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Discover fun and creativity at Harbourfront Centre’s March Break Camps
TORONTO, ON – From March 12 to 16, Harbourfront Centre offers kids aged 3- 15 a jam-packed week of discovery, learning and creativity with March Break Camps. (More) January 26, 2012

SPICE UP FEB FEST THIS YEAR WITH KINGSTON’S FAVOURITE WINTER LOCAL FOOD EVENT!
Kingston, ON - Back by popular demand, FEB FEST will be spiced up again this year by Kingston’s favourite winter local food event ‐ A Toast to Tapas! During the four days of FEB FEST (February 2nd to 5th), Kingstonians can stop into one of the fifteen participating Downtown Kingston!(More) January 26, 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

Dorset Activities - February 2012
Dorset, ON - Here is a list of the February activities taking place in Dorset. (More) January 25, 2012

Jazz at the Museum series resumes in February 2012
The Halton Museum Foundation and the Halton Region Museum (Canada) have assembled a talented roster following a successful 2011 Jazz series. (More) January 25, 2012

York Regional Police celebrates Black History Month "Our Canadian Story"
York Region, ON - Over the past eight years, York Regional Police has been honoured to host annual celebrations of Black History Month. (More) January 25, 2012

In2art Gallery
Oakville, ON - A fresh take on the gallery experience. We are located directly across from the Oakville Center for the Performing Artson the corner of Church and Navy. 136 Church St. Unit 2A, Oakville. Hours: Wed to Sat 10 am to 4 pm. (More) January 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

4th Line Theatre’s 2012 winter skills workshops
Millbrook ON – 4th Line Theatre continues its series of theatre skills workshops on January 28th and 29th featuring Sky Gilbert, one of Canada’s foremost and celebrated playwrights, Herbie Barnes, who played Trailer last summer in 4th Line Theatre’s hit production of The Berlin Blues and Marjie Chud, an actor and teacher with Young People’s Theatre (More) January 23, 2012

8th Annual Cannington Dog Sled Races & Winter Festival
January 28 & 29, 2012
Come on out and cheer on the mushers, marvel at the ice and snow sculptures, go on a dog sled or pony ride, find the perfect treat at the marketplace, explore a traditional Métis village, and so much more. (More) January 23, 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

AUTHORS AT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE’S WEEKLY PROGRAMMING RETURNS
TORONTO, ON ---- Authors at Harbourfront Centre’s (AUTHORS) 38th season marches on with three events in February including readings by theoretical physicist and novelist Alan Lightman (Feb. 15), multiple award-winning author Nathan Englander (Feb. 22), and Governor General’s Literary Award-winning writer Kim Thúy (Feb. 29). (More) January 23, 2012

Bring your Canadian Tire Money to the Pearl
Jonathan Byrd / Raghu Lokanathan / Corin Raymond Friday, January 27th at 7:30 pm doors at 8pm show, $20/$10 artists and students. (More) January 20, 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

Niagara region hosts icewine festivals
Niagara, ON - There is a mystique and romance that's grown up around Icewine. It's called Canada's "liquid gold", receives critical acclaim, wins gold medals in international competitions and commands high prices. (More) January 20, 2012

YVAN COURNOYER AT FEB FEST THIS YEAR!
Kingston, ON - Feb Fest is pleased to announce that former Montreal Canadiens and ten time Stanley Cup Champion, Yvan Cournoyer, will be this year’s Ambassador to Feb Fest. (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

Hockeyfest Music Festival finds a home; to remain in Brantford
Brantford, ON - The Hockeyfest Music Festival has found a home and will once again be held in the city of Brantford, Ontario from June 1-3, 2012. (More) January 18, 2012

Big Lineup for Willie Festival
Wiarton, ON - The 56th annual Wiarton Willie Festival provided a sneak-peak into next month's festivities. (More) January 18, 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

Winterlude's Sno-Bus offered Free of Charge OLG becomes the title sponsor of the Sno-Bus service
The National Capital Commission (NCC) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced today a new partnership that will provide residents and visitors to Winterlude, access to the Sno-Bus service, FREE OF CHARGE, during Winterlude’s three weekends, February 4-5, 11-12 and 18-19. (More) January 17, 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

Visual Arts at Harbourfront Centre opens new winter exhibitions
Saturday, January 28, 2012
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce a large variety of exciting new visual arts exhibitions at York Quay Centre this winter. Exhibits run from January 28 through April 15, 2012. (More) January 17, 2012

Red Hot Jazz & Cool Blues Series Presents Danny Marks
Hamilton, ON – The Red Hot Jazz & Cool Blues Series presents Danny Marks at the Firehall Performing Arts Center, 334 Wilson Street East, Ancaster at 8.00 p.m. on Sat. Jan. 28, 2012. (More) January 17, 2012

The Full Bawdy Story
Hamilton, ON - The Full Bawdy Comedy Show is the creation of like minded , free spirited, Award Winning Artists coming together to celebrate their creations. (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

HarbourKIDS: SK8 presented by RBC Play Hockey Celebrating skate culture at Harbourfront Centre!
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce that HarbourKIDS: SK8 presented by RBC Play Hockey, a FREE weekend celebration of skating and the culture that surrounds it, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 19 and Monday, Feb. 20, during the Family Day Long Weekend. (More) January 16, 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

TICKETS TO CANADA’S LARGEST CHILDREN’S LITERARY FESTIVAL ON SALE JANUARY 13
TORONTO, ON ----- On January 13, be the first to purchase tickets to Forest of Reading® Festival of Trees™. As Canada’s largest children’s literary festival, this event, held in Toronto annually, draws more than 8,000 readers for two fun-filled days of award ceremonies, the AUTHORS-programmed ALOUD: a Celebration for Young Readers, workshops, activities, and other exciting entertainment all in celebration of Forest of Reading, a series of Ontario-wide children’s choice award programmes. (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

Polar Bear Winter Festival ~ Campbellford
"Saturday, January 28th, 2012"
Campbellford, ON - The annual Campbellford Polar Bear Winter Festival takes place Saturday, January 28th, 2012 with the PLUNGE taking place at noon in the Lion's Park. The Chocolate & Cheese Contest takes place at the St. John's United Church. To enter the contest click here... (More) January 10, 2012

CELEBRATE OUR BLACK HEROES!
George Lucas is announcing a new film (25 years in the making) entitled "Red Tails" (release date Jan 20) Red Tails is the story of WW11 Black Aviator Heroes. (More) January 10, 2012

Winterfest promises to be a blast
Organizers of this year's Stratford Winterfest are thawing out a few favourite events and activities from the past 14 years for the 2012 edition of the popular winter festival, scheduled for Jan. 20-22 at Lower Queen's Park. (More) January 10, 2012

CIBC LunarFest 2012
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce that CIBC LunarFest, the celebration of the Lunar New Year, will be held from Friday, Jan. 20 through Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. (More) January 10, 2012

STORM REALTY CORNWALL WINTERFEST CARNAVAL 2012
Cornwall, ON - The Storm Realty Cornwall Winterfest Carnaval 2012 will be held Family Day Weekend February 18th, 19th and 20th in Cornwall, Ontario's Lamoureux Park! (More) January 10, 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

Annual Niagara Icewine Festival gears up for January fun
The Niagara Icewine Festival is coming up in mid-January. Here is what you need to know from information issued by Wine Country Ontario and the festival itself. (More) January 4, 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

Harbourfront Centre celebrates Black History Month
TORONTO, ON – In celebration of Black History Month, Harbourfront Centre proudly presents the 16th edition of Kuumba, a weekend-long festival (Feb. 3-5, 2012) that invites members of the public to explore and celebrate the heritage, traditions and culture of African-Canadians. (More) January 4, 2012

Dorset Activities ~ January 2012
Dorset, ON - There's lots to do in Dorest. Check out our activities schedule (More) January 3, 2012

City of Hamilton Arts Awards
"Who Will You Nominate?"
The City of Hamilton is pleased to launch the 2012 Arts Awards. Each year the City recognizes local artists with a civic award and cash prize. We are encouraging nominations from all of the communities across Hamilton. The 2012 City of Hamilton Arts Awards nomination form is now available. (More) January 3, 2012

DJ Skate Night at Harbourfront Centre continues in 2012
TORONTO, ON– Harbourfront Centre transforms the Natrel® Rink into a club-like experience with DJ Skate Night! Some of Toronto's best DJs will be on-site to transform cold winter nights into a funky skate party! (More) December 29, 2011

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

Learn to Skate in the new year!
TORONTO, ON – Make 2012 the year you learn to skate! This winter, skaters of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in Harbourfront Centre’s Learn to Skateprogramme, designed to help participants become confident skaters. (More) December 19, 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

Great Waterway Regional Culinary Tourism Summit aims to please more than just palate
EMC News - The first Great Waterway Regional Culinary Tourism Summit took the area by storm when they gathered at the Days Inn on Benson Street in Kingston on Nov. 21. (More) December 15, 2011

Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues
Hamilton, ON – Music at Fieldcote and the Hamilton All Star Jazz Band are pleased to present a new winter jazz series, “Red Hot Jazz and Cool Blues” at The Old Firehall Arts Centre at 334 Wilson Street East in the historic village of Ancaster. (More) December 14, 2011

Kuumba presented by TD
February 3-5, 2012
TORONTO, ON – The 16th annual Kuumba festival presented by TD returns to Harbourfront Centre with an entertaining and educational weekend celebrating Black History Month. “Kuumba” is the Swahili word for creativity and has become synonymous with showcasing the best local and international artists from the African and Caribbean diaspora. (More) December 14, 2011

NCC Releases Winterlude Schedule
Ottawa, ON - The National Capital Commission (NCC) today unveiled the line-up of events for the 34th edition of Winterlude and the 42nd season of the Rideau Canal Skateway, the world’s largest skating rink. (More) December 14, 2011

UPDATE ON JOINT PLANNING WITH PAWS FOR THE MOVE OF AFRICAN ELEPHANTS
Toronto, ON – The Toronto Zoo staff team continues to work in tandem with the PAWS owners on the safe and humane transfer of the Zoo's three elephants, Iringa, Toka and Thika. (More) December 13, 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, 2011

IT’S A WINDOW WONDERLAND DOWNTOWN!
Kingston, ON - Judges hit the streets last Wednesday night to find out which downtown spots had the best and “sparkliest” holiday window displays. (More) December 12, 2011

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

UPDATE ON AFRICAN PENGUIN BREEDING PROGRAM
Toronto, ON– The Toronto Zoo today announced that the African penguin breeding program initiated in November 2011 is now well underway. (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

AUTHORS AT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE ANNOUNCES A. CHARLES BAILLIE AS PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TORONTO, ON ---- Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) is pleased to announce the appointment of A. Charles Baillie as the new President of the AUTHORS Board of Directors. (More) December 8, 2011

4th Line Theatre’s 2012 winter skills workshops
Millbrook ON – 4th Line Theatre continues its series of theatre skills workshops on January 28th and 29th featuring Sky Gilbert, one of Canada’s foremost and celebrated playwrights, Herbie Barnes, who played Trailer  last summer in 4th Line Theatre’s hit production of The Berlin Blues and Marjie Chud, an actor and teacher with Young People’s Theatre (More) December 6, 2011

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO WRITE ACROSS ONTARIO
TORONTO, ON — The International Festival of Authors’ (IFOA) touring programme, IFOA Ontario, is proud to present Write Across Ontario, a creative writing competition for high school students across the province. (More) December 6, 2011

COLLINGWOOD JAZZ & BLUES SOCIETY CHRISTMAS BLUES PARTY!
December 18, 2011
Singer/songwriter, performer, Juno and Maple Blues Award nominee Johnny Max and band will be rockin' The Casbah, (18 Huron St. Collingwood), December 18, 3 to 6pm, doors open at 2 for the 2nd Annual Collingwood Jazz & Blues Society's Christmas Blues Party and 2012 Membership Drive. (More) December 5, 2011

Westdale Village presents Winter Wander
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Walkable Westdale Village Welcomes You. With over 80 unique shops, fine restaurants & cafes, food emporiums and a wide range of services, located a short walk from McMaster University, we have what you want. (More) December 4, 2011

UPPER CANADA VILLAGE LIGHTS UP THE TOWN!
Upper Canada Village’s “Alight at Night Festival” kicks off on Friday, December 2 and operates through January 7, 2012 on select nights. (More) December 4, 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

The King of Pop Comes To Bon Soo 2012
On February 11, come to the Essar Centre where OLG presents the KING OF POP, a tribute to Michael Jackson, with special guests ZERO GRAVITY CIRCUS as the opening act – this will be a great night of high flying entertainment, and the music we all know and love! Get out your one sparkling glove and come buy your Tickets starting Tuesday, December 6 at the Athlete’s Foot! (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

World Under 17 Hockey Challenge
"December 28th, 2011 - January 4th, 2012"
Windsor, ON - The 2012 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge is coming to Essex County December 28th, 2011 through January 4th, 2012! (More) December 1, 2011

2012 Synchronized Skating Championships
"February 23rd - 25th, 2012"
Windsor, ON - The 2012 Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships will bring approximately 1,000 skaters from across the country to the city. (More) December 1, 2011

2012 CIBC LunarFest: Treasures of the Sea
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce that CIBC LunarFest, the celebration of the Lunar New Year, will be held from Friday, Jan. 20 through Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. (More) November 30, 2011

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice Christmas Special Event at Battlefield House Museum
Hamilton, ON – Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site is celebrating the Christmas season with its children’s Gingerbread House event on Sun., Dec. 11 at 1:00 p.m. (More) November 30, 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

Fishing series has new owner
The Georgina Fishing Series, including the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship, is under new ownership after being acquired by publishing company Lures & Tours Nov. 1. (More) November 28, 2011

Gaëtane Verna Appointed Director of The Power Plant
William J.S. Boyle, Chief Executive Officer of Harbourfront Centre and Shanitha Kachan, President of the Board of Directors of The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, Harbourfront Centre, are pleased to announce the appointment of Gaëtane Verna to the position of Director, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery at Harbourfront Centre. (More) November 28, 2011

Harbourfront Centre has holiday season gift giving wrapped up!
TORONTO, ON – Start your holiday season shopping early with unique and personalized gifts that can only be found at Harbourfront Centre. (More) November 28, 2011

3rd Salon d'Hiver
December 3rd & 4th, 2011
Toronto, ON - A great array of accessible works of art: paintings, prints, ceramics, drawings and photographs. (More) November 25, 2011

Mill Race Folk Society Presents "Twelfth Night"
Cambridge, ON - January 8, 2012 at The United Kingdom Club of Cambridge (More) November 25, 2011

Mill Race Folk Society Presents "Pub Carols"
Cambridge, ON - December 18, 2011 at The Golden Kiwi Pub (More) November 25, 2011

Mill Race Folk Society Presents "A Christmas Carol"
Cambridge, ON - December 11, 2011 at The Cambridge Arts Theatre (More) November 25, 2011

Mill Race Folk Society Presents "Folk @ The Cafe"
Cambridge, ON - November 30, 2011 at Cafe 13 (More) November 25, 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

CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT
Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd & 4th
LANG, ON- Delight in the sights, sounds and smells of the most
wonderful time of the year with Christmas By Candlelight at Lang Pioneer Village, Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd & 4th from 5pm to 9pm each night. (More) November 21, 2011

Celebrate the Season at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
London. ON- Christmas is just around the corner and Fanshawe Pioneer Village is gearing up for some holiday cheer. (More) November 16, 2011

SANTA IN THE SQUARE BEGINS THIS SATURDAY!
Kingston, ON - Santa in the Square has become a holiday tradition in Downtown Kingston. This year it will kick off this Saturday November 26th and continue every Saturday up to (and
including) Christmas Eve on December 24th. (More) November 24, 2011

December 2011 Activities in Dorset
Dorset, ON - Here's a list of activities taking place in Dorest during the month of December. (More) November 23, 2011

OIFF and Ottawa Rock Lottery Feature The Indefinite Project, Amos The Transparent at OIFF Spotlight Series
Ottawa, CANADA – The Ottawa International Film Festival features a documentary shot by The Indefinite Project on the Ottawa Rock Lottery for the second screening of the OIFF Spotlight Series, taking place on Wednesday, December 14 at Mercury Lounge from 7-9:30pm. (More) November 22, 2011

Black Friday in Downtown Kingston.
A day reserved for savvy shoppers who like to save a buck or twenty!
Kingston, ON - Black Friday is known as the busiest shopping day south of the border and this year Downtown Kingston
is throwing a Canuck spin on the American favourite. (More) November 22, 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

John Laing Singers Holiday Concert
Hamilton, ON - Celebrate the holidays with The John Laing Singers. (More) November 21, 2011

Stratford mourns the loss of John Neville
Stratford, ON… It was with great sadness that the Stratford Shakespeare Festival learned of the death of John Neville. (More) November 20, 2011

AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Kingston, ON - The Santa Parade Committee is pleased to announce the winners of the awards for the 2011 Greater Kingston Santa Parade. (More) November 20, 2011

Natrel® Rink Opening Advisory
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre’s Natrel® Rink is the first outdoor rink to open in Toronto this winter season! (More) November 18, 2011

Slow Food Toronto’s Terra Madre Day at Harbourfront Centre
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to partner with Slow Food Toronto to present Terra Madre Day, a FREE celebration of food diversity and local food networks on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 from 2-6 p.m. (More) November 16, 2011

