Let the War Begin!
"War of 1812 Celebrations"
Cobourg, ON (September 1, 2010) - Ontario Festivals Visited is pleased to announce the exciting new addition to its website, the War of 1812 Celebrations sub-domain. (More) September, 2010

West 49's Take the Cake Skateboarding Event
"October 1st & 2nd - Niagara Falls"
Niagara Falls, ON - West 49 Take the Cake Skateboarding Event - FREE Presented by Schick X3 and the Axe Twist Amateur Open, West 49’s Take the Cake is Canada's largest cash purse event in Canadian skateboarding history with $100,000 CDN in prize money being awarded! (More) September 1, 2010

IFOA ONTARIO: GROWING LEAPS AND BOUNDS
TORONTO, ON --- The 31st annual International Festival of Authors (IFOA) spreads its literary wings this year and expands its touring programme, IFOA Ontario, with festival events now in Hamilton, London, Milton, Owen Sound, Picton, Port Hope, Sudbury, and Windsor, in addition to those already occurring in Barrie, Burlington, Midland, Orillia, Parry Sound, and Uxbridge – for a total of 14 cities. (More) September1, 2010

It’s back to school…for adults!
TORONTO, ON –This September, Harbourfront Centre is offering a wide range of Red Hot Learning Courses as part of the re-vamped Courses & Workshops programme. (More) August 31, 2010

World Stage 2010-11 to Open with Out of Context – for Pina
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre’s World Stage 2010-11 is proud to host the world renowned artist Alain Platel, artistic director of les ballets C de la B (Ghent, BE), and the Toronto premiere of Out of Context – for Pina. (More) August 31, 2010

Take a peek into history during ‘ Doors Open Georgina’
Georgina, Ontario – Twelve heritage buildings, mostly in Sutton and Jackson’s Point, will open their doors to the public during the 2010 Doors Open Georgina event to be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (More) August 30, 2010

Zoo Polar Bear Exhibit Weather Station Goes Solar!
Toronto, ON - The Zoo achieved another step towards its goal of being carbon neutral with the recent installation of solar panels at the polar bear exhibit located in the new Tundra Trek. (More) August 30, 2010

new rates for professional paddling conference
The organizing committee for the Canadian Professional Paddling Conference has now lowered the rates for this weekend event, Sept 24 - 26, 2010. (More) August 29, 2010

“Fall” into our Autumn events at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
London, ON - We are BIG on History and BIG on Fun at Fanshawe Pioneer Village.  September is here and we have many events for the family to enjoy during the coming autumn months. (More) August 25, 2010

Three more shows extended at Stratford
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is delighted to announce that the Tom Patterson Theatre’s 2010 season will be extended by one week to October 3. Demand for tickets for all three productions at the theatre has been extremely strong. (More) August 25, 2010

28th Annual Winter Festival of Lights
"November 6, 2010 to January 31, 2011"
Niagara Falls, ON - Visit the Winter Festival of Lights, Canada's foremost illumination festival at its most famous address - Niagara Falls - as we capture the magic of the holiday season. (More) August 24, 2010

Animation Festival Announces Kids Jury Contest
"Kids to judge films and TV shows made for them"
Ottawa, ON - The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is inviting local kids to enter its annual Kids Jury contest. (More) August 24, 2010 

Fortune Cooking Food Festival crowns a new Longo’s® Iron Chef
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre, along with Longo’s® are pleased to announce the winner of the Longo’s® Fortune Cooking Iron Chef Competition. Chef Sasi Meechai-Lim of Mengrai Thai Restaurant was crowned the newest Iron Chef at Harbourfront Centre’s inaugural Fortune Cooking Food Festival on Sunday, August 22, 2010. (More) August 24, 2010

Canadian Theatre Critics Association Extends Deadline for Cohen Award
The Canadian Theatre Critics Association has extended the submissions deadline for the revived Nathan Cohen Award. The deadline for this year’s competition is now September 15. (More) August 24, 2010

Combining the CNE and Ontario Place: Urban renewal on the lake
Toronto, ON - Once again we are about to experience the annual hand-wringing about the Ex: What will attendance be? Is it still relevant? And could this valuable site be better used? Coincidently, the province has just issued an RFI (Request for Expressions of Interest) seeking new ideas for its fading 39-year-old neighbour, Ontario Place. (More) August 20, 2010

Encore performance of Tempest scheduled for Sept. 13
"Proceeds will support new play development at the Festival"
Stratford, ON…The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce an encore performance of The Tempest, featuring Christopher Plummer as Prospero. (More) August 19, 2010

Monarch and Migrants Weekend on at Presqu’ile Sept 4 & 5
Presqu’ile’s annual celebration of all things that migrate is on again this year over the Labour Day weekend.   “Presqu’ile being a point of land that sticks out into Lake Ontario is a natural trap for south bound migrants, be they birds, butterflies or other insects” states park naturalist David Bree. (More) August 19, 2010

