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Date	Event Description
Tuesday, February 7 2012 7am to 9:30am	Mayor's Pancake Breakfast/Toque Tuesday Breakfast is $10 per person and includes a Raising the Roof toque, pancakes, sausage and fresh Starbucks coffee or tea. As an added bonus, anyone wearing a 2012 Raising the Roof toque can ride St.Catharines Transit free for the day. 80% of the net proceeds will benefit Community Care and Housing Help programs in St.Catharines and Thorold, while 20% will be used to fund national Raising the Roof initiatives contributing to long-term solutions to homelessness. Location: Market Square, Downtown
Tuesday, February 7 2012 Noon	Music@Noon Faculty Recital: Tim White, trumpet and Karin Di Bella, piano Our lunchtime recital series is free and open to the public, featuring our performance faculty, talented students and alumni, as well as special guests. FREE event Location: Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, 470 Glenridge Avenue Contact: www.brocku.ca
Saturday, February 11 2012 7:30pm to 9pm	Avanti Chamber Singers: Haydn – Little Organ Mass The Viva Voce Choral Series includes Brock’s student choral ensembles (men’s and women’s choruses) as well as the Avanti Chamber Singers, a mixed ensemble including several Brock staff and Music alumni. Under the direction of conductor Harris Loewen, the ensembles perform multiple concerts throughout the academic year, and engage in community outreach, collaborative work with other Ontario choirs and special recording projects. Tickets: adults $20; seniors & students $15; eyeGo high school students $5 Available at the door or from the Department of Music 905-688-5550 x3817 Location: St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 31 Queenston Street Contact: http://www.brocku.ca/humanities/departments-and-centres/music 905-688-5550 x3817
Saturday, February 11 2012 8pm	Silence is Golden Three musicians from The Gallery Players (flutist Doug Miller, guitarist Eric Mahar and percussionist Penner MacKay) will be improvising a musical score for two 16-mm silent films: the 1902 science fiction/fantasy Le Voyage De La Lune (A Trip To The Moon) and 1928's La Coquille et le Clergyman (The Seashell and the Clergyman). Tickets are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors, $11 for students/children and $58 for families. Location: Niagara Artists' Centre, 354 St. Paul St. Contact: 905-468-1525 www.galleryplayers.ca
Tuesday, February 14 2012 Noon	Music@Noon Recital: Piano, Voice and Instrumental Students Our lunchtime recital series is free and open to the public, featuring our performance faculty, talented students and alumni, as well as special guests. FREE event Location: Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, 470 Glenridge Avenue Contact: www.brocku.ca
Thursday, February 16 2012 to Saturday, February 18 2012	Judith Thompson’s Lion in the Streets Brock University’s Department of Dramatic Arts presents Judith Thompson’s Lion in the Streets Seventeen years after her murder, the ghost of nine-year old Isobel, a Portuguese immigrant, is searching for her killer. Initially prey herself to rage and violence, she watches over the living, suffers with them, and finally experiences the possibility of salvation. This production contains mature language, sexual content and violence Performances run: Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 adults; $12 seniors/students; $10 groups; $5 eyeGo high school ticket program Location: Sean O’Sullivan Theatre, Brock University Contact: Centre for the Arts Box Office: 905.688.5550 x 3257 or online at: http://arts.brocku.ca/
Friday, February 17 2012	Downtown Chili Cook Off You be the judge! Head over to Market Square during lunch hour and choose your favourite chili cook. Tickets available at the door and include samples from competitors as well as much needed water and a voting ballot. Location: Market Square, Downtown Contact: For more information: 905-685-8424 or elizabeth@stcathdowntown.com http://www.stcathdowntown.com/events/detail/8
