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Arts, culture, fun in London this weekend and beyond (Jan. 23-29) – The London Free Press

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


John Rowlands was assigned by a magazine to take photos of Lady Gaga in Ottawa in 2014, but was invited to stay and shoot the entire show when her road crew recognized him. Rowlands will talk about his early years and work with some of the music industry’s biggest stars at the Jet Aircraft Museum at London International Airport Saturday. (John Robert Rowlands/Special to London Free Press)

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

CLUBS

Call the Office: White Cowbell Oklahoma, Saturday, 9 p.m., $15; 216 York St.

Eastside Bar and Grill: Second Chance, Friday, 10 p.m.; Dave’s Not Here, 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, Fridays, 10 p.m. and Tuesdays, 8 p.m.; 920 Commissioners Rd. E.; 519-204-7991 or visit www.jimbospub.ca.

London Music Club: Mudmen, Friday, 7 p.m., Pat Robitaille, 7 p.m., Acoustic Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.; Night Of Rock and Blues Fundraiser, Saturday, 7 p.m.; SOUP Ukulele Jam, Wednesday, 6:45 p.m.; 470 Colborne St.; 519-640-6996.

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London Music Hall: Half Moon run, Taylor Janzen, Tuesday, 7 p.m., $30, all ages; 185 Queens Ave.; 519-432-1107.

London Wine Bar: Live blues with Rick Taylor, 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.

Mustang Sally’s: Wheel House, Friday, 9:30 p.m.; Men Without Cats, 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: The Blue Stones, Mute Choir, Friday, 8 p.m. (sold out); 178 Dundas St.; 519-432-1107.

St. Regis Tavern: Musical Chairs with The Tiger Beats and The Thing From Outer Space, Saturday, 9 p.m., pay-what-you-will; 625 Dundas St.; 519-432-0162.

Wortley Roadhouse: The Fish, Friday and Saturday; After Midnight, Sunday, 4-8 p.m.; 190 Wortley Rd.; 519-438-5141.

DANCING

Come Dancing: Ballroom, Latin and swing dancing, Friday at Polish Hall, 554 Hill St.; line dance lesson with Kathie at 7:30 p.m., followed by dancing with Wolfeman music host at 8 p.m.; admission: $10, snacks on the tables; all welcome; 519-433-2579.

Latin Dance Night: Come out and do the Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton and Bachata with DJ Alexander, Saturday, 9 p.m., free; Jimbo’s Pub, 920 Commissioners Rd. E.; 519-204-7991 or visit www.jimbospub.ca.

London Ballroom Dance Club: Workshop, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., followed by general dancing at 8 p.m. at Polish Hall, 554 Hill St.; admission: $20, includes coffee, tea, desserts; visit londonballroomdanceclub.ca.

Royal Canadian Legion – Dorchester: Dance to the music of The Kebobs, Saturday, 2-5 p.m., free; 1227 Donnybrook Dr., Dorchester; 519-268-8538.

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

Royal Canadian Legion – Victory: Guydith Jamboree, Sunday, 1-4:30 p.m. on the main floor, admission: musicians $3, public $5; 311 Oakland Ave.

Royal Canadian Legion – Woodstock: Dance to the music of Midlife Crisis, Saturday, 8 p.m., $5; 642 Dundas St., Woodstock; 519-537-3117.

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

Thursday Tunes and Dancing: Musicians, dancers and spectators welcome, every Thursday, 1-3:30 p.m. at Libro Hall, 239 Fleming Dr., Clinton; admission by donation; 519-476-5922 or e-mail angela.smith@centralhuron.com.

ETC.

2020 Speaker Series: Western University Professor Jonathan Vance presents, Steve McQueen on a Motorbike: The Great Escape and Popular Culture, Thursday, 6 p.m. at Royal Canadian Regiment Museum at Wolseley Barracks, 701 Oxford St. E.; free admission; visit www.thercrmuseum.ca.


Steve McQueen escapes on a motorcycle in The Great Escape.

An Evening with John Rowlands: John has been photographing music and movie celebrities since 1960, come hear his stories and see his images, Saturday, 7 p.m. at Jet Aircraft Museum, 2465 Aviation lane, Unit 2; tickets: $15 advance or $20 at the door; 519-453-7000 or visit jetaircraftmuseum.ca.

