All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Marilyn Monroe epic photo shoot at Regent Theatre
By Ian Robertson Ottawa actress Nadine Banville wore a sleeveless white dress in front of the Regent Theatre’s entrance, standing on a boxed fan before her skirt was blown up to recreate a scene from Marilyn Monroe’s “Seven Year Itch.” Banville, who is the “face” of Three Olives Marilyn Monroe vodka in Ontario, has starred […]
Johnny Winters tribute honours ‘a life well played’
Picton’s Regent Theatre honoured “a life well played” Wednesday night with a Tribute to Johnny Winter. The blues legend died July 16 while on tour in Switzerland. He was 70. He had been scheduled to play the Regent in an encore performance to the full house he played in 2011. The tribute featured David Gogo, […]
County musicians support Ostrander Point Appeal Fund
Picton United Church rocked last Sunday afternoon as a stellar list of County musicians played and sang to raise funds for the fight to keep Prince Edward County’s South Shore turbine free. The concert was led off by the Reasons. They had the audience clapping and singing along to their vintage 60s music. Master of […]
All-star tribute at Regent Theatre honours Johnny Winter
Picton’s Regent Theatre will honour the late blues icon Johnny Winter, in an all-star Canadian tribute show next Wednesday. Known as one of the world’s finest guitarists, Winter, 70, died suddenly July 16, after a show in Switzerland. He was to perform at the Regent next week – a return visit from a sold-out 2011 […]
Barn Quilts will create colourful County trail
Quilt panels being installed on various County buildings – mostly barns – will form a colourful County Barn Quilt Trail. The rural folk art is popular west, says organizer Pat Dubyk, and as of the weekend, has come to Prince Edward County. Traditional quilt designs, and some creative styles, are being painted on panels by […]
PEC quilters present stunning creations at bi-annual show
Stitch by stitch, members of the Prince Edward County Quilters’ Guild, created hundreds of stunning quilted creations for the bi-annual show, held for the second time, in Wellington, this past weekend. “I’m really impressed with the quality of the quilts that we have to show. It’s absolutely amazing. I think it’s the best show in […]
County artists pair with UK writers in 26 Atlantic Crossings project
The Prince Edward County Studio Tour has leaped across the Atlantic to collaborate with 26, a unique organization of British writers who seek creative ways to communicate. The result is 26 Atlantic Crossings, an international project linking visual art and the craft of writing. Twenty-six artists, all members of the 2014 studio tour, have partnered […]
Back of Hoard’s Station highlights rural life and relationships
Conrad Beaubien’s play ‘Back of Hoard’s Station’ begins its first of six shows tonight at Hillier Hall. Starring local actors Rick Zimmerman and Anne Heathcote, it is directed by John Burns. The play is a story of rural life, its rhythms, rituals and relationships. It is also an exploration of what it means to have […]
Governments failing to support County heritage
Marc Seguin said politicians from all levels of government are failing to help preserve Prince Edward County’s heritage. Seguin spoke out Thursday when he was honoured by the municipality’s Heritage Advisory Committee for his work to preserve Prince Edward County’s lighthouses. He received the Heritage Award from Janice Gibbins and councillor Terry Shortt, on behalf […]
County women take Puppets Without Borders back to Ghana
Prince Edward County’s Krista Dalby and Susanne Larner will be returning to Ghana, West Africa in February to bring creative joy to underprivileged children. Following the success of their 2012 pilot project, they’ll be based in Bakpe, a rural village in the Volta region. The volunteer project is being facilitated by Ghanaian NGO Disaster Volunteers […]
