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Aurora Cultural Centre
Performing Arts
Welcome to the Aurora Cultural Centre
Engaging performing arts, exhibitions and special events for all ages.
Find us out and about town!
Classes, gallery exhibitions and performing arts are offered
throughout Aurora.
While the municipality’s Aurora Town Square construction project is underway, we continue to work offsite at venues throughout the community. The Centre’s Art Gallery, selected Educational Programs and Administrative Offices are temporarily located at Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON. Performing Arts events, and additional Educational Programs are presented at venues throughout Aurora. Please see location information for each program. For information about Aurora Town Square, please visit www.EngageAurora.ca/AuroraTownSquare
Caity Gyorgy Jazz Quartet
Support for Performing Arts presentations provided by:
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Great Artist Music Series Mark Fewer & John Novak
Legendary Canadian violinist Mark Fewer is known as soloist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, jazz musician and artistic programmer. He is joined by renowned pianist John Novacek, who is known for touring the world, performing with dozens of leading international orchestras in world-class venues.
Friday, September 16 • 7:30 pm Location: Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora
$35 (HST INCL.)
RBC the NEXT Stage Series
Dominique Fils-Aimé
Celebrated JUNO Award-winner and Polaris Prize nominee traverses the broad spectrum of stripped-down blues to the emotional lushness of Soul music of yesterday and tomorrow, celebrating the rich legacy of African-American music.
Thursday, October 27 • 7:30 pm Location: CFWI The Armoury, Aurora
$35 (HST INCL.)
The Ennis Sisters return December 3
The Aurora Cultural Centre is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization operating with the generous support of: Magic Carpet Series
Valise Theatre: Letters from Drawing Town
FOR AGES 2+!
Once there was a little boy with an immense imagination who loved to invent and draw strange and fantastic creatures. His bedroom walls begin to fill with drawings and so he decides to build a big paper city where all his friends can live!
Saturday, November 5 • 11 am Location: TBD
Offered at no charge thanks to the generosity of sponsors and funders. Advance registration is required as space is limited.
RBC the NEXT Stage Series Caity Gyorgy Jazz Quartet
JUNO-Award winning vocalist, composer and lyricist pays homage to the great jazz musicians and composers of the past with her crisp, virtuosic sound celebrating bebop and swing music. One of JazzFM91’s “8 Canadian Women in Jazz You Need to Know.”
Thursday, November 17 • 7:30 pm Location: CFWI The Armoury, Aurora
$35 (HST INCL.)
Signature Series The Ennis Sisters
Flavoured by Celtic and traditional Newfoundland influences, Maureen, Karen and Teresa Ennis are known for their captivating sibling harmonies and their powerful, often humourous, storytelling. Part of a cross-Canada tour celebrating 25 years since the release of their debut album, Red is the Rose.
Saturday, December 3 • 7:30 pm Location: Trinity Anglican Church, Aurora
$50 (HST INCL.)
Kaleidoscope Family Series
DuffleBag Theatre • A Christmas Carol
From Fezziwig to Tiny Tim, all the favorites are included in this exuberant version of the Charles Dickens Yuletide classic!
Saturday, December 10 • 11 am Location: TBD
Offered at no charge thanks to the generosity of sponsors and funders. Advance registration is required as space is limited.
Gallery
Vanessa Dion Fletcher, Relative Saturation (detail); 2021
Backwards and Forwards: Reflections in Porcupine Quills
A solo exhibition by Vanessa Dion Fletcher Curated by Aram Han Sifuentes
Recent quillworks (2020-present), ranging from intimate pieces on paper to large mural installations, at the core is a negotiation between the artist’s hands and porcupine quills.
Vanessa Dion Fletcher is a Lenape and Potawatomi neurodiverse Artist. Her family is from Eelūnaapèewii Lahkèewiitt (displaced from Lenapehoking) and European settlers.
July 27 - September 17 • Opening Reception: July 30, 1 -3 pm
Ted to Dazaunggee (Paul): A Dialogue in Image, 2019, Ted Fullerton and Dazaunggee, Oil on Wood (2 panels), 60” x 40” per panel
Together in Spirit: Dialogue in Image A duo exhibition featuring Dazaunggee and Ted Fullerton
“What is said within the painted conversation should also be said in words and in public no matter how difficult the social situation presents itself in life.” – Ted & Paul
Artists Ted Fullerton and Dazaungee (Paul) Shilling befriended each other in the early nineties based on their mutual respect and shared work in the arts. In 2018, the artists met again after years apart. Naturally conversing on themes such as colonial domination, oppression, aesthetic sensibilities, as well as their personal life experiences, the artists decided to continue their conversation in visual form. Each artist creates a statement in painting for the other, who responds reciprocally.
