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22-Nov. 2), Selections from the Collection
(Oct. 12-Jan 11, 2009), Carl Schaefer: Storm
on the Horizon (Nov. 9-Feb. 15, 2009),
Takao Tanabe: Recent Acquisitions (Nov.
15 to Feb. 8, 2009), Greg Forrest (Nov.
28-March 29, 2009), Infl uence, Inspiration,
Insight: Education Exhibition (beginning
Feb. 21, 2009), Trajectories (beginning Feb.
28, 2009), Selections from the Collection
(beginning March 28), Jamelie Hassan
(beginning April 11, 2009). Historical Art
exhibitions include: Baraka: Souvenirs of
Voyage, Discovery and Home (until July 6),
Dance Hall Daze (July-Dec.) and St. David’s
Ward: A History of Immigration to London
(Jan.-March 2009). Open year round, Tues.
through Sun., noon to 5 p.m. with extended
summer hours. Admission by donation.
Dates and shows may be changed without
notice. Please call to confi rm.
GALLERIES SMALLER
& SPECIALTY
ARTISTIX GALLERY AND GIFTS:
262 Piccadilly St. E. 519-672-2282.
Showcasing the talents of over 200 local
and regional artists. Browse for one of
a kind and original pieces—paintings,
sculpture, furniture, pottery, jewellery and
more. Open Tues. through Sat.
THE ART EXCHANGE:
247 Wortley Rd. 519-434-0000,
www.theartexchange.ca
Exciting collection of original art—drawings,
painting, prints and sculpture by upcoming
and established artists. Open Mon.-Sat.
THE ARTS PROJECT:
203 Dundas St. 519-642-2767,
www.artsproject.ca
Dedicated to encouraging and promoting
artists and art groups in the London area by
providing a multi-use facility, consisting of
two galleries and a theatre, where artists
can exhibit and perform.
FOREST CITY GALLERY:
258 Richmond St. 519-434-5875,
www.forestcitygallery.ca
This non-profi t, artist-run centre shows
contemporary work in all media by local,
national and international artists. Open
Tues. through Sat., noon to 5 p.m.
THE INNUIT GALLERY:
201 Queens Ave. 519-672-7770,
www.innuitgallery.com
Specializing in Inuit carvings, pottery, drawings,
prints and jewellery as well as North
American native art for over 25 years. They
feature carvings by the Henry and Bomberry
families of the Six Nations Reserve and
works from more than 100 Inuit artists from
Nunavut Territory, including Baffi n Island.
Annual shows include the Pangnirtung
Community Print Collection (July) and the
popular Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection
(Show and Sale) (Oct. 17-Nov. 30). Open
Mon. through Sat.
20–LONDON VISITOR
JONATHON BANCROFT-SNELL
INTERIORS:
258 Dundas St. 519-434-5443,
1-866-229-5244, www.jonathons.ca
Located in the heart of downtown London,
Jonathon specializes in emerging Canadian
painters and has the largest selection of
Ceramic Art by Canada’s top ceramics
artists. Open daily.
KINGAIT GALLERY:
In the Market Tower, 151 Dundas St.
519-679-3666, 1-866 KINGAIT
www.kingait.ca
Stone carving, Inuit prints, unique jewellery
and more.
MAGGIE’S GALLERY:
478 Richmond Row. 519-434-5545,
www.maggiesoflondon.com
Restaurant /gallery featuring revolving
exhibitions of contemporary paintings, lowedition
prints, photography and sculpture
by major North American and international
artists. Open Tues. through Sat.
MICHAEL GIBSON GALLERY:
157 Carling Street (near Richmond)
519-439-0451, www.gibsongallery.com
Specializing in contemporary Canadian
paintings and works on paper. Open Tues.
through Saturday
THIELSEN GALLERIES:
1038 Adelaide St. N. 519-434-7681,
www.thielsengallery.com
Enjoy paintings, graphics and sculpture by
both leading established artists and young
contemporary artists. Open Tues. through Sat.
(except closed Sat. during June, July, Aug.).
