Friday, September 23, 2011
CULTURE DAYS CANADA COMES TO ST. GEORGE
Culture Days in St. George
At the Memorial Hall, 32 Main Street South
Celebrate interactive arts and culture in your community!
www.culturedays.ca
Our contribution to this national series of events is:
Saturday, October 1st
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION!
LEARN ALL THE BASICS OF
PIONEER BARN DANCING
With
MARTY PULLIN
from the Sheffield Settler’s Museum of Rural Life
Marty Pullin (as Jacob Sipes) recreates a real pioneer farmer who will talk to you and your children about life as a settler – and the entertainment they enjoyed.
This "first-person" presenter will be dressed in authentic period costume, and participants will be encouraged to ask him questions.
“Jacob” will show everyone some of his farm tools & musical instruments, and teach everyone some barn dance moves, accompanied with live fiddle & bagpipe music!
For more information, please call the St. George Museum at (519) 448-3265.
And look for other Culture Days events and activities throughout the Ontario and Canada!
Friday, September 9, 2011
DOORS OPEN BRANT - 2011 EDITION!
It is Doors Open time again - follow this link to more information on the sites you can visit this year in Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations/New Credit:
http://www.tdgmarketing.com/html/doorsopenbrant/wk4/dob_wk4html_web.html
There are 20 sites in all to enjoy and explore between 10 am and 4 pm:
http://www.doorsopenbrant.ca/
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead NHS(say hi to Catherine!)
Asa Wolverton House, Paris
Bell Plaque – Mt. Pleasant
Bell Business Centre– Harmony Square
Bell Homestead NHS (say hi to Brian and Sarah!)
Bell Memorial – Brantford
Bell Plaque – Downtown Paris
Brantford Municipal Airport
Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)
First Baptist Church, Brantford
Grand River Employment and Training Centre
Kayanase Greenhouses
Mt. Pleasant United Church
Myrtleville House Museum
Paris Baptist Church
Paris Museum and Paris Historical Society
Riverview Terrace
The Sanderson Centre
Six Nations Public Library
Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. John The Baptist
Admission is free (but donations are gratefully accepted!)
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http://www.tdgmarketing.com/html/doorsopenbrant/wk4/dob_wk4html_web.html
There are 20 sites in all to enjoy and explore between 10 am and 4 pm:
http://www.doorsopenbrant.ca/
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead NHS(say hi to Catherine!)
Asa Wolverton House, Paris
Bell Plaque – Mt. Pleasant
Bell Business Centre– Harmony Square
Bell Homestead NHS (say hi to Brian and Sarah!)
Bell Memorial – Brantford
Bell Plaque – Downtown Paris
Brantford Municipal Airport
Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)
First Baptist Church, Brantford
Grand River Employment and Training Centre
Kayanase Greenhouses
Mt. Pleasant United Church
Myrtleville House Museum
Paris Baptist Church
Paris Museum and Paris Historical Society
Riverview Terrace
The Sanderson Centre
Six Nations Public Library
Ukrainian Catholic Church of St. John The Baptist
Admission is free (but donations are gratefully accepted!)
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
ST. GEORGE ANTIQUE SHOW Sept 3 & 4, 2011
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL ST. GEORGE ANTIQUE SHOW
Saturday, September 3 & Sunday, September 4, 2011
Where:
South Dumfries Community Centre (Arena)
Gaukel Drive
St. George, Ontario
N0E 1N0
Price:$5.00 admission
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.
The Show is back again this year, in the new and improved St. George arena. Selected quality dealers will present a range of antiques to browse and to buy. Also, delicious home-style meals and desserts. Free parking. $5.00 admission - the major fundraiser of the South Dumfries Historical Society.
Visit our downtown while you are in town for our new coffeehouses (the Brown Dog and the Rustic Mug), our upscale Italian restaurant (La Cantinella), our trusty English Pub (the St George Arms), a burger at Scotty's, Pizza at Carmen's or at New Orleans Pizza.
