Adult Programs at the Museum

Dundas Town Hall Auditorium (Wheelchair Accessible)
Reception at 5:30 pm.
Dinner at 6:30 pm.

The 19th century Dundas Town Hall Auditiorium, beautifully dressed in candlelight and greens, is a lovely setting for this special evening. Enjoy fine food, good company and the music of Hamilton's Jude Johnson. Catering by Chef and Wife.

The dinner sold out last year. Don't leave it too late!

Tickets: $65   $60 for Friends of the Museum   Call the Museum at 905.627.7412

Dundas Town Hall Auditorium (Wheelchair Accessible)
7:30 pm.

Canadian actor, John Huston, returns to the Auditorium of the Dundas Town Hall
in this acclaimed, one-man show.

and featuring the music of Pearls of Time 

'Better than Broadway!'
That’s how Will Reuter describes John Huston’s rendition of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Mr Reuter, a Dundas resident who is a book binder and printer, says he has seen many theatrical presentations, both professional and amateur. He recalls watching famed British actor Patrick Stewart’s dramatic reading of the much-loved tale on a Broadway stage, but feels the Huston version far surpasses it. “This is a wonderful re-creation of Dickens by such an accomplished actor,”said Mr. Reuter. "He has an amazing voice, but never lets it get in the way of the words. You can literally see the characters.”

”I’ve never before experienced magic like I did that night,”
says Jean Murray of her reaction to the performance.” It was like being transported back in time. He held the audience in his hand. At times, you couldn’t hear a breath drawn in the room.”

Period music will also be a feature during the evening. Pearls of Time, a local group that specializes in interpretations of Victoria era music, will play before the performance and during intermission. Group member Judy Morphet said that among other songs, they plan to play strains of 'Barbara Allen', an old Scottish ballad that was heard in the 1951 film version of A Christmas Carol.

The National Post offers critical praise for Mr Huston’s work: “Powerful one-man theatre...in the hands of a master storyteller.”

A wonderful Christmas tradition. A superb evening. Don't miss it!

Tickets: $25   Call the Museum at 905.627.7412

1 - 4 pm.
Assembly Room, Dundas Museum & Archives

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to purchase unique items for holiday giving! 

Reproduction toys and play things, from Jacob’s Ladders and Victorian paper dolls through to toy trains, tin tops, tiddledy winks, tin whistles, music boxes and old fashioned wooden block puzzle will bring fun to today’s child, just as they have in years past.

NEW this year!!  We are delighted to announce that two local artisans will showcase their work at the sale - Susan Ricketts, jewellery; Jonathan Harper, pottery.

Christmas cards, reproduced from those in the Museum's collection, will be available.

10% off regularly marked items for all shoppers!
20% for Friends of the Museum!
50% off select items!

Come and enjoy a fun afternoon complete with cider, Christmas goodies
and a Free Gift from the Lucky Dip!




 

Date: 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:30 – 9 pm.

Charlotte Gray’s Sisters in the Wilderness.
Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood.
Cloud Splitter by Russell Banks.

These are just a few of the titles discussed in past months by the Museum’s Book Club.
Members enjoy literary enjoyment and meetings filled with new insights and stimulating
conversation.

You are invited to join in! The only qualification is that you enjoy reading. There are no
books to purchase. The titles read are chosen from those available through the library.
Each has an historical theme.

Call the Museum at 905.627.7412 for more details.