From the Listowel District Secondary School reunion to activities at memorial park, there was plenty of fun to be had as part of the Listowel 150th celebration over the weekend.
Arts & Entertainment
Inaugural Hayloft Music Festival has ‘incredible turnout’
LISTOWEL - The first-ever Hayloft Music Festival was held at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex in Listowel on Aug. 2.
Order of Canada Officer Hinton-Davis at helm of ‘Powers and Gloria’
The Blyth Festival’s remounting of the 2005 production Powers and Gloria represented the first chance for Order of Canada recipient and well-known Canadian theatre icon Peter Hinton-Davis.
‘Powers’ transports audience to a comfortable place 20 years ago
The remounting of Powers and Gloria, directed by Peter Hinton-Davis, brings to life the work of Keith Roulston, one of the Blyth Festival’s founding members, and does so in a way that makes you feel like you’re sitting in 2005, when it was first released.
Teeswater resident nominated for CCMA award for country artist podcast
Local resident Jenna Weishar is making waves in the Canadian country music scene. The podcast co-hosted by the Teeswater resident, On The Porch with Front Porch Music, has been nominated for a 2025 Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA) Award, the only podcast to receive a nomination this year.
Guided walking tours of Blyth back by popular demand
Did you know that before it was Blyth, it was named Drummond? This is one of the many fascinating stories shared by local historian and storyteller Gary Coursey during his guided walking tour of Blyth, which took place on July 24.
Blyth Festival’s latest exhibit, ‘The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton’ is a whimsical, mysterious experience
The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton by local writers and artists Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, combines what appears to be a photography exhibit spanning decades with an interactive experience, depending on your interpretation entirely.
Listowel Art In The Park continues to support artists, uplifting atmosphere
LISTOWEL - Listowel Art In The Park is back for its seventh year. Highlighting artists, creators, music and food as the centerpiece of its unique festival atmosphere.
Library partnered with Capital Twin Movie Theatre for kids event
LISTOWEL - The North Perth Library branch in Listowel hosted a children's crafting session with the help of the Capital Twin Movie Theatre.
Listowel-native Nathan Keil opens first wood carvings exhibit in Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S, NL - Nathan Keil, born and raised in Listowel, has opened his debut exhibit featuring life-size wood carvings of oceanic offshore birds native to Newfoundland, where he is currently based.
Highland Dancers successful at ScotDance Canada National Championship
Two students from the Adele Campbell School of Highland Dance in Harriston competed in the ScotDance Canada National Championship in Ottawa July 5-8.
Perth East Twinning Committee leads visit to Neresheim, Germany
The Township of Perth East recently returned from a memorable and meaningful visit to its twinning town, Neresheim, Germany, marking a significant milestone in the enduring partnership between the two communities.
Heritage theme for Aug. 2 Homecoming Parade
Hosted by the North Perth Chamber of Commerce, Listowel’s 150th Anniversary Homecoming Parade will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Fun for all ages; kids, senior, sports events at Listowel’s 150th
The Listowel Homecoming celebration will feature events and activities for attendees of all ages.
Next Blyth Art Gallery exhibit The Apocryphal Photography of Jutland Norton, opening this weekend
The show, by Scott Stephenson and Chelsea Gamble, opens on Saturday July 26, with a reception at 4:30 p.m.
