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Think back to the last time you went somewhere historic and amazing: not too hard. Now think back to the last time you went somewhere that was historic, amazing, local, family friendly where they feed you FREE: harder. Well, if you are drawing a blank we are here to help you fill the void.
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The North American Railway Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Awards
June 6th, 2014 at 7:30pm the only place you’ll want to be is Anderson Hall at the Canada Southern Railway Station (CASO Station) for the induction ceremony of new members into the Railway Hall of Fame, and the related awards being given! The awards were made to recognise, honour, and preserve heritage not only locally but also nationally and North America wide.
June 6th, 2014 at 7:30pm the only place you’ll want to be is Anderson Hall at the Canada Southern Railway Station (CASO Station) for the induction ceremony of new members into the Railway Hall of Fame, and the related awards being given! The awards were made to recognise, honour, and preserve heritage not only locally but also nationally and North America wide.
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When: May 24 & 25, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Elgin County Railway Museum, 225 Wellington Street – St. Thomas, ON N5R 2S6
Admission: FREE for this event!
Join in celebrating St. Thomas’ railway heritage as we mark the 100th Anniversary of the MCRR Locomotive Shops, now home of the Elgin County Railway Museum. The weekend will feature guided tours of the shops, guest speakers, theatrical vignettes, railway art displays, kids activities and heritage demonstrations. There will be live music featuring the Retreads, Aylmer & Area Community Band and MCRR Brass Band performances. A new exhibit on the century building and the work that was done within the locomotive shops also opens as part of the festivities.
This project is supported by the Government of Canada - Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage.
For information, visit the Elgin County Railway Museum website at www.ecrm5700.org
Where: Elgin County Railway Museum, 225 Wellington Street – St. Thomas, ON N5R 2S6
Admission: FREE for this event!
Join in celebrating St. Thomas’ railway heritage as we mark the 100th Anniversary of the MCRR Locomotive Shops, now home of the Elgin County Railway Museum. The weekend will feature guided tours of the shops, guest speakers, theatrical vignettes, railway art displays, kids activities and heritage demonstrations. There will be live music featuring the Retreads, Aylmer & Area Community Band and MCRR Brass Band performances. A new exhibit on the century building and the work that was done within the locomotive shops also opens as part of the festivities.
This project is supported by the Government of Canada - Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage.
For information, visit the Elgin County Railway Museum website at www.ecrm5700.org
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The City of St. Thomas, with funding assistance from the Province of Ontario, has completed a Cultural Asset Mapping Project. The purpose of this project was to identify and document the community's cultural resources and display the resources through a web based interactive map. The interactive Cultural Map offers a new visual dimension as a way for residents, organizations, businesses, schools, community groups and tourists to locate the City's cultural assets.
The City has developed a Cultural Mapping website to provide access to the Cultural Map, background information about cultural mapping and cultural planning.
The City has developed a Cultural Mapping website to provide access to the Cultural Map, background information about cultural mapping and cultural planning.
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The Railway City Arts Crawl is a winter event celebrating local arts and culture. Set in various venues throughout St. Thomas, participants are given a passport to guide them to the sites and help them explore.
Don't be shy! Artists in each venue will be creating on site and are happy to answer questions and engage with you.
WHAT IS THE PASSPORT?
The passport is THE GUIDE to navigating the Arts Crawl. With information on both the venues and the artists, you will find it easy to get around and see just what is available.
Each venue will stamp your passport once you arrive and if you visit every venue, you are eligible for a draw for some awesome prizes. All you need to do is show your completed passport at the Railway City Tourism office, or leave at one of the participating venues. If you'd like to keep your passport, just be sure to leave your name and email so we can reach you if you win!
Don't be shy! Artists in each venue will be creating on site and are happy to answer questions and engage with you.
WHAT IS THE PASSPORT?
The passport is THE GUIDE to navigating the Arts Crawl. With information on both the venues and the artists, you will find it easy to get around and see just what is available.
Each venue will stamp your passport once you arrive and if you visit every venue, you are eligible for a draw for some awesome prizes. All you need to do is show your completed passport at the Railway City Tourism office, or leave at one of the participating venues. If you'd like to keep your passport, just be sure to leave your name and email so we can reach you if you win!
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GOOD LOVE: PAUL CVETICH
The St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre is pleased to present “Good Love”, an exhibi-tion by Hamilton born artist Paul Cvetich. Paul is probably best known for his Monu-ment to Workers Injured and Killed on the Job, that stands in front of Hamilton’s City Hall. Paul has received his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Guelph, a Hon-ours B.A. in Art and Art History from the McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario.
“All these ideas, all these bits, they spin around, but you know, they all touch. All the bits have to be attached to form a whole, they may be tenuously connected, but they have to be attached, they have to be made whole. That’s all I’m saying, whoever you are, whatever your circumstance, whatever you’ve learned or done, however dispar-ate the bits are, they are all part of some kind of beautiful whole.” Paul Cvetich
This exhibition is a series of geometric and organic painted, wooden shapes that weave together in a manner that is both complex and lighthearted at the same time.
