http://www.culturedays.ca/en/rss/activities/latesten-ushttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3e1cb-a110-4b3b-893a-459c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3e1cb-a110-4b3b-893a-459c4c4a89bePort Coquitlam, BC (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Terry Fox Library - When gold was found in the Cariboo the word spread quickly. Miners were picking up their own weight in GOLD in just 3 weeks. Join BC historian John Mitchell as he shares the stories and pictures of the Cariboo Gold Rush and Barkerville.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ac089-47c8-483c-9b9a-60ab4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ac089-47c8-483c-9b9a-60ab4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Making music together is the focus of the activities of the Karen Schuessler Singers. Experience the joy of being part of the choir as we create the experience of singing chants of different cultures and then bringing them together into one song of unity. Participate in singing simple canons (rounds) that can be enjoyed by all ages and which create beautiful harmony when sung together, showing...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb6c797-9094-4a35-ad74-6a804c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb6c797-9094-4a35-ad74-6a804c4a89beLangley,, BC (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Muriel Arnason Library presents Asian Paper Lantern Crafts - Join a team of Langley based artists to learn and paint paper lanterns giving them a beautiful look! All supplies providedhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb6a028-e438-4d0b-8f59-485e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb6a028-e438-4d0b-8f59-485e4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) This exhibition features the artworks of Roger Van Lieshout, a Winnipeg artist. His early works were meticulous but his more recent works over the past decade have radically evolved from exacting studies of human form to joyous, colorful and bold canvases that instantly grab your attention. Roger's painting style is influenced by Europe's COBRA group (his family originates from the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ec6fc-45bc-4ecf-b0d2-7ea14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ec6fc-45bc-4ecf-b0d2-7ea14c4a89beVancouver, BC (Sunday, September 30, 2012) The Art Party Facebook Group (www.TheArtParty.org) has over 800 members, mainly in East Vancouver. “The Art Party Live” events consisting of live paintings and networking at El Barrio / X-Site Grill & Bar and The Waldorf Hotel. Interested neighbours are encouraged to RSVP@TheArtParty.org. Interested East Vancouver artists will email their interest to Submissions@TheArtParty.org. “The Art...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f8d4dd9-7150-4c52-9b1c-7bcd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f8d4dd9-7150-4c52-9b1c-7bcd4c4a89beVancouver, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Culture Days is part of Vancouver Music & Dance Festival Vancouver's Music & Dance Festival 2012 is the words unique entertainment festival that mixes a mandate of Cultural events all across Canada. Vancouver’s Cultural Days is a festival to celebrate music from all over the world, sharing humor, arts and culture by expression of artists alike that mix music and dance Culture days are the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f95ea7b-ed7c-4027-bd3e-34964c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f95ea7b-ed7c-4027-bd3e-34964c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Sculpture and pottery are created at Wishstone. For the activity participants get to "Get A Head" small pieces of clay will be available to try making your own head, have fun with it, the head could be human animal or total imagination. They will be hollow in order to fire them, and available for pick up at a later date.Get in touch with your creative side by using you hands.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f985c3f-dec0-4729-bca9-0c814c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f985c3f-dec0-4729-bca9-0c814c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Join us for stroll through the Ave & Dav Yorkville Galleries on Saturday September 29, 2012 and enjoy demonstrations by a variety of gallery artists from 1-4 pm. The Ave & Dav galleries include Odon Wagner Gallery, Patrick International Fine Art, Maslak Mcloed, Frederic Inside, Leonardo Galleries, Berenson Fine Art and DeLuca Fine Art.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9d90f4-3734-4b24-9c54-1ebe4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9d90f4-3734-4b24-9c54-1ebe4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) This event will be a celebration of African heritage and cultures. It will be an interactive and celebratory afternoon for families. 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....http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb548e3-d384-40cb-a558-18504c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb548e3-d384-40cb-a558-18504c4a89beWhite Rock, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012) White Rock Library features Need Nuts Applique Group demonstrating hand applique quilting with examples of completed quilts. Refreshments provided.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb53a77-ebfc-4374-99f7-0e974c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb53a77-ebfc-4374-99f7-0e974c4a89beLangley, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012) Brookswood Library features a cultural tea with treats from various lands. Join us to celebrate Canada's cultures.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb53956-b9d4-466f-945e-0d9b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb53956-b9d4-466f-945e-0d9b4c4a89beLangley , BC (Friday, September 28, 2012) Brookswood Lbirary features a cultural storytime featuring fables and tales from a variety of lands and people.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb533c9-0e54-47c3-a085-07384c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb533c9-0e54-47c3-a085-07384c4a89beWhite Rock, BC (Saturday, September 29, 2012) White Rock Library Chess Club offers free beginners chess lessons for children in Kindergarten to Gr. 7. All are welcome to play chess from beginners to advanced!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3deb0-5f44-469a-9685-41b84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3deb0-5f44-469a-9685-41b84c4a89beWhite Rock, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) White Rock Library - Outside the Box celebrates and promotes awareness of the rich versatility and history of art in fibre and textiles ranging from fine art to everyday functional items. Display of quilts by the Peace Arch Weavers & Spinners, yarn bombing.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb52d72-5f9c-4360-abbc-03504c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb52d72-5f9c-4360-abbc-03504c4a89beOshawa, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Learn to create comic book characters from concept to completion! Workshop is from 1-3pm, family and friends of participants can come see the results from 3-4pm! Ages 10 and up. Instructor: Ryan Howe Registration required: www.rmg.on.cahttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb52bd1-89b8-40f8-a816-699e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb52bd1-89b8-40f8-a816-699e4c4a89beOshawa, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Learn to paint abstracts to motivate your own creativity and develop your artistic skills. 1-4pm, ages 16+. Instructor Shannon Bowdring. Registration required. www.rmg.on.cahttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb52c2e-b174-4ed1-ae96-01da4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb52c2e-b174-4ed1-ae96-01da4c4a89beFort Langley, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) Fort Langley Library features "Yarn Bombing" with the Fort Langley Knitting Circle. Paper book craft to be made for library display.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb529ca-cef8-4504-80af-7d6f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb529ca-cef8-4504-80af-7d6f4c4a89beLangley, BC (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Walnut Grove Library - Come experience and explore culture at the library, something for the whole family, activity details to be announced.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb52834-748c-41d2-bf20-7adf4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb52834-748c-41d2-bf20-7adf4c4a89beAldergrove, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012) Aldergrove Library features Aldergrove area artisans showing and discussing their workhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa96fa9-0b7c-420c-a194-23ca4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa96fa9-0b7c-420c-a194-23ca4c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012) Home County presents a Session for Songwriters Friday September 28 from 7 pm – 10 pm at Grosvenor Lodge. This will be a showcase and interactive discussion for local amateur, semi-professional and/or emerging songwriters, and/or for anyone interested in songwriting. The session will be facilitated by Home County’s Artistic Director, Catherine McInnes. Songwriters can bring a song as a...