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Brilliant comedy The Matchmaker starts previews
Stratford, ON… Hilarity and hijinks ensue as the characters in Thornton Wilder’s delightful romantic comedy The Matchmaker head to New York for adventure and find love instead. (More) May 11, 2012

Cue the Music...Our Featured Festival Line-up
Burlington ON - Burlington's Sound of Music Festival is pleased to announce our 2012 scheduled headliners. (More) May 11, 2012

Rattigan’s charming comedy about love and language begins previews today
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON . . . French Without Tears, Terence Rattigan’s first comedic hit and one of the longest running plays in British theatre history, makes its debut at the Shaw Festival. (More) May 11, 2012

Romantic fantasy Cymbeline starts previews
Stratford, ON… In his fairy-tale romance Cymbeline, Shakespeare pits the strength of true love against false accusation and familial discord. Directed by the Festival’s General Director, Antoni Cimolino, this hauntingly beautiful play begins previews at the Tom Patterson Theatre on May 10. (More) May 10,2012

The Power Plant presents an evening with curator Jens Hoffmann
The gallery presents curator Jens Hoffmann as part of its ongoing International Lecture Series, which brings world renowned artists, curators and critics to Toronto, and is supported this year by the J.P. Bickell Foundation. (More) May 10, 2012

Hamilton Airshow
"June 16-17, 2012"
Hamilton International Airport, ON - The flying show begins at approximately 12 noon and lasts to approximately 4:30 pm.  Featured acts include the RCAF Snowbirds, Great War Flying Museum World War I aircraft, Vintage Wings Golden Hawk Sabre, Matt Younkin's Beech 18 (probably the most unusual act at our show), RCAF CF-18 demo and Red Bull racer Pete McLeod. (More) May 9, 2012

Butch Hartman to Give Keynote Address at TAC 2012
OTTAWA – TAC, the Ottawa International Animation Festival’s (OIAF) industry event, is pleased to welcome Butch Hartman as one of this year’s keynote speaker for the 2012 Conference. (More) May 9, 2012

Join Us for the 62nd Year of Events and Entertainment in Fiddleville!
The 62nd Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship takes place August 8 – 12, 2012 in Fiddleville - Shelburne, Ontario. (More) May 8, 2012

Mudcat Festival still needs sponsors
For Carolyn Chymko, the coordinator of the Mudcat Festive, the planning process for the event is finished, but the dirty work is just beginning. (More) May 8, 2012 

City to host Third Annual Fiesta London! Mexican Festival
Fiesta London! brings the sound, culture and taste of Mexico to downtown London returning Sunday, June 10. (More) May 7, 2012

Park Theatre & Performing Arts Centre
Cobourg's Park Theatre & Performing Arts Centre present their summer/fall schedule. (More) May 7, 2012

City of Hamilton Arts Awards 2012 Celebration
Hamilton, ON – The City of Hamilton Arts Awards is taking it up a notch – literally – by bringing the 2012 Awards celebration up the mountain to Mohawk College.(More) May 7, 2012

Celebrating Barrie
"June 1, 2 & 3, 2012"
Barrie, ON - This will be the most exciting weekend of the Summer of 2012 as we Celebrate Barrie and the 200th anniversary of War of 1812. (More) May 4, 2012

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride
Alderville First Nation together with the Roseneath Agricultural Society will host the RCMP Musical Ride! (More) May 4, 2012

Home, Lifestyle & Business Expo
"June 15th & 16th, 2012"
Oro-Medonto, ON - Indoor outdoor Expo for recreational, home and business needs. We have door prizes and hope to see residence from Simcoe County and area visit have lunch and meet our local business. (More) May 4, 2012

International hit Dance Marathon returns home to World Stage
TORONTO, ON — The 2012 World Stage season comes to a close with the return of the internationally-acclaimed immersive theatre show Dance Marathon. (More) May 3, 2012

Gilbert and Sullivan return to Stratford as The Pirates of Penzance starts previews
Stratford, ON… The Festival renews its long-standing Gilbert and Sullivan tradition this season with the joyous musical romp The Pirates of Penzance. (More) May 3, 2012

Founding Families Fair & Picnic
"Saturday, July 28th, 2012"
Port Rowan, ON - Taking place along the banks of Spring and Dedrick Creeks at the picturesque and historic Backus Heritage Conservation Area near Port Rowan, Ontario, the genealogy fair and old-fashioned family reunion is the place to be this Summer! Visit with fellow descendants of your Loyalist or settler line. (More) May 3, 2012

Rawstock Niagara
"August 25th, 2012"
Niagara, ON - First Raw Vegan Festival in the Niagara Region. On August 25th 2012 come to the Rawstock Niagara Festival. (More) May 2, 2012

Rick Miller’s MacHomer starts previews
Stratford, ON…Contemporary and classical pop culture converge in the ingenious and wildly entertaining multimedia production MacHomer. (More) May 2, 2012

Toronto Opens its Doors in 2012 to Totally Toronto
Toronto heritage sites have opened their doors to public visits annually for over a decade. Since April 2002, Ontario Heritage Trust has been organizing such events throughout the province. Toronto will host its visitors on May 26-27, 2012. (More) May 1, 2012

Tickets Now on Sale for 2012
Class Axe Guitars Calabogie Blues & Ribfest
OTTAWA, Ont. – After a hugely successful first year, tickets have gone on sale early for the second annual Class Axe Guitars Calabogie Blues & Ribfest.  The 2012 festival is happening August 17th, 18th and 19th at Calabogie Peaks Resort. (More) May 1, 2012

Celebrity cooking classes now part of Savour Stratford
Surrounded by quality ingredients, fine wine and some high-end cooking appliances, Savour Stratford Perth County program director Danielle Brodhagen could be excused for mistakenly calling the mayor “Chef Dan” Monday as she outlined the upcoming fifth annual culinary festival. (More) May 1, 2012

Fishing festival kicks off next week
RICE LAKE — The second annual Rice Lake Fishing Festival will be kicked off May 12 with Ontario Tourism Minister Michael Chan speaking at the celebratory dinner. (More) April 30, 2012

CANADA’S MOST POPULAR CHILDREN’S READING FESTIVAL RETURNS
TORONTO, ON ----- The votes are in and anticipation is mounting as programme partners the Ontario Library Association and Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) gear up for the 6th annual Forest of Reading® Festival of Trees, May 15 and 16, 2012. (More) April 30, 2012

Defending Our Home ~ Book Launch
"May 17, 2012"
Ottawa, ON - Press invites you to “Defending Our Home: Loyalist Families of Dundas County - Battle of Crysler's Farm” a War of 1812 novel by Ron Doering book launch... (More) April 29, 2012

Githa Sowerby gem A Man and Some Women begins previews today
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON . . . A Man and Some Women, the bold portrayal of family dynamics from the writer of The Stepmother and Rutherford & Son, previews today at the Court House Theatre. (More) April 27, 2012

Gerald Finley, World Premiere of Canadian folk opera The Auction, a tribute to Julie Andrews, and The Big Band Theory highlight Westben’s 13th season
Campbellford, ON – The Westben Arts Festival Theatre today announced the details of the music festival’s 13th season, including the return of internationally renowned Canadian bass-baritone Gerald Finley and the World Premiere of The Auction, a Canadian folk opera by Juno award-winning composer John Burge and Eugene Benson. (More) April 26, 2012

The First to Know!
Burlington ON - Burlington's Sound of Music Festival is just around the corner. (More) April 26, 2012

Enchanting comedy Much Ado About Nothing starts previews
Stratford, ON…Beatrice and Benedick’s merry war of wit and wordplay is fought on the Festival stage in the hilarious romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing. (More) April 26, 2012

Stratford bucks tourism's downward trend
Despite the recession in 2008 and significantly fewer U.S. visitors, the value of Stratford's tourism economy bucked the Ontario trend and visits and revenues increased significantly in the 2006-09 period. (More) April 26, 2012

4th Line Theatre Artist Talk with playwright Sky Gilbert
Millbrook, ON... 4th Line Theatre’s 2012 Artist Talk Series continues with Artistic Producer Kim Blackwell in conversation with Sky Gilbert, the playwright of St. Francis of Millbrook and one of Canada’s most well-known and celebrated playwrights. (More) April 25, 2012

