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Session on frauds and scams
April 25
An ever-increasing number of frauds and scams, many directed at seniors, are of concern and will be discussed at the next public meeting of the local chapter of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) to take place at the Meadowbrook Retirement Village complex in Lively on Thursday April 25 at 1.30 p.m. Guest speakers will be Lise Landry, Senior’s Liaison/Community Safety, Sudbury Police Services and Peter (Charlie) Brown, semi-retired computer expert who will explore the new threats and how to avoid them. The meeting is open to the public free of charge, regardless of age. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, plus refreshments and dessert. For more information and directions (with map) visit the website www.carpsudbury.ca.
Thrifty Thursday prom edition
April 25
The Sudbury Women’s Centre is hosting its annual Thrifty Thursday: Prom Edition event on April 25. Held from 6-8 p.m. at the Women’s Centre, 174 Douglas Street, Suite 201, the prom event will offer a selection of gently used prom dresses and gowns, all completely free of charge. SWC has also partnered with Shoppers on Elm, and Curls, Ups & Dyes to book complimentary hair and makeup appointments to help take the stress out of planning for prom, the Women’s Centre said in a news release. Regular Thrifty Thursday clothing and accessories will still be available for purchase on April 25. To participate in “Thrifty Thursday,” or for more information about SWC and its initiatives, please visit SudburyWC.ca.
TNO play (ODE ou la vie après avoir regardé le soleil dans le blanc des yeux)
April 26-27
An intimate and exuberant last-chance party, where heaviness and lightness merrily intertwine. An ode to the strength of friendship and solidarity, to the excess and folly required to resist fear and cynicism. Visionaries are announcing that the Moon has fallen out of its orbit and is heading straight for Earth, where it will crash in 24 hours. A rebellious pack of friends organizes a party celebrating the end, in the hope of short-circuiting the inevitable. As the night stretches on, all dreams and excesses are permitted. If, at first, the ritual was just a game, doubts gradually creep in… What if tomorrow really is the end? In an era tinged with cynicism and individualistic withdrawal, ODE, a choral and carnivalesque work, draws on the strength of solidarity, excess and the symbolic power of celebration as weapons to resist fear and despair. The show runs April 26 and 27 at Place des Arts. Purchase tickets online here.
Spring yard sale St. Peter’s United Church
April 27
St. Peter’s United Church invites you to its annual Spring Yard Sale, taking place April 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the St. Peter’s United Church building located at 203 York St. The church yard sale has everything you’d expect and more. Antiques, furniture, books, toys, you name it, they’ve got it. The St. Peter’s Yard Sale is one of the biggest yard sales in Sudbury. Money raised goes to the church for programming and activities, including community outreach.
All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Cartoon Party
April 27
The last screening of April’s edition of the Cereal Cartoon Party is THIS Saturday. Don’t miss out on your chance to feast at the all-you-can-eat cereal buffet with limited cereal varieties while watching retro cartoons on the big screen. The event runs at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27 at Sudbury Indie Cinema. Purchase tickets online here.
Sudbury Shutterbugs exhibition
Starts April 28
The Sudbury Shutterbugs are having a group photography exhibition April 28 to May 11 at the Main Public Library. There will be an opening reception on April 28 from 12-2 p.m.
Destination Readiness: Pathways for Students with Special Needs seminar
April 30
Rainbow District School Board will host a seminar called Destination Readiness: Pathways for Students with Special Needs April 30. The event runs 4-7 p.m. at the Local 6500 Hospitality, Conference & Education Centre (formerly the United Steelworkers Hall). This free event aims to help students in Rainbow schools with needs and exceptionalities plan for their future. Participants can tour displays and speak with staff about the high school experience as well as agency representatives regarding vocational and job supports, post-secondary learning opportunities, community and independent living, and financial support and management.
Canadian Children’s Book Week presentations
April 29 and 30
If you’ve got bookworm kids at home, they can meet an award-winning author at two library events next week as part of Canadian Children’s Book Week. L.E. Carmichael will share her exciting adventures to the Arctic and Antarctica and her experience studying northern wolves and arctic foxes, fascinating insights into the adaptations of polar wildlife. Drawing on her latest book, “Polar: Wildlife at the Ends of the Earth,” participants will learn about the incredible array of life thriving in these remote regions of our planet. These events are suitable for children ages nine to 12. Sudbury Public Library and Canadian Children’s Book Week to present the free sessions. They take place at the Main Branch Public Library, 74 Mackenzie Street on Monday, April 29 from 6-7 p.m. and the South End Public Library, 1991 Regent Street on Tuesday, April 30 from 4-5 p.m. Registration is required for these events. Visit wordstocksudbury.ca/events to register.
Sudbury Performance Group presents Jesus Christ Superstar
May 2-5
What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire. The show runs at Thorneloe University theatre on the Laurentian University campus May 2-5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the performance at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online here.
Star Wars Day at Sudbury Indie Cinema
May 4
Enjoy a marathon of the original Star Wars trilogy in honour of Star Wars Day at Sudbury Indie Cinema starting at 2 p.m. May 4. Purchase tickets online here.
