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SUMMARY:Winter Birdwatching Hike (In-person)
DESCRIPTION:Winter birdwatching is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and experience the beauty of nature in a quieter season. While some birds have migrated south\, many stay behind\, bringing life and color to our winter landscape. Some northern species even travel here\, treating us to special sightings as they escape harsher climates. Whether you’re new to birdwatching or a seasoned birder\, we invite you to join us on this winter birding adventure! \nFriday\, January 17 or Saturday\, January 25\, 2025. \nRegister to attend. \n*Maximum 20 adults. \nFee: $12 (plus HST) per person\, per day.
URL:https://guides.uoguelph.ca/event/winter-birdwatching-hike-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Arboretum Centre\, 250 Arboretum Rd\, Guelph\, N1G 2W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
DESCRIPTION:Honouring Legacy\, Claiming Belonging\, and Embracing Hope \nJoin Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh\, Vice-Provost for International Affairs at McMaster University for an inspiring talk on legacy\, hope and belonging. With a distinguished career and leadership in human rights across Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and Canada\, Dr. Ibhawoh brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique global perspective. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative conversation and gain insights that bridge cultures\, histories\, and future possibilities. \nBio: Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh\nDr. Bonny Ibhawoh is the Vice-Provost for International Affairs at McMaster University. He is a Professor and the Senator William McMaster Chair in Global Human Rights at McMaster University\, Canada. He is also an Independent Expert-Rapporteur for the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development. With extensive teaching experience across Africa\, Europe\, the United States\, and Canada\, Dr. Ibhawoh brings a global perspective to his work. He is the Project Director of Participedia\, a global research network focused on public participation and democratic innovation\, and the founding Director of the McMaster University Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice. Additionally\, he leads the Confronting Atrocity Project\, a transnational study of truth and reconciliation processes. Dr. Ibhawoh serves on the boards of several human rights organizations\, including the Advisory Board of the Amnesty International Archives.
URL:https://guides.uoguelph.ca/event/standing-on-the-shoulders-of-giants/
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SUMMARY:IBPOC Artists Network Tour: From Words to Action—Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui
DESCRIPTION:Please join Guelph Dance and the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) for an evening of dance with Newton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui at the ImprovLab. The program features two solo works by these fantastic artists. \nNewton Moraes and Meryem Alaoui\nFebruary 28\, 2025: 7:30 PM\nImprovLab (University of Guelph)\nTickets: $10 or $20 (sliding scale\, please choose the option that best suits your needs) \n“My Dance is Not a Hobby” by Newton Moraes\n“Dance is far more than a hobby for me—it’s a profound expression of my identity\, personal journey\, and deep connection to the world around me\, informed by African Brazilian Spirituality and the love of those who shaped my path. At 63\, I embrace dance as a powerful medium to explore my LGBTQ identity\, navigate my struggles\, and celebrate life’s transformative experiences\, honoring both my past and present. Guided by legendary mentors and fuelled by the unwavering love of my partner\, my solo performances honour resilience\, connection\, and the transformative power of dance.” – Newton Moraes. \nChoreographer/Dancer: Newton Moraes\nLighting Designer: Eliajah Stefura\nStage Manager: Sharon DiGenova\nMusic: Iyo\, Strobe and Gleymdu \n“Sand Body” by Meryem Alaoui\n“I see you. You see me. We see objects and their shapes; the marks and traces of the object. We listen\, make decisions and feel our surroundings. Perhaps we also feel the spaces between us. We share a sonic\, visual and textural experience\, together\, for a few moments here and now.” – Meryem Alaoui \nChoreographer & Performer: Meryem Alaoui\nText: Meryem Alaoui and Christopher Willes\nRecording of text: Jonathan Adjemian \nAbout the Artists:\nNewton Moraes is a celebrated choreographer and founder of Newton Moraes Dance Theatre. Born in Brazil\, he has brought his vibrant\, cross-cultural dance styles to Canada and beyond. Moraes’ work is deeply influenced by his Brazilian roots and explores themes of identity\, migration\, and the human condition. He has performed and choreographed internationally\, earning acclaim for his dynamic and expressive pieces. Over the past 27 years\, Moraes has contributed significantly to the dance community through performances\, tours\, and workshops in cities such as Toronto\, Montreal\, and internationally. His passion for dance continues to inspire audiences and dancers alike\, solidifying his place as a pivotal figure in contemporary dance. \nNewton Moraes Dance Theatre is a company dedicated to the creation\, performance and production of contemporary dance works to explore\, maintain and develop the links between the arts of Canada and Latin America. Newton Moraes Dance Theatre had toured in Canada and internationally to public and critical acclaim. NMDT has received support over the years from Toronto Arts Council\, Ontario Arts Council\, Canada Council for the Arts\, Laidlaw Foundation\, Goethe Institute Toronto\, Foreign Affair Canada\, Dance Ontario Association\, Polo da Zona Norte in Sao Paulo/Brazil. Newton Moraes Dance Theatre‘s vision is to inspire and provide role models for young people. Support dance artists who work with dance forms of the Latin American Diaspora in Canada and bring together dance professionals who preserve the history and traditions of Latin America and who foster an appreciation of its heritage. Increase the visibility of the sector\, and improve understanding by disseminating information. Raise the level of critical discourse concerning the practice of dance forms of the Latin America diaspora in Canada. This will include creating an awareness of the complexity of Latin American dance as concept and encouraging closer critical engagement with the work of practitioners. Also to provide an environment to support artists in the creation of innovative forms of artistic expression to reach the widest possible audience and to be cultural ambassadors\, nationally and internationally. \nMeryem Alaoui is a dancer and choreographer from Morocco based in Toronto. Founder and co-artistic director of Jasad Dance Projects\, her work is at the intersection of somatic research using movement and voice\, and the exploration of contemporaneity through the reclamation of embodied performance practices\, dances and knowledge from her culture as a Moroccan diasporic dance artist. A graduate of the School of Toronto Dance Theatre\, she has performed in numerous projects led by choreographers such as Amanda Acorn\, Peggy Baker\, Antony Hamilton and Karen Kaeja. She has shared her choreographic work nationally and internationally\, notably in Ontario\, Quebec and Morocco. A certified Body-Mind Centering® Somatic Movement Educator\, Meryem also enjoys being involved in community and arts-education projects. \nThis presentation is courtesy of IBPOC ARTISTS NETWORK TOUR: FROM WORDS TO ACTION\, initiated by wind in the leaves collective.
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LOCATION:MacKinnon Building\, 87 Trent Lane\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Little Shop of Horrors
DESCRIPTION:What would you do if a mysterious plant promised you everything you ever wanted—but at a deadly cost? \nLet your imagination run wild as you follow the tale of Seymour\, a timid flower shop assistant\, who discovers Audrey II\, a strange plant with an insatiable appetite\, in “Little Shop of Horrors\,” presented by the School of Fine Art and Music and the School of Theatre\, English\, and Creative Writing in the College of Arts at the University of Guelph. \nAs the plant grows\, so does Seymour’s success—but how far will he go to keep it alive? Don’t miss this thrilling\, darkly comedic musical filled with unforgettable songs and suspense. \nThe production will run: \n\nFriday Feb. 28: 8 p.m.\nSaturday Mar. 1: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.\nSunday Mar. 2: 7 p.m.\n\nAll performances will take place at War Memorial Hall. \nLearn more and buy your tickets! \nMany thanks to North America Construction (1993) Ltd. | NAC Constructors Ltd. for their generous sponsorship of the performances! \n 
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LOCATION:War Memorial Hall\, 390 Gordon Street\, Guelph
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