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Gods in My Home brings together Chinese ancestral paintings and traditional popular prints, and examines the unexplored connection between these two seemingly separate genres in the context of Chinese Lunar New Year. These images reflect a Chinese view of reverence and the belief that these portraits and prints were capable of blessing and protecting the prosperity of family lines.

Visitors are invited to explore beautiful objects including New Year prints and paintings, ancestral portraits, paper gods and ceramics, and discover the shared family values, ritual concepts, belief in visual powers and common traditions that bind them. Experience these compelling and never-before-seen images through an artistic lens in this ROM original exhibition.

In 1991, during his tenure as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable Henry N. R. Jackman donated his historic collection of toy soldiers to the Royal Ontario Museum.

While there are a few of these collectables currently on display in the J.F. Driscoll Family Stair of Wonders, this new installation will showcase almost all of the Hal Jackman Toy Soldier Collection, which traces the historic life span of Britains Ltd., one of the world’s pioneers in the manufacturing of toy soldiers. Visitors are invited to enjoy the artistry and detail of this outstanding collection, and learn about the legacy of Britains Ltd.’s years of lead toy production from 1893-1966.

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Ave., Hamilton
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective. Roll up your sleeves, put on your hard hat, and join us behind the scenes. See the 1859 Gartshore pumping engines from every angle. Get up close and personal with the walking beam, the oil cups and the flywheel. Visit the artifact storage buildings and learn more about Hamilton’s fascinating industrial history. Explore the 1913 building, see our largest artifacts and learn about Hamilton’s first electric Pumphouse. Immerse yourself in the complete history of this fascinating museum, learn about the people, hear the full story, and depart with a clear understanding of how this marvel of engineering truly worked.
Date: MONDAYS April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 26, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages: All
Cost: $30 per person. Pre-registration required. (Includes a family admission pass valid at any one of the Hamilton Civic Museums – maximum value: $32)
Contact: 905-546-4797, steamtech@hamilton.ca, www.hamilton.ca/museums

Set on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, with a bounty of water and resources, Ancaster has attracted humans since the retreat of the last glacier over 10,000 years ago. Using 31 stories and artifacts, one for every year the museum has been open, this exhibition offers snapshots of Ancaster’s history from the earliest human occupants to the present day. Sponsored by the Shaver Family Foundation.
Date: May 4 – December 31, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Tuesday to Saturday)
Ages: All
Cost: Adults: $3.50, Seniors/Youth: $3.00, Children: $2.50, Infants: Free, Family: $10.00
Contact: 905-648-8144, fieldcote@hamilton.ca

Charles T. Currelly, one of the founders of the ROM, obtained two Fayum mummy portraits from Sotheby’s in 1912. Romano-Egyptian Fayum mummy portraits, which originally covered the face of mummies, hold great significance as they represent some of the earliest known and finest painted portraits in the history of art. Mummy portraits identified the deceased, and were created with wax or tempera on wood panels or canvas shrouds, during the Roman era, from about AD 20 to AD 300.

Mummy portraits show us not only a wide diversity of the people who once lived in Roman-Egypt but also shed light on the popular hairstyles, clothing, and jewelry two thousand years ago. Some are wonderfully preserved, and they are an unmatched source of information on Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultural traditions.

After acquiring the two portraits, one of them remained at the ROM, while the other went to the National Gallery of Canada. Now after more than 100 years of separation, the two well-preserved mummy portraits will be together again. The paintings will both be on display in the Eaton Gallery of Rome, Level 3, through November 24, 2019.

Photo: Left (ROM 2018.52.1) and right (ROM 918.20.1). Photo: Brian Boyle © Royal Ontario Museum.

Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd., Hamilton
In the 19th century servants were employed in large homes like Dundurn to do a variety of tasks such as washing, dusting, polishing and cooking. Assisted by Dundurn’s Cook Demonstrators, guests will work together to make and savour a traditional recipe in our historic kitchen. Led by costumed staff, visitors will explore over 40 rooms and discover the history of the MacNab family and the servants who lived and worked below stairs to support their affluent lifestyle.
Dates: SATURDAYS, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Ages: All
Cost: $35.00 per person. Pre-registration required. (Includes a historic recipe souvenir book, and family admission pass valid at any one of the Hamilton Civic Museums – maximum value: $32)
Contact: 905-546-2872, dundurn@hamilton.ca, www.hamilton.ca/museums

Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Blvd., Hamilton
Dundurn Castle is built on the history of the War of 1812. Burlington Heights, where the Castle now stands, was occupied by the British military from 1813 until 1815. Your journey will begin at The Hamilton Military Museum to uncover the history surrounding the property. Discover evidence of military fortifications as the tour takes you outdoors through key areas in Dundurn Park including the rarely see Cock Pit building. The guided tour concludes with a look inside Dundurn Castle focusing on the 1812 architectural features that Sir Allan MacNab later incorporated into his well-known home.
*This tour contains outdoor components; please come dressed for the weather and prepared for walking on uneven terrain.
Dates: SUNDAYS, May 26, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22, 2019
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Ages: All
Cost: $30.00 per person. Pre-registration required. (Includes a family admission pass valid at any one of the Hamilton Civic Museums – maximum value: $32)
Contact: 905-546-2872, dundurn@hamilton.ca, www.hamilton.ca/museums

Take an autumn colour tour through the treetops! Save 20% off any guided Eco Adventure Tour until October 31/19. View a dazzling display of vibrant fall colours as you walk the treetop canopy and glide down a blazing forest zipline plus a majestic escarpment ridgetop zipline. Experience panoramic views of south Georgian Bay from the iconic 420 ft. suspension footbridge. Hike the underworld of caves/crevasses long ago inhabited by the Petun First Nations people. Discover the unique geology of a nature reserve carved from the Ice Age. Discount is applicable to both 1.5 and 3-hour tours. Enter discount code fall2019 at check-out. May not be used for previous bookings. Scenic Caves Nature Adventures is located near Collingwood. Reserve here: https://sceniccaves.com/products/eco-adventure-tours

Fall for Biodiversity
The lands and waters of the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System are a Canadian biodiversity hotspot. Join an enthusiastic team of EcoPark System partners, expert naturalists, and the public for our third annual Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System BioBlitz and help us document the biodiversity in the area.

Become a citizen scientist for the day and join local experts on a guided hike to identify plants and wildlife on Friday, September 20th and Saturday, September 21st, 2019.

Already an expert? Be a part of the 24-hour BioBlitz on Friday, September 20th, 2019.

New for 2019: Saturday’s Plant Sale and Public Pavilion. Chat with community groups about their work, learn about important native wildlife, and visit local plant vendors to purchase native plants.

The Dreamboats are bringing back the good ol’ fashioned Rock n’ Roll! With a sound that is equal parts Chuck Berry & The Wonders.

This quartet of handsome young Mississauga boys delivers a high energy, nostalgic show that has audiences dancing and singing the night away!

What brings these four youngsters together to play music that was much before their time?

A true passion for an era when ice cream cost a quarter, milk was delivered to the door, and people danced to live music!

The Dreamboats capture this era at live shows through their angelic harmonies, rockin’ guitars, matching uniforms, and contagious dance steps!

Please join us in welcoming our fall exhibitions at the Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery on Sunday, September 29 at 2:00 pm. This event is free, all are welcome.

Nurielle Stern, winner of the 2019 Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics, will provide a brief Artist Talk following the opening remarks at 2:30pm. Artist Shawna Redskye and Curator Chloe Blair will also provide a talk at the opening reception.