Book Launch and Signing: Communication is Care: 9 Empowering Strategies to Guide Patient Healing with Jennifer George, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. at Indigo, 1037 Wellington Rd. S.

CMHA – Sharing our Stories for Bell Let’s Talk Day: Listen to recovery stories, meet individuals with lived experience, and visit with a St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog, Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. at Central Library, 251 Dundas St.; free event, everyone welcome; in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Middlesex.

FIMS Making Matters Lecture Series: Open Platforms – Developing Culture in the Age of Big Data TV, presented by Aymar Jean Christian, Associate Professor of Communication, Northwestern University, and founder of Open TV, Thursday, 4 p.m. at Western University, FIMS and Nursing Building, 2nd Floor Creative Commons, 1151 Richmond St.; free admission; 519-661-2111 ext. 88493.

London West New Year’s Levee: Join MPP Peggy Sattler at the annual levee, event includes the presentation of Community Recognition Awards, live music, and a light supper, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at Byron Legion, 1276 Commissioners Rd. W.; free admission; RSVP online at londonwestlevee.eventbrite.com.

GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS

Art Emporium: Work by regional artists and artisans working in many mediums and disciplines; 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.

ArtVenture Art Studio: A combination of embroidery, textiles and text is the theme of the exhibit featuring artwork of local artist Cassie Morris, runs till Jan. 31; hours: Monday to Thursday, 4-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; 1438 Aldersbrook Rd.; 519-471-4278 or visit www.artventure.ca.

Art With Panache: Artists featured for January include Julia Armstrong, Audrey Cooper, Margaret Crosby, Kit Cutting, Nic DeGroot, Lois Fuchs, Tony Furlong, Andrew Gillett, Mary Lillyman, Lynne Pinchin, Paul Snoddy, Lyn Tremblay and Lisa Verbakel; hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Talbot Centre, 140 Fullarton St.; 519-870-7218.

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, runs till Feb. 7; 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.

Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre: Altered States, photography by Werner Braun, runs till Feb. 2; hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; 125 Centennial Lane, Victoria Park, Ingersoll; 519-485-4691 or visit www.creativeartscentre.com.

Jet Aircraft Museum: Evening with John Rowlands, rock ‘n roll photographer, Saturday, 7 p.m., $20; 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.


London-based photographer John Rowlands caught this iconic image of David Bowie in 1976 during the Station to Station tour stop in Toronto. It is the photo Rowlands treasurers the most from a career that’s spanned five decades and continues. (John Robert Rowlands/Special to London Free Press)

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.

Michael Gibson Gallery: Chroma II: The Complexity of Colour, group exhibition featuring works by Mark Dicey, Jonathan Forrest, James Kirkpatrick, Ron Martin, William Perehudoff, Gordon Rayner, Jonathan Syme, David Urban and Hans Wendt, runs till Feb. 1; hours: Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; 157 Carling St.; 519-439-0451 or visit www.gibsongallery.com.

Museum London: The Lost City: Ian MacEachern’s Photographs of Saint John, ends Sunday; 421 Ridout St.; 519-661-0333.

Portside Gallery: Featured artists for January are Jean Johnson, S’ine Maule and Len Hughes; 18 area artists showing 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.


Lagoon of the Andes, by artist César Morriss, a native of Peru, is part of TD Sunfest’s 14th Colores de LatinoAmerica show at London’s TAP Centre for Creativity until Feb. 1.

TAP Centre For Creativity: Colores de Latinoamerica ’20, 14th annual visual art exhibition featuring Andrea Vela Alarcon (Peru), Ana Arias, aka Ansoara (Venezuela), Enrique Bravo (Venezuela), Jacquie Comrie (Panama), Cesar Morriss (Peru) and Michelle Peraza (Costa Rica and Cuba), opening reception Friday, 7 p.m. with music by The Alfredo Caxaj Latin Jazz Ensemble, runs till Feb. 1; free admission; 203 Dundas St.; 519-642-2767 or visit www.tapcreativity.org.

Westland Gallery: The Gallery Artists Group Exhibition, ends Saturday; Winter Collection: London and more, featuring works by Dana Cowie, Geoff Farnsworth, MaryAnn Hendriks, Samantha Chilvers, Angie Quick and Curtis Doherty, opens Tuesday, 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: Dancing on the Grave: Dil Hildebrand and Patrick Thibert and Life on the Back of a Turtle: Woodlands and Plains Indigenous Art, both exhibits end Saturday; Walk On: ongoing sculpture project of John McEwen, runs till June 27; 449 Dundas St., Woodstock; 519-539-6761.

