All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Council prepares a meal, learns how Food to Share helps County’s food insecure
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Prince Edward County councillors had the knives out this week – but also big, wooden spoons, as they traded work around the horseshoe for an evening in the kitchen. Mayor Steve Ferguson and five councillors rolled up their sleeves in the commercial kitchen at the Wellington and District Community […]
Public invited to flock to birding festival activities May 11-20
As feathered friends return to the County from their winter homes in Central and South America, the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) is in full swing monitoring and collecting data on their migration. May is Birding Month in the County and PEPtBO celebrates with opportunities to visit the observatory, enjoy educational programs, and to […]
Online art auction helps renew Picton Library
More than 100 pieces of art found a new home last month while helping the Picton Public Library rebuild its home. The Renew online art auction held during the month of April ended at noon April 30th with the last bid coming in just under the wire at 11.59 p.m. “It would not be an […]
Jungle Book kids swing into St. Greg’s Wed – Fri
The Jungle Book Kids, a high-energy 30-minute musical based on the Rudyard Kipling classic novel, will be performed by 45 St. Gregory Catholic School students from kindergarten to Grade 8 this weekend. The show is suitable for all ages and everybody is welcome to attend the show Wednesday, May 8 at 12:30 and 7p.m.; Thursday, […]
New County Arts Trail partnership
The Prince Edward County Arts Trail program has moved into the hands of local professional artists, artisans and gallery owners in a new partnership with the Prince Edward County Arts Council. “Established in 2009, the Arts Trail has been a signature experience for visitors, art buyers and collectors to the County,” said Janna Smith, Executive […]
May Day March protests Ford government cuts to services
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison More than 150 local residents marched in the streets Wednesday afternoon to peacefully protest cuts in services proposed by Doug Ford’s provincial government. Organized by Prince Edward County resident Christine Renaud, the May Day March was intended to send a message that cuts to public services – including health […]
Art auction bidders will Back the Build for County’s new hospital
The newly formed Prince Edward County Art Dealers Association (PECADA) and the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) are partnering to host an inspiring art auction at Picton’s historic Crystal Palace. On Saturday, May 11, up to 300 revelers will have the opportunity to ‘Bid for the Build’ on more than 100 works of […]
County Reads kicks off weekend of literary events
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Following spirited presentations and debate, a compelling story of lost lives of Indigenous youth, their families and communities was lifted above competitor books Thursday night as the must-read book of the year. The 10th annual County Reads event kicked off three days of literary events Thursday evening at St. […]
Ladies on the Rocks bare all in support of Alternatives for Women
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Twenty-one County women who beared all to break the silence and support abused women, launched their fundraising calendar before a full house at the Wellington on the Lake Recreation Centre Saturday. ‘The Ladies on the Rocks 2020 calendar began with a simple idea, then gathered speed through a year […]
Federal arts funding is music to ears of two County festivals
Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis announced donations to the tune of $20,000 in Wellington Monday morning. The federal government’s Canada Arts Presentation Fund, he announced, will invest $10,000 each to The Festival Players of Prince Edward County and the Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival. The funds go toward supporting the two organisations’ artistic […]
