March 1 - 31
The Tax Doctors	Taxing For Food Free review of any previously file income tax return (to ensure you have the best possible return) with a donation of non perishable food to the Brantford Food Bank. Call The Tax Doctors® @ 519-757-1166 to book your appointment. We are located at 4 CEntennial Drive in Brantford.	Contact Glenn Kress at 519-757-1166 for more information.

 

March 3
Therapy Lounge	Chuck Jackson returns to Therapy Lounge. After playing at the Canadian Olympic Pavilion, Chuck returns to play the blues at Therapy. Come out and listen to one of Canada's premier blues artists.	Contact Steve at 416-817-7266 for more information.

 

March 4
St. Mark's Church	Thursdays in Lent Music at 12:00 Noon followed by light lunch Performer: Greg Walshaw, organist at St. Andrew's United Church, Brantford Donations gratefully accepted for the lunch.	Contact the office at 519-752-6451 for more information.

 

March 5
Greenbrier Presbyterian Church	World Day of Prayer 2010 Theme: Let everything that has breath praise God!" written by the women of Cameroon, Africa at 7:30 p.m. 11 White Oaks Ave. Brantford	the office

 

March 5 - 6
Brantford Arts Block	Turning Ideas Into Practice will explore innovative business models, develop new networking opportunities, build the capacity of local creative/cultural sector organizations and generate practical ideas and projects to assist in this transformation.Keynote Kevin Stolarick, Research Director of the Marin Prosperity Institute, will kick off the event on March 5.Keynote speaker Gord Hume will lead the second day of the conference. Hume is recognized as one of Canada’s leading experts on Municipal Cultural Planning and Creative Cities. Both speakers will provide sparks of inspiration for our growing cultural sector. Workshops and brainstorming sessions throughout the two days are set to provide participants with practical tools for becoming agents of change	Contact Jen Jollimore at 519-753-9400 for more information.

 

March 6
ICHTHYS Theatre Productions	ICHTHYS is holding our Annual General Meeting on Saturday, March 6th from 10:30 – 12:30 p.m. at Major Ballachey Public School, 105 Rawdon Street, Brantford. The AGM kicks off our 10th season, and will feature a special 10th anniversary retrospective video with highlights from all of our past 10 seasons, an introduction to the cast of Charlotte’s Web, and a short performance from one of this season’s productions.	Contact Lorna Stratton at 519-751-5411 for more information.

 

March 6
Therapy Lounge	Mackenzie 1st plays Therapy Lounge. This awesome Montreal based band will playing an acoustic night of their music. No Cover! Come in, drink, dance and have some fun!	Contact Steve at 416-817-7266 for more information.

 

March 6 - 7
SDHS	Paris Antique Show Exhibition Hall/ Paris Fairgrounds 30 Outstanding Dealers presenting a full range of antiques Sat March 6, 10.00 - 5.00 & Sun March 7, 11.00 -5.00 Admission $5.00 Great Food Free Parking	Contact Jeff Stutley at 905-659-1166 for more information.

 

March 7
Grand River Chorus	Grand River Chorus launches its first ever European Tour (March 12 – 21) with its TAKING CANADA TO EUROPE matinee concert on March 7th at 3:00 pm at St Basil’s Church, 50 Palace St., Brantford. Taking Canada to Europe will allow local music lovers to experience a preview of the music the Grand River Chorus has prepared for its first ever European Tour - Following in the Footsteps of the Great Composers. Tickets may be purchased at The Brantford Book Worm, 331 Brant Avenue, Green Heron Bookstore in Paris and the Haldimand-Norfolk Information Centre in Simcoe. Alternatively orders may be placed by calling 519-759-7885, or by contacting grandriverchorus@rogers.com. Concert ticket prices are $25 adult, $20 Seniors/Post-secondary Students, or $5 for children and HS Students with valid ID.	Contact David Neumann at 519-759-7885 for more information.

 

March 10
Therapy Lounge	Wes & James play Therapy Lounge. Come check out these local musicians. With a mixture of rock and folk these guys are sure to entertain you. $3.50 Keith's Pints $3.50 Shooters	Contact Steve at 416-817-7266 for more information.

