Special Christmas Carol Concert with Don Croucher - great for kids and adults, Don plays guitar and sings and provides song-sheets so you can join in.

Live Music Brunchtime with Carrie & Lawrence’s Solstice Show – With the Winter Solstice only a few days away, this folk rock duo will profile music that explores seasons, change, endings, dark periods and our connections with nature.

Live Music Brunch with Dan Willer – Enjoy jazz Christmas Carols with full time musician and teacher Dan Willer.

Live Music Breakfast with the Kite Jazz Trio - Kite explores the boundaries between jazz and rock in a fresh way, making music that is relevant and grooving

Special Saturday Live Music Brunchtime with Deanna Wells

Classically trained keyboardist and vocalist Deanna Wells plays melodic pop/rock with folk influences, and shares some favorite Christmas music to get you in the spirit

Connie James and Ian Ridpath

Connie James and Ian Ridpath

Live Music Brunchtime with David Lum – Infusing a blend of folk, pop influences with a touch of bluegrass, “his warm, mellow voice is set off by his fine guitar work...pure pleasure".

singlesIMAGINE Saturday Nite Life

Organized by CASM/singlesIMAGINE, this is an evening of music and social time for Christian singles. The group already has a large membership, and new people from any denomination are also welcome. This evening will feature folk/rock duo John & Sheila Ludgate. Admission is $20 and includes coffee & dessert. Cappucinos etc are available for purchase in the breaks between sets. Reserve early by emailing: ruths@cogeco.net

Emerging Writers Read Students of Brian Henry’s creative writing classes read from their works-in-progress. Doors open at 6:30 – please arrive early to order lattes etc. For more details on Brian’s courses go to http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.com/

Live Music Breakfast with Steve Oslansky - Steve plays a warm, laid-back acoustic guitar mixture of folk, roots, and older pop favorites, with a few original compositions thrown in.

Bronte Tree Lighting & CJ’s Sing-A-Long

The main festivities this year are split between Bronte Village Mall and Centriller Square – Santa is in the Mall all afternoon, while at CJ’s Don Croucher leads carrol sing-a-longs every hour, starting at 2pm. At 5pm, enjoy the xxx choir in front of CJ’s and watch the tree-lighting at 6pm.

Gift Shopping at CJ’s

Come enjoy cider and cookies and shop for jewelry by Lyn Estall and Cheryl Laakes, ceramics by Victoria Kovaleva, pottery by Monique Gauthier, yoga gift certificates from MyPractice, Poetry by CJ, organic tea & coffee gifts from CJ’s, as well as age-defying skin care gifts. One night and you’re practically done!

Live Music Brunchtime with the Dean Wolfe Duo – With the finger-picking confidence of Leo Kottke and Bruce Cockburn, pop-rock folkster Wolfe and crew round up instantly memorable songs. And this show includes the world premier performance of “Goldfish” – Words by CJ, Music by Dean

singlesIMAGINE Saturday Nite Life

Organized by CASM/singlesIMAGINE, this is an evening of music and social time for Christian singles. The group already has a large membership, and new people from any denomination are also welcome. This evening will feature Steve Denomme performing Canadian classics from the Bare Naked Ladies, Great Big Sea, Blue Rodeo and others. Admission is $20 and includes coffee & dessert. Cappucinos etc are available for purchase in the breaks between sets. Reserve early by emailing: singlesimagine@cogeco.net

Bronte Village Christmas Open House – Free coffee or tea!

Over twenty shops around Bronte are having specials & promotions this weekend so wander around and see what you can find! At CJ’s, show your receipt for anything over $10 bought at another participating Bronte shop that day and CJ will give you a free coffee or tea!

An Evening of Sizzling Sambas and Bossa Novas

Brazilan singer Ana Aune is here in Canada for a short time, and has teamed up with local jazzman Dan Willer on guitar, and internationally recognized saxophonist Shirantha Beddage to put together this special, one-night only show. Reserve your spot! Call CJ at (905) 465-0411. Admission is $10, and treats and beverages are available for purchase.

Art Show Opening Reception to Meet new Artists on Display Artshow for Carly Stern and Halina Grzyb and Luke Field – on display until December 7.

John & Sheila Ludgate - John’s award-winning songs and Sheila’s harmony vocals combine to make this folk duo fantastic.

Yoann Freget - Here on a visit from France, Yoann is a gospel singer who transports us into the heart of Music with all its warmth, its force and its sweetness and he entices us with the throbbing beat of his ever present groove http://www.choeurenchante.com

October 5 6:30 – 8PM – NEW ART!

Art Show Opening Reception to Meet new Artists on Display Linda Hollier and Claudette Losier & John Pingree – Show Hangs until November 2

Retro Rock Saturdays at CJ's Cafe in Bronte, hosted by Roger Lapworth of the Retro Rock Lounge.

Hits of the 60’2, 70’s and 80’s!

Emerging Writers Read - Students of Brian Henry’s creative writing classes read from their works-in-progress. Doors open at 6:30 – please arrive early to order lattes etc. For more details on Brian’s courses go to http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.com/.

Rekha Srinivasan - CBC-promoted recording artist and visual artist Rekha Srinivasan plays original material from her debut album, Milky Ocean as well as new age, classical and contemporary popular songs. www.rekhamilkyocean.com

Nicole Aube - Nicole is all at once a sensitive young songwriter and a street-wise old soul with witty edges – making elegant pop and soulful alternative rock music that inspires crowds and hushes the anguished heart. She wrote each song on her upcoming debut album, Grapeshot and Slate, to bring to light her experiences of coming-of-age, tenacious memory, struggle and hope. While performing on both guitar and piano, Nicole’s voice weaves through the music to engage her listeners with a clear tone and graceful melodies. In her home of Ontario, Nicole’s popularity as a singer-songwriter is on the rise. www.myspace.com/nicoleandreaaube

3- 4pm - AnIa Ziemirska -
A classically trained pianist who mainly writes and performs on guitar, Ania Ziemirska makes the most of her generous gifts with emotionally arresting, nakedly astute, and deftly crafted lyrical snapshots that linger long after the musical notes have faded. "Be warned: this girl is armed with lyrics and she's not afraid to use them." www.aniazmusic.com

The CJ’s Café in Bronte Stage presents Mississippi Blues, Rock, Folk and Jazz

Noon to 4PM Live Music Saturdays at CJ’s with Captain Andy's Lonely Hearts Club Medicine Show

Andy Griffiths presents a stage of Mississippi blues, folk, rock covers and original material by Missing A Man Trio.

