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HAPPY & NEW JANUARY 2019
EXCITING CULTURAL NEWS AND RESOURCES FOR
THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS!
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IN THIS ISSUE

HAPPENINGS
LGBTQ+ in the City Presents: Coming Out Stories - Jan 3*
Polar Bear Dip - Jan 5
Wall Art Workshop - Jan 6 
Poetry Reading/Book Launch - Jan 12 
The Sadies- Jan 19
Momondays Niagara - Jan 21
Robbie Burns Supper 2019- Jan 24
Winter Festival of Lights - to Jan 31
Great Canadian Historical Songbook - Jan 24*
*@ the Museum Thursday Nights

CALL FOR ART / AWARDS / AUDITIONS
Beechwood Donuts - Ongoing
The Elora Sculpture Project 2019 - Jan 19
NF Cultural Development Grant - Jan 31
Niagara Falls Concert Band - Ongoing
Niagara Men's Chorus - Ongoing

DISCOVERIES
A Peek in the Studio - Emily Andrews
Vaylin Entertainment

ONGOING
4680Q Niagara Online Radio - Ongoing Programming
Tuesday & Wednesday Movies @ the Library - Ongoing
Tuesday Night Art - Ongoing
Farmers Market - All Year

MUSEUMS/HISTORY
Museum - Become a Member
History Museum - Kids Celebrate! - Jan 19 - April 14
Lundy's Lane Historical Society 

ARTIST RESOURCES
OAC Grants - Ongoing
Canadian Business Ontario - Ongoing

ASSOCIATIONS 
Parkway Artists' Guild
Niagara Men's Chorus 
Niagara Memorial Militaires Alumni Drum Corps
Niagara Falls Concert Band

ART ON DISPLAY
Art In The Open - Online Resource
History Museum- Road to Freedom and the Civil War - Oct 4 - Dec 30
Niagara Falls Art Gallery - Andre Gascon & Jana Jaros - Oct 2 - Jan 27
Vine Glass
Rosberg Gallery, Niagara Falls Library - DSBN Student Artwork - Jan 3-31
The Hub 

WRITTEN ARTS
Niagara Falls Poetry - Ongoing
Niagara Falls Public Libraries - "More than just Books" event listings

