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November already…

Deb — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:49:15 +0000

свети атанасвикматрациWow. It’s hard to believe that November is here. With it comes the getting ready for Christmas season. Many stores are showing off Christmas displays now.
Kids are compiling their wish lists… we’re decorating our homes… we’re doing some shopping and hiding stuff away… the list goes on…

The Festival of Northern Lights kicks off later this month on November 20th with the opening ceremonies at 6:00 pm at the Queen’s Park Bandshell. The festival runs daily from 5:00 – 11:00 pm from November 20 to January 3rd. Check their website for events and celebrations.

On Saturday, November 21, Santa makes his way to Owen Sound for the Owen Sound Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade at 10:00 am Downtown Owen Sound. For info. call Cheryl Govier (519)371-4717.

That’s not all… there’s shopper’s nights and parades in various communities around Grey Bruce, Christmas bazaars and sales, concerts, and so much more. It’s such a great time of the year. Enjoy!

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Another Fabulous House Concert

Deb — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:50:40 +0000

The beer was on ice, the freshly picked veggies were all washed and sliced, the cookies were baked and the coffee was brewed, the house was packed… the House Concert was ready to start…
Last Saturday night Charles Glasspool and the Big Love rocked the house to raise funds to finish their first EP “Mudtown”. It was an amazing concert with great original music. If you missed it, be sure to check out some highlights of the evening.

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Georgian Bay Extreme Sports Film Festival

Deb — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:54:05 +0000

It’s showtime. The films are in with entries from the Georgian Bay area, Canada and around the world! Come see over 2 hours of high-quality action-packed films covering a huge variety of eXtreme sports.

The Georgian Bay eXtreme Sports Film Festival is a new festival that is seeking to highlight the talent of extreme and hardcore riders throughout the Great Lakes Region. While YouTube has ushered in a whole new wave of DIY videographers this festival seeks to unite both sports enthusiasts and indy filmmakers under one roof where festival-goers can celebrate these achievements and share the stoke in an all out wild night of silver-screen mayhem.

The festival will be hosted in the Weider Room of the Blue Mountain Inn at the Blue Mountain Resort, 110 Jozo Weider Blvd. Collingwood ON.

Join us Friday September 25th. Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
Films Start: 7:30
Tickets: $10 or $5 (students)
Available: at the door, Vertical Hardcore BoardShop (Owen Sound), Kamikaze Bikes (Collingwood), and Boardsports (Blue Mountain Village)

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The Silent Film Ensemble – Roxy Fundraiser

Deb — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:50:55 +0000

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.

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Area Fall Fairs

Deb — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:32:20 +0000

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.

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