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Art
DURHAM ART GALLERY, 207
Garafraxa St., N., Durham, Ont.
Phone 369-3692.
Quilted Paths: Susan A. Rankin and
Jop Knechtel present an exhibition of
constructed, embellished, painted and
quilted hangings, both traditional pat-
terns and contemporary designs. Feb.
6-29.
Big Bacon 11: Jim Hong Louie's
ceramic sculpture, March 5 to April 16.
Gallery 96, York Lane (behind Run-
dles), Stratford. Call 271-2995. A co-
operative gallery of arts and crafts for
local and regional artists.
THE GALLERY STRATFORD, 54
Romeo St., Stratford. Phone 271-
5271. Open Tuesday through Sunday
from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Admission,
adults, $3, seniors and students $2.
An Affirmation of Life: Recent
Watercolours by Bonnie Steinman:
features the works of superior water-
colour technician Bonnie Steinman of
Tavistock. She deals with one basic
theme— the paradoxes inherent in life.
She renders these paradoxes in joyful
and life -affirming watercolours that dis-
play a sensitivity and understanding—
a celebration of life. Jan. 31 to Mar. 1.
The Living Tradition: Selections
from the American Abstract Artists:
A look at the American role in the defi-
nition expansion of the rich history of
abstract art. Organized by the Bronx
Museum of the Arts. Until March 1.
Paul Hunter: Travel Journal— An
exhibition of paintings organized by
the Art Gallery of Peterborough shows
the artists' progress over four years as
he moved from maps and masks to
naturalistic content to machine and
landscapes. March 6 to April 12.
Perth -Huron Open: The annual open,
juried show of work by amateur and
professional artists from the two coun-
ties is on display from March 6 to April
12.
LONDON REGIONAL ART
GALLERY, 421 Ridout St., N. Call
672-4580.
David Milne: The Gallery's collection
of Milne's work from 1914-1952 will be
on display to complement the large
exhibition at Kleinberg. Until Feb. 23.
London Life Inuit Collection: is an
exhibition of a major collection of Inuit
The old church at Doon Heritage Crossroads hosts sleigh -riders Feb. 16.
prints and drawings purchased recent-
ly by London Life. Until April 26.
45th Annual Western Ontario Exhi-
bition: is an annual juried exhibition
featuring the work of artists across
southwestern Ontario from January
18 -March 1.
Reading: Public Signs, Private
Acts: features work by Greg Curnoe,
Robert Fones, Joseph Kosuth, Gordon
Lebredt, Becky Singleton, Vincent
Tangredi and Michael Snow, artists
who use text in their work. Jan. 25 -
March 29.
Best Dress: An exhibition featuring
native dress, historic photographs and
individual stories of the ethnic groups
and nationalities that immigrated to
London over the past century. Jan. 25
to April 20.
Gaming the Game: An exhibition fea-
turing contemporary photo -based work
by senior University of Western
Ontario photography students. Feb. 14
to April 5.
Mass and Volume: Sculpture from
the Moore Gift— A selection of region-
al, national and international sculpture
from the donations to the gallery by
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Moore. March 1 to
May 18.
Richard Purdy: The Poisoning of
Reality— an installation exhibition with
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works built completely into the floor.
The artist explores a wide range of
themes from ancient civilization to
modern medicine through the creation
of scientifically correct, yet completely
fictitious cultures.
Children
Dinosaur Day: Main Exhibition Hall,
Bruce County Museum, Southampton
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March 16.
Spend a morning learning how big
dinosaurs really were, what they ate
and what their names really mean. For
ages 5-12. Preregistration necessary.
Cost $2. Phone 797-2080.
The Magic of Paul Hasiem: Paul
Haslem entertains kids and parents
with his music, stories and magic at
the Bruce County Museum during
March break. Pre -registration recom-
mended. March 19, 2 p.m. Cost $3 per
child. Bruce County Museum,
Southampton, 797-2080.
Fred Penner, a favourite of children
everywhere through his albums and
TV series visits Centre in the Square,
Kitchener, Sunday, March 15, 1 p.m.
and 3:30 p.m. Phone 1-800-265-8977.
Museums
BRUCE COUNTY MUSEUM, 33 Vic-
toria St. North, Southampton. Phone