January 9 to February 4
The Meaford Hall Galleries present the perfect backdrop this stunning display of quilts. The display consists of almost 40 quilts both large and small available for viewing until February 5. In the collection are works by each individual artist in the group of about 20 quilters. Included in the exhibit will be hand-quilted\, pieced\, appliquéd\, and machine quilted works from artisans aged 50 to 90 who reside in Meaford and the surrounding countryside. All quilts are brand new\, with most being available for sale.
Friday February 3\, 8pm $30
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This group exhibition includes works by Jean Francis\, Terry Golletz\, Sharon Barfoot\, Peri Jolley\, Lorraine Boucher\, Pat Keeling\, Val Kent\, and Sandy Esplen. Colour\, shape\, form\, texture and the results of light and movement are the predominate focus in this exhibit of abstractions. Each artist is heavily influenced by their environment\, whether urban or rural and the organic structures within that environment. Meet the artists February 11 &\; 17 from 7 to 10pm.
Bluewater Toastmasters meets at 7 pm at Tenneco\, 1800 17th St E\, Owen Sound. For more info\, call Lynda at 519-370-0907 or email info@bluewatertoastmasters.com
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120204T171244Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120216T223600Z UID:http://www.gbcn.ca/node/7827 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.gbcn.ca/node/7827 SUMMARY:The Guard DESCRIPTION:Thursday February 16\, 4pm $10
The Guard is a comedic fish-out-of-water tale of murder\, blackmail\, drug trafficking and rural police corruption. Two policemen must join forces to take on an international drug-smuggling gang\: one\, an unorthodox Irish policeman\, and the other a straight-laced FBI agent. Starring Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle. Running time 96min\, rated R for pervasive language\, some violence\, drug material and sexual content www.sonyclassics.com/theguard
Friday February 17\, 8pm $20adults $10students
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Saturday afternoons 1pm – 3pm (Ages 7+)
Using real wood working tools\, this 4-week workshop will have you creating four different items to take home\: lap desktop\, tray\, stool and a choice of truck peg rack or jewellery peg board.
Members $10 Public $15 per session
February 20 – FREE Family Heritage Day at the Museum
10am – 4pm
Model train sets\, snowshoeing\, candle making\, rug hooking\, spinning\, and more - try your hand at some of the historic skills pioneers needed to survive in the new country. Enjoy chilli and hotdogs at the food booth. (fee for some activities)
(Free admission with donation of non perishable food item)
10% off Family Memberships THIS DAY ONLY
Proudly presented by Saugeen Shores Community Fund
February 23 – Heritage Networking Forum
9am-4pm
Join us for a forum in which to share information\, ideas and resources among groups that work to preserve our County’s unique heritage.
Proudly presented by the Bruce County Historical Society.
Fee is $10.00. Lunch is included.
Bluewater Toastmasters meets at 7 pm at Tenneco\, 1800 17th St E\, Owen Sound. For more info\, call Lynda at 519-370-0907 or email info@bluewatertoastmasters.com
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When it comes to relationships\, we’re all beginners. This film imaginatively explores the hilarity\, confusion\, and surprises of love through the evolving consciousness of Oliver (Golden Globe Award nominee Ewan McGregor). Oliver meets the irreverent and unpredictable Anna (Mélanie Laurent) only months after his father Hal Fields (Academy Award nominee Christopher Plummer) had passed away.
Friday March 2\, 8pm $30
A remarkable tribute concert featuring Canadian singer Will Chalmers with his amazing tribute to Neil Diamond including all of Neil's most famous hit records. Neil Diamond began a string of hits that started in the 1960's and continued for decades accumulating millions of record sales with super hits such as Sweet Caroline\, Kentucky Woman\, Coming to America\, Holly Holy\, Girl You'll be a Woman Soon\, Cracklin' Rosie and Beautiful Noise. This tribute is accompanied by a the Brooklyn Roads Band - a show not to be missed! Presented by Meaford Hall
March 4 to 31
A varied show of pastel artists work from members across Canada. Pastel Artists.Ca was founded in 1989. They are a member society of the International Association of Pastel Societies and a sister society to Pastel Artists of Eastern Canada. Their aim is to promote public appreciation of the renaissance in dry pastel\, to improve the skills of artists working in this fine art medium and to promote fellowship among pastel artists.
Writers can bring copies of work in progress--any genre--for feedback and coaching by an experienced editor. Gather on second and third Wednesdays each month. Room for 6 around the table\, so it's a good idea to call ahead 519-832-6025. Fee $5/session includes snacks.
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