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HOPS AND GRAPES IN NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO

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Hops and grapes in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

Beer lovers rejoice! Niagara-on-the-Lake’s first craft brewery is about to open.

Brewery partners Mike Berlis, Cian MacNeill and Kevin Somerville—all from Niagara region—expect to open the doors of Niagara Oast House Brewers within the next few weeks. “Our approach complements the area’s wine and gourmet tradition while adding a whole new dimension,” says MacNeill, the brewery’s marketing manager. “Craft beer consumers have a lot in common with fine wine consumers, so Oast House is using the winery model by offering tours, tastings, and special events—including brewmaster’s dinners.”

 

MacNeill tells me the brewery has enlisted local farmers to grow its hops. “Like the terroir wines whose tastes vary with different soils, we plant hops in three different locations—on the bench, in the interior and by the lake,” he says. Brewmaster Kevin Somerville brings credentials from North American and European schools, and has worked at the Niagara College Brewing Program. You can follow Oast House Brewers on Facebook and Twitter.

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Queenston Heights – War of 1812 -October 13, 14, 2012

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Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours

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Drummond Hill Cemetery Tours

The City of Niagara Falls Museums will again be offering our popular walking tours of Drummond Hill Cemetery during weekends in the month of October. These tours offer visitors a unique opportunity to discover another side of Niagara Falls’ history.

These night-time tours take visitors through one of the most historic cemeteries in Canada. The guides will lead performances that provide a glimpse into the lives of some of the famous and not so famous people from the history of Niagara Falls. The tours include music, theatrical scenes, costumed performers and vignettes of people who are buried in the cemetery.

Assistant Curator of the Niagara Falls Museums, Sara Byers says, “This theatrical experience is a good introduction to the worlds of community and professional theatre as well as the field of living history.”

The museum makes every attempt to provide appropriate period costumes but assistance from the volunteers is always appreciated. Tours run October 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27 at 7pm, 8pm & 9pm. The tours depart from the cemetery gates located on Buchner Place off of Drummond Road.

 

The tour cost is $12.00 per person. Tickets are available by reservation only, by visiting the Niagara Falls History Museum at 5810 Ferry Street or by calling 905-358-5082. Space is limited, and tickets will not be sold at the door.

Photos from previous years’ events and of this year’s cast are available to media upon request.

A Walk Through History is a project of the Niagara Cultural Capital Of Canada 2012 program and funding support from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Region of Niagara is gratefully acknowledged.

Things to do in Niagara

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THINGS TO DO IN NIAGARA

ART:

ANGIE STRAUSS GALLERY AND CRAFT CENTRE: Open daily 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 125 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake,             905-468-2570      .

ARTS PLACE GALLERY: 714 King St. Port Colborne.

BEVERLY SNEATH ART STUDIO: Art Classes with Beverly Sneath. Adult classes — Acrylics Mondays, 12:30-3:30, Watercolour, 6-8:30 p.m. 1341 Effingham St., Ridgeville; Watercolour, Tuesdays, 12:30-3:30 at Niagara Central Hobbies, 395 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. Call             905-892-5868      bevsneath@yahoo.ca www.beverlysneath.com; Original watercolours, acrylics, prints, local scenes, commissions and portraits. Open for viewing by appointment, 1341 Effingham St., Ridgeville. For more information, call            905-892-5868      , e-mail, bevsneath@yahoo.ca, or visit www.beverlysneath.com.

CHATEAU DES CHARMES: The Kendall Hurley Collection, exhibition ongoing. 1025 York Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake.

CHATEAU DES CHARMES: Music at the Farmers Market — Anthony spins local music and commentary while you shop for produce. Every Saturday morning at Sylvia Place; Life Drawing. Rob leads life drawing studio time. Saturday evenings 6–9 p.m., 4349 Queen St. in Niagara; Painting Circle. Tuesday evenings 6:30–9:30 p.m., 4349 Queen St. Niagara Falls; Dispatches English Country Dancing. Every other Wednesday evening, at the Artistic Exhibition Centre. 4323 Queen St. Niagara Falls.

DENNIS TOURBIN – THE LANGUAGE OF VISUAL POETRY: A city-wide celebration of the St. Catharines-born artist’s life and work presented by Rodman Hall Art Centre in collaboration with Niagara Artists Centre and CRAM International. Rodman Hall Art Centre, Sept. 29-Dec. 30. Niagara Artists Centre, Sept. 29-Dec. 30. CRAM International, Oct. 5-30. Opening Reception, Oct. 12 7–11 p.m. Opening Remarks at Rodman Hall at 7:30 p.m. Gallery crawl to CRAM International at 8:30 p.m. and performance at Niagara Artists Centre at 9:30 p.m.

EDWARD SPERA GALLERY: 135 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. Pandaya Gallery, 109 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, operated by Edward and Lisa Spera.

FERRANTE PICTURE FRAMING GALLERY: Gallery open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 210 Niagara St.,            905-646-2390      .

FORT ERIE ARTS COUNCIL: From acrylics and graphite portraiture, to graffiti-style modern art, by Jennette Conners and Joel Weldon at the Fort Erie Arts Council gallery in the Sanctuary Centre for the Arts, 209 Ridge Rd. in Ridgeway. On display through Aug. 31. Call             905-894-8373       for gallery hours.

