GUELPH – Members of the Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute’s Chamber Choir travelled to Toronto last week and performed to a crowd of thousands, alongside shock rock legend Alice Cooper.
Arts & Entertainment
Melville Church Turning Up the Heat with fundraising concert
FERGUS – Melville United Church will be Turning Up the Heat with a fundraising concert and reception on Oct. 24 at 7pm.
25 artists participate in Centre Wellington Studio Art Tour
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Fergus artist Lorraine McDonald was one of 25 artists in Fergus, Elora and Belwood to open their studios for the Centre Wellington Studio Art Tour, that wrapped up Oct. 5.
Fergus Grand Theatre hosts Ontario OWOW Magic Festival
FERGUS – The Fergus Grand Theatre was home to the Ontario OWOW Magic Festival on Oct. 4 with two shows during the day - one geared to children and one more for adults.
Gallery Concert Series to host five concerts this season
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Gallery Concert Series is looking to host five concerts this 2025-26 season.
Gordon Lightfoot tribute coming to River Run Centre
GUELPH – Fans of Gordon Lightfoot are in for a treat as the River Run centre hosts a tribute performance celebrating the Canadian icon.
Elora Community Theatre holds auditions for Three Musketeers
ELORA – The Elora Communty Theatre (ECT) is looking for people to audition for its production of The Three Musketeers. Directed by Catherine Johnston, this witty and action-packed swashbuckler follows the young D’Artagnan and his band of Musketeers as they fight to protect the ones they love from
Hanover Community Players present School of Rock the Musical
HANOVER – School of Rock the Musical is coming soon to the Hanover Community Players, with the first read-through and rehearsal held on Aug. 26.
Halloween happenings at Wellington County museum
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The Wellington County Museum and Archives has many spooky events happening this month.
Final weekend of Studio Art Tours
ELORA – Friends Susan, Lisa, and Lauren surround artist Nancy Ariss (third from left) in her Ariss Art Studio in the Elora Centre for the Arts on last year’s Studio Art Tour.
Local creators celebrated at Mount Forest Artisan Showcase
MOUNT FOREST – Wellington North and its Cultural Roundtable hosted an Artisan Showcase at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex on Sept. 27.
Ontario Magic Festival returns to Fergus on Oct. 4
FERGUS – The Ontario Magic Festival is set to return to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 4, with two shows that aim to celebrate the art of magic and the township’s historical connection to the craft.
Playful Fox Productions presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
FERGUS – Playful Fox Productions brought its version of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Sept. 20.
Artists Market coming to Alton Sept. 27
ALTON – Headwaters Arts 29th Annual Fall Festival is hosting an Artists Market on Sept. 27 from 11am to 5pm, featuring creations for sale by 15 vendors.
Elusive Dreams band coming to Fergus Grand
FERGUS – Elusive Dreams: Classic Country Crossroads is coming to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Oct. 17. The band will feature hits from Glen Campbell, Charlie Rich, John Denver, Kris Kristofferson and others who topped both country and mainstream charts. “You won’t want to miss this rare opportunity