EVENTS LISTINGS
Ongoing Events:
Exhibitions, Performing Arts & More
14 Jan 2012 to 03 Mar 2012
Check back often for events information from communities across Elgin, including the following cities, towns, villages and their surrounding rural areas.
St. Thomas, Aylmer, Rodney, Port Glasgow, Eagle, West Lorne, Dutton, Wallacetown, Shedden, Fingal, Talbotville, Sparta, Port Stanley, Belmont, Springfield, Aylmer, Port Bruce, Straffordville, Vienna & Port Burwell.
On-going events and exhibitions are listed first, then upcoming events in chronological order for easy reference and to plan your outings, daytripping, and fun in our area.
STEPAC EXHIBITION: IDENTITY TRANSFER
Sat Jan 14th to Sat Mar 3rdA St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre Juried Exhibition. It's a rare artist that hasn't at one time or another attempted a self-portrait. Sometimes, it's for the most obvious reason, that in portraying his/herself, they have a ready, willing and free model. At other times artists may use self-portraits to advertise their skills, practise their craft, explore some inner turmoil or stake a place in history. Whatever the reason the artist might think they had for the work, the act of creation always reveals something about the creator. It's always possible to learn a little more about the artist by reading between the brush-strokes or medium.
Artists: Robin Baratta, Ben Benedict, Betty Burrell, Kit Cutting, Lisa Gerrard, Katrina Farrow Jones, Michael Hunter, Patricia Johnson, Candy McManiman, Sine Maule, Ethel Mitrovic, Shelia Nicholas, Cindi Talbot, Albert Sugerman, Josepha van den Anker, Mary Louise White.
Venue: St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre
Address: 301 Talbot St, St. Thomas
Contact Phone: 519-631-4040
Email: info@stepac.ca
Website: www.stepac.ca
Random Act of Kindness Day
01 Feb 2012 to 01 Feb 2012
Wed Feb 1st
St. Thomas will recognize the first ever Random Act of Kindness Day on February 1st. It's a day to celebrate those little niceties of life and encourage others to pay those “acts of kindness” forward. In early January, cards will be circulated throughout our community. The cards will encourage the cardholder to perform a simple act of kindness for someone – a neighbour, a friend, a co-worker, or someone they don’t even know – and hand the card over to that person, encouraging him/her to do the same. The event is sponsored by the St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce and MyFM. The day will begin with kick-off coffee at The Timken Centre. At Noon, there will be a chili lunch at Memorial Arena.
To get involved, email kindness@myfmradio.ca
Portside Gallery's 16th Annual Miniature Show
03 Feb 2012 to 29 Feb 2012
Fri Feb 3rd to Wed Feb 29th
Enjoy miniature works created by a wide variety of artists from Port Stanley, St. Thomas, London and surrounding areas, each no larger than 16 square inches. All work is for sale. Everyone is welcome.
Opening reception Sunday February 5th, 2-5pm.
Venue: Portside Gallery
Address: 187 1/2 Main Street, Port Stanley
Contact Phone: 519-782-7066
Email: portside@cuttingpromotions.com
Website: portside.cuttingpromotions.com
Harry Manx at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre
03 Feb 2012 to 03 Feb 2012
Fri Feb 3rd
Centrepiece Marketing, as part of their 2011/2012 Music Series at the Port Stanley Festival Theatre, presents Harry Manx.
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $32 in advance, $35 at the door
Venue: Port Stanley Festival Theatre
Address: 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
Contact Phone: 519-782-4353
Website: www.portstanleytheatre.ca
Aylmer Performing Arts Presents Shadow on the Household
04 Feb 2012 to 04 Feb 2012
Sat Feb 4th
Celebrate Black History Month with ‘Shadow on the Household’, a compelling true story. Narrated by Bryan and Sharon Prince, with music by Denise Pelley and Tom Starks.
Time: Doors open at 7pm; performance starts at 7:30pm
Tickets: $100 full season; $60/3 shows; $25/show - available at Campbell's Office Pro and by calling the number below
Venue: Aylmer Old Town Hall Theatre
Address: 38 John Street South, Aylmer
Contact Phone: 519-765-3039
Website: www.artsinaylmer.com
Wagner's Gotterdammerung at The Met: Live in HD
11 Feb 2012 to 11 Feb 2012
Sat Feb 11th
The Metropolitan Opera's Peabody and Emmy Award winning series The Met: Live in HD continues for a spectacular sixth season with 11 live transmissions. Don't miss the chance to see The Met live at your local Cineplex Entertainment Theatre!
With its cataclysmic climax, the Met’s new Ring cycle, directed by Robert Lepage, comes to its resolution. Deborah Voigt stars as Brünnhilde and Gary Lehman is Siegfried—the star-crossed lovers doomed by fate. James Levine conducts.
Discount Season Tickets
Save 15% off the purchase of our entire opera season. Save 10% on 5 or more operas and save 5% off 3 or more operas. Discounted opera packages are applicable at the general admission rate only and will be available online and at theatre box offices.