Joey Niceforo concert
May 4
On Saturday, May 4, singer Joey Niceforo will return home to Sudbury, at All Nations Church, for his first full concert performance in Sudbury since 2019. Niceforo is bringing a few long-time friends with him: acclaimed Soprano, Sara Papini, along with pianist and conductor, Sabatino Vacca, who will lead the nine-piece Chamber Orchestra that will accompany the singers. Niceforo will be performing several pieces from his acclaimed album Priceless, some of his favourite Sinatra and Piaf songs, selections from popular Broadway shows, and other fan favourites. Donations or non-perishable food items can be made that evening to the Sudbury Food Bank. Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite.ca or can be picked up at All Nations Church and Jett Landry Music for $50 each.
Celebrate Women 2024
May 7
CFUW - Sudbury, in partnership with the YWCA Sudbury and LEAF Sudbury presents the 28th annual Celebrate Women on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:30 pm, at Sudbury Secondary's Sheridan Auditorium (154 College Street). Dr. Jean Marmoreo, co-author of the nationally best-selling The Last Doctor: Lessons in Living from the Front Lines of Medical Assistance in Dying, will be joining a "fireside" chat, with a reception and book signing to follow. Tickets are $20 and are at Adoro Olive Oils and Vinegars and at Jett Landry Music or through any CFUW Sudbury member. Tickets for both the in-person or live-stream event can be purchased through Eventbrite. Click here to order tickets via Eventbrite.
Salon du livre
May 9-12
The 11th edition of the French book fair and literary festival Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury takes place at Place des Arts du Grand Sudbury May 9-12. The public will have the opportunity to meet several authors within the framework of a stimulating and varied program: evening performances, literary teas, happy hours, discussions, round tables, interviews, artistic animations, and much more. As always, there will be an impressive display of books from numerous Canadian and international publishers and distributors available for sale on-site. The complete list of invited authors and artists as well as the detailed program of the Salon du livre are now available on the website www.lesalondulivre.ca, as well as in the newsletter and on social media: facebook.com/salondulivredugrandsudbury, twitter.com/LeSalonduLivre, and instagram.com/salondulivredugrandsudbury.
Sudbury Burlesque show
May 10 and 11
Don’t call it a comeback or a reunion tour - Sudbury’s premiere Burlesque troupe returns with its biggest cast of characters yet! Sudbury Burlesque presents Pop! Goes Burlesque: Icons Exposed! at The Grand Theatre. In Pop! Goes Burlesque, more than 20 local and travelling performers will explore popular culture from Old Hollywood to Star Wars, glam rock to boy bands, thrillers to parodies. There is truly something for everyone in this show and you do not want to miss it. Pop! Goes Burlesque: Icons Exposed! is presented May 10 and 11 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at The Grand Theatre. Tickets are available online at SudburyBurlesque.com and in person at Hotstart Cars, Bay Used Books and Between Us Lovers Boutique.
YES Theatre presents One Step
May 10-16
‘Waiting for Guffman’ meets ‘High School Musical’ in One Small Step, a hilarious backstage comedy from Dora-nominated writers Anika Johnson and Barbara Johnston. When their annual musical is canceled, a group of high school drama students decide to write one of their own - but in order to get the money they need from city hall, it has to be about something Canadian. The result? “The Hadfield Follies: An Out of this World Journey Through the Life and Times of Astronaut Chris Hadfield.” On their way to opening night, this ambitious group of misfits learn about teamwork, tenacity, and the surprising parallels between high school drama and space exploration. YES Theatre’s Young Company presents this show May 10-16 at Sudbury Theatre Centre. Purchase tickets online here.
Les Troubadours, 30 Years of Harmonies
May 12
Thirty years of harmony feels wonderful. It’s the feeling that Les Troubadours are eager to share in this 30th anniversary recital of their all-time favourite numbers. Over the years, Sudbury’s long-lived choir rose to new heights of heart-warming harmony on the wings of invigorating songs like these. The choir welcomes them back, along with special guests to present a joyful musical bouquet that will liven up your Mother’s Day. The show runs May 12 at 2 p.m. at Place des Arts. Purchase tickets online here.
Pet Mayor contest
Until May 17
Do you share your daily life with a furry, feathered or scaly animal who likes to read alongside you? Perhaps they are destined to become the first Pet Mayor of Panache bookstore at Place des Arts. The Pet Mayor embodies the love of reading and of books. They represent the bookstore in its online communications and, if possible and safe for the animal and the public, in person at official events. As this is a fundraising campaign, a fee of $25 is required per animal. The deadline is May 17. More information is available online here.
Grow Together Festival
June 8
The Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre’s inaugural grow together festival runs Saturday, June 8, kicking off the summer season with a celebration of all things gardening and wellness. The Grow Together Festival, running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature a vibrant marketplace where local vendors and organizations can showcase their gardening and wellness initiatives. Attendees can expect engaging speakers, informative booths filled with expert advice, and exciting activities designed to inspire and educate. Whether you're a seasoned gardener looking for new tips or a curious newcomer eager to explore the world of permaculture and healthy living, the Grow Together Festival offers something for everyone.
Art Gallery of Sudbury programming
Spring 2024
The Art Gallery of Sudbury’s Bell Mansion home has been closed for structural analysis since last fall. The Gallery Shop has been relocated to 172 Elgin St. The student exhibit Emergence runs at 174 Elgin St. until May 4. Isabelle Michaud exhibits at Pinchman’s until May 14. An online exhibit called The Mary Green & Doug Donley Project is now live. Visit the gallery’s website.
Perogies and Cabbage Rolls
Mondays to Fridays
Fresh perogies and cabbage rolls are available for pick-up from Monday to Friday at the Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre. Place your order by phoning 705-673-7404.