High School Art Competition, Show and Sale
Hamilton, ON – Whitehern Historic House & Garden is hosting Show and Sell, a high school art competition, show and sale on Sun. May 27 in the Garden at Whitehern from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (More) April 25, 2012

Windfall Ecology Festival
"June 9 - 10, 2012"
The 11th Annual Windfall Ecology Festival focuses on environmental awareness in all aspects, from energy & water conservation, sustainable energies, lifestyle, health & wellness and much more. (More) April 25, 2012

Playwright provocateur, Young Jean Lee brings THE SHIPMENT to Harbourfront Centre’s World Stage
TORONTO, ON — Award-winning Young Jean Lee’s Theatre Company (U.S.) comes to Harbourfront Centre with THE SHIPMENT, as part of World Stage from May 9-12, 2012 at the Enwave Theatre. (More) April 25, 2012

What's Happening in Dorset?
Here's a list of May 2012 activities... (More) April 25, 2012

RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest announces electrifying line-up for 2012
Ottawa, ON — RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest organizers today announced the line-up for the 2012 edition of the festival. (More) April 24, 2012

Westben Arts Festival Theatre… presents the World Premiere of the Canadian folk opera The Auction
June 30 – July 1, 2012
Campbellford, ON - Westben Arts Festival Theatre announced that it will open its 2012 season on Saturday, June 30, 2012, with the World Premiere of The Auction, a Canadian folk opera by Juno award-winning composer John Burge and librettist Eugene Benson. (More) April 24, 2012

A Baroque Feast with Violinist David Shewchuk and the Kawartha Lakes Singers
The Board of Directors of the Northumberland Orchestra & Choir is pleased to announce that our May 5th “A Baroque Feast” concert will feature young violinist David Shewchuk, of Bowmanville. (More) April 24, 2012

John Laing Singers
The final twin concerts in the John Laing Singers 2011/2012 subscription series will be a feast for eye and ears as we present music with a theatrical flair. (More) April 24, 2012

Stratford marks its 60th season with opening of new Festival Exhibition on Shakespeare’s birthday
Stratford, ON…The Stratford Shakespeare Festival celebrates its 60th season of theatrical innovation and achievement with the opening of a brand new attraction, the Festival Exhibition. (More) April 23, 2012

The Empire Life Jazz Festival
"June 21 - 23, 2012"
Kingston, ON - From the man who wrote the unmistakable steady swing beats for the classic Charlie Brown “Peanuts” theme song to a twenty-something power house, this year The Empire Life Kingston Jazz Festival will bring big names centre stage. (More) April 23, 2012

AUTHORS AT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE ENGAGES READERS OF ALL AGES IN MAY
TORONTO, ON ---- Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) features a packed roster of programming for literature lovers of all ages this May. (More) April 23, 2012

York Region’s Aurora jazz+ Festival makes Top 100 list in 3 short years!
Aurora, ON - The fledgling Aurora jazz+ Festival has been officially recognized as one of the Top 100 Festivals & Events of 2012 in Ontario by Festival & Events Ontario! (More) April 22, 2012

Perry Sound Ribfest
"July 13 - 15, 2012"
Perry Sound, ON - Parry Sound's FIRST EVER Ribfest. Featuring 4 professional ribbers from across North America. (More) April 22, 2012

Some Ontario festivals ignoring looser liquor laws and limiting access to booze
Some Ontario summer festivals have turned their noses up at looser provincial liquor laws allowing patrons to wander around the grounds with a drink in their hand, saying it’s just not worth the hassle. (More) April 20, 2012

Shaw’s sassy Misalliance gets the Swinging Sixties treatment
Niagara-on-the-Lake, On . . . Misalliance, Bernard Shaw’s cheeky social examination of Darwin’s idea of Natural Selection and familial affiliations, previews today at the Royal George Theatre. (More) April 19, 2012

Hip Hop dance company Compagnie Käfig returns to Harbourfront Centre
TORONTO, ON — Compagnie Käfig (France/Brazil) comes to Harbourfront Centre as part of World Stage with Agwa/Correria from May 2-5, 2012 at the Fleck Dance Theatre. (More) April 19, 2012

Celebrate Ontario helps Brant festivals and events grow
The Government of Ontario is helping Brant’s festivals and events attract new audiences, create jobs and strengthen economic growth within our local community. (More) April 19, 2012

Cooks & Curds Gala: Amazing chefs meet artisan cheese
Picton, ON - The Cooks & Curds Gala is the culinary and social highlight of The Great Canadian Cheese Festival held annually in Picton, Ontario, in the heart of Prince Edward County. (More) April 19, 2012

Mariposa Folk Festival
" July 6 - 8, 2012"
Orillia, ON - Mariposa is very proud to welcome Canada’s very own renaissance woman, Jann Arden, to our main stage as the Saturday evening headliner. (More) April 19, 2012

HarbourKIDS: The Toronto International Circus Festival
TORONTO, ON – The circus doesn’t just come back to town at Harbourfront Centre, it kicks off our exciting summer festival season! Teaming up with the Zero Gravity Circus, HarbourKIDS celebrates the 10th annual Toronto International Circus Festival with programming fit for the big top. (More) April 18, 2012

OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION ADDS NEW CATEGORY FOR VIDEO GAME ANIMATION
OTTAWA, ON – The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is pleased to announce the creation of a new category, specifically created for video game artists. (More) April 18, 2012

Harbourfront Centre Announces Summer Festival Season Highlights
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce the first details of the 2012 Summer Festival season, in which over twenty festivals and events bring “The World in One Place.” (More) April 18, 2012

Brant events score Celebrate Ontario grants
Hockeyfest was the big winner when Dave Levac announced that four Brantford events received a total of $488,500 in provincial funding through the Celebrate Ontario program. (More) April 17, 2012

Province ponies up for local festivals
Sudbury, ON - Local festivals have taken centre stage in a recent funding announcement from the province. (More) April 17, 2012

Grail Lady Faire
June 25 - 29, 2012
Canada's only summer festival for Women celebrationg Women. (More) April 17, 2012

Colourfest nets two festival awards
The October, 2011, production won Best New Event and Best Promotional Campaign, both in the under $100,000 budget categories. (More) April 17, 2012

Ministry of Tourism puts $75,000 towards Guelph’s Nuit Blanche
GUELPH — The Guelph Jazz Festival has been awarded $75,000 by the Ministry of Tourism’s Celebrate Ontario in support of the Nuit Blanche arts event. (More) April 17, 2012

Studio Tour King
Saturday and Sunday April 28th & 29th
This year the Studio Tour features over 25 King artists representing, painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics and jewellery. (More) April 17, 2012

MP Rick Norlock Announces Funding for Warkworth’s Art in the Park Event
WARKWORTH, ON — MP Rick Norlock, Northumberland-Quinte West, on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced funding for $7, 100.00 towards the Warkworth Business Association’s (WBA) Art in the Park event. (More) April 17, 2012

New Leaders at The Helm: An Important Step in the Evolution of Surge Communications
LONDON, ON - Mary-Ellen Willard and Mark Brown have jointly taken over the helm as new owners of Surge Communications, a predominant advertising agency in southwestern Ontario. (More) April 16, 2012

4th Line Theatre expands 2012 Artist Talk Series
Millbrook, ON – 4th Line Theatre has expanded its wildly successful Artist Talk Series to events in Cobourg and Toronto. (More) April 16, 2012

“Eat & Drink Norfolk” Back by Popular Demand
Simcoe, ON – The Norfolk County Agricultural Society is pleased to announce that “Eat & Drink Norfolk” voted as a finalist for “Best New Event” in Ontario is back for its third consecutive year. (More) April 16, 2012

Wakeboard festival gets some help
The Coors Light Wolfstock Molson Canadian Wakeboard Festival has received a major shot in the arm. (More) April 15, 2012

Buckhorn Craft Show
Buckhorn, ON - This year’s 31st Annual Buckhorn Spring Show is going to be held on 2 days only.  Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20.  This will give all the Volunteers and Exhibitors one day to enjoy on the long weekend. (More) April 15, 2012

Luminato reborn? It’s up to Jorn
Toronto, ON - Anyone lucky enough to take a seat at Jorn Weisbrodt’s dining-room table is going to have to struggle not to appear star-struck. (More) April 13, 2012

