http://www.culturedays.ca/en/rss/activities/latesten-usCulture Days : ActivitiesThe Colourful World of Gems and Mineralshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519d79c5-4424-46a0-8f45-5aa94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519d79c5-4424-46a0-8f45-5aa94c4a89beRichmond, BC (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Come check out the workshop of the Richmond Gem and Mineral Society. We are a local group of rock enthusiasts who would love to show you what we do and what fun we have shaping and polishing all the beautiful stones we find. We also have a silver-smith workshop that will be open and you can see some of the gorgeous jewelry that comes from our members!Kite Museum - Windworks and Exhibitionshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5194ec07-02d8-4f9a-9662-071f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5194ec07-02d8-4f9a-9662-071f4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) "Many Cultures - One Sky" - A Joyous Celebration of Multi-Cultural Uniqueness Under One Shared Sky Through Kites. Bring a kite from your family's heritage and be part of a "One People's - One Sky" panoramic photograph capturing as many different kites as possible will be at 1pm each day. You can also participate in a kite making activity and receive a free kite after the activity. Island Storytelling Festival: New Waves http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519d2a05-3dd0-4980-9cbd-03624c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519d2a05-3dd0-4980-9cbd-03624c4a89beSummerside, PE (Sunday, September 29, 2013) The Island Storytelling Festival:New Waves is the recording of radio dramas with community voice actors and foleys before a live audience. The radio scripts are actual Island historic happenings that have been written into radio dramas in the style of early live radio. The research is done through the MacNaught History Centre and Archives in Summerside. The audience will see the recording...North End Jewish Folk Choir Sings at the Forkshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519cea4f-de80-48f1-bf75-30744c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519cea4f-de80-48f1-bf75-30744c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Enjoy a live diverse performance by a choir who signs in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino, English, German and other languages. Celebrate the spirit of the North End during Culture Days 2013. FREE Family Art Dayhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519cf2b3-43d8-4bf3-9a4d-3f894c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519cf2b3-43d8-4bf3-9a4d-3f894c4a89beWhitchurch-Stouffville, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) FREE Family Art Day - at The Latcham Gallery September 28, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Celebrate Culture Days with the opportunity to talk to artists, see art and make art at The Latcham Gallery! FREE art activity for all ages!London Ontario Media Arts Associationhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187ea82-214c-45d0-b0bd-4cd74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187ea82-214c-45d0-b0bd-4cd74c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Come and see our various media displays and participate in hands on media workshops including film animation, video, audio and vibrotactile!London Clay Art Centrehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51755c72-ac20-4a42-acd2-3c2d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51755c72-ac20-4a42-acd2-3c2d4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Visitors will enjoy a guided tour of the facility, including the newly completed second floor. They will see wheel demonstrations, a clay activity for children, historic stained glass windows that were hidden until renovations, and other traces of the original 19th Century building. A special exhibition will be on display inside the store and in the front windows. Other artists may be...Lashbrook Marketing and PRhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519bc9ed-fdb4-4f5d-a3c2-0a454c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519bc9ed-fdb4-4f5d-a3c2-0a454c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Lashbrook is located at the corner of Talbot and King Streets. The building, established as a commercial block in 1881, was designed by London-based architect William A. Joanes. It is a great example of High Victorian style. During the weekend for London Culture Days, our staff members will provide guided tours to visitors and answer any questions they may have.The Burridge Block – Digital Echidnahttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51891d62-29ac-4713-9668-49c74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51891d62-29ac-4713-9668-49c74c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Digital Echidna team members will be on hand to guide you through our facilities, share information about our upcoming expansion, and answer any questions you may have. Come explore the Burridge Block and feel the heartbeat of downtown London.Culture Days @ the Library: Enjoy Thai Dance with Tdot Tdat!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/514bc027-69ac-4b47-9b78-50534c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/514bc027-69ac-4b47-9b78-50534c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Witness the beauty of traditional Thai dance performances while learning the basic postures unique to Thai dance. Come to watch, come to learn, come to try at Agincourt Library as part of Culture Days @ The Library. In collaboration with Culture Days and the Neighbourhood Arts Network, Toronto Public Library hosts over 40 Toronto-based artists and arts organizations in a celebration of...Caledon Hills Studio Tour - Marty Rothsteinhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c1c6d-a3bc-4a4d-beeb-54b54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c1c6d-a3bc-4a4d-beeb-54b54c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) The Caledon Hills Studio Tour has become synonymous with Fall. As summer goes out in a blaze of glory a handful of hugely talented artists come together and open their home studios to the leafers, the art lovers, friends, neighbours and the curious minded showcasing their works, discussing their inspirations and influences, and sharing their processes. This Studio: Landscape Photography by...Caledon Hills Studio Tour - Stone Ridge Studiohttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c2738-cf38-4025-9873-5d6b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c2738-cf38-4025-9873-5d6b4c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) The Caledon Hills Studio Tour has become synonymous with Fall. As summer goes out in a blaze of glory a handful of hugely talented artists come together and open their home studios to the leafers, the art lovers, friends, neighbours and the curious minded showcasing their works, discussing their inspirations and influences, and sharing their processes. This Studio: Leather Jewellery-Stone...Caledon Hills Studio Tour - Jeremy Guyhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c2947-75d0-429d-8b61-564e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c2947-75d0-429d-8b61-564e4c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) The Caledon Hills Studio Tour has become synonymous with Fall. As summer goes out in a blaze of glory a handful of hugely talented artists come together and open their home studios to the leafers, the art lovers, friends, neighbours and the curious minded showcasing their works, discussing their inspirations and influences, and sharing their processes. This Studio: Stone Sculpture by Jeremy...Caledon Hills Studio Tour - Merle Harstonehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c2a6f-ef00-46ed-a139-5c0a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c2a6f-ef00-46ed-a139-5c0a4c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) The Caledon Hills Studio Tour has become synonymous with Fall. As summer goes out in a blaze of glory a handful of hugely talented artists come together and open their home studios to the leafers, the art lovers, friends, neighbours and the curious minded showcasing their works, discussing their inspirations and influences, and sharing their processes. This Studio - Mixed Media Abstractions by...Caledon Hills Studio Tour - Lyn Westfallhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c2525-a598-441d-bee4-5cf74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c2525-a598-441d-bee4-5cf74c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) The Caledon Hills Studio Tour has become synonymous with Fall. As summer goes out in a blaze of glory a handful of hugely talented artists come together and open their home studios to the leafers, the art lovers, friends, neighbours and the curious minded showcasing their works, discussing their inspirations and influences, and sharing their processes. This Studio: Paintings by Lyn Westfall...Caledon Hills Studio Tour - Cory Trepanierhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c168d-bad4-4760-bc37-501b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519c168d-bad4-4760-bc37-501b4c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) The Caledon Hills Studio Tour has become synonymous with Fall. As summer goes out in a blaze of glory a handful of hugely talented artists come together and open their home studios to the leafers, the art lovers, friends, neighbours and the curious minded showcasing their works, discussing their inspirations and influences, and sharing their processes. This Studio: Landscape Oil Paintings...Hands of American Sign Language http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517f2cc7-9668-48a4-93ec-7ca64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517f2cc7-9668-48a4-93ec-7ca64c4a89beBath, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) * WHO: Deaf and Hearing ASL (American Sign Language) signers of LImestone Hands in Kingston. * WHAT: 1- ASL storytelling (fairy tales in signs) 2- Music in ASL (signing with the music) 3- Matching signs (a card of a word, matching with a card of the correct sign for that word- Ex. Manners, Conversational...) *WHERE: (Not sure yet) *WHEN: September 28th, 2013 at 12pm -...Persian Dance Workshophttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519b9db2-5b08-400b-869e-53464c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519b9db2-5b08-400b-869e-53464c4a89beOttawa, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Experience