Program GuideSaturday, September 26, 2015

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre

2302 Bridge Road, Oakville

oakville.ca

Culture Days Pre-registered workshops

Registration opens at 10 a.m. outside each workshop studio however space is limited. Priority is given to wait-listed participants, followed by participants who sign up the day of the workshop.

Online registration for workshopsVisit oakville.ca and register for workshops. If you’re unable to attend and need to cancel, please let us know so that we accept wait-listed participants. Online registration closes September 24. Unregistered participants will only be accepted if space is available on the day of the workshop.

Black Box TheatreTickets are free and can be picked up at the entrance to the Black Box Theatre one hour prior to performance.

Show times: 11 a.m.–noon and 1–2 p.m.Maderaz Interactive Latin Music Show Maderaz is set to offer Oakville a fun and interactive way to learn about the various and rich traditions of Carnival and festivals in Latin America. Through “Fiesta and Carnival”, Maderaz will take the audience on a musical journey to cultural festivals and celebrations all around the world.

Show time: 3–4 p.m. Oakville Improv Theatre Company presents Theatresports™ Teams of improvisers square off against each other in a comedy battle royale where anything goes. Expect mayhem, adventure and defeat. Audience suggestions encouraged!

Dance/Music Workshops11–11:30 a.m. Scottish Country dancing Try it!Oakville Scottish Country Dance Group — Dance StudioWe welcome you to join us, even if you don’t have a partner or a drop of Scottish blood in your veins, we will have you Scottish dancing in no time.

11 a.m.–noon Halton Dance Network Presents “heartBEATZ” — Main Entrance OutdoorsA local choreographer will collaborate with drummers and a dance collective from three communities to create an original dance work and a local dance studio will showcase a dance number from their current repertoire. “heartBEATZ” will invite the audience and all dancers to participate in an interactive dance experience/workshop.

11 a.m.–noon and 1:30–2:30 p.m. Culture Days Workshop — Recording StudioWork with a singer songwriter and a sound engineer to learn how to record a cover in the studio! (Ages 18+)

11 a.m.–noonEarly Childhood Music ClassOakville Suzuki Association – Program Room 2Activities include singing, musical games, use of rhythm instruments, and the exploration of several orchestral instruments.

11:40 a.m.–12:20 p.m. Dance for Couples (Town of Oakville Program) — Dance Studio Try it!Bring your partner and join us for an introduction to some contemporary ballroom and Latin American Dancing. (Ages 18+)

12:30–1 p.m Dance Mix: Step up! Step Out! (Town of Oakville Program) — Dance Studio Try it!Dance Mix will introduce you to sessions from jazz to ballet and contemporary to hip hop. (Ages 6–12)

Performances in

the Rehearsal Hall

No tickets are required for performances in

the Rehearsal Hall. Walk in and grab a seat

for a free performance! Arrive early to avoid

disappointment.

11–11:20 a.m.

Intrada Brass of Oakville

Intrada Brass performs primarily as

an authentic British-style brass band

playing a wide repertoire and with the

goal of encouraging the composition

and arranging of music for brass and

percussion by Canadians.

11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Circle of Harmony Performance

Enjoy award winning four-part a cappella

group Circle of Harmony Chorus singing

different genres.

12:30–1 p.m.

Ballet Creole

Performing a cameo performance with

dancers and an African drummer. With

an emphasis on the disciplines of the

Caribbean and Africa, Ballet Creole

focuses on traditional and contemporary

dance while infusing music from around

the world.

1:10–2 p.m.

Oakville Symphony Presents MozART

Help create a huge work of art! Can you

illustrate how music makes you feel?

We’ll have several Oakville Symphony

musicians on hand to inspire your kids,

plus a draw for tickets to our popular

Young People’s Concert.

2:10–3 p.m.

Oakville Suzuki Association Fiddle Festival

Fiddle music performance by Suzuki

students and guests.

3:10–4 p.m.

Oakville Wind Orchestra Performance

The aim of the Oakville Wind Orchestra

is simple — to have fun, make music and

share it with the community of Oakville.

1:30–2 p.m. and 2:30–2:45 p.m.Steel pan performanceCanadian Caribbean Association — Multi-Purpose 1 & 2 Enjoy Caribbean music played by members of the Canadian Caribbean Association with their steel pan instruments.

2–2:30 p.m. Steel Pan Try it!Canadian Caribbean Association — Multi-Purpose 1 & 2 Steel Pan is a unique musical instrument originating from the Caribbean island of Trinidad.

2–2:50 p.m. Tai Chi Try it!Oakville Chinese Network — Dance StudioTai Chi is considered one of the internal styles of Chinese martial art, and is the most widely practiced martial art in the world today.

3–4 p.m. Culture Days Workshop — Recording StudioWork with a singer songwriter and a sound engineer to master a song! This is a parented workshop. Child registers: adult accompanies (one child: one adult). (Ages 7–16)

3–4 p.m.Chinese ribbon dance Try it!Oakville Chinese Network — Dance StudioThe Chinese ribbon dance is a performance that features dancers whirling long strips of silk through the air. The silk ribbons are attached to short, varnished sticks, and as the dancer manipulates the silk, they will also perform specific steps and leaps.

3:10–4 p.m.Try an InstrumentOakville Suzuki Association – Program Room 2The Oakville Suzuki Association embraces the philosophy that all children can develop musical ability within a nurturing, enriching and socially positive environment. Drop in to try a musical instrument.

