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Sudbury Performance Group New Year’s Eve
Dec. 31
Let's laugh our way out of 2023! Sudbury Performance Group will be hosting another wild night of comedy at the Trevi with laughs, dinner and dancing. There are three hilarious comics coming up to laugh the night away with us. The event is hosted by Max Sheldrick, and features Jesse Singh and Marc-Anthony Sinagoga. The event runs Dec. 31 at Trevi Bar & Grill. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 7 p.m. and showtime at 9:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online here.
Gallery 6500 presents Martin Kotyluk
Until Jan. 5
Gallery 6500 presents an exhibition of paintings/sketches by local artist Martin Kotyluk entitled A Study in Contrast. He has been inspired by the landscapes that inspired the Group of Seven, but in contrast the exhibit also includes more abstract pieces of art, as well as sketches of everyday items that have caught his eye. Kotyluk is an accomplished artist whose talents have been highlighted by the magazines International Artist, American Art Collection, and he has won several awards with the LaCloche Art Show and the Northern Ontario Artist Association. The exhibit can be viewed weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Jan. 5, 2024.
Festival of Lights
Until Jan. 7
Enjoy the outdoors and take in the holiday light scenes throughout the Science North grounds. The massive displays were originally created by two families in Garson some decades ago. The display now encompasses over 250 separate elements containing approx 3.25 kilometres of lighting with nearly 55,000 LED lights. Admission and parking is free, but a voluntary donation to the Sudbury Charities Foundation is appreciated.
GNO presents Le Nouveau Louvre
Until Jan. 9
For its 28th edition, the GNO is back with its long-awaited annual event: Le Nouveau Louvre, a holiday art sale. For the occasion, the gallery walls will be plastered with works by your favorite local and regional artists. Shop in person at the GNO (or online on the gallery’s website) to find that rare gem. All works are sold for $200. Profits are shared between the artist and the GNO. First come, first served. Runs until Jan. 9, 2024. Read more online here.
German language classes
Classes resume Jan. 13
The Sudbury German Language School is resuming in-person classes next month, with their 14-week winter semester beginning Jan. 13. They offer both beginner and intermediate language classes in a relaxed conversational atmosphere. The cost for the semester, including all course materials, is $125, and classes take place Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Adult Education Centre at Sudbury Secondary School (Davidson Street entrance). Registration for the winter term classes is now open, with more information available on the organization's Facebook page by clicking here. The Sudbury German Language School can also be contacted by phone at 705-525-5979 and email at [email protected].
Art Gallery of Sudbury presents Brandon Restoule at Laughing Buddha
Until Jan. 23
Although the Art Gallery of Sudbury’s main site at the Bell Mansion is currently closed for safety reasons, an off-site exhibit by Brandon Restoule continues at the Laughing Buddha restaurant downtown until Jan. 23, 2024. “What were once two mediums I simply enjoyed to tinker around with, have evolved to tools of self-healing,” he said in an artist’s statement. “It’s been beautiful to see my most treasured moments and the people and places my eyes refused to forget reflect through my photography. Likewise, with my poetry, which joined the party a few years ago. I once resented only catching myself writing when I was stuck in dark places. However, as I’ve grown alongside it, it’s allowed me to be vulnerable and share my sadness, anger, grief and depression in a safe and fulfilling way. Enjoy the rollercoaster that I am.”
GNO presents Connor Lafortune
Until Jan. 27
In a work dedicated to his grandparents, family and elders, Connor reimagines a world where the true stories of colonization can be told. He seeks to unpack language, teachings and history while using both oral storytelling and traditional regalia. After six generations without fluent language speakers in his family, Connor seeks to understand the impacts of loss by speaking directly to his ancestors. “Pour tout ce que tu n’oses pas dire | To All The Words You Never Learned” dares to ask “how have our words changed us?” He explores the ways in which colonization prevented the use of traditional language and dictated the use of the English language. He shares the traditional words they never learned and the ways they were forbidden to resist. The series of exhibitions presented in collaboration with Galerie du Nouvel-Ontario can be viewed at Place des Arts until Jan. 27, 2024.
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.