Saturday night (1st Saturday each month) there is a fish fry at the St. George Legion which is very popular. Or grab an Ice Cream cone next to the Rustic Mug or at Monk's Chip Wagon next to the Bank of Montreal parking lot.
If you need to stock up on snacks and drinks for the road, visit our friends at St. George Foodland.
Visit the Museum Saturday afternoon while you are downtown, and browse our antique shops on the historic Main Street.
Consider a side trip to one of the Apple farms nearby or to Robert Hall Originals - an amazing store just west of the downtown for "rockhounds" and for unique pewter creations.
On Sunday afternoon, visit our friends at the Adelaide Hoodless Homestead from 2 - 4 pm - a National Historic Site honouring the birthplace of the founder of the Women's Institute movement (among her many accomplishments).
This is also the weekend of the Paris Fair!
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Saturday, September 3 & Sunday, September 4, 2011
Where:
South Dumfries Community Centre (Arena)
Gaukel Drive
St. George, Ontario
N0E 1N0
Price:$5.00 admission
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm.
The Show is back again this year, in the new and improved St. George arena. Selected quality dealers will present a range of antiques to browse and to buy. Also, delicious home-style meals and desserts. Free parking. $5.00 admission - the major fundraiser of the South Dumfries Historical Society.
Visit our downtown while you are in town for our new coffeehouses (the Brown Dog and the Rustic Mug), our upscale Italian restaurant (La Cantinella), our trusty English Pub (the St George Arms), a burger at Scotty's, Pizza at Carmen's or at New Orleans Pizza.
Saturday night (1st Saturday each month) there is a fish fry at the St. George Legion which is very popular. Or grab an Ice Cream cone next to the Rustic Mug or at Monk's Chip Wagon next to the Bank of Montreal parking lot.
If you need to stock up on snacks and drinks for the road, visit our friends at St. George Foodland.
Visit the Museum Saturday afternoon while you are downtown, and browse our antique shops on the historic Main Street.
Consider a side trip to one of the Apple farms nearby or to Robert Hall Originals - an amazing store just west of the downtown for "rockhounds" and for unique pewter creations.
On Sunday afternoon, visit our friends at the Adelaide Hoodless Homestead from 2 - 4 pm - a National Historic Site honouring the birthplace of the founder of the Women's Institute movement (among her many accomplishments).
This is also the weekend of the Paris Fair!
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
CINDY ALEXANDER AND OFFSUIT - BACK FOR CANADA DAY FUN!
Cindy Alexander and Offsuit are back for St. George Canada Day. They will be rocking the mainstage between 11 am and 3 pm - and hosting young singers and contests along the way.
Five local singers, between the ages of 11 and 17 will be featured on the stage to give them an opportunity to sing before a large crowd. Some of these singers will be performing original songs.
Excitement is also building for the Air Guitar Contest - Cindy and the band will host this competition - just show up with your "air guitar" and we will have the performers demonstrate their skills in front of the stage - be prepared for lots of head-banging and wiggling tongues.... This will mostly be for the younger air guitarists, but will likely feature an adults-only round as well so that Dads (and Moms) can embarrass their children.
Cindy and the band will be performing a solid mix of classic rocks songs along the way. While Cindy is also an accomplished jazz singer - when she fronts Offsuit, the energy level and the volume get cranked up to 11!
Offsuit is a Kitchener based rock n' roll band specializing in music that is recognizable to across generations. They play songs from legendary artists spanning four decades with which everyone is familiar, but avoid the songs that most cover bands have overdone.
From Guns n' Roses, Stone Temple Pilots and Pink Floyd to The Monkees, The Beatles, The Eagles, even Huey Lewis and the News. The set is an eclectic blend of favourites suitable for all ages.
Cindy Alexander - Vocals
Steve Goodwin - Vocals, Guitar
Kevin Randall - Lead Guitar
Mike Koch - Bass
Barry Briere - Drums
Find out more about Offsuit at their website: http://offsuitmusic.com/
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Five local singers, between the ages of 11 and 17 will be featured on the stage to give them an opportunity to sing before a large crowd. Some of these singers will be performing original songs.
