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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Thursday, September 1, 2016 | 36 F R I E N D S H I P O N D I S P L A Y For the love of poetry Poetry-lovers will want to visit Oakville Galleries summer exhibit Down To Write You This Poem. The group show, on display until Saturday (Sept. 3), brings together a number of works that explore the intersection between art and poetry. "The works in this exhibition show that poetry doesn't have to be elitist and stuffy, but has continuing relevance in many areas of our lives," said curator Frances Loeffler. The exhibit features numerous artists and poets, including: Charles Bernstein; Hannah Black; Raymond Boisjoly; bpNichol; Aisha Sasha John; Sophie Jung; Tiziana La Melia; Maryse Larivière; Micah Lexier and Derek McCormack; Hanne Lippard; Tanya Lukin Linklater; Adam Pendleton; Heather Phillipson; Haim Steinbach; Martine Syms; and Young-Hae Chang Heavy Industries. It is supported by the Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia. "Art and poetry share a long and rich history, from the visual poetry experiments of the modernist avantgarde to the association of the Beat Generation with artists like Andy Warhol," stated a media release. "Today, this conversation continues, with artists and poets borrowing freely from one another and often active in both areas. For more details, visit www. oakvillegalleries.com. General $8.50 | Children & Seniors $6.50 | All seats Tues $5.00 Clockwise from top left, Hermien Venter (left) and Amira Ayad share a laugh at the recent opening of the Friends of Joshua Creek Art Exhibition at Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre in Oakville; Joshua Creek owner and founder Sybil Rampen listens to resident artist Tsochoy Go play an instrument; Go pictured with his piece, Tesla Fursiosa; and Claire Sinclair stands next to her artwork, General Store. The exhibit runs until Sunday (Sept. 4). | Franki Ikeman photos ShOWTiMES fOR SEpTEMbER 2-8 Ben-Hur (PG) In the Arts... Ladies at the Barre The Ladies at the Barre dance class for adults ages 50+ is a combination of ballet/contemporary dance class adapted specifically for older adults. It focuses on improving flexibility, strength and balance in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Classes are run by a Royal Academy of Dance certified instructor on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Barre Life Studio, 427 Speers Rd., unit 18. Cost is $12/class. Contact Cynthia at 905-631-5491. Creative Connections Join Oakville Arts Council and Town of Oakville at Creative Connections free arts networking event Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 1-2 p.m. Artists and cultural workers from all disciplines invited. Speaker: Veronica Tyrell of Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Meet at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd. Visit www.oakvillearts.com/events. Fri - Mon: 1:15, 9:15 Tue: 9:15 Wed - Thu: 1:15, 9:15 Cafe Society (PG) Fri - Tue: 2:35, 6:50, 9:00 Wed - Thu: 1:10, 6:50, 9:00 Captain Fantastic (14A) Fri - Mon: 3:50, 6:45 Tue: 4:30, 6:45 Wed - Thu: 3:50, 6:45 Florence Foster Jenkins (PG) Fri - Thu: 1:00, 6:30, 8:50 Kubo and the Two Strings (PG) KATHRYN AND ANNE, SURVIVORS AND FUNDRAISERS Fri - Tue: 12:15, 2:20, 4:25, 6:40 Wed: 3:45, 6:40 Thu: 1:30, 3:45, 6:40 Nine Lives (G) Create your own personalized fundraising campaign for the person who inspires you to run. The money you raise will fund lifesaving research and support services for all those affected by breast cancer. START OR SUPPORT A TEAM AT CIBCRUNFORTHECURE.COM Fri - Mon: 12:45, 4:40 Tue: 12:45 Thu: 3:20 Pete's Dragon (PG) Fri - Tue: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:00 Wed - Thu: 1:15, 3:40, 7:00 The Secret Life of Pets (G) Fri - Thu: 3:20 Fri - Thu: 8:50 Fri - Thu: 9:15 Suicide Squad (PG) War Dogs (14A) 171 Speers Road, Oakville (at Kerr St.) | 905-338-6397 (MEWS) Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Run for the Cure and pink ribbon ellipse are trademarks of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. www.film.ca