FIRST FRIDAY CULTURAL WALKABOUT
@ CHEEKY MONKEY - Live music with MATTHEW de ZOETE - 7- 9:00 pm -
Matthew combines elements of pop, rock and folk music, Matthew de Zoete writes songs built on strong melodies and hones lyrics. Having toured throughout Canada, America and Europe, he has earned a reputation for intelligent song writing and dynamic performances, as well as comparisons to Nick Drake and Elliott Smith. Living in Hamilton, ON, Matthew has released two albums: Across The Sea and Bottom of the World. Listen online at
www.matthewdezoete.com or at
www.myspace.com/matthewdezoete.
Visual art of RE-GENERATION GAP COLLECTIVE-
Multi-generational artists Jessie Rabbitt, Janette Hewitt & Mike Blackmore are featured on the Cheeky Monkey Gallery Walls. With styles ranging from acrylic on linen to manipulated photography, there is something for everyone's taste in the exhibit and sale that runs until the end of July.
@ ARTOPIA - Artopia proudly presents......."Thought Dreams" By Brendan Schieman. Brendan Schieman is 19 years old and has lived his whole life in Corunna Ontario. He is most notable for creating art work for bands in Ontario and beyond. Brendan mixes both lush and harsh imagery in to his artwork. The show will be hanging from July 2nd- July 31st. The opening night is July 2nd and starts at 6:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
@Ups N’ Downs Pub & Grill - Funk eh! 9:30pm to 1:30am
@ Stardust Book Lounge & Rhapsody Glassworks - Rhapsody GlassWorks presents “Butterflies Revisited” 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Catered by The Fetching Ladies - Check out our new collection of glass butterflies made on site!
@ theStory - theStory presents The Rhythms Experiment art installation. 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Remind yourself that the meaning of life is to live it as if it were a work of art. You’re not a machine.
@Imperial Theatre - IMPERIAL THEATRE presents: A collection of works from Starbright performers & friends 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Drop in to the R. W. Lawton Gallery to view works by Starbright’s own stars, the crew and their friends.
@ Trinity Lounge Temple Bar (upstairs) - S.A.R.C.A.S.M. (Sarnia Artist Run Collective for Arts Science & Music) members art exhibition in the Temple Bar main floor 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm - ratablast: Independent Music Showcase : Day 2 Make Me Young (T.O), Sea Squids (London), Hands Paws Fins or Claws (T.O) and Ellen Bolthe (Sarnia) • 9:30pm • Concert is $8 Group art exhibition by S.A.R.C.A.S.M in the HQ building downstairs 6-9pm
@Lawrence House Centre For The Arts - Denise Fortin: Portal to Wonderment Jillian Popowich: “Old Sarnia” Acoustic Values to perform at 7:00 pm
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Denise Fortin is best described as a whimsical artist. Her journey into the arts has evolved via the matrix of Yoga as well as Reiki. Bridging the gap between the Spiritual realm and that of the human is what motivates her as an artist. Her vision is to create works which heal those who view them.
Growing up, Jillian wondered why Sarnia had very few historical buildings and such little character. As she started doing research, Jillian came across an abundance of beautiful building and structures. These buildings once stood in the place of Sarnia’s now vacant, depressing Downtown core that was once flourishing. People actually enjoyed visiting “Old Sarnia”. A great deal of damage occurred in 1953 when a tornado tore through the Town. Many of these historical buildings were never reconstructed.
@ Artopia Gallery & Framing Vermillion Antiques - Artopia Gallery & Framing Presents “Thought Dreams” by Brendan Schieman 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Catering By: Lovely Rita
“Thoughts Dreams” Proudly Presenting works by: Brendan Schieman Brendan is most notable for creating images for bands in Ontario and beyond. Brendan mixes both lush and harsh imagery into his work. His medium includes pen and ink. He approaches his work using the stippling technique.
@ Limbo lounge - BHall and friends 9:30pm to 12:00pm - BH all and friends Listen to Brian Hall and his friends in their 3 piece acoustic band.
@ Susan Kristjansson Gallery - THE WOWZA EFFECT Group Show 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Susan Kristjansson gallery proudly presents: THE WOW ZA EFFECT Group Show Opening Reception July 3rd Show runs July 3rd, to August 28th
@ The Urban Nature Centre - Raising Monarch Butterflies A 20 minute slide presentation with Marilyn Shaw 6:30pm and 8:00pm Join us at the Urban Nature Centre as we follow the migration and life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly. Learn what you can do at home to help one of nature’s species at risk.
@ Blackwater Coffee & Tea Co - Blackwater Coffee & Tea presents: Nic Swales Singer/Songwriter Nic Swales shares his unique voice and beautiful melodies
@ Gallery Lambton - Gallery Lambton Main Gallery - Up Close and Personal 3 Opens July 2, 2010, Reception 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Curator talk at 7:30 pm Curator talk at 7:30 pm Take the opportunity to experience the heart and soul of Sarnia-Lambton’s art gallery - its permanent collection. Many of our treasures will be on view including works by members of the Group of Seven and their contemporaries: Harris; A.Y. Jackson; Lismer and Emily Carr. More recent artists will also be featured including: Christopher and Mary Pratt; Jack Chambers; and Guido Molinari.
ArtOP: Art by Gallery Lambton’s Instructors July 2 to July 23, 2010
Reception 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A wide range of styles and media will be on view by Gallery Lambton art instructors. Works by Bev Fish, Skot MacDougall, Shelly Mallon, Aruba Mahumud, Anna Miccoulis, Susan Muller, and Shelly White amongst others, will be featured.
Gallery Lambton Sadie Knowles Gallery - Video Music July 2 to 4, 2010 Reception 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Curators talk at 8:00 pm Gallery Lambton Featuring works selected from Gallery Lambton’s video art collection, this screening represents a style that is often overlooked. In Video Music, each artist considers the music and the imagery to be equally integral to the overall experience. This is NOT music video...it IS Video Music!