Fourth Friday: Bob MacLean
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 pm and a free performance starting at 7 pm. This month featured performer is Bob MacLean. Cash bar. NOTE: Preregistration is not required. About The Artist: Bob MacLean is a Folksinger and Guitarist with roots in Cape Breton…
Pysanky: The Ukranian Art of Wax Painting on Eggs
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaNote: this event is now SOLD OUT! You can add your name to the waitlist via Eventbrite in case a spot opens up. 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…
PD Day: Eclipse Escape
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaIt’s not safe to look directly at the sun, so instead have fun celebrating the solar eclipse with special hands-on activities that explore the sun, the moon, and our amazing solar system. The blinds are down and the fun is up!
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…
Military Lecture: The Royal Canadian Air Force at 100: A material retrospective with Mike Bechthold
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaIn 1968, the RCAF Flyers, winners of the 1948 Olympic Gold Medal for ice hockey, reunited for a charity game. Here, the vice chief of the defence staff, Lieutenant-General F.R. Sharpe speaks with four members of the team: Lieutenant-Colonel Hubert Brooks, Chief Warrant Officer Andy Gilpin, Sergeant Red Gravelle, and Captain Frank Boucher. The jersey…
Alchemy Embroidery – Collaboratively Altering Paper with Needle and Thread
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaThe history of a society or an individual can be told through textiles, and these narratives may not be present in other historical records. The only trace of a life lived may be found on an embroidered piece of cloth. Embroidery has enormous cultural significances being valued as an expressive medium in many cultures and…
Fourth Friday: Preetam Sengupta
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a captivating evening with Preetam Sengupta, a storytelling singer-songwriter hailing from Sarnia, who has made Guelph his home for many years. Step into the Programming room, transformed into a cozy and intimate space for the evening, where Sengupta will charm you with his soul-stirring tunes and captivating stories. Every Fourth Friday of…
Doors Open After Dark
Guelph Civic Museum 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph, Ontario, CanadaExperience the Civic Museum like never before at a one-of-a-kind event where the museum comes alive after hours. Step into a world where history meets creativity as the entire museum is transformed into a playground of music, art, installations, performances, and activations. Free admission begins at 5 PM, and Preetam Sengputa takes the 4th Friday…
