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Collingwood Downtown Farmer's Market
2021-06-19 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-26 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-03 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-10 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-17 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-24 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Collingwood Downtown
“Your Outdoor Grocery Store”
The Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) is pleased to announce the return of the Collingwood Downtown Farmers’ Market, this Saturday, May 22nd. We continue to work with the Town of Collingwood and the local health unit to ensure that we have all protocols in place to ensure a safe shopping experience for both market vendors and customers.
Come out this Saturday for the first market of the season and enjoy Collingwood’s ‘only outdoor grocery store’ at the corner of Second and Pine Streets. The market will open from 8 a.m. and continue to 1 p.m.
Please note that the market will be presented in the same format as last year. We will require that you respect physical distancing and wear a face mask both in line and in the market area. No pet dogs will be allowed. We will be managing inflow of traffic at the one way entrance along Pine Street as well as arrows will guide you through the market to reach all your favourite vendors. Thank you to Heretic Spirits who will again be sponsoring the sanitizing stations at the entrance and exits at the market.
Vendors have been busy planting, growing and baking to offer only the best for our 18th anniversary season and are looking forward to welcoming everyone back. As the growing season becomes more fruitful, so will the variety of the goods available at the market.
Changes to provincial regulations regarding producers permitted at farmers’ markets means that we will now also be welcoming local craft breweries and distillers to our market this year, in addition to the wineries and cideries whose products have been available previously.
Find out more details on what to expect this Saturday, May 22nd by checking out our Facebook pages and details at www.collingwooddowntown.com.

Thornbury Farmer's Market
2021-06-20 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-04 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-07-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Smith Memorial Park, Thornbury
We are getting ready for the summer and look forward to operating the market again starting Sunday, May 30, 2021. We will set up in Smith Memorial Park beside the Town Hall on Highway 26 in Thornbury between 11 am – 2 pm.

Wasaga Beach Farmer's Market
2021-06-22 16:00 - 20:00, 2021-06-29 16:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-13 16:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-20 16:00 - 20:00 | The Rec Plex, 1724 Mosley Street, Wasaga Beach, Ontario
Where community comes together
Join Us Each Tuesday
Visit the Wasaga Beach Farmers Market each Tuesday evening from 4 pm – dusk at our new location — 1724 Mosley Street (The RecPlex). The market runs from June until the first week of October, bringing together local artisans, vendors and the entire Wasaga Beach community to celebrate all that makes this area so special.
Operating since 2015, the Wasaga Beach Farmers Market has become a centre for local talent to showcase their products — and produce! We are proud members of Farmers Markets Ontario and abide by all governing regulations to deliver the public the highest quality of local goods and produce. If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, please fill out the application provided.
Season Dates
The 2021 opening date for the Wasaga Beach Farmers Market is Tuesday, June 15th. Vendor applications must be in prior to that date. Our market season runs each Tuesday evening from 4 pm until dusk, with the final date being Tuesday, October 5th.

Collingwood Summer Music Festival
2021-06-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
In The Footsteps of Chopin with Dr. Alan Walker

ONE-TIME ONLY! Exploring the depths of Chopin’s musical genius

FREE! Join our Artistic Director on Wednesday, June 23 at 7pm EDT (EASTERN) for a special, virtual presentation featuring the eminently distinguished musicologist Dr. Alan Walker, in which we dispel many of the myths surrounding the tortured genius.
In this particular discussion, I’ll be playing the role of a snarky 19th-century German music critic who despises Chopin’s works,” says Mr. Vnukowski. “All in good humour, tongue-in-cheek, but a subtle way to get closer to the depths of Chopin’s musical genius.
We’ll be following the footsteps of Frederic Chopin and covering important topics such as musical aesthetics, Polish vernacular and interpretation as the tail-end of the composing process, with plenty of music excerpts by renowned Chopin interpreters. The event will last approximately 50 minutes and will be followed by a Q&A.

Dr. Walker’s recent landmark book Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times has established him as a leading authority on Chopin and his time, earning praise in such publications as:

New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice
The Sunday Times (U.K.) Classical Music Book of 2018
The Economist’s Best Books of 2018.

We’ll also discuss the unique journey that led Dr. Walker to a treasure trove of documents buried deep within the archives in Warsaw, his personal relationship with the music of Chopin, and a few side notes from some of the obnoxious, 19th century music critics who despised Chopin’s music!

