Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society Presents House Of Doc - January 26, 2007 House Of Doc are what happens when the high and lonesome sounds of mountain music meet the wheat field flavours produced by living on the Manitoba prairies. Fusing Celtic sounds with bluegrass, blues and traditional country House Of Doc are one of those rare bands that innovate rather than recreate. Don't miss this exciting group live at the Finlandia Club, 8:00 p.m. Fri. Jan. 26th. Warm up group - Gibson, Martin and I.
$20 advance tickets are available at Fireweed, The Hoito (cash only) or through Magnus Theatre Box Office 345-5552 (Visa & Mastercard)At the door: SGFMS members - $20, non-members - $25
Monopolation - Friday February 3rd
Thunder Bay 's newest and exciting event is just around the corner Monopolation! Step back in time for some good old fashioned fun! Come to the Da Vinci Speakeasy for a game tournament, Big Band entertainment, games of chance, snacks & refreshments all culminating in an auction using your hard earned game money
it has really evolved into a fun night! The main centerpiece is tables of 8 centered around a very exciting and interactive game tournament of wheeling and dealing but we've added in a lot of fun elements all with the backdrop of the roaring 20s (gangster/flapper/big band) with themed wear optional. There's a little bit of mock gambling, some era dance demo, big band entertainment, cash bar, snacks & later beef on a bun, veggies and dip, chocolate fountain & fruit, refreshments all ending with an auction from your game money that you earned throughout the evening.
Autism Ontario - Thunder Bay & District Chapter | Fort William North Stars | Autism Awareness Day - Saturday February 3, 2007 at 7:00pm
$1 from each ticket sold will be donated to Autism Ontario Thunder Bay & District Chapter. For more information visit: http://www.autismontario.com/thunderbay
Bill Houston and Ian Gill are co-hosting a CD Release & Celebration - Feb. 24th at the Finlandia Club
J-MAC'S 3-POINTER FOR AUTISM - Feb 24 at 12pm
In Jason McElwain’s (J-Mac) honour we are hosting a fun, basketball themed charitable event emulating his legendary basketball game. Individuals, teams and schools from across the city will be joining J-Mac at the Valhalla Inn, and attempting to match his record of six consecutive 3-pointers. If all six shots are baskets, one additional shot will be taken from the free throw line, totally 20 points.
30th Annual Sibley Ski Tour - March 3
This is the largest winter participation event in Northwestern Ontario, attracting recreational skiers and top racers. Skiers ranging in age from 5 to 80 plus years can choose from the 10km family event, 20km tour, or 50km race. The focus is on fun and participation, although many awards are given.
Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society Presents Mark Reeves - March 10, 2007
Like some kind of caffeinated single malt whiskey, Mark Reeves’ acoustic roots-rock goes down smooth and easy, but packs a powerful kick that can’t help but move you. It’s been said that Mark’s live performances are a frenetic, vivacious rapture and that if Bonnie Raitt and Lyle Lovett had a love child, Mark Reeves would be it. Don't miss Mark Reeves live at the Finlandia Club, 8:00 p.m. Saturday. March 10th. $20 advance tickets are available at Fireweed, The Hoito (cash only) or through Magnus Theatre Box Office 345-5552 (Visa & Mastercard) At the door: SGFMS members - $20, non-members - $25
Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society Presents Matt Minglewood - April 13, 2007
Matt Minglewood is a living legend in the Canadian music scene and his popularity across the country are a testimony to his timeless appeal that transcends all ages and musical boundaries. His music is described as sassy, witty and fiercely independent with spirit and soul. This guitarist, pianist, singer, composer creates an inspired blend of country, blues, roots and rock. Don't miss Mat Minglewood live at the Finlandia Club, 8:00 p.m. Fri. April 13th. $20 advance tickets are available at Fireweed, The Hoito (cash only) or through Magnus Theatre Box Office 345-5552 (Visa & Mastercard) At the door: SGFMS members - $20, non-members - $25
The Six String Nation guitar celebrates Canada 's cultural and historical wealth in one beautiful instrument that has six strings sixty unique components from across Canada and a thousand stories to tell.
Saturday April 28th over 2 dozen Thunder Bay musicians will be joining the Six String Nation in a Gala Concert at the Prozvita Hall in Thunder Bay .
Doors open at 7 pm ~ Music starts at 8 pm
$15 Advance Tickets are available at The Prozvita, 540 High St . Thunder Bay Art Gallery , Keewatin St . CD Plus, McIntyre Centre The Hoito, 314 Bay St . At the Door Tickets: $20 All profits benefit the Six String Nation foundation which aims to keep getting this guitar and its stories in the hands and hearts of Canadians for generations to come.
