All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
September sun sets on successful Picton fair
By Olivia Timm Following two years of drive-through fairs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some 7,500 people poured through the gates at the Picton fairgrounds over the weekend. This year’s theme was ‘Then and Now’ – an ode to the traditional aspects many have come to expect and enjoy, along with new attractions. Two well-attended […]
Free tours offer up Bloomfield’s colourful and sometimes shocking history
Prince Edward County residents and visitors are invited to explore Bloomfield’s colourful, entertaining and sometimes shocking history during free walking tours of the village this summer. County resident Maria Stacey has taken her fresh McGill University degree in history and has applied her skills to researching and leading the tours Wednesdays to Sundays. Participants will […]
‘Art Gecko’ wins first SandFest trophy
After a three year absence, the Friends of Sandbanks sponsored its popular sand-sculpting event at the mouth of the Outlet River, Wednesday. Guest sculptor Rod Watson, in addition to making his own creation, gave participants of 20 participating groups some technical advice and sculpting hints. The first SandFest trophy (The Sandy!) was offered as […]
Mentorship brings splash of colour to PEC Youth Centre
The ROC PEC Youth Centre celebrated the official unveiling of a ‘You Belong Here’ mural expressing the sentiments the artists have for the Picton centre. It was a collaborative effort between local multidisciplinary artist Vanessa Rieger, and high school youth who attend the ROC’s daily lunches and after-school activities. The ROC secured funding through the […]
Curtain comes down on popular Picton Cinefest program after 25 years
The curtain has come down on the Cinefest program at the Regent Theatre in Picton, following 25 years of bringing not-so-mainstream movies to the big screen. Cinefest shared the news in a notice to friends and supporters of the not-for-profit Thursday. Though the volunteers had hoped to resume programming following hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Radio Suspense Theatre, with County twist and shenanigans, hits the stage this month
A comical and touching tribute to the golden era of radio comes to life County-style this month. The curtain will rise for actors from the Prince Edward Community Theatre (PECT) and A Theatre Club (ATC) for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. ACT was formed by Philip Knox during the pandemic in a bid […]
Amazing Race Canada reality show participants filmed in Picton
Amazing Race Canada was spotted filming Thursday at the Armoury downtown Picton. Contestants were required to make bath bombs that work. Participants were also spotted at the VIA Rail station in Belleville, and were seen running to waiting cars. Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Amazing Race Canada is back on the […]
Spring Awakening follows two years of pandemic disruption
After two years of pandemic disruptions, there’s a ‘Spring Awakening’ coming to the County. Shatterbox Theatre’s production was just one month away from being staged, when COVID-19 hit. Throughout 2020, the cast and crew held on to hope, pivoting to online and outdoor rehearsals, before the production was postponed. Now, the cast and crew are […]
County Arts Lab launch a creative leap from COVID constraints
A new hub for arts education, artistic expression and community collaboration has been launched thanks to a grant to County Arts (formerly Prince Edward County Arts Council). The County Arts Lab offers a wide range of artist-driven, community-centered programming in the Picton Armoury Building. The lab’s first session of community arts classes launched in February, […]
Archives of Ontario releases turn-of-the-century memories of Prince Edward County
Turn-of-the-century memories of Prince Edward County saved by an antique dealer have been released to the public domain by the Archives of Ontario. The fonds consist of 876 black and white photographs primarily from glass plate negatives, although nitrate negatives, glass lantern slides and prints are also included circa 1898 to 1930. They document leisurely […]
