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, 8 p.m. St. James Church, 2118 Adjala-Tecumseth Townline, Colgan and Sat., May 10, at 8 p.m. at Springdale Christian Reformed Church, 1466 5th Sideroad, Bradford West Gwillimbury.
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.
Groundswell Coffeehouse
96 Victoria St. W., Unit 6, Alliston
705-434-0873
groundswellcoffee@hotmail.com
Fri., April 25, 8 p.m. Cavalier - CD Release Party “Lancelot Speaks”. Steve, Sylvia and friends will entertain with their original songs.
Sat., May 31, 8 p.m. - Triptych Lounge Comedy Improv, a completely improvised comedy show starring local talent Chandra Mulder. Don’t miss their 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
Fri., April 25 - 8 p.m., County Cordsmen (Barrie) at The Gibson Centre. Part of the world wide fraternity Barbershop Harmony Society, singing a cappella four-part harmony. 8 p.m. at The Gibson Centre. Tickets $20.
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. Tickets $25.
Sat., May 3 - 7:30 p.m., Gala at The Gibson, 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 a silent auction.
Members of the Nottawasaga Handweavers and Spinners presented the Gibson Centre with a burgundy and white table runner that features handspun wool in a traditional overshot pattern called “Four Leaf Clover”. The table runner will be one of the many items featured in the upcoming silent auction at the gala. Informal attire. Tickets $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 they honour individuals, organizations and businesses for their contributions to the arts in South Simcoe.
Local award-winning photographers 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. Milestones will continue at the Gibson Centre until April 28. All pieces on display are available for sale.
Happy Hog Roadhouse
2 Mill St. E., Tottenham
happyhogroadhouse.ca
905-936-6086
Fri., April 25 - 9 p.m., Erin McCallum and Roadtrip.
The Millpond Centre
106 Victoria St. W., Alliston
705-435-3092
www.millpondgroup.ca
Sat., May 3 to May 24, 1 to 3 p.m. Art Exhibition of paintings by Ute Haeussler. Millpond Café, upper level.
The Songwriter’s Showcase at The Gibson Centre
63 Tupper St. W., Alliston
705-435-2828
www.myspace.com/songwritersshowcase
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
705-435-1881
www.dufferinmuseum.com
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
The Gibson Centre
3rd Floor, 63 Tupper St. W.
705-435-2378
www.southsimcoeartscouncil.com
info@southsimcoeartscouncil.com
Music Festival performances and adjudications:
· Vocal: Mon., April 28
· Strings: Mon., 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.
Arts by the River, Youth Art Show - April 12 to May 2. Millpond Centre, Alliston
Sat., April 26 - 9 a.m to noon, Illustrating Workshop with Paul Morin. Spend a morning with award-winning author, illustrator and musician as he leads you to assemble your own original creations using found objects. Cost $10.
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.
Local Families Helping Local Families
Sat., May 3 - 2 p.m., at Alliston Pentecostal Church. Benefit Concert to raise funds for 1ocal families dealing with challenging circumstances. John Dodington will be joined by the Colby Family and Ron Doleman, Lorne and Sean Derraugh, Janet Martin, Tecumseth North School Choir and other friends for an afternoon of music that the whole family will enjoy. Tickets $15 per adult, $12 for seniors and children, available at Bern’s Flowers, Mand M Meats and Tottenham Health Foods.
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 705435-3479.
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., Sun., April 27 - 2 p.m. Spring Has Sprung Variety Show. The Tec We Gwill W. I. Hall, Newton Robinson, County Road 27 at the 10th Line (between highways 88 and 89). Advance tickets are $10 or $12 at the door. Children $3, free under three. Call for tickets or purchased at the Tottenham Cleaners or The Quick Cup Café both in the Tottenham Mall.
The Rosemont Fiddle and Square Dance Club
David Aspenlieder
705-435 9753
imageryinc@hotmail.com
Tues., May 20 - 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
3rd Floor, The Gibson Centre
63 Tupper St. W., 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.
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.
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 705-435-6732 or at 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 get in free. Tickets are available at church office 705-435-6732 and M&M Meat Shops, Alliston.
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 live 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 and sing out 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. It’s free. www.tillingthesoul.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. Its 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
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
Wed., April 30 - 7:30 p.m., Theatre Orangeville’s Spring Showcase, a celebration of the accomplishments of the talented youth in our community, featuring youth from Theatre Orangeville’s music and drama programs, Community Living Dufferin’s production of Hairspray and Orangeville District Secondary School’s Award-winning Improv Team. Town Hall Opera House. For tickets call the Theatre Orangeville box office at 519-942-3423 or 1-800-424-1295.
Blackhorse Village Theatre
17272 Mount Wolf Rd., Caledon
www.blackhorse.ca
