The Achill Choral Society
519-925-3765
Ken Cox, Director of Publicity
www.achill.ca
25th Year Silver Celebration. Featuring Mozart’s Mass in C-minor completed by Robert D. Levin. Achill’s director, A. Dale Wood, leads the choir and guest soloists, sopranos Jennifer Enns and Stephanie Kramer, tenor Mark Dubois and bass Daniel Lichti. Accompaniment is by renowned organist, Christopher Dawes and orchestral accompaniment by The Valen Ensemble. Sat., May 10 at 8 p.m., Springdale Christian Reformed Church, 1466 5th Sideroad, Bradford.
Groundswell Coffeehouse
96 Victoria St. W., Unit 6, Alliston
705-434-0873
groundswellcoffeeathotmail.com
Fri., May 9, 8 p.m. - Special Ed and the Musically Challenged. Back by popular demand. Not for the musically impaired - songs may contain substance, honesty, originality and a whole lot of soul.
Fri., May 16, 8 p.m. - Pholk Jam Gheri-Folk, rock, celtic and blues. Power Pholk.
Fri., May 23, 8 p.m. - Heather Katz, original singer/songwriter.
Fri., May 30, 8 p.m. - Norman Liota, Guitar virtuoso.
Sat., May 31, 8 p.m. - Triptych Lounge Comedy Improv, a completely improvised comedy show featuring the local talent of Chandra Mulder. Don’t miss this Alliston debut. Tickets $10, available at Groundswell.
The Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture
63 Tupper St. W., Alliston
705-435-2828
info@gibsoncentre.com
Thurs., May 15, 7 a.m. - Mayors’ Breakfast for the Arts. Breakfast with local mayors and celebrate the arts at the Gibson Centre. Join the South Simcoe Arts Council and the Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture at the Centre as they honour individuals, organizations and businesses for their contributions to the Arts in South Simcoe.
Sat., May 17, 1 p.m. - The Nottawasaga Handweavers and Spinners will host Inge Dam to teach card weaving, a portable, inexpensive way to weave narrow fabrics such as straps or belts. For more information, contact Betty Cerar at 905-729-3002, or nhsatdarwinsys.com.
Tues., May 20, 7 p.m. - On Screen at The Gibson featuring Introducing the Dwights. A heartwarming and deeply funny coming-of-age story.
The Millpond Centre
106 Victoria St. W.
705-435-3092
www.millpondgroup.ca
Sat., May 3 to 24, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Art exhibition of paintings by Ute Haeussler. Millpond Café, upper level.
South Simcoe Circle of Story Tellers
705-435-7011
Contact Robert Hookey
rjhookey@sympatico.ca
Story tellers and listeners are invited to attend Alliston’s own story telling circle with host Robert Hookey.
South Simcoe Arts Council
3rd Floor, 63 Tupper St. W
The Gibson Centre
705-435-2378
www.southsimcoeartscouncil.com
info@southsimcoeartscouncil.com
Art on Main, in Beeton, Tottenham, Cookstown and Alliston - April 21 to May 19.
Sat. May 10 - Choral Workshop and celebration with Dr. Lee Willingham. Join a mass choir workshop. Entry fee $10, includes lunch and workshop. Choirs can enter for separate workshop with Lee Willingham for $20. Massed Choral performance at 3:30 p.m. Knox Presbyterian Church, Alliston. Public is welcome, admission is free.
Fri., May 30. Festival of the Arts Gala Concert - A Celebration of the Arts, 7:30 p.m. Springdale Christian Reformed Church. Tickets available at the Arts Council Office.
GNO (Girls Night Out)
Sat. May 24, 6:30 p.m. - Annual Dollies Follies Concert. Roast beef supper and famous dessert buffet and concert. Tickets $25 for the supper and concert, $10 for the concert alone. Tickets are available from choir members or by calling 705-435-3479.
The Rosemont Fiddle and Square Dance Club
David Aspenlieder
705-435-9753
imageryincathotmail.com
Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at The Orange Hall, beside the Globe Restaurant, Rosemont. Musicians jam, individual performances by musicians, square dances, waltzes, two-steps, etc. Free food provided by the Globe Restaurant, inexpensive beverages, and an assortment of sweets donated by participants. Good music, good food, good times.
The New Tecumseth Singers
Sandi Nemenyi
new.tecumseth.singersatgmail.com
St. John’s United Church
56 Victoria St., E., Alliston
Sun., May 25, 3:30 p.m. - Opera Bel Canto of South Simcoe presents Operatic Showcase IX with soloists, chorus, and orchestra performing excerpts from La Boheme, La Traviata, Carmen, Marriage of Figaro, and others. Admission is $30, children under 15 free. Tickets are available at the church office, 705-435-6732 and M&M Meat Shops, Alliston.
The Gardens at Kingfisher Cottage
954173 7th Line, Mono
May 24 and 25 - Seventh Annual Spring Fair presented by David Warburton and Cie. Delight in Scottish Country, Irish, and Cape Breton Step dancing; Morris dancers; medieval re-enactors.
Tap to the living tunes of harp, fiddle, keyboard, and accordion. Basket weavers and baskets, beekeepers, honey, candles, and creams, willow weavers and twig furniture; sculptors and bronze faeries, fresh garden produce and crafts for sale. Tasty natural refreshments. Come out and sing to Glorious Spring in the Hockley Valley in the Gardens at Kingfisher Cottage, 954173 7th Line Mono, Orangeville, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Rain or Shine. Free. Visit www.tillingthesoul.com for more information.
South Simcoe Concert Band
Lorne Derraugh
905-936-4925
lornederraugh@xplornet.com
South Simcoe Concert Band is seeking to expand its membership. Rehearsals are Monday nights at The Gibson Centre. Call for more information.
The Green Briar Male Chorus
This 36-member, traditional four-part male chorus has openings in all sections. Its wide repertoire includes Broadway shows, movie themes, sacred and spiritual music. Interested men can contact Bud at 705-435-0908 or Ron at ronboatzing-net.ca
Huronia Symphony Orchestra
David Chambers, president
905-775-7144
South Simcoe Theatre
The Town Hall, 1 Hamilton St.,
Cookstown
Box office 705-458-4432
www.southsimcoetheatre.com
April 24 to May 11 - Man of la Mancha, an American musical.
Theatre Orangeville
519-942-3423
Teresa Waldner, publicist
www.theatreorangeville.ca
May 8 to 11. Theatre Orangeville Youth Singers present Happy Days Are Here Again. 100-voice youth choir. Six performances (matinees and evenings) at the Orangeville Town Hall Opera House. Tickets $15 adults, $12 youth (age 12 and under). For tickets please call 1-800-424-1295 or 519-942-3423 or go to www.theatreorangeville.ca
Blackhorse Village Theatre
17272 Mount Wolf Rd., Caledon
www.blackhorse.ca
