Permanent Vacation showcases a select group of recent Brock University Alumni in a newly formed art collective by the same name. The members include : Katie Mazi, Jenn Judson, Matt Caldwell, Alex Muresan, Jessica Wright and Ben Mosher.  As the graduates expand ideas and develop new work, they each continue to recognize the value of the St. Catharines arts community and the impact it has on their practice. It was here at Brock University that their first investigations began and it was at Rodman Hall (2014/2015 & 2015/2016) that their first professional group exhibitions came to life. These six artists will display new and exciting work they have been producing as they navigate and emerge into the art communities beyond this region.  

Being recent graduates is difficult, especially when being plunged into an already heavily saturated art world, with no lifeguard on duty. The Permanent Vacation Art Collective was formed around this group, to inspire these artists to keep making work together as they each push themselves into deeper depths of their practises. Permanent Vacation is as much of a challenge as it is a slogan, encouraging the artists to dedicate their everyday lives to entertaining their wildest ambitions.

Additionally, Alumni music students: Grace Notes Quartet and Kurt Dunn will be performing for the night of the reception.

Exhibition: Saturday, November 4, 2017 to Friday, December 1, 2017

Regular visiting hours for the Exhibition Space are Tuesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m

Opening Reception Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location: Visual Arts Exhibition Space, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University

A free community event.

Permanent Vacation showcases a select group of recent Brock University Alumni in a newly formed art collective by the same name. The members include : Katie Mazi, Jenn Judson, Matt Caldwell, Alex Muresan, Jessica Wright and Ben Mosher.  As the graduates expand ideas and develop new work, they each continue to recognize the value of the St. Catharines arts community and the impact it has on their practice. It was here at Brock University that their first investigations began and it was at Rodman Hall (2014/2015 & 2015/2016) that their first professional group exhibitions came to life. These six artists will display new and exciting work they have been producing as they navigate and emerge into the art communities beyond this region.  

Being recent graduates is difficult, especially when being plunged into an already heavily saturated art world, with no lifeguard on duty. The Permanent Vacation Art Collective was formed around this group, to inspire these artists to keep making work together as they each push themselves into deeper depths of their practises. Permanent Vacation is as much of a challenge as it is a slogan, encouraging the artists to dedicate their everyday lives to entertaining their wildest ambitions.

Additionally, Alumni music students: Grace Notes Quartet and Kurt Dunn will be performing for the night of the reception.

Exhibition: Saturday, November 4, 2017 to Friday, December 1, 2017

Regular visiting hours for the Exhibition Space are Tuesday through Saturday from 1-5 p.m

Opening Reception: Friday, November 10, 2017

Opening Reception Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location: Visa Gallery, Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, Brock University

A free community event

Miramichi Lodge offers a free community walking program every Tuesday and Thursday from October until April. Drop in anytime between 9:30 to 11:30am to stay fit as you walk the halls of the Lodge! In partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the County of Renfrew Emergency Services, this walking program meets the criteria of a Heart Wise Exercise Program. Volunteers who are trained in CPR/AED are on site during these times. Contact 613-735-0175 Ext. 111 for more details.

For the first time in the Department of Music’s history, we are proud to present our newest ensemble. Under the direction of George Cleland, the String Orchestra combines university students and community members in the performance of standard masterworks and lesser-known gems of the string repertoire.

The Brock String Orchestra's concert will feature repertoire from English Masters and other seasonal favourites:

St Paul's Suite by Gustav Holst
Chaconne in G Minor by Henry Purcell
An English Suite by C. Hubert H. Parry
Concerto Opus 6 number 8, Fatto per la Notte di Natale, (the Christmas Concerto)by Arcangelo Corelli
Theme Song for String Orchestra by Mark Zuckerman

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines

Tickets: $12*; $5* child (14 and under); $5* eyeGo program. Free admission to current Brock students with valid student ID card. *No CCIF applied; other applicable fees and taxes are extra. † Applicable fees and taxes are extra.

