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June 1 - Wednesday 11am 18th Annual Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts Remember the “Renaissance? The “Circus”? The “Chinese Festival”? The splendour of Ancient Rome”? This year, come celebrate and support the Brampton Arts Council's arts development projects and its members as we introduce you to the colourful sights and sounds of:
¡FLAMENCO!
Featured Artist: Spanish-Canadian composer and
guitarist Jorge Miguel and his group, Toma Que Toma.
Tickets:
Table of 8 for $700, Individual seat for $95
Special rates for members are available on a first come first serve basis, at $50/ticket.
Pearson Convention Centre (905) 874-2919 More info... |
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June 2 - Thursday 7pm - 9pm Thursday Night Concert Series: Jazz Mechanics Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy! Gage Park |
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Jun. 3 - Jul. 4 weekdays 10 am-2 pm, weekends 1-5 pm. The Art of Bridget Aube-Doughty Longtime member and self-taught artist Bridget Doughty presents an exhibit of new acrylics, pastels, and watercolours. VAB Golden Pheasant Gallery, Bartley Square Mall More info... |
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June 4 - Saturday 8pm Lakes, Mountains, and Music The City of Brampton Concert Band is hosting a fundraising gala and silent auction to support our trip to the Jungfrau Music Festival taking place in Interlaken, Switzerland. Brampton City Hall 905-451-0174 More info... |
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Jun. 4 - Jun. 24 Annual Student Curated Exhibition Student art exhibition using their knowledge of curating, installing, promoting, and educational programming. Region of Peel Art Gallery |
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June 5 - Sunday 9:30am Heel n Wheel a Thon The Brampton/North Peel Chapter of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada will be holding their 10th annual event at Ching Park in the large pavalion. Registration begins at 9:30am with kick off at 10am. Join us for breakfast and then a pizza lunch. Pledge forms are available by calling the chapter. Chinguacousy Park 905 846-9590 |
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June 7 - Tuesday 7 pm - 9 pm Inspirational Music in the Park A variety of music by various artists to uplift, entertain and encourage. Face painting and refreshments. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy! Gage Park, Wellington & Main Street S. (905) 793-6976 More info... |
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June 9 - Thursday 8pm Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse HOME OPENER SIX NATIONS @ BRAMPTON
Spirit Team Members: Watch your email for FREE TICKETS! Not a Spirit Team member? JOIN NOW then email us at tickets@catchthespiritbrampton.com - 4 tickets per family can be picked up at the Catch the Spirit table outside the south entrance at the game.
The Excelsiors are the oldest sports franchise in North America, dating back to 1883, full of tradition and pride.
Brampton Major Excelsiors 2005 Edition - Are led by Toronto Rock Star, Josh Sanderson - Josh been an N.L.L. All-Pro 4 years in a row. He broke his own League assist record with 71 this year adding 31 goals for 102 points Tied for 3rd in the league.
Aaron Wilson - Was the second leading goal scorer on the Toronto Rock this year, with 41 only one goal behind Colin Doyle.
Captain Mike Hasen of the Rochester Knighthawks - also an All-Pro in the N.L.L. returns to the line-up as are assistant captains Dan Teat (Buffalo Bandits) and Chris Driscoll (Toronto Rock)
Brandon Miller (San Jose Stealth) returns between the pipes and is joined this year by Paddy Campbell (Rochester Knighthawks) - Both are exciting and excellent goaltenders.
Other members of the Toronto Rock in the Brampton line-up are: Phil Sanderson, Luke Forget, Patrick Merrill, Jeff Summerfield, Sandy Chapman and Brian Beisel.
Defensive specialist Cam Woods (Captain of San Jose Stealth) and Scott Stapleford (Colorado Mammoth) were both picked up in trades with the Brooklin Redmen.
Other notables with the 2005 Excelsiors are John Harasym and Aimee Caines (both Buffalo Bandits). Ontarian Rookie of the Year in 2004 Bobby McBride and Chris Parkin also return to the line-up. Powerade Centre (Kennedy Rd south of Steeles) More info... |  |
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June 11 - Saturday 7pm Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse PETERBOROUGH @ BRAMPTON - JOHN MCCAULEY TOURNAMENT WEEKEND IN BRAMPTON Powerade Centre (Kennedy Rd south of Steeles) More info... |  |
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June 11 - Saturday 8:30am Race Against Racism This 5 km run/walk is open to everyone and the top two finishers in a variety of age groups will receive a trophy. Participants will also enjoy lots of free ethnic food and great entertainment from multicultural dances to musicians including Juno award winner Ray Robinson. Actor Anthony Sherwood will also be on hand.
