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Regional
Calendar of Events
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Northern Ontario
Area Code 705
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In Progress
Through Oct. 25 SAULT STE. MARIE Exhibit:
“BITAEMO—A Glimpse of Ukrainian Culture in Sault Ste. Marie,” a display
featuring cultural traditions, social life and costumes. Sault Ste.
Marie Museum. 705-759-7278 www.saultmuseum.com
October
Oct. 3 SAULT STE. MARIE
Performance: Oscar Lopez, Rita Chiarelli and Claire Jenkins avec Band
perform, accompanied by appetizers and tapas from France, Italy and
Spain. Algoma’s Water Tower Inn. 705-949-0822
www.algomafallfestival.com 8 p.m.
Oct. 3-5 WAWA Event: Surf
Superior Confluence festival for sea kayakers and whitewater boaters.
Rock Island Lodge. 705-856-2939 www.naturallysuperior.com
Oct. 4 SAULT STE. MARIE Event:
Trent Arterberry presents his comic storytelling, masterful mime and
hilarious puppetry. St. Mary’s College Auditorium. 705-949-0822
www.algomafallfestival.com 2 p.m.
Oct. 4 SAULT STE. MARIE
Performance: Jeremy Fisher performs timeless acoustic rock and roll.
The Pub, Algoma’s Water Tower Inn. 705-949-0822
www.algomafallfestival.com 8 p.m.
Oct. 4 SAULT STE. MARIE
Performance: A Gershwin Gala with the Sault Symphony Orchestra and
Daniel Steenken on piano. Kiwanis Community Theatre Center.
705-945-5337 www.saultsymphony.com 8 p.m.
Oct. 5 SAULT STE. MARIE Performance: The
Canadian Tenors perform a blend of pop opera, musical theatre,
classical and contemporary pieces sung in a variety of languages.
Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre. 705-949-0822
www.algomafallfestival.com 8 p.m.
Oct. 8 SAULT STE. MARIE
Performance: Tons of Fun University combines poetic lyrics, song, beat
boxing and humor to create their very own style of “talk-rock.” The
Speak Easy, Algoma University. 705-949-0822 www.algomafallfestival.com
8 p.m.
Oct. 9 SAULT STE. MARIE
Performance: Ballet Creole performs stylized Afro-modern-ballet
movements. Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre. 705-949-0822
www.algomafallfestival.com 8 p.m.
Oct. 16 SAULT STE. MARIE
Performance: “Wingfield’s Inferno” by Dan Needles stars Rod Beattie.
Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre. 705-949-0822
www.algomafallfestival.com 8 p.m.
Oct. 17 SAULT STE. MARIE
Performance: Jazz vocalist Emilie-Claire Barlow performs. The Pub,
Algoma’s Water Tower Inn. 705-949-0822 www.algomafallfestival.com 8 p.m.
Oct. 18 SAULT STE. MARIE
Performance: Juno-nominated band Joel Plaskett Emergency performs.
Great Northern Conference Centre and Resort. 705-949-0822
www.algomafallfestival.com 8 p.m.
Oct. 20 LAKEWIDE 14th Annual Lake
Superior Photo
Contest deadline for entries. Check website for details and rules:
www.lakesuperior.com/ Mail to Lake Superior Photo Contest, Lake
Superior Magazine, P.O. Box 16417, Duluth, MN 55816.
Oct. 24 SAULT STE. MARIE Performance:
Fiddle and violin virtuosos Bowfire perform jazz, classical, bluegrass
and swing music. Kiwanis Community Theatre Centre. 705-949-0822
www.algomafallfestival.com 8 p.m.
Oct. 24-26 SAULT STE. MARIE Event:
Halloween House, haunted maze with face painting and spooky portrait
photography. Station Mall. 705-945-9756 www.ssmarts.org Oct. 24, 1-9
p.m. Oct. 25, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 26, noon-5 p.m.
Oct. 25 SAULT STE. MARIE Performance:
Spirit of the West performs high-energy Canadian folk rock. Kiwanis
Community Theatre Centre. 705-949-0822 www.algomafallfestival.com 8 p.m.