grace and energy of Persian Dance via a free workshop in traditional and regional dances of Iran. Participants will have a chance to get a sense of each piece by watching brief performances, followed by easy to follow instructions in a relaxed environment. People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome.Celebrating Yesterday and Todayhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/514b554d-939c-4d57-9674-6ba04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/514b554d-939c-4d57-9674-6ba04c4a89beLloydminster, SK (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Celebrating Lloydminster's rich past and looking forward to the future, with a focus on culture and heritage in Lloydminster and area. This year Lloydminster is celebrating 110 years!Artist Preview Gala - My Waterfront Photo Exhibit http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5170014b-c10c-49e9-b52e-23d74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5170014b-c10c-49e9-b52e-23d74c4a89beToronto, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013) Drop by Queen’s Quay Terminal with your family, friends and colleagues and celebrate the work of 50 winning finalists in our My Waterfront Photo Contest and the charm and beauty of the waterfront. The contest encourages residents of and visitors to Toronto's waterfront to explore the community and discover its beauty through photography. Open Rehearsal Bolero Dance Theatrehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ff5d0-277c-4e4b-a6cf-3cf94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ff5d0-277c-4e4b-a6cf-3cf94c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Experience an open dance rehearsal with Bolero Dance Theatre. The rhythmic footwork and castanet playing will transport you to Spain as we rehearse and briefly talk about the different styles of Spanish dance.Act Out Greek Mythshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517abfd4-e3f8-43e6-af14-59c34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517abfd4-e3f8-43e6-af14-59c34c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013) Kids - re-enact famous Greek myths! Perseus and the Medusa, Hercules and the Nemean Lion, Odysseus and the Cyclops and more. No rehearsing! Props provided. Parents, don't forget your camera. Your organizer&narrator is Patrick Bowman, author of Torn from Troy and Cursed by the Sea God, the first two books of a trilogy retelling Homer's famous Odyssey. 11am-1pm: Dufferin/St Clair Library,...Pirate Lessons & Activities on the Woodman in PortPerryhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51756372-b494-4bd1-bcd2-43d64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51756372-b494-4bd1-bcd2-43d64c4a89bePort Perry, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Pirate literacy lessons, & ship education on the Woodman ship in Port Perry. Join the Jolly Woodman Ship in downtown Port Perry while docked. Learn about Pirate talk and ship terms. Kids can also participate in a colouring contest. If you have never been on a ship, this is an event not to be missed! You may want to also compliment your afternoon with a discounted cruise on the Woodman. Workshop: The Basics of Bookbindinghttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ac412-b47c-4e3d-99fa-64ea4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ac412-b47c-4e3d-99fa-64ea4c4a89beVancouver, BC (Friday, September 27, 2013) In honour of Gustav Roedde, the original owner of the house, and Vancouver's first printer and bookbinder, Roedde House Museum will be offering a demonstration and workshop of basic bookbinding techniques. This workshop will take place in the house and will be available to all visitors enjoying a free tour of this beautifully restored Heritage house museum.Biff Mitchell’s Scary Night Time Horror Writing Workshop http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517dcdf0-3f9c-4447-b9f9-1a354c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517dcdf0-3f9c-4447-b9f9-1a354c4a89beFredericton, NB (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Biff Mitchell’s Scary Night Time Horror Writing Workshop is a spine-chilling adventure into the art of writing scary stories that make your readers afraid to look under the bed. We’ll look at how to build suspense, make your readers’ skin crawl, build weird characters and create settings that make the ordinary seem supernatural. (Note: In spite of the scariness, this will be a family...Roma Dance Heritage Celebrationhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5196ba43-72a8-4efc-b702-30884c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5196ba43-72a8-4efc-b702-30884c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) With the support of Flemingdon Park Library, Iana Komarnytska and Paromita Kar are pleased to present a public celebration of the variety and richness of Roma dance heritage. Based on their study and artistic engagement with Roma dances of Turkey and India respectively, Iana and Paromita are happy to have an opportunity to share their admiration and passion for these dance cultures. Culture Days @ the Library: Red Slam Hip Hophttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5197b3b9-4e18-4c33-8588-73014c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5197b3b9-4e18-4c33-8588-73014c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Red Slam an indigenous hip hop fusion band and arts collective will share the 5 elements of hip hop through live performance and interactive workshops. Explore the art of beat making; mc'ing; breakin'; graffitti and knowledge of self; while deepening your understanding of hip hop culture, indigenous cultures and arts activism through the Medicine Wheel Teachings and the Idle No More Movement. Art Tours of Manitoba Hydro Placehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517fe50a-02a4-4854-b56f-28dc4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517fe50a-02a4-4854-b56f-28dc4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013) The Manitoba Hydro Art Collection includes over 175 pieces representing over 50 Manitoba artists. The work spans a period from the 1970's to present day. One hour guided art tours will be conducted by Manitoba Hydro's Art Curator, Leona Herzog. The tours are free and pre-registration is required. Registration is available on line at http://www.hydro.mb.ca/corporate/mhplace/book_a_tour.shtml An Afternoon of African Culturehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51759841-dff8-4c69-b92d-779f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51759841-dff8-4c69-b92d-779f4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) There will be live musical and dance performances by local groups and individuals, in addition to music from various parts of Africa. Storytellers will share traditional African stories for children, and encourage their participation in telling the stories. Artwork, crafts and artifacts will be on display and traditional food will be available. Don’t miss this delightful afternoon.Attic Bookshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517fcd94-8e1c-4bbb-9415-12ef4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517fcd94-8e1c-4bbb-9415-12ef4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Come and see one of London's best kept literary and cultural treasures! We will provide guided tours, including an up-close look at antiquarian books not usually available to the public. Experience history as our tour guides take you through this beautiful local landmark, explaining the history of its growth and renovations throughout the years. Meet our mysterious ghost in the basement,...German Canadian Club Londonhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ed0c2-7be8-4c31-94f3-1bc64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ed0c2-7be8-4c31-94f3-1bc64c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Visit our German Canadian Club and experience our culture! We are happy to show you our property and you can learn about German/Canadian history through our exhibition. Bring your friends for ballroom dancing with live music and enjoy delicious German cake with a cup of coffee or tea- Deutsche Gemütlichkeit. Brick Street Cemeteryhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517e9429-58a0-48e2-9a1b-52c44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517e9429-58a0-48e2-9a1b-52c44c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Brick Street Cemetery has recently undergone considerable improvements. New engraved "info-bricks" have been installed to highlight the significance of certain individuals buried here. Visitors may enjoy a pleasant stroll at their leisure or take advantage of the Friends of Brick Street Cemetery who will be on hand to answer any questions. A scavenger hunt for children will help young...Open House and Puppetry Workshophttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51952667-2b00-42ba-b01a-37c44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51952667-2b00-42ba-b01a-37c44c4a89beCurrys Corner, NS (Friday, September 27, 2013) Mermaid Theatre will again be offering an Open House at our facility in Windsor on Friday, September 27 at 3pm. Then at 4pm, everyone is invited to a hands-on puppetry demonstration with our senior workshop instructor. The event is free and open to the public, as are all Culture Days activities across Canada.The Cinderella Projecthttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519511bd-2b1c-4d03-b025-24174c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/519511bd-2b1c-4d03-b025-24174c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) A theatrical adventure that celebrates the oral tradition of storytelling and explores the ways the classic fairy tale shifts as it travels through the mouths and minds of multiple generations.Culture Days @ the Library: Diasporic Genius Lahttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5193f494-8354-441e-8eee-29ba4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5193f494-8354-441e-8eee-29ba4c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Language is made up not only of words but also of sounds. When we speak we are like language instruments, and we can bring those "instruments" together to make a beautiful noise Join musician, composer and community activator David Buchbinder and his Thorncliffe Park friends for an hour-long pop-up course in the Language Choir. All are welcome, no experience necessary! Visual Arts http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803b88-6dcc-4d95-abf1-12904c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803b88-6dcc-4d95-abf1-12904c4a89bePonteix, SK (Friday, September 27, 2013) Be an artist and create a masterpiece!Writing workshophttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5180404b-9cf0-4a14-a069-180a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5180404b-9cf0-4a14-a069-180a4c4a89bePonteix, SK (Friday, September 27, 2013) Come for a writing workshop! On common themes or ideas, create your own personnal stories and share!Homage to Norman Kourihttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803823-83f0-4846-b185-0f574c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803823-83f0-4846-b185-0f574c4a89bePonteix, SK (Friday, September 27, 2013) Norman Kouri was an artist from Ponteix, SK. Cultural Centre Royer will host some of his masterpieces. Public will be able to discover or rediscover some of his paintings.Kindermusik & Art Funhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517feb7d-7dfc-42ae-8176-2f0e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517feb7d-7dfc-42ae-8176-2f0e4c4a89beCambridge, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Here’s a chance for the whole family to create music and art together! The afternoon starts with a half hour of musical exploration from Kindermusik, followed by an opportunity to create with art instructor Kari Mullin. It’s free and fantastic. 