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Book 3, Millionaire Series Author Olive Rose Steele will autograph your copy of BEFORE YOU GO, a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. "Jolene Georgina Anderson is not just a criminal defense attorney; she is a powerhouse of personality who thrives on the drama of her profession. As she strides with her shoulders upright, […]
The Art Gallery of Mississauga presents a sound workshop presented in conjunction with our current exhibition, My Mother's Tongue, inspired by Al Madat (2014) by exhibiting artist, James Webb. "Al Madat, (2014) comprises a recording of a Sufi dhikr undertaken by patients at the Sultan Bahu Rehab Centre in Westridge, Mitchell’s Plain. Webb was invited by the centre to record […]
Learn about different types of ornamentation on South Asian objects in the collections at ROM. What is ornamentation? How is it different from “art” and what can we learn from the ornamentation that craftspeople added to objects like weapons and clothing? Learn about the different types of ornamentation on South Asian objects in the collections […]
Join Royal Ontario Museum's (ROM) workshop to explore 19th-century photos with old equipment and learn how they changed travel photography today. How do we photograph our travels? What do we want to remember, and why? This workshop takes a close look at nineteenth century stereographs, which were photographs that when viewed through a device called […]
Brian Thomas Isaac was born on the Okanagan Indian Reserve near Vernon, BC. After completing grade eight, he found work in the oil fields and in construction and eventually retired as a bricklayer. He came to writing late in life without any formal training. In 2022, his bestselling debut, All the Quiet Places, won an Indigenous Voices […]
Come join us for a screening of episode 1 of award-winning TV series "Pot Luck Ladies" followed by a talk and Q&A with creator, producer, director, Shazia Javed. Series Synopsis: Sumaira, Azra and Ruby live in “The Wives Condos” in Mississauga with their children while their husbands work in other countries. They initially meet at […]
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. Join us for a performance showcasing Allison Au (alto saxophone). Allison Au is a JUNO award-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger. Winner of the 2017 Montreal Jazz Festival TD Grand Prix de Jazz, the 2017 Halifax Jazz Festival Sting Ray Rising Star Award, and a 2017 Finalist for Toronto Arts Foundation Emerging Jazz […]
Watch our young literary talents in the community perform poetry and spoken word original submissions. Interested artists are invited to complete a submission package by April 16 to be considered to perform in the Poetry Slam. Click here to learn more.
This in-person pottery workshop is presented in conjunction with our current exhibition Inside. Outside. Of., and is inspired by the ceramic pieces created by artist Shanie Tomassini that explore themes of ritual, renewable energies, and our relationship to the present and future. In this workshop, participants will work with Toronto-based, artist and ceramicist, Luke Mohan, […]
Feeling Overwhelmed or Creatively Stuck? Try Collage as a Reset. Life moves fast. Stress builds up. Sometimes, we need a pause—a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves. Join us for Emotional Alchemy: Processing Stress with Collage, a hands-on workshop where you'll explore a creative, mindful way to work through stress and gain new perspectives—without the […]
Voices & Rhythms Tuesday, Feb 25 7-8 PM | Drop-in Noel Ryan Auditorium Hazel McCallion Central Library Celebrate Black History Month with Waleed Abdulhamid's musical performance featuring ancient African instruments and storytelling. Presented by Chamber Music Society of Mississauga. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/voices-rhythms-celebrating-black-history-through-music-tickets-1254606675339?aff=oddtdtcreator
Celebrate the launch of The Ampersand Review Issue No. 7 with us on Wednesday, January 22, from 6:00–8:00 PM at Mississauga's Hazel McCallion Central Library! Meet us in Program Room 2B to enjoy readings, meet our contributors, and pick up your copy of Issue No. 7.! In the seventh issue of The Ampersand Review, we are proud to […]