ART
June 18 to Aug. 30
Katharine Harvey, Waterfall
Kim Kitchen, Movement of Water
Andrew Harwood, The Underwater Oracle; outdoor public performances June 25 at Barrie City Hall, July 15 at Lawnchair Luminata, and Aug. 2 at MacLaren Oasis at Kempenfest.
MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster St., Barrie
Phone: 705-721-9696
www.maclarenart.com
July 11 to 12
Society of York Region Artists Creative Spirit 2009 Show & Sale
Come to the 2nd Annual Art Show at the Sharon Temple, 18974 Leslie St., Sharon
Experience the beauty of the local artists in your area at the beautiful Sharon Temple. Local artists will have their pieces on display and for sale inside the Temple.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is free both days.
A Garden Tea will be served by the Sharon Temple Volunteers at the Doan House, from 2 to 4 pm, on both Saturday and Sunday to raise funds for the Temple’s Window Restoration Project.
Phone: 905-478-2389
www.soyra.ca
July 18 to 19
Eighth Annual Purple Turtle Art Festival
The Briars Resort, Jackson' Point
Local artisans displaying and offering their work for sale
Phone: 905-473-1711
www.purpleturtlearts.ca
BENEFITS
July 18
Ride For Literacy
90 Wexford Dr., Keswick
Every year, hundreds of motorcyclists get together in mid-July and
ride their bikes all the way around Lake Simcoe to help raise money to
support adult literacy programs in our communities. There is a Show
‘n’ Shine contest as well as a few games before the riders head out.
Phone: 905-476-9900
www.rideforliteracy.com
Aug. 14
First Annual Golf Tournament
Alliston & District Humane Society
Woodington Golf Course, Tottenham
Phone: 705-458-9038
www.allistonhumane.com
Sept. 26
First annual Near North Pet Expo
Alliston & District Humane Society,
Tottenham Community Centre, Tottenham
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A fun-filled day of activities for the animals you love, to help the animals in need of love: visit vendors, attend seminars, see demonstrations
Phone: 705-458-9038
www.allistonhumane.com
CAMPS
July 13 to 17
Active Living Camp for Adults
The City of Barrie is offering a one-week Active Living Camp for active older adults this summer at the Parkview Centre location, 189 Blake St. The two week-long camps are offered free of charge to anyone 50 years of age and better. Participants will enjoy a wide range of activities both on site and off site, including: daily guided activities; learn about nature; day trips; guest speakers; meet new friends; have fun; acquire new skills; and be physically active. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration is required; limit of 40 participants in each camp.
Phone: Heather Kenehan, Recreation Programmer, City of Barrie, 705-737-0755, ext. 5084
Aug. 17 to 21
Nature Camp for Adults
The City of Barrie is offering a one-week Nature Camp for Adults for active older adults this summer at the Parkview Centre location, 189 Blake St. The two week-long camps are offered free of charge to anyone 50 years of age and better. Participants will enjoy a wide range of activities both on site and off site, including: daily guided activities; learn about nature; day trips; guest speakers; meet new friends; have fun; acquire new skills; and be physically active. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Registration is required; limit of 40 participants in each camp.
Phone: Heather Kenehan, Recreation Programmer, City of Barrie, 705-737-0755, ext. 5084
CANADA DAY
July 1
Orillia Canada Day Celebrations
Couchiching Beach Park
Downtown parade at noon, followed by opening ceremonies and birthday
cake in the park. Live entertainment, craft and food vendors,
children’s village activities, and more. Fireworks display at dusk.
Phone: 705-329-2333
www.orilliacanadaday.ca
July 1
Canada Day Celebration
Noon to 3 p.m. at Beaver River Museum, 284 Simcoe St., Beaverton
Strawberry Shortcake Festival, musical entertainment, award presentations, demonstrations
Info: 705-426-9641
www.btehs.com
CRAFTS
Sept. 18 to 20
Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Craft Fair
Simcoe County Museum
1151 Highway 26, Minesing
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday
The Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Craft Fair is a wonderful showcase of heritage crafts from throughout our region. Saleable items such as beautiful quilting, embroidery, spinning, handweaving, and rug hooking will be on display by the guild members who handcrafted them. The Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association Members Boutique is also a must see with folk art painting, knitting, beadwork, and more for sale. Discover new skills at one of our hands-on demonstrations, talk to the experts and get advice, or simply shop for a unique gift.
