Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Arts & Culture

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...
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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