FERGUS - The Spindrift Wind Quartet will begin the Gallery Concert season for 2024 with concerts at Melville United Church on Jan. 21 and Feb. 11.
Arts & Entertainment
Ballet Jörgen’s retelling of Anne of Green Gables takes main stage in January
GUELPH – Get ready to be swept away into the enchanting world of Avonlea as the beloved classic, Anne of Green Gables: The Ballet, at the River Run Centre on Jan. 14 at 2pm.
Music video starring, directed by Guelph/Eramosa residents shot in Wellington
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The new music video for Rosa Ingenious’ song La La Land has countless ties to Wellington County.
County students among winners of CBC’s Canadian Music Class Challenge
GUELPH – Local students are receiving national recognition for their recent rendition of Sloan’s 2001 song If It Feels Good Do It.
Guelph artist leads workshop at Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA - The sound of happy young voices rang out in the classroom at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Dec. 16.
Local Author reads children’s book at Knox Presbyterian Church
ELORA - On Dec. 16 Kasandra Coleman, a local author of children’s books, read to children and parents from her latest, The You, You are is Perfect, and others at Knox Presbyterian Church in Elora.
Spirit of the Season Festival Guelph raises $29,000 for Home for Good Campaign
GUELPH – The inaugural Spirit of the Season festival illuminated downtown Guelph.
Craft and Bake sale held at Elora Legion
ELORA – The Elora Legion sponsored a craft and bake sale on Nov. 26 in the Legion hall.
Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights wows the crowd
ROCKWOOD - Santa and Mrs. Claus greet children on 4th Line during the 31st annual Rockwood Farmers’ Santa Claus Parade of Lights on Dec. 21.
Local seniors team up to produce educational children’s books
CENTRE WELLINGTON – About two years ago, three friends at a seniors centre got together to write, illustrate and publish educational books for children.
A Christmas Miracle at Elora Community Theatre
ELORA - Miracle on 34th Street, directed by Deb Stanson and David Tanner for the Elora Community Theatre, made its debut on Dec. 8 runs until Dec. 17 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
River Run Centre hosts seven-time Juno winner
GUELPH – Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute’s chamber choir performed with seven-time Juno winner and Order of Canada recipient Susan Aglukark at the River Run Centre on Dec. 7.
Rockwood Farmer’s parade of lights returns for 31st year
ROCKWOOD – The Rockwood Farmer’s Santa Claus Parade of Lights is returning for its 31st year on Dec. 14 at 7pm.
Wellington County Museum and Archives hosts Christmas Market Dec. 1 and 2
Christmas Market at Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Holiday Art Making class a hit at Elora Centre for the Arts
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Elora Centre for the Arts held a class on Dec. 2, taught by Guelph artist Alexa Collette.