2nd Annual United Artists' Initiativehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5194eef5-c6b0-4725-9e6f-0a464c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5194eef5-c6b0-4725-9e6f-0a464c4a89beOakville, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) On July 20th, 2012, we organized our first silent art auction to benefit SafetyNet Youth and Children Services. The second UAI will be very similar, featuring student and professional artists together in one exhibition, and artists will be able to choose how much they donate from the sale of each piece. This will be a 'meet-the-artist' event, and small cards will be for sale as well.Under The Harvest Moon Heritage Community Festivalhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5193fe24-3cb0-4ad2-89d6-307e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5193fe24-3cb0-4ad2-89d6-307e4c4a89beRegina, SK (Saturday, September 28, 2013) The Under The Harvest Moon Heritage Community Festival unites, celebrates and showcases the diverse cultural heritage of the Heritage community through multicultural performances and opportunities for neighbours to meet and enjoy shared experiences.Expressive Abstract Painting Workshop for BEGINNERShttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5193fcde-bb04-4988-824d-2e584c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5193fcde-bb04-4988-824d-2e584c4a89beKitchener, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) This Saturday afternoon workshop will guide you through a process that will enable you to leave the workshop with a completed 16X20 acrylic abstract painting. We will explore basic concepts and techniques and facilitate free experimentation with the materials. All supplies are provided. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshophttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5193dfd6-f828-47ea-9840-0e5b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5193dfd6-f828-47ea-9840-0e5b4c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Experience the joy of singing major choral works in a large choir. TMC choral workshops regularly bring together over 100 people who love to sing, including some TMC choristers and alumni. Guest conductor Matthew Otto (former TMC Associate Conductor) will take participants through some vocal warm ups and then we'll sing from some well-loved choral masterworks. Anyone who enjoys singing is...Old House Tourhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517e8300-2708-4e7b-b42d-3be74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517e8300-2708-4e7b-b42d-3be74c4a89beEast Garafraxa, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013) See what artist Sarah Carvalho has done with her historic stone 1888 East Garafraxa Home on Trafalgar Road. Renovated and restored to original beauty with detached three car garage with 2nd storey studio loft. Double french doors on wrap around sun porch overlooking pond. Meet the Music for All Alliance http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517f142b-8f40-4d90-93c3-64774c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517f142b-8f40-4d90-93c3-64774c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 27, 2013) Join one of Manitoba’s newest arts organizations for a family friendly event that focuses on inclusive music education, invites audience participation and showcases music outreach programs. Enjoy performances with musicians and students from Winnipeg’s inner-city. We believe music is essential and no-one should be left out. We won’t leave you out either – if you want to...The Writing Gameshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5191737a-c634-45f8-babd-65344c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5191737a-c634-45f8-babd-65344c4a89beNewmarket, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Join us for an afternoon of fun and experiential writing games that will massage your metaphors, grow your grammar, and friction your diction. Recommended for word-loving geeks of all ages. Once it’s gone, it’s gone - an interdisciplinary performancehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5191594f-6690-46d3-b951-53dc4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5191594f-6690-46d3-b951-53dc4c4a89beSt. John's, NL (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Newfoundland has seen the passing of a complete history. Generations of young people today have never lived while there was any form of an active fishery and due to this profound loss the culture of the island has changed forever. Sarah Stoker animates this history, shared through tales of people, families, buildings, homes and memories. The final result is a live outdoor performance...Dance Scottish. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518017e9-6d34-4c52-8777-65af4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518017e9-6d34-4c52-8777-65af4c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Learn the fun of Scottish Country Dancing with lively music and expert instruction. Reduce your stress level; get fitter: boost your social life. Partners are not required. Come on your own. Dress casually. You will think that the Scots invented fun. A. Chisholm Building http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ea43f-0158-42b4-b9f7-642e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ea43f-0158-42b4-b9f7-642e4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Visitors will be invited to travel through time and visit this beautiful building from its prominence in the development of the business district of the Town and City of London in the 1860’s – 1970’s, as a mercantile establishment, to its vacancy and deterioration in the 1990’s and to its eventual restoration and “re-use” as a retail and office space from 2009 – 2013.The King’s Fury—a Tamil Folk Drama http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5179318b-4d74-449e-8b05-1bfb4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5179318b-4d74-449e-8b05-1bfb4c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) The ancient traditional musical art form of the north and east of Sri Lanka, Naadu Koothu, is presented in its original style by Manuel Jesudasan and dancers, in partnership with the Tamil Literary Garden. Part of Culture Days @ the Library. Malvern Branch, Toronto Public Library.Culture Days @ the Library: Glass Painting Workshophttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517a9f24-16ac-45c5-b4c8-388e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517a9f24-16ac-45c5-b4c8-388e4c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) In collaboration with Culture Days and the Neighbourhood Arts Network,, Toronto Public Library hosts over 40 Toronto-based artists and arts organizations in a celebration of arts and culture at library branches throughout the city of Toronto. Nina Shah will present 'Glassy Enchantment', to enable you to transfer to glass, your artistic inspiration, wherein you will use an array of...Music partners at the Guelph Youth Music Centrehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51912aac-463c-4787-9f3d-29434c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51912aac-463c-4787-9f3d-29434c4a89beGuelph, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) We're throwing open the doors..........to the Guelph Youth Music Centre. Together with the Guelph School of Music, Guelph Youth Singers and Suzuki String School of Guelph, we'll fill your senses with music. Enjoy: Guided tours beginning each hour on the hour from 11 to 2. Instrument "petting zoos". Youth Singing workshop at 1PM. Refreshments. You'll find us at 75 Cardigan Street. For more...Latin American Culture dayshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5175750f-68e0-4893-8ef3-59f64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5175750f-68e0-4893-8ef3-59f64c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Visitors will experience the best of our Latino American culture through dance, music, and food. Several countries of Latino America will be represented and ready to give a cultural experience through our cuisine, performances, colours, crafts and other intercative activities.The APKhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/516d855f-6500-414f-9816-79bc4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/516d855f-6500-414f-9816-79bc4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) We host all kinds of events; bands, indie, local especially; art shows; fundraisers and other events. APK is a bar/restaurant.Who's Your Daddy's Daddy?http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517e5f74-9128-4358-a8e4-14344c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517e5f74-9128-4358-a8e4-14344c4a89beDutton, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013) Hands-on introduction to conducting family history research using the resources of the Elgin County Archives and Elgin County Library, and online tools including Ancestry.ca and FamilySearch.org. Tutorial sessions led by Archives/ Library staff and members