FERGUS – A whimsical convention held on Easter Island arranged by Easter rabbits turned out to a bit of a calamity on April 5 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Arts & Entertainment
Young artists compete in board-wide Battle of the Brushes
FERGUS – The Upper Grand District School Board held its second annual board-wide Battle of the Brushes event on April 3 at Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS), during which students had 20 minutes to paint something of their choosing without using anything as a reference.
County students’ art to be displayed at Wellington County Museum and Archives
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) students will be among those with their art on display in an exhibit at the Wellington County Museum and Archives in May.
Tristan Sauer wins 2025 Middlebrook Prize for young Canadian curators
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is pleased to announce that Tristan Sauer has been awarded the 2025 Middlebrook Prize for young Canadian curators.
Guelph author Aaron Blair launches new novel May 13
GUELPH – Guelph author Aaron Blair is set to release his latest novel The Mutant and the Mule on May 13.
Escape: Transcending Bounds exhibition opens at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA– The Escape: Transcending Bounds exhibition opened at the Elora Centre for the Arts on April 5 and runs until May 11, featuring the work of the Octarine Women’s Artists’ Collective.
44th Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts hosts opening banquet
ABOYNE – The 44th Insights Juried Exhibition of Fine Arts hosted its opening banquet March 27 at 7pm.
Township launches Theatre for Young Audiences program
FERGUS – Attention Grade 2 teachers in Fergus, Elora and Salem schools.
Johns’ Boys Welsh choir coming to Fergus
FERGUS – Elora Community Theatre is proud to bring the Johns’ Boys Welsh Male Choir to town in April.
Wellington students place second, third in UGDSB photography contest
FERGUS – The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) held a skills photography contest on March 28, with students from many high schools competing.
Fergus Grand Theatre celebrates World Theatre Day
FERGUS – The Fergus Grand Theatre celebrated World Theatre Day on March 27 with some local performances and an announcement about the upcoming Presenting Series.
CWDHS to host a celebration of visual arts
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) is inviting the public to view the UGDSB Excellence in Visual Arts Show and CWDHS Art Show and cheer artists on in the board’s second annual Battle of the Brushes at Centre Wellington District High School on April 3 from 6 to 9pm.
Shawn Connerys releasing new album in Elora
ELORA – The Shawn Connerys are holding an album release party at the Elora Legion on April 5.
Centre Wellington District High School to host a celebration of visual arts
FERGUS – Centre Wellington District High School (CWDHS) is inviting the public to view the UGDSB Excellence in Visual Arts Show and CWDHS Art Show and cheer artists on in the board's second Annual Battle of the Brushes at Centre Wellington District High School on April 3 from 6 to 9pm.
The J-Strokes album release show, April 17
GUELPH – The J-Strokes will be celebrating the release of their seven song album at Sonic Hall in Guelph on April 17.