Wolf Stock receiving financial boost from provincial government
PETERBOROUGH, ON- The Wolf Stock at Canadian Wakeboard Festival promises to be bigger and better than year's past. (More) April 13, 2012

Festival organizers disappointed
Aurora, ON - Organizers of the Aurora Jazz+ Festival expressed disappointment about town council's refusal to waive about $1,300 in park rental fees for the event. (More) April 12, 2012

FREE Public Lecture Launch Event for DOORS OPEN Hamilton 2012
Hamilton, ON – April 12, 2012 – To launch DOORS OPEN Hamilton 2012, the public are invited to join Ken Greenberg, internationally recognized architect and urban designer, at the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Building Auditorium at 100 Main St. W. at Bay St. on Wed. May 2 at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation and panel discussion. (More) April 12, 2012

Energizing tap musical 42nd Street starts previews
Stratford, ON… The inspiring story of a small-town girl chasing her dream in the big city is told through exhilarating tap dance numbers in the hit musical 42nd Street. (More) April 12, 2012

Toronto’s apocalyptic gay band Kids On TV
Toronto, ON –––Harbourfront Centre’s unique performing arts residency programme HATCH, concludes its 2012 programme with Pantheon by Toronto cult queer band, Kids On TV. Pantheon takes place Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 8 pm in the Studio Theatre. (More) April 12, 2012

Visual Arts at Harbourfront Centre opens new spring exhibitions
TORONTO, ON (*April 11, 2012) – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce a large variety of exciting new visual arts exhibitions at York Quay Centre this spring. Exhibitions run from April 21 to July 15, 2012. (More) April 11, 2012

Upcoming Activities in the Algonquin Highlands
Here's a list of upcoming Algonquin Highlands Events and activities. (More) April 10, 2012

4th Line Theatre announces the casting for its 2012 summer season
Millbrook, ON – 4th Line Theatre is pleased to announce the casting for the world premiere productions of Shirley Barrie’s musical comedy Queen Marie and St. Francis of Millbrook, Sky Gilbert’s must-see coming of age story. (More) April 10, 2012

RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest presents George Thorogood & the Destroyers
OTTAWA, ON — RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest officials today confirmed that George Thorogood & The Destroyers will be performing on June 3rd at the C.E. Centre in Ottawa. (More) April 10, 2012

Captivating dance performance Paris1994/Gallery comes to World Stage
Toronto, ON ––– World Stage continues at Harbourfront Centre with the mesmerizing dance installation Paris1994/Gallery by Toronto’s The Dietrich Group. (More) April 10, 2012

Centre Shop Features George Brown College Graduates Collection
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce that the Centre Shop will showcase the works of graduates from George Brown College’s Jewellery Arts program between April 19 and May 6, 2012. (More) April 10, 2012

Shelter Valley Folk Festival Last Call for “Artisans”
Northumberland, ON -There’s an extension for Artisans considering participating at Shelter Valley Folk Festival’s 2012 Labour Day weekend (August 31 – September 2). The April 13th deadline is extended by one week. (More) April 10, 2012

Hamilton Museums 2012 Event List
Hamilton, ON - Here's a list of events taking place during 2012 at all Hamilton Museums. (More) April 12, 2012

Artfest Kingston
"June 30 - July 1 & 2, 2012"
Artfest Kingston replaces the long standing Fanfayr Craft Show. NEW Name. NEW Location. (More) April 10, 2012

The 35th Annual Buckhorn Fine Art Festival
Buckhorn, ON - For the past 34 years, on a weekend in mid-August, the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival (formerly the Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival) has showcased gallery-quality displays of fine art that appeal to a broad range of art enthusiasts and collectors. (More) April 9, 2012 

Toronto Ribfest
"June 29th to & July 2nd, 2012"
Toronto, ON - Toronto Ribfest has been an annual community event favourite for 12 years at Centennial Park. (More) April 9, 2012

Toronto Coin Expo
"June 1-2 & September 28-29, 2012"
Toronto, ON - TORONTO COIN EXPO, Canada’s premier Coin and Bank Note show. 25+ of the best known coin & banknote dealers, representing Canada, United States, and World collectable currencies. (More) April 9, 2012

Buckhorn Fine Art Festival partners with the Canadian Canoe Museum
Buckhorn, ON - For the past 34 years, on a weekend in mid-August, the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival (formerly the Buckhorn Wildlife Art Festival) has showcased gallery-quality displays of fine art that appeal to a broad range of art enthusiasts and collectors. (More) April 9, 2012

Highlands Summer Festival Presents the Musical:
COLOURS IN THE STORM
"July 1st - 6th, 2012"
Haliburton, ON - A musical play that recounts the life and mysterious death of one Canada’s best known painters, Tom Thomson. 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of his first visit to Algonquin Park. (More) April 8, 2012

Rockin' Road Trip
"July 26th - 29th, 2012"
Rockin' Road Trip 2012 is headed to London Ontario for their hugely popular Rock The Park Festival, in support of the Bethanys Hope Foundation. Awesome camping, awesome music, awesome people, and awesome times! All for an awesome cause!! (More) April 8, 2012

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds
Ladies, is it time to take charge of your finances? Then this Seminar is for you. (More) April 6, 2012

UK’s James Hunter back by popular demand
OTTAWA, ON — Spectrasonic, in conjunction with the RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest, today confirmed an encore Ottawa performance this spring by James Hunter, with special guest Jesse Dee. (More) April 4, 2012

A bigger and better Cheese Festival in 2012
An expanded Great Canadian Cheese Festival returns to historic Crystal Palace in Picton, in the heart of Prince Edward County, on the first weekend in June. (More) April 4, 2012

Art in the Yard
An entire weekend of Art and Entertainment for all ages.
Saturday, July 7th 10 am - 8pm (extended hours) Join the celebration, amazing art, wonderful music, food and drink (including a cash bar 4pm - 8pm) and Sunday, July 8th 2012 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Go to www.eloracentreforthearts.ca for entry form. (More) April 4, 2012

1000 Islands Blues and Jazz Festival
This year - the 65th anniversary year of the Brockville Concert Association will be celebrated in style and you won’t want to miss it! (More) April 3, 2012

London’s History Comes Alive Once Again
London, Ontario – Get out into the spring air at Fanshawe Pioneer Village as we open for our 53rd season! (More) April 3, 2012

4th Line Theatre 2012 Season Launch and Fundraiser hosted by CHEX TV’s Michelle Ferreri
Millbrook, ON – 4th Line Theatre launches their 2012 summer season with an evening of music, food and friends at Baxter Creek Golf Club in Fraserville on Saturday, April 21st. (More) April 3, 2012

Aurora Jazz Festival named to top 100
The Aurora Jazz+ Festival, hosted by the Aurora Festival of the Arts, was named one of the province’s top 100 festivals to attend in 2012 by Festivals & Events Ontario, a non-profit group promoting the events industry. (More) April 2, 2012

Sweet event for syrup producers
PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY - The tourist season has begun in Prince Edward County judging by the huge turnout for the 11th Annual Maple in the County. (More) April 1, 2012

Master of Irish Fiddling: Maeve Donnelly in Concert
Lyrical, passionate fiddling with the brilliant Irish fiddler, Maeve Donnelly, from County Clare, Ireland Maeve Donnelly -- world-renowned, award-winning Irish fiddler is making a rare appearance in Ontario, accompanied by superb Canadian guitarist Andy Hillhouse. (More) March 31, 2012

Is the Luminato love-in on the rocks?
The voice of optimism was none other than that of Luminato chief executive officer Janice Price, on her cellphone in the back of a cab en route to a plane that would whisk her to the 15th Canadian Arts Summit in Banff. (More) March 30, 2012

McGuinty blunders by slashing Luminato
Why did the government of Ontario forsake Luminato, until now one of its favourite cultural enterprises, and leave the annual arts festival reeling from the damage inflicted by a sudden, brutal funding cut? (More) March 30, 2012

York Region’s Aurora jazz+ Festival makes Top 100 list in 3 short years!
Aurora, ON - The fledgling Aurora jazz+ Festival has been officially recognized as one of the Top 100 Festivals & Events of 2012 in Ontario by Festival & Events Ontario! (More) March 30, 2012

