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MOVIES OF UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE FILM SERIES A monthly film series presenting you with movies that all share a common perspective—a cinematic counter-culture that gives us a choice between a comfortable ignorance or a increasingly painful reality, challenging us to “MUCK UP” our beliefs about our everyday world, rekindling the potential for social change, fostering meaningful dialog within ou...

Saturday Mar 20 2010 7:30 PM

A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT AND A PRAYER - Saturday March 20 A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer is a groundbreaking collection of writings and monologues by world-renowned figures, commissioned by V-Day for the first Until The Violence Stops festival which took place in June 2006 in NYC. The collection, edited by playwright Eve Ensler, brings the issue of violence against women and girls to the fore...

Sunday Mar 21 2010 2:00 PM

A MEMORY, A MONOLOGUE, A RANT AND A PRAYER - Sunday March 21 A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer is a groundbreaking collection of writings and monologues by world-renowned figures, commissioned by V-Day for the first Until The Violence Stops festival which took place in June 2006 in NYC. The collection, edited by playwright Eve Ensler, brings the issue of violence against women and girls to the fore...

Sunday Mar 21 2010 3:00 PM

IRAQ FOR SALE (3PM) Dir. Robert Greenwald USA/2006/75 min Iraq for Sale:  The War Profiteers is the story of what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. Acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed and Uncovered) takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been c...

Sunday Mar 21 2010 5:00 PM

A CALL TO ARMS (5PM) Dir. Scott Miller USA/2009/80 min. A Call To Arms tells the story of members of the military who were ordered against their will to receive the controversial anthrax vaccine. The film interviews military personnel who have been adversely affected by this vaccine and others who have refused the vaccine and have faced disciplinary action. Years la...

Sunday Mar 21 2010 7:30 PM

RETHINK AFGHANISTAN (7:30PM) Dir: ROBERT GREENWALD USA/2009/ 81 min. Rethink Afghanistan is a skeptical view of America’s war strategies. The basic message is that pursuing a military solution in Afghanistan is not working and won’t work and should be abandoned.  Greenwald’s full-length documentary campaign features experts from Afghanistan,  the U.S., and Russia ...

Wednesday Mar 24 2010 4:00 PM

Changing The Conversation: A Dialogue with Women In The Screen Arts Festival Kick-Off and Panel Discussion: "Changing The Conversation: A Dialogue with Women In The Screen Arts" Wednesday, March 24th 2010 Doors Open: 3:45PM | Time: 4:00PM Location: WARC GALLERY, 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 122 Moderated by Sadia Zaman, WIFT Executive Director, this eclectic panel features Sarah Moffat (DOP); Caitlin Fish...

March 24 - 28

Female Eye Film Festival 2010 The Female Eye Film Festival was established in 2001.  It is Ontario's one and only annual competitive, international, independent women's film festival.  We present high calibre films in drama, comedy, sci-fi, action, doccumnetary, experimental and animation genres by student, debut, emerging and internationally recognized female filmmak...

Thursday Mar 25 2010 7:00 PM

Opening Night Gala Film Presentation - A WAKE FEMALE EYE FILM FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT GALA FILM PRESENTATION ‘A WAKE’ by Penelope Buitenhuis   Thursday, March 25th, 2010 Doors Open: 6:30PM | Time: 7PM   SYNOPSIS: After the sudden death of their infamous director, members of a formerly renowned theatre company come together for his wake. His grieving widow welcomes the thesp...

Friday Mar 26 2010 1:00 PM

Canadian and International Short Film Program Canadian and International Short Film Program Friday, March 26th 2010 Doors Open: 12:30PM | Time: 1:00PM Canadian and International SHORT FILM PROGRAM Ridder (Knight) dir Hedvig Lien. A girl experiences her innocent game suddenly turning on her. Through her journey through the forest, time, light and mood changes as she's brought closer to he...

Friday Mar 26 2010 3:00 PM

Short Film Program & Canadian Documentary Short Film Program & Canadian Documentary Friday, March 26th 2010 Doors Open: 2:30PM | Time: 3:00PM SHORT FILM PROGRAM & CANADIAN DOCUMENTARY Journey from Pinsk dir Magda Matwiejew.  Journey From Pinsk is a depiction of the filmmaker’s fragmented memories about her mother who grew up in the World War II ravaged district of Pinsk ...