The Power Plant opens two major exhibitions
This Winter season, The Power Plant presents two timely and important exhibitions that delve into a wellspring of cultural history and the archive of the social. (More) November 15, 2011

Love Train Revue 2012
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
York Region - Featuring Jackie Richardson, Spider Jones & George St. Kitts (More) November 14, 2011

Wanted - Fulltime Artistic Administrator
4th Line Theatre, an outdoor theatre company located in Millbrook, Ontario, is currently looking for a fulltime Artistic Administrator (More) November 14, 2011

“Where Community Stars Shine”
Simcoe - In conjunction with its “Champagne” 65th Season, Simcoe Little Theatre (SLT) has launched a campaign to raise the final $65,000, or 13%, of a two-year, $500,000 renovation project to make the theatre Wheelchair Accessible. (More) November 14, 2011

The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum is launching this year's greatest Silent Auction.
The Hall of Fame’s 8th Annual Christmas Silent auction starts today and ends on Thursday, December 15 at Noon EST. (More) November 14, 2011

Santa Claus is Coming To Town!
Kingston, ON - Fa la la la la! Santa Claus is coming to town at the annual Greater Kingston Nighttime Santa Parade this Saturday, November 19th! (More) November 14, 2011

partners: a collaboration
Saturday, November 19th at 2pm
Woodstock, ON - As part of the Ontario Society of Artists' 140th Anniversary celebration, the OSA has collaborated with the Woodstock Art Gallery and is presenting an exciting exhibition tour of collaborative works by 11 pairs of emerging and experienced artists, called partners: a Collaboration. (More) November 12, 2011

Casting confirmed for Jesus Christ Superstar at La Jolla Playhouse
Stratford, ON… Casting has been confirmed for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar at La Jolla Playhouse. (More) November 12, 2011

Painting Demonstration by Doug Mays
Sunday, November 27th
Burlington, ON - Watercolour Exhibit & No Cost Painting Demonstration. (More) November 10, 2011

Winter Folk Camp
"Friday, March 2 - Monday, March 5, 2012"
Set in the late-winter splendour of YMCA Wanakita, Winter Folk Camp is a 3 day, 3 night musical experience for adults. (More) November 9, 2011

Countylicious is back for Fall 2011
11 Restaurants, 3 weeks, great accommodation packages
Prince Edward County, ON—Celebrate autumn by treating your taste buds! If you love fine dining, plan on being overwhelmed during Countylicious (November 2-26), when eleven of Prince Edward County’s top restaurants take part in the County’s favourite culinary promotion featuring $30 and $35 prix fixe menus. (More) October 28, 2011

Major Gift received in support of the Spriet Family Visitor Centre at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
London, ON - The BIG ON HISTORY! Capital Campaign Cabinet led by Gord MacKenzie, the Board of Directors for the London & Middlesex Heritage Museum (Fanshawe Pioneer Village) and Ed Holder, MP London West are pleased to announce a $1 million dollar gift from the Canada Cultural Spaces Program of the Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada to construct the new Spriet Family Visitor Centre in 2012. (More) November 10, 2011

Festival announces three new commissions
Stratford, ON…The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has commissioned new works from Canadian playwrights Jason Sherman and Hannah Moscovitch and an English translation from Linda Gaboriau of a new play by Michel Tremblay. (More) November 10, 2011

DJ Skate Night at Harbourfront Centre
December 2011 to February 2012
TORONTO, ON –Harbourfront Centre’s DJ Skate Night transforms the Natrel® Rink into funky skating sessions. (More) November 10, 2011

The Artcracker
The Nutcracker Festival 2011 presents: Artcracker, an exhibition of the vibrant and transcendent artwork of Hamilton-born Toller Cranston. (More) November 9, 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

Eat. Shop. Play.
November 15, 2011 / 4:00-9:00 PM.
Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre.
2515 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON. (More) November 8, 2011

Dundurn National Historic Site
Victorian Christmas Events
Hamilton, ON – Celebrate Victorian Christmas at Dundurn Castle Nov. 26 to Dec. 31, 2011. Explore the history of the Christmas tree, gift giving, and typical holiday treats on your guided tour of of this magnificent museum. (More) November 8, 2011

Principal roles and creative teams for Shaw Festival’s Court House Theatre productions announced
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON…Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell is pleased to announce the principal casting and creative teams for The Shaw’s Court House Theatre productions. (More) November 7, 2011

IT'S OFFICIAL: COUNTYLICIOUS IS HERE
Countylicious, Prince Edward County's celebration of fine dining is back. (More) November 4, 2011

The In2(little)art Show
November 5th - December 23rd
Looking for the most unique gift this holiday season?
Visit In2art Gallery for the 3rd annual In2(little)art Show (More) November 4, 2011

The Maker's Hand
Picton, ON - Festival of Fine Craft. Featuring Original Works by some of Eastern Ontario's Finest Artisans. (More) November 3, 2011

Free family concert series Music with Bite returns
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre, in partnership with Jeunesses Musicales Ontario, is pleased to announce the second performance of the 2011-2012 Music with Bite season. (More) November 3, 2011

A Love Affair with Dance
November 13th from 10:30am to 1:30pm
Hamilton, ON - Gary Smith, Dance Critic from The Hamilton Spectator, has written on theatre and dance for The Hamilton Spectator for more than 30 years. (More) November 2, 2011

Film of The Tempest gets U.S. première
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s film of The Tempest, directed by Artistic Director Des McAnuff and featuring Christopher Plummer as Prospero, will have its U.S. première this Sunday, November 6 in New York City, presented by Symphony Space and BY Experience. (More) November 2, 2011

Make this the winter you learn to skate!
TORONTO, ON – This winter, skaters of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in Learn to Skate classes taught by experienced instructors at Harbourfront Centre’s Natrel® Rink. (More) November 2, 2011

2011 PEWTER COLLECTION ANNOUNCED!
Downtown Kingston! Business Improvement Area is pleased to announce the official launch of the 18th annual Limited Edition Pewter Collectibles. (More) November 2, 2011

4th Line Theatre announces its boldest summer season
Millbrook, ON – 4th line Theatre, Canada’s premier outdoor theatre company, has announced its boldest season ever with world premieres by two of Canada’s most accomplished and award-winning playwrights. (More) November 2, 2011

Shaw Festival casts principal roles for Festival Theatre productions
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario…Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell proudly announced the casting and creative teams for the three plays featured next season on The Shaw’s Festival Theatre stage. (More) November 1, 2011

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds
Ladies, It's Time To Take Charge of Your Long Term Finances. Are you between the ages of 35-65? Then this Seminar is for you. (More) November 1, 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

The Spence Gallery
Presents Wandering Sight.
A solo exhibit of paintings by Nahúm Flores
Opening Reception: Saturday, Nov. 5, 6 - 9 p.m. (More) October 29, 2011

The Cause at Harbourfront Centre
"Conference and celebration for youth by youth"
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce its partnership with the Toronto Youth Cabinet (TYC) in the annual celebration of youth voice and action, The Cause. (More) October 27, 2011

Lace up for a new season of SKATE CULTURE events at Harbourfront Centre
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is the place to be for the coolest winter events the entire family can enjoy! (More) October 27, 2011

Artists Studio Xmas Open House
Artists Studio Xmas Open House & Pelham Cares Food Drive.
Sat. & Sun. Nov. 5th & 6th from 10 am to 5 pm. Four Art Studios in Ridgeville and Fenwick will be open to the public with a visual feast of art work for sale. (More) October 27, 2011

Twelfth Night going from stage to screen
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is delighted to announce the filming of the 2011 production of Twelfth Night, directed by Artistic Director Des McAnuff. (More) October 25, 2011

November Activies in Dorset
Dorset, ON - Click (More) for further information. (More) October 25, 2011

Art in Action Burlington Studio Tour
November 5 & 6 from 10am to 5pm daily
Come and meet some of the best Fine Artists Burlington has to offer as they display their skills and offer one-of-a-kind fine art, just in time for Christmas. (More) October 22, 2011

Swedish Christmas Festival
Nov. 19 & 20, 2011!
TORONTO, ON - SWEA Toronto holds its Annual Swedish Christmas Festival at Harbourfront Centre, York Quay Centre on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19 - 20, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday close at 4 p.m.). Admission is FREE! (More) October 20, 2011

Harbourfront Centre Presents Enter the Shadow
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to present the Fresh Ground new works commission Enter the Shadow. (More) October 19, 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

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Turns off the Taps and Closes the Kegs for Another Year
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest officially ended another year with Closing Ceremonies at the Chicopee Haus last night. Festival organizers and guests looked on as the ceremonial keg was sealed to await the 2012 Festival, opening in a year’s time. (More) October 16, 2011

Have a great idea for an event or festival? Apply to Celebrate Ontario 2012
The Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Culture’s November 15, 2011 deadline for Celebrate Ontario 2012 applications is fast approaching. (More) October 14, 2011