Excitement is also building for the Air Guitar Contest - Cindy and the band will host this competition - just show up with your "air guitar" and we will have the performers demonstrate their skills in front of the stage - be prepared for lots of head-banging and wiggling tongues.... This will mostly be for the younger air guitarists, but will likely feature an adults-only round as well so that Dads (and Moms) can embarrass their children.
Cindy and the band will be performing a solid mix of classic rocks songs along the way. While Cindy is also an accomplished jazz singer - when she fronts Offsuit, the energy level and the volume get cranked up to 11!
Offsuit is a Kitchener based rock n' roll band specializing in music that is recognizable to across generations. They play songs from legendary artists spanning four decades with which everyone is familiar, but avoid the songs that most cover bands have overdone.
From Guns n' Roses, Stone Temple Pilots and Pink Floyd to The Monkees, The Beatles, The Eagles, even Huey Lewis and the News. The set is an eclectic blend of favourites suitable for all ages.
Cindy Alexander - Vocals
Steve Goodwin - Vocals, Guitar
Kevin Randall - Lead Guitar
Mike Koch - Bass
Barry Briere - Drums
Find out more about Offsuit at their website: http://offsuitmusic.com/
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HOMETOWN ROOTS ON THE MAIN STAGE FROM 3 PM to 5 PM
Hometown Roots will be playing two exciting sets for our Canada Day festivities. Look for them on the Main Stage in front of Sunnyside starting at 3 pm. The band will also be on hand both before and after their set to meet with fans and sign autographs (and sell copies of their CD).
Examples of the band's songs can be found at http://www.myspace.com/hometownrootsband
- including song clips and videos - as well as photographs.
Hometown Roots is a four member rock group from Rockwood, Ontario (near Guelph), who formed in late 2009.
Driven by emotional vocal harmonies and guitar solos, Hometown Roots succeeds in creating a unique musical style.
Despite their age, Hometown Roots have won multiple competitions throughout southern Ontario, recently their success in the Y108 Rock n’ Roll Challenge has earned them a spot to compete for $30, 000 in prizes.
Their energetic and charismatic presence, combined with deep musical talent, make their performances speak for themselves.
In the summer of 2010 the band was asked to play in Port Dover for the record- breaking Friday the 13th motorcycle rally as more than 200, 000 people filled the streets.
Using the money from these events and competitions, Hometown Roots recorded an 11 track original CD at Escarpment Sound Studio courtesy of Brian Hewson.
Take a listen, or better yet, make a point of witnessing one of their exciting live performances.
"I have booked HTR nearly a dozen times and their crowds are growing consistently larger and larger, while their performance is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. As someone who produces more than 80 concerts per year, I'd definitely recommend these young guys for any performance or showcase." - Rob Rapiti, BLR Entertainment
Examples of the band's songs can be found at http://www.myspace.com/hometownrootsband
- including song clips and videos - as well as photographs.
Hometown Roots is a four member rock group from Rockwood, Ontario (near Guelph), who formed in late 2009.
Driven by emotional vocal harmonies and guitar solos, Hometown Roots succeeds in creating a unique musical style.
Despite their age, Hometown Roots have won multiple competitions throughout southern Ontario, recently their success in the Y108 Rock n’ Roll Challenge has earned them a spot to compete for $30, 000 in prizes.
Their energetic and charismatic presence, combined with deep musical talent, make their performances speak for themselves.
In the summer of 2010 the band was asked to play in Port Dover for the record- breaking Friday the 13th motorcycle rally as more than 200, 000 people filled the streets.
Using the money from these events and competitions, Hometown Roots recorded an 11 track original CD at Escarpment Sound Studio courtesy of Brian Hewson.
Take a listen, or better yet, make a point of witnessing one of their exciting live performances.
"I have booked HTR nearly a dozen times and their crowds are growing consistently larger and larger, while their performance is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. As someone who produces more than 80 concerts per year, I'd definitely recommend these young guys for any performance or showcase." - Rob Rapiti, BLR Entertainment
THE CAKE IS READY - THANK YOU CAKE BOSS!