For further information call Heather at 766-8103.
The visit of the six string nation guitar and Jowi Taylor to Thunder Bay has been organized by a group of volunteers with sponsorship from Confederation College , Thunder Bay Art Gallery , Valente's Music, The Prozvita, The Hoito and Foster Gauley photography.
Visit www.sixstringnation.com to learn more about the guitar's 60 precious parts and how it was made.
GrannArt Jan-Feb Events Sheet
Dave Jonasson & Glen Jennings - Feb 2
Michae- George Trio -Feb 4
Share the Love Benefit concert - February 10 2006, in support of the Redwood Opportunities Centre. Flamenco Caravan with Special Guest - Ari Lahdekorpi performing at the Redwood Park Church - 8 pm. Doors open at 7:15 pm. Tickets available at the Church office and the Welcome Centre - Cost $15
GrannArt Inc Song Writers Workshop - Starts Feb. 22 nd , March 1 st , March 8 th 7:00 pm 9:00 pm GrannArt 276 Bay St. Thunder Bay ON - Gallery Hours Mon - Thurs 10:00am - 5:00pm evening 7:00pm - 10:00pm Fri - Sat 10:00am - 5:00 pm evening 7:30pm - 1:00am
Fly Fishing Seminar - Saturday Feb 25 at the Day's Inn in Thunder Bay sponsored by the Thunder Bay Fly Fishing Club Anounced Feb 23 on CBC. Learn a host of information on Fly Tying from their well travelled guest Ray Schmidt. For more info visit their website.
Siblely Ski Tour March 4, 2006 - Sleeping Giant Provincial Park is once again providing the spectacular backdrop for the 29th Annual Sibley Ski Tour! Meet new friends, enjoy spectacular scenery and ski the best trails in the northwest!
March Break Children's Art Workshop March 14, 2006 10am-4pm Host Brian Holden Artist and Printmaker shares in the fun and rewarding activity of Print Making.
More March Break Events for Kids
CANDACE BOSTROM - MOSAICS MONDAY 13TH WEDNESDAY 15TH AND FRIDAY 17TH
JUDY CZANK MAYOR - ROCK PAINTING MONDAY 13TH
JEAN MARSHAL - BEAD MAKING WEDNESDAY 15TH &THURSDAY 16TH
BARRY MIDLEY - WATER COLOUR PAINTING THURSDAY 16TH AND FRIDAY 17TH
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FOR KIDS WITH FLIPPER FLANAGAN FLAT FOOTED FOUR - TUESDAY 12:00 NOON
FRIDAY 17TH OPEN MIKE AND MUSIC FOR KIDS BY PJM PRODUCTIONS - PATRICK MAZZUCA
Beginner Watercolours 10 Week Workshop - Starts March 21 2006 Hosted by Greg Zelinski
Rock The CLE for COREY! Spring Dance! - Friday, March 31, 2006 Come and Rock to the SENSATIONAL HOT RODS all night long and help raise money to keep Corey Pugliese - 5yr old Thunder Bay boy in the USA receiving medical treatments! 8pm - 1am @ Coliseum Building at the CLE on Northern Ave in Thunder Bay
Northwestern Ontario Regional Science Fair 2006 - The NWO Regional Science Fair will take place on Wednesday, April 5 , starting at 8:30 a.m. in the C. J. Sanders Field House
Charity Auction - Treasures & Art - Friday, April 21, 2006 Join us for LIVE Auction fun, live entertainment and support children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Northwestern Ontario!
DaVinci Centre, Viewing starts 6:30pm for LIVE and Silent Auction items. Live Auction with Alex Szscomak starts at 7:30pm Master of Ceremonies will be Mark Tannahill. Guest Speakers from The Defeat Autism Together Association and Special Guest Speaker: Lauri Pugiese RN - Corey's Mom to talk about Corey, his progress and their Journey to Recovery! This is her FIRST public speaking engagement and we are honoured to have her share her experiences and knowledge with us after the auctions are completed!
Tickets $10 and available at: Sculptures, George's Market and at the door. Cash Bar. Coffee and pastries served as you enjoy live entertainment and Live Auction Fun! Credit Cards accepted for payment of auction items. Come on out! Call 476-5607 for more information!
