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.
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Marshall Dane coming to Fergus Grand Nov. 3
FERGUS - Marshall Dane is coming to Fergus, and he’s bringing his band and ASL interpreter/signer Vera Goudie.
The Little Mermaid the Musical a hit at the Fergus Grand Theatre
Centre Wellington – Mavis Productions from Toronto presented The Little Mermaid the Musical to a nearly sold out audience for all five performances at the Fergus Grand Theatre Oct. 5 and 6.
Record-breaking attendance at Erin Fall Fair
ERIN – Locals showed off their “Country Routes and Rubber Boots” at the Erin Fall Fair over the Thanksgiving weekend, with people travelling from near and far to check out the wide range of entertainment offered by the Erin Agricultural Society.
Harriston artist semi-finalist in ‘prestigious’ realist art contest
HARRISTON – A local realism artist is being recognized for her talents in the 17th International Art Renewal Centre (ARC) Salon Competition based in New York.
Former nurse designs handbags to be featured during Startup Fashion Week
FERGUS – Terri-Lynne Rade gave up a career in health care and will soon find herself on the runway of Startup Fashion Week – or at least the vegan leather handbags she designed will be modelled on the runway.
Sensational Elora’s Pumpkin Day brings fall celebration to county museum
ABOYNE – Sensational Elora's annual Pumpkin Day moved to the Wellington County Museum and Archives this year, bringing pumpkins, dancing, drumming, storytelling, snakes and more to Aboyne on Oct. 12.
Legendary Downchild Blues band is back for one last time
GUELPH – The boys are back in town—the boys being The Legendary Downchild Blues Band, of course. This time, sadly, will be their last.
Second weekend of Elora Fergus Studio Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Artists throughout Fergus and Elora opened their studios to the public for the second weekend in a row on Oct. 5 and 6 during the Elora Fergus Studio Tour, part of Culture Days activities in Centre Wellington.