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Events Calendar 2010

The information on our Calendar covers most of the arts-related events, auditions, festivals and arts group meetings in the Huronia region. Every effort has been made to provide up-to-date information on local events. To confirm hours of operation & admission, you should e-mail, telephone or check the relevant website links for contact information and updates.

Auditions & Calls for Entry
    Visual Arts Calls for Entry
    Theatre Auditions
    Dance Auditions

Classes, Seminars & Workshops
    Visual Arts Training
    Music Training
    Dance Training
    Crafts Training
    Literature Training

Upcoming Events in Huronia:
    Festivals & General Arts Events
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    Musical Events
    Theatre, Film & Performances
    Dance Events
    Crafts Events

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Auditions and Calls for Entry
Visual Arts Calls for Entry
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
Apps accepted between March 1 and 19, 2010	Call for Artists Sixth Annual Juried Art Show Six cash prizes. Categories include two- and three- dimensional work and photography. Applications will be accepted, via CD, between March 1 and 19, 2010. Show runs from May 4 to 27. Visit www.questartgroup.ca for complete rules of entry and application form.	Applications will be accepted via CD. Visit www.questartgroup.ca for complete rules of entry and application form. Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711	Cost Unknown
Deadline: Mar. 9 Drop off Mar. 8 & 9, 10am - 5pm Pickup Apr. 30 & May 1 Reception TBA	Call for Artists "New Beginnings" Open to all Quest members - Regular hanging fees apply - 20% commission on all sales - Must be new work, created in the last 12 months and not shown at either Quest location	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711 The registration form for New Beginnings is posted at www.questartgroup.ca/index. php?action=display&cat=10	Must be Quest Member to enter
Deadline Mar. 18	Calling all photographers Photographs depicting life in North Simcoe will be published this spring in a glossy, full-colour magazine called Mirror Images. Amateur and professional photographers alike are invited to submit their best shots. This is not a photography competition. There aren't any prizes or judges. The goal is to include at least one photo by everyone who takes the time to make a submission, although that will depend on the number of photos received and the amount of space available. For more information go to: http://www.midlandmirror.com/midlandmirror/article/154751	Midland Mirror, 488 Dominion Ave., Midland, ON Contact Travis Mealing tmealing@simcoe.com	N/C
App. Deadline Mar. 19	Call for Artists Art in the Park Applications are now being accepted for Quest Art School + Gallery’s Third Annual Art in the Park to be held on July 17 and 18, 2010 at the Penetanguishene Waterfront Park.	Application forms are available at www.questartgroup.ca Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711	Cost Unknown
App Deadline July 1, 2010	Nineteenth Annual Art-On-The-Rocks, 2010 Artists and crafters displaye a wide variety of artwork including paintings, pottery, photography, stained glass, woodwork, jewelry and culinary arts inspired by the unique Georgian Bay landscape. In an effort to keep the show interesting and exciting, they are always looking for new artists and crafters.	Whalen/Maxwell Island Contact: Catherine Gillespie 190 Bryant Street, Buffalo, NY, 14222 (USA) (716) 881-2199 (705) 756-1621 (cottage) gillespie.cath@gmail.com Application can be downloaded from: www.huroniaarts.ca/ auditions/aotr2010.pdf	$35 (own transportation) $65 (with taxi boat transportation) $15 additional fee for inside space (limited)