MURDER MYSTERY
MYSTERY UNLIMITED:
122 Carling St. 519-679-9940,
www.mysteryunlimited.com
The Marienbad Restaurant in London hosts
public murder mystery dinners (one Fri. per
month). Watch for Murder Italian Style (May
30) and Murder at the Yacht Club (June 13).
Call for further dates. Call for dates/details
MUSEUMS & HISTORICAL
ATTRACTIONS
BANTING HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC
SITE OF CANADA:
442 Adelaide St. N. 519-673-1752,
www.diabetes.ca
This museum is located in the house where
Sir Frederick Banting practiced medicine and
conceived his idea for insulin in 1920. Exhibits
depict the life and career of Canada’s
fi rst Nobel Prize winner, including his London
period, the discovery of insulin, his contributions
in both World Wars and a number of his
paintings. Outside, burns the Flame of Hope
- kindled by Elizabeth, The Queen Mother in
1989, it remains lit until a cure for diabetes
is found. Open year round, Tues. to Sat.,
noon to 4 p.m. Closed during the Christmas
holiday period and public holidays.
CANADIAN BASEBALL HALL OF FAME:
386 Church St. St. Marys 1-877-250-BALL or
519-284-1838, www.baseballhalloffame.ca
Located on a picturesque 32-acre piece
of land in St. Marys, there are 3 amazing
baseball fi elds, a unique Museum featuring
various artifacts and memorabilia, an
annual Induction Ceremony attended by
baseball fans from all across North America
(June 28, 2008) and their Kids on Deck
co-ed week-long residential summer
baseball camp in July. Opens for the season
May 3, weekends only. Then, open daily
from June until Thanksgiving weekend,
Mon. through Sat., 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Sun., noon to 4 p.m.
THE CANADIAN MEDICAL
HALL OF FAME:
267 Dundas St. (corner of Dundas & Wellington),
519-488-2003, www.cdnmedhall.org
Celebrating Canada’s ric h medical history
and the heroes who have contributed to the
improved health and well-being of people
everywhere. Open year round. Tues. through
Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (April 1
to Oct. 31 only) and Monday by appointment,
ELDON HOUSE:
481 Ridout St. N. 519-661-0333,
519-661-5169, www.museumlondon.ca
Eldon House is London’s oldest residence.
Virtually unchanged since the last century,
this historic home contains family heirlooms,
furnishings and priceless treasures
of the Harris family as well as a re-created
19th century garden. Through workshops,
lectures, animated events, concerts,
and exhibitions, Eldon House programs
illuminate and refl ect upon the traditions
of the Victorian and Edwardian eras in
Southwestern Ontario. Traditional afternoon
teas are held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thurs.
through Sun on the lawn of Eldon House
from July 5 until Aug. 26, and you can enjoy
a traditional game of croquet on Sundays
during the summer months, between 1 p.m.
and 4 p.m. Annual events include a Canada
Day Dinner (July 1), Christmas Tea and
Tour, Victorian Christmas at Eldon House
(Nov. 30, 2008-Jan. 1, 2009), New Year’s
Day Levee (Jan. 1, 2009). Main house open
Jan.-April, Sat. and Sun, noon-5 p.m., May
and Oct.-Dec. Wed.-Sun. noon to 5 p.m.
and June-Sept., Tues.-Sun., noon to 5 p.m.
Admission by donation on Wednesdays and
Sundays, set rate on other days.
ELGIN COUNTY RAILWAY MUSEUM:
225 Wellington St. in St. Thomas.
519-637-6284, www.ecrm5700.org
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year,
this non-profi t organization is dedicated
to preserving the railway heritage of St.
Thomas and area. Major events include a
Railway Nostalgia Weekend (May 3 & 4)
and Railway Heritage Weekend (Aug. 23 &
24). Back for another great year, A Day Out
With Thomas and a chance to ride behind
the famous Thomas the Tank Engine at the
St. Thomas Memorial Arena. Tickets $20.
Children under two free. The museum is
open daily 10 a.m. to 4 pm, May 17 through
Labour Day. Admission $4 for adults, free
for children 12 and under.