The Harmony Singers Christmas Concert
"December 11th, 2011"
Etobicoke, ON - The Harmony Singers Christmas Concert
This traditional holiday season concert has been charming audiences with their vocal talent for the past 46 years. (More) October 10, 2011

New Monthly Ottawa Spotlight Shines on Local Filmmakes
Ottawa, CANADA - The Ottawa International Film Festival (OIFF) is proud to announce their newest chapter "THE OTTAWA FILMMAKER SPOTLIGHT SERIES¨ (More) October 7, 2011

Seymour Schulich donates $1 million to support children’s plays
Stratford, ON… Family entertainment at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival just got a huge boost thanks to donor Seymour Schulich. Mr. Schulich has generously donated $1 million to support programming for children over the next four years. (More) October 5, 2011

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN
Friday & Saturday, October 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th
LANG, ON- You’re in for a frightfully good time on October 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th at Lang Pioneer Village with the haunting sights and sounds of Spooky Halloween! (More) October 12, 2011

Haunted Village Hayrides at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
London, ON - This Halloween, don?t be left in the dark. Come out to Fanshawe Pioneer Village for our annual Haunted Village Hayrides. (More) October 5, 2011

Day of the Dead Festival
November 5 & 6, 2011!
TORONTO, ON – Discover ancient Mexican traditions and celebrate the lives of the departed at Harbourfront Centre’s annual Day of the Dead Festival (Nov. 5 & 6, 2011). (More) October 13, 2011

Harlem Globetrotters
"Sunday, January 1, 2012"
Windsor, ON - You think you know The Globetrotters? Think again because you've NEVER seen them like THIS. (More) October 13, 2011

Cirque du Soleil Quidam
"January 11 - 15, 2012"
Windsor, ON - Young Zoé is bored; her parents, distant and apathetic, ignore her. Her life has lost all meaning. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world - the world of Quidam - where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul. (More) October 12, 2011

Guitar Hamilton presents Pavel Steidl
Hamilton, ON - A program of music for guitar ranging from 19th century masterpieces (played on a period instrument) to Pavel's own incredible compositions. (More) October 12, 2011

Fourth annual Playwrights Retreat underway in Stratford
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s fourth annual Playwrights Retreat is being held from October 3 to 23, under the supervision of Bob White, Stratford’s Consulting Director of New Plays. (More) October 12, 2011

Festival launches second annual Stratford Challenge
Stratford, ON… The Festival is issuing the Stratford Challenge to all Canadian high-school students, calling on them to recreate the magic of Shakespeare for a chance to win the grand prize of $10,000 out of a total purse of $20,000. (More) October 12, 2011

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS PEP RALLY TAKES OVER RYERSON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
OCTOBER 18
TORONTO, ON ---- On Tuesday, October 18 from 10am to 11am North America’s favourite book festival, the International Festival of Authors (IFOA) (October 19 to 30, 2011), kicks into high gear with a pep rally complete with pom-poms and cheering. (More) October 12, 2011

Museum of Indulgence at Harbourfront Centre
TORONTO, ON - Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce the unveiling of the latest Fresh Ground new works commission, Museum of Indulgence. (More) October 12, 2011

Ottawa Tourism tops Ontario Tourism Awards
The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation (OTMPC) awarded the province’s top tourism promotions during the Ontario Tourism Awards gala. (More) October 12, 2011

Top100 Festivals & Events Program for 2012
Celebrate Ontario’s finest festivals and events through FEO’s annual Top 100 Festivals & Events Program. (More) October 12, 2011

Tourism Industry Excellence Award for Mosaika
TORONTO, ONTARIO - The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario awarded the Tourism Innovator of the Year Award to the National Capital Commission at the Ontario Tourism Summit in Hamilton last week. (More) October 11, 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

Big Winners at the Williams Cup Demolition Championship
Simcoe – For anyone who may have missed being at the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show for the William’s Cup Demolition Championship, listed below is a breakdown of Monday night’s WINNERS! (More) October 11, 2011

Farm to Fork Harvest Dinners
Thursday, October 13th, October 20th & October 27th
Kingston, ON - It’s the perfect pairing - Kingston’s best local producers will be providing products (meat, cheese, veggies, wine, and more!) so that some of Kingston’s finest chefs can prepare excellent meals for you. (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

Leading Canadian Cultural Luminaries Applaud TO2015's Naming of Don Shipley
TORONTO, ON -- After a nationwide search, Ian Troop, Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee (TO2015) announced today the appointment of Don Shipley as Creative Director, Arts, Culture and Festivals. (More) October 11, 2011

FEO Volunteer Awards 2012
Call For Nominations
Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) is pleased to present the Association’s Volunteer Award, an annual award created to recognize volunteer leadership excellence in Ontario’s festival and event industry. (More) October 10, 2011

Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough
PETERBOROUGH, ON - The Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough has announced its fall programs focused on celebrating National Philanthropy Day, November 15th, 2011. (More) October 11, 2011

Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough to Host Emmy Award Winning Musician
"November 3rd, 2011"
Peterborough, ON - Inspirational performance featuring Emmy Award-winning musician, philanthropist and NYT Best-selling author, Peter Buffett. (More) October 10, 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

Harvest Colours Artisan Marketplace
Saturday, October 22nd from 9:30am to 4:30pm
The Second Annual Harvest Colours Artisan Marketplace
is presented by the Appleby College Parents' Association.
Saturday, October 22nd from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
$25 ticket (includes lunch and tea room) $15 general admission (includes tea room) (More) October 8, 2011

NCC Wins Big With Mosaika
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce that it has won Tourism Innovator of the Year for the sound and light show Mosaika: Canada through the eyes of its people. The award was handed out last night at the 2011 Ontario Tourism Industry Awards of Excellence in Hamilton, Ontario. (More) October 5, 2011

Bayfest claims top tourism award
Sarnia, ON - Rogers Bayfest has been named the best in Ontario when it comes to tourism events. (More) October 5, 2011

Broadway beckons: Jesus Christ Superstar to open at the Neil Simon Theater on March 22, 2012
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is thrilled to announce that its production of Jesus Christ Superstar, directed by Artistic Director Des McAnuff, will commence a Broadway run this spring. (More) October 4, 2011

Festival adds performance of Twelfth Night
Stratford, ON… Thanks to popular demand the Festival is adding a performance of Twelfth Night on Wednesday, October 19, at 8 p.m. (More) October 4, 2011

The Grand River Gallery
The Grand River Gallery has evolved over the last 27 years and has become an art and artist enabling center with an "open door" policy for all practicing area artists, whether established and those newly emerging. (More) October 4, 2011

Brighton Art Show and Sale
"October 14 - 16, 2011"
Brighton, ON - Featuring the unique creativity of more than 50 eastern Ontario artists. (More) October 3, 2011

THE BALLAD OF D’ARCY MCGEE
LANG, ON - Come experience a dramatic tale from Canadian history at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! On October 14th and 15th, Lang Pioneer Village will be presenting the world premiere of The Ballad of D’Arcy McGee, the story of the visionary Father of Confederation, Thomas, D’Arcy McGee, told through lively
narrative, music and song. (More) October 3, 2011

CHILIFEST RAISES OVER $35,000 FOR HOSPICE KINGSTON!
The 21st annual Chilifest took place Saturday in Confederation Park and Kingstonians were happy to warm up from the “chili” weather with delicious samples. (More) October 3, 2011

Autumn in the Pumpkin Patch!
The annual Buckhorn Pumpkin Festival is happening at the Buckhorn Berry Farm 3055 Berrie Rd (Formerly Caza’s). Running for the last four weekends in October (the 8&9, 15&16, 22&23 and 29&30). The festival is open 11-5 each Saturday and Sunday (closed Thanksgiving Monday) (More) October 3, 2011

YMASC TORONTO Alumni Annual Luncheon
Thursday, October 27th, 2011
The Young Men's Advertising & Sales Club of Toronto alumni will be holding it's annual luncheon/reunion at the end of October. They are hoping that as many past members as possible will attend. Click HERE for further information.