4- 5 PM Rachel Kennedy - This Grade 12 Appleby student has been playing guitar and writing her own material since grade 10, and comes highly recommended as a great new talent.

5-7pm - Blaise Alleyne of Fishkiss - Songwriter, musician, arranger, Blaise Alleyne writes and performs as a solo singer/songwriter, and with his folk rock band, Fishkiss. Blaise also records and performs with other artists as a violinist. Expect to hear a variety of original tunes on acoustic guitar,

7-8:30PM Suburban Folk with John and Sheila Ludgate - John’s award-winning songs and Sheila’s harmony vocals combine to make this folk duo fantastic.

8:30 to 10:30 PM Getting into the Groove with the Brian Hayman Quartet– Come listen to some swinging interpretations of the Great American Songbook, from George Gershwin to Henry Mancini, from Duke Ellington to Johnny Mercer, from Cole Porter to Jerome Kern. The quartet is Brian Hayman on piano, plus friends on bass, drums and horn.

Live Music for Harbour Days is made possible by the Bronte BIA, Reunion Island Specialty Coffee, and CJ’s Café in Bronte

Yoga Demo and Free Mini Class with  Bronte’s New “My Practice” Yoga Studio  During the demo, an instructor will hold a mini class that anyone can join in on.

Hits of the 60’2, 70’s and 80’s!

Yoga Demo and Free Mini Class with  Bronte’s New “My Practice” Yoga Studio  During the demo, an instructor will hold a mini class that anyone can join in on.

Full day line-up TBA

5:30 – 7:15 Will Mukuna Trio
Jazz guitarist and composer, William Mukuna lives in Hamilton, ON. Driven by a strong passion for music and improvised artforms, He performs
with Jon Stemmler(Bass) and Ashton Norman(Drums) in a trio. The band performs with momentum and energy giving a twist to your favourite jazz
standards. Their music also includes contemporary originals in a style blending afrobeat, world music and jazz. The trio now performs in private
functions and clubs around the GTA. The band is always looking forward to sharing their passion and telling the story of a musical journey to their
audience. Please visit www.williammukuna.com for more info.

$95 includes lunch (sandwich and drink of choice) each day at CJ’s
Learn portrait techniques, the effects of different types of watercolor paper and brushes.
Learn to capture an individual's personality and
circumstance, whether it be joy, sorrow, or peaceful reflection.
Understanding portrait backgrounds, editing
and simplifying subjects will also be addressed.
In this workshop students will work primarily from photos, sketches as well as imagination.
http://www.doganart.com/part6.html

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Emerging Writers Read - Students of Brian Henry’s creative writing classes read from their works-in-progress. Doors open at 6:30 – please
arrive early to order lattes etc. For more details on Brian’s courses go to http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.com/

Steve Oslansky – An acoustic guitarist, Steve plays a laid mixture of folk, roots, and older pop favorites, with a few original compositions thrown in.

“Healing Cards” Readings, with Karyn Pietsch. Experience gentle and uplifting insights into your life path. Three cards for $10; five for $15 and
ten cards for $20. No booking necessary. www.endcancer.ca/goto/peaches

Watercolour Demonstration with Atanur Dogan – The artwork of Atanur and Asuman Dogan is currently on display at CJ’s

Atanur Dogan a Turkish-Canadian watercolour artist. He is a graduate of the Fine Arts program at the Dokuz Eylul University in Buca, Izmir,
where he specialised in watercolour and sculpture.

Atanur has travelled throughout Turkey spending a considerable amount of time in small Anatolian towns and villages. His work captures the daily
life of ordinary people going about their tasks or idling in the heat of the day. His figures have a great strength and sense of poetry, reflecting an
uncomplicated existence, structured only by the demands of a more traditional way of life. He is well travelled and has painted subjects from a
variety of cultures and peoples, worldwide.

On this day, you can watch Atanur creating a fresh piece right before your eyes. See a sample: http://www.doganart.com/part6.html.

You can also sign up for a 2 day watercolour workshop with Atanur here at CJ’s on June 28 and 29.

Wee Ones Music Circle Tuesdays, with Christina Tam

Christina Tam shares the love of music with CJ’s smallest customers! Suitable for babies as well as toddlers.

Emerging Writers Read - Students of Brian Henry’s creative writing classes read from their works-in-progress. Doors open at 6:30 – please arrive early to order lattes etc. For more details on Brian’s courses go to http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.com/.

Singer/Songwriter Janice R. Moro brings an evocative
mix of country, folkrock and gospel music to the Canadian music scene. Classically trained and a graduate of UBC's music program, Janice grew up immersed in a wide range of choral, instrumental and vocal music idioms. Janice's earliest introduction to music was through classical piano. She was brought up singing in church choirs and her joy of singing eventually led to her vocal studies at UBC. A wide variety of musical experience has recently led to her truest passion; creating and performing her own music. Having lived from coast to coast in Canada, Janice currently resides in Oakville, ON. She is actively engaged in the community raising her two children, doing music and fundraising within the not-for-profit sector in the areas of education; homelessness; foster children; and families facing
poverty both locally and globally.

Tickets are $20 and include cake and coffee at the intermission, and a cash bar. Order in advance at CJ’s Café in Bronte, 905-465-0411. The evening also benefits the Oakville Arts Council.

http://www.myspace.com/janicermoro

Meet Kelly Dinsmore March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th between 1 and 3pm to purchase prints.

Live Music Sundays with John and Sheila Ludgate - John has won numerous awards and Factor grants for his songwriting and has received national airplay on campus radio across Canada. Sheila performs bass and harmony vocals and is also a songwriter.

