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SUMMARY:The Ward Night Market at The Boathouse
DESCRIPTION:The Ward Night Market is returning on September 7th\, at the Boathouse from 6-10 pm for our most anticipated event of the entire outdoor market season! \nJoin us by the beautiful Speed River\, where 30+ incredible vendors will be showcasing unique art\, handmade crafts\, and vintage treasures. \nThe Boathouse\, famous for its delectable ice cream\, will be serving up scoops until they sell out\, help them make sure all this ice cream is well taken care of! Speed River Paddling will be there with canoes and kayaks available until dusk. Is there a better date night in this city?! \nImagine an evening filled with music by the river\, community vibes\, and the sweet taste of ice cream as you explore the market under the stars. \nSo grab your friends\, family\, and even your furry companions\, and join us for a magical night to remember. Let’s celebrate local\, enjoy the summer\, and make it a night to remember! \nSee you on September 7th\, 6-10pm\, Ward Night Market fam! \nFollow The Ward Night Market on Instagram!
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/19876/
LOCATION:The Boathouse\, 116 Gordon St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 4H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Children,Families,Interactive,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Women's Music Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Women’s Music Weekend September 8-10\, 2023 \nIgnatius Jesuit Retreat Centre\, Guelph \nThis September\, Women’s Music Weekend co-founders Jane Lewis and Katherine Wheatley will be joined by two award-winning guest artists: Dawn Tyler Watson is a Juno winning jazz & blues musician from Montreal\, and Lori Yates is an alt-country legend from Toronto. In addition to being long-time and multiple award-winning songwriters and performing artists\, these four women have dedicated much of their careers\, with great love and inspiration\, to community music and mentoring. Together\, they aim to inspire and ignite musical passion in the weekend’s participants. \nThis uplifting weekend offers many options to explore one’s musical self\, such as: Songwriting ● Pick-Up Band ● How to Sing Harmony ● Freeing the Voice ● Vocal Improvisation ● Blues and Jazz Vocals ● Guitar Techniques ● Ukulele ● Pop-Up Choir ● Group Singing \n“Our aim is to stretch and challenge and build community through music. We write songs\, we play\, we laugh\, we sing our hearts out all weekend long.” Jane and Katherine \nwww.womensmusicweekend.com \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/womens-music-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Ignatius Centre\, Guelph\, 5420 Hwy 6 N\,\, Guelph\, N1H 6J2
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Music,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230908T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230910T150000
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SUMMARY:Women's Music Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic\, fun weekend of musical inspiration\, creativity\, empowerment and community!\nWhether you’ve always wanted to sing but haven’t given yourself the chance\, or you’ve been writing songs and singing for years and want to hone your skills\, Women’s Music Weekend is for you. Whatever stage you’re at\, you will be supported and guided to explore your musical side in a safe and nurturing environment.\nYour hosts & facilitators KATHERINE WHEATLEY & JANE LEWIS are thrilled to welcome talented musicians DAWN TYLER WATSON and LORI YATES as guest instructors for the Fall Weekend. LOTS more info at womensmusicweekend.com
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/womens-music-weekend/
LOCATION:Ignatius Centre\, Guelph\, 5420 Hwy 6 N\,\, Guelph\, N1H 6J2
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Music,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T193000
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SUMMARY:Art Not Shame Art Social
DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to be offering an Art Social for this year’s Welcoming Week.\nWelcoming Week is organized by the Guelph Wellington Local Immigration Partnership @guelphwellingtonlip and invites newcomers to participate in various community events to strengthen bonds within the community. This year we are happy to host a drop-in art making social event for all ages at @10carden on September 13\, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. No registration necessary\, all supplies will be provided. Just show up and get creative and inspired by different art making materials. If you’d like more information\, please email: alisa.mcronald@artnotshame.org
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/art-not-shame-art-social/
LOCATION:10C Shared Space\, 42 Carden St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families,Interactive,Visual Art,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T203000
