Cirque du Soleil is pleased to announce that the critically-acclaimed touring production Dralion will perform in London at the John Labatt Centre from May 16 - 20, 2012 for eight performances only.
Cirque Club membership is free and benefits includes access to advance tickets, special offers and exclusive behind the scenes information. To join, go to www.cirqueclub.com. Tickets for the general public will be available at www.cirquedusoleil.com/dralion or by calling 1-866-455-2849.
Thrilling more than 8 million people worldwide since the show premiered in 1999, Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde style of Cirque du Soleil. The name Dralion (pronounced “Drah-lee-on”) is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. Dralion derives much of its inspiration from Eastern philosophy with its perpetual quest for harmony between humankind and nature. The international cast features 52 world-class acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers and comedic characters.
Dralion™ is a signature Cirque du Soleil® production acclaimed by more than seven million people worldwide since it premiered in 1999 in Montreal, Canada. After many years performing under the big top, Dralion will now be presented in arenas throughout the United States and Canada, with the same quality performance.
Fusing the 3,000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show’s name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West. In Dralion, the four elements that govern the natural order take on a human form. Thus embodied, each element is represented by its own evocative colour: air is blue; water is green; fire is red; earth is ochre. In the world of Dralion, cultures blend, Man and Nature are one, and balance is achieved. Bearing the unmistakable signature of Cirque du Soleil and featuring 50 international acrobats, gymnasts, musicians and singers, Dralion soars to new heights as it defies the laws of nature.
The name speaks for itself bringing the reputation, the acrobatics, the showmanship, the costumes, the entertainment. It will surely be a memorable day for the whole family!
Habitat for Humanity London will collect ten million pennies
to build a home for another low-income family in Oxford, Middlesex,
Elgin. Ten million pennies equates to $100,000 – the cost of the
materials required to build a home for a low-income family in our
community. “With the federal government announcement that the penny will
no longer be in production as of this fall, we’re calling on all
Londoners to donate pennies that have collected in their drawers, change
trays, and pockets, so that more low-income Canadian families can
receive the hand up of a home they can afford,” said Jeff Duncan, CEO,
Habitat for Humanity – London, Oxford, Middlesex, Elgin. Habitat for
Humanity London will be collecting pennies at their two ReStores,
located at #4 - 40 Pacific Court and 317 Adelaide Street South. We’re
building to end poverty. For more information please contact: Sharon
Brennan, Manager Communications and Development Habitat for Humanity
London – Oxford, Middlesex, Elgin 519 659 1949 ext 231
habitat.sharon.brennan@gmail.com
Live Nation is thrilled to announce Bryan Adams' 1st Cross
Canada Tour in over 20 years. He won't be just “Waking up the
Neighbours” - he'll be waking up the whole damn country!
Not since the release of the multi-platinum Waking up the Neighbours album and 1992's Waking Up the World tour, has Adams gone coast to coast in his home country - 20 cities - 20 shows!
"Bryan Adams has singularly had one of the biggest, most commanding
impacts on the Canadian music industry. We are thrilled to be able to
bring Bryan and his band to so many cities across Canada to celebrate
such a legacy of hits and share them with so many people. They are
going to be remarkable nights, each and every one” said Paul Haagenson,
President of Live Nation Canada.
Adams has been performing his critically acclaimed "Bare Bones"
acoustic show in recent years that offered a new found appreciation and
perspective to what many consider to be some of the most beloved songs
in pop/rock music. This tour marks a grand return to his full
band, arena rock show, alongside his longtime band, including guitarist
Keith Scott, drummer Mickey Curry, Keyboardist Gary Breit and bassist
Norm Fisher.
This first cross Canada tour in 20 years will mark a legendary
homecoming for our nation's concert stages by our nation's greatest rock
'n' roll artist - Bryan Adams.
Discover endless riches when Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove comes
to our hometown! Get tangled up in Disney’s 50th animated feature with
Rapunzel and Flynn, then enter the worlds of Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine,
Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White. Set sail with
Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and Captain Hook & his pirate pals on an
adventure beyond Neverland! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala,
Pumbaa and Timon. And don’t be late to a very important date with Alice
& the Madhatter as they march with the Queen of Hearts’ Army Of
Cards. Be sure to see this show full of memories guaranteed to last a
lifetime.
Aimed primarily at children, the shows feature figure skaters
dressed as Disney cartoon characters in performances that each derive
their music and plot from elements collected from various Disney
films and properties; the "stars" of the show are credited as the
Disney characters themselves, performing their parts in mock cameos,
while the skaters performing themselves remain anonymous. The
productions began in 1981, under the name "Walt Disney's World on Ice". The name was changed to "Disney on Ice" in 1998.The shows have played all over the world.
Location: John Labatt Centre
Tickets: $16.75-$61.75
Show Schedules:
February 23-26, 2012
Thursday - 7:00pm
Friday - 10:30am, 7:00pm
Saturday - 11:00am, 3:00pm, 7:00pm
Sunday - 12:00pm, 4:00pm
Enjoy traditional First Nations winter sports and family fun. Try traditional snowshoeing in the village,enjoy the dogsled giving rides to small children, different games for children, taste some soup in the "3 Sisters Soup Cafe", watch the artists at work in the gallery, try the traditional Iroquoian sport of Snowsnake on our Village track, warm yourself at the fire in the longhouse and taste the bannock cooking.
New exhibit featured: The Inuit - Their Land, Their Lives, Their Art.
Location: Museum of Ontario Archaeology |
| | Cost: $3p/$10 family rate Saturday & Sunday, February 18 & 19, 10am-4pm.
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For motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages, the 2012 World of Motorcyles Expo takes place February 10-12, 2012 at the Agriplex Western Fair District, 845 Florence Street., London, ON
Show Times
Friday, February 10, 2012: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, February 11, 2012: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, February 12, 2012: 10:00am - 5:00 pm
Admission Fees
$15 for General Admission
Kids 12 yrs and under are FREE
Dog shows are fun, informal events that all dogs can take part in and surely the kids will enjoy. The Annual Elgin Kennel Club Dog Show features canines of all shapes and sizes at the Western Fair District happening this weekend, Jan. 20 -22, 2012. More than 1000 dogs and their trainers and breeders take part in the Elgin County Kennel Club dog show.The Club can provide you with plenty of help and advice should you wish to hold one. It's going to be a great day for the dog lovers and owners with various competitions along with vendors selling canine products and services.Quite simply they are great days out for the whole family-including your dog!
THE WILY COYOTE: Is there one in your neighbourhood? Increasingly, Londoners are spotting coyotes well within municipal boundaries. Ben Hindmarsh of the Ministry of Natural Resources explains how urban coyotes make a living and provides tips on how to reduce conflicts with these resourceful city dwellers.
When: January 17, 2012
LOCATION: Central Library - Wolf Performance Hall
TIME: 7:30 - 8:30pm