Live Music Sundays with The Locals - Steph Beatson and Paul Wheeler are a brother and sister duo from Hamilton. Both are songwriters with different influences and inspiration, so their set lists include a mixture of original music by both Steph and Paul, as well as cover tunes. They formed The Local in 2005 and have been playing around Hamilton and the GTA

Ring the bells, wear your reindeer antlers or crazy Christmas hat and join Don and his guitar inside CJ’s for a traditional Christmas Carol sing-a-long.  Carols and treelighting at sunset outside in the square
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and http://www.circlearts.com/artisans/laakes_images.shtml

www.myspace.com/nicoleandreaaube

Dog Day
Meet local dog walking company 'Making Pawprints Inc', and receive a free treat for you dog!

Double Feature Live Music Sundays at CJ’s with LA’s bELA and Palmerston

12 – 2PM – bELA

LA based, electro/rock artist bELA has quietly been conquering southern California's music scene. With her recent European tour dates, a single on Portugal's leading soap opera soundtrack, Morangos Com Acucar; and a single on California's world famous KROQ radio station, as well as being recently added to 5 major Brazilian radio station playlists, there is no doubt this young artist won't stop until she conquers the world's music scene. www.myspace.com/belafanbase

2– 4PM Palmerston

LA based, Canadian born brothers. US tour dates and major festivals behind them, with Stone Temple Pilots, My Chemical Romance, Staind, and many others. First single, "Addicted" featured in EA Sports Best Selling, Nascar '08 video game. Palmerston re-connects with their roots on this fall Canadian tour. www.myspace.com/palmerston

Bobbie Lee Justice Band

One of Canada's original and grittiest Soul and Rhythm & Blues recording artists from the 60's, Bobbi Lee Justice and The Scepters deliver their own unique renditions of classic soul/RB, along with a riveting and dynamic stage show,that still captivates their audience's today.

Still led by the gutsy lead vocals of Bobbi Lee Justice, this seven piece R&B/Soul band..reaches
out and grabs it's audience from the moment they walk on stage. www.bobbileejustice.com/

Artshow Opening Social – Photography by Frans Van Neikerk - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until October.

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s with Elyse Simpson

A return engagement for sixteen year old Elyse Simpson, whose mix of virile vocals and emotive lyrics got her nominated for Best Female at the Ontario Independent Music Awards. www.myspace.com/elysesimpson

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s with Janice R. Moro

Singer/Songwriter Janice R. Moro brings an evocative mix of country, folkrock and gospel music to the Canadian music scene. Classically trained and a graduate of UBC's music program, Janice grew up immersed in a wide range of choral, instrumental and vocal music idioms. Janice's earliest introduction to music was through classical piano. She was brought up singing in church choirs and her joy of singing eventually led to her vocal studies at UBC. A wide variety of musical experience has not-for-profit sector in the areas of education; homelessness; foster children; and families facing poverty both locally and globally. Janice is extremely committed to supporting charities and the faith community by sharing her music at fundraising events to help to raise more money for those in need. Contact Janice at janicermoro@yahoo.ca if you would like her to perform at your charity or faith-based fundraising event.

Letterbox Black

Letterbox Black is a two-man acoustic project formed in late 2007 by Hamilton natives Blake Bliss and Aeson. Letterbox Black has been described as heart-felt, passionate, independent acoustic rock following the likes of artists such as The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkle, Oasis, Dallas Green, Death Cab For Cutie, Emily Haynes, and the Goo Goo Dolls. www.letterboxblack.com

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s with Midnight Prophet

Andrew Vaz, Jimmy Watts and Vikas Kohli’s goal is to provide songs with multiple layers and stunning imagery. They believe in making raw, honest reality-based music that will help others and also let them know there is light at the end of the tunnel. www.myspace.com/midnightprophet1

Retro Rock Saturday – Roger Lapworth, the Audioman, presents a full day of local bands playing hits of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. 

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s with a Reprise of Don Singular and the Memory Lane Orchestra

Cinema in the Square – Casablanca –

Local film afficionado Peter Warren, with the help of Roger Lapworth’s technology, presents this classic 1942 film. Peter will open with a talk about the movie as the sun goes down.

Elyse Simpson and Friends - Nominated for Best Female at the Ontario Independent Music Awards, sixteen year old Elyse Simpson's mix of virile vocals and emotive lyrics create a roaring style of folk fusion. Elyse joins us also as a presenter, showcasing fellow up-and-coming young musicians. www.myspace.com/elysesimpson

Artshow Opening Social – Second Showing of Paintings by Barbara Ariss - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until September 1.

Artshow Opening Social – Photography by Justin Mathews - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until September 1.

Civic Holiday Stage At CJ’s – Women in Song Stage with Your Host Julie Cutler and Musical guests

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s with Ophelia Syndrome

Ophelia Syndrome is a unique blend of piano, acoustic guitar, cello, drums, bass, and vocals. Hamilton-based, they are described as melodic pop/rock with folk influences in the veins of the singer/songwriter. Ophelia Syndrome combines the lyrics and melodies of pianist/vocalist (sometimes guitarist) Deanna Wells, with the expressive cello lines of Trina Nadeau, the intense drumming of Adrian McFarlane, the bass lines of Josh Kohler, and the sweetly melodic guitar riffs of Danielle Francis. www.myspace.com/opheliasyndrome

Retro Rock Saturday – Roger Lapworth, the Audioman, presents a full day of local bands playing hits of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

FREE Friday Lunchtime Concert Featuring Sault St. Marie’s Kalle Mattson

Kalle Wainio began writing and performing songs under the pseudonym 'Kalle Mattson' in late 2007.

She is touring with Rory Lewis - guitar, Thean Slabbert - Bass, Jimmie Chiverelli, drums, promoting a new experimental folk pop blend 11 song disc entitled 'Whisper Bee', which was released in May 2009.

12- 2:00PM - Cody Allen has been called one of Canada’s best unsigned singer/songwriters. His lyrics are unique and memorable, full of feeling and insight. His songs gently distort the world and makes us hear it in a new way. With a 12-string acoustic guitar and an unforgettable voice, Cody is sure to catch your attention the minute he steps onto the stage. (www.myspace.com/codyoallen)

2– 4:00 PM -Chelsea Blue is a 19-year-old solo artist who writes her own songs, sings, and plays piano/keyboard. Her style of music is both original and inclusive, ranging from Pop Alternative to Jazz. www.myspace.com/themusicofchelseablue

Andy Griffiths presents a stage of Mississippi blues, folk, rock covers and original material by Missing A Man Trio, John Layton, Alan McKinley, Sandy Quai and others.

