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1 event,INSTRUCTOR: NATALIE TAWADROOS LEVEL: 12 years to Seniors The art of portraiture is a captivating form of art that allows artists to capture the essence and personality of their subjects. Participants will learn the techniques and principles of portrait drawing and painting. While exploring the fascinating world of Fayyoum portraits they will reproduce their impression…
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1 event,Prelude to Brandywine: Loyalists, Hessians, the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, and a Fateful Council of War” — Presentation by Joshua Loper On Zoom (virtual-only): Register here. The Battle of Brandywine, fought just outside of Philadelphia on September 11, 1777, resulted in an overarching British victory and the conquest of the rebel seat of government. More troops… |
1 event,Friends of the Finnish Labour Temple is proud to support the 19th Annual Vox Popular Media Arts Festival, happening Sept 7-10 at the Definitely Superior Art Gallery (115 Cumberland St. N)! This year's festival will showcase films of all genres from local, regional, Canadian, and International filmmakers, as well as concerts, performance art, visual art… |
2 events,2023 ushers in a new fall studio tour in Eastern Ontario; with 28 artists signed up to welcome you to 18 different Studios – plus the Museum! We are proud to be a sponsor of this County-wide event. From 10AM – 5PM on Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th, artists Diane Phaneuf & Elaine… |
3 events,2023 ushers in a new fall studio tour in Eastern Ontario; with 28 artists signed up to welcome you to 18 different Studios – plus the Museum! We are proud to be a sponsor of this County-wide event. From 10AM – 5PM on Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th, artists Diane Phaneuf & Elaine… Départ : 14h Sortie nord de l’arrêt du train GO à Exhibition, au bout de la rue Atlantic Guides: Chantal Smieliauskas et Brigitte La Flair Liberty Village est un quartier en perpétuelle évolution. Les usines et les prisons aujourd'hui fermées ont d'abord accueilli des communautés artistiques, puis sous la pression, des promoteurs, des entreprises créatives dans les secteurs des médias, de la… |
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1 event,Jump on this last chance to see Gone Fishin’ and hear from the collector behind it all, Donald Stokes. In this talk, he will be speaking to his years of collecting pieces of Canada’s fishing history. Questions are encouraged and you are invited to bring your own fishing gear to learn some tips and tricks! Presenter Bio:… |
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1 event,A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM SHAKESPEARE’S CLASSIC COMEDY AT A BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOUSE! September 14th-16th at the John McKenzie House This show is a remount of our June 2023 production - we’re so excited to bring some midsummer magic to North York! This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Association production under the Artists’ Collective Policy. A…
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1 event,A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM SHAKESPEARE’S CLASSIC COMEDY AT A BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOUSE! September 14th-16th at the John McKenzie House This show is a remount of our June 2023 production - we’re so excited to bring some midsummer magic to North York! This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Association production under the Artists’ Collective Policy. A…
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3 events,On Saturday, September 16, join us at 11:30 am as we unveil Look. Listen. Live. rail safety decals at the Mini Train crossing in Roundhouse Park. Decals are being unveiled across the country to remind pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists to exercise caution at rail crossings. Celebrate the launch of Rail Safety Week 2023 with museum… A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM SHAKESPEARE’S CLASSIC COMEDY AT A BEAUTIFUL HISTORIC HOUSE! September 14th-16th at the John McKenzie House This show is a remount of our June 2023 production - we’re so excited to bring some midsummer magic to North York! This is a Canadian Actors’ Equity Association production under the Artists’ Collective Policy. A…