Basic American-Indian Flute Instruction with Bill Buchholtz - Saturday, April 29th, 2006
First Annual Juried Environmental Multi Arts Show for youth - May 15-20, 2006
Dryden Zirka Dancer's Ukrainian Festival - May 27, 2006 - Bitaemo, Welcome to the Dryden Memorial Arena for a day packed full of Music, Dancing, a Children's Corner, Exhibitors and lots of Great Ukrainian Food.
Perohy Eating Contest is fun. Dancers and performers from Thunder Bay, Winnipeg. Doors open at 12:00 p.m to 9 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
Shades of Grey 29 April 2006 -Grannart Gallery doors open at 8pm tickets $5
Kamvalley Fiddlers at Calico Coffee Shop - June 2 at 8pm. This is a great new coffee shop on Bay street next to the Hoito
Thunder Bay Soap Box Races - June 3-4, 2006 Thunder 100 Grand Prix Soap Box Races on Waverly street in front of St. Paul's United Church. In Support of George Jeffery Children's Foundation
Snowbirds June 7, 2006 at 6:30 pm over Marina Park in Thunder Bay. Don't miss this spectacular and timely show of our Canadian Airforce capabilities.
Chinese Watercolour Workshop - June 16-18 2006 Lian Zhen and GrannArt presenta workshop open to all ages
Rock The Fort - June 16-18 2006 Fort William historical park is hosting the second annual Rock the Fort.... See flyer for details.
Strawberry Socials At Gammondale Farm - July 1 - Daily 9-5 Lots of fun activities too. For the most up-to-date information call the berry line 475-5615.
Canada Day Celebrations at Marina Part - July 1 - Parade, car show, music, fireworks and more
Hog And Rod - July 7-8, 2006 Dryden Ontario Hosts their Third Annual Hot Rod, Classic Car, Custom Motorcycle, and Chopper event. See the latest in Honda Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles, and Harley Davison Motorcycles as well as custom cars, trucks, hot rods, and motorcycles. Visit the Hog and Rod Show and Shine web site for more information
Thunder Bay Blues Festival - July 7-9, 2006
Robin Trower
The Yardbirds (UK)
Molly Hatchet (Florida)
David Clayton Thomas (Toronto)
Double Trouble ( Stevie Ray Vaughan's original band Texas)
David Knopfler ( co-founder of Dire Straits UK)
Detroit Women ( Back by Popular Demand Detroit)
Cool Train featuring Jukka Tolonen (Helsinki, Finland)
Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience (Lafayette, La)
The Groove Hogs (MN)
Tinsley Ellis (Atlanta)
Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials (Chicago)
Big Walter Smith & the Groove Merchants (Duluth)
Chris Beard (New York)
Freeground (Thunder Bay)
The Carruthers Brothers Band (Red Rock)
The Blue Pretenders (Thunder Bay)
Finn Fling - The Finnish Canadian Grand Festival 2006, July 14-16, 2006 Music, dancing, arts, crafts, lectures, workshops, movies, plays, sports, kid's programming... All this and more. Finn Fling '06 has a variety of different events, offering something for everybody!
Live From The Rock Folk Festival - August 11-13, 2006 Red Rock Ontario
Trout Forest Music Festival - Aug 11-13 2006 Ear Falls Ontario
Please come and celebrate the Grand Opening of the Mondo 7 Boutique. We have come a long way in design development!
One of A Kind, Handmade Artisan Jewelry & Original Artworks by Cheryl Jonah Beaded Costume, Sterling Silver, Pearls, Vintage and more.
Thursday, October 19 Evening Sale 6-8pm
16 S. Court Street Inside LOCOMOTION Across from the old Eaton's building
Pass Lake Fall Fair Sept 9, 2006 at the Pass Lake Community Hall
Car Ralley: 9am-12pm call Ronda to enter 977-1443 $20Fair: 12-8pm Exhibits, BBQ, Kam Valley Fiddlers, Kids Jumper, Nail Driving, Log Sawing, Antique Cars, RV Exhibit, CraftsTurn Right Hwy 587, First left After Petersons Store
Crossing Borders
10th Annual studio tour and sale Enjoy the spectacle of the fall colours along the shore of Lake Superior visit a total of 20 artists display their stunning work. Check brochure for the schedule dates of guests .Designated signs indicate studios. Joyce 624-0022
Toll Free: 1 888 244 0745
Website: http://www.crossingbordersstudiotour.com
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| Start Date: |
September 29, 2006 |
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October 08, 2006 |
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10am |
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6pm |
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For more information contact:
Hosted By: Crossing Borders
joyce seppala
Tel: 807 807-624-0022
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Location:
North shore Canadian and American
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Anton Kozlik is holding a book launching get together this Saturday, October 28 th at 3 p.m. at the Strathcona Golf Course in the dining room.
