All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Festival of Light shines through the enchanted forest
Story and photos by Olivia Timm Giant art installations, a sea of lights and unseasonably warm temperatures cast magic over Picton during the Firelight Lantern Festival’s 10th celebration. For the first time, the festival expanded to two evenings of art and music Nov. 4 and 5 under the theme ‘The Enchanted Forest’ curated by the […]
Master quilter Bill Stearman ‘will be silent no more’
For Prince Edward County master quilt maker Bill Stearman, the fabric is his canvas, where he gathers small pieces to make something whole and meaningful. It’s his way of telling his story, sharing his thoughts on topics important to him, to the community, to his environment, to the world, and through his creativity he accomplishes […]
Creepy dolls entrance hundreds at Wellington Museum
With Halloween approaching, a touch of creepy – in the form of a doll exhibit – appeared at the Wellington Heritage Museum last weekend. They are not everyone’s cup of tea. While some find the notion surely terrifying, others may not even believe a few old dolls constitutes anything remotely scary. Either way, the dose […]
County’s Master Gardeners award children learning to sow and grow
The growing fields belonging to Hagerman Farms for the past 100 years on Loyalist Parkway, just outside Picton, seemed an appropriate location to announce the winners of this year’s Children’s Garden Award. Located across the road from the iconic farm stand, it’s an area few get to see, excepting the many farm workers who tend […]
Volunteers honoured at grassroots Ameliasburgh Fair
By Olivia Timm Sunshine with a chill in the air on the first weekend of autumn, greeted families and friends who filtered into the Roblin Lake Fairgrounds for the 38th annual Ameliasburgh Fair Saturday, Sept. 24. During the opening ceremonies, Fair Board Chair Kaitlyn Bell, introduced several individuals and spoke to their notable contributions. Bell’s […]
Crowd delighted to return to Milford Fair following COVID-cancelled events
By Olivia Timm The 75th Milford Fair welcomed more than 1,700 people to a day full of sunshine to celebrate community, rural roots and participate in the day’s fun under a sunny sky. “It never rains on the Milford Fair,” said MPP Todd Smith, to crowd of applause at the fair’s official opening Saturday, Sept. […]
Bloomfield resident shortlisted for CBC Books non-fiction prize
The start of a book-length project focusing on the challenges of conceiving a child as a queer couple, has been short-listed for this year’s CBC Books non-fiction prize. Jane Ozkowski’s work Storkatorium is among five selected from more than 1,700 entries received from across Canada. CBC BOOKS, CBC’s online home for literary content, together with its […]
Consecon invites the community to enjoy live music in second annual Porchfest
Live music in a variety of genres is expected to fill the streets of Consecon Saturday. With more than 40 musical acts spread across 17 locations around the hamlet, Consecon’s second annual Porchfest is expected to be a rocking time for the whole family, old and young alike, where many musical tastes are expected to […]
September sun sets on successful Picton fair
By Olivia Timm Following two years of drive-through fairs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some 7,500 people poured through the gates at the Picton fairgrounds over the weekend. This year’s theme was ‘Then and Now’ – an ode to the traditional aspects many have come to expect and enjoy, along with new attractions. Two well-attended […]
Free tours offer up Bloomfield’s colourful and sometimes shocking history
Prince Edward County residents and visitors are invited to explore Bloomfield’s colourful, entertaining and sometimes shocking history during free walking tours of the village this summer. County resident Maria Stacey has taken her fresh McGill University degree in history and has applied her skills to researching and leading the tours Wednesdays to Sundays. Participants will […]
