All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
A call to the 14th century in Waupoos
A late 14th century tournament of the Red Knight was performed by all comers of good will at Rose House Museum and nearby farm property in Waupoos on the weekend. The Red Knight and the lords and ladies of his livery held the field against all comers of good will for three days in […]
For photographers, the camera points both ways
Story and photos by Phil Norton Photographers often see the world differently than others and their personal style is evident. Loyalist College photography professor Robert Bailey spoke people who are interested in photography at an educational evening hosted by the CLIC Photo Show in Picton. Bailey discussed what judges look for in determining photography awards […]
Storytellers recount fierce courage of two women – Sunday at Macaulay
Part two of the County Storytelling Festival Series opened Saturday at Macaulay Museum in Picton. The show will repeat Sunday, at 2 p.m. Jeanette Arsenault’s “Out of Acadia, Stories from My Grandmother Josephine” unfolded with music director Tom Leighton who also performed in the revival of Minerva and the Old Grey Shawl celebrating its 25 […]
All the Stage is a World
The Queen’s University Drama Department Barefoot Players theatre troupe entertains outside the Wellington library to draw a crowd for their free of charge performance. The 2015 players, Jesse, Hannah, Jillian, Julia, Maddy and Brandon (not all shown) performed ‘All the Stage is a World’, a retelling of Shakespeare’s As You Like It.
Art auction raises more than $70,000 to establish Lockyer Ward Fund
Proceeds from an art auction of original works will benefit the community today and over the next decade. Live and silent auctions of about 150 pieces of art collected over several decades by Jack and Ruby Lockyer Ward, raised $70,731.34 last Saturday night in the event overseen by the OENO Gallery. The collection included works […]
Work under way to welcome return of Sir John A.
Work is under way on the lawn of the Armoury Mall, downtown Picton, toward the unveiling on Canada Day of a larger-than-life bronze statue of Sir John A Macdonald. Celebrating the bicentennial of his birth, renowed sculptor Ruth Abernethy was commissioned to create the 10th public sculpture of Canada’s first prime minister. Her work, entitled […]
Garden show blooms with spring entries
The sun shone on the annual County Garden Show at the Crystal Palace on the weekend. Torrential rain in the days ahead of the show played some havoc with the flowers in competition but judge Mary Lochart was pleased with what she saw. “The weather has made things a bit slower and the rain and […]
Two County lighthouses to be saved
Just prior to the expiry of the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act, the county heritage advocacy group, Save Our Lighthouses, was informed the Scotch Bonnet Island and Prince Edward Point lighthouses would be preserved by the Government of Canada. Daryl Kramp, MP for Prince Edward–Hastings, delivered the long-awaited news to Marc Seguin, Executive Director of Save […]
Hospital Foundation alive with The Sound of Music and special guest Von Trapp child
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation has come alive with The Sound of Music and is inviting one of the Von Trapp children along. The PECMH Foundation will host a special showing of the Sound of Music at Picton’s Regent Theatre Wednesday, June 24 to benefit the $350,000 LIFE SAVER Campaign for medical equipment […]
County music duo hobnobs with Country music stars
The County’s Instant Rivalry joined Country music celebrities when they performed recently at the Country Music Association conference and awards at Markham. The brother and sister duo was selected by a jury of industry experts to showcase at the event. Caleb and Megan Hutton, started playing together as Instant Rivalry while attending high school. The […]