Geraldton committee is organizing a literary festival of regional authors for Canada Day weekend
GREENSTONE, Ontario – A local committee is organizing a literary festival of regional authors for Canada Day weekend to coincide with Geraldton’s celebrations of its 75th Anniversary of Incorporation. (More) March 29, 2012

Parks commission funding means new UCV attraction
The St. Lawrence Parks Commission is getting a financial leg up from an Ontario funding arm. (More) March 29, 2012

SANDRA RIDLEY TAKES TOP PRIZE AT POETRY NOW: 4th ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BARDS
TORONTO, ON --- After much deliberation Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) names Sandra Ridley, author of Post-Apothecary, as the winner of the 4th annual Battle of the Bards. (More) March 29, 2012

SoundClash Music Award
TORONTO, ON – Last year, Harbourfront Centre unveiled the
nation’s newest music prize, the SoundClash Music Award. (More) March 29, 2012

“We knew we weren’t immune to cuts:” 
Janice Price, CEO of Toronto’s Luminato festival of “arts and creativity,” said on Wednesday she was not surprised by the Ontario government’s decision to cut arts funding, which was announced in the provincial budget earlier this week. (More) March 28, 2012

Fanshawe Pioneer Village Opening for the 53rd Season!
London, Ontario – The doors of Fanshawe Pioneer Village will be open to the public for the fifty third time on Saturday, May 19th. (More) March 28, 2012

OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES
OTTAWA (March 28, 2012) – The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is announcing its most crowd-pleasing line-up ever for the 2012 edition of North America’s premier animation festival. (More) March 28, 2012

Harbourfront Centre’s 2012 Summer Festival Season
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce its 2012 Summer Festival lineup. From the Victoria Day long weekend until Thanksgiving, Harbourfront Centre presents more than 20 FREE festivals and events featuring world-class local and
international programming for children, youth and adults. (More) March 28, 2012

College named title sponsor of 2012 Niagara Food Festival
WELLAND – Niagara College was introduced as the title sponsor of the 2012 Niagara Food Festival on Tuesday, as part of a partnership that will make students, staff and alumni a key ingredient in the Peninsula’s “tastiest party. (More) March 28, 2012

Evocative Musical Paper Laced With Gold
Toronto, ON ––– Harbourfront Centre’s performing arts residency programme, HATCH 2012, continues with Paper Laced With Gold on Saturday, April 28 at 8 pm in the Studio
Theatre. (More) March 27, 2012

Annual Family Festival at the Morden's Farm
"Saturday, June 9th, 2012"
Bring the whole family and enjoy the day on a real Ontario heritage farm. (More) March 26, 2012

All About Pets Show
Friday April 6th to Sunday April 8th
Life enhancement and personal wellness aren’t top of mind for most pet owners . . . but they will be after a visit to the All About Pets Show held Easter weekend, Friday April 6th through Sunday April 8th, at the International Centre in Mississauga. (More) March 26, 2012

World Theatre Day
March 27, 2012
Stratford, ON… The following is a message from General Director Antoni Cimolino and Artistic Director Des McAnuff commemorating World Theatre Day, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 27, 2012: (More) March 26, 2012

20,000 reasons to ‘like’ Capital Hoedown Country Music Festival
Ottawa, Canada - Capital Hoedown Country Music Festival is already recognized as the largest Canadian country music festival and Ottawa’s biggest summer party. (More) March 26, 2012

Aurora jazz+ Festival 2012 - August 3rd - 5th in Aurora's Heritage Town Park.
Being included in the FEO TOP 100 means the Aurora Jazz+ Festival will receive greater profile & attention throughout the Province of Ontario.
It will attract more patrons and enhance our festival. What a great investment for our festival sponsors!! (More) March 25, 2012

Mariposa Folk Festival
"July 6-8, 2012"
Orillia, ON - The Grande Dame of Folk Festivals! Celebrating Canadian Folk music since 1969, Mariposa is renowned for its wide range of folk/roots artists and performances of every kind on its 9 stages including music, dance and spoken word, but there lot’s more than that going on at Mariposa Folk Festival! (More) March 25, 2012

Springtime in Paris
"June 2nd & 3rd, 2012"
Paris, ON - Come visit Springtime in Paris on June 2nd and 3rd. (More) March 23, 2012

Little Lake Musicfest announces acts for 26th festival
PETERBOROUGH, ON - Hanson, Suzie McNeil and Kim Mitchell are just a few of the performers scheduled to appear at this year's Little Lake Musicfest at Del Crary Park. (More) March 22, 2012

World Premiere of Ajax & Little Iliad
Toronto, ON ––– World Stage is pleased to present the world premiere of Ajax & Little Iliad from April 4-8, 2012 at Harbourfront Centre’s Enwave Theatre. (More) March 22, 2012

All About Pets Show
"Friday April 6th to Sunday April 8th"
The ‘All About Pets Show’ returns Easter weekend, Friday April 6th thru Sunday April 8,th at the International Centre with a cavalcade of experts, breed showcases, dynamic demonstrations and a pet savvy shopping experience. (More) March 21, 2012

What's Happening in Dorset?
Here's a list of April 2012 activities... (More) March 21, 2012

Grail Lady Faire 2012! Pass it On...
Canada's only Summer Festival for Women Celebrating Women. (More) March 21, 2012

HCArts Gallery presents Ordo Ab Chao: Order out of Chaos
Hamilton, ON - Sunday, March 18 to Saturday, April 28
Opening Reception: Sunday March 25 at 4pm (More) March 21, 2012

River Lights and Wine Fest land on Ontario Top 100 festivals and events list
Two Amherstburg festivals have once again landed on the Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) Top 100 list. (More) March 20, 2012

Courses & Workshops at Harbourfront Centre
TORONTO, ON – This spring, indulge in a blissful afternoon of “you” time or spend some quality time with the family at one of Harbourfront Centre’s Courses & Workshops. (More) March 20, 2012

Burlington festivals among Ontario's very best
Four of Burlington’s biggest festivals were honoured with awards at the Top 2012 Festival and Events in Ontario conference held earlier this month in Niagara Falls, with three being named among the province’s top 100 festivals of the year. (More) March 20, 2012

AUTHORS AT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE SPRINGS INTO HIGH GEAR
TORONTO, ON ---- Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) welcomes spring with several literary goodies this April including a reading by the award-winning international bestselling author John Boyne (April 11), the inaugural Human Rights Watch Book Series featuring The Unfinished Revolution... (More) March 20, 2012

Settimana Italiana/Italian Week Ottawa
"June 7th to 17th, 2012"
Ottawa, ON - Settimana Italiana/Italian Week Ottawa 2012-
June 7-17th. Come join us for music, gastronomic delights, gala dinner, cultural events, spaghetti eating etc during this 10 day festival celebrating its 38th anniversary (More) March 19, 2012

Cambridge Fall Studio Tour
"September 22nd & 23rd, 2012"
Cambridge, ON - Participating artists open their studio doors to give the viewing public a “behind the scenes look” at studio practices, and provide insights into the creative and business sides of being an artist. (More) March 19, 2012

Art Attic Art Sale & Silent Auction
"June 14th - 16th, 2012"
Cambridge, ON - 3-day art auction and estate art sale at the Cambridge Centre for the Arts June 14 – 16 (originals, framed posters, reproductions, pottery, hand crafted jewelry, crafted items) (More) March 19, 2012

The Gathering
"July 27th to August 2nd, 2012"
Woodstock, ON - Open to your bliss!  Join us in a historic 7-day “Conscious Woodstock” retreat, led by dozens of genuine awakened teachers — gathering in 2012 for the first time ever. (More) March 2012

HATCH 2012 presents THE SHEETS, THE…
Toronto, ON ––– The Empty Whole Group, a new multi-disciplinary theatre company in Toronto, launches on April 21st, 2012 at 8pm, with their first project, THE SHEETS, THE ..., as a part of Harbourfront Centre’s HATCH 2012. (More) March 19, 2012

Halton Eco Festival on April 14
Residents interested in learning more about the importance of biodiversity are encouraged to attend the 12thannual Halton Eco Festival on Saturday, April 14. (More) March 19, 2012