New & Exciting Happenings with this year’s Sponsors at the Fair
Simcoe- It all starts on Tuesday October 4th, Young Canada Day at the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show. (More) October 2, 2011

Fall on the Farm at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
The final weekend of Fanshawe Pioneer Village is full of events to celebrate the harvest. On Saturday, October 8, Sunday, October 9, and Monday, October 10 join us for Fall on the Farm. (More) September 28, 2011

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest crowns
Miss Oktoberfest 2011
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – At a gala black tie event, Brittany Graul, sponsored by Stockie Motors Inc., was crowned Miss Oktoberfest 2011, making her the 43rd Miss Oktoberfest since the festival’s inception. (More) September 30, 2011

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Announces the
Media Meister for 2011 and the 2011 Parade Grand Marshal
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is pleased to announce the 2011 Media Meister, sponsored by Digital North, and the Parade Grand Marshal for the 2011 Thanksgiving Day Parade! (More) September 30, 2011

‘Big Wheels’ roll in for Tour de Hans, presented by RBC
Kitchener-Waterloo, ON - More than just leaves will be golden this Sunday as the Tour de Hans, presented by RBC, places Olympic Gold medalist Simon Whitfield on the start line. (More) September 29, 2011

Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales
"Friday, December 16th, 2011"
Windsor, ON - Prepare to step into a world of wonder where wishing is only the beginning and dreams really do come true in Disney Live! presents Three Classic Fairy Tales. (More) September 28, 2011

Impact Wrestling World Tour
"Sunday November 6th, 2011"
Windsor, ON - TNA Wrestling presents the “IMPACT WRESTLING World Tour” live in Windsor. (More) September 28, 2011

Life After 50 Event
"October 21st & 22nd, 2011"
Windsor, ON - Life After 50 Event presented by Dan Gemus of Re/Max preferred Realty, returns to the WFCU Centre October 21st & 22nd, Windsor-Essex’s Only Retirement Lifestyle Event! (More) September 28, 2011

Guest Speaker Announced for Warriors’ Day Ceremony at the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show
Simcoe - The Warriors’ Day Parade Committee was formed in 1962 to honour past and present serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, most importantly those that made the ultimate sacrifice. (More) September 29, 2011

Simcoe and Norfolk County joins other regions to take up the $10 Challenge that builds the $2.4 Billion Impact
Simcoe – Simcoe joins the provincial local food efforts on October 9th at the Norfolk County Fair. (More) September 29, 2011

LUMINATO ANNOUNCES JORN WEISBRODT AS NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
TORONTO, ON– After a global executive search conducted by Searchlight Recruitment Inc., Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, is delighted to announce Jorn Weisbrodt as its new Artistic Director. (More) September 27, 2011

UK.. WINS BIG AT 2011 OTTAWA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL
Ottawa, ON - The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) came to an end with the highly anticipated closing ceremonies which were held this evening at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. OIAF organizers announced the 2011 winners of the official competition during the ceremonies. (More) September 26, 2011

4th Line Theatre’s youth improv workshop ‘theatre school in a day’
Millbrook ON – 4th Line Theatre is proud to announce that legendary Canadian stars of stage, television and film, Linda Kash and Paul O’Sullivan, will lead an improvisation workshop for youth 10 to 17 years of age on Saturday October 22nd. (More) September 26, 2011

SPICE UP YOUR WEEKEND WITH CHILIFEST!
Kingston, ON - Grab a bottle of water, some Tums and your appetite because Chilifest is back! This Saturday, October 1st Chilifest will celebrate it’s 21st run as one of Kingston’s best-loved fall festivals. (More) September 26, 2011

Richmond Hill Studio Tour
Friday September 30th till Sunday October 2nd
A preview show of the Richmond Hill Studio Tour artists will take place in Centre court at Hillcrest Mall in Richmond Hill. (More) September 26, 2011

What’s On at Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest
September 26th to October 2nd
The annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Treasure Hunt kicks off on Monday, September 26th, as the first in a series of clues will offer lucky treasure hunters the chance to open King Ludwig’s Treasure Chest, valued at $3,000. (More) September 23, 2010

Toronto Zoo Wins AZA North American Conservation Award
Toronto, ON - Toronto Zoo today announced that it received a prestigious North American Conservation award for its work in the recovery of the Vancouver Island Marmot (VIM) - one of North America's most endangered mammals. (More) September 23, 2011

Visual Arts at Harbourfront Centre opens new fall exhibitions
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce a large variety of exciting new visual arts exhibitions at York Quay Centre this fall. Exhibits run from Saturday, Oct. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. (More) September 22, 2011

Art After Dark – Thursday, September 29
Kingston, ON - For the seventh time since its inception in fall of 2008, downtown art galleries are preparing to open their doors for Art After Dark. (More) September 22, 2011

Dorset Activities in October
Dorset, ON - Here is a list of activities in Dorset planned for October. (More) September 21, 2011

CARTOONIST SETH NAMED RECIPIENT OF $10,000 HARBOURFRONT FESTIVAL PRIZE
TORONTO, ON --- The International Festival of Authors (IFOA) is delighted to announce this year’s recipient of the $10,000 Harbourfront Festival Prize: cartoonist Seth. (More) September 21, 2011

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Returns to Chicopee!
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is expanding its impact on the Regional community with a new accredited Festhalle at Chicopee Ski Club! This represents the return of Chicopee as a festhalle, which last operated in the 1970’s in partnership with Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest. (More) September 21, 2011

Applefest - Lang Pioneer Village
Sunday, October 2nd ~ 10am to 4pm
LANG, ON-  Tempt your taste buds with the sweetest event of the year!  Join us as we celebrate “everything apple” on Sunday, October 2nd, from 10am to 4pm at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. (More) September 20, 2011 

1812 Grand Tactical: The Invasion of Upper Canada at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
On Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd, join us for the 1812 Grand Tactical: The Invasion of Upper Canada. (More) September 20, 2011

1812 Rendezvous
September 24 -25, 2011
Sault Ste. Marie, ON - Come and visit our War of 1812 Rendezvous. (More Information) September 20, 2011

Brant Studio Tour
Oct. 1st and 2nd from 11am to 5pm
The 11th annual Brant Studio Tour features 16 talented artists from Brantford, Paris and St. George who will welcome you into their individual workspaces. (More) September 21, 2011

Deadline for Fair Entries September 24th, 5:00 pm
Simcoe, ON – It’s that time of year again. The deadline for fair entries is this Saturday, September 24th at 5:00 pm. (More) September 20, 2011

Tour de Hans Welcomes Gold Medalist Simon Whitfield to 100km Race
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – The second annual Tour de Hans, presented by RBC, will be full of some golden moments as the riders line up at the start this year, because two-time Olympic medal winner Simon Whitfield will be lining up with them at the start of the 100km event. (More) September 19, 2011

Harbourfront Centre to host Panel Discussion on Performance Couples
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce that Performance Duos, a panel discussion on performance artist couples, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011. Tickets are $10. (More) September 15, 2011

Building Connections – “Make More Friends - How to Establish Connections on Facebook”
"September 27th, 2011"
Mississauga, ON - Building Connections – “Make More Friends - How to Establish Connections on Facebook”
Community Arts Ontario new social media workshop series has launched! Learn how to use social media with jargon free explanations. (More) September 15, 2011

Stewart Park Festival reports on successful year
EMC News - While the last musical notes of the 2011 Stewart Park Festival have barely faded away, festival organizers are already looking ahead to July 20-22, 2012 and are hard at work planning for next year. (More) September 15, 2011

Harbourfront Centre launches the 2011-2012 Music with Bite season during national celebration of Culture Days
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre, in partnership with Jeunesse Musicales Ontario, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2011-2012 season of Music with Bite, the interactive FREE concert series designed especially for kids. (More) September 14, 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

Monster Makers at Harbourfront Centre
TORONTO, ON - Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce the premiere performances of performance company Mammalian Diving Reflex’s exciting Fresh Ground new works commission, Monster Makers. (More) September 14, 2011

Annual Apple Festival Celebrates Fall Harvest
Hamilton, ON–– Bring the whole family to Battlefield Park for a day of apple treats on Sat. Sept. 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (More) September 14, 2011

Ruthven Apple Festival
If an apple a day can boost your health, imagine what truckloads of apples and other produce, donated by local growers, can do to improve the health of your community (More) September 14, 2011

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) September 13, 2011

HarbourKIDS: Monster
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre, along with its lead summer partner, the Toronto Port Authority, presents HarbourKIDS: Monster, a FREE three-day festival creatively investigating the scary, funny and exciting potential of monsters. (More) September 13, 2011

WITH OVER 185 PARTICIPANTS AND MORE THAN 70 EVENTS, IFOA TICKETS GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 13
TORONTO,ON ---- Celebrating its 32nd year, the International Festival of Authors (IFOA) is delighted to announce an additional 63 names to the existing line-up of 70 authors for this year’s Festival, October 19 to 30, 2011 (More) September 12, 2011

The Power Plant opens three new exhibitions...
This fall The Power Plant divides its gallery spaces to present three exhibitions by younger artists with international reputations for their innovative practices: Derek Sullivan: Albatross Omnibus marks the world premiere of the new commission by this Toronto-based artist; Simon Fujiwara: Welcome to the Hotel Munber; and The Plot: Keren Cytter, Jos de Gruyter and Harald Thys, Isabelle Pauwels. (More) September 9, 2011

Back to School at Harbourfront Centre
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce the the 2011-2012 School Visits programme for elementary and secondary school students. (More) September 9, 2011

