http://www.culturedays.ca/en/rss/activities/latesten-ushttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89a896-e214-412e-b47b-25744c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89a896-e214-412e-b47b-25744c4a89beVittoria, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Ron is a self-taught wood turner creating functional and artistic wooden bowls.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89a644-e2f4-4ce4-8fc3-25744c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89a644-e2f4-4ce4-8fc3-25744c4a89beVittoria, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Terry introduces a new line of nature inspired machine quilted, artistic wall quilts. Old favourites include, table, lap and bed sized quilts, as well a baby quilts.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89a4b2-fed0-41ef-9d48-7e834c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89a4b2-fed0-41ef-9d48-7e834c4a89bePort Ryerse, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Larry considers himself an 'expressive' photographer, interested in form and feeling. Kathleen believes 'you don't take a photograph, you make it'. This shows in her outstanding photography. Ingrid is a creative stained glass and a fusing glass artist. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c879db8-02e8-4076-bec6-7eab4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c879db8-02e8-4076-bec6-7eab4c4a89beToronto, ON (Friday, September 24, 2010, Saturday, September 25, 2010, Sunday, September 26, 2010) See sculptures come to life in front of the Art Gallery of Ontario! Inspired by the painting "Oath of the Horatii" created by Jacques-Louis David in 1786, Single Thread Theatre Company will perform a triumphal (and sometimes humorous!) march along Dundas Street as sculptures of Roman legionnaires returning from a successful battle. The pomp and ceremony is sometimes disrupted by a few...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89a25d-4f84-41ec-a735-55c34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89a25d-4f84-41ec-a735-55c34c4a89bePort Ryerse, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Suzanne has 17 years of soap making experience, offering environmentally friendly body care products. Also her soy candles are long lasting. Bob is a woodworker creating jewelry boxes, wall mounted organizers.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c899fe2-93f8-4e82-b3ac-1d594c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c899fe2-93f8-4e82-b3ac-1d594c4a89beSimcoe, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Marguerite is an installation artist, ceramic garden platters for butterflies, bees are featured in this studio tour.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c899de5-ca24-42dd-adce-07f34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c899de5-ca24-42dd-adce-07f34c4a89beSimcoe, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Robert is an award winning sculptor who has exhibited internationally. He is currently an artist in residence at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. He is of Mohawk Heritage. Miia is a glass artist using vivid colours, polka dots, checkerboard, creating unique glass art. She is currently a resident glass artist at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. She has exhibited her art in...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bcc6dc7-107c-48b0-b6e2-1e92621d0feehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bcc6dc7-107c-48b0-b6e2-1e92621d0feeToronto, ON (Sunday, September 26, 2010) Come join us for an afternoon of Tibetan Cultural displays: food, music and art! A live demonstration of Tibetan Butter Sculpture presented by two artists, along with live traditional Tibetan music, such as "Dranyen". Hosted by Tibet Kitchen, the most popular Tibetan joint in Toronto. A buffet of Tibetan cuisine will be served at the event, featuring vegetarian "thenthuk" soup (hand...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89962b-7ce8-4f37-9b79-5d5a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89962b-7ce8-4f37-9b79-5d5a4c4a89beSimcoe, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Garry is a sculptor/painter creating Iconic rural landscapes and painted clay, mixed media sculptures beautifully rendered.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c899a46-5a98-4a27-8eb0-36e04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c899a46-5a98-4a27-8eb0-36e04c4a89beSimcoe, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Sherry paints in Oils and enjoys vibrant colours on textured and smooth canvas in her landscapes. Jen has intense passion for vibrant colours and pop culture, inspiration from nature and experiments in acrylics, oil and other materials. Karen is drawn to misty, melancholy landscapes.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bce577d-aa30-4476-9b39-35f74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bce577d-aa30-4476-9b39-35f74c4a89beWyevale ,, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) We will be hosting an Outdoor Argentine Tango Milonga in Huronia, introduction to tango workshop, with a milonga following. Location: Little Lake Park Pavilion, Midland Ontario. (starting at 6:00pm until 10:00 pm) This activity is in Partnership with the Town of Midland, Parks and Rec. Dept.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c1be9c5-59b4-4bd6-8023-55124c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c1be9c5-59b4-4bd6-8023-55124c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Arts Court is home to the largest and most innovative creative group of Ottawa's professional arts producers and presenters which includes: the, The Ottawa Art Gallery, the Firestone Collection of Canadian Art, Ottawa Dance Directive, SAW Gallery, SAW Video and Club SAW. It is also home to the headquarters of 26 independent arts organizations. The building itself is a historic landmark located...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c898dad-5db4-4c51-ac33-26a94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c898dad-5db4-4c51-ac33-26a94c4a89beSimcoe, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Colour, textile and pattern reflect a vibrant union of figuration, abstraction and landscape are Ellen's outstanding paintings oil on canvas. Ellen is also an author and her published book will be for sale on the tour.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8993f3-c4c4-4d4d-bd50-2f244c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8993f3-c4c4-4d4d-bd50-2f244c4a89beSimcoe, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) George's work depicts intense, physical characteristics in his landscape paintings. Vera does outstanding pen and ink, intricate design creations using textured papers, fabrics and gemstones.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bf45dec-9570-4cab-bb58-1cea4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bf45dec-9570-4cab-bb58-1cea4c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Experience Liberian culture and art forms including paintings by ex-combatant youths, crafts, traditional costumes, cuisines, literature and musicians. Come experience the Liberian hospitality and gain insight of sub-saharian Africa's oldest republic since 1847.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c898fe3-7854-45c7-a719-548f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c898fe3-7854-45c7-a719-548f4c4a89beSimcoe, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Watch for the 'Yellow Signs' for the Norfolk Studio Tourhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7eeeb2-7ccc-4272-b861-14744c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7eeeb2-7ccc-4272-b861-14744c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Sunday, September 26, 2010, Sunday, September 26, 2010) Barbara Joy is a singer/songwriter/musician with a classical background. Tracey, also from a classical background will back-up Barbara on her cello for a selection of pieces. Barbara Joy's vocals have been described as peaceful to listen to. You may have heard her thoughtful lyrics and heartfelt tunes at a coffee shop venue around Winnipeg or else on CJNU or CBC Weekend Morning...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c897655-f194-4b15-8086-46f24c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c897655-f194-4b15-8086-46f24c4a89beYellowknife, NT (Sunday, September 26, 2010) Free screening of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville." Experience the wonder and majesty of opera!