February 1, 2012:
Dive! is an eye-opening, entertaining, inspirational, and smart film that has won 21 awards in festivals worldwide. Dive! follows Jeremy Seifert and his friends as they dumpster dive in the back alleys and gated garbage receptacles of Los Angeles’ supermarkets, salvaging food, and questioning contemporary systems of making, transporting, and distributing food. Come check out the film and following discussion on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:00pm in Mackintosh-Corry Hall D216 (on the main floor). Donations are appreciated, and will be contributed to reclamation of healthy and organic food to meal programs across Kingston. Made possible through Loving Spoonful and Queen’s Project on International Development. www.lovingspoonful.org.

February 2, 2012:
Kingscourt Community Association is meeting 7-8:30pm at Butternut Creek Free Methodist Church, 257 Kingscourt Ave.

February 2, 2012:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents From Factory to Sales Floor Your T-shirt's Journey of Environmental and Social Irresponsibility: Laurie Davey-Quantick,  P’lovers Kingston- The Environmental Store. Fashion and styles are constantly changing and consumers are bombarded with the next "must have" item.  In the quest to wear the latest trend, often little regard is given to the societal and environmental costs of bringing clothing to the marketplace.  This discussion will examine the real price to society and the planet, and present alternatives to make fashion more sustainable and eco-friendly. This free event will take place 12 Noon inside the Elspeth Baugh Fireside Room, Ban Righ Hall, Queen’s campus. www.banrighcentre.queensu.ca.

February 2, 2012:
The Grand Theatre is pleased to present the award-winning George Canyon live in concert on February 2 at 7:30pm. In addition to Canyon's impressive line-up of 8 Canadian Country Music Awards, 8 East Coast Music Awards and 2 Juno Awards, this musician's passionate involvement with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the Canadian Forces has made him a beloved figure of Canadian music. Tickets for George Canyon are now available. Tickets for this performance are $44 plus HST and applicable box office fees. Tickets can be purchased through the Grand Theatre Box Office in person at 218 Princess St., by phone at 613-530-2050 or online at www.kingstongrand.ca.

February 4, 2012:
Taste 5 local Ice and Winter Wines with delicious food pairings. Meet local wine producers while you learn to buy, tatse, store and pair winter's best wines. Ice and Winter wines 101 with Ian Nicholls - a home-town Sommelier. $20 per person; tickets available at Tango, 33 King Street East 613-531-0800.

February 6, 2012:
Come to The Seniors Centre to register for your favourite programs; over 100 to choose from. Program instructors and leaders will be available for questions and a delicious buffet breakfast is also available. Winter term of programs begins February 6. 613.548.7810 or visit www.seniorskingston.ca.

February 7, 2012:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents Lure of the land Adventures at Full Tilt: Colette Urban, Artist/Professor Emerita, University of Western Ontario. Colette Urban took a chance. She reinvented herself at 55 by investing her energy in a farm in Newfoundland.  The businesses that she now juggles include an organic market garden, an art residency program, an art gallery, a cottage rental, a painted mat business, a vehicle storage facility and a performance art practice. The challenges are endless and the endeavor fulfilling. This presentation will provide a glimpse into the life and times of an artist at large in the frontier of Newfoundland. Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series at 32 Bader Lane is free, everyone welcome. www.banrighcentre.queensu.ca.

February 9, 2012:
Deep Purple "Smoke on the Nation Tour, Canada 2012" with special guests April Wine at the K-Rock Centre. Tickets for the Kingston show are available online at www.k-rockcentre.com, by phone at 1.877.KLIVE99 (554-8399), or in person at the K-Rock Centre box office (Gate 4 - Barrack Street).

February 13, 2012:
Give your loved one a Valentine's Day to remember! A Barbershop Quartet will visit a location of your choice, and treat your loved one to two love songs, a flower, candy, and a personalized card. Prices are $40.00. Orders taken until Monday, February 13, 2012. Reserve yours today! (613) 817-7233 or Kingston.Townsmen@gmail.com.

February 15, 2012:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents Energy/Poverty What it can mean for families: Bridget Doherty, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Office, Sisters of Providence. Rising energy costs have an impact on all Ontarians, but low-income households are hit hardest. This talk will explore the impacts of rising energy costs for families and individuals in Ontario and what the Ontario government is doing to prevent potential hardships. Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series at 32 Bader Lane is free, everyone welcome. www.banrighcentre.queensu.ca.