Let your creativity flow at Harbourfront Centre!
TORONTO, ON – Discover your inner artist, writer, chef or fashionista at Harbourfront Centre’s fall season of Courses & Workshops. (More) September 8, 2011

Fowke Tales Revisited
LANG, ON-  Join us for a celebration of Ontario’s rich musical heritage at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! From September 16th to 18th, Lang Pioneer Village will be presenting the lively world premiere of Fowke Tales Revisited, the story of one woman’s search for the musical history of Ontario. (More) September 7, 2011

CAMERON BAILEY TO BE HONOURED IN TORONTO
2011 CaribbeanTales Toronto Film Showcase
TORONTO, ON –A well-known Barbadian-Canadian media personality and film curator will be honoured at the 2011 CaribbeanTales Film Showcase tonight! (More) September 7, 2011

Festival welcomes new talent into Birmingham Conservatory
Stratford, ON… The Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre welcomes eight new participants this year, including four who are entirely new to the Festival. (More) September 6, 2011

Harbourfront Centre’s 14th Annual Hot & Spicy Food Festival
TORONTO, ON – Expert chefs from around the globe and across the GTA showed off their skills and competed against each other throughout the long weekend on downtown Toronto’s waterfront. (More) September 5, 2011

"Fall" for our events at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
London, ON - Join us for our fabulous fall events for everyone to enjoy. (More) August 31, 2011

4th Line Theatre has record-breaking anniversary season!
Millbrook ON – 4th Line Theatre is thrilled to announce that its 20th anniversary season was its most successful ever. (More) August 31, 2011

Tet Trung Thu: Mid-Autumn Celebration
September 17, 2011
TORONTO, ON – The Tet Trung Thu: Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or the Lantern Festival, is a day devoted to children’s activities and family-friendly events. (More) August 31, 2011

Despicable Me Rescheduled
Kingston, ON - The very first film of the Movies in the Square 2011 season, Despicable Me, was cancelled earlier this summer due to a thunderstorm. (More) August 31, 2011

Shaw Festival 50th season has much to celebrate including extensions of two productions
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON… The extension of two shows, record breaking sales for the landmark musical My Fair Lady and clear evidence that the plays of Bernard Shaw are still relevant to theatre-goers across Canada and the United States are just some of the reasons the Shaw Festival has cause to celebrate. (More) August 30, 2011

AUTHORS AT HARBOURFRONT CENTRE BEGINS ITS 38TH SEASON WITH FANTASTICAL FICTION, A STORY OF ENORMOUS LOVE & THE HISTORY OF CANCER
TORONTO, ON ---- Celebrating its 38th season, Authors at Harbourfront Centre (AUTHORS) is thrilled to announce a great fall literary line-up, including readings from some of the shortlisted authors for the 10th annual Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic... (More) August 30, 2011

Limestone City Blues Festival Comes to Early End
Kingston, ON - The Limestone City Blues Festival is sad to report that due to high winds and extreme weather warnings,
the festival is coming to an early end this afternoon. (More) August 28, 2011

Festival adds three more performances of Jesus Christ Superstar
Stratford, ON… With all scheduled performances – and the weeklong extension sold out – the Stratford Shakespeare Festival is announcing three additional performances of Jesus Christ Superstar: (More) August 26, 2011

Local Food, Local Fun!
Downtown Kingston’s beautiful Springer Market Square will once again be filled with the sights, sounds and smells of local flavour on Saturday, September 3rd at the fourth annual Fare on the Square! (More) August 26, 2011

We invite you to join us and participate in our Annual Retirement/50-Plus Trade Show!
St. Catharines, ON - For many years, Niagara has been a vital and important region of Ontario for an active retirement. (More) August 26, 2011

Andrew Bovell’s stirring generational epic makes Canadian premiere at The Shaw
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON…Andrew Bovell’s When the Rain Stops Falling, the final production of the Shaw Festival’s 50th season, will officially open and make its Canadian premiere this Friday at the Studio Theatre. (More) August 25, 2011

Oktoberfest in September
"September 9th & 10th"
Hamilton, ON - Oktoberfest in September will be Hamilton's 42nd annual Bavarian Festival. Held in the Germania Park, in Binbrook Ontario located at the end of Trinity Church Road. (More) August 25, 2011

Pioneer Corn Roast
Sunday, September 4th ~ 10am to 4pm
LANG, ON-  Come on out to Lang Pioneer Village on Sunday, September 4th for some old-fashioned fun at Lang Pioneer Village’s Pioneer Corn Roast. (More) August 24, 2011

New local food event during the Limestone City Blues Festival - HOMEGROWN BLUESFOOD!
Kingston, ON - This year Kingston Chefs are going southern style! The 2nd annual HOMEGROWN BLUESFOOD is the tastiest, addition to Kingston’s Limestone City Blues Festival which runs August 25, 26, 27 & 28. (More) August 23, 2011

Harbourfront Centre announces the inaugural
SoundClash Music Award winner!
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre’s SoundClash Music Award presented by NOW Magazine has a winner! (More) August 22, 2011

BLESS FEST
"Sunday, October 2nd, 2011"
Newmarket, ON - Blessfest is a celebration of our pets. (More) August 19, 2011

TASTE! in Prince Edward County gets better with age
Programming for TASTE! – Prince Edward County’s celebration of regional cuisine – has been extended from one day, to a week of events exploring wine, food and art Sept. 23-28 including a multitude of wine tours, live entertainment, book readings and art exhibits throughout The County. (More) August 19, 2011

Tourism minister visits Lang Pioneer Village
KEENE - Tourism and Culture Minister Michael Chan fielded questions from tourism industry operators from the Peterborough area on Thursday at Lang Pioneer Village. (More) August 19, 2011

Get a ‘First Look’ at 4th Line Theatre plays in development
MILLBROOK, ON – Queen Marie and Train’s Coming! will be the subjects of this year’s First Look event, a public reading of plays under development. (More) August 17, 2011

Open your Mind/ Relax your Soul
For the month of September and October Shanti Retreat will be hosting a number of amazing special guests from overseas at each of their weekend retreats. (More) August 17, 2011

IFOA ONTARIO: ONLINE AND ON THE ROAD
TORONTO, ON --- The 32nd annual International Festival of Authors (IFOA) continues to grow leaps and bounds by expanding its IFOA Ontario touring programme across the province and on the web. (More) August 17, 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

Monarch and Migrants Weekend on at Presqu’ile
September 3 & 4, 2011
Presqu’ile’s annual celebration of all things that migrate is on again this year over the Labour Day weekend. (More) August 17, 2011

Ribfest’s lineup of entertainment Some Kind of Wonderful
Crowds flock to Burlington’s downtown waterfront on Labour Day weekend for Ribfest — and so do the musicians. (More) August 16, 2011

Ottawa Folk Festival offers great music and so much more
Ottawa, ON — Ottawa Folk Festival organizers today confirmed that this year’s festival will offer music fans of all ages an opportunity to learn to play a musical instrument, join a choir, sit in on an Appalachian jam session, stop by the KidZone to make unique textile pieces, or even get expert advice on DIY bike repair. (More) August 16, 2011

Phenomenal Women Expo
"Saturday October 1st"
Phenomenal Women ~ Educating women, teaching leadership and empowerment. Encouraging Personal Growth & Enhancing Spirituality, Self Esteem, Refreshing your Body, Mind & Spirit. (More) August 15, 2011

Winner of the 2011 Longo’s Iron Chef Competition declared
TORONTO, ON – The heat in the kitchen was fired up all weekend long on Toronto’s downtown waterfront at Harbourfront Centre’s Fortune Cooking Food Festival. (More) August 15. 2011

Jazz Sudbury Festival
"September 8 -11, 2011"
Sudbury, ON - Jazz Sudbury Festival features incredible Canadian and international live performances overlooking Ramsey Lake. (More) August 15, 2011

Doon Heritage Village
"Fall Events"
Kitchener, ON - Here are two great events taking place this fall at Doon Heritage Village this fall. (More) August 15, 2011

Spice up your life with the Hot & Spicy Food Festival
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre, along with its lead summer partner the Toronto Port Authority, are excited to announce the return of the Hot & Spicy Food Festival presented by NOW Magazine. (More) August 15, 2011

Andrew Bovell’s compelling family saga begins previews tomorrow at The Shaw
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario…When the Rain Stops Falling, Andrew Bovell’s stirring generational story, begins previews Thursday at The Shaw’s Studio Theatre. (More) August 10, 2011

ANIMATION WORLD’S BEST ARRIVE IN OTTAWA THIS SEPTEMBER!
OTTAWA, ON - The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is the largest of its kind in North America, attracting film buffs, art lovers, filmmakers, and cartoon fans from around the world to the nation's capital. (More) August 8, 2011

Spectacular Sandcastles at Harbour Days 2011
Oakville, ON - There are “Works of Art” at the Bronte Pier in the form of Sandcastles! It is worth the visit! (More) August 8, 2011

