CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Singers (CWS) is on the lookout for people who love to sing to join the choir.
Arts & Entertainment
Century Church Theatre presents The Melville Boys
HILLSBURGH - Starting Sept. 7, Century Church Theatre, starts their 2025/2026 season with The Melville Boys, a dramedy by celebrated Canadian playwright, Norm Foster.
Tom Wilson named 2025 Creative Roots Artist of the Year
ELORA – Canadian musician, author and visual artist Tom Wilson has been named the 2025 Creative Roots Artist of the Year at Riverfest Elora.
The Elora Singers announce 2025-2026 concert program
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Artistic director Mark Vuorinen and The Elora Singers have announced the 2025-2026 concert program, set to be a full season of musical discovery.
Backwoods Barbie returns to Fergus Grand Theatre Sept. 27
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Backwoods Barbie: Canada’s #1 Tribute to Dolly Parton returns to the Fergus Grand Theatre on Sept. 27 for an evening celebrating the music, heart and legacy of the Queen of Country herself, officials state.
Riverfest Elora rocks away weekend with big crowds under blue skies
ELORA - Around 5,000 festival-goers packed Bissell Park each day across the Aug. 15 to 17 weekend for the 15th Riverfest Elora, headlined by City and Colour, Silversun Pickups, and Fitz and The Tantrums.
Fergus author brings home gold for latest novel
FERGUS – Tucked along the lush green banks of the Grand River in Fergus, author Sonia Day lounges on her back porch quietly reflecting on not only her latest novel, but her lifelong writing career.
Guelph/Eramosa council grants support for Eden Mills Writers’ Festival
BRUCEDALE – Guelph/Eramosa council has voted unanimously to provide support and supplies to the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival next month.
Blue Bonnet Lassies compete at the Fergus Scottish Festival
Dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance competed at the Fergus Scottish Festival on August 8 to 10.
Riverfest Elora coming to Bissell Park this weekend
ELORA – Crowds of visitors and the sound of music will fill much of Elora this weekend, with the 15th annual Riverfest Elora taking place at Bissell Park from Aug. 15 to 17.
Fergus fiddler Scott Woods and band to tour Canada this fall
FERGUS – The Scott Woods Band will hit the road this fall for two Canadian tours.
Roy Hurlbut retires trumpet after 66 years with Fergus Brass Band
FERGUS – What began as a dream to become a rock star evolved into 66 years of local music, friendships and commitment for Roy Hurlbut.
Museum screening Peace by Chocolate alongside immigration-themed exhibitions
ABOYNE – The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is hosting a special movie night featuring Canadian film Peace by Chocolate.
Have a special talent? Time to Just Play
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The township is gearing up for its fourth installment of Just Play, an open stage all-ages showcase, and has put out a call for participants.
Local piano prodigy wins big at Canadian Music Competition
PONSONBY – A 14-year-old budding concert pianist, composer, and favourite local musician, has added top prizes at the national finals of the prestigious Canadian Music Competition to his growing list of accomplishments this summer.