York Region’s Aurora jazz+ Festival makes Top 100 list in 3 short years!
The fledgling Aurora jazz+ Festival has been officially recognized as one of the Top 100 Festivals & Events of 2012 in Ontario by Festival & Events Ontario! (More) March 16, 2012

Watermelon Fest in province’s top 100
Straffordville will have one more reason to celebrate the 2012 Watermelon Fest this August. (More) March 16, 2012

10th Annual Women's Lifestyle Show
Plan to come to the 9th annual Women's Lifestyle Show.
It's a spring break for You with more than 145 exhibitors,
speakers, fashion shows, demonstrations, fitness, health and wellness experts. (More) March 15, 2012

Shores of Erie International Wine Festival and River Lights make FEO’s Top 100
AMHERSTBURG — Shores of Erie International Wine Festival and the River Lights Festival have achieved highly sought after provincial recognition once again. (More) March 15, 2012

Alight at Night in top 100
MORRISBURG —  The St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) was recently honoured with recognition of three special events being in the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario. (More) March 15, 2012

Calling all cheese lovers!
Picton, ON - Advance tickets are on sale online for a bigger and better second annual Great Canadian Cheese Festival on June 1-3. (More) March 15, 2012

St. Kitts biz recognized at festival conference
A St. Catharines business was recognized in addition to some of Niagara’s top festivals during the three-day Beyond Borders conference staged by Festivals and Events Ontario. (More) March 15, 2012

Northern festivals make the grade
A half-dozen Northern Ontario festivals have made the top 100 list of Festivals and Events in Ontario. (More) March 15, 2012

Government of Canada Supports Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s Digital Book
Stratford, ON — Gary Schellenberger, Member of Parliament for Perth-Wellington, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an investment that will allow the Stratford Shakespeare Festival to create digital content showcasing the legacy and impact of the Festival over the last sixty years. (More) March 14, 2012

Spring Exhibitions at The Power Plant begin March 23
Toronto, ON - The Power Plant is pleased to announce its spring line-up of exhibitions and we are delighted to kick off an entire year of FREE admission to the gallery in celebration of our 25th anniversary. (More) March 14, 2012

The John Laing Singers Majesty and Glory
Dundas, ON - Friday March 23,2012 8:00 pm, St. James Anglican Church, 137 Melville Street, Dundas (More) March 14, 2012

Ottawa Festivals Amongst FEO Top 100
The end of winter is eagerly anticipated, both for the beauty and vibrancy of spring and the annual announcement of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario, compiled by Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) and presented at their Awards Gala. (More) March 13, 2012

SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival
Friday, April 13 - Sunday, April 15, 2012
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre will be the site of a spectacular singing celebration from Friday, April 13 to Sunday, April 15, 2012 for SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival. The festival gathers a cappella groups from near and far for concerts, workshops and more. (More) March 13, 2012

Food and Drink Fest... The Festival with Taste!
Hamilton, ON - Come and experience an exciting variety of local and international wines, specialty beers, and culinary sensations created by some of the Hamilton, Halton & Niagara Regions' most popular restaurants, breweries & wineries. (More) March 13, 2012

Join us at the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra Fundraising Gala
March 24, 2012, starts at 6 p.m.
Music played by RHPO ensembles though out the evening, even before 6 p.m - so come early and hang out!! - meet the orchestra! (More) March 12, 2012

Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes
"April 17th & April 18th, 2012"
Windsor, ON - When Super Grover loses his superness, it’s up to Elmo and his team of super heroes to save the day. (More) March 12, 2012

World Stage presents the Canadian premiere of
The Wooster Group’s Version of Tennessee Williams’ Vieux Carré
Toronto, ON ––– Harbourfront Centre is proud to present the Canadian premiere of The Wooster Group’s Version of Tennessee Williams’ Vieux Carré, as part of World Stage 2012, from March 28-31, 2012 at the Fleck Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay West. (More) March 12, 2012

36th Annual Presqu’ile Waterfowl Weekend
The Friends of Presqu’ile Park are pleased to announce that Spring is just around the corner!  And with Spring comes the return of tens of thousands of ducks, geese, and swans to Presqu’ile Bay. (More) March 12, 2012

Six Windsor area festivals make list of Ontario's top 100 events
WINDSOR, Ont. -- Six area festivals have been selected in an exclusive list of the top 100 in the province by Festivals & Events Ontario. (More) March 12, 2012

Everything you need to know to plan the best Maple in the County weekend
The March 31 – April 1 weekend features trips to sugar bushes, farms, entertainment, family fun and maple focuses at wineries, restaurants and shops in Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington. More than 100 local businesses, organizations and community groups have organized a weekend packed with activities, entertainment and events. (More) March 12, 2012

Local events get top provincial ranking
Sarnia has a strong grip on the top rung among Ontario’s festivals as seen when local events, Bayfest and Canada Day, were cited as two of the top 100 festivals in the province. (More) March 11, 2012

Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival Recognized by Festivals & Events Ontario
Timmins, ON Festivals & Events Ontario announced that the Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival has earned the distinction of being named one of the Top 100 festivals in the province of Ontario. (More) March 11, 2012

Sheep Dog Trials Are - Again - A Top Ontario Festival
The Kingston's Sheep Dog Trials have been named one of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals and Events for the fifth year in a row. (More) March 10, 2012 

Antoni Cimolino named Festival’s next Artistic Director
Stratford, ON… Dr. Lee Myers and members of the Board of Governors are delighted to announce that Antoni Cimolino will be the next Artistic Director of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, following on the tenure of Des McAnuff. (More) March 10, 2012

Festival posts surplus for 2011 season
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival held its Annual General Meeting Saturday, celebrating its 2011 season – a season which not only won resounding praise on both sides of the Atlantic, but also ended with a surplus of $52,995. (More) March 10, 2012

Spring is in the air at show
Bigger. Better. Two shows for the price of one. Canada Blooms and the National Home Show are joining forces to present the largest home-and-garden event in North America and the largest consumer show in Canada. (More) March 10, 2012

Maple syrup time in Ontario
Maple syrup madness is in full swing across southern Ontario, with the earliest tapping for sap in history thanks to Mother Nature. (More) March 10, 2012

Mattawa festival makes the TOP 100 list again
The TOP100 Festivals list was recently announced during the Festivals and Events Ontario Conference in Niagara Falls and once again Mattawa's Voyager Days made the list. (More) March 9, 2012

Niagara festival take top honours
Thousands of industry types flocked to Niagara Falls for three days last week as the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel played host to the annual Beyond Borders conference staged by Festivals and Events Ontario. (More) March 9, 2012

Blue Mountains receives a record number of Top-100 Festival awards
Blue Mountains, ON - For the very first time the Blue Mountains Apple Harvest Festival, held annually on Thanksgiving weekend, was recognized as one of Ontario's premier festivals along side Peak To Shore Music Festival and Salsa at Blue Mountain. (More) March 9, 2012

Charly Chiarelli presents Mangiacake!
Charly Chiarelli is one of the world's premiere storytellers, widely known for his trilogy of one-person plays. The second, Mangiacake! addresses the difficult aspects of growing up as a newcomer to Canada, his return to Sicily, and his fight with cancer. (More) March 9, 2012

Maple Sugar Time
Spring is one of the best times of year at McLean Berry Farm. Not only are the days getting longer and warmer - but spring is the time of year that the sap flows! (More) March 8, 2012

Mudcat Festival makes Top 100 list
Dunnville's locally famous Mudcat Festival has once again been put on the provincial map. (More) March 8, 2012

HATCH 2012 invites you to be MORTIFIED
Toronto, ON – Harbourfront Centre’s performing arts residency programme HATCH is pleased to present MORTIFIED, an experimental new collaboration by dancer/choreographer Jenn Goodwin and visual artist Camilla Singh. (More) March 8, 2012

MARCH BREAK CHILDREN’S CONCERT AT THE PARIS FAIRGROUNDS
Featuring “SPLASH‘N BOOTS Live!”
Paris, ON – The Paris Agricultural Society’s Paris Fairgrounds is proud to host Canada’s Children’s Group of the Year, SPLASH’N BOOTS Live in concert for one day only, March 15th! (More) March 8, 2012

Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival Recognized
Timmins, ON - Festivals & Events Ontario announced that the Great Canadian Kayak Challenge & Festival has earned the distinction of being named one of the Top 100 festivals in the province of Ontario. Included in the Top 100 list are festivals and events that excel within the industry. (More) March 8, 2012

