Arts & Entertainment

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.

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.

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. 

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.”

FERGUS - The Fergus Grand Theatre will host acclaimed Celtic group, the Barra MacNeils on July 6 for their only southwestern Ontario show this summer.   

MOUNT FOREST - A new mural is set to grace the halls of Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest.

CENTRE WELLINGTON – Riverfest Elora is coming back to Centre Wellington for its 14th anniversary on Aug. 16, 17 and 18.

FERGUS - Whiskey Jack - backing band for the infamous Stompin’ Tom Connors - will bring their Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom to the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 7.

ELORA – The sun is mostly shining, temperatures are rising and festival season is nearly upon us.

FERGUS - A founding member of Great Big Sea Sean McCann put on a great show at the Fergus Grand Theatre on March 16, singing from the Great Big Sea playbook and Irish folk songs.

ELORA – The movie description could be describing Gorge Cinema owner Payton Curtis.

EVERTON – Susan Johnson has been recognized by ArtTour International Magazine (ATIM) with a Top 60 Masters Award for her multimedia piece entitled Fear.