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MAY 2022
 
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CALLS FOR ART / SUBMISSIONS 
NIAGARA FALLS POETRY PROJECT SUBMISSIONS
Dedicated to the poetry of Niagara Falls – the waterfalls, river, city, people, and history. A section of the site is also being developed to showcase Niagara poets. The very first poem that contains a reference to Niagara Falls is by Le Sievr de la Franchise, published in 1604.
READ POETRY HERE
Submissions of original poems about Niagara Falls are welcome. Send us your poems. If you are a Niagara Falls poet please indicate that you live in Niagara Falls.
NEWS
CONCEPT ART FOR CULTURAL EXCHANGE
NIAGARA FALLS EXCHANGE (NFX) - CULTURAL HUB & MARKET
Check out the latest on Instagram!
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 OPENS MAY 14
The Niagara Falls Farmers' Market opens every Saturday, rain or shine, between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. beginning May 14th to October 29th 2022, at the MacBain Community Centre, with anticipation of the Niagara Falls Exchange Grand Opening later this year. 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.
HAPPENINGS
AROUND TOWN
Make sure to check regulations before visiting.
NIAGARA FALLS ART GALLERY 
Inaugural Exhibit: Late To The Party
A Selection Of Current Work From Emerging Niagara Artists Chris Louis & Dillon Douglas. This emerging Niagara based artist duo produce fresh work that is vibrant in both palette and context. 
March 24 - May 30 
Show Info: LATE TO THE PARTY  
8TH ANNUAL POET AND PAINTERS COLLABORATION 
WRITERS FORUM AND NIAGARA ARTISTS 
Poets and Painters is now being showcased at the Niagara Falls Public Library. Twenty-two people (11 writers and 11 painters) created pieces of poetry and art, directly inspired by the poetry and art each participant received. See the work and hear the poetry HERE. To May 31.
NIAGARA PARKS POWER STATION
Repurposed artifacts, interactive exhibits and interpretative installations offer a first-hand look at how this hydropower pioneer harnessed the power of water to generate electricity for 100 years. POWER STATION 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! CINCO DE MAYO! 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
Check out all the EVENTS and FOOD to enjoy downtown.
DOWNTOWN WEBSITE 
CRUISING THE Q
Cruising The Q car show taking place on Queen Street Niagara Falls every Tuesday starting at 5pm (weather depending). Starts May 24. FACEBOOK SITE
CAT & MONKEY EVENTS
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
JEFRO'S BBQ
Music, brews and bbq. JEFFRO'S BBQ MUSIC LIST
PLUSH IMPERIAL
Restaurant, dance and live entertainment: Spanish/English, Caribbean, Canadian, Costa Rican, Jamaican music and cuisine. OPEN MIC Thursdays 8PM to 11pm hosted by Angela Siracusa
PLUSH IMPERIAL FACEBOOK EVENTS
CAMP CATARACT EVENTS
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
LITCAB
LitCab is an evening of song and storytelling set in the whimsical Niagara Falls destination Camp Cataract. Grab a drink and a bite and celebrate the talents of local authors, poets, and songwriters at this intimate literary cabaret. Funded by the Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund! May 14 TICKETS & INFO
STEVE WILSON STUDIOS & THE GALLERY
Artists donate a portion of sales to the Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Relief fund.
Drop by the gallery to check out new works by artists and a portion of the sales will go to the Red Cross Ukraine Relief fund, artists have set a percentage of any of their sales to be directed to the Red Cross, there are a few that are full donations as well.
ARTISTS: Lynden Cowan, Cindy MacMillan, Kelly McNeil, Amy Paquette, Gwen Tooth, John Cutruzzola  and Steve Wilson
STEVE WILSON GALLERY INFO
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
J4BL BOOK CLUB
Join #J4BL founder Sherri Darlene to read and discuss her powerful book selections for 2022. Niagara's grassroots organization, Justice4BlackLives continues to grow and influence the Region with a hands-on approach to combating systematic racism. Her book selections are deliberate, purposeful, and educational, intended to spark your thirst for truth and knowledge. May’s Book Selection: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK
Pre-registration is required. Email Sylvia at sbeben@niagarafalls.ca by May 6, 2022. 
May 12, 2022 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PAINT LIKE BOB ROSS
Spend a relaxing and fun evening with certified Bob Ross painter Bobbi Cosby and create Sunset at the Lakes. All materials are provided! 
Registration is required for this event, please click HERE!
Remember folks, we don't make mistakes, just happy little accidents!
Price: $25 Members | $35 Non-Members
May 19, 2022 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
FROM WELLINGTON SQUARE, WITH AFFECTION: AN ANALYSIS OF THE SMITH AND CHISHOLM LETTERS
This presentation is an elaboration of a blog written for the Champlain Society that focused on a single letter written by Hannah Smith to her husband in December 1837. This letter is part of a larger collection of documents that comprise the Smith and Chisholm family letters collection currently housed in the Niagara Falls Museums. This presentation will examine this collection of letters and discuss what they further reveal about the Upper Canada Rebellion on the Niagara frontier and in Wellington Square.  
Dr. Brian de Ruiter is an adjunct professor in the Centre for Canadian Studies at Brock University specializing in Niagara region borderland studies.  
Free for members - $5 for non-members
Registration is required for this event. To purchase tickets please CLICK HERE!
May 26, 2022 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
PLATINUM JUBLIEE TEA
Join us to celebrate her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee with a classic afternoon tea at the Niagara Falls History Museum. Savour delicious treats while you enjoy a show of the Queen's traditional hats, Coronation Commemoratives, and Royal Collectibles presented by Norma Shephard of the Mobile Millinery Museum.
We want to see you in your royal attire, so polish that tiara, throw on a top hat or wow us with your fascinator.
Registration is Required. To reserve your spot, please CLICK HERE!
History@Home: BRINGING THE MUSEUM TO YOU!
Spend some time online with us today as these short videos highlight the Museum's collection and the history of our famous City. Annie Edson Taylor! Blondin! Bridges and more! HISTORY@HOME LINKS
EMPATHIC TRADITIONS: NIAGARA'S INDIGENOUS LEGACY
The Niagara Falls Museums teamed up with Landscape of Nations 360⁰ to create an exciting new virtual exhibition that explores the Museums’ collections of Indigenous artifacts as curated through the perspective of Indigenous curators and their allies.
A PEEK IN THE STUDIO
Niagara Falls Artists' Studios
A few questions about artists' work, space and what drives them to create.
With Yvonne Benyo. GALLERY AND INFO
 
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