“2019 Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics”
September 21 to November 17, 2019
The 2019 Winifred Shantz Award for Ceramics Winner, Nurielle Stern of Toronto, Ontario, is celebrated in this exhibition alongside five award finalists.
Learn more: www.theclayandglass.ca/exhibitions/2019-shantz-award

“From the Collection: A Bestiary”
September 21, 2019 to January 5, 2020
The Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery is pleased to present works from its collection as part of “A Bestiary”.
Learn more: www.theclayandglass.ca/exhibitions/a-bestiary

“A Remembering: star stories and waterbodies”
September 21, 2019 to January 5, 2020
This exhibition represents a creative partnership between artist Shawna Redskye and curator Chloe Blair.
Learn more: www.theclayandglass.ca/exhibitions/a-remembering

Header image: “Creek & Crossing”, 2013. Glazed earthenware and internal digital video projection on sanded mirror, carved wooden chairs, milk paint. Nurielle Stern.

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We Walk The Line is a true Johnny Cash Experience that celebrates the music and lives of ‘The Man In Black’ and his fun loving wife, June Carter. The concert performance features Ward Cornforth as a 1960’s era Johnny Cash and includes duets performed with Johnny’s life-long partner June Carter.

The show is a fun, toe-tapping trip down memory lane. The concert covers the entire career of Johnny Cash from the 1950’s at Sun Records to 2003 with the American Recordings label and includes Johnny’s biggest hits ‘Ring of Fire’, ‘Boy Named Sue’, ‘I Walk The Line’, ‘Folsom Prison Blues’, ‘Hurt’ and the famous duet with June Carter ‘Jackson’ amongst other classic songs.

Ward incorporates historical accounts and personal anecdotes about the Country Legend and American Poet, who left his mark upon many millions of fans, in this not-to-be-missed musical event.

We sold out in 2018 don’t miss your chance to get your ticket!

Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of the believable with the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour.

See exhilarating stories on the big screen. Explore exotic locations, stand on the highest peaks and be part of the gripping tales that make this year’s World Tour.

The 2018/2019 World Tour brings films from the 43rd annual Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival to more than 40 countries around the world. From an exploration of remote landscapes and mountain cultures to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films in this year’s world tour are sure to captivate and amaze the explorer within you.

Be moved. Be inspired. Don’t miss out. Reserve your tickets today!

Have you always wanted to visit LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre but don’t have any little ones in your life?

Are you crazy about LEGO® bricks and looking for people who share your passion?

Or are you just looking for something exciting to do on your Friday evening?!

Join us September 27th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a “no kids allowed” adult evening and enjoy a themed-night at the Centre.

Arts and Jazz Night: September 27th, 2019

Are you ready for an Arts and Jazz night with a LEGO twist? Come and experience our take on what a proper Arts and Jazz night really is with our games and activities that we have lined up. You might even take home some bricktastic prizes!

Cannamore Orchard welcomes you to our 27th year of Acres of Terror, Eastern Ontario’s most terrifying Halloween attraction, where the only thing that isn’t terrifying is the price! We are proud to present this in co-operation with the students from St. Francis Xavier High School Band from Hammond.

AOT Night Dates (7-10pm): Sept. 27-28, Oct. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 25-30.

AOT Day Dates (12-4pm): Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27.

Acres of Terror has four main components:

The Spooky Wagon Ride
A tractor pulled wagon ride on our 60 acre property narrated by a real witch or warlock. This is a one of a kind wagon ride in Eastern Ontario where your wagon narrator and various real human actors will interact with you along the way. With over 30 real human actors and nine new scenes for the 2018 season, you never know what will happen around the next bend!

House of Terror
Fun House meets Haunted House, the best of both worlds! Quite simply the most terrifying experience you’ll ever endure. Packed full of real human actors you never know what will happen. Will you make it out alive, or will you become one of many souls present at Cannamore’s own cemetery?!

