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DiscARTed unveils transformation of books into art
Books past their useful life have been transformed into creative, unusual and unexpected pieces of art as part of a unique art show and sale opening tonight. “We have more than 30 artists who rallied with such creativity,” says Christine Renaud, the show’s organizer. “The response to the show and the diversity of the creations […]
New board hopes to give new life to Quinte Symphony Orchestra
While the election of a new board has staved off dissolution of the Quinte Symphony, the organization still faces serious challenges, says Kevin Jackson, who was elected president at a recent meeting. The Quinte Symphony Orchestra, he notes, is the region’s senior major cultural organization, founded in 1960 under the name Eastern Ontario Concert Orchestra, […]
County’s bounty overflows at Taste 2012
Photos and story by Amanda Stanley The plentiful bounty of the County was evident in a packed Crystal Palace Saturday where locals and locals-at-heart assembled to ‘Taste Community Grown’ offerings of food, drink, music and culture. The Crystal Palace was decorated to celebrate the season with soft burlap tablecloths, bright flower and gourd arrangements, and […]
What clever people can do with discarded books
By Christine Renaud Artists and non artists alike who are interested in creating art pieces, furnishings or interesting objects from books otherwise destined to be recycled, are invited to take part in a unique art show and sale. “DiscARTed” is a fundraising art show presented in partnership between The County of Prince Edward Public Library […]
Costumes at the Regent program dressed for success
Another treasure at Picton’s Regent Theatre is its extraordinary collection of costumes – more than 1,000 of them – gathered over many years from theatre productions and donations from theatrical groups and County families. Marta Smith, of the Costumes at the Regent Committee, says the costumes range from 1850s style dresses made-for-the-stage by professional dressmakers […]
County artists join peers across the nation to help fire victims at Slave Lake
Prince Edward County artists are reaching out to help victims of fire to receive works of art in their newly built homes. Original pieces of art have been provided by artists across the country to be donated to residents of Slave Lake, Alberta whose homes were destroyed by wild fire a year ago. When Kathy […]
Rediscovering the ‘Delhi district’
The community rediscovered Picton’s Delhi “district” last week as the Friends of Macaulay Heritage Park presented an afternoon of education, fun, games and served up a giant cake celebrating Rev. Macaulay’s 218th birthday. A self-guided walking tour of Delhi began at the river bed on the property, to York Street to see The Curates House […]
Elvis wowed fans at Waupoos Estates Winery
Elvis was not only spotted in Waupoos over the weekend, hundreds of fans enjoyed the King’s music and food during three performances at the Waupoos Estates Winery by the 2010 Elvis Collingwood Festival Grand Champion Tim E Hendry and the Casino Brothers Band. Tim ‘E’ was runner-up at the 2011 King of the World Elvis […]
Queen’s Barefoot Players delight with Teapest in a Tempot
On one dark and tempestuous night, a sprite, a monster, some clowns and a wizard encounter one another on a mystical island and are compelled by magic to finally make amends. Queen’s University’s Barefoot Players theatre troupe performed at the Picton library branch Saturday to the delight of their audience. Their summer 2012 show, Teapest […]
Old-fashioned celebration honours Cherry Valley history
The man who is said to have named Cherry Valley wandered the Prince Edward County village Saturday morning telling his story. The ‘ghosts’ of Alva Stephens, and his son Richard Stephens helped history come alive during Saturday’s Cherry Jubilee celebrations. “The name came to me in a dream,” said Alva Stephens, to those on a […]
