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Arts & Entertainment
David Connolly made Broadway history, now advocates for inclusion in the arts
David Connolly danced on Broadway to launch a professional career that has included performing around the globe and directing and choreographing shows for some of North America’s top theatrical companies and major television networks.
Plenty of activities at Walkerton library in June
Story Time returns in-person at the Walkerton library every Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. Join library staff for this fun preschool program where we will help build early literacy skills with your child by reading, singing, and playing together, suitable for ages 0 – 4.
Mom Loves Local vendor market
the Mom Loves Local vendor market at the Howick Community Centre on May 7
Local children’s author gives reading at Wingham library
Children’s author Jen Courtney gave a reading of her most recent book titled X Marks the spot at the Alice Munro Public Library in Wingham on May 14. The latest book is all about ending up where you belong, even when it takes unexpected turns. “So often, our lives may not go as we planned,” the last
CD benefitting Homes for Heroes now available for purchase
BROCKTON – The number of military veterans who are homeless touched the hearts of two local musicians with military connections, Tom Traversy and Pat “PJ Mack” McNinch.
Local actor lands role in new Letterkenny spinoff
NORTH PERTH – It’s hard to overlook the early parallels between Jared Keeso and Keegan Long.
Alice Munro Festival planning virtual, live events in 2022
WINGHAM – Since the beginning of time, we’ve been communicating by telling stories. And even before humans learned to read and write, stories were passed through generations to embed family values and to celebrate cultures.
Concert sells out Wingham Town Hall Theatre, believed to be a first for the venue
WINGHAM – The rescheduled show in Wingham featuring The Washboard Union drew what is believed to be the largest crowd ever to the quaint theatre inside the Wingham Town Hall Theatre, the seats filled to capacity with fans young and old.
Walkerton Branch Library News
The library is pleased to announce that in person programs are back starting in May with a number of programs for all ages.
Wingham Town Hall Theatre reopens after volunteer work
A team of volunteers came together to get the Wingham Town Hall Theatre ready for the first two shows taking place on April 30 (The Mudmen) and the sold-out show on May 4 (Washboard Union).
Red plaid shirts, men in kilts hit the stage in Wingham
The Mudmen wowed the crowd at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Saturday night with their much-anticipated return to the stage, adoring fans of the Celtic rock band quickly filling the seats for the long-awaited return of live music to downtown Wingham.
Bigger, more robust North Perth Pride being planned for June this year
A more robust Pride is coming to North Perth this year. Hollie Chavarria, co-owner of Birdie’s Holy Guacamole and one of the four who started the event last year, said that they are really excited for the multiple events to come, as opposed to the singular event last year.
New Millennium Quilters Guild to hold quilt show
On April 19, the New Millennium Quilters Guild (NMQG) met in person, the second time since the start of the pandemic. Members were once again able to browse through the many books available to borrow from the guild’s library.
Games day fundraiser being held for Ukraine
A special games day fundraiser is being held on Saturday, April 30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Highway 9, between Mildmay and Walkerton.