Oct. 30-Nov. 2 WAWA Workshop: Gales of November
photography workshop taught by photographer Rob Stimpson. Rock Island
Lodge. 800-203-9092 www.rockislandlodge.ca
November
Nov. 8 SAULT STE. MARIE Fundraiser: 16th
annual Wine and Art Celebration and Auction benefits the Ontario Heart
and Stroke Foundation with auctions for art, wine, dinners and
vacations. Algoma’s Water Tower Inn. 705-253-3775
Nov. 20-23 SAULT STE. MARIE Event: Festival
of Trees with decorated trees and wreaths, auctions, raffles and
refreshments. Great Northern Resort and Conference Center. 705-256-2335
www.saultfestivals.com
2009
February
Feb. 6-15 SAULT STE. MARIE Festival: 46th
annual Bon Soo Winter Celebration, northern Ontario’s largest winter
carnival, featuring entertainment, fireworks, indoor and outdoor
activities, plenty of winter sports and Polar Bear swim. 705-759-3000
www.bonsoo.com.ca
Feb. 16-22 SAULT STE. MARIE Festival:
Shadows of the Mind film festival includes films, receptions and art
displays. Galaxy Cinemas. 705-949-7949 www.shadowsfilmfest.com
Feb. 21 SAULT STE. MARIE Performance: “The
Music of the Beatles” features Jeans ‘n Classics from London, Ontario,
combining classic rock with orchestra. Kiwanis Community Theatre
Centre. 705-945-5337 www.saultsymphony.com
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Northern Ontario
Area Code 807
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In Progress
Through Oct. 31 THUNDER BAY
Festival: Gammondale Farm’s Pumpkinfest, with mazes, Boo Barn,
horsedrawn hayrides, draft horse and pony rides, snacks. Open five
weekends before Halloween. 807-475-5615 www.gammondalefarm.com 11 a.m.-
5 p.m.
Through Nov. 2 THUNDER BAY
Exhibition: “The Gee! In
Genome,” an interactive exhibition about DNA and the study of genetics
created by the Canadian Museum of Nature. Thunder Bay Art Gallery.
807-577-6427 www.theag.ca Tues.-Thurs noon-8 p.m. Fri.-Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Opening reception Sep. 19, 2-4 p.m.
Through Nov. 9 THUNDER BAY Exhibition:
Artist Alison Kendall’s “In the Name of Healing,” stunning works of
beads silk, organza and lace. Thunder Bay Art Gallery. 807-577-6427
www.theag.ca Tues-Thurs, noon-8 p.m. Fri-Sun, noon-5 p.m.
Artist’s talk, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. Artist’s workshop, Nov.14, 6-9 p.m.
Nov. 15-16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
October
Oct. 1 THUNDER BAY Event: The
Visual Arts Happening, a forum for visual artists to meet with
representatives from Visual Arts Ontario to revitalize services and
create new programs for Ontario artists. Thunder Bay Art Gallery.
807-577-6427 www.theag.ca 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 1 THUNDER BAY Event: Dr.
Heidi Schraft from Lakehead University speaks about genomics research
contributing to the safety of the food supply. Thunder Bay Art Gallery.
807-577-6427 www.theag.ca 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 3 THUNDER BAY Event:
Rocktoberfest fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation of Canada with a
live band, DJ and drinks. Port Arthur Prozvita. 807-624-2680
www.thunderbay.ca 7 p.m.
Oct. 4 THUNDER BAY Event:
Traditional German Oktoberfest fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation of
Canada with live entertainment, German food and drinks. Port Arthur
Prozvita. 807-624-2680 www.thunderbay.ca 7 p.m.
Oct. 5 & Nov. 30 THUNDER
BAY Event: Family day includes an afternoon of art making and
entertainment. Thunder Bay Art Gallery. 807-577-6427 www.theag.ca 1-4
p.m.
Oct. 9 THUNDER BAY Event: Dr.
Dimitrios Vergidis from the Oncology Department at Thunder Bay Regional
Health Sciences Center talks about past and future drug discoveries.
Thunder Bay Art Gallery. 807-577-6427 www.theag.ca 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 14 THUNDER BAY Event: Dr.
Rob Hegele from the University of Western Ontario presents the
implications of genetics in the development of diseases aboriginal
populations in Northwestern Ontario. Thunder Bay Art Gallery.
807-577-6427 www.theag.ca 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 17-18 THUNDER BAY Event: Comedy
Festival fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation of Canada features local
comics along with Dave Nystron, comedian and writer for CBC show “This
Hour Has 22 Minutes,” and the famous Johnny “Bagpipes” Johnson. Port
Arthur Prozvita. 807-624-2680 www.thunderbay.ca
Oct. 17-19 & Oct. 24-26 THUNDER
BAY Event: Haunted Fort Night features haunted walking tour. Fort
William Historical Park. 807-473-2344 www.fwhp.ca 7-11 p.m.