Harbourfront Centre’s NextSteps 10|11 Announced
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is proud to announce the fifth season of NextSteps, September 2010 through May 2011. Since 2005 NextSteps has been Toronto’s unrivalled contemporary dance series, a showcase of the depth and energy of established and emerging companies from Toronto and across Canada. (More) August 19, 2010

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Supports Blyth Festival 2010 Season
Tammy Dowdall, General Manager, OLG Slots at Clinton Raceway, presents Blyth Festival Artistic Director Eric Coates with a cheque in support of the Blyth Festival 2010 season.
(More) August 18, 2010

"Samantha" - Western Lowland Gorilla
1975 - 2010
Toronto, ON - Toronto Zoo officials announced today, with great sadness, that Samantha, a 37 year old Western Lowland Gorilla, the eldest female of the troop's seven members, was euthanized after suffering a serious second stroke, (More) August 17, 2010

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest announces a
tent-shaking concert line-up!
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest will once again be the place where polka meets rock, as festival organizers announce yet another stellar line-up of Canadian artists for the festival’s two main concert events. (More) August 16, 2010

New Mexico chef wins the Longo’s® International Iron Chef Title
TORONTO, ON –  Harbourfront Centre, along with Longo’s and the New Mexico Tourism Department are pleased to announce Chef Kevin Zink of Carlsbad, New Mexico the winner of the 2010 Longo’s® International Iron Chef Competition.
(More) August 16, 2010

BlogTalk Radio! Sher's Music Arts Marketalk Saturdays 1:30
Check out FIRST RADIO SHOW:   www.blogtalkradio.com/sher-st-kitts  Live to air on Saturdays at 1:30 was launched today!!
Go to the right of the screen that comes up and press the play button, press any other key to pause. (More) August 14, 2010

August openings feature Age of Arousal and Serious Money
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario….The final two productions of The Shaw’s 2010 season — Age of Arousal, Canadian playwright Linda Griffiths’ rousing theatrical play set in a surrealistic Victorian England, and Serious Money, contemporary Shavian playwright Caryl Churchill’s prescient look at corporate greed and financial excess open tonight and Saturday evening, respectively. (More) August 12, 2010

Theatre Collingwood Summer Season
"Fantasy, Fame & Deathly Games 2010"
Collingwood, ON - August 12, 2010 – "Tap your toes to your favourite country western hits during Theatre Collingwood’s second production of the summer series."
(More) August 12, 2010

Crosby Park Family Fair
"Saturday, September 11th, 2010"
"FOR THE YOUNG AND THE YOUNG AT HEART!"
Richmond Hill, ON - Come out with your friends and family this fall and enjoy the one-and-only Crosby Park Family Fair! (More) August 9, 2010

Jazz & Blues in the Village 2010
Sarnia, ON – MAPLE BLUES AWARD WINNER COMING SOON You don’t need to have the blues to catch the blues at Sarnia Organ Donor’s Awareness (S.O.D.A.)’s seventh annual Jazz & Blues in the Village this coming September 17th and 18th. (More) August 9, 2010

Canada’s Greatest Bavarian Festival’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Sponsorship ‘Goes Public’ amid economic recovery
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, a 42-year- old festival which welcomes over 700,000 participants annually, is ‘going public’ with its premier sponsorship position for the first time in its history. (More)
August 9, 2010

Ricky Gervais, Walt Disney and The Illusionist Highlight Ottawa International Animation Festival
Ottawa, Ontario -The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) announced today the list of international films that have been selected for Official Competition at this year’s OIAF to be held in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada from October 20 to 24. (More) August 9, 2010

Shelburne Celebrates 60 Years With Third Female Open Champion
The 60th Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship just finished in Shelburne, Ontario was a great success. This year’s Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Champion, Julie Fitzgerald of Bancroft, Ontario, was crowned at the finals on Saturday, August 7. This was Julie’s first Championship. Julie is only the third woman... (More) August 8, 2010

Harbourfront Centre’s Tina Rasmussen Selected as Jury Member for Total Theatre Awards at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is proud to announce the appointment of Director of Performing Arts, Tina Rasmussen, to participate as a juror in the Total Theatre Awards, in conjunction with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2010 in Scotland. (More) August 6, 2010

Remembrance Day Ceremonies
"at the Toronto Zoo, Thursday, November 11th, 2010"
Toronto Zoo, ON - Veterans and the general public are invited to join in remembering and honouring the many wartime sacrifices that Canadians have made for their country. (More) August 6, 2010

Senior Brown Bag Picnic
"Wednesday, September 8th, 2010"
Burlington, ON – Bay Gardens Cremation presents The City of Burlington’s annual picnic lunch in La Salle Park (50 North Shore Boulevard West) on Wednesday, September 8th from 12pm until 2:30pm (rain or shine). (More) August 5, 2010

Boo at the Zoo
"October 24-25 and October 30-31"
Toronto Zoo, ON - Don't miss this year's Boo at the Zoo! Navigate the hay maze and enjoy a ‘fall-bulous’ array of entertainment at the Halloween Harvest Stage. (More) August 5, 2010