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa96210-94dc-4b5e-bde8-15464c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa96210-94dc-4b5e-bde8-15464c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Come and experience Jewish culture through tours at the Jewish Community Centre. There will be exhibitions, performances such as Israeli Folk Dance, and kids activities! http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb15d8c-645c-4250-9811-1f0b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb15d8c-645c-4250-9811-1f0b4c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012) Welcome to City Art Centre during Culture Days for an interactive and fun Artist Trading Card Workshop on Friday, September 28th. Join in anytime between 1pm and 4pm to create miniature artworks, and trade them with others! All cards and art materials are provided, for this great project accessible to everyone. Measuring 2.5” x 3.5” these cards are created and traded at sessions around the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb12212-5ad0-4a5a-b667-6d7e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb12212-5ad0-4a5a-b667-6d7e4c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Come and bring your family for a fun filled afternoon learning about different cultures through a variety of displays and musical performances. A post card display will be showcased, created and written by both recent arrivals to Canada and long time residents who discuss important London landmarks and their significance to newcomers. This multi-cultural experience has something for everyone!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3bd70-9ef8-4c3a-add0-1f424c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3bd70-9ef8-4c3a-add0-1f424c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) 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.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3b278-6a80-45fc-8728-10cd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3b278-6a80-45fc-8728-10cd4c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Come and participate in Portuguese folklore dance. Our great performers will demonstrate how to dance and participants will be welcome to mingle and dance with our performers! Our band will also perform wonderful music and we will provide delicious Portuguese food as well as soft drinks/ beverages. This interactive opportunity will add value to your culture days experience this year!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb2a32e-7df4-4894-8e6b-18634c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb2a32e-7df4-4894-8e6b-18634c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) We at The Marconi Club have been promoting Italian Culture within the Canadian mosaic for 112 years. On Sunday, September 30 all of the visitors will experience the best Italian culture has to offer. From delicious food to music and much more. Children's activities will include pasta and pizza making demonstrations. There will also be folk dancing, cooking and pastry making demonstrations by...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb2a13b-3c78-4745-9077-2c2e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb2a13b-3c78-4745-9077-2c2e4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Come and experience traditional Ukrainian folk dance performances. Learn about the history of the Ukrainian culture in London and visit the educational exhibit and display. Come savour traditional Ukrainian cuisine. Children and families can learn about Ukrainian culture through crafts and other cultural activities. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb29ea8-ad98-404f-abff-294c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb29ea8-ad98-404f-abff-294c4c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Come out and enjoy a funfilled afternoon with your family as you experience everything the London Arts Dance Academy has to offer! This event offers soemthing for everyone. Enjoy a dance demonstration by the Academy and then receive a complimentary dance class for all ages, so we can check out your moves! Studio tours will also be conducted, as well as crafts for young children. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ff8fc-5c54-4141-a400-4d584c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ff8fc-5c54-4141-a400-4d584c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Experience London's Latin American culture through food, traditions, music, and folklore. CALA's purpose is to show the festiveness of the Latin American culture through a program that will include music, dance, crafts, and much more... CALA looks forward to sharing Hispanic culture with Londoners. Local artists and performers will display their talents through this cheerful, informative, and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9a9e31-6a60-49c8-b067-3bb74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9a9e31-6a60-49c8-b067-3bb74c4a89beMississauga, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Casual discussions on the Fall of Post Modernism in Architecture and Design. Artists and architects discuss the edge of design in the public realm, how artists and architects can unite to create a cross disciplinary conversation to impact the built world as a collaborative effort. Led by academics, civic culture leaders, cultural producers, and others. Topics include the history of the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f68bfa6-4f84-4c3b-b754-5da34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f68bfa6-4f84-4c3b-b754-5da34c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Come explore and immerse yourself in the world of Waldoodle creatures. Do more than just observe, participate in this interactive installation and get in touch with your inner doodle monster with Waldoodle Artist Walter Sayers. Ages 4 to 99.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3ecf5-0410-4eb7-a06b-4fa94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3ecf5-0410-4eb7-a06b-4fa94c4a89beClarington, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) 'The Beginning of the End!' Grand Opening of Rumours of My Demise Exhibit Many Cultures have foretold the end of days! The Mayans had 2012 as the end of their calendar, but to the early settlers of Clarington the end was to be closer at hand. Come and discover the history of the end of the world while there is still time. The world maybe going to end, but culture lives on in Clarington. ...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9af5bf-c3fc-483b-8068-18b74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9af5bf-c3fc-483b-8068-18b74c4a89beSummerside, PE (Sunday, September 30, 2012) In celebration of the Queen's Jubilee, Wyatt Heritage Properties, the arts, heritage, and cultural complex for the City of Summerside, is creating a series of radio dramas based on the happenings in Summerside in 1952. The audience will have the opportunity to see the dramas recorded in the format of early radio with actors and foleys. Queen Elizabeth cake and tea will be served. Happening at...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f68fc6c-a600-453e-9ac5-2c364c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f68fc6c-a600-453e-9ac5-2c364c4a89beAntigonish, NS (Saturday, September 29, 2012) My business is all about ‘a matter of tastes’. I offer an eclectic assortment of things to my clients; artworks, photographs, fiber crafts. I have a very relaxed setting and welcome everyone to visit and have a look around. If you can’t visit, take a spin around the website and have a look. Write me an email or sign my guestbook. I welcome all comments; especially the ones that tell me how...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f99b717-b6b4-48b3-849f-60054c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f99b717-b6b4-48b3-849f-60054c4a89beLadner, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Ladner Pioneer Library - display of local photographer Christopher Siemen's work http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3e0f0-7004-4283-aaa8-44744c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3e0f0-7004-4283-aaa8-44744c4a89bePort Coquitlam, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012) Terry Fox Library - bring your baby for fun with books, songs, puppets and morehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3e05b-97ec-4552-abab-439c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3e05b-97ec-4552-abab-439c4c4a89beMission, BC (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Mission Library - Manga Village - Contests, crafts, food and manga talk with lots of anime to watch, for ages 12 - 18http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb15769-4834-44cd-bf70-06244c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb15769-4834-44cd-bf70-06244c4a89beBurlington, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) The award-winning Zimbabwean stone sculpture exhibit, ZimSculpt, returns to Royal Botanical Gardens. Mining the richness of Zimbabwe's geology, featured artists create powerful works of art that depict stories of the natural world and the culture and traditions of their homeland. Friday, September 28: Free admission Saturday, September 29: Regular admission rates apply Sunday, September...