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SUMMARY:Women's Music Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic three days of musical inspiration\, learning\, creativity\, and community!\nYour hosts & facilitators KATHERINE WHEATLEY & JANE LEWIS are thrilled to welcome talented musicians CYNTHIA KINNUNEN and STACEY CAN-TAMAKLOE as guest instructors.\nOur spring weekend will focus on group singing\, playing\, drumming\, and dance—nurturing community and connections through music. Ukulele is the focus of one of our instructors. Of course there will always be space and activities for our songwriters! (However\, if you are specifically looking for songwriting instruction\, we recommend our September weekend—Sept 12-14\, 2025.)\nAll our weekends aim to foster musical joy\, discovery\, connections\, delicious food\, and access to nature on the beautiful grounds of Ignatius Retreat Centre.\nYou do NOT need to know how to play an instrument or read music! All you need is a love of music\, a desire to connect with other music makers\, and a willingness to try something new.\nAlong with workshops on singing\, drumming\, ukulele and dance\, we’ll have small impromptu bands\, a pop-up choir\, jamming\, an open mic\, song circles and more! All in the safe and nurturing environment we create to allow you to explore your creativity and bring out the music deep inside you.\nFor more info\, visit www.womensmusicweekend.com\nIf finances are an issue\, we do have a bursary fund. See the BURSARY page on our website for more info.
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/womens-music-weekend-4/
LOCATION:Ignatius Centre\, Guelph\, 5420 Hwy 6 N\,\, Guelph\, N1H 6J2
CATEGORIES:Camps,Interactive,Music,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Lewis":MAILTO:news@vocalmeditation.com
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SUMMARY:Vocal Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour tuning up and tuning in. We’ll explore various relaxing vocal exercises: sounding\, toning\, chanting\, and simple songs. This group is intended to give you a sense of calm & grounding to get you through the week\, along with the energetic lift that comes with vocalizing together in a group. Offered weekly!\nPayment is by donation ($10-20 suggested/pwyc)\, and you’re welcome to join us each Monday\, or on a drop-in basis.\n\nLocation: Harcourt United Church\, 87 Dean Ave\, Guelph\nTO REGISTER: No pre-registration necessary. You can email music@all-together-now.ca so I have your contact information in case of schedule changes. Otherwise\, just show up no later than noon on the Monday of your choice
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/vocal-meditation-38/
LOCATION:Harcourt United Church\, 87 Dean Ave.\, Guelph\, N1G 1L3
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Music,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Lewis":MAILTO:news@vocalmeditation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250519T130000
DTSTAMP:20250415T194707Z
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UID:41408-1747656000-1747659600@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Vocal Meditaton
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour tuning up and tuning in. We’ll explore various relaxing vocal exercises: sounding\, toning\, chanting\, and simple songs. This group is intended to give you a sense of calm & grounding to get you through the week\, along with the energetic lift that comes with vocalizing together in a group. Offered weekly!\nPayment is by donation ($10-20 suggested/pwyc)\, and you’re welcome to join us each Monday\, or on a drop-in basis.\n\nLocation: Harcourt United Church\, 87 Dean Ave\, Guelph\nTO REGISTER: No pre-registration necessary. You can email music@all-together-now.ca so I have your contact information in case of schedule changes. Otherwise\, just show up no later than noon on the Monday of your choice
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/vocal-meditaton/
LOCATION:Harcourt United Church\, 87 Dean Ave.\, Guelph\, N1G 1L3
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Music,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Lewis":MAILTO:news@vocalmeditation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250523T213000
DTSTAMP:20250415T195638Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Musicfest presents Bénédicte Lauzière (violin) & Ken Gee (piano)
DESCRIPTION:Guelph Musicfest opens its 5-concert 2025 series at the Guelph Youth Music Centre with a recital by Bénédicte Lauzière (violin) & Ken Gee (piano). Described as “beautiful to watch and breathtaking to hear” by the Guelph Mercury\, violinist Bénédicte Lauzière enjoys a prolific career on the Canadian stage. She is concertmaster of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony\, with which she is often featured as a soloist. She is an avid chamber musician; her recent collaborations include Emanuel Ax and members of the Penderecki String Quartet. Ken Gee is the founder and artistic director of Guelph Musicfest. PROGRAM: Tchaikovsky\, Melodie in E-flat major op. 42; Amy Beach\, Violin Sonata\, op. 34; Debussy\, Clair de lune (arr. Roelens); Brahms\, Violin Sonata no. 2 in A major\, op. 100; Chopin\, Nocturne in c-sharp minor (arr. Milstein) \nGuelph Musicfest opens its 5-concert 2025 series at the Guelph Youth Music Centre with a recital by Bénédicte Lauzière (violin) & Ken Gee (piano). \nDescribed as “beautiful to watch and breathtaking to hear” by the Guelph Mercury\, violinist Bénédicte Lauzière enjoys a prolific career on the Canadian stage. She is concertmaster of the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony\, with which she is often featured as a soloist. She is an avid chamber musician; her recent collaborations include Emanuel Ax and members of the Penderecki String Quartet. As a recitalist\, she enjoys her partnership with pianist Angela Park and performances with Ken Gee. She won numerous prizes and awards\, including the Prix d’Europe 2014\, the Michael-Measures Award 2011\, the Peter Mendell Prize 2010\, as well as a grant for professional musicians from the Canada Council for the Arts. Ken Gee is the founder and artistic director of Guelph Musicfest. \nPROGRAM: Tchaikovsky\, Melodie in E-flat major op. 42; Amy Beach\, Violin Sonata\, op. 34; Debussy\, Clair de lune (arr. Roelens); Brahms\, Violin Sonata no. 2 in A major\, op. 100; Chopin\, Nocturne in c-sharp minor (arr. Milstein)
