Event Listing

June 19, 2007

Call For Artists - Financial Assistance Available

Immigrant Culture and Art Association presents
Artists Exhibition Financial Assistance Program

Dear Hamilton Artists and members of the Immigrant Culture and Art Association.
We are inviting you to send us your applications for exhibition assistance grant.
From $500 up to $1,500.

Please read carefully the guide lines before you apply.
ICAA is welling to support local immigrant artists and art professionals from diverse
communities to promote their art throughout an exhibition.

Qualifying details:
A. Applicants must be professional visual artists or crafts artists who are Canadian citizens or
permanent residents of Ontario.
B. An exhibition can be arranged with local galleries or with ICAA prior to
submitting your supporting materials.
C. ICAA keeps the right to choose or reject applicants based on the degree of merit evident in
the applicant’s work or intentions as well as based on the funds availability.

Please submit the following:

1. 10 Slides of current art work with a slide list, Digital images (We will view JPEG) and
Photographs (with the art work size, medium, year of production).
2. Resume
3. A complete budget detailing all costs of the exhibition.
4. Signed letter of confirmation from the gallery hosting the upcoming exhibition (If
applicable)
5. Brief artists statement & description of the exhibition
6. Self – addressed stamped envelope for the return of materials.

(Application forms can be downloaded from the Ontario Arts Council website at www.arts.on.ca)
The dead line for submission is September 15, 2007. Please contact ICAA office for more details
or email us at the above address.

IMMIGRANT CULTURE AND ART ASSOCIATION
51 Stuart Street, Hamilton, ON L8L 1B5
Tel: (905) 529 0181, Fax: (905) 522-5424
Web: www.immigrantart.org
Email: icaa@immigrantart.org

Fri June 01 2007

PEACE TREE DAY

9:00 AM to 11:30 AM The 1st Annual Peace Tree Day celebration will take place at the Central Library on Friday, June 1. Local school children will come together to celebrate peace and diversity in the community. Location:   Central Library, Hamilton, Region: Hamilton,   Sponsor: Hamilton Public Library    Contact Info: Laura Lukasik:

www.hpl.ca Sat June 2 2007

NATURE WALK FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT WITH GRAND MARSHALL SARAH HARMER

Join Grand Marshall Sarah Harmer, Juno Award winning singer/songwriter, for a walk along Hamilton's Waterfront Trail to raise funds and awareness for local environmental initiatives. This event also features showing's of the film "Escarpment Blues", which chronicles Harmer's I Love the Escarpment Tour, a two week journey hiking the Bruce Trail and playing concerts in support of protecting the ecological integrity of the Niagara Escarpment. The Nature Walk for Our Environment is organized by the Hamilton Naturalists' Club (HNC), Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club and other local environmental groups, with lead sponsorship from the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and event hosting by Parks Canada. All funds raised will support local environmental projects. Walkers can designate a portion of the funds they raise to support the programs and projects of any local environmental group participating in the walk. This year's environmental focus project is paying off the mortgage on the Cartwright Nature Sanctuary, which is co-managed by the HNC and Conservation Halton. The sanctuary is part of an important natural corridor connecting the Niagara Escarpment to Cootes Paradise Marsh. It provides habitat for Species at Risk and includes a public walking trail. Starting and finishing at Parks Canada's Discovery Centre on Hamilton Harbour, the walk will follow the scenic Waterfront Trail. You will be amazed at how Hamilton's west harbour has been transformed into a wonderful people place with a healthy natural shoreline. The trail is paved and wheelchair accessible, with washroom facilities and interpretive information along the route. Walkers can choose from a 5 km route that loops at Bayfront Park or a 10 km route that includes the Desjardin Canal Fishway. There will be support stations with water located along the route and free rides on the Hamilton Waterfront Trust's unique waterfront trolleys for any walkers whose feet need a rest, or only wish to walk one-way. Walkers can check in and start any time between 8 am and 10:30 am. At noon walk participants can join Sarah Harmer for refreshments, a short program and displays by partner groups and supporters. Special screenings of "Escarpment Blues" will take place at 11 am and 1 pm. All walkers who raise $100 or more will receive thank you gifts, with special prizes for the top fundraisers. Can't make the walk? Please consider sponsoring a walker. You can also sponsor Sarah Harmer on-line. Location:   Hamilton Waterfront Trail, Hamilton, Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara

     

Contact Info:

    land@hamiltonnature.org 

http://www.hamiltonnature.org/NatureWalk.htm

Sun June 3 2007 to Sat June 09

HAMILTON COMMUTER CHALLENGE

Fight climate change, improve air quality and save money at the same time! Leave the car at home

during Environment Week and take the bus, walk, bike, rollerblade, telework and carpool to work

or school. Last year 1,756 Hamiltonians prevented over 46,000 kg of CO2 from heating up our

planet! Please help us do it again. Contact us or register online. Location:   Your work or

school, Hamilton, Region: Hamilton,   Sponsor: Green Venture    Contact Info:     Thom Oommen 

air@greenventure.ca        (905) 540-8787 ext 13   http://www.commuterchallenge.ca

Sun June 3 2007

PROTEST COLIN POWELL !!!!!

