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October 2017
Cultural news for the City of Niagara Falls
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OCTOBER NEWS
Niagara Falls is filled with Culture!
There are numbers of thrilling events, awards, laughter, arts webinars, successes and more in this edition of
"Cultural Currents".
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IN THIS ISSUE:


COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Oct. 3 - Farmer's Market/ Community Hub Public Meeting

AWARDS                            
Oct. 28 - Wall of Fame Inductees

GRANTS
Ontario Arts Council

HAPPENINGS
Niagara Falls Farmers Market
Niagara Falls History Museum Events and Workshops
The Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Comedy Series
What's on Downtown
Heartland Forest Pumpkinfest
Libraries - Free Events

SPEAKER SERIES
Share Peace, Discover Niagara River
MoMondays
                       
ARTS WEBINARS
Digital Marketing for Entrepreneurs

WRAP UP                           
Niagara Falls Night of Art 2017
CULTURAL HUB AND FARMERS MARKET
COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

A Hub for Culture, Food and People
WE WANT YOUR THOUGHTS!

October 3, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Niagara Falls History Museum

Niagara Falls City Council’s 2015-2018 Strategic Priorities include a commitment to building and promoting a vibrant, sustainable city that supports an active, connected and creative community. It identifies both the revitalization of the Niagara Falls Farmers Market, and fostering culture as a key contributors to attracting and retaining talent, providing quality of life and supporting creative businesses as strategic objectives.

The City of Niagara Falls Culture Plan expressed the desire for cultural intensification to create a vibrant and well planned city, and called for the development of an integrated, centralized cultural asset. The Main & Ferry area presents a unique opportunity to form a cultural cluster, as described in the City’s, and Region of Niagara’s Cultural Plan, in this neighbourhood.

The project will operate as a new hub for culture and community in the historic Main & Ferry area. The project space, located at the site of the current Sylvia Place Market and city-owned parking area south of and adjacent to the Niagara Falls History Museum, will be a dynamic creative space dedicated to arts, cultural engagement, and market activity with additional publicly accessible space for community gatherings.

This area has the potential to become the cultural and social heart of our community.

Work in 2017 will include discussions with stakeholders and the design of this new creative and market space for the people of Niagara Falls.
AWARDS
ARTS & CULTURE WALL OF FAME
Induction Ceremony
Saturday, October 28, 2017 ~~ 11:00 a.m. – 12:00
Niagara Falls Public Library, Victoria Avenue, LaMarsh Room
 
Through the Arts and Culture Wall of Fame initiative, the community celebrates the many outstanding accomplishments of its past and present citizens.
The wall of fame objectives are:
  • To serve as a visual memory of artistic and cultural contributions in the city of Niagara Falls
  • To ensure that both past and present residents receive due recognition for their artistic and cultural contributions
INDUCTEES 
Bunnie Brandt-Wilson
Bunnie is the ultimate volunteer as she volunteers for most artistic, musical, literary, environmental and charitable events in Niagara Falls and the Niagara Region.  She works with Women’s Place of Niagara, is a member and past chair of the Advisory Committee of the Coronation 50+ Centre, participates with Springlicious, Winter Festival of Lights, Summertime Blues at Fireman’s Park and Canada Day and Santa Claus Parades.  A true believer that cities with a rich cultural society will always win on the international stage, she has spent decades helping to develop, support and encourage businesses, writers, musicians, and artists to contribute to Niagara’s cultural development.
 
Larry Hurst (1954 – 2014)
An accomplished musician and actor from an early age, Larry Hurst could be found playing banjo, fiddle and guitar as well as starring in various on-stage productions. He directed and performed for Firehall Theatre and the Penny Farthing Players, directing and acting in many community productions.  Most notably, he performed for twenty years with local ad touring dinner-theatre show “Oh Canada Eh?”

Adam White
Adam White has been a mainstay of Niagara Falls Music Theatre Society (Firehall Theatre) since 1963.  He has spent countless hours working on sets and lighting, programmes, stage management and acting. There is scarcely a person involved in theatre in Niagara who hasn’t crossed paths with him. He is a long-time member of “The Singing Saints” men’s chorus and received the Barbara Frum Award in 1995 for outstanding volunteer work in the City’s cultural community.
 