Bluesfest International - Windsor/London
"#1 Is a Great Place To Be This Summer!"
Windsor, ON – Bluesfest International - Windsor/London ran from July 16-18, 2010 and was a great success. Bluesfest International was voted as the 10th best Bluesfest in North America. (More) August 5, 2010

Canadian Professional Paddling Conference
"Minden - September 24 -26, 2010"
Paddle Canada's upcoming instructor conference is Sept 24-26, in Minden Ontario at the Gull Rivers Wildwater Preserve. (More) August 5, 2010

Stratford Shakespeare Festival Selects Metranome To Develop
WATERLOO, Ontario - August 4th, 2010 - Metranome Inc., a leading mobile media solutions company, and the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, North America’s leading classical theatre, have announced the availability of the Festival’s first mobile application. (More) August 4, 2010

Hallowe'en Howl at the Toronto Zoo
"Saturday, October 23rd and Saturday, October 30th, 2010"
Toronto Zoo, ON - Join us as the sun goes down for an evening that will have you howling with excitement!
(More) August 3, 2010

Doors Open Brant
"Saturday, September 25th, 2010"
Brantford, ON – Doors Open Brant 2010 has an impressive line-up of sites for this its 8th year. Since 2003, over 90 different locations with links to our culture and heritage have opened their doors to the public. This year there are 16 locations for you to explore. (More) August 3, 2010

Dangerous Liaisons, a tale of deceit and seduction, begins previews
Stratford, ON…Manipulation and seduction take centre stage in playwright Christopher Hampton’s adaptation of Dangerous Liaisons, beginning previews at the Festival Theatre today. (More) August 3, 2010

Oasis Zoo Run 10K and 5K Run/Walk
"Saturday, October 16th, 2010"
Toronto Zoo - Open to all runners, walkers and fitness folk of all ages and abilities. Bring the whole family for a day of fitness, fun and fundraising. (More) August 2, 2010

World Stage 2010-11 Season Starts Oct. 13
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre’s exciting season of World Stage 2010-11, a selection of performance works from around the globe, begins Oct. 13. (More) August 3, 2010

World Animal Day Weekend with National Geographic Kids
"Saturday, October 2nd & Sunday, October 3rd, 2010"
Celebrate World Animal Day and humankind's relationship with the animal kingdom. Join National Geographic Kids for a weekend full of activities for the whole family, including kids’ photography workshops with a renowned National Geographic photographer. (More) August 1, 2010

Senior's Day at the Toronto Zoo
"Monday, September 13, 2010"
Toronto, ON - The Toronto Zoo loves Seniors! Seniors 65+ receive free admission and a free Zoomobile ride all day pass.July 31, 2010

2010 Aurora jazz+ Festival is an enormous success  thanks to YOU!
St. Kitts Music Inc. the Foundational Sponsor & Producer of the Aurora jazz+ Festival wish to thank all of you for your support and assistance in building the 2010 Aurora jazz+ Festival. (More) August 2, 2010

The Two Gentlemen of Verona starts previews
Dean Gabourie directs Studio Theatre’s first Shakespeare
Stratford, ON…Experience Shakespeare at the Festival’s intimate Studio Theatre for the first time as one of the Bard’s early comedies, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, begins previews on July 30. (More) July 29, 2010

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s Caesar and Cleopatra
Returns to the Big Screen at Cineplex Entertainment Theatres
Cineplex Entertainment is pleased to announce the encore presentation of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s production of Caesar and Cleopatra on Wednesday, August 11th at 7:00 pm
and Saturday, August 14th at 1:00 pm (local time) at select theatres across the country. (More) July 27, 2010

NORFOLK COUNTY FAIR AND HORSE SHOW HIRING 50 WORKERS
Simcoe, ON - The Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show is looking for over 50 men and women to work during the set-up, operation and teardown of Canada’s largest County Fair which runs from October 5 –11, 2010. (More) July 26, 2010

Brantford International Jazz Festival
"September 18 - 19, 2010"
Brantford, ON - Come and be part of our 3rd annual  jazz festival being held on September 18 & 19, 2010 at Harmony Square in Brantford, Ontario. (More) July 24, 2010

Linda Griffiths’s Age of Arousal begins previews at the Shaw Festival
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario…. Linda Griffiths’s Age of Arousal begins previews today at the Court House Theatre. Wildly inspired by George Gissing’s novel The Odd Women, artistic director Jackie Maxwell directs this rousing theatrical production set in a surrealistic Victorian England. (More) July 23, 2010

Animation Hopefuls Pitch Their Ideas to Top TV Producers
Ottawa, Ontario --Television producers will get the chance to make a name for themselves in the world of animation at this year’s TAC, the Ottawa International Animation Festival’s industry conference. (More) July 22, 2010

Shaw Festival extends run of Harvey
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario… Elwood Dowd and his best friend Harvey will continue to delight and charm audiences for an additional 14 performances at the Royal George Theatre. (More) July 21, 2010

Orazietti announces $74,969 for bicentennial celebration in Sault Ste. Marie
SAUL STE, MARIE - The McGuinty government is investing $74,969 in Sault Ste. Marie for celebrations leading up to the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, including a historical re-enactment at the Ermatinger Old Stone House, David Orazietti, MPP announced today. (More) July 21, 2010

