Voice Events Listings

To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with “events” in the subject line.

GALT MUSEUM GRAND OPENING
On now to July 07, 2006 – 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Lethbridge, AB – Galt Museum & Archives
Free admission – 403-320-GALT
info@galtmuseum.com
http://www.galtmuseum.com
Two days of celebration to celebrate the launching of the newly expanded museum.

YARDBIRD JAZZ FESTIVAL
On now to July 02 – Edmonton, AB – Various locations
http://www.yardbirdsuite.com

ICA FOLKFEST
June 30 to July 09, 2006 – Victoria, BC
Victoria Inner Harbour and Centennial Square
250 472 3378 – folkfest@icavictoria.org
http://www.icafolkfest.com
A multicultural arts festival featuring ten days of music, dance, food and theatre from around the world. Downtown Victoria will be filled with the sights and sounds of 1,500 performing artists, an international food village with over a dozen food kiosks offering flavours from around the world, a stage showcasing world-class chefs, a stage for acrobats and international dance performances, a craft market featuring more than 60 artisans and an ocean-front beer garden.

SEINENDAN THEATRE COMPANY OF JAPAN
On now to August 11, 2006
8:00 PM Victoria, BC Metro Studio
Ticket Prices – All seats $18 – (250) 383-2663
info@intrepidtheatre.com
http://www.intrepidtheatre.com
Seinendan Theatre Company of Japan performs two one-act plays written and directed by company founder Oriza Hirata from his “Conference Series”. The only Canadian engagement on the company’s North American tour.

9TH ANNUAL PORT MOODY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
On now to September 09, 2006
9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Port Moody, BC – Various venues
Various ticket prices – 604-931-2008
pomoartsfestival@telus.net
http://www.pomoartsfestival.ca
Encompassing a variety of theatrical and musical performances of many styles.

BARD ON THE BEACH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2006
On now to September 24 – 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Vancouver, BC – Under the Tents in Vanier Park
Ticket Prices – $16 – 30 – 1-877-739-0559
info@bardonthebeach.org
http://www.bardonthebeach.org
This year’s festival includes performances of the following plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream; Measure for Measure;
The Winter’s Tale; Troilus and Cressida

REMIX REUNION
July 01, 2006 – 9:00 PM – Toronto, ON
York Event Theatre – 416.984.7883
info@salutations.ca
http://www.salutations.ca
A night of elegance and sophistication Saturday July 1st inside York Event Theatre. Music by the city’s elite DJs including Starting From Scratch, Dr. Jay, Skimpy Boy, Mr. Presto, P Plus, 4 Play, and DJ Quincy of the Ebony Soundcrew. Serving complimentary breakfast at 2:00 am. Full dress code in effect – no jeans, hats, runners or athletic apparel. Mature clientele please; ladies 21 and over; gents 25 and over.

PICK YOUR OWN CHERRIES
July 01- 31 – Hamilton, ON – E.D. Smith Fruit Farm Inc
info@edsmithfarms.com
http://www.edsmithcherryfarm.com
We specialize in pick-your-own sweet cherries with over 20 varieties to choose from, including the Bing cherry. You are sure to find your favorite cherry here at EDS. Also, located on the farm is the Niagara Fruit Education Centre. The Centre teaches about fruit farming in the Niagara region through exhibits, farm tours and special events.

MINDEMOYA CLASSIC
July 02, 2006 – 9:30 AM
Mindemoya, ON – Mindemoya Government Dock
info@mindemoyaclassic.com
http://www.mindemoyaclassic.com
A run, canoe and bike triathlon for teams of 4 (at least one female or male) or an open pairs division! You can do it as a relay, or the “all or nothing” endurance division; as well, there will be corporate /institution, 40+ and family categories. All legs start and finish at the government dock 9:30 AM Sunday. Every participant will get a T-shirt, chance at prizes and a sense of pride! The run will be 5.5 km, the canoe 6 km and the bike an easy 13 km including 2 km of trail.

