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Pursuits Film Fest 7
2025-01-10 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Please note that the balcony level is ONLY accessible by stairs.
Friday, January 10, $25 7:00 pm Show time
6:00 pm Auction in the Galleries, Silent Auction closes at the end of Intermission.
Mountain Life presents the Pursuits Film Fest 7: an evening of adventure films with environmental themes, Indigenous ties to the land, and an exploration of their traditional cultures. The festival will feature a silent auction, door prizes, food and drink. All proceeds support the Georgian Bay Community School’s Pursuits Program; promoting outdoor leadership and experiential learning.
Presented by Mountain Life Media. Sponsored by the Meaford Culture Foundation, GBCS’ Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Environment and Carter Allen Inspired Holmes.

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
2025-01-10 19:00 - 2025-01-11 22:00 | Ontario
7 pm

Creemore Winter Market
2025-01-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Creemore Farmer’s Market, 10 Caroline Street E, Creemore, Ontario, Canada
Event Details

A series of three individual Christmas Market days featuring great local vendors. Different vendors each day. Christmas markets will run December 7, 14 and 21 inside Station on the Green. Monthly winter markets will commence January 11.

NUGSWAP Canna Festival
2025-01-11 14:00 - 17:00 | Wiarton & District Curling Club, 563 George Street, Wiarton, Ontario, N0H2T0, Canada
Get ready for the ultimate NugSwap Cånna Festival! Growers, music lovers, and cånna enthusiasts, this is your time to shine! ✨
When: Saturday, Jan 11 | 2-5 PM
Where: Wiarton District Curling Club, 563 George St, Wiarton
Grower’s Competition:
Bring your best – 30g for 26g to test.
Growers registration 2-3 PM | Grower’s Tix: $40
Live Music & vibes for everyone!
️ Concert entry is FREE

Johannes Linstead: From Spain to Cuba
2025-01-11 15:00 - 18:00 | New Life Collingwood Church, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 0G7, Canada
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Johannes Linstead: From Spain to Cuba Saturday, January 11 3pm New Life Church, Collingwood
Canada’s Guitarist of the Year!
Recognized internationally as one of the bestselling guitarists in the Instrumental, Latin Jazz and World Music genres!
From the exotic sounds of the Mediterranean to the colourful rhythms of the Caribbean, accompanied by spicy Latin percussion, grooving bass, and soulful accordion, Johannes & his band will set the stage aglow with his Spanish guitar magic!
Join us for one performance ONLY. This incredible guitar aficionado and his outstanding band will warm your heart on a cold winter day! Spend a couple of hours with us travelling the globe with this beautiful music!
Adults $48.00 Youth $25.00
Flex Pack tickets are valid on this show.

VARA Studios X Endswell Brewery: Stein/ Pottery Workshop
2025-01-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Endswell Brewery, 26 Elm St, Collingwood, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
JAN 12th & JAN 19th

✨ The Art of Beer Steins ✨ – The Perfect Gift for Beer Enthusiasts
Looking for a unique gift that combines craft beer, creativity, and a fun experience? – We’ve got you covered.
We are so excited to team up with @endswellbeer to offer you the Art of Beer Steins Workshop!
This workshop will guide participants through designing and hand-building their very own custom beer stein.
✨ All material, tools, and instruction will be provided (no prior experience necessary)
✨ @endswellbeer Co-Owner, Dana will be onsite to give you a fun, interactive history of different stein & glassware designs, and their significance for making the beer tasting experience even better – a mini tasting will be available
✨ Participants will receive 15% off any Endswell merch purchased that evening
✨ Snacks will be provided during the workshop to keep your creativity fuelled. (If you crave something a bit more, @later_pizza will be available for purchase)
Gift a memorable experience this season!

BMFA Life Drawing - Winter Session - Monday Evenings (Jan/ Feb)
2025-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | The Press Room Gallery, 65 Simcoe Street, collingwood, Ontario, Canada
Starting January 13, 2024, BMFA offers weekly Open Life Drawing sessions for all skill levels on Monday evening of Thursday afternoons.

