Great things to do in the GTA and Region of Durham in December

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* indicates matinees

1 ~ St. Francis Centre

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
presented by DuffleBag Theatre
Sunday, December 1, 2012 – 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are $13.00 (includes HST) and will be available at the St. Francis Centre Box Office, the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, online at www.stfranciscentre.ca
or by calling 905-619-2529 x 2787 (ARTS)

weekends to Dec. 23 ~ Allan's Artists

SilverStone Gallery is thrilled to present "Allan's Artists", a showcase of PRAC artists featured by Allan O'Marra in News Advertiser over the past four years. Don't miss your opportunity to see some original works by these talented Durham artists.

One-of-a-kind gifts in the gallery

Looking for that special gift for your family or friends or perhaps an unique treasure for yourself? Look no further than SilverStone Gallery.

Local artists and artisans will solve your gift giving starting December 1, with treasures from $10 to 1000. Last year many Secret Santas visited the gallery and purchased custom bookmarks, books, earrings and handmade-glass icicles. For Santas with a larger budget jewellery by Durham's own local craft artisans is a definite hit. This year we are introducing a selection of sculptures by stone carver Gordon Reidt.

While you are browsing the diverse Christmas gift items in the gallery allow yourself to be tempted and indulge in one of the original paintings in our current "Allan's Artists" Exhibition. This show features artwork by exceptional Durham artists who have been profiled over the past four years in News Advertiser by Allan O'Marra.

Be sure to shop early for best selection. SilverStone Gallery is open weekends in December between the 1st and 23rd from 12 to 4 pm.

1 & 2 ~ Westben Arts Festival Theatre

Elijah’s Angel
Dec. 1 - 7:30 pm at Norwood U.C.
Dec. 2 - 3 pm - St. Andrews U.C.,
Peterborough
www.westben.ca
705-653-5508

1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15* ~ Scarborough Theatre Guild

No Traveller Returns – 8 pm (*Mat.)
Scarborough Village Theatre,
3600 Kingston Rd., Scarborough.
www.theatrescarborough.com
416-267-9292

1, 2*, 6, 7, 8, 9*, 13, 14, 15* ~ Oshawa Little Theatre

Fiddler on the Roof – 8 pm (*Mat)
Oshawa Little Theatre
62 Rusett Ave., Oshawa
www.oshawalittletheatre.com
905-723-0282

1, 2 ~ Joanna Malcolm’s

9th Annual Xmas Art Show – 10 am
Studio by the Green,
17751 Nestleton Rd., Nestleton
www.joannamalcolm.com
905-213-4922

1 ~ Durham Youth Orchestra

Fall Concert – 7:30 pm
St. George’s Anglican Church
Oshawa
www.dyomusic.com
905-432-1230

1 ~ Monday Morning Singers

Vivaldi’s Gloria - 7:30 pm
St. Pauls Anglican Church
65 Toronto St. S., Uxbridge
www.mmsingers.org
905-852-3693

1 ~ Village Voices GLORIA

This Christmas we feature John Rutter's wonderful Gloria as well as seasonal music and our ever popular audience carol sing-a-long. With brass and percussion accompaniment. Joan Andrews, director. St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 143 Main Street Markham North. Tickets at the door or call 905.294.8687. villagevoices.ca

2 ~ Bel Canto Singers

There’s A Song in the Air
2:30 and 7:30 pm
Guildwood Presbyterian Church
140 Guildwood Parkway. Scar.
www.belcantosingers.ca
416-286-8260

5 ~ PINERIDGE ARTS COUNCIL

MONTHLY MEETING – 7:00 pm
Pickering Recreation Complex
Rm. 1, Valley Farm Rd.
www.pineridgearts.org
905-509-3855

6 ~ Capitol Arts Festival Theatre

John McDermott Xmas – 7:30 pm
14 Queen St., Port Hope
www.capitoltheatre.com
1-800-434-5092

7 ~ Whitby Brass Band

Christmas Concert – 7:30 pm
Hebron Christian Ref. Church
Anderson St., Whitby
www.whitbybrassband.com

8 ~ Club Loreley

Christmas Dance
389 Dean Ave., Oshawa
www.clubloreley.org
905-728-9221

8 & 9 ~ Onstage Productions

Sounds of Christmas
Dec. 8 – 3:00 and 8:00 pm
Dec. 9 – 2:30 pm
Markham Theatre for Per. Arts
171 Town Centre Blvd., Markham
www.onstageproductions.org
905-305-7469

8 to 15 ~ Inese Poga

Christmas Art show and sale ~ o
o pen every day from 1 pm to 6 pm
original artworks and paintings
Silent auction December 13 from 7 pm to 9 pm
126 Mary Street East, Whitby, L1N 2P2
http://inesepogagallery.com/

9 ~ Backwoods Players

Duffins Creek Sunday School Pageant
Pickering Museum Village,-Noon
Hwy.7, Greenwood
www.cityofpickering.com/museum
905-683-8401

9 ~ Durham Philharmonic Choir

Annual Christmas Special – 3:00 pm
College Park Church
1164 King St. E., Oshawa
www.durhamphilharmonic.ca
905-728-1739