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c897579-5ce8-4a81-801d-2ecb4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c897579-5ce8-4a81-801d-2ecb4c4a89beThunder Bay, ON (Friday, September 24, 2010) This event will happen immediately following the Elders and Youth Gathering. For more information visit our website www.greywolfteachinglodge.ca These ceremonies are a traditional movement of the Sacred Midewin Society to revitalize and re-learn the values of living a "Good Hearted" Life. The Grey Wolf Teaching Lodge and the White Shell Midewin Society invite and welcome our...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8913b3-555c-4ea9-b692-75e64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8913b3-555c-4ea9-b692-75e64c4a89beOttawa, ON (Friday, September 24, 2010, Saturday, September 25, 2010, Sunday, September 26, 2010) An exhibition featuring photojournalistic works and documentation of performance art spanning over 50 years, Bodies in Trouble takes an inspiring look at the human plight to survive and to fight for freedom. Sharing many aesthetic and conceptual concerns, photojournalistic work and performance documentation are often labeled as remnants of past events; in this exhibition, they are unabashedly...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c74f27e-6db4-40d3-9d28-3c8a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c74f27e-6db4-40d3-9d28-3c8a4c4a89beBay Roberts, NL (Friday, September 24, 2010, Saturday, September 25, 2010) "Salt-Water Moon" performed in David French's hometown. Sponsored by: Moores Andrews Collins Law Offices on Friday, Sept 24th Ruth Brown - Clarke Real Estate, Pam Norman - Exit Realty, Churchill's Home Hardware, and Harbour International on Saturday, Sept 25th The setting for the play in Coley's Point in August 1926. 18 year old Jacob Mercer has returned to Coley's Point to win back Mary...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8811f5-0fac-4341-a7be-6dbf4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8811f5-0fac-4341-a7be-6dbf4c4a89beRichmond, BC (Sunday, September 26, 2010) Open Workshophttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87ec6f-f750-4a42-8064-06684c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87ec6f-f750-4a42-8064-06684c4a89beSaskatoon, SK (Friday, September 24, 2010) Join Blue Sky with host Garth Materie as we help kick off Culture Days at Civic Square in Saskatoon, from 12 PM to 1 PM. Take in flamenco dancing and music, great poetry, and the sound of steel drums. Plus, you'll be treated to dancing and a Chinese yo-yo demonstration from children at the Chinese Language School. Bring a lunch and take a moment to enjoy the sights and sounds of rich...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87ed7a-56e4-4006-bbcc-27244c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87ed7a-56e4-4006-bbcc-27244c4a89beRegina, SK (Saturday, September 25, 2010) From his early days as the frontman for the Juno-award winning band 'The Waltons' to his more recent years as a solo artist, Jason Plumb has consistently been one of Saskatchewan's biggest musical ambassadors to Canada - both as songwriter and performer. He's been an important part of the Canadian musical landscape for the past 20 years. His most recent CD is called 'Wide Open Music:...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87ed2a-a640-412e-9366-1e974c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87ed2a-a640-412e-9366-1e974c4a89beRegina, SK (Friday, September 24, 2010) On Friday, September 24th CBC Saskatchewan kicks off our Culture Days celebrations with a free concert featuring Rah Rah. Described as Regina's "pop rock heart breakers" by the Prairie Dog Rah Rah is really starting to create big-time buzz around the country. Last year, iTunes crowned them "Best New Canadian Band" and "Best New Alternative Band", and they're getting great crowds out to their...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87ea4b-ab00-47be-a324-4d3d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87ea4b-ab00-47be-a324-4d3d4c4a89beRegina, SK (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Join CBC Saskatchewan and your partners in the community for an outdoor festival celebrating the rich diversity and vibrant culture of this province. Experience dance, music, literature, art, food and fun from around the world. CultureFête’s main stage will feature some of the province’s most talented artists including: singer-songwriter Jason Plumb, Arkadia, the Free Range Band, Denique...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8953c6-3420-4f5f-8ea5-7f9b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8953c6-3420-4f5f-8ea5-7f9b4c4a89beVancouver, BC (Friday, September 24, 2010, Saturday, September 25, 2010, Sunday, September 26, 2010) The general public is invited to celebrate the opening of Simon Fraser University School for the Contemporary Arts' new facility in Woodward's heritage complex. People can participate in scheduled tours, or explore the building on their own. A series of short live vignettes and demonstrations from SFU faculty, graduates and the community are planned. Each venue will be animated with dynamic...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89534e-e5bc-4414-b15f-75ab4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89534e-e5bc-4414-b15f-75ab4c4a89beEdmundston, NB (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Journée Portes ouvertes ! Découvrez les beautés du Jardin botanique du Nouveau-Brunswick à l’automne avec ses couleurs éclatantes ! http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bcc6dc7-eba4-442f-a83c-1e92621d0feehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bcc6dc7-eba4-442f-a83c-1e92621d0feeSudbury, ON (Friday, September 24, 2010) Join us for the launch of Jennifer Rouse Barbeau's first novel, Swampy Jo. Anorexia, suicide, a brave imagination and an absurd world: Swampy Jo brings a wry smile to Young Adult fiction. How do you find the truth when the adults in your life are crazy? This is the dilemma of fourteen-year-old Sarah Joanne Bradley – alias Swampy Jo. Swampy Jo is a heroic tale of a young girl setting...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c894fa7-7670-4656-a8a9-0dfc4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c894fa7-7670-4656-a8a9-0dfc4c4a89beEdmundston, NB (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Démonstrations de techniques de fabrication de vitrail incluant coupe du verre, soudure et montage. Rendez visite à la verrière Guylaine Dufour. Elle vous présente son projet de verrière qui sera installé au Palais des congrès. Ce projet est réalisé dans le cadre du programme du Grand Edmundston du Conseil des arts du N.-B. Le tout aura leu au Centre communautaire Ste-Marie. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890f71-e104-4d35-bd3f-154c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890f71-e104-4d35-bd3f-154c4c4a89beEdmundston, NB (Saturday, September 25, 2010) L'auteure Édith Bourget parlera de la création de ses livres pour les jeunes et de ses sources d'inspiration à la librairie Matulu de Edmundston. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8927f6-0d78-4136-a1b4-4de04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8927f6-0d78-4136-a1b4-4de04c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Join us for a taste of the world in a day. September 25, 2010 is the day for Multicultural Celebration in Swift Current and the rest of Southwest Saskatchewan. There is something for everyone. There is FOOD from different cultures at the Lyric Theatre as well as CULTURAL PERFORMANCES. There is also a CULTURAL DISPLAY and a MULTICULTURAL MARKETPLACE at the Newcomer Welcome Centre, plus a...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c18d5c3-bcd8-432a-9ac9-65424c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c18d5c3-bcd8-432a-9ac9-65424c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) A visual feast of selected works from Canadian artists with disabilities. The exhibit will remain open through the month of October.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890438-2df4-4622-8362-16e84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890438-2df4-4622-8362-16e84c4a89bebear River, NS (Friday, September 24, 2010) Bear River has the highest concentration of artists anywhere in Canada. Visit the many artist and artisan studios dotting the hills of beautiful Bear River. Choose to take the tour in a shuttle or take your time with a map on your own.