FERGUS – On Aug. 12, Scott McLelland will be running an event for mental health awareness and support at the Grace Church property located at 35 Farley Rd. in Fergus.
Arts & Entertainment
Marden hosts annual Ontario Pirate Festival
MARDEN - The Ontario Pirate Festival was once again held in Marden Park over the long weekend.
Elvis Presley museum movie night
ABOYNE — Dust off those blue suede shoes and plan to attend an Elvis-themed movie night at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) on Sept. 9.
‘Monstrous’ transformations: life-sized monsters undergo restoration
ELORA – Every year in October, Elora’s downtown comes alive with monsters, mushrooms and all things macabre during “Monster Month”.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild presents “Spirited!”
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Summer Youth Production was staged from July 28 to 30 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
Ray Anderson brings family magic, hypno/comedy shows to Crown Harriston
HARRISTON – A magic show and a hypnotist/comedy performance will take place at the Crown Harriston on Aug. 19.
Blue Bonnet Lassies attend local and national competitions
CENTRE WELLINGTON — Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland dance travelled across Ontario and Canada to compete through the month of July.
Kinky Boots! set to land on theatre stage Entertainment
CAMBRIDGE – Drayton Entertainment is urging theatre-goers to “Step into a dream where glamour is extreme” with the international smash-hit musical Kinky Boots!
Ballet Jörgen holding Nutcracker auditions; seeks dancers aged 8 to 17
GUELPH - Ballet Jörgen is returning to River Run Centre in December with two performances of The Nutcracker and once again is offering the opportunity for local dance students to perform with the professional dancers of Ballet Jörgen.
British Farce Perfect Wedding onstage now at Schoolhouse Theatre
ST. JACOBS – Audiences have been saying “I DO!” to a bridal suite spectacle that is equal parts riotous comedy and touching love story with Perfect Wedding, Drayton Entertainment officials state.
Coming Home Festival coming Aug. 11-13
GRAND VALLEY — On Aug. 11 to 13, Amaranth will be hosting the Coming Home Festival, a three-day music and wellness retreat.
Summer youth production Harriston Town Hall Theatre
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Summer Youth Production was staged from July 28 to 30 at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre.
Hillside Festival celebrates 40 years
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Hillside Festival creates a community celebration of culture and environmentalism every year here.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild summer youth production, Spirited! premiere
HARRISTON – The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild summer youth production, Spirited! is set to hit the stage at the Harriston Town Hall Theatre this weekend.
‘Elora AmphiTeeter’ a place for intimate summer concerts
ELORA – Matt and Jan Teeter are the opposite of NIMBY. Instead of saying “not in my backyard,” they are saying “come to my backyard,” as they are hosting two backyard concerts this summer.