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing at Royal City Brewing
DESCRIPTION:September 15\, 2023 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | $40*\n*Includes 1 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at Royal City Brewing Company for this life drawing workshop! Learn the basics of drawing techniques and gain confidence using a variety of tools\, to render a live (clothed) model in a series of dynamic poses. Come enjoy a drink or two (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) as we get the creative juices flowing with fun warm-up exercises\, and build up from the basics of drawing together to do some short\, and some longer drawing studies! \nAll materials are included + suitable for all levels. Participants are welcome to bring their own materials\, though not expected. \nTo ensure willing participants have access to educational opportunities\, please email Ahmri at info@otherwisestudios.com if you face financial barriers. Space permitting\, we can provide discounted or complementary admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Online
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/life-drawing-at-royal-city-brewing/
LOCATION:Royal City Brewing Co.\, 199 Victoria Rd South\, Guelph\, ON\, N1E 6T9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Visual Art,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 25 Years of The Dragon: Guelph Comics Jam Marks a Milestone
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur and Single Mom Jenn Haines Celebrates Over Two Decades as Community Hub for Comics and Games \nGuelph\, ON\, September 6\, 2023 — The anticipation is palpable as Guelph prepares to host the momentous 25th anniversary celebration of The Dragon\, the iconic female-owned comic book and gaming store. The anniversary celebration\, known as Guelph Comics Jam\, will take place on September 16th from 10am to 6pm at Old Quebec Street in the heart of Downtown Guelph. The event is open to the public and free of charge and will include signings by such Canadian comic luminaries as Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth)\, Emily Carroll (A Guest in the House)\, Ryan North (Fantastic Four)\, and more. \nThe Dragon’s Remarkable Journey \nFounded a quarter-century ago by visionary entrepreneur Jenn Haines\, The Dragon has grown from humble beginnings to become internationally acclaimed as a family friendly community hub. For 25 years\, The Dragon has set the standard for promoting comic books\, graphic novels\, manga and games for all ages. The store has enriched the lives of families and inspired similar stores worldwide to serve as nexuses for community and culture within their respective locales. The Dragon’s dedication to excellence has earned it prestigious accolades\, including the esteemed Eisner and Shuster Awards for retail. \nFrom its inception\, The Dragon has fostered a multi-generational customer base\, uniting comic and game enthusiasts of all ages through the power of storytelling and creativity; The Dragon not only offers a highly curated selection of books and games that engage children as well as adults\, but has also offered a continuous calendar of author signings and gaming events that have been an integral part of Guelph’s cultural scene. As a proudly female-owned establishment\, The Dragon has created a warm and welcoming space for all\, consistently championing diversity and inclusion. \nJenn Haines: A Trailblazing Visionary \nThe driving force behind The Dragon’s success\, Jenn Haines\, has passionately dedicated her life to creating a sanctuary for comic and game enthusiasts. A single mother of two children\, Haines has shattered glass ceilings while raising her family and evolving her business. She also holds the esteemed position of President of the Board of ComicsPRO\, the international organization of comic book shops\, further solidifying her status as a true industry leader. \nGuelph Comics Jam: A Creative Extravaganza \nThe Guelph Comics Jam\, now in its fifth year\, coincides with The Dragon’s 25th anniversary celebration. This vibrant event is the pinnacle of Guelph’s comic art scene\, bringing together a constellation of renowned artists\, writers\, and illustrators who have made indelible contributions to the world of comics. \n“It’s such a privilege to be invited to Guelph Comics Jam\,” said rising star comic book writer Tate Brombal. “As a Guelph native\, I shopped at The Dragon as a kid and the store was such an integral part of my journey to becoming a comic book writer\, I love coming back and being part of The Dragon community.” \nStellar Guests Include: \n\n\nEmily Carroll: Writer and artist celebrated for works like “Through the Woods” and “When I Arrived at the Castle.” \n\n\nJeff Lemire: Renowned writer and artist behind graphic novels such as “Sweet Tooth” (now a show on Netflix) and “Essex County” (now a miniseries on CBC). \n\n\nRyan North: Bestselling writer known for “How To Invent Everything” and “Fantastic Four.” \n\n\nScott