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Arts & Entertainment
Square Foot Show opens at Minto gallery
HARRISTON – “Small Things, Big Ideas” is the theme of the next offering at the Minto Art…
Local actors participate in first ever Nova Star Awards
ROCKWOOD – Local sibling actors recently had a successful day at the brand-new Nova Star Awards…
Gorge Cinema in danger of closing; hopes to work with arts centre to open new venue
ELORA – Even if it can’t remain in its current home and even if it isn’t his baby anymore, Payton Curtis is trying to keep the Gorge Cinema alive.
Journey of a million steps ends with book for Elora resident
ELORA – Mike Duhacek embarked on an incredible journey in 2013 to raise funds for cancer research and now he’s written a book about his experience.
Guelph Arts Council announces Oct. 15 deadline for Jane Graham Memorial Award
GUELPH – In memory of Guelph visual artist Jane Graham, Guelph Arts Council offers an annual…
Susan Strachan Johnson presents Equimanity
ABOYNE – Local artist Susan Strachan Johnson responds to the art of Leonardo da Vinci, George…
Local pharmacist longlisted for CBC Nonfiction Prize
HILLSBURGH – A pharmacist who lives in Hillsburgh has made the CBC’s long list for the 2020 Nonfiction Prize.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour transitions to gallery show and sale
ELORA – The Elora Fergus Studio Tour has been cancelled for the first time in its 34-year history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its place, the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) and the Studio Tour have collaborated to offer a Gallery Show and Sale in the ECFTA Minarovich Gallery.
Makama Films and Tailored Productions hosted Harriston’s Music in the Park
Music in the Park – Makama Films and Tailored Productions hosted Music in the Park at the…
Students complete RAD exams following delay due to pandemic
HARRISTON – Minto Dance Academy in Harriston touting the success of some local ballerinas.…
Rockwood couple’s estate pledges $250,000 to Kiwanis Music Festival
GUELPH – The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph announced that a special gift from the estate of Rockwood’s Klara and Oscar Bookbinder will ensure the long-term sustainability of the festival and have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of aspiring musicians.
Mount Forest country singer Cara Smith releases first album
MOUNT FOREST – After months of delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith, 27, was finally able to hold her album release party.
The Elora Community Theatre presented Love Letters
Live theatre - On Aug. 29 the Elora Community Theatre presented Love Letters.