All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Local native and settler history opens library’s Indigenous history month programs
By Sharon Harrison Celebrating National Indigenous History Month, the Prince Edward County Public Library is hosting several programs for adults and children. With Monday, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau noted that while it is a time to celebrate Indigenous peoples from coast-to-coast, “it is also an opportunity to acknowledge […]
County artists turn plastics into large-scale art
Local artists are expanding their work with a series of projects that reclaim what people throw away. Long known for their use of recycled materials, notably cardboard and textiles, members of the County’s ‘Department of Illumination’ were inspired to branch out with plastic thanks to an invitation from an arts organization in Kingston. The group […]
Historic log cabin gains restoration boost from County’s built heritage fund
Efforts to restore the Hudgin House – an 1865 log home on Ostrander Point Road in South Marysburgh – got a $7,000 boost Tuesday with a grant from the Prince Edward County Built Heritage Fund. The fund came about in August 2010, following the precipitous demolition of the 135-year-old Methodist Episcopal Church in Picton, as […]
Short film honours County dancer who set the “barre” high
Quinte Ballet School is celebrating the legacy of ballerina Sara Holton with the launch of a short film on International Dance Day, April 29th. “This remarkable dancer grew up in the County and was part of Quinte Ballet School’s professional training program for many years,” said Jane Gardner, General Manager, Quinte Ballet School Canada […]
Authors Festival opens with County residents debating this year’s must read book
By Sharon Harrison It was called a close vote, but Ru written by Kim Thuy, and defended by Anne Preston, was deemed the winner of the County Reads Authors Festival 2021 as the book the year that everyone should pick up and read. For the second year in a row, the popular County Reads, an […]
Art of Conversation project inspires friendships in isolation; online art show
With a focus on addressing social isolation during the pandemic, good, old-fashioned conversations over the past few months between seniors and local artists have formed the basis of the online ‘Art of Conversation’ art show. “Their conversations were the inspiration for the artists to create for the show,” said Debbie MacDonald Moynes, executive director of […]
Fairgrounds heritage plan proposes revival of rare example of ag exhibition grounds
By Sue Capon A master plan presented to council Tuesday night to revive Picton’s fairgrounds comes with no price tags attached, nor final plans, but offers suggestions on how short, and long-term improvements could enhance its agricultural roots while offering expanded opportunities for recreation and entrepreneurs. “It is important to remember the most distinctive aspect […]
Great-niece pleads with province to spare homes; Hyatts and MacDonalds intertwined in business and in love, for generations
To the Editor (and Greg Walsh, Ontario Park’s Greg Walsh, Parks Operations Manager Southeast Zone, Jeff Yurek, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks and Bay of Quinte MP Todd Smith). I recently became aware of the efforts of Heritage Conservation Architect Philip Evans, to safeguard two iconic, heritage homes in Prince Edward County: the Hyatt […]
UPDATED: Architect asks court to stay demolition of historical houses at Sandbanks
UPDATE JUNE 3: Legal proceedings made in attempt to save two historic homes at Sandbanks Provincial Park were withdrawn May 11. https://www.countylive.ca/legal-proceedings-to-save-historic-homes-at-sandbanks-withdrawn/ UPDATE MARCH 10: The parties before Judge David Corbett agreed on a timetable for a judicial review examining whether the province followed proper procedure, prior to beginning demolition activity. It is to be […]
Land records help people become property detectives
By Sharon Harrison People looking to learn about the history of their home and land can uncover golden information in land records. A delve into the Hastings County Land Records housed at the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre (MAGRC) in Ameliasburgh was part of a presentation celebrating the County’s heritage during Flashback February week. The […]
