CENTRE WELLINGTON - Jason Dekorte had always dreamed of seeing Machu Picchu and climbing a mountain in Peru and seven years ago he did it. A documentary about the trip, Carrying a Dream, will screen next month.
Arts & Entertainment
Public art by the pond coming May 25; kicks off ‘Art Ruralz Over Here Trail’ showcasing public art
ERIN – A century-old maple tree will be revealed in a new form just over two years after it was downed in a storm that swept through Wellington County on May 21, 2022.
Highland dancers join Tartan Day concert
FERGUS - Members of an award winning dance school are set to join North Atlantic Drift and the Fergus Pipe Band in the National Tartan Day Concert on April 8 at the Fergus Grand Theatre.
Five Alarm rages at Guelph Little Theatre
GUELPH – Don’t call the fire department, instead race out to see Five Alarm, a Kristen Da Silva comedy that Guelph Little Theatre officials call “heart-warming and spicy.”
Final Gallery Concert at Wellington County Museum
ABOYNE – The final Gallery Concert of the season will take place at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on April 21 at 2pm.
Fergus Grand Theatre celebrates World Theatre Day
FERGUS - March 27 was World Theatre Day and the Fergus Grand Theatre offered some presentations and handed out the Lis Pieper award to locals who volunteer their time to promote live theatre.
Friends of the Guelph Public Library needs help finding new location for book sale
GUELPH – The Friends of the Guelph Public Library (FGPL) may not be able to offer its annual community book sale this year, unless it finds a new home.
Madison Galloway to release cover of Jefferson Airplane’s White Rabbit
FERGUS – Madison Galloway is set to release her latest single, White Rabbit on April 5.
Visions from COAA latest exhibit at Minto Arts Gallery in Harriston
HARRISTON – A new exhibit Visions, by the members of the Central Ontario Art Association (COAA), will be on display at the Minto Arts Gallery from April 24 to 26.
Wellington North Cultural Roundtable celebrating 25 years with public art competition
KENILWORTH – It was 25 years ago, in 1999, when Mount Forest, Arthur and the townships of West Luther, Arthur, Peel and West Garafraxa amalgamated into Wellington North.
Guelph Dance to hold dance party fundraiser
GUELPH – Guelph Dance is inviting the public to Ready, Set, Groove! A dance party in support of Guelph Dance.
Susanna Hood Trio and Sarah Belle Reid headline IICSI’s first show in new ImprovLab
GUELPH – The International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation (IICSI) is bringing in the Susanna Hood Trio and Sarah Belle Reid for an inspiring evening of music, movement and a panel discussion on April 17 at 7:30pm.
Full weekend at Fergus Grand Theatre with Anne of Green Gables the Musical
FERGUS – The story of Anne of Green Gables the Musical, presented by Playful Fox Productions, was a hit with all ages on the weekend of March 22, 23 and 24.
Puppetry seminar at Fergus public library
FERGUS - A seminar called Puppetry: Wearing Many Hats, held on March 24 at the Fergus public library, featured Puppets Elora chaired by Annerose Schmidt and her hand-made puppets.
Ballet Jörgen takes to the stage at the Fergus Grand Theatre
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The ballet is coming to Fergus.