OakvilleBeaver Arts and Entertianment

Roaming with Rover in pooch-friendly Victoria

Sat, 10 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

McDuff the golden likes travel, and he is looking forward to visiting his dog pal Bobbie in Victoria, British Columbia so she can take him on a tour of her territory.

Life of Water opens Monday at Oakville Place

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

A dramatic, insightful and reflective photographic exhibition entitled Life of Water opens at Oakville Place, Centre Court, on Monday, May 12 and continues through Sunday, May 25.

Youth orchestra concert May 26

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Halton Youth Symphony Orchestra is holding its final concert of the season, called A Musical Journey, on May 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, 130 Navy St.

Art Society holding annual auction

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Oakville Art Society is holding its 42nd Annual Art Auction on May 24 at Oakville Galleries at Centennial Square, 120 Navy St.

Health and Wellness Village returns to Waterfront Festival

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

One of the greatest things about the Oakville Waterfront Festival is its variety.

Juried show opens next week

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

ArtWorks Oakville's 9th Annual Juried Exhibit opens May 9 at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd.

Chamber ensemble to close season with mass

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Oakville Chamber Ensemble will close its 2007-08 season with a concert on May 31 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Simon's Anglican Church, 1450 Litchfield Rd.

Beading a passion for local jewelry artisan

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Working with her hands comes naturally to beaded jewelry maker Rosemarie Wolff.

International Dance Day Florescence at Heritage Glen

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Students in the Halton District School Board are celebrating International Dance Day on Thursday with an event called Florescence at Heritage Glen Public School, 1641 Heritage Way.

Town seeking residents' input for cultural plan

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Town is asking local residents to take a few minutes out of their busy schedules to comment on arts and culture in Oakville.

Semko playing local café

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Jay Semko, the former singer and songwriter of the Northern Pikes, is touring following the release of his new solo album, International Superstar.

Travel tips for tourists

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dear Sam:

Free compost

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Halton Region's Spring Compost Give Away returns this year from Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10.

Aglukark coming to town for concert May 31

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Oakville resident and Juno Award-winner Susan Aglukark is headlining a charity concert for Halton Family Services (HFS) on May 31 at the Meeting House, 2700 Bristol Circle.

Art society hosts annual auction

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

Oakville Art Society is holding its 42nd annual Art Auction on May 24 at Oakville Galleries at Centennial Square, 120 Navy St.

African drumming for seniors

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton is holding a Caribbean and Black seniors drumming circle.

Celebrating World Fair Trade Day

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

On May 10, organizations around the globe will celebrate World Fair Trade Day under the theme Fair Trade Creates Good Climate.

One-of-a-kind artists visit festival

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The CIBC Craft Show and Sale returns to the Oakville Waterfront Festival (OWF) this June with an array of high-quality Canadian-made art.

Practice pays off for OT improv team

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EST

The secret to the success of Oakville Trafalgar High School's (OTHS) award-winning improve team is practice.

Legacy of Stitches II sewn up and ready to go

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Members of the Oakville Quilters' Guild all have UFOs hanging around.

Genius of Bach centre stage at St. Jude's

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

St. Jude's Celebration of the Arts presents The Genius of Bach with an ensemble of performers to bring the season to a close on Sunday, May 4 at 7 p.m. at St. Jude's Anglican Church, 160 William St.

Music teachers present Spring Serenade Friday

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Hamilton-Halton Branch of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association presents Spring Serenade on Friday (May 2) at 8 p.m. at St. Matthew on the Plains, 126 Plains Rd. E., Burlington.

Learn an instrument, fight breast cancer

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Thinking about music lessons? Why not learn an instrument to help the fight against breast cancer?

Caribbean dance and dinner May 17

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) will host its 31st anniversary Awards Dinner and Dance on Saturday, May 17.

Award-winning Blakelock school bands perform May 7

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Oakville residents can see T. A. Blakelock High School showcase its double-gold winning music students at the Gold Medal Showcase on Wednesday, May 7.

Take a walk in Amsterdam

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Amsterdam: canals, dikes, flowers -- and you'd be surprised at how quiet the city is, probably because Amsterdam's more than 700,000 people own more bikes than cars.