GALLERY 329: 329 Ridge Rd. North (entrance on Hershey St.), Ridgeway. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11-5 and Sunday, 12-4.             905-356-8417      .

GALLERY 3208: Featuring the new work of Lynette Fast, Sundays 1-5 p.m., or by appointment. 3208 King St., Vineland,             905-562-7056      .

GALLERY KENNEDY — PICTURE FRAME WAREHOUSE: Painting exhibit of Lyrical Surrealism, by Ed Telenko, will be displayed through September. Also on exhibit are selected works from St. Catharines Academy of Fine Artists students. 387 Ontario St., St. Catharines.

GREVPODE FOLK ART GALLERY: Open by appointment or chance, Tuesday to Friday. Featuring antique, contemporary and vintage folk art. 4034 Victoria Ave., Vineland,             905-562-7055      .

GRIMSBY PUBLIC ART GALLERY: 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby.            905-945-3246      .

JORDAN ART GALLERY: Sculptural Form with Negative Space by Gabriel Horvath Fischer; Sky Journal by D.H. Moore. A watercolour exhibit. Gallery open Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 3845 Main St., Jordan Village,             905-562-6680      . www.jordanartgallery.com

KENNEDY GALLERY: 387 Ontario St. St. Catharines.

KENNETH LANE SMITH GALLERY: Fine art photography on canvas. 126 Queen St. Niagara-on-the-Lake. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m., seven days a week.            905-468-0068      , www.KennethLaneSmithGallery.com

MAHTAY CAFE: 241 St. Paul St., St. Catharines.             905-685-4040      . mahtay.ca.

NETO HATINAKEW ONKWEHOWE NATIVE ARTS: Agwe:gon’h Onon’hya’h (Everything corn husk), featuring the multimedia works of Elizabeth Doxtater. Her works include paint, sculpture and bead work with a subject focus on corn husk dolls both in a historic and contemporary context; Cultural Reflections: Through My Eyes. Selected works in graphite by visually impaired Ojibwa artist Richard Langlois. 5017 Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls.

NIAGARA ARTISTS’ CENTRE: Saving Tom Thomson by artist Liz Pead, at the Flea Market Gallery. Open Sundays. For more information, visit www.nac.org/call-for-submissions.html. Gallery open Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday, noon-4 p.m. 354 St. Paul St.,            905-641-0331      .

NIAGARA DISTRICT ART ASSOCIATION: The Public Art Gallery, 5017 Victoria Ave., Niagara Falls. Admission is free and the gallery is wheelchair accessible.

NIAGARA PENINSULA NEEDLE ARTS GUILD: Call for entries, exhibit and juried show at Ball’s Falls in 2013. Visit www.needleartsniagara.com for more information.

NIAGARA PUMPHOUSE: Ben Ibebe, internationally known Nigerian oil painter, will show and sell his latest works at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, 247 Ricardo St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, until Nov. 25, 2012. Monday to Friday, 12-4 p.m., weekends, 1-4 p.m. Call             905-468-5455       or see www.niagarapumphouse.ca Ben’s art can be seen at: www.saatchinline.com/Benibebe; The jewelry of Don Stuart continues in the gallery until Sept. 30. Visit his site at: www.donstuart.ca

ONEFORTYFIVE GALLERY: YIN ~ YANG by Christina Baran

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Stonechurch Winery – Music in the Vineyard

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Harvest is any day now and the vineyards are buzzing with activity. It really is the perfect time of year to visit for a vineyard tour. Wagons depart regularly every weekend and on weekdays by reservation only and are only $6 per person!
Call or e-mail to book yours today.
Our “Music in the Vineyard” continues throughout September. Come out and enjoy the crisp autumn sun, wines by the glass and your favourite tunes.
And also, don’t forget about our Stargazing Night on Saturday September 29.
This month is sure to not disappoint!
October should be equally as exciting with new releases, another travel talk and an afternoon of Wine & Words with local author AJ Aalto. Stay tuned!
Thank you always for your continued support.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Cheers!
Hank Hunse
Proprietor

Vineyard Wagon Tours – Niagara on the Lake

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Niagara on the Lake – Vineyard Wagon Tours at Stonechurch Vineyards

 

Harvest is right around the corner and the colours of the vineyard are especially vibrant. Come and see before they are moved to their next stop en route to bottle!
We offer open air vineyard wagon tours regularly for $6 per person as well as a complimentary walking tour that begins next to our shop.
Take as many photos as you’d like!
Call 905-935-3535  or e-mail winery@stonechurch.com to book.
If your planning a visit this weekend, don’t forget to relax and enjoy our Saturday afternoon tunes! Please note that this weeks music will be from 2:00 – 5:00 as opposed to our normal start time of 1:30. We hope to see you there!
Thank you as always for your continued support.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Cheers!
Hank Hunse
Proprietor
Stonechurch Vineyards
1242 Irvine Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0