Brent Carver, Martha Henry, Lucy Peacock to return for 2011
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is delighted to announce that Brent Carver, Martha Henry and Lucy Peacock will be returning for the 2011 season and that Darko Tresnjak, former artistic director of the Old Globe Theater, will make his Stratford directorial debut in the coming year. (More) July 20, 2010

Canadian Theatre Critics Association Revives Nathan Cohen Award
After a several-year long hiatus, the Canadian Theatre Critics Association is reviving the Nathan Cohen Award for Excellence in Canadian Theatre Criticism. (More) July 20, 2010

Festival announces additional play for 2011:
Seana McKenna in Shakespeare’s Will
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has added a 12th production to its 2011 playbill. Seana McKenna will present her one-woman show Shakespeare’s Will at the Studio Theatre. (More) July 19, 2010

17th edition of Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest a massive success
Ottawa, Ontario – Once again, the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest saw thousands of fans make their way down to LeBreton Flats Park for twelve days of outstanding music and comedy programming. (More) July 19, 2010

George F. Walker’s new play King of Thieves starts previews
Stratford, ON… The Festival continues its commitment to new Canadian work with the world première of George F. Walker’s King of Thieves, beginning previews on Sunday, July 18, at the Studio Theatre. (More) July 16, 2010

Provincial plaque memorializes Stratford Shakespeare Festival founder Tom Patterson
STRATFORD – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Perth County Historical Foundation unveiled a provincial plaque to commemorate Stratford Shakespeare Festival founder Tom Patterson. (More) July 13, 2010

Festival extends two more shows
King of Thieves, The Two Gentlemen of Verona add new dates
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is extending the runs of two more shows, King of Thieves and The Two Gentlemen of Verona, both at the Studio Theatre. Each will have three additional performances. (More) July 12, 2010

VIBRANT AFRICAN ARTS AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL OPEN FOR SEASON
Toronto, Ontario: African arts and culture are again officially flourishing in the Zoo's African Savanna section following today's opening ceremonies at 11:00am. (More) July 10, 2010

Bernard Shaw’s The Doctor’s Dilemma kicks off July premieres and NOTL shuttle service launched
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario…Two of Bernard Shaw’s most provocative comedies open tonight and tomorrow evening as part of the Shaw Festival’s summer opening weekend. (More) July 9, 2010

“MOLEK” - THE ORANGUTAN
1978-2010
Toronto, Ontario: Zoo officials announced today that ‘Molek’, the eldest male orangutan of the group’s seven members, was euthanized due to progressive kidney disease (renal failure) at the
age of 32 years. (More) June 30, 2010

Stratford Shakespeare Festival announces 2011 playbill
Brian Dennehy returns to play Sir Toby Belch
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is delighted to announce that Brian Dennehy will be returning to the Festival stage to play Sir Toby Belch in the 2011 production of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, directed by Artistic Director Des McAnuff. (More) July 3, 2010

It’s About the Music (but bring your dancing shoes)
Sarnia, On – Jazz & Blues in the Village – On September 17th the fast, furious and fun One Bald Tire returns for a “three-peat” performance when they open for headliner Julian Fauth at the seventh annual Jazz & Blues in the Village... (More) July 3, 2010

4th Line Theatre Receives Provincial and Federal Funding
Millbrook, ON ...  At 4th Line Theatre’s Annual General Meeting held today Board President Louis MacLellan officially and gratefully acknowledged the provincial and federal funding used to improve and enhance audience comfort and to promote and celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary in 2011. (More) June 24, 2010

BARENAKED LADIES to Kick off 20th Birthday Party for Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show’s Grandstand-Tickets on Sale July 28th
Simcoe, Ontario- The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is excited to announce the lineup for this year’s Grandstand performances at the fair. (More) June 24, 2010

Shaw’s comedy John Bull’s Other Island in previews at the Shaw Festival
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario…. John Bull’s Other Island, Bernard Shaw’s farcical fairy tale, is currently in previews at the Court House Theatre. (More) June 23, 2010

Festival extends runs of Evita and Kiss Me, Kate
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is extending the runs of Kiss Me, Kate and Evita, adding an extra week to the 2010 season. (More) June 22, 2010

19th century farmhouse of William Caverhill restored thanks to $50,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant.
London, ON - The BIG ON HISTORY! Capital Campaign Cabinet led by Gord MacKenzie and the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Heritage Museum (Fanshawe Pioneer Village) are pleased to announce a $50,000.00 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. (More) June 21, 2010

Beats, Breaks & Culture (BBC)
TORONTO, ON – The seventh edition of Harbourfront Centre’s Beats, Breaks & Culture Festival (BBC) brings focus to left-of-centre music genres which have outgrown the traditional electronic music format. (More) June 18, 2010

