EDEN MILLS - The 37th annual Eden Mills Writers’ Festival runs Sept. 4 to 7 and features more than 45 Canadian authors, 45 Canadian authors, with readings, workshops and discussion panels.
Arts & Entertainment
Auditions open for Guelph production of The Nutcracker
GUELPH – Last year 19 students from dance schools in Guelph and surrounding communities were selected by Ballet Jörgen to join the company’s professional cast for Guelph performances.
Grinder Productions presented three short plays at Ennotville Library
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – Grinder Productions presented three short plays on July 26 at the historic Ennotville Library that really gave the audience something to think about.
Party in the Park returns to Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – The Township of Guelph/Eramosa has announced the return of its annual summer celebration, Party in the Park, on July 31 from 5 to 10pm at Rockmosa Park (120 Rockmosa Drive, Rockwood).
Performers, volunteers, festival goers fill Guelph Lake Island for Hillside
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – This year's Hillside Festival included 60 bands from 14 different countries.
Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance compete in Ottawa
OTTAWA – From July 5 to 9, dancers from the Blue Bonnet Lassies School of Highland Dance competed at the Scotdance Canada Canadian Championships in Ottawa.
Local dancers place at ScotDane Canada Championship
HARRISTON – Two local highland dancers recently travelled to the ScotDane Canada Championship Series (SDCCS) held in Ottawa that attracted over 1,000 dancers from across Canada and the world.
Elora Community Theatre presents The Merry Wives of Windsor
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre performed the first weekend of its annual outdoor Shakespeare show.
Fergus musician nominated for international award
FERGUS – A song that Fergus musician Mela Bee wrote in her pajamas at two in the morning has her off to Hollywood for an international awards show.
Elora Festival welcomes Jeremy Dutcher to Gambrel Barn
ELORA – The Elora Festival is underway, with more than 20 concert experiences taking place between July 11 and 27. On July 12, the Elora Festival’s concert hall, Gambrel Barn, was full for a performance by Jeremy Dutcher.
Fairy and Iron Renaissance Faire brings whimsy and fun to Guelph/Eramosa
GUELPH/ERAMOSA – The Fairy and Iron Renaissance Faire began at Cox Creek Cellars in Guelph/Eramosa on July 12 and 13.
Elora Festival kicks off with The Genius of Mozart
ELORA – This year’s Elora Festival began with a nearly full Gambrel Barn on July 11 for the Opening Night Gala: The Genius of Mozart.
British Beat 66 perform flashback show at Fergus Grand Theatre
FERGUS – British Beat 66 “invaded” the Fergus Grand Theatre on June 28, bringing its own version of 1960s classic rock.
Fergus author releases tell-all memoir
FERGUS – Local author Emily Quint has released a tell-all memoir entitled My Sunflower Soul.
ECFTA presents Merry Wives of Windsor
ELORA – Grab a lawn chair or blanket and come for an open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s comedy The Merry Wives of Windsor.