Monday, February 20 2012 7:30pm	The Avian Ensemble A musical presentation featuring Doug Miller (flute), Zoltan Kalman (clarinet) and Erika Reiman (piano). Tickets: $28.50 adults; $22.50 seniors/students; $5.00 eyeGo high school program. Location: Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, Brock University Contact: Box Office: 905.688.5550 x 3257 or http://arts.brocku.ca/
Tuesday, February 28 2012 Noon	Music@Noon Faculty Recital: Gordon Cleland, cello and Karin Di Bella, piano Our lunchtime recital series is free and open to the public, featuring our performance faculty, talented students and alumni, as well as special guests. FREE event Location: Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, Brock University Contact: www.brocku.ca
Wednesday, March 7 2012 7pm	Full Moon Ghost Walk Take an eerie stroll through downtown and explore the history and haunted tales of some of the city's oldest buildings under the magic of the full moon. Tickets: $8/person Reservations required Contact: 905-685-8424
Saturday, March 17 2012	Dublin Dash 5K The Dublin Dash 5k Fun Run/Walk will be held on March 17, 2012 by Niagara College Event Management students. The event is being held in support of the Many Hands Project and this year's recipient, St. John Ambulance St. Catharines. The Many Hands Crew will be working with the Construction Program at Niagara College- Welland Campus, and the four fundraising groups in Event Management will help raise as much funds as possible to make our dream for this St John Ambulance happen! Dublin Dash 5k is a St.Patrick's Day themed fun run/walk and post-race celebration, and we encourage everyone to wear green! It will be a prediction run (guess your time beforehand and the top closest guesses win- no watches allowed!). The run starts at Niagara College(NOTL), goes up Taylor Rd and loops through Woodend Park back to the college. Stay after for the post-race celebration and bring your friends, family and significant other along for food and beverage, amazing silent auction items, live entertainment by McPhersons Rant and the awards ceremony! Registration fee is $35.00 for pre-registration or $40.00 on race day. Register Online at Runningroom.com Location: Niagara College Niagara-on-the-Lake campus, 35 Taylor Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake Contact: Website: www.niagaracollege.ca/dublindash5k Email : Dublindash5k@gmail.com 905-641-2252 ext 6405
Sunday, April 1 2012 2:30pm - 3:30pm	The Ugly Duckling & The Tortise and the Hare by Light Wire Theatre Electroluminescent crayon-like creatures light up the night as Light Wire Theatre bring to life two classic children’s stories about underdogs and the potential for transformation and self-acceptance. Han Christian Anderson’s classic tale of The Ugly Duckling and Aesop’s fable of The Tortoise and the Hare are revived with stunning and colourful grace. Truly unique and visually dazzling, Light Wire's cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology and music will make our darkened theatre home to a host of unforgettable puppets. Classic and important stories about trusting your instincts and having faith in yourself are retold in a new, unique and fun way to new generations. Adults $20 Children $16 Location: Sean O'Sullivan Theatre, Brock University Contact: http://Arts.BrockU.ca/ boxoffice@brocku.ca
Friday, April 6 2012 7pm	Full Moon Ghost Walk Take an eerie stroll through downtown and explore the history and haunted tales of some of the city's oldest buildings under the magic of the full moon. Tickets: $8/person Reservations required Contact: 905-685-8424
Tuesday, April 10 2012 to Saturday, April 21 2012	Lyndesfarne Theatre Projects Presents: Our Town by Thornton Wilder DIRECTED by Kelly Daniels PRESENTED by Young Company Set in the early 1930s; depicting the everyday lives of average working families who live in a small rural town. (April 10th @ 7:30pm) OPENS April 11th - 21st, 2012 Evenings- Thursdays to Saturdays @ 7:30pm Matinees- Thursday - Friday, April 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th @ 11:00 am Sunday April 15th @ 2:00 pm Location: Sullivan Mahoney Courthouse Theatre, 101 King St. Contact: http://www.lyndesfarnetheatreprojects.com/
