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September 2019
Doors Open Simcoe County
Doors Open Simcoe County Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10 am to 4 pm Admission free The Maclaren is pleased to participate in Doors Open Simcoe County 2019. Come discover our award-winning building which combines a renovated 1917 Carnegie library with a contemporary addition designed by Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini…
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Legacy Dinner 2019
2019 MacLaren Legacy Dinner Thursday, September 26, 6 to 10:30 pm The Carnegie Room at the MacLaren Tickets $180 (includes $100 donation receipt); Tables of 10, $1800 The MacLaren Legacy Dinner provides a special opportunity to pay tribute to an individual for their outstanding contribution to the MacLaren and to the community. The…
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Carnegie Days Storytime
Carnegie Days Storytime Saturday, September 28, 10:00 to 10:45 am Barrie Public Library, Downtown Branch 60 Worsley Street, Barrie Admission free During this special storytime session at the Barrie Public Library, families can gather to hear a variety of tales presented by the Barrie Latin Resource Centre. No registration required.…
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Youth Spoken Word Performances
Youth Spoken Word Performances Saturday, September 28, 12:00 to 1:00 pm MacLaren Art Centre | The Carnegie Room Admission free The MacLaren Art Centre invites youth, adults and families to gather and enjoy spoken word performances by youth from Barrie and the region. Performances will reflect this year’s theme, Book…
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Poetry Reading by Leonarda Carranza
Poetry Reading by Leonarda Carranza Saturday, September 28, 1:00 to 2:00 pm MacLaren Art Centre | The Carnegie Room Admission free Join us for a reading by Brampton-based writer Leonarda Carranza. Carranza currently resides in the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. Her writing has been published…
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Culture Days Open House
Culture Days Open House Saturday, September 28, 2:00 to 4:00 pm MacLaren Art Centre | Rotary Education Centre Admission free Join us for our Culture Days Open House and a reception for the exhibition Ex Libris featuring work by artists who teach art classes at the MacLaren, in the community and…
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Readings from The Owl Pen
Readings from The Owl Pen Sunday, September 29, 12:30 to 1:00 pm MacLaren Art Centre | Main Lobby Admission free Join us for a special reading of The Owl Pen (1947), a heartfelt memoir written by Kenneth Wells and illustrated by artist Lucille Oille chronicling their life on a rustic…
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NFB Film Screenings
NFB Film Screenings Sunday, September 29, 1:00 to 1:30 pm MacLaren Art Centre | Rotary Education Centre Admission free The Girl Who Hated Books by Jo Meuris, 2006, 7:22 min. This animated short about literacy introduces us to Meena, a young girl who hates books even though her parents love…
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Carnegie Days Family Workshop
Carnegie Days Family Workshop Sunday, September 29, 1:30 to 2:30 pm MacLaren Art Centre | Rotary Education Centre Admission free In celebration of Carnegie Days, join regional artist Heather Riley in a workshop that celebrates reading and sharing books with loved ones! Families will use drawing and stamping techniques to…
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Stories We Share: Performances by Simcoe Contemporary Dancers
Stories We Share: Performances by Simcoe Contemporary Dancers Sunday, September 29, 2:30 to 3:30 pm MacLaren Art Centre | The Carnegie Room Admission free Simcoe Contemporary Dancers presents a programme of choreography exploring and sharing collective experiences through the physical exploration of narrative. Join us as we present an afternoon…
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The MacLaren Speakeasy 2019
The MacLaren Speakeasy Thursday, October 17, 6 to 10 pm The Carnegie Room at the MacLaren What can you expect at our Prohibition-era inspired “Night of Fun & Games”? Poker―and bragging rights for the Best Poker Player in Barrie. Blackjack for those who prefer it. Live jazz. Fedoras, boas, inspired…
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Youth Halloween Coffeehouse 2019
Youth Halloween Coffeehouse Friday, October 25, 6 to 9 pm Admission: $2 Join us on Friday, October 25 from 6 to 9 pm for our annual Halloween Coffeehouse, organized by the MacLaren Youth Advisory Council. Enjoy music and spoken word performances by local Simcoe County youth—all with a great cup…
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Off The Hook: Silent Art Auction 2019
Off The Hook MacLaren Silent Art Auction Friday, November 15, 7 to 11 pm Auction Preview: November 9 to 15 Tour of Auction Highlights: November 13, 6 to 7 pm Off the Hook returns with more than 150 works of art by over 100 regional artists and a wealth of…
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