Another Fabulous House Concert

September 29, 2009

The beer was on ice, the freshly picked veggies were all washed and sliced, the cookies were baked and the coffee was brewed, the house was packed… the House Concert was ready to start…
Last Saturday night Charles Glasspool and the Big Love rocked the house to raise funds to finish their first EP “Mudtown”. It was an amazing concert with great original music. If you missed it, be sure to check out some highlights of the evening.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Concerts, Feature Video, House Concerts, Music, Owen Sound, Video, fun

Fall Back to Business Events from The Business Enterprise Centre!

September 24, 2009

Spaces are going quickly! Register today for the Seventh Annual Bridges to Better Business Event!

It’s not very often that you’re able to spend an afternoon with business colleagues, talking, thinking and focusing on business operations. It’s the best investment around.

Join us on Friday October 2nd 11:00am – 6:00 pm, at the Bayshore Community Centre, Owen Sound for the 7th Annual Bridges to Better Business Event and spend the afternoon working on your business. This year’s theme will be “Review, Renew and Revitalize…Your Business and You”.

Bridges to Better Business is not a business seminar, or training session where you listen to someone tell you things you already know. Bridges is an opportunity to learn and share with other business owners.

After a tremendous networking luncheon, the experienced panel take over, consisting of Jeff Sziklai of BellWyck Packaging, Neale Kemp of Aspin Kemp & Associates, Susan White of European Bakery Café, Brad Locking of Locking Business Furnishings, and Marsha Barrow of Butchart Estate Bed & Breakfast. The panel discussion will be followed by the chance to do some peer to peer sharing and learning.

This is followed by a mini trade showcase providing businesses with an opportunity to display their products and services. “Wined” down the day with a reception, where you have an opportunity to visit and network with other business owners and make terrific connections

Early bird registration ONLY $30 per person
Must be registered and paid by Friday September 18th for discount.
After September 18th cost is $35 per person

Tradeshow booths available on a first come basis for an additional $30. There are only a few booths left; register today!

To register, forward completed registration form (http://www.owensound.ca/business/enterprisecentre/businessevents.php) and payment, (cheque made payable to City of Owen Sound) to:

The Business Enterprise Centre – Owen Sound & Area
173 8th Street East, Owen Sound, N4K 1K9
Tel: 519-371-3232 Fax: 519-371-2060
Email: businesshelp@owensound.ca

More Fall back to Business events!

Wednesday September 23 -

Employee Regulations Seminar – Please register before Monday September 21st to ensure your space!

Specialists from Canada Revenue Agency will be presenting the following topics:

· Deducting, Remitting and Reporting Payroll

· Self Employed vs. Employee

· Electronic Services for Business

This FREE seminar will be held at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library from 9:30am-1:30pm.

Thursday October 8th -

2009 Ontario Budget: Comprehensive Tax Package-How it will Affect You and Your Business

Join representatives from the Ministry of Revenue for a review of the 2009 Ontario Budget’s proposed tax package and the impact on businesses and individuals. A major focus of this presentation will be the proposed single sales tax that would come into effect on July 1, 2010.

This FREE seminar will be held at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library from 9:00am-10:00am.

Thursday November 19th -

How to Really Start a Business

Discover the basic steps involved in starting a business, determining your market, rules and regulations and how to be successful.

This FREE seminar will be held at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Pre-Registration is required for all seminars.

We look forward to seeing you!

Written by Deb · Filed Under Events, Guest Post, Owen Sound, Participation

Georgian Bay Extreme Sports Film Festival

September 24, 2009

It’s showtime. The films are in with entries from the Georgian Bay area, Canada and around the world! Come see over 2 hours of high-quality action-packed films covering a huge variety of eXtreme sports.

The Georgian Bay eXtreme Sports Film Festival is a new festival that is seeking to highlight the talent of extreme and hardcore riders throughout the Great Lakes Region. While YouTube has ushered in a whole new wave of DIY videographers this festival seeks to unite both sports enthusiasts and indy filmmakers under one roof where festival-goers can celebrate these achievements and share the stoke in an all out wild night of silver-screen mayhem.

The festival will be hosted in the Weider Room of the Blue Mountain Inn at the Blue Mountain Resort, 110 Jozo Weider Blvd. Collingwood ON.

Join us Friday September 25th. Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
Films Start: 7:30
Tickets: $10 or $5 (students)
Available: at the door, Vertical Hardcore BoardShop (Owen Sound), Kamikaze Bikes (Collingwood), and Boardsports (Blue Mountain Village)

Written by Deb · Filed Under Events, Feature Video, The Area, Video, fun

The Silent Film Ensemble – Roxy Fundraiser

September 23, 2009

The fundraiser came about by thinking of doing something special for the Silent Film Ensemble’s first anniversary. We started with “Haxan: Witchcraft through the Ages” last year on Halloween and have done a total of 5 films since (Haxan, Nanook of the North, the Passion of Joan of Arc, The Seashell and the Clergyman – a short film -, and Man with a Movie Camera). We also wanted to do something that celebrated the history of cinema in Owen Sound and the Roxy is Owen Sound’s oldest, still operating theatre (although, it is no longer a full-time cinema).

Saturday, October 17, 2009 – 7 p.m. at the Roxy in Owen Sound.

“The Kid”, starring Charlie Chaplin, with an original live soundtrack by the Silent Film Ensemble. http://www.myspace.com/silentfilmensemble

This exciting event will also be featuring three original opening silent shorts by local film-makers, local food from Around the Sound Market and the Rocky Raccoon Cafe, & “A History of Cinema in Owen Sound” Photo Display courtesy of Fotoart and the J. James photo collection.

“The Kid” was Charlie Chaplin’s first feature length film. It follows Chaplin in his famous ‘Tramp’ role as he raises an mistakenly orphaned boy; the kid (Jackie Coogan). The film is a classic of comedy and tragedy, mixing Chaplin’s ability to make an audience laugh and brought to the point of tears. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kid_(1921_film)

Put on with the generous support of:

FindItGreyBruce.com, Around the Sound Market, Bayshore Broadcasting, Rocky Raccoon Cafe, Fotoart, Kiwanis Owen Sound, Reel Hollywood Video, Fromager Music, The Downtown Bookstore, The Instant Print Shop, The Bean Cellar, The Owen.com.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Concerts, Events, Food, Get Out, The Arts, fun