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Northern Ontario
Area Code 705
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In Progress
Through Nov. 11 SAULT STE. MARIE Exhibit:
Isla Burns, “Forms of Worship,” sculptures created from found metal
forms including pipes, tools, old musical instruments and bars. Art
Gallery of Algoma 705-949-9067 www.artgalleryofalgoma.ca Wed.-Sun. 11
a.m.-6 p.m.
Through Jan. 16 SAULT STE. MARIE
Exhibit: “That’s Entertainment,” in partnership with the Musical Comedy
Guild, celebrates the many productions and rich theatrical history of
the Soo. Sault. Ste. Marie Museum 705-759-7278 www.saultmuseum.com
Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
November
Nov. 5-8 WAWA Workshop: Gales of November
photography workshop with professional photographer Rob Stimpson
teaches how to shoot the many moods of Lake Superior. Rock Island Lodge
800-203-9092 www.rockislandlodge.ca
Nov. 7 SAULT STE. MARIE Performance: Violin
virtuoso Oleg Pokhanovski plays Beethoven’s violin concerto in D major
with the Sault Symphony Orchestra. Central United Church 705-945-5337
www.saultsymphony.com 8 p.m.
Nov. 14 SAULT STE. MARIE Performance:
Canada’s own Tokai String Quartet performs with guest pianist Rachelle
Deresti. St. Jerome’s Church 705-253-4373 www.algomaconservatory.com
7:30 p.m.
Nov. 19-22 SAULT STE. MARIE Fundraiser:
Festival of Trees features festive decorations and beautifully
decorated trees and wreaths from local businesses, donated to support
The Lung Association; includes music, auctions, raffles and
refreshments. Great Northern Resort and Conference Centre 705-256-2335
www.on.lung.ca
Nov. 25-28 SAULT STE. MARIE Theater
performance: The Musical Comedy Guild of Sault St.e Marie presents
“Rent,” the award-winning musical directed by Adam Proulx. Kiwanis
Community Theatre Centre 705-254-6595 8 p.m.
December
Dec. 5 SAULT STE. MARIE Event: Yuletide
celebration with hearth baking demonstrations and tours of the
decorated house. Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Site 705-759-5443
www.cityssm.on.ca 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec. 9-12 SAULT STE. MARIE Theater
performance: “The Sound of Music,” directed by Timothy Murphy. Kiwanis
Community Theatre Centre 705-945-5337 www.saultsymphony.com 8 p.m.
January
Jan. 22 SAULT STE. MARIE Performance:
Montreal’s I Musici, one of the best chamber orchestras in North
America, performs; conducted by Yuli Turovsky and includes “The Red
Violin Suite.” Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre 705-253-4373
www.algomaconservatory.com 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 30-Feb. 7 SAULT STE. MARIE Event: 2010
Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the Canadian Women’s Curling
Championship featuring teams from all Canadian provinces. Essar Centre
705-759-5251 www.seasonofchampions.ca
February
Feb. 6 SAULT STE. MARIE Performance:
Cellist Yegor Dyachkov performs with Jean Saulnier on piano. St.
Jerome’s Church 705-253-4373 www.algomaconservatory.com 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 13 SAULT STE. MARIE Concert: The
Canadian Guitar Quartet, a dynamic ensemble, joins the Sault Symphony
Orchestra in performances of original songs as well as well-known
favorites and classic pieces. Central United Church 160 Spring Street
705-945-5337 www.saultsymphony.com 8 p.m.
Feb. 27 SAULT STE. MARIE Performance: Gala
Classical Spectacular with the Algoma Chamber Orchestra conducted by
Guy Traficante, with soprano Natalie Choquette, I Tromboni, pianist
Sergei Saratovsky and violinist Andrew Wan. Kiwanis Community Theatre
Centre 705-253-4373 www.algomaconservatory.com 7:30 p.m.
July
Jul. 28-Aug. 1, 2010 SAULT STE. MARIE
Festival: Finn Grand Fest 2010 celebrates Finnish culture and
recreation with golf tournament, theater performances, concerts,
lectures, dances, marketplaces, sporting events and spiritual programs.
