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A Long Walk in the Snow with CBC’s Tom Allen

Following cross-country tours to Alberta, B.C. and Quebec, CBC Radio host Tom Allen is bringing his J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow show to St. Paul’s United Church in Perth on Thursday, April 23…

CFUW Renfrew Giant Book Sale

All good things must come to an end. After 65 years and hundreds of thousands of books, the Canadian Federation of University Women, Renfrew and District, will host its final Giant Book Sale on April…

Theatre Night in Merrickville presents Siberian Summer

Paul van Dyck’s Siberian Summer is a hilarious romp following three women “of a certain age” and a “failure to launch son” on their monsoon of a journey of self-discovery as they travel aboard the…

MERA Summer Art Camp

Young artists have two opportunities to join MERA’s popular Summer Art Camp. Sessions run from July 6–10 and from August 10–14, and each camp runs Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. Each offers a…

Helping Boys Discover the Magic of Camp

At a recent Camp Lau-Ren Board meeting, it was reported that the enrolment of boys of intermediate and senior age (age 12–15) was less than girls. The Board is now exploring new ways to help…

Craft & Colour Market

On Sunday, April 26 from 10am to 4pm, celebrate local artisans who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour! Hosted at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) in partnership with The Inclusion Project with support…

A Celebrationof Light and Voice

Spring in the Valley brings a renewed sense of energy. This May, the Arnprior Community Choir (ACC), led by Musical Director Lisa Webber, will channel that vitality into a performance of truly magnificent proportions. On…

A Tale of Two Davids

Two of Perth’s theatrical giants, whom this writer has chosen to call The Two Davids, are collaborating to bring The Maltese Falcon to the stage at Studio Theatre Perth. David Bird is in the director’s…

Art Show Opening — Kairiin Bright

Theatre and film have been lifelong passions for Kairiin Bright. Her freelance design career has taken her across North America, from coast to coast, and as far north as Dawson City, Yukon. Her work has…

So Wrong, it’s Right!

This spring, the Mississippi Mudds will perform the hilarious comedy The Play That Goes Wrong at the Carleton Place Town Hall. This comedic masterpiece, a winner of the UK’s Olivier Award for Best New Comedy,…

Embrace Spring Greening in Miss Mills!

The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is shaking off winter and diving into MM Spring Greening — a celebration of Arbour Week and Earth Day — running from April 20 to May 3. It’s the perfect…

Perth Festival ofthe Maples Turns 50!

Ever since local businessman Vic Lemieux organized the first Perth Festival of the Maples in the early 1970s, Perth has been the gathering place for this annual celebration of local farmers and syrup producers who…

The Bells of St. Paul’s Ring in the Spring!

I love the smell of Spring. I love the taste of sap. I love the cry of a newborn lamb. I love the lengthening shadows and the steady drip of icicles melting. Most of all…

Keeping it Local with Climate Network Lanark

I recently sat down for coffee with Kris, Rob, and Scott to talk about how to announce the launch of Climate Network Lanark’s Carbon Offset initiative. Hang on — I should probably go back and…

Get Your Dabbers Ready…

It’s Friday night at Duke’s Bingo Barn, and everyone who comes to the Station Theatre for the show is part of the game! The evening’s focus is on Carol (Ariane Sockett) and Sandi (Amy Thomlinson),…

Shattered:Time in Pieces

The Almonte and District High School (ADHS) Drama Club’s production of Shattered: Time in Pieces is a hilarious and gripping story following four museum employees who discover an artifact that can send them back in…

Spring Band Concert

The Perth Citizens’ Band, Canada’s oldest continuing town band, will hold its annual spring concert titled “Swing into Spring” on Sunday, April 19 at 2pm at the Perth Legion Hall, located at 26 Beckwith Street…

April Music at MERA

The McDonald’s Corners MERA Schoolhouse will be filled with joyous music on the afternoons of Sunday, April 12 and Sunday, April 26.

Spring into Fine Art!

Arts Carleton Place is pleased to present the Spring Fine Art Exhibition, taking place on May 2 and 3 at the Carleton Place Arena Upper Hall. This annual juried exhibition celebrates regional artistic excellence and…

Community Justice Fundraising Concert at Oakfield Rugby Park

Lanark County Community Justice (LCCJ) has proudly served communities across Lanark County and the town of Smiths Falls for over 25 years, facilitating restorative justice forums through a Court Diversion Program.

Two New Exhibitionsat Sivarulrasa Gallery

New exhibitions by Dale Dunning and Liz Jackson run from April 11 to May 15 at Almonte’s Sivarulrasa Gallery. Everyone is invited to meet the artists at the Vernissage and Artists Reception on Saturday, April…

A Musical Spring Fling

With the days getting longer and warmer, the volunteers of the South Lanark Community Garden are thinking about the coming spring. Seeds have been ordered and planting maps are being prepared. The gardeners are also…

The Perfect Time

A new musical is coming to the Almonte Old Town Hall next month. And if you’re a music fan but aren’t so sure about musicals, it’s the perfect time to change your tune.

Delight the Heart with Art

Art in the Attic’s 36th annual show and sale presents unique original works of art. Twenty-five artists, working in a variety of genres, will showcase their work in the Almonte Old Town Hall at 14…