CBC to broadcast the final Tragically Hip concert, Saturday, August 20th
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A nation celebrates having the final show on TV
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Mississauga Waterfront Festival, June 17-19, 2016
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With the first official day of summer on the horizon, the Mississauga Waterfront Festival is our unofficial kick off to summer here in Mississauga.
Read MoreExperience Polish Culture on June 25 at Celebration Square
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Mississauga Polish Day is a new cultural festival offering a full day of attractions and activities. Highlights include live music, exhibits, activities and traditional cuisine.
Read MoreModern Arts: In depth with River North, Mississauga's masterful musical duo
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Local musicians Heather Christine and Matt Zaddy make up the talented, humble and exciting duo River North.
'The Nest' by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney is a jumbled mess of mud, twigs, leaves and feathers
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Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney's debut novel is an empathetic tale that mirrors the lives and struggles of many, but does it succeed in the delivery of its core message - if there is one at all?
Read More'Blackass' by A. Igoni Barrett is a complex, meandering exploration of identity and race
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A. Igoni Barrett's debut novel repurposes the primary conceit of Kafka's Metamorphosis to deliver a biting, witty satirical commentary on identity, race, and privilege.
Read More7 things you may not know about the Streetsville Founders' Bread and Honey Festival
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Everything you need to know about the 44th annual Streetsville Founders’ Bread and Honey Festival, June 3-5, 2016.
Read MoreTravel the world without leaving the city at Carassauga, May 27-29
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Carassauga Festival of Cultures is now celebrating its 31st anniversary, with 28 Pavilions representing 70 countries. Proudly the largest multicultural festival in Ontario, this year's event takes place in Mississauga on May 27th, 28th and 29th, 2016.
Read MoreCastles, thieves, and a Very Big Hole: A review of 'Undermajordomo Minor' by Patrick deWitt
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Canadian author Patrick deWitt’s third novel, Undermajordomo Minor, is a worthy follow-up to his Governor General’s Literary Award and Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize winner, The Sisters Brothers.
Read MoreWonderFest West visits Mississauga's Clarke Memorial Hall
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WonderFest West is spreading EMPOWERMENT through ART at Clarke Memorial Hall.
Read MoreThe Tim Hortons Southside Shuffle Blues & Rib Festival Fundraiser
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(PRESENTED BY TIM HORTONS SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE)
Join us on Friday, May 6th at the Lakeshore Conference Centre for our SPRING FUNDRAISER CONCERT featuring Lance Anderson’s acclaimed tribute performance of ‘The Last Waltz - a Musical Celebration of The BAND - Live’ celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the historic concert and film in 2016.
Read MoreVisual Arts Mississauga presents My Quirky Closet Fundraiser
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Join Visual Arts Mississauga at Riverwood as it raises funds for its Kids' Camp Scholarship Fund via their "My Quirky Closet – VAM’s New Found Treasure Sale" on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 10 am to 2 pm.
Read MoreModern Music: Reviewing 'Perfect Moments' by Matt Zaddy
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Matt Zaddy, Mississauga’s humble, talented musician and all around great guy, recently released his debut album, Perfect Moments in late 2015. Here's our review.
Read MoreThe "In Production" exhibit at the Living Arts Centre
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Experience "In Production" at the Living Arts Centre!
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Spring events at Visual Arts Mississauga
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Visual Arts Mississauga has an array of fun events this spring!
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Empowering children through music: Sistema Mississauga
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Sistema Mississauga has big aspirations for their students, but unfortunately their current funding ends in May 2016, before the end of the 2016 school year. This leaves seven weeks of their program unfunded. They need your help to keep the music going!
Read MoreExperience the Museums of Mississauga
/Contributed by the one and only Stuart Keeler
Images courtesy of Museums of Mississauga
We are fortunate to have a strong arts culture here in Canada's sixth largest (and growing!) city.
One of the attractions in Mississauga is our museums, which are chock-full of vibrant, restored heritage buildings with the goal to connect with all of the communities across our city.
There are plenty of exhibits, events and education experiences that are ready and waiting for you to engage with this year.
We have outlined a few that you should definitely check out with family, friends, colleagues or even on your own!:
Bradley Museum & Benares Historic House
Wednesday & Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Leslie Log House
Saturday & Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
EXHIBITIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS
THE JOURNALS OF SUSANNA MOODIE January 30 – April 16
Charles Pachter & Margaret Atwood in collaboration with the McMichael Canadian Art Collection.
Benares Historic House & Bradley Museum works on loan from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and the Museums of Mississauga.
In conversation with the iconic Margaret Atwood and Charles Pachter
Free!
March 29 - 6:00 pm Noel Ryan Auditorium
Call Readers’ Den Information desk for more information : 905-615-3200 ext. 3544
BEING CANADIAN: Stories told through Films | National Film Board of Canada
January 30 – April 8, 2016 Benares Visitor Centre
Film Series night with for Begumpura: The Wives Colony (Hindi & English)
Feb 25th 2016 Benares Visitor Centre 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Begumpura examines the concept of estranged families as one of the major challenges of globalization and immigration by a group of South Asian immigrant wives in Mississauga.
MAPLE FAMILY SUNDAYS AT BRADLEY MUSEUM February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3
Unique entertainment, crafts and fun activities are all focused on experiencing our great nation. Pancakes with maple syrup are in the Sugar Shack; souvenirs and syrup can be purchased in the Maple Souvenir Magasin.
MAPLE MAGIC AT BRADLEY MUSEUM March 14–20
Mississauga’s favourite maple tradition returns to the Bradley Museum for March Break. Learn the magic of maple. Tap a tree and follow the sap lines to the Bradley House kitchen where maple treats await. Enjoy an afternoon of truly Canadiana themed fun.
TEAS & LIBATIONS AT BENARES HISTORIC HOUSE Year Round
Indulge in a spot of afternoon tea and enjoy one of our themed tea experiences. Choose from Traditional Afternoon Tea, Downton Abbey Tea or a special Mothers Day Tea. Or try the Grand Tour: Teas of the World series. Explore teas from Scotland, Japan, Russia and India and celebrate how we all love our tea.
JANES WALK MISSISSAUGA AT BENARES HISTORIC HOUSE May 6-8
Inspired by urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs, Jane’s Walk Mississauga engages Clarkson Village from Benares Historic House along Clarkson Road North to Lakeshore Road West and past the historic Spring Creek cemetery. This free tour offers personal stories, anecdotes and contemporary pop-culture references of the neighbourhood.
MUSCLE, MUSTACHES AND MOTORS AT BENARES HISTORIC HOUSE June 19
Treat Dad this Father’s Day to an afternoon of barbershop related activities and vintage cars. 50 vintage cars from the 1800’s – 1980’s will be in display while Dad learns the ins and outs of beards and mustaches. Enjoy entertainment by a barber shop quartet, learn about cigars and take in the Hairy History Exhibit.
FRONT LAWN FILM SERIES AT BENARES HISTORIC HOUSE June 26, July 28, August 30
Gather your friends and family for a free screening of a popular classic under the stars. Come early and enjoy a tour of the museums before the film. Lawn opens at 6 pm. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Visit our website for a complete list of films.
Gastronomy | The Spirit of Simple Cuisine Year Round
The concept of “Farm to Table” is a new trend with very old roots. In this new series, learn what farm to table means today. Use produce from a local Co-op in classic recipes; discover new ways to use locally sourced seasonal fruits and veggies. Prep an entire meal based on the theme of the week. Visit the website for themes, dates and museum locations.
http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/discover/museumsofmississauga