January 4 - February 15
Opening reception January 11, 1-3pm
For more information please contact Laura Woermke
lwoermke@stepac.ca
301 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, Ontario. N5P 1B9
519 631-4040
The St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre is pleased to present “Good Love”, an exhibi-tion by Hamilton born artist Paul Cvetich. Paul is probably best known for his Monu-ment to Workers Injured and Killed on the Job, that stands in front of Hamilton’s City Hall. Paul has received his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Guelph, a Hon-ours B.A. in Art and Art History from the McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario.
“All these ideas, all these bits, they spin around, but you know, they all touch. All the bits have to be attached to form a whole, they may be tenuously connected, but they have to be attached, they have to be made whole. That’s all I’m saying, whoever you are, whatever your circumstance, whatever you’ve learned or done, however dispar-ate the bits are, they are all part of some kind of beautiful whole.” Paul Cvetich
This exhibition is a series of geometric and organic painted, wooden shapes that weave together in a manner that is both complex and lighthearted at the same time.
January 4 - February 15
Opening reception January 11, 1-3pm
For more information please contact Laura Woermke
lwoermke@stepac.ca
301 Talbot Street, St. Thomas, Ontario. N5P 1B9
519 631-4040
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Michigan Central Railway Bridge during construction
Toronto, November 11, 2013 – The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) is celebrating anniversary with the publication of a book, “80 for 80: Celebrating Eighty Years of the its 80th Architectural Conservancy of Ontario”. The illustrated book documents eighty among the hundreds of buildings and structures across Ontario that ACO has had a hand in saving since it rescued one building, the Barnum House, in 1933. Its founding mission was “To preserve, for the benefit of the people of Ontario, buildings and structures.”
ACO St. Thomas-Elgin contributed an article on our efforts to raise awareness of the Michigan Central Kettle Creek Bridge. You may order a copy by phoning (519) 633-3694.
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The London and Port Stanley Railway was the first to provide rail service to St. Thomas in 1856. At the time of this photo, 1917, its electrified trains arrived at the west end of the station. Collection, Library & Archives Canada
Opening of the Hall of Fame Exhibition Gallery
The North America Railway Hall of Fame exhibition gallery opened on September 17, 2013. The gallery is located on the second floor of the Canada Southern Railway Station, at 750 Talbot St., St. Thomas, and contains archival photographs of Hall of Fame inductees and an interactive tablet giving access to information on the 83 inductees brought into the Hall of Fame since 1999. The gallery also contains artifacts associated with inductees, including building materials from the historic Canada Southern Railway Station, a commemorative sign of Jumbo the elephant, a model of a Timken roller bearing, objects related to the history of the Railway Hospital Association, and archival materials connected with the Charity Helpmate Lodge (Lady Firemen).
The North America Railway Hall of Fame exhibition gallery opened on September 17, 2013. The gallery is located on the second floor of the Canada Southern Railway Station, at 750 Talbot St., St. Thomas, and contains archival photographs of Hall of Fame inductees and an interactive tablet giving access to information on the 83 inductees brought into the Hall of Fame since 1999. The gallery also contains artifacts associated with inductees, including building materials from the historic Canada Southern Railway Station, a commemorative sign of Jumbo the elephant, a model of a Timken roller bearing, objects related to the history of the Railway Hospital Association, and archival materials connected with the Charity Helpmate Lodge (Lady Firemen).
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The Parade of Elephants is a new public art initiative being launched by the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre and the Elgin Arts Trail.
The Parade of Elephants is presented as a traveling, evolving exhibition that is designed to generate interest and enjoyment for both the participant and the viewer. It is our hope that the interest in the project will aid in the promotion and awareness of the many wonderful artists, galleries and studios featured throughout the Elgin Arts Trail.
Currently at the St. Thomas Public Art Centre.
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre
301 Talbot Street,
St. Thomas, Ontario.
N5P 1B5
519 631-4040 info@stepac.ca
The Parade of Elephants is presented as a traveling, evolving exhibition that is designed to generate interest and enjoyment for both the participant and the viewer. It is our hope that the interest in the project will aid in the promotion and awareness of the many wonderful artists, galleries and studios featured throughout the Elgin Arts Trail.
Currently at the St. Thomas Public Art Centre.
St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre
301 Talbot Street,
St. Thomas, Ontario.
N5P 1B5
519 631-4040 info@stepac.ca
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The new Railway City Tourism office officially opened September 20th 2013. The event kicked off with an Inaugural Train Ride to Port Stanley and Gala on Friday followed by a weekend full of free train rides. Despite the rainy weather, the crowds were enormous and the event was a success.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the year as we open the new tourism office! Stop by for a look at our railway displays and pick up some info on what to do in St. Thomas.
We look forward to seeing you throughout the year as we open the new tourism office! Stop by for a look at our railway displays and pick up some info on what to do in St. Thomas.