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Theatre

Live Comedy: RON JAMES - Not Nearly Done Yet!

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Tickets On Sale Friday May 31st! With twenty-five years spent barrelling down endless strips of asphalt from coast to coast, RON JAMES, our nation's number one road warrior and newly minted senior citizen, is Not Nearly Done Yet! With his trademark poetically charged alliterative rants, performed with razor sharp timing, this award-winning comedian and best-selling author takes audiences on a marathon roller coaster ride in the language of laughs, charting a course through a politically polarized world out of whack.

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NOV
Theatre

Theatre Ancaster Presents: The Sound of Music

Friday, November 15, 2024

One of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Sound of Music is overflowing with timeless classics such as ""My Favorite Things"", “Do-Re-Mi”, “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and "Climb Ev’ry Mountain”. This heart-warming family musical tells an inspiring story of the discovery of love and a daring bid for freedom. Based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, the story follows a free-spirited Maria who serves as governess to the seven disciplined but mischievous children of the stern Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household.

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NOV
Theatre

DEREK EDWARDS - Oxy Moron

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Every few millennia, a comic emerges, born from the cosmic soup of fate and time, jostled by the gales of change onto the unpredictable shores of comedic brilliance. This is a man who embodies pluck and wit, lighthearted yet encumbered, and a naivete that somehow remains endearing. As Derek says: In the grand contest of life, he stands proudly as a bona fide "participant." Pre-sale Sept 17 12pm Public sale Sept 20

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NOV
Theatre

Theatre Ancaster Presents: It's a Wonderful Life

Friday, December 6, 2024

Theatre Ancaster's annual Christmas Radio production to benefit Ancaster Community Services presents this year's show: It's a Wonderful Life. The production reproduces the live radio show based on the famous 1947 movie starring Jimmy Stewart as the unassuming town hero who comes close to jumping from the town bridge, only to find that without him, the quality of life in his town would have been much poorer. Presented as a live radio drama, the show features live sound effect foley work and mimics the original radio ads of the period. This radio show is presented at Theatre Ancaster's homey and intimate Old Firehall theatre with treats and hot cider provided to help our audience feel like they're snuggled up around the fire and listening to the show over the family radio.

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DEC
Theatre

Theatre Ancaster Stage 2 Presents: Disney's Mary Poppins JR.

Friday, January 31, 2025

Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time, Mary Poppins JR. is set to capture your heart all over again! The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that ""Anything can happen if you let it.

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JAN
Theatre

Theatre Ancaster Stage 3 Presents: Disney's The Little Mermaid

Friday, February 21, 2025

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a charming and beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World."

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MAR
Theatre

Theatre Ancaster Classics Presents: The Surprise Party

Friday, March 7, 2025

It was a surprise party like no other – a comedy of errors, one might say. But then, that would all depend on your point of view, wouldn’t it? Jill has spent months planning a special party for Jack, and what a surprise it is when he discovers who is on the guest line. But the tables are turned when, after a series of unfortunate mishaps, Jack’s body is found stabbed, hung, poisoned, choked and gutted, and everyone becomes a suspect in a murder. The Surprise Party is a farcical romp that looks at what could happen when a man comes face to face with his past.

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MAR
Live Concerts

Quartetto Gelato

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Enjoy an eclectic evening of classical masterworks, folk songs from around the world, and popular tunes that will have you dancing in the aisles. This dynamic quartet has a long history of musical excellence and inspiring performances.

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OCT
Live Concerts

Ancaster Music Society Six Concert Subscription Series

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Hear a full season of music through the wonderful concerts presented by the Ancaster Music Society. Available for purchase online, emailing or calling our box office at [email protected] or 905-304-3232. This pass gives you tickets to all six of AMS' 2024/2025 shows at a reduced price.

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OCT
Live Concerts

Abraxas: The Ultimate Santana Tribute

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Hear the hits of SANTANA! This show spans Santana’s legendary musical career, from the early groundbreaking albums Santana, Abraxas, and Santana III, featuring iconic hits from the Woodstock era like "Evil Ways”, "Black Magic Woman”, and ”Oye Como Va' to the more contemporary chart-toppers from the 1990s such as the mega hit “Smooth”.

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OCT
Live Concerts

A Life in Music... Valerie Tryon at 90

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Join Daniel Vnukowski, the host of Classical Jukebox 96.3FM, as he engages in conversation with Valerie Tryon, renowned international concert pianist. Experience Tryon’s memories and musical selections from her illustrious career as we celebrate her 90th birthday.

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OCT
Live Concerts

Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Question and Answers

Friday, November 1, 2024

An evening with two different answers to the eternal question of existence, as asked by Charles Ives' mystical masterpiece. The texts in Mahler's Rückert Lieder respond to the question with their evocations of love and music, while the finale of Mendelssohn's "Reformation" Symphony seeks to banish any existential doubts with its resolute declaration of faith.

