ABOYNE – A new exhibit at Wellington County Museum and Archives, Talk to Me! is now open…
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Re:Collections – new exhibit opens at Wellington museum
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives has announced the return of Connections Fibre…
ECFTA offering free space – and a change of scenery – for online learners
ELORA – University, college and high school students who have been doing online learning at home since September, can now enjoy a safe, welcoming and slightly social environment at the Elora Centre for the Arts to do their work.
Fergus Scottish Festival will offer virtual event again this year
FERGUS – "With careful consideration, we have acknowledged that a live event like our festival with crowds in the thousands is unrealistic in the current and unprecedented pandemic situation," festival officials announced in a Feb. 5 press release.
Quilt guild meeting online; welcomes new members
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Grand Quilt Guild wants people to know that even though members are…
Guelph Arts Council invites donations of previously owned art for fundraiser
GUELPH – Guelph Arts Council (GAC) is inviting people to donate original art for its annual…
New online program at GYMC
GUELPH – The Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) is offering the exciting and new interactive…
Libraries to celebrate Family Literacy Day virtually on Jan. 27
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County libraries will be celebrating Family Literacy Day virtually this year and they invite families to take part on Jan. 27.
Centre Wellington donates $46,000 to arts centre, Scottish festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Township council here decided to give $17,000 to the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECA) and $29,000 to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games at its meeting Jan. 18.
ECT online The War Of The Worlds production marks teen director’s debut
CENTRE WELLINGTON: Introducing a new generation to the legendary science fiction production The…
Fergus Pipe Band offering ‘not-so-traditional’ virtual Robbie Burns night Jan. 23 to 25
By Advertiser staff FERGUS – Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Fergus Pipe Band is…
Olive and Fred Robins Junior Short Story Contest 2020 winners announced
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The County of Wellington Library has announced the winners of the third…
Mapleton Township provides $30,000 to assist Drayton Entertainment
MAPLETON - The township will provide Drayton Entertainment with $30,000 to help offset costs of operating the Dayton Festival Theatre in 2021. Mapleton council agreed to the contribution during the Jan. 12 meeting, which featured a presentation from artistic director Alex Mustakas.
Guelph Arts Council announces new services for local artists
GUELPH – With support from the Guelph Community Support Fund and the City of Guelph Emergency…
Two local recipients to share the Jane Graham Memorial Award
GUELPH – The 2020 Jane Graham Memorial Award will be shared by Anita Cazzola, a textile and…