The first 500 registrants will receive a free t-shirt and there will be free draws, community booth displays, including the Region of Peel Heart Mobile and face painting for children. Advance registration is $5 for youths 17 and under and seniors 60 and over, and $10 for adults between the ages of 18 and 59. These fees increase if participants register the day of the event. Gage Park 905-453-2121, ext. 3610 More info... |  |
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Jun. 11 - Jun. 12 Sat. 10 - 5, Sun. 10 - 4 Craft Fest 2005 100+ juried crafters. Large selection of homemade crafts, wee, home decor, country, jewelery, etc. Brampton Fairgrounds 519-843-1794 |
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Jun. 11 - Jun. 12 Sat: 10am - 7pm. Sun: 10am - 5pm Mystic Myanmar Come and see the exquisite handcrafted products of Myanmar "Yun". Bring your family and friends to discover the Land of the Golden Pagodas. Experience the exotic taste of Myanmar cuisine, browse around the market place, then relax and enjoy the ethnic costume show. Knights of Columbus Hall - 19 John Street |
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June 12 - Sunday 10am - 4pm "Garden Tour 2005" Brampton Horticultural Society This self-directed tour of 10 of Brampton's finest private gardens is a chance to buy unique plants and cuttings and enjoy "Afternoon Tea" at Historic Bovaird House where tickets will be available on the day of the tour for $12. 10 Locations plus Historical Bovaird House 905-453-4660 More info... |
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Jun. 12 - Jul. 2 "Together Again" The paintings of Valerie and Simon MacDonald.
For the first and only time, the husband and wife team will be
exhibiting more than 60 pieces of their art in oils, acrylics,
watercolours and oil pastels. Scenes from Banff National Park,
Grand Manan and St. Miguel de Allende as well as works from the
family collection which have not been exhibited before.
Valerie died of breast cancer in September 2004. In her memory,
30% of all revenue from the show will be donated in equal shares to
William Osler Health Centre ICU, Canadian Blood Services and the
Canadian Cancer Society. Beaux-Arts Gallery |
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June 14 - Tuesday 7 pm - 9 pm Inspirational Music in the Park A variety of music by various artists to uplift, entertain and encourage. Face painting and refreshments. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy! Gage Park, Wellington & Main Street S. (905) 793-6976 More info... |
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June 14 - Tuesday 12 noon COUNCILLORS' CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR THE ARTS HOSTED BY COUNCILLORS ELAINE MOORE, JOHN SPROVIERI & GARNETT MANNING. We invite you to join us at this annual charity golf tournament. It will be a Shotgun Start at 12:00 noon. $165 per person -includes golf, golf cart, dinner & prizes. Foursome + Holes sponsor package is $760, dinner only is $60. Proceeds go to support community art endeavours. Castlemore Golf & Country Club (905) 874-2919 |
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June 16 - Thursday 8pm Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse BROOKLIN @ BRAMPTON Powerade Centre (Kennedy Rd south of Steeles) More info... |  |
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June 16 - Thursday 7pm - 9pm Thursday Night Concert Series: Brampton Folk Club Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy! Gage Park |
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June 18 - Saturday 7am - 11pm Market Day Events Farmers Market Opening Day -
fresh local produce, baked goods, art and crafts
Cook Like a Chef Demonstration
Inzola Pancake Breakfast 8am – 11am
Heritage Yard Sale 9am - 12noon
Walk For The Art Of It 10am – 2pm
Brampton Blooms Flower Show 10am – 5pm
General Store Bluegrass Band 10:30am Traditional Indian Folk Dance 11am Brampton Folk Festival craft vendors, Morris dancers, food, a beer tent and plenty of children's entertainment! 12noon – 11pm Flower City Parade - Marching Bands, Colourful Floral Floats, Fun for the whole family! 2pm Downtown Brampton More info... |
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June 18 - Saturday 7am - 1pm Brampton Farmers Market Opening Day Opening Day. Fresh local produce, baked goods, art and crafts. Main Street, Between Nelson West and John, in Downtown Brampton. 905-874-2650 More info... |  |
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June 18 - Saturday 9am - 11pm Brampton Folk Festival This popular one-day free family-oriented festival is based in Gage Park, and includes craft vendors, Morris dancers, food, a beer tent featuring Brampton's own Cool Beer, and plenty of children's entertainment across the street in Ken Whillans Square. Gage Park, Wellington & Main St. S. 905-874-2936 More info... |  |
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June 18 - Saturday 2pm Flower City Parade Brampton's first Floral Parade was in 1963 and took place every year for more than 10 years. Don't miss: Marching Bands, Colourful Floral Floats, Fun for the whole family! Parade route: Main St. between Church St. & Frederick St. 905-874-3956 More info... |
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June 18 - Saturday 7pm Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse ST. KITTS @ BRAMPTON - part of a triple header Powerade Centre (Kennedy Rd south of Steeles) |