Time: 12pm
Tickets: Adults $22.50, Children $16.95, Seniors $20.50
Venue: Galaxy Cinema St. Thomas
Address: 417 Wellington Street, St. Thomas
Contact Phone: 519-631-2261
Website: www.cineplex.com/events
Aylmer Community Theatre Presents Bedside Manners
16 Feb 2012 to 25 Feb 2012
Thurs Feb 16th to Sat Feb 25th
A play by Derek Benfield, directed by Barbara Warnock.
Time: Thursday-Saturday shows at 8pm; Sunday show at 2pm
Tickets: $15 adult, $10 student - available from The Prime Ingredient, Campbells II, Aylmer Video, or tickets@aylmertheatre.ca
Venue: Aylmer Old Town Hall Theatre
Address: 38 John Street South, Aylmer
Contact Phone: 519-773-3372
Email: tickets@aylmertheatre.ca
Website: www.aylmertheatre.ca
The Stork Club Music & Memories Tour Presents The Sahara Swing Band
18 Feb 2012 to 18 Feb 2012
Sat Feb 18
With guest appearances by singer Liam Issac; former Stork Club Manager Gerry Costello; ballroom dance demonstrations by Michael Murphy. Purchase tickets at the website below, or at The Wharf Restaurant. Call the number below to reserve.
Time: 8-12pm
Tickets: $15
Venue: The Wharf Restaurant
Address: 208 Main St, Port Stanley
Contact Phone: 519-782-7888
Website: www.musicmemories.ca
Sparta Family Day Get Away
20 Feb 2012 to 20 Feb 2012
Mon Feb 20th
Get out of the house and celebrate the first long weekend of 2012 with free family fun. Decorate a snowman (snow permitting), colour up a storm and play games with the whole family. There will be free draws and specials at participating businesses in the village. Enjoy lunch at the Sparta Tea Room and treat your child (under 10) to a free hot dog.
Time: 12-3pm
Venue: The Village of Sparta
Address: Quaker Road and Sparta Line, Central Elgin
Contact Phone: Norma Roberts, 519-775-2312
Todd Scheidel at STEPAC
24 Feb 2012 to 24 Feb 2012
Fri Feb 24th
Todd's premiere CD release 'Ramshackle Dreams' takes you along on a journey of personal discovery and soul searching. Thought provoking and sometimes caustic musings are delivered with poetic perfection and a casual yet gripping style. Presented by Sheppard Entertainment.
Time: 7:30pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Tickets: $18 in advance, $22 at the door
Venue: St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre
Address: 301 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
Contact Phone: 519-631-4040
Email: info@stepac.ca
Website: www.stepac.ca; www.sheppardentertainment.com
Women in Song Tribute at the Princess Ave Playhouse
25 Feb 2012 to 25 Feb 2012
Sat Feb 25th
The Women in Song Tribute features Meg (Barber) McTaggart covering the likes of Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchell and Sara McLachlan. Enjoy some great local music and see the new renovations to the Princess Avenue Playhouse, made possible by a very generous donation from the Estate of Dorothy Fay Palmer.
Time: 8pm
Venue: Princess Avenue Playouse
Address: 40 Princess Ave, St. Thomas
Contact Phone: 519-633-8530
Email: info@elgintheatreguild.ca
Website: www.elgintheatreguild.ca
Verdi's Ernani at The Met: Live in HD
25 Feb 2012 to 25 Feb 2012
Sat Feb 25th
The Metropolitan Opera's Peabody and Emmy Award winning series The Met: Live in HD continues for a spectacular sixth season with 11 live transmissions. Don't miss the chance to see The Met live at your local Cineplex Entertainment Theatre!
Angela Meade takes center stage in Verdi’s thrilling early gem. Marcello Giordani / Roberto DeBiasio is her mismatched lover, and all-star Verdians Dmitri Hvorostovsky and Ferruccio Furlanetto round out the cast.
Discount Season Tickets
Save 15% off the purchase of our entire opera season. Save 10% on 5 or more operas and save 5% off 3 or more operas. Discounted opera packages are applicable at the general admission rate only and will be available online and at theatre box offices.
Time: 1pm
Tickets: Adults $22.50, Children $16.95, Seniors $20.50
Venue: Galaxy Cinema St. Thomas
Address: 417 Wellington Street, St. Thomas
Contact Phone: 519-631-2261
Website: www.cineplex.com/events
58th Annual St. Thomas Rotary Music Festival
27 Feb 2012 to 02 Mar 2012
Mon Feb 27th to Fri Mar 2nd
Save for a short hiatus in 1976 and 1977, the Rotary Music Festival has been a yearly fixture in St. Thomas since 1952. Each year hundreds of talented musicians compete for awards and scholarships in an array of categories before an illustrious panel of adjudicators from across Ontario. Scholarships and awards are presented to the high achievers in various classes at a Keynotes Concert on April 13th.
Visit www.stthomasrotary.org for a schedule of events and venues, or pick up a program at Maestro Music (323 Talbot Street, St. Thomas).
Contact Phone: Ron Somerville, 519-631-0852
Email: ronsom@bell.net
Website: www.stthomasrotary.org