Sauga Arts HUB

ArtWorks: A Spectacular Showcase
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Arts on the Credit is thrilled to announce the return of ArtWorks, a vibrant celebration of art and
culture that promises to captivate the hearts and minds of any art enthusiast. On November 4 &
5, 11-5 daily, ArtWorks is set to take place at the Waterside Inn, Port Credit, and promises to
be a remarkable show featuring a diverse array of artistic talent.
ArtWorks will present the ideal showcase for early holiday shopping, featuring paintings,
sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood and textiles. This event draws art lovers,
collectors and creatives from across southern Ontario, establishing itself as a must-see affair on
the cultural calendar.
Whether you are an art enthusiast, collector, or just looking for a fun and culturally enriching
weekend, ArtWorks has something to offer everyone.
Arts on the Credit is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting local artists
while fostering community engagement.

Five Faces For Evelyn Frost | By Guillaume Corbeil, Translated by Steven McCarthy
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Corbeil’s play about social media and human relationships was described as an “entirely new theatrical experience” by one of the many enthusiastic reviewers of its Anglophone premiere at Toronto’s Canadian Stage in 2017. A thrilling exploration of online self-perception and self-presentation in the analogue medium of the theatre, Five Faces asks questions about truth and authenticity that have only become more urgent in the six years since it was last staged in the GTA.

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Music to Remember with Little Peter and the Elegants and the George Lake BIG Band
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Music to Remember returns to the Port Credit Legion!

Join them upstairs at the Port Credit Legion (35 Front St. N. in south Mississauga) on Saturday, November 4. Doors open at 6:00pm. An elevator is available and a cash bar.

For the 6th consecutive year, Little Peter and the Elegants joins the George Lake BIG Band, using two stages, to perform terrific music from the 1930s to the 1970s. The bands will be alternating sets from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Individual chip bags, sandwiches, coffee and tea will be available for free. They offer reserved seating. Tickets are now $35.00/person and on sale in two Port Credit stores: Impressionable Gifts & Decor 74 Lakeshore Rd. E. 905-271-8999 and Ric’s Recollections 257 Lakeshore Rd. E. 905-891-1523. Or contact Peter Toller at 905-274-6131 or toller@sympatico.ca. They will bring back wonderful memories for you!

Impact Arts: Activist Film Night - Screening of American Skin
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Join us on November 2nd, 2023, from 6pm to 9pm at Studio.89 for an empowering Activist Film Night. Presented by Studio.89 in collaboration with the Mississauga Arts Council, this event aims to foster understanding, dialogue, and unity among diverse communities.
As part of this impactful event, we will be screening the powerful film “American Skin,” a thought-provoking exploration of race relations and social justice. The film highlights the challenges and complexities faced by communities affected by racial inequality, urging us to confront uncomfortable truths and work towards a more equitable society.
In addition to the film screening, we will engage in meaningful discussions, artistic expressions, and interactive activities that promote empathy, inclusivity, and racial harmony. This event provides a safe and inclusive space for individuals from all backgrounds to come together, learn from one another, and develop meaningful connections.
Join us on November 2nd, 2023, from 6pm to 9pm, for Impact Arts: Activist Film Night at Studio.89. Let’s take a collective step forward in nurturing understanding, fostering unity, and embracing the power of diversity. Together, we can create a stronger, more inclusive community where everyone is valued and respected. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in dialogue, watch “American Skin,” and be part of a transformative evening dedicated to building positive race relations.

