A petition calling for the reversal of a decision to cut a performing arts course at Norwell District Secondary School is gaining steam, but local school board officials say the decision won’t be reversed in time for the next school year.
Arts & Entertainment
Norwell student show set to open at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston
HARRISTON – In collaboration with the Minto Arts Council, Norwell District Secondary School’s senior art class is hosting the Two Sides of Life’s Coin exhibition.
Party in the Park set for June 10
PALMERSTON – The Lulus Band returns to rock Lions Heritage Park at the Party in the Park here on June 10.
Vera Kisseleva exhibit celebrates how the forest can harken the best memories
ELORA – Have you ever experienced a moment when an unfamiliar or new place looks and feels so familiar?
Art Gallery of Guelph holding first appraisal event on June 3
GUELPH – Does Grandma’s old rocking chair have value?
Guelph and District Multicultural Festival runs June 9 to 11
GUELPH – The Guelph and District Multicultural Festival returns to Riverside Park in Guelph for the 37th edition on June 9 to 11.
Miracle on 34th Street auditions set for June 8-9
FERGUS – Actors are needed for Miracle on 354th Street at the Fergus Grand Theatre from Dec. 8 to 17.
Neil Diamond and Dolly Parton tribute show coming to Fergus Grand Theatre
Tribute – The Neil Diamond and Dolly Parton tribute, Beautiful Noise, is coming to the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 9.
‘Bard of Colborne Street’ has written a book
ELORA – Known for being a local, eccentric character and attracting waves from neighbours and strangers alike, Jim Black has now published a book of poetry.
New exhibit celebrates ‘Small Town PRIDE’
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) has collaborated with Minto Pride to create Our Small Town PRIDE: A Celebration of 2SLGBTQI+ Stories and History.
Artists transform Elora into living canvas during Plein Air Festival
ELORA – Picturesque Elora became a hub of artistic energy May 18 to 21 as local and visiting artists gathered for the annual Plein Air Festival.
Erin art exhibit aims to change how people think about refugees
ERIN – Art created by refugees in Greece will be displayed for sale at the Erin United Church on June 7. Organizers say art gives refugees the power to change their futures.
Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story opens 2023 season at Drayton Festival Theatre
DRAYTON - Before The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, a bespectacled kid from Texas changed music forever.
The Silver Strummers and Silvertones Choir will perform in the Chords and Cords Concert
Musical performance - The Silver Strummers and Silvertones Choir will be performing in the Chords and Cords Concert on June 3, from 7 to 8:30pm at the Evergreen Centre, located at 683 Woolwich Street in Guelph.
Sensational Elora hosts Jazz night
Jazz is back - Jazz night organized by Sensational Elora is back.