Brampton, Ontario Cultural Events in 2007

Brampton Ontario has the distinction of being one ofTuesdays and Thursdays from June to September
the fastest growing municipalities in Canada, with overoffer music tailored to suit, with inspirational offerings
110,000 people expected to move to the city in 2007!from the Inspirational Impressions group on Tuesdays
The City of Brampton credits its growth in part to theand a free concert heldeach Thursday. In addition, the
municipal focus on the importance of culture. Here arelast Friday of every month offers an installment of a
some of the cultural events planned in Brampton inconcert series from the Brampton Folk Club.
2007, many of them sponsored and organized by theRunning from July to September is the Flower City's
Brampton Arts Council.Annual Shakespeare in the Square Festival, put on by
Throughout the YearACT Productions. This event is admission based on
Running throughout the year are various exhibitions ofdonation, and all are invited and encouraged to attend.
still life put together as a group effort by the VisualThere is a performance every weekday from 7:30
Arts Brampton school of painting. The exhibitions runpm at City Hall.
from the first of each month and are scheduled to lastThe month of February is also an important one
the entire month at Shopper's World in the Bramptonculturally in Brampton, with the kickoff of the Brampton
Mall (499 Main St. S.) during regular mall hours.Indie Arts Festival on the 9th and running through to the
In addition to the Visual Art Brampton organization,17th.
several major cultural contributors offerOne of the biggest cultural events in any Canadian city
demonstrations of their art all year long. Groups includeis the celebration of the country's birthday on July 1st,
the Brampton Symphony Orchestra, the Bramptonand Brampton is no exception. Festivities to celebrate
Folk Singers, the Brampton Lyric Opera, and theCanada's birthday are held throughout the city, with a
Brampton Folk Club.huge celebration around city hall and at various parks.
The newly opened Rose Theatre in Brampton isThe festivities include bands, booths, presentations, and
expected to begin fulfilling its promise in a big way inperformances that celebrate all aspects of Canada,
2007, the first entire year of operations. Major eventsfrom our multicultural heritage to our burgeoning arts.
include concerts, recitations, and a special MusicalDon't forget about the annual fireworks display!
Theatre performance of L.M. Montgomery's Anne ofBrampton's cultural vibrancy is a major attraction and
Green Gables, which kicks off in March.benefit to the city both in terms of financial and
Special Eventspopulation growth. With the sheer number of events
The City of Brampton's downtown core also featureshappening, residents are sure to find something that
several series of special events which usually beginsuits them!
taking place when the weather turns warmer.