CONCERT LISTINGS

June 15, 2012
Lady Antebellum at Scotiabank Place, Ottawa. Doors 5:30pm. Show 7:00pm.Advance tickets $39.50-$69.50 available at CapitalTickets.ca.

June 16, 2012
Big Music Fest 2012 at East Zwicks Park, Belleville. Featuring Mariana’s Trench, Dragonette and The New Cities, along with Three Days Grace, Metric, Sheepdogs and Arkells. Advance tickets $59.50 available at TicketBreak.com.

Lady Antebellum at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto. Doors 5:30pm. Show 7:00pm. Advance tickets $29.50-$69.50 available at Ticketmaster.ca.

July 4- 15, 2012
Ottawa Bluesfest at Lebreton Flats (Canadian War Museum), Ottawa. Tickets available now at Ottawabluesfest.ca.

July 9-10, 2012
Mamma Mia! at KRC, 1 Barrack Street. Show 7:30pm. Advance tickets $55-$75 available at Tickets.com.

July 10, 2012
Train at Metropolis, Montreal. Show 8:00pm. Tickets available at Livenation.com.

July 11, 2012
Nickelback with special guest I Mother Earth and My Darkest Days at Molson Canadian Amphiteatre, Toronto. Doors 5:00pm. Show 6:30pm. Tickets available at Livenation.com.

August 3-5, 2012
OSHEAGA 2012
Including artists like Feist, Fun., Classified, Down With Webster and more at Jean Drapeau Park, Montreal. Tickets on sale now available at osheaga.com
August 2, 2012
Florence and The Machine with special guest The Walkmen at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto. Doors 6:30pm. Show 8:00pm. Advance tickets $35-$65 available at Livenation.com.

August 24, 2012
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band at Rogers Center, Toronto. Doors 5:30pm. Show 7:30pm. Tickets available at Livenation.com.

August 28th, 2012
Kelly Clarkson with special guests The Fray at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto. Tickets available at Livenation.com.

August 29, 2012
Roxette with special guest Glass Tiger at Scotiabank Place, Ottawa. Doors 7:00pm. Show 8:00pm. Tickets available at Livenation.com.

August 30, 2012
Roxette with special guest Glass Tiger at Molson Candian Amphitheatre, Toronto. Doors 7:00pm. Show 8:00pm. Tickets available at Livenation.com.

September 9, 2012
Jason Mraz with special guest Christina Perri at Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto. Doors 6:30pm. Show 7:30pm. Advance tickets $35.50-$61.00 available at Ticketmaster.ca.

September 10, 2012
Madonna at Scotiabank Place, Ottawa. Advance tickets on sale February 13th at Ticketmaster.ca.

September 10, 2012
JOHN PINETTE RESCHEDULED DATE
John Pinette rescheduled to be at the The Grand Theatre, 218 Princess St at 7:30 pm. Ticket holders for the April 24th date will be able to use their tickets on this day. For details click here.

September 11, 2012
JOHN PINETTE RESCHEDULED DATE
John Pinette rescheduled to be at the The Grand Theatre, 218 Princess St at 7:30 pm. Ticket holders for the April 25th date will be able to use their tickets on this day. For details click here.

September 19, 2012
K.D. Lang with special guests The Sis Boom Bang at The Grand Theatre, 218 Princess St. Doors 7:00pm. Show 8:00pm. Tickets available at Livenation.com.

July 9, 2013
One Direction at Air Canada Center, Toronto. Doors 6:00pm. Show 7:00pm.  Tickets available at Livenation.com.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

On Now
SCOTTIES TOURNAMENT OF HEARTS VOLUNTEERS
The 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts will be contested for the first time in Kingston, February 16-24, 2013.  The Host Committee is looking for volunteers to make sure the city shines bright in hosting the Canadian Women’s Curling Championship.
Approximately 400 volunteers will be required to fill a wide range of positions in the months leading up to the event, as well as during the week of the championship itself. People are needed to serve in such roles as transportation, security, and hospitality in the HeartStop – curling’s legendary party place.
Those interested in volunteering can register by clicking here.

May 16, 2012
HOTEL DIEU FOOD BLITZ
Join the Kingston Food Bank on Wednesday, may 16^th as they fight to end hunger. Local volunteers will be out on may 16^th from 6pm-9pm collecting food for the 27^th annual Hotel Dieu Food Blitz- so have your canned good ready! Or you can drop off your goods at the Food Bank- 140 Hickson Ave.