Hat Trick for Kyle Charron in Shelburne
The 61st Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship just finished in Shelburne, Ontario was a great success. (More) August 7, 2011

Elora Hallowe'en Scare Fair
" October 21 - 23, 2011"
Elora, ON - Please join us at the ELORA HALLOWEEN SCARE FAIR (More) August 7, 2011

Fanshawe Agricultural Fair at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
On Saturday, August 20th and Sunday, August 21st experience all the pleasures of a 19th century rural fair. (More) August 10, 2011

Grimsby Festival of Arts
"September 10th, 2011"
Grimsby, ON - The 44th annual Grimsby Festival of Art is back on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. (More) August 5, 2011

World and Canadian premieres highlight weekend openings at The Shaw
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario…The world premiere production of the Jay Turvey/Paul Sportelli stirring musical Maria Severa and the Canadian premiere production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog officially open this weekend at the Shaw Festival. (More) August 4, 2011

Harbourfront Centre’s NextSteps 11/12 Season Announced
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre is proud to announce the sixth season of NextSteps, running September 2011 through June 2012. (More) August 4, 2011

Senior games are rebranded
EMC Sports - The Sport Alliance of Ontario is rebranding the Ontario Senior Games Program. Effective immediately the Games will be known as the Ontario 55+ Summer Games and the Ontario 55+ Winter Games. (More) August 4, 2011

Georgina Studio Tour
"September 24 & 25, 2011 "
Discover wonderful Georgina, Ontario area artists & other Ontario guest artists on this self-guided FREE tour while enjoying the local Fall colours of Lake Simcoe . (More) July 28, 2011

CALL FOR ARTIST SUBMISSIONS FOR BENCHES
HAMILTON: Mauro Brunetti, Chairman of the Steering Committee for the King William Art Walk is pleased to invite artists over the age of 18 to submit design concepts for three new custom street benches that will be placed on King William as part of the King William Art Walk. (More) August 3, 2011

City of Hamilton presents new summer music series Gage Grooves
Hamilton, ON - The City of Hamilton is pleased to present two free summer music concerts at the Gage Park Bandshell on Sun. Aug. 14 and Sun. Sept. 18 at 6:00 p.m.. (More) August 4, 2011

TELUS TAIWANfest: Taiwan Rising
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre, along with its lead summer partner, the Toronto Port Authority, present the sixth edition of TELUS TAIWANfest – a festival celebrating Taiwan’s cultural diversity and artistic treasures with performances from local and international artists. (More) August 3, 2011

Twelfth Night will play on in new CD release
Stratford, ON… The songs of Twelfth Night, composed by Artistic Director Des McAnuff and Michael Roth, will play on thanks to a new CD being released by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in August. (More) August 2, 2011

5 upcoming beer festivals in Toronto 2011
Summer and fall are the time for beer festivals in Toronto. And, as the city experiences something of a craft brewing renaissance, the number of local breweries and festivals at which to to taste their products (and those from further afield) continue to grow in number. (More) July 29, 2011

Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show releases this year’s Concert Lineup
Simcoe, Ontario- the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is excited to announce the lineup for this year’s Grandstand performances at the fair. (More) July 8, 2011

Program aims to bring $50,000 to creative economy
HUNTSVILLE – It is not just about money. ArtsVest, a program focused on supporting Canada’s cultural sector by promoting partnerships between cultural organizations and private businesses, has come to Huntsville and it’s ready to inject $25,000 into the area’s creative economy. (More) July 20, 2011

Doctor Zhivago nominated for seven Helpmann Awards
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival extends its congratulations to Artistic Director Des McAnuff and his creative team on their seven Helpmann Award nominations for the new musical Doctor Zhivago, based on the epic 20th-century novel by Boris Pasternak. (More) July 19, 2011

Site under inspection
Ottawa, ON - With equipment and musical instruments still buried under stage debris, Ontario Labour Ministry engineers continued their inspection of the collapsed Bluesfest stage Monday. (More) July 18, 2011

Cheap Trick escapes mother nature's trick in Canada
Eighties supergroup Cheap Trick is still making the concert rounds with shows at state fairs and other outdoor events. However, their luck almost ran out Sunday night in Ontario when a sudden storm caused the stage to collapse. (More) July 18, 2011

Festival to present Christopher Plummer with Lifetime Achievement Award at gala celebration
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival will pay tribute to legendary Canadian stage and screen actor Christopher Plummer at a gala celebration at Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel this fall. (More) July 14, 2011

Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show releases this year’s Concert Lineup
Simcoe, Ontario - the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show is excited to announce the lineup for this year’s Grandstand performances at the fair. (More) July 7, 2011

Kingsville Migration Festival
"October 14, 15 & 16, 2011"
Kingsville invites you to its 42nd Annual Migration Festival traditionally held on the third weekend of each October. This year's festivities commence on Friday, October 14, 2011 and continue through Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16, 2011. (More) July 7, 2011

TAC Announces Pitch THIS! 2011
OTTAWA, Ontario – The Ottawa International Animation Festival’s industry event TAC is now accepting proposals for its 2011 Pitch THIS! Program, presented by 9 Story Entertainment. (More) June 28, 2011

Georgina Studio Tour & Sale
"September 24 & 25, 2011"
Georgina, ON - 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) June 22, 2011

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS ANNOUNCES 2011 PRELIMINARY LINE-UP & LITERARY TRANSLATION PROGRAMMING FOCUS
TORONTO, ON ----- Authors at Harbourfront Centre is delighted to announce the preliminary line-up for the 32nd annual International Festival of Authors (IFOA), October 19 to 29, 2011. (More) June 13, 2011

Local farm expands into future generations
Buckhorn, ON - For those who have not heard, a long standing local business is now operating under new owners. The Caza Buckhorn Berry Farm which was started by the Caza families in 1968 and operated by the Etherington family for the past 22 years now has new owners. (More) June 8, 2011

Goodbye Onion; Hello Locally Designed Riverfront Amphitheatre
Downtown Windsor’s Riverfront Festival Plaza is getting a new stage to replace the aging “onion”, and the design comes to us from local Windsor firm Architectural Design Associates in association with Michigan’s JPRA Architects and Windsor’s own Matthew Woods. (More) June 8, 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

TAC Announces 2011 Keynote Speakers
Ottawa, Ontario – The Ottawa International Animation Festival’s industry event TAC announces its keynote speakers for the 2011 edition. This year’s event will be held at the Fairmont Château Laurier on September 21 and 22, the first two days of the Festival. (More) June 2, 2011

Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour
"September 24 & 25, 2011"
Muskoka, ON - The Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour is proud to continue its rich legacy of the arts in 2011, our 33rd year of presenting scores of diversely talented artists. (More) May 28, 2011

153rd Russell Fair
"September 8 - 11, 2011"
Russell, ON - Come harvest the excitement at the 153rd Russell Fair on September 8 - 11, 2011. (More) May 22, 2011

Invitation for Artist Proposals – Harbourfront Centre’s HATCH 2012
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre announced today an open call for proposals from Toronto-area artists and companies working in the field of performance for the HATCH 2012 series. (More) May 19, 2011

The Power Plant has awarded its 2011 Commission to Toronto artist Derek Sullivan
Toronto, ON - This fall The Power Plant presents a major new project by Canadian artist Derek Sullivan. The new installation, comprised of publications and drawings, will be presented as a solo exhibition entitled Albatross Omnibus and will be on view from 24 September – 20 November, 2011. (More) May 11, 2011

Harmer Sawmill Gets a New Roof thanks to Farm Credit Canada
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 gift from the community that will help the Campaign move closer to its $3 million goal - a $6,100 donation from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) AgriSprit Fund. (More) May 11, 2011

Festival promises to be bigger and better
Trenton's largest annual festival is getting bigger.
Organizers of the Scottish Irish Festival have received a $25,000 boost from the provincial government to increase the amount of entertainment at this year's festival. (More) May 4, 2011

Ontario Place to offer free admission this summer
Toronto, ON - The grounds of Ontario Place will be open to the public free of charge this summer.
The park is offering free grounds admission for their 40th anniversary year. The announcement comes on the heels of last years review of Ontario tourism which recommended the park stop charging admission. (More) April 27, 2011

The Power Plant announces an important exhibition focused on recent art from Eastern Europe to launch the summer season
The Power Plant is pleased to be able to present Rearview Mirror this summer, a timely exhibition that brings together the work of a new generation of artists from Central and Eastern Europe. (More) April 20, 2011

Elephants And The Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo, ON - Elephants have been an integral part of the Toronto Zoo since its opening in 1974. Since then, the management of captive elephants, the status of wild elephants, and public awareness of issues relating to elephants have all changed substantially. (More) April 14, 2011

