Mississauga Culture e-News

We are excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. Use our new interactive calendar to discover events and activities for your whole family at Celebration Square and Meadowvale Theatre. Learn about our City's past, present and future through the Museums of Mississauga. With a bold new look and enhanced navigation experience, we invite you to explore Culture at the City of Mississauga. Head to MississaugaCulture.ca today. Love to Write Poetry? We are looking for the 2016 Youth Poet Laureate If you're 25 or younger, write amazing poetry or spoken word and live in Mississauga, apply to be the City's first Poet Laureate. Deadline to apply is March 18, 2016. See details. Africville Stories Sunday, February 7, 2016 2 pm Award-winning Canadian singer, Jackie Richardson and musician/composer, Joe Sealy take you on a musical journey through the poignant and uplifting stories of Africville, one of Canada's oldest black communities. Join us at 1 pm for Theatre Eats with FREE appetizers in the lobby. First come-first served. See full season line-up. Family Day Skate Monday, February 5 Noon - 4 pm This event is proudly presented by RBC. Celebrate Family Day at Mississauga Celebration Square. Grab your skates and head to the City’s largest outdoor skating rink.  It’s an afternoon full of festivities, with roaming buskers, face painting, and more. Open Call for Public Art Selection Commitee Members Are you interested in participating in a public art jury? Are you an experienced artist or art/design professional? The City's Public Art Selection Committee needs you. Previous projects include: "Contemplating Child" by Ferruccio Sardella located in Community Common Park and "The Lifeline Project" by Michael Simon, Taline Jirian and Marisa Gallemit located on the oak trees along Hurontario at Burnhamthorpe Road West. Apply now. March is Maple Magic Month Maple Family Sundays February 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3, noon - 4 pm Canadiana rules supreme on Sunday afternoons this spring atBradley Museum as we celebrate the Maple harvest. Every Sundayfeatures a unique theme with entertainment and interactive activities for all and is focused on experiencing our great nation. Pancakes with maple syrup are in the Sugar Shack; souvenirs & syrup can be purchased in the Maple Souvenir Magasin. Maple Magic March Break | Drop-in Fun March 14–19, 2016, noon - 4pm Mississauga’s favourite maple tradition returns for March Break. Learn how to tap a tree and follow the sap lines to the Bradley House kitchen where maple treats await. Enjoy an afternoon of truly Canadiana themed fun. Twitter Follow @SaugaCulture to stay up to date with Mississauga Culture news! Facebook Like Mississauga Culture on Facebook to keep up with our news, updates and other discussions!

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