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Artifacts from Russian Mennonite Migration on display at Joseph Schneider Hans , - . -tMe-eV The Russian Mennonite Migration of the 1920s: A Personal Account, which opened lune 21 at Joseph Schneider Hans, brings together the personal effects of Heinrich and Agnes Neufeld, who, along with 20,000 other Mennonites. fled Bolshevik Russia for the peace and safety of Canada in the 1920s. Over the years, family members have carefully pre- served the textiles, doctr ments and other possessions that made the long journey from Russia in wicker trunks and travelling cases proudly labelled CPR. These personal effects, representing the most humble to the very exotic, teflect the rigours of the family's difficult passage by sip and rail but also speak eloquently of the idyllic lifestyle the Neufelds and their neighbours had once enjoyed in their Russian homeland. They include folding chairs and an iron bed, heir. loom china, a wall clock. a samovar. a variety of albums and books, leather docu- ment cases. Russian curren- cy and elegant clothing all reflective of a prosperous and cultured lifestyle in the german-speaking Mennonite colonies of South Russia, Among the household textiles in the collection are exquisite of whitework and cutwork, including elegant table-and bedlinens. baby linens and guest towels. all The Stratford Gallery presents the exchr sive Canadian showing of the major interna- tional exhibition, A Stage for Dionysus: Theatrical Space & Ancient Theatre in Stratford this summer. Stratford Dionysus only Canadian shOWng This comprehensive exhibition focuses on the architecture and location of ancient Greek theatres, and the 20th century revival and importance of ancient drama and its contribution to contemporary society. It will be presented at a satellite location at 603 Romeo St. in Stratford through Aug. 19. Curated by Spyros Mercouris, A Stage for Dionysus: Theatrical Space & Ancient Theatre is organized and circulated through the Melina Mercouri Foundation, It is cur- rendy on an extended seven-year intema- __ -__e August Head;Start, School Tuaday, August 7 to Friday, August 24 FUU. DAYS - 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. SAME TUITION q For Those Who Want - _ To Get Ahead In Grades 1 - 8 q Grade 10 Literacy Preparation Course for Grade 9 'Tuition Discounts For Early Registration skillfully embroidered and initialed in the latest fashion. With them come pattern books from France and Belgium for hand embroi- dery and stencils of copper for monogramming. Such objects obviously enjoyed special status for immigrant families who otherwise put all their household posses- sions on the auction block to nnance their passage to Canada. They also speak volumes about valve systems, socio- economic levels and the quality of the lives the immi- grants lead in the halcyon days before the Russian Revolution. The Russian Mennonite tional tour, with scheduled presentations in Greece, Italy, England, Bulgaria, the United States. Germany. France. and Turkey before returning to Greece for display during the 2004 summer Olympic Games in Athens. Incorporating the dramatic presentation of architectural models, artifacts, costumes and masks. plus large format photographs, video and multimedia presentations, A Stage for Dionysus: Theatrical Space & Ancient Theatre takes exhibition visitors into the universally magic and poetic world of ancient Greece and the (Theatre. The exhibition will be open for viewing from 9 a.m. to li pm. daily Single admission for the show will be $10 for adults and $8 for senior and students. Migration of the 1920s: A Personal Account, through Neufeld family effects can textualized within an evoca. tive photo essay. tells the compelling story of one group of new Canadians. one that affords the viewer a tan- talizing glimpse into a van ished world of privilege, dan- ger and intrigue, The exhibit continues through spring 2002. The Joseph Schneider Hans is located at 466 Queen St. S. in Kitchener. The muse- um is open Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 pm. and Sunday 1 to 5 pm. In July and August me museum is open Monday and Tuesday alsofrom 10 am. to 5 pm