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What’s happening in and around London this weekend and next week.


London’s New Cumberland perform their bluegrass, rock and folk flavorings Sunday at Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling St., presented by Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club. Tickets to the 7:30 p.m. show are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, available online at www.folk.on.ca or in person at Centennial Hall box office, 550 Wellington St., Long & McQuade, 725 Fanshawe Park Rd. West, The Village Idiot in Wortley Village, and Chaucer’s/Marienbad Restaurant.


What’s happening in and around London this weekend and next week:

CLUBS

Chaucer’s Pub: Blue Valentines 3 with Paul Langille and Paul Sims, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., $20 advance or $25 at the door; New Cumberland, Sunday, 7:30 p.m., $20 advance  or $25 at the door; tickets available at Centennial Hall, Long and McQuade North, Village Idiot and Marienbad Restaurant; 122 Carling St.; 519-319-5847 or visit www.folk.on.ca.

Eastside Bar and Grill: The Defbombs, Friday, 10 p.m.; The Fish, Saturday, 10 p.m.; Blues Jam, Sunday, 3 p.m.; Eastside Open Jam Night, Wednesday, 8 p.m.; 750 Hamilton Rd.; 519-457-7467.

Jimbo’s Pub And Eatery: Karaoke Party hosted by Maggie, Fridays, 10 p.m. and Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; 920 Commissioners Rd. E.; 519-204-7991 or visit www.jimbospub.ca.

London Music Club: Trainwreck Dup and Fog Blues, Brass Band, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Larry Smith and Tara Dunphy, 8 p.m.; Shut The Front Door Improv, Friday, 7 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.; Arrogant Worms, Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Manzee, 7 p.m.; momondays, Monday, 6 p.m.; SOUP Ukulele Jam, Wednesday, 6:45 p.m.; 470 Colborne St.; 519-640-6996.

London Music Hall: Share the Land, Wednesday, 7 p.m., $20 available at Grooves Records, all ages; 185 Queens Ave.; 519-432-1107.

London Wine Bar: Jazz, blues, and folk with Lori Read, no cover; 420 Talbot St.; reservations by calling 519-913-3400 or e-mail info@londonwinebar.ca; walk-ins welcome.

Mustang Sally’s: Electric Pop, Friday, 9:30 p.m.; Smile ‘N’ Wave, Saturday, 9:30 p.m.; Acoustic Jam with Alan Lynch, Bobby Keener, Jack Coveney, Don Oullette and Friends, Tuesdays, 10 p.m.; Lonnie Chicago, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; 99 Belmont Drive, 519-649-7688.

Rum Runners: System Saturday with Cloverdale, Joel Demoor, Mikey the Kid, Saturday, 10 p.m., $10 available at Grooves Records, 19+; 178 Dundas St.; 519-432-1107.

St. Regis Tavern: Musical Chairs with Psalm Trees, Trusty Fox and Jenny Rensby, Saturday, 9 p.m., pay-what-you-will; 625 Dundas St.; 519-432-0162., Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., no cover; 420 Talbot St.; call 519-913-3400 or e-mail info@londonwinebar.ca for reservations; walk-ins welcome.

Wortley Roadhouse: Hot Tub Hippies, Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m.; Journeymen of Soul, Sunday, 4-8 p.m.; 190 Wortley Rd.; 519-438-5141.


DANCING

Coffee, Cake and Cha Cha Cha: An afternoon of live music, dancing, homemade cake and coffee, Sunday 2-5 p.m. at German Canadian Club, 1 Cove Rd.; admission: $7; 519-433-2901 or visit www.germancanadianclublondon.com.

Come Dancing: Ballroom, Latin and swing dancing with Wolfeman music host, Friday, 8 p.m. at Polish Hall, 554 Hill St.; admission: $10, snacks on tables; all welcome; 519-433-2579.

Forest City Eagles: Spot dances with prizes, karaoke, spaghetti dinner, Sunday at 500 First St.; tickets: $10, reserve by calling Agnes, 519 455 9270.

Latin Dance Night: Come out and do the Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton and Bachata with DJ Alexander, Saturday, 9 p.m., no cover; Jimbo’s Pub, 920 Commissioners Rd. E.; 519-204-7991 or visit www.jimbospub.ca.

Royal Canadian Legion – Dorchester: Karaoke with the 2T’s, Saturday, 1-5 p.m. at 1227 Donnybrook Dr., Dorchester; free admission; 519-268-8538.