The Credits: Heritage Mississauga Awards 2023
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THE CREDITS is Heritage Mississauga’s annual event, which honours members of the Mississauga community for their contributions and achievements with a celebration of our community heritage. Heritage Mississauga has recognized “Heritage Heroes” in the community for over 25 years, presenting the Credits gala for the last ten.
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WHERE
Mississauga Grand Banquet and Event Centre
35 Brunel Road
Mississauga, ON L4Z 3E8
WHEN
Evening Awards Gala: November 2, 2023
Registration: 5:00pm
Program Begins (Dinner & Awards): 6:00pm
OFFICIAL WEBSITE
www.thecredits.strikingly.com
THIS YEAR’S THEME
Party like it’s the 1960s! Here are videos with costume ideas for you.
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Congratulations to our The Credits 2023 recipients!
Lifetime Achievement
Anne Byard
Baldev Mutta
President’s Award
Laurie Pallett
Chairman’s Award
Dr. Colin Saldanha
Heritage Champion Award
Chief Nishan Duraiappah
Mississaugas of the Credit Cultural and Heritage Award
Elder Mark Sault
Betty Ross Memorial Award
Wanda Hall
Heritage Legacy Award
Henoc Muamba
Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga
Architectural Heritage Award
Port Credit Library
Vimy Park
Heritage Business Leader
Pervez Akhtar
Century Audio Visual
K.I.B. Building Restoration Inc.
Phinney Real Estate
Community Heritage Award
Mississauga Chinese Business Association
Mississauga Music Walk of Fame
Trinity Anglican Cemetery Restoration Team
Dr. Georgette Zinaty
Zohra Zoberi
Cultural Heritage Award
Culture Philippines of Ontario
Mississauga Polish Days Festival
Mississauga Writers Group
Orlinski Museum
Demetri Nath
Marek Ruta
Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival
Lynn Taylor
Modern Heritage Award
Andrew Da Camara
Peel Regional Police Community Engagement Committee
Natural Heritage Award
David Culham
Sawmill Sid
Volunteer Heritage Award
Debbie Bruce
Luis Carbonell
Horacio Domingos
Carla Gonzalez
Susan Ksiezopolski
Mary Ellen Koroscil
Glenn Pringle
Heritage Youth Award
Christos Brazill
Samantha Tran
Yolanda Wang

'Soulful Art' by Thaniath Siddiqui - Arts on the Credit Gallery
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Arts on the Credit would like to invite you to join us for the opening of a truly beautiful exhibition of paintings by Thaniath Siddiqui, “Soulful Art”. Each of Thaniath’s paintings has an intriquing story behind it and Thaniath will be sharing many of these with us. The opening is this coming Saturday, November 18, bright and early at 10 am. This timing is planned to allow for visitors and family to join us from ‘across the pond’. AOTC is very excited to have guests from so far away able to enjoy Thaniath’s wonderful artwork. AOTC hopes you will also be able to make it. Mark your calendars & set your alarms. You could even come in your pj’s & just leave your video turned off. There are such fabulous advantages to Zoom!

Simply send a quick request to contact@artsonthecredit.ca to get the link for our opening.

Jazz at the Legion - OCT 29
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The Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble is band is back for its monthly gig at the Port Credit Legion ( 35 Front St. N. ) featuring singer Denise Leslie,
Enjoy some new arrangements and LIVE MUSIC! This event is Pay What You Can.
Questions? Call Rob at (905) 270 4757.

PAMA: Gothic Block Print Workshop (18+)
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Join us for a spooktacular printmaking workshop at PAMA! Discover the art of linocut prints as we explore techniques. Get creative and craft your own haunted impressions inspired by native plants.
Registration Information:

This program includes a tour of In Her Garden: Amanda McCavour and Jannick Deslauriers
All supplies are included
Must be comfortable handling carving tools
Space is limited, registration required
Public: $17.50 +HST, Members: $15 +HST

Music Care Conference by Room 217
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The Music Care Conference is a national conference bringing together community members who are interested in music and care. This educational and inspirational conference identifies and integrates common themes and issues using music across the care spectrum and highlights the social and wellness implications of music in care.
The 15th Canadian Music Care Conference on October 27, 2023 is presented by MUSIC CARE by Room 217 in partnership with Music and Health Research Institute – U of Ottawa, Carleton University Music, Radical Connections, and the Community Music Schools of Toronto.
Presenters are experts in their field either through academic training, clinical or life experience. Participants include allied healthcare providers, family and volunteer caregivers, care receivers, musicians, faith-based and community agencies, students and the community-at-large.
Participants will experience:

The healing power of music
An expanded understanding of the role music plays in health and wellness
A heightened awareness of new music care resources, technologies, research, methodologies, stakeholders, musical effects in care
A network of music in care stakeholders across Canada
Strengthened personal relationships between regional music in care partners

Register virtually or in-person

Mississauga Pops and the Magic of Tyler Fergus
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Join Mississauga Pops for an enjoyable afternoon of comedy and magic at Meadowvale Theatre!
Happening this Sunday, October 22 at 2 PM. Hosted by comedian Pamela Appel and featuring the Magic of Tyler Fergus.
Kids can enjoy the show for FREE!

