Entertainment listings

Greater Sudbury entertainment listings for the week of June 3. To post your listing, e-mail [email protected], phone 673-5667 ext. 377, fax 673-4352. Include high-resolution images, minimum 500 kb. Post your listing online.

Art

Jennifer Angus exhibit, Unnatural Nature: Diary of a Mad Scientist and Obsessive Insect Collector, at Art Gallery of Sudbury, 251 John St., to Sept. 6. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 12-5 pm. www.artsudbury.org or 675-4871.

Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario features village démocratie: phase 1 by Karine Giboulo. 500-figurine stage, illustrating differences between the developed world and Central American slums. Opening reception June 4, 5 pm at 174 Elgin St. Contact http://www.gn-o.org or 673-4927.

Creative Spark Gallery grand opening, Art for the kiddies, face painting, music. Artists invited to bring table, display work, create pieces on-site. At 7 Cedar St., June 5, 11 am–4 pm. Contact 507-5073 or [email protected].

Art in Bloom, gathering of artists and crafts people in garden setting, hosted by Canadian Mental Health Association, June 6, 11 am-4 pm, 169 David St., $12 advance at Black Cat, Backyard Birder, $15 at door, 675-7252.

Rayside-Balfour Whitewater Brush and Palette Art Club annual art exhibit. June 6, 11 am-4 pm, at the Dr. Edgar Leclair Centre in Azilda. Free admission. Refreshments and entertainment.

33rd annual La Cloche Art Show, July 3-11, at Whitefish Falls Community Centre. Deadline for submissions June 18 and 19. Information and entry forms at www.lacloche.ca.

Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury Photo Contest, categories in natural beauty, community revitalization, where you want change, your favourite quirky spots, going green. Submit photos to [email protected], include name, short description of photo. Deadline Sept. 30. Phone 691-5538.

Small Things: Arts + Books + Crafts, 1375 Regent St., Crazy Cat Lady (and Laddie) Month. Photo exhibit by Emily Brisson. Meet Brisson June 5 from 1-2 pm. Open Tues.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm, Sun. 1-4 pm. Contact 586-7828.

Stopciati Gallery, 153 Applegrove St., original works by John Stopciati, depicting scenic and historical views of northern Ontario landmarks. Open Mon.-Fri. 10 am–4:30 pm, Sat. 10 am–3 pm. Phone 673-4443, www.johnstopciati.com.

Lampinen Fine Art and Custom Framing, 15th anniversary sale ending June 3, 1350 Regent St. S., original pastels by local artist Sue Lampinen, Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4:30 pm, 522-8068.

Literature

Women in Poetry, poets Kim Fahner and Dawna Proudman read at Greater Sudbury Library Main Branch, June 10, 7 pm. Open-mic to follow. Visit www.sudbury.library.on.ca.

Music
Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell, June 3, at the Sudbury Arena, 7 pm. Tickets $69.50-$89.50, available at 671-3000 or www.greatersudbury.ca.

A Tribute to Neil Diamond, dinner show and dance, June 4, 6 pm-1 am, Espanola Legion; June 5, at Capreol Legion, 6 pm-1 am. Tickets $15 advance at Legions, $20 at the door. Contact 561-1931 or www.sudburyeventplanner.com.

Hispanic-American Association presents Latin Spring Dance, music by Toronto’s Havana Express, June 5, Caruso Club upper hall, 385 Haig St. Cocktails 6 pm, buffet dinner 7 pm. $60/adults, $35/students, available at the Caruso Club, Eddie’s Restaurant, Black Cat, or 524-9290. Proceeds to the Red Cross Chile Earthquake Relief Fund.

Bell Park Gazebo concert series, Sudbury Youth Orchestra plays highlights from upcoming European tour, June 6, 7 pm. Free admission, outdoors at gazebo. Rain venue Older Adult Centre, 140 Durham St. Phone 522-2854.

No Strings Attached Community Band spring concert, June 6, 2 pm, Jubilee Centre, 195 Applegrove St., 670-5384.

Schools of Rock at Sudbury Secondary School. Elementary rock bands from Lively District Secondary School, Levack Public School and Valley View Public School play to support Sudbury Food Bank. June 10, 7 pm. Tickets $2/students, $5/adults, $10/family. Available at Prom Music or at the door.

