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BALMY AUGUST 2018
EXCITING CULTURAL NEWS AND RESOURCES FOR
THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS!
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IN THIS ISSUE

HAPPENINGS
Stories From The Porch - Aug 1 & 8
Centenary of the Iron Scow Rescue- Aug 6
Family Fun Night @ Heartland Forest - Aug 8, 15 & 22 
Farmers Market - Peach Party - Aug 18
Reggae Sunsplash - Aug 19
Steve Burnside's Summertime Blues Free Concerts - Weekly
Sarah Lou and Red Hill Outdoor Painting Project- Aug
Niagara Falls Camera Club Summer Inspiration Challenge 2018 - Open till Sept. 30

UPCOMING
Livestock - Sept 7, 8, 9
Niagara Falls Night of Art - Sept 20
Carmel Fine Art & Music Festival - Sept 14-16

ONGOING
Storybook Walk- Fri - Sun
Meetups - Crafternoon - Aug 15
What's New on The Q - Ongoing events
Tuesday & Wednesday Movies @ the Library - Ongoing
Tuesday Night Art - Ongoing

MUSEUMS/HISTORY
Historic Niagara Falls
Museum - Become a Member
History Museum - Ongoing events
Willoughby Historical Museum
Battle Ground Hotel Museum - Tours
Lundy's Lane Historical Society - Monthly Meetings

CALL FOR ART / AWARDS / AUDITIONS
Niagara Men's Chorus - Ongoing
Niagara Falls Concert Band - Ongoing

ARTIST RESOURCES
Free Large Artwork Scanning - Ongoing
OAC Grants - Ongoing
Canadian Business Ontario - Ongoing

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

ART ON DISPLAY
Water for Life - May 12 till Sept 9
Niagara Falls Art Gallery
Vine Glass
Rosberg Gallery, Niagara Falls Library
The Hub 

WRITTEN ARTS
Niagara Falls Poetry - Ongoing

WRAP UP
HAPPENINGS
STORIES FROM THE PORCH
4703 MacDougal Cres., Niagara Falls
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Wednesday Aug 1, 18:30-20:00 
Patrick Sirianni presents: Upper River Stress
Patrick was born and raised in Niagara Falls on River Rd. He has always been interested in local history....favorite pastime is on the micro film at the library here and in NF,NY finding old forgotten stories of Niagara that have historical signifigance. Patrick is retired. He is a member of the Stamford Centre Volunteers Firemens Association and an active volunteer at the City of Niagara Falls History Museum. 
Patrick is an administrator for the Niagara History and Trivia group on Facebook, alongside administrator Jim Brown, which currently has 10,500 members!
He enjoys spending a lot of time hiking gorge trails on both sides of the river. 
Patrick is the Official Town Crier for the City of Niagara Falls.

Wednesday Aug 8, 18:30-20:00
Michael Clarkson presents: 
“Are You Under Psychiatric Care?” The Wild Life of a Canadian Journalist Author
Michael Clarkson had a high-energy journalism career of 37 years, winning or nominated for most of the national awards, including the National Newspaper Award and the Michener Award for investigation and public service.
He worked for the Niagara Falls Review, the St. Catharines Standard, the Calgary Herald and the Toronto Star.
Niagara Parks Heritage. Join us for the Centenary of the Iron Scow Rescue. August 6, 7pm. Toronto Power Park, Niagara Falls
CENTENARY OF THE IRON SCOW RESCUE
A great opportunity to hear countless stories from family members of those who participated it what is one of the greatest rescue stories ever told!
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Join us as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Iron Scow Rescue. The event will take place at the Toronto Power Plant and across the street from Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse.
INFO
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NIAGARA FALLS FARMERS MARKET 
PEACH PARTY
Saturday August 18 7am-1pm
Sink your teeth into a sweet juicy local peach. Niagara Falls Farmers' Market presents our First Annual PEACH PARTY! Bring the kids. We'll have a bouncy castle, face painting, crafts and more! Project SHARE will be here selling a peach-y treat to support their great community organization. Our Market vendors will be putting their special twist on this delightful local fruit. Peach-y keen!
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5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, ON
The Niagara Falls Farmers' Market has been part of the Niagara community for over 50 years! 
Saturdays 6am -1pm
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Sun Aug 19, Kool Katts Jamaican Cuisine, Delroy G (G98.7FM) & Dee Jay Cool (FM100.3) & Reggaelution. REGGAE SUNSPLASH pt 3 in Niagara Falls
REGGAE SUNSPLASH Part 3
Sunday August 19 at 12:00–23:00
7070 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls
INFO
15TH ANNUAL SUMMERTIME BLUES CONCERT SERIES
Blues in the Park features local blues band entertainment.  Admission is FREE - Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Beer and Wine is available for sale as well as Burgers/Dogs/Peameal on a Bun.  Bring your lawnchair or blanket. Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook
Sarah Lou and Red Hill Sr- Outdoor Painting
Sara Lou Stuart is a Niagara Falls-born painter who has taken to capturing some of her favourite local history heroes in paint. Last summer, she painted Ruth Redmond's portrait across time at Redmond Heights. This summer, she is painting Red Hill Sr by the Old Scow. Along with her realistic and dreamy portraits, Sara Lou is painting expressive surreal landscapes that aim to capture the spirit of the land she paints on: last summer, the Lundy's Lane battlefield; and this summer, the Niagara River. You can catch Sara Lou finishing her portrait of Ms. Redmond at Redmond Heights while Battleground Hotel Museum is open, or painting Red Hill Sr along the river by chance.
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NIAGARA FALLS CAMERA CLUB
Summer Inspiration Challenge 2018

