Brochure - Niagara Folk Arts
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Brochure - Niagara Folk Arts
OPEN HOUSES Free Admission to all Open Houses unless otherwise noted. Food and beverage charges may apply. MAY 16, 2015 May 19, 2015 May 24, 2015 LINCA-Latin Immigrant Niagara Community Association Folk Arts Multicultural Center, Robertson Hall 85 Church Street, St. Catharines, Noon to 5pm Ambassador Host: Juanita St. Catharines Social Club Heidelberg Club Heidelberg 569 Lake Street, St. Cath., 4:30pm to 9:30pm Ambassador Host: Jacob Chinese Cultural Association of Regional Niagara Merritton Community Centre 7 Park Avenue, St. Catharines, 4:30 to 8:30pm Kick up your heels and dance to the sounds of a live Polka Band, sample delicious German food and enjoy live entertainment. Experience a spectacular Lion Dance, glamorous traditional Chinese costumes, music and Chinese artifacts. May 20, 2015 Armenian Community Centre Armenian Community Centre 156 Martindale Road, St. Cath., 3pm to 9pm Enjoy our rich variety of Latin American Food and the amazing LINCA traditional Folklore dancers. SOFIFRAN (Solidarite des femmes et familles immigrantes francophones) Immaculee Conception Church 100 Garnet Street, St. Catharines, 5pm to 9pm Ambassador Host: Nehemie Take a cultural journey and discover the culinary pleasures of African and Haitian cuisines, drums and kora of AMADOU KIÉNOU. ARGANA École Elémentaire L’Héritage 35 Promenade Prince Charles, St. Catharines, 1pm to 5pm Club Belvedere Club Belvedere 57 John Street, Thorold, 4pm to 8pm Enjoy a fun evening of entertainment, authentic culinary La Sila delights and traditional Italian pasta dishes. May 21, 2015 Club Sardegna Nel Niagara Armenian Community Centre 156 Martindale Road, St. Cath., 5pm to 8pm Ambassador Host: Beau Celebrating our moroccan heritage music and dance while sampling delicious Chicken Tajine, Vegetarian Couscous and delicious Moroccan sweets with Mint tea. Celebrate our Sardinian heritage with live music, dancers in traditional costume, pasta and meatballs. MAY 17, 2015 May 22, 2015 Canadian Polish Society Canadian Polish Society Hall 43 Facer Street, St. Catharines, Noon to 5pm Ambassador Host: Patricia Greek Community of Niagara Greek Community Centre 585 Niagara Street, St. Cath., 4:30pm to 10pm Ambassador Host: Nahida Enjoy a traditional Polish supper, featuring fresh perogies, kielbasa, cabbage rolls, meat on a stick and sauerkraut. Experience Greek culture and hospitality, traditional souvlaki, Greek salad, galaktoboureko, traditional and modern Greek dances. Filipino-Canadian Association of Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Center, Merritton Community Centre 7 Park Avenue, St. Catharines, 11am to 5:30pm Ambassador Host: Lawrence Sample Filipino food and drink; see interesting handicrafts and other items plus Cultural Performances. May 18, 2015 Club Roma Club Roma 125 Vansickle Road, St. Catharines, 3pm to 7pm Ambassador Host: Sophia Enjoy entertainment by our Club Roma Choir and Dancers, try our delicious pastas and Italian foods and sweet table. Slovenian-Lipa Park Slovenian-Lipa Park 2860 Ollie Street, Pelham, 1pm to 8:30pm Ambassador Host: Marissa Enjoy sausage, strudel, entertainment by the Niagara Button Box Band, Slovenian artifacts and traditional polkas. May 23, 2015 Islamic Society of St. Catharines Masjid An-Noor 117 Geneva Street, St. Catharines, noon to 5pm Ambassador Host: Naima Succulent food, Henna tattoos and beautiful art. Greek Community of Niagara Greek Community Centre 585 Niagara Street, St. Catharines, noon to 10pm Ambassador Host: Nahida Experience Greek culture and hospitality, traditional souvlaki, Greek salad, galaktoboureko, traditional and modern Greek dances. St. John Ukrainian Church 91 Lakeshore Road, St. Catharines, 1pm to 6pm Ambassador Host: Mary Enjoy the smells and tastes of our delicious cuisine and the sounds of our lively music. Croatian National Centre Niagara 1416 Line 3, Niagara-on-the-Lake, 2pm to 8pm Ambassador Host: Emma Enjoy homemade Croatian food, Folklore dancing and music. Celebrate the Armenian culture, music and dancers while tasting our traditional cuisine! Ukrainian Youth Association Ukrainian Black Sea Hall 455 Welland Avenue, St. Cath., 12pm to 5pm Ambassador Host: Mary Enjoy performances from our local Dunai dancers, vocalists, instrumentalists and culinary favourites including varenyky (perogies). St. Catharines Social Club Heidelberg 569 Lake Street, St. Catharines, 12pm to 5pm Ambassador Host: Jacob Kick up your heels and dance to the sounds of a live Polka Band, sample delicious German food and enjoy live entertainment. May 25, 2015 Folk Arts Multicultural Centre Robertson Hall 85 Church Street, St. Catharines, 11am to 3pm Join the Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre staff and students with a lunch time celebration, food and a showcase of our Centre. May 26, 2015 Canadian Polish Society Canadian Polish Society Hall 43 Facer Street, St. Catharines, 4pm to 8pm Ambassador Host: Patricia Bring the family to enjoy a traditional Polish supper, the sights and sounds of Poland with Polish music