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s with Danyluk & Card – On tour from Edmonton, this duo plays countrified folk music with a blues edge
It is all original songs, guitar, fiddle and harmony vocals. “Cory and Sarah have the sweetest voices in all of roots music.”

www.danylukandcard.com

Carrie and Lawrence - Two guitars, two voices, and two hours worth of dynamic covers and originals in the folk rock tradition.

Lorne Ryder is a Mississauga born singer-songwriter with many stories to tell. Over the past 20 years Lorne's music has taken him across Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec as well as Nashville, Tennessee. He has been nominated a 2009 Canadian Smooth Jazz Award, 2 Ontario Independent Music Awards as well as 3 top-ten nominations for CCMA keyboard player of the year. Visit Lorne on-line: www.lorneryder.tk

JOHNNY PARENTE (www.myspace.com/johnnyparente) has just released his first EP with a SOLD OUT show in his hometown, Hamilton, Ontario. With the help of world class producer Carl Jennings at the Westmoreland Recording Studio and an incredible cast of Canadian musicians including members from 40 Sons and Daughters, Dean Lickyer, and The Trews, Johnny can now express himself live with an explosive acoustic sound AND through your speakers in your car/at home/at work with a full rockin' band!

MAX WRAY
(www.myspace.com/maxwraymusic), also from Hamilton Ontario, is striving to bring originality to the purest of musical genres. Max prides himself on bringing an energetic, and spontaneous show every night he performs. Whether it's working the audience to come up with new material on the spot or reaching into his long list of original tunes he keeps the audience guessing. His voice is one that breathes honesty, integrity and foremost hope.

CANADA DAY STAGE AT CENTRILLER SQUARE - (presented by the Bronte BIA)

The beautiful yard in front of CJ's is one the THE places to be for the Town of Oakville's celebrations of Canada Day. The whole Bronte area is one big street party, and CJ's is the place to sit and enjoy it. Featuring the fantastically talented people of our communtity, this stage rocks from noon to sundown:

12:00 - 1:00 - The Abbey Park School Ska Team
Eight fine young Oakville musicians bring the energy of ska music to the stage. Ska music was made for dancing. The music is upbeat, quick and exciting, and features sax, trumpet and trombone sounds. A great way to open the stage and let the clebrations begin!

1:15 - 2:15 - Alan Edge & Julie Glac --

Ska and R&B and a whole lot of other, Julie and Alan mix their unique vocal talents to catchy melodies and earwormadic leads. It's infectious. It's raunctious. It's rowdy and fun. You should take their easy going attitude seriuosly, if you like fun in your music. http://www.myspace.com/acedgeblues

2:30 - 3:30 - Jeff and Debbie Currie
Jeff & Debbie Currie play cover tunes of rock 'n roll, pop, country, blues, folk, gospel, bluegrass – truly something for everyone I their shows!

3:45 - 4:45 - Taffy - Colleen Costello and Ellen Carol comprise this folk duo – “Fresh as a carrot out of the ground - hose-washed, sweet and gritty.”

5:00 - 6:00 - John and Sheila Ludgate -
John’s award-winning songs and Sheila’s harmony vocals combine to make this folk duo fantastic.

6:15 - 7:15 - Trevor Burt
Trevor Burt is one of Canada ’s foremost classical guitarist/composers, with unique and compelling compositions. His appearance at the Café is a real treat!

7:30 - 9:00 - Alright Alright
Winners of the 2009 Metroland’s Best of the West Battle of the Bands competition, Alright Alright took their favourite Clash, Buddy Holly, and Motown Records, and engineered an enigmatic sound of raw power and dancehall energy. A perfect gear-up to get you festive for the fireworks to follow. http://www.myspace.com/alrightalrightband

Frank plays folk-rock but has a punk background, and his influences include Jonny Thunders, New York Dolls, Joy Division, Napalm Death, Jonny Cash, Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly and Bob Dylan

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s with Taffy

Colleen Costello and Ellen Carol comprise this folk duo – “Fresh as a carrot out of the ground - hose-washed, sweet and gritty.” www.myspace.com/colleencostello

Swing Out of Spring with Don Singular and the Memory Lane Orchestra

Artshow Opening Social – Paintings by Kevin Doty and Blaire, Aubrey and Paige Doty, a father a daughters show. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until May.

Music After 8 Series Starring Judith Lander and pianist Lona Davis
Singer -actor -composer. Judith Lander sings into the very heart of the music of Jacques Brel, Kurt Weill, Stephen Sondheim, and many other geniuses of the 20th century, as well as performing her own songs. Judith has appeared internationally as composer  with such illustrious dance companies as the Hubbard Street Co of Chicago, American Ballet Theatre, Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal,  and the National Ballet, to name a few. She has appeared on and off Broadway in productions such as ” Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill”, ”Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris ”, and Stephen Schwartz’s( Wicked) New York premier of” The Baker’s Wife”.  Judith starred in many critically acclaimed  Brel productions across North America including ones in Boston, Washington, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal as well as appearing with Brel himself at Carnegie Hall.  Judith starred in the Toronto smash “I ‘m getting My Act Together..” and has collaborated with such Canadian luminaries as Toller Cranston and the late Hagood Hardy.  In 2008 Judith performed a night of Brel at the Toronto Jazz Festival in the Cabaret series with French pianist- composer Philippe Noireau and has continued her solo cabaret appearances in Toronto, including a recent appearance at Statler’s Cabaret. This June she will appear once again at the Toronto Jazz Festival ( June 30th) with the brilliant Nancy White in a two woman show. Judith continues to reside in Oakville and is a highly respected vocal teacher.

Tickets are $25 for this season finale performance, and include light food and coffee and a cash bar.  Order in advance at CJ’s Café in Bronte, 905-465-0411.  The evening also benefits the Oakville Arts Council.

Artshow Opening Social – Painting by Joyce Kellock -. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until June

Bring a sketch pad, camera or flowers if you like. We'll all document the day. Drop by,have a coffee, hang out, as we offer a little food for thought, and fun. Front and back Patio. 10am - 4pm, Earth Day.

