Volume 6 - Issue 3

Wednesday July 12, 2017
In the Spotlight
Bard's Bus Tour is Back!
The Bard's Bus Tour will be in St. Catharines for one night only to perform Othello. Their version of Shakespeare's blistering account of race, jealousy and revenge is set in 1974, with Canadian peacekeepers caught in a life and death struggle between opposing forces on the small island of Cyprus.

New This Year! The Cyprus Project, a special audio installation, will be presented prior to Othello. A collection of individual stories surrounding the Cyprus war of 1974, this installation will shed light on the personal consequences of international conflicts, as well as Canada's important role as peacekeepers in Cyprus. 

When: Friday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. (Cyprus Project begins at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: The Mann Raceway, behind the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Admission: Pay-What-You-Can (Suggested $20)

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Performance is rain or shine.

Performance sponsored by: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, the City of St. Catharines and Heelis, Little & Almas, LLP, Barristers & Solicitors

For more information on Driftwood Theatre visit www.driftwoodtheatre.com
City News
Summer Concert Series in Montebello Park
Enjoy the sounds of local musicians on Wednesday nights this summer. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the evening air filled with music.

When: July 12 to 26, and Aug. 16 to 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Montebello Park

For more information on the Summer Concert Series visit  www.stcatharines.ca/SummerConcerts

Performing Arts Centre - Film House
The Film House at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is moving to the great outdoors to celebrate the dog days of summer! They will be presenting free outdoor screenings in the Mann Raceway Plaza (behind the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre). Popcorn and concessions will be available. Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
 
Next up is Penny Marshall's A League Of Their Own (1992) starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Lori Petty, Rosie O'Donnell and Madonna.
 
When: Thursday, July 20 at Dusk
Where: The Mann Raceway, behind the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Admission: FREE

For more information on the Film House visit www.firstontatiopac.ca

Culture Days 2017 - Save the Date!
Culture Days is a national celebration that invites St. Catharines residents to experience and participate in FREE, interactive and "behind the scenes" cultural activities.

When:  Friday, Sept. 29,  Saturday, Sept. 30 and  Sunday, Oct. 1
Where: Throughout St. Catharines
 
Stay tuned for details about Culture Days activities happening around St. Catharines!
Calls and Opportunities
Public Art - Expression of Interest
On Thursday July 13 the City of St. Catharines will be re-releasing the Expression of Interest  for an original work of public art on or along the Carlisle Street side of the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. 

Visit the City's Bids and Tenders page to register: www.stcatharines.ca/bids
The Cultural Services office is a division of the City of St. Catharines' Parks, Recreation and Culture Services department. Cultural Services focuses on public art, community development, planning and policy related to arts and culture in the City of St. Catharines.