HUNTSVILLE — Big Band and dance fans are in for a treat Friday night at the Huntsville Legion. The Muskoka Big Band lets you Swing Into Fall with a dance upstairs. After a successful gig at the Bracebridge legion last spring, the band moves up the road to Huntsville. Doors open at 7:30 p.m, with […]
GRAVENHURST — A fall tradition takes on a pleasant new turn this year, as the Muskoka Concert Band’s annual Remembrance Day concert falls on the day before Nov. 11. Normally, the band presents its concert on the Sunday before local and national services. But this year, it’s Nov. 10, again at the Trinity United Church […]
GRAVENHURST — The Orillia Silver Band will be performing a concert on Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m. at the Gravenhurst Opera House. Tickets $25; $10 for students/children, available from the Opera House Box Office. The Orillia Silver Band is a British-style brass band with some 35 members. Formed in 1949, the Band has been […]
HUNTSVILLE — The Muskoka Family Network is asking local residents if they would like to volunteerly participate in a national survey on housing options for individuals with developmental disabilities. It’s an initiative by Community Living Toronto, and more information can be found below. Meanwhile, Carla O’Neill, of the Muskoka Family Network, reminds everyone of four upcoming […]
GRAVENHURST — The Gravenhurst Women’s Centre (“Every Woman’s Place for Support, Connections and Community”) is hosting an open house and grand re-opening Tuesday, October 23, from 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. It’s located at 270 Muskoka Rd. S., across from the Opera House, behind the Gypsy Market Mews across from the Opera House. Come and […]
GRAVENHURST — Complements to the chefs. That’s the compliment du jour for hospitality students at GHS. This summer the Gravenhurst High School program received an upgrade. As in ‘A’ new kitchen for an F-ing old saucepan and sink. And at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, they take the plastic wrap off the stainless steel for […]
Nancy Thompson | OHA District 18 PR GRAVENHURST – What do Trumpeter Swans and birdhouses have in common? An OHA District 18 Fall meeting and Workshop hosted by the Gravenhurst Horticultural Society on Saturday Sept 29. Representatives of horticultural societies from Argyle, Baysville, Bracebridge, Callander, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, Magnetawan, North Bay, Parry Sound, Powassan and Sprucedale […]
SOUTH MUSKOKA – This is a great week to clean out your cupboards ahead of Thanksgiving. Both Gravenhurst and Bracebridge are holding food drives Tuesday, Oct. 2. The evening drives will see runners pick up bags of food at your doorsteps. So leave a bag out front – or run when you see teens or […]
GRAVENHURST — Cultural Days are to highlight the varying talents of people in their community. And much like Doors Open that shed light on often behind the scenes locales most of us walk or drive by, both can expose us to hidden rewards. One of those was Saturday afternoon at Trinity United Church in Gravenhurst. […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Breezin’ Down Broadway was musical tour de force at the Rene Caisse Theatre. The Metropolitan Silver Band from Toronto and the theatre presented an afternoon of musical theatre that saw the audience experience the best sights and sounds of the Big Apple and its show tunes. Not only did the music lovers hear […]
GRAVENHURST — Muskoka Concert Association and Trinity United Church invite you to enjoy a short noon concert of Monumental Piano Works with Kyung-A Lee at the United Church. Born in South Korea and now a local to beautiful Muskoka, Lee’s passion for classical music has allowed her to study and perform internationally. Enjoy a piano lecture […]
BRACEBRIDGE — The Metropolitan Silver Band is playing a special fundraising concert called “Breezin’ Down Broadway” in collaboration with Bracebridge’s Rene M Caisse Theatre on Sunday September 23rd at 2:00 pm at “The Caisse.” They will feature the music of Broadway shows with something for everyone’s taste. Under the baton direction of Bracebridge’s Fran Harvey, […]
Mary Leger | St. James Anglican Church GRAVENHURST — Our pets did not ask us to take them into our homes but, once there, they love us unconditionally. Isn’t it appropriate, then, that once a year we bring our pets together to give thanks for the years of loyalty they have given us, and to […]
GRAVENHURST — Steve Hill’s solo show is definitely not one of the loneliest numbers you’ll ever hear – or see. Hill’s show promoter Terry McRae, of Shantero Productions, calls Hill “the most spectacular one-man band on the planet. And Hill is touring in support of his critically acclaimed Steve Hill: The One-Man Blues Rock Band. He’ll be […]
Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST – I caught the opening night of Greater Tuna Wednesday. It was the final gala of the season for the Muskoka Summer Theatre festival at the Gravenhurst Opera House. It’s a funny, if deeply dated (1981), satirical take on life in the South. If you like Robin Clipsham — and […]
BALA — Finding cranberries may be a little easier at this year’s Cranberry Festival here. A number of partners are coming together to create a year-round tourism attraction, the Muskoka Cranberry Route, centred around Muskoka’s beloved fruit. They are encouraging restaurants, bakeries, breweries, retail stores and accommodations to sign up and become a stop on the […]
BRACEBRIDGE/HUNTSVILLE — Muskoka’s newest musical theatre collaboration is holding open auditions for its winter presentation of Mamma Mia! Muskoka OnStage is calling all triple threat actors for the smash hit musical based on the songs of Swedish super-group ABBA, on Oct. 13-14. Auditions will be held on Oct. in Bracebridge from 10 a.m. to 4 […]
GRAVENHURST — The Gravenhurst Horticultural Society is holding its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at7 p.m. at the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre. A new executive and board will be inducted. Are you interested in helping to guide the society into the future? Volunteer to sit on the board for 2018-2019. The board […]
GRAVENHURST — The Muskoka Concert Association takes a detour this month as it begins its 70th season at the end of September. After a successful July fundraising concert featuring the amazing flamenco guitarist Pavlo, they present Blazing Fiddles. The popular sextet are on their 20th anniversary tour, and will be at the Gravenhurst Opera House […]
By Pierre Couture, President, Muskoka Opera Guild BRACEBRIDGE — Knowing what a rich and subtle orchestration Mozart had achieved in his Cosi Fan Tutte, my expectations with a solo piano instrument were limited when we attended OperaMuskoka’s ninth opening night of their annual festival last Tuesday evening at the Renee Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge. I […]