Grand Opening of Lyn’s Line Mini-Store within CJ’s Café in Bronte – World-renowned local artist Lyn Estall has turned her hand to making jewelry – join us to launch Lyn’s new line of earrings, necklaces and other fun and funky pieces

CJ’s 3rd Anniversary Celebrations – Free Coffee All Day with a Donation to the Jalalabad School for Girls in Afghanistan – Donate the value of your coffee or make a BIG donation and get a tax receipt – also enjoy the award winning folk duo John and Sheila Ludgate from Noon to 2PM.

Tues. April 7, 2009, 6:30 – 8:00PM

Artshow Opening for Heather Sinnott – Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until May 5.

Tues. April 7, 2009, 6:30 – 8:00PM

Artshow Opening for Photography by Derik Hawley – Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until May 5

CJ’s Music After 8 Series
- Dusty Bohdan - A member of Jeff Healey’s band in the mid 80’s, Dusty’s solo fingerstyle guitar playing has been featured on Brad Barkers “Dinner Jazz” and Jaymz Bee’s “Jazz in the City” radio programs on Jazz.FM 91.1. Tickets are $20 and include food and coffee and a cash bar. Order in advance at CJ’s
Café in Bronte, 905-465-0411. The evening also benefits the Oakville Arts Council.

Artshow Opening Social – Prints and Mono-Prints by Kristian Nesbitt - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until March 3

Artshow Opening Social – Paintings by Heidi Rohde - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until February 3

Saturday Dec 20, 11AM—1PM

Christmas with Deanna Wells

Classically trained singer and pianist Deanna Wells shares the Music of the Season

Artshow Opening Social - Paintings by Ross Gordon and Mary Jackman -
Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until January 6

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s – Feature Musician Stacey Burke

Noon – 12:30 Christmas Carols and hot chocolate marshmallows, mulled cider, festive treats at 12:30pm Santa & Mrs. Claus arrive! Get photos with Santa and loot bags from 12:30 to 3PM

1:00 – 3:00 – Inside CJ’s Café, Classical Concert with Brendan Galloway - A 19-year-old native of Oakville, Brendan has been studying the music of the Romantic Period for Piano under Sandrine Erdely-Sayo of Philadelphia for the past 2 years. He has been called by some a "musical savant", because of his '...incredibly keen musical ear...kind heart and musical soul.”

3:00 – 5:20 Carols in Centriller Square – featuring the Greytones Barbershoppers, Emilia
Sadowski , former Bronte Idol, and the Tempus Choral Society

5:30 Countdown & Tree Lighting, followed by Closing Carols

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s – Feature Musician Duane Rutter - "Rutter's an accomplished singer-songwriter as well as an experienced side man in southwestern Ontario. Rutter writes exceptionally crafted tunes complemented by insightful, often introspective lyrics that address life’s universal themes. Rutter
has managed to capture a haunting, yet hopeful spirit .Whether the powerful confessions in “Goodnight Amy” or the difficulties of relationship building in “Heartless Wheel” or even the surreal imagery of “Dead Man”, he writes songs that speaks from and to the heart."

Music After 8 Featuring Margot Roi – “Warmly delicious, full bodied vocals with a hint of smokiness,” Margot Roi cross-pollinates traditional and contemporary standards, and rearranges rhythms, to create a fresh textured sound and an inclusionist style with an unfettered exuberant approach.

Her performance will be served with your choice of red or white wine, and an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, from 8PM to 11PM on Friday November 7th.

Tickets are $20 and include food and coffee and a cash bar. Order in advance at CJ’s Café in Bronte, 905-465-0411. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Oakville Arts Council.

Artshow Opening Social - Photography by John Foreman - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until December 2.

Artshow Opening Social - Painting by Marina Durette

Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until December 2

www.idmarina.com

The Curries (Jeff & Debbie) are a cover tunes duo excelling in vocal harmonies combined with outstanding guitar work - both acoustic and electric. They play at various venues and are known for their versatility and great selection of cover tunes to please every audience. Their diverse range of music includes rock 'n roll, pop, country, blues, folk, gospel, bluegrass and anything else that may please an audience.

Live Music Sunday at CJ’s –
Feature Musician: The Neil Sharp Trio

Live Music at CJ’s – Feature Musician: Jenn Ryan - Jenn Ryan is a singer/songwriter hailing from London, Ontario who has introduced her music to overwhelming audience reaction in the GTA's folk scene. Don't let her small stature fool you - there is a statuesque voice inside that will be sure to reach your core. Check her out at www.myspace.com/jennryanmusic
then come see her live!

Artshow Opening Social – Photography by Nancy Delsey Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist. On display until November 4

Artshow Opening Social – Paintings by Bev Dillon - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist. On display until November 4 .

Creative Mornings with Darla McNevin owner of Orange Coloured Sky Gallery
Try something new! Join us for creative fun and take home a work of art! Today’s Class: Card-Making—get ready to wow!
Cost is $15/class or $55 for any 4 classes, or $95 for all 7. Includes tuition, materials, coffee or tea & scone; please pre-register at CJ’s by the day before each class. (min 6/max 25)

Music After Eight - Megan Whittington & Howard Lopez - Megan’s powerful vocals & Howard’s keyboard come together to bring us a treasure trove of best-loved jazz and folk standards. 3 course of hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Get tickets in advance - $20 – available at CJ’s Café in Bronte.

Creative Mornings with Darla McNevin owner of Orange Coloured Sky Gallery
Try something new! Join us for creative fun and take home a work of art! Today’s Class: Creative Scrap-booking—bring photos and objects to make one new page for a personal scrapbook
Cost is $15/class or $55 for any 4 classes, or $95 for all 7. Includes tuition, materials, coffee or tea & scone; please pre-register at CJ’s by the day before each class. (min 6/max 25)

Feature Musician Andy Stokes – Andy’s last performance had the audience doing a group-hug for hours after! "A Story of Life" is a collection of new songs from whimsical to serious heartache, it is a reflection of Andy's personal journey over the last few years. Andy offers a unique style of music from the heart.