Monday Evenings:
January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17, & 24 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You can register for six Monday or Thursday session passes. We will also offer a limited number of individual session registrations for each session. Please note that you must register for each session you plan to attend. Classes are limited to a maximum of 15 participants.

Where: The Press Room Gallery, 65 Simcoe St, Collingwood

Cost:
Single Session: $20 for BMFA members, $25 for non-members
Seven Sessions: $140 for BMFA members, $175 for non-members
Please note: For BMFA members, please enter the code MEMBER to receive the discounted price.

Materials

BMFA will provide tables and chairs. Please bring your own easel or drawing board. Participants provide their own paper and mark-making material (graphite, charcoal, crayon, conte, pastel, watercolour, ink and wash)

Max Participants: 15

Age Requirement: 18+

Choir Revolution
2025-01-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Black Bellows, 40 Simcoe St, Collingwood, ON, Canada
Choir Revolution

Join Collingwood’s ONLY interactive group-singing event where Choir Master, Brett Caswell teaches, and YOU sing!
It’s fun, mood boosting, and leaves you feeling INCREDIBLE while also building community.
Grab a lyric sheet on your way in the door and let Brett take care of the rest!
Can’t sing? You’re PERFECT for our choir!
Singing starts at 7pm but feel free to show up any time after 6pm.

Tuesday Night Coca Cola Ski and Dine
2025-01-14 15:30 - 21:00 | Blue Mountain Village, 156 Jozo Weider Blvd, Blue Mountains, ontario, Canada
Who needs a reward simply for making it through Monday? We think everyone does and that’s why Tuesday Coca-Cola Ski & Dine is back this winter at Blue. Gather the gang, treat that special someone to a date night, or create a new family tradition and make Tuesdays your new favorite day of the week. Shred some sweet lines under the lights and then head to the lodge for some après dinner. Tuesday Night Coca-Cola Ski & Dine offer includes one (1) night lift ticket, and one (1) Eatery meal voucher on select menu items at Grand Central Eatery.
Redeem at Grand Central Eatery between 3:30 – 9:00PM.

TALK: Iceland - A Ring Road Journey | Michael Arkless
2025-01-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Blue Mountains Public Library, 173 Bruce Street South, Thourbury, Ontario, N0H2P0, Canada
Jan 14 2025, 7 – 8pm

This event was previously scheduled for December 5, 2024, but has been rescheduled for January 14, 2025. The snow date (in the event of cancelation) is January 21, 2025.
Michael (Mike) Arkless invites you to experience a breathtaking journey through Iceland via the Icelandic Ring Road. Registration is required for this event.
The Icelandic Ring Road, also known as Route #1, is a national road that runs all around the country, connecting major towns and cities. The road is a little over 1300km long, making it the longest road in Iceland.
This presentation will explore the many facets that make Iceland unique, using the Ring Road as the connecting thread of Mike and his wife, Gillian’s, adventure.
Witness the Power of the earth itself, the Glaciers and Ice, the Water, the Highlands, the Wildlife and Seascape, as well as some of the manmade architecture that seeks to impose itself upon the land.

Talk: Iceland - A Ring Road Journey
2025-01-14 19:00 - 20:30 | L.E. Shore Library, Thornbury, ON, Canada
This event was previously scheduled for December 5, 2024, but has been rescheduled for January 14, 2025. The snow date (in the event of cancelation) is January 21, 2025.
Michael (Mike) Arkless invites you to experience a breathtaking journey through Iceland via the Icelandic Ring Road. Registration is required for this event.
The Icelandic Ring Road, also known as Route #1, is a national road that runs all around the country, connecting major towns and cities. The road is a little over 1300km long, making it the longest road in Iceland.
This presentation will explore the many facets that make Iceland unique, using the Ring Road as the connecting thread of Mike and his wife, Gillian’s, adventure.
Witness the Power of the earth itself, the Glaciers and Ice, the Water, the Highlands, the Wildlife and Seascape, as well as some of the manmade architecture that seeks to impose itself upon the land.

