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SUMMARY:Amplifying Harriet Miller's Voice: Limited Screening & Artist Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join HAUI\, 2024 City of Guelph Artist-in-Residence\, for a limited screening and artist panel for “Amplifying Harriet Miller’s Voice: A Celebration of Femininity\, Blackness\, and Healing” at St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph on October 3 at 6 p.m. \nThe evening will showcase the screening of the multi-media project\, produced by Public Domain Theatre x HAUI and co-produced by b current\, that explores the true story of “Aunt” Harriet Miller\, who lived in the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Hospital for almost a decade in her senior years. At the time of her passing in 1932\, Harriet had lost her memory and immediate family\, leaving many details about her life unknown. The health data referenced in this work was not obtained from medical records. It is based on historical registry information obtained from public census records \nThe opening reception and panel will feature a chance to learn from HAUI and collaborator Ahdri Zhina Mandiela\, Denise Francis\, President of Guelph Black Heritage Society; and Audrey Devitt\, Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Strategic Lead\, St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph\, about the story of Harriet Miller\, memory loss\, the creative process of this project\, and the experiences held and had throughout the residency. \nThe video will be on exhibition at St. Joseph’s on October 4-5 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and October 6 (11:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) as part of Ontario Culture Days. All are welcome to drop in\, experience\, and reflect on Harriet Miller’s story. \nThroughout a 15-week residency\, HAUI delved into Guelph Museums archives\, St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph’s archives\, and nourished community collaborations with Guelph Black Heritage Society\, University of Guelph scholars Dr. Jade Ferguson and Deirdre McCorkindale\, and Stratford Perth Museum. \nRegister on Eventbrite to attend the October 3 panel and screening \nMeet The Panel\n \nHAUI is a Stratford-based award-winning mixed-media artist\, who directs\, devises and designs cross-disciplinary works for stage\, screen and visual mediums. Known for rejecting categorizations\, HAUI amplifies overlooked themes\, myths\, histories and perspectives through an unconventional\, diverse lens. \n \nahdri zhina mandiela is best known as the founder & past artistic director of Toronto-based b current Performing Arts\, and is a revered poet/performer and stage director\, who introduced the ever-evolving dub theatre form with her seminal performance work: dark diaspora… in dub in 1991. Since the late 70’s her work has influenced scores of artists\, emerging and established; especially as the visionary and driving force behind the highly-buzzed rock.paper.sistahz festival and rAiz’n the Sun training. With three published books\, this fiercely independent and award-winning artist has creations in dance\, theatre\, cd\, film\, and video; and continues to inspire younger artists writing and performing on theatre stages all over Canada. \n \nDenise L. Francis currently serves as the Program Coordinator / Treasurer of the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS). Denise is a founding GBHS board member and has also served as President\, Secretary\, Chair of the Programming Committee and on the Building Committee. A long-term employee of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board she is currently the Senior Health & Safety Partner in the Human Resource Services Department. In 2016\, Denise was a recipient of the City of Guelph Mayor’s Award. The Mayor’s Awards honour Guelph’s difference makers – people who make our city a better place through volunteer service. In 2021 she was awarded a Community Leadership Award from the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards which honours exemplary leadership\, commitment\, creativity\, positive impact and demonstrations of best practices in conservation. As well\, Denise was one of 12 finalists for the 2022 Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Community Programming. Denise was recognised as one of the 100 Black Women to watch in Canada 2022 by the Canada International Black Women Excellence (CIBWE). In 2024 she was honoured to be awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her service to the community. \n \nAudrey Devitt completed a master’s degree in Leadership with a Health Specialization at the University of Guelph. She has been an employee of St. Joseph’s Health Centre for over 30 years. She credits her passion and vocation to serving vulnerable populations. She has worked with vulnerable older adults in both a clinical and managerial capacity. Her leadership abilities are evidenced in her competence in mentoring and coaching clinicians in the field of Specialized Geriatrics. Audrey is the Behaviour Supports Services Lead with St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph. \nAbout St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph\nSt. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph is a leader in providing outstanding healthcare and support to clients\, families\, and the community. Their programs and services support people of all ages who need rehabilitation\, complex medical\, or long term care. St. Joseph’s Health Centre Guelph also provides community outreach programs that help people\, including those living with dementia or frailty\, to manage their conditions while staying active in the community. \nAbout b current\nCurrently led by Marcel Stewart b current was founded by ahdri zhina mandiela\, to create and provide space for Black artists (later expanding to brown and intersectional artists) to train\, challenge mainstream notions of theatre\, and engage with the community. Since its inception\, b current has developed scores of internationally celebrated artists and their works. \nAbout the Artist in Residence Program\nThe City of Guelph offers the Artist-in-Residence program to broaden the community’s experience of the arts\, inviting artists to engage with the public and showcase their creative practices while animating public spaces. The program aligns with the vision of Guelph’s Culture Plan\, fostering innovation through creativity\, curiosity and collaborative expression.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/amplifying-harriet-millers-voice-limited-screening-artist-panel/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Health Centre\, 100 Westmount Road\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H5H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Railway Day at Locomotive 6167
DESCRIPTION:Gather around the largest object in the Guelph Museums collection: Locomotive 6167 for family fun\, learning and creativity. Meet the Locomotive 6167 volunteer crew. Move to the music of Toad and Henry. Play with Senor Banana’s puppets. Make your mark with train ticket calligraphy.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/railway-day-at-locomotive-6167/
