Ancaster News: Arts & Entertainment

Get out your crackers

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Rotary Club of Dundas and the Dundas Valley Sunrise Rotary Club are making significant changes to their annual Lobsterfest this year. They hope to attract more guests to help celebrate 60 years of Rotary and assist in the funding of community and international service projects, including the new outdoor skating pad in Dundas.

Celebrate Victoria Day weekend with the British Isles

Fri, 09 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.

Annual Tastes of Ancaster is back, bigger and better than ever June 12

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Saints of Ancaster return to present their fourth annual Tastes of Ancaster event. This year the event will be held on Thursday, June 12, 6-10 p.m., at Marquis Gardens, 1365 Sandhill Dr. in Ancaster.

Rousseau performs Jungle Book

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Rousseau Public School, 103 McNiven Road, performs Disney's The Jungle Book, May 9, 7 p.m. and May 10 at 4p.m. and 7p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $7.

Take a seat for Theatre Ancaster

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

For a $100 donation, you can help Theatre Ancaster refurbish a seat at the Ancaster High School auditorium.

Black Historic Site open May 19

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Griffin House, Black Historic Site, 733 Minerals Springs Rd. in Ancaster, open to the public, May 19, 1-4 p.m. View work of Aline Chan, an international textile artist. Call 905-648-8144.

The Old Fire Hall presents The Music of Eva Cassidy

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

On Saturday, May 10, 8 p.m. at the Old Fire Hall Arts Centre in Ancaster, 334 Wilson St.E., Eva Cassidy will be remembered by an exceptional group of professional musicians led by keyboardist and arranger Russ Weil. The concert will feature former All Star Jazz Band vocalist Shari Dunn who has enjoyed many years as a professional vocalist in the Hamilton - Toronto area and several years as a featured entertainer on cruise ships.

Fundraiser features Acoustic Eidlon May 3 in Dundas

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Acoustic Eidlon and Thomas Loefke will be the featured performers at a special fundraiser for The Children's International Learning Centre (in memory of Douglas Davies) May 3, 8 p.m. The concert will be held at St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St. Dundas. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Children's International Learning Centre, 905 529-8813, the Carnegie Gallery 905 627-4265 and Bryan Prince Booksellers 905 528-4508. Unreserved seating.

Join DVSA volunteer team

Fri, 02 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.

Osler students ready for premier play

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Animal Crackers is a play that features an assortment of familiar fairy tale "beings" - both animal and human but focuses upon how these characters have historically been misrepresented.

6th annual Doors Open Hamilton this weekend

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Doors Open Hamilton is an annual free citywide celebration of Hamilton's heritage and cultural diversity. Over 60 of Hamilton's most architecturally historic or culturally significant properties open their doors to thousands of residents and visitors. Many of these buildings normally charge an entrance fee or are not generally open to the public. Most sites organize displays and events to enrich the visitor experience. This annual weekend fulfils a growing public interest in the vibrant heritage and culture of Hamilton.

Don't miss well organized Hamilton & Region Potters' Guild sale

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

May Day will be partially absorbed, for me, by the Hamilton & Region Potters' Guild sale. It fills the Dundas Community Centre, King and Market Streets, upstairs, downstairs and by kind permission, even part of the Seniors' Centre is pressed into service for the one hundred or so potters' work. Beryl Budnark is the spring sale's featured artist. Her display will be just inside the entrance on the main floor.

Sounds of Spring concert May 9

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Clearly Classic Concerts presents Sounds of Spring, Friday, May 9, 8 p.m., St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St., Dundas.

Another award winning film to screen in Ancaster

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ancaster Film Fest will present the acclaimed award winning film The Band's Visit (in English, Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles) on Monday, May 5 at Ancaster Silver City. It will screen at 4 p.m. with the box office opening at 3:15 p.m. and at 7:15 p.m. with the box office opening at 6:15 p.m.

Theatre Ancaster Summer Musical Theatre Camps filling up fast

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Some Theatre Ancaster camps are already full. However, there is still time to register for the quality program offered by Theatre Ancaster at The Old Firehall Arts Centre during the summer.

Music at St. Paul's

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

In connection with Open Doors Hamilton, St. Paul's United Church, 29 Park St. W., Fredric DeVries, free organ recital, May 3, 1-1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 4, St. Paul's Children's Choirs, A Technicolour Promise.

Norm Foster's Opening Night brings plenty of belly laughs

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

If escapism is your thing, look no further than Ancaster Community Theatre's Opening Night by playwright Norm Foster.

Experience the sweet sounds of spring

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Clearly Classic Concerts presents Sounds of Spring, Friday, May 9, 8 p.m., St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St., Dundas.

Of Love and Laughter

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Mohawk College Singers present Of Love and Laughter, their third and final concert of the 2007-08 season. Conducted by David Holler with Cecile Desrosiers on the piano and harpsicord, the concert will include favourite madrigals from the Renaissance era, Canadian and American folk songs, opera choruses plus a choral cantata by the infamous P.D.Q. Bach.

Divas 2 On Broadway dazzles audience

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Theatre Ancaster Divas earned loud and enthusiastic applause number after number last weekend, and return for two final performances tonight and tomorrow only at 8 p.m.