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-musicfest-presents-benedicte-lauziere-violin-ken-gee-piano/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Musicfest":MAILTO:ken@guelphmusicfest.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250525T140000
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UID:43676-1748181600-1748192400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Tapestry of Art and Music - Wonder and Whimsy
DESCRIPTION:Tapestry of Art and Music is a fundraising event that features an art show & sale with a music performance by the Oakville Choir for Children and Youth. Come see a mosaic of mini artwork from 100 artists within the region and beyond  Each piece will be donated by the artist and displayed as one large tapestry of work. All art will be for sale at one price. And don’t miss the performance by Oakville Choir for Children and Youth\, just back from winning awards at the Heritgage Music Festival in Orlando\, Florida.  This is a free event. Come and enjoy your day at the Alton Mill Arts Centre in Alton\, Ontario
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/tapestry-of-art-and-music-wonder-and-whimsy/
LOCATION:Alton Mill Arts Centre\, 1402 Queen Street West\, Alton\, L7K 0C3
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibitions,Art Sales,Music,Performance,Visual Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="Headwaters Arts":MAILTO:info@headwatersarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250526T120000
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UID:41411-1748260800-1748264400@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Vocal Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Spend an hour tuning up and tuning in. We’ll explore various relaxing vocal exercises: sounding\, toning\, chanting\, and simple songs. This group is intended to give you a sense of calm & grounding to get you through the week\, along with the energetic lift that comes with vocalizing together in a group. Offered weekly!\nPayment is by donation ($10-20 suggested/pwyc)\, and you’re welcome to join us each Monday\, or on a drop-in basis.\n\nLocation: Harcourt United Church\, 87 Dean Ave\, Guelph\nTO REGISTER: No pre-registration necessary. You can email music@all-together-now.ca so I have your contact information in case of schedule changes. Otherwise\, just show up no later than noon on the Monday of your choice
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/vocal-meditation-37/
LOCATION:Harcourt United Church\, 87 Dean Ave.\, Guelph\, N1G 1L3
CATEGORIES:Interactive,Music,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jane Lewis":MAILTO:news@vocalmeditation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250530T213000
DTSTAMP:20250415T195517Z
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SUMMARY:Guelph Musicfest presents the Festival Trio
DESCRIPTION:Cellist Paul Pulford\, violinist Sadie Fields and Guelph Musicfest director/pianist Ken Gee have been performing together as the Festival Trio since 2014. During that time\, they have built on a common sense of musicality and friendship that makes for wonderful performances. Sadie Fields lives in Brussels\, Belgium\, and has a stellar career in Europe\, performing in top-drawer ensembles and recently became the new principal violinist of the famed Edinburgh String Quartet. Paul Pulford lives in Long Reach\, New Brunswick\, but his previous musical roots include many years as cellist of the renowned Penderecki Quartet based at Laurier University\, where he taught\, conducted\, and was chair of the music department. All of this was in addition to solo performances\, fondness for contemporary music\, and many CD recordings. Ken is the founder and artistic director of Guelph Musicfest. PROGRAM: Haydn\, Piano Trio no. 35 in C major\, Hob. XV:21; Pál Hermann\, Suite for solo violin (1919); de Falla\, Suite Populaire Espagnole\, for cello & piano; Shostakovich\, Piano Trio no. 2 in e minor\, op. 67 \nCellist Paul Pulford\, violinist Sadie Fields and Guelph Musicfest director/pianist Ken Gee have been performing together as the Festival Trio since 2014. During that time\, they have built on a common sense of musicality and friendship that makes for wonderful performances. \nSadie Fields lives in Brussels\, Belgium\, and has a stellar career in Europe\, performing in top-drawer ensembles and recently became the new principal violinist of the famed Edinburgh String Quartet. \nPaul Pulford lives in Long Reach\, New Brunswick\, but his previous musical roots include many years as cellist of the renowned Penderecki Quartet based at Laurier University\, where he taught\, conducted\, and was chair of the music department. All of this was in addition to solo performances\, fondness for contemporary music\, and many CD recordings. \nKen is the founder and artistic director of Guelph Musicfest. \nPROGRAM: Haydn\, Piano Trio no. 35 in C major\, Hob. XV:21; Pál Hermann\, Suite for solo violin (1919); de Falla\, Suite Populaire Espagnole\, for cello & piano; Shostakovich\, Piano Trio no. 2 in e minor\, op. 67
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/guelph-musicfest-presents-the-festival-trio-2/
LOCATION:Guelph Youth Music Centre\, 75 Cardigan St\, Guelph\, N1H 3Z7
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Guelph Musicfest":MAILTO:ken@guelphmusicfest.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250530T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T010000
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UID:44234-1748638800-1748653200@guelpharts.ca
SUMMARY:Concert - Bird City\, Apples\, Wax Mannequin
DESCRIPTION:Guelph’s Bird City\, BC’s Apples\, and Hamilton’s Wax Mannequin will take the artBar stage on Friday\, May 30. \nThis is an all ages event\, but is licensed. Alcohol will be available for purchase by those 19 years of age and older with ID. \nTickets are $20\, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.\nPurchase/RSVP here \n 
URL:https://guelpharts.ca/event/concert-bird-city-apples-wax-mannequin/
LOCATION:artBar\, 37 Quebec St (above Miijidaa)\, Guelph\, ON\, N1H 2T1
CATEGORIES:Music,Performance
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