Salvation Army Sudbury Community Church presents Oshawa Temple Band of Salvation Army and Northern Brass, June 12, 7 pm, Glad Tidings Tabernacle, 1101 Regent St., $15/adults, $10/students and seniors, tickets 673-5893.

Bell Park Gazebo concert series, Sudbury Youth Jazz Festival, elementary and high schools present jazz music, June 13, 7 pm. Free admission, outdoors at gazebo. Rain venue Older Adult Centre, 140 Durham St. Phone 522-2854.
French Canadian shock rocker Robert Charlebois, kicks off St. Jean-Baptiste day festivities, June 18, 8 pm at the Grand Night Club, 28 Elgin St. Tickets $48/adults, $38/students and seniors, available at the Theatre du Nouvel-Ontario. Contact 525-5606 or www.letno.ca.

Bell Park Gazebo concert series, Sudbury and District Pipes and Drums, marches, jigs, laments, and highland dancers, June 20, 7 pm. Free admission, outdoors at gazebo. Rain venue Older Adult Centre, 140 Durham St. Phone 522-2854.

Sarah Craig and the Jamie Stever Band, perform at Savour the Street, June 26, 6 pm-12 am on Durham Street.

Community Table features 300 seats, extensive dinner menu, from Greater Sudbury Restaurant and Foodservice Association. Tickets $130, available at Kitchen Bits, 1390 The Kingsway, 674-3743. Contact 929-9892 or 626-0040.

Bell Park Gazebo concert series, Bilingual performance of old and new country music by Les Compagnons, June 27, 7 pm. Free admission, outdoors at gazebo. Rain venue Older Adult Centre, 140 Durham St. Phone 522-2854.

Songwriting and recording boot camp, with Espanola-born producers Terry Sawchuk and Alf Annibalini. Three-day training seminar at Confederation Secondary School, July 5-7. $200 before June 25, $250 after. 674-9954 or www.thinknorth.ca.

2008 Canadian Idol winner Theo Tams performs with Adam Crossley, Sept. 12, 7 pm at St. Andrews Place, 111 Larch St. Advance tickets $20/adults, $18/students and seniors, at Black Cat and Jett Landry. $25 and $23 at the door. Phone 523-6200.

Johnny Reid with The Stellas, Nov. 2, Sudbury Arena, 6:30 pm. Tickets $22.50/$43.50/$64.50, available at www.livenation.com or 671-3000 or www.greatersudbury.ca.

Steelworkers Local 6500 and friends Thursday night jam sessions, at union headquarters, 66 Brady St., play, sing or listen, 6-11 pm, musicians and spectators welcome, www.uswlocal6500.ca/news.php.

Andrew Lowe performs free shows, Sundays and Wednesdays at 8 pm at Cranky Joe’s, 941 Notre Dame.

Theatre

Theatre Cambrian holding auditions June 3 for Eat Your Heart Out, a Nick Hall comedy. Runs Sept. 10-11, 16-18. Men and women, aged mid-20s to 50s welcome to book audition. Phone 524-7317. Visit www.theatrecambrian.ca.

Theatre Cambrian’s All Shook Up, June 11-26. Tickets $26.50/adults, $21.50/students and seniors, $16.50/children 13 and under, available at Records on Wheels, Jett Landry Music, Azilda Rexall, and Vrab’s Your Independent Grocer. Contact 524-7317 or www.theatrecambrian.ca.

Thorneloe Summer Theatre presents Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night, June 24-26, 7 pm, on the Thorneloe chapel lawn, at Laurentian University. Bring lawn chairs and pay what you can. Phone 673-1730.

Lock and Keynote Productions theatre camp for children, July 5-16, 9 am-4 pm, Arts North, 7 Cedar St., Suite 203, $325, www.lockandkeynote.com.

Fundraiser for community and school groups, Sudbury Theatre Centre (STC) setting aside 532 tickets for 2010-2011 season to help local not-for-profit groups. Shows include Moonlight, Magnolias, Alice in Wonderland, The Velveteen Rabbit, Vigil, I Had a Job I Liked. Applications at www.sudburytheatre.on.ca. Contact 674-8381 ext. 21, or 170 Shaughnessy St.