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The Mississauga Arts Council’s Cranberry Breakfast is just around the corner! Join MAC for a morning of networking, cuisine, art and entertainment on December 2 from 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. The morning will feature an update by the newly appointed CEO of the Living Arts Centre, Ron Lenyk, on the centre's direction. Come out and enjoy the live musical stylings of Davor Jordanovski. To purchase your tickets, please call 905-615-4278 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 905-615-4278 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
www.mississaugaartscouncil.com
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Mississauga crafter Norm Tendall is pleased to be participating in the CBC Charity Craft Sale. The craft sale features 65 tables of crafts, just in time for your holiday shopping! The 17th Annual CBC Charity Craft Sale is happy to support Unicef, with all proceeds from vendor fees and any donations going directly to Child Protection around the world. The sale will take place on November 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the lobby of
250 Front St. W. inToronto . Admission is free. http://www.torontoartsonline.org/Events/Crafts/2011/17th-Annual-CBC-Charity-Craft Sale
250 Front St. W. in
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The Living Arts Centre proudly presents the opening of Thank You for Playing. An exploration of the early videogame aesthetics that inspired a generation, Thank You for Playing examines the socio-technological revolution spurred on by the development of an electronic medium. The exhibit features a series of mixed-media works that revisit the iconography of vintage videogames to provide a commentary on pertinent issues in contemporary art and society, and includes a range of media including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and interactive installation. The exhibit runs until January 22. An opening reception will be held on December 1 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. The Living Arts Centre is located at 4141 Living Arts Dr. Please call 905-306-6000 for gallery hours.
www.livingartscentre.ca
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The Living Arts Centre presents The Nutcracker, a holiday family treat from The State Ballet Theatre of Russia. With the timeless score of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the classical ballet celebrates the joy of a young girl’s romantic dream of Christmas and has become the most performed ballet of all time. Performances take place on December 3 at 7 p.m. and December 4 at 2 p.m. The Living Arts Centre is located at 4141 Living Arts Dr. Ticket prices range from $35 to $80 and can be purchased by calling 905-306-6000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 905-306-6000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
www.livingartscentre.ca
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Embrace the holidays with Footprints of Christmas, a twenty minute guided tour outside of St. Andrew's Memorial Presbyterian Church. Guests will interact with more than a dozen dramatizations including the three wise men, shepherds tending their sheep, the tax collector, a busy marketplace, the innkeeper and finally the newborn child in a manger. Come out to see live animals and enjoy some warm hospitality! Tours will take place from December 1 to December 3 at 6:30 p.m.
St. Andrew's Memorial Presbyterian Church is located at 24 Stavebank Rd. N. in Port Credit. Admission is free. For more information, please call 905-278-8907 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 905-278-8907 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
St. Andrew's Memorial Presbyterian Church is located at 24 Stavebank Rd. N. in Port Credit. Admission is free. For more information, please call 905-278-8907 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 905-278-8907 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
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In keeping up with their tradition of helping and promoting up-and-coming Canadian talent, Deirdre Mallehe Music Inc. is proud to announce that they have partnered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Peel to offer FREE music lessons to talented youth in the Peel region. The program provides deserving youth with FREE guitar, piano and voice coaching. If you are able to teach guitar, piano or voice coaching, please volunteer for this twice a month program. Keep in mind, volunteering at first will lead to a paid position in the future! If you are interested, please email Deirdre at contact@deirdremallehe.com.
www.deirdremallehe.com
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Cameron Kuntz and Sarah Collard are proud to present a joint exhibition at the you me gallery. Cameron Kuntz presents Saints in Underwear and Other Stories, while Sarah Collard presents Norman.The you me gallery is located at
330 James St. N. inHamilton . The exhibit will run until December 4. For gallery hours and further details please call 905-523-7754.
330 James St. N. in
www.youmegallery.ca
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Are you a writer looking to get published? Brian Henry is hosting his workshop, How to Get Published on December 3, where an editor and an agent tell all. If you've ever dreamed of becoming a published author, this workshop is for you! Bring your questions and get ready to be published! Workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be held at Oakville Central Library, located at
120 Navy Street , Oakville . Entrance fee is $44 paid in advance or $48 at the door. Email brianhenry@sympatico.ca for further information.