Creative Mornings with Darla McNevin owner of Orange Coloured Sky Gallery
Try something new! Join us for creative fun and take home a work of art! Today’s Class: Pottery—form and paint a pot
Cost is $15/class or $55 for any 4 classes, or $95 for all 7. Includes tuition, materials, coffee or tea & scone; please pre-register at CJ’s by the day before each class. (min 6/max 25)

Feature Musician Duane Rutter -"Rutter's an accomplished singer-songwriter as well as an experienced side man in southwestern Ontario. Rutter writes exceptionally crafted tunes complemented by insightful, often introspective lyrics that address
life’s universal themes. Rutter has managed to capture a haunting, yet hopeful spirit .Whether
the powerful confessions in “Goodnight Amy” or the difficulties of relationship building in “Heartless Wheel” or even the surreal imagery of “Dead Man”,he writes songs that speaks from and to the heart."

Creative Mornings with Darla McNevin owner of Orange Coloured Sky Gallery
Try something new! Join us for creative fun and take home a work of art! Today’s Class: Jewelry-making 2: necklace + earrings/bracelet

Cost is $15/class or $55 for any 4 classes, or $95 for all 7. Includes tuition, materials, coffee or tea & scone; please pre-register at CJ’s by the day before each class. (min 6/max 25)

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musician: William & Polly - “William & Polly’s two-part harmony style with old-time picking revives Appalachian folk, rock’n’roll, murder ballads and various covers in all their faded glory. www.myspace.com/williamandpolly

Art Show Opening Social - Photography by Joe Iannandrea Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist. On display until October 7.

Artshow Opening Social - Paintings by Azhar Shemdin. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until October 7.

11:30 - 12:30 Redman Live www.redmanlive.com

12:30 - 1:30 Carrie and Lawrence www.myspace.com/Lawrencecarrie

1:30 - 2:30 Sarah Loucks
www.sarahloucks.ca

2:30 - 3:30 Michelle Groves - www.myspace.come/michellelynngroves

3:30 - 4:30 Road Kill Bill www.myspace.come/roadkillbill

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musician: Oliver Kirby -"Oliver Kirby is 22 and has lived in Oakville most his life, but has spent the majority of the last 4 years in Waterloo, where he majors in English Literature. Oliver's influences include (but are not limited to) Bob Dylan, Elliott Smith, the Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin, and he composes his own material. Nobody can turn their ears and eyes away from him when he takes the stage (his good looks probably don't hurt his chances with the ladies, this reporter finds.)” – submitted by O.Kirby ;-

Oakville Taoist Tai Chi Society Demonstration – come watch this ancient practice performed by local people, and learn about the many and multi-level benefits.

Creative Mornings with Darla McNevin owner of Orange Coloured Sky Gallery
Try something new! Join us for creative fun and take home a work of art! Today’s Class: Decoupage—very creative cutting & pasting
Cost is $15/class or $55 for any 4 classes, or $95 for all 7. Includes tuition, materials, coffee or tea & scone; please pre-register at CJ’s by the day before each class. (min 6/max 25)

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musicians: Suzuki Flute Duo -

Creative Mornings with Darla McNevin owner of Orange Coloured Sky Gallery
Try something new! Join us for creative fun and take home a work of art! Today’s Class: Making painted glass & bead candle-holders
Cost is $15/class or $55 for any 4 classes, or $95 for all 7. Includes tuition, materials, coffee or tea & scone; please pre-register at CJ’s by the day before each class. (min 6/max 25)

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musician: Tommy Pullin – Tommy Pullin’s soft-rock tells a story, reflecting the musings of someone who has been around the block a few times.

Retro Rock Lounge - Roger Lapworth has organized a full day and evening of great music, played outside on the patio!

12 Noon The Diamond Effect
1:30 pm Hat Trick
2:30 pm The Marawders
4:00 pm Three Finger Arrow
5:30 pm Cliff Lee
6:15 pm INTERMISSION
6:45 pm SKP
8:15 pm Stress Management
9:45 pm SOLID (Set #1)
10:45 pm Break
11:00 pm SOLID (Set #2)
11:45 pm END

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musicians: Chicopee Ridge Blue Grass Band — Sandy Aikman on dobro, Don Coombs on banjo, Joe Rohrer on bass and Bob Lamothe on guitar. These old-boys play only a few selected venues a year—join us for a very special treat.

Art Show Opening Social - Paintings by Beata Goik
Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist. On display until Sept 2

Art Show Opening Social - Photography by Wendy Filice Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist. On display until Sept 2

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musician: Brendan Galloway - Brendan Galloway packed the house in his last appearance in November 2007. An 18-year-old native of Oakville, he has been studying the music of the Romantic Period for Piano under Sandrine Erdely-Sayo of Philadelphia for the past 2 years. He has been called by some a "musical savant", because of his '...incredibly keen musical ear...kind heart and musical soul.”

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musician: Lorne Ryder

Retro Rock Lounge - Roger Lapworth is organizing a full day and evening of great music, played outside on the patio! Check back for more details!

Singing Classes, Using Broadway Techniques with Broadway’s Judith Lander—5 Mondays in July and Aug, from 7:30—9:30 PM, starting July 28th. Fee is $160. Register by contacting Judith directly at (905) 338-7931.

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musician: Peter Marangi Bronte’s Peter Marangi is a talented visual artist as well as a talented rock/blues/alt guitar player and singer. He regularly plays large venues, so this is a great chance to hear him “up-close and personal.”

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musician: Karen Johnson

Book Launch for Meanderings, by George Arnold. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the poet. A half-hour reading from the book will take place at 2:30.

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musicians: EFG

Alan Edge, Frank Fronteddu, and Julie Glack blend music and comedy, jazz and reggae, with harmonies that can unmatched.

Canada Day Celebrations at Centriller Square - Feature Musicians

10:30 – 11:30 am
Adrian Hardie –An eclectic mix of Celtic traditional folk songs mixed with Canadian folk, Americana and original songs, played on fingerstyle acoustic guitar.  A soulful, talented and broad-ranging performer.

Art Show Opening Social - Photography by Kersti Abawi- Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist. On display until August 5.

Artshow Opening for Self-Portrait Show – Featuring 10 Artists - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.  On display until August 5.

