What’s On
Friday June 6 2008
Festivals
The Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival returns for its sixth season, June 5 to 8. See over 170 world-class performers playing events in downtown Orangeville and surrounding areas in clubs, pubs and coffee shops, and enjoy incredible free music on stages in Alexandra Park, Broadway and Mill Street. Event also includes street performances on Broadway, workshop series, beer garden, farmers’ market, crafts and food. For more information, visit www.orangevilleblues-andjazz.ca.
Music
Olde Tyme Fiddle and Square Dancing, third Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Rosemont Orange Hall. Music lovers, musicians, dancers and anyone looking for a great night out welcomed. For information, contact David Aspenlieder at 705-435-9735 or Beth Hunt at 705-435-6037.
Theatre
Orangeville Music Theatre presents Once Upon A Mattress June 6, 7, 13 and 14 at 8 p.m., and June 8 and 14 at 2 p.m. In this hilarious musical version of the fairy tale The Princess and the Pea, Queen Aggravain has ruled that no one in the kingdom may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, marries. However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that came along. When Sir Harry and Lady Larken learn that they are going to be parents, wed or not, Sir Harry goes off to the swamps and brings back Princess Winnifred.
For tickets, book online at orangevillemusictheatre.com, email boxoffice@orangevillemusic-
theatre.com or call 888-486-3399.
Art
Quint*Essential 2008, a show featuring the jewellery, painting, weaving, glass and pottery of local artists Kathryn Thomson, Linda Jenetti, Pat Burns-Wendland, Brenda Roy and Rosemary Molesworth, runs June 20, 21 and 22 at Mono Community Centre. Opening gala, 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, includes music by Celtic harpist Loril Shannik, door prizes and refreshments. Show runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For information, email www.brendaroy.com/5.html or call Rosemary at 519-925-3056 or Linda at 519-925-2737.
Photographer Ila Sisson will exhibit her work at Yoga in the Hills Studio, Mill Street, Orangeville, June 28 from noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to p.m. and June 29 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Print this article
Email this article