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In a three-part lecture series, Phil Jenkins, renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer,musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural movement throughout our city's past. TO ATTEND ALL THREE LECTURES, PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL THREE DATES. |
1 event,"Valiant Amazing: The Elizabeth Beard Story" by Andrew MacLean Elizabeth Beard was a young Loyalist woman from Philadelphia who ultimately fought alongside her soldier husband during the Revolution. She was with him on a ship which was attacked, and she manned the cannon, tearing off parts of her dress to use as wadding. After that… |
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In October and November 1923, the Williams Treaties were signed by the governments of Canada and by seven First Nations of the Chippewa of Lake Simcoe and the Mississauga of the north shore of Lake Ontario. September’s Local History Speaker Series welcomes Dave Mowat, Chief, Alderville First Nation, who will speak about the 1923 Williams… Join Mississauga South Historical Society on Tuesday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation of Memories of Clarke Hall with Historian Richard Collins. This presentation explores the history of Clarke Memorial Hall and the generations of organizations, events, residents, and celebrations that have been hosted at this iconic landmark over the last 100 years. First opened on… Speakers: Norman McMullen and Kevin Dark Norman McMullen and Kevin Dark will talk about their trip to London, England for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. All are welcome to attend. Bring a friend or two! Guest Fee $5.00. Yearly memberships are available at $40.00 for Family and $25.00 for Individuals.… |
2 events,Conférencière : Lyse Hébert PhD, Professeure agrégée au Collège universitaire Glendon. Traductologue et traductrice L’histoire nous a laissé de Jérôme un portrait à la fois précis et fragmentaire. Précis parce que certains de ses écrits --surtout des lettres et des préfaces à ses traductions et textes exégétiques-- sont extrêmement révélateurs du personnage, notamment de ses rapports… Hilary Bates Neary, "Lewis Champion Chambers: A Black American missionary in London, Canada West, 1860-63." Come hear Hilary, historian/researcher/author, discuss her book on Chambers, and specifically his influence on London's Black community through his ministry at the British Methodist Episcopal (BME) Church, Thames Street, London (now located at Fanshawe Pioneer Village). The speaker programme for the London… |
2 events,The Historical Society returns to in-person meetings at the Museum with Port Dalhousie historian Nancy Cameron's illustrated talk about the crucial role played by horses (and mules) in the operation of the First and Second Welland Canals. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., a brief Society meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., lecture follows immediately after that… On Wednesday, August 7, 1968, an event occurred on the Humber River that resonates in the Warren Park community to this day, 52 years later! That event made the front page of the citywide newspapers. The Globe and Mail trumpeted the headline ‘Four girls, dog, wade into deep troubles’ – the front page of the… |
1 event,Ron Brown’s latest book, Top 170 Unusual Things to See in Ontario, was newly released and expanded in 2022. Using the book as a starting point, this illustrated lecture will explore some of Ontario’s most unusual features and landscapes including such phenomena as The Screaming Heads, Guelph’s “Notre Dame”, Toronto’s Graffiti Alleys, and its “Luminous… |
8 events,Women currently make up 52% of the population in Toronto. Join us as we bring their stories to life. This impact-filled multi-year project celebrates the myriad of ways women have contributed to various facets of city life – in art, culture, politics, sports, technology, business, and more. To tell these important stories, this project has… Location: The Toronto Carrying Place portage route Time: 9:30 am and 1:00 pm, Sat. Sept. 23, 2023 Annual Governor Simcoe Walking Tour, 9:30 am and 1:00 pm, Sat. Sept. 23, 2023: As in past years, this FREE guided walking tour will retrace a portion of Simcoe’s 1793 expedition up the Toronto Carrying Place portage route. As…
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Admission is by donation to the Mattawa Food Bank. Special Unveiling of a New Exhibit at 1 p.m. The Story of Mayor Dr. Monestime and the launch of two new exciting projects! As we get ready to celebrate our 40th Anniversary and The Stories She Tells. Come visit us! Cookies & Coffee generously provided by the Legion.
