Friday, June 25, 2021

Arts & Culture

Technical Upgrades at Meaford Hall

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Meaford Hall may not be rockin’ with concerts these days but behind the scenes there is a lot of work taking place to upgrade and invest in state of the art technical equipment. Through a grant from Canadian Heritage and fundraising support from the Meaford Culture Foundation, Meaford Hall was able to purchase new and replacement equipment for its theatre this year. Included in the purchases are a new screen and projector; wireless microphones, new LED performance lights, and an assistive...
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Summerfolk Announces 2021 Format

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Summerfolk has announced the format for the 46th annual festival in Owen Sound on August 21 and 22. This year, Summerfolk will offer a COVID-conscious festival by partnering with community members and local venues to present live music for limited audiences at more than 20 stages in and around Owen Sound during the day, and by live streaming performances in the evenings. In a normal year the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival would transform Kelso Beach Park in Owen Sound,...
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Giche-name-wiikwedong Bridge Dedication

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On Monday, June 21, the City of Owen Sound officially dedicated the Giche-name-wiikwedong Bridge and unveiled a commemorative and an interpretive plaque. In September 2019,...
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New Scholarship Fund Aims to Encourage Arts & Culture

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The Meaford Culture Foundation (MCF) has announced a new scholarship fund aimed at helping local graduates with the costs of post-secondary education. The scholarship...
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Scarecrow Invasion Cancelled Again in 2021

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Meaford’s award- winning Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festival will not go ahead again this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event’s executive announced...
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Virtual Concert, Adventure Series to Help Raise the Roof

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The Meaford United Church has teamed up with classically trained fusion electric violinist Victoria Yeh in a fundraiser that is both a unique experience...
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Singing Together Is Risky

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Who would have thought that singing in a choir was a dangerous activity? Well, during a pandemic it is! There's too much projection at...
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Funding For Summer Camps

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Meaford locals will have something to celebrate this summer as the Municipality embraces a renewed focus on well-being through the arts. Thanks in part to...
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Library to Host Virtual Book Talk

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The Meaford Public Library will host local historical fiction writer Al McGregor. The event will be a virtual book talk, through Zoom, held on Wednesday,...
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Meaford Museum Re-Opens

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After a lengthy lock-down over the winter, the Meaford Museum has announced that it is reopening to the public. With over nine thousand artifacts...
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Uncovering of Old Sign Brings Back Memories of the Meaford Creamery

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There was quite a stir last week on the main street when an old sign for the Meaford Creamery was uncovered at the AJ...
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Too Far Back in the Bush, The Story of Meaford Knights’ Hockey Team and their 1957-58 Championship Season

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One of Meaford’s most notable moments in hockey history is being retold by sports enthusiast Brad Wilcox, who grew up in awe of the...
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