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Women's History Month
 Reading and Remembrance
has many lessons that can be used to learn more about amazing women. readingandremembrance.ca
 October 2020 Early Bird Listings
CONTINUING
to January 3, 2021 ~ Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
 The Loft Gallery Commission: Hissing Folly by Cole Swanson
For the 2020 iteration of the Loft Gallery Commission, Cole Swanson looks at Durham Region’s ecological landscape and poses critical questions around human relationships with invasive species, specifically phragmites (European common reed). Phragmites is a perennial grass that spreads quickly and out-competes native species for water and nutrients. This plant has been damaging ecosystems in Ontario for decades including areas of Clarington and the wider Durham Region. Working with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), this collaborative project will result in the collection and removal of phragmites from the Thickson Woods Land Trust of Durham Region. The harvested phragmites will be used as materials for an immersive sculpture in the VAC using a centuries-long tradition of thatching. The resulting exhibition will consider phragmites as a historically valuable construction material with creative potential while educating the public on the risks posed by the plant to the ecosystems present in Clarington and the surrounding region.
Cole Swanson’s cross-disciplinary artistic practice spans over 15 years. Using sound, installation, painting, and sculpture his work explores interspecies relationships as they relate to complex coevolutionary systems. Swanson holds a BA in Studio Art from the University of Guelph and an MA in Art History from the University of Toronto. His work has been exhibited in exhibitions in Canada and international venues across four continents. He is a two-time national fellowship winner through the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (2007, 2014) for his research on miniature paintings and Jaipur school fresco techniques in Rajasthan.
143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8
https://www.vac.ca/coleswanson.html
October 1 ~ Station Gallery
 Drawing For Art 2020 ~ re-scheduled Drawing for Art with a tentative new
date of Thursday, October 1
Station Gallery
1450 Henry Street.
Whitby, ON L1N 0A8
https://www.stationgallery.ca
October 2 ~ Capitol Theatre
 Lord of Song ~ Leonard Cohen Tribute
It didn’t take long after for Robert and I to decide to put together a tribute to this legendary Canadian Artist and with all due respect, we proudly present LORD OF SONG, the LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE.
Capitol Theatre (Main Stage)
20 Queen Street
Port Hope
https://capitoltheatre.com/events/
14 ~ Oshawa Art Association
 Monthly Meeting – 7:00 pm to 9 pm
Membership meetings take place on the second Wednesday of the month, excepting July.
Arts Resource Centre
45 Queen St, Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z3
289-991-1067
https://www.oshawaartassociation.com/
October 15 to October 25 ~ Capitol Theatre
Capitol Youth Theatre Production of
Disney’s The Lion King Jr.
Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world.The African savannah comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and all your favourite characters in this spectacular 60-minute version
of the Disney blockbuster.
Experience the epic journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale that has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world. You’ll cheer, you’ll cry – and you’ll sing along to the amazing music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice.
“In the circle of life
It’s the wheel of fortune
It’s the leap of faith
It’s the band of hope…”
Our community production features the talents of children and teens in the area working together with theatre professionals and our Artistic Director Susan Ferley.
Capitol Theatre
20 Queen Street
Port Hope, ON L1A 3Z4
https://capitoltheatre.com
16 & 17 ~ Oshawa Art Association
39th Fall Art Festival
Fri., Oct. 16, Sat., Oct. 17, Sun., Oct.18, 2020
10 am to 5 pm all 3 days
Location: Camp Samac Oshawa, inside Council Hall building
Enter at Conlin Rd. Gate, 275 Conlin Rd. E., Oshawa L1H 7K5
Free event – hourly draw for prizes
70 artists in all mediums
Lunch counter available
Further info – Anne – 905-435-0575
October 28 ~ Capitol Theatre
The Legacy Rhythm and Blues Revue
The Legacy Rhythm and Blues Revue Six top musicians come together for a night of great rhythm and blues! John Sheard / Piano – Probably best known as music director for Stuart Mclean’s Vinyl Cafe from 1997-2016, Toronto’s John Sheard has released 8 solo piano recordings and continues to work with artists
Capitol Theatre (Main Stage)
20 Queen Street
Port Hope
https://capitoltheatre.com/events/
October 30 ~ Capitol Theatre
Against the Wind — Bob Seger Tribute
The Ultimate Bob Seger Experience “…
dancing in the aisles, the crowd singing Seger hits that have
shaped their lives and standing ovations – that is The ATW Experience.