Get tickets here: https://secure1.tixhub.com/meadowvale/online/b_otix.asp?cboPerformances=2731&cboEvent=1867&fbclid=IwAR1bps6AIzYv3AkIr8lavY7YkOYf89FoxOYYNaOUjKhp-qcF7Z7XPAF6B8I

Lakeshore Art Trail 2023
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Mark your calendar! This year’s Lakeshore Art Trail will be bigger and better with more artists and a focus on supporting the arts for artists with disabilities.

Happening October 21, 10 AM-5 PM, and October 22, 10 AM – 4 PM at the Small Arms Inspection Building. LAT has partnered with Creative Hub 1352 once again. As well as the incredible art, there will be special guest speakers and workshops on Saturday with the Lakeview Farmers’ Market on Sunday. See website for more information and participating artists lakeshorearttrail.com

Matthew Good Solo Acoustic at Living Arts Centre
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Matthew Good is best known for his signature vocal style, guitar driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics. He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career, with two solo wins for Rock Album of the Year for Vancouver (2009) and Video of the Year for 2003’s “Weapon”, and two wins for Best Group (Matthew Good Band) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight (2000).
Pre-show dining at LIVE Restaurant

View a sample menu and pricing
Reserve a table for pre-show dining at LIVE Restaurant
Call 905-615-3200 ext. 6116
Email live.restaurant@mississauga.ca

Get your tickets: https://www.mississauga.ca/events-and-attractions/events-calendar/matthew-good-solo-acoustic?eventdate=2023-10-21T20%253A00%253A00&schedule=13886

Thanksgiving & Gratitude: Mississauga Chamber Singers
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Thanksgiving & Gratitude

A fundraising concert for Westminster United Church
The performance includes the complete FJ Haydn ‘Missa Brevis B Flat Major’ with soprano soloist Nune Ananyan and string trio with continuo. The program also features several of John Rutter’s familiar arrangements of Thanksgiving anthems and ‘What a Wonderful World’.
Saturday, October 21, 2023, 7:30pm
Westminster United Church
4094 Tomken Ave,
Mississauga, ON

Nune Ananyan Soprano

Tickets $25.00
E TRANSFER TO wuctreasury@bellnet.ca (note your name and # of tickets purchased in the message – tickets will be available at the door the evening of the concert)
OR
PURCHASE AT WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH CASH ONLY (Mon – Fri 10:00 AM – Noon / at Sunday morning service)

PAMA Tours: Into The Shadows (17+)
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This Halloween season, explore the hidden histories of the Peel County Courthouse and Jail on the new Into The Shadows tour! Delve into the true stories of law, order and folklore from Peel’s past and discover a darker side of our heritage. With records from the archives and artifacts from our museum, a different part of Peel’s history will be unveiled!
Space is limited, registration required. Public: $8.86 +HST, Members: $7.08 +HST (includes general admission)

Clarke Memorial Hall 100th Celebration
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Join City of Mississauga on Saturday, October 21, 2023 in Port Credit for Clarke Hall’s 100th Celebration. This will be a special free event honouring the cultural significance of this heritage building.
Event Highlights:

Smudging Ceremony and Land Acknowledgement with the official opening ceremonies and remarks by Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1 will occur at 12:30 p.m.
Performances by the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, Savoy Band, Blue Heel Dance, River North, 845 Avrow Arrow Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, and an Indigenous Drum Circle presented by The Indigenous Network
Browse the exhibits and artifacts presented by The Indigenous Network, Mississauga South Historical Society, Heritage Mississauga, and Museums of Mississauga.
Learn more about the ancestral presence of First Nations, Metis, and Indigenous Communities through the Moccasin Identifier Project developed by Carolyn King in partnership with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and The Greenbelt Foundation.
The first 100 guests will receive a free tote bag to celebrate the Port Credit BIA.
Refreshments and a celebratory slice of cake will be available.

