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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117
DTSTAMP:20261015T145347Z
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UID:10001612-1726617600-1731801599@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Beatitudes: Bryan Halls
DESCRIPTION:Beatitudes: Bryan Halls\nSeptember 18 – November 16\, 2024\nBryan Halls Beatitudes uses his signature style of black and white paintings to represent the eight blessings given by Jesus during the sermon on the mount. Bryan visualizes his bible study lessons with figures that evoke the gospel and reflect on the blessings given by Jesus Christ in the Beatitudes.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/beatitudes-bryan-halls/
LOCATION:ARTspace\, 165 King St. W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ART Exhibitions,ArtSpace
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bryan-Halls_Web.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSpace":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117
DTSTAMP:20261015T144857Z
CREATED:20260714T153314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T144857Z
UID:10001615-1726617600-1731801599@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:The Colour of Emotion: Vicki McFarland
DESCRIPTION:The Colour of Emotion: Vicki McFarland\nJanuary 18 – March 4\, 2023\nUsing her unusual pouring technique\, artist Vicki McFarland engages in a dialogue with color\, shape and geometry. Intuitive by nature\, she creates work that evokes an emotional response in her viewers. She is often guided by her choice of music while in her studio and we can readily see this influence through rhythm\, dynamics\, melody\, tone\, texture and form. All are masterfully transferred and interpreted on her canvasses. Typically\, she will pick a song and let rhythm become part of the design process.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/the-colour-of-emotion-vicki-mcfarland/
LOCATION:ARTspace\, 165 King St. W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ART Exhibitions,ArtSpace
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSpace":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117
DTSTAMP:20261015T144923Z
CREATED:20260714T154641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T144923Z
UID:10001616-1726617600-1731801599@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Art + Climate = Change
DESCRIPTION:Art + Climate = Change\nMarch 10 – April 22\, 2023\nClimate change is an issue that has been top of mind for many: there are those who doubt that it is a genuine concern\, while others predict global catastrophe looming in a near future. Science has weighed in on the subject with disturbing results\, and politicians continue to meet to discuss the global impacts and debate economic repercussions. Environmentalists continue to press for more responsible management of the natural world. This exhibition offers a platform for artists of all skill levels in Chatham-Kent to creatively engage with this issue and visualize how we might arrive at a better understanding of our current situation and how it impacts life right here at home.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/art-climate-change/
LOCATION:ARTspace\, 165 King St. W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ART Exhibitions,ArtSpace
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Art-Climate-Call-for-Submissions_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSpace":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117
DTSTAMP:20261015T144947Z
CREATED:20260714T172729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T144947Z
UID:10001617-1726617600-1731801599@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:A Continuing Saga: Resistance and Resilience Norm Barney
DESCRIPTION:A Continuing Saga: Resistance and Resilience Norm Barney\nApril 26 – June 10\, 2023\nBeing of European and Indigenous descent\, it is this heritage that captures Norm Barney’s imagination most significantly in this exhibition. An avid collector of nostalgia and tourist objects of the sort now commonly found in thrift stores and flea markets\, Barney brings these objects to light as he explores his family history through wry and pointed observation. Using the simplifications of kitsch to expose the stereotypes that popular culture seems so eager to provide\, the result is entertaining\, complex\, and thought-provoking.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/a-continuing-saga-resistance-and-resilience-norm-barney/
LOCATION:ARTspace\, 165 King St. W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ART Exhibitions,ArtSpace
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Norm-Barney_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSpace":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250113
DTSTAMP:20261015T144217Z
CREATED:20260709T170218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T144217Z
UID:10001588-1730419200-1736726399@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Eye 4 Art 2024
DESCRIPTION:Eye 4 Art 2024\nNovember 1\, 2024 – January 12\, 2025\nOpening: Friday November 1\, 2024 | 7:00-9:00pm\nEye for Art is a juried exhibition\, sale and celebration of the visual arts community in Chatham-Kent. The original Eye for Art was held in 1983. Through the years\, it has evolved into the much-loved event we know today. The exhibition is open to all past and present residents of Chatham-Kent. This year\, all proceeds from sales\, tickets\, and associated events will be directed to ARTspace\, our downtown community art gallery. This years Eye for Art will be juried by contemporary painter Troy Brooks. His images of elongated female subjects in film noir settings have been globally recognized as signature works in the modern pop surrealist movement\, with exhibitions in Paris\, Berlin\, London\, New York\, Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, Toronto\, Montreal and Australia. In 2018 he relocated from Toronto to a 19th century bank in Wallaceburg\, turning it into his main studio workspace.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/eye-4-art-2024/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TAG Exhibitions,Thames Art Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TAG_Eye4Art2024_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTSTAMP:20261015T145445Z
CREATED:20260710T171927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145445Z
UID:10001600-1736294400-1742083199@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense Gordon\nJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025\nHortense Gordon (1887 – 1961) showed great talent early\, exhibiting with the Ontario Society of Artists while still in her teens. In 1916 she began work at the Hamilton Technical School as an assistant to John Gordon whom she married in 1920. She continued teaching at the HTS until 1951\, the last twenty years as head of the Art Department\, succeeding her husband. In the 1930’s she began experimenting with abstract painting\, becoming one of the first abstract artists in Hamilton and probably in Canada. She was a member of the Canadian Society of Graphic Artists\, the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and Painters Eleven. Julius LeBow\, a local art gallery owner said of Hortense Gordon. “Totally involved with all aspects of art in Hamilton\, she profoundly affected everyone who came into contact with her.” She was a trail blazer of the popularization of modern art in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/collected-works-a-sense-of-place-hortense-gordon/
LOCATION:ARTspace\, 165 King St. W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ART Exhibitions,ArtSpace
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Hortense-Gordon_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSpace":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTSTAMP:20261015T145505Z
CREATED:20260710T173337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145505Z
UID:10001601-1736294400-1742083199@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:I Wander to Wonder: Lorie Thibault
DESCRIPTION:I Wander to Wonder: Lorie Thibault\nJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025\nLorie Thibault’s I Wander to Wonder uses black ink drawing to explore the dream world that often exists beneath the reality of nature’s surface\, reflecting on the stories that may be the foundation that holds it in place. Wander and wonder with Lorie across the world to discover the clues that help unfold the passage of the past to the present and discover line by line a wonderous world!
