Plans for Culture Days, a free annual event that invites people to celebrate and explore arts and culture in every province or territory are underway in Canada.
The celebration represents the largest-ever collective public participation campaign undertaken by the arts and culture community in this country. Culture Days will take place on Sept. 24 to 26, and Minto has jumped on board.
Free events taking place in Minto Sept. 24 to 26 include:
Wellington County- Palmerston Branch Library. Readings of novels by Canadian Authors, Sept. 24, 4 to 5pm. There will be selected readings from books by Canadian authors- featuring local writers.
Minto Farmers’ Market. Free musical performances by: Juanita Wilkins & the Dubious Brothers. With supper at the Market as an additional event, Sept. 24, 5 to 7pm, 17 Elora Street, Clifford. $10 with a purchase of 2011 membership, $12 without membership purchase. Ages 5 to 12 $6, under 5 free. The Minto Farmers’ Market is open every Friday from 3 to 7pm in downtown Clifford.
Minto Arts Council Exhibit Opening Reception, Sept. 25, 11am to 3pm. Minto Heritage Gallery, Upper Floor, 88 Mill Street Harriston.
Palmerston Lions Club Lions Park Sign Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony Memorial Forest and First Tree Planting, Sept. 25, 2 to 4pm. Palmerston Lions Park. Come and see MPP John Wilkinson and members of the Palmerston Lions Club unveil their new heritage signs as well; the first tree planting ceremony will take place and will be in honour of Ronald (Skip) Brown.
The Palmerston Lions Park will also have a train ride in the park or a walking tour following the ceremonies. The Palmerston Lions Park is a first class park with many new features to enjoy for years to come.
Grey Wellington Theatre Guild Tour of the theatre and dressing rooms with performance by Mark Twain, Sept. 25 (2 tours) at 2pm and 7pm, and Sept. 26 at 2pm. Town Hall Theatre, Harriston. There will be a tour of the theatre with lighting and sound demonstrations as well as a tour of the wardrobe room and dressing rooms. Mark Twain will also be doing a 15 minute performance on stage.
Pre-registration is required, please call Pat Smith at 519-338-5391.
Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum Walking Tour, Hand Cars and Station Tour, Sept. 26, 2pm. Palmerston Railway Museum. The museum will also be open for a tour to get a glimpse back into our history.
For more information visit www.culturedays.ca or call 519-338-2511, you can also pick up a brochure from stores throughout Minto.