Royal Canadian Legion – Lambeth: Dance to the music of CW Country, Saturday, 2-5 p.m., free admission; 7097 Kilbourne Rd.; 519-652-3412.

Royal Canadian Legion – Victory: Dance to the music of Blackstone, Saturday, 8 p.m., $10 at main floor door; Wednesday Night Opry with County Road, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., $5 at main floor door; 311 Oakland Ave.

Singles Dance Party: Dance to music by Wolfeman DJ, Saturday, 8 p.m. in Big Hall at Marconi Club, 120 Clarke Rd.; admission: $13, all welcome; 519-433-2579.

Strathroy Jamboree: Play, dance, sing or listen, Thursday, 1-4 p.m. at 137 Frank St., Strathroy; lunch available for purchase from 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m.; everyone welcome; Harry and Elaine Hardy, 519-245-0906 or e-mail harryandelainehardy@gmail.com.

Tuesday Tunes: Old time fiddle and traditional style country music, every Tuesday, 1-3:30 p.m. at Seaforth Community Centre, 122 Duke St., Seaforth; singers, musicians, dancers and listeners welcome, bring your own musical instruments; admission by donation; 519-357-1016.


ETC.

Breakfast for YOU: Join business, community and government partners to help address our youth’s most pressing needs, Thursday, 7 a.m. at RBC Place, 300 York St.; tickets: $65 by calling 519-432-1112 ext. 351.

Finding Your Way: A lecture series on the psychology of everyday life, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Stevenson and Hunt Room A at Central Library, 251 Dundas St.; free, no registration required; Thrive: Positive Psychology Workshop, 9:30 a.m., Misconceptions of Psychopathy, 11 a.m., Recognizing the Effects of Trauma on Brain and Body, 11:30 a.m., Distress Tolerance, 1 p.m., The Complexity of Weight, Health and Well-Being, 1:45 p.m., Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety, 2:30 p.m., Navigating the Forensic Mental Health System, 4 p.m.; 519-661-4600 or visit lpl.ca/programs.

Murder Mystery Fundraiser Dinner: Brief walk through main house before entering Interpretive Centre, dinner by In Home Chef, Friday, 7 p.m. at Eldon House, 481 Ridout St. N.; tickets: $95, with proceeds to kitchen renovations to ensure continuation of education and programming events; call 519-661-5169 or visit www.eldonhouse.ca/events to register.


The exterior of London’s oldest home, Eldon House (Free Press file photo)

Share the Love: Fundraiser featuring entertainment with Flamenco del Sur and Shout Sister Choir, food and refreshments, silent auction and more, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. at Innovation Works, 201 King St.

White Cane Week: Open house to learn about social activities, technology, and lifestyle of the blind and low vision community, Saturday, 2-4 p.m. at CNIB community hub, 171 Queens Ave. (entrance on Richmond Street); sponsored by Canadian Counsel of the Blind, London Ontario chapter; 519-357-5380.


GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS

Art Emporium: Work by regional artists and artisans working in many mediums and disciplines; featured artists for February are Deb Dicker, Ethel Mitrovic, Jacqueline Kinsey, Robin Baratta, Christa Oglan, Judy Ross and Michelle Boyer; winter hours: Saturday, Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment; 177 Main St., Port Stanley; 226-658-1888 or visit www.ArtEmporium.ca.

Eldon House: London’s oldest residence contains family heirlooms, furnishings and priceless treasures of the Harris Family; hours: Thursday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m.; admission by donation; 481 Ridout St. N.; 519-661-5169 or visit www.eldonhouse.ca.

Forest City Gallery: Through Clenched Teeth exhibition, ends Friday; 258 Richmond St.; visit forestcitygallery.com.

Gallery in the Grove: Connexions, exhibition celebrates artists who have shared in our 40-year evolution, runs till Feb. 22; 2618 Hamilton Rd. at Wildwood Park, Bright’s Grove; visit www.galleryinthegrove.com.


The Great Beyond by artist Val Sabo is part of a new exhibition on at ArtWithPanache until Feb. 14.

Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre: Recent work by the Wild Woollies Rug Hooking Group, opening reception Sunday, 1-4 p.m. with opening remarks at 2 p.m., runs till March 1; free admission; hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 125 Centennial Lane in Victoria Park, Ingersoll; 519-485-4691 or visit creativeartscentre.com.