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f3cb8-5664-400b-ba2c-191f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f3cb8-5664-400b-ba2c-191f4c4a89beTillsonburg, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Nationally designated for its ornate painted ceilings and stained glass, we invite you to come and discover the one-of-a-kind beauty of Annandale House. Pick up your quest sheet and find over 50 unquie designs/decorations throughout three floors of this Victorian painted treasure. All ages welcome (children must be accompanied by an adult). Free Admission - prizes to be wonhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3df70-d008-45dc-b333-42f14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3df70-d008-45dc-b333-42f14c4a89beMission , BC (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Mission Library - Dino Tales! Dino Song! Prehistoric puppet show! Play "Who Dung It" and make Jurassic Poop. Fun for the whole family http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ee799-5f30-42e9-be19-31e74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ee799-5f30-42e9-be19-31e74c4a89beToronto, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Toronto Sings! Great Big Sing-along open to the public! Let some of Canada's best new singers lead you in an exhilarating outdoor sing-along! Let your voice be heard Toronto! Come on out and join the Culture Days movement! Produced by Inspired Productions, a not-for -profit music organization dedicated solely to emerging Canadian singers. www.inspiredproductions.cahttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3ddad-4bc0-4c08-8f22-400d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3ddad-4bc0-4c08-8f22-400d4c4a89beMaple Ridge, BC, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012) Maple Ridge Library - Fraser Room - helping immigrants learn about their community and Canadian Societyhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3e486-2028-4c6d-a956-49624c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3e486-2028-4c6d-a956-49624c4a89beDelta BC, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Tsawwassen Library - Boundary Bary Quilters Guild exhibithttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f918af7-8728-4c5c-b654-105b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f918af7-8728-4c5c-b654-105b4c4a89beKitchener, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) KW|AG and KPL are inviting cyclists of all ages to join us on a bike tour of the unique public art in Downtown Kitchener on Saturday, September 29 at 2pm. Learn how the public artworks we pass every day help contribute to our city’s cultural identity and spark our imagination. Meet at 2pm in front of Centre In The Square with your bike and helmet! A bike safety demo will be provided. ...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f916f5c-1a6c-424c-8585-057a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f916f5c-1a6c-424c-8585-057a4c4a89beKitchener, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012) As part of Culture Days 2012, KW |AG is offering free space for area visual artists and art projects, providing artists an opportunity to connect and share with visitors to the Gallery and the community. Up to three artists can be accommodated each day. Activities must fit within existing KW|AG policies and be suitable for the space itself. When: The space is available from 10am – 4:30pm...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9c76eb-ab8c-4a23-841f-07304c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9c76eb-ab8c-4a23-841f-07304c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) This workshop will introduce participants to an inspiring array of traditional craft, design and fine art techniques available when working in wire. Basic skills will be demonstrated through easy to follow steps and each participant will have the opportunity to complete one project. Samples on display will demonstrate a range of creative possibilities; figures, animals, insects, bookmarks,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f8ee3c5-33f0-41f7-a4f0-6ad64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f8ee3c5-33f0-41f7-a4f0-6ad64c4a89beKitchener, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Join us on Sunday, September 30 at 2pm for a Walk the Talk Public Tour of the Gallery. Let us take you on a tour of our current exhibitions. A great opportunity to learn more about the work on view, share your ideas and hear how others respond to the work, too. All tours are led by a trained gallery educator. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3d7ba-588c-4447-91f4-377e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3d7ba-588c-4447-91f4-377e4c4a89beKitchener, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012) Join us for the official Opening Reception of the fall exhibition, "Ecotopi" on Friday, September 28th at 7 pm. Tour the exhibition, meet the curator and mingle with other art lovers. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3b56b-cce8-414f-b0fb-15ed4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb3b56b-cce8-414f-b0fb-15ed4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) In this family friendly venue in SOHO participants of all ages will experience dancing, drumming, singing and an opportunity to explore Ted Gooden’s beautiful stained glass sculpture, as well as craft their own Universe story. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb167f5-1010-4c34-876e-28dc4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb167f5-1010-4c34-876e-28dc4c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Come be prepared to make your own fused glass Suncatcher. This interactive workshop will show you a new way to work with glass. No messy soldering, or chemicals. You will be amazed what you can create! This working Studio encourages the creative side in you to take over. Kiln Formed Glass is a way of taking sheets of glass and manipulating them to a new level. You can even create dimension...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa02a52-2ecc-4d06-8ef7-18104c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa02a52-2ecc-4d06-8ef7-18104c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) The past comes to life at Fanshawe Pioneer Village through daily demonstrations of 19th century trades, farming, domestic chores and social pastimes by costumed interpreters. Join us for a day of hands-on activities, crafts, and interactive family fun! Drop by the Fanshawe Pioneer Village Café for a delicious lunch featuring homemade soups, fresh salads, and breads, all made with local...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f56e2-b7d0-47e0-b74e-35444c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f56e2-b7d0-47e0-b74e-35444c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Nous proposons une célébration des arts du cirque. Cet événement se déroulera entièrement à l’extérieur, et célèbrera les arts et le cirque en favorisant la collaboration de plusieurs membres de la communauté. Les familles, adultes et enfants, sont invités à participer pour une demi-heure, une heure ou tout l'après-midi et à venir essayer de marcher sur des échasses, de jongler, de fabriquer...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb2b222-f348-4b62-8845-3b4a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb2b222-f348-4b62-8845-3b4a4c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) The whole family is invited to participate in Mashup’s integrated arts activities. Perhaps you will contribute to a Culture Days Graffiti Wall, dance to Mashup’s DJ, or try out some special effects in our audio/video lab and more. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb029ec-3790-4264-9098-0fe04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb029ec-3790-4264-9098-0fe04c4a89beLanigan, SK (Friday, September 28, 2012) This wll be a celebration recognizing the Queen's reign and the Heritage of the community . Community groups will be involved. (The Legion, school groups,singing,stories of each decade of the past 60 years and more)http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f690331-5e6c-4780-aa07-34154c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f690331-5e6c-4780-aa07-34154c4a89beKingston, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) We will do a short movie together! Movie made last year: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OSzvDqB294http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f79cd47-f770-45fd-b08e-42d64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f79cd47-f770-45fd-b08e-42d64c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) Join the fun at the Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre featuring one of Manitoba's greatest gifts - water power or "wonder juice" as we like to call it! Discover the first uses of this "wonder juice" and the development of hydroelectric power in Manitoba. Check out unusual contraptions. Interact with a giant robot made from over 50 household appliances. Step into a replica...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb29846-b054-442f-a6ae-22fa4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb29846-b054-442f-a6ae-22fa4c4a89beRegina, SK (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Articulate Ink will host an open studio where the public will be able to come into our studio and try their hand at several different printmaking stations.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f985830-ed68-4de1-a451-0ab84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f985830-ed68-4de1-a451-0ab84c4a89beCambridge, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Come Celebrate "Agri-Culture" at the Carmbridge Farmers' Market! Join Canadian illusionist Daniel Steep as he introduces families to the magical world of farming in Canada. Daniel Steep's Agri-Magic Show is an educational, high energy, and interactive magic show dedicated to creating a positive image of the Canadian Farmer. Through audience participation, comedy, and magic, Daniel shows...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb296b4-a138-40c2-b437-210a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb296b4-a138-40c2-b437-210a4c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Local artist Levranda Wolfe presents a demonstration of traditional Aboriginal beadwork in a special presentation in collaboration with the Swift Current Library.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb294d3-75e4-4f78-9c97-1f274c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb294d3-75e4-4f78-9c97-1f274c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) Gurevich Fine Art is pleased to present the work by renowned Winnipeg artist Bill Lobchuck. An accomplished artist, Bill Lobchuk has received several awards and has been commissioned by numerous organizations. His work has been exhibited since 1970 at many venues in Canada such as the Winnipeg Art Gallery, Burnaby Art Gallery in Burnaby, British Columbia, the Susan Whitney Gallery in...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb291c6-5394-4ece-97f3-1b924c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb291c6-5394-4ece-97f3-1b924c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Come experience the surprisingly complex art of making speciality coffees. Learn the science behind what makes a great shot of espresso, as well as a few tips for creating beautiful latte art. Demonstrations begin at 11:00, 11:30, and 12:00.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb28b7c-746c-4b48-bebd-16244c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb28b7c-746c-4b48-bebd-16244c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Friday, September 28, 2012) Join us at Innovation Credit Union on September 28th at noon for our official Culture Days Opening Ceremonies! Mayor Jerrod Schafer and other dignitaries will be present -- hear some excellent speeches, live music, and other fun surprises!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb27545-ac84-4175-9ef7-02624c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb27545-ac84-4175-9ef7-02624c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Celebrate Culture Days 2012 at The Grand Theatre! Take a behind-the-scenes tour with one of our expert guides including the main stage auditorium, dressing rooms, rehearsal space, and production areas. Sit in the luxurious Rolls Royce built by our props department for The Great Gatsby, have your picture taken as Cinderella and Prince Charming, and explore a wardrobe display of incredible...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4faa9cc5-d614-455f-9a95-5b784c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4faa9cc5-d614-455f-9a95-5b784c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Spend an afternoon with the Master of Mosaics: Doug Wiebe. Using broken dishes, glass and any other knicknack you may want to include, participants can work on n individual piece or a group piece. Come and learn the finer points of mosaics. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb15b72-d744-427c-a555-1d444c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb15b72-d744-427c-a555-1d444c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Artfusion is a community built establishment and monthly event that supports the talents of local musicians and artists in London, Ontario. Since the formation of Artfusion in November of 2009, Artfusion has showcased over 4000 pieces of original local artwork and featured over 260 local artists. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f8c3f7d-dd54-46db-921c-17f64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f8c3f7d-dd54-46db-921c-17f64c4a89beRegina, SK (Friday, September 28, 2012) OSAC will be hosting an open house featuring a hands-on workshop, a sample of artwork that tours with OSAC's Arts On the Move Program, and a live performance by artists that tour Saskatchewan with OSAC.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2c14d-e6d0-4d2e-b1e2-63e34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2c14d-e6d0-4d2e-b1e2-63e34c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) Come and see the high-school music program in action... Friday and Saturday at noon: Enjoy a number of small groups of local high-school students performing in the Market Square downtown. Support local up-and-coming musicians as you enjoy their fabulous talents!http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2a837-aaa0-4a22-931a-485b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2a837-aaa0-4a22-931a-485b4c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Doc's Town Heritage Village depicts a small prairie town in the early days of the twentieth century. Several original buildings, thousands of original artifacts, and knowledgeable volunteer staff to provide visitors with a fascinating glimpse of "the way it was!"http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb135af-55f4-4ed6-b85f-6d7e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fb135af-55f4-4ed6-b85f-6d7e4c4a89beEstevan, SK (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) The Souris Valley Museum will be setting up a free Mini Museum at a booth during the Estevan Chamber of Commerce's Showcase event. The Mini Museum will include several displays, access to objects in the Museum's handling collection and children's activities.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa16255-5834-4206-837d-62274c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa16255-5834-4206-837d-62274c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Steel Drums (Pan), unique instruments from the islands, are now played around the world. Everyone is invited to pick up a variety of pan sticks and play the pan. Come and intermingle with our musicians. Our great performers -Terry Greene and Alice Lukings - will perform on the pan and educate all participants to play the pan. There will be items on display, such as costumes, pictures and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9e8a6d-ef7c-4b9a-84bf-2df54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9e8a6d-ef7c-4b9a-84bf-2df54c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) TBDhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9890e8-4da0-4f13-a6be-420c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9890e8-4da0-4f13-a6be-420c4c4a89beWindsor, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Korda Artistic Productions presents its next Kafe Korda Cabaret and Variety Show at The KordaZone Theatre, 2520 Seminole Street in Windsor, Ontario on Saturday, September 29, 2012 as part of Culture Days!!! Experience visual art, song, poetry, and theatrical performances onstage in this community gem. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9a73cc-ee80-42c6-8133-07584c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9a73cc-ee80-42c6-8133-07584c4a89beWindsor, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) The KordaZone Theatre will open its doors to the public at 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Experience the ambiance of this unique 110-seat theatre, participate in a theatrical Mask-Making workshop/demonstration, and enjoy a live table-read of an upcoming show by some of Korda's troupe of actors. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa85110-5f3c-43be-be77-38ae4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa85110-5f3c-43be-be77-38ae4c4a89beNorth Vancouver, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) Participants will learn the story behind the beautiful carved doors of the Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art. These doors created by local artist Xwalacktun represent the aboriginal communities of the North Shore. Attendees will be amazed by the story to be found there. They will create a styrofoam print of their very own showing their impression of the two panel carved entrance and have a...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f6de8cc-6f04-4cec-bd50-6c774c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f6de8cc-6f04-4cec-bd50-6c774c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Sharing the sounds of music with the public. We'll have our grades 9 through 12 band and choir students and some of our returning alumni joining us to create those magical moments of wonder through music and song. We hope to get the audience, young and old, involved in making music with our group as we did in the past (small percussion, djembes, and more!) What a moment to see one and all...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4faa9903-31d0-4474-b531-58c74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4faa9903-31d0-4474-b531-58c74c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) The exhibition on view during Culture Days will be new paintings by Vancouver painter Erin McSavaney. Erin McSavaney's new paintings - from the series Inland - were inspired by a family camping trip during which the artist took photos from his car while en route with his wife and young son. For anyone who has driven in British Columbia, the images will likely trigger memories of the play of...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9afef1-349c-4e6f-a9d3-22f74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9afef1-349c-4e6f-a9d3-22f74c4a89beToronto, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Included on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in need of urgent safeguarding, Olonkho is a striking exemplar of the oldest epic arts of the Turkic people called Sakha. Collection of narrative tales, traditional Olonkho is a mix of one-man singing, reciting and acting that may last for hours and sometimes even days, depending on finesse and improvisation skills of the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa82eef-b520-4269-9a0f-17c44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa82eef-b520-4269-9a0f-17c44c4a89beWaterloo, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Extraordinary Spaces showcases public art throughout Waterloo Region (encompassing the cities of Waterloo, Kitchener and Cambridge) in 3 distinct clusters -- Uptown Trek, Downtown Stroll and River walk. Come to any municipal building and pick up a beautiful brochure! Walk or cycle through each cluster and don't forget to bring your camera! Grand Views, our larger regional map, offers...