HARRISTON – A Night at the Film Festival is the theme of the Minto Dance Academy’s 2023 recital.
Arts & Entertainment
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on stage at Norwell
PALMERSTON – Theatre Norwell’s production of the musical Disney’s Beauty and the Beast opened on May 17.
Stephen Thorning book launch at the Elora Centre for the Arts
Well-known author and historian Stephen Thorning would have turned 74 on May 8, which made it a great day to launch his book at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Gordon Lightfoot tribute coming to Fergus
FERGUS - Gordon Lightfoot’s music has been popular for decades, so it’s no wonder a tribute band would spring up.
‘My Story, My Tattoo’ Exhibit Returns to Wellington County Museum and Archives
ABOYNE – Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is pleased to announce the return of their My Story, My Tattoo exhibit for an encore presentation.
We Three exhibit running at the Imagine Gallery in Elora
Which three? - These three are the artists behind an exhibit called We Three, which runs May 19 to June 4 at the Imagine Gallery, 18 Colborne St. in Elora.
Blaze Wiradharma creates sports-themed mural in Harriston
Sporting life – Artist Blaze Wiradharma was busy working on the latest public art display for the Town of Minto last week, a sports-themed mural on the Cox Sanitation building in Harriston.
Wellington Heights Secondary School Vocal Club performs at UGDSB system leaders meeting
Vocal Club -The Wellington Heights Secondary School Vocal Club performed Let It Be by the Beatles at the Upper Grand District School Board system leaders meeting on May 11 at the Grand Guelph Banquet and Event Centre.
The Importance of Being Earnest comes to the Fergus Grand Theatre
‘Earnest’ play – The Importance of Being Earnest, a play by Oscar Wilde, was performed on May 6 and continues May 12 to 14 at the Fergus Grand Theatre. It was directed by Scott William in Fergus who put his stamp on the characters.
Alan Doyle concert raises $45,000 for the Grove
GUELPH – On April 30, Alan Doyle returned to Guelph at the Cutten Fields for an evening of stories and music in support of youth mental health and wellness, raising over $45,000.
Seventy artists to descend on Elora on May long weekend for some fresh air, painting
ELORA – Organizers of the Elora Plein Air Festival are bracing themselves for the arrival of artists from across Canada and the U.S.
Elora Festival Book Sale returns
Book sale – The Elora Festival Book Sale was back with a vengeance this year, raising $64,000 for the Elora Festival. The sale ran over the weekend of May 5 to 7.
Sensational Elora Jazz returns May 20
ELORA – After a three-year hiatus, Sensational Elora is delighted its very popular jazz series is returning.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents Two Witches, No Waiting
Live theatre – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s production of the stage comedy Two Witches, No Waiting opened at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre last weekend. Shows continue on May 12, 13 and 14. For information visit greywellingtontheatre.com.
Running With Scissors art exhibition in Mount Forest
Student art – Art students at Wellington Heights Secondary School and teacher Nichola McEwan coordinated an art exhibition entitled Running With Scissors at Hybrid Hair and Detox Spa (183 Main Street) in Mount Forest.