There were no empty seats at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre as country music singer-songwriter Jason McCoy took to the stage amid cheers and smiles from the Canadian legend’s fans.
Arts & Entertainment
Arrival of winter brings new events to BCM&CC
With snow in the air and the holidays just around the corner, the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre has officially opened registration for its roster of new 2022-23 winter events, featuring a diversity of activities and entertainment happening now through February.
County Towne Players preparing for spring production
The County Towne Players will be back on the stage at Victoria Jubilee Hall in the spring of 2023 with an original production – Reunion Two – I Do, I Do – written and directed by CTP’s own Heather Kueneman.
Former Bruce County student stars in play at Victoria Jubilee Hall
The Nov. 16 performance of Ursa: A Folk Musical had a special element for some of the students who had the opportunity to enjoy it – the added element was a theatrical homage to an old television show, where a student grows up and becomes a teacher at the high school he attended.
Sistema Walkerton duets with Canadian music charity
Sistema Walkerton has received a significant donation to support efforts to reduce barriers for local students looking for professional violin lessons.
Local Irish dancer takes top honours in her category at Eastern Canadian Oireachtas
Emilia Judge-Zintel, 7, and her sister Stella Judge-Zintel, 5, brought home trophies from the recent Eastern Canadian Oireachtas (Irish Dance Championship).
Museum provides online resources for Treaties Recognition Week
With the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week – a week designated to learning more about treaty rights and responsibilities in Ontario – the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre has prepared new related educational resources online for educators and the public.
Winners of the 2022 Huron County Art Show announced
The 2022 Huron County Art Show judges have chosen the top two art pieces to display with their Huron County Art Bank, along with several honourable mentions.
Rockin’ Thru The Ages
Members of the High Street Band perform for the large crowd at the Rockin’ thru the Ages event, held at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Oct. 30. There were over 200 eager music lovers in attendance.
Jason McCoy talks pandemic, performing and new music
With the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly in the rearview mirror, music has returned to local stages. However, there may be no bigger concert on the calendar in midwestern Ontario this fall than Jason McCoy at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 24.
Festival of Lanterns returns for another successful year
This year’s Festival of Lanterns in Wingham was a spook-tacular success.
Hanover Community Players casting for spring production of Mom’s Gift
The Hanover Community Players are announcing their new play for the spring of 2023 and wish to audition people for its production of Mom’s Gift.
Jim Cuddy to perform at Wingham Town Hall Theatre
Canadian legend Jim Cuddy will perform a treasure trove of songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of our Canadian lives, stopping for two shows at the Wingham Town Hall Theatre on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9. Opening the evenings is emerging artist Basil Bauer.
Hanover Library, Saugeen Artists Guild to host gala
This year’s Art Under the Harvest Moon gala marks the third opportunity for the Hanover Public Library Board to host an art gala with the Saugeen Artists Guild. This year’s event will take place at the Hanover Royal Canadian Legion on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 7-11 p.m.
Victoria Jubilee Hall crowd gives Séan McCann a standing ovation
Séan McCann (the Shantyman) treated an enthusiastic Victoria Jubilee Hall audience to a rousing set of sea shantys from his new album, Shantyman, and threw in some crowd favourites from his days with Great Big Sea.
