Autumn Entertainment Throughout Chatham-Kent

Summer officially ends this weekend but autumn entertainment has already begun. A September film series at the St. Clair Capitol Theatre in Chatham, a complete concert series at the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate, comedy theatrical productions at the Acorn Theatre in Wallaceburg will start to fill cultural calendars across Chatham-Kent.

The list below is not definitive. Check CogecoTV, www.cktimes.ca, www.chatham-kent.ca community calendar and other community calendars for details of even more activities for the whole family.

August 22nd to September 29th – Wallaceburg artist Mike Blazek photographic exhibition, “Swarm” at ARTspace, 165 ½ King Street West, Chatham. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12.00 noon to 5.00pm. Admission free. Further details at 519-352-1064

September 4th through 14th – “It Had To Be You” romantic comedy at Acorn Theatre (dinner / theatre) at the Oaks, Wallaceburg. Details at www.acorntheatre.ca. Bookings at mail@acorntheatre.ca or 519 627 1433.

September 14th – A Culture Factory Event – FINAL HEADLINER – The Arkells band highlight their new album at the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Details at www.culturefactory.ca or 226 229 9662. Tickets at cktickets@chatham-kent.com

September 14th – opening reception at 7.00pm of Jose Seoane’s “Open Sesame” at Thames Art Gallery, 75 William Street, Chatham. Gallery open daily from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Admission free. Exhibition runs until 21st October. Further details from www.chatham-kent.ca/tag or 519 360 1998.

September 14th – opening reception at 7.00pm of Winnipeg artist Jerry Bone at the Thames Art Gallery. The artist will be present to talk about his work. Exhibition continues to 21st October at 75 William Street, Chatham. Gallery open daily from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Admission free. Exhibition runs until 21st October. Elements of the exhibition will also be on display at the Downtown Chatham Centre thanks to the backing of Dan Warrener. Further details from www.chatham-kent.ca/tag or 519 360 1998.

September 16th – Grapejam at Smith & Wilson Estate Wine west of Cedar Springs off Talbot Trail – blues bands Blutonium, Spoonful, Robin Banks and headliner Wayne Baker Brooks out of Chicago. Tickets $20.00 or $25.00 at the door – IF there are any left. Music begins at 1.00pm sharp – continues to 5.00pm. Bring lawn chairs. Cash bar for wine and beer. Tickets at Smith & Wilson or Aug’s Video in Chatham or Blenheim. Further information at 519 676 5867 or 519 380 0522.

September 18th – Amélie (2001) film at St. Clair College Capitol Theatre. A naïve girl in Paris helps other and finds love along the way. 238 King Street West, Chatham at 7.00pm. Admission by donation. For further information email lgrand@stclaircollege.ca or telephone 519 380 0174.

September 19th – Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould (2009) film at St. Clair College Capitol Theatre. A documentary on the influential Canadian pianist. 238 King Street West, Chatham at 7.00pm. Admission by donation. For further information email lgrand@stclaircollege.ca or telephone 519 380 0174.

September 20th – A Culture Factory Event – “First Dance” Tottering BiPed Theatre in the Kiwanis Theatre in the Cultural Centre, William Street, Chatham. Details at www.culturefactory.ca or 226 229 9662. Tickets at cktickets@chatham-kent.com

September 20th – deadline for Left Wing Art Gallery and Tattoo Parlour call for submissions on theme of “Mustachio”. Further information at 510 351 5333.

September 22nd – Jeremy Fisher & Rose Cousins at the Mary Webb Centre, 87 Main Street West, Highgate. Tickets $25.00 or $10.00 for students at www.ckticket.com or selected retailers. For more information check www.marywebbcentre.ca

September 24th – Tsotsi (2005) film at St. Clair College Capitol Theatre. Six days in the violent life of a Johannesburg gang leader. 238 King Street West, Chatham at 7.00pm. Admission by donation. For further information email lgrand@stclaircollege.ca or telephone 519 380 0174.

September 25th – Whale Rider (2006) film at St. Clair College Capitol Theatre. A 12 year old girl fights to fulfill her destiny. 238 King Street West, Chatham at 7.00pm. Admission by donation. For further information email lgrand@stclaircollege.ca or telephone 519 380 0174.

September 26th – Khaled (2001) film at St. Clair College Capitol Theatre. A young boy cares for his drug addled mother in a Toronto housing complex. 238 King Street West, Chatham at 7.00pm. Admission by donation. For further information email lgrand@stclaircollege.ca or telephone 519 380 0174.