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On December 3 J. Nichole Noel The Entertainer presents The Word Heard By Many CD Preview Concert! Spend an evening with J. Nichole Noel and guests Colin Levy (Iley Dread), Winston (Boyo) Hammond, Barbara Dan, Jimmy Reid, Wally Ritchie and Max Persia. Show begins at 8 p.m. at Lambadina Resto Lounge, located at
875 Bloor St. W, 2nd floor, inToronto . Admission is $15.
875 Bloor St. W, 2nd floor, in
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Celebrate the holidays with the Living Arts Centre at Christmas My Way with superb vocal musician Paul Anka. A legendary voice recognized around the world, Paul Anka is one of the most successful pop songwriters in history. Come out on December 8 at 8 p.m. to hear classic Christmas tunes and Anka’s beloved hits from throughout the years, such as My Way and Put Your Head On My Shoulder. The Living Arts Centre is located at 4141 Living Arts Dr. Tickets start at $80 and can be purchased by calling 905-306-6000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 905-306-6000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
www.livingartscentre.ca
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Mississauga Festival Choir presents And On Earth, Peace. This concert features Saint-Saens' Christmas Oratorio for soloists, organ and harp, along with other seasonal favourites and a traditional carol singalong! Come out to the Living Arts Centre on December 3 to enjoy this festive performance. Show times are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 to $28. The Living Arts Centre is located at 4141 Living Arts Dr. Please call 905-306-6000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 905-306-6000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting to purchase tickets.
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December 2 is your chance to catch Grammy and JUNO Award-winning vocalist Liberty Silver live in concert! A long time resident of Mississauaga,Liberty is celebrated for her original songwriting and velvety vocals. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at Meadowvale Theatre, located at
6315 Montevideo Rd. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling 905-615-4720 Ext. 2588.
December 2 is your chance to catch Grammy and JUNO Award-winning vocalist Liberty Silver live in concert! A long time resident of Mississauaga,
6315 Montevideo Rd. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased by calling 905-615-4720 Ext. 2588.
www.mtix.ca
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On December 4 the League of Canadian Poets is hosting a poetry reading, A Tribute to P.K. Page. This event is sponsored by the League of Canadian Poets and the Canadian Council for the Arts. P.K. Page was a full-time member of the L.C.P. and she was author of over 30 published books: ( poetry, fiction, essays). She won the Governor General's Award in 1954 for The Metal and the Flower. The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will include an open mic and door prizes! It will also feature Professor Richard Greene who taught Canadian Poetry in the English Department at U of T (Mississauga Campus). He was also the winner of 2010 Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry. The reading will take place at the Mississauga Library, Courtneypark Branch, located at
730 Courtneypark Drive West. Admission is free. Call the library at 905-615-4745 for further details.
730 Courtneypark Drive West. Admission is free. Call the library at 905-615-4745 for further details.
www.annapoetry.com
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The Truly Handmade Christmas Craft Show is coming up fast! Spend your Saturday browsing a variety of holiday crafts while enjoying live music by Arlene Paculan as you shop! The craft show runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 3 at Maple Banquet Hall. Maple Banquet Hall is located at
1325 Eglinton Ave. E. There is a cover charge of $5 per person or $3 per person with a non-perishable food item.
1325 Eglinton Ave. E. There is a cover charge of $5 per person or $3 per person with a non-perishable food item.
www.arlenepaculan.com
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The Art Gallery of Mississauga is happy to present Walk the Talk. A current exhibition discussion with AGM director of programmes Stuart Keeler, guest curator Tara Marshal and artist Cole Swanson. Please register with the AGM by calling 905-615-4167 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 905-615-4167 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. The talk takes place at 7 p.m. on December 8 at the Art Gallery of Mississauga, which is located at
300 City Centre Dr. For further information, please call or email info.agm@mississauga.ca.
300 City Centre Dr. For further information, please call or email info.agm@mississauga.ca.
www.artgalleryofmississauga.com
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Explore the Art Gallery of Mississauga’s newest exhibit, Eat Drink Man Woman. Showcased artists engage with issues and ideas surrounding where we eat, what we eat and with whom we eat. This exhibit runs until December 22. The Art Gallery of Mississauga is located at
300 City Centre Dr. For gallery hours please call 905-615-4167 or email info.agm@mississauga.ca.
300 City Centre Dr. For gallery hours please call 905-615-4167 or email info.agm@mississauga.ca.
www.artgalleryofmississauga.com
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Looking to add some new pieces of art to your home? Want to see some unique fiber and mixed-media pieces? Look no further! Heritage Mississauga is delighted to present Pat Hertzberg’s original artworks in her Out of the Woods exhibit. Pat is a Resident Artist at Mississauga ’s Living Arts Centre and a rising name in the Canadian textile scene. This exhibit runs until December 9 at the Grange, located at
1921 Dundas St. W. Please call 905-828-8411 ext.29 for gallery information.
1921 Dundas St. W. Please call 905-828-8411 ext.29 for gallery information.
www.heritagemississauga.com
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