Stephen Leacock's house in Orillia was a labour of love. He built it for his wife, Beatrix. Unfortunately, Beatrix did not live to see it completed. Something did survive though... Discovered during restoration inside Stephen's bedroom closet -- Beatrix's final letters. These letters, sent by Beatrix during her final days, will be on display along with the romantic story. Learn about their love story and life together during Valentine's week, 2023. Click HERE for hours and booking information.
Find out more »Amanta Scott is both a multidisciplinary artist and musician whose artistic practice encompasses interactive sculpture installation, painting, storytelling, music, performance and video. She has exhibited and performed in art galleries, museums, theatres, concert venues and festivals throughout Asia and North America including: National Gallery of Canada; Royal Ontario Museum; Singapore International Arts Festival; Edmonton Art Gallery; Art Gallery of Algoma and Art Gallery of Ontario. Her work is in collections across North America and Asia.
Find out more »Burner Herzog statement: “Near our home is an abandoned sawdust burner, the last one we have been told still standing in Ontario. This abandoned burner is a ‘vestigial’ implement that the logging industry would have used regularly to incinerate the sawdust made from processing cut trees. We’ve often worked toward illuminating the idea that industry and landscape are interlinked. These abandoned industrial structures have long been a major subject matter of our art making. We believe the natural world is…
Find out more »Come join us as we read a story and then make a craft, all are welcome! No registration is required.
Find out more »Orillia of the 1870s was a place of great potential: a place where a person who was willing to work hard could make a name for themselves. Andrew Tait was one person who did just that, and is likely to have been Orillia’s first millionaire as a result. In “Great Tait: The True Story of Orillia’s First Millionaire”, we examine the life of this self-made businessman and the legacy he left behind. Learn more.
Find out more »This is an exhibit about acknowledging change from one state to another, specifically in reference to our gardens. Chris revels in the colour and life found in these gardens, as they grow and change through the seasons. Her photographs allude to the garden, it’s marvels reinterpreted into magical images, themselves full of joy and movement. David has focused more on the decay that happens in every garden. His assemblages are constructed with objects left behind, each with their own attached memories. Yet…
Find out more »Live Music from The Loft all weekend long! No reservations, first come, first served. Fri. March 24 – Ron Whitman from 5 pm to 8 pm Sat. March 25 – My Missing Piece 5 pm to 8 pm Sun. March 26 – Burke Erwin 1 pm to 4 pm
Find out more »Head down to the Taproom where the tunes keep coming ALL month long! March 2023 Line-Up: March 3 - Lyric Dubee March 4 - Sammy & The Band March 10 - Steve Henry ft. Joe Agnello & James Legere March 11 - Joe Garrisi March 12 - Jazz in the Afternoon with Will Davis & Chris Robinson March 16 - St. Patrick's Day Bingo March 18 - Paige Rutledge March 24 - Rob Watts Duo March 25 - Terry Savage…
Find out more »Name of event: Sweetwater Harvest Festival Dates: March 18, 19, 25 and 26 Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and Sainte-Marie among the Hurons Address: 16160 and 16164 Highway 12 East, Midland ON, L4R 4K8 Learn more and buy tickets: https://www.wyemarsh.com/sweetwater Tickets: All tickets must be purchased on Eventbrite. • $ 17 for Adults * • $ 14 for Students & Seniors * • Children 3 & under are FREE! • Plus applicable taxes &…
Find out more »Join us for five incredible performances from the Orillia Concert Association! Performances will feature: Oct. 30 Toronto Concert Orchestra: Orillia Opera House Nov. 27 Christopher Dawes: St. Andrew's Church Jan. 29 Ladom Ensemble: St. Andrew's Church Mar. 26 Weston Silver Band: Orillia Opera House May 7 Toronto Mandolin Orchestra: Orillia Opera House This entire series is on sale for a special discount of just $90, for only $18 a seat! Contact the box office at (705) 326-8011 during open hours to reserve this special discount. Individual…
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