GRANTS
ALL OAC GRANTS HERE IN AN EASY TO NAVIGATE LINK!!

CRAFT Oct.17
DANCE Oct. 5
INDIGENOUS ARTS Oct. 5
INDIGENOUS ARTISTS MATERIALS Oct. 5
LITERARY CREATION ARTS (comic arts, non-fiction, performance literatures, poetry and young adult) Oct. 19
MEDIA ARTIST CREATION PROJECTS Oct. 3
MULTI AND INTER-ARTS PROJECTS Oct. 17
MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING (festivals) Oct 17
MUSIC RECORDING PROJECTS Nov. 15
TOURING PROJECTS Oct. 5
EXHIBITION ASSISTANCE FROM June2017 toJan.2018
1-800-387-0058
Indigenous Culture Fund
  • Supports the vitality and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis expression and ways of life.
  • Creates opportunities for Indigenous people to continue community building.
  • Supports community-based activities that foster well-being and resilience for Indigenous peoples of all ages.
  • Supports Indigenous peoples to engage in and share cultural practices, knowledge and learning.
  • Supports Indigenous language revitalization. LEARN MORE

ICF Small Grants

The program supports status and non-status First Nations, Inuit and Métis community, culture and way-of-life projects in Ontario. These grants are for short-term projects. Applications are assessed with a quick turnaround time. Ontario-based Indigenous organizations, groups and individuals are eligible. LEARN MORE


ICF Project Grants for Organizations
The program supports Indigenous community, culture and way of life projects in Ontario undertaken by Indigenous organizations. LEARN MORE

ICF Project Grants for Individuals, Groups and Collectives
The program supports Indigenous community, culture and way of life projects in Ontario undertaken by status and non-status First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, youth councils, ad hoc groups and collectives. LEARN MORE
HAPPENINGS
 
NIAGARA FALLS
FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays 6am -12noon
5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, ON
 
The Niagara Falls Farmers' Market has been part of the Niagara community for over 50 years! 
Family friendly weekly market combining workshops, music, vendors and local fresh food,

Become a friend of the Niagara Falls Farmers Market on Facebook to keep up to date with what's going on at the market. 

EXCITING NEWS! The expansion of the Cultural Hub/Farmers Market is currently in development. Come to the Community Consultation on Oct 3 to hear more. READ MORE

NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM
EVENT LISTING LINK

@ the Museum Thursday night presents: Media Rebels Fall Film Series

Thursday, October 26, 2017 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

October 26 @ 7pm Network (Sidney Lumet 1976) 2 hrs. 1 min.Rated R An American television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit. With Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch Awards: 4 Oscars. Please note: Rated R for strong language, some sexual content and a scene of violence.

@ the Museum Thursday night presents: Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours

Friday, October 27, 2017 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Drummond Hill Cemetery, 6110 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON

October 27 & 28 @ 7 & 8pm 2 shows on each Friday and Saturday.An opportunity to discover Niagara Falls through a visit to one of the most historic cemeteries in Canada. Led by a guide, the group stumbles upon a series of vignettes featuring some of the people and human drama from our City's history.Tickets must be purchased in advance at 905-358-5082 and they are non-refundable.

@ the Museum Presents: Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours

Saturday, October 28, 2017 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Drummond Hill Cemetery, 6110 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, ON

October 28 @ 7 & 8pm 2 shows on each Friday and Saturday.An opportunity to discover Niagara Falls through a visit to one of the most historic cemeteries in Canada. Led by a guide, the group stumbles upon a series of vignettes featuring some of the people and human drama from our City's history.Tickets must be purchased in advance at 905-358-5082 and they are non-refundable.
@ THE MUSEUM THURSDAY NIGHT
COMMUNITY YOGA SERIES
5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls
Oct. 5 and 19, 2017 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FREE
Join Shine On Yoga for a FREE community yoga class. Relaxing hatha yoga class, geared toward reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep quality and maintaining or re-gaining your health. No yoga experience necessary.  Wear comfortable clothing, bring a water bottle and a yoga mat if you have one. Recommended for ages 16 and up.  20 Participants max, please come early to ensure a spot!
PIECES OF CANADA
Augmented Reality enhances Pieces of Canada experience
Niagara Falls History Museum
5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, ON
Read Tripadvisor reviews HERE

