THUNDER BAY, ON - September 03, 2008 - Magnus Theatre is thrilled to announce a fundraising concert by renowned award winning singer/songwriter Rita Chiarelli in support of Magnus Theatre’s Building Fund. Rita will be playing music from both her Blues, and traditional Italian repertoire, with local guitar sensation Esteban Figueroa as the opening act. 
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THUNDER BAY, ON - August 9, 2008 - Local photographer Susan 
has opened up a permanent showcase for her works. The Window Light Photo Gallery is located at 581 Boundary Drive.
A steady flow of friends, colleagues and hopefully customers visited the photo gallery on its gala opening Saturday August 9th. The gallery says a lot about Susan, her art, and her lifestyle. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 25, 2008 - The final results won't be known until October, but the Dominion Institute closed off a survey of Canadians last week, asking all of us: "What 101 things best defines Canada?" The top 10 items on the list, a couple of days before it closed off, were: aboriginal Canadians, Canada eh, strong and free, the canoe, the Snowbirds, the Group of Seven, Canadian comedians, Anne of Green Gables, Stompin Tom Connors and CBC radio. I hope local tourism officials notice that the Group of Seven is on the list. Very few people outside the Sault know that this group painted its way to fame via boxcars up the ACR in 1918. One of those boxcars is rotting in a former mini-golf site in this city. Meanwhile one of the best-known Group of Seven collections hangs in the McMichael Gallery at Kleinburg, just northwest of Toronto. Thousands of Canadians have visited there and many think the Group began there. Both the Sault and the province of Ontario have been slow to promote this iconic group of painters that best portray this "naturally gifted" area. But CAPT (train people) have taken the lead by celebrating the Group's 90th anniversary. read more...>
A Gallery for Bay Street
THUNDER BAY, ON. - July 22, 2008 - 
Its tough earning a living as a musician or artisan, and its tough being in business, so when you add these two elements together life becomes really tough. So why do people do this? read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON - July 14th, 2008 - It used to be next to impossible for a professional 
arts group to sell out a summer performance here in the city. Perhaps high fuel costs are keeping more people at home this summer, and they are discovering that there are lots of things to do in Thunder Bay.
I have seen several Ivanka shows, so I am not an Ivanka virgin as Jo-Ann Waytowich describes first time viewers of her productions. As I was in 4th year music at the same time Jo-Ann Waytowich was penning her first “Musical”, “I can sing (can’t I)", I have been privileged to witness her career develop from that time. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 25 2008 - The stage is set for the opening production by a new 
theatre troop in Thunder Bay. Frankly Scarlet Productions bills itself as the next generation in live theatre in Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. There goal is to establish a year round presence as a community based theatre company through special performances and events, as well as two major productions spring and fall. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - June 9, 2008 - With more than a decade and a half in the Canadian music scene Ken Tizzard, through his work with the Watchmen, Thornley and now his solo material, has received numerous Juno nominations, Much Music Awards, six gold and platinum records and has had music licensed to major television shows including CSI and Fashion Television. As well, Ken’s television appearances run the gamut from Breakfast Television to Bob Izumi’s Real Fishing, through to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON - May 30, 2008 - I was a little surprised when a new friend suggested I take in an evening of music for Celtic harp. Here in Thunder Bay of all places! The last time I heard the harp played was at the Royal Doulton China Shop in Toronto.Jenna has been playing the harp for only four years. She also studies the piano, but her heart is in playing one of the three harps she owns. read more......>
Cambrian Players present “Wild Guys”
THUNDER BAY, ON, - May 25, 2008 -I really enjoyed last nights show at the Bora Laskin 
Theatre. The play, presented by Cambrian Players, was titled “The Wild Guys. “
Written by Andrew Wreggitt and Rebecca Shaw, and directed by Beverley Gravelle-MacLeod, this play is the product of a matured community theatre troup read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON - MAY 22, 2008 - When it comes to music the term Diamond in the 
Rough usually means a lot of talent just waiting for the big break. A number one hit, or at least some fairly frequent airtime over the local radio stations. Kevin commented, ”One of the best musicians he has ever heard spent all his time and talent playing and recording in his basement”. Music wise he was great, but there was no career. read more...>
Thunder Bay, ON - May 14, 2008 - Lakehead University is proud to announce that Ann 
Clarke, Visual Arts Professor, will be inducted into the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts (RCA) this summer. Clarke is known for her abstract paintings, through which a multitude of colours, lines, and layers are characteristic. The piece for which Ann earned the induction is entitled Envelop. It is an acrylic painting (with paper) on canvas.
Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2005, the RCA is one of Canada's most enduring cultural institutions. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON - MAY 13, 2008 - On Sunday evening, Dulcisono Women’s Choir 
presented their 2nd Mother’s Day Concert. The program was full of fresh music, all but two pieces composed or arranged since the year 2000. The Centerpiece of the concert was Brian Hubelit’s “Ojibwe Landscapes”, which had its premier performance. I called this fresh music instead of new music, since all of the pieces are programmable from an audience perspective. The director and her choir were very good at connecting the audience with the composer’s intent. The choir sang well, with joy energy and enthusiasm. Like a fine bottle of wine, this group keeps getting better year after year. read more....>
THUNDER BAY ON. - May 6, 2008 - Westgate Colligate and Vocational Institute is 
presenting “Bye Bye Birdie” written by Michael Stewart, with lyrics by Lee Adams, and music by Charles Strouse. The musical will run until Saturday May 8th. If you take in a performance you can expect to see some great individual performances. I enjoyed Melissa Cook’s portrayal of Rose Alverez. The romantic frustrations on the forgotten woman came across clearly even with the amplification! read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON. - MAY 4, 2008 - There is something special about Sunday afternoon concerts. A program that lasts about an hour is perfect. You can get your dose of culture in, and still have time for supper and a quiet evening at home. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON. - May 3, 2008 - The Concert “Drops of Water” presented by the Rafiki Youth Choir and the 
Kuumba Training Choir turned out to be a celebration of youth and learning. Indeed Thunder Bay has needed something like this for a long time. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON, - May 2, 2008 - The orchestra season is now over for the year. There 
were moments during the concert when I felt I should be listening to Haydn’s “Farewell” symphony, where in the final movement the players begin to leave one at a time, until there is only the conductor and a string quartet on stage. Geoffrey Moull has been the conductor and music director of our orchestra for the past several years, and the organization seems to be a happy lot under his direction. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 30, 2008 - The Fort William Male Choir is something that is 
unique to Thunder Bay. Long before there was a symphony orchestra, a university, or just about any other performing group in town, the FWMC has been making music. This is their 80th season. read more....>
Thunder Bay, ON. - April 23, 2008 - Three images by Thunder Bay professional 
photographer Jean Paul have been admitted to the National Print Competition, an event held by the Professional Photographers of Canada.
There are many categories in this event. The “Out of Bounds” image to the left is a Photoshop creation. The intent is to have the young girl come out of a photograph to check out the ant that interests her. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 20, 2008 - New Music North has been revitalized. The 
organization has been dormant since 2005, has been revitalized with the return of Composer Darlene Chepil Reid. Like a larvae mutating in its cocoon, the new music group presented a concert on Saturday night that knocked my socks off. read more....>
THUNDER BAY ON. - April 6, 2008 - It’s eight o’clock on a Friday evening and people are 
cuing up at the Bora Laskin Theatre to see Cambrian Player’s production of “Dancing at Lughnasa”. There is one more production for Cambrian Players at this venue. “Wild Guys” will begin on May 15. Cambrian Players is looking for a new venue for next year. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON. - April 6, 2008 - It was a sold out house for the gala opening of “The 
Love List” at Magnus Theatre. The show is a sexy and sophisticated comedy by a writer with a Thunder Bay connection, Norm Foster. Norm Foster studied radio and television arts here in the city back in the days when Confederation College was one of the few colleges to offer such a program. A 25-year career in broadcasting followed. Writing stage plays and theatre is something that came late in life, but when it did he turned out to be a prolific writer for the stage. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, On, March 18, 2008 ~ On Tuesday March 18th, I attended the last LUMINA 
concert for this academic year. These are concerts put on specifically to expose Lakehead Music students to a wide variety of music. They usually occur on Tuesdays, and there are close to two-dozen short concerts throughout the school year. read more.....>
Kam Valley Fiddlers & Jennifer Roland
THUNDER BAY, ON ~ March 16, 2008 ~ Lakeview Presbyterian church looks quiet and serene during the day, but on Saturday night March 15th, the Kam Valley Fiddlers came with their special guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s day. Dave Kimpton on Guitar and Rob Randle violin, led audience to an evening of Celtic music that left me charmed. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON ~ March 12, 2998 ~ On March 20th, Dr. Dean will once again provide a new experience for his students. The program billed as the Fauré Requiem, will take place at St. Paul’s United Church beginning early at 7:30 PM. Also on the program will be music by John Tavener, “Funeral Ikos”, and “Song for Athena”. This is advanced church music of the type not heard in Thunder Bay since the departure of Allan Bevan, former director of the L.U. Vocal Ensemble . read more.....>