Jet Aircraft Museum: Cold War era jet aircraft and historic displays honouring Canadian aviation heritage; hours: Thursday to Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; admission by donation; 2465 Aviation Lane, Unit 2; 519-453-7000 or visit jetaircraftmuseum.ca.

McIntosh Gallery: Gerard Pas: Broken Body exhibition, runs till Feb. 22; hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, noon-4 p.m.; Western University, 1151 Richmond St.; 519-661-2111, ext. 87576.

Museum London: Realisms: Canadian Art, 1850 to the Present, runs till May 3; Dean Carson, runs till May 17; 100 Years of Nursing Education in London, runs till May 24; hours: Tuesday to Sunday, noon-5 p.m., Thursdays till 9 p.m.; admission by donation; 421 Ridout St. N.; 519-661-0333 or visit museumlondon.ca.

Portside Gallery: Featured artists for February are Kit Cutting, Patricia Johnson and Gail Jongkind; 18 area artists displaying original paintings, photography, jewelry, hand-painted scarves and cards; hours: Thursday to Monday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (weather permitting); 187 1/2 Main St., Port Stanley; 519-782-7066 or visit portsidegallery.ca.

St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre: Contemporary Selections from the Permanent Collection: Celebrating 50 Years, in Gallery One and Two and White Walls and Substantial Forms: Small Sculpture from the Permanent Collection, in Gallery Three, both exhibits run till Feb. 15; hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, noon-4 p.m., Sunday, noon-3 p.m.; 301 Talbot St., St. Thomas; 519-631-4040.


Geoff Farnsworth’s Figure at a Picnic Table, is part of a new group exhibition, Winter Collection, on at Westland Gallery in Wortley Village until Feb. 15.

Westland Gallery: Winter Collection: London and more, featuring works by Dana Cowie, Geoff Farnsworth, Angie Quick, Maryann Hendriks, Curtis Doherty and Sam Chilvers, runs till Feb. 15; hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; 156 Wortley Rd.; 519-601-4420 or visit www.westlandgallery.ca.

Woodstock Art Gallery: Walk On: ongoing sculpture project of John McEwen, runs till June 27; 449 Dundas St., Woodstock; 519-539-6761.


MUSIC

Adrian Raso: Saturday, 8 p.m. at Aeolian Hall, 795 Dundas St.; tickets: $28 advance available at box office, Centennial Hall, Long and McQuade North, Village Idiot, online at sunfest.on.ca or $33 at the door; 519-672-1522 or visit aeolianhall.ca.

Beer Store Money: Live in-store performance, Friday, 7-9 p.m. at Cheeky Monkey, 130 Christina St. N., Sarnia; also on display, Coastal, art show and exhibit by W. A. Walters; free admission; 519-332-0978.

Blue Rodeo: With Elliott Brood, Saturday, 8 p.m. at Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas St.; tickets: $48.50-$92.50 available at budweisergardens.com.

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Blue Valentines 3: Paul Langille and Paul Sims, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling St.; tickets: $20 advance available at Centennial Hall, Long and McQuade North, Village Idiot and Marienbad Restaurant or $25 at the door; 519-319-5847.

Gailey and Noseworthy: Featuring India Yeshe Gailey, cello, and Andrew Noseworthy, guitar, Friday, 7:30 p.m. at St. James Presbyterian Church, 280 Oxford St. E.; admission: $15/pay-what-you-can at the door.

Giants of the Piano: Mark Payne celebrates the greatest piano artists of all time including Billy Joel, Elton John, Burton Cummings, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Nat King Cole, Liberace, Fats Domino, Floyd Cramer and more, Saturday, 7 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, 2060 Dundas St. E.; tickets: $20 by calling 519-451-7780 or e-mail events.tickets@ascensionlondon.com; proceeds to support Youth Opportunities Unlimited and the Ministry of the Church.

London Jazz Society: The Stephen Holowitz and Barry Usher Quartet featuring vocalist Laurraine Segouin, Sunday, 2 p.m. at Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne St.; tickets: members $7, non-members $14 at the door; all are welcome; visit www.londonjazzsociety.ca.

Midwinter Gala: Fundraising evening features gastronomical delights and eclectic song set about weather events, silent auction and more, Saturday, 7 p.m. at Western’s WindEEE Dome, 2535 Advanced Ave.; tickets: $135 advance only available online at www.amabile.ca; hosted by Amabile Men of Primus.

