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.
Arts & Entertainment
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.
Backyard theatre returns to McCrae House for 11th season
GUELPH – Backyard Theatre returns to McCrae House this July with We Lived, Felt Dawn, Saw Sunset Glow, a concert piece for voice and guitar created by Juno-nominated and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee-awarded playwright/composer Mike Ford.
Summer Concert Series returns to Wellington County Museum and Archives for 12th season
ABOYNE – Wellington County’s Summer Concert Series is back for its 12th season at the Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) with Thursday evening concerts throughout July and August: July 10: Doug Clayfield Trio Rock’n’roll featuring classic rock covers and original compositions from this loc
Workman releases new album Don’t Overthink It
CENTRE WELLINGTON – Dean Workman, an emerging singer-songwriter from Centre Wellington, is excited to announce the release of his latest album, Don’t Overthink It, available now on all major streaming platforms.
Move over Tall Man, a new statue is coming to the Elora Green Space
ELORA - Council got a glimpse of Mo the Moose Fawn at its June 30 meeting and soon everyone can get a close up look - and selfies - once it’s sited in the Elora Green Space.
Elora Festival launches on July 11 with more than 20 concert experiences
ELORA – The Elora Festival celebrates its 46th edition beginning with the Opening Night Gala: The Genius of Mozart, featuring Canadian soprano, Karina Gauvin, on Friday, July 11.
Local musician to release tribute song for Elora
ELORA – Rick St. Clair didn’t grow up in Elora.