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FROM THE CITY OF ST. CATHARINES
Information about the City's response to COVID19
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On June 3rd,
The City of St. Catharines released its Framework for Recovery.
The Recovery Plan outlines the strategic efforts to reintroduce services; reopen facilities; and support both residents and businesses as we adapt to a new post-COVID-19 'norm'.
The city is mapping a path forward towards recovery with:
- Four strategic stages
- Economic Development and Tourism plans
- Facilities and Amenities plans
To read a copy of the plan go to this link:
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COVID 19 INFORMATION
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CITY OF ST. CATHARINES VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES
Stay engaged at home with a variety of virtual experiences, activities and programs. Watch a performance or film, explore our history, stay active with fitness videos, find options for local delivery / pickup, and so much more!
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ST. CATHARINES CULTURAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM (SCCIP) UPDATES
2020 SCCIP PROGRAMS
Sustaining - Core, Midsized and Festival Expedited Funding Program -
The deadline for this program will be June 22, 2020. The application review process will be expedited. Please note that only organizations that received Sustaining Program funding in 2019 may apply to this program.
St. Catharines Arts & Culture Community Revitalization Program
- Deadlines will be published in the coming weeks and program materials will be released soon after.
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FOR LOCAL ARTISTS & ORGANIZATIONS
We want to help you get the word out about your upcoming arts or culture events, programs or helpful resources. Content may be included in upcoming issues of Culture Ink and may be featured on the St. Catharines Culture Social Media accounts.
Submit content for consideration:
Please include:
- who is presenting/performing/involved.
- date & time.
- 1-2 descriptive sentences.
- a link to a website/facebook event where people can find more details.
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LOCAL
Suitcase In Point Theatre Company Opens Applications for Nest Residency
Launched in 2019, The Nest Residency offers new generation theatre artists in the Niagara Region a creative home for 12 months to gain exposure, training, and hands on experience. Artists are mentored and supported to build and develop new work, learning how to hone their creative process, the power of collaboration and what it takes to develop work within the Niagara market.
BEYOND NIAGARA
BREAKING | PM Trudeau Announces CERB will be Extended by 8 Weeks
Announced on June 16, 2020. Click the link for full details.
Juno Awards to Webcast on June 29
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LAST CALL
FOR VISUAL ARTIST SUBMISSIONS
City of St. Catharines 2020 Annual Juried Exhibit
MORE THAN WORDS: Truth and Reconciliation
This exhibit aims to educate and inspire both artists and the community to move from the written words of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada to the actions needed to effect change.
Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2020 at 4:30pm
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ORGANIZATION
Niagara Regional Native Centre
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F
ESTIVAL
Celebration of Nations
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ONLINE EXHIBITION
Empathetic Traditions, Niagara's Indigenous Legacy
Presented by Niagara Falls Museums and Landscape of Nations
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BEYOND NIAGARA
VIRTUAL FESTIVAL |
June 1-21 |
Summer Solstice
Music, Digital Workshops, Pow-Wow and More!
CBC | Picks for Indigenous History Month
APTN | Summer Solstice Concert
Sun, June 21, 6 to 8pm on APTN
The lineup includes Juno nominated Cris Derksen, Juno Award-winning G.R. Gritt, Leela Gilday, Twin Flames, and more.
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St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
LECTURES
Virtual Museum Lecture Series
Tues, June 23, 7pm | Lost & Historic Architecture in St. Catharines
Tues, June 30, 7pm
| Holding the Torch High: Remembering War in
St. Catharines
For lecture series please email
[email protected]
to receive a link to a zoom session.
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COMMUNITY LEGACY PROJECT
Legacy of a Pandemic
What are your stories and experiences as society shuts down around us and we work to fight off this invisible enemy?
See how you can contribute to this historical legacy project:
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TD NIAGARA JAZZ FESTIVAL
Live, Learn, Jazz | Digital Concert Series
Sat, June 20, 7 pm | Chris Gestrin
Fri, June 26, 7pm | Amanda Tosoff
Sat, June 27, 7pm | Tom Van Seters
Sun, June 28, 2pm | Gabriel Paltachi
Fri, July 3, 7pm | Miles Black Duo
Sat, July 11 | Laila Biali
All of their past presentations can also be viewed on the facebook link.
Save the Date | Niagara Summer Mardi Gras
Sat, July 18
Mardi Gras Free Workshops
Tues, June 30, 6pm
| Second Line Steps with Dancing Man 504
You can also find past workshops at the link.
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WILLOW ARTS COMMUNITY
ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS
Membership is Free, as are programs
For artists or creatives (ages
18+)
with lived experience of mental health/substance use in Niagara.
If you are interested in becoming a member, call 905-328-9277
or email
[email protected]
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CALL FOR YOUTH WRITERS
St. Catharines Public Library | Fresh Ink
For Niagara youth ages 12 to 18, who live in the Niagara Region, Accepting Poetry and Short Story submissions.
Deadline: June 30
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Carousel Players Summer Virtual Theatre School
For Students ages 5-14
A daily mix of on and off-line activities for children to explore and express their dramatic creativity.
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MUSIC | Jessica Wilson
Live Stream presented by the Vegan Hippie Chick
Thursday, June 25, 7pm
Find the live event on Facebook here:
Jessica is the 2018 City of St. Catharines Emerging Artist Award Receipient.
You can also check out past performances on her facebook page here:
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MUSIC | #Niagara Performs
Presented by the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
Providing a platform and professional artist fees for local artists.
UPCOMING:
Sun, June 21, 4pm
| Celebration of Nations with special guests
Thurs, June 25, 7pm | Yellow Door Theatre
Sun, June 28, 4pm | Kurt Swinghammer and Lori Cullen
PAST PERFORMANCES:
Are available at the Facebook and Youtube links provided above.
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MUSIC | Bravo Niagara Pre
sents Two New World Premiere Digital Music Events
Amplified | We are the World
A new virtual video recording series to unite their global family of artists and audiences. "We are the World" features over 150 artists and students recording remotely from their homes.
United in Music
Bravo Niagara invited Maestro Shlomo Mintz and more than 50 artists from around the world to present a digital performance in support of the UN Agency's COVID-19 fund to support Refugees.
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FILM | The Film House At Home
Virtual cinema experiences for you to enjoy from your home.
https://bit.ly/2XGT14q
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PROGRAMS | Seniors' Centre Without Walls
Presented by the City of St. Catharines Older Adult Centres
Interactive telephone-based social and educational programming.
Free for St. Catharines residents ages 50+.
Please register by calling 905-688-5600 ext. 1554, or email:
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COMEDY | Garden City Comedy Festival
Every Friday at 9 pm
Free Live-streams
The Garden City Comedy Festival is devoted to bringing you the best in live comedic entertainment!
Each Friday during the pandemic they will be broadcasting a special free live stream comedy event broadcast on Zoom featuring some of Canada's funniest performers.
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DIGITAL ACTIVITIES | Arts & Wellness
ATTCH Niagara Caring Community Connections
Yoga, breathing and Meditation |
Wed, June 24, 8pm
Social Painting Group |
Sun, June 28, 1pm
Join the Facebook group to learn more about these and other activities:
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DIGITAL EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
DIGITAL ACTIVITY RESOURCES
RESOURCES FOR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS & CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS
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