Classes, Workshops, Seminars & Training HFA Member Classes in BOLD
Visual Arts Classes
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
Mar. 15, 17& 19 9am - 12pm	March Break Cartooning with Bob Kain Ages 9 to 14	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711	The $100 fee includes all materials
Mar. 16, 9am - 3pm	March Break Clay Pottery for ages 8 to 12 Kids need to bring their lunch to this workshop.	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711	The $50 fee includes all materials
Mar. 24 - Apr. 28 7 to 10 p.m.	Drawing from Life This six-week course encourages students to examine the human form (both nude and costumed), and refine their drawing skills. Instructors Tim Laurin and Merrilyn Pinkney will offer plenty of one-on-one direction, ensuring that students of all drawing levels can participate.	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711	Quest Members $125 Non-Members $140
Mar. 27 & 28	Shaking up the Print: Alternative Printmaking with Instructor Tim Laurin	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711	Quest Members $100 Non-Members $120 There is a $15 material fee payable to the instructor.
Apr. 6 - May 25 6 - 7:30pm (Tuesdays)	Explore Art (ages 5- 13) Experiment with a variety of different mediums with the focus on drawing and painting. Painting and drawing on-site and nature hikes.	Creative Madness For more information call (705) 322-6588 or e-mail: lisaharpell@sympatico.ca	8 sessions/ 12 hours - $130.00 All materials included.
Apr. 6 - May 25 1 - 3pm (Tuesdays)	Adult Drawing and Painting With the focus on technique, artists will work in acrylic and watercolour to create landscapes, figurative & abstract paintings and drawings.	Creative Madness For more information call (705) 322-6588 or e-mail: lisaharpell@sympatico.ca	8 sessions/ 16 hours- $200.00 Materials included.
Apr. 7, 14, 21 7 - 10pm	Loosen Up, Why Don't You? with Instructor Cathy Boyd	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711	Quest members $90 Non-members $110
Apr. 7 - May 26 4:30 - 5:30pm (Wednesdays)	All Ages After School Art Club Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and working with clay are some of the methods we explore to express our creative side.	Creative Madness For more information call (705) 322-6588 or e-mail: lisaharpell@sympatico.ca	Fee: $90.00 Materials included.
Apr. 17 & 18 10am - 4pm	Printmaking by Hand Instructor: Vicki Cowan	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711	Quest members $100 Non-members $120 There is a $25 material fee payable to the instructor
Apr. 24 & 25 10am - 4pm	Landscape - Composition and Structure Instructor: Rod Prouse	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711	Quest members $100 Non-members $120 There is a material fee, TBA, payable to the instructor
May 15 & 16 10am - 4pm	Introduction to Acrylics Instructor: M.J. Weber	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King Street Midland, Ontario, L4R 3M3 Canada Phone: 705-526-ARTS (2787) Fax: 705-526-2711	Quest members $100 Non-members $120
Every Tue. and Thu. 10 - 11am	New This Year!! Preschool Classes *Explore all the studios!! *	Creative Madness For more information call (705) 322-6588 or e-mail: lisaharpell@sympatico.ca	$10 a class
Tue.& Wed. 6 - 7:15pm	June Workshops Painting with Acrylics and Sculpture	Creative Madness For more information call (705) 322-6588 or e-mail: lisaharpell@sympatico.ca	$60. 4 weeks
Jul. 12 - 16 & 26 - 30 Aug. 2 - 6 & 9 -13	Summer Art Camps	Creative Madness For more information call (705) 322-6588 or e-mail: lisaharpell@sympatico.ca	Call for pricing

Music Classes
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
Every Wed. or Thur. Starting Jan. 27th & 28th (You choose a date that works best for your child) from 4:15 to 5:15	Drum Call for Children Ages .... 9 to 12 Learn how to play the AFRICAN JEMBE AND OTHER DRUMS in a KIDS DRUM CIRCLE !!! Facilitated by Kim Patricia Vaillancourt We will be really practicing and learning and drumming a lot as a group! There are Jembes here to use, however one may be required to practice between sessions. Remo Jembes available through HeartSongs at a reasonable price.	367 BayStreet, Midland (705) 527-6038 visit www.heartsongs.ca write hearts@csolve.net	Registration Required $10 per child, per session