MUSIC

Alex Cuba: Thursday, 8 p.m. at Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library, 251 Dundas St.; tickets: $25 advance available at Centennial hall, Long and McQuade North, Village Idiot, online at sunfest.on.ca and eventbrite or by calling 519-672-1522, or $30 at the door.


Multi-award-winning singer Alex Cuba returns with a new album that looks to his musical roots.

Brantley Gilbert: Fire’T Up Tour with special guests Dylan Scott and Brandon Lay, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. at Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas St.; tickets: $50.25-$80.25 online at budweisergardens.com.

Chamber Concert: Music by Mozart, Beethoven and Piazzola featuring Mary-Elizabeth Brown and Marion Miller, Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Ave.; tickets: adults $20, students $10 at the door; visit www.fsaunited.com.

Jeffery Concert: Chamber Music of Mozart and Boccherini preformed by Jan De Winne, Laura Andriani, Rossella Croce, Isaac Chalk, and Elinor Frey, Saturday, 8 p.m. at Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library, 251 Dundas St.; tickets: $40 by calling 519-672-8800 or visit www.jefferyconcerts.com.

London Symphonia: Baroque Insults featuring actor Rod Beattie, Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. at Talbot Street Church, 513 Talbot St.; tickets: adults $29, students $12 available online at www.londonsymphonia.ca.

OUTDOORS

Nature in the City: Fishing for a Healthy Thames River with Robert Huber, President of the Thames River Anglers, who will share his experiences as an angler and passionate advocate for a healthy Thames, highlighting the improving biodiversity of the river and ongoing projects that continue to improve water quality, habitat and eco-friendly access, Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library, 251 Dundas St., free admission; co-sponsored by Nature London and London Public Library.

Nature London: Dr. Patricia Corcoran, Associate Professor, Dept. of Earth Sciences at Western University will be speaking about her research on the distribution and deposition of microplastics in Lake Huron, topics will include the global effect on Earth’s environment, Friday, 7:30 p.m. at London Civic Garden Complex, 625 Springbank Dr.; admission: $5 for non-members, all welcome.

Saturday Morning Walks: Walk through Gibbons Park, meet at car park at the west end of Victoria Street next to 29 Victoria St.; walks are approximately one hour; families with children are welcome, no dogs; John Clark, 519-641-0442 or visit www.tvta.ca.

THEATRE

Grand Theatre: Fully Committed, ends Sunday on Spriet Stage; Every Brilliant Thing, opens Thursday, runs till Feb. 2 on McManus Stage; 471 Richmond St.; 519-672-9030 or visit grandtheatre.com.

London Community Players: You are Here, ends Sunday at Palace Theatre, 710 Dundas St.; 519-432-1029 or visit www.palacetheatre.ca.

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A misspelled memorial to the Brontë sisters gets its dots back at last

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LONDON (AP) — With a few daubs of a paintbrush, the Brontë sisters have got their dots back.

More than eight decades after it was installed, a memorial to the three 19th-century sibling novelists in London’s Westminster Abbey was amended Thursday to restore the diaereses – the two dots over the e in their surname.

The dots — which indicate that the name is pronounced “brontay” rather than “bront” — were omitted when the stone tablet commemorating Charlotte, Emily and Anne was erected in the abbey’s Poets’ Corner in October 1939, just after the outbreak of World War II.

They were restored after Brontë historian Sharon Wright, editor of the Brontë Society Gazette, raised the issue with Dean of Westminster David Hoyle. The abbey asked its stonemason to tap in the dots and its conservator to paint them.

“There’s no paper record for anyone complaining about this or mentioning this, so I just wanted to put it right, really,” Wright said. “These three Yorkshire women deserve their place here, but they also deserve to have their name spelled correctly.”

It’s believed the writers’ Irish father Patrick changed the spelling of his surname from Brunty or Prunty when he went to university in England.

Raised on the wild Yorkshire moors, all three sisters died before they were 40, leaving enduring novels including Charlotte’s “Jane Eyre,” Emily’s “Wuthering Heights” and Anne’s “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.”

Rebecca Yorke, director of the Brontë Society, welcomed the restoration.

“As the Brontës and their work are loved and respected all over the world, it’s entirely appropriate that their name is spelled correctly on their memorial,” she said.

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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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