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Arts & Entertainment
Waterloo man wins $139, 020 in Drayton Entertainment’s April online Ultimate 50/50 raffle
50/50 winner – Shawky Fahel of Waterloo is the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s April…
Elora artist’s mural to be unveiled when new Geddes Street Market opens
Mural – Tim Murton, an artist who lives in Elora, puts the finishing touches on a mural…
Elora Sculpture Project to feature artists from coast to coast
ELORA – The Elora Sculpture Project will celebrate its 12th edition this year with an exhibition that showcases works from a variety of artists from across the country.
Theatre company announces recipients of Jean Campbell Volunteer Award
CAMBRIDGE - In recognition of National Volunteer Week, Drayton Entertainment announced the recipients of the organization’s Jean Campbell Volunteer Award on April 21.
Fakhrashrafi, Rozario awarded 2021 Middlebrook Prize
GUELPH - The Art Gallery of Guelph has announced that Mitra Fakhrashrafi and Vince Rozario have been awarded the 2021 Middlebrook Prize for Young Canadian Curators.
GYMC reaches matching challenge goal
GUELPH – Due to the overwhelming generosity of donors near and far, the Guelph Youth Music Centre’s (GYMC) matching challenge has reached its $50,000 goal.
Guelph Little Theatre seeking submissions for anthology
GUELPH - Do you have a story you’d like to share about how Guelph Little Theatre (GLT) has enriched your life?
Two plans for 2Rivers Festival:Organizers ready for online or in-person event
GUELPH – Wellington Water Watchers will once again be hosting the 2Rivers Festival through May and June.
Children’s book by Guelph author to be released in September
GUELPH - A new children’s book by Guelph author A.A. Blair will be released by Histria Books this fall.
Drayton Entertainment theatre patron wins jackpot of $83,470
CAMBRIDGE - Diane Halstead of Cambridge, is the winner of Drayton Entertainment’s first online Ultimate 50/50 raffle taking home a total jackpot of $83,470.
Elora Centre for the Arts launches virtual online gallery
ELORA - The Elora Centre for the Arts (ECA) is excited to announce the official opening of a virtual online gallery shop.
Online Tartan Day concert set for April 6
FERGUS – WeeAlec Productions is presenting "National Tartan Day Concert … An at Home Celebration" on April 6.
Drayton Entertainment offers additional Online Broadway Bootcamp session
CAMBRIDGE - Drayton Entertainment’s online Broadway Bootcamp for youth proved so popular, the first spring break session sold out in 48 hours. Due to high demand, the not-for-profit charitable arts organization has added another two-day session during spring break on April 14 and 15.
New online arts hub for Guelph coming this spring
GUELPH – A new online hub that will connect Guelph-Wellington artists and arts organizations to the community and to each other is set to launch this spring.