Public Notices/Announcements - Burlington/Oakville - Concert! Sophisticated Swing: 25 years

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Sophisticated Swing is a big band consisting of nineteen musicians and vocalists from the Golden Horseshoe area who work hard to create an outstanding big band sound. We love to play and sing music that audiences want to hear.

Founded in 1999 by trombonist Carl Hamilton, Sophisticated Swing offers a new approach to musical entertainment. Here, finally, is a big band that plays more than the traditional swing music of the 40's and 50's. We also have a large repertoire of the best tunes of the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and to the present.

Our concert "Sophisticated Swing: 25 Years of Big Band Magic" is a captivating celebration of the enduring allure and evolution of big band music over a quarter-century. This genre, deeply rooted in the vibrant jazz scene of the early 20th century, has continually captivated audiences with its dynamic rhythms, rich harmonies, and the sheer spectacle of a large ensemble in full swing. Over the past 25 years, big band music has experienced a renaissance, with musicians infusing contemporary elements while honouring the classic sounds of legendary figures such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman. This era has seen a revival not just in performance, but also in the innovative arrangements and compositions that keep the genre fresh and relevant. "Sophisticated Swing" pays homage to this musical journey, highlighting the influential bands and artists who have contributed to the genre's lasting legacy and its ability to unite listeners across generations with its joyous, sophisticated sound.

Community Event - Burlington/Oakville - It's Time to Hike for Carpenter Hospice!

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Gather your friends, family, and colleagues for this year's Hike for Carpenter Hospice—an inspiring and impactful event.

Whether you are an avid hiker or simply looking for a way to get involved, this event has something for everyone. This year, there will be three route options, including the Hydro Corridor, with the longest route being 5 km. Additionally, there will be face painting, games, snacks, and music. Starbucks will be there to provide delicious morning fuel.

Carpenter Hospice offers compassionate care to individuals and their families facing life-limiting illnesses at no cost. By signing up as an individual or part of a team, you will join a community dedicated to making a difference.

We hope you will participate! Sign up today at www.thecarpenterhospice.com/hike

Sponsorship opportunities still available.

Carpenter Hospice
2250 Parkway Drive
L7P 1T1
Burlington

Community Event - Windsor/Leamington - Discover Olde Sandwich Town 's heritage

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Under the auspices of Windsor Lodge 403 (https://www.windsorlodge403.com/windsor-lodge), an opportunity is presented to discover the history of Olde Sandwich Town through a guided tour of St. John’s Anglican Church Cemetery - generations of families who built this frontier community along the south shores of the Detroit River.

The FREE - all welcome tour, (compromising of some headstones dating from 1793) is presented by local military historian and author, Gene Lotz pulls back the curtain on the “frontier” settlement of Olde Sandwich Town.

Lotz will touch upon the life and times of distinguished European “gentry”, British loyalists, enterprising merchants and astute politicians; the militia, French explorers, freed Black American refugees, Indigenous peoples and stout-hearted pioneers who settled the land, tilled the fields, and plied their trades, who built their homes, raised their families, practised their faith and contributed to the eco-social vibrancy of this Western District community along the south shores of the Detroit River.

Additionally, this heritage engagement integrates how preservation and conservation are instrumental to fostering the valued elements of our national heritage and Canada’s diverse identity.

 

St. John’s Church Cemetery
3305 Sandwich Street
N9C 1B2
Windsor, Ontario