Perth Night Market Artisans, Entertainment and Community - theHumm September 2024
Perth Night Market Artisans, Entertainment and Community - theHumm September 2024
Perth Tourism is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Perth Night Market on Saturday, September 14.
This free event kicks off at 5pm, showcasing over 90 artisans, crafters, makers and more from Lanark County, the Ottawa Valley and beyond. Attendees will be treated to a wide variety of entertainment including musicians, magicians and more, highlighting the incredible talent close to home.
Shops throughout Perth will stay open late, offering attendees the chance to explore unique offerings within the beautiful heritage buildings. Enjoy delectable food and drink under the stars at one of the many restaurants and pubs, or savour takeout in the scenic Stewart Park along the Tay River.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, street closures will allow guests to move about freely. A shuttle service will run from 2:30–10:30pm from several parking lots on the outskirts of Perth to the event area.
Experience the magic of Perth’s streets at night. Visit perth.ca/nightmarket for more information and to stay up to date on details.
Anthony (Tony) Belcourt — Reconciliation Through Art - theHumm September 2024
By Sally Hansen
Art… and Soul
Tony Belcourt’s life is an ongoing saga of fighting for Indigenous rights and improved relations among and between Indigenous peoples and their neighbours — the rest of us. At the tender age of 81 he continues to fight racism, prejudice and myths, and he is armed with a personality that exudes hope and optimism. He is a born salesman. Society should be grateful that he is an intrinsically good man dedicated to improving the world we share......
Folk in the Forest A Local Music Festival for a Good Cause! - theHumm September 2024
By Robert Cretien
On Saturday, September 14 from 2–8pm, come to the picturesque village of Appleton and enjoy an outdoor concert featuring an amazing lineup of talented and entertaining musicians.
The festival will feature celebrated singer/songwriter Ian Tamblyn, the Latin-Andean fusion of Colores Andinos, the lively Franco-Ontarian band Monette accompanied by George Turcotte, the vocals and guitar work of singer/songwriter Jamie Campbell, the engaging performances of Chris White with fiddler Erin Okrainec......
Kingston WritersFest 2024 - theHumm September 2024
By John Pigeau
This September, the Kingston WritersFest (KWF) will be turning the page to a fresh new chapter.
Now in its 16th year, KWF will embrace The Screening Room, Kingston’s beloved independent movie theatre, as its new primary venue, giving the festival an even more community-minded feel. The theatre, situated in the heart of the downtown, will be host to most on-stage author events, the festival bookshop, and KWF’s box office during the highly anticipated annual festival, which this yea......
A Community Night of Music, Fun, and Hope - theHumm September 2024
By — Cindy Manor is the Vice President of Philanthropy at the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre
I’m excited to share some fantastic news with our community — on Saturday, September 7 at 5pm, Ridge Rock Brewing Co. in Carp will be the place to be! I Am Kentucky and Northern Off Road Girls are teaming up to host a special fundraising event in support of the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre (DSYTC). This evening promises to be more than just a night out; it’s an opportunity for all of us to come together for a cause that deeply impacts our community.
The event will feature a full concert by......
Fall into More Reading and Writing! Almonte Readers & Writers’ Fall Season of Workshops, Events and Special Programs - theHumm September 2024
By Jenn Snider Cruise & Jessie Carson
Get ready to read and write your way through the Fall with Almonte Readers & Writers (ARW)! From September through November, ARW is offering a wide variety of activities for all sorts of literary lovers.
Coming up on September 15, join Almonte’s Joey Graff for a two-hour Art of Writing workshop titled Stop, Drop, and Write. Designed to ignite your imagination and release the stories that live inside you, this is a great opportunity to kick-start your creativity as we wrap up su......
Fall Events at Heritage House Museum - theHumm September 2024
The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum has some great events coming up this fall!
On September 7 and 8, the public is welcome to join the fun and admire artists at work as they vie for the title of Rideau Artist of the Year. The plein-air painting will take place from 9am to 4pm each day along the Rideau Canal Corridor, from Combined Locks to Detached Locks.
And from September 18 through to November 2, artwork created at the above event will be displayed at Artisan Vil......