RECLAIMING CULTURAL IDENTITY: WORKSHOP #1

WOVEN WORDS – THE MEANING OF WAMPUM BELTS


Niagara Falls History Museum

5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls

October 7, 2017 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

How are Wampum Belts viewed from Haudenosaunee and Anishnabek perspectives? This workshop combines a lecture and a hands-on activity for the entire family.

DOWNTOWN

JAZZ CAFE WITH BARBARA MANTINI

Moose and Pepper
October 14th at 7:00 PM until 10:00 PMA
4740 Valleyway Niagara Falls

80'S HALLOWE'EN GLAM BASH!

Seneca Queen Theatre
October 21st at 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM
4624 Queen Street

Beautiful Seneca Queen Theatre in Niagara Falls will be hosting an 80's HALLOWE'EN GLAM BASH on Saturday,October 21st, 2017! Our friends from Windsor, special guests Löve Razër will be hitting the stage at 8PM and then Destroyer Canada at 9:15PM! Come and get in the Hallowe'en festivities with us!

JAZZ CAFE WITH SARAH JERROM AND MARK UCCI

The Moose and Pepper Bistro
October 28th at 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM
4740 Valleyway Niagara Falls

Whiskey Jack Presents: Stories & Songs of Stompin' Tom

Friday, October 27, 2017 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
4624 Queen Street

Whiskey Jack, a well travelled and televised band since the 1970s, present Stories and Songs of Stompin Tom. Starting in the 1990's they backed Stompin Tom Connors. After Tom's passing, audiences wanted to continue to hear Tom's music and stories of his career so Whiskey Jack took the show on the road.

LEE AARON - FIRE AND GASOLINE TOUR

Seneca Queen Theater
October 28th at 8:00 PM until 11:00 PM
4624 Queen Street Niagara FallsIn recent years Lee Aaron has found a comfortable reconciliation of her parental ideals and rock ‘n’ roll heart. Tempered by the wisdom that motherhood brings, she’s no longer concerned by the stereotyping that relentlessly pursued her since the 1984 release of her iconic album Metal Queen. Instead, she’s now able to understand why the label stuck, and can – almost cheerfully – discuss her relationship with the mythology that is actually an acute counterpoint to her fundamental artistic vision.

LAUGH OUT LOUD COMEDY SERIES
Launches at Seneca Queen Theatre

Partial Proceeds to Support
Komedy for Kidneys Rodney Pentland Memorial Benefit Show
Fri Oct 6 8:30-11pm
Bryan Hatt, and headliner, Johnny Gardhouse. For over two decades, Gardhouse has been wowing audiences with his unique blend of current event and storytelling comedy. Never at a loss for words, he has brought the ha-ha to people around the world, including the Middle East, where he performed for Canadian and Coalition Forces. The Laugh Out Loud Comedy Series continues October 20th.

Fri Oct 20th 8:30 - 11:00pm

On Friday, October 20th enjoy a triple-feature of funny!! For the final LOL Comedy Series Show, we bring you Paul Haywood, Mark Matthews, and Ian Sirota!

Paul Haywood is a high-end, free-wheeling hybrid – what does that mean? – who draws material from his crazy everyday life and spins it into comedy gold. He is an instantly likeable lanky looney-tune. See for yourself! He has starred in over 40 commercials worldwide, including two to launch this October!

Niagara’s own Mark Matthews has worked throughout North America, and opened for Jerry Seinfeld, Gilbert Gottfried, and Jimmy "JJ" Walker to name a few. He has also appeared on CBC’s Comics playing the simple-minded brother of comedian Jeremy Hotz, and starred in the award-winning Kiss of Death (a short film made for an international film competition that won the Best Cinematography Award and brought Niagara talent to the world through film).

