Military Lecture: From Wartime Refuge to Peaceful Hippie Haven: Generations of Youth on Grindstone Island
Learn how a private island on Big Rideau Lake, Ontario was presented, experienced, and embodied as a refuge for youth endangered by or alarmed by war. Between 1917 and 1963, the island was the summer home of Admiral Charles Kingsmill and his family. During their tenure, among many things, they hosted British child evacuees during…
History Bites: Light A Candle to Curse the Dark
Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaSculpture in image: Theatre by Anne-Sophie Vallee Join curator Dawn Owen for a bite-sized, lunchtime exhibition tour and talk. Marvel at the historical silver sets on display and discover new sculptures made by contemporary artists from post-Confederation silver. Retire to the meeting room for complimentary tea and treats. This is a drop-in event. Pre-registration is…
Fourth Friday: Auri Fell
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaEvery Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 to 9 p.m, a free concert starting at 7 p.m, and a cash bar. In addition to performing songs accompanied by piano and ukulele, Auri’s Fourth Friday solo performance will include the art of live looping, where she will create entire multi-part…
Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTales from the Hill is presented by the Guelph Guild of Storytellers and features a guest teller in addition to Guild tellers. The evening includes hot cider, light refreshments, and conversation. Guests are invited to register a telling or participate during the open mic storytelling. Tales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday…
Military Lecture: Black Military History of Niagara, “I never knew that”
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThis presentation focuses on military history of Black Canadians from the end of the American Revolution to the present. Doors open at 6:30, and the presentation starts at 7:00 with a question period immediately following. Black Military History of Niagara, "I never knew that", is presented by Jim Doherty. The lecture will premiere in-person at…
Fourth Friday: Justin Reid – The Sound of My Voice
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a captivating evening of culture and art! Enjoy free admission to the museum after 5pm and experience the engaging exhibitions, the fun Families Gallery and our featured Fourth Friday performance. This Fourth Friday we will celebrate the opening of "Folklore: Being and Belonging in the Grand River Region, before and after 1827."…
Pysanky: Ukranian art of wax painting on eggs
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaNOTE: The workshop is currently SOLD OUT. However, you can still add your name to the waitlist. Join us for a workshop on pysanky, the Ukrainian art of wax painting on eggs! Pysanka is part of Ukrainian cultural identity and a symbol of a new life. This two-hour art workshop is led by Ukrainian newcomers…
Art, Art Museums, and Data: Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Addressing Data Bias
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaGalleries and museums collect objects and information. Data about the object, maker, origin, material, and cultural significance is integral to building collections. However, these practices are rooted in colonial structures that continue to misrepresent and misuse Indigenous histories. Understanding “sovereignty” – the human right to “hold sovereignty” – is a critical act of dismantling colonial…