Dance Classes
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
Feb. 24 - Mar. 31 6:30 - 8:30pm	Expressive Dance - Sacred Rhythms Expressive Dance is a time to let go of all inhibitions, self-doubt, and responsibilities. It is a time to allow your soul to express your inner being, your very essence. Expressive dance is whatever you need at the time…healing, stress, release, re-energizing, emotional awareness...” The Facilitators Shelley Moore ~ Maple Tree Woman ~ is a Métis woman with an interest in activities that promote healing and spirituality and a love of dance. She is a graduate of Aboriginal Adult Education - Brock University and a member of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists. Pat Robinson ~ Dancing Heart ~ inspires individuals to experience, heal and celebrate life through the Expressive & Healing Arts. She is an artist and writer who loves to dance. Pat is a post-graduate of the Expressive Arts Program from the Haliburton School of the Arts, Fleming College.	Karma Marketplace's new community space 76 Main St., Penetanguishene	$15.75 per session or cheque for $94.50 payable to Pat Robinson prior to programme start.
Call or email for information	The School of Dance & Musicianship Ballroom Dance, Ballet	Patricia Stenton, The School of Dance & Musicianship 1195 Sundowner Rd, RR#2, Midland, Ontario (705) 526-5256 patricia.stenton@gmail.com	Pricing varies depending on program
Mon.-Fri. 4 pm - 9pm Sat. 10am - 2:30pm	The Dancers Studio All ages	(705) 527-1404	$365/yr
Call or email for information	Steps Dance Studio	North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre 527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6 stepsdancestudio @hotmail.com	Pricing varies depending on program
Mon. & Wed. 10 am - Noon	Line Dance Beginner & Advanced. All Askenonnia members welcome.	Askennonia Senior Centre North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre 527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6 Tel: (705) 526-7609 Fax: (705) 527-6049	$1 cash per session
Tues. 1:30 pm	Square Dancing Jim Lambie calls authentic Old Time Square Dance. New dancers welcome.	Askennonia Senior Centre North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre 527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6 Tel: (705) 526-7609 Fax: (705) 527-6049	1class per wk. $2/class pd. monthly
Tues. 7pm	Scottish Dancing Learn Scottish country dancing. Heritage Dancers are looking for new dancers.	Practices are held in the foyer at Ste. Marie among the Hurons. Call Jeannie at (705) 534-6465	Unknown
Wed. evgs., Jan - Mar.	Elmvale Old Time Square Dancing Club	Lions Hall, 1979 7th Conc Flos W, Elmvale, ON, L0L 1P0	$5. per person
Thurs. 1:30 - 2:30pm	Belly Dancing Instructor Shirley Sheehan teaches this fun, healthy exercise. Runs all winter.	Askennonia Senior Centre North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre 527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6 Tel: (705) 526-7609 Fax: (705) 527-6049	$4/wk pd monthly
Jan 7 to late spring	Dance Exercise to Big Bands Shirley Murray leads “Basic Ballet” for posture, strength & flexibility. Dance to Big Bands.	Askennonia Senior Centre North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre 527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6 Tel: (705) 526-7609 Fax: (705) 527-6049	$1/class
Every Friday 9 -10:45am	Clogging Julie Horgan teaches clogging. It’s great fun and exercise. Leather soled shoes are fine to start. All welcome.	Askennonia Senior Centre North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre 527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6 Tel: (705) 526-7609 Fax: (705) 527-6049	$3 per week pd. monthly

Crafts Classes
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
Irregular, call for details	Stitch in Time with Yvonne Sewing Classes & Summer Camp Learn to make clothing and gift items and acquire basic sewing skills. Use a computerized Husqvarna sewing machine. Annual fashion show and trip to Fabric Land. Occasional mother/daughter classes offered.	Yvonne Hamelin (705) 526-8392 366 Midland Ave, Midland, ON,	Program. Call for information
Tue.-Thu. 10am - 5:30pm, Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 10am - 4pm	Juanita's Sew & Serge Provides instructional sewing classes. Instruction on all levels of sewing procedures. Sewing machine supplied. Materials not supplied. Sells sewing machines as well.	366 Midland Ave, Midland, ON, L4R 3K7 Juanita Radko, (705) 528-1386	Program. Call for information
Call for times	Ontario Hooking Craft Guild. Huronia Branch Open to those interested in learning or who already do traditional rug hooking. Aim of Guild is to promote traditional rug hooking.	4982 Line 10 N, RR 3, Coldwater, ON, L0K1E0 Linda Wilson, (705) 835-7589	Membership
Irregular hours. Open studio: Thurs. 9 -12noon	Teanaustaye Textiles Weaving School Handweaving lessons for beginner and experienced weavers. Classes are small with the possibility of individual instruction. Looms are available for use in class.	10 Teanaustaye Dr, Hillsdale, ON, L0L 1V0 Jette Vandermeiden, (705) 835-2117 drawloom@gmail.com	Call for information.

Literature and Writing Classes
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
Apr. 17 10am - 4pm	“How to Get Published” Covers everything from getting started to getting an agent, from getting your short pieces published to finding a book publisher, from writing a query letter to writing what the publishers want. Special Option: Participants are invited to bring a draft of a query letter you might use to interest an agent or publisher in your book. You don’t need to bring anything, but if you do, 3 copies could be helpful.	Community Room in Your Independent Grocers 290 First Street North, Gravenhurst To register, send a cheque to Brian Henry, 110 Reiner Road, Toronto, ON M3H 2L6 To reserve a spot now, email brianhenry@sympatico.ca	$39.05 plus gst = $41 in advance or $42.86 plus gst = $45 at the door
May 29 10am - 4pm	The Barrie Writers' Club presents... "Writing and Revising" Learn how to step back from a manuscript in order to find - and fix - flaws in your plot, structure, characterization and style. You'll learn how to rethink, rework and rewrite so that your manuscript will live up to your vision. Special Option: Participants are invited to bring a piece of their own writing (though you don't have to!) If you do bring a piece, bring 3 copies of something short (1,500 words absolute maximum, though 800 words or fewer is better).	Community Room in Zehrs, 472 Bayfield Street, Barrie (Next to Wal-Mart, across from Georgian Mall) To register, send a cheque to Brian Henry, 110 Reiner Road, Toronto, ON M3H 2L6 To reserve a spot now, email brianhenry@sympatico.ca	$39.05 plus gst = $41 in advance or $42.86 plus gst = $45 at the door

Upcoming Events in Huronia HFA Member Events in BOLD
Festivals, General Arts Events
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
Mar. 6, 9am – 4:30pm Set up 9 - 9:30am 9:30am gathering circle & opening to the day 4pm clean up & closing to the day and in between creating, sharing, growing	Creative Arts At the Marketplace Artists & Artisans Come create at the Marketplace! Come for the whole day, come for part of the day, but come! Provided: A couple of long tables to work at Fair trade coffee & tea can be purchased from the Marketplace during the day Bring: Your creative spirit Your art making supplies (beading, stitching, painting, sketch pad, easel, journal…) One of your favourite CD’s to share during the day A snack for during the day and a finger food for a shared community lunch (or enjoy dining at one of the local eating establishments) An openness to the customers who enter Karma Marketplace	Karma Marketplace 76 Main Street, Penetanguishene To inquire contact Pat at (705) 527-1984 or Erin at the Karma Marketplace at (705) 549-5999	By donation
Mar. 23 7 - 8:30pm Start at 7pm sharp!	"Meet and Greet With Your Feet" Huronia Foundation for the Arts presents Introduction to the Tango Walk and Embrace, with Roma Czech & Ray Overman Bring a friend and be sure to come out to this fun and exciting evening. Learn to Tango with Ray and Roma. Bring water, wear comfortable clothes, dance shoes if you own them, if not, then thick socks. NO RUNNERS! You'll stick to the floor! Come as a couple (same sex, no problem)....come prepared to learn and try something different. Class is about 1 hour long. Roma was taught by her father Walter to tango at an early age, and only after his passing, did she realize how much she missed it. After considerable feminine coercion, guilt and tears, did she convince Ray Overman, her partner to take up the Argentine Tango. 'Tango Ray' now practices in the aisles at the Home Depot in Midland. A downhill ski racer all his life, Ray was introduced to the Tango by Roma, and surprisingly it has become his passion too! The turning point in his journey was attending the Tango school in Italy.	Askennonia Senior Centre North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre 527 Len Self Boulevard, Midland, ON L4R 5N6 For further information, call Pat (705) 527-3644 or e-mail info@huroniaarts.ca	No Charge
Mar. 27 & 28	Sweetwater Harvest Festival, Wye Marsh	Wye Marsh, 16160 Highway 12 East, P.O. Box 100 Midland, Ontario L4R 4K6 Phone: (705) 526-7809, Fax: (705) 526-3294	Cost Unknown
Apr. 10 6 - 10pm	Huronia Foundation for the Arts Fourth Annual Fundraiser Arts à la Carte An “arts dressy” evening with food stations, wandering minstrels, visual, musical and lots of informal interaction The date for our annual art party has been moved to the spring. This year, our fundraiser, Arts à la Carte will be held at the Best Western Highland Inn, and will feature a unique opportunity for guests to sample the variety of food stations. Accompanying the excellent food will be a superb selection of local talent, with the evening culminating in a crowd-pleasing, get-up-and-dance performance by the Martels Rock and Roll Show. Our fourth annual event promises to be the best one yet. Tickets will be available in February. Reserve yours now!	Best Western Highland Inn, King St., Midland, ON Contact Pat at: (705) 527-3644 info@huroniaarts.ca	$49.00 per person
Apr. 17, 2 - 4pm	Meet and Greet Huronia Foundation for the Arts Peace Bye Peace is a retreat centre offering a variety of personal growth opportunities including; Art Therapy services, individual and couples retreats and workplace wellness workshops. Located on a five acre farm just outside of Midland, they have many peaceful and beautiful spaces to explore. Bring a friend and join us.	Peace Bye Peace Retreat Centre 2238 Old Fort Road Midland, ON L4R 4K3 (705) 527.0493 info@peacebyepeace.org	No Charge
Apr. 17 Community Hall 8am - 3pm Arena 9 am - 5pm	Elmvale Maple Syrup Festival Enjoy the sweet taste of Spring. Many of our 30,000 visitors have told us we’re the best Maple Syrup Festival in Ontario. Community Hall Pancakes, Maple Syrup, sausages and beverages Arts & Crafts in the Arena.	Elmvale, ON (705) 322-6613 emsf09@sympatico.ca	Sugarbush Bus Tickets $3.00 per person / children under 12 no charge ___________ Community Hall $6.00 per person children under 12 $3.00 ___________ Arena Admission $2.00
Thu. May 27 7 - 9pm	Meet and Greet Huronia Foundation for the Arts with host Erin Chappelle Bring a friend. Meet our artists and sample delicious local products!	The Karma Marketplace 76 Main Street, Penetanguishene	No Charge
Jun. 17, 7 - 9pm	Meet and Greet Huronia Foundation for the Arts in co-operation with OnlyGreen offer you The Artist and Living Green, a presentation & discussion by Monika Carless on the relationship between artists and living green and how this affects the community at large and fits into the Transition Town model in progress in Huronia. Light refreshments & discussion will follow the presentation. Come on out and enjoy the music of Ralph Hooper. Discover how you can create, collect and support the arts as well as maintain the health and welfare of our environment. Friends and family always welcome.	Only Green 270 King Street, Midland, ON L4R 3M3 (705) 527-8910	No Charge
Jul 24 & 25	HFA's ArtWalk 2010 ArtWalk, a two-day festival of the arts is a collaboration between Huronia Foundation for the Arts and the Downtown Midland Business Improvement Association. ArtWalk will run in conjunction with the Atlantic Challenge event in Midland.	Downtown Midland Contact Pat at info@huroniaarts.ca	TBA

Visual Arts Events
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
Every Monday	Quest Art School & Gallery Drop in and Paint. Bring your current projects and materials and work alongside other members between 1 and 4 p.m.	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King St, Midland, ON Mailing address: P.O. Box 351, MIdland, ON L4R 1L4 (705) 526-ARTS (2787)	N/C for Quest members only.
Mar. 2 - Apr. 29 Reception Mar. 14, 1 - 4pm	Art Show - "New Beginnings"	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King St, Midland, ON Mailing address: P.O. Box 351, MIdland, ON L4R 1L4 (705) 526-ARTS (2787)	N/C for Quest members only.
Register by Mar. 6 Trip on Apr. 8	Bus Trip to the Art Gallery of Ontario Fee includes admission to the King Tut exhibition. Lunch is not included.	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King St, Midland, ON Mailing address: P.O. Box 351, MIdland, ON L4R 1L4 (705) 526-ARTS (2787)	Adults: Members $63. Non-members $73. Seniors (65+): Members $60. Non-members $70. Students (ages 6 to 17) $53.
Mar. 25	Quest Art School & Gallery Monthly Membership Meeting - Maureen Thornton will present an exploration of Fractal Art and how it is created. She will demonstrate some of the ways she has used Fractals to create unique art jewellery and decorative art. She will also share information about a relatively new textile medium from the Netherlands, which she has used to manipulate paper and cloth into durable outdoor sculptures and fine art jewellery.	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King St, Midland, ON Mailing address: P.O. Box 351, MIdland, ON L4R 1L4 (705) 526-ARTS (2787)	N/C for Quest members only.
May 4 - 27 May 7, 7-9pm Reception & Awards Presentation	Sixth Annual Juried Art Show	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King St, Midland, ON Mailing address: P.O. Box 351, MIdland, ON L4R 1L4 (705) 526-ARTS (2787)	Quest members only.
May 28 & 29 10am - 5pm Drop off work June 29 and 30 Pick up unsold work Opening reception TBA	Art Show - "The Still Life"	Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King St, Midland, ON Mailing address: P.O. Box 351, MIdland, ON L4R 1L4 (705) 526-ARTS (2787)	Open to Quest members only. Hanging fees apply 20% commission on all sales
Jul. 17 & 18 10am - 5pm	Third Annual Art in the Park	Waterfront Park at the foot of Main Street, (Hwy.93) Penetanguishene, ON Quest Art School & Gallery 264 King St, Midland, ON Mailing address: P.O. Box 351, MIdland, ON L4R 1L4 (705) 526-ARTS (2787)	$60.00 members $85.00 non-members per space.
Jul. 25 12 - 4:30pm.	Art-On-The-Rocks© Maxwell Island, often referred to as Whalen's Island, is located on the Muskoka Landing Channel (inside main channel). It is about 10 kilometers north of Honey Harbour. In previous shows, artists and crafters have displayed a wide variety of artwork including paintings, pottery, photography, stained glass, woodwork, jewelry and culinary arts. We encourage artworks that are inspired by the unique Georgian Bay landscape. The event is well attended by Cognashene and Honey Harbour cottagers, their friends and neighbours from surrounding communities.	Whalen/Maxwell Island Catherine Gillespie, 190 Bryant Street, Buffalo, NY, 14222 (USA) (716) 881-2199 (705) 756-1621(cottage) Gillespie.cath@gmail.com	N/C to patrons
Oct. 23, 24	Downtown Midland BIA Annual Harvest Tour Tour downtown merchants hosting local artists and craftspersons	Downtown Midland and Wyebridge Contact: Dina Juzytsch - Manager Downtown Midland Business Improvement Area Tel/Fax: (705) 527-7246 #9-212 King Street, Midland, ON L4R 3L9 www.downtownmidland.ca

Music Events and Performances
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
For a complete, up-to-date listing of all the folk & roots music in the area, go to www.liveatjives.com/calend.html
Friday Nights	Karaoke Night Starting this Friday and each and every Friday evening we will be going full blast with singers from all over the place.	Maple Valley Club (705) 533-2369 Contact Mr. Sound Mann chymer@csolve.net	Cost Unknown
Apr. 10, 7:30 start	Zen Waffle Inn welcomes Bob Ardern, fingerpicking guitarist/songwriter, back to Ontario for a show in Waubaushene. Bob is in the midst of completing the post-production on his new CD Come From Away and will be embarking on a tour to promote the album. In the tradition of maritimers heading to central Canada for work, Bob will be touring in Ontario in March and April with dates in Hamilton, Rossport, Marathon and Toronto confirmed.	www.liveatjives.com/calend.html cyberfolkie@hotmail.com	Cost Unknown
May 8, 7:30pm	Serenata - Last Night at the Proms Gary Heard, conductor	St. Paul’s United Church, King St., Midland
May 29, 7:30pm	Vox Huronia Concert Vox is a non-denominational choir of 55 people led by Artistic Director Aaron Bell, head of arts and music at Midland Secondary School. They are always looking to add to their membership. There are no auditions and rehearsals are every Monday evening at 7:30 - 9:30 at the Midland Alliance Church on Yonge St. in Midland across from Norm's Garden Gallery.	St. Paul’s United Church, King St., Midland Contact: Ken Schaap 705-526-2127 22 Wye Dr. Wyebridge, On L0K 2E0 info@voxhuronia.ca	$15. Free to those 16 and under.

