glory holes May 2, Molly Bloom’s (gue), May 3, Doogies
culture reject May 3, Carden Street Cafe
engelbert humperdinck May 4, Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
fig for a kiss May 4, Albion
killswitch engage May 11, Elements
sarah slean May 24, The Gig Theatre
george thorogood May 28, Centre in the Square
theory of a deadman May 28, Elements
elvis the way it was May 30, River Run Centre
lau Jun 8, The Stage
bill cosby Jun 21, Centre in the Square

KinoFest: New Films from Germany and Austria is non-profit event sponsored by the University of Waterloo and York University w/ five new German-language films, (English subtitles). Apr 30-May 4. Princess Cinema, 6 Princess St, Waterloo. www.kinofest.ca
DocFest Stratford Documentary Film Fest: Screenings @ Stratford City Hall Auditorium. May 1-May 4. www.docfeststratford.ca.
Cambridge Galleries Cineseries: “The Kite Runner”, “Emotional Arithmetic”, “The Band’s Visit”, “Persepolis”, & “The Cameraman”. Thru May 22. Galaxy Cinemas, 355 Hespeler Road, Cambridge. 519.621.0460.
25th Annual Hillside Festival: Feat. Akron/Family, Bell Orchestre, Black Cabbage, Born Ruffians, The Bourbon Tabernacle Choir, Cowboy Junkies, Hawksley Workman, Hayden, Land of Talk, Harry Manx, Plants & Animals, Kelly Joe Phelps, The Sadies, The Vinyl Cafe w/ Stuart McLean & many more! July 25, 26, 27, on Guelph Lake Island, Guelph Lake Conservation Area. Tickets: May 3, 10am. 519.763.6396. info@hillsidefestival.ca . www.hillsidefestival.ca

Barber Gallery: "Continuum" Homage to Sand, Stone, and Water, by Bill Macdonald, Flora Spencer, Barb Shaw & Karen Fralich. Thru May 17 w/ free opening reception Apr 19, 2-4pm. Barber Gallery, 167 Suffolk Street W. in Guelph. 519 .824.0821.
Cambridge Galleries: “Almost Fallen” by Shelley Niro. Thru May 4. ‘Emblems of the Enigma’ by Vessna Perunovich. May 10-Jun 28 w/ opening recep. May 10, 230pm. Queens Square, 1 North Square, Cambridge. 519.621.0460. ‘All My Little Failures’ by Andrew McPhail. May 3-Jun 21 w/opening recep. May 3, 230pm. 435 King St. E. Cambridge (Preston). 519.653.3632. ‘She Visits’. Jul 4-Aug 16 w/ opening recep. Jul 4, 7pm. Design at Riverside, 7 Melville St. S. Cambridge. 519 621-0460.
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery: “Meaning Memory Mileu” Mary Anne Barkhouse: Boreal Baroque. Christian Bernard Singer: A Cabinet of Curiosities. Sarah Saunders: Passagesfeat. Thur June 8. 25 Caroline St N, Waterloo. 519.746.1882. canadianclayandglass.ca.
Day & Night Studio: Elsa Mann and Paul Kaye, 947 Bentley St, Mount Forest 519.323.4222 or www.nightanddaystudio.com
Guelph Civic Museum: “Voices of the Town: Vaudeville in Canada” from the Peterborough Centennial Museum and Archives & “Stories from Ontario’s Movie Theatres” from the Archives of Ontario/Archives de l’Ontario are two travelling exhibits. Thru Jun 22, 1-5pm. Guelph Civic Museum, 6 Dublin St. S. 519.836.1221 x2774. guelph.ca/museum.
Groove Kitchen & Music Room: Feat. Artist Marina Durette. 519.650.4452 or thegroove@execulink.com
Harbinger Gallery: 'Art for Baby’ by Gillian Batcher and Jean-Pierre Schoss. May 9-30. ‘Clay Exchange’ by 10 artists. May 10-31 w/opening recep. May 10, 2-4pm. 22 Dupont St. E., Waterloo. 519.747.4644. www.harbingergallery.com.
Manhattan’s Jazz Bistro: Pastel & Oil paintings by Sona Mincoff. Thru May 3. Photography by Sheri-Lyn Roy. May 4-31. 951 Gordon St, Guelph 519.767.2440. www.manhattans.ca.
Rotunda Gallery: “Celebrate Youth” exhibit of artworks by local students between 12 and 24 years old. Reception, May 7, 5-7pm. Thru May. Kitchener City Hall. 519.741.2912.
Studio 404: Uniquely Canadian painting exhibition and sale of Georgian Bay Landscapes by Connie Melnik and Pamela Fielding w/painting demo by Pamela Fielding. Thru May 3, incl. Mother’s Day reception, 1-4. 404 York Rd. Guelph. 519.824.7628. Wheelchair accessible.
Waterloo Community Arts Centre (WCAC):
“Scenes from the Gatineau Hills”, acrylic paintings by Linda Kellar. May 7-Jun 4. Opening Reception: May 9, 5-7 pm. "A Passion for Paint", paintings in mixed media by Colour Wheel. Thru Jun 30. The Waterfall Gallery at Luther Village on the Park. In the Button Factory, 25 Regina St., S., Waterloo. Mitzi Schnabel, 519.886.4577. www.buttonfactoryarts.ca.
Wellington Artists Gallery and Art Centre:
Grand Opening. May 3, 2pm. 6142 Wellington Road 29, RR#4 Fergus. www.wellingtonartistsgallery.ca.

