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How to do
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What To Do is a free listing of special events in the city and region. Priority will be given to community groups, non-profit organizations and family activities. It is not intended as a free listing for businesses which have other promotional options within the newspaper. Submissions must include date, time, place and admission charge and should be dropped off, fixed or mailed to the Chronicle-Journal by noon Monday. Our address is 75 S. Cumberland St., Thunder Bay, P7B 1A3 or fax us at (807) 343-9409 c/o What To Do.
theatre
A Harry Potter Spoof, presented by St. Patrick High School Grade 12 drama class, today, 7 p.m. in the newly renovated Selkirk Auditorium, 621 S. Selkirk St. This original full length comedy will take you on a journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This parody showcases most of Harry Potter’s main characters in a hilarious two-act performance. Tickets are $8 each and are on sale Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the main office at St. Patrick High School.
Mama Alfa’s and The Capitol Players, invite you to a fabulous night of unbelievable food and a cast of wacky characters in ‘The Butler Did It’ on Saturday. An enjoyable evening featuring you as the would-be-detective. Also, join in for a musical evening just right for Valentine’s Day. Call 623-4567 for more information.
Magnus Theatre 2010/2011 Main Stage Season:
• Hats Off to You!, 33 Annual Dinner Auction, Fri., 6 p.m.
• The (Post) Mistress, Jan. 27-Feb. 12.
• Hana’s Suitcase, March 3-19.
• Old Love, April 7-23.
Season tickets available by calling the Box Office at 345-5552 or by visiting the Theatre at 10 S. Algoma St.
film
North of Superior Film Association (NOSFA) presents: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Thurs., Jan. 20, 7 9:20 p.m. The first installment of Stieg Larsson’s popular millennium trilogy comes to vivid life as an emotionally wounded computer hacker and crusading journalist join forces to unearth ugly secrets about a wealthy Swedish family. Admission: $6 members; $9 non-members. $10 memberships available at the door. NOSFA hotline: 625-5450. Website: www.nosfa.ca.
museums
Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, 219 S. May St. (beside City Hall), 622-2852; e-mail: nwosport@tbaytel.net or visit: www.nwosportshalloffame.com. Open Tues.-Sat., 12-5 p.m. Admission by donation.
• Open House, Sat., 2-4 p.m. See the new exhibits celebrating the accomplishments of inductees: Al Hackner, Greg Johnson, Jay Miron, David Walker, Fred Bragnalo and George Gwozdecky. Learn about the over 200 men and women and 45 teams that have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since 1982, and tour the various exhibits that have been created to celebrate our region’s rich and proud sports heritage. Info: 622-2852.
• Baseball history on display now: Keep the baseball fever alive by taking in an exhibit highlighting the region’s rich proud baseball history. View artifacts dating back to the beginning of the last century including a jersey trophy from one of the region’s earliest leagues. Learn about the contributions to the game by the women of Northwestern Ontario. Re-live the glory days of the 60s 70s when local teams dominated senior little league in Canada and teams such as the Port Arthur Giants Club 17 entertained fans on the local diamonds. Discover the history of our professional leagues and see ’Jack’ the mascot from the Whiskey Jacks. Learn about the history of some local stadiums ballparks and see an original Babe Ruth autographed baseball.
Thunder Bay Museum. 425 E. Donald St. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Info: 623-0801. Adults seniors $3; children ages 6-17, $1.50; children under 6 are free. Visit: www.thunderbaymuseum.com.
• Exhibit: Stand on Guard: Our Military Heritage. A new long-term exhibit.
• Exhibit: Nesting: Original art by Kathleen Balega. Until April 20.
• Free lecture: Wild on the Superior Frontier, by James R. Stevens, Tues., Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
• Chinese New Year P.A. Program for ages 6-12 in both the public separate school boards, Mon., Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Gung hay fat choy! Celebrate the upcoming Year of the Rabbit and explore the festivities of Chinese New Year through cultural games, crafts activities. $20 members; $25 non-members. Register early to ensure your spot.
• Free lecture: Innovation in Archaeology in Northwestern Ontario, by Douglas Yahn, Tues., Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
What To Do lineup:
• Wednesdays — special events and art
• Thursdays — theatre, film museums
• Fridays — music, dance games