11 ~ Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild

Monthly Meeting – 7:00 pm
Ajax Alliance Church,
115 Ritchie Ave., Ajax
905-831-0492

12 ~ Shuttlebug Weavers & Spinners

Monthly Meeting – 1:00 pm
Greenwood Rec.Bldg.
905-649-5550

12 ~ Oshawa Art Association

Monthly Meeting – 7:00 pm
Arts Resource Centre, Oshawa
905-426-8613

13 ~ Clarington Concert Band

Christmas Concert –7:30 pm
Beech Ave., Clarington
www.claringtonconcertband.ca

15 ~ Scarborough Concert Band

Christmas Concert –8:00 pm
St. Dunstan of Canterbury Church
56 Lawson Rd., Scarborough
www.scband.ca

15 ~ York Symphony Orchestra

Holiday Spectacular – 8 pm
Trinity Anglican Church,
79 Victoria St., Aurora
416-410-0860

15 ~ Twisted Stitchers Quilt Guild

Workshop – 9 am to 3 pm
Ajax Alliance Church,
115 Ritchie Ave., Ajax
905-831-0492

15 ~ Cathedral Bluffs Orchestra

Concert #2 – 8:00 pm
P.C. Ho Theatre
5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scar.
www.info@cathedralbluffs.com
416-879-5566

15 ~ Young Singers

Winter Concert– 3:00 pm
Forest Brook Community Church
60 Kearney Dr., Ajax
youngsingers.ca
905-686-9821

16 ~ Clarington Concert Band

Christmas Concert –7:30 pm
Liberty St. S., Clarington
www.claringtonconcertband.ca

16 ~ Pickering Village United Church

Vivaldi’s “Gloria”– 10:30 am
300 Church St., N., Ajax
www.pvuc.ca
905-683-4721

16 ~ Pickering Community Concert Band

Christmas Concert
Featuring the Award Winning 60 Piece Pickering Community Concert Band Under the Direction of Douglas Manning – 2:00 pm
Forest Brook Comm. Church, 60 Kearney Dr., Ajax
www.concertband.ca 905 427 5443

16 ~ St. Francis Centre

Silver Screen Sundays ~ 3 pm
White Christmas
78 Church St., Ajax
wwwstfranciscentre.ca
905-576-2567

19 ~ Capitol Arts Festival Theatre

Jason McCoy –7:30 pm
14 Queen St., Port Hope
www.capitoltheatre.com
1-800-434-5092

31 ~ Club Loreley

New Years Eve Dance
389 Dean Ave., Oshawa
www.clubloreley.org
905-728-9221

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

DENTISTRY ON LIVERPOOL

• Nov. & Dec. - Linda Cole Jan. & Feb./13 - Betty & Mike McGowan

Reed's Florists, Pickering Town Centre

• Nov. 6 to Jan. 8 - Cheryl Ingram.
  
• January 8 to March 5 - Janice Brown

Body & Mind Wellness Family Chiropractic Centre
Dr. Robbie Berman, Ajax GO Station, Transit Square
100 Westney Road South

• Nov 6th - Jan 8th 2013 Mike Scholte
  
• Jan. & Feb. - Bob Hinves
• March & April - Cheryl Ingram
• May & June - Karen Bigelow
• July & Aug. - Margaret Farrar

Debbie's Boutique Cafe
94 Harwood Ave. S, Ajax L1S 2H8 | 905 239 6721
http://www.debbiescafe.ca/ across from Ajax Library

• Nov. & Dec. - Gary Faulkner
• Jan. & Feb. - Angela Adam

   

OPG Info Centre, Pickering

McLean Community Centre, Ajax

SilverStone Gallery, Pickering

Check to see who is in the SilverStone Gallery, Pickering

SilverStone Gallery November, December Hours:
Thursday and Friday 1 to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5p.m.

2012 Gallery hours January to March
Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m., by appointment and by chance.

ALL 2012 PRAC MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW DUE

Durham Artists Social Network

Holiday Indulgence

The City of Pickering is offering holiday food inspired demonstration once per week, focusing on Hors D’ouvres & Salads, Entrees, Soups & Vegetables, and Desserts presented by Chef Warren Berman.

Session Three: Soups & Vegetables

It doesn’t get more festival then Chestnut Soup with Grappa Cream. Chef Berman will also be preparing vibrant Corn, Pumpkin & Lemongrass Soup, Arugula, Bacon & Gruyere Bread Pudding and Roasted Acorn Squash with a Chile Vinaigrette. Each guests will taste from the selections prepared and take home the recipe.
Tuesday, December 4 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Road
$30 per person
Register at pickering.ca/eStore

Session Four: Desserts

Finish your festive dinner with a Ginger Crème Brule, sure to be a new yuletide favourite. Chef Berman will also be whipping up Chocolate Crusted Key Lime Pies and Pear Tarte Tatin with Red Wine Caramel. Each guest will taste from the selections prepared and take home the recipe.
Tuesday, December 11 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Road
$30 per person
Register at pickering.ca/eStore

Please note, menus may change subject to ingredient availability.