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Ristorante Verdicchio is bringing a bit of the Old World to Greater Sudbury. Central Italian cuisine is its forte, with an emphasis on tried-and-true recipes from the past, along with new creations, said the owners and staff.

Greater Sudburian Sylvie Pellerin sent this picture in after a recent weekend spent on a local lake. “When my daughter came for a visit, we tried to enjoy the little summer we have left,” Pellerin wrote in an e-mail to Northern Life.

The weather was mostly ideal, the venue was great, and the music was phenomenal for the Jazz Sudbury Festival this weekend at Science North, said organizer Carmen Simmons.

The Art Gallery of Sudbury is exhibiting the works of late photographer Yousuf Karsh in an exhibit called "Yousuf Karsh: Industrial Images.” The Ottawa-based photographer was known for his portraits of famous individuals.

City activists said they hope art can be a catalyst for safer streets. First Nations artist Will Morin and Ward 12 Coun.

Laurentian University's Department of Music will host two classes on flute and low brass by musicians from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) on the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 15.

The 16th annual Paws for a Cause Walkathon will be held Sunday, (Sept. 13) in Greater Sudbury at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre in Bell Park. The walkathon begins at 11:30 a.m. with registration beginning at 10:00 a.m.

September means the start of fall fairs on weekends across Ontario. This Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is fair time at the Anderson Farm in Lively. “Plan to bring the whole family.

After a one year absence, Valley East Days, are back at Hanmer's Centennial Arena, from Sept. 11 to 13. In its heyday, the festival attracted as many as 10,000 people, said David Herd, festival chair Tuesday.

Jazz enthusiasts say they can’t wait for the first ever Jazz Sudbury Festival, which takes place Sept. 11 and 12 at Science North. “It’s great. After playing jazz for 20 years I can say this (festival) is absolutely fantastic.