Nathan Sloniowskiand Friends at MERA - theHumm September 2024
If you missed his sold-out show at this year’s Folkus Concert Series, Nathan Sloniowski and his musical friends are looking forward to bringing his new album The Lost Love Letter to a Small Town to the Music at MERA Fall Series in McDonalds Corners on Sunday, September 8. Doors open at 1:30 and the show starts at 2pm, with tickets available from Tickets Please (TicketsPlease.ca, 485–6434) or at the door, depending on availability.
“The MERA Schoolhouse is a cultural jewel and magical lis......
Fall Fairs — Rides, Displays… and Goats! - theHumm September 2024
By David Hinks
The theme of the 2024 Middleville Fair is “Goats”. I love the simplicity of that theme. It evokes country, it evokes the spirit of local rural folks, it connects me with my roots. Having grown up on a dairy farm in southwestern Ontario and having shown my Holstein heifer at the local fall fair as a 4-H club member, I take a special interest in what the farm kids are going through at fair time. I have been intrigued by the sheep shows at the Middleville Fair — those docile creatures seem so much more......
Friends of MMPL Annual Book Sale Is Back! - theHumm September 2024
By Glenda Jones
It’s time to sort through summer reading material, both paperback and hard cover, and send those books to the Friends of the Mississippi Mills Public Library (FoMMPL) for their gigantic book sale in October. The Friends will accept donations from October 1–17 at the Rexall Mall on Ottawa Street in Almonte.
Please be kind though. Don’t bring magazines, textbooks, reference books, damaged kids’ books or anything outdated, dusty, moldy, torn or marked… you get the picture. At the donation site ......
2024 Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame Ceremony - theHumm September 2024
The Board of Directors of the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame is very pleased to announce the Inductees to be honoured in 2024. They include The Debenham Brothers, Rae Palmer, Eddie Francis, and Jennifer Johnston-Armstrong.
The 2024 Induction Ceremony will take place at its new time on Sunday, September 29 at 3pm at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe. Throughout the afternoon, you’ll be entertained by over twenty of the best artists and musicians our Ottawa Valley has to offer. They w......
Experience Art Alongthe Back Roads - theHumm September 2024
The Artists and Artisans of North Frontenac Township are excited to present the 11th annual Back Roads Studio tour. Always held on the last weekend in September, this year it will take place on Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th from 10am to 4pm each day. Studios will be open throughout the whole of the Township, located west of Perth, north of Sharbot Lake, and east of Cloyne.
This year there will be more artists and stops on the tour than ever, with 24 exhibitors in 16 dif......
Old Friends, Old Work Art by Ruby Ewen and Jim Affleck - theHumm September 2024
By Pattie Dolan with RuEwen
In 2007, I was asked to help with an exhibit of the paintings of Ruby Ewen and the sculptures of Jim Affleck; it was entitled New Works, Old Friends. Beautiful contemporary art by two people who had known each other a long time. Jim Affleck died six years ago. One year ago, while visiting Ruby and looking through her works from the 1980s, I felt we should do one more “old friends” effort, this time with old works, as that was all we had of Jim’s. After months of consulting with friends, co......
Farmgate Cider Proudly Presents The Once - theHumm September 2024
A modern indie folk trio from Newfoundland, The Once have collected a trio of Canadian Folk Music Awards, numerous ECMA awards, and were named Artist of the Year by the Newfoundland & Labrador Arts Council. They have earned not one, but two JUNO nominations for Roots Album of the Year, and continue to take their music around the world.
With the release of 2024’s Out Here, The Once have delivered a thoughtful and playful assembly of songs mingling their musical roots from Ne......
Second Season for Sunday Films The Mississippi Film Society Returns! - theHumm September 2024
By Glenda Jones
The Mississippi Mills Film Society is fresh off their first year, which saw them donate $1200 to the Library for summer programming. They are now preparing for the fall, having selected three films that are sure to entice audiences. Choosing these films is a daunting task that requires working with distributors from the Toronto International Film Festival in order to find the exact fit of story to audience. This year they have done an excellent job, with the following films slated for the fall.