Clarke Hall is located at 161 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga.

Portraits of Mississauga - Opening Reception
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Hallway Gallery: October 16 – November 5
White Studio: October 20 – 22
Opening reception: Friday, October 20 from 4 – 8 pm

Join Visual Arts Mississauga at our opening reception on Friday October 20th! View the artwork, participate in a free portrait drawing activity, help us paint a collaborative painting, take in a story time by the Library at 4:30 pm or 5:30 pm, check out our photo book and enjoy light refreshments.

VAM will be showcasing the talented artwork of artists of all ages who have contributed and participated in the Portraits of Mississauga project! We want to emphasize how important art is, promote different techniques and media, and to support artists of all ages.

Portraits of Mississauga is in partnership with Visual Arts Mississauga, the Mississauga Library and is possible thanks to funding from The City of Mississauga’s Culture Division.

Impact Arts: Activist Film Night - Screening of Okja
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Join us on October 18th, 2023, from 6pm to 9pm at Studio.89 for an inspiring Activist Film Night. Presented by Studio.89 in collaboration with the Mississauga Arts Council, this event invites you to explore the power of cinema as a catalyst for positive change and environmental consciousness.
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The film being screened is “Okja” Guiding us through this enlightening experience is the talented facilitator Marlon Porter, carefully selected from the esteemed Mississauga Arts Council roster. Through a curated selection of thought-provoking film, we will delve into sustainability-related topics, sparking meaningful conversations and inspiring action.
Be prepared to embark on a cinematic journey that explores pressing environmental issues, celebrates sustainable practices, and offers visions of a greener future. Marlon Porter will provide insightful commentary, fostering a deeper understanding of the film and its connection to sustainability.
This event is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, engage in discussions, and be inspired by the transformative power of film. Whether you are an environmental enthusiast, a film lover, or simply curious about sustainability, this event offers a platform for education, reflection, and community building.
Mark your calendar for October 18th, 2023, from 6pm to 9pm, and join us for Impact Arts: Activist Film Night at Studio.89. Let’s come together to celebrate the beauty of cinema, expand our knowledge on environmental issues, and ignite a collective passion for a more sustainable future.

Portraits of Mississauga
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Sing and Drum Your Stress Award - Music Making with Rhythm and Voice
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Discover the perfect harmony of well-being at Drum In’s upcoming wellness workshop titled “Sing and Drum your Stress Away.”

Join them and explore the therapeutic power of group drumming through the HealthRhythm protocol and unlock the soothing potential of our own voices for stress relief and self-care. No prior musical experience is necessary, as this workshop is designed for everyone.

This transformative experience is the second of five workshops funded by the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) Microgrant, with only 15 exclusive spots available. Don’t miss your chance to join this unique journey towards inner peace and rejuvenation.

To learn more and secure your spot, simply click on the Eventbrite link below. Your path to wellness begins here!

https://healthrhythmnandsing.eventbrite.ca

About the facilitators:

Abigail Natnat – Abigail Natnat is a musician and music educator with a background in marketing from Sheridan College. She has a range of musical skills including singing, playing the worship piano and guitar, ukulele, and drums. Abigail is passionate about sharing her experiences in music with others, and serves as a Music Studio Instructor and Camp Counselor at Perfect Harmony Music Studio. She is also a trained drum circle facilitator and continues to develop her percussion skills with DRUMIN Canada. Overall, Abigail’s skills in music, teaching, and program development make her a valuable member of the Perfect Harmony Music Studio team, and her dedication to music education and passion for sharing music with others is an inspiration to her students and colleagues alike.