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Jun. 20 - Jul. 10 MacLachlin College on the Fridges An exhibit of works by an Oakville private school, at the new Fridge Front Gallery in the northwest corner of Shoppers World. Any area school may exhibit at the space for free, please contact visualartsbrampton@gmail.com. VAB Fridge Front Gallery, Shoppers World More info... |
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June 21 - Tuesday 7 pm - 9 pm Inspirational Music in the Park A variety of music by various artists to uplift, entertain and encourage. Face painting and refreshments. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy! Gage Park, Wellington & Main Street S. (905) 793-6976 More info... |
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June 21 - Tuesday 10am Safe City Golf Tournament Brampton Regional Councillor Gael Miles invites you to join us for her 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of the Brampton Safe City Association. For the past 23 years, the Brampton Safe Association has worked, in partnership with Peel Regional Police, to deliver programs and provide safety education that gets people involved with reducing crime and safety issues in our community. All proceeds raised through the tournament support Brampton Safe City's outstanding programs and educational services such as Neighbourhood Watch, the Youth Education and Safety program, the Safety Skills Development Series, the Workplace Safety Program, Road Watch and the Safe City Partnership. Castlemore Golf and Country Club (905) 793-5484 More info... |  |
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June 21 - Tuesday 8pm A Decade Of Drama Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor - one night only in Brampton at Mayfield Secondary School. A show to raise money for cancer, honour the arts, and honour Mayfield teachers. Who's gonna be there? The alumni of Mayfield Secondary School of the Arts. How much? Suggested donation of $15. Call now to reserve your seat. Mayfield Secondary School (Mayfield and Dixie) 905-782-3888 |
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June 23 - Thursday 8pm Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse BARRIE @ BRAMPTON Powerade Centre (Kennedy Rd south of Steeles) |
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June 23 - Thursday 7pm - 9pm Thursday Night Concert Series: Fiddlesteps Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy! Gage Park |
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Jun. 24 - Jul. 29 Fin Fur and Feather Brampton and area visual artists present drawings, paintings, and printmaking featuring the diverse animal kingdom. Artway is in the northwest corner of Shoppers World. VAB Artway Gallery, Shoppers World More info... |
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June 25 - Saturday 10am - 6pm Professor's Lake Beach Party BEACH PARTY: Saturday June 25th from 10am - 6pm at the Professors Lake Recreation Centre in Brampton. Come out and watch a Professional Water Ski Show, enter the IceCream, Watermelon Eating, Sand Building, Hula Hoop and Limbo Contests and much more! FREE ADMISSION Professor's Lake, 1660 North Park Drive More info... |  |
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June 25 - Saturday 7am -1pm Brampton Farmers Market Fresh local produce, baked goods, arts & crafts. Main Street, Between Nelson West and John, in Downtown Brampton. 905-874-2650 More info... |  |
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June 25 - Saturday 1:30pm - 4:30pm Music Roots - PARADE of NOISES 2005 Over 700 grade 4 students will preform on their homemade instruments with 80 other professional muscians in a unique celebration of sound. Heritage Theatre, 86 Main Street North (905) 874-2800 More info... |
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June 25 - Saturday 9am Thunder Run 2005 Thunder Run ride involves more than 500 motocycles, a british car and Antique Car show. Chinguacousy Park (905) 459-2614 |
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June 25 - Saturday 7pm Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse AKWASASNE @ BRAMPTON Powerade Centre (Kennedy Rd south of Steeles) |
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June 26 - Sunday 11am - 4pm Kiwanis Teddy Bear Picnic Family Fun Day! The City of Brampton Concert Band and Flower City Kiwanis Club of Brampton Teddy Bear Picnic. PARADE at 1pm! Gage Park |
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June 28 - Tuesday 7 pm - 9 pm Inspirational Music in the Park A variety of music by various artists to uplift, entertain and encourage. Face painting and refreshments. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy! Gage Park, Wellington & Main Street S. (905) 793-6976 More info... |
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June 30 - Thursday 8pm Brampton Excelsiors Lacrosse PETERBOROUGH @ BRAMPTON Powerade Centre (Kennedy Rd south of Steeles) |
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June 30 - Thursday 7pm - 9pm Thursday Night Concert Series "Swtzerland Send Off Concert" - The Brampton Concert Band. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy! Gage Park |
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