Chantler: Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist of “Bix” and “Two Generals.” \n\n\nMatthew Rosenberg: Award-winning writer of “What’s The Furthest Place From Here?” and “4 Kids Walk Into a Bank.” \n\n\nTate Brombal: Award nominated writer of “Behemoth” and “The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos.” \n\n\nTyler Boss: Eisner-nominated artist and cartoonist with titles like “What’s The Furthest Place From Here?” and “Dead Dog’s Bite.” \n\n\nAnd many more! \n\n\nJoin the Celebration \nThe Guelph Comics Jam on September 16th is not just a celebration of The Dragon’s remarkable 25 years\, but a celebration of the entire comic book and gaming community’s unwavering passion and creativity. During the event\, proprietor Haines will unveil a 25th anniversary logo by Guelph’s own Jay Stephens\, an Emmy Award winning cartoonist.  All are invited to join this 25th anniversary milestone event at Old Quebec Street from 10am to 6pm to commemorate The Dragon’s legacy and the enduring magic of comics and games. \nFull guest list is below. \n\nFor media inquiries\, please contact: \npress@dragonguelph.com \nFor more information about The Dragon and Guelph Comics Jam\, visit: \nWebsite: https://dragonguelph.com/ \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragonguelph \nTwitter: https://twitter.com/dragonguelph \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonguelph/ \n  \nFull Guelph Comics Jam Guest List: \nEmily Carroll — Writer/artist of award-winning comics such as A Guest in the House\, Through the Woods\, When I Arrived at the Castle\, and the graphic novel adaptation of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak. \nJeff Lemire — Writer/artist on critically acclaimed graphic novels such as Sweet Tooth\, Essex County\, and Gideon Falls. \nRyan North — Bestselling writer of How To Invent Everything\, Fantastic Four\, and the graphic novel adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five. \nScott Chantler — Bestselling and Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist behind such books as Bix\, Two Generals\, and Squire & Knight. \nMatthew Rosenberg — Award-winning writer of comics such as What’s The Furthest Place From Here?\, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank\, and We Can Never Go Home. \nTyler Boss — Eisner-nominated\, award winning cartoonist and designer. His titles include What’s The Furthest Place From Here?\, 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank\, and Dead Dog’s Bite. \nTate Brombal — Award-nominated and best-selling writer of comics such as Behold\, Behemoth\, House of Slaughter\, and The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos. \nRichard Pace — Critically acclaimed artist behind such comics as Second Coming\, Barbaric: Axe to Grind\, and Pitt. \nAdriana Blake — Storyboard artist on such iconic shows as Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire\, Care Bears: Unlock the Magic and Cyberchase\, as well as the self-published comic series Fall-On-Me. \nAndrew Wheeler — Shuster and Eisner-winning writer and editor. His credits include Cat Fight\, Sins of the Black Flamingo\, and the all-ages LGBTQ anthology Shout Out. \nJay Stephens – Veteran of the alt-comics scene and influential creator of such acclaimed titles as Dwellings\, Jetcat\, and Oddville. \nBlack Eye Books — Boutique publisher of alternative comics such as Dejects\, Bore\, and Dwellings. \nChris Sanagan — Shuster award-nominated writer of Group of 7 Comics. Non-comic book writing credits include articles for Ontario History\, The American Archivist\, and the Guelph Mercury Tribune. \nMatt Bors — Eisner-winning comics editor\, writer\, artist\, and political/editorial cartoonist. Best known for The Nib\, as well as War is Boring\, We Should Improve Society Somewhat\, and the Ahoy Comics series Justice Warriors. \nDavid J. Knight — Among other things\, the owner and Editor-in-Chief of Fenylalanine Publishing\, publisher of Tales of a Guelphire and The Head. His latest works include Aerosomnia: The Awakening Ear and Head & Tales. \nJason Loo — Eisner award-winning cartoonist behind such acclaimed and iconic comics such as The Pitiful Human-Lizard\, Afterlift\, and The All-Nighter. \nKyle J. Smith — A visual artist and comic creator. In addition to working in the Canadian Entertainment Industry\, his comic book credits include Scare Tales\, Weathered Spirit\, and various RAID studio anthologies. \nRamón Pérez — Multiple Eisner and Harvey Award winning cartoonist known for such renowned comics as Stillwater\, Jim Henson’s Tale Of Sand\, and Amazing Spider-Man: Learning to Crawl. \nKalman Andrasofszky — Illustrator\, comic artist\, concept artist\, and cover artist best known for his work on Captain Canuck\, X-23\, and Dungeons & Dragons. \nMarcus To — Comic artist and illustrator with decades of work in comics including some lauded titles as Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings\, Joyride\, and The Flash. \nCasey Parsons –  illustrator\, fine artist and comic book artist\,  He specializes in mixed media traditional techniques and is best known for his work for Marvel Comics\, Upper Deck\, & Image Comics. \nMichael Walsh – Award-winning cartoonist best known for Silver Coin from Image Comics and the art on key Magic The Gathering cards. \nSam Noir –  Writer\, cartoonist\, and toymaker known for his covers for Chapterhouse Comics Summer Special\, Captain Canuck\, and co-creating Sunny & Owl Girl\, Victorian Four\,  and Major North.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/celebrating-25-years-of-the-dragon-guelph-comics-jam-marks-a-milestone/