Maple Syrup Museum: Learn about the history of maple syrup production, artifacts and photographs. 1441 King St N, St Jacobs. 519 664-1232.

The Registry: ‘The Hart of Art’ w/Evelyn Hart, Canada’s prima ballerina sharing exeriences and pictures from her career. The Registry Theatre. 122 Frederick St., Kitchener. 519.745.6565.
Guelph Little Theatre: The Merchant of Venice. May 1-3. 176 Morris Street. Guelph. 519.821.0270. www.guelphlittletheatre.com.
The Guelph Symphony Orchestra Under 23 Concerto Competition: May 3, 9:45am. Rm 107, McKinnon building, University of Guelph. 519.836.6573. svbarclay@rogers.com.
Strata Vocal Ensemble Mother’s Day Concert: Will musically explore the awakenings of nature in spring, and of our hearts to love, and also of those rare life-changing moments when "the penny drops". May 11, 3pm. MacNeill Baptist Church, 1145 King St. W. www.stratavocalensemble.ca. 905.628.4504.
Poor Tom Productions Young Company: Theatre of the Absurd’s modern classic ‘The Bald Soprano’ by Eugene Ionesco directed by Tom Leslie. May 5,6,7, 730pm. The Main Auditorium, Kitchener Public Library. www.poortomproductions.ca. 519.579.0943.
DaCapo Chamber Choir’s Three Reaching Beyond: ‘In Paradisum’ by Timothy Corlis,
‘Canticum Canticorum’ by Ivan Moody, ‘Moonset’ by Jeff Enns, ‘I Saw Eternity’ by Leonard Enns. May 10, 8pm. St. John the Evangelist Church (corner of Duke & Water, Kitchener. www.dacapochamberchoir.ca. 519.725.7549.
“The Talented”: A group of extraordinarily gifted young musicians ranging from age 11 through 23 who have formed together to create an evening of exceptional musical entertainment across a range of genres spanning several decades. May 24, 730-10pm. Fergus Grand Theatre. 244 Saint Andrew St. W. Fergus. www.fergusgrandtheatre.ca.

Yuk Yuk’s: Donnie Coy, May 2&3. Mark Forward, May 9&10. Dave Hemstad, May 16&17. Naughty and Nice Tour w/Aaron Berg and Tony Krolo, May 23&24. Rob Pue, May 30&31. Rum Runner Pub @ Walper Hotel, King St W Kitchener, 519.893.5233.