New Cumberland: Sunday, 7:30 p.m. at Chaucer’s Pub, 122 Carling St.; tickets: $20 advance available at Centennial Hall, Long and McQuade North, Village Idiot and Marienbad Restaurant or $25 at the door; 519-319-5847.


OUTDOORS

Field Naturalist Meeting: A Yukon River Canoeing Adventure with speaker Joe Stephenson, Friday, 7:30 p.m. at Knox Church, St. Thomas; 519-633-5440.

Kettle Creek Conservation Authority General Meeting: Studying the Lake Erie Shoreline in a Changing Climate, with guest speaker Peter Zuzek, president of Zuzek Inc., Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Public Library; RSVP before Wednesday to Jessica, 519-631-1270 ext. 221 or e-mail jessica@kettlecreekconservation.on.ca.

Nature in the City: Predator – Prey Interactions, illustrated talk by Western Professor Liana Zanette, Department of Biology, to help us understand healthy human and animal relationships in our urban ecosystems, Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library, 251 Dundas St., free admission; co-sponsored by Nature London and London Public Library.

Saturday Morning Walks: Walk through Westminster Ponds, meet behind the Information Centre, 696 Wellington Rd.; walks are approximately one hour; families with children are welcome, no dogs; John Clark, 519-641-0442 or visit www.tvta.ca.

Winter Wonderland: Pull on your winter gear and get in on the fun – scenic wagon rides, broomball, see trees being tapped, stop by the Blacksmith Shop, take photos in a sleigh, make snow angels, build snowman or for, try snowshoeing (weather permitting) and snow painting, do winter science experiments, and play the winter games, Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Fanshawe Pioneer Village, 2609 Fanshawe Park Rd. E.; admission: $5 or $15 per family; refreshments available for purchase (cash); 519-457-1296 ext. 811.


SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS

Art Show: Exhibition features acrylic, oil, and water colour paintings by London artist Richard Thompson, runs till April 1 at Hillside London’s cafe space, 138 Thompson Rd.; free admission.

ArtVenture Art Studio: Fusion – a journey through paint and textile, featuring works by Cynthia McNair, runs till Feb. 29; hours: Monday to Thursday, 4-8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 1438 Aldersbrook Rd.; 519-471-4278 or visit www.artventure.ca.

John Labatt Visual Arts Centre: Launch of Femme Art Review’s inaugural print issue as well as the launch of the Western University Museum Studies Collective’s 2020 winter journal, Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. in Cohen Commons; 604-396-3355 or visit www.femmeartreview.com.


THEATRE

Aylmer Community Theatre: Secrets of a Soccer Mom by Kathleen Clark, Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m., runs till Feb. 15; tickets: adults $20, students $15; Old Town Hall Theatre, 38 John St. S., Aylmer.

Grand Theatre: Every Brilliant Thing, ends Saturday on McManus Stage; Honour Beat, runs till Feb. 22 on Spriet Stage; 471 Richmond St.; 519-672-9030 or visit grandtheatre.com.

London Community Players: Veritas by Lynda Martens, directed by Dale Hirlehey, Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.; Palace Theatre, 710 Dundas St.; tickets: adults $28, seniors/students $26, youth $16 available at box office, by calling 519-432-1029 or online www.palacetheatre.ca.

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Calvin Lucyshyn: Vancouver Island Art Dealer Faces Fraud Charges After Police Seize Millions in Artwork

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In a case that has sent shockwaves through the Vancouver Island art community, a local art dealer has been charged with one count of fraud over $5,000. Calvin Lucyshyn, the former operator of the now-closed Winchester Galleries in Oak Bay, faces the charge after police seized hundreds of artworks, valued in the tens of millions of dollars, from various storage sites in the Greater Victoria area.

Alleged Fraud Scheme

Police allege that Lucyshyn had been taking valuable art from members of the public under the guise of appraising or consigning the pieces for sale, only to cut off all communication with the owners. This investigation began in April 2022, when police received a complaint from an individual who had provided four paintings to Lucyshyn, including three works by renowned British Columbia artist Emily Carr, and had not received any updates on their sale.

Further investigation by the Saanich Police Department revealed that this was not an isolated incident. Detectives found other alleged victims who had similar experiences with Winchester Galleries, leading police to execute search warrants at three separate storage locations across Greater Victoria.

Massive Seizure of Artworks

In what has become one of the largest art fraud investigations in recent Canadian history, authorities seized approximately 1,100 pieces of art, including more than 600 pieces from a storage site in Saanich, over 300 in Langford, and more than 100 in Oak Bay. Some of the more valuable pieces, according to police, were estimated to be worth $85,000 each.

