All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Macdonald lecture opens new season at restored Regent Theatre
The Glenwood Cemetery will launch its 2011 Heritage Lecture Series in the newly renovated Regent Theatre with a special lecture on John A. Macdonald’s first recorded trial in Picton and the significance of the trial in the history of Canada. Professor David Warrick, Ph.D. will be the guest lecturer. Warrick is the chair of the […]
Maple in the County celebrates a decade of family fun
Maple in the County highlights Prince Edward County’s sugar bush and maple syrup production – but don’t miss all the great food, music, shopping, dancing, fine dining, and family activities. The 10th annual celebration is set for March 26-27, 2011. Schedules of Events click here Participating locations click here. Where to buy delightful maple products […]
Test your maple knowledge and WIN!
Maple Mania Facebook Contest! Each weekday from March 1 until the Maple in the County weekend (March 26-27) we’ll be uploading a photo of an obscure object used in the production of maple syrup on www.facebook.com/tastethecounty Submit your guesses on what the object is used for and get a chance to win a gift certificate […]
Six figure benefits for local economy in Regent project
The Regent Theatre Picton has ensured local contractors, tradesmen and suppliers are the major beneficiaries of more than $500,000 being spent during the theatre’s current renovations. County tradesmen showed their appreciation at the Prince Edward County Construction Association’s annual awards dinner Thursday, Feb. 17. Recognizing the residual value the renovation is bringing and will bring […]
Gala ‘Fun’raiser!
The Heart of Winter Gala is raising funds for two important projects to revitalize the school yard and provide athletic opportunities for students and the entire community: the Lakeshore Track, and new playground equipment. The community running track located at CML has stood up to rigorous use and Canadian winters for 30 years—long beyond its […]
Remember Me is Laugh out loud funny – final shows this weekend
Reviews from last weekend’s performances in the wildly funny comedy Remember Me by the Prince Edward Community Theatre make it a must-see – and your last chance is this weekend. Remember Me?, a comedy by Sam Bobrick, is directed by Jennifer Goodman, and stars Pat Larkin, Lindsey Payne, Fred Lester and Debra Acholes Bullis. On […]
What not to wear to a nude potluck
Enjoy a live book event with CBC Radio’s Grant Lawrence and Jill Barber: Adventures in Solitude, What Not To Wear to a Nude Potluck and other stories from Desolation Sound, by Grant Lawrence. Mark your calendar for Sunday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. for a reading, signing, slideshow and musical performance by Jill Barber. Free […]
Action plan funds for Regent Theatre
On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament (Prince Edward–Hastings), today announced $240,700 funding for Picton’s Regent Theatre. The funding provided through this project will directly impact the renovation and revitalization of the 19th-century Regent Theatre building. Improvements will be made to the building’s […]
Broadway lights up Picton
The lights and stars of Broadway come to Picton Sunday, Jan. 23 when Michael Reason presents his revue show “Beautiful Broadway” at the newly renovated St. Andrew’s Church, 31 King St. Reason, a nationally-known conductor, arranger, organizer of the PEC Opera Project and County resident welcomes three major music theatre stars to provide an afternoon […]