of the West Elgin Genealogical Society.How to become a Cantonese Opera Performerhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517b5d94-df18-4ff2-bad5-25bb4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517b5d94-df18-4ff2-bad5-25bb4c4a89beRichmond, BC (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Workshop participants will learn about the history of the Cantonese opera, the characteristic of the different roles of Cantonese opera characters. Our performer will explain and demonstrate the significance of the miming, hand gestures, footwork, watersleeves, costumes and props for the performance. This workshop will give the participants a deeper understanding and appreciation for this...New Landscapes!! Childrens Workshop and Discussionhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5166c677-76b0-4004-a459-0cae4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5166c677-76b0-4004-a459-0cae4c4a89beSt. John's, NL (Saturday, September 28, 2013) New Landscapes!! Children's Workshop and Discussion Come explore Robert Hengeveld's imaginative exhibition "Natural Revision" with us. Create your own diorama with recycled materials and later hear about how Newfoundland and Labrador artists use landscape in their art making connections across geographies, media and time. London Poetry Slamhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518013d0-697c-4177-b1b7-61594c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518013d0-697c-4177-b1b7-61594c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) London Poetry Slam will be running an 'open mic' from 10-2 Saturday Sept. 28th. Poets will explain the art of spoken word, poetry slams, writing/performance style, etc. and perform poems as people drop in throughout the day. At 2 pm, we will hold a mock slam. Poets will 'compete' against each other in a mock slam format and the audience will be asked to judge and choose a winner. Aerial Dance Class & Performancehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51808d7a-6ee4-4807-adcc-5d6b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51808d7a-6ee4-4807-adcc-5d6b4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Come experience the excitement of aerial dance! Swing, spin, and float in mid-air using aerial fabric, or silks, and stay for a performance by Winnipeg's premiere aerial circus arts troupe, Momentum. Class is open to all ages, no experience necessary. Please wear comfortable form-fitting clothing (dance or yoga wear is ideal), no jewelry. Find your wings at Monica's Danz Gym, 4-25...The Same but Different: Art Exhibition & Salehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518ebb5b-59f8-4431-8acd-4bab4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518ebb5b-59f8-4431-8acd-4bab4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013) Join us in the search for what it means to be “the same but different” and perhaps make a few discoveries of your own along the way! Expressing ourselves through art is an integral part of who we are and how we experience life. Anything that influences us is reflected in our art. Our Auxiliary gallery featuring member works will be open as well.Learn to make Jewellery with the Creative Eye at the Libraryhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517b0732-f6e4-41f1-b3ea-2e704c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517b0732-f6e4-41f1-b3ea-2e704c4a89beRichmond Hill, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013) Artists from the Richmond Hill Creative Eye are demonstrating jewellery making and design techniques in "Meeting Room A" at the Richmond Hill Public Library (Major Mac & Yonge) from 10:30AM to 4PM. Demonstrations include: basic beading, bead weaving, chainmaille, shamballa, wire wrapping, Viking knit, Chinese/Celtic knotting, Kumihimo, and pearl knotting. Join us for this wonderful and...Les vents de l'automnehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518c4fdb-e75c-404f-974c-3ee24c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518c4fdb-e75c-404f-974c-3ee24c4a89beIle des Chênes, MB (Friday, September 27, 2013) A repertoire of à variety of genres for all ages. We interact with our audience young and old alike! Music is the most beautiful gift someone can share with others without the spoken word...with just à gentle whisper in the wind! OPAS Plein Air Challenge in Stouffvillehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518c34ac-6b04-41a4-808d-2be74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518c34ac-6b04-41a4-808d-2be74c4a89beWhitchurch-Stouffville, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Artists spread out across town competing for cash and honour in the historic downtown of the village of Stouffville, Ontario. These artists have 3 hours to create a masterpiece, which observers get a chance to vote for. Watch the creative process unfold as they interpret the landscape around them. You'll be amazed at what can be done in three hours.La lettre / The letterhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5166328b-9584-4d01-a812-59694c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5166328b-9584-4d01-a812-59694c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Des improvisateurs aguerris ravivent l'art de la correspondance. Apportez des lettres qui inspireront des improvisations, ou venez prêts à écrire; papier à lettre fourni. // Seasoned improv artists revive the lost art of correspondence. Bring in your own letters to trigger improvisations, or come ready to write; stationary provided.Latino Canadian Community Corporationhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517eb3a4-1e8c-4a8d-a810-73b34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517eb3a4-1e8c-4a8d-a810-73b34c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Experience Latino-Canadian culture during London Culture Days! Participants will be encouraged to enjoy the festiveness of Latino performances including Latino dance and music. For those who want to experience authentic Latino cuisine, mouth-watering homemade Latino food will be prepared.OPEN HOUSEhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518bbff4-b064-442c-bb88-39f74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518bbff4-b064-442c-bb88-39f74c4a89beAntigonish, NS (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013) ORIGINAL ART Paintings, printmaking, photography Forest City Galleryhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187c26b-66e4-469a-88cb-2afc4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187c26b-66e4-469a-88cb-2afc4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Forest City Gallery proudly presents our emerging-artists exhibition Activation that will be on display for 2013 Culture Days. Director, Jenna Powell, will be present in-gallery for a tour of this exhibition. Do you enjoy knitting, crochet, macramé, tatting, braiding, finger or tablet weaving, sewing, quilting and embroidering? Come and get together with other textile enthusiasts over a cup of...The Cornerstone - Youth Opportunities Unlimitedhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51802732-5004-4862-b117-77a74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51802732-5004-4862-b117-77a74c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Guests visiting the Cornerstone will have the opportunity to have a guided tour of the facility with highlights of the recent renovations with a view to restore the interior of the café to original features, and preservation of some original flooring. As the building is now purposed for providing services for youth, the café which is a social enterprise will provide special food items and...427 (London) Wing, RCAF Associationhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518958a2-1a58-454d-acb9-070a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518958a2-1a58-454d-acb9-070a4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) We hope to combine the historical records of both the military and civilian aviation experience of our city of London and the surrounding area. This would include pre-war, wartime and post-war notable events as reported in the media.London Fanshawe Symphonic Chorushttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187fcd2-5084-4db6-8af4-5cce4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187fcd2-5084-4db6-8af4-5cce4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Fanshawe Chorus London, and The Gerald Fagan Singers represent over 100 London and area talented musicians. Our organization offers two main series of concerts featuring choral/orchestral works. Throughout the series we focus on Canadian Repertoire, including commissioned works, and feature Canadian soloists who are established as well as emerging artists. During Culture Days the choirs will...How to Store and Care for Art - Curator’s Talkhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518a5909-08dc-4bec-9cba-72d54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518a5909-08dc-4bec-9cba-72d54c4a89beBrampton, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Join Assistant Curator Gerrie Loveys for a peek inside PAMA’s art storage during the talk.Ford City Arts & Heritage Festival http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518aa108-0af8-46cd-bccd-3bc64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518aa108-0af8-46cd-bccd-3bc64c4a89beWindsor, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) 2nd Annual Ford City Arts & Heritage Festival Like street festivals in walkable historic neighbourhoods? Then this event is for you! Event details to be posted as participants are confirmed.Manitoba Honey Dayshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51802baf-6ab8-42ad-ad4f-7ec44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51802baf-6ab8-42ad-ad4f-7ec44c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Learn about honey extracting, see demonstrations, meet local honey producers and taste and purchase honey derived from various flowers.Yarnbombinghttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ad9e6-9034-46ff-b0cd-7ff44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ad9e6-9034-46ff-b0cd-7ff44c4a89beKelowna , BC (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Yarn Bombing is a new “graffiti” craze that’s popping up in public spaces worldwide. Participants attach colourful swatches of knit or crocheted yarn to everything from trees and fence posts, to bike racks or public sculpture. This style of graffiti is harmless and often poses social