Sudbury listings, Dec. 5 to Dec. 7

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Dec. 5

Theatre: YES Theatre closes its 2023 season with the story of the timeless and wildly popular Roald Dahl heroine, Matilda. The story of a genius child with magical abilities, Matilda the Musical runs until Dec. 30 at YES’s main stage, The Sudbury Theatre Centre. Tickets are available through www.yestheatre.com.

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Photos: Science North and celebrated Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar present her latest photography exhibition featuring ground-breaking new perspectives on at-risk birds. Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive, is free of charge and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week in the Science North lobby until Jan. 7. For more information, visit sciencenorth.ca.

Art: Kathy Browning’s photographs will be on display in the Landscapes Group Art Show at The Glow Gallery until Nov. 30. To view the show, visit www.theglowgallery.com/product-category/november-landscape-show. To view and purchase Browning’s work, go to www.theglowgallery.com/artists/kathy-browning.

Art: Art Gallery of Sudbury, 251 John St. Join us for our exhibition, Terry Graff: Avian Cyborgs. Runs until Dec. 17. For more, go to artsudbury.org/en/contact-us/. Gallery is closed Mondays.

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Contest: Nov. 11-Dec. 9, Rayside-Balfour residents can decorate their homes and enter a Lights On contest in the community organized by the Azilda and Chelmsford Community Action Networks (CANs). There will be community voting. Winners will be announced at the opening of the Winter Wonderland event Dec. 15 in Whitewater Park in Azilda.

Art: Art Gallery of Sudbury, 251 John St. Join us for our exhibition, Terry Graff: Avian Cyborgs. Runs until Dec. 17. For more, go to artsudbury.org/en/contact-us/. Gallery is closed Mondays.

Art: Gallery 6500 features Martin Kotyluk: Gallery 6500 in the Steelworkers Hall on Brady Street features the work of Sudbury artist Martin Kotyluk. The mixed-media exhibition is entitled “A Study in Contrast.” Kotyluk’s favourite subjects include landscapes and natural physical shapes using high-quality acrylic paints have been winners in contests by art clubs across Northern Ontario. The exhibit can be viewed weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Jan. 5.

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Dec. 6

Music: Dec. 6, CBC Radio host Markus Schwabe and CBC reporter Warren Schlote, the Dueling Clarinets, perform at the Place des Arts’ Bistro from 6 to 8 p.m. They are joined by Sarah Craig for this Christmas special, a fundraiser for Inner City Food Bank. Admission is free.

Seniors: Science North invites the 50-plus community to experience a Holiday Social event 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 6. Participants can enjoy a variety of activities including card games, trivia, special workshops, and art stations to create and take home personalized keepsakes. The day will be soundtracked with holiday classic songs from the 1950s and onwards. Tickets are $22 and include general admission to the science centre, which can be explored following the end of the event. Coffee, tea and snacks are included. To purchase tickets, visit www.sciencenorth.ca.

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Theatre: YES Theatre closes its 2023 season with the story of the timeless and wildly popular Roald Dahl heroine, Matilda. The story of a genius child with magical abilities, Matilda the Musical runs until Dec. 30 at YES’s main stage, The Sudbury Theatre Centre. Tickets are available through www.yestheatre.com.

Photos: Science North and celebrated Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar present her latest photography exhibition featuring ground-breaking new perspectives on at-risk birds. Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive, is free of charge and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week in the Science North lobby until Jan. 7. For more information, visit sciencenorth.ca.

Art: Art Gallery of Sudbury, 251 John St. Join us for our exhibition, Terry Graff: Avian Cyborgs. Runs until Dec. 17. For more, go to artsudbury.org/en/contact-us/. Gallery is closed Mondays.

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Art: Kathy Browning’s photographs will be on display in the Landscapes Group Art Show at The Glow Gallery until Nov. 30. To view the show, visit www.theglowgallery.com/product-category/november-landscape-show. To view and purchase Browning’s work, go to www.theglowgallery.com/artists/kathy-browning.

Contest: Nov. 11-Dec. 9, Rayside-Balfour residents can decorate their homes and enter a Lights On contest in the community organized by the Azilda and Chelmsford Community Action Networks (CANs). There will be community voting. Winners will be announced at the opening of the Winter Wonderland event Dec. 15 in Whitewater Park in Azilda.

