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OCTOBER 2022
 
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cultural currents
CALLS FOR ART / SUBMISSIONS 
Dawg Pound Tattoo Mural by @Kozykreations-nfcdf2021. Mural on the side of the building.
NIAGARA FALLS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT FUND [NFCDF]
October 19, 2022 – NFCDF applications available
November 9, 2022 6:00 p.m. – NFCDF info session for applicants on Zoom
December 7, 2022 – NFCDF deadline at 11:59 p.m. 
Are you a Niagara Falls based artist, organization or collective? The NFCDF is an annual fund for local projects to take place between March and February of each year. Project proposals can range from exhibitions to events, walking tours, workshops, panel discussions, lectures, public programs, art installations, project or concept development, heritage-related ideas, community celebrations, interactive experiences and performances. We encourage participatory and co-created projects, and collaborative partnerships between organizations, collectives and individuals. Up to $10,000.
INFO
Niagara Falls in Focus
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
NIAGARA FALLS IN FOCUS 
Calling all artists! Niagara Falls Culture is searching for artistic photography!
$200 will be awarded for each selected work. All submissions will be on display digitally in the new Exchange in 2023.  
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Any bold, fun artistic image that is your interpretation of Niagara Falls. We are looking for high resolution imagery that is unique to the city: 
Niagara Falls. People. Places. Things.
Call Ends November 22, 2022 at 4pm. INFO
NF EXCHANGE ARTIST STUDIOS 
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Artist studio information is available HERE
The artist studios will be available to rent as of February 2023. These shared spaces will encourage and facilitate creation, collaboration and development.  The studios will offer competitive rates for artists and makers to create visual arts.  It will be high-quality space conducive to artists' needs in terms of ceiling heights, lighting, ventilation, freight elevator, finishing areas, some tools, fume hood, washing station and disposal area. 
To qualify for Studio membership, a portfolio review is not required. Applicants should meet basic criteria of a professional artist as defined by the Canada Council as well as provide an outline for a Value Exchange proposal. 
Only applications submitted before November 10, 2022 will be accepted for the opening of the Exchange. The application process will remain open for future space.
An online ZOOM discussion will be held October 25 at 5pm:  https://niagarafalls.zoom.us/j/84976944565
OUTSIDE THE BOX : AUTISM AWARENESS LIVING LIBRARY
We invite you!
Are you someone from the autism community (living with autism, on the spectrum, autistic, family
member of, work for, or friends with someone in the autism community)?
If so, you are invited to contribute your visual art, writing, photography, audio, or video compositions
exploring the theme Outside the Box during Autism Awareness Month this October. Your
contributions will be uploaded to the Niagara Falls Public Library website’s Living Library page
throughout the month of October to showcase the diversity and creativity in the autism community.
At the end of October all of the contributions will be used to create an Outside the Box: Autism
Awareness Living Library web page that will always be available for the community to access.
Please email your contributions to programming@nflibrary.ca with Outside the Box in the subject line.
Submissions will be accepted from Saturday October 1st through Monday October 31st.
INFO
NEWS

WANT TO SHARE YOUR NIAGARA FALLS EVENTS?
https://nfexchange.ca/events
New website for the Exchange has an event calendar!
Just add your event HERE and select ARTS, CULTURE & NATURE and it shows up in both locations!
NIAGARA FALLS CAMERA CLUB
The Niagara Falls Camera Club invites you to explore the many facets of photography through programs, workshops,competitions, critiques and the exchange of ideas. The purpose of the Club is to improve the members’ photographic skills through sharing of ideas and experiences. Members range from beginners to widely experienced photographers.
Tuesday, Oct. 4,2022    Peter Ferguson – “Chasing Light” (date to be confirmed)
Monday, Oct. 17, 2022    Monthly Competition #2
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022    Roland Shainidze: “Re-Imagining Architectural Photography” – Online
Membership and full program descriptions available HERE 
NIAGARA FALLS URBAN WALLS PROJECT
Niagara Falls Culture's Street Art and Mural initiative “Niagara Falls Urban Walls”. If you are a Wall Owner please contact Kim Van Stygeren      URBAN WALLS INFO 
NIAGARA FALLS FARMERS' MARKET 
The Niagara Falls Farmers' Market opens every Saturday, rain or shine, between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. May 14th to October 29th 2022, at the MacBain Community Centre. Come support our local farmers and artisans this coming season. Looking forward to seeing you there!
For more information visit www.niagarafalls.ca/living/market.
NIAGARA FALLS EXCHANGE (NFX) UPDATES
Signage is going up! Get the updates HERE!  
Image of the new sign on the Niagara Falls Exchange. A large X. "The Exchange"
HAPPENINGS
NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY IN ASSOCIATION WITH PRIDE NIAGARA
ROCKEY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