Theatre and Film Events and Performances
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
Apr. 29 - May 15	Huronia Players present "Renovations", a comedy by Elizabeth Elwood directed by Doris Sloan	The Studio Theatre 427 William St Midland For more information call 526-6987 or visist www.huroniaplayers.ca	ADULT $20 per play $45 for 3 plays YOUTH $10 per play $25 for 3 plays SENIOR $15 per play (Sundays only) DIRECTOR'S NIGHT: $30 each
Jun. 9 & 10 10:30am & 8pm Jun. 11, 8pm Jun.12, 2 & 8pm Jun. 13 & 15 2pm Jun. 16 & 17 2 & 8pm Jun. 18, 8pm Jun. 19, 2 & 8pm Jun. 22, 2pm Jun. 23 & 24 2 & 8pm Jun. 25, 8pm Jun. 26, 2 & 8pm	Drayton Entertainment and the King's Wharf Theatre present, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin Music Direction by Charles T. Cozens An instant sensation on Broadway, this crowd-pleasing production is the unlikeliest hit musical about the most improbable group of heroes: a charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out, yet fit in, at the same time. Journey through the hallowed halls of middle school for a hilarious tale of overachievers' angst as six winsome adolescent outcasts vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. As these pint-sized word warriors navigate the English vocabulary, they learn important life lessons as they take their first timid steps towards adulthood. In one word, it's irresistable. Drat! I-R-R-E-S-I-S-T-I-B-L-E.	King's Wharf Theatre 97 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 1G7 Box Office: 705-549-5555 Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463 Administration: 705-549-0711 Fax: 705-549-0712 www.draytonentertainment.com	Regular Performance $42.00 Previews $35.50 18 & Under $21.50
Jun. 30 2 & 8pm Jul.1 2 & 8pm Jul. 2, 8pm Jul.3 2 & 8pm Jul. 4, 2pm Jul. 6, 2pm Jul. 7& 8 2 & 8pm Jul. 9, 8pm Jul. 10, 2 & 8pm Jul. 13, 2pm Jul. 14& 15 2 & 8pm Jul. 16, 8pm Jul. 17, 2 & 8pm	Drayton Entertainment and the King's Wharf Theatre present, "On Golden Pond" An Ageless Comedy By Ernest Thompson Directed by Adam Furfaro True love that spans the ages is explored with wit, wisdom, and warmth in this touching relationship comedy. Ethel and Norman Thayer are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 44th year for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Their plans are thrown for a loop when they unwittingly become wards for an unruly teenager and are forced to navigate the generation gap through zippy, tart-tongued observations on fishing, literature, slang, marriage ... and their own mortality. With its heartwarming message about celebrating the everyday moments in life, On Golden Pond speaks to all generations of theatregoers.	King's Wharf Theatre 97 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 1G7 Box Office: 705-549-5555 Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463 Administration: 705-549-0711 Fax: 705-549-0712 www.draytonentertainment.com	Regular Performance $42.00 Previews $35.50 18 & Under $21.50
Jul. 21 & 22 2 & 8pm Jul. 23, 8pm Jul. 24 2 & 8pm Jul. 25, 2pm Jul. 27, 2pm Jul. 28 & 29 2 & 8pm Jul. 30, 8pm Jul. 31, 2 & 8pm Aug.3, 2pm Aug. 4 & 5 2 & 8pm Aug. 6, 8pm Aug. 7, 2 & 8pm	Drayton Entertainment and the King's Wharf Theatre present, "See How They Run" A Marathon of Laughs By Philip King The idyllic village of Merton-cum-Middlewick becomes a centre of chaos and confusion when the nosy resident spinster, Miss Skillon, becomes convinced that her beloved vicar's wife is having a scandalous affair. Desperate to expose the salacious relations, a tangled web of deception and deceit is spun as a visiting bishop, locum priest, handsome American actor, and escaped prisoner of war all get caught in the race to reveal - or conceal -their outrageous indiscretions. This classic laugh-a-minute farce will leave you in hysterics as mistaken identities, swinging doors, and lunacy strike again at the King's Wharf Theatre.	King's Wharf Theatre 97 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 1G7 Box Office: 705-549-5555 Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463 Administration: 705-549-0711 Fax: 705-549-0712 www.draytonentertainment.com
Aug.11 & 12 2 & 8pm Aug. 13, 8pm Aug. 14 2 & 8pm Aug. 15, 2pm Aug. 17, 2pm Aug. 18 & 29 2 & 8pm Aug. 20, 8pm Aug. 21, 2 & 8pm Aug. 24, 2pm Aug. 25 & 26 2 & 8pm Aug. 27, 8pm Aug. 28, 2 & 8pm Aug.31, 2pm Sep. 2 & 3 2 & 8pm Sep.4, 8pm	Drayton Entertainment and the King's Wharf Theatre present, "Tap Dogs" The Reinvention of Tap Dancing Original Design & Direction by Nigel Triffitt Music Composed by Andrew Wilkie Created & Choreographed by Dein Perry It starts like a rainstorm ... just a drizzle ... the pitter-patter of a lone tapper. But before you know it, the stage is rumbling, sparks are flying, and six incredible male dancers are stamping their way across a construction-site set made of steel. Winner of eleven international awards, Tap Dogs has played to rave reviews across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Running at 90 minutes, without intermission, this spectacle is guaranteed to provoke as the sheer grit and unruly spirit of swaggering workmen is combined with the awe-inspiring fortitude of precision tap dancing. Don't miss the energy...don't miss the sweat...don't miss the hottest show on legs - the reinvention of tap for the new millennium	King's Wharf Theatre 97 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 1G7 Box Office: 705-549-5555 Toll Free: 1-888-449-4463 Administration: 705-549-0711 Fax: 705-549-0712 www.draytonentertainment.com

