BIA's Bustling Week of Events

So, you may be racking your mind, thinking of things that you can do for the remainder of this week. I have a great line up for you, that you won't want to miss!

On Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 7-8:30pm, join the BIA at The Courthouse Square in the Bandstand to celebrate the arrival of the Tivoli Boys Guard Band. The Tivoli Boys Guard was founded in 1844 as an honorary guard watching over Tivoli's finest buildings and monuments on festive occasions.
Through the years several divisions have been added to the Guard: Drums and Fifes, Band, Captain and Colour Guard, Golden Coach, and Artillery form the parade which takes place at Tivoli several times every week.

The Tivoli Boys Guard Band plays various genres during their concerts which include marches, polkas, overtures, themes from cartoons, etc. The Guard Band traditionally wear uniforms of the Royal Danish Court with red tunics and black bearskin hats when performing each week at the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. The Tivoli Boys Guard consists of about 100 boys between the ages of 9 and 16. The summer you turn 16, you resign from the Guard. By then you will have received an extensive musical education. In fact, many of the boys become professional musicians.

Originally, the boys were paid in sandwiches and beer! Today, the boys are rewarded for their efforts by the training they receive. Also, they get to see the world and partake in many important events as the Tivoli Boys Guard is often invited to play in Denmark and abroad for openings of conferences and exhibitions, visits of important people etc.

Another great event happening this weekend, is The Village Marketplace. On Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Court House Square, Goderich, come out and enjoy a great afternoon!

Partnering with the Goderich Farmers’ Market and downtown Goderich B.I.A., this event will include the Saturday market vendors as well as:

• Recipe Challenge – using only local ingredients found at the Goderich Farmers’ Market local professional chefs will prepare dishes. Judged on taste and presentation, the best dishes will be awarded prizes in various categories
• Tasting – Local restaurants and chefs will prepare bite-sized samples using local ingredients (venue location at The Livery on South Street)
• Children’s Area – An interactive space that will teach children about where their food comes from

Come out to the BIA Bandstand on August 19th, 2010 at 7pm for a free performance by the Tivoli Boys Guard Band!! And visit the Courthouse Square on Saturday, August 21st, 2010 from 10am to 1pm for The Village Marketplace, through The Taste of Huron!

Hope to see you there!