Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Arts & Culture

Why Can’t Sheep Be More Like Trees? With Dan Needles

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An Evening with Dan Needles, author, playwright, and winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, will take place on Saturday April 1 at the Harmony Centre in downtown Owen Sound. Titled Why Can't Sheep Be More Like Trees? this evening of laughter and storytelling is a fundraiser for the Intersections Wood Collaborative, a non profit woodworking studio which offers wood-focused learning opportunities for everyone. Dan Needles, a local author living near Collingwood, wrote the very popular Wingfield Farm series which have played...
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Edwin Huizinga Renews Contract with SweetWater Music Festival for Five Years

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SweetWater Music Festival has announced that violinist Edwin Huizinga has renewed his contract with the festival for an additional five years until 2028. This partnership will allow SweetWater to continue to offer high-quality classical music performances featuring one of the most renowned and celebrated violinists of our time. Huizinga has been an integral part of the SweetWater Music Festival since its inception. His unique style and unparalleled musicianship have made him a favourite among festival attendees, and his contributions have...
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Celebrate International Women’s Day in Meaford

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Celebrate International Women’s Day with a luncheon and keynote speaker Dr. Kate Graham on Wednesday, March 8 at 12:30 pm at the Meaford Hall...
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Warming Stripes: Weaving the Weather, a Handwoven Rug & Short Film

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Respecting and caring for the environment has always been a priority for Ann Schneider. After the debut of the locally made documentary film Resilience:...
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On My Bookshelf: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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Barbara Kingsolver’s latest novel, Demon Copperhead, embraces the world of Appalachia, in the eastern United States. It is the story of a young boy’s...
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Visiting the Past with a Historical Fiction Author

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The Meaford Public Library is pleased to welcome historical fiction author U.W. Baker to the library on Saturday, February 18, at 2 p.m. Baker will...
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Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival Returns – Call for Submissions

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Attention young filmmakers, the libraries of Bruce and Grey counties want your films for the return of the Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival. Submission...
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Local Author to Visit Meaford Public Library

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The Meaford Public Library will welcome local romance author Kendra H. Slee to the library on Sunday, February 12, at 1:30 p.m. Slee will be...
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On My Bookshelf: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng

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I wrapped up the Christmas holidays this year reading Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. I was expecting something similar to Little Fires Everywhere,...
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Country Chart-Topper Aaron Goodvin to Perform at Meaford Hall

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Multi award-winning, double platinum-selling country star Aaron Goodvin has announced his first ever Canadian headline tour. The It’s The Ride tour – sponsored by...
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The Symphony Is Coming To Town

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Submitted By Jen Burak The Meaford Culture Foundation and the Community Foundation Grey Bruce have both stepped up to sponsor a special event coming to...
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On My Bookshelf: Year End Review

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Last January, The Meaford Independent (TMI) publisher (my good friend) Susanne Wussow approached me with a project. She had received copy of a book...
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