Various locations 705-949-7152 www.finngrandfest2010.net
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Northern Ontario
Area Code 807
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November
Nov. 7-8 THUNDER BAY Craft fair: 16th
annual Country Christmas Craft & Antique Fair with over 55 tables
offering local crafts and antiques. Vanderwees Home & Garde3n
807-767-3666 www.vanderweeshomeandgarden.com 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Nov. 8 SCHREIBER Sale: 21st annual Craft N’
Stuff Sale, the perfect opportunity to purchase holiday gifts made by
local artists. Schreiber Recreation Centre 807-824-2317 12:30-4 p.m.
Nov. 8 THUNDER BAY Wedding fair: 21st
annual Wedding Wishes Formal Fair with over 75 wedding experts, fashion
shows and prizes. Ballroom and Scandia Room, Valhalla Inn 807-624-2621
www.tb-chamber.on.ca 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 12 THUNDER BAY Concert: Canadian
singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk performs, Meghan Smith opens the
show. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 807-684-4444 www.tbca.com 8 p.m.
Nov. 12-14 & 19-21 THUNDER BAY Theater
performance: “Halo,” written by Josh MacDonald and directed by Kathryn
Ferrazzo, about the inhabitants of a small Nova Scotia town and how
their lives are transformed when an image of Jesus Christ appears on
the side of a Tim Horton’s restaurant. Paramount Theatre 807-344-4386
www.cambrianplayers.ca 8 p.m.
Nov. 13-14 THUNDER BAY Concert: Danny
Johnson performs with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Italian
Cultural Centre 807-684-4444 8 p.m.
Nov. 14 THUNDER BAY Event: Christmas Tea
and Bazaar, “Candles, Bows & Boughs” with a boutique of gently used
items, handmade wooden items, homemade baked goods and jewelry. Trinity
United Church, Park Avenue 807-345-5621 1:30-4 p.m.
Nov. 14 THUNDER BAY Concert: Wendell
Ferguson, Katherine Wheatley and Suzie Vinnick perform, hosted by the
Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society. Finlandia Club 807-344-0654
www.sleepinggiant.ca 8 p.m.
Nov. 14-15 THUNDER BAY Craft sale:
Community Days & Visitor Centre Artisan Marketplace with beautiful
and unique gifts and demonstrations by local artists. Fort William
Historical Park 807-473-2331 www.fwhp.ca
Nov. 16-18 THUNDER BAY Bonspiel: 29th
annual NWO Senior Men’s Bonspiel hosted by the Take It Easy Curling
Club. Fort William Curling Club 807-623-3642
www.fortwilliamcurlingclub.com
Nov. 21 THUNDER BAY Parade: 21st annual
Christmas parade with a meet and greet with Santa after the parade.
Thunder Bay Auditorium to the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, Santa in
the Heritage Building 807-343-4765 www.cle.on.ca 10 a.m.
Nov. 21-22 THUNDER BAY Craft show: 34th
annual Art and Fine Craft Show with 60 booths of unique local art and
crafts. Valhalla Inn Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 22 THUNDER BAY Event: The Interactive
Rocky Horror Picture Show with props available for participants, as
well as concession, actors, rice and toast throwing and prizes for best
costume and noisiest crowd; a fundraiser to benefit the Thunder Bay
Regional Health Sciences Foundation. Paramount Theatre 807-345-1780
www.paramounttheatre.ca Shows at 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and midnight
Nov. 27 THUNDER BAY Event: Annual
tree-lighting ceremony with Christmas carols, hot cider, sleigh rides
with Santa, entertainment and hot chocolate. Paterson Park &
Village Green, Victoriaville Centre 807-635-3355
www.thunderbay.ca/parks 6:15 p.m.
Nov. 28 THUNDER BAY Holiday event: Join the
Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and local soloists in the annual
Handel’s “Messiah” sing-along, with scores available for purchase. St.
