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Events taking place from July 30 to August 6, 2010

Thursday July 29 to Saturday July 31
Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra of Nova Scotia This week for Stratford Summer Music you can catch the Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra of Nova Scotia. You can catch them on the barge from July 29th-July 31st. Show starts at 12:30pm with at 3pm show on Saturday July 31st.There is no charge.   Where: Barge Cost: Free Time: 12:30pm Contact: 519-271-2101 Website: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
Friday July 30
	Stratford Summer Music Organ Week Organ Week/ Here’s to Canada & Our Friends/ Majoya Organ Duo. Part of Stratford Summer Music. It starts at 11:15am at St. James Church. Cost is $32. Tickets can be purchased by calling 519-271-2101.   Where: St. James Anglican Church. Stratford Cost: $32 Time: 11:15am Contact: 519-271-2101 Website: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
Friday July 30 to Saturday July 31
	Peter Appleyard Canada’s great Jazz Legends perform on Friday and Saturday nights in downtown Stratford during Stratford Summer Music. This weekend highlights Peter Appleyard, vibes, with Bernie Senensky, piano & Neil Swainson, bass. Catch Peter Appleyard at Pazzo Ristorante on July 30th and July 31st from 9pm-11:30pm. Cost is $22.   Where: Pazzo Ristorante Cost: $22 Time: 9pm-11:30pm Contact: 519-273-6666 Website: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
Saturday July 31
Stratford Summer Music Organ Week Organ Week/ Musical Memoirs of two Canadian Organists Majoya Organ Duo. Part of Stratford Summer Music. It starts at 11:15am at St. James Church. Cost is $32. Tickets can be purchased by calling 519-271-2101.   Where: St. James Anglican Church, Stratford, ON Cost: $32 Time: 11:15am Contact: 519-271-2101 Website: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
Saturday July 31
	Picnics in the Park Auction If you’ve got an appetite for music, this is just what you need – a scrumptious summer picnic from one of Stratford many fine restaurants. Celebrity auctioneers take bids and everyone’s a winner. You’ll dine well as you help support each week’s MusicBarge concerts. The music begins at 12:30pm immediately following each auction. It goes every Saturday throughout the festival.   Where: Barge Time: Noon Contact: 519-271-2101 Website: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
Saturday July 31
Saturday Night Live Cabaret at The Church Bruce Dow Presents the Next Generation of Cabaret Stars. Join him and Kyle Golemba as they host this years cabaret series at the Church Restaurant. It starts at 11:30pm. Tickets are $36. There is a special $75 dinner show package.   Where: Church Restaurant Cost: $36. A special $75 dinner show package available. Time: 11:30pm Contact: 519-273-3424
Sunday August 1
	Free Swim Tim Hortons is hosting free swims in Stratford over the summer. Cool down at the Lions Pool at no charge on August 1st from 6pm-8pm
Sunday August 1
	Christopher Dawes, 20 Favourite Hymns of all Time Organist Christopher Dawes continues his annual explorations of the organ’s influence and activities throughout history; this summer he examines the organ’s role to lead believers and congregations in musical expressions of their faith. Guest artists will illustrate the concert’s themes. Audience participation is always encouraged. Tickets are $10 at St. James Church.   Where: St. James Anglican Church, Stratford, ON Cost: $10 Time: 2pm Contact: 519-271-2101 Website: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
Sunday August 1
Oh My Darling Today on the Barge you can catch “Oh My Darling” as part of Stratford Summer Music. Show begins at 12:30pm and 3pm on the barge free of charge.   Where: Barge Cost: Free Time: 12:30pm and 3pm Contact: 519-271-2101 Website: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
Sunday August 1
	Concert in the Park The Kiwanis Club of Stratford is hosting a concert in the park. This performance will feature Michael Kelly. It starts at 7pm at the Upper Queens Park Pavilion Bandshell. Bring your family and friends and experience the live performance of music.   Cost: Free Time: 7pm
Sunday August 1
Movies in the Square The Stratford City Centre Committee presents “Movies in the Square”. The movie this week will be “Monsters vs Aliens” It starts at dusk at Market Square. Admission is free. Bring a lawn chair. Movies are chosen by viewers. Remember to vote at www.stratfordcitycentre.ca   Where: Market Square Cost: Free Website: www.stratfordcitycentre.ca
Wednesday August 4
Wednesday Stratford Farmers Market One of the oldest markets in Ontario is open on Wednesday too! Re-stock on fresh food mid week from 3pm-7pm at the Stratford Agriplex in the Rotary Complex. For more information call 519-271-5130.   Where: Stratford Agriplex in the Rotary Complex Time: 3pm-7pm Contact: 519-271-5130 Website: www.stratfordfairgrounds.com
Wednesday August 4
	Concert in the Park The Stratford Concert Band is holding a free concert in the park. Bring your family and friends and experience the live performance of music. It starts at 7pm at the Upper Queens Bandshell. Donations are accepted.   Where: Upper Queens Bandshell Cost: Free Time: 7pm
Wednesday August 4
Harry Somers Lecture & Music Is a public broadcaster still relevant for Canada in the 21st century? Featuring Guest speaker: Ian Morrison, Spokesperson, Friends of Canadian Broadcasting.   Where: Stratford City Hall Auditorium Cost: Free will offering Time: 11:15am Contact: 519-271-2101 Website: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
Wednesday August 4
	Circle of Friends Breast Cancer Support Group This group is led by trained Canadian Cancer Society volunteers. It provides encouragement, coping strategies and information to women dealing with a diagnosis of breast cancer. It starts at 7:30pm at 536 Huron Street in Stratford.   Where: 536 Huron Street,Stratford Time: 7:30pm Contact: 519-271-4270
Thursday August 5 to Saturday August 7
	Reload on the Barge On the Barge you can catch Reload (60’S Rockers) on Thursday August 5th – Saturday August 7th. Shows start at 12:30pm with a 3 pm show on Saturday.   Where: Barge Cost: Free Time: 11:15am Contact: 519-271-2101 Website: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
Thursday August 5
Masterpieces of the Classical Repertoire Mozart, Schumann with the Made in Canada Piano Quartet & Benjamin Bowman,Violin.   Where: St. Andrews Church, Stratford Cost: $27 Time: 11:15am Contact: 519-271-2101
Thursday August 5
	Diner’s Club “Stay and Play Cards” This is a great opportunity to get together with friends and socialize while enjoying a hot, nutritious lunch. All meals cost $7.75, are served at Noon. Transportation is available for $6.50 round trip. Feel free to stay and play cards after the meal. There will be a CHAP session held in the Multi Purpose Room from 11 – 12 noon.   Where: Greenwood Court Multi-Purpose Room: Cost: $7.75 for meal Time: Noon Contact: Laura at 519-271-2217 ext. 30 Website: www.stratfordmowandns.ca.
Friday August 6
Masterpieces of the Classical Repertoire Mozart, Brahms, with the Made in Canada Piano Quartet & Benjamin Bowman, Violin. This is all part of Stratford Summer Music.   Where: St. Andrews Church, Stratford Cost: $27 Time: 11:15am Contact: 519-271-2101 Website: www.stratfordsummermusic.ca

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