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/i-wander-to-wonder-lorie-thibault/
LOCATION:ARTspace\, 165 King St. W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ART Exhibitions,ArtSpace
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lorie-Thibault_Web.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSpace":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20261015T143143Z
CREATED:20260708T175746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T143143Z
UID:10001574-1738281600-1742774399@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Part One: Ariel Williams
DESCRIPTION:Part One: Ariel Williams\nJanuary 31 – March 23\, 2025\nAriel Williams’ (Walpole Island First Nation; Bkejwanong Territory) Part One breaks away from traditional conceptions of Indigenous art with bold\, monochromatic explorations of the landscape of the American West in a fusion of memory and possibility that aims to challenge and reframe narratives around Indigenous existence- pushing towards a new horizon with Indigenous peoples as architects of the future.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/part-one-ariel-williams/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CKM Exhibitions,TAG Exhibitions,Thames Art Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TAG_Ariel-Williams-Part-One_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20261015T143212Z
CREATED:20260708T180818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T143212Z
UID:10001575-1738281600-1742774399@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:FUSION Breakthrough PLUS
DESCRIPTION:FUSION Breakthrough PLUS\nJanuary 31 – March 23\, 2025\nIn celebration of its 50th anniversary\, FUSION: The Ontario Clay and Glass Association presents Breakthrough PLUS\, a unique exhibition dedicated to exploring memory and the powerful connection between art and personal recollections. Open to artists at all career stages\, Breakthrough PLUS invited members to submit work that delves into the theme of memory\, inviting viewers to reflect on how it shapes and inspires artistic expression.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/fusion-breakthrough-plus/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CKM Exhibitions,TAG Exhibitions,Thames Art Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TAG_FUSION-Breakthrough_Web.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20261015T143241Z
CREATED:20260708T181536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T143241Z
UID:10001576-1738281600-1742774399@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Speed Run: Malik McKoy
DESCRIPTION:Speed Run: Malik McKoy\nJanuary 31 – March 23\, 2025\nUtilizing digital media such as animation and augmented reality\, Malik Mckoy’s Speed Run transports you light-years away\, immersing you in the galaxy’s center. \nHowever\, you’re not alone. \nYou discover a being latched onto a spacecraft in an effort to save themselves and their lonely planet from being vacuumed into the ever-present black hole. Stars whizz by\, receding into the distance while the gravitational pull forces them to converge in the abyss. The spacecraft’s engine manages to keep all parties suspended in space while 72% of the continuum has already vanished. \nHow much longer can they hold on? \nWill the fuel run out? \nWill the event ever cease?
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/speed-run-malik-mckoy/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TAG Exhibitions,Thames Art Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Malik-McKoy_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20261015T142611Z
CREATED:20260708T183618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T142611Z
UID:10001577-1743724800-1750636799@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:power lines in the distance: Michael Belmore
DESCRIPTION:power lines in the distance: Michael Belmore\nApril 4 – June 22\, 2025\npower lines in the distance explores the faceted readings place holds. Through this exhibition Belmore enters into an exchange\, offering his voice as an Indigenous artist to how we connect to the land and its ever-changing reality\, both past and future.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/power-lines-in-the-distance-michael-belmore/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TAG Exhibitions,Thames Art Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Michael-Belmore_Web.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260710T180421Z
CREATED:20260710T180417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T180421Z
UID:10001603-1746576000-1754092799@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Blue Balloon
DESCRIPTION:Blue Balloon\nApril 14 – August 1\, 2025\nBlue Balloon celebrates artists living with dementia\, highlighting their significant and meaningful contributions through art. Interwoven with reflective elements surrounding the theme of the “blue balloon” a symbol of hope Blue Balloon showcases the uplifting power of creative expression\, life reflection\, storytelling\, and engagement.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/blue-balloon/
LOCATION:ARTspace\, 165 King St. W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ART Exhibitions,ArtSpace
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Blue-Balloon_Web.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSpace":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260714T131947Z
CREATED:20260713T190037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T131947Z
UID:10001607-1746576000-1754092799@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Gift of Art Holiday Exhibition and Art Space 2024
DESCRIPTION:Gift of Art: Holiday Exhibition and Art Sale 2024\nNovember 20\, 2024 – January 4\, 2025\nCelebrate another year of remarkable art-making in CK! The Gift of ART will feature hand-made work from some of CK’s most talented artists and artisans\, including painting\, pottery\, and woodturning\, witha section of art retailing under $200! Don’t miss this opportunity to check off the art lover from your holiday shopping list.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/gift-of-art-holiday-exhibition-and-art-space/
LOCATION:ARTspace\, 165 King St. W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ART Exhibitions,ArtSpace
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ARTspace_Gift-of-Art_Web-2-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSpace":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20250905T194518Z
CREATED:20250905T194518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T194518Z
UID:10000971-1746612000-1760284800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:French in Canada
DESCRIPTION:May 7 – October 12\, 2025\nFrench in Canada invites visitors to discover the dynamic history and different dialects of Canadian French that have shaped contemporary Francophone communities across Canada. This bilingual travelling exhibit was produced by the Canadian Language Museum.​
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/french-in-canada/
LOCATION:CK Museum\, 75 William Street N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CK Museum,CKM Exhibitions,Museums
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20250829T190826Z
CREATED:20250829T144152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T190826Z
UID:10000136-1746615600-1760284800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:On the Trail of the Monarch Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:May 7 – October 12\, 2025\nOn the Trail of the Monarch Butterfly features breathtaking photographs taken by Francisco Gutiérrez. In August 2005\, Mexican filmmaker and pilot\, Francisco Gutiérrez\, took off in his ultralight aircraft from Montreal to follow the monarch butterflies on their 6\,000 km migration from Canada to the mountains of central Mexico. His objective was to raise awareness of the importance of preserving the butterflies’ habitat. In collaboration with the Embassy of Mexico\, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum has produced this panel exhibition from the material recorded by Gutiérrez on his journey. ​​ \nOn the Trail of the Monarch Butterfly is a travelling exhibition from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in partnership with the Embassy of Mexico in Canada.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/on-the-trail-of-the-monarch-butterfly/
LOCATION:CK Museum\, 75 William Street N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CK Museum,CKM Exhibitions,Museums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/CKM_On-the-Trail-of-the-Monarch-Butterfly_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20261015T143312Z
CREATED:20260708T185102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T143312Z
UID:10001579-1751587200-1759103999@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Herbaria
DESCRIPTION:Herbaria\nJuly 4 – September 28\, 2025\nHerbaria is a group exhibition that reflects on humanity’s fragile and evolving relationship with plant life and the systems that shape our understanding of it. Rooted in Chatham-Kent’s agricultural legacy—from Indigenous practices and European homesteading to today’s industrial farming—this exhibition resonates with the region’s deep ecological history and the urgent challenges of food security and climate change. Bringing together diverse artistic perspectives\, Herbaria invites viewers to consider how more organic\, sustainable systems might emerge in response to these complex issues.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/herbaria/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TAG Exhibitions,Thames Art Gallery
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Herbaria_Web.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20261015T145527Z
CREATED:20260710T175515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145527Z
UID:10001602-1754438400-1763251199@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Storybook Realism: Jodi Edwards Wright
DESCRIPTION:Storybook Realism: Jodi Edwards Wright\nAugust 6 – November 15\, 2025\nSelf-described\, storybook realism blends the charm of children’s book illustrations with realistic\, three dimensional embroidered animal masks in Jodi Edwards Wright’s work. Using only thread and water-soluble stabilizer\, she builds intricate\, textured sculptures that combine machine and hand embroidery techniques to mimic fur\, feathers\, and facial expressions. Inspired by illustrators like Beatrix Potter and her father’s love of nature\, Wright’s work humanizes animals to foster empathy and environmental awareness. Her art not only honors the tradition of textile work but also aims to captivate audiences through its detail\, whimsy\, and emotional resonance.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/storybook-realism-jodi-edwards-wright/
LOCATION:ARTspace\, 165 King St. W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ART Exhibitions,ArtSpace
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Storybook-Realism_Jodie-Edwards-Wright_Web.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSpace":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T210000
DTSTAMP:20250617T135701Z
CREATED:20250617T135701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T135701Z
UID:10000113-1754506800-1754514000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Sidestream Festival - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Gargantua Presents \nThe Sidestream Festival \nThe Sidestream Festival features bold new theatre works in various stages of development. Catch TWO shows by innovative artists each night with a brief intermission. Join us for a single night or for the entire festival to experience the thrilling diversity represented by our artists and their projects – with something for every age and interest. \nWEDNESDAY\, AUGUST 6\, 2025 – FESTIVAL DAY 1 \nSpanning a hundred years and three continents\, Mirrors is an exploration of three humans caught in the grips of the wars of our past\, present\, and future – the first public reading of a new play by Nabil Traboulsi. \nMemories: Voices from the Trojan Horse reunites amazing musical talents from a time of cultural hybridity when Greek musicians in Toronto embraced Chileans in exile at the Trojan Horse coffee house. \nFor more information visit: www.theatregargantua.ca \nNote: To purchase four-day festival pass or tickets to other festival days\, please visit www.cktickets.com
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/sidestream-festival-day-1/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sidestream-Aug-6-Large.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T210000
DTSTAMP:20250612T204443Z
CREATED:20250612T204238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T204443Z
UID:10000110-1754593200-1754600400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Summer Movie Night: Mean Girls
DESCRIPTION:Mean Girls\nBACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER REWIND! \nMean Girls is one of our highest attended movies of the past few years. \nFrom the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic\, MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called “The Plastics\,” ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George (Reneé Rapp) and her minions Gretchen (Bebe Wood) and Karen (Avantika). However\, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels (Christopher Briney)\, she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis (Auli’i Cravalho) and Damian (Jaquel Spivey)\, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school. \n\nRating: PG-13\nGenre: Comedy\, Horror\, Fantasy\nRun time: 1 hour 52 minutes\nStars: Angourie Rich\, Renee Rapp\, Auli-I Cravalho\n\nhttps://youtu.be/fFtdbEgnUOk?si=KuChMSk-WH-ygsiZ
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/summer-movie-night-mean-girls/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Capitol Theatre,Movies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250807T210000
DTSTAMP:20250617T135720Z
CREATED:20250617T135720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T135720Z
UID:10000114-1754593200-1754600400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Sidestream Festival - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Gargantua Presents \nThe Sidestream Festival \nThe Sidestream Festival features bold new theatre works in various stages of development. Catch TWO shows by innovative artists each night with a brief intermission. Join us for a single night or for the entire festival to experience the thrilling diversity represented by our artists and their projects – with something for every age and interest. \nWEDNESDAY\, AUGUST 7\, 2025 – FESTIVAL DAY 2 \nChula is a bilingual\, one woman pop musical set to the tunes of 1980’s music in English and Spanish by Guatemalan-Canadian Vancouver based playwright Alexandra Lainfiesta. This coming-of-age story full of joy\, humour and heart accompanies a workshop of the new work\, (Un)Fruitful by Dora and Canadian Comedy award-winner Heather Marie Annis\, which follows three women chasing the dream of getting pregnant through all its hilarity and heartbreak when “trying” becomes trying. \nFor more information visit: www.theatregargantua.ca \nNote: To purchase four-day festival pass or tickets to other festival days\, please visit www.cktickets.com
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/sidestream-festival-day-2/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T210000
DTSTAMP:20250806T163824Z
CREATED:20250617T135742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T163824Z
UID:10000115-1754679600-1754686800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Sidestream Festival - Day 3
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Gargantua Presents \nThe Sidestream Festival \nThe Sidestream Festival features bold new theatre works in various stages of development. Catch TWO shows by innovative artists each night with a brief intermission. Join us for a single night or for the entire festival to experience the thrilling diversity represented by our artists and their projects – with something for every age and interest. \nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 8\, 2025 – FESTIVAL DAY 3 \nBaggage explores what it means to be a modern-day lesbian using a unique style of shadow play in its story of two exes sorting their shared belongings. Followed by a songbook of Canadian greats and classics\, Both Sides Now will ignite nostalgia from coast to coast to coast\, including legendary artists like Joni Mitchell\, Jane Siberry\, k.d. lang\, Leonard Cohen\, Neil Young\, Anne Murray\, Sarah MacLachlan\, and more! \nFor more information visit: www.theatregargantua.ca \nNote: To purchase four-day festival pass or tickets to other festival days\, please visit www.cktickets.com
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/sidestream-festival-day-3/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T210000
DTSTAMP:20250617T135818Z
CREATED:20250617T135818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T135818Z
UID:10000116-1754766000-1754773200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Sidestream Festival - Day 4
DESCRIPTION:Theatre Gargantua Presents \nThe Sidestream Festival \nThe Sidestream Festival features bold new theatre works in various stages of development. Catch TWO shows by innovative artists each night with a brief intermission. Join us for a single night or for the entire festival to experience the thrilling diversity represented by our artists and their projects – with something for every age and interest. \nWEDNESDAY\, AUGUST 9\, 2025 – FESTIVAL DAY 4 \nLucky Bastard is a f*cking cabaret in celebration of a life well lived… well\, lived at least. A new work by playwright Breton Lalama\, directed by Daniel MacIvor with music by John Alcorn. \nThe evening concludes with a combination of comedy\, drama\, and opera with The Queen in Me\, exploring how the rigid conventions of race\, gender\, and sexuality in opera prevent one of the greatest art forms from reaching its kaleidoscopic potential. \nFor more information visit: www.theatregargantua.ca \nNote: To purchase four-day festival pass or tickets to other festival days\, please visit www.cktickets.com
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/sidestream-festival-day-4/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250918T210000
DTSTAMP:20250805T140024Z
CREATED:20250805T140024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T140024Z
UID:10000128-1758222000-1758229200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Crowfest's Flock & Feud
DESCRIPTION:Crowfest and CKHAF Present \nCrowfest’s Flock & Feud\nIt’s time to play Flock & Feud! \nOn Thursday\, September 18th\, the stage will be set and the buzzers ready as teams from across the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance go head-to-head in a LIVE\, Family Feud–style showdown for glory\, street cred\, and some seriously fun prizes. Hosted by none other than Crowfest’s Jay Henderson\, this one-night-only event will bring the energy of this beloved retro game show to the Chatham Capitol Theatre. Presented in partnership by Crowfest and the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation. \nSurvey says… \nThis is one night you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/crowfests-flock-feud/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20261015T143346Z
CREATED:20260708T191220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T143346Z
UID:10001580-1760054400-1769299199@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Ontario Juried Exhibition 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:Ontario Juried Exhibition\nOctober 10\, 2025 – January 4\, 2026\nThis exhibition invites new generation\, emerging and mid career artists living and working in Ontario to submit up to three works for jurying and exhibition. This exhibition will identify and offer a survey of new works by new generation artists with a particular focus on emerging artists living in the Southwest Ontario region.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/ontario-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TAG Exhibitions,Thames Art Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTSTAMP:20250902T155905Z
CREATED:20250902T150759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T155905Z
UID:10000969-1761264000-1761523199@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Chatham-Kent International Film Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Chatham-Kent International Film Festival (CKIFF) 2025\nOctober 24-26\, 2025\nThe Chatham-Kent International Film Festival is back and bigger than ever! We’ve been thrilled by a record-breaking number of submissions this year\, and after careful review\, we’re proud to present an outstanding lineup of films that showcase incredible talent and creativity. The competition was fierce\, and the quality of entries truly raised the bar — making this year’s nominees a must-see. Get ready for three unforgettable days of storytelling\, innovation\, and cinematic celebration. \n**there will be no single movie blocks** \nCKIFF Friday Pass $10.00 (includes 2 showings)\nThe CKIFF Friday Pass includes both a 7:00 pm and a 9:30 pm film showing at the Kiwanis Theatre. Films listed below: \nCKIFF Saturday Pass $15.00 (includes 3 showings)\nThe CKIFF Saturday Pass includes a 12:00 pm\, 2:30 pm\, and a 6:00 pm film showing at the Kiwanis Theatre. Films listed below: \n*NOTE* This does not include the showing of Nightmare on Elm Street at 10:00pm \nCKIFF Sunday Pass $15.00 (includes 3 showings)\nThe CKIFF Sunday Pass includes a 12:00 pm\, 2:30 pm\, and a 6:00 pm film showing at the Kiwanis Theatre. Films listed below. A final awards ceremony will conclude the day after the 6:00 pm film. \nCKIFF Weekend Pass $40.00 (includes all 8 regular showings plus the showing of Nightmare on Elm Street)\nThe CKIFF Weekend Pass includes all 8 films from Friday to Sunday as well as the special 10:00 pm showing of Nightmare on Elm Street. \nNightmare on Elm Street Showing – $10.00\nJoin us for a 10:00 pm showing of the 1984 cult classic – Nightmare on Elm Street. Come in costume for a chance to win a prize! \nNancy is having nightmares about a frightening\, badly-scarred figure who wears a glove with razor-sharp “finger knives”. She soon discovers that her friends are having similar dreams. When the kids begin to die\, Nancy realizes that she must stay awake to survive. Uncovering the secret identity of the dream killer and his connection with the children of Elm Street\, the girl plots to draw him out into the real world. \n\nFilm Schedule\nFriday\, October 24\, 2025\n7:00 pm\nWe Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes – Canada – “We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes” is an uplifting documentary that tells the extraordinary story of the 40\,000 young women who volunteered on Canadian farms and helped win the Second World War. \nCheryl – Canada – A look at homelessness through the eyes of Cheryl following her murder. \n9:30 pm\nPatient 45 – Canada – An escaped test subject with telekinetic powers fights to survive against relentless pursuers in a final bid for freedom. \nLevels – Canada – Trapped in an elevator with a wanted individual\, a timid office worker reveals his true identity as a skilled fighter\, protecting a briefcase that holds more than just paperwork. \nSteel Town – Canada – A criminal seeks revenge for a crime he never committed. \nOversteer – Singapore – A teenager gives up everything and leaves home and tries to succeed as a car mechanic/racer against all odds. \nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025\n10:00 am\nTHE CHATHAM-KENT YOUTH FILM AWARDS \nOut of Touch\nReturn to Objective\nMephisto\nFallen\nDrafting\nThe Language of the Universe\nBad Bushka\nWaves and Legends\nDING!\nFade Away\nThe Watchman\nPages of Promise\nThey Seek\nCandidate 33\nCat & Fish \n12:00 pm\nA Farewell to Youth – Canada – A washed-up screenwriter\, desperately clinging to his fading youth\, is forced to confront the realities of fatherhood when his estranged\, pregnant teenage daughter unexpectedly appears on his doorstep\, seeking his help. \n 2:30 pm\nNeried – Canada – A mysterious woman escapes from an abusive relationship with earth shattering results. \nFirecrow – Canada – Two farm workers are tasked with moving a cryptic scarecrow one day\, which unbeknownst to them\, has been afflicted with a powerful curse. \nAnother Round – Canada – A woman walks into a lively bar with her friends\, laughing and determined to enjoy a carefree night. As she orders a drink\, she suddenly locks eyes with him – the one she thought she left behind. Across the room\, he hesitates\, then smirks\, as if fate had played its hand once again. Despite her friends’ whispered warnings and exchanged glances\, the attraction is undeniable. Through stolen glances\, playful banter\, and slow-burning tension\, the two find themselves drawn back together- just like old times. The jukebox plays their song\, the neon lights blur\, and memories come rushing back. One drink turns into two\, a flirtatious dance turns into a deep\, knowing gaze\, and before they know it\, they’re lost in each other again. As the night fades into the early hours\, they leave the bar together with the same reckless passion that always brings them back. They know how this ends\, but tonight\, they don’t care. One last round … or maybe more. \nAlterations – Canada – A single mom turns to vigilantism and makes unlikely friends when she doesn’t get the help she needs from the police to find her missing daughter. \n6:00 pm\nBefore the Dawn – Canada\, Poland\, Portugal\, Swaziland\, Ukraine – Set in a picturesque Ukrainian village in the midst of the 19th century\, the film revolves around themes of love\, loss\, despair\, and hope. In the heart of a young girl\, true love blossomed\, which\, however\, led to the darkest night in her life… The story that repeats from generation to generation. Will the young\, vulnerable soul manage to break this vicious cycle? \nThe Caretaker – United Kingdom – The Caretaker is a character-driven horror-thriller set at Lockbridge Academy\, an isolated school on the coast\, run by the powerful aristocratic Aberdeen family. Eddie\, a mute\, burdened with caring for his cruel ailing mother. While on the cusp of losing his home\, he takes a caretaker position at Lockbridge. There\, he meets a cleaner named Marie\, sparking a connection that will alter the trajectory of his life\, while unravelling a sinister mystery lurking within the school\, that could shatter the Aberdeen’s family legacy forever. \n10:00 pm\nThe Morgue – Islamic Republic of Iran – A zombie girl comes out of the morgue and is horrified by a terrifying sight.\nMidnight Snack – Canada – Hunger always strikes in the dead of night. \nHeartworm – Canada – A young man finds himself in a world of grief and pain after he discovers that his body is host to a parasite. \nA NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET \nSunday\, October 26\, 2025\n12:00 pm\nGhariba & Ajeeb – United Arab Emirates – In this story\, the girl Ghariba embarks on a journey to find her friend Ajeeb and to find a way to cross a river guarded by a crocodile. \nTony D’Souza – Canada – Sudhir “Tony” D’Souza is a pediatrician living in London\, Ontario. As he deals with kids and their serious mental health issues\, Tony uses gardening to decompress. His plants are actually his kids and he feels they compel him to be a better man – and a better professional. \nRed Barn – Canada – Red Barn Brewing opened its doors in July 2020 after years of dreaming\, building\, and planning. Opening a Craft Brewery during a pandemic was not the plan\, however the community of Blenheim\, Ontario rallied to make the opening a success. At their 5 year anniversary\, the founders and staff of Red Barn take a look back at the road that has lead to this important milestone\, and the community that helped them get there. \nLittle Orange Bandages – Canada – An experimental short film presenting a spoken word performance by a young Indigenous person expressing their frustration with the lack of meaningful reconciliation. \nI Am Gitxsan – Canada – “I Am Gitxsan” follows Phoenix Apperloo\, a recent high school graduate reconnecting with his Indigenous heritage in Hazelton\, British Columbia\, Canada. Inspired by encounters with residential school survivors\, he writes a heartfelt letter to Prime Minister Trudeau about the injustices faced by his people. The documentary highlights the impact of colonialism on the Gitxsan community\, featuring insights from experts like Dr Gabor Maté and showcasing their resilience through protests and legal actions. It culminates with a moving message of hope and determination\, emphasizing the power of the Gitxsan people’s enduring spirit\, the beauties of their culture\, and their commitment to future generations. \n2:30 pm\nNow I Am Bear – Canada – A disillusioned man makes the very normal and logical choice to abandon human society and become a bear. \nBikelash – Canada – After bike lanes were added to Lancaster\, chaos erupts in the once-peaceful community. \nAccursed – Canada – Two friends investigate weird happenings deep in the woods. \nDeep Southwest – Canada – Deep Southwest\, a husband and wife country band\, try to earn a spot in the coveted Hawaiian Pizza Festival in their rural community of Chatham – Kent\, Ontario. Without 10 thousand followers (on the web\, not real life stalkers\, a very important distinction) the Gen Z promoters won’t let them play. Follow the band as they try to gain followers and become internet famous in their small town. Will they find Pizza Fest glory\, or will they be left with the discarded crust off a cold dry pizza? \nThe Screenwriter – Italy – A screenwriter is grappling with a new story: a noir with echoes of John Huston. A priceless object\, a killer\, a dead man\, and a femme fatale all play their part in a metacinematic homage. \nLights Out (Love & Class Warfare) – United States of America – ONE FALL’s “Lights Out (Love and Class Warfare)” is a fast-paced\, genre-bending music video that blends live punk energy\, chaotic D&D gameplay\, and cardboard fantasy heroics in the woods.\nIt’s from their newest EP album Cut & Run\, and captures the band’s signature mix of melody\, muscle\, and sharp-tongued hooks — with gang vocals you’ll be shouting for days. \nThree Piece Suit – Canada – Music Hick Hop video of Three Piece Suit from the series Deep Southwest. \nWalk With Me Through the Fire – United Kingdom – Spaghetti Western meets horror music video from slide blues guitarist and friends. \nCallback – Canada – Josephine and her best friend Becca read for each other’s self-tapes every week. Even though Josephine submits more auditions\, Becca books first\, which makes Josephine feel threatened as an artist. Josephine starts making self-tapes without Becca\, and gets a callback! But when an unexpected guest comes to the callback\, Josephine has to decide whether friendship or validation will prevail. \nLimbo’s Glance – Canada – Jack wakes up in an unfamiliar place after getting into a vehicle collision. \nScratch – Canada – After breaking his camera during a game of basketball\, Junior struggles to maintain his friendship with his fellow players. \nWe will not Sleep Tonight – France – How far will you go for your art? One director must test his morality for his film. \nDesire – Canada – In the quiet of suburbia\, love’s absence breeds the deadliest desires. A powerful couple orchestrates seduction and murder at intimate dinner parties\, unravelling the facade of her marriage and revealing the chilling depths of human desire. Desire is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the dangerous allure of temptation and the terrifying consequences of giving in to ones darkest impulses. With its seductive charm and spine-tingling suspense\, this film will leave audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end. \n6:00 pm\nEmma – Canada – Two women\, associated through addiction are spiraling downwards. In a rare moment of clarity\, nearing the end of their salvageable lives\, Emma remembers a long-forgotten ‘secret stash’ of money she and her grandmother kept for an emergency. Embarking on a quest for this treasure – this perceived salvation – they find instead an offer of redemption. Strength can be discovered in the face of overwhelming adversity. We have the capacity to adapt and endure when confronted with life-or-death situations. Emma embodies this journey\, this struggle\, and ultimately\, this choice. \nSerenity – Canada – A funeral home employee must put her own personal struggles aside to help a grieving woman who just lost her daughter. \nNika & Madison – Canada – Madison\, an ambitious University of Toronto student\, is sexually assaulted by a predatory policeman while visiting her hometown. Childhood friend Nika\, who still lives on the reserve\, intervenes to save her\, but the violent encounter leaves the officer critically injured. Fearing they won’t be believed\, the two young Indigenous women go on the run. First seeking refuge on the reserve and then deep within the Canadian wilderness\, until they’re chased back to downtown Toronto. Two sharp-eyed detectives begin to uncover the truth and see the women were likely acting in self-defense. However\, when the case involves one of their own\, the justice system reveals its deeply ingrained biases\, blurring the lines between right and wrong. This tense and emotionally charged story examines themes of resilience\, loyalty\, and the unbreakable bond of shared roots.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/chatham-kent-international-film-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280101
DTSTAMP:20260714T185241Z
CREATED:20250905T193116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T185241Z
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SUMMARY:CK in Full Colour
DESCRIPTION:​CK in Full Colour is an immersive exhibition that explores the science and significance of colour. Discover vibrant displays and explore interactive elements. Visit the museum to experience the colour spectrum!​
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/ck-in-full-colour/
LOCATION:CK Museum\, 75 William Street N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CK Museum,CKM Exhibitions,Museums
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T142740Z
CREATED:20260330T195525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T142740Z
UID:10001449-1768557600-1775318400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:RAFT
DESCRIPTION:RAFT is a collaborative exploration of unseen labour\, handmade processes\, and the transformation of everyday working environments. \nDrawing inspiration from the historical figure of the rag‑picker and contemporary textile workers in Kutch\, Gujarat\, the artists’ shared interest in the handmade versus the mass‑produced lead to a sculptural installation based on a washing tank used in cloth‑dyeing practices\, reimagined as a 20‑foot steel frame. \nWithin this structure\, the artists present paper works\, textiles\, and fabrics that reflect their ongoing exchange of research and materials\, and their commitment to amplifying the histories and gestures embedded in craft and manual work. \nKaren Kraven is a Montreal-based artist working with photography\, sculpture and installation. Influenced by her father’s (and his father’s) knitting factory\, which stopped manufacturing the year that she was born\, and by her mother’s pursuit in fashion\, her recent work has investigated the garment-making process\, to deconstruct and reconstruct the off-cuts of patterns. \nRecent solo exhibitions have included Bloemenlust at Oakville Galleries\, Ontario (2025)\, Fray at Galerie Nicholas Robert\, Toronto (2024)\, Le Chiffonnier at AXENÉO7\, Gatineau (2022)\, Hoist at PLATFORM Centre\, Winnipeg (2022) and Lull at Latitude 53\, Edmonton (2020). Reviews of Kraven’s work have been published in C Magazine\, Canadian Art\, Momus and Artforum. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Visual Studies with the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture\, Landscape\, and Design at the University of Toronto. \nSwapnaa Tamhane (b. 1976\, Toronto\, based in Montreal)\, works to destabilize and untether colonial constructs as an artist\, curator\, and writer. Her process focuses on drawing\, considering the presence of her hand in making paper and the treatment of surfaces. She works in collaboration and a skill-sharing process with artisan-designers in Kutch\, Gujarat\, India\, working with block printing\, embroidery\, and weaving. \nShe has an MFA in Fibres & Material Practices\, Concordia University\, Montreal. Residencies have been held at ISCP\, Brooklyn\, Cité internationales des arts\, Paris\, Bemis Centre for Contemporary Art\, Omaha\, and Museum der Moderne Salzburg\, Austria. Exhibitions have been held ast Green Art Gallery\, Dubai; Patel Brown\, Toronto; Nature Morte\, Delhi; articule\, Montreal; Sculpture Park Jaipur; and Victoria & Albert Museum\, Dundee\, Scotland. Solo exhibitions include Royal Ontario Museum\, Toronto\, Surrey Art Gallery\, Surrey\, BC\, and Mead Art Museum\, Amherst. Tamhane was shortlisted for the Sobey Art Award\, 2025.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/raft/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TAG Exhibitions,Thames Art Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20261015T145621Z
CREATED:20260710T140834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T145621Z
UID:10001599-1770163200-1780271999@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Psalms Part One: Bryan Halls
DESCRIPTION:Psalms Part One: Bryan Halls\nFebruary 4 – May 31\, 2026\nPsalms: Part One presents the first selections from Psalms 1 through 30\, marking the beginning of Bryan Halls’ multi year devotional undertaking to create an artwork for each of the One-Hundred-Fifty Psalms. For Halls\, this project is not merely an artistic challenge but a spiritual practice “much like a monk painting every inch of his cell.” Working in stark black and white\, he contrasts the modern world’s darkness with the clarity of Divine Light. Dedicated to glorifying God through his work\, Halls offers a glimpse into a lifelong act of faith and creation.
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/psalms-part-one-bryan-halls/
LOCATION:ARTspace\, 165 King St. W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:ART Exhibitions,ArtSpace
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtSpace":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260219T190915Z
CREATED:20260219T143228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T190915Z
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SUMMARY:Lambton Kent District NTS Drama Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Lambton Kent District NTS Drama Festival Presents \nDRAMAFEST\nDon’t miss the Lambton Kent District NTS Drama Festival! Three unforgettable nights of bold storytelling\, rising talent\, and show‑stopping student theatre lighting up the Capitol Theatre March 10–12!  \nTUESDAY\, MARCH 10\nLambton Kent Composite School (LKCS) “Better Than The Movie”Written by Jeffrey Harr Synopsis: First dates can be the worst – or the best! – especially when you’re on a date with the guy or girl of your dreams. How bad could it really be? Chatham Kent Secondary School (CKSS) “She Wrote\, Died\, Then Wrote Some More”Written by Steven Stack Synopsis: The comedic\, melodramatic one-act mystery\, She Wrote\, Died\, Then Wrote Some More\, is an hilarious romp that features betrayals\, broken hearts\, a rather odd but beautiful love story\, and many twists. The play features a cast of eccentric and unique characters\, who may or may not at some point end up dying themselves. John McGregor Secondary School (JMSS) “The Blossom Canyon Fire”Written by Don Zolodi Synopsis: As a ferocious wildfire threatens to destroy the town of Blossom Canyon\, California\, ten people rush to survive the disaster\, and find their fates intertwined with strangers. A play about kindness\, family\, and strength in the midst of tragedy.  \n\nWEDNESDAY\, MARCH 11\nUrsuline College Chatham (UCC) \n“Symphony of The Heart” Written by Mia Cruickshank-Lewis (Student Playwright) and Malachi Smith (Assistant Student Playwright)  \nSynopsis: Cursed by Jupiter to be high school rivals\, the God of War and the Goddess of Beauty must find balance in their conflicting natures to shatter the ancient spell. \nWallaceburg District Secondary School (WDSS) \n“The Way Home”Written by Tyler White et al. \nSynopsis: Escaping the Mohawk Institute residential school\, a young boy named Newt journeys through the forest to find his way back to his home and his family. With the help of a spirited band of animal friends\, he attempts to evade pursuing officers to safely reach his destination. \n\nTHURSDAY\, MARCH 12\nRidgetown District High School (RDHS) \n“Double Double”  \nSynopsis: Emily obsesses about awkward interactions in the past\, she tries to predict the disaster of the future – and then of course\, there’s three immortal witches sabotaging her drama club production of Macbeth so they can escape the mortal realm.  \nBlenheim District High School (BDHS) \n“Play\, right?”Written by Stephanie McQueen \nSynopsis: Playwriting is hard. Come along for the ride as this playwright tries to gain creative control of her own ideas before they take control of her. \n\nTickets: \n3 – Night Student Pass: $201- Night Student Ticket: $151 – Night Public Ticket: $20
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/lambton-kent-district-nts-drama-festival/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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SUMMARY:Murder at the Museum Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Murder at the Museum Wednesdays\n45-minute Time Slots | Wednesdays 6:30 pm and 7:15 pm | CK Museum | $75/Team (up to 6 Members)  \nReady to flex your detective skills? There’s been a mysterious murder at the Chatham-Kent Museum and the key to solving it can be found within the latest exhibit.  Combining the code-cracking elements of an escape room with the deep investigation of a murder mystery\, this game is sure to entertain all who play!
URL:https://www.ckculture.ca/event/murder-at-the-museum-wednesdays/
LOCATION:CK Museum\, 75 William Street N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CK Museum,Museums,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
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