or political messages. Join Cool Arts and the Kelowna Art Gallery to “yarn bomb” the Cultural District....Sample Tea and Luski at the Glooscap Heritage Centrehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5166c974-91e4-4276-bacd-11f04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5166c974-91e4-4276-bacd-11f04c4a89beMillbrook, NS (Friday, September 27, 2013) Sample traditional Mi'kmak bread.Majestic Movie Magichttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51522a76-2ac0-4f38-8854-614f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51522a76-2ac0-4f38-8854-614f4c4a89beBiggar, SK (Saturday, September 28, 2013) "Majestic Movie Magic" is a celebration of film and theatre in Biggar, SK. Movie posters and artifacts from the Majestic Theater will be displayed in the Credit Union Gallery; movies will be played in the Majestic Theater exhibit; popcorn and consession treats will be served; and everyone can participate in our animation station, creating moving cartoons with a zoescope machine!Music in the Museumhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51801e50-c430-4167-b19b-6c644c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51801e50-c430-4167-b19b-6c644c4a89beOrillia, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013) Join the newly expanded Orillia Museum of Art and History for our first ever Music in the Museum event! Enjoy our latest art exhibit with a casual creative twist. Music in the Museum is a collaborative music event held in the main art gallery at the Orillia Museum of Art and History, Sir Samuel Steel Building. An open mic jam session followed by performances from Orillia's finest musical talent.Join Dovbush Dancers for an Open Rehearsalhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517eaabc-59b4-4bab-9890-6b634c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517eaabc-59b4-4bab-9890-6b634c4a89beVancouver, BC (Friday, September 27, 2013) Discover the athleticism, precision and emotion of Ukrainian Folk-Stage dance. Get a taste of the diverse regional styles, steps and music of this popular and challenging dance form. Join our Directors for a Q&A at 7:30 and stay to watch Dovbush Dancers rehearse. Our award-winning dancers will demonstrate the skills required to perform the intricate partner and pattern work, the exhilarating...Treasures of Minto Bus Tourhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518a7a14-e7bc-4b1b-aba8-08ef4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518a7a14-e7bc-4b1b-aba8-08ef4c4a89beMinto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Join us as we travel around the Town of Minto making various stops along the way. We feature local guest speakers, local cultural destinations and give you a behind the scenes look at some of our hidden gems. Previous travellers on the Treasures of Minto Bus Tour have commented that "this is an event you don't want to miss," so be sure to register early as space is limited!Drop in Family Workshop http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518a532b-2d9c-4fb2-ae7c-6d6b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518a532b-2d9c-4fb2-ae7c-6d6b4c4a89beBrampton, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Create abstract art using unique and unusual materials.The Avro Arrow Film Screeninghttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518a57e6-b7f4-4044-9a44-719a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518a57e6-b7f4-4044-9a44-719a4c4a89beBrampton, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Film screening highlighting the history of the Avro Arrow project brought to you by the Brampton Historical Society.Culture Days at Milton Centre for the Artshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5189b5a4-0164-4775-b064-62c64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5189b5a4-0164-4775-b064-62c64c4a89beMilton, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) The Milton Centre for the Arts is hosting Culture Days, a weekend of activities orchestrated by Arts Milton to celebrate arts and culture within the community as part of Canada-wide festivities. Activities will take place Friday, September 27 to Sunday, September 29 at the Milton Centre for the Arts and will include a variety of free, interactive workshops spanning many different types of art. Archaeology Caravan Culture Dayshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5189802a-e6d0-40b6-b3de-30dd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5189802a-e6d0-40b6-b3de-30dd4c4a89beSaskatoon, SK (Friday, September 27, 2013) Come see the Saskatchewan Archaeological Society at Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Stop by the Archaeology Caravan to learn about Saskatchewan Archaeology - try to make your own pot, do a rock painting or throw an atlatl. Stay to watch the St. Mary's Oskayak Dance Troupe or walk some of the trails. Westview Culture Day in the Parkhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5189784a-b7f0-4206-b22f-2b1a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5189784a-b7f0-4206-b22f-2b1a4c4a89beSaskatoon, SK (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Share your culture with us! We offer many free and interactive culture activities for all ages. We will showcase the diversity of our community by sharing, dance , live, music, art, as well as many interactive activities! See you there!Covent Garden Markethttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518952e8-c290-449b-8771-7f424c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518952e8-c290-449b-8771-7f424c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Covent Garden Market e is a great venue right here in the heart of London. We will be providing our beautiful and spacious upstairs Mezzanine and Labatt Lounge of the Covent Garden Market, which overlooks our beautiful downtown. The Covent Garden Market provides a historic, family and community friendly environment full of cuisine from all around the world. Banting House National Historic Site of Canadahttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518021ee-63e4-4c57-bfcc-6afd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518021ee-63e4-4c57-bfcc-6afd4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Banting House National Historic Site of Canada is recognized as the site of the defining moment in the discovery of insulin and commemorates the most important medical discovery of the 20th century. Visitors are introduced to Major Sir Frederick Banting through a self-guided tour. Join us and experience the life and career of one of our most celebrated international heroes and the man voted...Middlesex County Administration Officehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51800864-e0e8-46ef-9682-4fbd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51800864-e0e8-46ef-9682-4fbd4c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) London's first permanent building and its most recognizable landmark was opened in 1829 as the District Courthouse and Gaol. It was modeled after Malahide Castle, the ancestral home in Ireland of Colonel Thomas Talbot. Visit the old court room and an original block of cells, includine one for solitary confinement. Guided tours will be given. Museum of Ontario Archaeologyhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187cc6f-64ec-42a6-bc7a-30bc4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187cc6f-64ec-42a6-bc7a-30bc4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Explore the Museum's gallery and special exhibits and visit the Lawson Village to discover what life was like in London’s earliest village. Experience archaeological techniques and have fun with games and crafts.The City of London, Neighbourhood Children and Fire Serviceshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51894a4e-1a24-4852-9b5a-73544c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51894a4e-1a24-4852-9b5a-73544c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Come and join us during the weekend of London Culture Days! We will provide historical information of facility and offer guided tours about Spectrum Program displays and more. There will be program activity demonstrations that will be prepared for you to experience our unique and interesting programs. The City of London, Neighbourhood Children and Fire Serviceshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51894884-0844-4052-95fa-730b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51894884-0844-4052-95fa-730b4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Come and join us during the weekend of London Culture Days! We will provide historical information of facility and offer guided tours about Spectrum Program displays and more. There will be program activity demonstrations that will be prepared for you to experience our unique and interesting programs.The City of London, Neighbourhood Children and Fire Serviceshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51894719-10c8-4e90-9f45-730b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51894719-10c8-4e90-9f45-730b4c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Come and join us during the weekend of London Culture Days! We will provide historical information of facility and offer guided tours about Spectrum Program displays and more. There will be program activity demonstrations that will be prepared for you to experience our unique and interesting programs.Spectacle de violon et claquettehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51894560-37ec-48a6-98b2-73094c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51894560-37ec-48a6-98b2-73094c4a89beTignish, PE (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Spectacle de violon avec des artistes locaux de la communauté acadienne et francophone de Prince-Ouest. Durant le spectacle des numéro de claquette seront présenté et aussi des ateliers de claquette pour les spectateurs.The City of London, Neighbourhood Children and Fire Serviceshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51893fe8-4f10-48d7-84a8-6de64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51893fe8-4f10-48d7-84a8-6de64c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Come and join us during the weekend of London Culture Days! We will provide historical information of facility and offer guided tours about Spectrum Program displays and more. There will be program activity demonstrations that will be prepared for you to experience our unique and interesting programs.1st Hussars Museumhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517fe859-2d80-46c5-9cee-2cf54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517fe859-2d80-46c5-9cee-2cf54c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Come and see the 1st Hussars Museum during London Culture Days! There will be guided tours prepared by our knowledgeable guides who will explain exhibits and entertain visitors with historical stories. If you are interested in Canadian military history, do not miss this opportunity of looking a group of people dressed in various Canadian military uniforms in the past. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canadahttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518921f3-e814-4d51-9b64-4fad4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518921f3-e814-4d51-9b64-4fad4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) The Research Centre will offer a variety of guided tour options to present the many types of research carried out in our laboratories. There will be fun and intriguing interactive science displays and activities for kids. Don’t miss the always popular wagon ride tours around the experimental farm. Your visit promises to be an educational, informative and fun day for all.Manitoba Fibre Festivalhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51891652-b3bc-433e-8425-43af4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51891652-b3bc-433e-8425-43af4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 28, 2013) The Manitoba Fibre Festival brings together local producers of fibre with enthusiastic artisans. There will be demonstrations of many crafts including spinning, needlefelting, and knitting. Visitors learn the steps in fibre processing from "sheep to sweater". Paid workshops are also available. The Fibre Festival builds connections between rural and urban communities and inspires participants...This is Burlesque: Presented by Miss La Musehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/514b3d72-2250-4f4e-8690-487a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/514b3d72-2250-4f4e-8690-487a4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 27, 2013) "You do this art-form brilliantly!" (Martin Short, Canada's Got Talent) "Winnipeg's burlesque queen!" (Greg Glatz, CJOB) Miss La Muse presents a discussion on burlesque and introduces you to the juicy history. Burlesque costume display. Mini workshop. Answers your questions, and more! More info to be announced. Stay tuned.Kubeba Dance Workshop on Sundayhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518917f1-0168-40f6-9a9c-474d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518917f1-0168-40f6-9a9c-474d4c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) This dance workshop will include various African dances from Malawi, Senegal, Rwanda, Cameroon, Congo and South Africa. This is a rare opportunity! You will not able to find classes/studios teaching these styles in London. It is about learning something new, having fun and discovering how great of a dancer you are!! Kubeba Dance Workshop on Saturdayhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518914d9-09a0-465e-8052-43af4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518914d9-09a0-465e-8052-43af4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) This dance workshop will include various African dances from Malawi, Senegal, Rwanda, Cameroon, Congo and South Africa. This is a rare opportunity! You will not able to find classes/studios teaching these styles in London. It is about learning something new, having fun and discovering how great of a dancer you are!!Ann van Meylhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187f79b-e8ec-4ec1-8298-58c44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187f79b-e8ec-4ec1-8298-58c44c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Born in the Netherlands, Ann van Meyl has resided in London since immigrating to Canada with her family...art has always come to her naturally just as her love of nature. Ann's paintings tell a story, usually with an intended message, and it will be a pleasure for her to share with people the message each painting is meant to convey. Open House at Persephone Theatrehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518844c3-3d10-46c4-9850-19f74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518844c3-3d10-46c4-9850-19f74c4a89beSaskatoon, SK (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Every wondered what goes on behind the scenes? Join us for theatre tours and more.Tour EXCELLENCEhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51801ad4-3df0-4e72-b729-68c84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51801ad4-3df0-4e72-b729-68c84c4a89beGreater Sudbury, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013) A group of master craftsmen have come together under the banner "Tour EXCELLENCE." They will be exhibiting their work at the "Living with Lakes Centre" on Ramaey Lake Road i, across from Laurentian University., in Sudbury Ontario. The exhibit runs from Sept. 28th - 29th from 10am to 6 pm. There will be ongoing demonstrations and educational exhibitions. Craftsmen include: Jane Agnew/Sam...Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, London Region Branchhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51880559-0ea0-48af-9a47-63b34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51880559-0ea0-48af-9a47-63b34c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013) Visitors will experience a walking tour of the Downtown with interesting highlights about architecture, history, and happenings in the buildings along the walk. See the landmarks that tell the story of London and experience the city's rich heritage. ArtVenture Art Studiohttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51880039-e158-4cf8-9261-60124c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51880039-e158-4cf8-9261-60124c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) ArtVenture invites art enthusiasts of all ages to join us as we delve into the world of Still Life. Our gallery will provide Parents, Grandparents and school-aged youth with ample inspiration from famous works of 20th century artists. Several Still-Life arrangements will be set up along with easels and a variety of media. Merrickville Artists Studio Tour & Salehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5188020d-09c0-4251-9f50-61f64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5188020d-09c0-4251-9f50-61f64c4a89beMerrickville, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) There's something for every taste through a self-guided studio tour using a full colour glossy brochure (available in most stores and studios in the village) featuring 27 artists and craftpersons, including paintings, sculpture, pottery, cast iron, blown glass and more. For more information, on-line brochure, visit www.merrickvilleartists.comSweet Adelines, London Chorushttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187f291-c3bc-4a1f-886e-55544c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187f291-c3bc-4a1f-886e-55544c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Visitors will enjoy a professional and polished entertainment package in Barbershop Style by our a cappella female chorus. Chorus quartets will perform to demonstrate the talent of four vocal instruments. London Chorus will teach some fun songs that include audience participation and show a CD of award winning International quartets. Wrap up will be a question and answer session. UnLabhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187bcf0-f134-4149-9252-26904c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5187bcf0-f134-4149-9252-26904c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) The UnLab is London’s own hackerspace. Located at the Convergence Centre at the UWO Research Park, the UnLab is a place where you can find the intersection of tech, make and design. Tour the facilities, try out the podcast studio, or make something with the tools. Play with some of the technology and digital media projects that have been developed at the UnLab. Studio Tour Bancroft and Areahttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/514ee578-6f80-40aa-a216-46a34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/514ee578-6f80-40aa-a216-46a34c4a89beBancroft, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Tour the artist's studios/homes. Meet the artist, view the original artwork , ask questions about the art techniques and purchase if you wish. Enjoy tasty treats at every stop and enter the passport draw for artwork donated by the artist themselves. The bonus is you get to view the spectacular Autumn leaves and fall landscape. So definitely bring your cameras. The tour runs Sept 28, 29..."Culture Days @ the Library: torontobellydancing.ca"http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/516c1089-7660-49d1-ac32-2b874c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/516c1089-7660-49d1-ac32-2b874c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Dancer Evyenia Karmi will be offering a glimpse into the exotic world of bellydance. Participants will observe a short choreography followed by a step by step breakdown of movements from her new book "Quintessential Bellydance" Signed copies will be available for purchase Discover the mystique and glamour of this beautiful and ancient dance form. Private collection of bellydance books and...Blow Your Own Ornamenthttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5183f8b0-18f0-4d9b-a1ff-393b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5183f8b0-18f0-4d9b-a1ff-393b4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) This is an all ages, safe introduction to the fabulous art of glassblowing. You pick your colour, and blow through the pipe to inflate the gather of hot glass into a beautiful glass ball. Children as young as 2 yrs. (with a little family support) to one good natured 92 yr. old Greatgrandmother have participated. There is no cost to try your hand, and you may purchase it for $10. Human Library: books that talk back to you!