and art. Chinmaya Mission Niagara Chinmaya Dhara (Flow of Consciousness) 5743 Valley Way, Niagara Falls, 6pm to 9pm Celebrate the Vedic Culture of India! Immerse yourself in Indian dancing, organic food and drinks. May 27, 2015 Niagara Hindu Samaj Shiv Mandir 5284 Second Avenue, Niagara Falls, 5pm to 9pm Ambassador Host: Varsha Enjoy a fun-filled evening featuring wonderful traditional Indian and Bollywood music and dance performances. C E L E B R AT E W I T H T H E N I AG A R A F O L K A R T S F E S T I VA L T H R O U G H M AY 1 – 3 1 , 2 0 1 5 WWW.FOLK-ARTS.CA OPEN HOUSES – continued. May 28, 2015 St. Catharines Slovak Club Branch 31 Holy Rosary Hall 35 Queen Street South, Thorold, 5pm to 9pm Ambassador Host: Leah Enjoy homemade Slovak food, learn about the Slovak culture and enjoy live music. May 29, 2015 Scottish Club Canadian Polish Society Hall 43 Facer Street, St. Catharines, 4:30pm to 10pm Enjoy the sounds of the Niagara Police Pipe Band, lots of great food like steak and meat pies with gravy. Club La Salle 111 Arthur Street, St. Catharines, 5pm to 10pm Ambassador Host: Jazmine Enjoy traditional French-Canadian cuisine and be entertained by traditional, contemporary songs and dance! Events & Celebrations FOLK ARTS IN THE PARK May 30, 2015 11am – 11pm May 31, 2015 11am – 6pm Location: Montebello Park, St. Catharines In downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, celebrate Canada’s heritage with the One World Stage artist presentations of music and dance, stroll through the Marketplace for cultural crafts and art pieces, participate in hands-on cultural activities for all the family and enjoy cultural foods by our Food Truck Vendors. Free Admission. Bring your own lawn chairs for seating! Food Vendors Hawaiian Dairy Soft serve ice-cream and frozen treats Caribbean BBQ Pit Offering jerk chicken, jerk pork sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, jerk pork poutine, pulled pork poutine, curry chicken roti, jerk meatballs Pappas Greek Food Truck The best Athens-style street foods CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY May 15, 2015 6pm – 8pm Location: Folk Arts Multicultural Centre 85 Church Street, St. Catharines For more details, visit folk-arts.ca/festival UNDERGROUND RAILWAY TOUR May 30, 2015 In partnership with Niagara Bound Tours, ticket holders will be given a guided tour of Underground Railroad sites throughout the Niagara Region and then visit Montebello Park for culturally inspired food and entertainment. JUMP-UP! May 29, 2015 – 6pm to 11pm Location: Market Square, Downtown St. Catharines Free Admission. Enjoy all the music and flavours of the Caribbean with the laid back sounds of the Rudy Martin Joseph Duo playing Soca and Caribbean tunes followed by Jamaican Neville Francis and the Riddim Posse, performing classic reggae tunes and originals. Have a taste of authentic island foods from the Caribbean BBQ Pit food truck and visit the Festival Bar for beer, wine and soft drinks. AMBASSADORS BALL Friday, 8 May 2015 at 6:00 PM Location: Canadian Polish Hall, 43 Facer St., St. Catharines A gala prelude to the Festival with presentation of the 2015 Festival Ambassadors representing Niagara’s many ethno-cultural clubs. Enjoy dinner, dancing, live music and entertainment. National dress encouraged! Black tie is optional. Celebrate with new Canadians as they take their final step in becoming a Canadian citizen. Dinner and Dance Ticket: CULINARY CULTURAL CRAWL Kicking off the annual Niagara Folk Arts Festival, the Ambassadors’ Ball presents the 2015 Cultural Ambassadors. May 12, 2015 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Location: Meet at Robertson Hall, 85 Church Street, St. Catharines Check in at 6:00 pm at Robertson Hall, 85 Church Street; starting time of restaurant walking tour 6:15 pm. Presented in partnership with the St. Catharines Downtown Association, ticketholders will enjoy a guided walking tour of historic downtown St. Catharines while making their way to four cultural culinary partners for delicious food offerings. Water will be available; other beverages may be purchased. Coffee and desserts provided by Rise Above will be served at historic Robertson Hall, 85 Church Street, along with entertainment. Tickets are $35 per person. Hard tickets will be sold at the St. Catharines Downtown Association, 80 King Street, main floor or tickets may be purchased online from our EventBrite ticket sales website. Ambassadors Only These tickets are purchased by Clubs/Ambassadors only. All meals will include meat (not pork). Please email vegetarian food requests to [email protected] Not so much interested in dinner and speeches? These tickets are for entry after 9:30pm, once all the formal activities and dinner have been completed – perfect for students. We welcome you to join the party with the 2015 Ambassadors until 1am! Tickets available online at www.folkarts.ca/festival/ FESTIVAL 5K RUN See Festival website for details. Visit us online at www.folk-arts.ca/festival/ C E L E B R AT E W I T H T H E N I AG A R A F O L K A R T S F E S T I VA L T H R O U G H M AY 1 – 3 1 , 2 0 1 5 WWW.FOLK-ARTS.CA