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8935e9-02bc-4fa7-8621-5ccd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8935e9-02bc-4fa7-8621-5ccd4c4a89beYellowknife, NT (Sunday, September 26, 2010) Sunday, September 26 Aurora Arts Society Annual General Meeting 2:00 - 3:30 pm at the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre Please join us at the 14th Annual General Meeting of the Aurora Arts Society. Your participation will make next year’s activities even bigger and better. If you would like an advance copy of the meeting’s agenda, the Society’s constitution and bylaws,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890ad8-dbe8-4132-a76d-1d3b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890ad8-dbe8-4132-a76d-1d3b4c4a89beEdmundston , NB (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Readings by local author Edith Bourget (activity in French) http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c891856-a140-402f-b428-64474c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c891856-a140-402f-b428-64474c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Join Zenobia for an introduction to the art of Bellydance! Mini classes will be offfered all day, all ages, shapes and sizes are encouraged to join. Be swept away by Zenobia and Raks Nashida as they demonstrate the joy and beauty of bellydance with performances throughout the day!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c891a02-9af4-4c48-985b-15b44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c891a02-9af4-4c48-985b-15b44c4a89beSilverhill, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Kim and Ian create whimsical home and garden accessories salvaged and reclaimed materials from tin ceilings, farm equipment, scrap metal.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c75f381-1a44-4111-9685-36044c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c75f381-1a44-4111-9685-36044c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 25, 2010) La musique représente un des aspects essentiels de la vie, culturelle et sociale de l’Afrique. Pour la Fête de la culture, l’artiste Ewingi promet au public un voyage dans le tems entre tradition et modernité de la musique africaine. A ne pas oublier sa mosaïque de chants et danses de la rumba (musique connue sous le nom de soukous en Occident). http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c757199-9968-4299-b10d-6f694c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c757199-9968-4299-b10d-6f694c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Discover the art of Sub-Saharan cuisine with Fatou Fela! Fufu,(cassava), Muamba Nsusu, and Pondu (cassava leaves)! http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88d14b-b870-4a0e-a12a-7ed44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88d14b-b870-4a0e-a12a-7ed44c4a89beRichibucto, NB (Friday, September 24, 2010, Saturday, September 25, 2010, Sunday, September 26, 2010) Local photographers and writers will be exposing their work at the Richibucto Interpretation Center from Friday 24th September to Sunday 26th September 2010. There will be readings from some of the writers during the course of the exposition. Photographers will be on hand to explain some of their photos and technique used to achieve their objective. There will be something for everyone...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7d2922-7b18-4990-bb00-053a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7d2922-7b18-4990-bb00-053a4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Roving character animation by the Company of Fools , Ottawa’s only professional Shakespeare company. Being Fools, we combine physical theatre techniques such as clown, mask and puppetry with the classical text. This unusual mix has earned us critical acclaim all across Canada. Join us at Arts Court as we roam through the crowd, improvising silliness, reading Shakespeare’s sonnets and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7d2b09-8174-4fe3-addd-27154c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7d2b09-8174-4fe3-addd-27154c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) The Ottawa Stilt Union is a bilingual group of artists, committed to bringing the magical and the unexpected into the daily lives of people in the NCR through the creation and performance of stilt-based theatre works and through the teaching of workshops in that art form. Join us at Arts Court from noon to 4 p.m on Saturday September 25th. All ages welcome !http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885fbf-cdd8-45fc-9cea-37354c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885fbf-cdd8-45fc-9cea-37354c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Edmonton’s own Chloe Albert, winner of the Canadian Folk Music Awards’ Emerging Artist Award, takes to the stage in the hip, underground, licensed Club. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions and the importance of arts and culture to building healthy and vibrant communities. Now in its third...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7433e6-fe30-4842-a500-2e9c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7433e6-fe30-4842-a500-2e9c4c4a89beYellowknife, NT (Friday, September 24, 2010) ArtsWeek 7 September 10 – 26, 2010 Yellowknife, NWT This year is the 7th annual ArtsWeek celebration of the visual arts and the 1st annual two-day Symposium Who Makes Art? Through the collective effort of the Aurora Arts Society member artists and community volunteers, the sponsors of ArtsWeek will once again invite the public to come out, visit, observe and participate in a...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885f20-bf7c-405d-b39b-6c664c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885f20-bf7c-405d-b39b-6c664c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Get your bell bottoms on and join us for an evening of vintage films that capture the way we viewed science, nature and people in Banff National Park forty years ago. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions and the importance of arts and culture to building healthy and vibrant communities. Now in...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885d5d-0978-4ab9-af41-273d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885d5d-0978-4ab9-af41-273d4c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Two Jack Lake day use area on the Minnewanka Loop just outside of Banff. A multi-disciplinary art event featuring works for violin, viola, percussion, voice, harp and percussion by leading environmental composers of the past 60 years including George Crumb, John Luther Adams, R. Murray Schafer, Harry Somers and new works by local composer Sebastian Hutchings, artist Jane Newman and dancer...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885c6a-b8c4-40fe-9d3a-0ca44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885c6a-b8c4-40fe-9d3a-0ca44c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) To celebrate Alberta Arts Days and the Canadian Culture Days, this exhibition of works by Royal Canadian Academy (RCA) members showcases Canadian artists recognized by their peers for their exceptional contributions to the national arts scene. Featured artists include: Douglas Haynes, D. Helen Mackie, John Chalke, Kenojuak Ashevak, Ron Moppett, Kananginak Pootoogook and Robert Sinclair. An...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885a8d-33a8-4834-b6b1-6c664c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885a8d-33a8-4834-b6b1-6c664c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Alberta’s annually produced touring anthology of short films and videos provides a glimpse into the world of filmmaking. Featuring Tales from the Heart – a collaborative effort by four Banff Centre animators. Prairie Tales is presented by Metro Cinema and the Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society (AMAAS), with the support of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. This activity will take...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8859f8-82d0-45a8-9594-251a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8859f8-82d0-45a8-9594-251a4c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) An internationally collected Canadian artist known for her accomplished, contemporary and distinctive paintings of light and atmosphere interpreted both on large-scale canvases and in watercolour, Rodin is a Banff Centre Alumni. She is inspired by the modern landscape tradition of Gerhardt Richter, Walter J Phillips, Peter London, John Dewey and Rudolf Steiner. This activity will take...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88596e-8414-4857-a0d8-56634c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88596e-8414-4857-a0d8-56634c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) In celebration of Alberta Arts Days, the Whyte Museum will hold an Artist Meet and Greet afternoon. Dwayne Harty, Colleen Campbell and other artists highlighted in the Grizzly! exhibition will talk about their work in an informal manner. The event also features the opening of the art show and sale, Abundant Alberta. Meet and chat with prominent landscape artists showcased in this exciting art...