CALEDON – Headwaters Arts is set to present its third annual “Tapestry of Art and Music”, a musically themed, art show sale and fundraising event on May 25 from 2 to 5pm at the Alton Mill Arts Centre in Caledon.
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The Kramdens to perform at student fundraiser May 24
GUELPH – Three students from Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) are raising money for the meal program at Royal City Mission (RMC) in downtown Guelph.
Catholic high school students compete in Battle of the Bands
GUELPH – Wellington Catholic District School Board high schools held their third annual Battle of the Bands competition at St. James Catholic High School on May 6.
Guelph author releases book on local literary personality
GUELPH – Guelph author Ed Butts has released his latest book, The Blacksmith Hereward Kirby Cockin of Guelph, detailing the largely forgotten literary achievements and words of Guelph poet and journalist Hereward Kirby Cockin.
Young Fergus author teams up with grandparents to produce novel
FERGUS – What began as a routine phone call to grandma, quickly blossomed into a world of adventure, danger and creativity.
Crafters flock to Mother of all Handmade Shows
ELORA – Natasha Ward, creator of Slater’s stained glass was one of a number of artists at the “Mother of all Handmade Shows” at the GrandWay Events Centre last weekend.
Harriston to host Cultural Symposium at library on May 30
HARRISTON – An event representing the importance of arts and culture in rural communities is making its way to Minto.
Elora Community Theatre presents Sense and Sensibility
FERGUS – The Elora Community theatre, directed by Deb Stanson, staged its version of Sense and Sensibility at the Fergus Grand Theatre last weekend.
Emerging Insights exhibition opens at Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – A large and appreciative crowd was on hand at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on the evening of May 1 for the opening reception of the Emerging Insights exhibition.
Fergus Grand Theatre receives funding under the Canada Cultural Spaces fund program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre has received a grant of $59,578 to undertake a renovation of the second floor at the facility.
John’s Boys perform at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS - The Elora Community Theatre brought the world-famous John’s Boys to the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 22 for two shows.
Charles Vandervaart attending 80th Fergus Scottish festival
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has announced that tickets for Charles Vandervaart’s featured guest events will go on sale May 3 at 10am.
Folk singer Valdy appeared at the Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS– Folk singer Valdy appeared at the Fergus Grand Theatre on April 26, the last in the theatre’s Presenting Series.
Centre Wellington Singers go to the movies this spring
ELORA – Celebrate spring in style this year with a Hollywood-themed musical extravaganza from Centre Wellington Singers.
Guelph Dance Festival announces artist lineup
GUELPH – Guelph Dance has announced its lineup for the 27th annual Guelph Dance Festival. The event will take place from May 30 to June 1 in a variety of venues across the city.