Capitol Theatre (Main Stage)
20 Queen Street
Port Hope
https://capitoltheatre.com/events/
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October 2019
CONTINUING
to November 3, 2019 ~ Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
Z’otz* Collective: Waiting Outside of My Hand
Z’otz* Collective is a group of three artists with Latin American roots, who collaborate on multi-media works, which include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, ceramics, and site-specific drawing installations. In this exhibition, the artists will investigate the concept of the niche as a point of departure. A niche may be thought of as a recess or shadow box, to contain elements within a larger configuration. Exploring the notion of the space to incubate, collect, investigate, and share stories, the collective will create contemporary niches strategically placed within the content of a site-specific mural created by the artists.
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3K8
FACEBOOK EVENT
to Ocober 9 2019 ~ Nesrin Blair
Global Warming ~ Acrylic landscapes Solo Art Show
Ajax Town Hall Council Chamber Lobby
Harwood Ave., Ajax 10 am- 4 pm
nesrinblair@gmail.com
to October 13, 2019 ~ LATCHAM ART CENTRE
 Melissa Doherty
Opening reception Thursday, August 29 from 7pm – 9pm
Playing with scale, perspective and the connection between sculpture and painting, Kitchener-Waterloo-based artist Melissa Doherty challenges our perceptions of both landscape and landscape painting. Her work aims to explore the materiality and form of landscape and how the facade and artifice in landscaping can relate to notions of identity.
LATCHAM ART CENTRE
2 Park Drive, Stouffville, ON, L4A 4K1
Hours: Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4. T: 905 640 8954
Admission: FREE. www.latchamartcentre.ca
January 20 – November 17, 2019 ~ Visual Arts Centre of Clarington
Trans/mission: Barley-Corn-Maize, an installation by Ron Benner
Ron Benner is an internationally recognized, London (ON) based artist who has been producing mixed media/photographic installations, which visually investigate the history and political economy of food cultures for over four decades. For its very first iteration of annual commissions, the VAC has invited Ron Benner to create a yearlong site-specific installation that responds to the gallery and its unique space.
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, 143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 3K8 (Hwy 401 to Liberty Street, Liberty to Baseline, E to Simpson, N to Soper Creek Park)
Opening hours: Tues / Wed / Thurs 10 - 9pm, Fri-Sun, 10 - 4pm.
905-623-5831
E: communications@vac.ca
W: www.vac.ca
2 ~ PINERIDGE ARTS COUNCIL
 MONTHLY MEETING – 7:15 pm
Pickering Recreation Complex
1867 Valley Farm Rd. Room #1
Pickering 905-509-3855
2 to 30 ~ Arts on Fire Ajax
 Adult Art Classes
6 - 8:30 pm - Ages 18 to 102
Ajax High School
Register: artsonfireajax.com
OCT 4 ~
Sketchier Arts Party
 Scugog Council for the Arts
Friday, October 4, 2019 at 7 PM – 11:30 PM
Scugog Council for the Arts
181 Perry St, Port Perry, Ontario L9L 1A7
If you thought the last party was sketchy, you’re in for a surprise as Scugog Council for the Arts is bringing back its Sketchier Arts Party! Tickets will be sold online and at Scugog Council for the Arts at a price for $25! Adults only.
FACEBOOK EVENT
4 ~ Westben Arts Festival Theatre
 New Now: U of T Singers – Noon
Clock Tower,
36 Front St. S, Campbellford
westben.ca 705-643-5508
5 ~ St. Francis Centre
 Berenstain Bears on Stage
Saturday, October 5 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
http://stfranciscentre.ca/event/the-berenstain-bears-on-stage-by-to-be-determined-theatre-co/
78 Church St., Ajax
stfranciscentre.ca
905-619-2529 x 2787
Oct. 5, 2019 ~  Indie Author Day Pickering
Book Clubs and Buzz ...
Indie Author Day 2019 at the Pickering Central Library on October 5, 2019
Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1 ~ St. Francis Centre
tiff. AJAX FILM CIRCUIT @ 8 pm
St. Francis Centre
78 Church St. S. Ajax
stfranciscentre.ca
6 ~ Scugog Council for the Arts
Two Workshops for Adult Writers:
Sunday, October 6th, 2019 – 1:00 to 4:00 pm – Inspired by Art – Short Prose – Fiction & Memoir
Sunday, November 10th, 2019 – 1:00 to 4:00 pm - Inspired by Art – Poetry & Flash Fiction
Place – Scugog Arts, 181 Perry Street
$45 each, registration required
Instructor – James Dewar
6 ~ Station Gallery
Exploring Colours with Catherine Mills
FACEBOOK EVENT
7 ~ Station Gallery
ART TALK: BUILDING STRONG ART BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS FOR SENIOR
Monday October 7, 1-2:15pm
Created for talented seniors enthusiastic about starting their own business or expanding their existing venture in retirement, this enjoyable presentation with practical content will help cultivate your entrepreneurial interests. Try Tim’s simple-to-use but powerful approaches that build trust and business connections with motivational basics.
PLEASE NOTE: This session does not focus on financial details or information about government start-up initiatives.
Kindly bring donations of non-perishable items for Whitby’s food bank, The Deacon’s Cupboard.
https://www.stationgallery.ca/?post_type=events&p=3354
1450 Henry Street, Whitby L1N 0A8
905-668-4185
stationgallery.ca
8 ~ Pickering Township Historical Society
 'She is One of the Best’, the Florence
McGillivray Story”
Three years ago, Bill Allen published his coffeetable book on the paintings of Florence Helena McGillivray, a little-known, but extraordinary,
artist from Whitby. Allen has launched a new
biography of McGillivray that explains her career
in education and art, her influences, her
connections to other people and places, and how
she was part of early 20th century art and the
Canadian Modernist Movement.
Pickering Public Library · Pickering, ON
Meetings start at 7 pm at the Pickering Central Library Auditorium
FACEBOOK EVENT
Oct. 9, 2019 ~ Oshawa Art Assoc.
Guest speaker: Colin Whitbread
All starting at 7 pm – 2nd Wed. of every month except July. 289-991-1067
Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen St., Oshawa
https://www.oshawaartassociation.com
9 ~ Shuttlebug Weavers & Spinners
Monthly Meeting – 1:00 pm
Guild meetings are the second Wednesday of the month, from 1pm to 3pm, at the Greenwood Community Centre, 3551 Greenwood Road, Greenwood ON
http://shuttlebugguild.blogspot.com
905.649.5550
10 ~ Sarah Shaw
Paint and Palate with Sarah Shaw
Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 5 PM – 9 PM
Bistro '67
1604 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A7
FACEBOOK EVENT
11 to 14 ~ Wendy Birmingham
Thanksgiving Images Studio Tour
Friday, October 11th - Monday, October 14th, 2019
125 Mill Pond Road, Moonstone (Simcoe County area near Orillia)
www.images-studio-tour.com
email: wendybermingham@bell.net
website: www.wendyberminghamart.ca
13 ~ Westben Arts Festival Theatre
Chopin to a Tea – 3:00 pm
Clock Tower,
36 Front St. S, Campbellford
westben.ca 705-643-5508
16 to 25 ~ Capitol Fine Arts
The Hobbit • Live On Stage
• Evenings & Matinées
October 16 - October 26
The Hobbit:
Enter into the fantasy world of JRR Tolkien’s famous tale, with orcs and elves, dwarves and hobbits, a wizard and a dragon all on stage, in a show sure to delight adults and children alike!
