The Huron County Museum hosted a virtual webinar about Wingham-born painter George Agnew Reid, welcoming poet and biographer Molly Peacock, who addressed the contradictions of Reid’s life and work apparent in a painting recently donated to the museum named, ‘The Homeseekers Fording the Credit’.
Arts & Entertainment
‘Before everything, the love of music was always there’
Jonah Duarte is as passionate about music as they come. He’s dedicated most of his life to studying it, playing it and teaching it, and now he wants to share his gift for song with all those interested in learning and experiencing it for themselves.
Hanover Community Players make donation to food bank
The Hanover Community Players (HCP) presented the Salvation Army Food Bank with a sizeable donation on Jan. 17. The donation is a result of the $1 per adult ticket sold program HCP runs for all productions, both winter and spring. A total of $1,152 was available through patron support of Roald Dahl’
Mudmen return to Victoria Jubilee Hall on March 22
Mudmen, “Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors,” return to Victoria Jubilee Hall later this year.
Listowel musician, business owner releases second EP
Jevon Coxon has taken inspiration in the wise words of many people over the years.
Grey Bruce Singers announce new music director, accompanist
The Grey Bruce Singers have announced the appointment of a new music director and accompanist.
Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival returning to Walkerton
The Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival returns this coming April, celebrating its 40th year of music making.
Building Bridges showcased on Walkerton Art Wall
The Art Wall at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch is very pleased to showcase Building Bridges, a special multimedia project which includes 18 beautiful art pieces along with compelling interviews with Bruce-Grey seniors.
Alice Munro Festival short story contest accepting entries
The Alice Munro Festival short story contest is now taking submissions for its annual writing competition.
January events at Walkerton, Cargill libraries
As we say good-bye to 2023 and welcome in 2024, I would like to say thank you to the residents of Brockton for a great year. I came aboard here in December 2022 when the branch supervisor of 32 years, Tracey Knapp, retired. Even though there were big shoes to fill and high expectations from the comm
Serena Ryder performs in Wingham
Serena Ryder graced the stage at Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 16, performing to a near-capacity crowd. Ryder put her own spin on some holiday favourites. Wingham was the final stop on Ryder’s Merry Myths Tour.
Works of Janet Saunders featured on Walkerton Art Wall
The works of Janet Saunders are featured on the Walkerton Art Wall, located at the Bruce County Public Library – Walkerton Branch, until Jan. 26.
Cast chosen for County Towne Players’ spring production
The County Towne Players have chosen a cast for their 2024 spring production of Hilda’s Yard by Norm Foster.
Library receives donation to support adult literacy
The Bruce County Public Library received a generous donation of $2,700 from Learning Centres: Grey Bruce Georgian to support adult literacy in Bruce County.
‘Matilda’ closes run in Hanover with sold-out shows
After seven shows, Roald Dahl’s Matilda closed with sell-out audiences over its final weekend.
