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…
Find out more »Marc Jordan & Amy Sky … Together in Concert is, in short, magical! Two much-loved and respected, multiple award-winning Canadian singer-songwriters fuse their individual talents to create a spellbinding evening of entertainment. As Canadian broadcaster Ross Porter wrote, “If music is doing its job, one of its functions is to act as a salve to the troubled times in our lives. Marc performs … with so much affection and imagination, the mission is accomplished.” The very same can be said of Amy.…
Find out more »Tom Segura • Come Together • Friday, May 3, 2024 Showtime: 9pm • Doors Open: 8pm | Tickets: $95/$105/$115/$125/$135/$145 + Taxes & Service Charge Pre-Sale: Wednesday, November 15 at 10am | Public Ticketmaster On-Sale: Friday, November 17 at 10am Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office or at Ticketmaster.ca, the only official ticket retailer for Casino Rama Resort shows. Click Here to Buy Tickets My Club Rewards members can use available comp to purchase tickets to this show by…
Find out more »Leading up to Mother’s Day, State & Main is helping families celebrate Mom while fundraising for a great local cause. Through its third annual For Mom, For Women campaign, State & Main will donate $10 to Green Haven Shelter for Women for every fulfilled Mother’s Day reservation between May 4 and May 12 at the Orillia State & Main location.
Find out more »Name of event: Opening Day at Sainte-Marie Dates: May 4, 2024 Times: Open 7 days a week from 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/plan-your-visit/ Tickets: Adults - $13 during shoulder season, $15 during peak season (tax included) Seniors, students and youth – $10 during shoulder season, $12 during peak season (tax included) Children five and under are free Description: Ontario’s first European Community, Sainte-Marie…
Find out more »Qualye's Annual Spring Market returns! Explore 50 unique local vendors each weekend, tour the hops farm, and enjoy some delicious grub in our beer garden. Shop | Drink | Eat | Play
Find out more »We're thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual Outdoor Spring Market at Quayle's Brewery! Join us on May 4-5 and May 11-12, 2024 from 11 am to 5 pm for our biggest market yet, featuring 100 vendors (50 unique each weekend). 🌼🛍 This year's market promises to be bigger and better than ever! Stay tuned as we reveal our amazing lineup of vendors over the next few days. 🎉 Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic shopping experience amidst…
Find out more »This is an introductory watercolour painting class. Participants can be inspired by the blossoms and new life all around us at Wye Marsh. Learn basic techniques, and a few tips and tricks, that spark your creativity. No matter your level of skill, you are welcome to share an afternoon of discovery with Lisa. Ideas and compositions will be relevant to artists of all skill levels. All materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own if you would…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Visit Orillia's brewery to celebrate the spring season! The second annual Couchiching Craft Brewing Co. Spring Market will host a variety of local artisans bringing handmade, locally-sourced goods to kick off the market season. Once you're done your shopping, grab a seat in the dining room and fuel up on some brewery specials!
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