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. Two dates: Sun., May 4 at 8 p.m. St. James Roman Catholic Church, 2118 Adjala-Tecumseth Townline, Colgan; and Sat., May 10 at 8 p.m. at Springdale Christian Reformed Church, 1466 5th Sideroad, Bradford.
Art Unique Gallery and Gifts
705-458-4466
Pauline Owens or Ruth Draper
www.artunique.ca
One-of-a-kind gifts available. Located two kilometres north of the lights in Cookstown at the corner of County Road 27 and the 2nd Line of Innisfil.
Gallery on Queen
10 Queen Street, Cookstown
705-458-0881
Groundswell ?Coffeehouse
96 Victoria St. W., Unit 6, Alliston
705-434-0873
groundswellcoffee@hotmail.com
Fri., April 11 - 8 p.m. Jazz with The Keith Beamish Trio.
Sat., April 12 - Indie Band Night featuring The Monster Show, with Nathan Stretch of The Bass Lions to open. Tickets $5 advance, $7 at the door.
Fri., April 18 - MacKenzie Arromba and Riley Cox.
Sat., April 19 - Artscan Benefit Concert. Tickets $20.
Fri., April 25 - Cavalier, CD Release Party “Lancelot Speaks”.
The Gibson Centre for
Community, Arts & Culture
63 Tupper St. W., Alliston
705-435-2828
info@gibsoncentre.com
Local award-winning photographers in Milestones exhibit. Milestones is comprised of Steve Noseworthy (Angus), John Ashbourne (Mono), Craig Bell (Palgrave), Rosemary Hasner (Mansfield), and Pete Herlihy (Orangeville). All five have been honoured for their work in various photo and art competitions across the province. Each will show at least 10 pieces of recent work that has been inspired by major life changes, and they have invited Tottenham-based wildlife photographer Ron Pitts to be a guest artist at the show. Milestones will continue at the Gibson Centre until April 28. All pieces on display will be available for sale. For more further information contact Sandi Nemenyi, Gibson Centre arts co-ordinator, 705-435-2828. Milestones contacts are Rosemary Hasner 705-434-4127, rose.hasner@xplornet.com and Craig Bell 905-880-7992, craig.bell@rogers.com.
Sat., April 26, 8 p.m. - Emilie-Claire Barlow - Juno-nominated vocalist accompanied by her musical ensemble will entertain with her romantic, playful and lush jazz numbers.
Sat., May 3, 7:30 p.m. - A Taste of the Town annual fundraiser. A fun and funky evening featuring musical guests “Almost Abba” and gourmet samplers from some of the finest restaurants and caterers in the area, plus an awesome silent auction. Tickets are $75.
Thurs., May 15, 7 a.m. - Mayors’ Breakfast for the Arts. Breakfast with the 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 we honour individuals, organizations and businesses for their contributions to the Arts in the South Simcoe region.
Happy Hog Roadhouse
2 Mill St. East, Tottenham
happyhogroadhouse.ca
905-936-6086
Fri., April 18, 9 p.m. - Grant Fullerton
Sat., April 19, 9 p.m. - The Sean Bourke Band
Fri., April 25, 9 p.m. - Erin McCallum and Roadtrip
The Millpond Centre
106 Victoria St. W
705-435-3092
www.millpondgroup.ca
The Songwriter’s Showcase
@ The Gibson Centre
63 Tupper St. W., Alliston
705-435-2828
Sun., May 4, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Gibson Centre. Hosts George Scott and Jason Cliche. Admission $5.
Dufferin County Museum
and Archives
Hwy. 89 and Airport Road,
Rosemont
705-435-1881
www.dufferinmuseum.com
March 2 to April 27 - Visions of Dufferin County by Harold K. Whyte-photographer/illustrator/multimedia artist. A visually stunning exhibition combining fine nature photography with an exploration of photographic technique, and a multimedia presentation of earlier film and video work.
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
Sat., April 12, 10 a.m. - Millpond Café. Arts by the River Youth Art Show intake and registration for the Paul Morin Art Workshop for Youth.
Sun., April 13, 2 p.m. - The Gibson Centre. Festival of the Arts Opening Celebration featuring the South Simcoe Concert Band and the History of Bluegrass with Jerry Switzer and Friends. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for youth.