Phone: 705-728-3721
www.museum.simcoe.ca
Sept. 26
Quilt & Rug Hooking Show
Westmount United Church, 23 Westmount Dr. S., Orillia
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be a large display of quilts, rugs, quilted and hooked items, and demonstrations of quilting and rug hooking. Vintage room featuring vintage quilts and linens. A special room set aside for Christmas in September. Vendors of related articles. Silent Auction. Admission is only $2.00.
Please contact Linda Jordan at petejordan10@sympatico.ca for more information.
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS
Every Wednesday
Lawn Chair Luminata 09 Waterfront Series
This collaboration of theatre, music, film and art all set in Heritage Park in Downtown Barrie, is an outdoor series scheduled throughout the summer that is accessible to all. Each performance is scheduled for a Wednesday evening on the Waterfront until Aug. 26, 2009. Put on by the Downtown Barrie Business Association.
June 17 -- Caribbean Steel Band and an outdoor movie: Apollo 13
Phone: 705-734-1414
Email: cstevens@downtownbarrie.ca
July 1 to 4
Barrie Promenade Days
Downtown Barrie
Enjoy Downtown Barrie's longest standing Canada Day family weekend.
www.downtownbarrie.ca/events
July 17 to 19
32nd Annual Orillia Scottish Festival
Couchiching Beach Park, Orillia
Join the celebrations! Ceilidh at Legion Friday & Sunday. Parade
Downtown, pipe & drum competitions, entertainment & vendors.
Phone: 705-325-8442
www.orilliascottishfestival.ca
July 25
Barrie Latin Festival
Centennial Park, Barrie
The Barrie Latin Festival is a community event, sanctioned by the
Barrie City council; to promote Latin culture and expose the city of
Barrie to its ever growing Latin community.
Phone: 888-848-5462 ext. 150
www.barrielatinfestival.com
July 31 to Aug. 3
Kempenfest
Waterfront parks, downtown Barrie
A huge outdoor arts and crafts festival; plenty of entertainment for
all ages, along with great food and much more.
Phone: 705-725-8655 or 705-739-4126
www.kempenfest.com
Rotary-Lions Annual Funfest
Couchiching Beach Park, Orillia
Midway, vendors & games of chance! Great fun for the whole family!
Phone: 705-327-3210 or 705-325-3196
Aug. 14 to 16
Barrie CaribFest
Centennial Park, Barrie
Experience Caribbean culture through sound taste and sight. The
central theme for Caribfest 2009 is “Out of Many, One People”.
Phone: 705-792-6952
www.caribfest.ca
Aug. 22
Carrot Fest
Downtown Bradford
Fantastic entertainment for all; street vendors, stage acts,
children's events, lots of great food.
Phone: 905-775-5359
www.townofbradford.com/carrot
HISTORY
July 19: Creating Culture
Sharon Temple Family Sundays
Sharon Temple National Historic Site welcomes all families to come visit the site on our designated Family Sundays during the months of July and August. Features include: games, arts & crafts, displays and demonstrations. Bond and create memories with your entire family.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$10 per family.
Phone: 905-478-2389
July 26: History Detectives
Sharon Temple Family Sundays
Sharon Temple National Historic Site welcomes all families to come visit the site on our designated Family Sundays during the months of July and August. Features include: games, arts & crafts, displays and demonstrations. Bond and create memories with your entire family.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$10 per family.
Phone: 905-478-2389
July 26
Beaverton and Area Heritage House Tour; 1-5 p.m.
Take a self-guided driving tour of six local homes. Complimentary refreshments.
Tickets $10, available at the Meeting Place, Beaver River Museum, 284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton from 11 a.m.
Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society
Information: 705-426-9770
www.btehs.com
Aug. 9: Summers of Yesteryear
Sharon Temple Family Sundays
Sharon Temple National Historic Site welcomes all families to come visit the site on our designated Family Sundays during the months of July and August. Features include: games, arts & crafts, displays and demonstrations. Bond and create memories with your entire family.
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$10 per family.
Phone: 905-478-2389
Aug. 16: World House Celebration
Sharon Temple Family Sundays
Sharon Temple National Historic Site welcomes all families to come visit the site on our designated Family Sundays during the months of July and August. Features include: games, arts & crafts, displays and demonstrations. Bond and create memories with your entire family. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
$10 per family.