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NOV
Live Concerts

Sinfonia Ancaster Season Subscription

Friday, November 1, 2024

Hear a full season of music by the phenomenal Sinfonia Ancaster orchestra! Available through emailing or calling our box office at [email protected] or 905-304-3232, this pass grants you discounted access to all four of Sinfonia's shows this season.

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NOV
Live Concerts

MURRAY McLAUCHLAN ...HOURGLASS

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Tickets On Sale Friday, June 7th!! Murray McLauchlan is one of Canada’s most highly regarded singer/songwriters, and with good cause. Over a 50-year career, he has released 20 albums and been awarded 11 Junos. His songs Farmer’s Song, Down by the Henry Moore, Whispering Rain and Sweeping the Spotlight Away are now considered Canadian standards. Murray is also a painter, an author, an actor, a radio host; he's been bestowed an Honourary Doctor of Laws and appointed to The Order of Canada. That’s quite a ride. For many years Murray’s touring had been restricted to Lunch At Allen's, whose members also include Ian Thomas, Marc Jordan and Cindy Church. But with the release of his critically acclaimed Hourglass, he’s back on the road treating concert goers to a seamless blend of old and new.

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NOV
Live Concerts

Sinfonia Ancaster Presents: Home for the Holidays ft. The Hamilton Children's Choir

Friday, December 6, 2024

A joyous celebration for the entire family! Featuring the Hamilton Children’s Choir!

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DEC
Live Concerts

The Steve Strongman Band 13th Annual Holiday Show with Special Guest Ian Thomas

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Get ready for a festive night of unforgettable music as Steve Strongman and his band present their Holiday Show with very special guest Ian Thomas!

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OCT
Live Concerts

THE BARRA MacNEILS: An East Coast Christmas

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

The Barra MacNeils - An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas, prompting the Halifax Daily News to describe them as “a treasure of the East Coast, rich with tradition and unmatched in ensemble performance”; and the Globe & Mail to name the recording on which this tour is based “one of the best five Christmas albums of all time!”

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DEC
Live Concerts

Ancaster Music Society Holiday Gala

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Join us for a heartwarming holiday concert which will enchant audiences of all ages! From classic carols to modern melodies, our repertoire will span the spectrum of holiday tunes, ensuring something for everyone. Proceeds will go to An Instrument for Every Child.

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DEC
Live Concerts

Theatre Ancaster Chorus Presents: Cool Yule

Saturday, December 14, 2024

It’s the holiday classics you know and love with some extra groove! We’re paying tribute to Stevie Wonder, Louis Armstrong, John Legend, Barenaked Ladies and more in this soulful seasonal concert. The Theatre Ancaster Chorus welcomes special guest David Atkinson and an all-star rhythm section as we add some funk, jazz, pop and rock to your favourite Christmas tunes.

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DEC
Live Concerts

Gershwin & Love Songs

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

A Valentine's Day special. Experience a romantic Valentine's Day concert with timeless love songs by Gershwin and more, featuring celebrated baritone John Fanning, enchanting mezzo-soprano Ariana Chris and renowned pianist Ken Gee.

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FEB
Live Concerts

Anagnoson & Kinton

Monday, March 17, 2025

Legendary duo James Anagnoson and Leslie Kinton have received acclaim from audiences and critics alike. Recognized as one of the world's finest piano duos, these distinguished musicians will bring audiences to their feet with masterpieces past and present.

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MAR
Live Concerts

Sinfonia Ancaster presents Sinfonia Masala

Friday, March 21, 2025

Two sopranos, with different musical vocabularies, are featured in composer Reena Esmail's glorious composition about sisterhood across cultures. Dvorak's cheerful 8th symphony and the sinuous melodies of Sibelius' Belshazzar's Feast add zesty elements to this evening’s musical mix.

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MAR
Live Concerts

Theatre Ancaster Presents: Best of Billboard

Friday, April 18, 2025

In the style of Theatre Ancaster's hit concerts Music of Motown and British Invasion, Best of Billboard features the greatest hits of the top 10 charting Billboard artists of all time that will have you singing from your seats and dancing in the aisles. Elvis? Janet Jackson? The Beatles? Elton John? Madonna? Stay tuned!

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APR
Live Concerts

Sinfonia Ancaster presents: Let’s Dance!

Friday, May 9, 2025

A dance party, orchestra style! Glorious ballet music by Gounod and Tchaikovsky anchor this concert’s first half. AFter intermission, a “mix tape” of social dances that includes Márquez' irresistible Danzón #2 will have you grooving in your seats!