Sights and Sounds back in Top 100
Everyone in Hanover knows how great Sights and Sounds is. Once again, we have some proof to back up our boasts (More) March 8, 2012

Challenge to join Top 100 festivals
Timmins’ signature summer event has earned the distinction of being named one of the Top 100 festivals in the province. (More) March 7, 2012

Festival founder enters Hall of Fame
Long-time Mississauga resident Chuck Jackson has been enshrined in the Hall of Fame of a provincial organization that promotes festivals for his work as the founder of the annual Tim Horton's Southside Shuffle Port Credit Blues & Jazz Festival. (More) March 7, 2012

Homecoming Week named one of top 100 festivals in Ontario
KIRKLAND LAKE -The Kirkland Lake Festival Committee's Homecoming Week was chosen as one of the Top 100 festivals in Ontario. (More) March 7, 2012

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology is celebrating
Canadian Water Week
March 19th to 25th 2012
Hamilton, ON – Help us celebrate Canada Water Week, Mon. Mar. 19 to Sun. Mar. 25, 2012. Join us for a free viewing of the documentary “The People and the Bay: The Story of Hamilton Harbour” on Fri. Mar. 23, upstairs at Home Grown Hamilton, 27 King William Street, and receive a free reusable aluminum water bottle courtesy of Water and Wastewater Group of the City of Hamilton (while quantities last). (More) March 7, 2012

Distinct honour: Port Hope event recognized
PORT HOPE – The All Canadian Jazz Festival received a boost from Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO) this weekend when it was announced that the Port Hope festival is one of the 2012 Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario. (More) March 7, 2012

Six Local Windsor-Essex Festivals Top Ontario List
We all know that Windsor and Essex County is a festival destination, and now some of our local festivals have won bragging rights! (More) March 7, 2012

Fireworks Festival, Holstein Rodeo in the ‘Top 100’
For the fifth consecutive year the Mount Forest Fireworks Festival has been recognized as a “Top 100” Festival in Ontario by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO). (More) March 7, 2012

Mattawa Voyageur Days among top 100 events in province
More than half of the wristbands are already sold for a weekend music bash that attracts tourism from two provinces and beyond. (More) March 6, 2012

Des McAnuff to be honoured with a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival extends heartiest congratulations to Artistic Director Des McAnuff, who is the recipient of the National Arts Centre Award of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards in recognition of his extraordinary accomplishments over the past performance year. (More) March 6, 2012

Shelter Valley call for Artisans
Call for Entries! The Artists’ Village at Shelter Valley Folk Festival each Labour Day weekend offers juried art, along with an opportunity to meet and learn more from our Artisans. (More) March 6, 2012

4th ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BARDS
TORONTO, ON --- Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) is pleased to announce the 20 poets selected for this year’s Poetry NOW event taking place on March 28. (More) March 5, 2012

Trenton's Scottish Irish Festival listed in the top 100
Trenton's annual celebration of all things Scottish and Irish has been listen in the top 100 Festivals in Ontario.
The list was announced last weekend at the Festivals and Events Ontario Conference in Niagara Falls. (More) March 5, 2012

Hockeyfest named 2011 Best New Festival or Event in Ontario
Niagara Falls, ON - Brantford’s Hockeyfest Music Festival was named the 2011 "Best New Festival or Event" by Festival and Events Ontario (FEO) at last night’s Gala Awards Ceremony. (More) March 4, 2012

Tulip Festival pulls up roots and leaves Major’s Hill Park
Ottawa, ON - For the 60th anniversary festival, officials say their programming this spring will be staged at community sites around the city. The festival has had a long-standing partnership with the National Capital Commission and has used Major’s Hill Park and Commssioner’s Park, near Dow’s Lake, in the past. (More) March 4, 2012

Westben - Concerts at the Barn
"June 29th & August 5th, 2012"
Campbellford, ON - Westben’s 13th season of Concerts at The Barn is held in a rustically sophisticated 400-seat theatre-barn located amidst the gently rolling hills of Northumberland County. (More) March 4, 2012

Stratford Summer Music
"July 16th & August 26th, 2012"
Stratford, ON - Stratford Summer Music's expanded six-week season features exciting artists in a variety of musical genres... (More) March 4, 2012

11th ANNUAL MAPLE IN THE COUNTY FESTIVAL
Prince Edward County - Every year over 13,000 visitors and locals enjoy a trip to one of our sugarbushes to experience everything from lip-smacking pancake breakfasts, sugar bush tours, maple museums, baby farm animal petting zoos, and antique tractor collections. (More) March 3, 2012

Supria Karmakar Art Exhibition
Supria Karmakar will be exhibiting "Navigating Heart", new encaustic mixed media works at the Homer Watson House & Gallery, Kitchener, Ontario. (More) March 3, 2012

Hell Or High Water 
Petawawa, ON – Now in its fourth year, the Hell or High Water Weekend, presented by Ottawa Paddleshack. has grown to become the largest whitewater event in the country. (More) March 2, 2012

Juke Box Mania Brockville - is your team ready?
Juke Box Mania, the trivia event that has entertained music fans across Canada, is coming to Brockville on Friday, April 13. This event will sell out – enter your team today. For complete event details and registration information, visit brockvillerowingclub.ca, or call 613 349-1166. (More) March 2, 2012

Grimsby Antique Show (and sale)
"June 9th & June 10th, 2012"
Grimsby, ON - Come to Niagara's biggest and best two day indoor antique show and sale. 42 top antique dealers from Ontario and Quebec. (More) March 2, 2012

The Great Canadian Cheese Festival
"June 1st to June 3rd, 2012"
Picton, ON - The Great Canadian Cheese Festival is the first and only event in Canada to showcase Canadian artisan, farmstead and specialty cheese from coast to coast—paired with fine wine, craft beer, cider and artisan food. (More) March 2, 2012

She’s the One . . . and she'll launch her career at the RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest!
Ottawa, ON – RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest organizers today announced a call for submissions for their 2nd She's the One Emerging Female Artist Competition, sponsored by Ottawa's boom 99.7. (More) March 1, 2012

DOORS OPEN HAMILTON Seeks Volunteers
to Support the 10th Annual Event
Hamilton, ON – Hamilton’s landmark buildings and landscapes OPEN their DOORS to the public for the 10th annual Doors Open Hamilton event on Sat. May 5 and Sun. May 6, 2012. (More) March 1, 2012

What's Happening in Dorset?
Here's a list of March 2012 activities... (More) February 29, 2012

Noose, Knife and Fire: The Bloody Assize War of 1812 Bicentennial Exhibition
Hamilton, ON – Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum presents “Noose, Knife and Fire: The Bloody Assize”, an exhibition launching Sat. Mar. 3, 2012 in commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 . (More) February 29, 2012

Free family concert series Music with Bite returns
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre, in partnership with Jeunesses Musicales Ontario, is pleased to announce Music with Bite’s first performance of 2012. On Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 1 p.m., the 2011-2012 season of the interactive FREE concert series designed especially for kids continues with Fred Piston and His 7 Trumpets. (More) February 29, 2012

Announcing Niagara's biggest and best two-day indoor antique show and sale
Featuring over 40 select antique dealers from Ontario and Quebec who will be presenting unique items for viewing and sale at this two-day show. Items include... (More) February 29, 2012

Westben – Concerts at The Barn
Westben Concerts at The Barn - 13th season runs from June 29 – August 5, 2012. (More) February 27, 2012

Gerald Finley, World Premiere of Canadian folk opera The Auction
Campbellford, ON – The Westben Arts Festival Theatre today announced the details of the music festival’s 13th season, including the return of internationally renowned Canadian bass-baritone Gerald Finley and the World Premiere of The Auction, a Canadian folk opera by Juno award-winning composer John Burge and Eugene Benson. (More) February 27, 2012

36th Annual Presqu’ile Waterfowl Weekend
Brighton, ON - The Friends of Presqu’ile Park are pleased to announce that Spring is just around the corner!  And with Spring comes the return of tens of thousands of ducks, geese, and swans to Presqu’ile Bay. (More) February 24, 2012