THE ZOO UNVEILS NEWEST COLLECTION OF EXOTIC ANIMALS ON THE CONSERVATION CAROUSEL
Toronto, Ontario - Today, Councillor Raymond Cho, Chair, Toronto Zoo Board of Management, and Toronto Zoo CEO John Tracogna officially opened the new one-of-a-kind Conservation Carousel, featuring over 30 colourful, one of a kind, hand-carved and painted wooden animals, each representing an exotic animal species. (More) June 17, 2010

Visual Arts + Craft at Harbourfront Centre presents Combine and TACK, new exhibitions featuring the works of Saskatchewan artists
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre prepares to open new visual arts, craft and architecture exhibitions for summer 2010, running June 19 to Sept. 19, 2010 at York Quay Centre. (More) June 17, 2010

Stratford Festival's 'Winter's Tale' is like a breath of spring
Stratford, Ontario -- The clarity that comes with simplicity usually produces the stage experiences of greatest moment.
Never did that precept ring truer than in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's revelatory production of "The Winter's Tale," the Bard's amalgam of violent jealousy, general ruin and improbable redemption. (More) June16, 2010

Jazz & Blues in the Village Reveals Top Secret Hurricane Recipe
Sarnia, ON - What jazz festival would be complete without the famous or infamous “Hurricane” cocktail?  Jazz & Blues in the Village is no exception. (More) June 15, 2010

152nd Russell Fair
"September 9-12, 2010"
Russell, ON - Come harvest the excitement at the 152nd Russell Fair on September 9-12, 2010. Performing live Friday night is Terri Clark with special guest Greg Hanna.
(More) June 15, 2010

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS ANNOUNCES 2010 PRELIMINARY LINE-UP
TORONTO, June 15, 2010 ----- Authors at Harbourfront Centre is delighted to announce the preliminary line-up for the 31st annual International Festival of Authors (IFOA), October 20–30, 2010. (More) June 15, 2010

The Power Plant opens the new exhibition Adaptation: Between Species...
TORONTO, ON – The Power Plant at Harbourfront Centre is set to begin a wild summer with the opening of the exhibition Adaptation: Between Species. (More) June 14, 2010

Bernard Shaw’s The Doctor’s Dilemma begins previews tomorrow at the Shaw Festival
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario….The Doctor’s Dilemma, the first of two productions by the Shaw Festival’s namesake, begins previews tomorrow at the Festival Theatre. (More) June 9, 2010

4th Line Theatre actors nominated for prestigious Dora award
MILLBROOK, ON – 4th Line Theatre is proud to announce that three members of its 2010 acting company have been nominated for the prestigious Dora Mavor Moore Award for The Classic Theatre Project production of Twelfth Night.
(More) June 8, 2010

Discover a world of culinary events at Harbourfront Centre
TORONTO, ON – This summer Harbourfront Centre is cooking up something more delicious than ever! From July 1 through to September 6, taste exotic, spicy and sweet culinary offerings from around the globe while exploring the cultural diversity of each summer festival. (More) June 8, 2010

A UNIQUE FESTIVAL CELEBRATING FRENCH LITERATURE BY AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
TORONTO ---- Language and literature intertwine as Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) and the Consulate General of France in Toronto present a new and innovative festival that highlights authors whose works have originated in a language other than their native tongue. (More) June 7, 2010

Hamilton Children's Museum
"Windowsill Gardening"
Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Children's Museum - There is something blooming at the Hamilton Children's Museum. Plant your own seeds and take them home, create a garden decoration and investigate a variety plants in the museum's container garden.
(More) June 7, 2010

Des McAnuff’s As You Like It kicks off 2010 season
Stratford, ON… A week of openings begins today as the Stratford Shakespeare Festival officially launches its 58th season.
(More) June 7, 2010

Doors Open Waterloo Region
"Saturday, September 18th, 2010"
WaterlooRegion, ON - Doors Open Waterloo Region, Saturday, September 18/10, most sites open 10-5.
(More) June 4, 2010

Winter Festival of Lights Extends Operating Dates
Festival to Operate November 6, 2010 to January 31, 2011
Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights is pleased to announce that the 28th annual event will be extended to January 31, 2011 from January 3, 2011. (More) May 31, 2010

Jazz & Blues in the Village Welcomes Eclectic Group of Musicians
Sarnia, ON - On September 17th and 18th, a twenty-six year old prodigy clarinetist, a group of seven award-winning high school musicians, and a multi-talented drummer of seventy plus years all will delight and entertain Sarnia jazz and blues lovers at the annual Jazz & Blues in the Village (More) May 28, 2010

Evita set to rock Festival’s Avon Theatre
Stratford, ON… Last season Gary Griffin thrilled audiences with his direction of the smash hit West Side Story. Now he’s back with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s first rock musical, Evita, set to start previews on Friday, May 28. (More) May 28, 2010

2010 Listings Information
April 1 - October 31, 2010
Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON - In the spirit of George Bernard Shaw, the Shaw Festival provokes the mind and stirs the soul through a theatre experience so compelling that, year after year, ever-broadening groups of artists, audiences and supporters are drawn to our work in Niagara-on-the-Lake and beyond. (More) May 28, 2010

