Juno Award winning blues artist and guitarist Rick Fines makes his return to Wallaceburg
The Wallaceburg & District Council For The Arts presents The Rick Fines Trio live from Wallaceburg’s Jeanne Gordon Theatre on Saturday, February 9th. A Juno Award winner and one of Canada’s leading blues artists and guitarists – Rick Fines returns to Wallaceburg by popular demand. Tickets are $25 and available…
Mindful Meditation at the Thames Art Gallery
Instructor Karen Sanchuk will guide beginners and advanced students on their way to mindfulness and mediation in the cultural atmosphere of the Thames Art Gallery. In this 4-week introductory course runs every Wednesday morning from 10am to 11am, from January 30 to February 20, 2013. We will look at what…
Free lunchtime films at the Thames Art Gallery
On Monday, January 28 from noon to 1pm, the Thames Art Gallery will be screening a short film on artist Josiah McElheny – a glassblower who creates seamless models of seduction. He is famous for his glass works which reflect themselves infinitely. McElheny’s works comment on utopia and interconnection. He…
NFB Films at the Kiwanis Theatre
The Thames Art Gallery, in partnership with the Chatham-Kent Public Library, presents “Last Friday Features”. Come to the Kiwanis Theatre and watch a National Film Board movie for free! The last Friday of each month will feature a different NFB film. On Friday, January 25 at 6:30pm, we will be…
ARTcrawl at the Thames Art Gallery
Calling all Culture Vultures! The Thames Art Gallery will be re-opening with a big bang on Saturday, January 26th at 8pm! We will celebrate at our Winter ARTcrawl with the theme of ‘red’. The ground floor gallery will host an exhibition by Czech Republic artist Lenka Novakova, entitled “Have I…
Celtic dinner and concert to raise funds for historic Mary Webb Centre
An evening of Celtic Celebrations at the Mary Webb Centre on Saturday 26th January featuring a traditional Burns Night Dinner plus music by Rant Maggie Rant will contribute funds to help continue the ongoing upgrades to the historic Highgate building. A limited number of tickets are available for a traditional…
Magician Peter Mennie To Perform at the Capitol During March Break
Come and tickle your funny bone during the March Break when magician Peter Mennie makes a stop at the St. Clair College Capitol Theatre. The date is Friday, March 15 at 7:00 pm so get your tickets and mark it in your calendar! Peter Mennie’s ABRAKIDABRA! is an hilarious comic…
Cushion Concerts at the St. Clair College Capitol Theatre Get Underway on January 20th
The St. Clair College Capitol Theatre along with Music Curators Jane Ripley and Charline Farrell are excited to present the first of the Cushion Concerts – a new music program aimed at children ages 8-12. Join us on Sunday, January 20 at 2:00 pm for “Take Your Drum and Beat…
Strawberry Shortcake with Special Guests The Doodlebops to perform in Chatham on February 22nd
Introducing an all-new musical production starring the most spirited red-haired girl, Strawberry Shortcake! In this live theatrical production by Koba Entertainment, Strawberry Shortcake, and her best friends Orange Blossom, Lemon Meringue, Blueberry Muffin, Raspberry Torte, Plum Pudding and Cherry Jam, prove that little girls can do berry big things! Strawberry…
Chatham-Kent Film Festival coming to Capitol
Chatham-Kent Film Festival is a film and video festival that will give local and regional filmmakers an opportunity to see what they are made of! In the time leading up to the deadline of January 25, 2013, participants will create, shoot, and edit their short film and submit it to…
Black History Month events coming to Capitol Theatre
A month-long celebration in February 2013 is a collaboration formed between St. Clair College Capitol Theatre, Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society. The four organizations in this collaboration have been providing heritage and tourism opportunities for the community for many years.…
Art & Tea film series at the Thames Art Gallery
Let the Thames Art Gallery alleviate your Monday blues – bring your lunch to the Thames Art Gallery and watch a new documentary short on two artists each lunch hour (12pm-1pm) – the tea’s on us! “Art & Tea” begins January 28 and run each Monday until February 18. Movies…
Rick Mercer Tickets Selling Briskly!
If you want to see Rick Mercer you’d better not wait too much longer to get your tickets as only 128 tickets remain. Mercer will be at the St. Clair College Capitol Theatre on April 26, 2013 at 8:00 pm. Rick Mercer’s top-rated, award-winning CBC show, The Rick Mercer Report…
Join local artist Phil Vanderwall for a skill-building class in clay portraiture.
Sculpture presents a unique way of representing the world. Unlike drawing and painting, sculpture exists “in the round” and, as such, elicits a completely different way of seeing and experiencing the object. In this new course, students will be presented with an introduction to basic sculptural principles using clay as…
Green Printmaking with Marshall Heaton at the Thames Art Gallery
Join master printmaker Marshall Heaton in January and February for a fun and creative class in printmaking. This studio course is designed for new and returning students. Marshall will guide you through the process of ‘Green’ intaglio using photo transfer with Image-On and through a series of step by step…
Give the Gift of Art Classes this Christmas From the Thames Art Gallery
This Christmas, buy yourself or someone you love some art classes. The Thames Art Gallery offers many different ways to put some wow in your winter, starting in January. “Green Printmaking” with master printmaker Marshall Heaton is designed for new and returning students, and focuses on water-based lithography. This class…
Give the Gift of Art Classes this Christmas!
This Christmas, buy yourself or someone you love some art classes. The Thames Art Gallery offers many different ways to put some wow in your winter, starting in January. “Green Printmaking” with master printmaker Marshall Heaton is designed for new and returning students, and focuses on water-based lithography. This class…
Great evening coming at Mary Webb Centre in January
Rant Maggie Rant, the “Celtic world beat band with a bit of attitude” returns to the Mary Webb Centre at 87 Main Street West, Highgate on January 26th at 8.00pm supported by Spence Construction of Muirkirk. The timing for this concert makes a fitting link with Robert Burns Day which…
ARTspace is proud to announce a new exhibition, Ten Speed, by Chatham artist Becky Fixter Vagners.
This recent body of work is highly process-focused. Becky has rejected some of her expected means of mark-making in favour of the unfamiliar in order to break up the predictability. The approach becomes much less structured and rational, and more spontaneous and emotion-driven, which is crucial for authenticity in her…
Live Theatre AND helping the community, it’s the best of both worlds
The Kiwanis Theatre at the Cultural Centre is as busy as ever with community programming and is always looking for volunteer ushers. Ushers help people to their seats, distribute programmes, answer questions about the Cultural Centre, and see the show for free! Get involved in your community, learn about live…
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