The Halton Black History Awareness Society's (HBHAS) 5th  Annual Emancipation Art Exhibition  is an opportunity for the public to view a number of exquisite Canadian Black Art Productions and experience their artistry of love, bondage, beauty, family, and expression in illustrating their "Freedom" - their Emancipation. 

“Black Art tells the story of history, pain, persistency, humility, family, creativity, harmony, hope, love, and life as shown through Halton Black History Awareness Society’s                             annual Emancipation “Freedom” Art Exhibition. The Artists portrayals illustrate the transition of life and the spirit of freedom conquered.”

Enjoy the artistry of our esteemed contributors to the Emancipation Art Exhibition.

                                       “ART has the power to change the world, the power to inspire, the power to unite people in a way that little else can.

                                                                                  ART speaks to people in a language they understand.

                ART can create hope where there was once only despair. Art is an instrument for peace …” – our most predominant goal and aspiration.

                                                                                                 Nobel Laureate, Nelson Mandela

Our 2022 Halton Freedom Celebration Festival, Saturday, July 31st at Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, will bring together musical acts, children's activities, cultural art, food, crafts, and multi-cultural groups.  The multi-cultural ambience will be infused with the best in Canadian R&B, Reggae, Soul, Funk, African, Jazz, Ska, Soca and Pop Artistry complimenting Basketball & Limbo Competitions; Drum and Art workshops, Art in the Park and numerous other youth activities. 

This Free 2022 Halton Freedom Festival, celebrating our 188th year of Emancipation, will showcase Canadian local musicians including Blackburn –2016 Juno runners up and recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine as the best blues band in Canada (2015), enslaved descendants whose father is recognized on the Mississauga Walk of Fame for bringing R&B into Canada and member of the first black family in Brampton, Ontario; Dejehan Hamilton (Luckystickz) who is Berklee College of Music’s 1st Steel Drum graduate supporting his scholarship in drumming, and has a past playing with Harry Belafonte.  Michael Dunston, renowned vocalist for Soul Stew (Bamboo’s original home band of 40+ years), Crack of Dawn, The Lincolns (recognized as the Best R&B band in Canada), Marvin Gaye and Donny Hathaway shows, and numerous other Soul and Gospel productions, and presently nominated for an Order of Ontario award. We were also pleased to present 11 x Canadian Music Award recipient, Errol Woodward of Messenjah fame, and his Reggae Band to our audiences. We are visited each year by the exceptionally talented Neema Children's Project from Uganda - 19 talented orphans dancing, singing, and drumming towards fundraising to send school supplies to hospitals and orphanages back home.

All are welcome.

HELPING HANDS WALK-A-THON

NeighbourLink Sarnia-Lambton is very pleased to invite you to join us in helping our less fortunate neighbours by participating in our Annual Helping Hands Walk-a-thon. (HHW) on Saturday October 15, 2022. Together we can make a difference.

The Sarnia WALK begins and ends at The Sarnia Christian School, at 1273 Exmouth St, corner of Pontiac Drive and Exmouth Street. Donning iconic ball caps and jackets, participants will walk a 2km, 5km or 10km route, warming up or cooling down with refreshing drinks and a quick snack at the rest stop along London Road and return for a celebration BBQ..

It is a family-friendly walk to raise money for NeighbourLink to help fund the services provided to those in need within our community free of charge.

Together we can make a difference.

Our Performing Arts Camps are fun filled days of Art, Music, Drama, and Dance. Build confidence, learn new skills, and have a lot of fun!

Our experienced, caring staff will introduce your kids to the exciting world of live theatre and the backstage magic that makes it all come to life–in the beautiful and inspiring setting of the Capitol Theatre! They will also get a chance to work with artists who are currently performing on stage at the Capitol. 

Sign up for one or both weeks in August! Each week will offer something different with many opportunities for creation and skill building. Each session culminates in a performance in the intimate Sculthorpe Theatre for friends and family.

Beginner and experienced performers welcome! 

Camp runs daily from 9:30am - 3:30pm

Weekly Fee per student: $340 

with Before and After Care (8:30am - 5:00pm) $500

For information on how to access geared-to-income fees, please contact info@capitoltheatre.com.