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Nelles Manor Museum is participating in the historic downtown Grimsby Arts Walk. Throughout the day Lakeside Pumphouse Artists’ Association will be having their show and sale on the front lawn of the Manor. Members will be demonstrating plein air painting. Fiddlers all day long. In the morning the Niagara Old Tyme Fiddlers will delight the…
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Join the Monestime-Belter family and Paul Mackey, our Board of Directors, the Hon. MPP Vic Fedeli, and Mayor Raymond Belanger , for this special rededication of a new exhibit honouring Mayor Dr. Monestime. This rededication will begin at 1 pm. Admission to the Museum is a donation to the Mattawa Food Bank. Please join us… The next Kingston and District Branch meeting will be held Saturday, September 23 at 1:00 p.m., either in-person at St. Paul’s Church Hall or via Zoom. Richard Parry will be speaking on The History of the Heritage Cemetery and it’s Associated Churches. If you are unable to join in person, join in by Zoom at this… The Beach & East Toronto Historical Society presents Walking Tours with historian and Beach Metro News columnist Gene Domagala. Celebrating the 170th anniversary of the Cemetery and St. John's Norway Anglican Church. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the northwest corner of Woodbine and Kingston Road. In a three-part lecture series, Phil Jenkins, renowned historian, author, columnist, lecturer,musician & songwriter will explore the musical & visual arts and architectural movement throughout our city's past. TO ATTEND ALL THREE LECTURES, PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL THREE DATES. |
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The Canadian Business History Association would like to invite you for a special virtual event on September 27 from 2-3PM (EST). Our guest speaker is Ryan Manucha, the author of Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada’s Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade. The Talk will be hosted by our President, Joe Martin. To sign up please click here…
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The Beach & East Toronto Historical Society, in Partnership with The Beaches Sandbox, presents Canadian Golf Historian Ian Murray with Paul Nicosia: The 130 year History of an East Toronto House and its Remarkable Family of Stonecutters and Professional Golfers. |
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On September 28, 2023, the Thunder Bay Museum will be hosting "Our Thunder Gay: Belonging in the Bay" from 7 PM to 9 PM. This will be an in-person event that will be recorded and posted to the Museum's YouTube at a later date. Description: This is a free-to-attend event with coffee/tea and light snacks provided. The evening will… |
1 event,All are welcome to the launch event for Relic Linear Park! Mark your calendars for September 29 at 5 pm, when we’ll be celebrating the completion of the first part of a new linear park system for Ward 10. Join us at the park’s new Southern Gateway at Queen and Simcoe, beside Campbell House Museum… |
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Heritage Ottawa is delighted to be offering our popular heritage field trip. The day-long coach tour to historic Brockville via Prescott includes three heritage stops plus commentary by experienced and knowledgeable tour guide David Jeanes on 15 other heritage sites along the way, particularly along the picturesque Highway 2. SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PRE-REGISTER SOON! WHEN:…
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Behind the Scenes Tours with Museum staff in the collections and archives areas. -- Tour will last 45 minutes and there will be limited opportunities to sit and rest -- 2 tour times offered each day at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM -- Some areas on the tour are not fully wheelchair accessible Send additional… Behind the Scenes Tours with Museum staff in the collections and archives areas. -- Tour will last 45 minutes and there will be limited opportunities to sit and rest -- 2 tour times offered each day at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM -- Some areas on the tour are not fully wheelchair accessible Send additional… |
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Enjoy a fun-filled celebration of apples and the harvest season with Applefest at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! The Museum’s sweetest and most popular event returns to the historic village Sunday, October 1 from 10 am to 4 pm. Pick up a scavenger hunt upon arrival and see if you can spot all the items as… Départ : 13h30 à l’entrée de la Distillerie – 55 rue Mill Arrivée : Gooderham Flatiron building – rue Front et Church Guides : Dominique Guillaumant et Rolande Smith Bien plus que de riches entrepreneurs, la famille Gooderham et Worts a étendu son empire bien au delà du moulin à grain de leurs débuts. Arrivés au Canada dans les années… Behind the Scenes Tours with Museum staff in the collections and archives areas. -- Tour will last 45 minutes and there will be limited opportunities to sit and rest -- 2 tour times offered each day at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM -- Some areas on the tour are not fully wheelchair accessible Send additional… Behind the Scenes Tours with Museum staff in the collections and archives areas. -- Tour will last 45 minutes and there will be limited opportunities to sit and rest -- 2 tour times offered each day at 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM -- Some areas on the tour are not fully wheelchair accessible Send additional… |
OHS members may submit events for addition to the calendar by emailing ohs@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca.