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SUMMARY:Paint\, Print & Play! PA Day
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/paint-print-play-pa-day/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs
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SUMMARY:The Great Canadian Roadtrip
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/the-great-canadian-roadtrip/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261121T110000
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SUMMARY:Kids Club: Cozy Creations Tilbury Library
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/kids-club-cozy-creations-tilbury-library/
LOCATION:Chatham-Kent Public Library\, Tilbury Branch\, 2 Queen Street\, South\, Tilbury\, Ontario\, N0P 2L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs,CK Museum,Kids Club,Museums
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261121T193000
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SUMMARY:Grease the Concert
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/grease-the-concert/
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:Derek Edwards: Oxy Moron... Part Two
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/derek-edwards-oxy-moron-part-two/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
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UID:10001696-1795631400-1795636800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Create & Converse: Eye 4 Art
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/create-converse-eye-4-art/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Thames Art Gallery
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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CREATED:20260806T200822Z
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UID:10001698-1795716000-1795725000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Holiday Cards at the Ridge
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/holiday-cards-at-the-ridge/
LOCATION:Ridge House Museum\, 53 Erie Street S.\, Ridgetown\, Ontario\, N0P2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Museums,Public Programs,Ridge House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
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UID:10001534-1795806000-1795813200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:A Beautiful Christmas Upinnaq-ᐅᐱᓐᓇᖅ
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/a-beautiful-christmas-upinnaq-%e1%90%85%e1%90%b1%e1%93%90%e1%93%87%e1%96%85/
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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UID:10001620-1796326200-1796331600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/o-christmas-tea-a-british-comedy/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T210000
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CREATED:20260616T140440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T154914Z
UID:10001558-1796497200-1796504400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Voices of Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/voices-of-christmas/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T154729Z
CREATED:20260731T174515Z
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UID:10001689-1796839200-1796850000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Master Forger Paint Night: Doris McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/master-forger-paint-night-doris-mccarthy-2/
LOCATION:Thames Art Gallery\, 75 William St. N.\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thames Art Gallery":MAILTO:ckartgallery@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261212T113000
DTSTAMP:20260817T201648Z
CREATED:20260806T202058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T201648Z
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SUMMARY:Mornings in Santa's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/mornings-in-santas-workshop/
LOCATION:Ridge House Museum\, 53 Erie Street S.\, Ridgetown\, Ontario\, N0P2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs,Museums,Ridge House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260821T154537Z
CREATED:20260811T125310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T154537Z
UID:10001701-1797080400-1797091200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Once Upon a Ridge House Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/once-upon-a-ridge-house-christmas/
LOCATION:Ridge House Museum\, 53 Erie Street S.\, Ridgetown\, Ontario\, N0P2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs,Museums,Ridge House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261213T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260826T184753Z
CREATED:20260617T133109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T184753Z
UID:10001559-1797192000-1797199200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:The Price is Right Live: On Stage
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/the-price-is-right-live-on-stage/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Price-is-Right_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T172509Z
CREATED:20260609T230015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172509Z
UID:10001535-1797274800-1797282000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:A Celtic Family Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/natalie-macmaster-a-celtic-family-christmas/
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;TZID=America/Toronto:20261219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T172434Z
CREATED:20260730T140110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172434Z
UID:10001627-1797706800-1797714000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Elvis: A Christmas Special
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/elvis-a-christmas-special/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Elvis-A-Christmas-Special_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261231T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261231T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T154605Z
CREATED:20260730T145451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T154605Z
UID:10001635-1798714800-1798718400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Kids Club: Countdown to Wishes Imagination Station
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/kids-club-countdown-to-wishes-imagination-station/
LOCATION:CK Museum\, 75 William Street N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children's Programs,CK Museum,Kids Club,Museums
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CKM_Kids-Club_Countdown-to-Wishes_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham-Kent Museum":MAILTO:ckcccmuseum@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T172409Z
CREATED:20260619T140145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172409Z
UID:10001562-1800558000-1800565200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Cinderella
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/cinderella/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cinderella_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260901T143822Z
CREATED:20260609T230049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T143822Z
UID:10001536-1800734400-1800741600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Brent Butt
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/brent-butt/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Brent-Butt_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270124T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270124T213000
DTSTAMP:20260831T191607Z
CREATED:20260302T150211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T191607Z
UID:10001032-1800819000-1800826200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Tartan Terrors: 30 Years of Terror
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/tartan-terrors-30-years-of-terror/
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/2026/02/Tartan-Terrors_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T172253Z
CREATED:20260609T230023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172253Z
UID:10001537-1801854000-1801861200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Toronto Jazz Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/toronto-jazz-orchestra/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Toronto-Jazz-Orchestra_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270213T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260901T145550Z
CREATED:20260609T230009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T145550Z
UID:10001538-1802548800-1802556000@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:I Mother Earth
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/i-mother-earth/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I-Mother-Earth_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270305T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270305T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T172205Z
CREATED:20260609T230019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172205Z
UID:10001530-1804275000-1804282200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Maggie's Wake
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/maggies-wake/
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/2026/06/Maggies-Wake_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270312T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270312T220000
DTSTAMP:20260821T172058Z
CREATED:20260609T230014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172058Z
UID:10001539-1804881600-1804888800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Big Sugar
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/big-sugar/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Big-Sugar_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270319T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270319T220000
DTSTAMP:20260825T140110Z
CREATED:20260825T140036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T140110Z
UID:10001711-1805486400-1805493600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Crystal Faith: The Best of Styx & Bon Jovi
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/crystal-faith-the-best-of-styx-bon-jovi/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Crystal-Faith_Web.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270320T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270320T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T172019Z
CREATED:20260609T230046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T172019Z
UID:10001531-1805571000-1805578200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming the Beatles
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/becoming-the-beatles/
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/2026/06/Becoming-the-Beatles_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270325T213000
DTSTAMP:20260821T171928Z
CREATED:20260413T140108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T171928Z
UID:10001454-1806003000-1806010200@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Hotel California
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/hotel-california-2/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Hotel-California_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T171857Z
CREATED:20260604T140037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T171857Z
UID:10001527-1806170400-1806177600@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Swan Lake
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/swan-lake/
LOCATION:Chatham Capitol Theatre\, 238 King Street W\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M1E7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CAP Shows,Capitol Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Swan-Lake_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chatham Capitol Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270421T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270421T220000
DTSTAMP:20260821T151247Z
CREATED:20260707T140117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T151247Z
UID:10001573-1808335800-1808344800@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Morgan Wallen Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/morgan-wallen-tribute/
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/2026/07/Morgan-Wallen_Web-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270430T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260901T140542Z
CREATED:20260901T140518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T140542Z
UID:10001712-1809115200-1809122400@www.ckculture.ca
SUMMARY:Mudmen in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Collected Works: A Sense of Place Hortense GordonJanuary 8 – March 15\, 2025Hortense 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/mudmen-in-concert/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Theatre\, 75 William St N\, Chatham\, Ontario\, N7M 4L4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KIW Shows,Kiwanis Theatre
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ckculture.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Mudmen_Web.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Kiwanis Theatre":MAILTO:contacttheatres@chatham-kent.ca
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