ELORA – Elora resident Martin Featherston is releasing his first novel Nothing Sacred May 28, the first installment of the Anywhen Trilogy.
Arts & Entertainment
Art in the Open had local artists showcase their works
Art in the open – The Art in the Open event ran on May 7 and 8, with opening reception kicking…
Across the Great Divide novel released by Elora author
ELORA – Longtime Elora resident and author Donna McCaw has released her newest book and first novel, Across the Great Divide.
Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra announces return with show at Elora Legion
ELORA – After many months without live music due to the pandemic, people can once again look forward to an evening out with Eclectic Vinyl Orchestra (EVO).
Local hockey heavyweight preparing for Ice Wars
PALMERSTON – With hundreds of fights under his gloves over decades of competitive hockey at various levels, Palmerston 81’s forward Corey Allen could certainly be considered an ice warrior. He’s now set to compete in Ice Wars International’s King of the Rink competition.
Boreal to perform in Basement Cafe show at the Crown Harriston Cultural Centre
HARRISTON – After a two-year hiatus, The Minto Arts Council is hosting a live music event, the latest in the council’s Basement Café series.
The Grove announces lineup for summer concert
GUELPH – The Grove and Skyline are thrilled to announce the lineup for ignite concert 2022, the youth hub’s first fundraising event.
‘Billy Bishop Goes To War’ launches 2022 season at St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre
ST. JACOBS – The acclaimed Canadian musical memoir Billy Bishop Goes To War will launch the 2022 Season at the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre this month.
Drea Lake returns to Elora
ELORA – Drea Lake returns to Elora for an intimate show at The Elora Distilling Co.
Silence Guelph’s “Keep Hope Alive Festival” to begin early May
GUELPH – Even before the unique challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, live-event DIY spaces like Silence, in Guelph, were struggling both to provide musicians and artists with rewarding opportunities and fair fees, but also just to keep their doors open.
REVIEW: Rock n Roll Is Here to Stay a rip-roaring good time
ORANGEVILLE – Two years ago, just weeks before the world was rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic, this reviewer wrote that Theatre Orangeville was two-for-two in staging successful concert-type musical reviews by Leisa Way and The Wayward Wind Band.
Invincible Summer latest show at Minto Arts Gallery
HARRISTON - The Minto Arts Council is presenting a show by artist, Joann Quigg.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s comedy opens May 6
Stage comedy – The cast of the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild’s upcoming production of the…
First Wellington County Writers Festival draws wordsmiths, readers together
ABOYNE – The inaugural Wellington County Writers Festival launched here on April 23 was a hit with writers and readers alike. A total of 45 authors and book vendors were on hand for the event at the Wellington County Museum and Archives.
Elora Plein Air Festival returns after two-year hiatus
ELORA – After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, the Elora Plein Air Festival for painters will be back May 19 through 22, drawing artists from all over.