GUELPH – Guelph Pride, the Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC), and the Children’s Reading Room are partnering to present “Fay & Fluffy, a Drag Storytime and Singalong.”
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Briar’s Movie Night in the Park all set for a sequel
ELORA – Two years ago, when Briar Gemmell was still in sixth grade, the Elora Public School student worked to organize a fundraising event that brought in $5,500 for the organization’s Food and Friends program. And now, she’s getting set to do it again.
Fergus’ second Meadows Music Festival brings July Talk to town
FERGUS – The second Meadows Music Festival was held May 31 and June 1 on the grounds of the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex.
Fun and games at the Mount Forest block party June 1
MOUNT FOREST – The Kick Off to Summer Block Party was held in the Mount Forest Legion parking lot on June 1 and organized by the Mount Forest Business Improvement Area.
Portage residents experience ‘power of art’ through Elora arts centre program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Teens staying at the Portage Ontario residential substance abuse rehabilitation centre in Elora are learning to make their mark thanks to a unique outreach program offered through the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA).
Outlander stars coming to Fergus Scottish Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games is thrilled to announce Maria Doyle Kennedy and Charles Vandervaart will be the featured guests for the 2024 festival.
Science North exhibit coming to Guelph
GUELPH – Royal City Science is thrilled to announce that Science North’s highly acclaimed travelling exhibit, “Our Climate Quest,” is making its way to Guelph this June.
Portage residents experience ‘power of art’ through Elora arts centre program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Teens staying at the Portage Ontario residential substance abuse rehabilitation centre in Elora are learning to make their mark thanks to a unique outreach program offered through the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA).
Erin Pride event set for June 22 at McMillan Park
ERIN – Erin Pride 2024 is a family-focused event set for June 22 at McMillan Park from 11am to 8pm. “We can actually all stand up in that park and look around and see we are not alone," said organizer Laura Bannayan.
Guelph library book launch
GUELPH – Celebrate the achievements of local teens at the Guelph Public Library’s Teen ETCH Anthology Book Launch, on June 1 at 2pm.
Arts by the Pond
HILLSBURGH – The official reveal of Hillsburgh woodworker and artist Jennifer McKinnon’s sculpture took place on the property of Wellington County’s Hillsburgh library branch on May 25.
Guelph Dance Festival runs this weekend
GUELPH – The Guelph Dance Festival, now in its 26th year, runs from May 31 to June 2. The schedule is as follows:
Madison Galloway unveils new single “Tides” from upcoming sophomore album
FERGUS – Canadian roots-rock artist Madison Galloway is set to release her evocative new single, “Tides,” on May 31.
Gayle Ackroyd performs at Guelph Little Theatre
GUELPH – Local singer-songwriter Gayle Ackroyd is teaming up with 2BJazz for a performance at Guelph Little Theatre on May 31.
Wellington Heights Art-A-Thon
MOUNT FOREST – Over 50 students participated in the annual Wellington Heights Secondary School Art-A-Thon on May 2.