Art Workshops/Open Studio 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Interactive Knitting!Oakville Association of Knitters and Crocheters — Lobby & Program Room 3Come and explore your knitting skills or even learn how! Learn more about our knitting and crocheting group where new members are always welcome. (Ages 18+)

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Nine Patch BonanzaOakville Quilters’ Guild — Studio 4Design and sew quilt blocks to be used in future charity quilts. (Ages 18+)

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Oakville Fibre Artists – Fibre Arts Display, LobbyOFA Members create work using a wide variety of fibre mediums and techniques.

11 a.m–4 p.m.Painting demoLouise Boileau-Labrie, professional artist – LobbyDemo of technique oil painting, poetry, textile for all levels.

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Sculpting DemoOakville Sculptors & Woodcarvers Guild — LobbyDemonstrating the art of sculpting with wood and stone, including carving a songbird, pyrographics, carving a Northern Saw Whet Owl in stone.

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Activity Spots I heart Culture Day! Make and add a heart to our sculptural mobile installation. Tap into your imagination and draw and design on our connect-the-dots mural. Add a splash of colour to the cultural scene of our town! (All ages)

11 a.m.–noon, 1–2 p.m. and 2:30–3:30 p.m.Culture Days Critters — Studio 1Discover a range of hand building techniques and make a Culture Day creature! One Adult: 2 children. All Clay will be recycled; if participants choose to keep the clay pieces there will be a $5 fee for firing and glazing. Pieces will be ready to take home within 3 weeks. (All ages, family drop-in)

11 a.m.–noon and 1:30–2:30 p.m. Culture Days Workshop — Clay Studio Sign up for a beginner’s workshop to wheel-throwing, led by an experienced potter. Students will be introduced to the basic skills, control and the subtle aspects of throwing. No previous experience required. This workshop is skill-based; there will not be a final project. Dress for mess! (Age 18+)

11 a.m.–noon and 1:30–2:30 p.m. Culture Days Workshop — Digital Arts LabAn instructor will introduce the basics of Photoshop. Learn how to tweak your photos into everything from clearer images to complete fantasies. Basic Mac OS Knowledge is recommended. (Ages 18+)

11 a.m.–noon Culture Days Workshop — Studio 3Experiment with a variety of techniques as an artist leads a studio project. (Ages 18+)

11 a.m.–noon Steam building sculptureCulture Days Workshop — Woodworking StudioParticipants will transform wood into sculpture with the power of steam! This is a parented workshop. Child registers: adult accompanies (one child: one adult). (Ages 7–16.)

11 a.m.–noon, 1–2 p.m. and 2:30–3:30 p.m.Culture Days Sculpture Drop In Zone — Studio 2Make wearable sculpture to take home. Inspired by Oakville Museum’s The Art of the Hat exhibition.

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Greeting Card Box Making — Older Adult CentreBring in and re-use a special greeting card to make a greeting card box and create a lasting memory. (Ages 18+)

11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Cartoon Bob — LobbyCartoon Bob will create your very own caricature portrait.

1:30–2:30 p.m. Furniture repair forumCulture Days Workshop — Woodworking StudioLocal furniture designers Joseph and Dana will talk shop about home furniture repair and refinishing. Participants are encouraged to bring inspiring stories and burning questions to share as we demo some common woodworking, joining, finishing, and upholstery basics. (Ages 18+)

1:30–2:30 p.m. and 3–4 p.m. Culture Days Workshop — Studio 3An artist will lead a studio project. This is a parented workshop. Child registers: adult accompanies (one child: one adult). (Ages 7–16)

Art Workshops/Open Studio continued

1–4 p.m. Carving ActivityOakville Sculptors & Wood Carvers Guild — LobbyCarve items in wood using spoons and Christmas tree kits. All tools provided free of charge. Class size is limited. Youth are welcome with parent supervision.

3–4 p.m. Digital DiscoveriesCulture Days Workshop — Digital Arts LabExperiment with photography and design. This is a parented workshop. Child registers: adult accompanies (one child: one adult). (Ages 7–16)

Acting/Story Time WorkshopNoon–2 p.m. Acting workshop Streetwise Actors — Multi-Purpose 4Teaching youth the basic skills of acting. Drop in and see what Streetwise is all about. (Ages 7+)

12:10–12:40 p.m. and 12:50–1:20 p.m.Culture Days Story TimeOakville Public Library — Multi Purpose 1 and 2Read around the world with our Culture Days Story Time. Enjoy stories and songs from near and far.

2–2:30 p.m.Improv WorkshopOakville Improv Theatre Company — Music Room 1Considering taking improv for fun, for presentation skills or as an introduction to performance? Join us for this mini workshop in the art of improvisation featuring spontaneity games, drama exercises and load of fun!

ExhibitionsMain Gallery ExhibitionHanging by a thread, Oakville Fibre Artists

Museum The Art of the Hat

Corridor ExhibitionsOakville Choral Society/Sandra Kiemele

Oakville Quilters Guild

Texture, We Three Collective

ArtWorks Oakville

Oakville Art Society

Oakville Camera Club

Take part in the Culture Days Crawl for your chance to win!Visit 10 different studios and participate in the activity to receive a stamp from the instructor. Collect 10 stamps to enter the contest.

Activity: Culture Days art activityTheatresports™ by Oakville Improv Theatre Company Activity: Scottish Country dancing

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11 a.m.–3 p.m. Pizza by the slicePizza by the slice and beverages available for purchase in support of the Circle of Harmony performance Chorus.