Lecture Series: Global Trends in Women's Employment in Renewable and Clean Energy: Continuities, Contradictions, Disruptions
2025-01-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning Presents: Women, Peace and Security.
This week: Global Trends in Women’s Employment in Renewable and Clean Energy: Continuities, Contradictions, Disruptions
Lecturer – Bipasha Baruah
Concerns about environmental sustainability and fossil-fuel insecurity have motivated countries around the world to transition to clean energy supplies derived from renewables such as solar, hydro, bioenergy, geothermal and wind. Since producing and distributing clean energy is more labor-intensive than producing and distributing fossil fuels, this shift is creating new employment opportunities and addressing energy poverty in remote or under-served communities. Although there is tremendous potential to create employment in clean energy almost everywhere in the world, there is growing concern that women, who are already underrepresented in the sector, will become even more marginalized if gender equity policies and programs are not proactively planned and implemented. This lecture will identify opportunities and constraints for women’s employment in clean energy in industrialized, emerging and developing economies, and makes recommendations for optimizing their participation.

Sauble Beach Winterfest 2025
2025-01-17 - 2025-01-19 | Sauble Beach, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada
Friday Jan 17 : Parade – Winterfest Trivia Night -Tree Burning & Teen Dance
Saturday Jan 18 : Winterfest Activities & Games – Free X-Country trail use by Sauble Ski and Snowshoe Club – Firefighter’s Dance

Trivia Night: Rocks and Gems
2025-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don’t worry! You’ll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week.
Participate through our website and our Facebook every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game.

Green River Revival
2025-01-17 19:00 - 23:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Don’t miss your chance to see the greatest hits of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL performed live on stage by this all-star cast including 2 former members of the world-renowned Eagles Tribute, Hotel California. Sure to have you singing your hearts out and dancing in your seats. Don’t wait until it is too late! Get your tickets now!

Banditfest Presents
2025-01-17 20:00 - 23:00 | Rumpus Room, 237 9th Street East, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
UPCOMING SHOWS
November 22
Dec 20
Jan 17
Show 8:00 pm
$15

Rail Jam at Blue
2025-01-18 - 2025-01-19 | Blue Mountain Village, 156 Jozo Weider Blvd, Blue Mountains, ontario, Canada

Free Winter Hiking Guided Series
2025-01-18 10:00 - 14:00 | 103 Falls Rd. Georgian Bluffs
Join Brendon McKenna (Iron Wolf Outfitting) and Summer Martin (Ladyslipper Wilderness) from Great Ape Empire for an engaging outdoor adventure!
What you’ll learn on this guided hike:

Essential tree identification & knowledge
Animal tracks & signs
Basic survival priorities & bushcraft skills

Made possible through funding from Community Foundation Grey Bruce!
The views and opinions expressed through this initiative do not necessarily reflect those of Community Foundation Grey Bruce.

Goddo 50 Years Who Cares!
2025-01-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada

Bee Gees Tribute
2025-01-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Historic Gayety Theatre, 161 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y2M1, Canada

Solidarity Sundays
2025-01-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2N7, Canada
Inclusive, informal get-together for the whole family, with potluck snacks, games, hot drinks, and live music: all welcome.
No charge but donations to cover costs are most welcome.

From Plein Air to Studio - Online Demonstration
2025-01-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Follow along with BMFA member artist Brian Buckrell in this special online demonstration as he takes an acrylic plein air sketch and, using a digital plan (Art Rage), produces a studio painting in acrylics. See how far the group can go to complete the painting in the evening.
Date: January 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Via Zoom (link to be provided upon registration)
This workshop is a fundraiser for the BMFA, as Brian has generously donated his time. All proceeds from this workshop will go directly to the expansion of BMFA programming.

