About-London : Arts-and-Culture

London put down its creative roots early, over the years nurturing a heart and soul that has produced some great Canadian talent in both the visual and performing arts. Revolutionary artists like the late Jack Chambers and the late Greg Curnoe; performers like actors Kate Nelligan, Ryan Gosling and Oscar-winning screenplay writer and director Paul Haggis; dancer Evelyn Hart and our beloved musician Guy Lombardo. The tradition continues...

LondonArts.ca

LondonArts.ca brings together the resources of community cultural partners and local arts groups, providing a detailed source for event listings, venue information and directions, as well as an extensive directory of local artists.

The London Arts Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and the creative vitality of London by nurturing awareness of, involvement in, and commitment to, excellence of all levels of Arts and Culture – through programs and services that provide informational, educational, consulting and networking opportunities to Londoners, visitors, and the arts community.

Visit LondonArts.ca for the most up-to-date arts activities happening in London, Canada!

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London Heritage Council

The London Heritage Council enhances the quality of life of all Londoners, visitors and tourists by supporting the Heritage sector through the preservation, promotion and celebration of local heritage resources and activities. The London Heritage Council is the source of information for the heritage sector on funding possibilities, career development, and community connections.

Visit www.londonheritage.ca for up-to-date information on Heritage sites and events.

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London Museum of Archaeology

Discover Ontario’s archaeological past by exploring the Lawson Prehistoric Iroquoian Village, Canada’s only on-going excavation and reconstruction of a prehistoric site where 1,500 Neutral Iroquoians lived 500 years ago. Next to the Village site is the London Museum of Archaeology where one can explore the past 12,000 years of southwestern Ontario’s Native Peoples. The Museum also chronicles the lives and accomplishments of its founders Amos, Wilfrid and Elsie Jury. The Museum’s gallery, library, collections and adjacent Lawson archaeological site form an unparalleled facility where visitors can discover more about Ontario’s distinctive past.

Visit www.uwo.ca/museum for more information.

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Museum London

The heart of a museum is its collection and Museum London is proud to house one of Canada's great art collections, and one of the most significant historical artifact collections in Ontario. Museum London’s art collection has more than 5,000 regional and Canadian works and our 25,000 artifacts reflect the history of the City of London as an important urban centre in Southwestern Ontario. With every visit, you will find a reason to be inspired.

Visit www.londonmuseum.on.ca for more information.

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The Grand Theatre

On September 9, 1901 the New Grand Opera House welcomed its first patrons. Men in elegant evening attire and women in rich gowns took their seats for the opening night performance of the popular melodrama Way Down East. As they applauded that night, the audience did not know they were establishing a century-long tradition.

Among the great actors who have performed under the magnificent proscenium arch of The Grand are: W.C. Fields, Sarah Bernhardt, Michael Redgrave, Donald O’Connor, Sidney Poitier, Jessica Tandy, Hume Cronyn, Maggie Smith, Michael Burgess, William Hutt, Martha Henry, Karen Kain, Victor Garber, Sandra Oh and Leonard Nimoy.

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Fanshawe Pioneer Village

Fanshawe Pioneer Village, opened in 1959, is a 40-acre living history museum with over 30 original and recreated historic structures which tell the story of the origins and development of London and Middlesex County from 1820 to 1920. Beginning with an early log home and farm site, furnished to represent the first group of settlers north of the Thames, the Tipperary Irish, visitors can follow the development of the farming community around London which soon became one of the most successful wheat producing regions in Canada. Original late nineteenth century farmhouses, churches, a school and even an Orange Hall complete the rural landscape. Other original structures including the Denfield General Store and Post Office, Harmer Sawmill, and the Caverhill Woodworking shop represent a rural crossroads community at the beginning of the 20th century.

Visit www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca for more information.

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Eldon House

Eldon House was built in 1834 for John Harris, a veteran of the Royal Navy, his wife Amelia and their eight children. They came to London only a few years after it had been established as the capital of the London region in 1826. John, as District Treasurer, was an important figure in the local government. Their large Georgian home soon became the center of London society where it remained through four subsequent generations. In 1960, the family donated the house, its contents and what is now Harris Park to the City of London. Today visitors will find many period furnishings and hundreds of decorative pieces reflecting the family’s extensive travels and fascinating careers.

Visit www.londonmuseum.on.ca for more information.

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Banting House National Historic Site of Canada

Known as 'the birthplace of insulin', the Museum occupies the house where Dr. Banting lived and practiced medicine. Recognized as the site of the defining moment in the discovery of insulin, the Museum highlights the artistic, medical, military, and scientific careers of Sir Frederick Banting.

Visit http://www.diabetes.ca/about-us/who/banting-house/ for more information.

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Orchestra London

“Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the region through distinctive and inspirational performances of classical and a wide variety of other orchestral music. We undertake to support and foster Canadian performing and creative musical talent and to provide leadership and resources in the musical education of our communities. We are committed to delivering the highest standards in all of our programming and correspondingly to developing broad-based financial support, to ensure the sustainability of the Orchestra as a critical resource.”

Visit www.orchestralondon.ca for more information.

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