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APRIL 2019
EXCITING CULTURAL NEWS AND RESOURCES FOR
THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS!
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HAPPENINGS
Taps, Apps & Laughs - Apr 4
Honeymoon Suite - Apr 9
Miscast Cabar-EH 3rd Annual Fundraiser - Apr 12 
NRP Pipe Band Spring Fling - Apr 13
Broadway Showstoppers! Feb 7 - Apr 13
RASC Niagara Monthly Meeting - Apr 18
23rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Apr 19  
Puff Puff Paint with Evelyn Bailey- Apr 20
Author Reading with Maryam Rafiee - Apr 20 
Opera Niagara: La Sonnambula - Apr 26-27 
Firehall Theatre: Death and the Maiden - April 26 - May 11
Elvis Festival - Apr 26-28
CALL FOR ART / MUSIC / AWARDS / AUDITIONS
*Keep you eyes open for Art Calls from Niagara Falls Culture here!* Coming in May and June!
National Poetry Month is April 
OAC Media Arts Creation Projects- Apr 10
OAC Visual Arts Creation Projects- Apr 25
OAC Music Recording Projects - May 16
Beechwood Donuts - Ongoing
Niagara Falls Concert Band - Ongoing
Niagara Men's Chorus - Ongoing
DISCOVERIES
A Peek in the Studio - Ashley Marazzo
Great Niagara Falls Podcasts 
ONGOING
4680Q Niagara Online Radio - Ongoing Programming
Niagara Falls Coin Club - Monthly- Apr 17
Farmers Market - All Year
Lee Valley Seminars - Ongoing
Meetups - Ongoing
Niagara Heritage Quilters Guild - Monthly - Apr 17
Tuesday & Wednesday Movies @ the Library - Ongoing
MUSEUMS/HISTORY
Lundy's Lane Historical Society 
Museum - Become a Member / Exhibitions / Events Calendar
History Museum - Kids Celebrate! - Jan 19 - April 14
ARTIST RESOURCES
OAC Grants - Artists in Communities and Schools Projects - March 14
Canadian Business Ontario - Ongoing
ASSOCIATIONS 
Parkway Artists' Guild
Niagara Men's Chorus 
Niagara Memorial Militaires Alumni Drum Corps
ART ON DISPLAY
Art In The Open - Online Resource
Niagara Falls Art Gallery 
Seneca Queen Theatre- - Emily Andrews - Ongoing
Studio Vine Glass - By Appointment
Rosberg Gallery, Niagara Falls Library - Jian Chen Mar 1 - 30
WRITTEN ARTS
Niagara Falls Poetry - Ongoing 
Niagara Falls Public Libraries - "More than just Books" event listings
WRAP UP
Great Canadian Historical Songbook
SPRING IS HERE!
HAPPENINGS
TAPS. APPS & LAUGHS
A night to enjoy local beer & wine, tasty food and hilarious comedy!
Comedy Show featuring Niagara Falls own David Green + 3 supporting acts. All proceeds go to the Many Hands Project in support of Pathstone Mental Health.
Beachwood Golf  & Social House, April 4, 7- 11pm
INFO
HONEYMOON SUITE
A Canadian hard rock band formed in 1981 in Niagara Falls, their name is a nod to the unofficial honeymoon capital of the world. The opening act will see local rockers Revive the Rose take the Fallsview Theatre stage, followed by the seventeen-year-old singer-songwriter Leah Marlene.
Tuesday, April 9th, at 7:30 p.m.
INFO
MISCAST CABAR-EH
3rd Annual Fundraiser
Come join us for a BROADWAY filled fundraiser while we raise money for Youth at Risk. Come watch talented singers on stage as they sing BROADWAYS favourite Hits and Misses for a great cause. This year we are holding the show at TAPS Brewery, a wonderful place for great food and drinks. Tickets are only $10, there will be a raffle, games and so much more!  Apr 12, 8-11PM
INFO
NRP PIPE BAND SPRING FLING
PIPES - DRUMS - HIGHLAND DANCERS - IRISH DANCERS - GREAT FOOD - FINE WINES / ALES.
This event has SOLD OUT these past 5 years so call now and order your tickets before it's too late. FEATURING - NRP PIPE BAND - CLANN NA CARA IRISH DANCERS - AUDREY WATKINS HIGHLAND DANCERS
Legion 5603 Spring St. Niagara Falls April 13, 7pm 
OH CANADA EH? BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS
An All-New Musical Spectacular!
Written by Oh Canada Eh? and Broadway alumnus Lee Siegel comes this all new tribute to Broadways greatest musicals! Experience the best of the great white way as this all-new musical hits the Oh Canada Eh? stage. Featuring songs from Gypsy, Phantom of the Opera, Hair, Wicked, Cats, South Pacific, Once, Crazy For You, Les Miserables, Annie, Rent & many, MANY more!
Feb 7 - Apr 13
ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF CANADA
Niagara Monthly Meeting
Our monthly meeting is held on the third Thursday of the month at the Niagara Falls Library on Victoria Avenue, starting at 7 p.m. We feature guest speakers, informative talks, great videos and slideshows and an opportunity to connect with local amateur astronomers. Beginners meet at 6 in the conference room for class. 
4848 Victoria Centre, Apr 18 7-9pm
INFO
23rd ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT 
Hosted by the Stamford Volunteer Firefighter's Association.
Come hunt for over 500 pounds of chocolate eggs in age appropriate waves! Children can also have their faces painted, and go on pony rides. While the children jump and hunt, parents can enjoy free coffee courtesy of Starbucks!
April 19, 10am - 1:30pm  INFO
PUFF PUFF PAINT WITH EVELYN BAILEY
We are excited to have Evelyn Bailey lead the Puff Puff Paint workshops at our Expo this year! Evelyn has 20 years experience as both a traditional and digital artist. Her workshops will allow attendees to explore various elements in the arts & culture sector of the cannabis industry.  Apr 20
INFO
AUTHOR READING WITH MARYAM RAFIEE
Maryam Rafiee was only a teenager when her father, Hossein Rafiee, was first imprisoned in Iran for expressing his political views. Unable to see or speak to him, she wrote him letters that she could never send. Fifteen years later, in the wake of her father's second imprisonment, Maryam offers these letters to the world, to reveal the suffering undergone by prisoners of conscience and their families.
Niagara Falls Public Library Sat Apr 20 1:30 - 2:30pm
OPERA NIAGARA: LA SONNAMBULA
Come listen to Bellini's gorgeous music and the exceptional voices of award winning performers Catherine Wethingtonand Joel Ricci as Amina and Elvino, Canadian Baritone Jeffrey Carl as Rodolfo, Lisa Di Maria and Evelyne Larochelle as Lisa, Charlene Buisman Flikkema and Stephanie Yelovich as Teresa, Alex Leigh as Alessio, and Stephen Teves as the notary, and the wondrous artists of Opera Niagara in tow. A beautiful story of difficulty and overcoming adversity in the name of love! Don't miss! April 26 and 27. Tickets available now!
DEATH AND THE MAIDEN
Firehall Theatre
"A terrifying moral thriller which combines brilliant theatricality with clear thought and fierce compassion."
- London Sunday Times
"Suspenseful, rivetting...[and] movingly personal." - The New York Times
Note: This play contains very explicit sexual language and adult situations
VIDEO PROMO     TICKETS
April 26 - May 11