LOCATION:Locomotive 6167\, John Galt Park\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Military Lecture: Evacuation of the British Airborne from Arhneim 1944 by the 23rd Royal Canadian Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Bill McVean talks on the role of Canadian engineers in the evacuation of British 1st Airborne paratroopers from Operation Market Garden at Arnhem-Oosterbeek\, Netherlands in 1944. \nAfter nine days of fighting at Arnhem (A Bridge Too Far) about 2400 of surrounded British Airborne troops were evacuated across the Rhine River to safety on the south side of the river by the 23rd Field Company Royal Canadian Engineers.  Bill will talk about the Canadian effort to evacuate the airborne troops citing his extensive research and interviews with some of the Canadian engineers involved. \nEvacuation of the British Airborne from Arnheim 1944 by the 23rd Royal Canadian Engineers is presented by Bill McVean. The lecture premiered in-person at the Civic Museum\, and online via our Facebook livestream. The recorded conversation is available on Facebook\, YouTube\, and our Museum Everywhere Portal.  Guelph Museums’ Military Lecture series is presented in partnership with the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. \nWatch The Recording\n\n\nAbout Bill McVean:\n\nBill McVean was a career railroader\, 21 years as Trainman and Conductor and 21 years as Rail Traffic Controller (dispatcher)\, the entire time a rail historian. Bill’s said at the time\, “until I have walked every old Canadian railbed I have no interesting leaving this country.” \nThat changed in 2007 when Bill accompanied his mother on The Bridge Too Far Battlefield Tour to Arnhem\, in the Netherlands.  Bill Senior was a World War II Tail Gunner with the RCAF and after retirement the McVeans travelled on many battlefield tours.  After her husband’s death Mrs. McVean wanted to return to Arnhem to attend the memorial service in the Oosterbeek Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery\, to see Dutch school children place flowers on all the 1500 graves of Arnhem casualties. \nBill joined an outgrowth of the Arnhem Veterans Club\, called the Arnhem 1944 Fellowship\, which now welcomes interested parties to join Arnhem veterans continuing the legacy. One of the activities of the new group is the annual battlefield walk/talk each September. In 2013\, Bill McVean presented Operation Berlin and the story of the Canadian action in the evacuation of the British 1st Airborne from Arnhem. It was delivered with the Rhine River in the background\, displaying a 1943 Evinrude 50HP Model 8008 Outboard Motor\, the same make\, model and year used by the Canadian Royal Engineers in the action 70 years before.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/military-lecture-evacuation-of-the-market-garden-1944-by-the-23rd-royal-canadian-engineers/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Thatinatón:ni – Where the Rivers Meet
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to witness and celebrate the unveiling of an art intervention beside the Speed River\, at the site of the former Trans Canada Trail kiosk in John Galt Park. \nThis event announces a research project\, titled “Decolonizing Place Narratives: Thatinatón:ni – Where the Rivers Meet\,” which is engaged in “re-storying” the erasure of Indigenous presence in settler-colonial urban spaces. Led by Indigenous scholars at the University of Guelph\, the project is actively collecting data from local archives\, gathering oral histories\, and conducting site visits to “re-read” locations of historical and cultural importance. The research will culminate in a future exhibition at Guelph Civic Museum and along the waterways in Guelph. \nCreated by Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫʼ (Cayuga) and German artist Alex Jacobs-Blum\, the photographic mural is called “At the river’s edge\, the Grandmothers are weaving tomorrow” (2024). The artwork was commissioned by the Decolonizing Place Narratives Research Collective in collaboration with Guelph Museums & Culture and Parks & Trails – City of Guelph and is funded in part by a grant from Trans Canada Trail. \nThrough the site-specific public art installation\, Jacobs-Blum poses this question: “How can Indigenous relationships with the Speed and Eramosa Rivers reshape our understanding of the City of Guelph as an Indigenous place?” The photograph features a trio of “Grandmothers” standing in the rivers\, featuring Valarie King (Mississaugas of the Credit)\, Dr. Kim Anderson (Métis)\, and Renée Thomas-Hill (Mohawk/Cayuga). \nPositioned next to the Speed River\, the mural aims to re-story the site from a contemporary Indigenous perspective\, centre our relationships with the land and water in the place we call Guelph\, and cultivate awareness among local residents about shared responsibilities in caring for these vital resources amid the climate crisis. \nMeet the artist and members of the Decolonizing Place Narratives Research Collective at the art unveiling and celebratory gathering. Bring your portable lanterns\, lawn chairs\, and blankets. Dress for the season! Snacks provided by Pow Wow Café. \nThatinatón:ni – Where the Rivers Meet is a project of the Decolonizing Place Narratives Research Collective (University of Guelph) in collaboration with Guelph Museums & Culture\, Parks & Trails – City of Guelph\, and Trans Canada Trail. \n \nPhoto Credit: At the river’s edge\, the Grandmothers are weaving tomorrow\, 2024. Digital photograph (detail)\, courtesy of Alex Jacobs-Blum.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/thatinatonni-where-the-rivers-meet/
LOCATION:John Galt Park\, 15-147 Woolwich Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H3V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: Mikalyn Hay
DESCRIPTION:For this enchanting Fourth Friday enjoy the exceptional talents of Mikalyn Hay\, a unique artist with an old soul and a fresh perspective. Hay brings a deep sense of self to every song\, seamlessly blending what is cool and classic. Her haunting voice\, melodies\, and harmonies are instinctive\, showcasing a maturity and capacity beyond her years. \nHay’s natural ability\, combined with her relentless pursuit of learning and collaboration\, has established her as a seasoned performer. She regularly captivates audiences at open mics\, accompanying herself on the keys and delivering powerful originals and covers ranging from Radiohead to Leonard Cohen. \nIn 2017\, Mikalyn released 16 original songs\, earning critical acclaim in songwriting contests worldwide and extensive play on indie stations. Her music resonates with audiences globally\, making her a rising star in the alternative music scene. \nFourth Friday is a special night offering free access to the museum and a complimentary concert\, designed to break down barriers to arts and culture. Don’t miss this chance to experience an intimate set of acoustic originals and classic covers\, and maybe even some audience requests!