May 16, 2012
BABY LOSS NIGHT
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Kingston Region is holding a Baby Loss Night, a sharing evening for mothers who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or death of a baby up to age one.  It’s happening on Wednesday, May 16th starting at 6:30pm at the BFO office, 721 Progress Avenue, Unit 1, Second floor.

May 18-19, 2012
GIANT YARD SALE
A Giant Yard Sale is being held Friday, May 18 from 2 to 7pm and Saturday, May 19 from 8am to 2pm at the Perth Road Sunday School Hall, Perth Road Crescent, in Perth Road Village (23 kms north of the 401 – Division Street exit).
Proceeds go to Perth Road United Church. For more information call Dave at 613 353 1690.

May 19, 2012
HOPSCOTCH – CELEBRATING BEER, WHISKY & MUSIC
HopScotch is a celebration of local and independent beer, whisky and live entertainment. It aims to deliver good drink, good music and a good time to Kingston. HopScotch is a fundraiser, organized and run by volunteers from the United Way KFL&A Next Gen initiative. 3:00pm-7:00pm at The Grand Theatre. Advance tickets $20 (plus ticket fees) on sale April 16th at The Grand Theatre box office, 613-530-2050 and www.kingstongrand.ca.

May 19, 2012
KINGSTON OGS MEETING
The Kingston Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will meet in the Wilson Room of Kingston Frontenac Public Library (130 Johnson Street) on Saturday, May 19th at 10am. Dr. Agnes Glenn will speak about researching and publishing her book “Who We Are: A Chambers Family”, who came from County Armagh, Northern Ireland. Visitors welcome.

May 23, 2012
BOTTLE DRIVE
Girls Inc. Limestone will be holding a bottle drive to support Girls Inc. Focus #8 Poverty Projects on Wednesday, May 23rd from 10am- 2pm. Participants and staff will be going door to door to collect empty alcohol bottles and cans in the Kingston area. If you have a large quantity of bottles you would like to be picked up please contact the Girls Inc. office at (613) 542-9202 and have office volunteers come by and collect them. If you have any questions or would like to request a pick up, please contact Girls Inc. at (613) 542-9202 or email sararyder@girlsinclimestone.ca

May 24-June 2, 2012
13
Blue Canoe Theatrical Productions presents 13 a new musical from Tony Award-winner Jason Robert Brown. 13 runs from May 24th until June 2nd at 7:30pm at the Baby Grand Theatre with matinees on Saturdays at 2pm. Tickets are available at the Grand Theatre Box Office, 613 530 2050 or www.kingstongrand.ca

May 26, 2012
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, May 26th is the date for the annual Christian School Golf Tournament, at Oak Hills Golf club in Stirling. The proceeds raised go to support local Christian schools – Quinte Christian High, Belleville Christian School and Trenton Christian School. The day will include a full meal, 18 holes of golf, power cart and putting contest for $75 per golfer,($65 Per Student). Please register before May 14th to secure your spot, as registration will be limited. Please call Harold Fledderus at 613 967 8300 or email Harold@ffib.ca to confirm.

May 26, 2012
FAMILY DAY IN MAY
Join Loyalist Township’s Recreation Department for Family Day in May at the WJ Henderson Arena on Saturday, May 26 from 4-10pm. There will be free swimming from 2-4pm, free inline skating 4-6pm, live entertainment, food, tons of activities and to finish it off an outdoor movie.

May 26, 2012
MUSIC LOVERS’ HOUSE TOUR
The annual Kingston Symphony Music Lovers’ House Tour will be held Saturday, May 26th from 10an-4pm. Tour 8 intriguing homes while listening to live music performed by local musicians. Critique the decor or get ideas for your own home. A light lunch is included. Passbooks are $35 and are available at Olden Green Gifts or Expressions Fashion Boutique, and the Kingston Symphony office at 613 546 9729.

May 27, 2012
GREAT STRIDES WALK
The Great Strides walk in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada will be held on Sunday, May 27^th this year. Thousands of Canadians will take part in one of more that 65 Great Strides walks in communities across Canada. Here in Kingston they hope to build on their most recent success of raising $4,600 last year! This years walk will take place at Summerhill on the Queen’s University Campus (Arch and Stuart St.)

May 27, 2012
MS WALK
Over 1500 Ontarians lace up for someone they love at the MS Walk in Belleville, Brockville, Kingston-Napanee, North Bay, Sudbury and Timmins on May 27 to change lives for the better in their own communities. The MS Walk, the MS Society of Canada’s largest fundraising event, is a family-oriented, community-supported event that raises funds to support the MS Society’s mission of being a leader in finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life. In 2012, the MS Walk has raised over $4.4 million in Ontario so far.
Click here for info on the Kingston walk.

May 29, 2012
MOURNING COFFEE
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Kingston Region is holding a Mourning Coffee, a chance to have coffee, tea, water or juice and some informal chat with other bereaved individuals.  It’s happening on Tuesday, May 29th from 10-11am at the BFO office, 721 Progress Avenue, Unit 1, Second floor.

May 30, 2012
U.E.L. ANNUAL DINNER MEETING
The Kingston Branch, United Empire Loyalist Association annual dinner meeting is being held at Donald Gordon Centre (421 Union Street) on Wednesday, May 30th starting at 5:30pm. The speaker will be Hon. Peter Milliken, U.E., former Speaker of the Parliament of Canada.  Friends and visitors are welcome to join them for this delicious and interesting evening.
The cost is $33.50. Tickets may be obtained from Carol Davy, 613 546 2256.

June 1, 2012
RELAY FOR LIFE 2012
Help make cancer history on Friday, June 1st at RMC. You can make a difference by supporting the Relay for Life here in Kingston. Experience an incredible night of entertainment and activities! Create a team of 10-15 friends, family members or co-workers- or join an exisiting team! Sign up today and help kick cancer to the curb.

June 1, 2012
COUNTRY CARNIVAL
Join friends of Nadeen Kane, a 20 year employee of the Seniors Association, as they raise money to help Nadeen with medical costs as she, again, battles cancer. There’ll be games, country music, a silent auction, a BBQ, and ways to send good wishes to Nadeen. $10 Minimum donation (cheque or cash). The event is happening at The Seniors Centre, 56 Francis Street from 3-6pm.

June 1, 2012
BROADWAY AND BLUES
She Sings!, the Kingston women’s choir invites you to join them in “Broadway and Blues” on Friday, June 1st at 7:30pm at Crossroads United Church (690 Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd).  Joining them on stage will be Napanee singer/songwriter Kim Pollard.  Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and are available at The Church Bookroom and at the door.

June 1, 2012
7^th ANNUAL CHIP IN FOR YOUTH GOLF TOURNAMENT
The Kingston Military Family Resource Center is holding the 7^th annual Chip in for Youth golf tournament of Friday, June 1^st at the Garrison Gold and Curling Club. The tournament is help raise funds for the Youth Services department at the KMFRC. The proceeds from the event go towards supporting close to 3, 000 military youth living in our community. There is a 1pm shotgun start, playing with best ball. $75 for non-members, $60 for members. Includes dinner, prizes and green fees! For more information call 613-541-5010 x 5195 or email info@kmfrc.com.

June 2, 2012
FREE E-WASTE COLLECTION & BBQ
The Kingston East Business Association is hosting a free E-Waste Collection and BBQ on Saturday, June 2nd from 9am-3pm at Rideau Town Centre (235 Gore Road).  Take your electronic waste (computers, cell phones, TVs, etc) to be properly disposed.  Coffee and donuts are being served in the morning followed by a hot dog BBQ lunch.  All proceeds will be donated to a local charity.

June 2, 2012
ST. MARTHA’S 1ST COMMUNITY FUN RUN
Dust off your running shoes and join this fun family event. Everyone is welcome to this 3 1/2 K run around the beautiful Greenwood Park trail. Financial donations will be accepted for Martha’s Table and your contribution will enter you in a draw for great raffle prizes. Souvlaki BBQ to follow. Strollers, bikes for small children and well behaved pets are welcome. They hope to see you at St Martha’s School (455 St Martha St.) on June 2nd.

June 2, 2012
LINKLATER SPRING FUN DAY
Saturday, June 2nd come out to Linklater public school for their 5th annual family fun day! From 9am- 1pm, enjoy a bake sale, raffle table, plant sale, and a 50/50 draw! There will be a Hot Dog BBQ at 11am, and $1.00 Ticket games and free games for the kids. Plus face painting, musical chairs, a used book sale, and more. 300 Stone Street North in Gananoque.

June 2, 2012
BBQ & SILENT AUCTION
Frontenac Public School will be hosting their second anual BBQ and Silent Auction. They are looking for gently used items for the event on June 2nd. They will also be accepting personal donations as well as corporate donations to help with the success of the event. There will be evening drop off times Wednesday May 23rd 6-8pm, Friday May 25th 6-8pm and Monday May 28th 6-8pm.  Items will also be accepted during school hours. Please contact Frontenac Public School for any further information and someone will return your calls promptly.