NIAGARA FALLS ELVIS FESTIVAL
If you have a burning love for Elvis Presley, then you're about to be all shook up.
Imagine three days of non-stop Graceland style Elvis celebration held at the Greg Frewin Theatre including:
Must-See Elvis Gala Shows | 2 Day Elvis Competition | Grand Champion to be crowned on Sunday | Delicious Food | Fun times & cool surprises
Friday April 26th - Sunday April 28th, 2019 
INFO
CALL FOR ART / AWARDS / AUDITIONS
CALLING ALL POETS!
National Poetry Month is April.
Here we are again, in our favourite month of the year: it’s April and we’re celebrating National Poetry Month! We’re excited to round up some of those resources for you here, as well as to add some of our own tips into the mix. Enjoy!
INFO
ARTIST GRANT- OAC Media Arts Creation Projects
The program supports individual professional Ontario-based media artists/directors working with film, video, audio, digital, new media, video and electronic games, and virtual reality as independent artist-controlled art forms in the production and post-production phases of their projects.
DUE Apr 10
DETAILS
ARTIST GRANT - OAC Visual Arts Creation Projects
The program supports professional Ontario-based visual artists to create new work and to continue work in progress. The program aims to reflect the range of artistic practices in the visual arts, and to support excellence, regional activity, diverse artists and communities.
DUE Apr 25
DETAILS
MUSICIAN GRANT- OAC Music Recording Projects
The program supports the recording of music by Ontario-based musicians including composers, songwriters and beat producers. There are two categories: Demo/EP recordings, Full-length album
DUE May 16
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. 
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
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! April 2019 on Facebook
 Artist and Metalworker Ashley Marazzo
GREAT NIAGARA FALLS PODCASTS
History, Culture, Music, Comedy
Featuring our latest collection:
The Great Canadian Historical Songbook - Stories and Songs of our History
[NFCDF /Grant recipient 2018]
Browse HERE
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 COIN CLUB
Monthly Meeting - April 17
INFO
NIAGARA FALLS FARMERS MARKET 
Like Cultural Currents! April 2019 on Facebook
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
LEE VALLEY SEMINARS
Each of the retail stores across Canada offers a unique and broad selection of in-store seminars for gardeners and woodworkers. Topics range from Carving Wood Spirits to Make Shaker Boxes and from Starting Your Own Seeds to Put Your Garden to Bed for the Winter. ONGOING
FIND MORE INFO HERE
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
 