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/fourth-friday-mikalyn-hay/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Guelph Film Festival x Guelph Civic Museum
DESCRIPTION:Guelph Film Festival returns to the Civic Museum with two documentary screenings. This year’s festival focuses on igniting conversations about our world and relationships\, sparked by the themes of resistance\, inclusion\, and care. \nTickets available at https://guelphfilmfestival.ca/ \n  \n11:30 a.m.- Wilfred Buck\nLisa Jackson ⋅ CANADA ⋅ 96 min ⋅ Captions \nElder Wilfred Buck overcame a harrowing history by reclaiming ancestral star knowledge. He moves between earth and sky\, past and present\, bringing to life ancient teachings of Indigenous astronomy and cosmology to tell a story that spans generations\, inviting us on an inspiring journey to the space beyond\, and to the spaces between us all. \n2:30 p.m – Short Series: Plant Perspectives\nA series of short documentaries spotlighting the influence of plants. \nCANADA ⋅ 76 min ⋅ Partial Subtitles \nDirectors talkback with David Hartman and Claire Sanford will follow the screening. \nThe Mini Forest \nDavid Hartman ⋅ CANADA ⋅ 20 min \nTerrell Wong is about to plant 100 trees in her small Toronto backyard\, building a dense mini forest. What at first seems like a simple act soon evolves into a complex story about dirt\, lawns\, fungus\, wildlife\, native species\, and finally the human brain. \nThe Everlasting Pea \nSu Rynard ⋅ CANADA ⋅ 17 min \nAn enchanting exploration of plant life that blends scientific inquiry with ancient ruins and mysterious dreamscapes. Through the eyes of a scientist questioning plant consciousness\, this unexpected narrative invites a profound reimagining of our relationship with the vegetal world. \nTwig \nClaire Sanford ⋅ CANADA ⋅ 39 min \nOchre streams of sand flow across the dunes in the Kubuqi Desert of Inner Mongolia\, where 81-year-old Ambassador Kwon aims to plant one billion trees with the help of students. Can these unlikely forests face the harsh winds\, and fight back desertification\, to hold the desert in its place?
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/guelph-film-festival-x-guelph-civic-museum/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Military Lecture: The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War by Tim Cook
DESCRIPTION:Tim Cook\, Canada’s preeminent war historian\, introduces his new book\, “The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War.” \nDoors open at 1:00 pm and presentation starts at 2:00 pm\, followed by a question period. \nBooks will be available for purchase\, with a book signing following the presentation. \nThe Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War is presented by Tim Cook. The lecture premiered in-person at the Civic Museum\, and online via our Facebook livestream. The recorded conversation is available on Facebook\, YouTube\, and our Museum Everywhere Portal.  Guelph Museums’ Military Lecture series is presented in partnership with the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. \nWatch The Recordings\n\n\nAbout the Book\nFrom our country’s most important war historian\, a gripping account of the turbulent relationship between Canada and the US during the Second World War. The two nations entered the war amidst rivalry and mutual suspicion\, but learned to fight together before emerging triumphant and bound by an alliance that has lasted to this day. \nWhen the Second World War broke out in 1939\, it set in motion a deadly struggle between the Axis powers and the Allies\, but also fraught negotiations between and among the Allies. On questions of diplomacy\, economic policy\, industrial might\, military capabilities\, and even national sovereignty\, thousands of lives and the fate of the free world depended on back-room deals and desperate trade-offs between soldiers\, diplomats\, and leaders. \nIn North America\, Canada and the US strained to forge a new military alliance to guard their coasts and fend off German U-boats and the menace of a Japanese invasion. Wartime economies were entwined to produce a staggering contribution of weapons to keep Britain and other allies in the war. The defence of North America against enemy threats was essential before the US and Canada could send armies\, navies\, and air forces overseas. \nIn his trademark style\, Tim Cook employs eyewitness accounts to vividly lay bare the brutality of combat and the courage of North Americans under fire. Behind the fighting fronts\, the charged and often secret communications between national leaders Churchill\, Roosevelt\, and King reveal how their personalities shaped the outcome of history’s most destructive war\, the fate of the British Empire\, and the North American alliance that lives on to this day. \nThe Good Allies is a masterful account of how Canadians and Americans made the transition from wary rivals to steadfast allies\, and how Canada thrived in the shadow of the military and global superpower. In exploring this complex and crucial dimension of the Second World War and its legacy\, Cook recounts two nations’ story of cooperation\, of sacrifice\, and of bleeding together to save the world from the fascist threat. \nAbout Tim Cook\n \nTIM COOK is Chief Historian and Director of Research at the Canadian War Museum. His bestselling books have won multiple awards\, including four Ottawa Book Awards for Literary Non-Fiction and two C.P. Stacey Awards for the best book in Canadian military history. In 2008 he won the J.W. Dafoe Prize for At the Sharp End and again in 2018 for Vimy: The Battle and the Legend. Shock Troops won the 2009 Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction. Cook is a frequent commentator in the media\, and a member of the Royal Society of Canada and the Order of Canada.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/military-lecture-the-good-allies-how-canada-and-the-united-states-fought-together-to-defeat-fascism-during-the-second-world-war-by-tim-cook/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:From Indigenous Veterans’ Day on Friday\, November 8 to Remembrance Day on Monday\, November 11\, admission to the Civic Museum and McCrae House will be by donation. We encourage you to visit the Museums to reflect on our our difficult history and to contemplate a better way forward.\n\n On Remembrance Day\, McCrae House will be open from 9 AM to 5 PM\, and the Civic Museum will be closed.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/remembrance/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:We Remember: Beaded Poppy Workshop with Naomi Smith (Chippewas of Nawash)
