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Antique Machinery Centre Open House Weekend
Hope Agricultural Heritage Club 5070 County Rd. 10, Canton/Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaVisit a working museum of antique farm equipment, snowmobiles, and everything in-between. See our new Hit & Miss Grinder display. Free entrance, free wagon rides, food available. Lots to see - indoors and out. This is the home of The Hope Agricultural Heritage Club.
Every Beloved Object Multimedia Exhibition at VAC
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington 143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville, Ontario, CanadaEvery Beloved Object is a multimedia exhibition exploring the intersection between ancient ruins, recycling technology, and contemporary waste. Fragments are valued in archeology because they uncover more about human behaviour than lavish gems or relics. Trash becomes artifact.
Art Salad Outdoor Art Show
10821 County Rd 2 Grafton 10821 County Rd 2, P.O. Box 245, Grafton, Ontario, CanadaThis year marks the 6th annual Art Salad, an outdoor art show in Grafton. Come wander through the whimsical spring garden scattered with 20 artists' tents sharing their talents. Visual treats include pottery, fibre arts, encaustics, mosaic art, jewellery, stained glass, metal work, photography, and lots more.
Renewal by Melt Studio & Gallery
Base 31 26-343 County Road 22, Picton, Ontario, CanadaRenewal - our re-opening show! This show celebrates new beginnings through a new group show inspired by rebirth, renewal, and regrowth. After a cold winter, nature begins to wake up, providing us with an abundance of new life and inspiration.
Tara Wilkinson’s Headwaters at ANDARA Gallery
Andara Gallery 54 Wilson Road, Bloomfield, Prince Edward CountyANDARA Gallery in Prince Edward County presents “Headwaters”, the latest solo exhibition of works by Canadian fine art photographer, Tara Wilkinson. “Headwaters” marks the debut of her first exhibition entirely of digital art photography.
So Went the Summer Exhibit at Macaulay Park
Macaulay Heritage Park 35 Church Street, Picton, Ontario, CanadaThe exhibit delves into the interconnected lives of Flora Morrison and Mary Northway - two women with ties to the historic Miskin-Weller-Corrigan House in Carrying Place in Prince Edward County. Flora and Mary were incredible women. They were passionate about outdoor education for girls throughout their lives. They both worked with children, and sought to improve children's lives through scientific study and play. They also had the foresight to leave papers documenting Flora's connection to the County, her adopted family history, and their professional and personal lives as adults, to the Trent University Archives.
The Cemetery Club at Firehall Theatre
Firehall Theatre 213 Second Street, Cobourg, Ontario, CanadaThis heartwarming comedy about three Jewish widows who meet once a month for tea before going to visit their husbands’ graves has been on Broadway and made into a movie. The play is funny and poignant. Audiences will love to spend an evening with these golden girls.
County School of Dance Spring Showcase
The Regent Theatre 224 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, CanadaCounty School of Dance presents their 14th annual Spring Showcase featuring excerpts from the 1970s musical "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". Students, age 3-16, perform award winning choreography in Tap, Jazz, Classical Ballet, Lyrical and Pointe to round out this sensational performance.
You’ll Never Walk Alone at Westben
Westben Centre 6698 County Road 30 North, Campbellford, Ontario, CanadaA stageful of Broadway and other popular classics is brought to life by the Westben Festival Chorus. Included are favourites from Fiddler on the Roof, Mary Poppins, Rent as well as the music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and others.
All-you-can-eat Beef and Pork Buffet
Antique Machinery Centre 5077 County Road 10, Canton/Port Hope, Ontario, CanadaPurchase advance tickets for the All-you-can-eat Beef and Pork Buffet at the Antique Machinery Centre in Canton (Port Hope). $25.00 for adults; $20.00 for children ages 6-12; free for children 5 years and under.
Tara Wilkinson’s Headwaters at ANDARA Gallery
Andara Gallery 54 Wilson Road, Bloomfield, Prince Edward CountyANDARA Gallery in Prince Edward County presents “Headwaters”, the latest solo exhibition of works by Canadian fine art photographer, Tara Wilkinson. “Headwaters” marks the debut of her first exhibition entirely of digital art photography.