Friday, April 27 2012 to Sunday, April 29 2012	In the Soil A 3-day celebration of artists from Niagara and beyond, featuring music, theatre, dance, media and interdisciplinary arts. Tickets for individual events or festival passes are available. Location: Downtown Contact: www.inthesoil.on.ca
Saturday, May 5 2012 9pm	Full Moon Ghost Walk Take an eerie stroll through downtown and explore the history and haunted tales of some of the city's oldest buildings under the magic of the full moon. Tickets: $8/person Reservations required Contact: 905-685-8424
Monday, June 4 2012 9pm	Full Moon Ghost Walk Take an eerie stroll through downtown and explore the history and haunted tales of some of the city's oldest buildings under the magic of the full moon. Tickets: $8/person Reservations required Contact: 905-685-8424
Sunday, June 24 2012	SCENE Music Festival Back for its 17th year, S.C.E.N.E. is one of the largest annual one-day, all-ages music festivals in Canada showcasing quality independant music. Location: Downtown Contact: www.scenemusicfestival.com
Tuesday, July 3 2012 9pm	Full Moon Ghost Walk Take an eerie stroll through downtown and explore the history and haunted tales of some of the city's oldest buildings under the magic of the full moon. Tickets: $8/person Reservations required Contact: 905-685-8424
Saturday, July 7 2012 9am-5pm	Classic Car Show Over 500 classic and custom cars on display! Live music with performances all day. FREE ADMISSION Location: Downtown Contact: 905-685-8424 www.mydowntown.ca
Wednesday, August 1 2012 9pm	Full Moon Ghost Walk Take an eerie stroll through downtown and explore the history and haunted tales of some of the city's oldest buildings under the magic of the full moon. Tickets: $8/person Reservations required Contact: 905-685-8424
Friday, August 17 2012 to Sunday, August 26 2012	Downtown Summer D'Lish Enjoy some of your favourites or try something new, as many of the downtown restaurants open their doors offering fabulous three course fixed price menus ranging from $15 to $30. Reservations required directly with the restaurants. Location: Downtown Contact: www.downtowndlish.ca www.mydowntown.ca
Friday, August 31 2012 9pm	Full Moon Ghost Walk Take an eerie stroll through downtown and explore the history and haunted tales of some of the city's oldest buildings under the magic of the full moon. Tickets: $8/person Reservations required Contact: 905-685-8424
Friday, September 21 2012 to Sunday, September 30 2012	Niagara Wine Festival Enjoy more than 100 events including winery tours and tastings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, family entertainment and one of Canada's largest street parades on September 29. Contact: 905-688-0212 www.niagarawinefestival.com
Saturday, September 29 2012 9pm	Full Moon Ghost Walk Take an eerie stroll through downtown and explore the history and haunted tales of some of the city's oldest buildings under the magic of the full moon. Tickets: $8/person Reservations required Contact: 905-685-8424
Thursday, October 18 2012 to Tuesday, October 30 2012 7pm Recurring Daily	Historic Ghost Walks Downtown St. Catharines has some of the most historical buildings in Niagara, and it just so happens that many of them are haunted! Come experience the shivers from ghosts that have made their presence known, as these guided tours take you on a journey through the downtown. Tickets: $8/person Advance tickets required Walks are limited to 20 people. Tours are approximately 75 minutes. Contact: 905-685-8424
Sunday, November 25 2012 2:30pm	Santa Claus Parade Once again jolly old Saint Nick will be making an early stop when the annual parade comes to town. Dress warmly and bring the entire family to celebrate the holiday season. Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food, hats and mittens for Community Care, and Canada Post will be collecting your letters to Santa along the parade route. Location: Downtown Contact: 905-688-5600 x 1508 www.stcatharines.ca
Wednesday, November 28 2012 7pm	Full Moon Ghost Walk Take an eerie stroll through downtown and explore the history and haunted tales of some of the city's oldest buildings under the magic of the full moon. Tickets: $8/person Reservations required Contact: 905-685-8424

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