The Songs of Peter Gabriel & Sting Presented by Classic Troubadours at Studio Theatre Perth - theHumm September 2024
Come out to Studio Theatre Perth on September 28 at 7:30pm for a celebration of the incredible artistry of Sting, The Police and Peter Gabriel. Hear the timeless hits you know and love, performed by a world-class band including celebrated singers Jacob Moon, Mike Ferfolia, Selena Evangeline and YouTube drumming sensation Rob “Beatdown” Brown. Their high-octane versions of songs like Sledgehammer, In Your Eyes, Roxanne and Message in a Bottle (and more!) will have you dancing in the aisles!
Join the Team at Climate Network Lanark! - theHumm September 2024
By Sue Brandum
Climate Network Lanark (CNL) is busier than ever uniting residents and businesses across Lanark County and Smiths Falls to act on the climate crisis. Our seminars and workshops are drawing hundreds of participants, eager to learn, collaborate, and yes — act — on practical strategies to reduce carbon emissions, conserve nature, and enhance community resilience against extreme weather. As interest in our projects continues to surge, CNL is actively recruiting additional staff to support the exciting......
Perth Night Market Artisans, Entertainment and Community - theHumm September 2024
Perth Tourism is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Perth Night Market on Saturday, September 14.
This free event kicks off at 5pm, showcasing over 90 artisans, crafters, makers and more from Lanark County, the Ottawa Valley and beyond. Attendees will be treated to a wide variety of entertainment including musicians, magicians and more, highlighting the incredible talent close to home.
Shops throughout Perth will stay open late, offering attendees the chance ......
Save the Date! Danny Michel & Steve Poltz to Play Perth - theHumm September 2024
November 8 brings a must-see evening to Perth with Danny Michel and Steve Poltz, two of the wittiest, most accomplished live performers on today’s scene.
Danny Michel is one of Canada’s most dynamic, engaging musicians. With his distinctive guitar skills and fresh songs, Danny’s live shows are infinitely creative. He’s also an award-winning producer, space buff, skier, forester, recluse, and adventurer. And a passionate slot car enthusiast.
Halifax-born, California-raised Stev......
Art House Music SeriesResumes in September - theHumm September 2024
The Carleton Place Gallery is excited to continue their Art House Music Series with hosts Mel and Don Bray of Carleton Place. Immerse yourself in a fantastic evening as music and art collide, featuring top musicians and artists from surrounding areas.
The concert on September 5 features Lynne Hanson. Winner of two Canadian Folk Music Awards, Hanson is known for her high energy, roots guitar-driven performances. Too tough for folk and too blues-influence for country, Lynne’s brand of porch mus......
Valley Youth Singers New Children’s Choir Launching in September! - theHumm September 2024
Kids and music go together like peanut butter and jam. From lullabies in the cradle to teenagers headed to their first concert, music is an important part of growing up. Music does so many things to enrich the life of a child: it helps them to learn, to express themselves, and to grow and mature. It is a gift like no other in the development of a child.
An exciting new opportunity for young singers ages 7 to 12 has arrived in the Perth area. Valley Youth Singers is a new children’s choir starting this fall in two locations, Perth and Lanark. The choir will provide a fun, educational e......
Seniors for Climate Day of Action on National Seniors Day, October 1 - theHumm September 2024
October 1 is National Seniors Day in Canada, and also the United Nations International Day of Older Persons.
Climate Network Lanark is enthusiastically joining Seniors for Climate for a day of action to bring attention to the worsening climate emergency. Seniors and other members of the greater Perth and Lanark County community are invited to gather along Highway 7 at Wilson Street in Perth on Tuesday, October 1 from 11:45am to 1:15pm. If you are planning to drive, please park away fro......
MAG Artists Studio Tour! - theHumm September 2024
The Merrickville Arts Guild (MAG) Studio Tour is back, at the height of Autumn, for one weekend only — October 5 and 6 from 10–5pm. Local artists will throw open their studio doors and welcome the public once again, as has been the tradition since 1985!
This year’s 25 participants are eager to show and sell their work, including paintings in various media, handbound books, printmaking, pottery and ceramics, jewellery, sculpture in glass and in cloth, hand blown glass, photography, thread pai......
Have Your Jigsaw Puzzle Box Signed by the Artist! - theHumm September 2024
TheOccurrence, Canada’s only jigsaw puzzle factory/gallery/store, is proud to announce the launch of its newest jigsaw puzzle — The Village of Merrickville. Perhaps not coincidentally, TheOccurrence theoccurrence.ca is located in Merrickville!
Multi-media artist Alice Hinther is known internationally for her extra-sassy greeting cards (Canada, USA, Europe, Australia) and folk-art paintings. Her work is infused with artistry, th......
Natives & Clay Plant and Ceramic Sale - theHumm September 2024
The Natives & Clay native plants sale returns to West Carleton on the weekend of September 7 and 8. It will feature nursery-propagated native plants suitable for Ottawa Valley gardens from Ottawa Valley Native Plants, as well as ferns and garden-themed stoneware pottery by Pine Ridge Studio.
Ottawa Valley Native Plants is a nursery located near Eganville. Owner Trish Murphy propagates all of her offerings from locally-sourced wild plants and seeds. She specializes in......
Leverage For Mountains - theHumm September 2024
The Town of Carleton Place is pleased to welcome Leverage For Mountains to the historic Town Hall Auditorium on Friday, October 4 starting at 7:30pm.
Leverage For Mountains is an independent folk trio comprised of Nick Loyer, Jay Trépanier and Jay Flynn. The Gatineau group’s rich acoustics and powerful vocal harmonies are key to their rapid rise to popularity. Their first EP, 2016’s The Essence Project, introduced listeners to their approach of emphasizing their lyrics and the emot......
A Hermit Finds Community - theHumm September 2024
By Ellen Fraser
A few years ago on a desolate February day, I was thumbing through theHumm in the hopes of finding an event to budge myself out of a malaise.
Bingo! Ankaret Dean would be teaching a basketry workshop at MERA, a schoolhouse-turned-arts centre in McDonalds Corners. Soon after, on a snowy Saturday I found myself in a cozy room with others seeking not just a new skill, but community. We passed a pleasant afternoon chatting and weaving willow reeds. When it was time to go, new baskets in ......
Raph’s School of Rock The Journey from Stage to School - theHumm September 2024
By Leanne Baker
Local, passionate, and generous, music teacher Raph Storto is living and breathing music in the heart of Carleton Place. From lessons to jamming, you will catch him talking or playing music, helping someone improve their skills, or making improvements to his studio space,
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Raph myself throughout this past summer. I have played guitar for about 15 years now, yet only took a few proper lessons at the beginning when I was really young. I taught myself throughou......
Two New Shows at Sivarulrasa Gallery - theHumm September 2024
From September 20 to October 25, Sivarulrasa Gallery in Almonte will present two new exhibitions featuring Quebec-based artists. Meet the artists at the combined Vernissage/Artists Reception on Saturday, September 21 from 2–4pm!
Lise Leroux: Reconnections will run in Gallery I. Based in Montérégie, Lise earned her Bachelor of Fine Art degree at the Université du Québec à Montreal. Born in a farming environment, she is inspired by the land and forests, and by her exten......
Beckwith Heritage Bus Tour - theHumm September 2024
Embark on a fascinating journey to discover the heritage of Beckwith Township through a guided tour presented by the Beckwith Heritage Committee in partnership with the Lanark County Genealogical Society. The tour takes place on Saturday, September 28 from 9:30am to 3:30pm and includes a BBQ lunch catered by Leatherworks Catering. Explore various sites and soak up the history along the way!
In Ashton, the tour stops at the famous Ashton Pub and Brewing Company. Rumored to be haunted, the hamlet also boasts the Ashton General Store, early churches, stories of Iceland’s First Lady and m......
Almonte Fibrefest - theHumm September 2024
Come on out to the friendly town of Almonte on September 7 and 8 for the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s 29th annual Fibrefest! The festival is a celebration of fibre arts — a fun homage to the textile industry’s lasting impact on the Valley. Taking place at two locations, the Almonte Community Centre and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, admission to Fibrefest is $5 per day and grants access to both sites. Over 80 fantastic fibre vendors will be at the market, selling finished goods and t......
Celebrating Big Brothers and Big Sisters - theHumm September 2024
September is Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) month, and September 18 is BBBS Day. In Lanark County, the local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency will be “turning it teal” to bring awareness to the power of mentoring.
Communities throughout the County will be adding a touch of teal to their local landmarks during the week of September 15–21 in honour of this local agency and its important programs. In addition, local governments will be naming September “Big Brothers Big Sisters Month”. This awareness campaign is to amplify the need for volunteers to help ignite the potential of......
The Wizard is… Odd!? A Hilarious and Heartwarming Original Musical - theHumm September 2024
By Susan Macaulay
It was spring 1981.
I had just returned to Canada from an eighteen-month trek through New Zealand and Australia, and was lucky to land a job as a publicist for a summer stock theatre (The Piggery) in a village in southeastern Quebec (North Hatley; population seven hundred). It was the first time I had been involved in any way with “the theatre.” I was twenty-five years young. There was no Internet and by default no email or social media.
Fast forward forty years to late 2021. I was......
Arnprior to Nashville Andrew Michelin’s All Canadian Soundclash - theHumm September 2024
In the winter of 2023, Andrew Michelin, the talented singer-songwriter behind The All Canadian Soundclash, received an unexpected yet thrilling invitation. Dean Miller, a renowned Nashville record producer known for working with legends like Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, had stumbled upon the band’s 2021 album, Better Late Than Never. Impressed by Michelin’s songwriting prowess, Miller reached out, expressing a keen interest in collaborating. He invited Michelin t......
The Perth Autumn Studio Tour Thirty-One Years of Art and Tradition - theHumm September 2024
By Zoë Lianga
In 1968, a group of free-spirited visionaries moved onto what had once been the Brennan farm, west of Perth, and created the vibrant alternative community of Brooke Valley. Their dream of a sustainable and cooperative lifestyle, together with the natural beauty of the area, soon drew others, many of whom, not surprisingly, were craftspeople.
In 1993, twenty-five years after the farm was first settled, a collection of local artisans established the first Perth Autumn Studio Tour and laid the foun......
Arts CP Call for Artists - theHumm September 2024
Hey vendors — here is your chance to participate in a one-of-a-kind artisan and artist sale for the festive season! Let’s encourage people to look at original pieces of art/crafts as affordable and within everyone’s reach at this time of year. Arts Carleton Place is seeking 45 vendors for their annual Itty Bitty Artisan and Artist Sale who produce original small paintings (in all media), fibre art, photographs, jewellery, pottery, blown glass, fused glass or works of wood or metal as well as books or other original creative pieces.
Taking place on November 16 and 17, this event will ......
Bees in My Bonnet… And Elsewhere - theHumm September 2024
By Glenda Jones
On the hottest day in August, I enjoyed lunch with a friend, spent the afternoon reading in the shade on the deck, and thought everything was right with the world. Late in the afternoon, the coolness of the hot tub beckoned.
In the interests of modesty, I pulled on my swimsuit, and WOW!! I was instantly on fire! I was stung — not once, but several times — where no one should ever be stung. I was yelling and moaning as I whipped off my swimsuit, all the while frantic with pain. I grabbed the ......
Learn Again in Almonte! - theHumm September 2024
A new season of Learning Again in Almonte courses and workshops is underway! Registration for all events now takes place at Tickets Please (TicketsPlease.ca, 485–6434), where you can also find more details.
Starting on September 19, join Ian Douglas for Musica Intima — six interactive lectures exploring some of the hidden elements that are built into the music we love. Participants will listen to samples of music from around the world, watch performances, and try listening “experiments” to gain new insights about how we hear and respond to music.
The Night Sky! An Introduction to ......