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5183034a-80b8-4cbe-a023-553b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5183034a-80b8-4cbe-a023-553b4c4a89beAurora, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Wrap your mind around a Human Library event where the books you sign out are real people with real stories to share. Here's your chance to ask those burning questions to creative authors, musicians and journalists. Opening performance by slam poet Sterling Dillinger. Culture Days @ APL: Let's Get Loud!Open Mic for Writershttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518304fa-9e80-40e4-a81b-553b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518304fa-9e80-40e4-a81b-553b4c4a89beRichmond, BC (Friday, September 27, 2013) Richmond Writes Out Loud! is a group in Richmond, BC, for novice, emerging and experienced creative writers, with an emphasis on sharing creative works via the spoken word. If you've ever wanted to share your creative writing with others, come to our September Open Mic event during Culture Days. Everyone is invited to bring their poems, or story excerpts to read aloud! Upper Canada Fibreshed Felt-Inhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5182ba76-d968-4e6f-b6f7-259f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5182ba76-d968-4e6f-b6f7-259f4c4a89beGuelph, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Join us on Saturday September 28th just outside of Guelph for a fabulous Upper Canada Fibreshed Felt-In! What is a Felt-In? It is a co-operative activity of making felt. Join Jennifer Osborn and Tim Fisher for large scale felt making using local wool! All ages can can participate, but be prepared to get a little wet & dirty!Allan Culture Dayhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51829c84-c578-4fea-87d5-5ff94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51829c84-c578-4fea-87d5-5ff94c4a89beAllan, SK (Friday, September 27, 2013) Old fashioned hands on activities including butter churning, rope making, baking pepper nuts, quilting, paper weaving, cross-stitching, use of old fashion carpentry tools and elders are going to be doing a demonstration about how to make cut out dolls from magazines and making hanky dolls for charity. There will also be displays featuring "Communications" and "What is Allan".Chinese Opera's Signature Make-up Applicationhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517b572c-e3e4-487f-af47-1e7c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517b572c-e3e4-487f-af47-1e7c4c4a89beRichmond, BC (Saturday, September 28, 2013) This is an opportunity for the community members to witness the behind the scene preparation of a Chinese opera performance. The community members will be invited to meet the performers who will share their entire process of the Chinese opera make-up and costume. Participants will experience the intricate details of the Chinese opera's signature make-up application, the significance of each...Mosaic Madnesshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518164c2-1f14-4c37-a3ab-29094c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518164c2-1f14-4c37-a3ab-29094c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Ever thought of trying your hand at the art of mosaics? Using broken dishes, pottery and other peculiar objects create a work of art with master-mosaic-maker Doug Wiebe.Step into the Past on the Prairieshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517acbde-a240-41d5-ae75-65b64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517acbde-a240-41d5-ae75-65b64c4a89beAustin, MB (Sunday, September 29, 2013) The Manitoba Agricultural Museum is participating in the Province wide Cultural Days celebration. Come on down and celebrate Cultural Days on September 29th! Enter the year of 1918 in the Manitoba Agricultural Museum’s Homesteader’s Village. Watch the blacksmith heat up the forge, make candles in an 1879 log house, write on slates in a one room schoolhouse, do laundry with a pioneer housewife,...Art Bank Open Househttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ab7ee-214c-488c-8151-51794c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ab7ee-214c-488c-8151-51794c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) In celebration of Culture Days, the Canada Council Art Bank will open its doors to the public! Join us Saturday, September 28, 2013 (10am-4pm) to discover the world's largest collection of contemporary Canadian art. Power of the Arts National Forum: Advancing Social Changehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5166c8d2-a180-4ba4-bcaa-10c54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5166c8d2-a180-4ba4-bcaa-10c54c4a89beOttawa, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013, Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013) Join Canadians from across the country for a national forum on improving the quality of life in our communities through the arts. The goal is to produce a national agenda identifying ways to generate new interdisciplinary research and social innovation for more inclusive, healthy and prosperous communities, through the arts and culture. Improvising on Film: The New Frontier with Julian Fridhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517c6842-6190-409d-bc3a-79444c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517c6842-6190-409d-bc3a-79444c4a89beToronto, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Improvising on film has challenges and joys that are starkly different than being on stage. Julian will lead you through exercises to hone your improv skills and deal with these challenges. Working with our concurrent film class, we'll capture your moments and enjoy them. Due to limited space this is a ticketed event. Free tickets available from www.UofTTIX.ca in person only. Complete class...Hands-on Filmmaking with Rick Palidworhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517c6426-c998-476c-aa41-71304c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517c6426-c998-476c-aa41-71304c4a89beToronto, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) This is a hands-on class where students work in small groups to create short videos in collaboration with our concurrent Improv class. Due to limited space this is a ticketed event. Free tickets available from www.UofTTIX.ca in person only. Complete class description at www.UofTTIX.ca. OPEN REHEARSAL w/Lydia Adams and Amadeus Choirhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5168e7d8-9110-46a8-b89d-3cc64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5168e7d8-9110-46a8-b89d-3cc64c4a89beToronto, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013) Join the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto and Lydia Adams, Conductor for a special Culture Days Ontario OPEN REHEARSAL of W.A. Mozart's "Coronation Mass" and several works by Canadian composers (TBA) from 10:30 - 12:00 pm. Registration will start at 9:00 am and there will be a "Meet & Greet" from 9:15 to 10:25 am with juice, hot brewed coffee, tea, breakfast muffins. Times and location to...Introduction to Pianokids®http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5181283d-da98-42b7-9715-6e574c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5181283d-da98-42b7-9715-6e574c4a89beWhitby, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013) Enjoy an introduction to piano lessons with Pianokids®. A curriculum designed especially for children from the age of 4. Friday: Ages 4 - 6 from 4 - 5 pm, Ages 6 - 8 from 5 - 6 pm. Saturday: Ages 4 - 6 from 1 - 2 pm, Ages 6 - 8 from 2 - 3 pm.Shaftesbury High School Jazz Bandhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51800977-bbe4-42b9-9249-54794c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51800977-bbe4-42b9-9249-54794c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 27, 2013) Jazz Band ConcertFourth Fridays at Guelph Civic Museumhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51802343-fe8c-499e-83e3-6f9e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51802343-fe8c-499e-83e3-6f9e4c4a89beGuelph, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013) Join us for a Kitchen Party/Ceili with Riverside Celtic College from 8-9PM.Great music & dancing! Fun for the entire family. Free event. Fourth Fridays hours 5-9 pm Quilt of the Communityhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5180a0f1-8064-4e52-be02-67154c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5180a0f1-8064-4e52-be02-67154c4a89beNorth Vancouver, BC (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Everyone is invited to come decorate a fabric square describing your unique spirit which in turn will be used create a quilt that will be displayed for the community to enjoy.Canadian Authors Association Writing Workshophttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51808e4e-01fc-471e-9571-5d894c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51808e4e-01fc-471e-9571-5d894c4a89beOrillia, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) The Canadian Authors Association will be offering free writing workshops in a nationwide celebration of writers in communities across Canada. An assortment of facilitated writing workshops will engage emerging to established writers, and bring both inspiration and an opportunity for participants to hone their craft. Caribbean Fiesta at CCCC (Carib. Comm.Cultural Centre) WPG http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517c3ac2-c0a4-422b-8a94-32894c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517c3ac2-c0a4-422b-8a94-32894c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 28, 2013) TBATBDhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517d58ce-b2c8-4922-8a71-18e94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517d58ce-b2c8-4922-8a71-18e94c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) TBDany outdoor or indoor venuehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5159c3d8-376c-4293-8a3c-0b4b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5159c3d8-376c-4293-8a3c-0b4b4c4a89beSaint John, NB (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) A master Hammer Dulcimer player Wenmei Li will present an eclectic concert experience featuring interpretations of traditional Chinese compositions and a smattering of western classics and folk music. The dulcimer, originally from Persia was introduced to China along the Silk Road. It’s versatile harp like sound makes it a popular instrument with versions being found from the Smokey...Art in the Valley Studio Tourhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51807eba-53e0-4bba-a154-44924c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51807eba-53e0-4bba-a154-44924c4a89beFlorenceville-Bristol, NB (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Get an insider's look at the creative process and view some exciting new art and craft. It's a driving tour that will take you to Florenceville, Woodstock, Perth