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FEBRUARY 2023
 
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CALLS FOR ART / SUBMISSIONS / GRANTS
 
INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS DAY SONG CONTEST
The International Songwriters Day Song Contest opens Dec. 1! Send in your “inspirational” songs, music videos and lyrics/poems! Going into our 5th year! Deadline April 2, 2023
INFO AND ENTER 
WOMENS FREEDOM SONG CONTEST
The Womens Freedom Song Contest opens Dec. 1! Send in your female anthems/songs, lyric/poems and music videos. Deadline March 1, 2023.
INFO AND ENTER  
MNFF
The Mighty Niagara Film Fest (MNFF) is now accepting film submissions for the 2023 film program, to be presented at select venues in Niagara.
MNFF screens films made about or in Niagara by filmmakers with connections to the region and films of particular interest to Niagara audiences.
MNFF accepts recent film and media submissions, including feature and short length, live-action, documentary, animation, and experiments in moving image media.
INFO
NF EXCHANGE- ARTISTA ARTIST STUDIOS 
APPLICATIONS ALWAYS OPEN!
Artist studio information is available HERE
HOT DESK SPACES STILL AVAILABLE. The artist studios are shared spaces which encourage and facilitate creation, collaboration and development.  The studios offer competitive rates for artists and makers to create visual arts.  It is 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. 
Accepting applications for the waiting list. The process remains open and all applications are held for a year.
Woodwirjubg Studio Membership. The Exchange. Niagara Falls.
NF EXCHANGE WOODWORKING SHOP
The woodworking studio is located on the Exchange's main floor, prioritizing creating an accessible creator space for the community. This will provide anyone interested in woodworking with the materials and tools required to complete projects. It is a space for amateur woodworkers to explore their potential. It also provides space for those who have downsized their tools and woodworking area to get reintroduced to woodworking, and it provides creators with the equipment to produce work that can be sold. The space will be staffed by skilled woodworkers who can assist in projects and run workshops for new and experienced woodworkers.
MEMBERSHIP RATES AND 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 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 has closed for the season. Thanks to everyone who came out and enjoyed the bounty it had to offer!
We will open in Spring 2023 in the new Market Hall in the Exchange! Stay tuned for updates! More information HERE

NIAGARA FALLS EXCHANGE (NFX) UPDATES
NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW: "Touring The Exchange: Work on new Niagara Falls culture hub in the home stretch." HERE  Still hoping for a Spring 2023 opening! 
HAPPENINGS
PASSIONS. Maria Vetere in Concert. feb 25, 2023. St Andrews united Church 7pm. Niagara Falls. David Eliakis Piano, & special guests. Tickets at Eventbrite or at door.
Come join me and pianist David Eliakis, visual projection artist Luke Gillett, and my special guests for an evening swathed in ”Passions.” I’m so excited to share some of my favourite music in the world with you! Tickets are available on Eventbrite and at the door. Thank you to the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Falls Cultural Committee for their support of the arts.
St. Andrew’s United Church, 5645 Morrison St. Niagara Falls
Tickets are available HERE
February 25, 7:00pm
IRISH MUSIC NIAGARA Folk 'n' Irish music sessions every Sunday  1:30 -4:30pm Bring your own instrument and join in!

 

IRISH MUSIC NIAGARA
Folk 'n' Irish music sessions
Every Sunday 1:30 -4:30pm at Doc Magilligan's.
Bring your own instrument and join in!

EVENTS at Doc's.
 

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
AN IDEAL HUSBAND By Oscar Wilde
FIREHALL THEATRE

February 17 - March 5, 2023
A tale of blackmail and honour from the legendary wit of Oscar Wilde.
A fabulous play at the charming Firehall Theatre!
Don't miss it!
For dates and tickets look HERE.  
EVE ATOMS

On A Ray of Sunshine

An audio-digital poetry chapbook

On A Ray of Sunshine is about my life with my son. He sees the world differently than most people do, but if you pay attention, you can catch glimpses of it too. We live in Niagara Falls, Ontario and we spend a lot of time exploring the outdoors, seeing, hearing, and experiencing. This project shares our journey through the subtle sounds behind every breath, through the changing light that gets forgotten, and the words he leaves for me to say.  

2022 Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund Recipient

Visit HERE

 DOWNTOWN

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
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
STEVE WILSON STUDIOS & THE GALLERY
Original art, culture, prints and cards available, monthly events and specials drop by and see what new pieces being worked on, what's new and exciting! 
Facebook  Website 
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
THE AUTHENTIC DOWNTOWN
DOWNTOWN WEBSITE 
MUSEUMS / HISTORY
NIAGARA FALLS HISTORY MUSEUM 
MUSEUM WEBSITE
EVENTS CALENDAR

TOOL OF TOOLS
ART EXHIBITION by Wayne Moore
Gallery Chat with Artist Feb 18, 1-3pm
A drop-in from 1-3pm with artist Wayne Moore for a closer look at his exhibition Tool of Tools: Niagara.
Drawing inspiration from different interactions and movements in our everyday lives, this exhibition highlights Niagara’s community, culture, and connectivity. Empowering artwork that will allow space for authentic conversations, the collection reflects on the most frequently symbolized part of not only the human body but of human interaction.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 - SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2023
TUTMANIA: THE GREAT DISCOVERY OF THE TOMB OF TUTANKHAMEN
Let’s embark on a journey back 100 years ago, when the world became enraptured with the treasures of Tut. Learn about the discovery of Tutankhamen and how it influenced the world around him in the 1920s.... all the way until today, a century later! To register for this free event,
February 2, 7-9pm REGISTER
 
WINTER FILM SERIES
Joan Nicks returns this winter to program another film series here at the Niagara Falls History Museum. Join her for a look at Rob Reiner and his movies starting on January 26th at 6:45pm and continuing every other Thursday.
For more information, click here
February 11, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

THE BEST MEDICINE COMEDY SHOW
Mainly Niagara and the Garden City Comedy Festival, in collaboration with the Niagara Falls Mental Health Committee present: The Best Medicine, a family friendly comedy series promoting mental health and wellness.

Every Saturday evening during February, host David Green will introduce hilarious local and out of town performers for a series of all-ages comedy shows intermixed with on-location video shoots designed to bring laughter to the whole family.
Funding provided by the Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund
Tickets are $10.
Sat Feb 4th, 10th, 17th & 24th, 7:00pm
INFO


LIVING OUT STORIES
Join Falynn Shaw as she hosts the new Living Out Stories series for the LGBTQ+ and straight communities alike. This week's guest is Theo Tams. Theo was born in the small town of Coaldale, Alberta and has released 4 records, including the Canadian Radio Music Award-nominated “Sing” from his debut album “Give It All Away”. After winning Canadian Idol 2008, he wowed not only the judges but the country with his powerhouse vocals and his innate ability to interpret songs from all genres while maintaining a strong sense of self as well as his unique piano-driven sound. 
February 16, 7-9 PM REGISTER 

PD DAY DINOSAUR DETECTIVES 
February 17,11:00 AM - 2:00 PM INFO
EARTH RANGERS FOR FAMILY DAY
February 20, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM INFO
REALITIES OF LIFE FOR FIRST NATION PEOPLE LIVING IN CANADA TODAY
Participants will review the health and socio-economic conditions experienced by indigenous people as a means to understand the huge gap in the standards of living that exists between indigenous people and other Canadians. This information will be paired with culturally relevant approaches and self-determination as it applies to the well-being of indigenous people.
February 23, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM REGISTER
 


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