December 2 – January 2
Winter’s Gift
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, Collingwood
Over 40 fine artists and artisans present their best to you during the season of giving. Opening reception December 5 from 5 – 7 p.m. You can enjoy festive music and refreshments and our soup bowl fundraiser. Local potters have donated handcrafted bowls that may be purchased for a first-come, first-served ticket price of $20, and filled on the spot with artisanal soup.
www.bmfa.on.ca
December 4 – January 4
Twelve Months
Mad & Noisy Gallery, Creemore
An exhibit of twelve new oil paintings by Peter Adams. A celebration of the seasons, it is also a celebration of many of the things the artist is thankful for. As a result these are landscapes of his own backyard, portraits of his children and even some still life interiors of his home.
www.madandnoisy.com
December 15 – February 2
Norma Lee, Kathy Kerr, Lenore Burton, Maureen Shaunessey
Meaford Hall
Watercolour, oil and photography. Each accomplished artist will present their best works in an eclectic mix of style and media for an interesting and innovative show.
www.mefordhall.ca
January 16 - 31
Winter Art Show
Loft Gallery, Clarksburg
A group of original paintings celebrating the wonders of winter.
www.loftgallery.ca
February 13 – 14
Maya Eventov
Brights Gallery, Village at Blue
Exhibition and artists reception of the top selling artist in Canada. Saturday 1 – 6 p.m.,
Sunday 12 – 2 p.m.
www.brightsgallery.com
BOOK LAUNCHES/WORKSHOPS
January 14
Walkability Workshop
Council Chambers, Stayner
Hosted by Clearview Township to develop a cohesive Active Transportation strategy as part of our Trial Link Conceptual Plan. Open to the public. 1 – 4:30 p.m. Refreshments provided.
(705) 428-6230 ext. 249
February 20
Northern Terminus Journal Launch
Grey Roots Museum
Launch of Volume 7 of this publication devoted to celebrating Black History. A presentation with readings, followed by refreshments and the smooth jazz music of Roselyn Brown and Company.
www.greyroots.com
FESTIVALS
November 20 – January 3
Festival of Northern Lights
Owen Sound
All ages will be captivated by over 350 lighted displays and more than 18 kilometers of light strings along the banks of the Sydenham River in downtown Owen Sound and Harrison Park.
Daily from 5 – 11 p.m.
www.festivallights.ca
FAMILY/KIDS ACTIVITIES
December 5 – 31
Frost Frenzy
Village at Blue
Every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Scavenger hunts, horse drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa and holiday carolers.
www.villageatblue.com
December 30
Torch Light Parade
Village at Blue
Bring the whole family out to see the stunning display of fire torches winding down the escarpment into a Village full of excitement. Festivities begin at 8 p.m., parade begins at 10 p.m. Showcasing fire dancers and authentic music.
www.villageatblue.com
December 31
New Years Eve Festivities
Downtown Collingwood
Bundle up the family and come downtown for a scavenger hunt, arts & crafts, warm treats and free public skating. 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
www.collingwood.ca
February 4 – 7
Sunnidale Winterama
New Lowell
Lots of indoor and outdoor winter activities. Fireworks Thursday night, Parade Saturday.
www.clearview.ca
February 12 – 15
Snowman Mania
Wasaga Beach
Come for a celebration of winter, family and community spirit.
www.wasagainfo.com
February 13 - 15
Family Day Weekend
Village at Blue
Free activities during all three days. Flight shows with Free-Flying Birds of Prey by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, Elephant Thoughts science shows, horse & carriage rides, face painting and more.
www.bluemountain.ca
February 14
Torch Light Parade
Village at Blue
Bring the whole family out to see the stunning display of fire torches winding down the escarpment into a Village full of excitement. Festivities begin at 8 p.m., parade begins at 10 p.m. Showcasing fire dancers and authentic music.
www.villageatblue.com
FUNDRAISERS
December 31
See the Magic
Stayner Community Centre
Hosted by Stayner Lions Club. Doors open at 7 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. $150 per couple.
(705) 428-3303
MUSIC/ CONCERTS
December 15
The Trews
Meaford Hall
Those who know the band a little will know them as an electrifying rock band, those who know them well know their acoustic side.
Cost $32.
www.meafordhall.ca
December 19
Toronto All Star Big Band Christmas Special
Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound
Performance from 2 – 4 p.m.