The Collingwood Summer Music Festival’s (CSMF) vision is to make accessible the highest calibre of performing artists presenting in the fields of classical and world music to a wide variety of audiences each summer.
The Collingwood Summer Music Festival expands the musical offerings in Collingwood while enhancing the quality of its cultural life; residents and tourists do not need to travel to Parry Sound or Toronto to enjoy top-level classical or world music experiences. Research has shown the social, physical and cognitive benefits of hosting a music festival in its community, enhancing people’s moods and nurturing a sense of belonging.

Creemore Farmer's Market
2021-06-26 08:30 - 12:30, 2021-07-03 08:30 - 12:30, 2021-07-10 08:30 - 12:30, 2021-07-17 08:30 - 12:30, 2021-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Creemore Springs Brewery, 39 Mill St, Creemore, ON, L0M 1G0, Canada
Thank you for your continued support. COVID protocols will apply to the 2021 market. Masks, hand santitation, directional flow, and social distancing. We will be following Public Health requirements.
OPEN for Business
Sat am 08:30 to 12:30 Creemore Springs Brewery corner of Mill & Edward St.

Collingwood Summer Music Festival - Frederic Chopin Virtual Recital
2021-06-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Online
Frederic Chopin Virtual Recital

SUMMER SOLSTICE SERIES – Part 4
Saturday June 26 – 12pm Pacific/3pm Eastern

An all-Chopin recital with renowned concert pianist Daniel Vnukowski at the piano. This recital reveals the many colours of Chopin’s unique compositional language, from outright despair to pure serenity, and ends with the bravura intensity of one of his most luminous masterworks – the Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52.

Vnukowski communicates the emotions within the music. I was moved at several points throughout the recital.
Fanfare Magazine

PROGRAM
Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)
2 Nocturnes, Op. 27
No. 1 in C-sharp minor
No. 2 in D-flat major
3 Waltzes, Op. 34
No. 1 in A-flat major
No. 2 in A minor
No. 3 in F major
Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38
Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52

Daniel Vnukowski, Piano
Note: This virtual recital requires a $12 ticket purchase (see below), but is free of charge for DIGITAL and STAR pass holders (it will show up as an additional event in your original virtual access link).
If you’re unable to make it live, you can re-watch the performance at your leisure for up to one month following the event with the same ticket.

This event has been made possible with the kind support of the Bloom Family

Collingwood Summer Music Festival - PopOpera – Inaugural Concert
2021-07-10 20:30 - 22:30 | New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, Ontario
PopOpera – Inaugural Concert

July 10 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Hybrid Event

Enjoy in your living room or at the drive-in!
7:30pm – Gates Open
8:30pm – Pre-Concert Talk
9:00pm – LIVE Concert

Join Us for a Spectacular Opening Night
Featuring over a dozen members of The National Academy Orchestra of Canada and several rising stars of the Canadian opera scene, directed by Maestro Boris Brott. The PopOpera programme will feature works by Mozart, Bizet, Leoncavallo, Puccini, Verdi, Gounod, Délibes, and Bernstein. It will conclude with two favourite ensembles by Verdi: Va, pensiero (Nabucco) and the Brindisi from La Traviata.

Boris Brott was the celebrated maestro’s assistant during his years as music director of the New York Philharmonic, before going on to an international career of his own.
Toronto Star

National Academy Orchestra of Canada
Boris Brott, Conductor

VENUE
New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON
Note: This “hybrid” concert will be livestreamed online AND projected outdoors at the church’s spacious parking lot (drive-in). The pre-concert talk will be audio-only for digital customers.

This event has been made possible by the kind support of RBC Dominion Securities – Geoffrey J. Belisle.

Collingwood Summer Music Festival - Family Day – Rock & Rumble!
2021-07-11 | Ontario
Family Fun For All Ages!
Beginning with fun, musical activities for preschool children in the morning, live music outdoors in the afternoon and a movie screening in the evening – there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

MORNING
10-11am
Just For Youth

FREE musical activities for preschoolers taking place outdoors on the lawn, helping them to learn the building blocks of music. Ages 2-6.
Free RSVP required per family. (see below)
2 Group Sessions Available (30 min. each)

AFTERNOON
2-4pm
This Land Is Your Land

Jerry Gray & Shipyard Kitchen Party
LIVE DRIVE-IN concert outdoors starring living folk legend Jerry Gray from The Travellers, who leads the audience through the song This Land Is Your Land among other Canadian favourites.
Followed by Shipyard Kitchen Party, the energetic folk/pop singing group inspired by Canadiana, designed to get you off your feet with a hefty dose of dancing, laughter and storytelling.
We have also invited local guests Craig Ashton, Julie LeBlanc & Dean Hollin to join in on the fun, for a true celebration of this magnificent land that we call home! Ages 6+.
Early-Bird: $40 per car
Regular: $50 per car
(FREE for STAR Pass Holders)
Gates open at 1pm

EVENING
8:30-10:30pm
Movie Night!

