FERGUS - March 27 was World Theatre Day and the Fergus Grand Theatre offered some presentations and handed out the Lis Pieper award to locals who volunteer their time to promote live theatre.
Arts & Entertainment
Friends of the Guelph Public Library needs help finding new location for book sale
GUELPH – The Friends of the Guelph Public Library (FGPL) may not be able to offer its annual community book sale this year, unless it finds a new home.
Madison Galloway to release cover of Jefferson Airplane’s White Rabbit
FERGUS – Madison Galloway is set to release her latest single, White Rabbit on April 5.
Visions from COAA latest exhibit at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston
HARRISTON – A new exhibit Visions, by the members of the Central Ontario Art Association (COAA), will be on display at the Minto Arts Gallery from April 24 to 26.
Wellington North Cultural Roundtable celebrating 25 years with public art competition
KENILWORTH – It was 25 years ago, in 1999, when Mount Forest, Arthur and the townships of West Luther, Arthur, Peel and West Garafraxa amalgamated into Wellington North.
Guelph Dance to hold dance party fundraiser
GUELPH – Guelph Dance is inviting the public to Ready, Set, Groove! A dance party in support of Guelph Dance.
Susanna Hood Trio and Sarah Belle Reid headline IICSI’s first show in new ImprovLab
GUELPH – The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) is bringing in the Susanna Hood Trio and Sarah Belle Reid for an inspiring evening of music, movement and a panel discussion on April 17 at 7:30pm.
Full weekend at Fergus Grand Theatre with Anne of Green Gables the Musical
FERGUS – The story of Anne of Green Gables the Musical, presented by Playful Fox Productions, was a hit with all ages on the weekend of March 22, 23 and 24.
Puppetry seminar at Fergus public library
FERGUS - A seminar called Puppetry: Wearing Many Hats, held on March 24 at the Fergus public library, featured Puppets Elora chaired by Annerose Schmidt and her hand-made puppets.
Ballet Jörgen takes to the stage at the Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The ballet is coming to Fergus.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts Tartan Day performance for the McKiddies
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is getting in on the festivities planned for downtown Fergus on National Tartan Day on April 6.
Museum and archives hosts annual Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts will return to the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) from April 18 to June 30.
Headwaters Arts presents ‘Rejuvenation’ opening reception
ALTON – Headwaters Arts third members’ show of 2024 titled, “Rejuvenation”, fills the Headwaters Arts Gallery with unique, vibrant and colourful works that depict each artist’s interpretation of the “brushing away of winter” and the exciting new possibilities that spring brings.
Watoto Children’s Choir coming to Bethel Baptist Church
FERGUS – The Watoto Children’s Choir is coming to the Bethel Baptist Church on April 3 as part of its 2024 Canadian Tour, “Better Days – There is Hope.”
Barra MacNeils play Fergus in July
FERGUS - The Fergus Grand Theatre will host acclaimed Celtic group, the Barra MacNeils on July 6 for their only southwestern Ontario show this summer.