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Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tours: These guided trace Guelph's heritage through its architecture, its people, and the stories that contribute to this City’s unique character. tours. Sun’s Thru Oct 19, 2pm. Various locations. 519.836.3280. gac@sentex.net.
Free Screening of "Escape from Doncatraz": Entry is FREE to this World Premiere w/ optional donation to Kitchener's brand-new
independent not-for-profit arts group, SilenceBreaker Media. May 1, 730pm. Council Chambers, Kitchener City Hall, 200 King St W, Kitchener.
Reaching for Nothing: Water’s Thirst: Conceived by composer Peter Hatch, visual artist Dereck Revington, and choregrapher David Earle. Perimeter Institute, Mike Lazaridis Theatre of Ideas. May 1 & 2, 8pm. 519.883.4480. www.perimeterinstitute.ca/reachingfornothing.
Swiftwater Rescue Technician Course: This 3-day course will teach participants to understand the dynamics of moving water, how to handle swiftwater hazards & obstacles, how to effectively control in-water contact rescues, set up technical rope systems, use advanced rescue equipment & more! May 2-4. Elora Gorge.
Guelph Symphony Orchestra 2nd Annual Garage Sale Fundraiser: Will feature a coffee bar sponsored by Planet Bean Fairtrade Coffee. May 10, 8am-2pm. Dublin St United Church, corner of Dublin St. & Suffolk St. Donate good quality items, 519-836-6573 or svbarclay@rogers.com.
Commuter Challenge: Go by foot, bike, carpool, transit, telework, etc. skara@ region.waterloo.on.ca. www.commuterchallenge.ca. June 1-7.
Women in Skilled Trades Info Sessions: Women interested in learning a skilled trade in carpentry w/ Gr. 12 or equivalent, call Conestoga's Info Centre. 519.748.5220 x 3656.
Art Courses: Beginners Oil/Acrylic painting classes. Various dates, 10-12pm. Meadowville Garden Centre. 265 Edinburgh Rd. Guelph. 519.824.7628.

An Evening Coffee House: Readings and conversation with Rozena Maart, author of "The Writing Circle" feat. guitarist Jonas Gregorio. Free, wheelchair accessible. May 7, 7pm. Planet Bean Coffee Bar, 51 Macdonell St., Guelph. www.gwwomenincrisis.org or 519.836.1110.x34.
Forum on Community: Join a discussion that delves into the essence of community. Free, Tue’s, 5-7pm thru May. DT Community Centre, 35 Weber St., Kitchener. 519.741.2501.
Simplicity Circle: Different discussion themes weekly. 4:30-5:30pm. Wpirg, Student Life Centre, Room 2139. University of Waterloo.
Wpirg: Action group advocating fair trade products, encouraging discussion and collaborating w/ groups working toward similar goals. Tuesdays @ 5:30pm. University of Waterloo.

Lost&Found Theatre: Action Studio, “Let the Sparks Fly”, a Shakespeare scene study course for 17&up. Apr 7-May 12, 7-9pm. King St. Theatre Centre, 36 King St. W., Kitchener. Audition Techniques for 13&up. Apr 26-May 3, 10-3pm or May 14, 21 & 28, 7-10pm. The MT Space at Globe Studios, Whitney Place @ Cedar, Kitchener. Intro to Acting. May 30, 7-9pm & May 31, 10-4pm. The Singer’s Theatre, 321 Weber St. N. Waterloo. 519.896.2253. ksheehy@lostandfound.ca. www.lostandfoundtheatere.com.
Wellington County Employment Resource Centre: Workshops on skills to help you gain employment. Intro to Computers. May 1, 9-12pm. Word Processing. May 1,1-3:30pm. More thru May, various dates & times. 138 Wyndham St N., Downtown Guelph, 519. 823.7887 or 800.265.7294.
Ed Video Animation Classes for Adults: With experienced animation specialist, Grayden Laing. Wed’s, May 7-Jun 23. www.edvideo. org. 519.836.9811.
"Arpillera: Tapestry of Life" Inviting all women in Waterloo Region to join these free workshops to craft Arpilleras: individual, healing, traditional Latin American tapestries that share their stories and experiences with the community and answer the question: "What does freedom mean to you?" Fri’s, 1-3pm. The WCAC, Studio B. Or Wed’s, 6-9pm. @ The Kitchener Waterloo Multicultural Centre. 519.886.6150. info@nerudaproductions.com.
Exhibit Cafe: is an appropriate space to host your workshops or intentional gathering. Currently booking. Drop in to 10 King St W, lindsaygamester@gmail.com
Rise Up Singing: Workshops on Finding Your Voice thru exercises, sharing and discussion w/ Ashely Condon, Jane Lewis and Sam Turton. 519.763.5881.

