Niagara Events - March 2006
The Niagara Events for March 06 is filled with many different choices all throughout NiagaraMarch 1 - March 30, 2006
Art Exhibition by Frank Spadafora
Exhibition open during library hours/
Niagara Falls Public Library,
Rosberg Gallery, 4848 Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls, Ont
Phone: 905 356-8080 Email Website
March 1 - March 20
Poison Dart Frog Exhibit
A fascinating new Exhibit will be featured at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory this winter. Come out and jump into the wild world of Poison Dart Frogs. See these amazing amphibians nestled among the lush tropical foliage of the Conservatory and discover how they thrive in their natural environments. Learn why these colourful creatures need a moist, humid habitat and why it is so important to conserve their tropical environment. You'll be fascinated by their different colour patterns and you can learn how the food they eat helps to protect them from predators
9 am ~ 5 pm
Location: Butterfly Conservatory
Price: Free with Admission
Fri., March 3, 2006
Chamber Music Salon at Willowbank:Beethoven and Beyond
Performed by the artists of the Niagara
International Chamber Music Festival
Beethoven & Shostakovich
Featuring Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 110 and Shostakovich’s Prelude and Fugue in D minor. Performed and hosted by Vadim Serebryany and The Gould String Quartet.
7 p.m. Tickets: $35.00, available at the door.
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank,
14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston.
Phone: 905.262.1239 email: willowbankschool@bellnet.ca
Sat., March 4, 2006
Willowbank Lecture Series:Postcards: Identifying the time period and publisher
John Burtniak, Local Historian and postcard collector
Identify the era that your historical postcar was published and explore the sheer variety of postcards that have been printed over time.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $10.00
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank,
14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston.
Phone: 905.262.1239 email: willowbankschool@bellnet.ca
Sat., March 4, 2006
Willowbank Archaeology Program:Exploring the Bright-Urban Site, for beginning archaeologists Lab workshop:
An introductory course* to our rich cultural heritage through practical experience
*($180 for entire 5-course program, call for more details). Bring a Lunch
12:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $40.00
Reservation Required: 905.262.1239
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank,
14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston.
Phone: 905.262.1239 email: willowbankschool@bellnet.ca
Sat., March 11, 2006
Calligraphy Workshop at Willowbank:
Susan Wintrop, Instructor (author, designer, painter & potter)
Create an illuminated letter, and listen to a lecture
about the history of calligraphy. All supplies included.
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $20.00
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank,
14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston.
Phone: 905.262.1239 email: willowbankschool@bellnet.ca
March 6th ~ 20th, 2006
Visit Willowbank and see the travelling display:"Bookbinding Materials and Techniques 1700-1920"
Courtesy of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild
Display open 12-4 each week day. Donations accepted.
Display free to guests attending the March 11 lecture and the Willowbank Book Sale
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank,
14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston.
Phone: 905.262.1239 email: willowbankschool@bellnet.ca
March 12th - 16th, 2006
Sheraton Fallsview Kids Extravaganza
Sheraton Fallsview Hotel & Conference Centre
6755 Fallsview Blvd., Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2G 3W7
(905) 374-1077 or Toll-Free: (800) 618-9059 ; Fax (905) 374-6224
March 13 - March 17
March Break Programming
1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Butterfly Conservatory Classroom
Price: Adult $12.87 Child $13.49
Jump start this March Break with a "Toadally" different experience. Children will leap into the world of Ontario's native frogs and toads that live right in our own backyard. Kid's will learn why these amazing amphibians are called "environmental indicators" and will see how their simple actions can affect the world of frogs and toads.
After a tasty treat of juice and cookies, children will create a "toadally" terrific craft to bring home. To further complement this fun and entertaining afternoon, children and parents will walk through the Butterfly Conservatory. This program is suitable for children 5-12 years of age and must be accompanied by an adult. For reservations please call 1 877 642-7275 Ext 3.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Centre for the Arts presentsSHAYE WITH MEMBERS OF THE NIAGARA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Saturday, March 18, 2006 7:30 PM
One of the most talked about performances from last year is back, only this time with a symphonic twist!
Tara McLean, Dahmnait Doyle and Kim Stockwood are Shaye and along with members of the Niagara Symphony Orchestra and conductor Daniel Swift they’ll perform songs from their debut album The Bridge and their newest album soon to be released, including the hit singles “Happy Baby” and “Beauty”.