Waterfront festival offers garden fun with enviro flair

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Oakville Waterfront Festival invites you to take part in GardenSmart and EnviroFair at this year's event, taking place June 20 through 22 in Coronation Park.

Writing is a learning experience

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

It's not unusual for novelists to delve into offbeat research while writing a work of fiction.

Oakville Symphony seeking Young Artists Award recipients

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Oakville Symphony is currently accepting applications for a Young Artist Award for the 2008 - 2009 season.

Oakville Choral Society hosts spring concert

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Oakville Choral Society (OCS) holds its annual spring concert Spring at Last, at Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 Nottinghill Gate on Friday, May 2 at 7:30 pm.

New Models for Better Living? on Sunday

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Oakville Galleries presents New Models for Better Living? on Sunday from 2-4:30 p.m. at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. in the Oakville and Trafalgar rooms.

Take a journey Bach in time

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Imagine immersing yourself in the glorious music of Johann Sebastian Bach within a beautiful, gothic church in downtown Oakville.

Tar sands film at Town Hall

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Oakville Town Hall will be the venue for the screening of The Alberta Tar Sands and Canadian Energy Policy by John Dillon on Wednesday, April 30.

Burl-Oak heats up the stage with Night of the Iguana

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Night of the Iguana is the kind of play where the actors break a sweat, but not just because they're in character.

Caribbean Association Awards Dinner May 17

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) will host its 31st anniversary Awards Dinner and Dance on Saturday, May 17.

Take a journey Bach in time

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Imagine immersing yourself in the glorious music of Johann Sebastian Bach within a beautiful, gothic church in downtown Oakville.

Children's Choir hosts A Taste To Tango

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Oakville Children's Choir is holding a fundraiser called A Taste To Tango on Thursday at St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, Dundas Street and Fourth Line.

Eco Festival at Glen Abbey Rec Centre Saturday

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The eighth annual Halton Eco Festival, a free, Earth Day environmental fair will be held Saturday, April 19.

ArtsCan Circle at Moonshine Café

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Moonshine Café will host a fundraiser for the The Artscan Circle on Saturday, April 26.

Wildlife artist gives back to nature

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Bruce Lawes is helping the environment one painting at a time.

Getting to and getting into the Waterfront Festival

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Now is the time to say goodbye to winter and get your summer started, as the Oakville Waterfront Festival announces its 17th anniversary celebrations taking place June 20 , 21 and 22.

Lawrence Hill on top with Book of Negroes

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Former Oakville resident and author Lawrence Hill is stacking up awards for his historical novel, The Book of Negroes.

Cartoonist works featured in Portfoolio

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Everyone in town should have laugh lines if they read Steve Nease's weekly cartoon Pud.

If it's Tuesday, they must be painting

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

It may not be a sport, but art is still a team effort for a group of women, who meet once a week to explore and channel their creativity.

Sheridan brings to life American classics

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The timeless melodies of Jerome Kern (1885-1945) are the core of Theatre Sheridan's original revue, All The Things You Are.

Burl-Oak presents the Night of the Iguana

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Four unforgettable characters struggle with their gods and demons in Tennessee Williams' lively, humorous, and intensely emotional drama The Night of the Iguana opening on Thursday, April 24, presented by the Burl-Oak Theatre Group on the Oakville Centre stage running through until May 3.

Students present Halton Music Showcase

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Today at 7:30 p.m. Halton District School Board students will perform on the stage of the Grand Hall, Hamilton Place before an audience of 2,000 parents, friends and music supporters.

Group takes worries out of finding a doctor

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

Nobody ever thinks they may get sick or have an accident while on vacation. It does happen though more often than you think, and it could even happen to you.

Many opportunities for local groups at Waterfront Festival

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Oakville Waterfront Festival has many excellent opportunities for various groups within our community to raise funds, gain exposure, or to make a positive contribution to the community.

Bleak Urinetown is flush with entertainment

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST

"The title's awful!" comments the street urchin known as Little Sally in Urinetown.