After Hours Museum Mixer: Out of the Blue

Thursday, June 27th  from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Explore the Museum with a drink in hand during an “out of this world” adults only evening! This “out of the blue” event combines all things blue; blues music, blue drinks, even outer space. Bring your friends for an evening that mixes conversation and playful “blue” inspired activities sure to heighten your senses!

Cash Bar & Refreshments

Members $10 (+HST) & Public $18 (+HST)

Proudly Presented by Bruce Telecom

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Doors open at 7:00 p.m. 

Members $35+HST   Public $45 +HST

Join the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre for another unique wine tasting as we travel to South Africa, with Laurel Keenan, Propeller Communications Inc. Laurel is an experienced and knowledgeable sommelier used extensively by the South African Consulate in Toronto. She will be selecting 5 flights of wine for your tasting experience, and delicious appetizers will be provided to pair with each of the flights.

Tickets are now available for sale. This is a limited seating event, and deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, April 26.

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Members free    Public $5* per presentation

Every other Wednesday join us from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for complimentary refreshments as guest speakers share adventures of travels and other topics.

February 13 – Chile: Land of Extremes – Liz Addison

From the ice-gripped sub-Antarctic in the south to the parched Atacama Desert in the north, it’s a miracle anything survives these forbidding environments.

February 27 – Historic Homes of Bruce & Grey Counties – Ruth Cathcart

Using images of historic houses Ruth will describe domestic architectural styles of the 19th century, construction techniques, and the cultural meaning of the homes our forbearers built for their families.

March 13 – A Glimpse of Egypt – Bob Knapp

From the Pyramids to the Valley of the Kings and Aswan, along with the connecting link of the Nile River, this is an adventure presentation that will be long remembered.

March 27 – Journey to Nunavut – Don Sankey

Capturing the spirit of the north, Don shares the beauty, the feelings, and the customs of Nunavut and the Inuit.

April 10 – Scotland: A Celtic Connection – Sarah Fisher

Hear about great Celtic battles, see the Pictish standing stones, and understand the Scottish Celtic culture and the remnants they left behind! Failte gu Alba (Celtic for Welcome to Scotland)!

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Tickets:  Members & Students $6 +HST   *   Public $10 +HST

In Ontario on a lecture tour from the UK, Battle field archaeologist, Andrew Robertshaw is at the Bruce County Museum on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Andrew Robertshaw, was involved in the making of the epic 2011 film ‘War Horse’; from the first draft of the script to the last day of filming and the final ‘Wrap’.

As historical adviser to Steven Spielberg, Robertshaw has a unique perspective on the making of the film. He will also explain how he ended up appearing in the movie and the consequences of making a few mistakes in his debut as a film actor.

Robertshaw also shares his experience of spending 24 hours in an exact replica of the trenches, and his awe for those who endured the horrific reality.

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The Kingdom of Ealdormere, Barony of Ramshaven, invite you to delve into life of medieval times.

Hosted by The Society for Creative Anachronism

The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe. Our “Known World” consists of 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members residing in countries around the world. Members, dressed in clothing of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, attend events which feature tournaments, royal courts, feasts, dancing, various classes & workshops, and more.”

General Admission applies.

At the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, you will experience:

Heavy arms fighting

•  Heavy arms fighting
• Fencing
• Medieval caricatures for a nominal amount of money.
  
• Cooking display
• Demonstration on making a fire using a period method of chard linen, striker, and flint.
• Merchants stalls with medieval wares for sale.
• A Viking tent
• And much more!

“Delving into a study of medieval history is so much more fun with fighting, fencing, and fanciful dancing. The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international group of souls who enjoy living and playing in medieval history. Whether defending their great Kingdom of Ealdormere on the battle field, hand sewing garments to be worn for the grandeur of court, or discovering the many secrets of how people lived and survived in the middle ages from all over Europe, people of the society are genuinely learning and teaching all that they have encountered in their studies.

Living history is not only a hobby but a life changing experience!”

Baron Penda and Baroness Sibylla of Ramshaven

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Members FREE   Public $15+HST – Please RSVP by April 2, 2013

Exclusively for adults…

Mixing libations, conversation, and playful, innovative science and art!

Bring a friend! Come and meet new friends!

April 4 – Encounters of the Third Kind: The Science of Sound

Explore the Museum with a drink in hand and experience sound like never before during an evening sure to heighten your senses. To end the evening… a one of a kind premier concert composed for the harp, flute, bass and drums – a truly unique combination – composed by James Hartway, Ph.D., Creative Scholar in the Arts & Distinguished Professor, Wayne State University.

Special performers include:

Kerstin Allvin, BM, MM, RYT, - Harpist,  Adjunct Faculty in Harp Performance, Oakland Univ., Rochester, MI

Kerstin Allvin has won numerous awards and competitions throughout her career as aconcert harpist and has performed across the U.S. from Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie to the historic Carmel Mission in California. She holds a Bachelor of Music with Distinction and a Performance Certificate from Indiana University, a Master of Music degree from the University of Michigan, and has done post-graduate studies with Jaqueline Borot, Honorary Professor of the Paris Superior Conservatory of Music. Ms. Allvin was voted “Best Classical Instrumentalist” by the Detroit Music Awards and isPresident of High Heel Records, Inc., producing and recording digital music for Internetand CD release nationally. Her latest CD entitled, “An Affair of the Harp,” contains thesolo and chamber music of composer James Hartway receiving Detroit Music Award’s“Outstanding Classical Recording” in 2005. She has recorded on the NAXOS label and in June 2009, her recording of “La Jardin Mouille” for the POLYMNIE label was voted the top #1 piece broadcast by Radio Classique France for 4 consecutive weeks. She has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Oleta Adams and R. Kelly and performed with Josh Groben, Natalie Cole, The Three Tenors and many others.