DESCRIPTION:Create an embossed beaded poppy pin or pendant. This two-day workshop offers traditional teachings and an introduction to Indigenous raised beading techniques and working with deer hide. \nThis workshop is held in the Coach House at McCrae House to centre the practices of beading and Remembrance in the story of Lt. Col. John McCrae and the First World War. The workshop takes place between Indigenous Veterans Day on November 8th and Remembrance Day on November 11th. \nAll are welcome (recommended 12 years old and up). Comfort with hand sewing is an asset. Participants should bring a basic sewing kit\, including beading mat\, small flat nose pliers\, small scissors\, thimble\, and magnifier. \nLunch is not provided/included. Participants are welcome to bring a bagged lunch or pick up lunch in the area. \nPreregistration via Eventbrite is required. Spaces are limited so save your spot ASAP! \nThe cost includes a $95 workshop fee\, plus $55 materials fee\, per person. \nAbout The Artist\nNaomi Smith is an Indigenous Artist and Educator from the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation in Neyaashiinimiing. For over 25 years\, Naomi has focused on sharing teachings about the Indigenous people of the Woodlands and Northeastern region\, from historical and contemporary perspectives\, often through the story of beads. Her work embraces ancestral designs in the form of bags\, adornment\, and traditional accessories.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/we-remember-beaded-poppy-workshop-with-naomi-smith-chippewas-of-nawash-2/
LOCATION:McCrae House\, 108 Water Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:McCrae House is open extended hours with admission by donation. \n8:55 am – Royal Canadian Legion Col. John McCrae Memorial Branch 234 flag service at McCrae Memorial Gardens\, featuring wreath laying\, a minute of silence\, and The Last Post. \n11:00 am – John McCrae Public School  Remembrance assembly at McCrae Memorial Gardens.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/remembrance-day-8/
LOCATION:McCrae House\, 108 Water Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241121T203000
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SUMMARY:Military Lecture: The Canadian Army in the Fall of 1944 - Reappraised
DESCRIPTION:Geoff Hayes challenges an orthodox view which holds that First Canadian Army\, Cinderella on the Left\, was too slow through the fall of 1944. The conscription crisis during this time clouded achievements of the Canadians\, but Hayes contends that reports reveal Canadian morale remained remarkably high through this period\, something the Canadian government leveraged to its advantage. \nThe Canadian Army in the Fall of 1944 – Reappraised is presented by Geoff Hayes. The lecture premiered in-person at the Civic Museum\, and online via our Facebook livestream. The recorded conversation is available on Facebook\, YouTube\, and our Museum Everywhere Portal.  Guelph Museums’ Military Lecture series is presented in partnership with the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. \nWatch The Recording:\n\nAbout Geoff Hayes\n \nGeoff Hayes is a professor of history at the University of Waterloo where he teaches Canadian and Canadian military history. He is also the editor of Canadian Military History.  His current research centres on the challenge of morale in the wartime Canadian army.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/military-lecture-the-canadian-army-in-the-fall-of-1944-reappraised/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Military Lecture Series,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152641
CREATED:20241022T202643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T202643Z
UID:10019111-1732294800-1732309200@guelphmuseums.ca
SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: Aftrtht
DESCRIPTION:Fourth Friday is an opportunity to enjoy free access to the museum and a complimentary concert\, designed to break down barriers to arts and culture. Free admission to the museum from 5 pm. Concert starts at 7 pm. \nFor the fourth Friday of November\, prepare for a dynamic performance from homegrown talent AFTRTHT\, whose live set will blend originals and covers\, with a few live lo-fi looping tracks created in the moment\, tapping into the room’s energy to guide the sound. AFTRTHT will kick things off solo with reimagined classics from legends like Amy Winehouse\, Ed Sheeran\, Ben E. King\, and John Mayer. For the second set\, AFTRTHT will be joined by talented vocalist Erin-Marie Traynor. Together\, they will bring an upbeat\, pop-infused experience drawing from artists like Taylor Swift\, Sabrina Carpenter\, Dominic Fike\, and Chris Stapleton. Anticipate a heartfelt vibe\, filled with joy. \nAbout The Artist\nAFTRTHT is the sonic evolution of multi-instrumentalist Daksh Joshi\, finding bliss in old tools used in fresh ways. Focused on live Lo-Fi\, AFTRTHT turns the raw human experience into ever-shifting soundscapes. Blurring the boundaries of Rock & Roll\, R&B\, Indian Classical\, Bossa Nova\, and Electronic Dance Music\, AFTRTHT defies categorization\, constantly evolving with the landscapes encountered. The mission? Transmute pain into beauty. From intimate open mics in Guelph to headlining The Drake Underground\, AFTRTHT brings unfiltered emotion to the stage. “Music softens the hard hits of life.”