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa1c122-3054-4694-be0b-51dd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa1c122-3054-4694-be0b-51dd4c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Join us for an afternoon sampler of all the Lyric Theatre's regular programming. We will have performances from the Improv club, Open Stage, Youth Open Stage, Write Out Loud, and the Songwriting Circle. An excellent chance to see a small portion of what the Lyric Theatre does for our community. The Lyric Theatre is Swift Current's home for the performing arts. We present world class...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9aefc4-5270-4b76-8713-12914c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9aefc4-5270-4b76-8713-12914c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) TBDhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9c6236-4698-4b71-bdf3-01c44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9c6236-4698-4b71-bdf3-01c44c4a89beThunder Bay, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Lakehead University Department of Visual Arts Culture Days activities. Doors to our studios will be open to the public. Come and visit us on Lakehead campus to check out where our students create their artworks. A selection of students artworks will be on display in The Row Gallery, second floor Agora Place. Also a number of workshops will be offered by senior students and faculties in...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f95ddbe-f70c-4794-ac0b-26664c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f95ddbe-f70c-4794-ac0b-26664c4a89beKelowna, BC (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Grab your GPS or Smartphone and head to the Cultural District in downtown Kelowna in a race for who can find our secret "Culture Caches". Document your experiences online by uploading your photos/video to our Facebook page and be entered to win great prizes! All ages and all abilities are welcome to join in this cultural treasure hunt. For more information got www.kelowna.ca/culturehttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa926ae-46dc-4a28-9f17-5dec4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa926ae-46dc-4a28-9f17-5dec4c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) This year’s activities will be dedicated to the study and practice of archaeology. Between the museum and the Lawson site, visitors will be able to see how the science of archaeology uncovers and studies our past. Guests will see how archaeologists work with the initial dig site as well as how artifacts are washed, catalogued and studied. Visitors will be able to tour the museum gallery to...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa18cfb-1118-4517-9076-17024c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa18cfb-1118-4517-9076-17024c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Come and experience our Polish culture at the Polish National Association. During the Culture Days weekend, participants will have great experience of watching the performance of our Cracovia Polish Dance Ensemble and special exhibitions that show our rich history and culture.This weekend of Polish Culture Days promises to be the most enjoyable one for all who visit and participate. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa031e3-c398-4e07-ae90-219b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa031e3-c398-4e07-ae90-219b4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) The Jet Aircraft Museum is Canada's only aviation museum dedicated to restoring and flying retired Royal Canadian Air Force jet aircraft. Visitors will learn about the history of jet aircraft in the RCAF, and will be able to view aircraft both on static and flying display. Backseat rides will also be available. Lunch will be served both days for a nominal fee. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa0324b-8cdc-4940-b575-21f04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa0324b-8cdc-4940-b575-21f04c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) 100 Thousands Poets for Change This event is a poetry reading celebrating the theme of change. The evening celebrates Culture Days across Canada as well as participating in 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE, an international event which will take place in many venues around the world, on the same day: see http://www.100tpc.org/, TWEET #100TPC. The first order of change is for poets and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9e83ee-a6b8-4143-a4b6-26f74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9e83ee-a6b8-4143-a4b6-26f74c4a89beMilton, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) This session is an exciting fusion of visual art and technology. Chat with artist Ann Kornuta as she showcases a collection of her paintings, “Changed Landscapes”, that focus on the character of Halton Region, before the explosive growth it is currently experiencing. She will also be providing a demo of the phone/computer app that she has created with this collection. Guests can download their...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f68a8bc-7c58-45ed-ac32-39d74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f68a8bc-7c58-45ed-ac32-39d74c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 29, 2012) This activity begins with a blank bed sheet and everyone can participate by drawing in it. Each drawing will be turned into embroidery and we will be creating a big, collective work of art together.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f96fb6b-29c8-4a38-8b88-3f2a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f96fb6b-29c8-4a38-8b88-3f2a4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Celebrate our 40th anniversary... with 40 artworks! Visit a special exhibition of highlights from the world's largest collection of contemporary Canadian art. "Spotlight on 40 Years: Artworks from the Canada Council Art Bank" includes 40 key artworks from our collection of over 17,000 artworks by some 3,000 Canadian artists. The exhibition is being promoted through a social media...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa963c0-afc0-4fc2-805b-177e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa963c0-afc0-4fc2-805b-177e4c4a89beBurlington, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Tourism Burlington will be running a self-guided scavenger hunt for "hidden gems" in Burlington. Find all the hidden gems and return to our visitor centre to receive a free gift! In anticipation and preparation of the upcoming commemoration of the Bi-Centennial of the War of 1812-14, Burlington Ontario, due to the strategic position she held on Lake Ontario, the events that took place in...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2bf21-ea1c-411f-ae25-625c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2bf21-ea1c-411f-ae25-625c4c4a89beSwift Current, BC (Sunday, September 30, 2012) This evening is the opening reception for the Museum's current exhibition "The Lyric Theatre: A Living Legacy." From a hospital to the armoury, the historic theatre has served the community of Swift Current in many different ways for the past 100 years. Come learn about the building's unique, amazing, and varied history, appreciate the way it has and continues to contribute to our...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9edf08-fe58-4ff1-8b80-22b24c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9edf08-fe58-4ff1-8b80-22b24c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Visit Fort Gibraltar and witness the fascinating history of the voyageurs come to life! Costumed interpreters transport you back in time to the exciting era of the fur trade as you discover their everyday lives through the colourful characters and historic places. Learn to shape metal with the blacksmith, trade goods with the clerk, or taste the traditional bannock.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa825c2-7bac-4430-9380-15b74c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa825c2-7bac-4430-9380-15b74c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 28, 2012) Students from Shaftesbury High School Jazz band combo perform under the canopy at the Forks on Friday, September 28th. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f3cfc-0dd4-412f-8c8a-15914c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f3cfc-0dd4-412f-8c8a-15914c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Express yourself through movement while experiencing the evolution of Afro-Caribbean Dance to the sounds of live drums…. Be prepared for a celebratory workshop that includes a physical dance history from Africa to the Caribbean. Afro-Caribbean Dance Rituals & Choreography.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f428b-4fd4-4dff-ad9c-1f1b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f428b-4fd4-4dff-ad9c-1f1b4c4a89beOrillia, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) As part of Orillia's ongoing Cultural Planning process, youth are invited to present their proposals for the future of arts and culture in the Sunshine City. It's like a science fair, only for artists. The event is open to youth ages 16 - 24. It will be held on Saturday, September 29, tentatively at Lakehead University's Orillia Campus. For more information contact Michael Martyn at 705...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f5941-7e90-4745-ab18-37f64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f5941-7e90-4745-ab18-37f64c4a89beMilton, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Have you ever wondered about all the work that goes on before a movie hits the big screen? Or how many takes are filmed to get that perfect music video footage? Here is your chance to find out and see if you could do it! Join Electric Mango Film Co. as they share with you how to go from pre-production to post-production. Take your production from paper to screen effectively, efficiently, and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f5d66-0b58-4e15-a30c-3d1a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f5d66-0b58-4e15-a30c-3d1a4c4a89beCambridge, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Celebrate the diversity of our community during Culture Days. David Sossa Fernandez is a Toronto classical guitarist who is a native of Columbia, South America. With his classical guitar playing roots in Columbia, David will present a concert featuring the music of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, USA, Japan, Spain and England.Listen to the Latino sounds and learn about the music and the culture...