Dundas Star News: Arts & Entertainment

Gallery presents Tibetan Canadian artist

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Art Gallery of Hamilton's performance series presents an outdoor concert by Tibetan Canadian performing artist Amchok Gompo Dhondup on Thursday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Irving Zucker Sculpture Garden, 123 King St. W., downtown Hamilton.

Experience sights, sounds and tastes of Mardigras

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Steel Town comes alive this summer with the sounds and pageantry of the seventh annual Hamilton Mardigras Carnival.

Senior performers present Come To The Cabaret

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Swing and tap, comedy and quartets -- a full range of performing talent will be on display at the Burlington Footnotes presentation of Come to the Cabaret. Artists over the age of 50 perform at the Dofasco Centre for the Arts in Hamilton Aug. 27.

Artists guide now available

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dundas is home to many of the region's finest artists, along with the region's only all-year Artist Guide: The Studio Guide Dundas & Area.

Concert band performs

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Dundas Concert Band once again presents its Concerts in the Park series. The venue is the Dundas Lions Memorial Community Centre at 10 Market St., Tuesdays until Aug. 12, 7:30 p.m.Visit www.dundasconcertband.com or call 905-523-9500.

Lily show takes over RBG

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ontario Regional Lily Society's Annual Lily Flower Show takes place July 19 and 20 at the Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington.

Mural supports Eat Local Sunday Supper

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

A sure sign of summer is the children's mural project at the Dundas Valley School of Art. It takes place in two sessions: a morning class for children aged 10-12, and an afternoon class for children aged seven to nine.

Grandmother solidarity blossoms into tour

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

It somehow seems fitting that the gardens featured on the Blooms for Africa Weekend Garden Tour are labours of love.

Summer music festival this weekend

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Mackenzie Kristjon brings his Deathstyle: troupe to Manifest Summer Music Festival, July 19 at noon until July 20 at 6 p.m.

Celebrate life with love, creativity and balance

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Enjoy a day-long program of speakers, music, workshops and laughter, Saturday, July 26, Royal Botanical Gardens Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Leave with new tools to help you rise above life's twists and turns. All ages and all faiths welcome. The event is presented by the Eckankar Centre of Hamilton and the Eckankar Society of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Discover history

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Dundas Museum & Archives celebrates a Valley Town landmark with the exhibition Meet Me at the Driving Park.

Bob Dylan coming to Hamilton

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Bob Dylan is coming to Hamilton's Copps Coliseum August 20, 8 p.m.

Solve mystery at Westfield

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Spend a mystery-filled summer evening in a late-Victorian setting with Westfield Heritage Village's A Question of Death.

Local playwright tackles gun violence

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dawson College, Columbine High School and Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique are notable examples.

Concert band performs

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Dundas Concert Band once again presents its Concerts in the Park series.

Senior stars shine

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Senior Stars came out to shine at The Meadowlands Retirement Residence.

All aboard new shuttle

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Visiting Hamilton's waterfront this summer is now as easy as boarding a nostalgic replica trolley bus.

Discover Ancaster Eclectica

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Roz Niewland has a multi-faceted life.

Breakfast in the park celebrates Canada Day

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Members of the Rotary Club of Dundas will don their aprons and dig out their spatulas for the annual Canada Day Pancake Breakfast.

Art Expo celebrates Highland program

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Highland's annual Art Expo last week once again marked the end of high school, and the start of several bright art careers.

Sculptures re-interpret past

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton Artists Inc., in collaboration with the Royal Botanical Gardens and the City of Hamilton, presents The Urban Moorings Project: Floating Sculptures Re-interpret Hamilton's Past.

Voice teacher tunes up for summer workshop

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Voice teacher Erin Bree Pierce offers musical theatre repertoire workshops for young people this summer.

Point of View brings professional circus acts to Dofasco Centre

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

A simple swing hanging from a gnarled tree sparked one of Jessica Johnston's favourite pastimes.

Author turns page with Crime Writers award

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

A year ago Phyllis Smallman was an unpublished author, virtually unheard of in the literary world.

Lend a hand with festival

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

The 33rd Annual Cactus Festival is coming Aug. 15-17 and the Festival Executive Committee wants you!

Strike up the band

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Dundas Concert Band once again presents its Concerts in the Park series this summer.

Bandshell welcomes talent

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Music at Fieldcote concert series continues this summer at Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum. The Ancaster Society for Performing Arts, led by Anton Plas, has put together an incredible line-up of musical acts to perform in the bandshell every Sunday evening this summer.