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8858d5-ca40-42a9-8915-562b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8858d5-ca40-42a9-8915-562b4c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Celebrate 125 years of National Parks in Canada with the premiere of Mountain World Heritage Interpretive Theatre’s family-friendly 40 minute journey. Full of colourful characters, puppets, music and laughs, Mountain WIT’s newest play is a treat for all ages, taking you through the mosaic of our country's most treasured places. (Recommended for ages 5-14). This activity will take place as...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c6c7250-3a70-43c1-82b0-3ccb4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c6c7250-3a70-43c1-82b0-3ccb4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) A new space for dance invites you to open rehearsals in their studios, from noon to 4. In rehearsal Studio A, Production Gestuelle/Lana Morton and Julie Anne Ryan, Studio B, guest artists and performers come in and witness, let's talk contemporary dance in creative process. All ages welcome.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88582b-0658-47cf-9fd6-36d14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88582b-0658-47cf-9fd6-36d14c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010, Sunday, September 19, 2010) On Saturday, this one-hour tour of public artwork at The Banff Centre begins with Mike MacDonald's Butterfly Garden and spans the campus to include works by John McEwan, Walter J. Philips as well as new commissions by Mark Clintberg and Brian Jungen. On Sunday, meet at the Walter Phillips Gallery for a tour of the art on The Banff Centre campus, including a newly commissioned work by Brian...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890cca-0854-45d1-9878-57694c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890cca-0854-45d1-9878-57694c4a89beWaterford, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) "Heart, hand, clay and fire" www.brickworkspottery.com www.norfolkstudiotour.comhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c75a6ce-dbf8-4333-a7cb-55564c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c75a6ce-dbf8-4333-a7cb-55564c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Visual artist Mariana Lafrance will create a community portrait on location with a camera and printer and the imagination and participation of spectators. The mural-sized collage prompts virtual interaction between strangers and friends while playfully engaging viewers with their physical environment. The mural will evolve throughout the festival as participants are added, eventually...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890f32-db80-4933-9c01-7d294c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890f32-db80-4933-9c01-7d294c4a89beWindham Centre, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Ceramic artist working with Porcelainhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885710-ccb8-414d-95b2-36d14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c885710-ccb8-414d-95b2-36d14c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Go behind the scenes at the Eric Harvie Theatre to see costumes being made for Mozart's Marriage of Figaro, as well as the sets for a brand new opera, Lillian Alling, and music making in our very own version of the famous Esterhazy Castle, home to Hayden. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88565b-6230-47ba-90e1-1e624c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88565b-6230-47ba-90e1-1e624c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Bring the whole family to celebrate Alberta Arts Days with a variety of talented artists – including a sneak preview of highlights from the latest opera created by Alberta’s dynamic composer/librettist duo, John Estacio and John Murrell. Enjoy the show, grab a burger, then test the keyboards, take in some theatre, a film, a backstage tour or an art walk. Tours begin after the BBQ, at...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c75335c-7e2c-455b-a79b-15704c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c75335c-7e2c-455b-a79b-15704c4a89beHigh River, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010, Sunday, September 19, 2010) Chuck Shifflett is a full-time professional luthier, creating unique wooden stringed instruments. He will be demoing and working in his studio. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions and the importance of arts and culture to building healthy and vibrant communities.  Now in its third year,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c884c28-f114-497f-ad9a-241c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c884c28-f114-497f-ad9a-241c4c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010, Sunday, September 19, 2010) Talk & Tour: 10:00 – 10:30 Workshop: 10:30 – 1:00 Discover the world of Artist Books with an introduction to the Paul D. Fleck Library’s amazing collection of 3,000 artist books. And experience the fun of making one yourself, using classic book binder’s materials and techniques with artist Kate Jackson. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8915dd-1230-4b4a-83be-2da14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8915dd-1230-4b4a-83be-2da14c4a89beLyndock, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Jonas' non-objective sculptures from glass, metal, simulated stone and wood placed around beautifully landscaped grounds.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c6c7007-4a34-4b4e-81e3-24994c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c6c7007-4a34-4b4e-81e3-24994c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Make art think round. Custom make your own pinback button. All ages can participate !http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c745b1a-8020-4852-b3a8-4d0e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c745b1a-8020-4852-b3a8-4d0e4c4a89beFort Saskatchewan, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) The Fort Saskatchewan Pottery Guild is hosting an open house for Alberta Arts Days. Visitors are invited to come and watch the local potters create works of art. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions and the importance of arts and culture to building healthy and vibrant communities.  Now in its...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c752989-effc-4a9b-8aa9-5d054c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c752989-effc-4a9b-8aa9-5d054c4a89beLloydminster, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) 2nd Incarnation of last year's highly successful Lloydminster Photo Walk. Visit our Facebook page for all updates: http://tinyurl.com/28sc82x This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions and the importance of arts and culture to building healthy and vibrant communities.  Now in its third year, Alberta...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c884acc-8024-4c59-a92e-241c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c884acc-8024-4c59-a92e-241c4c4a89beBanff, AB (Friday, September 17, 2010) Kick off Alberta Arts Days in The Banff Centre’s coolest venue; The Club. Aboriginal Arts presents award-winning writers in an evening of storytelling, literature, and spoken word. Writers will include renowned Aboriginal writers Lee Maracle (ON), Marilyn Dumont (AB), Kinnie Starr (BC), and Beverly Hungry Wolf (AB). Juno-nominated, Alberta born and raised, Kinnie Starr has serious rhyming...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c752b7a-8104-4e3e-911e-7de24c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c752b7a-8104-4e3e-911e-7de24c4a89beEdmonton, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Celebrat Alberta Arts Days with us! A celebration of Arts, Culture and Entertainment! Brought to you by the Artist Guild of Edmonton Catered by New Asian Village Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta Bldg (old Hudson's Bay Bldg) The atrium will be filled with Edmonton's favourite artists and authors displaying their works for all to see. Come to a mixer that celebrates the world of arts...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c753aea-eff8-4d5f-a18a-34444c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c753aea-eff8-4d5f-a18a-34444c4a89beHigh River, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Members of the High River Art Society will be demonstrating their skills outside the library. Come and meet your favourite artists. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions and the importance of arts and culture to building healthy and vibrant communities.  Now in its third year, Alberta Arts Days...