June 3, 2012
6^th ANNUAL KIDS OF STEEL TRIATHLON
Sign up the kids and bring them down to the 6^th Annual Kids of Steel Triathlon! On Sunday June 3^rd at the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Center, join us once again swim, cycle, and run! This year they’ve added a new sub-midget level for kids 3-5. To sign up and for more details, click the link above.

 June 3, 2012
BEAT BEETHOVEN RUN
Think you can Beat Beethoven? The Kingston Symphony Association’s 17th annual ‘Beat Beethoven Run’ will take place on Sunday, June 3 at 10:30am. Hundreds of runners and walkers, along with their friends and family, will gather at Confederation Park and challenge themselves to complete an 8-kilometre race or a 4-kilometre fun run/walk in less than 50 minutes; the time it takes the Kingston Symphony to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica.”

June 4, 2012
BFO AGM
The annual General Meeting of Bereaved Families of Ontario – Kingston Region will be held on Monday, June 4th at 5pm at 721 Progress Avenue, unit 1, 2nd floor.  The public is welcome to attend.
Volunteers are needed for Executive Committee positions in Outreach and Marketing and Grants.  Committee positions are also available for Volunteers Committee and Fundraising and Events Committee.
Please contact 613 634 1230 or bfo@kingston.net for information.

June 8-10, 2012
QUILT SHOW AND SALE
The Limestone Quilters’ Guild and the Kingston Heirloom Quilters are hosting a giant Quilt Show and Sale June 8, 9, 10th at the Royal Kingston Curling Club. This show and sale is held only every 4 years and supports their charitable causes such as donating quilts to local hospitals, the Cancer Clinic, Chernobyl Relief, individuals in distress and other charities that request quilts. There will be hundreds of one of a kind quilts to see made by members of the local groups and three quilts by featured artist Kathy Wylie of Whitby who has won numerous national and international awards. A huge Quilters’ Boutique will offer hundreds of handmade items for sale at most reasonable prices and there will be a daily Silent Auction supported by many local merchants.  Admission is $6.

June 8, 2012
FISH FRY
Mundell’s Fish Fry at Perth Road United Church, (20 minutes north of the 401 on Division/Perth Road in Perth Road Village), Friday June 8th from 5-7pm. Adults $14, children $6. For more information call 613 353 1690.

June 9, 2012
BI-MONTHLY BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
It takes many donations to save a life, and every usable part of your donation goes to a patient in need. That’s because every time you roll up a sleeve, your blood donation is separated into three components: red blood cells, platelets and plasma. Make a difference by calling 1 888 2 DONATE ( 1888 236-6283) or book online at www.blood.ca to book an appointment at the Kingston Permanent clinic at 850 Gardiners Road.
The next bi-monthly Saturday clinic is being held on June 9th from 10am-2pm.

June 10, 2012
RCMP MUSICAL RIDE
Come out and enjoy the RCMP Musical Ride in Deseronto June 10, 2012 at 2:00pm. Adults $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the gate, children 5-12 $5.00 and children under 4 get in free. Tickets are available at Sunrise Variety, Quinte Variety and Downtown Variety in Deseronto.

June 11, 2012
SILENT GRIEF:  ADULT SIBLING LOSS
Bereaved Families of Ontario – Kingston Region presents Dr. Brenda Marshall on Monday, June 11th. Dr. Marshall’s topic is “Silent Grief: Adult Sibling Loss”. The presentation will be held at Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, Township Chapel (435 Davis Drive) at 2pm.
Professionals and the public are invited to attend. Cost is $25 for professionals and the general public; free for clients and volunteers of BFO Kingston. Call BFO Kingston at 613 634 1230 to register.

June 14-August 30, 2012
SUMMER CONERT SERIES
The St. George’s Cathedral Summer Concert Series begins on Thursday June 14 from 12:15-12:50pm with the Cantabile Men’s Choir performing under the direction of Mark Sirett. The series will continue every Thursday through August 30. Admission is free, with a voluntary offering collected. The Cathedral is at the corner of King and Johnson Streets in Kingston. Call 613 548 4617. Join them for a mid-day musical interlude.

Every Thursday
WEEKLY OPEN BLUES JAM
Shaun Riley and the Chrome Hearts host an “Open Blues Jam” every Thursday evening (8-11pm) at Rhea’s Bar and Grill 493 Princess St. All players (beginners to advanced) are welcome to jam with the band.

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