Culture Days

In 2011, the City of Barrie, through the Department of Culture, participated in a collaborative movement created to encourage awareness, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their respective communities.  The Culture Days committee partnered with several exciting initiatives in the community, Doors Open, Arts ce Soir and Carnegie Days and brought to Barrie a weekend of amazing cultural activities.

This year the organizing committee is eager to expand the project even further and they are welcoming new and fresh ideas.  The initial information session for Culture Days will be held on Monday May 7, 2012 in the City Hall Rotunda from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm.  If you would like to volunteer for the event, sponsor someone, form a new partnership or put forth your creative ideas, please mark your calendar and plan to attend the information session.  In addition, anyone with a specific talent and wishing to perform or anyone who owns a venue or venues appropriate for a performance or demonstration is also encouraged to attend. 

The evening will include a presentation from Catherine McLeod from the Culture Dyas provincial office on developing Culture Days initiatives.  If you are interested in attending please r.s.v.p to the Department of Culture at culture@barrie.ca or call 705-739-4299.  Light refreshments will be served.

Sitar and Tabla Drum Workshops

Have you ever enjoyed listening to the sweet strains of Indian music and wondered what instrument made that sound?  Is it difficult to play?  How does it work?  In an effort to celebrate Culture Days 2012 the City of Barrie is considering doing a demonstration on instruments that are popular in India, namely the sitar and the tabla drums.  If you would be interested in learning more about Indian musical instruments in a demonstration or a workshop during Culture Days between September 28 and 30, 2012 please email the Department of Culture prior to May 15, 2012 at culture@barrie.ca or call us at (705) 739-4299.