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c75476a-e9f0-4a09-91c8-572c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c75476a-e9f0-4a09-91c8-572c4c4a89beHigh River, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Discover the Underground sound installation, video art, outstanding sculpture, and creative paintings of a variety of talented artists. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions and the importance of arts and culture to building healthy and vibrant communities.  Now in its third year, Alberta Arts...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c754c46-f920-4867-ab53-4df94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c754c46-f920-4867-ab53-4df94c4a89beHigh River, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Brian will be at Pike Studios on Alberta Arts Days to display his works of art. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions and the importance of arts and culture to building healthy and vibrant communities.  Now in its third year, Alberta Arts Days runs province­-wide September 17 to 19.  It includes...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c883685-d404-469d-9a71-6ef54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c883685-d404-469d-9a71-6ef54c4a89beBanff, AB (Friday, September 17, 2010) Back by popular demand! Join art historian Nancy Townshend for a public presentation on artists from David Thompson, the CPR, Alberta's A.C. Leighton, Walter Phillips, Jimmy Simpson, Byron Harmon, Peter and Catharine Whyte to Lawren Harris, J.E.H. MacDonald and contemporary artists Jin-me Yoon, Dulcie Foo Fat, Craig Richards, Michael Cameron, and Jan Kabatoff. This activity will take place...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88347d-3314-4d50-bb15-34fc4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88347d-3314-4d50-bb15-34fc4c4a89beBanff, AB (Friday, September 17, 2010, Saturday, September 18, 2010, Sunday, September 19, 2010) See how youth from Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley Bands see life through the lens of a camera. With over 100 students having participated in the program over 13 years, there are approximately 300 photos on display. Through the Lens immerses students in the creative process of photography, and encourages them to experiment and learn. "The First Nations children of Morley exhibit an incredible...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c882597-54d8-4893-b7e5-759d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c882597-54d8-4893-b7e5-759d4c4a89beBanff, AB (Friday, September 17, 2010, Saturday, September 18, 2010, Sunday, September 19, 2010) Mountain Galleries at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. "Embracing The Park," an exhibition that spans eight decades of Canadian Landscape painters will include new work by Bill Duma, Mel Heath, Jerry Heine, Brent Laycock, Rod Prouse, Tim Schumm, Gail Johnson, Doris McCarthy and Jim Vest. The work featured will celebrate the grandeur and beauty of the Banff National...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c6c6dd3-4840-4902-a85b-7ca24c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c6c6dd3-4840-4902-a85b-7ca24c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Spins & Needles is presenting a free drop-in, make-and take workshop during Culture Days where you'll learn the basic printmaking technique of stencilling. We supply the printing materials and iconic pop culture images and you get to learn how to customize your own t-shirt, tote bag or poster to take with you. Goals of the workshop: fun, creativity and a fabulous piece to take home!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8912d5-264c-44d6-869f-5e8f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8912d5-264c-44d6-869f-5e8f4c4a89be75 Charlotteville Road 8, Silverhill, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Michael's unique compositions, alluring and intriguing. Sierra is a young artist using personal mythology in her encaustic paintings-seems austere and enigmatic. Rodger's creations are iron sculptures from bald eagles ot praying mantises, plus wood decoys and birds. Cindy creates with clay, glass, paint and her camera-with open mind and heart.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89104a-ef34-4232-8d48-243e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89104a-ef34-4232-8d48-243e4c4a89beSt. Marys, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Read, Eat, Enjoy! An event to mark the recent release of Within These Portals a book on the history of the St. Marys Public Library. Saturday, September 25, 2010 in two locations! 11:00 a.m. at the St. Marys Public Library, author reading and book signing. Location: 15 Church Street North, St. Marys, Ontario 12:30 p.m. at the St. Marys Museum, reception and light lunch featuring...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88e629-c958-4387-8556-45f74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88e629-c958-4387-8556-45f74c4a89beSt. John's, NL (Saturday, September 25, 2010, Sunday, September 26, 2010) Visit an art studio and see paintings, prints and drawings. Landscapes, botanical studies, figure drawings, cards. Try your hand at painting the rooftops and harbour as seen from the studio deck. Enjoy the surroundings of a historic Southcott house in downtown St. John's.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89065d-2644-4b8c-9c52-46124c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89065d-2644-4b8c-9c52-46124c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Members of the Ottawa Storytellers Association will be telling stories for the young and the young at heart. Let the magic of storytelling transport you to another time and place without having to leave your seat. Stories will be five to ten minutes in length, and will be told at regular intervals to meet the needs of the audience.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c6c6b61-0264-4cb6-b36e-4c1c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c6c6b61-0264-4cb6-b36e-4c1c4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Come join Graffiti Research Lab as we demonstrate a simple electronic craft to light up the neighborhood. Participants will be provided with guidance and materials to create a simple LED Throwies that can be stuck on metal surfaces around the area. The more we make the more we light the way! All ages welcome to participate http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c6c6982-af5c-43d4-a7b8-0c234c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c6c6982-af5c-43d4-a7b8-0c234c4a89beOttawa, ON (Friday, September 24, 2010) BomblR is an interactive graffiti wall developed by Graffiti Research Lab Canada. The projection wall lets you sketch out your graffiti masterpiece with infrared instead of spray can. Members of GRL Canada will be on hand to help participants learn how to use the BomblR. All ages. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7754ab-5480-4735-a9d0-45b14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7754ab-5480-4735-a9d0-45b14c4a89beHope, BC (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Join us for an afternoon of creativity, fun and sharing. Art Trading Cards are small works of art that are created using various mediums such as paper collage, watercolour and acylic paints, pastels, pen & ink, etc.or any combination that you can think of. Let your imagination go wild. At the end of this free workshop, trade your pieces with other participants. This event is open to all ages...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890aba-74e8-47f1-a896-1f654c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890aba-74e8-47f1-a896-1f654c4a89beHope, BC, BC (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Join us to celebrate the opening of our new Art Machine location. 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Ages 7-9. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7d1dec-ab0c-44f2-8720-0fb24c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7d1dec-ab0c-44f2-8720-0fb24c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere. Guest speaker will be Barbara Carriere, author of Kilimanjaro: a purposeful journey. This program will be held at the Heron Community Centre, 1480 Heron Rd., 3rd floor, Board Room..http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7c1243-b86c-404e-ba94-2f754c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7c1243-b86c-404e-ba94-2f754c4a89beOttawa, ON (Sunday, September 26, 2010) Dr. Natalie Neill, York University will speak on Gothic Parodies of Austen's Day. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88ff85-f6a0-4fd9-b0b8-47ae4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88ff85-f6a0-4fd9-b0b8-47ae4c4a89beBear River, NS (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Come see an old fashioned Vaudeville act in an original 1870s theatre, 'The Green Lantern'http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88fa9f-a248-44ab-916c-5e354c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88fa9f-a248-44ab-916c-5e354c4a89beBear River, NS (Friday, September 24, 2010) Fall for Bear River, taking place on September 24th-26th, is an Arts and Culture festival in Bear River, Nova Scotia, Joining with a pan-Canadian initiative 'Arts and Culture Days', Fall for Bear River is a collaborative event, drawing on the many facets of our community. We celebrate our diverse cultural backgrounds, our unique blending of histories and look to an exciting future, in this...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890245-addc-40fa-bcde-75664c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c890245-addc-40fa-bcde-75664c4a89bebear River, NS (Friday, September 24, 2010) As far back as 1611, French explorer Samuel de Champlain and his surveyor Louis Hébert recognized that the temperate climate of what is now Bear River was perfectly suited for winemaking. Hébert planted the first vines on these gentle slopes, and today, Bear River’s vineyards are producing award- winning vintages. During Fall for Bear River, tours these Estate wineries and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87f954-3e80-42a8-87ee-36b14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87f954-3e80-42a8-87ee-36b14c4a89beEdmundston, NB (Thursday, September 23, 2010) Assistez une visite commentée de l'exposition Cycle de vie de l'artiste peintre Vicky Lentz à la Galerie Colline de Edmundston. L'artiste invite également le public à une table ronde dont la discussion portera sur la vie et la mort. La Galerie Colline est située au Musée historique du Madawaska. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c881588-e8d0-4358-8d1a-2f534c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c881588-e8d0-4358-8d1a-2f534c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Have you ever longed to try a dance class, but didn’t know where to start? Come and join us for a youth class at the NAC, where you will learn four different dance styles from some of Ottawa’s best dance teachers. On the menu: Hip hop fusion, flamenco, contemporary and the ancient art form of capoeira. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE required; bring comfortable clothes to move in and your dancing...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89006b-0218-4d8c-8132-5c184c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c89006b-0218-4d8c-8132-5c184c4a89bebear River, NS (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Enjoy the history and magic of traditional canoes and the art of Canoe making. See a traditional Mi'kmaq birchbark canoe.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c2d60a9-dbb4-4907-899a-14864c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c2d60a9-dbb4-4907-899a-14864c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Djembe Discovery Workshop-A "Hands-On" Demonstration Get your hands on a West African djembe (traditional drum) and leave understanding more about this powerful instrument which is the core of West African culture. This workshop is a preview to our annual event, Mandingue Summit: West African Dance & Drum Festival (September 29-October 3), a multi-disciplinary festival of West African...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c2d5666-c50c-4707-ae29-37e74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c2d5666-c50c-4707-ae29-37e74c4a89beToronto, ON (Sunday, September 26, 2010) West African Dance Discovery-Get Your Groove On Come learn a few basic steps, or stay for the whole class and get your groove (and sweat) on! You'll leave with some understanding about how dance is used in West African culture to celebrate and commemorate important life events. This workshop is a preview of our annual event, Mandingue Summit: West African Dance & Drum Festival (September...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88fe2e-f854-4cf8-867e-1dae4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88fe2e-f854-4cf8-867e-1dae4c4a89beBear River, NS (Friday, September 24, 2010) Autumn is an invitational group show of local Nova Scotian artists and artisans taking place at the Bare Canvas Gallery in Downtown Bear River.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88fc93-8330-4fe2-9fc5-7e3d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88fc93-8330-4fe2-9fc5-7e3d4c4a89beBear River, NS (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Follow the tide from the Mouth of Bear River to the Village (approx. 6 km). At 10 AM on Saturday, we will meet at the mouth of Bear River, under the highway bridge. No power boats please. There will be a shuttle service available to take you back to the mouth of the river. For further information contact: Judi Wilson at 247-0687. Canoe and Kayak Regatta Arts and Culture Days, Septem...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c24b96c-b620-4c76-a849-2db44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c24b96c-b620-4c76-a849-2db44c4a89bePeterborough, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Participants will have the opportunity to tour the Canadian Canoe Museum free of charge. This is one of only three days of the year that the Canoe Museum offers free admission. This activity can be accessed from the free Doors Open Peterborough Shuttle Bus that will be looping around the city.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c23ba60-4e48-4982-bc6b-3f834c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c23ba60-4e48-4982-bc6b-3f834c4a89bePeterborough, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) With the development of hydroelectricity, Peterborough’s industry moved west from the Otonabee River to a four-block area anchored by Canadian General Electric. Join CHEX Television’s Steve Guthrie for one-hour tours of this early 20th century neighbourhood to learn what was “Made in Peterborough.” This activity can be accessed from the free Doors Open Peterborough Shuttle Bus that will be...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88f51c-e5a0-40fd-bbaf-54394c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88f51c-e5a0-40fd-bbaf-54394c4a89beOshawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Broken Arts runs a buskerfest throughout downtown Oshawa featuring musicians, artists, magicians, and more performing on the city sidewalks. Featuring Ailsa McIntosh, Alicia Robicheau, Awesome Austin, Black And Tan, Blessingsmusik, Braeden Mitchell, Casey Hatherly, Cry Wolf, Fabulous Fitz, The Harvest Conspiracy, HeSaid SheSaid, Home Movies, L-Atunes, Mellowkotzen, NeverShoutNever, Nick...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c446469-95ec-4ce8-ae86-3c1d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c446469-95ec-4ce8-ae86-3c1d4c4a89beInverness, NS (Friday, September 24, 2010) September 5-28 Atlantic Regional Watercolours--by members of the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolour Curated by William Rogers, Main Gallery Response--Charlie Murphy, Tim Brennan, Emily Falencki, Outer Gallery This is a group show of drawings, photo collage with paint and other media, and black and white photography. It is each artist's unique response to his/her environment...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c616d0e-dc3c-4365-bcd7-06724c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c616d0e-dc3c-4365-bcd7-06724c4a89beToronto, ON (Sunday, September 26, 2010) The sounds of Eastern European music will resonate through the streets of Toronto's Kensington Market, reflecting the diversity that is found there in its people, food and culture. 12-member strong women's Choir, Megobrebi, will be wandering minstrels through the mosaic of shops, showcasing both folk and composed music from the Baltic countries, through the Balkans and Russia, to the Republic...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c866ec2-76f4-4f53-ab37-6eb74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c866ec2-76f4-4f53-ab37-6eb74c4a89beGlovertown, NL (Saturday, September 25, 2010) The House of Diamonds Art Centre Inc is an Art Gallery, an Art and Craft Retail Shop, Studio and Artist Residence. During Culture Days the House of Diamonds Art Centre will be having the Official Opening of the Artist Studio on Saturday, September 25th at 7.30 pm. Participants will be able to tour the new Artist Studio, meet and talk to the local Artists and Artisans, and tour the House of...