ArtsList

Keeping the Bees: An evening with Laurence Packer
Wednesday, March 16, 7 pm
Oakville Public Library, Central Branch Auditorium (120 Navy Street)
$7 (tickets can be reserved at 905.815.2042 or at any branch of the Oakville Public Library)

Join Oakville Galleries and the Oakville Public Library for an evening with Laurence Packer, author of Keeping the Bees: Why All Bees Are at Risk and What We Can Do to Save Them. More »

FEBRUARY 11th, 2010
Labour Lounge Remixed: Super Phat Nish vs. Red Slam Collective
@ WAHC 51 Stuart St. Hamilton, ON
7pm-10pm More »

Art Gallery of Hamilton talks presents
Joie de vivre: Masters of French Art

To complement The French Connection, the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s year-long examination of French and Francophone art and culture, AGH talks presents a series of evenings that explore the fascinating stories behind some of the most significant artists and works of the last 150 years from France and more recently, Quebec. More »

On Wednesday, November 24th, Bryan Prince Bookseller presents An Evening with Margaret Trudeau a fundraising event at St. Paul’s United Church in Dundas in support of the Carnegie Gallery.

Internationally known as Canada’s youngest first lady when she married Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau in 1971, Margaret has since lived a rich and interesting life, raising five children and travelling throughout the world. However, privately, she has struggled with bipolar disorder. More »

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE GRIMSBY PUBLIC ART GALLERY

l How I Spent My Summer Vacation
October 23,. 2009 @ 7:30 p.m.

On October 23rd starting at 7:30 p.m. the GPAG will feature a new program, How I Spent My Summer Vacation. During this informal evening of mini slide show travelogues three Gallery members will share stories and photos from their recent excursions. Each traveler will have 15 minutes (and 30 images) or less to tell the world about their vacation; the high lights, the low life, and all of the notable moments in between. More »

Deborah Windsor, the Executive Director of The Writers’ Union of Canada, is holding the workshop on Tuesday, June 16 from 7pm to 9pm.  She’ll be talking about what happens before your work is accepted, getting published, and what happens after and answering any questions you might have on the process.  Check out the “What’s New” link at www.bpl.on.ca for details.  There is limited seating so call (905) 639-3611 ext. 133 to register. The workshop will be held in Centennial Hall at the Central branch.

Best Wishes,
The gritLIT Committee

Artist Talk and Workshop: Alex Metcalf
Sunday 24 May 2009, 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens

Join us for a family-friendly talk and tour with British artist Alex Metcalf, whose Tree Listening Installation will be on view  in Gairloch Gardens. A free hands-on art workshop for children will be offered in conjunction with the talk. www.oakvillegalleries.com/current-talks.htm. More »

Listening to Trees
A fundraiser for Urban TREE Research and Education
Saturday 23 May 2009, 1 to 6 pm
Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens
Cost: $25 (tickets are limited)
Tickets are available by contacting Maple Hill Tree Services: 905.824.2100 More »

Artist Talk: An Evening with Michelle Gay
Wednesday 20 May 2009, 8 pm
Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens
Cost: $5 (includes refreshments)

Join us for a tour of Oakville Galleries’ current exhibition, Interfaces and Operating Systems with artist Michelle Gay and curator Marnie Fleming, followed by cocktails overlooking Gairloch Gardens in full bloom. www.oakvillegalleries.com/current-talks.htm More »