October 1 - November 19, 2022 • October 1, 1 - 3 pm
Inspirations From a Space of Healing
Co-curated by the Aurora Historical Society and the Aurora Cultural Centre
A multisite exhibition located at the Hilary House National Historic Site and the Centre’s temporary home at Aurora Town Hall (2nd floor). Featuring work by artists of the Society of York Region Artists, this exhibition looks to artifacts within the Hilary House National Historic site for inspiration. December 10, 2022 – January 28, 2023 • Opening Reception: Sat. Dec 10 1-3 pm Location: Hilary House National Historic Site and Aurora Town Hall (2nd floor)
Temporary Gallery Location
Aurora Town Hall, 2nd Floor, 100 John West Way
Gallery Hours
Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays: 10 am – 3 pm Gallery admission and events are always free.
Fall Classes & Workshops
Fall programs will open for registration on July 21 at AuroraCulturalCentre.ca
Children & Teens
PA Day Programs
Ages 4 – 12 • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
A full day of artistic adventures awaits! Unleash your creativity using a variety of tools and materials and meet new friends in a fun and encouraging environment.
Friday, September 23 • Friday, October 21 Friday, November 18
$50.00 per day SAVE! Register two children for one PA Day program and pay $45.00/ea
Location: TBC. Please check our website for the latest information
A Journey Through Art & Time with Alexandra Beneteau (B.F.A., M.A.)
Ages 4 – 6 Travel to the past to discover how art has changed throughout history and be inspired to create pieces based on key artists and movements, from Picasso to Pop Art and everything in between and beyond! Saturdays • 9:00 am – 11:00 am • October 1 – November 26 • 8 weeks $200
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
*Skip October 8 for Thanksgiving
Around the World with Art with Alexandra Beneteau (B.F.A., M.A.)
Ages 7 – 10
Take an artistic voyage of discovery around the globe to learn about famous artists, their unique styles, and how they were inspired by the world around them.
Saturdays • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • October 1 – November 26 • 8 weeks $200
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
*Skip October 8 for Thanksgiving
Famous Artists & Their Styles with Alexandra Beneteau (B.F.A., M.A.)
Ages 11 – 15 Delve into the styles and techniques used by some of the most famous artists from around the world! Students will explore various genres such as still life, portraits, landscapes and more. Saturdays • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm • October 1 – November 26 • 8 weeks $200
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
*Skip October 8 for Thanksgiving
You Can Uke It! with Anthony Clayton (B.A. Hons., B.Ed., Orff)
Ages 8+ Embark on your musical journey with the ukulele, the perfect ‘starter’ instrument. Learn all of the basics, such as chords and strum patterns through a variety of familiar songs. No previous musical experience necessary – just bring a ukulele in working order and a notebook.
Wednesdays • 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm • September 28 – November 16 8 weeks
$130
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information. Program fees on Adult Classes include HST
Wood Carving with Marlene Ash
Learn to carve and achieve satisfying results as you create pieces in relief and in the round. Appropriate for the absolute beginner to the experienced carver. Learn safe and skillful use of the knife, gouges, and other tools. A $75.00 materials fee includes your own new knife, wood blanks and safety glove, as well as all supplementary resources. Nominal fee for returning students to pay for wood blanks, etc. A fully refundable deposit of $100.00 is required at the start of the program for use of on loan gouges. Materials fee and fully refundable deposit payable to instructor on first day of class.
Mondays • 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • September 19 – October 31 6 weeks
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
$190 (HST INCL.)
Drawing & Sketching with Jan Dolby (B.F.A.)
Discover the basics of drawing and sketching, including fundamental perspective rules, composition, design, and shading. Instructional handouts will guide students through their process. New students and seasoned artists welcomed. Materials List available for download on our website.
Mondays • 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • November 7 – December 12 6 weeks
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Instructor Instagram: @jandolby_artist
$190 (HST INCL.)
Start Painting Now with Acrylics with Kathryn Christensen (B.F.A.)
A joyful introduction to the fundamentals of painting in acrylics in this beginner class while learning to see the shapes, colours, and values that create successful composition. Learn brush and paint selection, colour theory, and techniques to develop your personal style. Materials List available for download on our website.
Tuesdays • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • September 27 – November 15 8 weeks
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
$245 (HST INCL.)
Expand Your Horizons in Acrylics Level 2 with Helen Walter (B.A.A.)
Discover unlimited stylistic and expressive possibilities in this acrylics class for the more advanced artist. Develop creative and perceptual skills with an exploration of the key principles of colour theory, underpainting, composition, and perspective. Materials List available for download on our website.