Art: Art Gallery of Sudbury, 251 John St. Join us for our exhibition, Terry Graff: Avian Cyborgs. Runs until Dec. 17. For more, go to artsudbury.org/en/contact-us/. Gallery is closed Mondays.

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Art: Gallery 6500 features Martin Kotyluk: Gallery 6500 in the Steelworkers Hall on Brady Street features the work of Sudbury artist Martin Kotyluk. The mixed-media exhibition is entitled “A Study in Contrast.” Kotyluk’s favourite subjects include landscapes and natural physical shapes using high-quality acrylic paints have been winners in contests by art clubs across Northern Ontario. The exhibit can be viewed weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Jan. 5.

Music: Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., it’s Jazz Night at the Bistro at Place des Arts. Stroll on in and enjoy performances by outstanding local jazz musicians. On Sept. 20, things are smooth as silk with Jess Crowe and Tony Simpkin. Reservations are not required. Go to jazzsudbury.com to discover who’s playing each week.

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Dec. 7

Business: Stephen Tapp, chief economist of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, will provide a 2024 Economic Outlook at a Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce event set for noon-2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. Tapp will discuss labour markets, rising interest rates, and critical mineral markets. Admission is $65 for chamber members and $95 for non-members. Register by contacting the local chamber at 705-673-7133 or send an email to events@sudburychamber.ca.

Music: Dec. 7, The Knox Concert Hall (73 Larch St.) holds its first event, featuring crooner Alex Bird, who headlined the Jazz Sudbury Festival in September. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

Music: Dec. 7 to 16, Sudbury Performance Group presents “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” the Musical at Thorneloe Theatre. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

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Art: Dec. 7 to Jan. 27, Brilliant young artist and activist Connor Lafortune presents a solo expo “Pour tout ce que tu n’oses pas dire” in the Place des Arts’ lobby.

Theatre: YES Theatre closes its 2023 season with the story of the timeless and wildly popular Roald Dahl heroine, Matilda. The story of a genius child with magical abilities, Matilda the Musical runs until Dec. 30 at YES’s main stage, The Sudbury Theatre Centre. Tickets are available through www.yestheatre.com.

Photos: Science North and celebrated Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar present her latest photography exhibition featuring ground-breaking new perspectives on at-risk birds. Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive, is free of charge and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week in the Science North lobby until Jan. 7. For more information, visit sciencenorth.ca.

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Music: The Hilltoppers Big Band is back for a fall of big band classics. Beginning Sept. 14, you can catch them at the Legion on Weller Street from 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Thursday until the end of April. Have a spirited beverage or a coffee as the excellent 16-piece band transports listeners to a musical era that’ll get your toes tapping. Five dollars at the door; easy access and plenty of parking.

Music: James Dorland presents Thursday Night Jazz at The Night Owl Speakeasy on Elgin Street. Each performance starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available on Eventbrite for $20.

Art: Kathy Browning’s photographs will be on display in the Landscapes Group Art Show at The Glow Gallery until Nov. 30. To view the show, visit www.theglowgallery.com/product-category/november-landscape-show. To view and purchase Browning’s work, go to www.theglowgallery.com/artists/kathy-browning.

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Lights On contest: Nov. 11-Dec. 9, Rayside-Balfour residents can decorate their homes and enter a Lights On contest in the community organized by the Azilda and Chelmsford Community Action Networks (CANs). There will be community voting. Winners will be announced at the opening of the Winter Wonderland event Dec. 15 in Whitewater Park in Azilda.

Art: Art Gallery of Sudbury, 251 John St. Join us for our exhibition, Terry Graff: Avian Cyborgs. Runs until Dec. 17. For more, go to artsudbury.org/en/contact-us/. Gallery is closed Mondays.

Art: Gallery 6500 features Martin Kotyluk: Gallery 6500 in the Steelworkers Hall on Brady Street features the work of Sudbury artist Martin Kotyluk. The mixed-media exhibition is entitled “A Study in Contrast.” Kotyluk’s favourite subjects include landscapes and natural physical shapes using high-quality acrylic paints have been winners in contests by art clubs across Northern Ontario. The exhibit can be viewed weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Jan. 5.