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MAY
Live Concerts

Theatre Ancaster Chorus Presents: Places I'll Remember

Saturday, May 10, 2025

This Mothers' Day weekend, join our Chorus for a travelogue of memories special to their hearts. From Berkeley Square to Broadway, the Theatre Ancaster Chorus presents a spectacular performance of choral music accompanied by our amazing rhythm section and a string orchestra. With memorable classics from the Beatles, Billy Joel, Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Diamond (and many more!), there’s something for everyone.

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MAY
Live Concerts

Theatre Ancaster Stage 2 Presents: GLEE

Friday, May 16, 2025

GLEE is back, as our junior superstars take to the stage! These talented young performers will have you singing and dancing in the aisles as they perform a high-energy pop concert full of intricate harmonies and dynamic choreography. This is the feel-good event of the season and will be sure to leave you with a smile and wanting more. Suitable for all ages, this concert features the music of some of pop music's brightest megastars. The final show of Theatre Ancaster's season is an electric, unrivaled bop.

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MAY
Live Concerts

Festival Trio

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Our season finale features the Festival Trio with pianist Ken Gee, violinist Sadie Fields and cellist Paul Pulford. Prepare to be transported through the rich tapestry of classical music and hear these accomplished musicians perform some of the most celebrated piano trios.

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MAY
Film

A Thousand Cuts

Friday, October 18, 2024

While investigating a notorious 30-year-old unsolved murder on a true crime special, the hosts find themselves dangerously intertwined with the case as their relationship begins to derail and mysteriously echo the brutal murders, all on live TV.

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OCT
Film

Hamilton Film Fest Local Shorts

Friday, October 18, 2024

Kick off the festival with an eclectic viewing of short films from Hamilton, and the surrounding area!

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OCT
Film

Hamilton Film Fest Drama Shorts

Saturday, October 19, 2024

A popular choice annually, the drama shorts program is an excellent choice for your cinematic pallet. Q&A will happen after the program with attending filmmakers

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OCT
Film

Hamilton Film Fest Thrills and Chills

Saturday, October 19, 2024

A mix of short films showcasing the darker side of things including Dark Comedy, Dark Drama, Thriller & Horror. Saturday October 19th, 9:30pm, $12 Movie starts at 9:30pm sharp ​Q&A will happen after the program with attending filmmakers

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OCT
Film

Hamilton Film Fest Short Mix

Saturday, October 19, 2024

SHORT MIX- A collection of short films for the Hamilton Film Festival. 103m

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OCT
Film

Dream Eater

Saturday, October 19, 2024

87min / Horror / Alex Lee Williams, Jay Drakulic, Mallory Drumm Saturday October 19th, 3pm, $12

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OCT
Film

Look at Me

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Synopsis A fictional autobiography about an insecure, awkward and lonely bisexual actor who goes on an unwitting journey of self-love in the midst of an eating disorder relapse.

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OCT
Film

Kids Can Film

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Family / Probably the most fun you will have! Movies made by the kids during the Winter Break, March Break, and Summer Camp (please note the Teen camp movies will be at 3pm)

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OCT
Film

Magnetosphere

Sunday, October 20, 2024

It's 1997. The Hale-Bopp comet is passing by Earth, and Maggie Campion is a kid with a secret. She's always known there’s something different about her: she can see sounds and hear colours, and her senses do all sorts of other unusual things besides. Shy and cautious, Maggie has always kept these things to herself. But when she moves across the country with her family — goofy theatrical dad Russell, pragmatic mom Helen, and mischievous little sister Evie — Maggie’s world is shaken up.

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OCT
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Hamilton Film Fest Emerging Filmmakers

Sunday, October 20, 2024

Student and First Time Filmmakers at the Hamilton Film Festival, we aim to give new filmmakers an opportunity to go from script-to-screen so they can experience their work on the big screen, with a captive audience. Presented by the Hamilton School of Media Arts

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OCT
Film

Poly Is The New Monogamy

Monday, October 21, 2024

Poly is the New Monogamy is a hot new series created by Cat Hostick, and streaming now on Hollywood Suite. Join us as we watch the first episode (on the big screen), and host an industry discussion, and Q&A, with cast and crew to learn about the passion, and challenges, that go along with getting a series written, produced, and streamed. They will also discuss how some filmmakers are now focussing on series, rather than features. Panelists include Cat Hostick, Ann Pirvu, and Bobby Del Rio

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OCT
Film

HamOnt Acting School Shorts

Monday, October 21, 2024

10 short films from the HamOnt Studio Short Film acting program

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OCT
Film

Curl Power

Monday, October 21, 2024

85m / Canada / Josephine Anderson Monday October 21, 2pm, $12 CURL POWER follows a team of teenage girls as they pursue their unusual dream of becoming Canadian National Curling Champions, and seek out their own paths amid the legacies of their world champion mothers. This intimate and imaginative coming-of-age documentary tells a story of angst and ecstasy, following the funny and tender evolution of five best friends as they reckon with their bodies, minds, and the great unknown.