Cameras follow Buskerfest bash

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

A science fiction television pilot about a secret supernatural object storage facility will roll into Dundas the day after Buskerfest for a week of filming.

Newest Jitterbug works with tiny talent

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Alycia Farrauto is officially a Jitterbug. That's Head Jitterbug actually, Ms. Farrauto has recently been hired to run Theatre Ancaster's summer camp for 3 1/2- to six-year-olds.

Mark your dad's special day with trip to Westfield

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST

Steam engines, antique cars, agricultural equipment, a special Father's Day brunch and more will be featured at Westfield Heritage Village, Sunday, June 15.

2008 Cactus parade is hot

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Get your thinking caps on for this year's Cactus Festival parade theme of Hot! Hot! Hot!

Take a glimpse behind artists' studio doors

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

For 27 years, each spring and autumn since 1982, customers have flocked to the Dundas Valley to visit the studios on the Beyond the Valley Studio Tour.

2008 Garden Tour June 7

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ancaster Horticultural Society holds its 2008 Garden Tour Saturday, June 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Young people put finishing touches on play

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dundas Little Theatre Youth Players and Dundas Little Theatre present Days and Confused, a one-act play written by Kia Anderson, Johhna Ashton, Maggie Benoit, Willow Chapman, Martha Christianson, Madeline Christianson-Walker, Halie Hunter, Kendra Pacilla, Wyatt Sjoberg-Fox and Claudia Sjoberg.

Lend a hand at art school

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Dundas Valley School of Art is looking for volunteers to help out during the Summer Art Camp Programs.

Lend a hand with festival

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The 33rd Annual Cactus Festival is coming Aug. 15-17 and the Festival Executive Committee wants you!

Spring for the newest Waterfalls of Hamilton poster

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The third edition in the Waterfalls of Hamilton poster series has been released. It again features 20 Hamilton waterfalls and cascades but this time the photos have all been taken in the spring.

Swing the night away at Fieldcote Soiree

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

On June 13 from 6-9 p.m. enjoy Fieldcote's Soiree, the popular annual kickoff to Ancaster Heritage Days. Indulge in a full-course dinner in a beautiful outdoor garden setting and swing the night away while listening to live music from the 1940s Swing era, as Fieldcote looks back on the decade when Tom and Doris Farmer first built their beloved home.

Dundas Valley Orchestra strikes a tune for 30th anniversary

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Dundas Valley Orchestra under the direction of Dr Glenn Mallory celebrates its 30th anniversary at its Spring Concert on Sunday, May 25, 3 p.m. at St Paul's United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas.

Have a splash

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Splash on over to Christie Lake Conservation Area, Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a full free day of water fun, learning and entertainment.

Tune up vocal cords

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Theatre Ancaster holds open auditions for all roles in its fall production of Beauty and the Beast during the first week of June. Everyone interested in a role from a lead to the chorus, and from a non-dancing part to a full dancing and singing role is invited to audition.

Artist selected for exhibit

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The work of Greensville glass artist Michelle Prosek of Starfire Studios has been chosen as part of FUSION Fireworks, a three year travelling exhibit of glass and ceramic artwork by artists from all over Ontario.

Strike up the band for summer concert series

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Dundas Concert Band once again presents its Concerts in the Park series this summer.

Youth asked to submit their artwork

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The call has been put out for local youth to submit artwork for an upcoming outdoor festival and walk-a-thon. Youth aged 13-20 are asked to submit their work May 29 and 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 760 King St. E. (Grand Health Academy).

Chase away those nasty thoughts with annual Secret Gardens tour

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Think of it as your just reward for surviving an interminable Canadian winter.

Students brightening up waterfront with paintings

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

It was a messy job but someone had to do it!

Knox Church presents oratorio A Song of Love

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

A new, uplifting musical story in the form of a modern oratorio will be presented in Dundas on Sunday, May 25, 12:30 p.m.

Mike Holmes hangs up his hard hat

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

After helping more than 90 families Make It Right, Mike Holmes has one more renovation project in Ottawa before he hangs up his TV tool belt and heads to New Orleans.

My Matisse raises funds for school of art

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Piccadilly Circus presents My Matisse by Howard Ginsberg as an upcoming Dundas Valley School of Art fundraiser

Tour British Isles on Victoria Day

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Enjoy a delightful family outing and experience the folk music and dance of the British Isles while touring over 35 historical buildings as Westfield Heritage Village presents British Isles Day on the Sunday of the Victoria Day weekend, May 18 from 12:30-4 p.m.