CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment is urging theatre-goers to “Step into a dream where glamour is extreme” with the international smash-hit musical Kinky Boots!
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Ballet Jörgen holding Nutcracker auditions; seeks dancers aged 8 to 17
GUELPH - Ballet Jörgen is returning to River Run Centre in December with two performances of The Nutcracker and once again is offering the opportunity for local dance students to perform with the professional dancers of Ballet Jörgen.
New barn quilt display in Palmerston
PALMERSTON – A new barn quilt display in front of Shantz’s Car Wash on Main Street in Palmerston is the result of a collaborative effort.
Reading Club wrapping up, but lots to do at libraries
The end of Summer Reading Club is in sight, but it’s not too late to sign up! The last day to submit your ballots for amazing prizes is Saturday, Aug. 19.
Local treasures at the Mapleton Farmer’s Market Block Party
MAPLETON - Stephanie Craig, right, of Tullamore Lavender Company (TLC), chats with a customer at the Mapleton Farmer’s Market Block Party on July 27.
British Farce Perfect Wedding onstage now at Schoolhouse Theatre
ST. JACOBS – Audiences have been saying “I DO!” to a bridal suite spectacle that is equal parts riotous comedy and touching love story with Perfect Wedding, Drayton Entertainment officials state.
Coming Home Festival coming Aug. 11-13
GRAND VALLEY — On Aug. 11 to 13, Amaranth will be hosting the Coming Home Festival, a three-day music and wellness retreat.
Summer youth production Harriston Town Hall Theatre
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Summer Youth Production was staged from July 28 to 30 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
Fergus Flippers swim away with SWORSA 2023 trophy
FERGUS — On July 22, the Fergus Flippers won at their final swim meet held at the Wilmot Recreation Complex in Baden.
Sometimes you just have to wait
After Espanola, the next stop on a recent northern Ontario publisher tour was Little Current.
‘Turtle season’ underway
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Volunteers at rare Charitable Research Reserve and other organizations are busy protecting turtle nesting sites and incubating eggs.
Whistle pig
The answer to the age-old question, “how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” is three cords.
‘Kween’ to represent Guelph in Canadian National Miss Pageant
GUELPH – It’s more than a beauty pageant. 'Kween', the former executive director of the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS), will be representing Guelph in the Canadian National Miss Pageant in August.
OPINION: Celebrate Food Day Canada this Saturday
GUELPH – The foods grown, raised and produced in Canada are as diverse as the population that calls it home.