ELORA – City and Colour, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Silversun Pickups will headline Riverfest Elora this summer. Officials announced the lineup for the 15th festival on March 19.
Arts & Entertainment
Wellington County home to three ‘Top 100’ festivals in Ontario
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Wellington County is home to three of the top 100 festivals and events recognized in Ontario.
High school students record vocals at Metalworks Studio
MISSISSAUGA – On May 5, Music Monday, high school students from the Upper Grand District School Board are set to perform live at Metalworks, a world renowned recording studio.
Michael Madden will take listeners behind the Silver Screen
FERGUS – The Elora Fergus Arts Council (EFAC) proudly presents the next installment of its 2025 Art Talks Series, featuring motion picture set designer and EFAC member Michael Madden
Norwell District Secondary School places fourth at National Theatre School Drama Festival
PALMERSTON – On Feb. 26, Norwell District Secondary School’s Drama Club travelled to John F. Ross in Guelph to compete in the National Theatre School Drama Festival for the first time in many years.
Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts returns for 44th year
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts returns to Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) on March 27 for its 44th year.
Callie McCullough coming to Fergus Grand
CENTRE WELLINGTON – A modern singer/songwriter inspired by timeless classics, Callie McCullough has chased her unique muse for years, making contemporary roots music that nods to the legends who came before her.
Century Church Theatre presents Twist by Miles Tredinnick, directed by Nick Forrow
HILLSBURGH – Twist opened on March 9 to an enthusiastic audience that gave the production a standing ovation.
Final show of Gallery Concert Series features ‘enhanced’ string ensemble
ABOYNE – The final Gallery Concert of the season will be held March 30 in the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Deadline looming for award nominations
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Centre Wellington Chamber of Commerce has put out the call for nominations for the Awards of Excellence.
Taylor Swift fans enjoy tribute drag show at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Didn’t get to see Taylor Swift in concert? Doll Haus Events and the Fergus Grand Theatre had locals covered as they presented a Taylor Swift tribute drag show at the theatre on March 1, featuring Anne Tique Doll and Ultraviolet.
Molly’s Comedy Cabaret was a hit at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – Molly Wilson brought her show Molly’s Comedy Cabaret to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Feb. 28 as part of the theatre’s Presenting Series.
Local highland dancers bring home awards
FERGUS – Dancers from Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance attended the Western Ontario Highland Dancers Association Tri-Cities competition on March 1.
New Horizons bringing ‘Musicking’ event to Guelph
GUELPH – New Horizons, a band which offers music groups for adults with all ranges of playing abilities, is offering a Guelph event called “Musicking”.
Ginger St. James comes to Guelph
GUELPH – Ginger St. James will be bringing her band to Guelph to perform at the closing weekend of Music Weekends March 8.