Available from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Long Distance Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

The fourteenth annual Tweed Festival of Trees will be held this year, as always, the first weekend in December - Thursday, November 30th to Sunday, December 3rd at the Tweed Agricultural Building, 617 Louisa Street, Tweed. The theme this year is "Our Canadian Roots". A $2.00 admittance fee and a $2.00 raffle ticket can win one of 88 decorated items. All proceeds are donated to projects involving youth in the Municipality of Tweed. Final draw: Sunday, December 3rd at 3:00 pm at the Agricultural Building. Contact Barb Gunning 613-478-3225, chairperson, barb.mogunning@gmail.com - to view our 2015 Festival - Google utube video: Tweed Festival of Trees - twp.tweed.on.ca

November 21st, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Have your vitals checked and questions answered by County of Renfrew Paramedics.

Viva Voce! Choral Series: Avanti Chamber Singers, conducted by Rachel Rensink-Hoff

The Viva Voce Choral Series features Brock’s student choral ensembles (men’s, women’s and mixed choruses) as well as Avanti Chamber Singers (avantichambersingers.com), who serve as Ensemble-in-Residence for the Department of Music. Under the direction of conductor Rachel Rensink-Hoff, these excellent choirs perform multiple concerts throughout the academic year. 

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: St. Thomas Anglican Church, 103 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, ON

Tickets: $25 adults; $20 seniors & students; $5 eyeGo high school program. Available at the door. $5 discount on Advance Tickets: Available in St. Catharines from Thorold Music (289 Glendale Ave.) and Booksmart (Scott/Vine Plaza, 350 Scott St.), or members of Avanti Chamber Singers. Discount is not applicable to eyeGo pricing.

GUITAR EXTRAVAGANZA III:

The Year of the Guitar Orchestra!!!

Brock University’s annual celebration of the guitar continues, with an orchestra of 60 guitars comprised of Brock students, local amateurs and professionals – all under the direction of Brock Guitar Instructor Timothy Phelan. Featuring music composed by Timothy Phelan (including the North American Premiere of Songs Of Struggle; Voices Of Freedom! – based on anti-Apartheid struggle songs), and the World Premiere of Carpe Noctem – a six movement work written especially for this occasion by Niagara composer Floyd Turner.

Soloists in these works will include Brock Guitar Performance majors Eric Godfree and Jesse Luciani, award-winning Canadian classical guitarist Emma Rush, and renowned Scottish guitarist Matthew McAllister, who will cross the Atlantic to be featured in the two premieres.

The concert will also include a tribute to the late Niagara guitar legend Warren Stirtzinger, featuring three of Warren’s longtime friends and collaborators Paul Saunders (Niagara luthier), George Kane (Buffalo jazz master) and St. Catharines native James Bryan McCollum (The Philosopher Kings, Prozzak).

Saturday, November 11, 2017
Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: Cairns Recital Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines

Tickets: $17.50† adults; $12.50† seniors/students; $5* eyeGo program. Free admission to current Brock students with valid student ID card. † Includes the $2.50 FOPAC Cultural Capital Improvement Fund (CCIF); other applicable fees and taxes are extra. *No CCIF applied; other applicable fees and taxes are extra.

Order tickets from the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Box Office: 905.688.0722 or Long Distance Toll Free: 1.855.515.0722; online: firstontariopac.ca

This is a special Canada 150 event.

Facilitated by a volunteer experienced with similar care giving challenges and the Alzheimer Society. November 27th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. For information, call 613-735-0175 Ext. 111.

Tweed Festival of Trees 2017

The fourteenth annual Tweed Festival of Trees will be held this year, as always, the first weekend in December - Thursday, November 30th to Sunday, December 3rd at the Tweed Agricultural Building, 617 Louisa Street, Tweed. The theme this year is "Our Canadian Roots". A $2.00 admittance fee and a $2.00 raffle ticket can win one of 88 decorated items. All proceeds are donated to projects involving youth in the Municipality of Tweed. Final draw: Sunday, December 3rd at 3:00 pm at the Agricultural Building. Contact Barb Gunning 613-478-3225, chairperson, barb.mogunning@gmail.com - to view our 2015 Festival - Google utube video: Tweed Festival of Trees - twp.tweed.on.ca