All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to…. Mt. Tabor Playhouse
The Marysburgh Mummers present the final weekend of one of Broadway’s most loved musical comedies, ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’. The musical tells the story of a slave and his attempts to win his freedom helping his master woo the girl next door. Expect classic elements of farce, puns, mistaken […]
History moments series launches sixth season
The region’s rich history continues to be celebrated with the launch, Friday, Oct. 14th, of more ‘history moments’ from 5 pm – 7:30 pm at the National Air Force Museum in Trenton. The event will showcase the premiere of 12 two-minute stories of the region as part of the History Moments television series now in […]
Ameliasburgh celebrates community, volunteers at fall fair
Sunshine and clear, blue skies favoured the Ameliasburgh Fair on the weekend – in contrast to heavy rain at both the Picton and Milford fairs earlier this month. Steve Ferguson, president of the Milford Fair Board, was asked to officially open the Ameliasburgh event. “The importance of community fairs cannot be underestimated,” he said. “It […]
Vote for PEC Syria short film to win spot at Vancouver Film Festival
UPDATE: Helpful Hand was voted the winner. A short film about Prince Edward County’s Syrian refugee sponsorship is one of three finalists in a “Call to Action” short film competition. Decided by the public through social media online voting (until Sept. 23), the winning film will receive a $20,000 prize and screening at the Vancouver […]
Feast – a celebration of food without financial barriers
Christine Renaud’s vision of a large-scale celebration of food without financial barriers was unveiled Monday afternoon. Her “Feast – Free Food Festival” sprouted from the local Food Not Bombs group, also started by Renaud four years ago, which is part of an international movement of collectives that share meals with anybody who arrives, while raising […]
Council will review modifications to noise bylaw
Council will address issues currently not covered in the County’s noise bylaw when it meets at tomorrow’s committee of the whole meeting. A new 11 p.m. limit is to be placed on noise created from any outdoor event taking place on any property in the County, similiar to the current residential restriction. An “outdoor event” […]
Paint at the HUB of Kids’ Art in the County event
Budding artists created masterpieces at the HUB Child and Family Centre’s Kids Art in the County event last Saturday. Paint was mixed with a variety of fun applications including bubbles, spray bottles, branches, bubble wrap, rocks, marbles and cotton balls. A lot also ended up on fingers and faces – but such is the path […]
Hip, Hip Hooray!
Hundreds of people gathered at Wellington Park and filled every available spot at the Mustang Drive-In Saturday night to witness a live-stream performance by iconic Canadian band The Tragically Hip and its beloved frontman Gord Downie. Likely to be remembered as a “where were you when…” moment in Canadian history, the event drew long-time […]
1890s style picnic evokes memories of grand days at Lakeshore Lodge
A glorious old-fashioned summer’s day in the sunshine was enjoyed by hundreds of guests enjoying fun on the grounds of the former Lakeshore Lodge, at Sandbanks Provincial Park, Wednesday. Hosted by the Friends of Sandbanks, visitors stepped into the past as staff and volunteers dressed in period costume to lead games of yesteryear – including potato […]
Top picks for PEC Jazz Festival entertainment
Jazz up your week with these top picks for this year’s Prince Edward County Jazz Festival! Tickets available through the Regent Theatre box office: 613-476-8416 (ext. 28) or 1-877-411-4761 and www.theregenttheatre.org Thursday, Aug. 18 Hannah Barstow Trio 1 – 4 pm Huff Estates Winery, 2274 County Road 1, Bloomfield Emilie-Claire Barlow Amanda Tosoff (piano), […]
