FERGUS – The Centre Wellington Singers’ Home for the Holidays Christmas concert drew a record crowd of 400 on Nov. 29 at Melville United Church in Fergus.
Arts & Entertainment
Annual Big Book Sale gives big thanks
GUELPH — The Friends of the Guelph Public Library extend thanks to everyone who made the 17th Annual Big Book Sale a success.
Danú coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Irish ensemble Danú is set to perform An Emerald Isle Christmas at the Guelph River Run Centre on Dec. 5 at 8pm.
Beloved holiday tradition returns: a very Charlie Brown concert
GUELPH – A beloved holiday soundtrack returns to River Run’s Main Stage for what has become a holiday tradition.
Call for submissions is out for 2026 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators
GUELPH – The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators.
ECFTA invites community to new atrium
ELORA – The Elora Centre for the Arts is welcoming the community into its newly renovated atrium for a limited-time, hands-on art experience.
Highland dancers take on busy season
FERGUS – Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance have been busy this fall with competitions across Ontario.
Elora Singers announce upcoming concerts
ELORA – The Elora Singers are ready to usher in the holiday season with a lineup of concerts and festive offerings, including performances of Handel’s Messiah and the Festival of Carols, and gift options such as CDs and tickets to 2026 concerts.
Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy announces youth theatre camps
WATERLOO – The Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy has announced its lineup of march break and summer camps for 2026.
Local artist leads workshop at the Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA – Local artist and art educator Erin Perry lead a workshop at the Elora Centre for the Arts on Nov. 16 called Art You Can Eat, But You Can’t Actually Eat It! to a group of enthusiastic students.
Alice in Wonderland pantomime hits the stage in Hillsburgh
HILLSBURGH – Pantomimes are a tradition at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh. Every November and December a classic fairy tale, or well-known children’s story, comes to life with a bit of a twist, much to the enjoyment of audiences, say officials.
Joy In The City Guelph Society and Guelph Black Heritage Society present gospel music workshop
GUELPH – Joy In The City Guelph Society has partnered with the Guelph Black Heritage Society on a workshop series called Music Speaks.
Elora Centre for the Arts hosts annual open house, shopping event
ELORA – Elora Centre for the Arts’ annual Open House and Christmas Sale is set for Nov. 29 and 30 from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free.
Canadian Nutcracker tradition continues in Guelph
GUELPH – Live at the Hippo Pool Events continues the Nutcracker tradition in Guelph.
Riverfest Elora shuts down after 15-year run
ELORA – Organizers of Riverfest Elora have announced the end of the beloved live music festival after 15 years, citing financial strains. “We started with nothing and tried to grow it as much as we could,” said Jon Ralston.