Samuel Liu – As a member of Drum Circle Facilitator Guild (USA) and accredited with Remo HealthRhythms, Samuel has delivered more than 150 drum circles through his company DrumIN. Clients include various corporate companies, the Toronto District School Board and their schools, long term care setting as well as for and non profit social agencies. Sam is passionate in helping participants to achieve better mental health through active group drumming.
To know more about DrumIN, visit www.drumin.ca.

High Arctic Light: Janet Read - Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre
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At the heart of the exhibition lies a spiritual response to the landscape and the imperiled ecosystems of the northernmost reaches. Janet translates her personal dialogue with the landscape into a visual language that evokes emotion and contemplation.

The public is warmly welcomed to the opening reception on Sunday, October 15th, 2023, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to personally engage with the artist, savour the artwork, and connect with fellow art enthusiasts over refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. Janet Read will offer remarks around 2:30 pm. This event is generously supported by Château des Charmes, providing an assortment of fine wines.
The artist wishes to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council, an agency of the Government of Ontario.
Artist’s Statement
“in place of the beholder there is a rememberer.”
-Howard Hodgkin
I work from experience and memory. Recent travels in the high Arctic in 2018 and 2023 inform current work. The arctic experience nourishes and sustains my imagination, especially during the past pandemic years. Memory, hope, and experience are made tangible in the act of painting.
My work stems from a deep connection to place and an immersion in the natural world. Paint is applied spontaneously in a process of improvisation refined over the period of the painting process. Gesture and mark making are integral in my work.
Cultivation of the wild through Indigenous leadership can maintain a balance in this delicate environment. As Susie Evyagotalak, a leader from Kugluktut says; “Our garden is the sea.”
See beauty.
Honour the land.
The high Arctic ignites my imagination with austerity, light, space, fragility, and beauty. My response: abstract visual explorations of light, earth and sea.

Mississauga Symphony Orchestra - Absolute Romantics - 2023/24 Season Premiere
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The MSO‘s 2023/24 concert season begins with two breathtaking works from the Romantic era – Rachmaninoff’s beloved second piano concerto, and Brahms’ monumental second symphony.

Named one of CBC Music’s top 30 emerging musicians under 30, guest pianist Vanessa Yu has quickly established herself as an internationally awarded concerto soloist.

Saturday, October 14 at the Living Arts Centre. Regularly priced tickets start at $40. Special pricing is available for seniors, families, youth (15-26), and groups of 10 or more. FREE underground parking is included with every ticket purchase.

Info/Tix: https://bit.ly/48iKKG2

Celebrating Chet Baker at Living Arts Centre
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A Warm, Inviting & Romantic Cabaret featuring trumpet/vocalist Franklin Penny.
“Franklin Penny is the complete package; a showman, a fine musician, a singer with great chops, and astonishingly a nice guy. It doesn’t get better than that!” – DAVID WARRACK Producer, Director, Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Conductor, Actor, Pianist – Toronto.
Franklin can be seen on-camera performing between Mathew McConaughey, Kate Hudson and Marvin Hamlisch in the Paramount Pictures release ‘How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days’. Franklin is also viewed on-camera in the CBS Television movie ‘Martin & Lewis’ in the Copacabana scene with Sean Hayes as Jerry Lewis and Jeremy Northam as Dean Martin.
The ever popular songs of CHET BAKER always rode the waves of ‘Cool’ West Coast Jazz. The aim is not to imitate or mimic the Chet Baker artistry but rather showcase his wonderful Songbook. This 1st Class Event also features a sensational Sextet including pianist Juno Award Nominee, Film Composer, Education Award Winner – GEORGE BRASOVAN.
Introducing our ‘Special Guest’ SHEILA BRAND- Star Vocalist on London’s West End and Broadway in many major roles including the Lead in Marvin Hamlisch’s ‘They’re Playing Our Song’ with Tom Conti. We are honoured to have Sheila join us for this wonderful evening.
Get your tickets: https://www.mississauga.ca/events-and-attractions/events-calendar/celebrating-chet-baker?eventdate=2023-10-14T19%253A30%253A00&schedule=13404