Storytelling with the Guelph Guild: Come and listen to tales of Tuxedos and Tiaras w/special guest teller, Tom King, from CBC's Dead Dog Cafe. May 14 (2nd Wed. of each month), 8-930pm. The Boathouse, 116 Gordon St S, Guelph. storytellers@guelpharts.ca. www.guelpharts.ca/storytellers.
519-767-0017.
Honeyfest: Free day of activities, crafts, observation bee hives and an interpreter to tell you what’s happening. May 10, 10-4pm. Hergott Cider Mill. 928 Erb Street W. Waterloo.
Childrens Museum (kit): In recognition of National Volunteer Week free to all volunteers of the Volunteer Action Centre & their families . May 1, b/w 4-8pm. The Children’s Museum, 10 King Street W., Kitchener. Remarkable World of Jane Goodall, Discovering Chimpanzees. Thru May 25. www.thechildrensmuseum.ca.
St. Jacobs Reptile Expo: Features a wide variety of reptile breeders, dealers, retail stores, rescues and educational groups from all over Southern Ontario with many unique animals for sale and display. Jun 1, 10am-4pm. Woolwich County Community Center, 31 Parkside Drive, St. Jacobs. 519.884.0246.

FUNDRAISERS & GOOD DEEDS

"Damn the Man ... Save CKMS": The Rock Show Rocks The Starlight fundraiser to save independent media w/Todd Donald, Cosmic Anonymous (Tibor and J-son), Paul MacLeod
Sweetfire, City Wide Panic, & Daddy Long Legs. May 1, 9pm. Starlight Social Club. 47A King St. Waterloo. 519.885.4970.
GutRock Concert Series.: Charity concert that donates 100% of profits to the KW Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada w/performers: DJ Cabybara, Easy Meat, Jen Militia, & Brown Brigade. All ages. May 2, 8pm. The Gig Theatre, Kitchener. www.myspace.com/ gutrockcanada.
Latino Salsa Night for out on the shelf: OOTS Benefit. May 3, 9pm. Diana Downtown.
Food Not Bombs: The WPRIG group that collects, prepares and gives out free meals to people in need each Saturday has be asked by the city to ‘cease and desist’ & require support/attendence at a rally to protest the city’s decision & discuss issues of poverty, etc. May 5. Evan Coole at WPIRG, 519.888.4882.
Weekend to End Breast Cancer: “It’s All Good” Benefit Dinner & Dance w/ The Good Brothers, good food. May 10, 6pm. Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood. Colleen. 647.281.3560.
Canadian Clay & Glass Gallery Grassroots Arts Acquisition: Help acquire Judy Chicago’s ‘Twinned Veins’ by making a donation of any denomination. Virginia Eichhorn, Curator 519.746.1882 x230, virginia@canadianclayandglass.ca.
Shelter from the Storm: Canada’s largest national campaign dedicated to ending violence against women. Purchase a Shelter from the Storm t-shirt or teddy bear or make cash donation at any Winners or HomeSense store. Net proceeds go to shelters for abused women (4 in the Tri-cities area) and community violence prevention programs across Canada. Through May 11. www.shelterfromthestorm.ca.
Big Brothers Big Sisters: Golf Fore Kids Sake registration is now open for their 2008 fundraising golf tournament. June 11. Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club. Volunteer, become a mentor, join a committee, make a donation. 519.824.5154.
Snack Bar/Meal Program: Volunteers needed for centres for adults 50+ and special events. 519.741.2564.