Mike Grace - Bassist, Jazz Educator, Bassist, Retired Director Ann Arbor, MI, Public Schools Community High School Jazz Program.

Mike Grace has been a professional musician most all of his life. From playing ranch parties and road houses in Texas to touring the world with his trio or quartet Mike has made performing classical and jazz music his passion. Among Mike’s most treasured moments in education is being named a Disney-McDonald’s Performing Arts Teacher in 1996, and, being named University of Michigan Musical Society’s Educator of the Year, the year after retiring from the Ann Arbor, Michigan, Public Schools. Among the many performers Mike has had the great fortune to perform with are Dave Brubeck, Dizzy Gillespie, Mel Torme’, Rob McConnell, Roger Williams, Urbie Green, Billy Taylor, Clark Terry, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Henry Mancini, Jimmy Forrest, Peter Appleyard, Randy Brecker, Rosemary Clooney, and Sonny Stitt.

Meryl Gillmore – Flutist
Meryl Gillmore has lived, taught and played in Southampton for the past quarter century. After a hiatus, she has returned to the music classroom and is having great fun teaching at G.C. Huston Public School. Meryl is principal flute with the Georgian Bay Symphony and is a founding member of the Georgian Bay  Woodwind Quintet. A highlight each year has been teaching flute for Southampton Summer Music, since 1988. Diversifying, she has dabbled into the world of jazz and one day will truly understand 2-5-1. A member of the Chantry Island Quartet, she performs the flute works of Claude Bolling. Presented with an opportunity to explore new sounds and genres, she has enjoyed collaborating with Kerstin and Mike on ‘Detours’.

Stephen Wood - Percussionist

Stephen Wood began his music career in Port Elgin by taking piano lessons and drumming in various groups around the community. He Graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with his Honours Bachelor of Music in percussion performance. He has played in the Georgian Bay Symphony, Port Elgin Community Band, and was Principal Percussionist with WLU Symphony during his final year there. As a member of the CBC award winning group Will Currie and the Country French, Stephen has had the opportunity to play alongside acts such as David Wilcox, Sloan, Our Lady Peace, and Tokyo Police Club. Stephen currently resides and works in Port Elgin as a Librarian, and is a huge hockey fan (Go Senators go!).

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Meet internationally known artist Stephen Hogbin, one of the artists behind the current Wood & Water exhibit at the Museum. Stephen will share his knowledge and experience of working with wood, and provide a walk-through of his current exhibition.

Hogbin’s new book “Hogbin on Turning” is available for sale in the gift shop.

General Admission applies

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Taking the Archives on the Road!

Join us at Bruce County Library branches in Tobermory, Wiarton, Kincardine, Chesley and Walkerton as we take the Archives on the road.  Come and explore our “Archives in a Box” – copies of original letters, diaries, ledgers, certificates, and more.   Help identify photos, and learn more about how we preserve the heritage of Bruce County.  Archives staff will be available to answer questions about what to do with all those “old documents, photographs, etc…” that are hiding in your home.

Chesley Library Branch             Monday, April 8, 2013, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wiarton Library Branch             Tuesday, April 9, 2013,  1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Tobermory Library Branch        Wednesday, April 10, 2013,  12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Walkerton Library Branch        Thursday, April 11, 2013,  3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Kincardine Library Branch        Friday, April 12, 2013, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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Members $50 +HST   Public $60 +HST

“He made a raft of cedar logs.  … On this he placed his family and household effects and started, unappalled by the dangers … on a voyage down the Saugeen.” Norman Robertson

More came, by land and by water, as they began…

FORGING A HOME IN THE WILDERNESS!

Step back in time to the beginnings of Bruce County:

• Meet the earliest settlers as you hear their stories
• Experience the communities they founded as we explore historic Paisley and area
• Explore historic buildings
• Visit the final resting place of these pioneers

This journey is an exploration of the founding families, architecture, a cemetery, and museum of historic Paisley and area. Coach bus, guides, and lunch included.

Starting at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre – bus leaves promptly at 8:30am. Pick up available in Paisley: park at the arena, then meet at the Treasure Chest Museum at 8:50 a.m.

Call to order your tickets now!

Deadline to purchase tickets is May 31st.

In partnership with Bruce County Genealogical Society,

and proudly presented by

Piper plays a lament during a cemetery tour in 2012

Cemetery tour 2012 – Knowledgeable guides relate interesting stories of people interned at the cemeteries

Catholic church in Formosa – 2011 bus tour

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Friday mornings at 10am – the first four Fridays in March

March 1, March 8, March 15 and March 22

$5.00 +HST per movie

Enjoy movies and popcorn, and then join guest commentators for discussions about everyone’s favourite subject; food!

March 1

Chocolat (2000)

PG13 – 121 min – Drama/Romance

A woman and her daughter open a chocolate shop in a small French Village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community.

March 8

Big Night (1996)

R – 107 min – Drama

A failing Italian restaurant run by two brothers gambles on one special night to try to save the business. *Language may be offensive to some people

March 15

No Reservations (2007)

PG – 104 min – Comedy/Romance

The life of a top chef changes when she becomes the guardian of her young niece.

March 22

Food, Inc. (2008)

An unflattering look inside America’s corporate controlled food industry. You’ll never look at food the same way again!

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