Dance Events and Performances
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
Mar. 10 - Apr. 14 Wed. Evgs. 6:30 - 8:30pm Register early as space is limited	Sacred Rhythms … Come Dance at the Marketplace! Dance Is the Celebration of Life “Expressive Dance is a time to let go of all inhibitions, self-doubt, and responsibilities. It is a time to allow your soul to express your inner being, your very essence. Expressive dance is whatever you need at the time…healing, stress, release, re-energizing, emotional awareness...” The Facilitators Shelley Moore ~ Maple Tree Woman ~ is a Métis woman with an interest in activities that promote healing and spirituality and a love of dance. She is a graduate of Aboriginal Adult Education - Brock University and a member of the Canadian Federation of Aromatherapists. Pat Robinson ~ Dancing Heart ~ inspires individuals to experience, heal and celebrate life through the Expressive & Healing Arts. She is an artist and writer who loves to dance. Pat is a post-graduate of the Expressive Arts Program from the Haliburton School of the Arts, Fleming College.	Karma Marketplace 76 Main St., Penetanguishene Contact Pat at (705) 527-1984 or Shelley at (705) 549-1951 (evgs)	$15.75 per session or $94.50 for programme Cheque payable to Pat Robinson.

Crafts Events
Date/Time	Description	Location & Contact	Cost
March 6, 2010, 10am to 3pm	Celebration of Arts & Crafts 2010 Simcoe County Arts & Crafts Association 3rd Annual demonstration open house. Come see eight different crafts, try them out and sign up for courses running Saturdays, April 10 to May 1. Also craft supply vendors and Crafters’ Cupboard, members’ overstock sale.	Simcoe County Museum, Hwy 26. More info at: www.simcoecrafts.ca	Free
Tues. 10am - 2pm	Open House for textile artists Attendees are asked to bring a cup, a brown bag lunch, slippers and what ever you are interested in working on. Classes available in color theory/ painting/textile dye/rughooking/felting/knitting lessons.	Studio by the Bay Contact Karen Lediard klediard@mhcp.on.ca	$1.00 for a bottomless cup of coffee. Otherwise no charge.