GUELPH – There was laughter, singing, dancing and tears during the first rendition of the 2025 Speed River Anthology.
Arts & Entertainment
Elora Community Theatre presents The Secret Garden
ELORA – Top secret – The Elora Community Theatre performed its rendition of The Secret Garden on June 14 at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Eric Fillion Launches New Book
GUELPH – Dr. Eric Fillion, Director of the University of Guelph’s International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI), will hold a launch event for his new book, Soundtrack to the Revolution: Free Jazz and Leftist Nationalism in Quebec 1967-1975.
Guelph Public Library announces Teen ETCH Creative Writing Contest winners
GUELPH – The Guelph Public Library, in partnership with Vocamus Writers Community, has announced the results and achievements of this year’s Teen ETCH Creative Writing Contest.
Elmira Theatre Company receives eight awards for Forever Love
ELMIRA – Elmira Theatre Company (ETC) would like to thank its patrons, sponsors, partners and members “for an amazing 2024-2025 theatre season.”
UGDSB students present multimedia show ‘Speed River Anthology’
GUELPH – Local history will be told through theatrical performances, live music, film and animation during the Speed River Anthology.
REVIEW: Drayton’s Country Roads takes you where you belong
DRAYTON – When I saw that the opening production for the 2025 season in Drayton was Country Roads, based on the music of John Denver, I thought, are there enough John Denver songs to fill a two-hour show?
Busy season for the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance
FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance have been very busy at competitions this spring.
NDSS Student Art Show
HARRISTON – From June 5 to 17, creative artwork can be seen by Norwell District Secondary School (NDSS) students at the Student Art Show 2025.
Elora Community Theatre outdoor summer theatre series presents The Secret Garden
ELORA – Come for an open-air performance in the beautiful yard at the Elora Centre for the Arts, presented on the pavilion stage by the Elora Community Theatre.
Art Gallery of Guelph launches summer season with 155,578
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph recently opened the exhibit 155,578, which brings together the work of 55 contemporary artists with strong ties to Guelph.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth auditions and fall classes
WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced youth auditions for upcoming productions.
Yacht Rock band entertains crowd at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – A nostalgic journey back to the 70s and 80s brought back a lot of memories for the audience at the Fergus Grand Theatre on May 29.
Taylor Swift tribute show coming to Kitchener July 5
KITCHENER – A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music has announced its debut visit to Canada this year with 12 lucky venues, including Centre In The Square, hosting the show this Summer July 5 at 7:30pm.
WHSS presents Any Time, Any Place by Rebekah McDougall
MOUNT FOREST – The Wellington Heights Secondary School (WHSS) drama club has been working hard on this year’s musical Any Time, Any Place, officials say.