September 28th – Ron Shuebrook reception with remarks from this important Canadian artist at 7.00pm at Thames Art Gallery, 75 William Street, Chatham. Part of Canada-wide Culture Days. Free. Details from www.chatham-kent.ca/tag or 519 360 1998.

September 28th – Gerry Dee of CBC Sitcom “Dr. D” returns to the Kiwanis Theatre at 7.30pm at 75 William Street, Chatham with his “Life After Teaching Tour”. Tickets are $57.00 including all taxes – available at www.cktickets.com or telephone 519 354 8338.

September 29th & 30th – Doors Open and Culture Days Canada. Throughout Chatham-Kent

September 30th – Tilbury & District Historical Society Open House from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at 20 Canal Street West. “Family Through Time”. Registration and further information from Sherrylee Keffer at 519 397 9409 or tilburyhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com.

October 2nd and 3rd – important Canadian artist Ron Shuebrook will conduct one-on-one free critiques of artwork, digital images or sketchbooks at Thames Art Gallery, 75 William Street. Chatham. APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY – ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE. To book a one-hour session telephone 519 354 8346 ext. 41.

October 4th – artist’s reception for Barbara-Jane Jack and Scott Livingstone for “House & Home” exhibition at ARTspace, 165 ½ King Street West, Chatham at 7.00pm. The show will be on from October 3rd to November 10thfrom 12.00noon to 5.00pm Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Further details from 519 352 1064 or ARTspeca.tag@gmail.com.

October 6th – Octoberfest presented by Rotary Club of Chatham at the Bradley Convention Centre, 565 Richmond Street, Chatham. Beer Garden, Bavarian food, live music. Details on www.chathamoktoberfest.com.

October 11th and 12th until 5.00pm – submission dates for Eye for Art juried exhibition. Submissions must be delivered to Thames Art Gallery, 75 William Street, Chatham. Exhibition runs from 26th October to 2nd December. For further details email www.chatham-kent.ca/thamesartgallery or telephone 519 360 1998.

October 26th to December 2nd – Eye for Art at Thames Art Gallery, 75 William Street North, Chatham – in aid of ARTspace. Details on www.chatham-kent.ca/thamesartgallery. Masquerade Party on 27th October.

November 16th – The Windsor Symphony Orchestra performs at The Mary Webb Centre at 87 Main Street West, Highgate at 7.00pm. First of a three-part series. Tickets $25.00 from www.cktickets.com and selected retailers around Chatham-Kent. Details at marywebbcentre.events@gmail.com or www.marywebbcentre.ca.

November 22nd – Christmas at the Winery. A party sale by local artists and artisans in aid of United Way of Chatham-Kent at Smith & Wilson Winery from 5.00pm to 9.00pm with cash wine bar and light refreshments. “Buy Local, Buy Homemade” in time for the holidays. Further details from Marlee Robinson or Kathy Biondi at christmasatthewinery@gmail.com or United Way telephone 519 354 0430.

November 26th through December 14th – “Christmas with the Queen of Kincardine” Christmas comedy at Acorn Theatre (dinner / theatre) at the Oaks, Wallaceburg. Details at www.acorntheatre.ca. Bookings at mail@acorntheatre.ca or 519 627 1433.

December 16th – “The Nutcracker” ballet by the State Ballet Theatre of Russia comes to St. Clair College Capitol Theatre, 238 King Street West in Chatham. Performances at 2.00pm and 7.00pm. Tickets $28.25 to $48.25 from www.chathamcapitorltheatre.com, 519 354 8338 or www.tickets.com,

February 15th – The Windsor Symphony Orchestra performs at The Mary Webb Centre at 87 Main Street West, Highgate at 7.00pm. Second of a three-part series. Tickets $25.00 from www.cktickets.com and selected retailers around Chatham-Kent. Details at marywebbcentre.events@gmail.com or www.marywebbcentre.ca.

April 12th – The Windsor Symphony Orchestra performs at The Mary Webb Centre at 87 Main Street West, Highgate at 7.00pm. Third of a three-part series. Tickets $25.00 from www.cktickets.com and selected retailers around Chatham-Kent. Details at marywebbcentre.events@gmail.com or www.marywebbcentre.ca.

NOTE: A three-part series by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra is planned at the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate on November 16th, February 15th and April 12th – tickets for the series are $60.00, a savings of $15.00. For the complete 2012 – 2013 concert series check www.marywebbcentre.ca