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4141 Living Arts Drive,
Mississauga, ON
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5400 Dixie Rd.
905-238-0042
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Mississauga, ON L4Z 4B6
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6315 Montevideo Rd
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Mississauga, Ontario
  


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Mississauga City HallFormed in 1974, Mississauga is now recognized as Canada's 6th largest and fastest growing major city with a population of 695,000 residents representing cultures from around the world.

Diversity and innate beauty make Mississauga a preferred destination. Take in a round of golf, or relax with a treatment at one of its many spas. Explore its quaint historic villages, visit the bustling waterfront, or inspire yourself with Mississauga's world-class art and theatre at the Living Arts Centre. Visit the Rhododendron Gardens, watch the salmon migration, or shop at Square One - Ontario's largest shopping mall. Whether you choose an activity-packed weekend or a relaxing getaway, your stay will be memorable here.

Mississauga is home to Lester B. Pearson International Airport and the greatest concentration of major highways in the country, all of which position Mississauga to serve local, national and international markets and travelers. Local public transit is linked to Toronto and other neighbouring cities, offering a comprehensive network of bus, subway and commuter train routes.

Recognized for being the safest city in Canada, Mississauga is a known major focal point for commercial activity, rich in arts, cultural facilities, parks, entertainment, nightlife and world class sport and recreational facilities for all interests that attract residents and visitors alike. Full of tremendous shopping opportunities and home to Square One, Ontario's largest mall, Mississauga is the place to shop till you drop.


FEATURED EVENTS:
September 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Doors Open Mississauga and Fall Plant Sale

The Riverwood Conservancy, 4300 Riverwood Park Lane

Enjoy indoor explorations at Riverwood as Chappell House, MacEwan Field Station and Visual Arts Mississauga will be open to the public for Doors Open Mississauga. Food will be available for purchase on the Chappell House lawn. TRC, in cooperation with the Mississauga Master Gardeners, will hold its fall perennial plant sale on the Chappell House lawn. Proceeds from the plant sale go to support TRC’s many programs in gardening, stewardship, nature and environmental education.

Cost: Free
More Information: Contact Madeha Khalid, 905-279-5878

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September 25 at 8:00 pm
SHAUN MAJUMDER

Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre

Join us for pre-theatre dinner or extend your evening with post-show dessert as part of our Special Events series.

Best known as a regular on This Hour Has 22 Minutes and host of Montreal's Just For Laughs Festival, the hilarious Shaun Majumder will make you laugh till it hurts! This Gemini Award winning Canadian comedian's unique style of comedy is described as clean and clever not to mention hilarious. Born and raised in Newfoundland and now living in Los Angeles, California, Canadian actor and comedian Shaun Majumder is currently the co-star on the hit Fox sitcom The Rules of Starting Over. He has appeared in several feature films, including Harold and Kumar go to White Castle and The Ladies Man. His television career has included roles on CBS's The Late Show with Craig Kilborn, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, and most notably on CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Shaun is also a favourite of Montreal's Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, having hosted the TV series for three seasons.

In 2006 Shaun shared the Gemini Award for best ensemble performance in a comedy program or series with the cast of This Hour Has 22 Minutes. Shaun won a Gemini Award in 2004 for the TV series Shaun's Great Adventure and was awarded the Canadian Comedy Award for Pretty Funny Stand Up in 2002.

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September 10 - 12
Southside Shuffle, Port Credit's Blues and Jazz Festival

Memorial Park, Lakeshore Road, along the Credit River, Mississauga

This festival features an abundance of events in the newly re-developed Memorial Park including our MainStage, Southstage, de Eyre Square, Vendor Village, Food Court and Beer Gardens and even more Live Entertainment in the restaurants, pubs, coffee houses, clubs and outdoor cafes of Port Credit. Throughout the weekend and the village of Port Credit, over 120 Canadian and International acts will perform on a variety of stages and venues. Offering fans that little something for everyone.

Let’s not forget the Shuffle’s community spirit with the more than $100,000 generated for Sick Kids Hospital at the Sick Kids Jam Stage. Held annually at the Port Credit Royal Canadian Legion and hosted by Juno nominee, The Johnny Max Band, this Friday and Saturday night venue features a variety of special guest appearances from the over 120 performing weekend acts. Boasting yet another festival highlight, The Southside Shuffle is proud to once again present the Sick Kids Southstage. Free to the public, the Southside ShuffleÆs Sick Kids Southstage showcases numerous Rhythm and Blues acts as well as Blues and Jazz musicians of the future. The Junior Jam provides aspiring musicians under 18 with an opportunity to play with professionals. LaVilla Fine Foods Harmonica Workshop is a fun and interactive workshop offered to kids between 8 and 12 years of age. Headlining this year at the Memorial Park Mainstage are: Ronnie Hawkins, Downchild, Raoul and The Big Time, Dr. Hook, Elvin Bishop, Watermelon Slim, Johnny Winter, Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout, Monkeyjunk and Mark Stafford’s Junior Jam.

For more information, visit southsideshuffle.com

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Shirley ValentineSeptember 22 - November 21
Shirley Valentine

Stage West, 5400 Dixie Road

Meet Mrs. Joe Bradshaw – the former Shirley Valentine. She is the 42-year-old mother of two children. Her hope and self-confidence have long since been shattered. Her feminist friend offers a holiday in Greece, and with great trepidation, Shirley seizes the opportunity. There, her life changes dramatically.

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