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/fourth-friday-aftrtht/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T100000
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UID:10019115-1733047200-1733072400@guelphmuseums.ca
SUMMARY:Museum Store Sunday
DESCRIPTION:We’re participating in Museum Store Sunday (@MuseumStoreSunday)\, a global initiative by museums around the world to highlight curated collections of one-of-a-kind gifts. \nOur Hilltop Shop\, like other Museum stores\, offers distinctive products made\, designed\, and provided by local artisans\, designers\, publishers\, and small businesses. The purposeful practice of shopping Museum gift shops not only provides access to locally-sourced items\, it also helps to support and sustain local businesses\, Museum operations\, and the community as a whole. \nFrom books to jewelry to home accessories\, stationery and children’s toys and games\, there is always something for everyone. Shop knowing you are making a positive contribution to our community!
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/museum-store-sunday/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241201T170000
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UID:10019117-1733065200-1733072400@guelphmuseums.ca
SUMMARY:Maintaining An Artistic Mindset: Making the most an art degree
DESCRIPTION:Maintaining an artistic mindset\, when asked time and time again to push creative limit for each new assignment\, is a difficult task for students. Creativity is a skill to be honed\, and entering the academic and professional creative world can be stressful. During this two-hour workshop\, participants will discuss ways to balance personal and professional art\, shared artistic processes\, and relationships to art\, while creating a collaborative art piece responding to the ideas generated during the program. Supplies will be provided. \nCoinciding with the exhibition Art As We Are: Creative Community Care\, this workshop aims to support emerging artists to navigate artistic careers while prioritizing self-care and avoiding burnout\, through discussion and community artmaking. \nPreregistration is required. Details to follow.  \nAbout The Facilitator:\n \nMartin Puddephatt (he/him) is a third year Criticism and Curatorial student at OCAD U\, focusing on art history. His artistic practice is heavily wrapped into his studies at OCAD U\, and the most important lesson was not one explicitly taught in class – but what to do with the time outside of the lecture hall to hold onto his love of art
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/maintaining-an-artistic-mindset-making-the-most-an-art-degree/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241207T160000
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UID:10019114-1733565600-1733587200@guelphmuseums.ca
SUMMARY:Miniature Painting Workshop: A River Runs Through It
DESCRIPTION:Create medieval-styled miniature paintings with Debbie Thompson Wilson\, focused on water themes based on medieval manuscript illuminations. Participants will work on images of water birds\, aquatic life (real and imagined)\, traveling by water\, and zodiac images of Pisces and Aquarius. Participants can choose which image they wish to work on\, from simple to more complex\, depending on their abilities. Some watercolour experience is helpful\, but there will be lots of guidance on painting in a medieval manner (including how to apply real gold leaf). \nPreregistration via Eventbrite is required. \nParticipants will require: \n\nbasic set of watercolours (cake or tubes). I recommend Winsor Newton Cotman watercolours\nsmall water container\npalette or china plate\nHB and 5B or 6B pencils\nkneaded eraser\na ball point pen (any colour)\na couple of fine watercolour brushes (size 0 or smaller)\nruler\nsharp\, clean scissors\nx-acto knife with #11 blade\na micron pigma (01) or Pitt artist pen (01 – XS) (felt tipped..black or dark brown ) or any quality fine line marker as long as it is waterproof\n\nFor a fee of $10*\, the instructor will provide \n\nColoured exemplars\nReal gold leaf\nA fine watercolour brush and watercolour paper\nMiscellaneous supplies\n\n*$10 fee payable on the day\, cash only.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/miniature-painting-workshop-a-river-runs-through-it/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241224T170000
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SUMMARY:Toys and Games Drop-In
DESCRIPTION:Let’s play! We’re pulling out oodles of puzzles\, crafts\, toys\, and games from our vaults for kids of all ages to explore and experience. \nImage ID: Guelph Museums\, 1952X.00.196.10\, Collection of glass marbles
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/toys-and-games-drop-in/2024-12-24/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241227T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241227T210000
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: Shannon Kingsbury
DESCRIPTION:This special holiday Fourth Friday features a mesmerizing performance by local artist Shannon Kingsbury. As the year comes to a close\, singer-songwriter and harpist Kingsbury will guide us through an evening of reflection and renewal with her enchanting music. Shannon’s original music dives deep into internal landscapes of dream\, archetype and emotion. Her performance will explore profound themes of regeneration\, rebirth\, and new beginnings\, perfectly capturing the spirit of the season. \nWelcome the approaching new year with evocative music and a heart full of inspiration and hope! \nFourth Friday is a unique opportunity to enjoy free access to the museum and a complimentary concert\, breaking down barriers to arts and culture for all. \nAbout the Artist\n \nShannon Kingsbury (she/her) is a singer\, songwriter\, harpist\, music educator and mother. Her musical works include two solo albums\, co-curating site specific performances for Spring Awakes! (Ignatius Old Growth Forest) with Sue Smith\, composing/directing for Ondine Chorus\, and co-creating The Heartbeat Project with Maya LaRose (recipients of Pay It Forward Arts Fund). Shannon delights in mentoring children\, youth and adults through her teaching studio\, Kingsbury Music. \nShannon grew up in a handful of small rural towns throughout Ontario and Quebec and was fortunate to be nurtured in both wild outdoor and multi-generational community spaces. These experiences fostered a great love of connection\, care and beauty that would inform a lifelong commitment engaging with and facilitating the creative process. She is grateful to live and work in Guelph\, Between the Lakes Purchase (Treaty 3)\, and is a passionate member of its vibrant arts community.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/fourth-friday-shannon-kingsbury-2/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250109T203000