Friday Mar 26 2010 4:30 PM

Female Eye – An Intimate Conversation With The Best in The Biz Best in The Biz Series: An Intimate Conversation with Female Eye Maverick Award Winner 2010, A Tribute to Kit Redmond. Friday, March 26th 2010 Doors Open: 4:30PM | Time: 4:00PM Location: Novotel Toronto Centre, 45 The Esplanade, Alsace Room Tickets: $10.00 | $8.00 for seniors / students and WIFT Members. In-depth look into the exciting career...

Friday Mar 26 2010 5:30 PM

Foreign Short & Documentary Program Foreign Short & Documentary Program Friday, March 26th 2010 Doors Open: 5PM | Time: 5:30PM FOREIGN SHORT & DOCUMENTARY PROGRAM Red Revenge, dir Eunha Choi. Red Revenge is a woman revenge dream story related to her dream from childhood. Through her emotional and weird dreams she found that she becomes to be mature. It is 6minutes anima...

Friday Mar 26 2010 7:00 PM

CRACKIE CRACKIE By Sherry White Friday, March 26th 2010 Doors Open: 6:30PM | Time: 7:00PM   SYNOPSIS:  Seventeen-year-old MITSY dreams of ditching her harsh-tongued grandmother (BRIDE), who’s raised her since she was four, by running off to find the mother (GWENNIE) who deserted her. But when Gwennie turns up unexpectedly and wreaks havoc in...

Friday Mar 26 2010 9:00 PM

MALL GIRLS MALL GIRLS By Katarzyna Roslaniec Friday, March 26th 2010 Doors Open: 8:30PM | Time: 9:00PM SYNOPSIS: Shopping Malls – contemporary temples of consumerism, colorful shops windows, shiny jewelry, expensive cosmetics, and the newest fashion. Here Milena and her friends spend their free time. Rich men pay for their shopping in exchange for sex....

Saturday Mar 27 2010 11:00 AM

Canadian Shorts and Documentaries Canadian Shorts and Documentaries Saturday, March 27th 2010 Doors Open: 10:30PM | Time: 11:AM Canadian SHORTS and DOCUMENTARIES Dawson Town Melted Down dir Lulu Keating. You moved to Dawson City, near the Arctic Circle? Why? (WP, 06: 15 sec, Dawson City, YT, CAN) 106 dir Candice Day. As the second oldest person in Ontario, Canada, Wilma Harr...

Saturday Mar 27 2010 1:00 PM

International Shorts Program International Shorts Program Saturday, March 27th 2010 Doors Open: 1PM | Time: 1:30PM International SHORTS PROGRAM - Rainbow Cinemas Market Square, 80 Front Street East INK dir Justine Wallace. A lost toy, a lost childhood and a girl spray painting the streets, in search of both. (CP, Animation 11:00, AUS) Jack and Jill, dir Lorna Ventura.&...

Saturday Mar 27 2010 2:00 PM

An Intimate Conversation with Actors Shirley Douglas, Barbara Bain and Karen Black Best in The Biz Series: An Intimate Conversation with Actors Shirley Douglas, Barbara Bain and Karen Black. Saturday, March 27th 2010 Doors: 1:30PM  | Time: 2PM Location: Novotel Toronto Centre, 45 The Esplanade, Alsace Room An in depth discussion with Hollywood greats Gemini Award Winner Shirley Douglas (WIND AT MY BACK, SHADOW LAKE, PA...

Saturday Mar 27 2010 3:00 PM

Foreign Documentary Program Foreign Documentary Program Saturday, March 27th 2010 Doors Open: 2:30PM | Time: 3:00PM Foreign Documentary Program The Seven Ages of Love dir Zara Hayes. A film that tells the story of love at different stages of life through a combination of documentary and specially penned poetry that is performed by the contributors. (CP, Doc. 24:00, ...

Saturday Mar 27 2010 5:00 PM

TILL YOUR TOLD TO STOP TILL YOUR TOLD TO STOP By Ruth Somalo Saturday, March 27th Doors Open: 4:30PM  | Time: 5PM SYNOPSIS: DOCUMENTARY - It is a remarkable film experience that follows the award winning singer-songwriter James Blunt from the very start of his musical career in 2004, right through to his worldwide success with the 14 million-selling debut al...