Phone: 905-478-2389
MARKETS
Open year-round
Barrie Farmers' Market
Collier and Mulcaster streets, outside Barrie City Hall
Every Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon?Lots of produce, handcrafted items and
much more. Inside in winter.
www.barriefarmermarket.com
Open year-round
Orillia Farmers' Market
Beside the Opera House. Inside in winter.
Every Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
From fruits and vegetables to jams, jellies and rag rugs.
Phone: 705-238-7955
www.orilliafarmersmarket.on.ca
MUSIC
July 3 to 5
Mariposa Folk Festival
Tudhope Park, Orillia
Longest-running folk festival in North America. Fantastic music,
artisans village, interactive workshops, children's play area, and
more.
Phone: 705-326-3655
www.mariposafolk.com
July 5
The Nathaniel Dett Chorale
Songs of Uplift conducted by Brainerd Blyden-Talor
Sharon Temple National Historic Site
18974 Leslie St., Sharon
3 p.m.; arrive early to pinic on the grounds and/or tour the
site before moving inside the temple for the concert at 3 p.m.
W. John McIntyre, PhD, Director/Curator
Stephen Cera, Artistic Director
General Admission: $45 ($50 on July 5th); Five-Concert Package: $195
Phone: 905-478-2389
www.sharontemple.ca
July 17
Ice Cube
The Roxx Concert Hall
46 Dunlop St. W., Barrie
Phone: 705-734-1044
www.theroxx.com
POETRY READING
July 23
Desi Di Nardo
Beaverton Public Library
1 to 2 p.m.
401 Simcoe St., Beaverton
Phone: 705-426-9283
July 26
Desi Di Nardo
Georgina Arts Centre and Gallery
2 to 3 p.m.
149 High St., Sutton West
Phone: 905-722-9587
Aug. 14
Lake Country Literary Lapses
Presented by the Mariposa Writers Group
Leacock Museum
50 Museum Drive, Orillia
Registration between 8 to 9 a.m. Event starts at 9 a.m.
A full day event with a morning workshop, afternoon readings
from local artists, poem/short story contests and evening dinner
with entertainment.
Phone: Marilyn Rumball, 705-835-7061
Sept. 15
Desi Di Nardo
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
7 to 8 p.m.
100 Holland Court, Bradford
Phone: 905-775-3328
Oct. 22
Desi Di Nardo
Newmarket Public Library
1 to 2 p.m.
438 Park Ave. Newmarket
Phone: 905-953-5110
SPORTS
Aug. 22
Barrie Dragon Boat Festival
60 Worsley Street, Barrie
A summer event that promotes community spirit, vitality and unity.
Paddling together in harmony to enrich the quality of life for the
citizens of Barrie. Presented by the Barrie Public Library.
Phone: 705-728-1010
www.barriedragonboatfestival.ca
THEATRE
June 18 to July 4
The Glass Menagerie
By the Red Barn Theatre, performed at the Stephen Leacock Theatre, Keswick
Recognized as one of the most famous plays in modern theatre, this
entertaining memory play uses humour and pathos to examine a family
unraveling.
Phone: 888-733-2276 or 905-722-3249
www.redbarntheatre.ca
July 9 to 25
The Melville Boys
By the Red Barn Theatre, performed at the Stephen Leacock Theatre, Keswick
A humourous and unsentimental look at four lives in transition.
Phone: 888-733-2276 or 905-722-3249
www.redbarntheatre.ca
July 30 to Aug. 15
The Fantasticks
By the Red Barn Theatre, performed at the Stephen Leacock Theatre, Keswick
An allegorical story concerning two eccentric fathers who put up a
wall between their houses to ensure that their children don't fall in
love. Punctuated by a series of catchy and memorable songs.
Phone: 888-733-2276 or 905-722-3249
www.redbarntheatre.ca
Aug. 20 to Sept. 5
Harvest
Stephen Leacock Theatre, Keswick
Allan and Charlotte have retired from farming, and can't bear to part
with their old farmhouse. So they rent it to Ron, a young man who
seems too good to be true.
Phone: 888-733-2276 or 905-722-3249
www.redbarntheatre.ca