Oct. 18 THUNDER BAY Event:
Ontario Power Generation Fall Waterfowl Viewing Day. Mission Island
Marsh Conservation Area. 807-344-5857 www.lakeheadca.com 9 a.m.-noon
Oct. 20 LAKEWIDE 14th Annual Lake
Superior Photo
Contest deadline for entries. Check website for details and rules:
www.lakesuperior.com/ Mail to Lake Superior Photo Contest, Lake
Superior Magazine, P.O. Box 16417, Duluth, MN 55816.
Oct. 22 THUNDER BAY Event: Dr. Bonnie
Schmidt from Let’s Talk Science and a panel of educators discuss
declines in enrollment in science and technology among high school and
university students. Thunder Bay Art Gallery. 807-577-6427 www.theag.ca
7:30 p.m.
Oct. 29 THUNDER BAY Event: Dr. Shane Green
from the Ontario Genomics Institute and Tania Pynn from Thunder Bay
District Health Unit talk about genetic testing. Thunder Bay Art
Gallery. 807-577-6427 www.theag.ca 7:30 p.m.
November
Nov. 7 SCHREIBER Festival: Medieval
festival includes costumes, dancing, classical guitar instrumentals and
activities and crafts for children. Schreiber Recreation Center.
807-824-4638
Nov. 9 THUNDER BAY Event: 20th annual
Wedding Wishes Formal Fair with vendors, wedding ideas and prizes.
Valhalla Inn. 807-577-1121 www.tb-chamber.on.ca 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 14-Jan. 4THUNDER BAY Exhibition: Tim
Alexander presents “On the Rim,” a collection of vessels. Thunder Bay
Art Gallery. 807-577-6427 www.theag.ca Tues.-Thurs. noon-8 p.m.
Fri.-Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Nov. 14-Jan 4 THUNDER BAY Exhibition:
Ceramic artist Wendy Walgate presents “Exuberance!” Thunder Bay Art
Gallery. 807-577-6427 www.theag.ca Tues.-Thurs. noon-8 p.m. Fri.-Sun.
noon-5 p.m
Nov. 29-30 THUNDER BAY Event: December
Dreams Fine Arts and Crafts Show with festive crafts and treats by area
artists and artisans. Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Coliseum Building.
807-623-8983 www.lakeheadrotary.com Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30,
noon-5 p.m.
Nov. 30 THUNDER BAY Event: Edwardian tea
with baked goods available for sale. Thunder Bay Museum. 807-623-0801
www.thunderbaymuseum.com 1-4 p.m.
December
Dec. 4 TERRACE BAY Event: Old-fashioned
ice-skating party features cocoa, cake and visit from Santa. Terrace
Bay Arena. 807-825-9721 www.schreiberterracebay.ca 6:30-8 p.m.
Dec. 5-6 THUNDER BAY Craft sale: Christmas
craft sale features unique gifts. Westfort Community Center.
807-625-6527 Dec. 5, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec. 6 THUNDER BAY Event: The Salvation
Army Santa Shuffle 5K fun run and 1km “Elf Walk.” Current River
Community Center. 807-345-6492 www.thunderbay.ca 10 a.m.
Dec. 15-16 THUNDER BAY Performance: “High
School Musical—The Ice Tour” features music and stories with a cast of
world-class skaters. Fort William Gardens. 807-343-0364
www.highschoolmusicaltheicetour.com 7 p.m.
Dec. 31 THUNDER BAY Event: New Year’s Eve
Family Frolic includes buffet dinner, entertainment and fireworks. Fort
William Historical Park. 807-473-2333 www.fwhp.ca 7 p.m.
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February
Feb. 14-16 THUNDER BAY Festival: Voyageur
Winter Carnival includes tube sliding, snow sculpture competition, dog
sled rides, fireworks and sleigh rides. Fort William Historical Park.
807-473-2344 www.fwhp.ca
Feb. 20-Mar. 1 SCHREIBER Carnival: Beat the
winter blues with the 20th annual “Peel Off Winter” Carnival, featuring
Pictionary competitions, luncheons and minnow racing. 807-824-4638
www.schreiberterracebay.ca
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