Spooky Village
The only one of its kind in North America and possibly the entire World! An interactive Halloween themed village with seven different houses featuring real human characters who will engage with you in different ways. For example: Shopping for a new coffin? Stop by the Coffin Makers House. Have a little extra blood to donate? Stop by the Vampires House. Interested in having your fortune told? Stop by the Fortune Tellers house, for a small cash donation which will go to the local food bank.

Fog Maze
Simple… An indoor maze pumped full of thick thick fog and heart pounding music! Will you and your friends find your way, or will one be snatched up by the fog creature along the way?!

Saturday and Sunday during the day are dedicated to families, younger children and those who get scared easily and don’t like it. Acres of Terror attractions will be toned right down and made kid friendly.

When planning your visit be aware that on busy Friday or Saturday nights the line up times for the House of Terror and the Spooky Wagon Ride can be over an hour long, we recommend arriving early and going on the Spooky Wagon Ride first.

We’re proud to be wheelchair accessible! All of our Acres of Terror attractions are wheelchair accessible. Please keep in mind that the terrain leading to each attraction is a gravel surface.

We accept Access 2 cards for people with permanent disabilities who require a support person. We will grant one free admission for the support person while the person with the disability pays the regular admission fee (must have valid access card). This helps ensure all individuals receive the support they need to participate in fun Halloween activities.

Acres of Terror may be canceled during inclement weather. If there is a chance of thunderstorms or high winds, please phone ahead to make sure we’re operational to 613-448-3633.

Free yoga classes, all weekend long!  Shop from over 200 vendors, everything from clothing, jewelry, mats, yoga and gym accessories, healthy snacks, housewares, psychics, teas, essentials oils, and SO MUCH MORE!  There is something for EVERYONE at the Yoga & Wellness Show.

Plus, the first 3,000 people through the doors will receive a FREE goodie bag, so come by early!

This is a consumer show open to the public.

Hours:

Saturday September 28:  10am – 7pm
Sunday September 29:  10am – 6pm

Location:

Metro Toronto Convention Centre – HALL B

On Saturday, September 28, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, visit heritage sites, noteworthy buildings, and interesting locations all over Burlington – FREE of charge. Many of these buildings and locations will offer special activities and behind-the-scenes tours. Doors Open Burlington is organized by the Museums of Burlington and is part of Burlington’s Culture Days celebrations from September 27 – 29, 2019.

What is Doors Open?
Doors Open is a province-wide event running from April to October where residents and visitors are invited to discover first-hand, the historical, heritage, natural and cultural resources in participating communities across the province. Doors Open is a program of Ontario Heritage Trust. From historical houses to modern marvels of construction, Doors Open Ontario showcases the buildings, natural spaces, infrastructure and cultural landscapes that shape and define our communities.

2019 Sites:

Archaeological Services Inc.

Burlington Camera & Digital

Burlington Public Library- Central Branch

Burlington Radio Control Modelers

Eglise Saint-Philippe

Friends Of Freeman Station (official)

Halton Mosque

Joseph Brant Museum

Royal Botanical Gardens

St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant

Nickel Brook Brewing Co.

NUVO Network

At the end of each September Culture Days invites millions of Canadians to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities.

As a Culture Days participant, this Wigwam Chi-Chemung event will explore, “creativity, the arts, and well-being” through an Indigenous lens with a dance and drawing workshop, as well as talks hosted by Veronica Johnny and Elder Duke Redbird.

Learn more and register at: https://www.wigwamchichemung.com/events/artandwellness

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Ave., Hamilton
Join us for this all-ages gathering of commercial exhibitors, tech enthusiasts, hobbyists, science clubs, artists and students celebrating the incredible technological achievements of Nikola Tesla. Experience demonstrations by exhibitors and displayers, a vendor marketplace, music, and entertainment. Engage in self-guided Museum tours and catch a ride on the popular miniature steam trains presented by the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers.
Date: September 29, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ages: All
Cost: FREE Event and Museum admission.
Contact: 905-546-4797, steamtech@hamilton.ca, www.hamilton.ca/museums