Saturday Mar 27 2010 7:00 PM

16 TO LIFE 16 TO LIFE By Becky Smith Saturday, March 27th 2010 Doors Open: 6:30PM | Time: 7:00PM   SYNOPSIS: Kate is a rural American teenager whose angst about sexual inexperience drives a comic quest for love and understanding on a birthday to end all birthdays. Kate’s irreverent fantasies of sexual awakening and guilt, fuelled by obsessive readin...

Saturday Mar 27 2010 9:00 PM

Short and Canadian Feature – “Black Field” Short and Canadian Feature – “Black Field” Saturday, March 27th 2010 Doors Open: 8:30PM | Time: 9:00PM Short & CANADIAN FEATURE The Sirens dir Sarah Adina Smith. Two sisters take their younger, terminally ill sister, to die peacefully at a mysterious lake. (WP, Exper. 10:00, USA)   GALA FEATURE: BLACK FIELD dir Danishka Esterhazy,...

Sunday Mar 28 2010 12:00 AM

Female Eye – An Intimate Conversation With The Best in The Biz Female Eye – An Intimate Conversation With The Best in The Biz series that will include an up close and personal interview and tribute to Festival honourees.  The first Intimate Conversation will be coupled with a Filmmaker / Networking Brunch in honour of esteemed filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke....

Sunday Mar 28 2010 10:30 AM

Director's Panel Discussion - "Women In Film, Women In Story" Director's Panel Discussion - "Women In Film, Women In Story" Sunday, March 28th 2010 Doors Open: 10AM | Time: 10:30AM Location: Novotel Toronto Centre, 45 The Esplanade, Alsace Room An elite group of directors discuss various topics including what it is like being a female in the entertainment industry.  Useful information and advice is ...

Sunday Mar 28 2010 11:00 AM

Foreign Short & Documentary Foreign Short & Documentary Sunday, March 28th 2010 Doors Open: 10:30PM  | Time: 11AM Foreign Short & Documentary Unwearable Functional Garments II dir Heejoo Kim. Unwearable functional garments II: for three princesses is a single channel 3-d animation based on portraying the redesigned and reconstructed garments for three princ...

Sunday Mar 28 2010 1:00 PM

Canadian Short & Foreign Documentary Canadian Short & Foreign Documentary Sunday, March 28th 2010 Doors Open: 12:30PM | Time: 1PM Canadian Short & Foreign Documentary Sara 1992 dir Jessica Toombs.  Following the death of her father, a young girl takes to the forest; shotgun and binoculars in tow. (WP, Exper. 09:00, Toronto, CAN) Ein weites Feld / Expansive Grounds d...

Sunday Mar 28 2010 3:30 PM

Foreign Short & Canadian Feature Documentary Foreign Short & Canadian Feature Documentary Sunday, March 28th 2010 Doors Open: 3PM | Time: 3:30PM Foreign Short & Canadian Feature Documentary Pages of Wings dir Min Jeong Cha. A story of a lost book. A peephole into other worlds. A catalogue of systems along the borderland of dreams. A story of a lost book. A peephole into other worl...

Sunday Mar 28 2010 5:30 PM

Closing Night Gala Film Presentation - Nothing Special FEMALE EYE FILM FESTIVAL CLOSING NIGHT GALA FILM PRESENTATION ‘Nothing Special’ By Angela Garcia Combs Sunday, March 28th, 2010 Doors Open: 5PM | Time: 5:30PM – 7:00PM   SYNOPSIS: In her debut feature film, writer/director Angela Garcia Combs spins a dark and funny tale of a beautiful young woman at a crucial turning point in her ...

Friday Apr 30 2010 7:30 PM

The Ottawa Folk Festival Presents TIMBER TIMBRE The Ottawa Folk Festival Presents... TIMBER TIMBRE & Guests Friday, April 30, 2010 First Baptist Church 140 Laurier Bridge Ottawa Doors Open 7:30pm Show Time 8:00pm For more information, please visit www.ottawafolk.org TICKETS: Advance Admission - $17.00 More @ The Door...

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THE 2010 BEER & COCKTAIL SHOW Do You Love Beer? Then you must attend the 2010 Beer and Cocktail Show! Join thousands of beer lovers in the most flavorful beer event of 2010. Come experience the best of local and abroad breweries cracking their best taps for you. Plus live music, tournaments, games and a gigantic spirit lounge dedicated to the art of cocktail and other enter...

