Volume 8 - Issue 12
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Hello

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Wishing you a joyous holiday season! 
St. Catharines Cultural Services Staff: Kathy, Ashley, Olivia & Michelle.


THE MITTEN TREE
Please consider donating to the "Mitten Tree" Campaign on now at the
St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre.

Where: 1932 Welland Canals Parkway, St. Catharines
When: Until January 4, 2020, during regular Museum hours.
What: New, home-made or store bought hats, mitts, scarves, jackets and snow pants for children and adults.

2020 NOMINATIONS CLOSE DECEMBER 13th!
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 St. Catharines Arts Awards! Help honour St. Catharines' artists, residents and businesses by nominating them in one of the following categories:
  • Arts in Education Award
  • Emerging Artist Award
  • Established Artist Award
  • Making A Difference Award
  • Patron of the Arts Award
  
Arts Awards recipients will be honoured on Friday, May 1, 2020 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre. 

For more details or to submit a nomination visit www.stcatharines.ca/ArtsAwards
On View

CARL BEAM: US AND EVERYTHING
Last Chance
Featuring a series of works by contemporary Indigenous artist, Carl Beam. 
On View: until December 18th, 2019
Where:  Joy Williams Lobby at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre during open hours.
 

TRANSFORMATIONS
The City of St. Catharines Annual Juried Exhibit
Please note that due to maintenance at City Hall during the month of December, the Transformations exhibit will be removed from viewing starting December 7th. It will open again for viewing in the New Year. 

For all exhibits please find details here:  www.stcatharines.ca/exhibits
Or contact:  [email protected]  | 905 688 5601 x 5224 
IN THE COMMUNITY


Fall Exhibition Opening Reception & Performances
Presented by: Willow Arts Community
When: December 5, 6 to 8 pm, Visual Arts on display until January 5, 2020
Where: Rodman Hall Art Centre, 109 St. Paul Crescent, St. Catharines.
Free community event.



Holiday Performances 
At the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
or call the Box Office at:  1-855-515-0722

The Niagara Symphony Orchestra Presents: 
December 7 & 8

The Foster Festival Presents: 
Aunt Agnes for Christmas
December 11 to 22

December 14

The TD Niagara Jazz Festival Presents: 
The Music of a Charlie Brown Christmas
A Jazz Club Cabaret with the Peter Shea Trio Ft. Terry Clarke
December 21


 
Annual Holiday Sketch Comedy Cabaret
Presented by:  Suitcase in Point Theatre Company
When: December 14 & 15, 7 pm & 9 pm
Where: The Green, 36 James Street, 3rd Floor



The Heart of Christmas Past
Presented by: The Gallery Players
When: 4 pm
Where: Silver Spire United Church,  St. Catharines



Holiday Programs at the  St. Catharines Museum 
When: January 2 to 4
Drop-in, admission by donation.
A variety of engaging activities including Merritt's Mystery Treasure Hunt Crafter's Corner, Museum Play Date and Build-A-Boat Challenge.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: ARTS & CULTURE, SOCIAL SERVICES, RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SECTORS



What: The Niagara Funders' Alliance is a partnership of private, public and corporate sector funders who work collaboratively for the well-being of the community by sharing knowledge and information related to community resources, needs, priorities and trends. 

When: Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Where: Fallsview Casino, 6380 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls
(Parking in the Casino parking garage is complimentary from Niagara Casinos.) 
Cost: Free, but please register separately for each session you wish to attend.
Questions:  [email protected]

9:00am - 11:00am - Social Services Sector 
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Arts & Culture Sector * Includes our City of St. Catharines Cultural Investment Program.
3:15pm - 5:15pm - Environmental / Sports & Recreation Sector
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.