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Brock University Film Society presents
BREAKFAST ON PLUTO (IRELAND/UK,2005)
David S Howes Theatre
Sunday, March 19, 2006 7:00 PM
The Film Studies Program, in the Department of Communications, Popular Culture and film, is the oldest academic film program in Canada. For 35 years we have been bringing unique and critically acclaimed Canadian and international films to the Niagara region.
BUFS is a member of The Film Circuit, a project of the Toronto International Film Festival Group, a non-profit charity. All films are shown on Sunday, at 7:00pm in the David S. Howes Theatre, Brock University.
Tickets at the door: Members $6; Non-members $8. Students with valid Brock University or Niagara College ID $6
Friday, March 24, 2006
Centre for the Arts presents
DAVID WILCOX
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Friday, March 24, 2006 7:30 PM
David Wilcox is a brilliant entertainer, a virtuoso guitar player, a natural performer and a soulful singer/songwriter. The impact that he has had on Canadian music is endless.
After more than twenty years of making music, David Wilcox is still as eclectic and creative as ever and his stellar live performance of the rockin’ blues tunes, for which he is known, is something no fan should miss!
Sat., March 25, 2006
Make a Spring Bouquet Workshop at Willowbank
Marsha Howe Flowers, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Floral designer, Marsha Howe will show you how to cut, arrange and display your spring flowers
All supplies included
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $40.00
The School of Restoration Arts at Willowbank,
14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston.
Phone: 905.262.1239 email: willowbankschool@bellnet.ca
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Brock University Film Society presents
A SIMPLE CURVE
David S Howes Theatre
Sunday, March 26, 2006 7:00 PM
The Film Studies Program, in the Department of Communications, Popular Culture and film, is the oldest academic film program in Canada. For 35 years we have been bringing unique and critically acclaimed Canadian and international films to the Niagara region.
BUFS is a member of The Film Circuit, a project of the Toronto International Film Festival Group, a non-profit charity. All films are shown on Sunday, at 7:00pm in the David S. Howes Theatre, Brock University.
Tickets at the door: Members $6; Non-members $8. Students with valid Brock University or Niagara College ID $6
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Centre for the Arts presents
CHEKHOV LONGS...IN THE RAVINE BY THEATRE SMITH-GILMOUR
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Wednesday, March 29, 2006 7:30 PM
Chekhov Longs...in the Ravine by Theatre Smith-Gilmour
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Following up on last season’s Chekhov Shorts, Theatre Smith-Gilmour returns to the Centre for the Arts with Chekhov Longs…in the Ravine, the second installment in its critically acclaimed Chekhov Cycle Productions.
“**** Theatre Smith-Gilbert works its magic a second time around!” (Globe & Mail)
Set in 1899 Russia, Chekhov Longs…in the Ravine is the dark story of the extended Tsybukin family - patriarch Gregory, his two sons and their three wives. The story is told through the company’s unique physical performance style and comic mastery
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Centre for the Arts presents
MICHAEL KAESHAMMER
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Thursday, March 30, 2006 7:30 PM
Michael Kaeshammer
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Michael Kaeshammer is one of the most exciting jazz pianists in this country today. A charismatic performer, Michael’s combination of boogie-woogie, ragtime, jazz, be-bop and blues is completely infectious. His high-energy style and extraordinary ability have the music industry buzzing and audiences grooving!
Still in his mid-twenties, Michael Kaeshammer has a series of award winning, critically acclaimed recordings. In 1996 and still a teenager at the time, he released his auspicious debut recording, Blue Keys. Critics hailed his “prodigious technique and thunderous left hand bass lines on a repertoire of brilliantly reshaped traditional jazz and blues classics”.
Friday, March 31, 2006
Centre for the Arts presents...
HAWKSLEY WORKMAN
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
Friday, March 31, 2006 7:30 PM
Hawksley Workman
Sean O'Sullivan Theatre
“An eccentric Canadian of enormous charisma…the swagger of Bowie, the dynamism of U2, the poetic intimacy of Tom Waits. Hawksley Workman’s quirky yet perfectly crafted songs are charged with emotional and philosophical content and driven home with anthemic sing-along choruses.” (The Daily Telegram)
Experience an evening of honest, organic and quirky songs by Hawksley Workman and accompanying pianist, Mr. Lonely. Showcasing mostly pieces from his latest release, Treeful of Starling, Hawksley gets back to his reflective acoustic roots.
Opening the show will be another original and eccentric performer, and one of Hawksley's favourites, John Southworth. According to the New York Press "Southworth can remind you of dozens of great pop artists from the past and sound not like anything you've heard before."