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SUMMARY:Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Tales 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. \nTales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday of each month from October to May. \nGuests can arrive at 6:30 pm for casual socializing\, call to order at 7:00 pm for storytelling\, followed by time for more visit
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/tales-from-the-hill-guelph-guild-of-storytellers-11/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152641
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SUMMARY:Military Lecture: “Borderlines of the Military Masculine Identity”
DESCRIPTION:Aly Firth offers an assessment of transgender roles and crossdressing in performances for the troops during the First World War. \nThe myth of a singular masculine identity during the First World War endures in the literature\, where wartime heroism has been strongly associated with the brave\, heteronormative\, masculine soldier. However\, in the horrors of trench warfare\, gender expression cannot be simplified to a single stereotype\, as the inherent need for morale and patriotism opened a space for men to explore more feminine gender roles that challenged this monolithic model of identity. This talk examines the role patriotism played in defying gendered expectations through drag performance. Stories of queer soldiers’ convictions and performances of ‘patriotic drag’ from the Dumbells showcase how the war blurred the lines of gender roles and sexuality in a period contextualized by a change in stoic Victorian masculinity and coloured by intense emotional experiences. \nDoors open at 6:30 pm and the presentation starts at 7:00 pm\, followed by a question period. \n“Borderlines of the Military Masculine Identity” is presented by Aly Firth. The lecture premiered in-person at the Civic Museum\, and online via our Facebook livestream. The recorded conversation is available on Facebook\, YouTube\, and our Museum Everywhere Portal.  Guelph Museums’ Military Lecture series is presented in partnership with the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. \nWatch The Recording\n\nAbout Aly Firth\n\nAly Firth is a master’s student at Wilfrid Laurier University who earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Wilfrid Laurier University. Their SSHRC-funded research focuses on drag performance\, sexuality\, morality\, and diverse masculinities in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces during the First World War. Firth also has significant experience working as an archivist and presenter in museums. Along with their current project\, Firth focuses more widely on queer and disability histories in twentieth-century Canada.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/military-lecture-borderlines-of-the-military-masculine-identity/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Military Lecture Series,Online
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
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SUMMARY:Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory
DESCRIPTION:For over 100 years\, the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional Centre was imbedded in lives of the people of Guelph. The exhibition shares stories from within the institution\, addressing misconceptions\, propaganda\, and myths – some perpetuated by the institution itself and recounted in public archives. \nOfficially opened in 1911\, the Ontario Reformatory evolved to be many things\, including the Guelph Correctional Centre from 1972 until its decommission in 2003. The historical record of the property and institution is vast and only partially preserved. There are more stories to tell and many lesser-known aspects of the history to explore. \nThe reformatory was a place of duality: from reform intentions\, which aimed to improve the lives of those who were incarcerated\, to being one of Canada’s most notorious prisons. Despite the lack of humanity within the institution\, some inmates and staff held hope\, creativity\, and a vision for life beyond the cell walls. \nThe history of the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional Centre is complex and uncomfortable. Guest curated by P. Brian Skerrett\, “Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory” aims to share historical truths as lessons from the past that can inform our actions today and help us to shape a better tomorrow. \nLearn About the “Go-By” Podcast\nRead an article about the podcast here \nWatch The Recording – The Reformatory: Within and Beyond the Cell Walls\n\n\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n	\n\n\n\n\nLeft to right (details): Soldiers in the Billiards Room at Speedwell Military Convalescent Hospital\, circa 1919 (Guelph Museums 1978.6.4); Painting created in 1985 by John J. Anishinabe\, a member of the Native Sons (Courtesy: Janny Nieuwland); Inmates riot in protest of the living conditions at the Ontario Reformatory\, 1952 (Guelph Museums 2014.1.1); “Hope” banner created by Reformatory inmates (Courtesy: Connie Shaw); Watching brook trout in a stream at the Ontario Reformatory (stonework by inmate labour)\, 1925 (Archives Ontario AO # B117492)
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/darkness-and-light-inside-the-ontario-reformatory/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152641
