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August 27, 2009
When New Meets Old...
Anyone who thinks that new can’t compliment old and still maintain the integrity of old, has never been to Fanshawe Pioneer Village! Fanshawe is a wonderful heritage village that honors the “old” while conforming to modern realities! (More)

August 12, 2009
Search Me...
About a month ago Judi and I were coming home from the Brockville Riverfest. On our way back home we traveled along Highway #2. We reached Trenton at about 4 o’clock in the afternoon. Just as we reached the eastern outskirts of the city, we heard a roar overhead! (More)

July 18th, 2009
Living History...
On July 1st of this year our 15 year old nephew became a soldier! No, he did not join the Canadian Armed Forces! He did, however, join his fellow students and their history teacher in a re-enactment demonstration at the Cobourg Waterfront Festival. (More)

July 15th, 2009
Special Feature – St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
Every once in a while we visit an event that is so outstanding that we want to share it with others! The Festival that we attended last Saturday evening was such an event! (More)

July 8th, 2009
Bayside Boutique and Gallery
I am standing in a room surrounded by wonderful original art. Beside me is my longtime friend, floral artist Mary Kendrick. Outside the room’s windows I can see the sun dancing over the wave of a lake as they roll onto the shore! (More)

July 3rd, 2009
Sunset Cruises - Captain Randy Potts
I would not have believed if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes! One day last spring I drove to Bracebridge to meet Captain Randy Potts. Randy owns Sunset Cruises and the M.V. Idyllwood (More)

June 30th, 2009
Timber Works - Wood Turning
Back in January I wrote about a couple, Nancy and Rolly Hill that we met at the Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival. It was a wonderful festival, because we also met a fabulous “wood turner”, Arnold Veen! Arnold owns Timber Works Wood Turning and presents his creations all over Southern Ontario. (More)

June 23rd, 2009
McLean Berry Farm
"A short time ago I traveled north to the Buckhorn area to visit the McLean Berry Farm and Sam McLean. This is my article about Sam, his family and their farm." (More)

June10th, 2009
IlluminAqua
On Friday, June 12th Welland’s Merritt Park Theatre hosts the first in a series of seven concerts. IlluminAqua is about to start its 3rd triumphant season. (More)

June 6th, 2009
Special Article... New and Improved!
Hershey Chocolate has now left town and the festival has a new name, but the spirit and tradition lives on! Smiths Falls has always known how to throw a great party ... (More)

June 1st, 2009
Special Article… Special Festival
It has been designated as one of Ontario’s “Top 100 Festivals” by FEO (Festivals and Events Ontario)! It has won numerous awards of excellence! And, it is one of the top 5 festivals that Judi and I have visited! I am talking about the Mississauga Waterfront Festival! (More)

May 15th, 2009
The House That Jack Built…
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend a play in Toronto, “The House That Jack Built”. The play was created and produced by members of the Suitcase Theatre Company. I had been invited to see the play by one of its creators, Whitney Smith. It was a “Puppet Musical” and had been developed especially for kids! (More)

May 10th, 2009
Toronto Harbourfront Centre
If you have never been to Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre, you have missed a lot of fun and entertainment!. (More)

May 9th, 2009
Choosing Where to Go...
Going to a festival or event is very personal. Where you decide to go will depend on many factors, interests, location, costs, dates, etc. Finding out about festivals and events can be frustrating. (More)

May1st, 2009
Stratford Festival
My earliest memory of the Stratford Festival was when I was a kid in public school! Just getting there was a big adventure! My school friends and I excitedly boarded the school bus and then we were off! (More)

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IlluminAqua…
On Friday, June 12th Welland’s Merritt Park Theatre hosts the first in a series of seven concerts. IlluminAqua is about to start its 3rd triumphant season. Helped by funding from Ontario’s Ministry of Tourism, this year’s “fire, music and water” season will be the best yet! The Destino Tenors are the first featured performer. “The three Canadian tenors, who make up Destino, combine the musical passion and power of opera with the accessibility (and boy-band good looks) of pop.” (Website: http://www.destino3.com/)

The second performance is on Friday, June 26th. Justin Hines is the featured performer. The brief bio on the IlluminAqua website says, “Justin’s is a blend of folk-flavoured music with a song writing and vocal style reminiscent of James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Jim Croce and Harry Chapin.” (Website: http://www.justinhines.com/)

Performance number three is on Friday, July 10th. There are two features performers, David Francey and Kathleen Edwards. Francey's IlluminAqua bio says, “From carpenter to songwriter – Scottish-born Canadian, David Francey is recognized as one of today’s finest singer-songwriters.” (Website: http://www.davidfrancey.com/) IlluminAqua says of Kathleen Edwards, “Kathleen is an alternative country singer-songwriter from Ottawa. In 2008, she released her 3rd studio album Asking for Flowers and is touring this summer with stops at Toronto’s Massey Hall and London’s (ON) Rock The Park with the Tragically Hip.” (Website: http://www.kathleenedwards.com/)

Friday, July 24th is the fourth performance. The Joys are the featured performers. “London Ontario rockers, The Joys, were awarded Best Live Act and best female-fronted band at the Toronto Indie Awards. With the high-powered voice of Sarah Smith, the band produces a heavy rock sound, but some songs are lighter with emotional lyrics.” (Website: http://www.thejoys.ca/)

The Tom Fun Orchestra is the featured entertainment at the Friday, August 7th concert. This is the fifth concert in the series. “The Tom Fun Orchestra is a nine-piece cluster-rock ensemble from Cape Breton Island that has been impressing music fans and critics alike with their raucous stage presence and high-energy show.” (Website: http://tomfun.ca/)

The sixth concert will be held on Friday, August 21st and features Nikki Yanofsky. “Nikki Yanofsky is a 16-year-old musical prodigy. She is the youngest singer ever to be signed to the iconic jazz label, Verve Records.” (Website: http://www.nikkionline.ca/)

The seventh and final concert is on Friday, September 4th. The Leahy’s are the featured performers. Canada’s Juno awarding winning Celtic music group are known and loved around the world. Their bio on the IlluminAqua website says, “Canada’s Celtic Powerhouse - A musical group of brothers and sisters, a sound, a style of music, a way of life, a volcanic explosion of talent and energy, emotion, and passion.” (Website: http://www.leahymusic.com/index.html)

Each concert has two performances before the feature performance. The shows start at 8:00 PM and are held rain or shine.

Check out the IlluminAqua website at http://www.illuminaqua.com/EN/index.htm.

See you there!!

 


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