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OMAH History Speaker Series: Mariposa Arts Theatre 50 Years
The Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation (MAT) turned 50 in 2020! MAT, a community based art theatre in Orillia, has provided exciting and innovative theatre and film productions to our community. It has inspired and nurtured homegrown talent, volunteers, and audience members of all ages. Join Chris Newton, a 30-year member of MAT for his talk Mariposa Arts Theatre: 50 Years This is an online event hosted by the Orillia Museum of Art & History as part of their History Speaker…
Find out more »Coldwater Fall Fair
The Coldwater Fair is a local agricultural celebration held the last full weekend each September. Bring the family to enjoy the Magical Midway, agricultural exhibitions, vendors, entertainment and more! The Demolition Derby will be held Friday, September 22 at 7pm. The Coldwater Fall Fair is an Alcohol Free Event No Dogs will be allowed on the property except for service animals, those exhibiting in the fair.
Find out more »National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Sainte-Marie
Name of event: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Dates: September 30, 2023 Times: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons Address: 16164 Highway 12 East, Midland ON, L4R 4K8 Learn more: https://saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca/events/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/ Tickets: Free for everyone on this special day. Every child matters. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Sainte-Marie will begin with a ceremony honouring survivors of residential schools. On this day of reflection and commemoration, the site’s historical interpreters will not be…
Find out more »Elevating Indigenous Voices
On Saturday, September 30, OMAH is hosting a one-hour presentation entitled, Elevating Indigenous Voices. It will focus on the work of Ziigwen Mixemong, an Anishinabek youth from Beausoleil First Nation. Performed by her mother, Kelly Brownbill, it will include excerpts from plays, poems and children's books written by Ziigwen and Kelly that focus on the issues facing Indigenous people in our area, while underlining the importance of an ancient culture in our lives today. Kelly Brownbill's spirit name, Wabunnoongakikwe, means…
Find out more »National Day of Truth & Reconciliation 3rd Annual Community Event
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation, 3rd annual community event hosted by Orillia Native Women's Group, Mamaway Wiidokdaadwin, and Biminaawzogin Regional Aboriginal Women's Circle.
Find out more »Movie Screening: Orange Shirt Day
To honour the 10-year mark of Orange Shirt Day, we invite you to join us in the Program Room at the Orillia Public Library on Tuesday, September 26 at 1:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. for an unforgettable screening of the new, deeply moving film "Orange Shirt Day." Phyllis Webstad will take us back in time, reliving her personal journey growing up in an Indigenous community as a third-generation survivor of the Residential School system. This thought-provoking film is suitable for…
Find out more »2023 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour
2023 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour celebrates 40 years Do you love art? Do you love fall colours? So do we! We are 30 artists/crafts people who will open our studios to exhibit work at 20 locations in Simcoe County during this year’s 40th Anniversary 2023 Images Studio Tour. We are proud to be one of Ontario’s finest and longest running studio tours in Ontario. Mark your calendars! The Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour takes place over four days from October 6…
Find out more »Orillia Jazz Festival
Arts Orillia presents a three day celebration of music, dance, & storytelling at the Orillia Opera House Holly Cole Orillia Opera House Friday , October 13th, 7:30pm Arts Orillia presents Holly Cole for one night only at the Orillia Jazz Festival! Do not miss her award winning talent and playful charm! This is a must-see-critically acclaimed performance. World Jazz Asylum Orillia Opera House Saturday , October 14th, 7:30pm Arts Orillia presents Lance Anderson for a dynamic CD release concert…
Find out more »An Autumn Mariposa III
October 14th at ODAS Park in Oro-Medonte, near Orillia If you want the Mariposa Folk Festival magic to extend into the fall, join us for this fabulous event. The Mariposa Folk Foundation has slated Saturday, October 14th for Autumn Mariposa III, an open-air afternoon concert featuring four popular musical acts. Mariposa Folk Foundation President Pam Carter said, “Our first Autumn Mariposa took place in 2021 with five different venues in and around Orillia. “Last year’s Autumn Mariposa at Bayview Memorial…
Find out more »Saturday Night Live at The Mill
Hosted by the Coldwater Mill Heritage Foundation Board, this free, family-friendly community event is sure to please! Come out and enjoy some local live talent from summer to fall!
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