Jazz Sudbury Festival
"October 9 -11, 2011"
Sudbury, ON - Jazz Sudbury Festival features incredible Canadian and international live performances overlooking Ramsey Lake. (More) April 12, 2011

Ontario Fairs Visited Website Launched
Cobourg, ON - We are pleased to announce the launching of our new "VISITED" website, Ontario Fairs Visited. According to Gary McWilliams, co-owner and developer of the website, the Ontario Fairs Visited will be dedicated to visiting and promoting Ontario Agricultural Fairs. (More) April 7, 2011

$2.4 Million in Ontario Trillium Grants
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is handing out more than $2.4 million in grants today to organizations across Eastern Ontario, including quite a few in the Capital region. (More) April 6, 2011

2011 Season Announcement at Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Visit Fanshawe Pioneer Village as we celebrate our 52nd anniversary!
The past comes alive through daily demonstrations of 19th century trades, farming practices, domestic chores and social pastimes by costumed interpreters. Each visit promises something new to explore and discover. (More) April 6, 2011

Seniors Brown Bag Picnic
"Wednesday, September 7th, 2011"
“The City of Burlington’s annual picnic lunch in La Salle Park (50 North Shore Boulevard West) Join us for food, entertainment, dancing and a marketplace. (More) March 30, 2011

HATCH 2011 Season at Harbourfront Centre Continues with Mrtvolka
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre’s HATCH season continues with Mrtvolka from Daniela Sneppova and Penn Kemp. Exploring the space between light and darkness, between presence and absence, Mrtvolka presents a multimedia phantasmagoria that will travel the obscure borderlands separating recorded and live performance. (More) March 15, 2011

Norfolk County is home to three of the “Top 100” Festivals for 2011
The Simcoe Rotary Friendship Festival (July 30th, 31st and August 1st) the Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show (October 4th-10th) and the Simcoe Christmas Panorama (November 26th-January 1, 2012) were announced as “Top 100” winners as part of the Festivals & Events Ontario’s Awards Gala, a celebratory conclusion to its annual conference. (More) March 14, 2011

Celebrate Ontario Grants to Alight at Night Festival and Cornwall Lift -Off Boost Tourism
Queens Park ON Ontario is helping festivals and events in Morrisburg and Cornwall to boost tourism, generate economic activity, welcome new visitors to the region, and support and create new local jobs (More) March 7, 2011

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest is a Good Investment; Receives Celebrate Ontario Funding
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – John Milloy, MPP for Kitchener Centre, announced $399,800 in Celebrate Ontario funding, for Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, today. (More) March 4, 2011

McGuinty Government Supports Tourism And Family Fun In Local Communities
Ontario is supporting over 230 local festivals and events to help drive tourism, support jobs and generate economic activity. (More) March 3, 2011

2011 Principal Casting & Listings Information
April 7 - October 30
Shaw Festival, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada - In the spirit of 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) February 25, 2011

Government of Canada Supports Mariposa Folk Foundation
ORILLIA, ONTARIO - The Mariposa Folk Festival and year-round concert series will once again celebrate the best in Canadian folk music with support from the Government of Canada. (More) February 24, 2011

Harbourfront Centre announces naming partnership with WestJet
TORONTO, ON – Harbourfront Centre and WestJet today announced a three-year naming partnership that will see Harbourfront Centre’s main stage renamed as the WestJet Stage. (More) February 8, 2011

Fanshawe Pioneer Village Launches New Website
London, ON – Fanshawe Pioneer Village has a new website! Developed by local company, Echidna Solutions Corp. and funded by the Museums and Technology Fund of the Province of Ontario, this new site provides detailed information on the many programs offered by Fanshawe Pioneer Village. (More) February 3, 2011

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
"Watt's Up: 25 Years of Model Engineering in Hamilton"
Hamilton, ON - James Watt's steam engine replaced muscle power with mechanical power, forever changing the way industry operates. (More) January 31, 2011

Bounty Contemporary Craft + Design Shop at Harbourfront Centre becomes THE CENTRE STORE
TORONTO, ON – Bounty, the Contemporary Craft + Design Shop at Harbourfront Centre, has changed its name to The Centre Store. For over 30 years, Bounty has been a space for artists-in-residence to display their unique creations crafted in our Craft Studios, and will continue to do so as The Centre Store. (More) January 26, 2011

Fergie Jenkins and Canadian Ball Hall partner in new exclusive trophy line
St. Marys - The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum and Nothers proudly announced today the release the first in a continuing series – The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Collectible Baseball Award. (More) January 20, 2011

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest 2011
Kitchener-Waterloo, Canada – Vic Degutis, the newly inaugurated President of Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest, began his term yesterday by addressing an audience of board members, volunteers, City officials and community partners at the Annual General Meeting held at the Delta Kitchener-Waterloo. (More) January 19, 2011

Sudbury may host wheelchair curling championships
Greater Sudbury would be an ideal city to host the 2012 Northern Ontario Wheelchair Curling Championship, says a volunteer and sponsor of a local team heading to the provincial championship in Thunder Bay next month. (More) January 11, 2011

Announcing The Power Plant – Refresh
Toronto, ON – The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery at Harbourfront Centre is pleased to announce The Power Plant – Refresh, a project that will upgrade its visitor services and rejuvenate its visual identity. (More) December 6, 2010

WILKINSON ANNOUNCES MAJOR INVESTMENT FOR STRATFORD FESTIVAL
Stratford–A major boost for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival was announced today by John Wilkinson, MPP, Perth-Wellington. (More) December 3, 2010

STUDY REPORTS ZOO DELIVERS BIG ECONOMIC IMPACTS ANNUALLY IN THE CITY AND PROVINCE
Toronto, ON - The Zoo Board of Management today received an independent Economic Impact Analysis report showing how positively the Toronto Zoo contributes to the City of Toronto economy and in Ontario as a whole from its operations and its investment in capital assets. (More) November 25, 2010

Strengthening Ontario's Cultural Tourism
Ontario is increasing support for cultural events and attractions that draw visitors from around the world and help local economies. (More) November 25, 2010

4th Line Theatre Announces its 2011 Season
Millbrook, ON – 4th Line Theatre Interim Artistic Director Kim Blackwell today announced that the company’s 2011 20th anniversary season will offer the return of the first production staged at the Winslow Farm and a play by one of Canada’s most well-known and celebrated First Nations playwrights. (More) November 16, 2010

Roberta Maxwell rejoins company in two Shakespeares
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce that Roberta Maxwell will return to the acting company to play the Duchess of York in Richard III and the Nurse in Titus Andronicus. (More) November 15, 2010

Festival partnership means more for Ottawa music fans
Ottawa, ON — Ottawa Folk Festival (OFF) organizers today announced a plan to propel the 17-year-old music festival into the future. (More) November 12, 2010

The Power Plant appoints new Curator of Programs
TORONTO, ON – Gregory Burke, Director of The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery at Harbourfront Centre, is pleased to announce the appointment of Melanie O’Brian as Curator of Programs at the gallery. (More) November 9, 2010

Key casting complete for Jesus Christ Superstar, Hosanna, Grapes of Wrath, The Misanthrope, The Little Years
Stratford, ON… The Stratford Shakespeare Festival is pleased to announce that key casting is confirmed for a number of 2011 productions. Among those returning in leading roles next season are Oliver Becker, Juan Chioran, Laura Condlln, Peter Donaldson, Victor Ertmanis, Dion Johnstone, Claire Lautier, Amanda Lisman, Tom McCamus, Yanna McIntosh, Irene Poole, Chick Reid, Sara Topham, John Vickery and Josh Young, in addition to those previously announced. (More) October 7, 2010

TORONTO ZOO PROUDLY UNVEILS
STATUE OF CANADIAN AND KOREAN HERO DR. FRANK SCHOFIELD
Toronto, Ontario: Today, the Toronto Zoo unveiled a striking 3-metre statue of Dr. Frank Schofield. (More) October 6, 2010

SUPPORT FOR FESTIVALS
The government of Ontario is increasing support for festivals and events that create jobs, attract tourists, stimulate local economies and provide entertaining activities across the province. (More) October 5, 2010

TORONTO ZOO KEEPER ONE OF 15 SELECTED FOR POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL’S (PBI) LEADERSHIP CAMP
Toronto, Ontario – Dianne Morrison, a polar bear keeper
with the Toronto Zoo, will travel to the tundra near Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, in late September for a week-long Zoo Keeper Leadership Camp sponsored by Polar Bears
International (PBI), a conservation group and the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK). (More) September 24, 2010

The Shaw Festival announces 50th Season Playbill
2011 season celebrates Festival’s past and future
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON . . . The 2011 Season will feature eleven diverse productions that include: Shaw re-envisioned by both directors and writers, newly commissioned works, plays by a new generation of provocative playwrights, re-explored classics and returning Festival favourites appearing on ... (More) September 20, 2010

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

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 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

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