Saturday May 25, 2013 - Saturday June 15, 2013 Cheeky Monkey Map and Directions | Register Description:Local artist Jessie J. Rabbitt has decided after 52 years of creating her art to part with some of her most cherished works. Over the years, she had perfected many different techniques and mediums in her ever evolving style. Take this opportunity to own your very own RABBITT! A Silent Auction of selected works will be held at Cheeky Monkey starting on Sat. May 25 until Sat. June 15 Stop in often to check how your bid stands. Items must be paid in full and picked up no later then June 22. . Many other pieces that are not in the auction will be available to purchase as well - with no reasonable offer refused. IT IS TIME TO OWN A RABBITT! Register
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Jenn Kee is no stranger to Sarnia. She is not from here, but told us she loves playing in the city. Beside performing at this First Friday, she was at Coffee Culture last month as well as she was a cast member of 'Classic Albums' and StarBright Theatre groups that have played at The Imperial Theatre. After her stellar show last night, it is evident that Sarnia loves her too. There was a real sort of electricity in the air all day leading up to the May First Friday evening. Maybe it was the perfect spring weather. I think it was the anticipation of all the events happening in the downtown combined with the warm sunshine. The number of people here to listen to Jenn was impressive. Little wonder. With her pure voice, expert guitar playing and strong delivery of not only cover songs, but her own songs as well, she wowed everyone. She ...
MoreSaturday May 18, 2013 - Saturday May 18, 2013 Stubborn Mule Map and Directions | Register Description: Focusing on songwriting that reflects the tenacity of choosing to overcome the burdens of the world and transform with stamina towards a positive upbeat vibe, EverGlo delivers. They get the reality of the world and also demand we rise "to deal". Everglo have already established a grass-roots following, with rapidly building momentum. Their debut album, appropriately named, "RISE" commands the listener, the audience and the world to dig deep and deliver; EverGlo walks it's talk - EverGlo delivers. The vibe is a smooth, dance worthy party that stimulates the thinker and inspires you to groove.There is no line of delineation between the audience and EverGlo. Masterful and explosive performances, littered with charisma. You can witness or participate, either way EverGlo will have their way with you. Running Red Lights aspires to raise the combined spirit of a mid-70's classic ...
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Friday June 7, 2013 - Friday June 7, 2013 Cheeky Monkey Map and Directions | Register Description:~Live music with MIKE BLACKMORE & THE ANIMATION 7:00 - 9:00 pm ~ "It's Time To Own A Rabbitt" Art Exhibit & Sale by Jessie J. Rabbitt Mike Blackmore is always a pleasant surprise for his fans. His improvised musicianship is never in dispute and is unmatched. The surprise is in who will join him on the stage on any given day. Regardless of who it is, they are always a delight to listen to. Mike solo or as band leader takes you on a musical journey that will grab you and not let go until the very last note is played! Jessie J. Rabbitt's artistic free spirit and life stories come shining through in her wonderful art work done in several different mediums such as water colour, tempera, acrylics and oils. Inspiration has come from all directions of the ...
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Holy music lovers Batman!! What a huge, wonderful party RECORD STORE DAY 2013 turned out to be. The day started with the expected line up at the door before opening at 9:30 am. I wouldn't say it was a frenzied stampede, but it was orderly mayhem of the best kind. Smiling faces abounded as they found the treasured exclusive RSD releases they were hoping for. As the doors opened and the crowd came in, local band BORDERLITE TRIO started playing at the back area of the store. This band was perfect for kicking of the day of live music. Their playlist of covers ranged from Jason Mraz to Zac Brown Band. For a three piece, they back a lot of bunch. For those who missed hearing them, watch for their upcoming gigs on our EVENTS calender. They are due to play again here at Cheeky Monkey for the October 4th First ...
MoreDate: May 11, 2013 Time: 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM Location: Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart at Indian Road, Sarnia Booth size: 10 ft or how ever much you need. Lots of room. Cost: $35 total The annual Grace United Church Art Show and Plant Sale is rapidly approaching. We decided to move the Flea Market to another date and focus on Art and Plants. The Spring Sale has generally been well attended (barring a blizzard or other severe weather) and can be very profitable. For more information, please contact me at (519) 331-6408 or LBruceRitchie@gmail.com to confirm you are showing.
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The Imperial Theatre was the chosen venue for what has become the annual event of the Collected Works of Larry Towell featuring musical accompaniment of Mike Stevens. For those not familiar with Larry Towell, he is a world renowned photo-journalist. Larry's "subjects" are not pretty flowers or the typical landscapes of many photographers. He specializes in showing the aftermath of tragic situations both natural and man made. His years spent in places as far reaching as Iraq, El Salvador, Rwanda, Haiti and New Orleans have resulted in creating a disturbing yet enlightening body of work. The faces of survivors, the destruction of property are all evident, leaving you wondering how do people endure. Larry excels in showing us a side of life we never see in our safe homes here in Canada, not even on the news. The Rwanda genocide, soldiers in Iraq patrolling what look like empty streets, flooded cemeteries of ...
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People were dancing and singing along with the local group The Persuaders during the April 5th First Friday at Cheeky Monkey. With Ray, Randy and Doug playing from an extensive list of well loved familiar hits from mostly the 60's and 70's, customers could not help but to sing along. A few were enjoying the music so much, they just had to dance too. It was like having a personal hits parade on the Red Carpet stage for the evening. They played so many great songs, I can't being to list them all, but the stand outs were the ones from Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Persuaders, voices and playing style are perfectly suited to cover the CCR hits. For the early part of the evening, Sydney Kennedy and her cousin were on hand to apply henna tattoos to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. For a minimum donation of $2 they would ...
MoreSaturday May 18, 2013 - Saturday May 18, 2013 Cheeky Monkey Map and Directions | Register Description: Local artist Jessie J. Rabbitt has decided after 52 years of creating her art to part with some of her most cherished works. Over the years, she had perfected many different techiques and mediums in her ever evolving style. Take this opportunity to own your very own RABBITT! To this end a live auction will be held at Cheeky Monkey. Many other pieces that are not in the auction will be available to purchase as well - with no reasonable offer refused. Preview throughout the morning until auction begins at 1:00 pm - Registration for auction starts at noon Stop by for the Silent Auction of a totally different body of work by Ms. Rabbitt starting May 25 until June 15. Register
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Friday May 3, 2013 - Friday May 3, 2013 Cheeky Monkey Map and Directions | Register Description:Live music with JENN KEE 7:00 - 9:00 pm Art Exhibit & SALE Jessie J. Rabbitt Talented singer songwriter musician, Jenn Kee stops by to play you her songs in her distinctive bluesy style. "It's Time To Own A Rabbitt". Jessie J. Rabbitt is looking for good homes for her 52 years of original art. Cheeky Monkey, downtown Sarnia's record & more store, is proud to present talented young indie musician Jenn Kee and the works of local artist Jessie J. Rabbit "It's Time To Own a Rabbitt' exhibit and sale for their May 3rd First Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Jenn Kee was born in Cobourg Ontario into an environment steeped in music. Jenn knew from a very young age that music was her passion, her dream and her life. Jenn's love of drama, show stoppers and the stage led to a ...
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