February 17, 2012:
Tango At The Grand Is Perfect For Valentine's Day! Take a cast of fabulously sexy Argentine dancers, a nod to Broadway's Tango Argentino, add a live Grammy-award winning orchestra and you have the perfect Valentine's Day theatrical experience. These unbeatable sultry dancers outdo themselves in a production that veers well off the beaten track and heads to the Grand Theatre on Friday, February 17, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this show are $38 and $42, plus HST and box office fees. The Grand Theatre Box Office is open Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. and can be reached by calling 613-530-2050 or grandtheatre2@cityofkingston.ca. For more information on this event and upcoming events, visit the Grand Theatre online at at www.kingstongrand.ca.

February 20, 2012:
"Teddy Bear Hospital" Family Day Program museumofhealthcare.ca for Ages 3 to 8. Dates & Times: Monday, February 20 from 10:30 am to noon OR 1pm to 2:30pm. Location: Museum of Health Care, 32 George Street, Ann Baillie Building National Historic Site. Back by popular demand! Bring your teddy bear to the Museum of Health Care this Family Day! Our doctors and nurses will treat your teddy’s bumps, lumps, and bruises! Including storytime, snacks, and a hands-on craft activity. For ages 3-8, with adult accompaniment. Pre-registration required. $5/child (no charge for adults). To register: museumofhealthcare.ca, call 613-548-2419 or e-mail info@museumofhealthcare.ca.

February 20, 2012:
The 12th Annual Kingston District Fish and Game Club Ice Fishing Derby. Family Day - Monday, February 20th, 2012. Catch the Family Fun during this License Free Fishing Event! Entry Fee: $10.00. Weigh-In time from 11am to 3pm at Naval Veteran's Association, 1138 Sydenham Road (just south of Highway 401). All entries for weigh-in by 3pm to qualify for cash prizes. Additional prizes for giveaway on draw tickets. For complete information please visit www.kingstonrodandgun.com.

February 21, 2012:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents Energy Efficiency and Home Design: Mikaela Hughes, Kingston Architect. Designing our homes and living environments is a continuous balancing of diverse criteria - functional, aesthetic, economic, psychological and many others. Where does the environment and energy efficiency fit in? With a mindfulness of the balance between function and form, Mikaela will talk about basic principles of passive solar design, natural light, renewable energy applications and innovations in building construction materials, codes and standards. Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series at 32 Bader Lane is free, everyone welcome. www.banrighcentre.queensu.ca.

February 23, 2012:
Comedian Idol Winter Edition! A Time To Laugh Comedy Club original. Do you have jokes to tell? Do you have friends? Do you like cash? Open to Kingston and Area contestants only. 1st place prize guaranteed at $500!!! Round 2: Thursday, February 23 at 8:30 pm / $8 per person admission, doors 8 pm. Finals TBA. For more information and registration visit www.timetolaugh.ca.

February 23, 2012:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents “Discussing the Environment”: Bryan Bowers, Indigenous Art Educator. “Discussing the Environment”, an art piece created by Arnold Jacobs, an Onondaga artist, will be interpreted by Indigenous Art Educator Bryan Bowers. In this painting the spirits come alive from the land, air and water. They must all be in balance so that they sustain our existence and keep our minds at ease. Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series at 32 Bader Lane is free, everyone welcome. www.banrighcentre.queensu.ca.

February 26, 2012:
Elegance Bridal Boutique will be hosting their first ever Bridal & Prom Wear Runway Show! The Runway will feature Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaid Gowns, Flower Girl Gowns, Bridal Accessories and Prom Gowns. The event at Zorbas Banquet Facility, 1474 Bath Road between 1 and 4pm will have door prizes and raffles. Fundraising for the Heart and Stroke Foundation will also take place at the event. Entrance Fee: $10.00 a person. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance at the store location: Elegance Bridal Boutique, 1048 Gardiners Road / (613) 384-0884. Hope to see you there!

February 28, 2012:
Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series presents “Birds, Bees, Bones - Can Art Save the World?”: Jessica Marion Barr, Artist. What is the place of art in our troubled world?  Can art make a difference?  Jessica Marion Barr is an artist who is completing the first year of her Ph.D. in Cultural Studies at Queen's University. Her work focuses on forging links between art, ecology, ethics, and sustainability.  In addition to outlining her current art projects and practice, this talk will briefly survey contemporary artistic interventions into issues of climate change and sustainability, and will consider the place of art in struggles to raise awareness and inspire tangible change for ecological justice. Ban Righ Noon Hour Speaker Series at 32 Bader Lane is free, everyone welcome. www.banrighcentre.queensu.ca.