Rest Release and Restore: Yoga
2025-01-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Tone Yoga Studio, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Jade McMeekin Yoga and Wellness
This class gives your body the opportunity to deeply relax, let go and surrender into each posture. These postures are completely supported by various props and held for up to 5 min each giving the mind and the body time to unwind and return to a balanced state.

$20

This class will be offered every 6 weeks during regular class times.

Movie Night Tuesdays - No Country for Old Men
2025-01-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday is film night! Starting Jan 7th, Marsh Street Centre will host the Fantastic Cinema Club. Join us for monthly series featuring filmmaker showcases, genre double bills, and curated pairings of Classic and New Release films, as well as Art House and Grindhouse favourites

The Hummingbyrds
2025-01-21 20:30 - 23:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
The Hummingbyrds consist of Jayden Grahlman – upright bass & vocals, Jolie Anastasia – guitar & vocals, and Raven Cousin’s – mandolin & vocals. Together they blend their pure joy for singing harmony, with a deep love for folk, Americana, bluegrass, rock, blues and country music. Their sound is as sweet as nectar and as exciting as a hummingbirds flight. Weaving melodies with the wind, this band is a natural beauty to behold.
Come soak in the sweet sounds of this special trio in the perfect environment to get cozy with some friends. See you there!

Lecture Series: Situation of Women in Afghanistan and Obligations of the International Community and Feminist Groups for Changing the Situation
2025-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning Presents: Women, Peace and Security.
This week: Situation of Women in Afghanistan and Obligations of the International Community and Feminist Groups for Changing the Situation
Lecturer – Nargis Nehan
After taking Afghanistan by force in August 2021, the Taliban has issued more than 90 edicts stripping away all rights of women in Afghanistan. Today girls are not allowed to go to schools beyond grade 6, women are not allowed to work, they are not allowed to visit parks, gyms or beauty salons, they are not allowed to travel without a male guardian. Even if they fall sick and need emergency treatment, taxi drivers are instructed not to transport them, hospitals and clinics are instructed not to treat them, and pharmacies are instructed to not sell them medicine. What is happening in Afghanistan is the worst form of Gender Apartheid, challenging all the international resolutions and conventions related to women’s rights. My lecture is about roots of this institutionalized discrimination, its implications for women’s rights and freedom around the globe and why it is crucial for the world to stand with Afghan women and support them in claiming their rights.

BMFA Member Show - 'In Motion' Opening Reception
2025-01-23 17:00 - 19:00 | BMFA, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood, ON, Canada
As the BMFA approaches its 50th Anniversary, we invite all current BMFA member artists to submit work for the upcoming 2025 BMFA Member’s Show from January 23rd to March 2nd, 2025. The show’s theme is “In Motion”—a celebration of progress as an ongoing force that is never static, constantly evolving, and in constant motion. This theme invites you to explore the concepts of kinetic energy, human action, tand he flow of time or progress.
Submission Guidelines:
Dates:

Exhibition Dates: January 23rd – March 2nd, 2025
Submission Deadline: January 18th at 5:00 pm (Late submissions will not be considered)
Intake Dates: January 17th, & January 18th (11 am to 4 pm)

Medium: We welcome a wide range of mediums, including but not limited to:

Paintings
Drawings
Sculptures
Mixed Media
Digital Art
Photography

Size Requirements:

2D Work: A maximum of 2 pieces must fit within a 3 ft x 4 ft space.
3D Work: Maximum of 2 pieces. Please forward dimensions to admin@bmfa.on.ca if your piece exceeds 1.5 cubic ft. Pieces over 10 lbs must be accompanied by a jpeg and a request to display, sent to admin@bmfa.on.ca.

Hanging & Installation:

Work must be professionally presented and ready to hang or install.
All 2D work should be framed and wired with D-hooks for hanging.
Appropriate installation hardware should be provided for 3D work.

Entry Fee:

There is a non-refundable entry fee of $10 per submission. Payment can be made during in-take.

