ELORA – Mike Duhacek embarked on an incredible journey in 2013 to raise funds for cancer research and now he’s written a book about his experience.
Arts & Entertainment
Guelph Arts Council announces Oct. 15 deadline for Jane Graham Memorial Award
GUELPH – In memory of Guelph visual artist Jane Graham, Guelph Arts Council offers an annual…
Susan Strachan Johnson presents Equimanity
ABOYNE – Local artist Susan Strachan Johnson responds to the art of Leonardo da Vinci, George…
Local pharmacist longlisted for CBC Nonfiction Prize
HILLSBURGH – A pharmacist who lives in Hillsburgh has made the CBC’s long list for the 2020 Nonfiction Prize.
Elora Fergus Studio Tour transitions to gallery show and sale
ELORA – The Elora Fergus Studio Tour has been cancelled for the first time in its 34-year history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In its place, the Elora Centre for the Arts (ECFTA) and the Studio Tour have collaborated to offer a Gallery Show and Sale in the ECFTA Minarovich Gallery.
Makama Films and Tailored Productions hosted Harriston’s Music in the Park
Music in the Park – Makama Films and Tailored Productions hosted Music in the Park at the…
Students complete RAD exams following delay due to pandemic
HARRISTON – Minto Dance Academy in Harriston touting the success of some local ballerinas.…
Rockwood couple’s estate pledges $250,000 to Kiwanis Music Festival
GUELPH – The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph announced that a special gift from the estate of Rockwood’s Klara and Oscar Bookbinder will ensure the long-term sustainability of the festival and have a positive impact on the lives of thousands of aspiring musicians.
Mount Forest country singer Cara Smith releases first album
MOUNT FOREST – After months of delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith, 27, was finally able to hold her album release party.
The Elora Community Theatre presented Love Letters
Live theatre - On Aug. 29 the Elora Community Theatre presented Love Letters.
Bookbinders leave $250,000 musical gift to Kodály Society of Canada
ROCKWOOD - A local couple, known for their love of music and teaching music to children, has left a $250,000 gift to the Kodály Society of Canada.
Elora Community Theatre presents ‘Love Letters’ this weekend in Bissell Park
ELORA – Production is a fundraiser for ECT, starring Centre Wellington mayor, and aims to encourage the re-opening of cultural events in the community.
Novel breathes life into the murders of former Erin residents
ERIN – When the historical novel The Haweaters was released earlier this month, Canadians…
Elora artist moves ‘Racism at Home’ series to Fergus
Phil Irish has created a series of portraits he calls Racism at Home – paintings of Black and Indigenous people who were killed or injured by police.