All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Safety Dance to get dancers moving… safely
A physically-distanced, joyful group dance outdoors is being planned to get people moving at Macaulay Heritage Park, Sept. 20 and 27, from 2-3 p.m. The Department of Illumination presents Safety Dance will have participants lay claim to their own ‘safety circle’ on the lawn of Macaulay House, spaces carefully measured to keep participants physically distanced […]
County talents shine in CBC Gem series filmed at Isaiah Tubbs
Prince Edward County talents shine as extras in one of Canada’s weirdest and most successful digital series. Season five of The Amazing Gayl Pile: The Last Resort was filmed last fall at Isaiah Tubbs. The season is post-apocalypic and has been streaming since Friday on CBC Gem. (link below) The comedic series satirizing home shopping […]
Library hosts Harrison and Frum on Trumpocalypse and the building of normal
By Sharon Harrison Publishing two books over the past four years, David Frum says he has spoken and written about Donald Trump almost more than he can bear. The author, and former speech writer to President George Bush is a part-time County resident, as is Dr. Thomas Harrison, past counsel to the Ontario Superior Court […]
Wire sculpture at Glenwood Cemetery a tribute to veterans
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison A wire sculpture of a Second World War solider unveiled at Glenwood pays tribute to more than 300 veterans buried at the Picton cemetery. About a dozen people attended the low-key unveiling, where physical distancing and face coverings were part of the COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols. The sculpture was […]
‘Journey of Faith’ features anecdotes and memories of County’s Rednersville Circuit
Amusing recollections combine with a rich and colourful history of northern Prince Edward County and its spiritual underpinnings in ‘Journey of Faith’, a new publication which tells stories of the churches and communities on the Rednersville Circuit of the Wesleyan Methodist and, later, the United Church. The importance of maintaining this heritage in written form […]
Participants enjoy County South Shore Stroll
By Cheryl Anderson with photos by Dale Smith “We saw 22 butterflies” the young South Shore Stroll participant yelled over his shoulder as he got back in the family vehicle. The South Shore Joint Initiative’s stroll down the Simpson road extension in the Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area on the weekend was remarkable not only […]
Tune into County musicians’ virtual Canada Day celebrations
Prince Edward County musicians are bringing joy to Canada Day celebrations virtually this year. Beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1 the chimes at Picton United Church will be heard throughout the town and online as musician and music teacher Sam Hirst rings in Canada Day in Picton, playing requests for uplifting songs on the […]
Regent’s $40,000 request approved despite concern for others affected by COVID-19
Remaining 2020 Community Grants budget funds not dispersed due to the pandemic, will go toward a new COVID-19 grant program in the fall, support the Regent Theatre, and next year’s grant program. Four supported the motion by councillor Janice Maynard to reduce, by half, the $40,000 in funding requested by the Regent Theatre. Councillor Jamie […]
Arts sales the picture of health in the County
Wellington artist Pamela Carter is thrilled her art is contributing to better equipment for people in need at the County’s hospital. Carter’s passion for art became a source of financial support for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation through an art sale fundraiser last month. The foundation received 25 per cent of proceeds from […]
Joan McBride presents County Reads’ book of the year
UPDATE: And the winner is…Woo, The Monkey Who Inspired Emily Carr, presented by Joan McBride. Story by Sharon Harrison The County Reads Authors Festival 2020 looked and felt a little different this year. While the physical public event had to be shelved due to the COVID-19 outbreak, County Reads took place via the radio waves […]