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Ongoing

Christmas: A campaign to collect Christmas stockings for Sudbury seniors is now underway. Goshenite Seniors Services started the campaign in 2021 “to bring joy and cheer to orphaned seniors in long-term care homes, retirement residences and the community. Stocking fillers can include pocket tissues, hard candy, fuzzy socks (with skid proof bottoms), combs, deodorant, nail file/emery boards, hand lotion, lipstick and nail polish. Other items include crossword puzzle/word find book (large print), notepad/pen, fun holiday items, crafts and jewelry. The stockings can be dropped off at Desimone Shoes and Spa, Wat Supplies and Meadowbrook Retirement Residence. On Friday, Dec. 15, the Christmas stockings collected will be distributed to the community. For more, go to gosheniteservices.com.

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Monthly raffle: The Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation holds monthly online 50/50 raffles through Rafflebox. Raffle proceeds go directly to helping marginalized children from the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin attend camps, sports, or leisure activities, or helping eligible wards attend post-secondary education. To check out the raffle, visit https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/smcf.

Education: Indigenous learners 17 years and older can earn credits towards their high school diploma at the N’Swakamok Alternative School located in the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre in Sudbury. To learn more about the N’Swakamok Alternative School, contact Kelly-Lee Assinewe at 705-674-2128 or visit nfcsudbury.org.

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Education: Adults over the age of 21 who wish to complete their secondary school studies in French can benefit from the expertise of Carrefour Options+, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s continuing education school. To learn more, contact principal Jocelyne Leclair at 705-525-0110 or jocelyne.leclair@nouvelon.ca. Carrefour Options+ is located at 504 St. Raphaël St.

Music: Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m., it’s Jazz Night at the Bistro at Place des Arts. Stroll on in and enjoy performances by outstanding local jazz musicians. On Sept. 20, things are smooth as silk with Jess Crowe and Tony Simpkin. Reservations are not required. Go to jazzsudbury.com to discover who’s playing each week.

Music: The Hilltoppers Big Band is back for a fall of big band classics. Beginning Sept. 14, you can catch them at the Legion on Weller Street from 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Thursday until the end of April. Have a spirited beverage or a coffee as the excellent 16-piece band transports listeners to a musical era that’ll get your toes tapping. Five dollars at the door; easy access and plenty of parking.

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Music: James Dorland presents Thursday Night Jazz at The Night Owl Speakeasy on Elgin Street. Each performance starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available on Eventbrite for $20.

Church: Need to lower your income tax? Donate your old car or truck to Christ the King Church. The church will pick up your vehicle free of charge and provide you with a charitable donation income tax receipt for the value of the vehicle. To request a pick-up, call parish secretary Andrea Rivette at 705-674-6447.

Spirituality: Father Raymond Akor of Christ the King Church downtown invites you to his uplifting sermons, both online and in person. All welcome. Sermons are 12:15 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10:15 a.m. Sunday. To view a sermon online, visit www.mcnmediatv.com, search for Sudbury, and click on the picture of Christ the King Church. To attend a sermon in person, use the north entrance door at the side of the church behind the rock, just off Ste. Anne’s Road. For more information, call 705-674-6447.

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50/50 draw: The Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation has announced its online 50/50 raffle to raise money for children in need. Funds will go directly into helping marginalized children in the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin attend camp, sports, or leisure activities. They will also help eligible wards attend post-secondary education by emptying the organization’s waitlist.

50/50 raffle: The Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation has joined Sudbury’s online raffle fun for the community to help children in need have the chance to be kids. Each month a new raffle will be held, with one lucky winner receiving 50 per cent of the total jackpot earnings. Draws take place on the first of the month after ticket sales from the previous month close. Tickets can be purchased in packages of 3 for $10, 10 for $20, 50 for $50, or 200 for $100. They are available at www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/smcf.

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Draw: HSN 50/50 Cash Lottery for the North 50/50 draw underway at www.hsn5050.ca. Residents across Ontario over the age of 18 can purchase tickets for a chance to win.

Film: Sudbury Indie Cinema is open. For the full schedule and to purchase tickets, go to sudburyindiecinema.com.

Draw: Tickets for the Maison McCulloch Hospice 50/50 draw can be purchased at www.hospicehug5050.ca.

Draw: St. Joseph’s Foundation has launched a 50/50 Draw to raise money for continuing care in Sudbury. To purchase tickets, visit St. Joseph’s secure portal at www.stjoessudbury5050.ca.

Volunteers

Volunteer: Safe Ride Home Sudbury is returning for its 25th year and needs volunteers to make sure everyone gets home safely this holiday season. The service will run Satudays and Sundays, beginning Nov. 24-25, and ending Dec. 29-30 and Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve. Anyone interested in applying or looking for additional information can go online at saferidehomesudbury.ca.

