ST. JACOBS – Feisty fairies, a malevolent villainess and a dozy princess take over St. Jacobs this holiday season as Drayton Entertainment’s family tradition continues with a brand new panto version of the popular fairy tale Sleeping Beauty.
Arts & Entertainment
Edison Singers perform inaugural concert in Guelph
Inaugural performance - The Edison Singers, directed by conductor Noel Edison, performed its inaugural concert at the Basilica of Our Lady in Guelph on Oct. 25.
Century Theatre Guild to present Sleeping Beauty pantomime
HILLSBURGH - The 15th annual traditional English pantomime from the award-winning Century Theatre Guild is set to open Nov. 17, at Century Church Theatre in Hillsburgh.
Twas is on stage at Guelph Little Theatre this fall
GUELPH – Twas will be on stage at the Guelph Little Theatre this fall.
The Elora Singers present a Canadian premiere: To the Hands
ELORA - The Elora Singers are hosting a Canadian premiere as the opening concert of their 2019/20 winter season - To the Hands featuring Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands and Anna Thorvaldsdottir’s Ad Genua.
ECT announces next season performances
FERGIS - The Elora Community Theatre is kicking off 48 years of community theatre in Centre Wellington in December.
Jim Henderson to speak at archives on Nov. 24
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Archives is presenting Part III of From Archives to Armchairs, with Jim Henderson on Nov. 24, at 2pm.
Vaughan Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem to be performed Nov. 9
GUELPH - The University of Guelph Choirs and the School of Fine Art and Music present Where the Heart Is on Nov. 9 from 7 to 9:30pm at St. George’s Anglican Church, 99 Woolwich St. in Guelph.
Minto Arts Council hosts Christmas Show and Sale
HARRISTON - Minto Arts Council is holding its fundraising Christmas Show and Silent Auction from Nov. 7 to Dec. 7.
Charlotte’s Web coming to Fergus
FERGUS - Centre Wellington’s newest theatre company - Centre Wellington Theatre Productions - is presenting Charlotte’s Web, a heartwarming story that will delight audiences of all ages, adapted by Joseph Robinette, based on the popular book.
Good Ol’ Country Gospel tribute on stage in St. Jacobs
ST. JACOBS - Drayton Entertainment’s rousing tribute Good Ol’ Country Gospel is bringing heavenly voices and moving melodies to St. Jacobs this fall.
Mersynergy Foundation donates schoolhouse to Drayton Entertainment
ST. JACOBS – A St. Jacobs cultural landmark is changing hands from one charitable organization to another.
Leonard Cohen tribute coming to Elora Centre for the Arts
ELORA - A tribute to the words and music of Leonard Cohen is back for the final show.
Guelph artist to exhibit in first solo show
MARDEN - Guelph artist Perry McEwen will be holding her first solo art show and sale “‘Tis the season ... to be jolly” at the Marden Community Centre on Nov. 16, from 11am to 5pm.
One-day show and sale features work by local fibre artists
GUELPH – One-of-a-kind handcrafted items will be on display and available for purchase on Nov. 2, at the Wellington County Museum and Archives when the Guelph Guild of Handweavers and Spinners holds its annual show and sale.