St. Francis Centre
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Ajax Community Theatre presents Blithe Spirit
Skeptical novelist Charles Condomine invites self-proclaimed medium Madame Arcati to his home for a séance, hoping to gather material for a new book. When the hapless psychic accidentally summons the spirit of Condomine's late wife, Elvira, his home and life are quickly turned into a shambles as his wife's ghost torments both himself and his new bride, Ruth. Performances: Thursday, February 14 - 8pm Friday, February 15 - 8pm Saturday, February 16 - 8pm Sunday, February 17 - 2pm Thursday,…
Find out more »In Conversation With… Human Trafficking – Consent, Circumstance & Coercion
Event Details: Live-stream will be available on the Town's Facebook page. Join us for the fourth installment of In Conversation With...Speaker Series. A live-stream panel discussion and Q&A on the realities of human trafficking. Our expert speakers discuss the topic of human trafficking. Panelists include: Katarina MacLeod - Rising Angels Karly Church - Victim Services / DRPS Vanessa Falcon - Herizon House John Cassells - Men Ending Trafficking Special presentation from Durham Regional Police - Human Trafficking Unit Doors open at 6:30pm. Refreshments…
Find out more »Friday, March 1, 2019
TIFF Ajax Film Circuit presents “Colette”
Based on the life of Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Kiera Knightley), the film follows Colette through her marriage to Henry Gauthier-Villars (Dominic West), who quickly whisks Colette away from her quiet and humble life in the countryside to live in the bustling and lively Paris.
Find out more »Dueling Magicians
Be amazed as renowned magicians and St. Francis Centre fan favourites Mike D'Urzo and Ray Chance square off in a magic show designed to challenge each other and mystify audiences!
Find out more »Music by the Bay Live presents Duke Robillard
Duke Robillard is a Grammy nominated blues guitarist and singer. Robillard was a founding member of blues and swing band Roomful of Blues, a member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds (replacing Jimmie Vaughan) and has released over 30 albums under his own moniker.
Find out more »TIFF Ajax 2nd Reel presents “The Silent Revolution”
An entire classroom of twelfth graders in the Communist-controlled German Democratic Republic is traumatized when they discover what is really happening during the Hungarian Uprising of 1956.
Find out more »Box Office Books & Brews
To register, email stfranciscentre@ajax.ca. For more information, contact (905) 619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS). A book club and a movie screening all rolled into one evening! Read "The Children Act" by Ian McEwan before the movie screening and enjoy a facilitated group discussion afterwards. As her marriage to Jack (Stanley Tucci) flounders, eminent High Court judge Fiona Maye (Emma Thompson) has a life-changing decision to make at work: should she force a teenage boy, Adam (Fionn Whitehead), to have the blood…
Find out more »Beauty Seekrets presents Faith Filled Beauty Conference
An evening of inspiration with women speakers of faith, fused with networking. There will be giveaways, appetizers, LIVE music and a networking lounge. We have partnered with business vendors from the Durham region who will be displaying there goods and services within our business lounge. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite. We cannot guarantee tickets at the door so get yours online and have it reserved. Make it a ladies night out. You will be filled. 💜 #Testimonies #Teaching…
Find out more »Alysha Brilla
Three-time Juno nominee and Oktoberfest Woman of the Year Award recipient Alysha Brilla is a critically acclaimed Indo-Tanzanian Canadian artist, producer and community organizer. Her new music draws on the influences of her unique background, blending Indian and East African sound with an original soul-folk sound, which has been featured on stages internationally. Her art aims to unite people through the Canadian cultural kaleidoscope and to bring light to various social issues. Cash bar and concessions available. Tickets available at…
Find out more »Thursday, April 11, 2019
Ajax Community Theatre presents “Rumors”
The play starts with Ken Gorman and his wife, Chris Gorman, at the 10th anniversary party of Charlie Brock, the Deputy Mayor of New York, and his wife, Myra. Unfortunately, things are not going quite to plan. All the kitchen staff is gone, Myra is missing, and Charlie has shot himself in the head. Did we mention that this is a comedy? Performances: Thursday, April 11 – 8pm Friday, April 12 – 8pm Saturday, April 13 – 8pm Sunday, April…
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