Paul’s United Church, 349 Waverley Street 800-463-8817 www.tbso.ca 7
p.m.
Nov. 28-29 THUNDER BAY Sale: 2nd annual
December Dreams Arts and Crafts Show featuring arts and crafts by local
and regional artists, as well as food vendors. Lakehead Rotary Club
807-623-8983 www.lakeheadrotary.com Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5
p.m.
Nov. 29 THUNDER BAY Fundraiser: The Thunder
Bay Community Choir performs “An Advent Meditation,” choral music for
Advent, with special guest musicians to benefit the Alzheimer Society
of Thunder Bay. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 207 South Brodie
Street 807-622-4273 4 p.m.
Nov. 29 THUNDER BAY Event: Victorian Tea
and Bake Sale with tea and scones with Devonshire cream. Thunder Bay
Museum 807-623-0801 www.thunderbaymuseum.com 1-4 p.m.
December
Dec. 3 TERRACE BAY Event: Old Fashioned
Family Christmas Skating Party with free cake, cocoa and a special
visit from Santa. Terrace Bay Arena 807-825-3315
www.schreiberterracebay.ca 6-8 p.m.
Dec. 5 THUNDER BAY Event: The Santa Shuffle
5K Fun Run and 1km Elf Walk, a fundraiser for the Salvation Army with
candy canes for each finisher and prizes available. Current River
Community Centre 807-345-6492 www.santashuffle.com 10 a.m.
Dec. 12 THUNDER BAY Concert: Holiday Pops
Concert with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. Thunder Bay Community
Auditorium 807-684-4444 www.tbca.com 8 p.m.
Dec. 31 THUNDER BAY Celebration: New Year’s
Eve Family Frolic, an evening of family fun that includes food, live
entertainment, sleigh rides, games and fireworks. Fort William
Historical Park 807-473-2344 www.fwhp.ca 6-10 p.m.
January
Jan. 3 THUNDER BAY Event: The Olympic Torch
Relay passes through Thunder Bay on its way to the Olympics in
Vancouver. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium 888-336-7386 www.tbca.com
February
Feb. 13-15 THUNDER BAY Festival: Voyageur
Winter Carnival, northwestern Ontario’s biggest winter bash, with
sleigh and dog sled rides, giant snow maze, log sawing, snowman making,
lacrosse, cutest baby contest, live entertainment, games and crafts.
Fort William Historical Park 807-473-2331 www.fwhp.ca
Feb. 16 THUNDER BAY Event: Mardi Gras Night
kicks off the spring season with music, food and drink. Fort William
Historical Park 807-473-2344 www.fwhp.ca
Feb. 19-28 SCHREIBER Event: 21st annual
Peel Off Winter Carnival. www.schreiberterracebay.ca
Feb. 26-28 THUNDER BAY Outdoor show: 6th
annual Central Canada Outdoors Show celebrates the outdoors with
numerous vendors. The Sports Dome 807-624-2621 www.tb-chamber.on.ca
Fri. 5-9 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Feb. 27 THUNDER BAY Fundraiser: 12th annual Scrabble Magic
Tournament raises funds for adult literacy programs through the Thunder
Bay Literacy Group. Intercity Shopping Centre 807-475-7211 www.tblg.org
March
Mar. 6 THUNDER BAY Ski race: Sleeping Giant
Loppet, the annual cross-country ski event with free and classic events
in 50, 35, 20 and 10K lengths, and a wax clinic and pasta dinner for
race participants. Lake Marie Louise Campground, Sleeping Giant
Provincial Park 807-475-7081 www.sleepinggiantloppet.ca 10 a.m.
Mar. 11 THUNDER BAY Concert: Thunder Bay
Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and the Lakehead University Chamber Choir
perform 2 Mozart pieces with soloists Kimmy McLauren, Jennifer Enns
Modolo, David Menzies and James Levesque. Thunder Bay Community
Auditorium 800-463-8817 www.tbso.ca 8 p.m.
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