June 17-19, 2010

The 2010 Toronto Wine & Spirit Festival The 2010 Toronto Wine & Spirit Festival June 17, 18 & 19, 2010 The Distillery District From tastings in the original Fermenting Cellar of the former Gooderham and Worts distillery and gourmet fair in the Boiler House, to seminars in tented pavilions on the brick lined paths, this truly is the perfect setting for the kick off to summe...

July 8th-11th, 2010

9th Annual Holstein Rodeo Weekend! 9th Annual Holstein Rodeo Weekend July 8th - 11th, 2010 We kickoff your weekend onThursday night, with Team Penning and a concert with the Red Rascal Band. On Friday we have our first Rodeo of the weekend, followed by a concert featuring Moonshine Band and Friday's headliner, Aaron Lines. Saturday morning's “Country Classics” breakfast ...

July 22nd-25th

COLLINGWOOD ELVIS FESTIVAL COLLINGWOOD ELVIS FESTIVAL July 22nd - 25th, 2010 Great Fun & Music For The Whole Family! ...

July 22nd-25th

RV Parking Overnight parking for RV's. This fee is for use of the parking space only.  There is no hydro, water or dumping services available at this location and only limited access to washrooms on site. No refunds will be issued once a space has been reserved. ...

Thursday Jul 22 2010 12:00 AM

Thursday Parking Thursday parking for RV's. ...

Thursday Jul 22 2010 7:00 PM

Spend An Evening With Elvis 7PM @ Gayety Thursday, July 22, 2010, offering two shows, 7pm and 9:30pm starring four different performers in an intimate, informal, up close and personal setting.  Experience great Elvis music from some of the industry’s best Tribute Artists. All Show content and scheduled Performers are subject to change without notice or recourse. Features R...

Thursday Jul 22 2010 9:00 PM

Memories & Melodies @ Curling Club Age of Majority Event. Headliners include Ben Klein, David Muggeridge, Paul Ross and additional headliner(s) to be announced.  Live Band features the Casino Brothers. DINNER & SHOW. One Night Only Must See Event! ...

Thursday Jul 22 2010 9:30 PM

Spend An Evening With Elvis 9:30PM @ Gayety Thursday, July 22, 2010, offering two shows, 7pm and 9:30pm starring four different performers in an intimate, informal, up close and personal setting.  Experience great Elvis music from some of the industry’s best Tribute Artists. Features SHON CARROLL, ROBIN KELLY, JOHN CIGAN and DARRIN HAGEL....

Friday Jul 23 2010 12:00 AM

Friday Parking Friday parking for RV's. ...

Friday Jul 23 2010 5:00 PM

Elimination Round of Competition @ Gayety First round of judging. All Divisions will compete. Air-conditioned soft seat theatre. Limited to 370 seats. All Show content and scheduled Performers are subject to change without notice or recourse....

Friday Jul 23 2010 7:00 PM

Best of the Fest COLLINGWOOD ELVIS FESTIVAL SHOW TITLE: Best of the Fest  Headliners to be featured include Shon Carroll, Anthony Von, Thane Dunn, Brian Roman and an additional headliner to be announced. Also featuring Geri & the Koasters. BUY ONE ENTRÉE, RECEIVE THE 2ND ENTRÉE AT ½ PRICE....

Saturday Jul 24 2010 12:00 AM

Saturday Parking Saturday parking for RV's. ...

Saturday Jul 24 2010 11:30 AM

Starshine Show - 11:30 AM @ Gayety See your favourite Tribute Artists in a 45 minute rotating showcase for only $8.00 per person per show. Air Conditioned soft seat theatre. Family friendly event - No alcohol. All Show content and scheduled Performers are subject to change without notice or recourse. PATRICK MCGUIRE & BRUCE HERRON...

Saturday Jul 24 2010 1:00 PM

Starshine Show - 1:00 PM @ Gayety See your favourite Tribute Artists in a 45 minute rotating showcase for only $8.00 per person per show. Air Conditioned soft seat theatre. Family friendly event - No alcohol.  All Show content and scheduled Performers are subject to change without notice or recourse. BRENT MORREY & JESSE ARON...