Once again, the Niagara Falls Camera Club will be hosting a summer challenge to help inspire and push you in your photography in our off season. We have chosen six subjects with a lot of room for creativity. These subjects must be photographed anytime between now and September 30.

This is not a competition and everyone is welcome to participate, NFCC members and non members alike. Results from the challenge will be published at our annual Christmas Potluck in December. Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook

DETAILS
UPCOMING
2018 LIVESTOCK NIAGARA
MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL !
Livestock 2018 will be held over THREE DAYS and will feature 30 bands, 16 artisan vendors,
local craft beer and more! 
FRIDAY-SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 7th-9th, 2018
WEEKEND and DAILY PASSES are available at WWW.LIVESTOCKNIAGARA.COM
Taps Brewery, 4680 Queen Street Niagara Falls
VIDEO INFO
NIAGARA FALLS NIGHT OF ART
Sept 20 6-10pm
ARTIST PROFILE: Ashley Marazzo Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook
This year I am creating an artistic representation of a Völva (Norse Seer or Shaman) tent [a fully framed wedge tent] surrounded by a garden of metal, stone and bone. I will be hand sewing the tent out of canvas and adorning it with various culturally significant symbols and re-creations of some relics. The inside of the tent will feature a woman dressed as a Seer in historically accurate costuming throwing bones and giving short readings as well as hand crafted table,chair, runes,etc.
The Norse were fierce and curious travelers who adapted many aspects of their life from other cultures they visited along the way as well as many blade forging, boat building, and artisan techniques. MORE

CARMEL FINE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL!
The three day Carmel Fine Art and Music Festival kicks off on
Friday September 15 to Sunday September 17
at Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls.

The festival showcases a truly unique set of skills in a variety of mediums, seldom seen works and the latest in innovative techniques. Get a taste of Niagara's home grown musical talent, let your kids enjoy the Children's Creative Art Zone, add to the community art mural installation and more!

INFO

 
ONGOING
STORYBOOK WALK
The Storybook Walk is a project in partnership between the Niagara Falls Library and the Niagara Falls History Museum, created to encourage both reading and exercise. The Storybook Walk is a nice activity to look out for and visit with children. Pages of the monthly book are displayed on Ruth Redmond Heights Fridays through Sundays between 11am-5pm. FREE
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Battleground Hotel Museum, 6137 Lundy’s Lane
 
MEETUPS
What do you love? Do more of it with Meetup.
Meetups are neighbors getting together to learn something, do something, share something.
KNITTING. BOARD GAMES. HIKING...
Find others who share your interests in Niagara Falls. SEARCH HERE
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Upcoming:
Crafternoons - Aug 15
 
WHAT'S NEW ON THE "Q"
Welcoming the new restaurant, TESLA Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook
There is so much to see and do on Queen Street in Niagara Falls! With unique merchandise at affordable prices, and sumptuous food not found anywhere else in the region, Queen Street is now fast becoming the hub and a must-stop destination at Niagara Falls. As always, we appreciate your support and interest as we continue working together to make Queen Street Niagara Falls your distinct destination for a local experience! 
LISTINGS
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 in the LaMarsh Room at the Victoria Avenue Library, and in the Meeting Room at the Chippawa Library on Wednesday evenings.
Screenings begin at 6:00 p.m. at Victoria on Tuesdays, and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at Chippawa.
No registration, it's absolutely FREE, bring your own popcorn and a comfy cushion if you like!
SCHEDULES  HERE                                    FREE Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook
TUESDAY NIGHT CREATIVE SPACE
Every Tuesday open art night at Four Triple 5 Tattoo Company. An opportunity for artists to inspire and be inspired by other artists. A free space to be creative. 
Remember to bring your art supplies, work on an existing piece, or start something new. Hope to see you there....
Liquor Licensed          Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook                                      INFO
MUSEUMS/HISTORY
HISTORIC NIAGARA FALLS
A Photographic Journey Through The Years
Discover historical Niagara Falls with photographs from our Local History Collection.   
Take a virtual tour of the city through the years from your home, or get out there and walk the streets in person with this mobile friendly website. We will be continuing to add photos and locations, so check back often. 
The Library gratefully acknowledges the work of City Historian Sherman Zavitz. Many of the descriptions of these photos were adapted from his Niagara Falls Review column, "Niagara - Then and Now". Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook
 INFO 


NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM

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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
August Happenings @ the Museum
FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT – TEA PARTY
There’s no better kind of party than a tea party! Visit the Museum to build and decorate your own fancy (paper) teapot.
August 2, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

COMMUNITY ART PROJECT
Join video artist Dougie Hayz as he explores and documents the wide range of emotions expressed by humans. Return to the Museum for Niagara Falls Night of Art on September 20th to see the final art installation – starring you!
August 9 and 23 2018 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

LIVE AT THE MUSEUM: BIG JOHN “T-BONE LITTLE”
Big John and his friends are rocking the Museum with an outdoor concert. Big John will show off his talent by playing an eclectic mix of blues, classic country, and rock ‘n’ roll. The show must go on – if it rains, the concert will move indoors.
August 16, 2018 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

MUSEUM INSIDERS
Our Museum Insiders engage our visitors through the telling of short stories that are personal and unique. These volunteers are enthusiastic and have a passion for story telling based on artefacts within our collection, and their personal experiences as a Niagara Falls and area resident. The stories are presented as visitors stroll through the galleries.
Stay to enjoy coffee/ tea and to share stories with other visitors and our Insiders.
August 16, 2018 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

TOUCH TOUR: MUSEUM COLLECTION BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Join Assistant Curator, Sara Byers as she takes you behind the scenes at the Niagara Falls History Museum. Explore the artefact storage room and get hands on with the museum collection. Understand what the museums collect and why. Learn stories behind some rarely seen artefacts and share your own insights. Free tour. 
Tour starts at 6:00 & 7:00 sharp. Not suitable for young children. Tours will be first come first served on the day of the event and will be a maximum of 10 people.
August 30, 2018 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

NIAGARA FALLS NIGHT OF ART
It’s the biggest night of the year for the Niagara Falls arts and culture community. This free night includes live music, art installations created specifically for this show, dozens of artists and artisans selling handmade pieces, food trucks, alcohol, and much, much more.
September 20, 2018 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Niagara Falls History Museum
5810 Ferry Street
INFO
WILLOUGHBY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The humble one-room schoolhouse provides the perfect setting in which to experience the charm of early life in the area known as Willoughby. Visitors are invited to enjoy our two interactive exhibits: take a turn weaving on the loom, or connect a call through the operating system which is still working! Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook
INFO
BATTLE GROUND HOTEL MUSEUM
The Battle Ground Hotel Museum is located on the hallowed grounds of the Lundy’s Lane Battlefield. The restored 1850’s tavern displays furnished period rooms and artefacts from the War of 1812. Visitors to the site are given a presentation about village tavern life and early tourism’s fascination with the famed battlefield. Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook
INFO 

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. Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook
INFO
CALL FOR ART / AWARDS / AUDITIONS
NIAGARA MEN'S CHORUS
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The Niagara Men’s Chorus is always looking to recruit new members and guests are always welcome at our Monday evening rehearsals at Stamford Presbyterian Church, 3121 St. Paul Street, Niagara Falls.
NMC's New director starting our 2017-18 season is Victoria Rondinelli.
No formal auditions are necessary but evaluation of the part your voice falls in ie. Bass, Baritone, Second Tenor or First Tenor is required.
Rehearsals are always fun and interesting as we learn new music or polish older pieces for performance.  CONTACT
NIAGARA FALLS CONCERT BAND
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! WE NEED YOU!!
If you play drums, percussion, bass guitar, clarinet, flute, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, baritone, euphonium, tuba, french horn, trombone or trumpet!
The Niagara Falls Concert Band is a volunteer community band that performs a large repertoire of music from many different styles. We perform at civic events for the City of Niagara Falls as well as festivals, local are band shells and seniors homes.
We rehearse Monday Nights from 7:30-9:30pm. Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook
EMAIL Frank Martens or call 905-664-1542
ARTIST RESOURCES
LARGE ARTWORK SCANNING
Artists can have their large artwork scanned at the Victoria Avenue Library.The artists will get a high resolution digital image of their artwork. The scanned image will also appear in the Historic Niagara Digital Collections Art Database.
 MORE                               FREE                         Like Cultural Currents August 2018 on Facebook
ALL OAC GRANTS HERE IN AN EASY TO NAVIGATE LINK!!
Grant Program Deadlines and Important Dates
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
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
Water For Life to Sept 9
NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM 5810 Ferry Street, L2G1S9 - Water For Life to Sept 9
NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 8058 Oakwood Drive, Niagara Falls, L2E 6S5
STUDIO VINE GLASS 5535 Slater Avenue, Niagara Falls, L2G 3S7
NIAGARA FALLS LIBRARY Rosberg Gallery 4848 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls, L2E 4C5
THE HUB 4333 Queen St. Niagara Falls- Clark Bitter -Opens June 1 
 
WRITTEN ARTS
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 August 2018 on Facebook
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