Feature Musician Duane Rutter

– Says Steve Clarke of Acoustic Planet Erin Radio: "Rutter's an accomplished singer-songwriter as well as an experienced side man in southwestern Ontario. Rutter writes exceptionally crafted tunes complemented by insightful, often introspective lyrics that address life’s universal themes. Rutter has managed to capture a haunting, yet hopeful spirit. Whether the powerful confessions in “Goodnight Amy” or the difficulties of relationship building in “Heartless Wheel” or even the surreal imagery of “Dead Man”, he writes songs that speak from and to the heart."

Artshow Opening for Self-Portrait Show – Featuring 10 Artists - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.  On display until August 5.

Art Show Opening Social - Photography by Kersti Abawi- Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist. On display until August 5.

Music After Eight Season Grande Finale Starring Trio Del Fuego!

The final concert in the 2007-2008 season will be an outdoor affair! Join us in sipping champagne al fresco to the Latin groove of Trio del Fuego!

Hot, Hot, HOT entertainment, three courses of delicious snacks, and an all-night cash bar. Get tickets in advance - $30 for the Season Finale!

Trio Del Fuego serves up instrumental versions of classic pop and rock songs with a Latin twist. The Trio is Bronte’s own Eddie Paton, with Geoff Hlibka & Tom Bigas on percussion!

This concert is also celebrates 30 years of the Oakville Arts Council building the cultural life of Oakville! In support of the OAC we will have door prizes, silent auction and a 50/50 draw! CJ’s Café in Bronte will take no portion of the proceeds for the evening – all $ goes to the Oakville Arts Council!

New Writers Read, with Brian Henry - Students of Brian Henry’s creative writing classes read from their works-in-progress. Admission is free. Arrive early to order refreshments.

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s – Feature Musician: West 5th Jazz Trio

- In the summer of 2007 Dan Willer formed the West Fifth Jazz Trio with bassist Kevin Freer and drummer Matt Burns. The trio plays jazz standards, contemporary jazz, fusion, Brazilian and originals compositions composed by all three members. The trio is currently recording.

Retro Rock Lounge - Roger Lapworth is organizing a full day and evening of great music, played outside on the patio!  

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musician: John Serre -

Welcome to the Swampland! – A place where John Robert Serré (aka Dirty John Wedgewood) likes to brew his original musical elixir. A bottle of
snake oil blended with a smidgeon of Blues, a teaspoon of Southern Rock, a pinch of Country, a dash of folk, and light seasoning of bluegrass/Celt. All part of the recipe for fun and good listening. John’s swampy styling puts a nice spin on the cover songs he knows from 35+ years of pickin’ and grinnin’.

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musician: Natalie Goik
– a young performer with a big talent for writing, singing and playing her own music on a multitude of instruments. Natalie will perform acoustic, with a combination of covers and her own originals.

Art Show Opening Social - Photography by Lisa Horvath - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist. On display until July 1.

Art Show Opening Social - Paintings by Barbara Ariss - Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.

On display until July 1.

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s - Feature Musician: Jay Linden – Jay has been making music for 40 years. He writes and sings haunting, memorable slices of time and space firmly rooted in a folk sensibility. His debut CD, Satchel, is now available.

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s -
Feature Musician: Suzuki Flute Group -

Live Music Sundays at CJ’s -Feature Musicians: Laura Nareby and Gary Gardner

Laura Narbey, a classically trained singer specializing in Jazz and Pop music. Laura has performed in choral groups as well as rock bands over the years including a time with a group who raised thousands of dollars for Breast Cancer Research. She has recently returned to solo performance and is in the process of releasing a CD of some of her favourite material. Gary Gardner, a Bronte resident, sits in on keyboards. Gary plays with a number of local bands and has been performing in various capacities with Laura for many years. Their repertoire includes everything from Ella to Amanda Marshall, blues to pop and straight ahead standards.

Art Show Opening Social - Paintings by Gordon Miller. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist. On display until June 3.

Art Show Opening Social - Photography by Sondra Sholtz. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist, who is none other than our own lovely and talented Café staff! On display until June 3.

Music After Eight – featuring the V-Girls! – Heather Bambrick, Elana Harte and Kim Sheppard - Folk, pop, rock, country played on guitar, percussion, keys and vocals. Proceeds to the Oakville Art Council, which fosters, supports and promotes Oakville’s artistic activity. Three courses of refreshments and a cash bar. Get tickets in advance - $20 – available at CJ’s Café in Bronte.

Art Show Opening Social - “Bella, Bella Tuscany” with Dawn Angela Seeley accompanied by Dawn-Angela’s Artist Get-Away Student’s Roxanna Sato, Jan Davidson and Sandra Iafrate
On display until May 6

Art Show Opening Social - Photography by Wayne Elliot.  Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.  On display until May 6

Feature Musician- John and Sheila Ludgate – A fantastic folk duo, award-winning songwriter John Ludgate plays guitar and Sheila performs bass and harmony vocals. Sheila is also a songwriter.

Jazz After Eight – Featuring Kim Addison- A bold and passionate singer, writer, and entrepreneur, Kim Addison is living her dream. Kim sings cool swinging jazz standards made popular by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Mel Torme, and Frank Sinatra. Don’t miss this rare Oakville appearance. Three courses of refreshments and a cash bar. Get tickets in advance - $20 – available at CJ’s Café in Bronte. The evening is also a fundraiser for the Oakville and District Humane Society. www.addisonmusic.com/

Feature Musician – Adrian Hardie –an eclectic mix of Celtic traditional folk songs (in honour of St. Patricks Day), mixed with Canadian folk, Americana and original songs, played on fingerstyle acoustic guitar. This is the first feature performance for this soulful, talented and broad-ranging performer.

Feature Musician- Sweetgrass - Sweetgrass’s Warren Muzak and Amanda Brewer range from traditional country, to folk and blues, to modern rock and jazz.  Brewer’s sweet melodies are paired with Muzak’s driving rhythms and their powerful voices weave together to draw listeners in to stories of love, loss and life on the road.  http://www.myspace.com/sweetgrasstunes

New Writers Read - Students of Brian Henry’s creative writing classes read from their works-in-progress.

Artshow Opening Social - Painting by Maureen McConnell. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.- on display until April 1.

Feature Musician- Steve Oslansky - Steve plays a warm, laid-back acoustic guitar mixture of folk, roots.

