Fibrefest is Back!
Come on out to the scenic town of Almonte on September 12 and 13 to celebrate the wonderful world of fibre arts at the 31st Fibrefest — the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s annual fundraiser! Taking…
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Ryan Kwiatkowski —A Rebel Artist
Our interview starts with Ryan proclaiming, “I love not normal!” And that is how his career as a lamp maker began. He was renovating a bedroom and absolutely could not find a lamp that wasn’t…
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The Tradition of a MétisKitchen Party Comes to Almonte
When Amanda Rheaume told me that a line dance group in Toronto was now doing one to her tune Come on Down to Flossies, my mind immediately harkened back to the Métis kitchen parties in…
Gather ’Round this Autumn
There is a special kind of magic that settles over Almonte when autumn hits — the mornings crisp up, the mist stretches out on the river, and delicious colours frame the historic streets. Instinctually we…
United in Song: Jeremy Fisher and Séan McCann
Séan McCann (of Great Big Sea) and Jeremy Fisher met in the lounge of a dusty tour bus behind an arena in Sudbury. Within minutes, they had guitars in hand and began co-writing their first…
Downtown Music Festival Returns
The Downtown Music Festival is set to bring the heart of downtown alive with music on Saturday, September 12. Hosted by the Downtown Smiths Falls Business Association (DSFBA), this full-day celebration of live music will…
Ten Years of Countdown
Ten years after the first Countdown pebble mosaic was unveiled in Eganville, the Countdown Public Art Project is marking a decade of community-powered creativity, remembrance, and collective action to end gender-based violence.
Expressions of Art 2026
West Carleton Arts Society’s signature juried exhibition returns to the Agricultural Hall at the Carp Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 3 (8am to 4pm) and Sunday, October 4 (10am to 4pm). The exhibition will feature more…
A Local Story with Universal Heart
Director Grace Main places a step ladder in the middle of the stage. “This is the fridge,” she says. Three folding chairs, side by side, stand in for a sofa. I’ve been invited to watch…
Blues At the Cove
For two decades, music lovers from across Eastern Ontario and beyond have made the trip to Westport for great blues, soul and R&B in an intimate room where the music is close, the food is…
Honouring the Sacred Circle
In celebration of Truth and Reconciliation Day (September 30), join Mississippi Mills All My Relations on September 29 for a transformative evening of reflection, growth, and storytelling led by Dylan Michael Jenkins, an Omushkego/Anishinabe Two…
Fall Colours Are Coming
September can be a deceptive month — warm, bright, and summery at first glance — yet quietly carrying the promise of crisp air and brilliant colour. As the landscape begins its slow shift toward fall,…
Almonte in Concert
Almonte in Concert invites you to another season of five outstanding concerts in the intimate and acoustically superb setting of the Ron Caron Auditorium in Almonte Old Town Hall. Founded in 1980, this all-volunteer organization…
Native Plants & Clay Sale
Did you know that autumn is a great time to plant? Things planted in the fall will have two good months to establish themselves, without having to deal with the heat and dryness of summer.
Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour 2026
The Crown & Pumpkin Studio Tour will return to Mississippi Mills on Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, from 10am to 4pm each day. The annual Thanksgiving weekend event invites visitors to explore studios…
Kanata Art Club — On the Move to Carleton Place!
There’s some big news in the visual arts community of the Ottawa Valley — the Kanata Art Club is moving to Carleton Place! This highly respected organization has been providing top-notch instruction and support to…
Things that Matter
The Art Hub Gallery in Carleton Place will have 20 artists participating in its Things that Matter show through to September 27, featuring artwork that expresses things that are truly important to them. Topics range from ocean…
It’s All About the Journey
The word “journey” brings to mind two meanings: the physical act of traveling to a new place, and the personal path an individual follows over time.
Fall Films inMississippi Mills
The days are getting shorter and cooler. The leaves are turning colour. The kids are back to school. This could make us sad, or we could get busy booking interesting and fun things to do!
The Merrickville Studio Tour
Why not add the Merrickville Studio Tour to your early fall ramblings as Eastern Ontario adopts its bright fall palette? If you have always been intrigued by art, the tour gives you a perfect chance…
Every Step Makes a Difference
Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) is inviting the community to lace up their walking shoes this October for Hike for Hospice 2026, a month-long fundraising event supporting compassionate hospice care for local individuals and families…
More Music at MERA!
Music at MERA is proud to kick off its fall musical lineup with the classical Homewood Duo featuring Patrick Goodwin on violin and Reese Barkhuizen on piano on Sunday, September 20 at 2pm.
Madawaska Valley Studio Tour
Looking to try something new and get inspired by the rural arts scene? The Madawaska Valley Fall Studio Tour weekend on October 3 and 4 may be just what you’re looking for!
“Small Town, Big Stories”
A new chapter in Smiths Falls’ cultural story begins this September, as the Town launches its first-ever Smiths Falls Literary Festival, a weekend designed to bring readers, writers, families, and community members together around the…
Perth Autumn Studio Tour
Mark your calendars for another edition of the Perth Autumn Studio Tour on the Saturday and Sunday of Thanksgiving Weekend, October 10 and 11, from 10am-4pm.
PARC Studio Tour
The PARC Studio Tour is set for the weekend of September 19 and 20. This is the inaugural tour for the regions of P(embroke), A(rnprior), R(enfrew), C(alabogie) and townships in between!
An Evening of James, Joni, Jackson & Carole
Some songs become more than songs. They become memories — woven into road trips, friendships, first loves, family gatherings and the moments that shape our lives.
The Lightning Thief Comes to Almonte
After a summer of acting, singing, movement, character exploration — and the occasional wandering duck — Riversong Players’ young performers are bringing The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical to the Almonte Old Town Hall…
Sundance Artisan Show
Known for its welcoming atmosphere, scenic outdoor setting and diverse selection of artisans, the Sundance Artisan Show in Maberly has become a cherished annual tradition for artists and visitors alike.