Lucyshyn was arrested on April 21, 2022, but was later released from custody. In May 2024, a fraud charge was formally laid against him.

Artwork Returned, but Some Remain Unclaimed

In a statement released on Monday, the Saanich Police Department confirmed that 1,050 of the seized artworks have been returned to their rightful owners. However, several pieces remain unclaimed, and police continue their efforts to track down the owners of these works.

Court Proceedings Ongoing

The criminal charge against Lucyshyn has not yet been tested in court, and he has publicly stated his intention to defend himself against any pending allegations. His next court appearance is scheduled for September 10, 2024.

Impact on the Local Art Community

The news of Lucyshyn’s alleged fraud has deeply affected Vancouver Island’s art community, particularly collectors, galleries, and artists who may have been impacted by the gallery’s operations. With high-value pieces from artists like Emily Carr involved, the case underscores the vulnerabilities that can exist in art transactions.

For many art collectors, the investigation has raised concerns about the potential for fraud in the art world, particularly when it comes to dealing with private galleries and dealers. The seizure of such a vast collection of artworks has also led to questions about the management and oversight of valuable art pieces, as well as the importance of transparency and trust in the industry.

As the case continues to unfold in court, it will likely serve as a cautionary tale for collectors and galleries alike, highlighting the need for due diligence in the sale and appraisal of high-value artworks.

While much of the seized artwork has been returned, the full scale of the alleged fraud is still being unraveled. Lucyshyn’s upcoming court appearances will be closely watched, not only by the legal community but also by the wider art world, as it navigates the fallout from one of Canada’s most significant art fraud cases in recent memory.

Art collectors and individuals who believe they may have been affected by this case are encouraged to contact the Saanich Police Department to inquire about any unclaimed pieces. Additionally, the case serves as a reminder for anyone involved in high-value art transactions to work with reputable dealers and to keep thorough documentation of all transactions.

As with any investment, whether in art or other ventures, it is crucial to be cautious and informed. Art fraud can devastate personal collections and finances, but by taking steps to verify authenticity, provenance, and the reputation of dealers, collectors can help safeguard their valuable pieces.

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Somerset House Fire: Courtauld Gallery Reopens, Rest of Landmark Closed

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The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House has reopened its doors to the public after a fire swept through the historic building in central London. While the gallery has resumed operations, the rest of the iconic site remains closed “until further notice.”

On Saturday, approximately 125 firefighters were called to the scene to battle the blaze, which sent smoke billowing across the city. Fortunately, the fire occurred in a part of the building not housing valuable artworks, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.

Despite the disruption, art lovers queued outside the gallery before it reopened at 10:00 BST on Sunday. One visitor expressed his relief, saying, “I was sad to see the fire, but I’m relieved the art is safe.”

The Clark family, visiting London from Washington state, USA, had a unique perspective on the incident. While sightseeing on the London Eye, they watched as firefighters tackled the flames. Paul Clark, accompanied by his wife Jiorgia and their four children, shared their concern for the safety of the artwork inside Somerset House. “It was sad to see,” Mr. Clark told the BBC. As a fan of Vincent Van Gogh, he was particularly relieved to learn that the painter’s famous Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear had not been affected by the fire.

Blaze in the West Wing

The fire broke out around midday on Saturday in the west wing of Somerset House, a section of the building primarily used for offices and storage. Jonathan Reekie, director of Somerset House Trust, assured the public that “no valuable artefacts or artworks” were located in that part of the building. By Sunday, fire engines were still stationed outside as investigations into the fire’s origin continued.

About Somerset House

Located on the Strand in central London, Somerset House is a prominent arts venue with a rich history dating back to the Georgian era. Built on the site of a former Tudor palace, the complex is known for its iconic courtyard and is home to the Courtauld Gallery. The gallery houses a prestigious collection from the Samuel Courtauld Trust, showcasing masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the notable works are pieces by impressionist legends such as Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent Van Gogh.

Somerset House regularly hosts cultural exhibitions and public events, including its popular winter ice skating sessions in the courtyard. However, for now, the venue remains partially closed as authorities ensure the safety of the site following the fire.

Art lovers and the Somerset House community can take solace in knowing that the invaluable collection remains unharmed, and the Courtauld Gallery continues to welcome visitors, offering a reprieve amid the disruption.

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