Artfest Kingston
"June 30th - July 2nd, 2012"
Kingston, ON - NEW!! Artfest Kingston outdoor Art & Craft Show. 100 artists & artisans are gathering from across Ontario & Quebec to celebrate the Arts & Canada Day Weekend. (More) February 24, 2012

Ontario craft beer fest includes pub crawls, meet-the-brewer sessions
TORONTO - Organizers of a weeklong celebration of Ontario's burgeoning craft beer industry are hoping to attract visitors from outside the province to partake in the suds-soaked events. (More) February 22, 2012

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 2012
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – Vic Degutis, President of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, began his second term today by addressing an audience of board members, volunteers, City officials and community partners at the Annual General Meeting, held at the Waterloo Inn. (More) February 22, 2012

62 Years of Canada’s Premier Fiddle Championship!
Shelburne, ON - The 62nd Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship takes place August 4 – 8, 2012 in Shelburne, Ontario. Sponsored by the Shelburne Rotary Club, the event features Canada’s top fiddlers in competition for more than $17,000 in prizes! (More) February 21, 2012

4th Line Theatre Breaking Ground with St. Francis of Millbrook
Millbrook, ON... St. Francis of Millbrook is the story about Luke, a son and a brother who plays hockey and loves working on the family farm. (More) February 21, 2012

Power metal, shock rock to invade Bayfest
Sarnia, ON - Rock and metal will collide when Iron Maiden and Alice Cooper play Rogers Bayfest July 14 in Sarnia’s Centennial Park. (More) February 15, 2012

Canal Bank Shuffle Blues Festival
"October 18 - 20, 2012"
Thorold, ON - The 11th Annual Canal Bank Shuffle Blues Festival will run in Thorold Ontario Oct. 18-20, 2012. (More) February 14, 2012

4th Line Theatre box office opens, looks back at the golden age of Hollywood
Millbrook, ON – 4th Line Theatre celebrates the opening of its box office for the 2012 season with a look at the golden age of Hollywood.  This year everything old is new again. (More) February 13, 2012

S.C.E.N.E. 2012 Music Festival – Accepting Artist Submissions
St. Catarines, ON - The S.C.E.N.E. (the St. Catharines Event for New music Entertainment) Music Festival is celebrating 17 years as one of Southern Ontario’s most renowned independent music events. (More) February 13, 2012

Ontario Helps Toronto Tourism Reach New Heights
Ontario's support for one of a kind festivals, cultural attractions, conventions and world-class sporting events has helped Toronto become a destination of choice for travellers, according to a new report released byTourism Toronto. (More) February 11, 2012

OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL ISSUES CALL FOR ENTRIES
OTTAWA, ON – The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is pleased to announce its worldwide call for entries for its 2012 festival, taking place September 19 to 23 in Canada’s National Capital Region. (More) February 8, 2012

Brockville Ribfest
"August 9 - 12, 2012"
Brockville, ON - Brockville RibFest is a Free-Fun-Filled-Family-Food-Festival! Ribbers come from all over North America to compete for the People's Choice award. Live bands entertain children and adults in the park (More) February 8, 2012

Kemptville Ribfest
"June 15 - 17, 2012"
Kemptville, ON - Kemptville RibFest is a Free-Fun-Filled-Family-Food-Festival! Ribbers come from all over North America to compete for the People's Choice award. (More) February 8, 2012

Announcing Niagara's biggest and best two-day indoor antique show and sale
Grimbsby, ON - Featuring over 40 select antique dealers from Ontario and Quebec who will be presenting unique items for viewing and sale at this two-day show. (More) February 7, 2012

Festival welcomes new participants into the
Michael Langham Workshop for Classical Direction
Stratford, ON…Four new directors will participate in the Michael Langham Workshop for Classical Direction this year, along with seven directors who are returning from previous seasons. (More) February 7, 2012

Call for Submissions to POETRY NOW: 4th ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BARDS
TORONTO, ON --- Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) and their long-time media partner NOW Magazine are calling for submissions to Poetry NOW: 4th annual Battle of the Bards. (More) February 7, 2012

Connecting Canadians to their Military
Let the Fanfare Begin
Central Canada’s premier Military Tattoo featuring the pageantry of massed military bands, pipes and drums and special guest performers is very pleased to announce our 21st Military show for 2012. On Saturday June 23 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday June 24 at 2:30 pm, we will be featuring a commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the start of the War of 1812-1814, and the 150th Anniversary of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (WR). (More) February 3, 2012

9th Annual Mississauga Dragon Boat Festival
"Sunday, June 10th, 2012"
Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Mississauga Dragon Boat Festival! Register before Monday April 2nd to qualify for the Early Bird Registration Discount! (More) February 2, 2012

Ottawa Chamberfest Announces Amateur Chamber Ensemble Workshop
Ottawa Chamberfest today announced the ACE (Amateur Chamber Ensemble) Workshop, to be officially launched at the 2012 edition of the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival. (More) January 31, 2012

Great Lakes Lavender Festival
"June 30th - July 1st, 2012"
Chatham, ON - The 7th annual Great Lakes Lavender Festival is a fun family event. See thousands of lavender plants in full bloom. (More) January 31, 2012

City of Hamilton Arts Awards Program
Hamilton, ON – The City of Hamilton is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2012 Arts Awards program.(More) January 30, 2012

Sage Fair
"June 2nd & 3rd, 2012"
Toronto, ON - The Sage Fair is truly unique – an opportunity to indulge your mind, body and spirit with inspiring workshops on a variety of topics and a fantastic group of exhibitors offering a range of products and services to enhance your lifestyle. (More) January 30, 2012

NLFB RECRUITING VENDORS AND EXHIBITORS FOR THE 2012 FESTIVAL
Sudbury, ON - Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB)  is currently accepting vendor/crafter/artisan applications for the 2012 festival. (More) January 30, 2012

Guitar Hamilton presents
Guitar Hamilton concludes its 2011-12 season with two spectacular concerts. (More) January 29, 2012

Canadian Professional Golf Tour adds local stop, Great Waterway Classic set to take place at Smuggler's Glen
EMC News - Stand back, hockey, football and curling! The most popular sport in Canada is bringing its tour to Smuggler's Glen near Gananoque from Sept. 3-9, 2012. (More) January 26, 2012

Art shows take root in Vaughan
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection launches a new project that finds the gallery “branching out” in new directions while maintaining a strong connection to its roots. (More) January 25, 2012

4th Line Theatre’s New Play Competition
Millbrook, ON – 4th Line Theatre is now accepting submissions for its 2012 biennial New Play Competition. “Our goal is to succeed not only as a producer of plays, but as a grower of new work,” says Artistic Director Robert Winslow. (More) January 24, 2012

Experience the Creative Process at HATCH 2012
TORONTO, ON – Over four consecutive weeks, four groups of Toronto performing artists will take up residency as part of Harbourfront Centre’s HATCH 2012 to explore, experiment and develop their artistic process. (More) January 24, 2012

C. David Johnson returns for major roles in Pirates, 42nd Street
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce that C. David Johnson, currently starring on Broadway in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, will return to the Festival for the 60th season. (More) January 23, 2012

Can Tour adds Ontario stop
The Canadian Tour officially announced a new Eastern Ontario stop to its soon-to-be released 2012 schedule Thursday that will be known as The Great Waterway Classic. (More) January 20, 2012

Canadian Tour announces details of regional pro golf event
GANANOQUE — Eastern Ontario golf fans and Canadian Tour higher-ups are smiling today after a positive announcement for both groups on Thursday. (More) January 19, 2012

Discount Early Bird Passes Now Available For NLFB 2012!
Northern Lights Festival Boréal is pleased to offer discount early bird passes for the 2012 festival. The festival will take place July 6th, 7th and 8th at Bell Park, Sudbury. (More) January18, 2012

World Stage 2012: Everything Under the Moon
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre’s World Stage 2012 season kicks off with Everything Under the Moon, a wildly imaginative epic adventure tale pairing hand-animated projected image with narrative song that will enchant audiences of all ages. (More) January 18, 2012

Volunteers needed for 4th Line Theatre's 2012 summer season
Millbrook, ON... 4th Line Theatre is looking for volunteers to help out at the Winslow Farm this summer.  Have you always wanted to act onstage?   Interested in learning new skills and working alongside professional actors, directors and designers? (More) January 17, 2012