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OCT
Film

Our Heritage

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

A family film organized around the plot of the Atreides myth; a conflict of reign filmed over several years. A family is torn apart in a house that is being built, images of the past interfere with those of the present.

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OCT
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Trainwreck

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

113m / Hamilton / Taras Hemon, Emily Power, Alex Balch

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OCT
Film

Voices Carry/Massacre at Femur Creek

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

This is a Tuesday double feature, 2 films, one price.

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OCT
Film

Hamilton Film Fest Documentary Shorts

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Filmmakers from Canada share their stories in short format Wednesday October 23rd, 6:30pm, $12, 107min

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OCT
Film

One Must Wash Eyes/Not Afraid

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Sahar dedicates her downtime to writing feminist articles on her blog that shines light on the Iranian government and its brutal laws against women. When she finds out about the death of Mahsa Amini and the anti-government protests in Vancouver, she is compelled to show her support of the female-led revolution back home.

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OCT
Film

Know Her Name

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Know Her Name is a mystery documentary that delves into the legacy of filmmakers and uncovers the mystery of why women, especially women from underrepresented communities like Zora Neale Hurston and Esther Eng, have been forgotten in discussions of film, erased through HISTORICAL AMNESIA – and, how to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen to contemporary filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, now and in the future. Know Her Name explores how film history is documented and the inequities that exist within this process.

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OCT
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Sitting In The Fire

Thursday, October 24, 2024

‘Sitting in the Fire’ examines the spillover effect of rehabilitation programs in prison, on gun violence prevention in communities. Born and raised in Richmond, California to a single mother, Vaughn Miles fell into the dangers of his environment at an early age. After being sentenced to life in prison for murder at twenty years old, it took Vaughn Miles years before his transformation.

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OCT
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Hamilton Film Fest International Shorts

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Featuring 6 international short films. 122m

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OCT
Film

Out of the Box

Thursday, October 24, 2024

9 short films that don't fall into typical genres that will cleanse your cinematic pallet.

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OCT
Film

Daughter of the Sun

Friday, October 25, 2024

A 12-year-old girl struggles with life on the run as she travels across the country with her father who has Tourette Syndrome. Wanting nothing more than a normal family life, she befriends a community of outcasts in the remote countryside who want to harness a volatile supernatural power her father is hiding.

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OCT
Film

Beyond the Podium

Friday, October 25, 2024

A groundbreaking documentary highlighting the triumphs and tribulations of some of Canada’s most-inspiring and decorated women winter athletes, through the lens of a women-identifying and non-binary filmmaking team – tackling unconventional topics like postpartum depression, divorce, gender-based inequities, racism, safe sport, body image, and mental health challenges.

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OCT
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Hamilton Film Fest Comedy Shorts!

Friday, October 25, 2024

Watch 11 unique comedy shorts!

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OCT
Film

East End

Saturday, October 26, 2024

WORLD PREMIERE! Hamilton Film Festival Special Presentation. Max (Nathan Fleet), a recovering alcoholic with a gambling addiction, has burned most of his bridges in the east end of the city where he lives. He has a sobering moment when he realizes that his estranged daughter (Regan Saker) is about to turn 16, and he wants back into her life.

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OCT
Film

Adaptation

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Adaptation follows a group of wheelchair bound athletes as they converge in British Columbia, Canada for the BC Summer Race Series. The World’s first downhill mountain bike race series to include an adaptive mountain bike (aMTB) category. However Adaptation is not just a film about a race, it's a group of stories about the human race and ones ability to overcome adversity. Whether for the thrill of competition, or a need to push through the pain of daily life to simply get lost in a moment. The film seeks to inspire the uninspired, and educate the uneducated. To celebrate the gift of life, love, and friendship through all its complexities.

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OCT
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Hamilton Film Fest Drama Shorts 2

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Featuring four drama shorts: The Boxing Ring, Coeur/Azon, Bardo, and The Light Before the Sun.

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OCT
Classes

Painting the Seasons

Six Weeks
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Using each student's choice of landscape subject matter, this introductory course will focus on the creation of a 16" X 20" acrylic painting on canvas. Composition and colour-mixing as well as art appreciation will provide the foundation of the program. All of the materials for this course will be supplied during this six week course.

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OCT
Classes

Expression through Colour

Six Weeks
Thursday, October 31, 2024

*Please note, this class is now starting on Oct 31. Each student will select a landscape subject that emphasizes a dramatic use of colour. The student's 16" X 20" acrylic painting on canvas will be created with special attention being paid to good composition and colour-mixing. All materials will be supplied during this 6 week course.

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