Volume: 1 Issue: 8
Big Events
Until December 13th, Magnus would like to invite you to a comedy titled A Matter of Time. In this comedy of contemporary family life, Liz and Ron struggle with balancing the trials and tribulations of marriage and juggling the hectic schedules of their two daughters, 10 year old Stacey and 14 year old Olivia while accommodating recently widowed Grandpa as well as all the family pets. For more information on either of these plays visit http://www.magnus.on.ca, or to purchase tickets call (807) 345-5552.
On December 6th come bring your family down to Memorial Avenue and enjoy the 10th Annual Parade of Lights for Children starting at 7pm. Come out and enjoy the lights while supporting local children’s charities. The parade will start on Main Street and run down Memorial Ave to Queen Street and then will proceed down Fort William road back to Main Street. For more information visit http://www.paradeoflightsforchildren.com.
On December 6th, The Heart of the Harbour BIA invites you down to their annual Art Zoom 2008 between noon and 9pm. Spend a few hours exploring art in various venues in the downtown Thunder Bay North. Enjoy viewing art by artists, listening to live music, writers, and entertainers, tour galleries and studios, and much more. Some of the locations include Definitely Superior Art Gallery, Chenier Fine Arts, Magnus Theatre, The Picture Store, The Whole Nine Yards, The Rainge Gallery of the Painted Turtle Art Shop, EL Chic Footwear, and many more locations. For more information on the event and a map of studios visit http://www.artzoom.ca.
In December the Fort William Historical Park would like to invite you out to their park for a few exciting events perfect for the holiday season. For information on either of these events visit http://www.fwhp/ca. e-mail info@fwhp.ca or call (807) 473-2344.Between December 12-15 and 18-21, Rogue Productions returns with their theatrical rendition of Charles Dickens’ heart-warming classic, “A Christmas Carol”. The production will take place at the Great Hall, and will cost $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students.On December 31st the fort welcomes you and your family to come out and celebrate the return of an old favourite, The New Years Family Frolic. Which will be running from 6pm to 10pm. Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, plus plenty of good food, capped off with the terrific fireworks show.
Between December 15-16th Come down to the Fort William Gardens and enjoy world class skaters in the performances of the Disney HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL The Ice Tour. Two smash hits on ice - High School Musical One and Two! All the fantastic music and stories, on ice! - a massive cast of world class skaters, the music your kids love! Makes a great Christmas outing for the entire family! In support of Parkinsons Society Canada. For more information visit http://www.highschoolmusicaltheicetour.com or call (807) 343-0364.
Events
Between December 6 and January 10th, Definitely Superior Art Gallery, located at 250 Park Avenue invite you down to their gallery for the NOCAA-10 (Northwestern Ontario Contemporary Aboriginal Artists). The Gala Opening will take place on December 6th at 7pm. A multi-disciplinary experience of visual art and performance. This thought-provoking exhibit showcases new and existing works by 10 of the leading emerging contemporary Aboriginal artists in the region. The exhibition features painting, film/video, musical performances and spoken word, which explore the ways in which past and present continue to merge and shape the artists’artform and means of story telling. This exhibition features 10 vital artists including more than 30 individual artworks and performances, by visual artists: Eric Keast, Christian Chapman, Danny Cutfeet, Richard Fedorick, Michelle Derosier and Thunderstone Pictures. Musical performances by: Shy-Anne Hovorka, Solomon, the Department of Rhythmis Affairs – featuring Robin Ranger, Tenka and spoken word by: Chris Waite. For more information visit http://www.definitelysuperior.com & http://www.tbshows.com.
On December 7, 14, and 28th come and visit the Children’s Museum for their special Sundays. Come to the museum with a non-perishable food and receive a special surprise. For more information contact them at (807) 345-2222 or e-mail childrensmuseumforthunderbay@yahoo.ca.
The Thunder Bay Community Auditorium invites you to take in one of the following concerts during December: Visit http://www.tbca.com or call (807) 684-4444 for more information on these and other upcoming concerts.