Outdoor Stage Show & Screening
A free admission adult (19+) only event
Thursday October 13th 2022
INFO
BIG TEXAS
Big times! Concerts, events, entertainment, and smokehouse. BIG TEXAS EVENT LIST
MOJITO HOUSE
Authentic Latin bar, restaurant & dance club. DJ Music, Live Entertainment, Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Vallenato and all your favorite Latin Mega hits!  WEBSITE
LOCAL
The best live music, craft beer, local wines, light fare and cocktail bar. LOCAL FACEBOOK PAGE
LUNDY'S LANE
Music, dining & more. FACEBOOK    WEBSITE
HISTORIC DRUMMONDVILLE
History, music and more. NEW WEBSITE

 DOWNTOWN

THE AUTHENTIC DOWNTOWN
Season of the Witch Presents: Halloween on Queen

This outdoor event, hosted by Cat and Monkey Events, will run from 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm and will be packed full of fun for the whole family. Come on down to enjoy Halloween-themed activities such as a spooky maze, costume contest, pumpkin carving, live music, ghost cornhole and so much more!
Saturday Oct 15 EVENT
Check out all the EVENTS and FOOD to enjoy downtown.
DOWNTOWN WEBSITE 
CAT & MONKEY EVENTS
Niagara Falls Witches Ball

Sat, Oct 22 EVENT
Black Cat Witchcraft, Sacred Monkey Massage, spiritual retail items, Witchcraft and conjure classes, Paint nights, Special events, Fundraisers, Crafting workshops and more
FACEBOOK
TAPS BREWHOUSE EVENTS There is always something happening at Taps: comedy, music, markets.... TAPS BREWHOUSE EVENT LIST
THIRD SPACE CAFÉ
A social enterprise, serving beverages, food, and handmade goods & artwork. We prioritize social change and compassion above profits and strive to provide a community space that is welcoming for all. WEBSITE
PLUSH IMPERIAL
Restaurant, dance and live entertainment: Spanish/English, Caribbean, Canadian, Costa Rican, Jamaican music and cuisine. 
PLUSH IMPERIAL FACEBOOK EVENTS
CAMP CATARACT EVENTS
Come on out for a spook-tacular night of Halloween surprises on Saturday, October 22nd!!!
EVENT INFO
Camp Cataract is a unique venue with a fun, kitschy atmosphere that’ll tickle your nostalgia for summer camps! Amazing food, unique drinks, live music, stand-up comedy, poetry, craft nights, ping-pong, crokinole, vintage pinball machines, board games and so much more! EVENT LIST
MUSEUMS / HISTORY
NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM 
MUSEUM WEBSITE
EVENTS CALENDAR
A WOMAN'S WORK IS NEVER DONE
The definition of Women’s Work has evolved over time. Once, it defined any work historically undertaken by women, especially domestic tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and child rearing. As we enter a new decade of the 21st-century and gender roles continue to shift and grow, we understand that women’s work is a much more complex, all-encompassing term that defines all work that women do, both paid and unpaid.
By weaving together a collection of Niagara Falls stories, this exhibition seeks to celebrate the diversity of women’s roles within the labour force. It highlights not only the success of women in traditional roles, like teaching and nursing, but also showcases the strong contributions carved out by female leaders in our community as artists, broadcasters, activists, historians, managers, and politicians.
FEBRUARY 3, - NOVEMBER 13, 2022 EXHIBITION PAGE
FALL FILM SERIES - PRIVATE HELL 36
(Don Siegel, 1954) 1 hr/20 mins.
Drama co-written by Collier Young and Lupino: Nightclub singer Lilli (Lupino) is befriended by detectives (Steve Cochran, Howard Duff) with conflicting ethics.
October 13, 2022 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
FALL FILM SERIES - THE HITCHHIKER
(Ida Lupino, 1953) 1 hr/11 mins.
Drama: Two ordinary men (Edmond O’Brian, Frank Lovejoy) on a fishing trip encounter a desperate stranger (Wm. Talman) along a desert highway.
October 27, 2022 
DRUMMOND HILL CEMETERY TOURS
These tours offer a unique opportunity to discover Niagara Falls through a visit to one of the most historic cemeteries in Canada. Led by a costumed guide, the human drama unfolds as guests wander the grounds and happen upon theatrical performances that provide a glimpse into the lives of some of the people from our City’s history.
Tickets must be purchased in advance; rain or shine and they are non-refundable. Ticket price $12 per person or $10 per museum member.
Post tour refreshments and open house are offered at Battle Ground Hotel Museum just across the street.
6110 LUNDY'S LANE, NIAGARA FALLS, ON
DATES 
HALLOWEEN MUSIC TRIVIA
Get your costume on and gather your friends for a night of Halloween trivia @ the Museum, hosted by trivia master Lee Beaupre.
Get your team together, groups of 2-6, and come on down to the museum for a night of musical trivia, drinks, costumes, and Halloween snacks!
Prizes for best group costume, team name, and winning trivia team for the evening!
Doors open at 6.30pm - trivia starts at 7pm
19+ event
WRAP UPS
VIDEO RECAPS!
Niagara Falls Night of Art by YourTV Niagara..
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A feature on Artist Lindsay-Ann Chilcott
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