All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
TASTE! in Prince Edward County gets better with age
Programming for TASTE! – Prince Edward County’s celebration of regional cuisine – has been extended from one day, to a week of events exploring wine, food and art Sept. 23-28 including a multitude of wine tours, live entertainment, book readings and art exhibits throughout The County. Always a sell-out event at Picton’s Crystal Palace, event-goers […]
Fifth Town Cheese Company president steps down
Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company founder and co-owner Petra Kassun Mutch has stepped down as president “for personal reasons” effective Wednesday, Aug. 17 but remains a shareholder. But she is in no way planning on slowing down. “Fifth Town, for me, was not just about cheese,” she said. “It was also a wonderful opportunity to […]
Fifth Town five-time winner at American Cheese Society competition
Prince Edward County’s Fifth Town Artisan Cheese earned five of 21 awards given to Ontario dairies at last weekend’s American Cheese Society 2011 Annual Cheese Competition, held in Montréal. The annual conference and competition gathers cheesemakers, merchandisers, retailers, distributors, food writers and enthusiasts from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe. The annual event celebrates artisan, […]
Five possible sites for Sir John A sculpture
The public is invited to a discussion about possible locations for the John A. Macdonald bronze sculpture project. Members of the Macdonald Project steering committee are hosting a public meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 7-9 p.m. in the Town Hall above the Fire Hall in Picton. “This is an important meeting because it’s your opportunity […]
Johnny Winter rocks the Regent
Blues legend Johnny Winter rocked a packed and appreciative audience at Picton’s Regent Theatre Friday night. The 67-year-old blues rock guitar hero rose to fame in the Woodstock era and produced three Grammy winning albums. In 2004, with his Grammy nominated ‘I’m a Bluesman’ he ranked 74th in Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists. He is […]
Near death experience gives Pasternak Poetic Licence
A near-death experience took Prince Edward County singer songwriter Suzanne Pasternak on a rock and roll path to Poetic Licence. Pasternak released her debut album, Solo Flight, more than 20 years ago. Since, she’s been writing for music theatre, and is best known for her work writing and producing the folk opera Minerva which tells […]
Nine photographers CLIC with jurors
Nine photographers earned top honours for their stunning images at the second annual CLIC Eastern Ontario Photo Show and Sale. The show’s jurors – acclaimed Canadian photographers John DeVisser, Pat LaCroix and Lynda Wilde – reviewed close to 300 entries and were astounded by the quality of work submitted. More than 150 images were selected […]
Grand re-opening celebrates renovations to Macaulay Museum
Prince Edward County celebrated one of its oldest heritage sites at the grand re-opening of the Macaulay Church Museum in Picton. Town Crier Don Watson commanded the attention of more than 80 people gathered at the the historic Church Street building for a ribbon cutting at the entrance followed by a ceremony inside. The building […]
Best in Show photograph ‘CLIC’s’ with jurors
As organizers finalize details for the CLIC Eastern Ontario Photo Show and Sale, July 30th to Aug. 7th in Picton, the show’s jurors (acclaimed Canadian photographers John DeVisser, Pat LaCroix and Lynda Wilde) announce the 2011 “Best in Show” winner is Dawn Oosterhoff of Ottawa, for her image “Driver’s Seat”. Oosterhoff is also being awarded […]
Choose local for Food Day Canada menu
Canadian food icon and celebrated cookbook author Anita Stewart launched Food Day Canada preparations in Picton Tuesday welcoming local chefs and producers who will serve up Canadian food July 30. Stewart, who created Food Day Canada last year, has combed the nation searching for culinary heroes who exhibit a daily, ongoing commitment to buying, cooking […]
