NIAGARA EVENTS
special events
ArtsCity
Original artwork is celebrated through installations, exhibitions and performances throughout historic downtown St. Catharines. Festivities to be held on the first Friday night of each month, through to October.
www.stcathdowntown.com
Downtown Music Series
Downtown Welland is the coolest place in Niagara. The music series is now in its 5th season, presented by The Niagara Blues and Jazz Society and the City of Welland. Every Saturday evening through the end of August. www.niagarabluesandjazz.com
Friendship Festival, July 2 - 5
A cross-border celebration of culture, heritage and friendship shared by Canada and the USA, with events held in Fort Erie, Ontario and Buffalo. 1-888-333-1987 www.friendshipfestival.com
IlluminAqua
Jul. 10 & 24; Aug. 7 & 21; Sept. 4
A blend of art and culture, the Welland Recreational Waterway is transformed into an interactive production of fire on water. Accompanied by professional musicians on a floating stage. www.illuminaqua.com
Summer-O-licious, July 15 - Aug. 31
Many of St. Catharines’ downtown restaurants open their doors over the last two weeks in August to offer fabulous three course fixed price meals. 905-685-8424, www.mydowntown.ca
Annual Rotary Ribfest, July 31 - Aug. 3
Ribs, Blues Band music and family entertainment! Free admission and a wealth of delicious BBQ dishes from all over North America. July 31 – August 3. 905-684-3500 ext. 34 www.rotaryniagara.org
Canal Days Marine
Heritage Festival, July 31 - Aug. 3
Port Colborne’s signature event, a unique waterfront festival celebrating the community’s marine heritage. Including ship cruises, Boat Parade of Lights, a spectacular fireworks display, live entertainment, car show, children’s area and Kite Festival. www.portcolborne.ca
Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, Aug. 2 - 9
A 127-year old tradition, the international event draws more than 3,500 rowing competitors to Port Dalhousie. 905-935-9771 www.henleyregatta.ca
The Siege of Fort Erie, Aug. 8 & 9
Witness a re-creation of the battle of 1814, which turned Fort Erie into Canada’s bloodiest battlefield. Over 400 volunteers engage in four battles and conduct demonstrations. 905-356-2241 www.oldforterie.com
galleries and artisans
CRAM
24 James St., 2nd floor, St. Catharines. 905-380-3910, www.cramart.ca
Four Triple Five Gallery
Includes Café Verde and The Book Nook. 4555 Queen St. Niagara Falls. 905-358-2555, www.fourtriplefive.com
Jordan Art Gallery
Access the works of Niagara’s professional artists. 103845 Main St., Jordan, 905-562-6680 www.jordanartgallery.com
Niagara Pumphouse Visual Arts Centre
The Gallery features new and renowned artists from Niagara every month. 247 Ricardo St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905-468-5455 www.niagarapumphouse.ca
Niagara Artists’ Company
Regular visiting exhibitions from local and surrounding area artists. 354 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-641-0331, www.nac.org
Niagara Gallery
4323 Queen St. Niagara Falls. www.niagaragallery.ca
Queenston Pottery Studio/Gallery
Pottery by Frank & Eva Mlcak. 1648 York Rd., 905-262-4196.
Riverbrink Art Museum
Historic art by Canadian and International artists, 116 Queenston St., Queenston. 905-262-4510, www.riverbrink.org
Rodman Hall Arts Centre
Closed Monday and Statutory Holidays. 109 St. Paul Cres., St. Catharines. 905-684-2925. www.brocku.ca/rodmanhall
St. Catharines Museum at Welland Canals Centre Lock 3
1932 Welland Canals Parkway. 905-984-0888. www.stcatharineslock3museum.ca
on stage
Brock University Centre for the Arts
Tickets for the 2009 season available by phoning the Box Office at 905-688-5550 ext. 3257 or by visiting www.arts.brocku.ca
Greg Frewin Theatre
A magic review starring the International Grand Champion Greg Frewin. 5781 Ellen Ave. Niagara Falls. 905-356-0777, www.gregfrewintheatre.com
Shakespeare in the Vineyard, Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Featuring six performances of the Bard’s The Merry Wives of Windsor, July 9–11 & July 16–18. 905-684-8423 www.henryofpelham.com
Shaw Festival
Niagara’s premiere theatre company presents Sunday in the Park with George, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine, Apr. 1–Nov. 1; Brief Encounters by Noel Coward, Apr. 11–Oct. 24; In Good King Charles’s Golden Days by Bernard Shaw, Apr. 17–Oct. 9; A Moon for the Misbegotten by Eugene O’Neill, Apr. 28–Oct. 9; Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin, May 5–Nov. 1; Play, Orchestra, Play by Noel Coward, June 9–Oct. 31; The Devil’s Disciple by Bernard Shaw, June 14–Oct. 11; Albertine in Five Times by Michel Tremblay, June 24–Oct. 10; Star Chamber by Noel Coward, June 25–Oct. 11; Ways of the Heart by Noel Coward, Jul. 21–Oct. 11; and The Entertainer by John Osborne, Jul. 31–Sept. 20. Phone the Shaw Festival Box office at 1-800-511-SHAW or visit www.shawfest.com for ticket information.
Theatre in Port Dalhousie
The Lakeside Players present The Cemetery Club, by Ivan Menchell, July 10–Aug. 9; Come Blow Your Horn by Neil Simon, August 21–Sept. 27 . All performances at the Port Mansion Theatre, Port Dalhousie. Tickets available by phone 905-934-0575 or www.portmansion.com
The Seneca Theatre
The revamped theatre presents The Musical of Musicals, by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart, June 18–July 12; Nunsense, by Dan Goggin, July 16–Aug. 16; Shirley Valentine, by Willy Russell, Aug. 21–Sept. 12; Blood Brothers, by Willy Russell, Sept. 24–Nov. 1. Tickets available by phone 1-877-990-PLAY.
music
Artpark
Tuesdays in the Park (free) The Guess Who-July 7; Grand Funk Railroad-July 14; 54-40-July 21; Starship-July 28; Chris Isaak-Aug. 4; The Machine performs the music of Pink Floyd-Aug. 11; The Outlaws-Aug. 18; Peter Frampton-Aug. 25. Wednesdays on the Gorge (free) Big Bad Vodoo Daddy-July 15; Tinsley Ellis & The Nighthawks-July 22; The Trews-July 29; Railroad Eart-Aug. 5; Sloan-Aug. 12; Celtic Night: Black 47 & Scythian-Aug. 19; Galactic-Aug. 26.
Brock University Centre for the Arts
A variety of performances throughout the season at the Sean O’Sullivan Theatre. For information and box office contact 905-688-5550 ext. 3257 or visit www.arts.brocku.ca
Fonthill Bandshell at Peace Park
Thursday Night Free Concerts. Toronto All Star Big Band-July 9; Songs My Sister Played-July 16; Coole Park-July 23; The Chris Anton Band-July 30; Loco Zydeco-Aug. 6; Mark Lalama-Aug. 13; Penny Skolski-Aug. 20; Johnny Max Band-Aug. 27.
Twilight In the Vineyard, Jackson-Triggs’ Niagara Estate Winery
Featuring musical performances throughout the summer months. Bruce Cockburn, July 4; The Canadian Tenors, July 25; Rufus Wainwright, Aug. 1; and David Usher, Aug. 29. 1-866-589-4637
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