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Volunteers: The 78th edition of the Sudbury Music Festival will require the support of community volunteers to assist with the supervision of the various festival activities. We invite music lovers and music education supporters willing to volunteer their time. Contact Louis Simão at info.sudburymusicfestival@gmail.com or 416-532-8209.

Registration/Pre-order

Music (registration): Young Sudbury Singers is Sudbury’s premier choir for children and youth from Grade 2 to high school. Its choir directors bring a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to the organization. The Junior and Senior Choirs present two concerts annually and perform at community events in the Greater Sudbury area. A member of Choirs Ontario, they have appeared on CBC Radio and the CTV Lions Telethon, and regularly earn a Gold or High Gold Standard at the Sudbury Music Festival. For more information about the choirs and their activities, or to register your child for January 2024, visit www.youngsudburysingers.ca. You can also contact McIntosh with any questions or youngsudburysingers@gmail.com.

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Music: The No Strings Attached Community Band is looking for new members. An amateur concert band that rehearses on Thursday nights at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School. Musicians of all ages from high school students to retirees are welcome. For more information, send an email to slkmcmillan@yahoo.ca or visit www.nostringsattachedband.org.

Economy: Stephen Tapp, chief economist of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, will provide a 2024 Economic Outlook at a Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce event set for noon-2 p.m. on Dec. 7

at the Holiday Inn. Tapp will discuss labour markets, rising interest rates, and critical mineral markets. Admission is $65 for chamber members and $95 for non-members. Register by contacting the local chamber at 705-673-7133 or send an email to events@sudburychamber.ca.

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Women: The Sudbury Women’s Centre is gearing up for the holiday season and is seeking donors for their annual client holiday party. This year, the centre is doing things a little differently. Donors will be able to sponsor a $60 ticket, which will provide a meal, entertainment and gifts for a client and their family. The party takes place on Dec. 13 at the Caruso Club. To learn more about sponsoring a client (or two), go to sudburywc.ca.

Music: The 2024 Sudbury Music Festival will be held from April 4-14. Participants will have the opportunity to experience live performances, carrying on a 77-year tradition. The majority of participants will perform and receive feedback face-to-face with their adjudicator. School choirs, bands and other large ensembles outside of Greater Sudbury will have the option to submit video recordings for adjudication or perform in person. All relevant information, including the 2024 syllabus, is now available on the festival website at sudburymusicfestival.ca. Additional details will be announced in the coming months.

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Tickets

Music: The Young Sudbury Singers will present Songs of the Season, a concert of seasonal favourites, on Sunday, Dec. 10. It will be held at the Sheridan Auditorium at Sudbury Secondary School starting at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students; children six years old and younger are admitted free. Tickets can be reserved by calling Ralph McIntosh at 705-662-0115 or emailing youngsudburysingers@gmail.com. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Lecture: Place des Arts in Sudbury will present Enlightening Talks for Evolving Times. Marc Mayer, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m., La Grande Salle. For more, go to maplacedesarts.ca.

Theatre: Little Mermaid at Sudbury Secondary School: It’s family time at Sudbury Secondary School as students and teachers of the Arts Education program present Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. Journey under the sea with Ariel and her aquatic friends with a familiar story that features the popular Academy Award-winning music, book and lyrics. The production opens Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. and continues Nov. 24 and 25 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available on Eventbrite or at the door.

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Music: Tickets on sale for a concert featuring The Glorious Sons 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Sudbury Arena. General admission standing tickets are $84.39 while reserved seating tickets range from $52.39 to $84.39. There are also VIP tickets available for $219.39 and $334.39. Tickets can be purchased online at www.greatersudbury.ca/tickets, by telephone at 705-671-3000, or in person at the Sudbury Arena box office at 240 Elgin St. Ticket delivery is digital only.

Music: A Christmas Rockstory: a Holiday Circus Spectacular, is coming to Sudbury Community Arena on Dec. 14, Q Productions Las Vegas and Cabin Media have announced. Tickets are on sale, with prices starting at $45 plus applicable fees. Secure seats online at www.cabinmedia.ca or by phone at 705-671- 3000.

Music: Serena Ryder presents Merry Myths tour 2023, celebrating cherished and contemporary Christmas classics this holiday season. Tickets are on sale now. Ryder will play the Fraser Auditorium on Dec. 13. To purchase tickets, go to serenaryder.com.

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