Ongoing events
Ongoing to June 1, 2008
Baden, Playful Beauty (and One Large Beast) Art Exhibit
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road W.
Artist Janet Main. "Playful Beauty and One Large Beast" is an attempt to express the delight Janet takes in finding her own way in watercolour. She relaxes and plays with medium, inspired by the beauty in her world, just letting a picture happen, without getting too serious or worried about the results!
519-634-8444
www.wilmot.ca
June 1 – September 7, 2008
Tillsonburg, “Sports History in Tillsonburg”
Annandale National Historic Site, 30 Tillson Avenue
An exhibit highlighting Tillsonburg’s achievements in sports, from local champs to Olympic heroes, we got them all.
519-842-2294
rcorner@tillsonburg.ca
June 3 - September 7, 2008
Baden, Art Exhibit featuring Lori & Bob Nolan
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road W.
519-634-8444
www.wilmot.ca
Ongoing to June 8, 2008
Fergus, Memories of My Mother, exhibit of hooked art
Wellington County Museum & Archives, County Road 18
Rug hooking is fundamentally thought to be low-tech and simple, with results that are eye-catching and highly creative. This exhibit will leave you appreciating this age-old art in a whole new light. The majority of the pieces have used fabrics, fibres and embellishments connecting each to a mother to whom tribute has been paid with the hand-hooked artwork. Unique to the exhibit are submissions by Sybil Mercer of Southampton, who coordinates the renowned Chantry School of Rug Hooking, and her daughter, Barb Mercer Nonnewitz.
www.wcm.on.ca,
519-846-0916
Ongoing to June 22, 2008
Guelph, Voices of the Town - Vaudeville in Canada
Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin Street South
This travelling exhibit developed and circulated from the Peterborough Museum and Archives recreates the ambience of an evening at the theatre in the era before television and radio from the 1870s to 1920s. $4.00 adults, $3.00 seniors, students and children, $10.00 families, Children under 2 free.
(519)836-1221
museum@guelph.ca
Ongoing to June 22, 2008
Guelph, Stories from Ontario Movie Theatres
Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin Street South
This travelling exhibit from the Archives of Ontario tells the stories and histories of movie theatres, their owners, and sometimes even their patrons. $4.00 adults, $3.00 seniors, students and children, $10.00 families, Children under 2 free.
(519)836-1221
museum@guelph.ca
Ongoing to June 22, 2008
Goderich, THE GREAT STORM OF 1913
Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol, 110 North Street
Investigate the Great Lakes disaster of November 1913 which resulted in the loss of 19 ships, including The Wexford and The Regina, and 244 sailors. Jointly presented by the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre.
519.524.2686
June 25 – September 30, 2008
Tillsonburg, “The Livingston Legacy”
Annandale National Historic Site, 30 Tillson Avenue
In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Tillsonburg Multi-Service Centre, an exhibit featuring the Livingston family’s contribution to Tillsonburg will be highlighted.
519-842-2294
rcorner@tillsonburg.ca
Ongoing to December 21, 2008
Fergus, Small Town Giant: Beatty Brothers of Fergus, 1874-1964 exhibit
Wellington County Museum & Archives, County Road 18
In honour of the 175th anniversary of the founding of Fergus, this major exhibit tells the story of the growth of a small town maker of farm implements into one of Canada’s foremost manufacturers of household products and wartime munitions. Spanning seventy critical years of industrial and social history, Beatty’s impact on local, national and military history is portrayed in a display of photos and objects.
www.wcm.on.ca,
519-846-0916
Ongoing to December 24, 2008
Kitchener, WOODSIDE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE,
Boyhood home of Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, is open to the public, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 528 Wellington Street North, 519-571-5684,
ont-woodside@pc.gc.ca.
Ongoing to December 30, 2008
Baden, Digging up Wilmot
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road W.
What was here before? For this exhibit we will dig for the truth. A fascinating display that travels through the history of our beautiful township, beginning with fossils from pre-historic times, to Native artifacts, pioneer pieces, all the way to Victorian "trash." The exhibit will highlight William John Wintemberg born in New Dundee, who was the first archaeologist in Canada to study the various aboriginal cultures of Ontario scientifically and was long recognized as the leading authority on that subject. Items kindly on loan from the Ministry of Culture, the ROM and local residents.
519-634-8444
www.wilmot.ca
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June 9, 2008
Toronto, If You Could Travel to Mars, Would You Go?
Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd
The Ontario Science Centre in Toronto will launch its new exhibition FACING MARS which challenges visitors to consider the implications humans face in their quest to reach the Red Planet. FACING MARS is an innovative exhibition focused on the real challenges of sending human explorers to Mars and will be a mainstay at the Ontario Science Centre until January 4, 2009. With more than 30 exhibits, FACING MARS combines a range of hands-on experiences with compelling artifacts, such as a rare Mars meteorite from West Africa, and stunning imagery to engage participants in the real physical, psychological and scientific challenges involved in journeying to Mars.
On June 9, 2008, the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto will launch its new exhibition FACING MARS.
416-696-1000
call_centre@osc.on.ca
June 11, 2008
Kitchener, Seniors’ Day
Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Road
Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Free to those 55+.
519-748-1914
www.region.waterloo.on.ca/doon
June 13-15, 2008
Guelph, GUELPH AND DISTRICT MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL,
Cultural foods, entertainment, live music, ethnic dance and costumes, cultural craft vendors, children's tent, raffle prizes & fireworks. Riverside Park,
519-836-7482,
festivalguelph@gdmc.org
www.gdmf.ca.
June 14, 2008
Cambridge, CAMBRIDGE RIVERFEST & DRAGON BOAT RACES,
Riverbluffs Park.
Free festival and Dragon Boat Races. Enjoy music, entertainment, food and an exciting children's area during the day. 519 740-4681 ext 7499, www.cambridgeriverfest.com.
June 19, 2008
Kitchener, Songwriter's Circle
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., N2H 6P7
A musical celebration of 3 outstanding singer/songwriters who started their careers in the KW community. Featuring Ben Rollo, Mike Todd & Allister Bradley. $30.00, Ticket Centre
1-800-265-8977
boxoffice@centre-square.com
June 20-22, 2008
Oakville, Oakville Waterfront Festival
Coronation Park, 1426 Lakeshore Rd West -
The Oakville Waterfront Festival is three days of fantastic family entertainment. Live concerts by Canada's greatest recording artists, plus children's village, puppet parade & backyard circus, fireworks, craft show & sale, health & wellness village, dog show, skateboarding, magic, splash pad and more, all included in a pay-one-price three-day admission pass. Free parking and shuttles right to the front gates from Oakville and Bronte GO stations and from Sheridan College. www.oakvillefestival.com.
information@oakvillefestival.com
905-847-7975
June 21, 2008
Waterloo, UPTOWN WATERLOO COUNTRY FESTIVAL.
This free festival features great Country music, food, a fully licensed area, and an invitation to browse UpTown Waterloo for fabulous shopping with over 360 shops and services, 42 of which are eateries.
June 21, 2008
Kitchener, Bill Cosby
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., N2H 6P7. 2pm Matinee. Starts at $48.00
Ticket Centre
1-800-265-8977
boxoffice@centre-square.com
June 21, 2008
Baden, Whispers of Wilmot Family Heritage Fair
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road W.
Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cost: admission by donation. An afternoon filled with historical demonstrators, garden tours, food vendors, walking tour of Baden, historical fashion show, steam engines and tour of the Castle.
519-634-8444
www.wilmot.ca
June 21, 2008
Fergus, Summer Thyme Herb & Garden Fair
Wellington County Museum & Archives, County Road 18
9 – 4 pm - admission $1 per person
www.wcm.on.ca
519-846-0916
June 21-22, 2008
Kitchener, KITCHENER MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL,
Victoria Park, Saturday and Sunday, from 12 noon until 8 p.m.
June 22, 2008
Guelph, Gardenscapes 2008
Macdonald Stewart Art Centre
10 private Guelph gardens; Volunteers of Macdonald Stewart Art Centre present their 16th annual self-guided tour of 10 private gardens, rain or shine. Tickets $15 available at all gardens on June 22, and at Macdonald Stewart Art Centre. noon-5:30 pm
519-837-0010
info@msac.ca
June 27, 2008
St. Marys, 12 Annual Celebrity Golf Classic
St. Marys Golf and Country Club
Come join 20 celebrities, receive a great gift bag and enjoy three wonderful meals and a day to never forget.
$300/Hole Sponsor
$1250/Foursome(inlcudes 4 players & hole sponsor), $250/Single
519-284-1838
June 28, 2008
St. Marys, Induction Ceremony for the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum
386 Church Street, South, St. Marys, N4X 1C2
The Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony activities include the ceremony, autograph session, museum tours, BBQ, beer tent, ball games, silent auction and many more events. Come early as we expect a crow of 1500 people! Fee: Free
519-284-1838
June 28, 2008
St. Marys, Party of the Year
Candian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, St. Marys
Now becoming a yearly tradition you don't want to miss, the Hall of Fame's Party of the Year is once again being held the evening of Induction. Watch for information about this night never to forget!
519-284-1838
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