LOCATION:The Dragon\, 55 Wyndham St N\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 7T8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Families,Interactive,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Yorklands Green Hub Tree Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Welcoming Week and National Forest Week at Yorklands Green Hub with the 2nd annual Tree Festival\, Sun. Sept.17th\, 1pm to 3pm. \nYorklands Green Hub\, 785 York Road Guelph\, ON N1E 6N1 \nSun\, Sep 17\, 2023 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/yorklands-green-hub-tree-festival/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Interactive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230919T203000
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SUMMARY:Adobe After Effects for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects\, a digital visual effects and motion graphics application. The workshop will provide an overview of the program\, including topics such as: starting a new project\, importing media\, starter tools\, introduction to compositions\, working with text and shapes\, keyframe animation\, and exporting. \nParticipants will need a laptop with Adobe After Effects software. Ed Video has a limited amount of laptops available for members to use during the workshop. Please email workshops@edvideo.org if you wish to use one. \nEmail workshops@edvideo.org with any questions and/or accessibility needs and to register.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/adobe-after-effects-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Ed Video Media Arts Centre\, 404 York Rd.\, Guelph\, N1E 3H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses,Interactive,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230921T200000
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SUMMARY:FREE Printmakers’ Meetup
DESCRIPTION:September 21\, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Free\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalling all printmakers and print-interested folks! Come gather at Otherwise Studios to network\, share tips and tricks with other artists in your field\, and pull some proofs in Guelph’s first public print shop! \nWhether you love etching\, relief\, monotype\, lithography\, or screenprinting\, all printmaking artists are welcome to join in the fun. \nBring your favourite art supplies\, or use the ones at the shop – see you there! All ages and experience levels welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Online
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/free-printmakers-meetup/
LOCATION:Otherwise Studios\, 490 York Road\, Building i\, Suite 201\, Guelph ON\, N1E 6V1
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Visual Art,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230924T150000
DTSTAMP:20230810T110538Z
CREATED:20230808T133804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T110538Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Culture Days: Creativity Is...
DESCRIPTION:Creativity has no borders. It is not restricted to a place or time. \nJoin artist Mary Kroetsch at Riverside Park’s big picnic shelter and engage in small talk by completing the sentence “Creativity is…” with a single word scribed in any fashion. Then using supplied tools\, make the word scream loudly with any kind of mark making. Consider beautiful words made ugly and ugly words made beautiful. \nThe aim of this activity is to offer a safe place and space for participants\, plus a little time\, to share something that a simple three word sentence can say\, empowering community to redefine a public space as a creative-led conversation forum. \nConversation not only conveys and sparks ideas but also enthusiasm and passion. Everyone’s experiences\, expertise\, and opinions are unique. Sharing them with others can foster a creative environment. And a creative environment is open and welcoming to many people coming together for a brief moment of understanding\, tolerance and unity. \nThe “Creativity Is” sentences will provide inspiration for a future installation at Guelph Civic Museum.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-culture-days-creativity-is/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, 709 Woolwich St\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H7G6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Visual Art,Workshops
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