 

March 11
St. Mark's Church	Thursdays in Lent Music at 12:00 Noon followed by light lunch Performer: Dr. Ron Fox, organist at St. Peter's Roman Catholic Basilica, London Donations gratefully accepted for the lunch.	Contact the office at 519-752-6451 for more information.

 

March 13
Personal Computer Museum	The Personal Computer Museum open house features over 45 interactive computers dating back to 1976. Out of a collection of over 700, experience computing as it was in the "old days" and visit our collections of magazines, software, books and more!	Contact Syd Bolton at 519-753-8825 for more information.

 

March 13
Therapy Lounge	Aaron Silverthorn plays Therapy Lounge. This young local musician really rocks the house! Get in early because he always packs the place. Show 9:30pm to close No Cover!	Contact Steve at 416-817-7266 for more information.

 

March 13 - 15
Brantford Arts Block	Family Day Weekend Festivities at the Brantford Arts Block! First start your weekend on Feb 13th with a Valentine's Sale! Similar to our Santa Sale in December, a variety of vendors will be selling their wares from 11-5pm. Items include, jewellery, soaps, candles, chocolates, clothing and more! Then on Feb 14th, bring the kids in for jewellery making and sewing workshops in our gallery space. On Feb 15th, the whole family can participate in a drum circle and have some fun with Improv. Each workshop is only $2. Spend some time with your family at the Brantford Arts Block!	Contact Alexis Pite at 519-753-9400 for more information.

 

March 15 - 19
brantford arts block	Join the Arts Block crew for a fun-filled week or just a day of sewing, drama and puppetry for Ages 8 and up M - F 9 – 3 pm. Monday: Creature Crazy - Create your own soft and cuddly stuffed animal, monster or virus to bring home and share with the family. Learn sewing techniques that you will use your life long, Tuesday: The Puppet Project - Design and make puppets from various materials and then make a puppet show for all to see. Wednesday: Dress Yourself - Make it yourself! Pick from popular styles of dress or vest patterns. Learn how to make that pattern look best on you. Then take the pattern home, create more on your own and increase your wardrobe for less $$!! Thursday: Improve your Improv (with Heather Ashby) - A fun-filled day of improv, sketches, comedy and performance. Come out and ham it up! Friday: Designer T’s - Make a T-shirt that fits your style, from scratch. Then decorated it or leave it plain. Make as many as you want! And take your patterns home! What a great way to express your personal style! Enrollment is limited to 10 students per day, so register early.	Contact josh bean, aliki at 519 753 9400 for more information.

 

March 17
Therapy Lounge	St Patty's Day Bash! Trevor Cobb & Friends play all night! Trevor and several local musicians will be playing sets from the early afternoon 'til the early morning. No Cover & plenty of cold Green Beer	Contact Steve at 416-817-7266 for more information.

 

March 18
St. Mark's Church	Thursdays in Lent Music at 12:00 Noon followed by light lunch Performer: Ian Clark, organist at St. James' Anglican Church, Brantford & the Transylvania Club Choir Donations gratefully accepted for the lunch.	Contact the office at 519-752-6451 for more information.

 

March 25
St. Mark's Church	Thursdays in Lent Music at 12:00 Noon followed by light lunch Performer: Dr. Wayne Carroll, organist at Knox Presbyterian Church, St. Thomas Donations gratefully accepted for the lunch.	Contact the office at 519-752-6451 for more information.

 

March 28
Canadian Cancer Society	Daffodil Brunch Dunsdon Legion 9 Tollgate Rd, Brantford Sunday, March 28, 2010 10:00 am to 2:00 pm All you can eat Breakfast Buffet for a donation *Food by Strodes BBQ & Deli * Entertainment * Thank you for supporting the Canadian Cancer Society We need your help to fulfill our commitment to Fight for Life. Join the fight. Make cancer history. Canadian Cancer Sociey cancer.ca/brantford (519) 753-2566	Contact Paige Smitiuch at 519-753-2566 for more information.