FERGUS – On May 18 at 8pm, the Fergus Grand Theatre will be presenting “Back to the 80s” – an event that aims to have the audience grooving in their seats throughout the entire night.
Arts & Entertainment
The Drowning Girls coming to Elmira
ELMIRA – Directed and produced by Joe Brenner, The Drowning Girls is coming to the Elmira Theatre Company April 26 to May 5.
Hillside Festival announces lineup
GUELPH – Hillside Festival recently announced the full musical lineup for its 41st annual summer festival July 19 to 21 at Guelph Lake Conservation Area.
County invites residents to celebrate Archives
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County’s Archives is dedicated to appraising, selecting, acquiring and conserving the archival records relating to the history of Wellington County, including its people, places and organizations.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts Scottish show
FERGUS – The day before Tartan Day in Fergus, the Fergus Grand Theatre held a Scottish show for children performed by Dufflebag Theatre Productions.
GWTG presents comedy Gibson and Sons
HARRISTON – It may be set in a funeral home, but there’s plenty of fun in store for audiences of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s (GWTG) upcoming production of Gibson and Sons.
Fergus Grand Theatre season launch showcases local talent, long service, new shows
CENTRE WELLINGTON – On World Theatre Day (March 27), the Fergus Grand Theatre unveiled the artists and shows that will be part of its 2024-25 presenting season, simply entitled “Presenting with Purpose.”
Barbara McLean releases new book
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Barbara McLean has tended to a flock of Border Leicester sheep on her farm, Lambsquarters, for 50 years now.
Ballet Jorgen comes to Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – As part of his presenting series, coordinator of the Fergus Grand Theatre Eric Goudie presented the performance of Ballet Jorgen on April 5.
Guelph Dance announces 2024 festival lineup
GUELPH – Guelph Dance recently announced its lineup for the 26th annual Guelph Dance Festival.
Documentary about dream Peru trip to premiere next month
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Jason Dekorte had always dreamed of seeing Machu Picchu and climbing a mountain in Peru and seven years ago he did it. A documentary about the trip, Carrying a Dream, will screen next month.
Public art by the pond coming May 25; kicks off ‘Art Ruralz Over Here Trail’ showcasing public art
ERIN – A century-old maple tree will be revealed in a new form just over two years after it was downed in a storm that swept through Wellington County on May 21, 2022.
Highland dancers join Tartan Day concert
FERGUS - Members of an award winning dance school are set to join North Atlantic Drift and the Fergus Pipe Band in the National Tartan Day Concert on April 8 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Five Alarm rages at Guelph Little Theatre
GUELPH – Don’t call the fire department, instead race out to see Five Alarm, a Kristen Da Silva comedy that Guelph Little Theatre officials call “heart-warming and spicy.”
Final Gallery Concert at Wellington County Museum
ABOYNE – The final Gallery Concert of the season will take place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on April 21 at 2pm.