NIAGARA HERITAGE QUILTERS GUILD
Our monthly general meeting - guests are always welcome! 3364 Montrose Road.
Monthly - April 17 6:30-9pm 
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY MOVIES
AT THE LIBRARIES
The Victoria and Chippawa libraries are pleased to offer feature-length movies for everyone to enjoy. For the months of March, April & May, the library has changed the Wednesday screening time and added Film Fest Fridays.
Victoria Ave. Library Tuesdays @ 6:00 pm
Chippawa Library Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm
Fridays, 2:00 pm, at either Victoria or Chippawa.
No registration, it's absolutely FREE, bring your own popcorn and a comfy cushion if you like! 
MUSEUMS/HISTORY
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
NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM 
Niagara Falls History Museum
5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls
MORE
EXHIBITIONS
 
GALE FAMILY WAR OF 1812 GALLERY
A gallery dedicated to the history of the War of 1812 and the impact of the War on the citizens of Niagara Falls.
NIAGARA FALLS COMMUNITY GALLERY
Immerse yourself in the history of the iconic City of Niagara Falls, from geological creation of our famous landmark to the daredevils that dared Mother Nature, to the stories of the people who made our city. 
KIDS CELEBRATE! 
Kids Celebrate! invites children ages 5 to 12 to learn about the many celebrations that are practiced in their own communities. Through April 14
EVENTS CALENDAR
COMMUNITY YOGA SERIES

Join Shine On Yoga for a FREE community yoga class.
20 Participants max, please come early to ensure a spot!

April 11 & 25, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

LUNDY’S LANE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: DR. RICHARD MERRITT
Join the Lundy’s Lane Historical Society for a meeting open to the public. Following the meeting, Dr. Richard Merritt will present about “The Six Nations and the British Indian Department, 1756-1867: A Century of Misplaced Trust”.
April 4, 2019 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
FAMILY CRAFT NIGHT
Reptiles invaded the Museum over March Break, and some of them are still here! Create your own colour-shifting chameleon and see if it can blend into anything in the galleries!
April 18, 2019 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
MORE

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
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.

Ontario Arts Council

As an Ontario-based artist, you may be eligible for grants and awards programs through the Ontario Arts Council.
1-800-387-0058
Ontario Arts Council - Grants

Canada Council for the Arts

You may be able to access a variety of resources for individual artists, as well as for arts organizations. Visit the Canada Council for the Arts website to find out if you are eligible for grants or funding to cover creative production, professional development, residency costs or travel expenses.
1-800-263-5588
Canada Council for the Arts - Grants

Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC)

If you are one of Ontario’s cultural entrepreneurs from the book and magazine publishing, film and television production, sound recording or interactive digital media content production industries, OMDC has funding programs that may help you grow your business. Your arts business may also qualify for tax credits or other incentives.
1-416-314-6858
Ontario Media Development Corporation - Funding

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 ART GALLERY 8058 Oakwood Drive - Selections of Historic Work from the Niagara Collection & Figuratively Speaking - Selections from the Permanent Collection
HEARTLAND FOREST 8215 Heartland Forest Rd - Jaswinder Singh - Feb 18
NIAGARA FALLS LIBRARY Rosberg Gallery 4848 Victoria Avenue - Jian Chen - Water/Oil Colors   Mar 1-30
SENECA QUEEN THEATRE- Emily Andrews - "Far From Ordinary: A Series of Dreamscapes Made with Very Precise Slices" is a collection of hand-cut photo collages.
STUDIO VINE GLASS 5535 Slater Avenue 
 
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! April 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
Great Canadian Historical Songbook
Funded by the Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
"We provided a unique opportunity for Niagara Falls citizens to engage and deepen their passion, love and learning of their local history. All of our performances were at maximum capacity with 55-80 people per performance. After every performance, audience members stayed to share personal connections with what we offered. In all cases, it was as if we tapped into a larger emotional memory and all audiences responded with great fondness and appreciation."
LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS
These podcasts share Canadian history nuggets with the world.
VIDEO SNIPPET
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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