RODEOMANIA HITS COLLINGWOOD ONTARIO! GUTS AND GLORY
Labour Day Weekend - August 31, September 1 & 2 - 2012
Collingwood, ON - The Ram Rodeo Tour and the Collingwood RAM Rodeo Commitee are excited to bring you Southern Georgian Bay’s Premier event - RODEOMANIA on Labour Day Weekend 2012. (More) January 17, 2012 

Doors Open Waterloo Region
"Saturday, September 15th, 2012"
Waterloo Region, ON - Doors Open Waterloo Region, Saturday, September 15/12, most sites open 10-5. (More) January 17, 2012

World's top 10 film festivals
The Toronto International Film Festival, which premiered in 1976 as an independent film festival, has grown to become one of the most important and influential festivals in North America, and is the leading public film festival in the world. (More) January 17, 2012

The Power Plant will present the award-winning work The Clock by world-renowned artist Christian Marclay
"Opening on 21 September, 2012"
The Power Plant announces a special exhibition of The Clock, a unique and compelling work created by Swiss-American sound and video artist Christian Marclay as an ode to time and cinema. (More) January 17, 2012

Cosmic Campout Music Festival
"May 18 - 20, 2012"
Newcastle, ON - Come to the Cosmic Campout Music Festival this May 18th through to May 20th... (More) January 12, 2012

BlackCreek music festival suspends 2012 season
Music legends Tony Bennett, James Taylor and Placido Domingo failed to draw the audiences last summer that organizers of the BlackCreek Summer Music Festival had anticipated and there won’t be a second edition of the event in 2012. (More) January 11, 2012

The World is About to Begin:
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre’s acclaimed international performance series, World Stage, returns for another season of provocative and cutting-edge international and Canadian contemporary performance. (More) January 9, 2012

Bayfest turns 14 this year, summer party now a tradition
Sarnia, ON - Bayfest organizers are once again working their magic to recruit some of the music industry's biggest names to Sarnia, for the 14th annual festival next year. (More) January 6, 2012

Tickets go on sale to the public for Stratford’s 60th season
Stratford, ON… Thanks to the vision and determination of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s pioneering artists, the adventure that began in 1953 with two productions in a tent is now North America’s premier repertory theatre. (More) January 5, 2012

Discover a new hobby or master a new skill at Harbourfront Centre!
TORONTO, ON – Don’t hibernate the winter away! Get out, get active and get social! Become the artist, writer, fashionista or social media whiz you’ve always wanted to be by taking one of Harbourfront Centre’s Courses & Workshops. (More) January 5, 2012

Dance Marathon returns to World Stage 2012
Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, 2012
TORONTO, ON – As Harbourfront Centre’s World Stage 2012 season quickly approaches, we are pleased to announce a last-minute addition to the already formidable line-up of provocative and cutting-edge performances. (More) December 28, 2011

*Lavender Festival-- July 8, 2012*
Serenity Lavender, Ontario's most Southern Lavender Farm and gift shop invites you to come see the colour, smell the aromas, taste the flavours and learn the language of lavender. Specializing in bath, aromatherapy and culinary products. (More) December 16, 2011

Call for Submissions to Fresh Ground new works
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to issue the fifth Call for Submissions for Fresh Ground new works. Prize-winners will receive funding of up to $20,000 toward the creation and presentation of their projects during Harbourfront Centre’s 2013-2014 season. (More) December 13, 201

62 Years of Canada’s Premier Fiddle Championship!
Shelburne, ON - The 62nd Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship takes place August 8 – 12, 2012 in Shelburne, Ontario. (More) December 12, 2011

4th Line Theatre casting for 2012 season
Give the gift of summer – gift certificates now on sale
Millbrook, ON ... Give the gift of summer with outdoor theatre at its best. 4th Line Theatre’s 2012 season offers two World Premieres at the 5th generation Winslow Farm in Millbrook Ontario, the musical comedy Queen Marie by Shirley Barrie and Sky Gilbert’s stunning coming of age story St. Francis of Millbrook. (More) December 8, 2011

Georgina Studio Tour
"September 28th & 29th, 2012"
Discover wonderful Georgina area artists & other Ontario guest artists on this self-guided FREE tour while enjoying the local Fall colours of Lake Simcoe. (More) December 2, 2011

Bluesfest and RBC Royal Bank Partner to Ensure the Music Plays On in the Nation's Capital
Ottawa, ON - North America's premier music festival, Bluesfest proudly announced its long-term partnership with RBC Royal Bank at a media event earlier today. (More) December 2, 2011

Graham Abbey returns to join cast of Cymbeline
Ensemble named for The War of 1812
Stratford, ON… As key casting for 2012 nears completion, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival is delighted to announce that Graham Abbey will return to the company to play Posthumus in Cymbeline. (More) November 29, 2011

PAID EVENT - LOOKING FOR: RE-ENACTORS, ARTISANS, ENTERTAINERS, HISTORICAL DISPLAYS, MUSCIANS, ETC...
Algoma 1812 Official - War of 1812 Bicentennial Kick-off Event - "July 17th-22nd, 2012" - Fort St. Joseph & Ermatinger Clergue National Historic Sites, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada (More) November 21, 2011

PAID EVENT - LOOKING FOR: RE-ENACTORS, ARTISANS, ENTERTAINERS, HISTORICAL DISPLAYS, MUSCIANS, ETC...
Southern Georgian Bay - Official War of 1812 Bicentennial Event - "Nine Mile Portage Heritage Transport Route
Celebrate Barrie Festival". May 31st, June 1st, 2nd & possibly the 3rd/2012, Barrie, Ontario, Canada (More) November 13, 2011

The Power Plant announces ALL YEAR, ALL FREE, offering FREE gallery admission for one year beginning March 2012
The Power Plant is pleased to announce the launch of the ALL YEAR, ALL FREE program in celebration of its 25th anniversary year. (More) November 22, 2011

4th Line Theatre funding Ontario playwrights
Millbrook ON – 4th Line Theatre, Canada’s premier outdoor theatre company, is thrilled to announce it will once again be recommending playwrights to receive funding of between $1,000 and $5,000 to develop new work for the Ontario Arts Council’s 2012 Theatre Creators’ Reserve Program. (More) November 8, 2011

The Aurora Jazz+ Festival is back for its fourth year!
The festival is run by the Aurora Festival of the Arts an Ontario non-profit organization. We need your support. (More) October 31, 2011

Festival casts title roles for Henry V, Cymbeline, Elektra, The Best Brothers, Charlie Brown
Stratford, ON… As casting progresses for 2012, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival is delighted to announce that the following actors will return for the 60th season... (More) October 18, 2011

Canadian International Military Tattoo Awarded Volunteer of the Year|
TORONTO, ONTARIO - The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario is pleased to announce, Chief Warrant Officer, John Terence, winner of the 2011 Volunteer of the Year award. (More) October 11, 2011

Shelter Valley Folk Festival Welcomes 2012 Artistic Director
(Grafton, ON) The Shelter Valley Folk Festival organization is pleased to welcome Carolyn Sutherland to the position of Artistic Director for the 2012 programming year. (More) October 11, 2011

Aurora jazz+ Festival a Huge Success!!
"August 3, 4 & 5, 2012"
The Aurora Festival of the Arts, organizers of the Aurora jazz+ Festival are now looking for Sponsors and funding to assist us with the 2012 Aurora jazz+ Festival. Please visit our website www.aurorajazzfest.com (More) October 10, 2011

Casting begins for Festival’s 60th season
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has begun to confirm casting for its 60th season and is pleased to announce the return of the following actors: Kyle Blair, James Blendick, Ben Carlson, Juan Chioran, Cynthia Dale, Deborah Hay, Tom McCamus, Seana McKenna, Lucy Peacock, Tom Rooney and Mike Shara. (More) Septmber 14, 2011

Festival adds The War of 1812 to 60th season playbill
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is adding an exciting new production to its 2012 season. The satirical historical drama The War of 1812 will be produced in collaboration with VideoCabaret and presented in an intimate, specially designed performance space. (More) August 17, 2011

Artistic Director Des McAnuff extended through 2013 season
Stratford, ON... The Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s Board of Governors is delighted to announce that Des McAnuff will continue as Artistic Director through the 2013 season. (More) June 4, 2011