January 12, 2008
St. Marys, St.Marys Storytelling Inc presents Wanda Carroll's"The Road Less Gravelled"
Mercury Theatre, 14 Church Street, North
Wanda's oen woman show "The Road Less Gravelled" is a collection of stories that reflect a unique time in Newfoundland history.  "The Road" also tells the story of a curious little girl named Wanda growing up in this isolated place in those changing times.  As one world is lost to her another is just beyond her reach. Tickets available at Fanfare Books, Stratford
7:30 pm. $15/A (Advanced purchase recommended)
519-284-2698

January 14, 2008
Waterloo, Banff Festival Of Mountain Films
UW, 200 University Ave W, Waterloo, ON
This is the annual festival of mountain films. Ticket Prices TBA.
John Tutt
519-884-5112
jmtutt@sentex.net

January 16-17, 2008
Kitchener, Electric Thursdays: Take It To the Limit - The Music of the Eagles
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., N2H 6P7
Rock out with the K-W Symphony Orchestra and the Jeans 'n Classics Band.  Part of the Electric Thursdays Series. Starts at $69
Ticket Centre
1-800-265-8977
boxoffice @centre-square.com

January 18, 2008
Guelph , Live Jazz at Manhattans Music Club
951 Gordon St Corner of Kortright and Gordon
8:00pm Start www.manhattans.ca Fee: $3.75, Manhattans
Tel:519- 767- 2440
jazz@manhattans.ca

January 19, 2008
Stratford, Introduction to Egg Tempera Painting
Gallery Stratford, 54 Romeo St, N5A 4S9
Leslie Watts, a local award-winning book illustrator, guarantees to take the mystery out of mixing egg tempera paints!  This rich technique is more forgiving than watercolour and will offer you an opportunity to try something different. All materials included. January 19, 1-4 p.m. Fee: $45 or $40 for members.
Gallery Stratford
519-271-5271
info@gallerystratford.on.ca

January 19, 2008
Stratford, Live at City Hall - The Good Brothers
Stratford City Hall, 1 Wellington Street, N5A 2L3
Formed in Richmond Hill, Toronto, in 1969, this trio of brothers, including twins Brian Good and Bruce Good performed in and around Toronto.  Their received their first break in 1970, when they backed James Ackroyd on his album James and the Good Brothers. 8 pm. Fee: $35/In advance, $40/At door
519-271-9202

January 19, 2008
Stratford , "Soup's On" Alzheimer Society Soup Tasting
Stratford Rotary Complex, 353 McCarthy Road
A soup tasting fundraiser. Bring your family and friends and sample almost 50 different soups from Perth County's best chefs. Enjoy music, draws, silent auction, kids' area and clowns. Fee: $1/A and cost for soup samples
Tel:519- 271- 1910

January 20, 2008
Elora, Elora Festival & Singers-Made In Canada
(Sponsored by an Anonymous Friend)
St. John's Church, Henderson and Smith Streets
Canada has an international reputation for its classical musicians, ensembles, and music schools. Add to that list many fine composers. We are proud to have profiled them in many of our performances over the years and are especially pleased to dedicate an entire concert to music by Canada s own Glen Buhr, Leonard Enns, James Rolfe, Barry Cabena, and John Burge, some of whom will be present to speak about their works.
Elora Festival Singers
Noel Edison, director
Ross Inglis, accompanist
3:00 p.m. $35
519.846.0331
info@elorafestival.com

January 20, 2008
Elora, Elora Festival & Singers-Made In Canada
(Sponsored by an Anonymous Friend)
St. John's Church, Henderson and Smith Streets
Canada has an international reputation for its classical musicians, ensembles, and music schools. Add to that list many fine composers. We are proud to have profiled them in many of our performances over the years and are especially pleased to dedicate an entire concert to music by Canada s own Glen Buhr, Leonard Enns, James Rolfe, Barry Cabena, and John Burge, some of whom will be present to speak about their works.
Elora Festival Singers
Noel Edison, director
Ross Inglis, accompanist
3:00 p.m. $35
519.846.0331
info@elorafestival.com

January 22, 2008
Kitchener, Art for Mommies And Daddies too
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, 101 Queen Street North,
You and your infant or toddler are invited:* To explore the exhibition at your public Gallery, * Meet other parents, * Enjoy a warm drink courtesy of Uptown Waterloo Starbucks. Free Admission | Free refreshments, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.For more information call:
519-579-5860 ext. 13 or
email: jklepacki@kwag.on.ca

January 25, 2008
Guelph, The Arrogant Worms
River Run Centre
The Arrogant Worms are a three-man comedy troupe. Using only guitar, bass, great stage presence, super-tight harmonies and the sharpest of wit, The Worms are on a mission to make you laugh. One of Canada's most popular live acts, The Worms' versatility is second to none. The Worms find their roots in folk and acoustic rock, though they borrow from Celtic, country, reggae, bluegrass, surf music, and even gospel.
(at 8 pm - Main Stage) $28-$25/eyeGO
Laurie Iversen
(519) 837-5662 x2629
laurie.iversen@riverrun.ca

January 24-27, 2008
Stratford, Winterfest
Various locations in Stratford
Weekend activities include outdoor skating, ice maze and ice carvings. Various hours www.stratfordwinterfest.ca Fee: Most events are free
Tel:519- 271- 0250, ext 287

January 24 - February 3
Waterloo , Alice (Experiments) in Wonderland
University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W.
Video- interactive production with Bradley University and University of Central Florida of the classic Alice in Wonderland story. Performances at 2:00 and 8:00 pm. Fee: Tickets: $12 general, $10 students & seniors ,
Box Office Tel:519 888- 4908
ratchiso@uwaterloo.ca

January 25, 2008
Guelph , Live Jazz at Manhattans Music Club
951 Gordon St Corner of Kortright and Gordon
8:00pm Start www.manhattans.ca Fee: $3.75, Manhattans
Tel:519- 767- 2440
jazz@manhattans.ca

January 26, 2008
Guelph , Live Jazz at Manhattans Music Club
951 Gordon St Corner of Kortright and Gordon
8:00pm Start www.manhattans.ca Fee: $3.75, Manhattans
Tel:519- 767- 2440
jazz@manhattans.ca

January 28, 2008
Stratford , Music of the Spheres with the Stratford Civic Orchestra
Knox Presbyterian Church, 142 Ontario Street
This programme offers the dramatic Mars, the bringer of war, from Holst's Planets as well as the entertaining storyof Peter and the Wolf and the narrated Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra which introduces each instrument to the audience. Our special guest narrator will be Stratford's own star Sheila McCarthy. The young winners of our annual SCO Concerto Competition Brennan Connolly, marimba and Ben Darwin, piano will also be featured at this varied and exciting concert....stand by to discover these new stars in our galaxy. 8 pm Fee: $20/A, $18/SR, $10/ST (price increases $2 at the door) Tel:1- 866- 438- 6817