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Artscene 15 | Friday, July 3, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com "Connected to your Community" Canada Day entertainment Residents across Oakville took advantage of the pleasant weather Wednesday and headed to the Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park to celebrate Canada Day. Several performances and musical acts took the stage to entertain the crowds. Clockwise from above: BellyUp Bellydance Studio's (from left) Catherine Bird, Laura Varga, Joharah Kolishenco, Hayley Chato, Eshe Yildiz and Lisa Harding; Denise Fex (left) and Eddie Moore, on drums; Beverly Tran, of Streetwise Actors, sings to the crowd; even Princess Anna (Esther Vallins), left, and Elsa (Miranda Reynolds) from Disney's Frozen made an appearance, much to the delight of chldren. For more photos from the day, visit insidehalton. com/photogallery/5705597. | photos by Inger MacKenzie ­ special to the Beaver In the Arts... Artworks Oakville exhibits ArtWorks Oakville has several exhibitions on display, including: Colour, on display until Friday, July 10, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Rd.; Fun! on until Monday, July 13 atRoyal Le Page Oakville, 251 North Service Rd. W.; and Canadian Landscapes, Abstract & Traditional on until Monday, July 27 atOakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd. For more information on any of the exhibits, contact Rena at 905-844-3651 or visit www.artworksoakville.ca. Creme de la creme Drawing from the Oakville museum's extensive costume collection, this exhibition explores centuries of fashion trends as each bridal gown reflects the period in which it was worn. It is on display at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre's (QEPCCC) Main Gallery, 2302 Bridge Rd., until Aug. 30. Therese Gagne The Bronte Historical Society presents Therese Gagne, from Saturday (July 4) to July 15, Sundays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m. at Sovereign House, 7 West River St. Gagne is a Québec artist who painted alongside her German husband in Paris from 1950 until he passed away in 1985. She continued painting until the early 2000's. Visit www.brontehistoricalsociety.ca. Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny Part of the Signature Series put on by Film.Ca and ArtHouse, Sunday (July 5) from 1-4 p.m. The series features exclusive onscreen performances of Shakespearean drama from London's famous Globe Theatre, and ballet and opera from the Royal Opera House. Tickets cost $16.99 (adults), $14.99 (seniors over 65), and $10.99 (children 3-13). Held at Flim.ca Cinemas, 171 Speers Rd. For more information, visit film.ca/ signature. Creative Connections Hosted by Oakville Arts Council and Town of Oakville, Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. Artists and cultural workers from all disciplines invited to attend the free event at QEPCCC. Concerts by the Lake Presented by Oakville Wind Orchestra from July 7-Aug. 11, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. A free evening of music, donations accepted. Held at Coronation Park, 1426 Lakeshore Rd. W. Beverly Sneath Art Exhibit On until Aug. 2 at Niagara Pumphouse Art Centre, 247 Ricardo St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont.