5 Wednesdays in July
Friends of Augusta Street Park volunteers have once again come together to create a summer tradition that has become a highlight of the season for many in our community.
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Maureen McAuliff — Art Is Poetry in Colour
For artist Maureen McAuliff, painting is her life. Finally — it has been a long, circuitous path to becoming who she was always meant to be. This outgoing, energetic community asset finally realized her lifetime…
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Stewart Park Festival Turns 35!
From July 17–19, downtown Perth will once again come alive with three days of music and community as the popular Stewart Park Festival (SPF) returns for its 35th year. Featuring a diverse lineup of Canadian…
Bard Under Glass Returns to Perth’s Crystal Palace
When BarnDoor Productions community theatre brought William Shakespeare back to summer in Perth last year, they hoped for good audience reception.
The Tunic Show
It started off as any other day: getting together with friends, conversations, laughter, discussions about our struggles, and then of course what each of us was pursuing or dreaming of. Deb Guthrie is a prolific…
Crooked Creek to Play Union Hall
When the Fugitives played at Union Hall this past March, they put out a call for a banjo player. Tim Loten, a talented musician from the Perth area, answered that call. His remarkable ability to…
Summerfest Brings Bridge Street to Life
For one day each summer, Bridge Street becomes more than just the heart of downtown Carleton Place — it becomes the setting for countless memorable moments. On Saturday, July 25, Bridge Street Summerfest returns, bringing…
A Raging Torrent of (Hilarious) Catastrophe
The Play That Goes Wrong by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields is coming to Perth Studio Theatre from July 2–12. There are so many moving parts to this production that I was reminded…
A Company of Fools Sets Sail!
Pack your picnic blankets and prepare to sail away as a Company of Fools brings you to the shores of the Greek islands! This year the Fools are setting Shakespeare’s most famous comedy against a…
Madawaska Valley Studio Tour
This year’s Madawaska Valley Studio Tour takes place on the weekend of July 18 and 19. Studios from Barry’s Bay to Eganville, and from Quadeville to Killaloe are participating in this free self-directed tour. Visitors…
Arden Studio Tour
Taking place on July 11 and 12 from 10am to 4pm each day, this weekend-long studio tour is held annually in Arden, Ontario — a quaint little hamlet halfway between Peterborough and Ottawa and about…
Introducing BD Finch Music in Almonte
Almonte will be home to a new music studio this September! BD Finch Music is a new family-run music studio located at 64 Mill Street in Almonte offering violin and cello lessons starting this September.…
Noreen Young: Drawings & Illustrations
From August 1 to September 4, Sivarulrasa Gallery and Puppets Up! are delighted to jointly present Noreen Young: Drawings & Illustrations, an exhibition of early works on paper by artist Noreen Young (1939–2025). The exhibition…
6th Annual Merrickville Festival of the Arts
The Merrickville Organization for Culture and the Arts is pleased to offer the 6th Merrickville Festival of the Arts on July 11 and 12 in the beautiful Blockhouse Park alongside the Rideau Canal. Over 30…
Garlic Nirvana Returns
Garlic lovers can mark Sunday, August 2 on their calendars. That’s when Indian Creek Orchard Gardens will host the sixth edition of Garlic Nirvana, their annual garlic extravaganza, from 9am to 2pm at the farm…
Bonnechere Valley Inspired Tour
The Bonnechere Valley Inspired Tour returns for its fourth year on August 1 and 2, from 10am to 4pm daily. There are 12 great stops throughout Bonnechere Valley Township with over 40 participating local artists,…
Sustainable Shopping at ECOBOU
ECOBOU is a small vintage boutique located in the heart of downtown Perth, which is run by owner Robyn Boynton. She had previously been located on Wilson Street, but recently moved to a new location…
Joy is Coming!
Looking for the ultimate summer daytrip? Look no further than Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival in beautiful downtown Almonte on August 8 and 9!
The Stories Behind the Art at Bloomfest 2026
One of the best parts of putting on Bloomfest each year is getting to know the artists. I am always fascinated by the stories behind the work — how someone first found their way to…
Adventures in Art!
Arts Carleton Place’s Art Hub Gallery celebrates its 1-year anniversary at 127 Bridge St, Carleton Place and invites everyone to enjoy the new show — Adventures in Art. The gallery has recently welcomed 8 new artists:…
The Killaloe Craft and Community Fair Turns 50!
Fifty years ago, The Band took their final bow, the CN Tower rose to the world’s tallest freestanding structure, and a small group of freewheelers in the Ottawa Valley planted the seeds of a festival…
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