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f697c-6698-4463-b996-46214c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f697c-6698-4463-b996-46214c4a89beKitchener, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012) Improvisation Theatre presenting the franco-ontarian identity and its history. Actors will improvise based on questions from the public. An artistic, educational,and interactive journey. --------------------------------------------------------- Théâtre d'improvisation sur le thème de l'identité francontarienne et de son histoire. Les acteurs improviseront en fonctions des questions du...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9fe032-0970-46fb-b1d1-378d4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9fe032-0970-46fb-b1d1-378d4c4a89beOttawa, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) L'artiste photographe Jules Villemaire et le commissaire de l'exposition «Émotions régionales » Stephan St-Laurent vous invitent à se joindre à eux pour une présentation sur l'oeuvre de M. Villemaire.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa14dc9-2dd4-400d-be2a-49364c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa14dc9-2dd4-400d-be2a-49364c4a89beElliot Lake, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Our Fourth Annual Art Exhibition & Sale hosted by Elliot Lake artists - Joseph Brann, Gail LaCasse and Susan Levesque. Art Among Friends is held at Laurentian Lodge on last weekend of September and showcases the work of 15 amazing artisans among the breathtaking autumn colours of the Deer Trail Touring Route. Come Celebrate Art, Friendship and Autumn with us.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa16994-9180-4298-b8a1-6bd24c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa16994-9180-4298-b8a1-6bd24c4a89beHamilton, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Join the organizers of the King William Art Walk on a walking tour of the street's new and established public art installations. Immediately following the launch of three new public bench commissions, the group will explore other public art highlights between the Lister Block and Theatre Aquarius.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa3f59c-a898-470c-8268-348b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa3f59c-a898-470c-8268-348b4c4a89beSimcoe, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) This poetry reading is sponsored by the Canada Council in co-operation with the League of Canadian Poets and will be held at Norfolk Arts Centre on the evening of Saturday, September 29, 2012 as part of a Poets Laureate Tour beginning in Windsor and Barrie and ending in Simcoe, Ontario. The poets confirmed in advance who will be in attendance are: Marty Gervais, Poet Laureate of...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa44a45-c100-444f-9d5c-02ee4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa44a45-c100-444f-9d5c-02ee4c4a89beGuelph, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) With plenty of recyclable material available come create a bird of paradise to bring home. Open to children and adults. Just bring your smile! (you are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry)http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa81917-6520-4a28-b5fe-096f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa81917-6520-4a28-b5fe-096f4c4a89beTecumseh, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) The Tecumseh Cultural & Arts Advisory Committee will be hosting a movie night on Saturday, September 29th, 2012 with films centering around the theme of the War of 1812. Following the movies a "Coffee House" type discussion session will be held for all to participate in. A display of 1812 artifacts will also be featured in co-operation with the Town's local Historical Society.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa8704d-a570-43b3-96b2-522a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa8704d-a570-43b3-96b2-522a4c4a89beWaterloo, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) Participants will learn two basic drumming rhythms and participate in a drumming circle. Also, learn a few dance steps or learn how to tighten and maintain your djembe. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa81d13-208c-4755-8c73-0d5b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa81d13-208c-4755-8c73-0d5b4c4a89beMilton, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) For over forty years, Ron Base was a journalist, magazine writer, movie critic, and screenwriter. A couple of years ago, his professional life suddenly fell apart. Ron feared he was finished. Then two things happened: he discovered Sanibel Island, Florida, and the mystery novel. How he put those two elements together and wrote three bestselling novels that dramatically changed his life, are...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa84297-cef0-49d0-bab9-347a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa84297-cef0-49d0-bab9-347a4c4a89beVancouver, BC (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Free Theatre Play Day with Tea & Treats Free Theatre Play Day with Tea & Treats DATE: Saturday 29th September 2012 TIME: 1 to 4pm WHERE: Vancouver Japanese United Church at 23rd Ave and Victoria Drive Theatre Terrific supports artists of all abilities in the rigorous creation of provocative theatre. We bring together artists who would normally never work together. Our diverse...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa82e83-6d88-44b5-bb61-17094c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa82e83-6d88-44b5-bb61-17094c4a89beWinnipeg Beach, MB (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Helma is accomplished in the use of the acrylic paint medium applied to any ground e.g. canvas, paper, found wood. With few gesture lines she invokes the essence of the subject- the lake and marsh landscape in the Manitoba Interlake. Pelicans, heron, cormorants, cranes and Canada geese became predominant animal imagery in her expressions. Over 3 decades of painting resulted in a unique...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f6a12d1-4714-4e82-91aa-6ba14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f6a12d1-4714-4e82-91aa-6ba14c4a89beChurchill, MB (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) Join us at NORTHERN IMAGES in Churchill, Manitoba and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories for an opportunity to view life in the Arctic through the eyes of the artists, and perhaps, to take a little piece of the North home with you! Traditional Inuit art captures the beauty, truth and spirit of Canada's Arctic. Authentic sculptures, hand-crafted in stone, tell the stories of the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9721f3-d918-445e-a519-60ff4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9721f3-d918-445e-a519-60ff4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 28, 2012) Watch and join in dances from many countries and cultures, from Canada to Turkey, Bolivia to Bulgaria and many others. We will teach you easy circle and line dances and couple-mixers. Enjoy a wide variety of dance music from the familiar to the exotic. Everyone is welcome, no partner required. These are recreational dances designed for fun and participation.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f582d-a868-444c-ade2-365e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f582d-a868-444c-ade2-365e4c4a89bePortage la Prairie, MB (Friday, September 28, 2012) The Family Farm - Create a "Community Curated" exhibit about The Family Farm on Friday, September 28, all day from 9-6, at our Open House, at the Fort la Reine Museum, Pioneer Village in beautiful Portage la Prairie. Meet the curator, Bring in a photo, momento, piece of memorabilia, clipping, anything that marks history for your families farming past , and participate in building a community...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f96c0a0-5f50-425a-9753-78434c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f96c0a0-5f50-425a-9753-78434c4a89beThunder Bay, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012) TBAhttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ebdce-af84-4e96-b5f2-6f824c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ebdce-af84-4e96-b5f2-6f824c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Drum Artz Canada invites you and your family to pick up a drum, a bell or a shaker and learn Samba style drumming on Saturday September 29, from 1-2pm. Please arrive 10 minutes early. The workshop is held in our fantastic community centre, 27 Primrose Avenue and lead by professional percussionists including members of Samba Squad. No musical experience necessary and appropriate for all ages...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa02a20-98a4-4ab9-b4ba-18344c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa02a20-98a4-4ab9-b4ba-18344c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) The Manitoba Hydro Art Collection now contains close to 200 pieces: original artwork, produced by Manitoba Artists, spanning the period 1970's through to 2010. Please register in advance by calling 360-3311.