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This Week At A Glance

  • May 14 - 20, 2012
    • Aeolian Hall
      May 16 Arts Advocacy Symposium V; May 18 Ron Sexsmith; May 19 Aeolian Yard & Plant Sale.
    • The Art Exchange
      May 8-June 2 Beal Teachers Show Exhibition & Sale.
    • The Art Gallery of Lambeth
      To May 19 Laura Woermke: Sick Secrets.
    • The Arts Project
      May 15-26 The London 8 Painters Collective Vol. 2, Opening Reception May 15, 7-10pm; May 16-19 Maybles' Productions present The Twiddle Plays.
    • Cronyn CentreSpace for the Arts
      May 18 Cotton Patch Gospel, 8pm. 
    • Eldon House
      Apr. 21-May 19 (Five Saturdays) Fashion Plates.
    • Elgin Arts Trail
      Visit www.elginartstrail.ca.
    • Fanshawe Pioneer Village
      May 21 Queen Victoria's Birthday Celebrations- 19th century games, historical speeches and vintage baseball.
    • Forest City Gallery
      May 11-June 9 Raymond Boisjoly: The Work That Work Leaves Undone.
    • The Grand Theatre
      May 31 The 38th Annual Grand Gala.
    • McManus Theatre
      May 14-19 Iglesia Productions: Problem Child.
    • Michael Gibson Gallery
      May 4-26 Will Gorlitz: A Difference of Distance.
    • Modern Arts Gallery http://www.jipsy.ca/
      Original Historical & Contemporary Art, open Fri., Sat., Sun 2-5 pm or by appointment.
    • Museum London
      Ongoing Art Exhibits. Visit http://www.museumlondon.ca
    • Palace Theatre
      May 11-19 London Community Players: Enchanted April.
    • Perth Arts Connect
      Visit www.perthartsconnect.ca for events and times.
    • Portside Gallery (Pt. Stanley)
      May Featured artist: S'ine Maule.
    • St. Paul's Cathedral
      May 15 Noon Hour Organ Recitals: Mary Lou Nowicki.
    • Talbot Centre Mall
      May 16 Noon Hour Music Series: Doug Keenan.
    • Wolf Performance Hall
      May 17 City Symposium XI; May 20 Serenata Music presents: Trio Desiree, 3 pm.
    • 6 St. Patrick Street
      May 16 Jennifer White & Robert McMaster.


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Visual Arts – Laura Woermke
Beth Stewart previews Laura Woermke’s exhibition at the Art Gallery of Lambeth.

On Stage – The Twiddle Plays
Maybles' Productions creates theatre the whole family can enjoy. Jeff Vandusen goes behind the scenes at their latest production.

Spotlight – Jenn Kee
Londoner Jenn Kee gets into the groove in The Grand Theatre’s production of Hair. Dawn Lyons finds out what’s next for this young performer.

Feature – Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology
Chris Loblaw reports on OIART, one of London’s best-kept educational secrets.

Sound Bites – Scott Szeryk
Scott Szeryk’s new CD is burning up iTunes. Bob Klanac finds out more.

Tech Beat – EyeWords
Jay Menard discovers a new way of helping kids learn how to read, developed here in London!

Classical Beat – Mahler’s 4th and more
Nicole Laidler reports on the LYSO and LCO’s joint performance of Mahler’s 4th Symphony, an Amabile Boys concert featuring Vikings and Vagabonds, and organ music at The Met.

Indie – Artistic eats EOA
Sarah Needles drops in at Rob-E’s Studio Café, where there’s more than just food on the menu!

News & Views – With Phil McLeod
Newsman Phil McLeod sounds off on life and politics in London.

Pegg’s World
London writer Robert Pegg entertains with his monthly musings on life, the universe and everything.

Art on the Arts
Art Fidler inspires with tales from his life in the theatre.

Final Frame
London through the lens of Melissa Upfold.
 
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