Directed by Susan Ferley, The Wizard Gandalf encourages (and perhaps tricks) Bilbo into joining a group of dwarves, who are heading off to reclaim their former “Kingdom under the Mountain”. The story is filled with a world of ancient maps and treasures. There are encounters with friends – but the journey is not without dangers, including traveling through treacherous Mirkwood, encounters with monstrous trolls, giant evil spiders, and of course – the real villain of the book, the dragon Smaug. Bring the whole family for a wonderful Capitol Theatre experience!
Capitol Theatre (Main Stage)
20 Queen Street,
Port Hope
905-885-1071 | https://capitoltheatre.com/
FACEBOOK EVENT
October 17 to December 17 ~ LATCHAM ART CENTRE
Jason Baerg
October 17 – December 7, 2019, Opening reception Thursday, October 17 from 7pm – 9pm
Jason Baerg is a Toronto-based Cree Métis artist and educator whose practice serves optimistic futurities. For his solo exhibition at Latcham Art Centre, Baerg will share his recent mixed media works, that respond from his ancestral homelands in Saskatchewan, to question and react to global contemporary concerns, which are informed by numerous Indigenous perspectives. Please join us at the opening reception on Thursday, October 17 at 7pm. This solo exhibition is part of our ongoing commitment to provide a venue to showcase artwork by Indigenous artists.
LATCHAM ART CENTRE
2 Park Drive, Stouffville, ON, L4A 4K1
Hours: Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4. T: 905 640 8954
Admission: FREE. www.latchamartcentre.ca
17 ~ St. Francis Centre
TIFF Ajax Film Circuit presents
POMS (Special 55+ Screening)
Thursday, October 17 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
http://stfranciscentre.ca/event/tiff-ajax-film-ears on Stage
78 Church St., Ajax
stfranciscentre.ca
905-619-2529 x 2787
17 ~ St. Francis Centre
Berenstain Bears on Stage
– 1 & 3 pm
78 Church St., Ajax
stfranciscentre.ca
905-619-2529 x 2787
18 ~ St. Francis Centre
TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel presents MOUTHPIECE
Friday, October 18 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm $10.00
http://stfranciscentre.ca/event/tiff-ajax-2nd-reel-presents-mouthpiece/
78 Church St., Ajax
stfranciscentre.ca
905-619-2529 x 2787
18 ~ City of Pickering
City of Pickering
Wanted: Executive Director, Performing Arts Centre (annual salary range starting at $117,746.60).
Apply by October 18, 2019. bit.ly/331MyRi
19 ~ St. Francis Centre
The Traveling Milburys In Concert
Saturday, October 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $35
http://stfranciscentre.ca/event/thetravelingmilburysinconcert/
78 Church St., Ajax
stfranciscentre.ca
905-619-2529 x 2787
Oct. 18 to 20, 2019 ~ Oshawa Art Association
38th Fall Art Festival
10 am to 5 pm all 3 days
Camp Samac Oshawa, inside Council Hall building
Enter at Conlin Rd. Gate, 275 Conlin Rd. E., Oshawa L1H 7K5
Free event – hourly draw for prizes 70 artists in all mediums
Lunch counter available
Further info – Anne – 905-435-0575
www.oshawaartassociation.com
18 ~ St. Francis Centre
TIFF 2nd Reel – 8 pm
78 Church St., Ajax
stfranciscentre.ca
905-619-2529
19 ~ St. Francis Centre
Travelling Millburys
7 pm
78 Church St., Ajax
stfranciscentre.ca
905-619-2529
18 to 20 ~ The Annual McMichael Volunteer Committee’s AUTUMN ART SALE
 The Opening Night Gala is on Friday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 10 pm, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, parking and admission to art sale, and a cash bar.The sale continues Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 5 pm. Parking $7, Free admission to Art Sale, Regular admission to Gallery Exhibits.