Play Reading Club - SAWITRI Theatre & Nautanki Bazaar Productions
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SAWITRI Theatre, in association with Nautanki Bazaar Productions, are back with the Play Reading Club Mississauga on Sat, 14 Oct at 6pm, with the reading of Vijay Tendulkar’s “Silence! The Court is in Session” – A mock trial during the rehearsal of a play quickly turns into a gripping drama about desire, gender issues, power and control.
A classic of Indian Theatre, Vijay Tendulkar got national recognition in the form of the Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay Award for drama in 1970 and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama) in 1970 for playwriting.
Saturday, 14 October at 6pm at 132-2465 Cawthra Road, Mississauga! RSVP Now!!!
RSVP to: himanshu@nautankibazaar.ca

Sauga Foot Stomp with The Savoy Band
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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MISSISSAUGA!

Step out for an evening of dancing and live swing jazz!

Learn the original swing dance the Lindy Hop and dance the night away. Play an instrument? Bring it along and join the jazz jam! OR DO BOTH!

Schedule
6:00pm Doors open
6:30pm Beginner Lindy Hop lesson
7:45pm Live music with The Savoy Band
9:45pm Swing Jazz Jam with the Savoy Band (PWYC JAR AFTER 9:45PM)

*REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 1*

The Savoy Band is a modern 5-piece swing combo that takes inspiration from the vintage sound of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Band co-leaders local Lindy Hoppers Aleks (piano) and Dina (vocals) make sure the band delivers music they’d love dancing to.

What is the Lindy Hop?
The Lindy Hop is the original swing dance that came out of the Harlem Renaissance in late 1920s, danced in large ballrooms to swing music in Harlem, New York. Rooted in African dances, the Lindy Hop developed from a combination of Charleston, Breakaway, Texas Tommy and vernacular jazz.

Venue:
Clarke Hall
161 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5H 1G3

Friday The 13th Game Night - UTM
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Join us for a free, spooky-themed games night in the UTM Room, featuring titles like Friday the 13th, Luigi’s Mansion, Ghostbusters, Resident Evil, and many more.
Games for this spooky-themed event are provided by the UTM Library from it’s historical Syd Bolton Collection of video games. All members of the UTM and local community are welcome to register and attend this event.
Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
The closest parking to the Davis Building is the P4/P8 Parking lot in front of the Recreation and Athletic Centre (RAWC). Instructions for other modes of transportation are available on the UTM Visitors page.
The UTM Room is located on the 3rd Floor of the Davis Building directly above the Tim Hortons in the Food Court.
Get your free tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-the-13th-game-night-tickets-728829266957

The Ampersand Review Reading Series
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Join the Ampersand Review for their Reading Series – an immersive evening of readings and an open mic.

Welcome to The Ampersand Review Reading Series! Join us in the Creative Campus Gallery at Sheridan College’s Hazel McCallion Campus for an immersive evening of listening to several authors read from their books. The readings will be followed by an open mic, and the sign-up sheet will be available at the event. Slots are limited, so be sure to arrive on time to reserve your time at the mic!
Kate Cayley is our host, and she is also this year’s Writer-in-Residence at Sheridan College. Kate Cayley has published two short story collections and three collections of poetry, and her plays have been performed in Canada, the US and the UK. She has won the Trillium Book Award, an O. Henry Prize, and the Mitchell Prize for Poetry, and been a finalist for the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, the Firecracker Award for Fiction, the ReLit Award for both fiction and poetry, and the K. M. Hunter Award for Fiction. Her writing has appeared in Brick, Electric Literature, Joyland, Best Canadian Poetry and Best Canadian Stories, and she has been a writer in residence at McMaster University and the Toronto Public Library.
Our headliner is Stuart Ross. Stuart Ross is the author of over 20 books of fiction, poetry, and personal essays, as well as scores of chapbooks. His most recent books are the memoir The Book of Grief and Hamburgers, for which he won the 2023 Trillium Book Award, and the short story collection I Am Claude François and You Are a Bathtub. Stuart received the 2019 Harbourfront Festival Prize, the 2017 Canadian Jewish Literary Award for Poetry, and the 2010 Relit Award for Short Fiction. He has been writer in residence at Queen’s University and the University of Ottawa, and has taught at the Banff Centre for the Arts and the University of Toronto School for Continuing Studies. Since 1979, Stuart has run a micropress called Proper Tales. In the 1980s, he sold over 7,000 of his chapbooks on the streets of Toronto, wearing signs such as “Writer Going To Hell: Buy My Books.” His poetry has been translated into Nynorsk, French, Spanish, Russian, Slovene, and Estonian. Stuart lives in the tiny town of Cobourg, on the north shore of Lake Ontario.
Bronwyn Fischer is the author of the novel,The Adult. She is a graduate of the University of Guelph’s MFA program in Creative Writing. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto. She was born in Bahrain. She now lives in Toronto with her wife, Emma.