CJ’s Special Night for Promotional Portraits/Head Shots for Performers and Writers, by Evermore Photography – Professional photographer Joe Iannandrea will create a series of unique statements about you in photo-portrait.

You will get 6 images of your choice, suitable for websites, business cards, articles, press releases and more – high res images can be purchased at additional cost.

CJ’s Special Night Price - $60. Book your timeslot and pre-register at CJ’s. Check out Joe’s work at www.evermorephotgraphy.com

Feature Musicians Shawn Sage – Shawn crosses the borders of alt-country and delving into flamenco, Beatle-esque pop, bossa nova, and rockabilly ...with entertainingly unusual lyrics.  In the words of the Live Music Report, "Charismatic ... nothing short of mesmerizing."  http://www.shawnsage.com/home.html

Music After Eight, “A Gentle Night for the Soul, featuring Trevor Burt” – Trevor Burt is a flawless virtuoso with a “unique and compelling style, fusing classical and folk elements into a powerful new musical expression.” Trevor Burt’s repertoire includes compositions by Francis Cutting, John Duarte, Yuguijiro Yocoh, Gordon Lightfoot and Trevor Burt.  Come let the beauty surround you like balm for the soul during these cold dark nights.  Three courses of refreshments and a cash bar.Get tickets in advance -  $20 – available at CJ’s Café in Bronte.  The evening is also a fundraiser for the Oakville Arts Council.  www.trevortburt.ca

Feature Musician – Diana Zitmanis - A great songwriter and a solid musician with a beautiful voice, Diana is a celebrity in the Beaches area of Toronto, where she not only performs regularly but also hosts music nights. “Her new CD "All I Want" would be a welcome addition to anyone's collection. I especially like "Coffee Song."  - Jerry Foster DJ @ CKWE 105.9 fm.  http://www.dianaz.ca/

Feature Musicians William & Polly - “William & Polly’s  two-part harmony style with old-time picking means the Appalachian songbook is here, rock’n’roll and pop hits, murder ballads, originals and covers in their faded glory. Please enjoy responsibly.”www.myspace.com/williamandpolly

Painting Made Simple -- Watercolours and Acrylics for Beginners and Intermediates With Dawn Angela Seeley – In this 4 week Lunch & Lessons series, learn how to simplify watercolour painting, mix colours, and create great compositions, while enjoying lunch and coffee or tea and the creative atmosphere of an arts-café to paint in!  $295 plus 5% GST.  Contact Dawn Angela at artist@dawnangela.com.  Evening classes also available..

Art Show Opening Social - "My True Nature" Paintings and Photography of Jackie Osmond Patrick - Jackie is a 'mixed media fine artist' and the second artist to have both the front and back galleries at CJ’s, displaying both painting and photography. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist. On display until March 4.

Feature Musicians – Miss Behavin’ - Brenda Chisholm, Rick Hill, Ed Marion, Larry Aul, and Stewart McPhail are five friends who played folk and bluegrass music together decided to include a few swing tunes in their set one night.  That was three years ago and now they play swing and vintage jazz with special focus on tunes from the 20’s and 30’s. Based out of Oakville , this acoustic quintet features a vocalist, two guitarists, stand-up bass, and percussion. This five piece group of swinging acoustic strings will have the café moving!

Feature Musician – Drew Henderson and Michael Kolk Henderson and Kolk formed the Henderson-Kolk Duo in 2004 while studying at the University of Toronto. Each have won numerous awards and international competitions as soloists, and have performed as a duo throughout Canada. In June 2006 they made their international debut in Italy at the Mediterranean Guitar Festival, and in November finished their debut CD, entitled Original Guitar Transcriptions, which are often heard on CBC’s Radio 2 and Austin’s internationally broadcast program. For more information please visit www.hkguitarduo.com

Music After Eight – Sultans of String – Kevin Laliberte and Chris McKhool
The Live music Report calls this band "Groundbreaking....virtuoso.…boundary pushing ...infectious…visionary…brilliant…absolutely stunning!"  Join the Sultans of String in their exploration of world rhythms in this mesmerizing global concert experience.  The Mariposa Folk Foundation describes them as "Just awesome original Gypsy-jazz-flamenco!” Chris presents a wild and improvised musical journey. Along with Kevin Laliberte, the band romps through an energized adventure of Latin, jazz and folk rhythms.

Feature Musician - EFG - EFG consist of Alan Edge, Frank Fronteddu, and Julie Glack.  All three are big personalities and together they blend music and comedy approaching music styles ranging from jazz to reggae, with harmonies that can almost be unmatched

Burns Supper - Experience the traditions that honour the great Scottish poet, with your host Jack Jackson.  Featuring musical entertainment by Carole Smith and friends, traditional dances by  the Oakville Scottish Country Dance Group, and all your favorite Scottish morsels, including the illustrious and immortal haggis!  Price:  $45 per person, $85 per couple.  Buy tickets in advance at CJ’s.

Oakville Green Party “New Year’s” Coffee House – come meet Dr. Blake Poland, Oakville’s federal Green Party representative (and the health promotion critic for the Green Party of Canada), other members of the local campaign team and electoral district association, and other green-minded Oakville citizens.

Feature Musician - West African Drummer, Kevork Guerguerian - Kevork’s connection to the heart of drumming expands our consciousness. Experienced the rhythms of life, the harmonies of working together and the diversity of the percussive instruments to expand the soul.  Starting January 22, Kevork will be running by-weekly drumming lessons and drumming lessons here at CJ’s Café – come hear what Kevork can teach you! www.handsofrhythm.com

Art Show Opening Social – Mostly Cats - Paintings by Lyn Estall and Photography by Linda Goodrow. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and meet the artist.  On display until Feb 5.

Art Show Opening Social - Photography by Derik Hawley. Derik is a friendly non-arboreal primate who takes photographs of the nooks and crannies of cities and countryscapes. On display until Feb 5.

Feature Musician David Joseph - David has been writing lyrics with music for many years., and describes his style as "Americana",  "Southern Rock", "Modern Pop Country" , "Roots Music".  His lyrics come straight from the heart:  sometimes funny, sometimes serious but always honest."  www.davidjoseph.ca.