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88c9b7-6ad8-4d26-8f38-2cda4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88c9b7-6ad8-4d26-8f38-2cda4c4a89beSt. John's, NL (Saturday, September 25, 2010) The Clay Studio of the Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador will be hosting a tile workshop at the CBC Building in St. John's from 1 - 5 on Saturday, September 25. Local expert potters and Clay Studio instructors, Christina Dove and Lauren Skanes will be hostessing. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bdec987-232c-43b5-b919-06534c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bdec987-232c-43b5-b919-06534c4a89beCorner Brook, NL (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Demonstration of rug hooking and the materials used for rug hooking.You can even try your hand at participating in hooking a rug. There will also be a display of rugs hooked by the Mableous Mat Makers members. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c00443b-f26c-47f1-8fe6-26004c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c00443b-f26c-47f1-8fe6-26004c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Exhibition: books, magazines, photographs from Art and Literature Mapale & Publishing Inc. This is a local publishing house dedicated to promote Canadian artists originally from Latin America. Meet the publishers, writers, visual artists and musicians.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c733c50-7274-4fb0-9dc4-07fe4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c733c50-7274-4fb0-9dc4-07fe4c4a89beRichmond, BC (Friday, September 24, 2010, Saturday, September 25, 2010, Sunday, September 26, 2010) An interactive demonstration using fabrics to create a variety of quilt pattern blocks for children and adults. A sampling of our members' work and community charity projects will also be displayed.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c27f891-38e0-46e6-ad4c-1d494c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c27f891-38e0-46e6-ad4c-1d494c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 24, 2010) Enjoy a casual art discussion with adult students taking art classes at the Forum Art Centre, take a mini tour of our facility or just enjoy the art hanging on our walls. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8831e8-5454-4403-b77b-7c3c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8831e8-5454-4403-b77b-7c3c4c4a89beAir Ronge, SK (Friday, September 24, 2010) Writer and photographer Miriam Koerner and adventurer Quincy Miller invite you to a public slideshow about their latest journey: From Yellowknife, NT to Baker Lake, NU by dog team and canoe. Listen to their tales of adventure while enjoying amazing pictures of caribou, muskox, wolves and beautiful scenery. Learn about the heritage and culture of the Dene and Inuit people along the winter...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8817e2-4e30-45c5-97d8-6c0f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c8817e2-4e30-45c5-97d8-6c0f4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Enjoy a live dance performance by some of Ottawa’s local talent – Lana Morton (contemporary), 4EverFresH (hip hop fusion), Juliana Pulford (flamenco) and Fabio Nascimiento with Grupo de Capoeira Dendê do Recife (capoeira). http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c59b41b-9a64-4eb4-81cd-143f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c59b41b-9a64-4eb4-81cd-143f4c4a89beCoquitlam, BC (Sunday, September 26, 2010) Demonstrations of Acrylic Painting Outdoors on location at Studio / Gallery Space. Artist Jane Appleby will demonstrate Acrylic Technique and talk about inspirations for painting the landscape including abstraction and simple expression. Interactive activity for visitors to try some drawing or painting will be available. Gallery and Store with Bistro will be open for people to enjoy: Friday 9...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c881674-478c-4a6d-a290-27474c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c881674-478c-4a6d-a290-27474c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Groups (max number: 15) leave from the lobby at: 2:45, 3:10, 3:35, 4:00 English only, ages 10 & up Get an inside look into the world of stage fighting. You will get to see Romeo & Juliet Company Members learn the “choreography” behind some of Shakespeare’s most well known fight scenes. The tour will take approximately 15 – 20 minutes starting in the lobby with a short description of what...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c880e4b-b420-4901-8f92-1ca84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c880e4b-b420-4901-8f92-1ca84c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) A lively illustrated presentation of the practical fundamentals of filmmaking. Instructor Rick Palidwor is guaranteed to entertain, energize and inform on how to easily apply professional techniques to your own productions. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88136b-7004-4b34-a773-0d1d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c88136b-7004-4b34-a773-0d1d4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Join us for a dance hop starting in the NAC Studio lobby at 12:15pm, dance your way onto Mackenzie Bridge, and finish at Arts Court on Daly Avenue. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c881199-0d08-4f99-9899-654f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c881199-0d08-4f99-9899-654f4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) It’s never too late to learn how to dance! Come and join us for an intro to dance class, where you will learn four different dance styles from some of Ottawa’s best dance teachers. On the menu: Hip hop fusion, flamenco, contemporary and the ancient art form of capoeira. NO DANCE EXPERIENCE required; bring comfortable clothes to move in and your dancing feet! Spots are limited, please...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c59b3cb-7ed0-43bb-a779-6fd24c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c59b3cb-7ed0-43bb-a779-6fd24c4a89bePeterborough, ON (Sunday, September 26, 2010) You can enjoy Hungarian traditional folk music while learning basic Hungarian folk dance steps. Beginners, kids, grandmas -Hungarian or not - are welcome to join the circle and celebrate multiculturalism together. You can also watch a video of a professional Hungarian folk dance band to have an idea about how fun Hungarian folk dancing can be.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c880979-e3d0-4759-8429-266b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c880979-e3d0-4759-8429-266b4c4a89beRegina, SK (Sunday, September 26, 2010) have a mini-warm-up with david sereda before his solo show at Artesian! where do songs come from? find out how one songwriter builds a song and feel free to sing alonghttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bd6ebf6-fcb8-4567-8586-1b6d621d0feehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4bd6ebf6-fcb8-4567-8586-1b6d621d0feeSaint-Boniface, MB (Saturday, September 25, 2010) A guided walking tour of the neighborhood's architectural landmarks by internationally-known franco-manitoban architect Étienne Gaboury. Featuring well-known and less well-known work, as well as a special presentation by Mr. Gaboury. (NOTE: Tour will be offered in French - bilingual brochures will be available.) http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c5b105e-ac70-44ea-948e-5c9b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c5b105e-ac70-44ea-948e-5c9b4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Sunday, September 26, 2010) After a workshop led by Gilles Chabenat (France), a very talented hurdy-gurdy player, a concert will be perform by the group of participants of the workshop in the Chapel of the Saint-Boniface Museum. A snack will be offered. For more information: Alliance Française du Manitoba - culturelst@afwpg.ca - (204) 477-1515http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c3630d4-7c54-4dba-b742-7ebd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c3630d4-7c54-4dba-b742-7ebd4c4a89beSaskatoon, SK (Friday, September 24, 2010, Saturday, September 25, 2010) From September 10th to October 22nd, 2010, AKA Gallery presents the exhibition InAccessible City, an up-close and interactive look at issues around mobility, accessibility and what life in a wheelchair is really like. The exhibition will feature a monumental painting installed on the billboard spanning the top floor of the building’s exterior. Artists Paul Major and Kelly Roszel will use a...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87fb6c-ef2c-4059-b5f9-6d604c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87fb6c-ef2c-4059-b5f9-6d604c4a89beEdmundston, NB (Tuesday, September 21, 2010, Wednesday, September 22, 2010, Thursday, September 23, 2010, Friday, September 24, 2010, Saturday, September 25, 2010) La Bibliothèque Mgr-W.