Ian Sirota is a sharp tongued, take no prisoners comic who blends in observational humour with a family focus. He was a regular cast member and writer for ComedyInc, ComedyNow, andGutterball Alley! He has been nominated for not one but two Gemini Awards including BEST COMEDY PERFORMANCE.

Tickets are $19.99 (ALL IN) available at Senecaqueen.ca
LOL Comedy Series shows begin at 8:30pm with doors opening an hour earlier.
HEARTLAND FOREST 14th Annual Pumpkinfest
October 21 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
MORE INFO
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY MOVIES
AT THE LIBRARIES
FREE
The Victoria and Chippawa libraries are pleased to offer feature-length movies for everyone to enjoy.
Popular movies are shown on Tuesday evenings in the LaMarsh Room at the Victoria Avenue Library, and in the Meeting Room at the Chippawa Library on Wednesday evenings and Friday afternoons. Typically these are pre-DVD release movies, and we attempt to cover a wide range of titles in order to accommodate all of our borrowers' tastes. Please note: Pre-release movie titles can be subject to change.
Screenings begin at 6:30 p.m. at Victoria on Tuesdays, and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and 2:00 p.m. on Fridays at Chippawa.
No registration, it's absolutely FREE, bring your own popcorn and a comfy cushion if you like!
SCHEDULES  HERE
DIGGING FOR YOUR ROOTS
FREE
Victoria Avenue Library Tech Lab
Oct. 26, 6:30 -8:30PM
Learn how to use Ancestry Library Edition to aid in your genealogical research. This database is available to you free of charge at our library. There is a limit of 6 people per class and each person will have access to a computer for hands-on-training.
INFO
SPEAKER SERIES
SHARE PEACE, DISCOVER NIAGARA RIVER
FREE SPEAKER SERIES
 
Seedling for Change in Society and Environment is a collective of people who plant and nourish seedlings of creative transformation that engage in diverse ways. Through practises of dwelling, making, engaging and connecting in History and Heritage, Sports and Health, Sustainability and Environment, Culture and Arts, and Education SCS&E creates new value.

Housed in the historic Niagara Falls Armoury (1911-1999), the Niagara Military Museum collects, exhibits and communicates stories of regionally based individuals in the Canadian military (air, land and sea) emphasizing service in the 20 century to preserve and promote heritage and enrich the lives of Niagara residents, students and visitors.

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Thursday, October 5th
Adalbert Lallier
The Other Side of War
 
MOMONDAYS
Speaker Series
Oct 30 07:00 pm - 10:00pm
Hard Rock Club 5705 Falls Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2H 6T3
You meet the nicest people at momondays! Put story-telling into a blender. Add a dash of personal growth & transformation. Then drop in a load of laughs. Mix in real, live music, and great conversation with some of the nicest people on the planet, then push the ‘high’ setting… and out comes momondays! Think of momondays® as a variety show bouncing off the walls of personal story-telling... momondays is for all kinds of people like you with a great story and life lessons to share, from people who have never set foot on stage, to professional speakers and everyone in-between! Each show, you experience seven speakers and performers sharing a few personal stories. Some are funny, some are thought-provoking, all are motivating. What’s more, you get to socialize with all kinds of wonderful people in a fun, positive environment.
WEBINARS

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST

Lunch and Learn: 
Extra Extra! Digital Marketing for Music Entrepreneurs
Presented by CIMA and WorkInCulture
Presenter: Vanessa Cito from Coalition Music

This series is geared toward music professionals or independent music businesses, looking to boost your knowledge over lunch.

Topics in the series will include digital marketing, contract writing, licensing, copyright & royalties, and financial management. More details to come. SAVE THE DATE! 
Sign up HERE
WRAP UP
NIAGARA FALLS NIGHT OF ART 2017
6th Annual Culture Extravaganza!
38 artists
6 spoken word artists
MyStage cranked out great music with their lineup of awesome local musicians, culminating in a dance party and one guy in a banana suit.
Food and Beer vendors. And 500 of you came out to share in the fun!
See you next year!
 SEE PICTURES HERE

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