b'CULTURE DAYS IS BACK IN PORT PERRYFOR ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARYNationwide Celebration of Arts and Culture Returns to ScugogThe countdown is on to Culture Days. Now in its tenthAnyone interested in year, this nationwide celebration of arts and culture takeshosting their own activ-place at the end of each September and brings out mil- ity at Culture Days can lions of Canadians to engage in activities that highlightregisteronlineonthe the arts and culture within each community.ScugogArtswebsite. Scugog Arts is thrilled to once again act as the coordina- To be eligible, activities tor for Culture Days in Scugog. The activities planned willmust be participatory or invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes,interactiveandfreefor while giving local artists of all types the chance to teachthe public. Volunteer opportunities are also available. others about their particular style. While at Culture DaysFor more information call:Melissa Rada: 905-982-2121 inScugog,attendeeswillalsodiscovermake-and-takeor melissa.rada18@gmail.com. workshops where they can create their own masterpiece to bring home, along with lively musical performances.CultureDaysinScugogwillbeheldonSaturday September 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. A hub of excitement run along Perry St., in Port Perry. The event is free and suitable for all ages. Whats on at the SCA this month .Michael Reeves Retrospective ShowIf you thought the last party was sketchy, youre in for a surprise as Scugog Council for the Arts is bringing back its Sketchier Arts Party! Join us in Port Perry on October 4th from 7 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Old Flame Brewing Co., 135PerrySt.,PortPerry,foranexhilaratingnightof drinks, laughs, and creativity. George Flowers Junk Yard TherewillbemusicalperformancesbyRichard This September is a jammed packed month for ScugogHenderson and Co., Gary OConnor, and Fatheads own Councilforthe Arts!StartingonSaturdaySeptemberBob Tunnoch. Along with great music, visual artists from 7that 11 a.m., we will be kicking oour Michael ReevesScugog Arts will be improvising and taking suggestions Retrospective show. This gallery exhibition will be show- from attendees to create a beautiful painting to be auc-casing the work of the late neo-romantic painter Michaeltioned oat the end of the night. Tyler-Reis Sanford will Reeves. We will also have the book Persephones Eden:be delivering a hilarious stand-up comedy set that will A Celebration of the Life and Works of Michael Reeves for sale! have you laughing out of your seat. The exhibition will be running until Saturday Septem- Ifthatsnotenough,thebrewerywillparkafood ber 28. Everyone is welcome! truck, accompanied by plenty of beer, cider, and wine. The gallery is located at 181 Perry St., Port Perry and isCome out and unleash your sketchier side! wheelchair accessible. Open Tuesday thru Saturday fromThis is a party you dont want to miss! Tickets will be 11 a.m.4 p.m. sold online and at Scugog CouncilfortheArts,181 For more information call:905-982-2121, PerrySt.,PortPerryfor visit: www.scugogarts.ca $25. or on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScugogArts Adults only. 30 FOCUS - SEPTEMBER 2019'