View art of escarpment in photographer's lens

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Giant's Rib Discovery Centre celebrates the art of the natural and cultural heritage of the Niagara Escarpment by featuring the work of photographer Janusz Wrobel throughout weekends in May at the Dundas Valley Escarpment Centre

Riveting play directed, produced by students

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Hamilton District Christian High is hosting the play The Death and Life of Larry Benson.

One-on-one with Canada's Neil Simon

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Long before he became one of Canada's best known playwrights, Norm Foster was writing witty one-liners for radio shows in various locations across Canada.

Film fest screens multi-award winning flick

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ancaster Film Fest will present the acclaimed multi-award winning film The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (in French with English subtitles) on Monday, April 21st at Ancaster Silver City. It will screen at 4 p.m. with the box office opening at 3:15 p.m. and at 7:15 p.m. with the box office opening at 6:15.

Experience Indian music and dance

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Indo-Canadian Networking Council of Hamilton and Surrounding Area presents a gala dinner and concert of Indian Music and Dance in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month May 3, 5-11 p.m.

Choir performs Creation

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Bach Elgar Choir of Hamilton under conductor Howard Dyck present Haydn's Creation.

From pots to mugs and more

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Spring has sprung -- finally. That means it's time to spruce up your home and garden with beautiful hand-made pottery from the Spring Pottery Sale at the Dundas Community Centre.

Westside Concert Theatre unveils The Full Monty

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

I'll show you mine, if you show me yours...On May 16-17, 23-24, 30-31, musical comedy The Full Monty will be performed at Westside Concert Theatre.

Divas costumes elegant and fun

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

One hundred and sixty-eight costumes...and counting. Fourteen Divas. Ten dressers backstage. One designer. Priceless.

Doll-making topic of quilters' guild meeting

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ancaster Quilters' Guild features Monika Shedden of Dundas at its April 16 meeting.

Celebrate spring with Musica

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Children's Choir performs at St. James Anglican Dundas, Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.

DLT's Hamlet-esque comedy explores relationships

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dundas Little Theatre is preparing to unveil its rendition of Humble Boy, a comedy by Charlotte Jones, directed by Jonathan Harrison.

Crapshoot examines sewer, waste

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Doc Nights presents the documentary Crapshoot, April 25 at 7:30 p.m., Meadowlands Fellowship Church, 211 Stonehenge Dr, Ancaster,.

Welcome spring with garden show

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Winter's officially over and with it comes the anticipation of visiting the Ontario Garden Show, April 17-20 at the Royal Botanical Gardens.

ACT mounts production of Opening Night

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

April 24-26 or May 1-3. Pick a date and mark it on your calendar. That's the day to bring family or friends to the latest Ancaster Community Theatre production.

Former Parkside English head publishes book of poetry

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

"Poetry has a way of taking life by the throat."

Lights, camera, action at Ancaster Silver City

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Ancaster Film Fest presents two films on Monday, April 7 at Ancaster Silver City. The Savages will screen at 4 p.m. with the box office opening at 3:15 p.m. The Kite Runner will screen at 7:15 p.m. with the box office opening at 6:15 p.m.

Vibrant Golden Agers show off their stuff

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton Golden Age Variety Show is a vibrant example of how musical variety theatre can send you out of the theatre humming a tune and perhaps even tapping your toes.

Divas set to rock their upcoming audiences

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

"These Divas are dynamite."

Discover child in you with writers' workshop

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The West Side Writers, a non-profit group for people who share a passion for writing, hosts Writing for Children and Young People, a workshop for grown-ups, Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Paul's United Church, 29 Park St. W., Dundas.

Discover Old Canadian Cemeteries

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Guests are invited to attend a book launch for Old Canadian Cemeteries, Places of Memory, by Jane Irwin, on April 2 at 7 p.m. at Fieldcote Memorial Park and Museum.

Discover Asia at exhibit

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

A special photography exhibit featuring the scenes of Southern Asia is coming to Ancaster.

Children bring familiar story to life

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Village Musical Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland on Saturday, April 19, 1 p.m., at The Scottish Rite in Hamilton.

Musical themes merge with Big Band Blues by Hamilton All Star Jazz groups

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

"Blues is to jazz what yeast is to bread -- without it, it's flat," stated legendary jazz vocalist Carmen McRae.

Catch the theatre bug

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Dundas Little Theatre Youth Players (DLTYP) is offering budding thespians the opportunity to develop characters, connect with others and have a good laugh.

Film shows refugees of Blue Planet

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Each year, millions of people the world over are forcibly displacement due to global warming and the exploitation of natural resources, from the Maldives to Brazil, and here in Canada.

Juried exhibition takes over Carnegie Gallery

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Carnegie Gallery features the Biennial Potters Guild of Hamilton and Region Juried Exhibition, April 4-27 with an opening reception scheduled for April 4 from 7-9:30 p.m.

Concert series continues at RBG

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Great Romantics, the sixth of a series of seven concerts will take place at the Royal Botanical Gardens on March 30.

Divas' set ready for some lights, action

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Build it and they will come.

Generations meet for spontaneous jazz

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST

Clearly Classic Concerts presents Nimmons 'n Braid, Saturday, April 12, 8 p.m., St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville St., Dundas.