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April 2024

Fado Night

April 20
Rawley Resort, Spa and Marina, 2900 Kelly's Road
Port Severn, Ontario L0K 1S0 Canada
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Photo depicting a Portuguese classical guitar with text describing a Fado event

Enchanting Night of Portuguese Melodies Dive into a captivating journey through the soulful sounds of Portugal, where each note tells a story under the stars. Join us for a night of timeless melodies that will linger in your heart forever. About Fado: Fado, a traditional Portuguese music genre born in 19th-century Lisbon, derives its name from the Portuguese word for "fate" or "destiny." Capturing the essence of saudade, fado is usually performed by a solo singer, known as a fadista,…

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May 2024

How We Kept Mother’s Day

May 3 @ 11:00 am
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One event on May 4, 2024 at 11:00am

One event on May 3, 2024 at 2:00pm

One event on May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm

Leacock Museum, 50 Museum Dr
Orillia, Ontario L3V 6K5 Canada
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The tradition of celebrating Mother's Day began in 1908. In the early 1900s, Canadian author, Stephen Leacock, observed the idea with a funny short story about a family who takes advantage of the holiday by going fishing while they left their mother at home to enjoy her special day (after doing all of the cooking, cleaning, and preparation for the occasion, of course). Stephen Leacock's real-life mother, Agnes Butler Leacock, was a force to be reckoned with. Agnes's life tells…

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CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE – The Ultimate Gordon Lightfoot Experience

May 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Orillia Opera House – G.L. Auditorium, 1 West Street North
Orillia, Ontario L3V 5B8 Canada
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THE LEGEND LIVES ON The Authentic GORDON LIGHTFOOT Experience Classic Lightfoot Live, performing since 2016, stands as Canada’s premier homage to the legendary folk rocker, Gordon Lightfoot. Led by the remarkable trio of vocalist and guitarist John Stinson, bassist Steve Eyers (Lightfoot’s nephew), lead guitarist Eric Kidd, this show whisks you down a nostalgic journey through Lightfoot’s iconic music. The show also includes percussionists Bruce Campbell and Malcolm Gould and Liz Anderson on keyboards. Gordon Lightfoot’s impact on music is…

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The Leacock Museum’s House & Grounds History Tours

May 18 @ 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 11:00am on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 31, 2024

An event every week that begins at 2:00pm on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 31, 2024

Leacock Museum, 50 Museum Dr
Orillia, Ontario L3V 6K5 Canada
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Enjoy a tour of the Leacock house and grounds led by one of our experienced tour-guides. Guests will learn about Leacock, his family and Old Brewery Bay. With the purchase of your History Tour ticket, get special access to Leacock's Boathouse to see the exhibit "Boating Old Brewery Bay." Offered May to August, 2024. 11:00a.m. or 2:00p.m. Tickets will be available for purchase here closer to opening.

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June 2024

Coldwater and Area Studio Tour (CAST) 2024

June 22 @ 10:00 am - June 23 @ 4:00 pm
Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation, 1 Mill Street and 31 Coldwater Road
Coldwater, L0K 1E0 Canada
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The artists of the Coldwater and Area Studio Tour invite you to join us for an exciting weekend showcasing the work of 38 talented, dynamic artists and artisans, against the backdrop of our beautiful countryside. Visit the various locations where you can view artists at work, giving demonstrations and welcoming you into their studios to catch a glimpse of the artistic life. For more information and map go to: https://coldwaterstudiotour.com

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