Stratford artists receive accolades for accomplishments
Stratford, ON…Congratulations to Stratford actress Seana McKenna for receiving an honorary master’s degree from the American Conservatory Theater, and to Stratford designer Carolyn M. Smith for winning the 2010 Virginia and Myrtle Cooper Award in Costume Design. (More) May 28, 2010

Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale starts previews
Stratford, ON… Marvel at the intense power of human emotions and their ability to both bring together and tear apart in one of Shakespeare’s final romances, The Winter’s Tale, beginning previews on Thursday, May 27, at the Tom Patterson Theatre.
(More) May 27, 2010

The Women and musical One Touch of Venus currently in previews at The Shaw
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario…The Women and One Touch of Venus, two productions highlighting varied manifestations of love, relationships and marriage are currently in previews at the Shaw Festival. (More) May 25, 2010

Eight Photographers Announced for Harbourfront Centre’s Major Commission for the Outdoor Exhibition Beyond Imaginings
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre today announced the eight emerging Canadian photographers who have been commissioned to take part in the unique exhibition Beyond Imaginings: Eight artists encounter Ontario's Greenbelt.
(More) May 20, 2010

Harbourfront Centre announces the
2010 World Routes Summer Festivals lineup
TORONTO, ON –– Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce the dates for the upcoming 2010 World Routes Summer Festivals season. Every weekend from July 1 to September 6, Harbourfront Centre hosts a series of FREE outdoor festivals that explore the idea of “global to local and local to global.” (More) May 17, 2010

The Dundas Studio Tour
Join the Dundas Studio Tour at seven different artist  studios and enjoy food tasting, recipes, and table-setting inspiration. Purchase works of art -- pottery, weaving, textiles, jewellery, blown glass, and more -- directly from our family of 24 artists. (More) May 14, 2010

2010 FOREST OF READING® WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT
TORONTO, ON ----- Programme partners the Ontario Library Association (OLA) and Authors at Harbourfront Centre are delighted to announce the winners of the 2010 Forest of Reading® Awards. (More) May 13, 2010

CANADIAN FESTIVALS COALITION CREATED
MAJOR NATIONAL FESTIVALS AND EVENTS CONTRIBUTE $650 MILLION TO ECONOMY
Ottawa – World-class festivals and events have been a driving force in the Canadian economy throughout the recession, according to an independent analysis of reports submitted by major festivals to the federal government. (More) May 11, 2010

Celebrated Writers Series to feature Germaine Greer, Elizabeth Strout
Playwrights Michel Tremblay, Judith Thompson and others on the lineup
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s popular Celebrated Writers Series returns this season with talks given by a host of acclaimed writers in Stratford, including feminist author and early modern English scholar Germaine Greer, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout and French-Canadian playwright Michel Tremblay. (More) May 11, 2010

Fair gets $171,000 grant from feds
Money will be used for concert
A $171,000 grant from the federal government will allow the Norfolk County Fair put on "the biggest concert to ever hit Norfolk County," says the fair's general manager.
(More) May 8, 2010

Federal government grants $3 million to Festival for 2010
Marquee investment generated $23.4 million in economic activity in 2009
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has just learned that it will receive $3 million from the federal government’s Marquee Tourism Events Program to support marketing initiatives for the 2010 season. (More) May 7, 2010

Norfolk County Fair to Receive Support from the Government of Canada
Simcoe, ON- The Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show will receive support from the Government of Canada for this year's event through the Marquee Festival Funding Program.
(More) May 7, 2010

Ruthven Apple Festival Selected Top 100 in Ontario
For the second year in a row, the Ruthven Apple Festival was named to the prestigious Top 100 list of Festivals in Ontario for 2010 by Festival and Events Ontario at their annual conference held over the weekend in Ottawa. (More) May 7, 2010

Dundurn National Historic Site
"Historic Kitchen Garden Tours"
Hamilton, ON - Discover how the pastoral elegance of Dundurn's historic kitchen garden catered to the nutritional needs and aesthetic desires of the MacNab family 150 years ago. (More) May 6, 2010

Lucknow's Music in the Fields
The line-up and date for the second annual Music in the Fields summer festival was recently announced! The one day music festival, organized by the local Kinsmen Club, will take place in Lucknow on Saturday September 4th, 2010 - Labour Day weekend. (More) May 5, 2010

Aengus Finnan appointed Touring and Audience Development Officer at the Ontario Arts Council
The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) has hired artist, educator, producer and arts administrator Aengus Finnan as Touring and Audience Development Officer. (More) April 30, 2010

New version of The Cherry Orchard begins previews at the Shaw Festival
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario….A new version of The Cherry Orchard by Tom Murphy, one of Ireland’s leading contemporary playwrights, begins previews tonight at the Court House Theatre. (More) April 22, 2010

Algonquin Highlands 2010 Event Schedule
Dorset, ON - Here's a list of all the great events taking place in Ontario's beautiful playground, Algonquin Highlands.
(More) April 21, 2010

Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
"From Whence we Came Ancaster Immigrant Series"
Hamilton, ON - Explore the local histories of your fellow citizens! This exhibit will present the demographic history of Ancaster and Hamilton, highlighting the stories of residents who have chosen our community in which to settle as new Canadians.
(More) April 16, 2010

J.M. Barrie’s timeless play Peter Pan starts previews - Avon Theatre opens for the 2010 season
Stratford, ON… Michael Therriault returns to the Stratford stage as the boy who refuses to grow up in Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie’s fantastic journey into the world of childhood, beginning previews today at the Avon Theatre. (More) April 16, 2010

Support for Children's Water Festival
Cornwall - Ontario Power Generation has made a $5000 contribution to the Eastern Ontario Children’s Water Festival.  Three events will be held in the Summer and Fall of 2010  at Casselman, Spencerville and Cornwall. (More) April 16, 2010

Hamilton Children's Museum
"Brain Teaser"
Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Children's Museum - Brain Teaser
If you can imagine it, you can build it! Build with blocks, design mazes with tubes, and create with sand in this gallery.
(More) April 15, 2010

Hamilton Children's Museum
"From The Ground Up"
Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Children's Museum - From The Ground Up
What comes out of the ground tells us a-lot about who we are and about the world around us. (More) April 15, 2010

Hamilton Children's Museum
"Kitchen Works"
Hamilton, ON - Hamilton Children's Museum - Kitchen Works
This interactive exhibit is a kitchen theme. Kitchens are not just for cooking, inventions are made, good company is enjoyed and kitchen chemistry is always cooking. (More) April 15, 2010

Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband now in previews at the Shaw Festival
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario…. An Ideal Husband, Oscar Wilde’s social satire centred around blackmail and political corruption, repentance and forgiveness, is currently in previews at The Shaw’s Festival Theatre. (More) April 14, 2010

Natalie MacMaster, Don McLean headline IlluminAqua
WELLAND — East-coast fiddler Natalie MacMaster and legendary singer songwriter Don MacLean top an impressive lineup of performers at this year's IlluminAqua concert series. (More) April 10, 2010

Lang Pioneer Village
Keene, On - We are pleased to present the Lang Pioneer Village's  Special Events Schedule for 2010.
(More) April 11, 2010

Women in the Wilds Blues Festival
"September 24, 25 & 26, 2010"
Atikokan, ON - The Atikokan Intergenerational Centre for Arts and Alternatives will host a festival this fall specific to Women Blues Performers, singers and songwriters in their community 200 km west of Thunder Bay Ontario. (More) April 11, 2010

Cole Porter’s musical comedy Kiss Me, Kate starts previews
Stratford Shakespeare Festival opens its doors for the 2010 season
Stratford, ON…The battle of the sexes is fought amidst the timeless poetry of William Shakespeare and the infectious music of Cole Porter in the much anticipated production of the musical comedy classic Kiss Me, Kate, which begins previews this Saturday, marking the first performance of the 2010 season.
(More) April 9, 2010

Pumpkinfest garners more honours
During the Presidents Gala at the Festivals and Events Ontario Conference in Ottawa, last month Port Elgin Pumpkinfest was recognized in three categories. (More) April 7, 2010

Nipigon Fall Fishing Festival
"More Than Just a Fish Derby!"
Nipigon, ON - Join us from September 1st to September 6th for the Nipigon Fall Fishing Festival. The festival is packed full of fun for the whole family - parade, food, entertainment, antique car show and, of course, our fabulous fishing derby!
(More) April 4, 2010

Wings of Paradise
"Butterfly Conservatory"
Cambridge, ON - Come to the Wings of Paradise Butterfly Conservatory and "Walk amongst Spectacular Butterflies in a Tropical Garden"! (More) April 4, 2010

Voyageur carnival among top events
The people behind the Fort William Historical Park Voyageur Winter Carnival can say with authority they are one of the best. (More) April 4, 2010

Sponsorship Manager joins the team of the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show
Simcoe, ON - The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is pleased to announce that Steven Thomson has joined the team as Sponsorship Manager. (More) March 31, 2010

Shores of Erie International Wine Festival lands $75,000 Celebrate Ontario grant
AMHERSTBURG — The Shores of Erie International Wine Festival have once again received a shot in the arm thanks to the provincial government.
The wine festival has received a grant of $75,000 through the Celebrate Ontario 2010 program. The grant was announced by Essex MPP Bruce Crozier and will help the festival attract new audiences and increase visitor spending. (More) March 31, 2010

Barrie Film Festival  
"Screen One Film Series"
Barrie, ON - Now in its 15th year, this popular monthly film series provides an enhanced opportunity for local audiences to see the finest Canadian, Independent and World cinema. Screenings are on the first Wednesday of the month year-round at Bayfield 7 Cinemas. Adults $9, Senior/Students $7. This is a project of the Barrie Film Festival. For movie information:  www.barriefilmfestival.ca (More) March 29, 2010

The City of Pickering  
"2010 Events"
Pickering, ON - There is a lot happening in the City of Pickering this year. Why not visit some of our fabulous festivals and events. (More) March 28, 2010