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa7d62a-73a0-4959-b040-4d6f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa7d62a-73a0-4959-b040-4d6f4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Exhibition of reproduction images and journal entries from the lantern slides that Roald Amundsen used in public lectures about his expedition through the Northwest Passage 1903-06. Roald Amundsen was the first explorer to reach the South Pole and the first to navigate the Northwest Passage. His success in these endeavours was largely due to the time he had spent with the Canadian Inuit...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ef45b-c3ac-44a4-8d3a-46614c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9ef45b-c3ac-44a4-8d3a-46614c4a89beCaledon, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) We're all EARS. The EYES have it. Make a joyful NOSE. Drop in and watch master sculptor Hugh Russel demonstrate how he creates a portrait in clay. Then you'll have a chance to make your own ear, nose or eyeball. Part of Silver Creek Arts Annual Open Studio which features Hugh Russel's sculpture, painting by Diana Hillman, Susan Powell and Gail Prussky, pottery by Rosemary Molesworth and Ian...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9efc35-ae68-4231-bd1b-51d04c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9efc35-ae68-4231-bd1b-51d04c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Artists Diana Hillman, Rosemary Molesworth, Susan Powell and Gail Prussky will help you make unique art works, using found objects such as rocks, twigs, tools or keys with paint or printer's ink on a variety of papers. This drop-in messy activity is open to all ages but geared to those over the age of 8. This event is part of Silver Creek Arts Annual Open Studio held at historic Silver Creek...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6e6b2-ffd0-4b25-be96-16394c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6e6b2-ffd0-4b25-be96-16394c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Annual studio tour boasts 8 prestigious studios and the world class art of 12 exhibitors in the hills of Caledon. Over 200 exclusive works from 12 artists will come together at what is Caledon Hills Studio Tour 2012. The exhibition comprises jewellery, textiles, handwoven garments and witty knitware, pottery, wood vessels, and sculpture, photography and paintings in oil, watercolour,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6f238-06c4-4efb-99cc-2c724c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6f238-06c4-4efb-99cc-2c724c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Annual studio tour boasts 8 prestigious studios and the world class art of 14 exhibitors in the hills of Caledon. Over 200 exclusive works from 14 artists will come together at what is Caledon Hills Studio Tour 2012. The exhibition comprises jewellery, textiles, handwoven garments and witty knitware, pottery, wood vessels, and sculpture, photography and paintings in oil, watercolour,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6ef47-3788-4366-9536-1cc14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6ef47-3788-4366-9536-1cc14c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Annual studio tour boasts 8 prestigious studios and the world class art of 12 exhibitors in the hills of Caledon. Over 200 exclusive works from 12 artists will come together at what is Caledon Hills Studio Tour 2012. The exhibition comprises jewellery, textiles, handwoven garments and witty knitware, pottery, wood vessels, and sculpture, photography and paintings in oil, watercolour,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6eafa-9b78-46d5-8997-1cbf4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6eafa-9b78-46d5-8997-1cbf4c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Annual studio tour boasts 8 prestigious studios and the world class art of 12 exhibitors in the hills of Caledon. Over 200 exclusive works from 12 artists will come together at what is Caledon Hills Studio Tour 2012. The exhibition comprises jewellery, textiles, handwoven garments and witty knitware, pottery, wood vessels, and sculpture, photography and paintings in oil, watercolour,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6ebef-b09c-403e-affa-1ce44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6ebef-b09c-403e-affa-1ce44c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Annual studio tour boasts 8 prestigious studios and the world class art of 12 exhibitors in the hills of Caledon. Over 200 exclusive works from 12 artists will come together at what is Caledon Hills Studio Tour 2012. The exhibition comprises jewellery, textiles, handwoven garments and witty knitware, pottery, wood vessels, and sculpture, photography and paintings in oil, watercolour,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6ea11-c3cc-4c12-9c88-19c34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6ea11-c3cc-4c12-9c88-19c34c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Annual studio tour boasts 8 prestigious studios and the world class art of 12 exhibitors in the hills of Caledon. Over 200 exclusive works from 12 artists will come together at what is Caledon Hills Studio Tour 2012. The exhibition comprises jewellery, textiles, handwoven garments and witty knitware, pottery, wood vessels, and sculpture, photography and paintings in oil, watercolour,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6e9a3-d7b0-4d6d-b094-19c34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6e9a3-d7b0-4d6d-b094-19c34c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Annual studio tour boasts 8 prestigious studios and the world class art of 12 exhibitors in the hills of Caledon. Over 200 exclusive works from 12 artists will come together at what is Caledon Hills Studio Tour 2012. The exhibition comprises jewellery, textiles, handwoven garments and witty knitware, pottery, wood vessels, and sculpture, photography and paintings in oil, watercolour,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6e8a5-fee0-480d-a354-19c34c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa6e8a5-fee0-480d-a354-19c34c4a89beCaledon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Annual studio tour boasts 8 prestigious studios and the world class art of 12 exhibitors in the hills of Caledon. Over 200 exclusive works from 12 artists will come together at what is Caledon Hills Studio Tour 2012. The exhibition comprises jewellery, textiles, handwoven garments and witty knitware, pottery, wood vessels, and sculpture, photography and paintings in oil, watercolour,...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f91c337-9df0-47ee-af8e-4ebd4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f91c337-9df0-47ee-af8e-4ebd4c4a89beWinnipeg, MB (Friday, September 28, 2012) In the Gleam Paintings by Gail Fortier at Wayne Arthur Gallery 186 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg waynearthurgallery.com Opening Friday, September 28, 7 to 9 PM The artist experiments with planes of deep shadow and bright lights, created with reflective acrylic metallic paints. She paints from personal photographs, scenes from the beach, the bush, the city and even from a holiday in...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa466fc-99b8-4a44-b2ee-1b5f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa466fc-99b8-4a44-b2ee-1b5f4c4a89beAjax, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Demonstration on how Photoshop can be used to to enhance and take images to the next level. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f3a13-67a4-4a14-a361-15f44c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f3a13-67a4-4a14-a361-15f44c4a89beMilton, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012) Youth rock bands from the Milton area, including bands from the Rick Imus Music Studio, will have the chance to perform and jam with other groups and audience members. Bands from local music studios will join with other groups to rock the Milton Centre for the Arts! http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa46334-ca64-4170-84fa-16ec4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa46334-ca64-4170-84fa-16ec4c4a89beAjax, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Learn how to get better results from your digital camera with techniques and tips from a professional photographer. Gain insight into how photographers "see the light". http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f6f6b20-f194-4d06-a754-13254c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f6f6b20-f194-4d06-a754-13254c4a89beToronto, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Dancer Evyenia Karmi will be offering a glimpse into the exotic world of bellydance, culturally from Egypt, Greece, Turkey and Morocco to name a few. Participants will have the opportunity to observe a choreography followed by a step by step breakdown of isolations. Discover why this beautiful dance form is increasingly popular in music videos and pop culture for its glamour, costumes and...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa439d1-13b0-4eb9-a0fc-692a4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa439d1-13b0-4eb9-a0fc-692a4c4a89beRichmond Hill, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) The Richmond Hill Group of Artists will showcase original paintings by their talented members. Work will feature a large variety of medium, themes, and styles of painting. Our Instructors will be on hand all weekend offering mini-workshops for you to participate in. Try your hand at sketching (outdoors/indoors) and painting, still-life, figure, and landscape. Artists will also be at the...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9af8da-9888-42f9-933e-1cd54c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9af8da-9888-42f9-933e-1cd54c4a89beToronto, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Experience the joy of music-making with The Toronto Beach Chorale! Join us as Conductor, Mervin Fick guides us through a lively, open working rehearsal, culminating in a short performance of a piece from our 2012 season. Learn how choral music is rehearsed, and exercise your pipes as you practice a few vocal techniques as a member of the audience. We also invite any adult individuals who...