St. Urho
THUNDER BAY ON ~ March 11, 2008 ~ This year, St. Urho’s Day will be celebrated on Saturday 15th. Known as the man who drove the grasshoppers from Finland, thus saving the grape crop he has been elevated to sainthood by the Finns. The occasion for some winter levity, and a chance to prove to the Irish that they do not hold the monopoly on blarney, the festival is alive and well in North America. read more.....>
THUNDER BAY ~ March 8, 2008 ~ The gala show for Magnus Theatre’s “Tuesday with Morrie” was great. Magnus director, Mario Crudo brought this play to Thunder Bay from Vancouver. In returning to his roots at the “Arts Club Theatre Company”, he brought to Thunder Bay an award winning production. read more....>
THUNDER BAY, ON, ~ March 6, 2008 ~ On Tuesday March 3rd Lakehead University announced the opening of an Opera Studio at its’ Thunder Bay campus. There are a high percentage of students involved with vocal arts at the music school. The creation of the Opera Studio will make it easier for students to receive valuable post-graduate study, which will allow them to become professional musicians read more....>
Consortium Aurora Borealis
THUNDER BAY ON ~ March 2, 2008 ~ Saturday March 1st Consortium Aurora Borealis presented the last concert of their 29th season. It is amazing how quickly the six concert season has gone by, and now we look forward to next years offerings. read more....>
THUNDER BAY ~ February 26, 2008 ~ Lake Superior News under the leadership of Arts Editor Bert Rowson will attempt to cover as many of the Music events as possible.
Please visit our Festival page for the latest coverage.
Festival season dates are as follows: Instrumental- February 23- March 1, 2008; Dance- April 6-11, 2008 read more......>
THUNDER BAY ~ February 26, 2008 ~ It’s Monday morning, and the Westjet flight from Toronto is carrying extra musicians for the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra’s Thursday night Masterworks Concert. Maestro Geoffrey Moull will be leading the orchestra in an evening of romantic music. First up, Tchiakovsky’s emotional symphony #6, “The Pathetique”. read more.....>
Tafelmusik inThunder Bay
THUNDER BAY ~ February 25, 2008 Sunday February 24th will be remembered as Tafelmusik came to Thunder Bay. The 19 musicians on stage that evening are all virtuoso musicians, and they played with tremendous passion. This orchestra uses only period style instruments, meaning the violins are de-fanged, and not as powerful as their modern counterparts. read more ......>
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February, 2, 2008 ~ Thunder Bay ~Big Lake Collective is a group of painters and sculptors who live and work in the vicinity of Thunder Bay in Northern Ontario. Held First Exhitbition and opening reception Friday Feb 1st at 7:30 p.m. Big Lake Art Collective is located at 16 South Court Street in Thunder Bay read more.....>
Art Zoom
Make plans for Art Zoom. On December 1st, from 5PM to 9PM join local artists for an evening of art in the North Core. There will be live music, and lots of different art to enjoy. At Chenier Fine Arts at 8 Court Street South featured will be original art from emerging and establishd artists. At the Compass Art Studio on 20 Court Street South a Fractal Class Exhibition is the feature attraction.
In the Ruttan Block, 2nd Floor Studios at 4A Court Street South you can enjoy artr from Linda Dell, Foster Gauley, Jean Paul, and Irene Warmenhoven. You can also enjoy displays by Julie Cosgrove and other artists including Shebandowan Films.
A The Rainge Gallyer at 204 Red River Road there will be artwork from many local artists and an exhibitby Ruth Tye McKenzie. Plus you can start your night off at the Definitley Superior Art Gallery at 250 Park Ave for the Gala Opening Reception at 7PM.
The wind-up for Art Zoom will be at Lot 66, and will feature recent works by Guy Dufresne. Join with local artists for a night of fun and support the local arts community.
To help you find the locations of ArtZoom see map below
Courtesy of NetNewsLedger.com
Bert Rowson of Lake Superior Media interviewing Dawn Sebesta, Festival Coordinator for the 2008 Lakehead Festival of Music and the Arts read more...>
THUNDER BAY, ON. - MAY 11, 2008 - On Sunday evening, Dulcisono Women’s Choir presented their 2nd Mother’s Day Concert. The program was full of fresh music, all but two pieces composed or arranged since the year 2000. The Centerpiece of the concert was Brian Hubelit’s “Ojibwe Landscapes”, which had its premier performance. I called this fresh music instead of new music, since all of the pieces are programmable from an audience perspective. The director and her choir were very good at connecting the audience with the composer’s intent. The choir sang well, with joy energy and enthusiasm. Like a fine bottle of wine, this group keeps getting better year after year. read more....>