Submission Process:

Indicate the number of pieces you plan to submit.
Provide a description of the medium used for each piece.
Include a brief artist statement (max. 50 words) explaining how your work relates to the theme “In Motion.” These statements will be displayed in your artwork at the exhibition.

Eligibility:

This call is open to all current BMFA member artists. Emerging and established artists are equally encouraged to participate.
Exhibited work must remain until March 2, 2025. Pick-up is scheduled for March 3rd and 4th (11 am-4 pm).

Additional Information:

Commission: The BMFA retains a 35% commission on all sales made during the exhibition.
Delivery & Pick-up: Artists are responsible for the delivery and pick-up of their work. The BMFA does not provide insurance for artwork; artists should ensure their own coverage.
Rejection of Work: The BMFA reserves the right to reject work that does not align with the above criteria.

Exhibition Details:

Location: Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, 65 Simcoe Street, Collingwood
Opening Reception: January 23rd, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm

We look forward to your submissions and to celebrating the theme of “In Motion” with your creative work

Contact Information:

For inquiries or additional information, please contact Amber Ebert, Director of Operations at admin@bmfa.on.ca or call 705.445.3430

The Song Trade with Larry Jensen and Tim Harrison
2025-01-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Parkwood Restaurant, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, N4K1K4, Canada
A night of song trades, stories, and in-depth conversation between finger-picked guitars…
The PARKWOOD Restaurant is well known for its tasty pizza, craft beer and exotic cocktails. It also has a wide selection of gluten free menu choices for those who require them. Attention to detail is a hallmark of the restaurant which features great sound and atmosphere. For reservations and information call: 226-664-0340.
BIOs Of Larry Jensen and Tim Harrison:
LARRY JENSEN
Singer-songwriter Larry Jensen is a local legend. He has released 20 CDs of original music, and two books. He recently published an autobiographical book/CD set titled These Streets I Know.
The first winner of an Owen Sound Cultural Award, Larry has performed with many outstanding musicians, and was also selected to serve as Owen Sound Poets Laureate with poet Rob Rolfe. Check out Larry at http://facebook.com/larryaj
TIM HARRISON
Tim has worked for many years as an artist and organizer in the field of roots and folk music in Canada. He has recorded nine solo albums, and, together with founding the Owen Sound Summerfolk Festival, Tim has been artistic director of the Mariposa, Northwind, and Eaglewood Folk Festivals.
Tim has toured in England and Scotland and has regularly performed in the U.S. and Canada. The Boston Globe dubbed Tim “Canada’s cinematic songwriter.”
In 2019 Tim wrote a book concerning his exploits in the arts: “Acoustic Espionage, Folk Clubs, Festivals, and Maps Of Paris.”
For further information visit: www.timharrison.ca or Tim’s page here on Facebook: facebook.com/timharrisonmusic

Gracie Jet at The Dunes
2025-01-24 19:00 - 22:00 | The Dunes, 11 Southampton Parkway, Sauble Beach, ON, Canada

Grey Rd. 1 with Nuclear Vibes
2025-01-24 20:00 - 23:00 | Heartwood Hall, 939 2nd Ave E, Owen Sound, Ontario, n4k 2h5, Canada
Named after the childhood home of front man Fred Dawson, Grey Road 1 has been igniting stages across Ontario for over a decade. With a sound that blends the raw energy of classic rock, the groove of funk, and the soulful blues, this band delivers an unforgettable musical experience.
Along with guitarist/vocalist Fred Dawson, Grey Road 1 features Mike Weir and Nick Liefl for the rhythm section, and Trevor MacKenzie and Pete Devlin providing hair raising guitar solos! This is a band that you won’t want to miss! This band is currently in studio working on their debut album which is inspired by rock and blues.
Nuclear Vibes is a husband-and-wife duo from Bruce County, delivering high-energy performances at public venues and private events across the region. Don’t miss this opportunity to see them live with their full band! Visit www.NuclearVibes.com to download their music and follow @NuclearVibesMusic on Facebook and Instagram for show updates, new music, and more!