-J.-Conway d'Edmundston mettra à l'honneur les parutions récentes d'auteurs de la région au 2e étage de la bibliothèque dans la section des jeunes adultes. Venez découvrir nos auteurs locaux qui regorgent de talent ! http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87f6f1-c290-415b-a5f0-0da44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87f6f1-c290-415b-a5f0-0da44c4a89beEdmundston, NB (Wednesday, September 22, 2010, Thursday, September 23, 2010, Sunday, September 26, 2010) Venez visiter l'exposition en cours, Cycle de vie, de l'artiste peintre Vicky Lentz. À noter qu'une table ronde aura lieu le jeudi 23 septembre à 19 h lors de laquelle l'artiste invite le publique à une discussion sur la vie et la mort. La Galerie Colline est située au Musée historique du Madawaska à Edmundston. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87f4c7-7b90-4771-b51f-55db4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87f4c7-7b90-4771-b51f-55db4c4a89beEdmundston, NB (Wednesday, September 22, 2010, Sunday, September 26, 2010) Explorez les diverses expositions du Musée historique du Madawaska ! La Vie au Madawaska Collection permanente du Musée du Madawaska comprenant 9 thèmes: la vie en forêt, transport et communication, la géographie, les Amérindiens, Industrie forestière, les défricheurs, vie sociale, politique, conflit des frontières Et visitez diverses expositions sur les Arts décoratifs, les...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c0d36cb-3ea0-4e6b-ba17-17aa4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c0d36cb-3ea0-4e6b-ba17-17aa4c4a89beWelland, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Arts and Culture in the Market Square - Welland. Artists, musicians, dancers, actors, writers and the culinary arts from different will be on display for this one day showcase. Demonstrations, free lessons and information from various creative individuals and organizations will available. Come out to learn, experience and participate in the world of Arts and Culture. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87e36b-d09c-49d8-849f-36c14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87e36b-d09c-49d8-849f-36c14c4a89beHamilton, ON (Sunday, September 26, 2010) Join us for the chance to experience the artist's work through her eyes. Corresponding to an opening of her drawings and paintings at the gallery Sari Richter will be on hand to welcome guests and discuss her work. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87e184-b244-4cef-890c-0edd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87e184-b244-4cef-890c-0edd4c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 26, 2010) Join in as local musicians jam the streets to celebrate Car Free Sunday. Musical acts include: Staylefish, Mac Graham & Gary McAuley, and Duane Lauzon. Art events and more...sidewalk chalk will be available for children to get involved. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c756659-8aac-4b75-aba5-05dd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c756659-8aac-4b75-aba5-05dd4c4a89beCochrane, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) Display and sale of artwork of all mediums Music throughout the day from all music lovers. Treasure hunts and more. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions and the importance of arts and culture to building healthy and vibrant communities.  Now in its third year, Alberta Arts Days runs...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c75691e-1de0-4b5c-8bd8-46234c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c75691e-1de0-4b5c-8bd8-46234c4a89beBanff, AB (Saturday, September 18, 2010) In celebration of Alberta Arts Days, the Whyte Museum will hold an Artist Meet and Greet afternoon featuring Dwayne Harty and Colleen Campbell. This activity will take place as part of Alberta Arts Days – a three-day celebration of Alberta’s unique blend of peoples and passions and the importance of arts and culture to building healthy and vibrant communities.  Now in its third year,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87e3bb-73a4-4038-a2d2-47774c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c87e3bb-73a4-4038-a2d2-47774c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Join us in the Central Library Teen Annex to jam with Matthew and the Birds. They have been playing together since the winter of 2008, have competed in various battle of the bands and have placed first in two battles. The band has played in various places around London, Hamilton, and St. Thomas. This past winter they hibernated and recorded an album with the wonderful Andy Magoffin, who has...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c78245d-dfc8-4407-977a-7e4f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c78245d-dfc8-4407-977a-7e4f4c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010, Sunday, September 26, 2010) Various live performances from multiple disciplines - visual arts, music, dance.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c867d1c-887c-4106-8f95-66254c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c867d1c-887c-4106-8f95-66254c4a89beWindsor, ON (Friday, September 24, 2010) The Windsor Communities series of websites is hosting a Cultural Days event with a South Asian flair. Children's Activities--Saturday, September 25, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be two children's activities: colouring for all ages; and a notebook decorating activity with a South Asian theme for ages 8-14. These activities will take place on the first floor of the library. Yogi...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c5b02d9-2224-463f-a230-7f9f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c5b02d9-2224-463f-a230-7f9f4c4a89beRichmond, BC (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Participate in a dance workshop that will give you the basics of how a dance class unfolds. Experience a warmup, learn some progressions and a dance combination from one of our professional instuctors. **Waiver form signature required** Class limit of 20 students actively participating ; please pre-register by phone or email. Don't want to workout? Come and watch--see how the process...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c86815b-e950-4d3e-bc97-54514c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c86815b-e950-4d3e-bc97-54514c4a89beDEER LAKE, NL (Friday, September 24, 2010) Atelier West Studios, located at 38 Elizabeth Avenue, Deer Lake, NL. is a private artist run print shop. We are opening our doors to the general public for Culture Days. Come, talk to the artist, enjoy browsing through original hand pulled prints and learning about the printing process. Examples of printing processes will be made available to the general public and you will see a small...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c1a89ad-5bb4-48e9-a39a-66294c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c1a89ad-5bb4-48e9-a39a-66294c4a89beTugaske, SK, SK (Friday, September 24, 2010) Slideshow, video & presentation about the Sculpture Symposium held in Tugaske during July/Aug where monumental sculptures were created by 12 artists living & working on site for 15 days (including 2 guest artists from Chile). Tea & coffee available. Also featuring our children's creativity room where young at heart are invited to create art projects from recycled materials.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7e7b4c-cbfc-4d3d-aedc-66bb4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7e7b4c-cbfc-4d3d-aedc-66bb4c4a89beMississauga, ON (Friday, September 24, 2010) Inspire the creator in you! Join artists and culture groups in Mississauga participating in this year’s Culture Days weekend for an opening ceremony in their honour. Enjoy a sampling of local music mixed by“pick-apart/put back together record thieves", Dj Zedvantz & Tha FREQ. Mingle with artists, creators, historians, architects, curators and designers as we kick off a weekend long...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7bc557-5d30-4e3f-9fd8-25344c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/celebration-schedule/view/4c7bc557-5d30-4e3f-9fd8-25344c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 25, 2010) Observation Classes at NBS! An opportunity to watch students in the Professional Ballet Program at Canada’s National Ballet School as they participate in their daily ballet classes. Watch as they begin each class with exercises at the barre and progress through to bigger, more dynamic movements. 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