Tuesdays • 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • September 27 – November 15 8 weeks
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
$245 (HST INCL.)
The Aurora Cultural Centre reserves the right to withdraw, cancel, postpone, or combine programs, limit registration, change instructors, or change program venues. All programs are subject to change without notice.
Check AuroraCulturalCentre.ca frequently for the latest information and additional programs.
Want to get happy? Learn to play the oh-so-hip ukulele! Come to this ground level introductory course – no musical theory required. You will learn all the basics: the most commonly used chords, standard tuning, and simple strumming techniques. By the end, you’ll be able to play all of your favourite songs. Bring a ukulele in working order and a notebook.
Wednesdays • 6:30 pm -7:45 pm • September 28 – November 16 8 weeks
$150 (HST INCL.)
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
If you have always wanted to play guitar - with friends, by a campfire, or for yourself in your favourite room – this course is for you. An accompaniment-based group course designed to introduce you to a range of chords and strum patterns that will get you on your way. Bring an acoustic guitar in working order, a tuner, and a notebook.
Wednesdays • 8:15 pm – 9:30 pm • September 28 – November 16 8 weeks
$150 (HST INCL.)
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Develop the essentials of watercolour painting, including composition, brush work, and use of colour. Discover the distinctive qualities of this beautiful medium while exploring a variety of approaches and subject matter in this fun and encouraging group atmosphere. Previous experience required. Materials List available for download on our website.
Wednesdays • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm • September 28 – November 16 8 weeks
$245 (HST INCL.)
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
In this beginner class students will work with the beautiful medium of watercolours through demonstrations, exercises, and paintings. You will the proper tools and supplies, understanding the balance of colour and water, mixing colours, and the importance of tone. Materials List & Rental Kit options available for download on our website.
Thursdays • 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm • September 29 – November 17 8 weeks
$245 (HST INCL.)
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Short Courses/One-Day Workshops for Adults
(16+)
Autumn Reflections in Watercolours with Nancy Newman (B.A.)
Learn and explore the technical complexities of painting brilliant fall foliage and colours reflected in water. Materials List available for download on our website. This course is intended for students with some previous watercolour painting experience. Thursdays • October 6 – October 27 • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm • 4 weeks $150 (HST INCL.)
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Instructor Instagram: @nancynewmanart
A one-day workshop on the basics of reading light, framing, using rule of thirds and other techniques to achieve striking images. Photograph elements of nature outside, and then return inside to review their images with classmates. Intended for both DSLR and smartphone users and can be tailored to personal interests and aims. Prerequisite checklist available for download on our website.
Sunday, October 16 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
$60 (HST INCL.)
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Instructor Instagram: @steve.somerville.543
All About Etching with Katie Argyle
In this introductory workshop, students will use a small press to create prints by scratching into plexiglass with a needle, inking and wiping the surface, and then printing onto damp printmaking paper with the press. All printmaking materials and tools provided upon payment of Materials Fee to instructor at workshop. Small additional Materials List available for download on our website.
Sunday, November 6 • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
$75 + $20 Materials Fee payable to instructor at class
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Instructor Instagram: @katieargyle7
Make Your Own Stained Glass Holiday Ornament with Siobhan Lynch
Light up the holidays in this introductory stained glass ornament workshop. Learn all of the basics of this unique art form, including how to safely cut, grind, foil, solder, patina and polish to create your own striking festive glass art ornament that you can share with someone special this holiday season (or keep for yourself!). All tools and materials provided upon payment of Materials Fee to instructor at workshop. Bring a bagged lunch.
Sunday, November 13 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
$90 + $25 Materials Fee payable to instructor at class
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Instructor Instagram: @siobhanlynchglass
Crepe Paper Flowers with Jessie Chui
Channel the holidays by creating elegant and timeless paper florals that will last for multiple seasons. Learn the skills of how to use crepe paper to craft amaryllises and create ultra-realistic petals and blooms. Use your new skills to keep creating, from gift toppers to centrepieces and more! All materials and step-by-step instructional handouts provided upon payment of Materials Fee to instructor at workshop. Bring a pair of sharp-tipped scissors.
Sunday, November 20 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$45 + $15 Materials Fee payable to instructor at class
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
Instructor Instagram: @jessieatcraftedtobloom
Holiday Card Making with Selina Merali
Create four Instagram-worthy holiday cards (that double as frameable pieces of art) and two unique gift tags that make for the perfect personalized present this holiday season. Learn the art of paper crafting and elements of design while working with ink, stamps, punches, and die-cutting tools. All materials included in registration fee.
Sunday, November 27 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
$45 (HST INCL.)
Location: TBC. Check our website for the latest information.
