GUELPH – Guelph Musicfest announced two encore concerts this fall.
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Mid-Day Music at Melville by Brad Halls returns to Fergus
FERGUS – The fourth season of the Mid-Day Music at Melville returns to Melville United Church on Oct. 1, from noon to 1pm.
Folklore Junction releases debut album
WELLINGTON COUNTY – Local band Folklore Junction has released their debut album, Not This Time.
Forthcoming book to tell of sexual abuse within insular religious sect
GUELPH – Brianna Bell was the first journalist to break the story about abuse in the Two by Twos church, a story the Guelph-based freelance journalist wrote for the Daily Dot two years ago.
Stephenson Organ Concert Series coming for Culture Days
FERGUS – St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Fergus has announced an upcoming Stephenson Organ Concert Series to be held at the church during Ontario’s Culture Days.
2025 Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium to focus on improv
GUELPH – The 2025 Guelph Jazz Festival Colloquium will take place in the ImprovLab at the University of Guelph from Sept. 11 to 13.
Sam Roberts Band brings the Canadian Dream to River Run
GUELPH – Sam Roberts Band is coming to River Run’s main stage.
Headwaters Arts juried art show, sale open to submissions
ALTON – The 2025 Headwaters Arts Juried Fall Festival Art Show and Sale invites emerging, mid-career and established artists in Ontario to apply.
Eden Mills Writers’ Festival cancels AI workshop after backlash
EDEN MILLS – The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival has cancelled a workshop featuring an AI chat bot author after receiving a swath of backlash from the literary community.
Centre Wellington Singers welcome new director, new members
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Centre Wellington Singers (CWS) is on the lookout for people who love to sing to join the choir.
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.