Action Read: Community Literacy Centre in Guelph needs volunteers a few hours a week to help with literacy and numeracy skills. Training provided. 519.836.2759. www.actionread.com
Cambridge Arts Festival: Call for volunteers, Fundraising, Promotions, Concessions Coordinator, Secretary, Technical & Site Coordinator. Marcie Schwindt at marcie@sympatico.ca.
Crew: Help needed to create and implement promotional campaign with special focus on the website. To join the marketing group
email promotions@crewsone.ca.
Grand House Student Co-op: Sustainable student residence currently under construction in Cambridge is looking for used building supplies and donations towards our Buy a Bale Campaign. Wood, flooring, doors, appliances etc. 519.721.2014 or to check progress ghcoop@gmail.com.
Special Events: Join the Heart & Hand Festival event planning team at Joseph Schneider Haus. Volunteers will assist with promotions, logistics, administrative tasks and event set up. 519.742.7752.
Street Outreach Program: Adult size boots, mitts, hats, jackets, scarves, long johns, blankets and toiletries can be dropped off @ “Beat Goes On” locations. 402 King St N, 370 Highland Rd W. and 385 Fairway Rd S., during store hours.
Volunteer In South America: Get a new perspective, learn Spanish, teach children. www.Bruceperu.org.
Waterloo Entertainment Centre: Opportunities for volunteering in front of house, ushering, marketing, production. Call Theresa Noon @ 519.883.0300.

Art on the Street: Sat, Jul. 19. Wyndham and Quebec streets in downtown Guelph will close to traffic to allow for the presentation of more than 100 artists and musicians. Deadline for entry: May 2, 2008, 5pm. info@downtownguelph.com for application.
2009 Gallery Exhibitions: The Cambridge Centre for the Arts invites all artist’s proposals for exhibitions. Deadline: May 16, 4pm. Tamara Louks, Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., Cambridge, ON, N1R 8N1. 519.740.4681 x 4367. loukst@cambridge.ca.
Guelph Youth Singers: Children and youth who love to sing, and who are between the ages 6-18 are welcome to attend. May and June for the Sep term. 519.821.8574. admin@guelphyouthsingers.com.
Acting Classes with Lost&Found Theatre: Shakespeare, audition technique, intro to acting. Thru May. www.lostandfoundtheatre.ca.
Guelph Speaks (A Community Anthology Project): Prose, film, art, sculpture, installation, photography, music and multimedia approaches, will create a tapestry of stories to represent our city w/ the goal of providing Guelph residents with the opportunity to share their own stories, as well as to hear and appreciate a wider variety of experiences of the city. Due, May 16. guelphspeaks@gmail.com. 32 Edinburgh Rd. S., Guelph, ON, N1H 5N9.
Exhibit Yourself: The Exhibit cafe is looking for Kitchener’s local talent. Workshops, artshows, intentional gatherings and performances are welcome. 10 King St W. lindsaygamester@gmail.com.
KWLT Auditions and Production Call: Looking for Actors, Technicians, and Production staff (publicity, front of house, and general production). The cast has a
wide range of ages, from 18 to older adults. Anita Kilgour, Director, 519.502.4736 or akilgour@gmail.com.
World Quest Music Songwriting Contest: Non-professional & Professional Songwriters may enter. Thru July/Aug. Troy Byone & Sammi Shi. 647.477.5973. Info@worldquestmusic.com. www.worldquestmusic.com.