and beyond. Use the Art in the Valley guide-map featuring local artists, artisans and galleries to plan your itinerary. It makes a great group or family outing! Visitors will have a chance to talk with and buy directly from the artists! Open Door Studio Tourhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5180770c-bf64-4240-8560-4ece4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5180770c-bf64-4240-8560-4ece4c4a89beEnglehart, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Various artists will show their work at several locations in the Englehart, Charlton/Dack area. Northeastern Ontario These artists will show visual arts, music, sculpture, Woodworking, stain glass, scrap booking, jewerly making, quilting, fibre arts, photography, dried flower arrangements, and preserves. Choir concerthttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518071a9-d6ec-4a8d-b099-475a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518071a9-d6ec-4a8d-b099-475a4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 27, 2013) Elementary choir to perform at the Forks under the skating rink canopy on Friday September 27th from 11:15-12:00.any outdoor and indoor venueshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518066aa-0774-43b3-acc6-40324c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518066aa-0774-43b3-acc6-40324c4a89beSaint John, NB (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Piano/keyboard, concert Classic music, e.g. Chopin, Mozart etc. the details: TBATweed & Area Studio Tourhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51805d10-5584-4cb4-9491-2f7d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51805d10-5584-4cb4-9491-2f7d4c4a89beTweed, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013, Sunday, September 29, 2013) Discover the talent of area artists and artisans as they describe their techniques on this self-guided tour.There's a wide range of media: painting in watercolours, acrylics & oils; porcelain pottery; textile & multi media art, traditional rug hooking, weaving, quilt art; Olde World Santas; birdhouses; jewellery fused glass beads; stained glass, painted glassware, art photography; native art...MacLaren Art Centre Exhibition Tourshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803ab1-d8d4-4681-992c-10044c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803ab1-d8d4-4681-992c-10044c4a89beBarrie, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013, Friday, September 27, 2013) Join MacLaren Education Officer Christina Mancuso for a tour of the exhibitions featured in CARNEGIEDAYS 2013, a festival of art and language organized by the MacLarenArtCentre and presented in conjunction with Culture Days. This annual arts festival offers events for visitors of all ages including exhibitions, public art projects, performances, authors’ readings, artists’ talks, film and...Simcoe Contemporary Dancers at MacLaren Art Centrehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518041f2-8750-44cf-a1d9-19a84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/518041f2-8750-44cf-a1d9-19a84c4a89beBarrie, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) This performance of new dance works by the Simcoe Contemporary Dancers is a featured event of CARNEGIEDAYS 2013, a festival of art and language organized by the MacLarenArtCentre and presented in conjunction with Culture Days. This annual arts festival offers events for visitors of all ages including exhibitions, public art projects, performances, authors’ readings, artists’ talks, film and...Create BIRDS of PARADISE With ARTist LISAhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/514b6068-8fd0-440e-85cc-76344c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/514b6068-8fd0-440e-85cc-76344c4a89beGuelph, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013) With French Canadian Urban Métis ARTist LISA Du Fresne: Come create your very own de-light-ful 3-D BIRD of PARADISE with RECYCLABLES! Great FUN for Children, Tweens, Teens & Adults. (Children under 7 need to be accompanied by a responsable adult) Just bring your SMILE and a suggested $3 donation or food item :) An easy-challenging,clean-safe,colourful-surprising, joyous-happy hands-on...Sing-a-long with Mississauga Festival Choirhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517abcf9-f7b0-462d-b7cf-56214c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517abcf9-f7b0-462d-b7cf-56214c4a89beMississauga, ON (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Join Mississauga Festival Choir for the first event of our 30th anniversary season. You'll hear songs celebrating the choir's three decades, and, with some training from artistic director David Ambrose, audience members will get to sing along with the choir for the grand finale. Join us for this exciting launch to our anniversary season!New Folk at the Folk Exchangehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51805656-2aac-456b-9d1b-28d84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51805656-2aac-456b-9d1b-28d84c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 28, 2013) New Folk at The Folk Exchange Drop by 211 Bannatyne Avenue (behind the Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store) on Saturday afternoon, September 28. Sit back, relax and enjoy live music by talented Young Performers Program alumni - the new generation of folk! Culture Days @ The Library: Glass Painting Workshophttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51801dec-70cc-4254-9a13-6d254c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51801dec-70cc-4254-9a13-6d254c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) In collaboration with Culture Days and the Neighbourhood Arts Network,, Toronto Public Library hosts over 40 Toronto-based artists and arts organizations in a celebration of arts and culture at library branches throughout the city of Toronto. Nina Shah will present 'Glassy Enchantment', to enable you to transfer to glass, your artistic inspiration, wherein you will use an array of transparent...Platinum Players Rehersal and Play Readinghttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ee967-bb34-4711-8ede-36ab4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/517ee967-bb34-4711-8ede-36ab4c4a89beRichmond, BC (Sunday, September 29, 2013) Come watch Minoru Seniors Society's drama club rehearse for their new Fall season. Try your hand at play reading. Local artistshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5180391d-322c-4844-800f-10044c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5180391d-322c-4844-800f-10044c4a89bePonteix, SK (Friday, September 27, 2013) Local talents: painters, photographs, sculptors,...Everybody is a Storyhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803a27-5950-4a64-8770-10764c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803a27-5950-4a64-8770-10764c4a89beInnisfil, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Explore community stories and share your own memories through the digital community storytelling project. "..your story is part of ...many other stories, and there is no telling where any of them may lead.” ― Erin Morgenstern, The Night CircusEverbody is a Storyhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51802e05-044c-4d38-911a-02864c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51802e05-044c-4d38-911a-02864c4a89beInnisfil, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Explore community stories and share your own memories through the digital community storytelling project. "..your story is part of ...many other stories, and there is no telling where any of them may lead.” ― Erin Morgenstern, The Night CircusEverybody is a Storyhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5180405a-ae20-45d9-a370-180a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/5180405a-ae20-45d9-a370-180a4c4a89beInnisfil, ON (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Explore community stories and share your own memories through the digital community storytelling project. "..your story is part of ...many other stories, and there is no telling where any of them may lead.” ― Erin Morgenstern, The Night CircusDutch Films in the Sky http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803dbf-ae3c-4b95-91c7-0b4c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803dbf-ae3c-4b95-91c7-0b4c4c4a89beBurnaby, BC (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Join the Burnaby Art Gallery and Bob Prittie Library (Metrotown) for a screening of Dutch films! Presenting a short Dutch animation and a feature biopic on the artist Rembrandt van Rijn, this is part of the exhibition by the National Gallery of Canada "Storms and Bright Skies: Three Centuries of Dutch Landscapes". Exhibition Tour: Storms and Bright Skies http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803c18-a5e4-4c57-b915-132d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803c18-a5e4-4c57-b915-132d4c4a89beBurnaby, BC (Saturday, September 28, 2013) Enjoy a free tour of the current exhibition with Assistant Curator Jennifer Cane. "Storms and Bright Skies: Three Centuries of Dutch Landscapes" is organized by the National Gallery of Canada. Drop-in Afterschool Youth Workshophttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803525-16a4-4355-acf8-0afa4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803525-16a4-4355-acf8-0afa4c4a89beBarrie, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013) This hands-on, artist-led youth workshop will explore the narrative in visual art. The workshop is part of CARNEGIEDAYS 2013, a festival of art and language organized by the MacLarenArtCentre and presented in conjunction with Culture Days. This annual arts festival offers events for visitors of all ages including exhibitions, public art projects, performances, authors’ readings, artists’...Art Demonstrationshttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803da4-fd54-48f3-ade6-13f44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2013-activities/view/51803da4-fd54-48f3-ade6-13f44c4a89beBelleville, ON (Friday, September 27, 2013, Saturday, September 28, 2013) Art workshops will be offered on September 27th and 28th in the third floor Gallery, located at Belleville Public Library. These free workshops will be taught by local artists and will be run in partnership with the Belleville Art Association. The John M. Parrott Art Gallery is celebrating its 40th Anniversary in September and October 2013. For more details and workshop times, please see...