Grimsby Festival of Arts  
"Art Show and Sale"
Grimsby, ON - Grimsby's 43rd Annual Festival of Art takes place this year on September 11th, 2010. Over 100 artists and artisans will be featured. (More) March 28, 2010

Headwaters Arts Festival
"September 24th - October 11th, 2010"
Alton, ON - Please join us from September 24th to October 11th for the Headwaters Arts Festival. Events take place throughout the Headwaters region. (More) March 27, 2010

Sensational Elora
"a Festival of the Senses"
Elora, ON - Please join us from Friday, October 1st to Monday, October 11th for our Sensational Elora - a Festival of the Senses! (More) March 26, 2010

Doors Open Waterloo Region
Waterloo Region, ON - Please join us on Saturday, September 18, 2010 for Doors Open Waterloo Region and enjoy our free heritage and architecture tour.
(More) March 26, 2010

St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
"Shakespearean Classics by the Banks of the St. Lawrence River"
Prescott, ON - The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival, located in historic Prescott, begins its 2010 season on July 10th. Come and visit Prescott during its bi-centennial year and enjoy Shakespeare along the banks of the St. Lawrence River! (More) Mar 26, 2020

Harbourfront Centre Announces Major Photography Project and Commissions
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre today announced a unique artistic venture that will explore the land and people of Ontario’s Greenbelt and culminate in an outdoor exhibition to occupy Canada’s largest outdoor photographic exhibition space. (More) March 25, 2010

Museums of Burlington
"2010 Events"
Burlington, ON - The Museums of Burlington have a full year of events planned. Please join us throughout the year to enjoy our exhibits, collections and special events. (More) March 25, 2010

2010 EVENTS IN BAYHAM
Come join the events in the Municipality of Bayham, the Gateway to Erie's Shores. There's a lot to see and do in Bayham!
(More) March 23, 2010

Museum of Health Care
"Kingston General Hospital"
Kingston, ON - Please join us at the Museum of Health Care for a Guided Walking Tour.
(More) March 22, 2010

Sunderland Fall Fair
Sunderland, ON - Please join us from Tuesday, September 14th to Wednesday, September 15th for the 159th annual Sunderland Fall Fair. (More) March 22, 2010

MelonFest & Pepper Pow. Wow!
Acorn Creek Garden Farm - Join us on Monday, September 6th from 10:00am to 4:00pm for this year's annual MelonFest & Pepper Pow. Wow! (More) March 21, 2010

Three of the “Top 100” Festivals for 2010 here in Norfolk County!
Simcoe, ON -   The Simcoe Rotary Friendship Festival (July 31st-August 2nd), the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show (October 5th-11th) and the Simcoe Christmas Panorama (November 27th-January 2, 2011) were announced as “Top 100” winners at Festivals & Events Ontario’s 24th annual Conference - March 3-6th in Ottawa. (More) March 18, 2010

Barrie events earn top honours
BARRIE - Barrie and Winterfest and Festival of Ice have been twice honoured on both the provincial and national stages.
(More) March 18, 2010

Winter Festival of Lights Named a Festival of Distinction...
Earns 2010 Best Community Involvement Award
Niagara Falls, ON – The Winter Festival of Lights (WFOL), Canada’s foremost illumination festival, was honoured as one of only 20 Festivals of Distinction at the 2010 Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) Conference held in Ottawa recently.
(More) March 18, 2010

WILKINSON ANNOUNCES $300,000 FOR STRATFORD SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
Stratford - Ontario is supporting the Stratford Shakespeare Festival with a $300,000 grant for the exciting 2010 production of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.  Adding a musical production to the Tom Patterson Theatre will help boost tourism and local economic activity this season, John Wilkinson, MPP, Perth –Wellington announced today.
(More) March 7, 2010

20 POETS FOR NOW OPEN POETRY STAGE
TORONTO, ON --- Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) is pleased to announce the 20 poets selected for this year’s NOW Open Poetry Stage. (More) March 8, 2010

FREE FALL ’10 festival, to Host Calgary’s Theatre Junction First Performance in Eastern Canada
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre’s World Stage 2009-10, in partnership with The Theatre Centre’s FREE FALL ’10 festival, ventures to the wild side of the Canadian West with On the Side of the Road from Calgary’s Theatre Junction(More) March 4, 2010

Big anniversay plans for Crysler Park
CORNWALL -- The Morrisburg area will be front and centre as Ontario marks the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 a few years from now.
A series of major events and activities are now being planned to commemorate the pivotal conflict in Canada's history, and one of those events will take place near Upper Canada Village at Crysler Park, where a monument now stands in honour of the Battle of Crysler's Farm. (More) January 4, 2009

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s hilarious production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum is heading to Toronto in 2010, where it will be presented as part of Mirvish Productions’ 2010/2011 subscription season.
(More) December 14, 2009

Haliburton County to host 2011 Ontario Senior Games – Winterfest
Haliburton, ON - The County of Haliburton has been named the host of the 2011 Ontario Senior Games – Winterfest. (More) June 10, 2009