Saturday Jul 24 2010 2:00 PM

ELVIS IS BACK @ ARENA ELVIS IS BACK Saturday, July 24, 2010, 2pm – 4pm starring four Collingwood Champions.  A look at Elvis’ pre & post Army days including famous interviews, a new album and movie, and other great moments. Headliners are Robin Kelly, Gino Monopoli, David Lee and Daylin James....

Saturday Jul 24 2010 2:30 PM

Starshine Show - 2:30 PM @ Gayety See your favourite Tribute Artists in a 45 minute rotating showcase for only $8.00 per person per show. Air Conditioned soft seat theatre. Family friendly event - No alcohol.  All Show content and scheduled Performers are subject to change without notice or recourse. MARCUS WELLS & JAMES BEGLEY...

Saturday Jul 24 2010 4:00 PM

Starshine Show - 4:00 PM @ Gayety See your favourite Tribute Artists in a 45 minute rotating showcase for only $8.00 per person per show. Air Conditioned soft seat theatre. Family friendly event - No alcohol. All Show content and scheduled Performers are subject to change without notice or recourse. DAVID STEWART & JOHN CIGAN...

Saturday Jul 24 2010 7:00 PM

Whole Lotta Elvis COLLINGWOOD ELVIS FESTIVAL SHOW TITLE: Whole Lotta Elvis Headliners to be featured include Paul Ross, David Lee, Daylin James, Brian Roman and an additional headliner to be announced.  Also featuring Geri & the Koasters. BUY ONE ENTRÉE, RECEIVE THE 2ND ENTRÉE AT ½ PRICE....

Saturday Jul 24 2010 8:00 PM

CROWNING OF THE KING/WELCOME HOME ELVIS @ ARENA CROWNING OF THE KING Saturday, July 24, 2010, 8pm – 11:30pm featuring our 2009 Champions Thane Dunn and Chris Ayotte, in addition to an impressive roster of other Collingwood Past Champions.  An independent “one night only” head to head competition of our Professional Collingwood Champions to see who will reign the overall Collingwood Champio...

Saturday Jul 24 2010 9:00 PM

AWARD WINNING ELVIS @ Gayety Saturday, July 24, 2010, from 9pm - 11:30pm featuring past Champion VILI VERHOVSEK, JAMES GIBB, DARRIN HAGEL and LANCE DOBINSON offering up a selection of Award Winning moments and songs in Elvis’ impressive and illustrious career.  One night only! All Show content and scheduled Performers are subject to change without notice or recour...

Sunday Jul 25 2010 12:00 AM

Sunday Parking Sunday parking for RV's. ...

Sunday Jul 25 2010 9:30 AM

OLDE TOWN TERRACE PRESENTS THE 1ST ANNUAL GOSPEL BRUNCH COLLINGWOOD ELVIS FESTIVAL SHOW TITLE: OLDE TOWN TERRACE PRESENTS THE 1ST ANNUAL GOSPEL BRUNCH Performers include Champions Roy LeBlanc, David Muggeridge and additional headliner(s) to be announced.  Enjoy a scrumptious buffet and listen to some fine Elvis Gospel music performed by favorite Collingwood Champions.BUY ONE ENTRÉE, RECEIVE...

Sunday Jul 25 2010 2:00 PM

MARTELS ROCK THE TERRACE MARTELS ROCK THE TERRACE Come out and see the legendary Martels as they rock the Terrace with a great repertoire of your favourite Oldies. BUY ONE ENTRÉE, RECEIVE THE 2ND ENTRÉE AT ½ PRICE....

Sunday Jul 25 2010 6:00 PM

THE GRAND FINALS @ ARENA THE GRAND FINALS Sunday, July 25, 2010, 6pm – 10:30pm where we crown our 2010 Champions and select our overall highest scoring Champion to represent the Collingwood Elvis Festival in the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, TN, in August.  This is a sell-out event! ...

August 13 & 14, 2010

Come Rock-N-Roar Spanish 2010 The Shedden Community Development Corporation in cooperation with the Spanish Recreation Committee are pleased to present... COME ROCK-N-ROAR SPANISH 2010 Friday, August 13th & Saturday, August 14th Gates open at 6:00pm on Friday! Featuring... The Stampeders April Wine Prism Honeymoon Suite plus local and regional bands showc...