Waterloo Region Festivals and Such

Poster illustration by Andrew Kolb

november

The 11th annual Waterloo Festival for Animated Cinema is on now, running until November 20th at Kitchener’s Chrysalids Theatre located at 137 Ontario Street North. Founded in 2001 to promote, review and celebrate feature length animated films, being the only annual festival for animated films intended for adult audiences in the world.

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coming in december

[Last I heard there were a couple of spots left for vendors at both these shows, but space is available on a first-come-first-served basis.  If they're all gone now, don't blame me!]

December 3rd is the Forgotten Artists Market Christmas Shop, a showcase for the work of local authors, musicians and amateur photographers; You’ll find Books/e-books, CDs, home decor; author readings, musical performances, and refreshments. Admission is free to the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at Emmanuel United Church, located at 22 Bridgeport Rd. W., Waterloo; 519-880-8533 The show is organized by The Writer’s Path

A little later into the month is The G33K Art Show featuring the work of sci-fi, fantasy, animation, alternative and many other unique artists and craftsmen will be held December 17 – 18th, 2011. Admission is free to the show, which is being held at the Kaufman Arts Studio, 132 Queen Street South, Kitchener.