HARRISTON - MooreBand presented a show based on popular music from the 1980s at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre on Oct. 25.
Arts & Entertainment
Knowledge Keeper in Residence Project receives $10,000
GUELPH – Willow Road Public School is working with Leslie Muma, a Métis beading artist and residential school survivor, and the school’s Knowledge Keeper in Residence. On Sept. 29
Indigenous creators express identity, community, healing in upcoming anthology
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Dozens of Indigenous creators from across the continent came together to create Mihko Kiskisiwin, but its roots are in Wellington County, going back five decades to the birth of Plume Society.
Guelph family writes children’s books; funds go to SickKids Hospital
GUELPH – Twelve-year-old Blake Scherer has released with his first book, Midge Goes Crackers, with the help of his grandfather Dennis Scherer.
Crown Harriston hosting annual Rocky Horror Picture Show event
HARRISTON – Local Rocky Horror fans can get their annual fix of their favorite flick at The Crown Harriston this weekend.
‘Spooky Stables’ event coming to raceway Oct. 28
ELORA – A ‘spooktacular’ Halloween event at the Grand River Raceway will raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Centre Wellington.
Book Bash Festival on Nov. 5
GUELPH - The 2023 Book Bash Festival is coming up on Nov. 5, from 2 to 5pm at the Guelph Farmers Market.
Studio Art Quilt Association sponsors ‘Whisper quilting’ project
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A whisper quilting project sponsored by the Studio Art Quilt Association is on display at the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex until Oct. 29.
Peter Pan: The Panto to hit stage in St. Jacob’s Nov. 29
ST. JACOBS – Drayton Entertainment’s family panto tradition returns for the holidays with an unforgettable take on the popular story of Peter Pan.
Broadsway comes to Guelph music centre
GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Music Centre presents Broadsway: An Evening in Support of the Guelph Youth Music Centre, a concert fundraiser set for Nov. 25 at 7:30pm.
Rockwood Brewing to host inaugural Festival of Spirits
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Rockwood Brewing is hosting its inaugural Rockwood Festival of Spirits on Oct. 28.
Wayne Simpson’s ‘Miziwezi’ exhibit tells emotional tale
ELORA – An emotional story is told through vibrant photography adorning the gallery walls at the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA)
Garth Brooks tribute band to perform in St. Jacobs
ST. JACOBS - Garth Brooks tribute band Fresh Horses will perform at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse on Nov. 18 at 2pm and 7:30pm.
Mustakas to play Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof
CAMBRIDGE – In a casting feat worthy of a matchmaker’s nod of approval, Drayton Entertainment has announced the return of artistic director Alex Mustakas to the stage as the central character Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof this holiday season.
Stephen Stanley returns in support of Highland Rugby
FERGUS – Toronto musician Stephen Stanley and bandmate Chris Bennett return to Fergus for a concert at the Highland Rugby Club on Oct. 21.