NIAGARA ON THE LAKE – UPCOMING EVENTS

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July 29, 2012 -12 noon The Lincoln and Welland Regiment
Band – Simcoe Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake- Free Admission
www.musicniagara.org

 
July 30, 2012 2:00 pm The Music of 1812 at the Niagara
Historical Museum – Tom Allen, Lori Gemmell and Atis Bankas
(violin) present a fascinating story of the development of the harp
and early 1800’s Celtic music. – 43 Castlereagh St – $30
www.musicniagara.org

 
Aug 2, 2012 The Music of 1812 -New Works- The premiere of
two new works for string quartet, fife and drum, and aboriginal
drum commissioned in honour of the 1812 Bicentennial.- straight
from Russia. 7:30 pm at St. Mark’s Church- Byron St – $30
www.musicniagara.org

 
Aug 18 & 19 Special 25th Anniversary Fife and Drum Display
at Fort George – Bicentennial Fife and Drum Muster and Soldier’s
Field Day. A pageant of military music by Fife and Drum corps
from the United States and Canada as well as a competition of
1812 drill teams from Fort George, Fort Malden (Amherstburg),
Fort York (Toronto) and Fort Erie. The 41st Regiment Fife and Drum corps will also be celebrating their 25th anniversary at Fort George. Experience the sights and sounds of the military garrisonduring the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

 

Supported by the Friends of Fort George and the Niagara Bridge Commission. Contact: Peter Martin, peter.martin@pc.gc.ca
Aug 31 RCMP Musical Ride – Sunset Ceremony in Fort George.
6:30 pm. Celebrate the 200th anniversry of the War of 1812 as the
Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada host the world renowned
RCMP Musical Ride. An evening of equestrian precision and music
with an 1812 flare. Doors open at 5:30. Adults $15; Children 6-16
$10; Family $45. Tickets will be available at Friends of Fort George
gift shop – 905-468-6621.

 
BATTLE OF QUEENSTON HEIGHTS – October 13th, 2012
BURIAL OF BROCK – October 16th, 2012
October 12 & 13 – The Battle of Queenston Heights

October 12 is a special education day offering tours of the
battlefield -contact:: admin@friendsoffortgeorge.ca

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STREWN WINERY

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STREWN WINERY
UPCOMING EVENTS: 

 

SWEET & SAVOURY – MAKE THE MATCH!  ~ Daily in July

At our Terroir Bar the 2006 Riesling Late Harvest, which is showing all the classic flavours that develop with time in the bottle, is paired with some local classics: Upper Canada Aged Niagara Gold artisan cheese, Caramelized Onion Compote and Niagara Spiced-Peach Salsa for you to mix, match and enjoy. $10

 

COOL OFF WITH AN ICEWINE SHAKE! ~ Daily in July & August
At our Main Tasting Bar enjoy the frothy and flavourful creamy Strewn Icewine Shake (for adults only!). 10:30 am until pm. $5

 

DON’T MISS OUR HANDS-ON GREEN HARVEST EXPERIENCE

&  Picnic-style Lunch (optional) – Sunday, August 12

Join Strewn winemakers Joe Will and Marc Bradshaw for our Green Harvest event! The session begins with a private wine tasting and harvesting instructions. Then you’ll head out to the vineyard to thin grape clusters off the vine to allow the remaining grapes to concentrate more of the sun’s energy to ensure the best fruit for the best wines.

Following the Green Harvest, you will crush grapes to create a tart, fresh green juice called Ver Jus or “Ver juice”; a culinary ingredient produced in many of the world’s wine regions. After the hands-on session you can enjoy an optional casual lunch. Details to follow.

 

2010 FUTURES PICK UP THIS FALL 

 

We know those of you who purchased 2010 red wines on our Futures Program are eager to take them home as we’ve received numerous phone calls. The 2010 Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and flagship red Strewn Three will be released mid-September. All future purchasers will receive notification as to when they can pick up these big, bountiful red wines!

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Niagara Fruit Salsa on Old Cheddar and PumpernickelThe colourful fresh fruit salsa from the Wine Country Cooking School is a great topping for old cheddar cheese and bite-size squares of pumpernickel bread. Perfect for nibbling by the pool or on the deck!Fruit salsa:1/4 sweet red pepper, diced1/8 medium red onion, diced2 fresh nectarines or peaches2 fresh plums or apricots

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 tablespoon lime juice

2 teaspoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Old cheddar cheese

Pumpernickel bread

 

To make salsa, combine diced red pepper and onion in a glass bowl. Pit the fruit and cut into small, bite-size chunks (leave skin on). Add to the pepper/onion mix. In small bowl, combine chopped cilantro, lime juice and olive oil. Pour over salsa; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and chill for up to 1 hour.

 

Just before serving, cut squares of old cheddar and pumpernickel. Top with a spoonful of fruit salsa.

Enjoy!

 
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Flames of War an 1812 – Summer Event

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Flames of War  an 1812 Son et Lumiere Starting July 7, 2012 Friday, Saturday &  Monday at 9 pm at Fort George, National Historic Site.  A new and unique attraction, interpreting  the War Starting July 7, 2012  of 1812 through  a spectacular video projected on a heritage  blockhouse inside Fort  George.