PORT HOPE FESTIVAL THEATRE 2006
On now to Aug 27 – Port Hope, ON – Capitol Arts Centre
Ticket Prices – Matinees – $22; Evenings – $25; Senior Sundays – $19.50 – http://www.phft.ca
1-800-434-5092 or 905-885-1071
boxoffice@capitoltheatre.com

MENOPAUSE OUT LOUD!
On now to August 06, 2006 – Toronto, ON, Capitol Theatre
Ticket Prices – $49.95 (+GST) – (416) 872-1111
There are both matinee and evening performances.
http://www.menopauseoutloud.com
This 90-minute musical comedy is set in the Lingerie Department of Bloomingdale’s department store; four women: an aging TV soap star, a lost-in-the-sixties hippie, a power professional and a naïve Prairie housewife meet by chance over a black lace bra. This fast paced musical parody pokes fun at hot flashes, memory loss, mood swings, too much sex, not enough sex, wrinkles, night sweats and a whole lot more.

UNISONG
June 28 to July 02, 2006, Ottawa, ON
National Arts Centre – Admission Free
http://www.abc.ca
Choirs from all 10 provinces will perform, as well as other musicians in various venues around the city.

STARGAZING MANITOULIN
June 29 to July 03, 2006
South Baymouth, ON – Gordons Park
705-859-2470 – rita@gordonspark.com
http://www.gordonspark.com/astronomy
Includes observing with telescopes & binoculars from the darkest skies in Ontario. On site observatory, 360 degree viewing, no light pollution and extremely dark skies with a 7.5+ magnitude. Public Observing Sessions, Laser Guided Sky Tours, Information Sharing Session, Welcome Reception, Astrophotography Slide Show, Swap Meet, Show & Tell, guided educational nature hikes, mini putt challenge, horseshoe tournament & social BBQ turkey pot luck supper.

SUMMERFEST AND BIKERS REUNION
June 29 to July 03, 2006 – 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
New Liskeard, ON – Temiskaming Shores
1-705-647-5709
sgilbert@temiskamingshores.ca
http://www.bikersreunion.ca

FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL MONTRÉAL EN ARTS
June 29 to July 02, 2006 – 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Montreal, QC – Ste-Catherine St. East
Tickets free – (514) 522-4646
paul@festivaldesarts.org
http://www.festivaldesarts.org
This is the largest open air gallery east of Toronto with 200 visual artists participating.

PEI JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL
On now to September 09, 2006 – 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Charlottetown, PE – Festival Tent on Queen
Ticket Prices – $50.00 full festival tent pass; $35.00 single day festival tent pass; $10.00 Sunday Family Concert
1-800-565-0278 – 1-902-894-3322
info@jazzandblues.ca
http://www.jazzandblues.ca
Ticket prices include a discounted rate of $5.00 and front of the line access to other sponsor performance venues in Charlottetown.

MAGNETIC NORTH THEATRE FESTIVAL
June 28 to July 08, 2006
St Johns, NF – Various locations
Phone: (709) 729-3900 – Fax: (709) 729-0247
boxoffice@artsandculturecentre.com
http://www.magneticnorthfestival.ca
A variety of theatrical, musical, and just plain fun and unique events make up this enjoyable festival.

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL FESTIVAL
June 28 to July 02, 2006 – 7:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Miramichi, NB – Tickets – $12.00 for two adult dances, one on Friday night the other on Saturday night. Everything else is free. 1-866-765-6765
elvislives@rocknrollfestival.com
http://www.rocknrollfestival.com

FOX MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
June 29 to July 02, 2006 – Berwick, NS
Ticket Prices: Advance $35.00 at gate, $40.00 closing date for advance; May 31st. Thur. $12.00; Fri. $15.00
Sat. all day $22.00; Sat. after 5pm $16.00; Sun. $12.00; children 14 & under, accompanied by parents FREE
902-543-9732
info@foxmountaincampingpark.com
http://www.foxmountaincampingpark.com
The grounds feature the following amenities: free showers, washrooms, dumping stations, field canteen, trails, shuttle services, rain/shade tents, playground, security, and first aid.

WRITING THE HISTORICAL NOVEL
June 30 to July 02, 2006
1:30 PM – Liverpool, NS – The Queens County Museum
Ticket Prices: $607 for the accommodation package; $207 for the unbundled deal
1 902 677 2899 – creativehols@tallships.ca
http://www.tallships.ca/creativeholidaysns
Includes ticket for the Margaret Atwood reading and social July 1st.

To list events in your area, e-mail voice@ausu.org with “events” in the subject line.