Wow, summer is flying by! Science in the Summer and Knights in the Classroom came by Walkerton for loads of interactive fun, the kids’ Summer Reading Club meetings have been full of stories and interesting activities, and Story Time in the Park is a hit. Summer is half-way over already, so get into
Arts & Entertainment
Susan A. Rankin featured artist at Walkerton library
The Bruce County Public Library Walkerton Branch is very pleased to host Susan A. Rankin’s life-inspired art.
Theatre youth company staging ‘Spirited!’ production
The Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG) 2023 youth production is a haunting comedy that features a lively cast of budding actors.
The Golden Eagles land in Wingham
The greatly anticipated musical performance by The Golden Eagles, a tribute band to The Eagles, featuring Pete Doiron performing as Garth Brooks, once again filled the Wingham Town Hall Theatre with concertgoers, a trend in downtown Wingham that is quickly gaining momentum.
IN PHOTOS: Pickin’ By The Pond 2023 an ‘outstanding’ success
Cargill’s Pickin’ By The Pond country music festival, July 7-9, got rave reviews, for everything but the weather. And even that didn’t keep people from enjoying the great music and camaraderie in one of the prettiest (albeit on Saturday, one of the soggiest) parks around.
Students shine at Sistema Walkerton’s year-end concert
Sistema Walkerton held its year-end concert at Victoria Jubilee Hall on June 27. The event was an opportunity for family and friends to hear student violin performances.
New novel focuses on the Great Storm of 1913
A flair for the written word, together with a keen interest in the history of the Great Lakes, have combined to create the perfect storm – the inspiration behind three historical fiction novels written by a local author.
‘Beautiful Noise’ comes to Wingham Town Hall Theatre
WINGHAM – If you were near the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Friday evening and thought you heard Neil Diamond singing, you weren’t imagining things, well, not really.
Tomson Highway and friends celebrate Indigenous Day in Huron County
Critically acclaimed Cree author, playwright and musician Tomson Highway joined award-winning Haudenosaunee actor Graham Green and internationally renowned Anishinabe artist Jeffrey “Red” George at Dark Horse Winery in Grand Bend for “An Evening with Tomson Highway & Friends,” part of Huron Waves Mu
Hanover Community Players make donation to nutrition
The Hanover Community Players recently presented the Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP), Grey Bruce, with a $427 donation. The donation was from monies collected through adult ticket sales from the recent production of Mom’s Gift, directed by retired teachers Marg Poste and Nancy Lilliman. Pic
Sing! this Spring! takes audiences on a musical journey through time
Sing! this Spring! at Victoria Jubilee Hall from June 22-25 took audiences on a delightful musical journey through the decades, across space and genres. And what a fabulously-entertaining journey it was!
Local artist to be featured on Art Wall at Walkerton library
The Bruce County Public Library Walkerton Branch will host Debbie Schenk’s dynamic art until July 15.
Art Hunt 2.0 set for June 24
Following the success of the inaugural Art Hunt last year in Listowel and the surrounding area, the second edition is now ready to go later this month. And the ‘finders keepers’ rule is still very much in effect.
Alice Munro Festival well attended through weekend
One underlying aspect once again brought many visitors to Blyth, Wingham and Bayfield on June 2-4 – and that is a deep love of both reading and writing.
Barn Dance Campout draws big crowds in Blyth
The 25th and final Barn Dance Jamboree and Campout in Blyth was a big success, according to Gord Baxter.