Fri., April 18, 7:30 p.m. - At the Millpond Art Centre, lower level. Storytelling evening with David Ruben Piqtoukun, Inuit sculptor and storyteller. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for families.
Mon., April 21 - 7:30 p.m. at the Gibson Centre. Speakers Corner for April: A workshop with Debra Wanless for piano teachers - Teaching Styles for Small Music Festival performances and adjudications:
· Piano, April 21 to 23
· Bands and Instrumental, April 24
· Vocal: Monday, April 28
· Strings: Monday, May 5
All performances will be held at the Gibson Centre unless otherwise noted. Updates will be made on the website. Public is welcome. Admission is free.
Art on Main, in Beeton, Tottenham, Cookstown and Alliston - April 21 to May 19. Deadline for applications has been extended.
Arts by the River, Youth Art Show - April 12 to May 2. Millpond Centre, Alliston. Illustrating Workshop with Paul Morin, April 26
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.
Blue Heron Art Studio
705-435-5124
dvisentin@primus.ca
April 14 to 18 - Abstract Acrylic workshop with Mary Wood. Call for information.
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 are $25 for the supper and concert, $10 for the concert alone. Tickets are available from choir members or by calling 705-435-3479.
The Newtones
Contact Mary Orr
905-775-3890 or Sheila McPhail 905-939-2179
Fri., April 25, 8 p.m., Sat., April 26, 8 p.m., and Sun., April 27 at 2 p.m. Spring Has Sprung Variety Show. The Tec-We-Gwill. W.I. Hall, Newton Robinson, County Road 27 at the 10th Line of New Tecumseth (between Highway 88 and 89). Advance tickets $10 or $12 at the door. Children $3, free under 3 yrs. Call for tickets or purchased at the Tottenham Cleaners or The Quick Cup Café, Tottenham Mall.
The Rosemont Fiddle and Square Dance Club
David Aspenlieder
705-435 9753
imageryinc@hotmail.com
Tues. April 15, 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.
54 Plus Seniors Centre
The Gibson Centre
Tupper Street, Alliston
Sat., April 26 - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Spring Craft Show and Sale at The Gibson Centre. 30 vendors, tea room and bake sale.
Mike’s Family Restaurant
52 Wellington St. W., Alliston
705-434-0433
Every Friday night join John Meleady and guest musicians from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for some lighthearted live music served with dinner.
The New Tecumseth Singers
Sandi Nemenyi
new.tecumseth.singers@gmail.com
Sat., May 3 - Songs and Supper fundraiser at Woodington Lake Golf Club. Tickets for the event, which includes dinner, concert and silent auction, are available now for $45 by calling 905-729-0363. Additional information about the choir may be found at: http://new.tecumseth.singers.googlepages.com
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. Our wide repertoire includes broadway shows, movie themes, sacred and spiritual music. Interested men can contact Bud at 705-435-0908 or Ron at ronbo@zing-net.ca
Huronia Symphony Orchestra
David Chambers, president
905-775-7144
St. John’s United Church
56 Victoria St., E., Alliston
Sun., April 27 - 3 p.m. Amy Dodington, soprano, with Ellen Meyer, pianist, presents her concert, Souvenir Splendour, a medley of comedy, opera, parlour, Broadway and art songs. Admission is $15, children 12 and under free, available at the church office at 705-435-6732 or at M&M Meat Shops in 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 admitted free. Tickets are available at the church office by calling 705-435-6732 and at M&M Meat Shops, Alliston.
South Simcoe Theatre
The Old 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
Leisa Way
Theatre Orangeville Publicity
519-940-9589 home office
519-942-9321 theatre office
www.theatreorangeville.ca
Theatre Orangeville’s final show of the season is taking audiences on a road trip as they journey down to Arizona in the engaging inter-generational comedy, MESA. Mesa runs from April 10 to 27, For tickets, please call 519-942-3423 or go to www.theatreorangeville.ca.
Blackhorse Village Theatre
17272 Mount Wolf Rd.,Caledon
www.blackhorse.ca
April 10,11,12. Sylvia, by A.R. Gurney. This doggone flea-bitten comedy centers on an unusual love-triangle between a husband and wife, and man’s best friend. Tickets are $17. For advance seating please call the Box Office at 905-880-5002.
