People & Profiles, Sudbury Storytellers |
August 28, 2019
Sudbury Storytellers with GSPL: Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli
This feature highlights local writers to bring their work to a broader audience. The Greater Sudbury Public Library comes across some of these writers on a regular basis and we are continuously introduced to new writers and new books to add to our shelves. Are you a local writer? Let us know and we can feature you in an upcoming month, shoot us an email at jessica.watts@greatersudbury.ca! Rosanna Micelotta Battigelli is a local author who has been involved in quite a few writing projects. She attended a book club I hosted at the Dowling Library a few years ago......
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You must have heard the news by now that Up Here will be taking on its most ambitious mural project yet this summer! The team will be covering the exterior of the old St. Joseph’s hospital on Paris st. This neglected eyesore will very soon be turned into an epic piece of art right on the shores of Ramsey Lake!!! Renowned American street and graffiti artist RISK will use the 80,000 square foot building as his very own canvas. His work is known for the use of bright and bold colours and unique letterforms. Over his 30 year career,......
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Cover photo: Emily Bonas Messy Minds is a creative project created by Soheila Homayed and Danielle Provencher. With over 200 submissions for the book, the duo have put together an amazing creative collaboration and you will have the chance to purchase your own at their book launch on Thursday, August 8 at La Fromagerie! Tell us about Messy Minds. Messy Minds is a collaboration of art, poetry, words written, photography and advice to your younger self. It’s a book that showcases submissions from people in the community who felt like they had something to say. We wanted to provide a canvas......
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August has arrived and with the final month of summer come a lot of really great events! Today we are sharing 10 events you NEED to check out in Sudbury this month. Burger Wars in Support of NEO Kids – August 1-31 @ Various Sudbury restaurants During the month of August, visit participating restaurants and try the featrured burgers then vote for the title of ‘Best Burger’ in town, while raising funds for NEO Kids Foundation. Tickets: Cost of the burger varies at each restaurant Messy Minds Book Launch Party – August 8 5:30-7: 30 pm @ La Fromagerie......
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Art, Arts & Culture, Events |
July 25, 2019
UP HERE 5 SERVES UP THE SUMMER OF YOUR TECHNICOLOUR DREAMS
Sudbury is about to get just a little more vibrant! Thanks to the Up Here festival crew, over 28 city walls (and even a rooftop) have been transformed into literal works of art since 2013. We love seeing our exteriors get a little refresh, and the murals always bring an amazing new sense of pride to the community. Over the course of the festival weekend August 16th – 18th you’ll be able to check out all sorts of musical acts at venues all across downtown as well as immersive and interactive art installations. Durham St will become your playground......
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After being inspired to create a happier and healthier life for herself and learning more about personal development, Natalie decided to open The Essential Cove here in Sudbury. The Essential Cove is a natural wellness studio offering classes, workshops, shopping and healthy snacks! We spoke with Natlie to find out more! Tell us about the Essential Cove. You left your corporate job to start the Essential Cove – what inspired this? In my eyes, I had the “dream job” – I worked with amazing people in a place where I was fortunate to have benefits, a pension, and other cool......
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The Sudbury Blueberry Festival kicked off this past Sunday with their opening ceremony at Bell Park. From July 14 until July 21, there will be events taking place around the city. Look for the Sudbury Blueberry Festival ballot box at the events and enter a free draw to win a Sudbury Arts Council Passport! You can find out more about the passport here. There are quite a few events taking place around the city this week so keep reading to find out what is on where! Tuesday, July 16 Blueberry Dance @ Minnow Lake Legion (1:30 -3pm) Contact: John......
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Pride Week in Sudbury is just about wrapped up! But what about the rest of the year? You might not personally identify under the LGBTTIQQ2SA+ umbrella, just be a supporter. Well, guess what? You, my friend, are an ALLY, and you are an important part of the rainbow too! An ally is someone who identifies as heterosexual/cisgendered but is still committed to equality for marginalized groups. If this sounds like you welcome to the club! While we as allies do no face the same kind of discrimination and challenges our queer counterparts do we still have a role to......
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YES Theatre kicked off their 10th anniversary season with Mamma Mia on July 4th and the reviews have been outstanding! The show has already broken box office records for the company and after such an outstanding response in its first week has been extended until July 28th. Mamma Mia takes us on a magical trip to the remote Greek island of Kalokairi set to the music of everyone’s favourite Swedish pop group ABBA! On the Island, we meet Donna and her daughter bride-to-be Sophie and their friends who are all excited to celebrate the big day. Sophie, however, has......
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Prom is one of those milestones that most high school students look forward to for years! Picking out the perfect outfit, getting your hair did, painstakingly choosing the perfect accessories to look your best and celebrate with your friends. But what if you weren’t able to wear the outfit that made you amazing to the party? What if you were too afraid of what people might think to bring a date? Unfortunately, that is still the reality for many LGBTTIQQ2SA+ youths. With Pride week upon us however the folx at Fierté Sudbury Pride in partnership with GSPS Cheif’s Youth......
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