Linden Co-operative’s “Songs for Stability” Joey Wright and Jenny Whiteley Set to Captivate in Perth on October 5 - theHumm September 2024
This autumn, the Studio Theatre will resonate with melodies both heartfelt and inspiring as the Linden Housing Co-operative presents its major fundraiser, “Songs for Stability”. Scheduled for October 5, the event offers an auditory feast with an exceptional concert aimed at bolstering Linden’s mission to provide affordable, community-focused housing.
Linden was founded with a vision to establish a supportive and sustainable living environment. Its mission is to cultivate a community that th......
Late Night at the Library - theHumm September 2024
Comedian Dianne Skoll will be performing her critically acclaimed solo show “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Becoming a Woman” at the Perth Library on September 7 from 7–8:30pm. This show is the final event in the Lanark Speaks: Queer Speaker Series offered by the Library and Queer Connection Lanark queerconnectionlanark.ca with support from the Perth & District Community Foundation.
“The Lanark Speaks series has been a platform for some truly excellent guest speakers. It has been an honour and pleasure to share......
I Can’t Do This Alone Anymore Signs that a Caregiver Needs Support - theHumm September 2024
By — Ruth DuBois, BScN, MA (Counselling), is a Board Member with Home Hospice North Lanark
Marcy (not her real name) has been caring for her elderly grandmother, weathering the ups and downs that go with watching a loved one gradually lose their capacity for independent living and self-care. Since taking on the primary responsibilities of seeing that her grandmother has nutritious meals, weekly bathing, transportation to her medical appointments, and home maintenance, Marcy has changed too. She is feeling noticeably stressed and trapped in a treadmill of routines. She is burn......
PDCF’s New Community Granting Fund - theHumm September 2024
This year, 24 local organizations received $174,619 in grants from the Perth and District Community Foundation (PDCF). This is the highest amount ever awarded by PDCF, and the greatest number of grants ever disbursed in its 22-year history.
Executive Director Victoria Gibb-Carsley says that local organizations have told her that they are feeling the pinch of cuts to traditionally stable funding sources. “That, combined with increasing needs in the community, is resulting in a greater volume ......
Arnprior Humane Society - theHumm September 2024
By Lynda Duffy
The Arnprior & District Humane Society (ADHS) is delighted to announce that our brand-new bottle shed is now open, with sincere gratitude to Thomas Cavanagh Construction, Arnprior Lions Club and many stalwart ADHS volunteers. You’ll find it right next to the shelter at 490 Didak Drive in Arnprior.
Collecting empties is one of our major year-round fundraising events. Money from empties goes directly to the wellbeing of animals in our care. We accept bottles and cans from......
Volunteering is a Work of Heart - theHumm September 2024
By Kat WatringEllis
Recently, Studio Theatre hosted its annual volunteer appreciation gathering, offering a wonderful opportunity to celebrate community theatre and the friendships forged through volunteering.
W......
Nisha Nayar’s Paintings at the Almonte Library - theHumm September 2024
Until October 5, the Almonte Library Corridor Gallery presents paintings by Ottawa artist Nisha Nayar. Her work reflects a natural world viewed through a contemporary urban lens. With a playful e......
Oct 19 - Nov 30 The Second Wife's Story -- Matheson Housewarming Party
Nov 13 Christmas Urn Workshop
Nov 15 "The Sky's the Limit" MMLT Gala
Nov 16 - 17 Itty Bitty Art & Artisan Show
Nov 16 Guatemala Stove Project Dance
Nov 16 - 17 Gift of Art Show & Sale
Nov 16 Almonte Farmers' Harvest Market
Nov 16 Christmas Market
Nov 16 Meet the Artists - 10th Anniversary
Nov 19 Christmas Urn Workshop
- Shane Belanger — Having a Whale of a Time
- Cabaret Extravaganza! Celebrating 5o Years of The Hub | Rebound
- The Beatles Come to St. Andrew’s United
- The Wizard is… Odd!? A Hilarious and Odd-ly Relatable Original Musical
- The Sky’s the Limit at MMLT’s Fundraising Gala
- Come to the Merrickville Makers Market!
- 10th Anniversary Show at Sivarulrasa Gallery!
- Library After Dark A Night of Music with Jeremy Lyall
- Showing the Local Love for the Holidays!
- I’m Not Imelda Marcos