Fiona from the St. George Foodland has made another wonderful Canada Day Cake - she is the "Cake Boss" of St. George. The Cake will be served after some hopefully brief speeches from our local politicians that start at 5 pm at the Cenotaph Corner (at the traffic lights at Main Street and Beverly Street West). Thanks to Trevor and the staff at St. George Foodland for providing the cake again this year (and by the way, the Foodland is open tomorrow until 5 pm for your last minute Canada Day needs).
Saturday, June 18, 2011
CANADA DAY IN ST GEORGE 2011
FRIDAY July 1st , 2011
Come out and enjoy a great afternoon of fun to celebrate Canada's birthday...
AFTERNOON EVENTS ON THE MAIN STREET:
Main Street will be closed between Beverly Street and High Street.
Main Street Contests and Games for children and adults, Sidewalk Chalk Art, Hula Hoops and more – Prizes to be awarded! Check the door of the Museum or the website for details close to July 1st)
Music from 11 am to 5 pm
Great pop/rock favourites with
CINDY ALEXANDER and OFFSUIT
and rising stars:
HOMETOWN ROOTS (back from a tour in Alberta)
Also Special Guest singers and Air Guitar contest!
Bring your lawnchairs to enjoy the music.
ALSO: Museum Open House; Displays and Sidewalk Sales;
FORMAL CEREMONY AT THE CENOTAPH CORNER:
Starting at 5 pm - Greetings and Speeches
and Birthday Cake (Courtesy of Trevor McLean and the staff of St. George Foodland)
Supported by a generous donations by the COUNTY OF BRANT; STARLITE HOMES LTD.(Jack Speelziek) and ANNSPEL HOLDINGS LTD. (Debby Speelziek).
Main Street activities coordinated by the South Dumfries Historical Society.
Schedule of events subject to change, check the SDHS website for updates at www.southdumfrieshistoricalsociety.blogspot.com
OTHER CANADA DAY ACTIVITIES IN ST. GEORGE:
Start the day with a pancake breakfast hosted by the St. George firefighters
at the Fire Station from 8 a. m. to 11 a. m. and, later, watch the
“FIRE AND THUNDER” FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR!
At approx. 10 pm – at King William Park.
BRING YOUR LAWNCHAIRS!
(No other fireworks or sparklers allowed)
Presented by the St. George Volunteer Firefighters.
Come out and enjoy a great afternoon of fun to celebrate Canada's birthday...
AFTERNOON EVENTS ON THE MAIN STREET:
Main Street will be closed between Beverly Street and High Street.
Main Street Contests and Games for children and adults, Sidewalk Chalk Art, Hula Hoops and more – Prizes to be awarded! Check the door of the Museum or the website for details close to July 1st)
Music from 11 am to 5 pm
Great pop/rock favourites with
CINDY ALEXANDER and OFFSUIT
and rising stars:
HOMETOWN ROOTS (back from a tour in Alberta)
Also Special Guest singers and Air Guitar contest!
Bring your lawnchairs to enjoy the music.
ALSO: Museum Open House; Displays and Sidewalk Sales;
FORMAL CEREMONY AT THE CENOTAPH CORNER:
Starting at 5 pm - Greetings and Speeches
and Birthday Cake (Courtesy of Trevor McLean and the staff of St. George Foodland)
Supported by a generous donations by the COUNTY OF BRANT; STARLITE HOMES LTD.(Jack Speelziek) and ANNSPEL HOLDINGS LTD. (Debby Speelziek).
Main Street activities coordinated by the South Dumfries Historical Society.
Schedule of events subject to change, check the SDHS website for updates at www.southdumfrieshistoricalsociety.blogspot.com
OTHER CANADA DAY ACTIVITIES IN ST. GEORGE:
Start the day with a pancake breakfast hosted by the St. George firefighters
at the Fire Station from 8 a. m. to 11 a. m. and, later, watch the
“FIRE AND THUNDER” FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR!
At approx. 10 pm – at King William Park.
BRING YOUR LAWNCHAIRS!
(No other fireworks or sparklers allowed)
Presented by the St. George Volunteer Firefighters.
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