5:00 PM The man who sold us the Iraq War on a pack of lies is coming to     Hamilton to raise

money for institutions that support the occupation of Palestine! Gather at Hamilton City Hall at

5:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 3. Please bring signs! Location:   Hamilton City Hall, Hamilton,   

Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara   Sponsor: Hamilton Coalition to Stop the War    Contact Info:

Brendan Stone   brendanstone@cogeco.ca    (905)-383-7693 

www.hamiltoncoalitiontostopthewar.com/Events.htm

Sun June 3 2007

ARE YOU A PARTICIPANT OR AN ONLOOKER?

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Do we think why we live in this universe, is it just to make an earning for a

living that will sustain us in this life. Do we take note and participate in making this place

better, more harmonious, or do we just look on and wonder what will happen next. Location: 

Unit Hall/64 Wellington Street North,     Hamilton, Ontario, Parking at rear of the building.

All interested seekers are welcome to attend. Region: Hamilton,   Sponsor: Rosicrucian Order

AMORC    Contact Info: Erika      905 574-9671

Mon June 4 2007 to Thur Aug 16

UNEXPERT LECTURE

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Come hear the first of the summer lectures. Hear from people\'s experience

about many issues ranging from the political to the funny to the minute details of everyday

living- the main idea is to disrupt the hierarchy of what kind of information is available to us

and from what monopolizing sources. Not just for students- every member of the community is

invited. Every other Monday- double check with me for specifics.**** IF you have an idea for a

future unexpert lecture then let me know... otherwise just come and listen- hopefully we will

gain momentum and interest throughout the summer to keep them going all year and give a voice to

those who have something to say Location:   SkyDragon Community Centre, Hamilton, Region:

Hamilton,   Sponsor: Students for a Renegade Society    Contact Info: Robyn Ocean 

srs@ecologyfund.net    www.opirg.ca

Tue June 5 2007

THE OTHER SIDE 93.3 FM

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM On Tuesdays through the summer "The Other Side" radio show (McMaster) will

continue to air shows on the IPCC, Water, Nuclear Power and Poverty issues over the months of

June and July. Currently we are lining up more interviews on these topics. Location:   cfmu

McMaster University,     Hamilton, Be sure to also catch the Oside Review each Thursday at 12:30

- 1 pm for more local issues. Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara      Contact Info: Maggie Hughes 

othersideradio@gmail.com    905-528-9888   www.oside.ca

Tue June 5 2007

SCREENING OF WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?

7:30 PM In the 1990s, major automobile manufacturers were hailing the arrival of the electric

car. Prototypes produced zero emissions and were safe and reliable. Then abruptly the program

was canceled and all the cars were scrapped. What happened? Join us for a screening of this

provocative and engaging film. Location:   Sky Dragon Centre, 27 King William Street, Hamilton,   

Region: Halton, Hamilton,   Sponsor: Green Venture and Sky Dragon Centre    Contact Info:

air@greenventure.ca

Wed June 6 2007

ENVIRONMENTALIST OF THE YEAR AWARDS

5:45 PM An amazing annual event in celebration of the wonderful environmental efforts within our

community. The evening includes dinner, cash bar, guest speaker and presentation of the awards.

The new location for this event is Michelangelos Banquet Centre. Start considering your

nomination for Environmentalist of the Year. Details on nominations and tickets are coming soon

- stay posted! Location:   Michelangelo's Banquet Centre, 1555 Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton,

Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara   Sponsor: Conserver Society; Hamilton Naturalists Club;

Hamilton Conservation Authority; Environment Hamilton; Bay Area Restoration Council; United

Nations Association -Hamilton branch; Friends of Red Hill Valley    Contact Info:

info@eoyawards.org

Wed June 6 2007

NATURE WALK ON THE BEVERLY SWAMP LAFARGE TRAIL

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM This walk will pass over a drumlin & through a part of the Beverly Swamp

where many of the plants & breeding birds are more typical of northern Ontario. Bring the kids

but leave the pets at home. Location:   Middletown Line north of Regional Rd. 97 , Flamborough,

Meet Paul at the end of Middletown Line north of Regional Rd. 97 (formerly Hwy 97) west of Hwy 6

north. Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara   Sponsor: Hamilton Naturalists Club    Contact Info:

Leader: Paul Smith      (905) 659-1482   www.hamiltonnature.org

Wed June 6 2007

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION FAIR AT CITY HALL

8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Come out to an inspiring look at the future of transportation in Hamilton on

Clean Air Day. Hybrid vehicles, cycling displays, walking promotions, transit information,

transportation demand management and more. Join us on your lunch break or pop by for a visit.

