Enjoy Leisa Way sing her heart out as Dolly Parton in Rhinestone Cowgirl at Theatre Collingwood July 25 to 30. Take in the premiere of Dan Needles’ Fair Play at Theatre Collingwood August 18 to 27. Enjoy a gentle gondola ride past the treetops to the top of the Niagara Escarpment at Blue Mountain. Dare […]Read More
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Stratford Shakespeare Festival has posted Seana McKenna’s column about preparing to perform Richard III, on their website. I’m glad. This is Seana’s column in the spring issue of Escarpment Views and we’re extremely fortunate that she’s willing to share with our readers, her deepest thoughts about acting and theatre. It says a lot about her […]Read More
The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival happens September 17 to 20, with the main event on Sept. 19, bringing some of North America’s best authors to the beautiful riverside village of Eden Mills for stellar readings, music workshops and writing seminars. Giller Prize winner Linden MacIntyre, bestselling novelist Joy Fielding, mystery writer Linwood Barclay, The Wayfinders’ author […]Read More
The second production of Theatre Collingwood’s summer theatre season stars Leisa Way in Sweet Dreams: A Tribute to Patsy Cline featuring the Wayward Wind band, live onstage at the Gayety Theatre for one week only, Aug. 16, 17, 19, 20 & 21 at 8 p.m. with one matinee on Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. […]Read More
Floyd Elzinga will be exhibiting works in “The Broken Landscape” at Jordan Art Gallery from Aug. 3 to 30. The launch opening, with everyone welcome, will be on Sat. Aug. 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. Here’s a bit about the artist. Floyd Elzinga grew up actively involved in the landscape on a dairy […]Read More
Here’s some news about our theatre columnist, Seana McKenna: Seana McKenna was awarded an honourary Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting from the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) in San Francisco on May 18. Seana played the title role in the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s 2009 production of Phèdre, which was co-produced with A.C.T. […]Read More
On the weekend, Mike, my sister Barbara and I were happy to go to the Alton Mill for the opening reception for Home Ground. This is an exhibition by The Art Group (TAG), which is made up of five Headwaters artists: Diana Hillman (landscapes), Susan Powell (watercolours), Pam Purves (photography), Hugh Russel (sculpture in wood), and Ian Sinclair (Adirondack-inspired rustic furniture). Here’s […]Read More
Escarpment Views is pleased to offer two pairs of free tickets to the Joseph-Henderson concert, one pair for their Acton appearance, and one pair for their Orangeville performance! Information about the performers is below. To enter our draw for these free tickets, email us with either “I want to see them in Acton” or […]Read More
Judy Snyder of Burlington is the winner of the draw for two free tickets to “The Brilliant North,” a concert by the Hamilton Philharmonic. We thank the HPO for providing these tickets. Check back here soon for another free tickets giveaway, coming soon!Read More
Escarpment Views has two tickets to give away for FREE to “The Brilliant North,” the final concert of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra’s (HPO) season. This concert is at 7:30 pm on Sat. May 1 at Hamilton Place. “The Brilliant North” features some of the most famous works by composers from northern countries. The program includes […]Read More