DURHAM TOURISM PRESENTS
The Art of Transition Tourism Summit and Creative Awards

Date: November 25, 2011
Time: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: UOIT / Durham College Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, 2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa
Admission: FREE

Join us for this daylong celebration of Durham Region’s creative economy, showcasing our rich culture and history, dynamic attractions, and innovative business community. Members of the public from Durham Region and beyond are invited to discover all Durham has to offer through an interactive marketplace of tradeshow booths, culinary samplings, arts, culture and heritage displays, presentations and more. Don’t miss the Tourism Industry Speaker Series (including keynote speaker Robin Sharma) and Artisan’s Alley. The day will wrap up with the presentation of the inaugural Art of Transition Creative Awards.

For more information visit www.artoftransition.ca or call 1-800-413-0017.

Celebrate First Fridays at the RMG

This Friday, Nov. 4, celebrate local culture at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa. First Fridays is a free monthly event in which the gallery buzzes with live musical performances, interactive art experiences, open gallery spaces, social mingling and more. Featured on Nov. 4 is UOIT/Durham College campus club HER (Hip Hop in its Essence and Realness), and award-winning dance team, The Geek Freaks. There will also be an open mic for poetry, a live DJ and a graffiti-inspired art project. For more information, please click here.

Feel the Power!

The Oshawa Power Basketball season begins on Nov. 3 at the General Motors Centre. The National Basketball League of Canada team is led by former NBA player Mark Strickland, head coach. Excellent seats are available for as low as $14 for adults and $12 for seniors/students (plus applicable service charges), with lower prices available for flex packs and season ticket holders. Get in on the excitement – purchase tickets here.

Santa Claus is coming to your town!

Ajax Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m. start

Beaverton Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, Nov. 19, noon start

Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. start

Oshawa Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, Nov. 19, 6 p.m. start

Port Perry Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, Nov. 26, 5 p.m. start

Pickering Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. start

Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m. start

JCI Whitby Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m.

Fill your sleigh in Clarington!

Get a head start on your holiday shopping in beautiful Clarington. On Nov. 25-27, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., take part in a mall-free shopping tour featuring lunch and festive activities. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones this year, from home decor and gourmet treats to luxurious bath and beauty products--and everything in between! Click here to learn more.

Warm your creative soul at a local coffee shop

In Durham Region, there are dozens of unique cafés that offer up more than just coffee. Rather than waiting in a drive-through next time you need a pick-me-up, stop by one of Durham’s unique coffee shops, where caffeine, community and culture converge. Read more…

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Ever wondered what the Art of Transition movement is all about? Watch this video, which gives a brief history of the Art of Transition’s role in Durham Region’s creative economy.