Location:   City Hall forecourt,     Hamilton, Region: Hamilton,   Sponsor: Green Venture and

the City of Hamilton    Contact Info: air@greenventure.ca

Fri June 8 2007

GREEN VENTURE PHOTOVOICE LAUNCH

7:00 PM Working with a group of young photographers at Wilma's Place, Green Venture has been

coordinating a Photovoice project. The goal of Photovoice is to allow marginalized groups to

share their experiences through photography. This project has focused on transportation,

neighbourhoods and the environment. Come and join us in celebrating the product of a photo

journey through Hamilton. Location:   Sky Dragon Centre, 27 King William Street, Hamilton,

Region: Hamilton,   Sponsor: Green Venture    Contact Info: air@greenventure.ca

Fri June 8 2007

BIKE TO WORK DAY

7:30 AM Join fellow cyclists for Bike to Work Day in Hamilton! Three rides depart at 7:30am from

Battlefield     Park, behind University Plaza and at Olympic Park (Mohawk and Scenic). All rides

terminate downtown. For details of these safe and fun commutes visit:

http://act.mcmaster.ca/pdf/bike%20to%20work%20day%202007.pdf Location:   Various locations,

Hamilton, Region: Hamilton,   Sponsor: Green Venture    Contact Info: air@greenventure.ca      

http://act.mcmaster.ca/pdf/bike%20to%20work%20day%202007.pdf

Sat June 9 2007 to Sun June 10

CHRISTIE     LAKE FLOAT FLY

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Watch the Burlington R/C Modelers challenge the skies over Christie     Lake

with their radio-controlled airplanes. Planes takeoff and land on the water and provide exciting

aerial demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Regular park admission

applies. For more information, please call 905-628-3060. Location:   Christie Lake Conservation

Area, 1000 Highway 5 West, Flamborough, Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara   Sponsor: Hamilton

Conservation Authority    Contact Info:christie@conservationhamilton.ca        905-628-3060 

www.conservationhamilton.ca

Sat June 9 2007 to Sat June 09

WESTDALE HELPS BENEFIT CONCERT AND ART AUCTION

7:30 PM This summer 20-30 Westdale Highschool students are travelling with Habitat for Humanity

to Honduras to build houses. To raise money we are having a benefit concert featuring many local

bands and performers and an art auction with art donated by local artists. Please come out to

support us and have fun. Location:   The Sky Dragon     Center, 27 Kingwilliam st., Hamilton,   

Region: Hamilton,   Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity    Contact Info: Keisha Neoma-Quinn 

spider_girl_12@hotmail.com        (905) 528 6121   www.westdalehelps.org

Sundays until Oct 21

ANY SUNDAY

12:30 PM to 4:00 PM Enjoy a leisurely day in the country as you stroll through over thirty

historic buildings. Log buildings, a one-room school, blacksmith shop, railway station, general

store and many other buildings with costumed volunteers. Don’t forget some old-fashioned candy

from Eddie D. Cat confectionary and one-of-a-kind gifts from the Gift Shop. Free Parking. Please

call 1-800-883-0104 for more information or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca. Admission is $7.00

for adults, $6.00 for seniors and $4.00 for children 6-12. Location:   Westfield Heritage   

Village, 1049 Regional Road 552 (Kirkwall Road), Rockton, Region: Hamilton,   Sponsor: Hamilton

Conservation Authority    Contact Info:     westfield@speedway.ca        1-800-883-0104 

www.westfieldheritage.ca

Until Dec 02

AGH PRESENTS WILD NATURE: GEORGE MCLEAN AND CHRIS BACON FROM THE COLLECTION OF MR. DAVID

BRALEY

An exhibition of two acclaimed wildlife painters. Each artist’s work is based on consummate

technical skill and close observation of nature. Chris Bacon specializes in avian painting while

George McLean represents his animals immersed within a verdant natural world filled with

meticulously rendered details of foliage. Location:   Art Gallery of Hamilton, Hamilton, Gallery

hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, noon to 7 pm; Thursday and Friday, noon to 9 pm, Saturday and

Sunday, noon to 5 pm. Closed Mondays. Region: Halton, Hamilton, Niagara      Contact Info:

info@artgalleryofhamilton.com        905-527-6610   www.artgalleryofhamilton.com

Until Dec 2007

ART RESPONSE TO LOOKING FOR X

10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Local street involved youth are using arts to respond and raise awareness

to poverty in our community by making artistic responses to the one book Hamilton is reading

called Looking for X by Deborah Ellis. Showcase of art will be displayed. Location:   Central

Library Wentworth Room, Hamilton, Region: Hamilton,   Sponsor: Recreate Outreach Art Studio  

Contact Info: Betty Brouwer   re.create@sympatico.ca    905-528-0353    This list of community

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