Autographed copies of Anton's book An Old Farts Guide For You To Enjoy Better Golf! will be available.
Christmas Parade
This annual community Christmas Parade celebrates the start of the Christmas season! See a wide array of parade entries representing local businesses, industry and Community Groups - all decked out in Christmas splendor - travel down Memorial Avenue, from the Community Auditorium to the CLE Grounds.
Website: http://www.tbrotary.com
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| Start Date: |
November 18, 2006 |
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November 18, 2006 |
| Start Time: |
10:00 am |
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For more information contact:
Hosted By: Thunder Rotary Clubs
Leslie Savitsky
Tel: 807 768-9876
Email: superecono@tbaytel.net
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Location:
Memorial Avenue - Parade Route
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Atikokan Motocross Club - May 14 2005- Practice Day
Atikokan Motocross Club - May 15 2005- Race
Atikokan Motocross Club - June 4 2005- Race
Rock The Fort - June 10 - 12 2005- Enjoy the biggest Canadian Classic Rock Festival in Northwestern Ontario history! Fort William Historical Park hosts ROCK THE FORT on June 10th, 11th and 12th. See some of Canada's rock legends, April Wine, Honeymoon Suite, Trooper, Glass Tiger, Chilliwack, Prism, Toronto, The Kings, Harlequin and more! Food and liquor sales on site bring appropriate identification for access to liquor sales. Rock out to Canadian Classic Rock artists as they provide incredible music by the Kaministiqua River. Bands: Friday- Harlequin, Glass Tiger Saturday- The Kings, Toronto, Honeymoon Suite, April Wine Sunday- Chilliwack, Prism, Trooper
Strawberry Picking At Gammondale Farm - July 1 - Daily 9-5 Lots of fun activities too. For the most up-to-date information call the berry line 475-5615.
Canada Day Celebrations at Marina Part - July 1 - Parade, car show, music, fireworks and more
Hog And Rod - July 9, 2005 Dryden Ontario Hosts their Second Annual Hot Rod, Classic Car, Custom Motorcycle, and Chopper event. See the latest in Honda Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles, and Harley Davison Motorcycles as well as custom cars, trucks, hot rods, and motorcycles. Visit the Hog and Rod Show and Shine web site for more information
Thunder Bay Blues Festival - July 8-10, 2005
Live From The Rock Folk Festival - August 5-7, 2005 Red Rock Ontario
Trout Forest Music Festival - Aug 12-14 2005 Ear Falls Ontario
Thunder Bay Dragon Boat Festival - July 22-23, 2005
Pumpkin Fest - October is pumpkin festival time in Thunder Bay. Gammondale Farm has many activities for the kids. Teens and parents, dare to be scared in our Haunted Cornfield!
Visions and Light Film Festival - November 3, 4, 5, & 6th, 2005 at the Cumberland Ciniplex
Artisans Northwest Christmas Fantasy - November 19 & 20th, 2005 at the Valhalla Inn. This is one of the best art displays in Northern Ontario. "A smaller version of the One Of A Kind Show in Toronto"
Norwestview Christmas Show - November 20th, 2005 at Norwesterview Public School.
GrannArt Inc Arts Fest Week - Descember 5th-10th, 2005 GrannArt "Arts Fest Week" 276 Bay St. Thunder Bay ON Mon - Thurs 10:00am - 5:00pm evening 7:00pm - 10:00pm Fri - Sat 10:00am - 5:00 pm evening 7:30pm - 1:00am
Grand opening Mon. 1:30 pm ribbon cutting. Musicians- Harmony Bay, Ira Johnson band, Noriyah, Musicality.ca, Kam Valley Fiddlers, Flipper Flanagan's Flat Footed Four, Shelly Jacobson, Scott Van Teefelen, Jim Hamilton, Ari Lahdekorpi. Evening fashion shows Monday evening and Saturday evening by Val Midgley "The Whole Nine Yards" Dance demonstrations, print making demonstration, Saturday workshops and demonstrations and more. And of course beautiful art work to be viewed. Draws and give aways. Support the local talents!! Shop Locally!! Open to all venues of the arts for displaying on a year round basis.
Children's Event: Snow DAZE Arts & Craft Drop-In Workshop "Paint in a Pinch" with Marcia Arpin Make your own watercolour paints and learn the techniques to create wonderful pictures to capture the holiday season. Both children and their caregivers will receive easy recipes and other activity ideas for many happy "Snow DAZE".
Kamvalley Fiddlers 