http://mcmichael.com/autumn-art-sale/
PRAC artists:
Robert Hinves | Sue Miller
19 & 20 ~ Stouffville Studio Tour
 Annual Studio Tour – 10 am
Whitchurch and Stouffville areas
wsstudiotour.com
Sept 20, Oct 18 and Nov 8 ~ St. Francis Centre
tiff.2ND REEL
Sept 20, Oct 18 and Nov 8 @ 8 pm
St. Francis Centre
78 Church St. S. Ajax
stfranciscentre.ca
20 ~ ART TAKE-IN ~ 1 to 4 pm
 PRAC JURIED ART SHOW
McLean Community Centre,
Room 3
95 Magill Dr., Ajax
pineridgearts.org
905-509-3855
OCT 20 ~ Station Gallery
Paint Like the Masters: Pop Art
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 10 AM – 4 PM
Station Gallery
1450 Henry Street, Whitby, Ontario L1N 0A8
facebook event
23 ART TAKE-OUT ~ 5 to 7 pm
PRAC JURIED ART SHOW
McLean Community Centre
Room 3
95 Magill Dr., Ajax
pineridgearts.org
905-509-3855
26 ~ Ontario Philharmonic
 PROGRAM 1 Ontario Philharmonic
- Classics Series - Musical Pioneer Chapter
Carte Blanche For Matt Haimovitz
Regent Theatre
50 King Street E
Oshawa, ON L1H 1B3
905.721.3399 x2
https://tickets.regenttheatre.ca
27 ~ Young Singers
 Singsation Sunday
Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 3 PM – 5 PM
Join us on Sunday, October 27th at 3 pm as Young Singers launches our first concert of the season! All five choirs will be performing. Get your tickets at singsationsunday.eventbrite.com for $15 each (a limited number of seats will be sold at the door).
Ice Cream bars will be available for $4 purchase. Children three years and under are FREE.
St Dunstan Of Canterbury, 56 Lawson Road, Toronto, ON M1C 2J2
FACEBOOK EVENT | youngsingers.ca
27 ~ Westben Arts Festival Theatre
Sing If You Dare!
Sing if you Dare! Children’s Halloween Concert & Costume Party with Andrew Queen and the Campfire Crew
Sunday, October 27, 2019 2:00 pm
Clock Tower Cultural Centre
36 Front St. S, Campbellford
westben.ca
705-653-5508 or toll free 1-877-883-5777
27 ~ The Dunbarton-Fairport Senior Choir
Presents: “Light the Way to Broadway!”
Cabaret and Silent Auction
Sunday, October 27 at 7:00 pm
Dunbarton-Fairport United Church
1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering
Featuring selections from: The Sound of Music,
Les Misérables,
Spamalot,
The King and I ... and many more.
Admission $10 which includes intermission refreshments.
Proceeds to support the Senior Choir’s invitation to join a mass choir at the
Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts in New York City next May
– and the Dunbarton-Fairport Capital Maintenance Fund. Tickets available from choir members and at the door.
30 ~ PineRidge Arts Council
Opening Reception of 20th Juried Art Show
from 7 pm
meet the talented artists responsible for the latest show.
McLean Community Centre
FACEBOOK EVENT
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If you are a PRAC member your event should be listed on this page!
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OPG Info Centre, Pickering
2019
Jan. & Feb. – Nesrin Blair
Mar. and April – Mary Jo Smith
May and June – Jelena Zivkovic
July and August – Charles Burke
August 26 to October 21 ~
Elizabeth Lowe
October 21 to December 16 ~
Hal Bilz and Garry Herridge
McLean Community Centre, Ajax
2019
Jan. 7 to Mar. 18 – Allan’s Artists
Mar.18 - Apr. 15 - Allan O'Mara 15 Reasons to Live
Apr. 15 - May 26 - PRAC - JPE
May 27 - Jul.8 - ACA Juried Show
Jul. 8 - Aug.12 - Kay Hubbard
Aug.12- Sept.9 - Angela Wong and Shirley Huang
Sept.9-Oct. 21 - Janice Brown & Jayshree Mina Daya
Oct. 21 - Nov.24- PRAC Juried Art Show
Nov. 25 - Jan 6/20 - Ajax Photo Show
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