All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Tale of a Town tells stories of County’s Main Streets
There was no mention of “upstreet” or “downstreet” but the opening night of Tale of a Town unwound a humourous, with a dash of sentimental, collective of memories of from the County’s Main Streets. The Festival Players launched its 10th summer season in the County at Mt Tabor Tuesday night with the co-production between the […]
Canada Day 2016 fun is in Picton!
The Canada Day party in Picton begins at noon and continues to the fireworks after dark!
Art in the County shines spotlight on County artists
Multi award-winning photographer Graham Davies captured the prestigious Otto Rogers Award of Excellence Friday night at the opening of the 23rd annual Art in the County exhibition and sale. Though he has been recipient of at least eight Art in the County awards over the years, this is the first time he has received the […]
Results of Art in County promotion are in the can
Uniquely designed paint cans are popping up in 53 businesses this week as the Prince Edward Arts Council launches CANvas the County – to put local artists in the spotlight, and promote this month’s Art in the County show. Presented by the arts council and Picton Home Hardware, CANvas the County promotion brings the arts and business […]
Youth centre plans launched at ROC’n Revue talent showcase
Plans for a new youth centre were unveiled during the Recreation Outreach Centre’s third annual showcase of talented County youth. The Roc ‘n Revue at The Regent Theatre Thursday, featured youth performing with community coaches including: Miss Emily, The Reasonettes, Jamie Stever, Janet Kellough, Peter Rea, Kim Inch, Sarah Williams, Chris Bonham-Carter, Brenda Cunningham, Rick […]
It’s astounding… Time is… fleeting. Madness… takes its toll
The an-ti-ci-pation ends Thursday night as the curtain rises for the opening of The Rocky Horror Show at the Regent Theatre. The humourous, raunchy tribute to science fiction and horror B movies tells the story of a couple getting caught in a storm and, seeking help, arrive at the home of a mad transvestite scientist preparing to unveil […]
Sonrise students present The Game Plan
Students at Sonrise Christian Academy are presenting ‘The Game Plan’ for their annual spring musical. The story centres on a group of kids who are members of the Cardinals soccer team. The players and the Cheer Squad have very different personalities, talents and skills. As the story progresses the children encounter conflicts. In the end, […]
PECI students present ‘Mirror Game’ – a look at family and its effects
PECI’s drama students are presenting a statement on family and the long-term effects it has with this weekend’s theatrical production. Performances of ‘Mirror Game’, were held Wednesday for elementary students and continue Thursday at noon for a matinee and at 7p.m. for a public performance and on Friday and Saturday, April 22nd-23rd at 7pm in […]
Storytellers launch 20th annual PEC Authors Festival
This week’s 20th annual Prince Edward County Author’s Festival launched Sunday at Mt. Tabor in Milford with three practitioners of oral craft telling tales connecting people, culture and history. The County’s favourite storyteller, Janet Kellough, headlined the event which also introduced Brad Woods, based in Guelph, and welcomed Dave Carpenter, pinch-hitting for Suzanne Pasternak, who […]
CANvas campaign a fresh coat of promotion for Art in the County
The County’s premier exhibition showcasing local artists unveiled its plans for this summer’s 23rd annual event. Art in the County, an annual juried exhibition and sale presented by the Arts Council, expects to welcome its 50,000 visitor this year. “This is a major signature evnt for the community,” said event co-chair Sue Barclay, who is […]
