Subscribe with RSS ReaderHere's a quick glance of activities happening in Milton this weekend (Friday Jan 23 - Sunday Jan 25). You can get to the specific websites by clicking on the titles below.
What? Boyhood
When? Friday January 23; 730pm
Where? Mattamy Theatre, Milton Centre for the Arts (1010 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because this is a groundbreaking depiction of growing up as seen through the eyes of a child literally growing up on screen (filmed over the span of 12 years).
What? Live music
When? Friday January 23; 9pm
Where? Chanps FEC (300 Bronte St S, Milton ON)
Why? Because there's just something about music that is live.
What? Rise n’ Shine (a program of stories, songs, dance and rhymes)
When? Saturday January 24; 945am and 1030am
Where? Milton Public Library - Main Branch (1010 Main St. E, Milton ON)
Why? Because this day also includes scavenger hunts and craft stations.
What? Tours of reconstructed Iroquoian village and longhouses,newly furnished (and heated) Deer Clan longhouse, snow shoe rentals
When? Saturday January 24 and Sunday January 25; 10am to 4pm
Where? Crawford Lake (2596 Britannia Road West Campbellville, ON)
Why? Because it's a great way to explore our heritage.
What? Enjoy the thrill of a brisk winter sleigh ride followed by hot chocolate and marshmallows around a campfire
When? Saturday January 24 and Sunday January 25; 10am to 4pm
Where? Mountsberg (2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville ON)
Why? Because nature is refreshing.
What? Wadjda
When? Saturday January 24; 1030am
Where? Mattamy Theatre, Milton Centre for the Arts (1010 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because this is a movie of firsts, breaking several cultural barriers.
What? Andrew Larsen appearance, author of In The Tree House and the Charlie books
When? Saturday January 24; 11am and 130pm
Where? Milton Public Library - Main Branch (1010 Main St. E, Milton ON)
Why? Because Mr. Larsen will show families how to make their own books, filled with stories and illustrations.
What? Love Is Strange
When? Saturday January 24; 130pm
Where? Mattamy Theatre, Milton Centre for the Arts (1010 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because this is a movie about love.
What? Show Stopper
When? Saturday January 24; 4pm
Where? Mattamy Theatre, Milton Centre for the Arts (1010 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because this is the rise and fall of self-made mogul Garth Drabinsky.
What? A family-friendly introduction into snowshoeing, staff take participants along the trail to look for wildlife tracks and signs,play games as the sun sets over the winter landscape, enjoy campfire afterwards
When? Saturday January 24; 4pm to 6pm
Where? Crawford Lake (2596 Britannia Road West Campbellville, ON)
Why? Because I still want to learn how to snowshoe.
What? A hike through the crisp winter night to search for owls and a 'nose to beak' visit with Mountsberg's resident raptors
When? Saturday January 24; 630pm to 830pm
Where? Mountsberg (2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville ON)
Why? Because this is an experience that is not easily forgotten.
Milton Film Festival Gala and #5
What? The Grand Seduction
When? Saturday January 24; 8pm
Where? Mattamy Theatre, Milton Centre for the Arts (1010 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because in addition to a grand film, your ticket also includes a grand gala catered by Lunchbox Cafe
What? Your guide will lead you on a snowshoe hike through the beautiful landscape and the evening will end fireside
When? Saturday January 24; 7pm to 9pm
Where? Crawford Lake (2596 Britannia Road West Campbellville, ON)
Why? Because this is a great way to "discover the magic of winter at night."
What? Live music
When? Friday January 23; 9pm
Where? Chanps FEC (300 Bronte St S, Milton ON)
Why? Because there's just something about music that is live.
What? Ernest & Celestine
When? Sunday January 25; 11am
Where? Mattamy Theatre, Milton Centre for the Arts (1010 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because this film "leaps across genres and influences to capture the kinetic, limitless possibilities of animated storytelling"
What? The Philosopher King
When? Sunday January 25; 2pm
Where? Mattamy Theatre, Milton Centre for the Arts (1010 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because this is a story of reconnection and reconciliation between two estranged brothers.
What? The Great Beauty
When? Sunday January 25; 430pm
Where? Mattamy Theatre, Milton Centre for the Arts (1010 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because this is a film about "Rome in all its glory - a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty."
Enjoy!
-NG