1-888-446-ROXY
December 19
Family Holiday Concert
Rusty’s, Blue Mountain
A festive mix of Christmas carols and children’s music with recording artist Dave Randall. Tickets are free but limited. Donations of unwrapped toys and canned goods for the Beaver Valley Outreach welcome.
www.bluemountain.ca
December 20
Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
Leith Church, Owen Sound
Featuring Amati String Quartet – Georgian Bay Children’s Choir Touring Ensemble – Jennifer Potter, soprano soloist and special guest readers. Join us in the lamp lit beauty to hear again the story of the birth of Christ in word and song. The lessons will be read by members of the North Grey community and there will be congregational carol singing of many old favourites.
www.leithchurch.ca
December 31
New Years Eve with the Beckett Family
Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound
Enjoy old-time country music. Book your tickets in advance as this show is always sold out. Performances at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20.
www.roxytheatre.ca
December 31
New Years Eve Dance
Nottawasaga Community Hall, Duntroon
Live Old Tyme Country Band featuring Greg Holmes of Shelburne, Alec and Donna Aldcorn of Badjeros and friends. Starts at 8 p.m. Cash bar, midnight buffet.
$40/couple.
(705) 445-4828
January 9
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
New Life Church, Collingwood
Renowned violinist Etsuko Kimura and pianist Megumi Okamoto start the new year with the music of Brahms, Beethoven and Vivaldi.
1 p.m. Tickets $35.
www.collingwoodmusicfestival.com
January 16
Roy Orbison Tribute
Meaford Hall
Over the span of the past ten years, the name Mike Mulligan has become synonymous with the music and memories of the late, great, Roy Orbison. Mike has spent his time bringing countless audiences together, both across Canada and the United States, to remember and partake in the magical voice and lyrical genius that was Roy’s. Performance at 8 p.m. Cost $32.
www.meafordhall.ca
January 23
Duo Affinite
OSCVI Regional Auditorium, Owen Sound
Guy Few on trumpet and Nadina Mackie Jackson on bassoon, join the Georgian Bay Symphony in a unique concert. Works by Dvorak, Hummell, Weber and Ignaz Lachner’s Concertino for cornet and bassoon. Performance at 7:30 p.m.
www.georgianbaysymphony.ca
January 29
Led Zeppelin II and Best of Led Zeppelin
Meaford Hall
Note for note and cut for cut, see hits performed live on stage with a multimedia show. A must see event that sells out around the world. Performance at 8 p.m. Cost $45.
www.meafordhall.com
THEATRE/FILM
December 19
Christmas in Oz
Meaford Opera House
Presented by Collingwood School of Dance. $1 from every ticket sold goes directly to the Georgian Bay Animal Rescue and tickets have been donated to Big Brother Big Sisters of the Georgian Triangle. $20 adults, $15 children under 12.
Performance at 7 p.m.
www.collingwoodschoolofdance.ca
January 20
Be the Change - Documentary & Discussion
Gayety Theatre, Collingwood
Musical guest Jay Robinson and panel discussion led by Ryan Hayhurst. This series provides the audience with a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of some of the most important ecological and social justice issues facing the communities of plant Earth. Talented musicians open the event with film screenings and guest speakers who will lead informative dialogues and discussions afterwards.
Admission $5, students free.
www.bethechangefilmseries.ca
February
Black History Month Documentary Film Festival
Grey Roots Museum
In appreciation of our rich Black heritage – local and beyond. Films play every Saturday and Sunday throughout February. Catch a different documentary every weekend.
www.greyroots.com
February 19
Summer of My Amazing Luck
Meaford Hall
Very unlucky things have happened to Lucy. She lost her Mom and to the fill the void she got pregnant. Now she’s in the Have-A-Life welfare housing for single mothers but she thinks her luck’s about to turn. Leaving her ratfink neighbors behind, Lucy and her friend Lish load the kids into a beat up van for a hair-brained, hilarious and heartwarming journey. ‘Luck’ is a play about love, generosity and wishful thinking, it’s also a cutting and comical look at ‘having a life’ below the poverty line.
Performance at 8 p.m. Cost $32.
SPORTS
December 19 – 20
Frozen Rail Jam
Blue Mountain Resort
Watch some of Canada’s top athletes kick off the season by competing for $5,000 cash and prizes.
www.villageatblue.com
January 4 – 8
Coors Light Ski Spree
Blue Mountain
What better way to enjoy the crisp, cool winter air than to get out on the slopes. Guests will receive a discounted day/night lift tickets of $39 plus GST, a savings of over $20 off the regular ticket price.
www.bluemountain.ca
January 30
Volcom’s Peanut Butter & Rail Jam
Blue Mountain
This is their 7th year stopping at Blue Mountain. The purpose of this amateur snowboard series it to give kids an opportunity to build their competition skills. Don’t miss it!
www.bluemountain.ca
