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Cultural Eateries in Chatham-Kent: Tikki Tornado Sushi
January 31, 2010 – 11:16 pm | No Comment
Cultural Eateries in Chatham-Kent: Tikki Tornado Sushi

By CKDP Staff
Raw fish. That’s what you think of when the word sushi crosses your line of vision. For those who have never experienced the succulent, mind-blowing, incredible experience of this bite-sized treat, sushi represents a …

Small Town, Big Heart: A benefit concert and silent auction in support of Haitian relief.
January 30, 2010 – 1:56 pm | No Comment
Small Town, Big Heart: A benefit concert and silent auction in support of Haitian relief.

On Saturday, February 6th, a group of concerned citizens, in partnership with the Ridgetown Chamber of Commerce will host Small Town, Big Heart, A benefit concert and silent auction in support …

THROUGH WOMEN’S HANDS
January 29, 2010 – 12:49 am | 3 Comments
THROUGH WOMEN’S HANDS

A Creative Life by Jen Merritt
Shortly after completing my degree in Social Work in 2006, I returned to my hometown (Chatham) and sought out employment related to my field of study. I worked in Mental …

Thames Campus gathering space for a variety of Goddesses
January 28, 2010 – 8:46 pm | No Comment
Thames Campus gathering space for a variety of Goddesses

By Sally Joyce, Special to Arts & Culture and Jen Merritt, Arts & Culture Editor
St. Clair College’s Chatham Campus was buzzing this past Saturday as skaters and drummers filled the air with sounds of passionate …

Sahara: An Evening of Middle Eastern Belly Dance
January 28, 2010 – 8:03 pm | No Comment
Sahara: An Evening of Middle Eastern Belly Dance

Susu Abdo, Megan Robbins, and The Kiwanis Theatre are pleased to present a night of Egyptian dance on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 8pm.  In partnership with local dancers, Sahara: An Evening …

‘Classic Albums Live’ Strikes Again with Supertramp: Crime of the Century!
January 28, 2010 – 7:49 pm | One Comment
‘Classic Albums Live’ Strikes Again with Supertramp: Crime of the Century!

Classic Albums Live consistently delivers the world’s greatest classic rock albums, note-for-note, and cut-for-cut.  On Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 8pm, Classic Albums Live plays the Kiwanis Theatre again with Supertramp: Crime …

What to do on a Friday night? Cafe Crawling! (The Recommendations)
January 22, 2010 – 1:29 pm | No Comment
What to do on a Friday night? Cafe Crawling! (The Recommendations)

A Creative Life by Jen Merritt
As you know if you’ve followed this series of stories, just over a month ago, three of my friends and I trekked through downtown Chatham to sample warm beverages from …

Charity Auction for Haiti
January 21, 2010 – 10:46 pm | No Comment
Charity Auction for Haiti

On Saturday night, January 23rd, as part of the 2nd Annual Winter ARTcrawl, the Thames Art Gallery will be having a live art auction.
Proceeds from the auction will go to Rotary Club of Chatham, for …

What to do on a Friday night? Cafe Crawling! (Part III)
January 20, 2010 – 1:19 pm | No Comment
What to do on a Friday night? Cafe Crawling! (Part III)

A Creative Life by Jen Merritt
Continuing with our review of downtown Coffee Houses, our last stop on the adventure (after William Street Cafe and Coffee Culture) brings us to Tim Hortons – they location that …

Imma knit you a slipper, baby!
January 19, 2010 – 8:15 pm | No Comment
Imma knit you a slipper, baby!

KNIT-A-SLIPPER Workshop

Saturday, March 6 & 13
Do you have cold feet? Come to the Ridge House Museum and learn how to knit your very own pair of cozy slippers!
This coming March the Ridge House …

What if Charles Dickens had lived in our Chatham-Kent?
January 18, 2010 – 2:29 pm | No Comment
What if Charles Dickens had lived in our Chatham-Kent?

The Chatham-Kent Dickens Fellowship will host a special celebration of the 198th birthday of Charles Dickens to be held at the Chatham Armoury, 28 William St. N. on Sunday, February 7 at 3:00 pm.  The …

What to do on a Friday night? Cafe Crawling! (Part II)
January 18, 2010 – 1:09 pm | No Comment
What to do on a Friday night? Cafe Crawling! (Part II)

A Creative Life by Jen Merritt
Continuing in our series of Downtown Chatham Cafe reviews, we stop today to sample Coffee Culture. Located in the former Bank of Montreal building on King Street, Coffee Culture has …

In Kernel Memory, it’s about Scale
January 17, 2010 – 5:08 pm | One Comment
In Kernel Memory, it’s about Scale

By Elaine McEwen, Special to the Daily Post

The work of Canadian sculptor Laura Moore will be featured in a solo exhibition entitled Kernel Memory at the Thames Gallery officially opening on Saturday, …

Focus on Careers in the Arts: Glass-working and Shop-owning in Wallaceburg
January 16, 2010 – 3:20 pm | One Comment
Focus on Careers in the Arts: Glass-working and Shop-owning in Wallaceburg

A Creative Life by Jen Merritt
Wallaceburg. What do you think of when you hear the name of this town? Does art come to mind? Maybe, if you think back to the days of the Libby …

The First 2010 PA Day at the Thames Art Gallery: Join Local Artist Irene MacCreadie and Make Art Boxes!
January 16, 2010 – 2:57 pm | No Comment
The First 2010 PA Day at the Thames Art Gallery:  Join Local Artist Irene MacCreadie and Make Art Boxes!

If you are a kid between the ages of 8 and 12, the Thames Art Gallery is the place to be on February 1, 2010!
Chatham-Kent artist Irene MacCreadie will be leading the charge …

Kiwanis Theatre Presents Cake & Classics: The 1934 Classic Film, “It Happened One Night”
January 16, 2010 – 2:54 pm | No Comment
Kiwanis Theatre Presents Cake & Classics:  The 1934 Classic Film, “It Happened One Night”

On Monday, February 8, 2010, at 7pm,  the Kiwanis Theatre is featuring one of the greatest romantic comedies in film history, “It Happened One Night”. A pioneer of the screwball comedy …