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f6a6cb2-07ec-4588-9ea3-468b4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f6a6cb2-07ec-4588-9ea3-468b4c4a89beLunenburg, NS (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) This is the second annual Petite Palette Group Showing of South Shore Nova Scotia Artists. Petite Palette has been expanded this year to include several venues, the Maritime Painted Saltbox, Westcote Bell Pottery, Best Coast Coffee Gallery, The Petite Riviere Vineyards , Sattler's Stained Glass Fine Art Studio, & The LaHave Bakery Gallery.. A special concert is planned at the Petite Riviere...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa175ad-5e70-4766-ad93-6e3c4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa175ad-5e70-4766-ad93-6e3c4c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Meet Bill Hodgson, the creator of the Downtown Metal trees and the Christmas installations in Victoria Park—Santa and his reindeer, snowmen on skates and the latest, the Christmas train! Observe various techniques to create welded metal sculptures. Take in a demonstration of bending metal into organic shapes and maybe give it a try yourself. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa17d44-4538-4fae-bd42-78ae4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa17d44-4538-4fae-bd42-78ae4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Come and experience Ontario’s first mosque right here in London. Tour the mosque; view the prayer halls and the informative exhibition with vibrant posters, Islamic art and decorations. Tours through the London Islamic School will also be available. Walk into the gym for a demonstration and exhibition by an international artist, have your name written in Arabic calligraphy, beautify yourself...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa181f8-80f8-43cf-abf4-09c84c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa181f8-80f8-43cf-abf4-09c84c4a89beLondon, ON (Sunday, September 30, 2012) London Celebrates Canada in song, dance and with crafts and stories. Partnered with London’s Children’s Museum, children will join in singing Canada’s National Anthem followed with celebration of our cultural mosaic. Your children will learn to dance to traditional song; and participate in crafts unique to Canadian culture. Activities will be both in English and French. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa15050-c780-4f02-a571-4cce4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa15050-c780-4f02-a571-4cce4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Self or guided tours through this one time military base, exhibition of German and German Canadain Club history. Performances and demonstrations by the German Language School of London. Hike the natural trails of the “coves”. Enjoy some traditional German fare and authentic German Lagers in our Beverage Room. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa15560-1618-4e2d-a78f-501e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa15560-1618-4e2d-a78f-501e4c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Crafts and traditional German outdoor games for children, learn how to say “I love you” in German, dance around the maypole; sample German sweets. http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa01b6c-290c-4f28-997c-048e4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa01b6c-290c-4f28-997c-048e4c4a89beLondon, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Learn the ins and outs of "en plein air" painting. Artists will explain and show the painting process from sketch to finished painting. Gallery Painting Group members will paint in the vicinity of the St. Peter's Basilica and Victoria Park. Visitors can talk with the artists, and anyone interested in outdoor sketching/painting is welcome to join provided they bring their own materials. The...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa0052a-5568-49a4-ba38-57a14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa0052a-5568-49a4-ba38-57a14c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Inscription on grave makers can provide a wealth of interesting historic information. Through the research of students at the neighbouring Montessori School, children will enjoy a scavenger hunt through the Brick Street Cemetery (one of the area's oldest cemeteries dating from 1813) and learn about some of our earliest pioneer settlers.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa00142-10c4-4662-8043-5da14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa00142-10c4-4662-8043-5da14c4a89beLondon, ON (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Culture Days will be celebrated at the London Clay Art Centre through a special exhibition showcasing pottery made by members of the London Potters Guild who came to Canada from other countries. As well, guided tours of the centre, demonstrations of pottery making, and an children's activity table will be a part of this weekend, presented in conjunction with Doors Open London.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f1f74-b3a4-41cb-9913-7a694c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9f1f74-b3a4-41cb-9913-7a694c4a89beBurnaby, BC (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Interested in the visual arts? Participate in this free adult registered program and get your hands dirty.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f99af91-a838-41bc-8324-55a94c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f99af91-a838-41bc-8324-55a94c4a89beNanaimo, BC (Friday, September 28, 2012, Saturday, September 29, 2012) Exhibition by artist Sara Robichaud entitled Double Life from September 14 to November 3, 2012http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9edf63-4cec-4ce0-abd9-23874c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4f9edf63-4cec-4ce0-abd9-23874c4a89beGuelph, ON (Friday, September 28, 2012, Friday, September 28, 2012) With a stroke of genius and an innovative twist on contemporary dance, CORPUS offers a surrealistic and hilarious view of sheep behaviour. Reality meets fantasy as the dancers (3 ewes, a young ram and their shepherd) impersonate sheep shearing, feeding, milking and much more. Interactive, engaging and truly unique, Les Moutons recreates a bucolic country scene in Guelph’s newest public urban...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2c3b5-f340-4609-b42e-668f4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2c3b5-f340-4609-b42e-668f4c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Friday, September 28, 2012) Come and see the high-school music program in action... Friday at noon: Please join us for an open choral rehearsal. An exclusive behind-the-scenes sneak peek that is really a rare opportunity... see our young local singers in process! 12:30-1:10 in the Swift Current Comprehensive band room.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2b8fc-c9dc-4aa3-a64f-3db14c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2b8fc-c9dc-4aa3-a64f-3db14c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Sunday, September 30, 2012) Join our talented local Windscape kite-flying experts at Southwest Hill for an entertaining, informative, and breathtaking demonstration of advanced kite-flying techniques. Watch, enjoy, and ask questions! Start honing your own kite-flying in preparation for the 2013 annual Windscape Kite Festival.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2b3ec-755c-4f84-83d3-47664c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2b3ec-755c-4f84-83d3-47664c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Sunday, September 30, 2012) The Swift Current Museum welcomes you to a Cemetery Tour. Learn about Victorian cemetery practice and ‘meet’ some of the founders of Swift Current. Meet at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, weather permitting.http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2ac05-ae1c-42f7-9cf8-4d134c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa2ac05-ae1c-42f7-9cf8-4d134c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Saturday, September 29, 2012, Sunday, September 30, 2012) Join us at the West Wing gallery for a special Culture Days presentation of the Southwest Open Exhibition. This exhibition offers an excellent opportunity to view a variety of artworks by southwest Saskatchewan semi-professional and amateur artists. Artwork includes drawing, painting, quilting, photography, woodworking, printmaking, and more. An "Open Exhibition" is non-curated....http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa1c590-8cd4-4754-9d26-53db4c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa1c590-8cd4-4754-9d26-53db4c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Rocktoberfest, September 29th at the Lyric Theatre, will be a battle of the rock bands like no other in Swift Current! Five local area bands will battle for the chance at a free Lyric Theatre rental (valued at $300), plus professional sound and promotional services for their event. Contact the Lyric Theatre at 773-6292 to register your group. First 5 to register get to compete! Or...http://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa1b9a6-ea78-4746-8a40-49d64c4a89behttp://www.culturedays.ca/en/2012-activities/view/4fa1b9a6-ea78-4746-8a40-49d64c4a89beSwift Current, SK (Saturday, September 29, 2012) Children of all ages are invited to experiment at tables of various art activities. Give your children free access to new materials and professional guidance and allow them to grow and develop as young artists!