Location: Creative Campus Gallery, room B234 of the Hazel McCallion Campus, Second Floor

Finding Money You Didn’t Know You Had
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You’re invited to a free seminar, “Finding Money You Didn’t Know You Had,” helping artists, entrepreneurs, business owners and others plan for their financial future, so they can focus on their passion and purpose.
Thursday, October 12 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
* How the banks work, does risk exist?
* Creating a strategy to build wealth for your business, your family and your future
* Learning how to keep more of your money & protect your home
* Protecting your business, income & family in case of accident, illness or death
* Succession plans and generational transfer of wealth to your families
FREE SEMINAR (refreshments & parking included) at VFG Financial Group – 2585 Skymark Avenue, Unit 306, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 4L5
More info about us here: http://signeandrichard.ca/
Link to register: bit.ly/findingmoneyoct2023

Book Launch Event and Free Tai Chi Demo with Dechen Yee
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Join Dechen Yee for a book launch event and free Tai Chi demo with author and Tai Chi instructor, Dechen Yee!
Date & Time: October 12, 6 PM – 9 PM
Where: Joshua Creek Heritage Arts Centre (1086 Burnhamthorpe Road East, Oakville)

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WELLNESS THROUGH TAI CHI – Learn more on Dechen’s website: https://dechenyee.com/tai-chi-qigong/

Dechen’s love for Tai Chi started decades ago, but it wasn’t until she met her teacher, Master Sherry Yang in 2016 that her appreciation and love for the ancient practice deepened and grew.
She now teaches at community centres, retirement homes, a long-term care facility, and at the Next Step to Active Living program for adults with acquired physical disabilities from conditions such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson’s.
Her classes at retirement homes, and the Next Steps program offer a combination of gentle yet effective Tai Chi moves and Qigong exercises for participants facing challenges to their mobility, balance or coordination. She loves being involved with the community and being part of their wellness journey.
She is excited to bring Tai Chi to Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre’s beautiful location. https://www.joshuacreekarts.com/wellness/tai-chi-w-dechen-yee/

Impact Arts: Healing with Haiku
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Explore emotions, navigate past trauma, and gain new perspectives through theatre exercises that aim to promote growth and healing!

REGISTER HERE

Join us on October 12th, 2023, at 6pm for an inspiring and transformative experience led by Qurat Dar, a local poet and facilitator. In this unique program, we create a safe and inclusive space where participants can engage in difficult conversations through the power of haikus.
In a world where honest dialogue can be challenging, this program offers a supportive environment where individuals can express themselves authentically, explore their emotions, and navigate past trauma. Through carefully curated exercises, participants will have the opportunity to step into the shoes of others, gaining new perspectives and cultivating empathy.
Qurat Dar’s expertise in poetry and facilitation guides us on this transformative journey, helping us build bridges and create connections through shared storytelling. By harnessing the healing power of haikus, we aim to move beyond our own experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of one another and embracing our collective humanity.
Whether you are a seasoned poet or have no prior writing experience, all are welcome to join us. Together, we will embark on a path of personal growth, collective healing, and empathy-building. Don’t miss this chance to explore the transformative potential of poetry and connect with a supportive community. Reserve your spot now and be a part of this impactful program on October 12th at 6pm.

Artworks 2023 - Arts on the Credit
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DRAFT
