ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is welcoming the community into its newly renovated atrium for a limited-time, hands-on art experience.
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Highland dancers take on busy season
FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance have been busy this fall with competitions across Ontario.
Elora Singers announce upcoming concerts
ELORA – The Elora Singers are ready to usher in the holiday season with a lineup of concerts and festive offerings, including performances of Handel’s Messiah and the Festival of Carols, and gift options such as CDs and tickets to 2026 concerts.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth theatre camps
WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced its lineup of march break and summer camps for 2026.
Local artist leads workshop at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – Local artist and art educator Erin Perry lead a workshop at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Nov. 16 called Art You Can Eat, But You Can’t Actually Eat It! to a group of enthusiastic students.
Alice in Wonderland pantomime hits the stage in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Pantomimes are a tradition at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh. Every November and December a classic fairy tale, or well-known children’s story, comes to life with a bit of a twist, much to the enjoyment of audiences, say officials.
Joy In The City Guelph Society and Guelph Black Heritage Society present gospel music workshop
GUELPH – Joy In The City Guelph Society has partnered with the Guelph Black Heritage Society on a workshop series called Music Speaks.
Elora Centre for the Arts hosts annual open house, shopping event
ELORA – Elora Centre for the Arts’ annual Open House and Christmas Sale is set for Nov. 29 and 30 from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free.
Canadian Nutcracker tradition continues in Guelph
GUELPH – Live at the Hippo Pool Events continues the Nutcracker tradition in Guelph.
Riverfest Elora shuts down after 15-year run
ELORA – Organizers of Riverfest Elora have announced the end of the beloved live music festival after 15 years, citing financial strains. “We started with nothing and tried to grow it as much as we could,” said Jon Ralston.
Erin Hill Acres hosts Christmas on the farm
ERIN – It was a busy day at Erin Hill Acres on Nov. 15, as the farm launched its Christmas season and held a special holiday market.
U of G presents The Late Wedding by Christopher Chen
GUELPH – The University of Guelph’s School of Theatre, English and Creative Writing is to present The Late Wedding by Christopher Chen as its fall 2025 theatre production, running Nov. 13 to 15 at 8pm.
Guelph Little Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland
GUELPH – Falling down a rabbit hole has never been more fun than in this magical play based on the book by Lewis Carroll, Alice In Wonderland, officials say.
Gallery Concert Series features the Grand River Trio
ABOYNE - The next Gallery Concert Series on Nov. 23 features the Grand River Trio, who will play music of CPE Bach and J. Haydn. Venture Wind will play the second half of the performance with music arranged for a modern wind quintet.
School of Rock coming to Guelph’s River Run Centre
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Young, local talent will be featured in an upcoming performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award winning musical School of Rock.