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SUMMARY:The Reformatory: Within and Beyond the Cell Walls
DESCRIPTION:Note: This event is now fully booked with no space remaining. A recording will be made available and further events connected to this exhibit are being planned. Stay tuned to our YouTube channel\, Eventbrite page\, and newsletter for further information. \nFor over 100 years\, the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional Centre was embedded in the lives of the people of Guelph. The Reformatory was a place of duality: from reform intentions which aimed to improve the lives of those who were incarcerated\, to being one of Canada’s most notorious prisons. Yet some inmates and staff held hope\, creativity\, and a vision for life beyond the cell walls. \nDiscover stories from within the Reformatory at the opening of  Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory. Join guest curator P. Brian Skerrett in conversation with Connie Shaw (retired Chaplin\, Guelph Correctional Centre) and two former Guelph inmates\, Freddy Taylor and Cliff Summers. Taylor (Curve Lake First Nation) is a survivor of the Mohawk Institute\, and Summers (Oneida Nation of the Thames) was a Native Inmate Liaison Officer. Both were members of the Native Sons\, a group of Indigenous inmates who self-organized to advocate for and practice their cultural traditions. \nVisitors are encouraged to explore the exhibition before and after the event. Register in advance \nDarkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory is on view at the Civic Museum until April 30\, 2025. \nSpiritual guidance provided by Jane Burning. Refreshments by Pow Wow Café. \nWatch The Recording\n \nImage credit-Left to right (details): Soldiers in the Billiards Room at Speedwell Military Convalescent Hospital\, circa 1919 (Guelph Museums 1978.6.4); Painting created in 1985 by John J. Anishinabe\, a member of the Native Sons (Courtesy: Janny Nieuwland); Inmates riot in protest of the living conditions at the Ontario Reformatory\, 1952 (Guelph Museums 2014.1.1); “Hope” banner created by Reformatory inmates (Courtesy: Connie Shaw); Watching brook trout in a stream at the Ontario Reformatory (stonework by inmate labour)\, 1925 (Archives Ontario AO # B117492)
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/the-reformatory-within-and-beyond-the-cell-walls/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Online,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152641
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SUMMARY:PD Day Activation
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the warmth of the Civic Museum this PD Day. Keep toasty exploring exhibitions\, playing in the Families Gallery\, making crafts\, and discovering classic toys and games.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/pd-day-activation/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152641
CREATED:20250106T232544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T232544Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: Transstar
DESCRIPTION:Fourth Fridays burst with a celebration of music\, history\, creativity and community connection. Each month\, enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5–9 pm\, with live performances starting at 7 pm. \nIn January\, we feature the electrifying sounds of Transstar. Known for her unique blend of original electronic pop and reimagined covers\, Transstar promises an evening of music that will captivate and inspire. \nTransstar has made waves not only with her music but also with her impactful local community work. She is the creator of Blackball\, a nonprofit arts education program that provides free electronic music training and tools to underserved youth\, empowering the next generation of creators. In partnership with the Pros and Cons project\, Transstar also collaborated with incarcerated women at the Grand Valley Institution\, building a recording studio within its walls and producing two remarkable albums of original music written and performed by imprisoned individuals. \nHer work with incarcerated women aligns with themes explored in Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory\, an exhibition concurrently running at the Civic Museum.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/fourth-friday-transstar-2/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Guelph Historical Society - Evenings with History Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Guelph Historical Society presents a public lecture by P. Brian Skerrett\, guest-curator of the exhibition Darkness and Light: Inside the Ontario Reformatory\, on view at Guelph Civic Museum until April 30. \nFor over 100 years\, the Ontario Reformatory/Guelph Correctional Centre was embedded in the lives of the people of Guelph. The exhibition shares stories from within the institution\, addressing misconceptions\, propaganda\, and myths – some perpetuated by the institution itself and recounted in public archives. \nBrian Skerrett will expand on selected stories from the exhibition and share other stories of the Reformatory that are unique to this presentation. \nDoors open at 7 pm. Guests are invited to visit the exhibition before or after the lecture\, until 9 pm. \nRegister for this free event at Eventbrite. Reserve now\, seats are limited! \nAll Guelph Historical Society lectures are free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/guelph-historical-society-evenings-with-history-lecture/
LOCATION:Guelph Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Dot Painting Workshop: Handmade cards with Roxana Bahrami
DESCRIPTION:Feel the love at Guelph Civic Museum! Local artist Roxana Bahrami returns for a relaxing and creative Dot Painting Workshop focused on card-making. Over the course of two hours\, you will learn the mesmerizing art of dot painting while creating two customized\, hand-painted cards to take home. \nNo prior experience in drawing or painting is needed. This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore their creativity in a supportive and fun environment. Dot painting is not just an art form—it’s a soothing activity that nurtures focus and helps to calm the soul. \nAll materials and supplies will be provided\, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. \nPreregistration via Eventbrite is required.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/dot-painting-workshop-handmade-cards-with-roxana-bahrami/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Tales From the Hill: Guelph Guild of Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Tales 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. \nTales from the Hill runs on the second Wednesday or Thursday of each month from October to May. \nGuests can arrive at 6:30 pm for casual socializing\, call to order at 7:00 pm for storytelling\, followed by time for more visit
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/tales-from-the-hill-guelph-guild-of-storytellers-12/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250216T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250216T170000
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SUMMARY:Valentine Tea
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy teatime with the ones you love with sweet treats\, a bottomless pot of McCrae Private blend tea\, and live music at the Civic Museum. There will be two seatings: 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. \nPreregistration via Eventbrite is required.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/valentine-tea-2/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250220T203000
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SUMMARY:Military Lecture: A.Y. Jackson\, the Group of Seven and the Great War
DESCRIPTION:Author Douglas Hunter explores the role of the First World War in the life and career of artist A.Y. Jackson\, and its impact on the formation of Canada’s most famous art collective\, the Group of Seven. The group had begun to assemble in 1914\, and Jackson was the only member of the circle to volunteer for overseas service. He enlisted as a private with the 60th Battalion in Montreal in June 1915 and was wounded at the Battle of Mount Sorrel in June 1916. He suffered shell-shock\, and was knocking around camps in England when he was recruited into the Canadian war memorials project as an artist by Lord Beaverbrook in August 1917. Jackson made two trips to the front\, in October 1917 and March 1918\, to produce sketches for canvases he completed at a studio in London\, UK. His letters home illuminate the experience and trauma of war. The challenges of translating the war into oil on canvas had a major impact on his artistic methods and resulted in some of the finest paintings of his career. \nDoors open at 6:30 and the presentation starts at 7:00 pm\, followed by a question period. \nA.Y Jackson\, the Group of Seven and the Great War is presented by Douglas Hunter. The lecture premiered in-person at the Civic Museum\, and online via our Facebook livestream. The recorded conversation is available on Facebook\, YouTube\, and our Museum Everywhere Portal.  Guelph Museums’ Military Lecture series is presented in partnership with the Laurier Centre for the Study of Canada. \nWatch The Recording\n\nAbout Douglas Hunter\n \nDouglas Hunter is the author of more than twenty works of non-fiction. He has been a winner and finalist of Canada’s National Business Book Award and a finalist for the Governor General’s Literary Award\, the Writers’ Trust Non-Fiction Prize\, the Defoe Book Prize\, and the Wilson Prize in Canadian History. He holds a PhD in history from York University.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/military-lecture-a-y-jackson-the-group-of-seven-and-the-great-war/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Military Lecture Series,Online
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SUMMARY:Fourth Friday: Verese Vassell-Bowen
DESCRIPTION:Every Fourth Friday of the month enjoy free admission to the Civic Museum from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.\, and a free concert starting at 7 p.m. \nDuring Black Heritage/Excellence/Futures Month\, we partner with the Guelph Black Heritage Society to present Verese Vassell-Bowen who will deliver her signature soulful vocals in an evening of celebration. \nCash bar.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/fourth-friday-verese-vassell-bowen-2/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250301T130000
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SUMMARY:Petrykivka: Ukrainian Folk Art Workshop with Nataliia Kuchka
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring journey into the vibrant world of Ukrainian folk art with the Petrykivka Art Workshop\, led by Ukrainian newcomer and self-taught artist Nataliia. This two-hour class introduces the Petrykivka painting style\, a centuries-old Ukrainian decorative art known for its intricate patterns and symbolic motifs. \nParticipants will decorate coasters in the Petrykivka technique\, guided by Nataliia’s expertise in Ukrainian ethnic design and color theory. Discover the deep cultural meanings behind symbols like the kalyna (viburnum)\, a traditional motif representing resilience and unity. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist\, this workshop is an opportunity to express your creativity while exploring Ukrainian heritage. \nWho Can Participate: \n\nKids (10+) with their parents\nAdults of all skill levels\n\nPreregister via Eventbrite \nAbout The Artist\nNataliia\, who arrived in Canada in 2022\, is passionate about promoting Ukrainian culture through art. Hosting workshops as part of the Stand with Ukraine Guelph (SWUG) organization\, she combines her artistic skills and cultural knowledge to create engaging and meaningful experiences.
URL:https://guelphmuseums.ca/event/petrykivka-ukranian-folk-art-workshop-with-nataliia-kuchka/
LOCATION:Civic Museum\, 52 Norfolk Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1H 4H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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