FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet School of Highland Dance competed at various competitions throughout the Fall. Sept. 14 Maribelle McBroom attended the Montreal Highland Open Competition. She placed fourth in Fling, and fifth in Sword, Lilt, and Seann Truibhas. Sept. 21 Dancers competed at t
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Illustrator reflects on ‘Flanders Fields’ book
EDEN MILLS – Local artist Janet Wilson is reflecting on her time illustrating the 1995 book In Flanders Fields, the story of the poem by John McCrae.
Mount Forest girl’s talent for dance earns her spot on the world stage
MOUNT FOREST – At 11 years old, Ava Albrechtas has ribbons, medals and trophies adorning nearly every surface of her bedroom, but her biggest competition is yet to come. She has been selected to represent Canada in the Dance World Cup next year in Burgos, Spain.
Celtic rock band to perform at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Ecclestone Financial group and Red Plaid Productions have joined forces to present Celtic Rock band, Mudmen, for a Celtic rock concert Nov. 9 at The Grand theatre in Fergus.
Improv workshop with Lisa McNeil set for Nov. 23 in Elora
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre (ECT) is excited to reschedule the improv workshop with Lisa McNeil.
Hear Valdy on Saturday in Eden Mills
EDEN MILLS – Juno Award-winning folk singer Valdy will perform in Eden Mills this weekend.
Museum Gallery Concert Series resumes Nov. 10
ABOYNE – The first Gallery Concert of the season will take place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Nov. 10.
‘School of Fish’ art installation will recognize ECFTA supporters
ELORA – A project is underway to adorn the MacDonald Pavilion at the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) with a school of 75 aluminum fish.
Volunteers prepare to resurrect pre-Christmas Elora Festival Book Sale fundraiser
ELORA – The volunteers who run the book sale that benefits the Elora Festival have a problem. Their storage room is full, thanks to generous community donations of books over the summer.
Audience gets in on the action with Canadian Improv Showcase
FERGUS – The audience seemed to enjoy the Canadian Improv Showcase at the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 17 as the performers demonstrated their quick wit and ability to think on their feet in this unscripted performance that was largely directed by audience suggestions.
Provincial grant supports accessibility renovations at Schoolhouse Theatre
ST. JACOBS – In September 2023, Drayton Entertainment was awarded a $100,000 capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to improve accessibility for theatre-goers and community members at the Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, St. Jacobs.
Clay & Cloth: Forest exhibition explores world of plants on land and under sea
ELORA – A new curated exhibition entitled Clay & Cloth by artists (and sisters) Annette and Gitte Hansen opens in the gallery at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Oct. 31, with a reception planned for Nov. 3 at 2 pm.
Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra celebrating 10th anniversary at Legion
ELORA – The Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra (EVO) is set to mark its 10th anniversary with a night of live music at the Elora Legion.
Alan Doyle to play Guelph’s River Run Centre
GUELPH – JUNO-nominated Canadian musician Alan Doyle is coming to Guelph’s River Run Centre in the spring, and the show is nearly sold-out.
Songs of Sanctuary sets the tone for Elora Singers’ 2024-25 concert season
KITCHENER – The Elora Singers pull back the curtain for their 2024-25 concert series Oct. 20 with Songs of Sanctuary, a concert consisting of composed pieces inspired by sacred spaces such as the Sistine Chapel and Notre Dame.