WRAP UP
Santa Claus parade 
HAPPENINGS
LGBTQ+ IN THE CITY PRESENTS: COMING-OUT STORIES
LGBTQ+ activists Falynn Shaw and Patrick Alexander host an event for the LGBTQ+ and straight communities alike. Both Falynn and Patrick will share their personal coming-out stories. The talk begins at 7pm, and light refreshments will be served afterwards.
Niagara Falls History Museum 5810 Ferry Street
@ the Museum Thursday Nights
January 3, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
8th ANNUAL CHIPPAWA POLAR BEAR DIP
For the Brave.
Chippawa Public Docks
Jan 5, 2019 starts at 10:30 am.
WALL ART WORKSHOP
Learn how to macrame!
This class will teach you some basic macrame knots and how to apply that knowledge towards making your own beautiful piece of Wall Art! 
Jan 6                                                                        INFO
POETRY READING/BOOK LAUNCH
Hamilton poet Darrell Epp will be reading from his 3rd poetry collection, sinners dance, at the Niagara Falls Public Library.
Saturday, January 12 at 1:30 pm
Sunday, 13 January 2019 at 3-5pm
MOMONDAYS
Get your fix of heart, happiness and humour at momondays. We've got a great line-up of speakers, uplifting music, and of course lots of laughs. There's nothing like momondays! 
Mojito House Bar and Restaurant, 4030 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls.
Mon Jan 21, 7-9:30pm
ROBBIE BURNS SUPPER 2019
Scotch Nosing and a twist on a traditional Burns Supper, four course dinner with Haggis and all the traditional toasts, songs and reverence.Hosted by Doc Magilligan's Irish Pub & Restaurant.
Thursday, 24 January 2019 from 17:00-21:00  
THE SADIES
Northern Passages Tour
The Sadies are a bit of an enigma. On one hand, they are one of the most revered and respected psychedelic alt-country bands on the continent; on the other hand, they repeatedly fly under the radar of public perception. 
Seneca Queen Theatre
Saturday, 19 Jan 20:00-23:00
LIGHT ART INSTALLATIONS
Four stunning light art installations by international artists will illuminate parts of the
Winter Festival of Lights' 8km route.
Prismatica, Passage, Impulse and Loop are experiential and interactive: think see-saws, tunnels and prisms! Open to the public till Jan 31. Plan your route using this helpful festival map.
THE GREAT CANADIAN HISTORICAL SONGBOOK
Join local musicians Aaron Berger, Laurel Minnes, Juliet Dunn, Adrienne Smoke, and Joe Lapinski as they bring history alive with songs and words that tell local stories. Their setlist includes stories of unsung heroes, smugglers and daredevils, Indigenous and Black history, and inventors who changed the world!
Niagara Falls History Museum, 5810 Ferry Street
@ the Museum Thursday Nights
January 24, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
INFO
CALL FOR ART / AWARDS / AUDITIONS
CALL TO NIAGARA ARTISTS
Beechwood Donuts Art 
Are you interested in having your art displayed in Beechwood Doughnuts?  We display each artist for two months, so we can only accept 6 applicants a year. 
CALL TO ARTISTS
The Elora Sculpture Project 2019
Open to all artists within Canada.
Your sculptures must be original works suitable for outdoor installation. The artwork should not pose a risk of injury to the public (i.e. no sharp points) and be must robust enough to withstand outdoor installation and interaction with the public. Artists may submit up to two entries for consideration. However, if selected, only the highest ranking of the entries will be featured in the exhibition.
Works selected must be installed for the entire exhibition period, May 1 to October 31, 2019. 
SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Jan 19
INFO
NIAGARA FALLS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Don't wait till the last minute! Apply for funding now- up to $10,000 for your creative project. Get the application and call by Jan 24 with any questions!
Application deadline Jan 31, 2019.
MORE
Walker Industries Art Competition 2019
In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre.
A juried competition with $3,000 in total cash prizes!
This competition is open to emerging and established artists anywhere in Canada.
Deadline for submission is March 30, 2019.
Artists may choose their medium and subject matter. 
INFO
NIAGARA FALLS CONCERT BAND
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS
If you play drums, percussion, bass guitar, clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, french horn, trombone or trumpet!
EMAIL Frank Martens or call 905-664-1542
NIAGARA MEN'S CHORUS
No formal auditions are necessary but evaluation of the part your voice falls in ie. Bass, Baritone, Second Tenor or First Tenor is required.
DISCOVERIES
A PEEK IN THE STUDIO
Our new feature about Niagara Falls Artists' Studios: 
A few pictures and questions about artists' work, space and what drives them to create. Like Cultural Currents January 2019 on Facebook
Emily Andrews
VAYLIN ENTERTAINMENT
INTERACTIVE VIDEO EXPERIENCES
JUST RELEASED: "Red Snow", released on December 24th, 2018, is the second in a series of shorts within the JVHA Universe, after Monsters Exist. These films continue the story that began in 2011's "Jim Vaylin's Halloween Adventure", an interactive video experience that was released on YouTube and received over 17,000 views. 

VAYLIN ENTERTAINMENT, located in Niagara Falls, is an creative content company, with a focus on video pre-production services and interactive experiences, including escape rooms. We make engaging content using the incredible local talent that the region has to offer. Like Cultural Currents January 2019 on Facebook
ONGOING
4680Q - LIVE - TALK SHOWS - EVENTS - PODCASTS
4680 Q is an innovative broadcast platform to celebrate arts, heritage and culture interactive using live interviews, podcasts, streaming to build capacity within every medium of Niagara’s growing talent.
4680Q.ca is physically located at 4680 Queen Street in the heart of Niagara Falls and offers a frequency to celebrate, promote and mentor our diverse culmination of artists including but not limited to historians, singers, songwriters, authors, painters, sculptors, musicians and bands, script writers, dance, public speakers, comedians, food, health, simulcast components with museum and library and opinion leaders.
NIAGARA FALLS FARMERS MARKET 
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5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, ON
Fresh eggs all winter long!
The Niagara Falls Farmers' Market has been part of the Niagara community for over 50 years! 
Saturdays 7am -1pm
MEETUPS
What do you love? Do more of it with Meetup.
Meetups are neighbors getting together to learn something, do something, share something.
MAKING FILMS. BOARD GAMES. LGBTQ. HIKING...
Find others who share your interests in Niagara Falls. SEARCH HERE
 
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY MOVIES
AT THE LIBRARIES
The Victoria and Chippawa libraries are pleased to offer feature-length movies for everyone to enjoy. Popular movies are shown on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm in the LaMarsh Room at the Victoria Avenue Library, and in the Meeting Room at the Chippawa Library at 2:00 pm on Wednesdays .
No registration, it's absolutely FREE, bring your own popcorn and a comfy cushion if you like! FREE
MUSEUMS/HISTORY

NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM
BECOME A MEMBER

The Niagara Falls Museums membership is inexpensive and an affordable way to find out about our community. Your membership gets you free admission to the Museum and current edition of our publication “Circa”, which is filled with great articles on local history. 
  • Individual Membership - $15
  • Family Membership - $25
For more information on other benefits, call the museum at
905-358-5082
5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls
INFO
 
NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM EVENTS CALENDAR
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LGBTQ+ IN THE CITY PRESENTS: COMING-OUT STORIES
*See above
January 3, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
COMMUNITY YOGA SERIES
Join Shine On Yoga for a FREE community yoga class. 
January 10, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
January 17, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
THE GREAT CANADIAN HISTORICAL SONGBOOK
*See above
January 24, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
POLITICAL PLAYERS ON SCREEN: WINTER FILM SERIES
THE CANDIDATE (Michael Ritchie, 1972) 110 mins
January 31, 2019 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls
MORE
LUNDY'S LANE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Founded in 1887, the Lundy's Lane Historical Society aims to stimulate interest in the history of Niagara Falls, the Battle of Lundy's Lane, and the Niagara area. 
INFO
ARTIST RESOURCES
ALL OAC GRANTS HERE IN AN EASY TO NAVIGATE LINK!!
Grant Program Deadlines and Important Dates
Review dates HERE
Ongoing  Exhibition Assistance
If you are an artist or are starting an arts-related business in Ontario, you may be looking for information on programs and services that can help you achieve your goals. Whether you are a dancer or visual artist, a publisher or game developer, there are resources that may be useful to you. 

An arts business may be defined in many ways, including:

  • Illustration, painting and drawing
  • Printmaking and imaging
  • Photography
  • Sculpture
  • Dance
  • Theatre and film
  • Games design
A WEALTH OF GREAT INFO HERE
ASSOCIATIONS
PARKWAY ARTISTS' GUILD The School of Horticulture, 2565 Niagara Parkway
NIAGARA MEMORIAL MILITAIRES ALUMNI DRUM  
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 479, 5603 Spring Street, Niagara Falls, L2G 1P7
NIAGARA MEN'S CHORUS 
3121 St Paul Ave, Niagara Falls, L2J 2L8
NIAGARA FALLS CONCERT BAND 
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 479,, 5603 Spring Street, Niagara Falls, L2G 1P7
ART ON DISPLAY
ART IN THE OPEN - Online resource
NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM 5810 Ferry Street, L2G1S9 - Road to Freedom and the Civil War - Oct 4 - Dec 30
NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 8058 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, L2E 6S5 - Andre Gascon and Jana Jaros Oct 2 - Jan 27
STUDIO VINE GLASS 5535 Slater Avenue, Niagara Falls, L2G 3S7
NIAGARA FALLS LIBRARY Rosberg Gallery 4848 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, L2E 4C5 - Niagara District Art Association
THE HUB 4333 Queen St. Niagara Falls
 
WRITTEN ARTS
POETRY READING/BOOK LAUNCH
*See above
Saturday, January 12 at 1:30 pm. Sunday, 13 January 2019 at 3-5pm
NIAGARA FALLS POETRY PROJECT
"Poetry can and should be an important part of our daily lives. Poems can inspire and make us think about what it means to be a member of the human race. By just spending a few minutes reading a poem each day, new worlds can be revealed."
A continuously rotating gallery of poetry of and about Niagara Falls & the Niagara River :
the waterfalls, the city, the history, the stunters, and everything else Niagara.
ENJOY HERE  Like Cultural Currents January 2019 on Facebook
NIAGARA FALLS PUBLIC LIBRARIES
"More Than Just Books" event listings
Niagara Falls Public Library enriches, inspires, empowers and links the community through our resources, services and spaces. 
HERE
WRAP UP
Santa Claus Parade 2018!
Watch it here
There are a number of free event listings available for you to
promote your upcoming events.
Also check out what else is happening... Click on the site links below.
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