The Silent Film Ensemble – Roxy Fundraiser

September 23, 2009

The fundraiser came about by thinking of doing something special for the Silent Film Ensemble’s first anniversary. We started with “Haxan: Witchcraft through the Ages” last year on Halloween and have done a total of 5 films since (Haxan, Nanook of the North, the Passion of Joan of Arc, The Seashell and the Clergyman – a short film -, and Man with a Movie Camera). We also wanted to do something that celebrated the history of cinema in Owen Sound and the Roxy is Owen Sound’s oldest, still operating theatre (although, it is no longer a full-time cinema).

Saturday, October 17, 2009 – 7 p.m. at the Roxy in Owen Sound.

“The Kid”, starring Charlie Chaplin, with an original live soundtrack by the Silent Film Ensemble. http://www.myspace.com/silentfilmensemble

This exciting event will also be featuring three original opening silent shorts by local film-makers, local food from Around the Sound Market and the Rocky Raccoon Cafe, & “A History of Cinema in Owen Sound” Photo Display courtesy of Fotoart and the J. James photo collection.

“The Kid” was Charlie Chaplin’s first feature length film. It follows Chaplin in his famous ‘Tramp’ role as he raises an mistakenly orphaned boy; the kid (Jackie Coogan). The film is a classic of comedy and tragedy, mixing Chaplin’s ability to make an audience laugh and brought to the point of tears. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kid_(1921_film)

Put on with the generous support of:

FindItGreyBruce.com, Around the Sound Market, Bayshore Broadcasting, Rocky Raccoon Cafe, Fotoart, Kiwanis Owen Sound, Reel Hollywood Video, Fromager Music, The Downtown Bookstore, The Instant Print Shop, The Bean Cellar, The Owen.com.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Concerts, Events, Food, Get Out, The Arts, fun

Area Fall Fairs

August 25, 2009

This time of the year brings us the beginning of Fall Fair Season. There are many towns in the Grey Bruce area that host fall fairs. It’s a time of year for many to show off their crops, their livestock, crafts… you name it. Some communities have already had their fair for this year, but there is many upcoming ones. Take a look.

Markdale Fall Fair – Fri – Aug 28 – Sun – Aug 30, 2009
151st traditional fall fair features homecraft competition, heavy horse pull, gymkhana, 4-H shows, baby contest, pet show, children’s activities, goat show and fun for the whole family.

Kincardine Fair (Kincardine Agricultural Society)
August 28 –29, 2009

Durham Central Fair (Durham Central Agricultural)
September 4-6, 2009

Paisley Fall Fair (Paisley Agricultural Society) September 12-13, 2009

Mildmay-Carrick Fall Fair (Mildmay Agricultural Society)
September 11-13, 2009

Chesley Fair (Chesley Agricultural Society)
September 11-12, 2009

157th Owen Sound Fall Fair
Thursday, September 10, 2009 to Saturday, September 12, 2009

Beaver Valley Fair (Beaver Valley Agricultural Society)
September 11-12, 2009

The 152th Arran-Tara Fall Fair.
Tuesday Evening September 15 & Wednesday 16 all day, 2009

Feversham Fair
September 18-20, 2009

Wiarton Fair
September 18-19, 2009

Ripley – Huron Fall Fair
September 23-26, 2009

Walkerton Little Royal (Walkerton Agricultural Society)
October 16-18, 2009

Fun, games, exhibits, visiting with friends and neighbours… fall fairs are great. Try to get out to one this year.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Events, Food, Get Out, The Area, Youth, fun

Celebrate Tomato Season in Grey-Bruce

August 20, 2009

Just received the latest newsletter from the Around the Sound Local Food Market… ’tis the season to enjoy fresh, locally grown produce.

If you missed the fabulous Strawberry Social, here’s an invitation to what will no doubt be another sell-out at the Wiarton Market.

Come out and celebrate tomato season in Grey-Bruce at our Fresh Tomato Pasta Dinner at the Wiarton Farmers’ Market.

Join us this Friday, August 21st at the Farmers’ Market in Bluewater Park. Market runs from 1pm, dinner from 5 to 8pm. Live music! Kids activities! And a Natural Gardening Seminar by Harold Priebe, author of “Old is New Again”.

Dinner features local organic tomatoes with bocconcini cheese and fresh basil salad, pasta with seasonal vegetables, grilled sausage and bison meatballs, fresh baked italian bread, homemade peach pie, coffee and punch.

Meal $12, kids under 12 $6

Reserve your meal by calling (519) 534-2043
***Please pass this message along and post it to anyone who loves good food and local produce!***

Around the Sound is open Thursday and Friday from 10 until 7 and Saturday from 10 until 4
at 972 1st Avenue West, just a block north of the Library.
Please call 519-370-2333 if there’s anything you need.
www.aroundthesoundfood.com

Written by Deb · Filed Under Food, Get Out, Guest Post, fun

Summerfolk 34 – August 14, 15 & 16, 2009

July 13, 2009

Summerfolk celebrates it’s 34th year this year with “The Beat Goes On”.

As expected they have a huge amount of talented performers scheduled for the weekend event, a great many artisans will be showing and selling their wares, lots of food and an assortment of acitivites and events are planned.

The following is the first of several promotional videos for this year’s Summerfolk.