December 1 – Moscow Ballet
December 2 – The Barra MacNeils
December 3 – The Top 3 Tour (Featuring Mitch MacDonald, TheoTams, Drew Wright)
December 5-6 – Fort William Male Choir’s Prelude to Christmas
December 11 – A Dencer’s Christmas Fantasy
December 13 – TBSO – Holiday Pops
December 19-20 – The Nutcracker
The Thunder Bay Art Gallery will be holding the following exhibits for the month of December: For more information visit http://www.theag.ca
Until January 11th – Tim Alexander: On The Rim
Until January 18th – Wendy Walgate: Exuberance
Until January 5th - Allen Sapp: The Quiet Life
General Tourist Information
The Fort continues to offer winter walking tours, daily between Monday to Friday at 11 am and 2 pm. Tours last roughly 90 minutes, beginning from the Fort’s Administration Building. Please dress accordingly! There are also bookings for sleigh rides and winter artisan workshops. Be sure to include Fort William Historical Park in your winter celebrations! For more information visit their website at http://www.fwhp.ca, e-mail fwhp@ontario.ca, or call (807) 473-2344.
Chenier Fine Arts, the pruple gallery at 8 court Street South showcases a diverse selection of original art created by established an emerging Canadian, regional and international artists. View over 150 hand selected original artworks by over artists. Styles represented range from abstract and contemporary to classic and transitional. Mediums include paintings and mixed media on canvas, original prints on paper, ceramics exclusively by Shane Norrie, art jewellery and sculpture. New are the streetscape paintings of street hockey by Panichinim the whimsical still life of Brosseau and abstracts by Park and Jou Lee. Visit http://www.chenierfinearts.ca for the launch of the new online gallery. Custom frames are both Canadian and European made. Join them for the Art Zoom 2008 on December 6th noon to 9pm.
Chenier Fine Arts, the purple gallery regular hours are Tuesday to Friday 11am – 5pm and Saturday 11am to 4pm. Take advantage of the free 2 hour parking in the Downtown North Core on Saturdays. The Gallery is located on Court Street between Red River Road and Park Avenue. For more information visit http://www.chenierfinearts.ca or call (807) 346-0409.
Gammondale Farm invites you out to their farm during the month of December for Christmas at Gammondale Farm. Christmas Parties and Horse-drawn sleigh rides are available by reservations and for small and large groups. Come out for a great winter fun for the whole family, your community or corporate group. Activities include the Christmas Nativity with Live Animals, crafts and historic Log House. Bring your own food or catering is available. For more information about sleigh ride parties at Gammondales visit http://www.gammondalefarm.com. To book an activity for your group or family e-mail famrfum@tbaytel.net or call (807) 475-9609 or 1-888-705-3646.
The new Downtown Artisans & Farmers Market is now open at 507 E Victoria Ave. It is open Saturdays from 9am-4pm year round with fresh produce, freshly prepared foods, entertainment, and the work of local artists. For more information contact Jim at (807) 621-3133.
The Comfort Inn Thunder Bay celebrates summer with great savings! Check in for great rates and great service. Our professional, hospitable staff awaits your arrival. Plan your get away by calling (807) 475-3155 and ask for your special “E-news rate”.
The Canada Games Complex has 'Something for every BODY'. Open 7 days a week and 3-63 days a year come enjoy the multifaceted recreational facility that offers aquatic, fitness and recreational activities to people of all ages. Enjoy, the 77 meter pool, the 10, 7.5 and 5 meter diving towers and one and 3 meter diving boards, the 73 meter Thunderslide with badminton and Ping-Pong tables to enjoy on the pool deck. Weight and Whirlpools and new on deck Change Areas for Families and People with Disabilities are also available. Daily admission rates are reasonable. Swim, splash, laugh, unwind, move, enjoy! Families are at the Heart of the Complex. Visit us them at http://www.gamescomplex.com.
Stay in touch via e-mail while you’re in town. All locations of the Thunder Bay Public Library offer free public internet access computers and wireless (WIFI) service. For more information, including locations and hours of operation, please visit our Virtual Library 24/7 at http://www.tbpl.ca.
Come and visit the Children’s Museum for Thunder Bay, The Imagination Station this winter. The museum is open on Sundays from 1-4pm at a cost of $4 per child. Birthday parties and group visits are available upon request. For more information e-mail childrensmuseumforthunderbay@yahoo.ca or call (807) 345-2222.
Located right by Intercity Shopping Centre. Come by for a visit to see Ontario’s largest air-filled dome structure at 87,000 sq ft of family fun and entertainment. The Thunder Bay Sports Dome offers a wide variety of sporting activities including mini-putting, basketball, tennis, badminton and much more. Book ahead or drop in at your convenience. Open from 8am to 11pm daily. Full menu concession and licensed bar available. Check out http://www.thesportsdome.ca for upcoming events and activities.
