MINTO – Minto Pride and the local Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee have put out a call for artists who want to make a statement in their community.
Arts & Entertainment
Symposium in Minto open to performing arts community
MINTO – Registration is now open for a province-wide performing arts symposium to be held here in May. The Reaseau SPARC (Supporting Arts in Rural and Remote Communities) Network will hold its biennial symposium in Minto from May 23 to 26.
Organizers preparing for second annual Wellington County Multicultural Festival
ABOYNE – Planning for Wellington County’s second annual Multicultural Festival is underway, and applications are open for performers, exhibitors and food vendors.
Elora author offers flavourful glimpse into Atlantic Canada’s history
ELORA – Jan Feduck’s debut book, Dining Out With History, is a recipe book, travel guide, collection of short stories and historical textbook all rolled into one colourful and digestible package.
James Gordon launches latest album in Eden Mills, performance with Katherine Wheatley
EDEN MILLS – Eden Mills Music at the Hall presents James Gordon in concert with Katherine Wheatley, when Gordon will also launch his new album Wrinkles and Scars on March 16.
Beauty and the Beast sells out five shows at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Of the six performances of Beauty and the Beast, five sold out the 252 seats in the Fergus Grand Theatre; including one on Feb. 24.
Singer-songwriter Nathan Sloniowski comes back to Elora
ELORA – In the 1970s, artistic prospects for those “coming of age” in Elora were as plentiful as the trees in the gorge.
Comedy show at The Crown
HARRISTON – The Crown Harriston Cultural Centre is offering comedy fans a chance to catch a couple of rising stars at the local venue on March 23.
Gorge Cinema rolls out red carpet for premiere of movie starring local kids
ELORA – The Briski brothers are diving headfirst into acting, landing starring roles in a movie that premiered at the Gorge Cinema on March 2.
Red Dirt Skinners return to Fergus
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is has announced folk duo Red Dirt Skinners will be returning on March 15 at 8pm.
Say it Loud concert honoured Black Heritage Month
GUELPH – The Guelph Black Heritage celebrated the history of Black music with the Say it Loud concert on Feb. 23.
Rea Garrison’s novel The Long Way Home tells tale of friendship
FERGUS – Rea Garrison was in Grade 6 when she first started working on her now-published novel, The Long Way Home.
Comedian, juggler coming to Drayton Entertainment venues during March Break
CAMBRIDGE - Acclaimed juggling sensation Charles Peachock will be throwing caution to the wind this March Break – before catching it and doing it all again!
Connor Mahon will tickle the ivories in March 10 benefit concert
PONSONBY – Connor Mahon was four-and-a-half when he showed an interest in the piano and his parents went to great lengths to find a teacher who would take a student under six, which is typically when children start piano.
Art exhibit at Sportsplex features Fergus high school students’ work
FERGUS – When Centre Wellington District High School art students created their cumulative art projects last semester, they weren’t expecting to be offered the opportunity to share their work in the community.