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SSO new director welcome
April 18
Sudbury Symphony Orchestra holds a welcoming event for its new artistic and executive director, William (Bill) Rowson, at 4 p.m. April 18 at Place des Arts. City of Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre, Ward 9 Coun. Deb McIntosh and other local dignitaries will be in attendance. Then, on April 20, enjoy the Sudbury Symphony concert “Lights, Camera, Symphony!” Join Rowson as he makes his SSO director debut for a concert featuring Hollywood’s greatest adventures and the world premiere of Rowson’s Suite from the 2020 Film Brotherhood. On April 24 at 7 p.m., enjoy a screening of “Brotherhood” at Sudbury Indie Cinema. Rowson will be in attendance for this special event, where he and director Richard Bell will talk about the process of composing the score and making the music for the movie, followed by a screening.
Junction North International Documentary Film Festival
April 18-21
Sudbury Downtown Indie Cinema Co-op is delighted to announce the 8th edition of Junction North International Documentary Film Festival running Thursday April 18 to Sunday April 21, in downtown Sudbury. This annual celebration of non-fiction cinema is possible due to the stellar support of keen Northern Ontario doc-lovers, filmmakers from around the world, patrons, sponsors and government partners. Get festival passes and tickets online here.
Earthdancers performances
April 19-20
In the face of an ongoing global environmental crisis, our planet has never been more in need of a sense of connection, drive and hope. Since their formation in 1989, the earthdancers have been striving to make a difference in sustaining the Earth for their “tomorrow.” The earthdancers will take to the stage for three performances April 19-20 at Place des Arts on Larch Street. Come out and join them in their mission of “saving tomorrow” and immerse yourself in their passionate production. All proceeds from ticket sales go towards environmental beneficiaries. Tickets are on sale online here.
“Ball in Hand” testicular cancer fundraiser
April 19
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and Sudbury’s local Movember Community is hosting an event in support of testicular cancer to raise awareness and funds. The event is titled “Ball in Hand,” a cheeky play on words in light of Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. On Friday, April 19, the group will take over Rhymes ‘n Cues from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 with all proceeds going to the Movember Foundation. Anyone interested can sign up here.
Stand-up comedy
April 20
Get ready for a night of stand-up comedy with the incredibly funny Simon Rakoff and Thomas Calnan, guaranteed to leave you in stitches. Simon Rakoff has been a comedian since 1978. His act is well crafted and thought provoking delivered with the smoothness of a veteran and the enthusiasm of a newcomer. Thomas Calnan is a storyteller, a former UFO abductee, a high ranking member of the Illuminati, and the former Prime Minister of Dublin. First and foremost, though – he considers himself a truth teller. This Sudbury Performance Group show runs at the Trevi Bar & Grill April 20. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets online here.
Young Sudbury Singers concert
April 20
The Young Sudbury Singers are partnering with well-known guitarist Jamie Dupuis to present a family-friendly concert Saturday, April 20. The concert will feature the enthusiastic voices of 57 children in the junior, intermediate and senior choirs, as well as solo performances by Jamie Dupuis and vocalist Emma McDaniel. The program will include a variety of traditional and contemporary selections, all shared in celebration of the coming of spring. The concert will be held on Saturday, April 20, starting at 2 p.m. in the Sheridan Auditorium at Sudbury Secondary School, 154 College St. in Sudbury. Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for students; children six years old and under are admitted free. Tickets can be reserved by calling Ralph McIntosh at 705-662-0115 or emailing [email protected]. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Grace United spaghetti dinner
April 20
Grace United Church, 1520 Bancroft Drive (parking on Barry Street), is hosting a spaghetti supper on Saturday, April 20 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults or $8 for children ages six to 10. Children five and under are free.
Christ the King Penne Pasta Dinner
April 20
Dinner takes place at the Christ the King Church memorial hall. Takeout 3-5 p.m. and sit-down dinner from 6-8 p.m. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $10 for children. Tickets 705-647-6447.
Earth Day celebration at the library
April 22
An Earth Day celebration takes place at the main branch of the Greater Sudbury Public Library on MacKenzie Street Monday, April 22. The event includes performances, activities and snacks, all with an Earth Day theme. Celebrate community projects with the announcement of Project Impact 2024 results. Performances and announcements begin at 4:30 p.m. Taking the bus? Transit is free! Simply let your driver know you are travelling to or from the Earth Day Celebration. The event is hosted by Better Beginnings Better Futures Indigenous Led Program, Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury, Greater Sudbury Public Library and Junction Creek Stewardship Committee.
Session on frauds and scams
April 25
An ever-increasing number of frauds and scams, many directed at seniors, are of concern and will be discussed at the next public meeting of the local chapter of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) to take place at the Meadowbrook Retirement Village complex in Lively on Thursday April 25 at 1.30 p.m. Guest speakers will be Lise Landry, Senior’s Liaison/Community Safety, Sudbury Police Services and Peter (Charlie) Brown, semi-retired computer expert who will explore the new threats and how to avoid them. The meeting is open to the public free of charge, regardless of age. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, plus refreshments and dessert. For more information and directions (with map) visit the website www.carpsudbury.ca.
Thrifty Thursday prom edition
April 25
The Sudbury Women’s Centre is hosting its annual Thrifty Thursday: Prom Edition event on April 25. Held from 6-8 p.m. at the Women’s Centre, 174 Douglas Street, Suite 201, the prom event will offer a selection of gently used prom dresses and gowns, all completely free of charge. SWC has also partnered with Shoppers on Elm, and Curls, Ups, & Dyes to book complimentary hair and makeup appointments to help take the stress out of planning for prom, the Women’s Centre said in a news release. Regular Thrifty Thursday clothing and accessories will still be available for purchase on April 25. To participate in “Thrifty Thursday,” or for more information about SWC and its initiatives, please visit SudburyWC.ca.
TNO play (ODE ou la vie après avoir regardé le soleil dans le blanc des yeux)
April 26-27
An intimate and exuberant last-chance party, where heaviness and lightness merrily intertwine. An ode to the strength of friendship and solidarity, to the excess and folly required to resist fear and cynicism. Visionaries are announcing that the Moon has fallen out of its orbit and is heading straight for Earth, where it will crash in 24 hours. A rebellious pack of friends organizes a party celebrating the end, in the hope of short-circuiting the inevitable. As the night stretches on, all dreams and excesses are permitted. If, at first, the ritual was just a game, doubts gradually creep in… What if tomorrow really is the end? In an era tinged with cynicism and individualistic withdrawal, ODE, a choral and carnivalesque work, draws on the strength of solidarity, excess and the symbolic power of celebration as weapons to resist fear and despair. The show runs April 26 and 27 at Place des Arts. Purchase tickets online here.
Spring yard sale St. Peter’s United Church
April 27
St. Peter’s United Church invites you to its annual Spring Yard Sale, taking place April 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the St. Peter’s United Church building located at 203 York St. The church yard sale has everything you’d expect and more. Antiques, furniture, books, toys, you name it, they’ve got it. The St. Peter’s Yard Sale is one of the biggest yard sales in Sudbury. Money raised goes to the church for programming and activities, including community outreach.
Sudbury Shutterbugs exhibition
Starts April 28
The Sudbury Shutterbugs are having a group photography exhibition April 28 to May 11 at the Main Public Library. There will be an opening reception on April 28 from 12-2 p.m.
Canadian Children’s Book Week presentations
April 29 and 30
If you’ve got bookworm kids at home, they can meet an award-winning author at two library events next week as part of Canadian Children’s Book Week. L.E. Carmichael will share her exciting adventures to the Arctic and Antarctica and her experience studying northern wolves and arctic foxes, fascinating insights into the adaptations of polar wildlife. Drawing on her latest book, “Polar: Wildlife at the Ends of the Earth,” participants will learn about the incredible array of life thriving in these remote regions of our planet. These events are suitable for children ages nine to 12. Sudbury Public Library and Canadian Children’s Book Week to present the free sessions. They take place at the Main Branch Public Library, 74 Mackenzie Street on Monday, April 29 from 6-7 p.m. and the South End Public Library, 1991 Regent Street on Tuesday, April 30 from 4-5 p.m. Registration is required for these events. Visit wordstocksudbury.ca/events to register.
Art Gallery of Sudbury programming
Spring 2024
The Art Gallery of Sudbury’s Bell Mansion home has been closed for structural analysis since last fall. The Gallery Shop has been relocated to 172 Elgin St. The student exhibit Emergence runs at 174 Elgin St. until May 4. Check out the art of Wallace Gillard at the Laughing Buddha until April 23. Isabelle Michaud exhibits at Pinchman’s until May 14. An online exhibit called The Mary Green & Doug Donley Project is now live. Visit the gallery’s website.
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.