2018 Canadian Screen Award Winner
DRIVE-IN CINEMA. Screening of the award-winning movie “Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World” outdoors, preceded by a live discussion with the movie’s producer, Stevie Salas. Ages 12+.
Click here to learn more about this movie.
Early-Bird: $40 per car
Regular: $50 per car
(FREE for STAR Pass Holders)
Gates open at 7:30pm

Click here for a printable version of the Canadian lyrics to join the sing-a-long.

Jerry Gray, Singer
Derek Downham, Guitar
Local Host:
Lara Heaton

VENUE
New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON
Note: These events will not be livestreamed online. They are only available in-person outdoors (morning) and at the drive-in (afternoon & evening).

The family event activities have been made possible with the support of Apple Self Storage Collingwood.

Collingwood Summer Music Festival - Chocho – The Butterfly
2021-07-13 19:30 - 22:00 | New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, Ontario
Enjoy in your living room or at the drive-in!
7:30pm – Gates Open
8:30pm – Pre-Concert Talk
9:00pm – LIVE Concert

Chocho – The Butterfly
Already well-known to Collingwood audiences but with a unique twist. Presenting the ‘Butterfly’ with Aki Takahashi on taiko and shamisen together with the unbridled energy of the celebrated Japanese drummers Nagata Shachu.

In ancient Japan, boundaries were set by the sound of taiko drums: the point at which you could no longer hear a village’s drums marked its outer borders. Today, the joyous drumming of Nagata Shachu’s taiko erases boundaries and barriers, bringing together people from all nationalities.

This concert will also feature the projection of a a plein air painting session with local artist Shandelle McCurdie, during the song ‘Tenkai’, which means ‘Heaven’ or ‘to evolve or unfold.’

Program

Shin Kodama (New Echoes), composed by Kiyoshi Nagata.
Hitori Uchi (One person, one drum), composed by Aki Takahashi
Harukoma (Spring Horses)
Nebuta Daiko (Nebuta festival drumming)
Hon-Choshi, traditional arranged by Aki Takahashi
San Ren On (Rhythms of three), composed by Kiyoshi Nagata
Tenkai* (Heaven)
Araumi (Story Sea)
Iwai (Celebrate)

*with accompanying painting session
Artists
Kiyoshi Nagata – taiko and bamboo flute
Aki Takahashi – taiko, voice and shamisen
Naoya Kobayashi
Andrew Siu
Kevin Zi-Xiao He
Briana Lee
Marie Gavin

Nagata Shachu, Japanese Drumming Ensemble
Shandelle McCurdie, Painter

VENUE
New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON
Note: This “hybrid” concert will be livestreamed online AND projected outdoors at the church’s spacious parking lot (drive-in). The pre-concert talk will be audio-only for digital customers.

This concert has been made possible by the support of CIBC Bank.

Collingwood Music Festival - Red Sky Performance
2021-07-14 20:30 - 22:30 | New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, Ontario
Enjoy in your living room or at the drive-in!
7:30pm – Gates Open
8:30pm – Pre-Concert Talk
9:00pm – LIVE Concert

Featuring Celebrated Canadian Poet Dr. Duke Redbird
Celebrating the creativity and fire of Indigenous artistic expression with Red Sky Performance, Canada’s leading contemporary Indigenous dance group and a very special guest – the established Indigenous poet and historian Dr. Duke Redbird, who will recite carefully-curated poetry from his latest book.
This event also features a screening of the movie “The Water Walker” and time-lapse photography from the Saugeen First Nation taken by our film crew!

Dr. Duke Redbird brings his breadth of cultural knowledge and artistic practice to the benefit of a global audience. He was instrumental in the implementation of innovative multimedia, technologies and beyond, bringing an Indigenous approach to art education that was rooted in his pioneering work at OCAD University.

Touring since 2003, Red Sky Performance has delivered over 2,755 performances across Canada including international performances in 17 countries on four continents: two Cultural Olympiads (Beijing and Vancouver), World Expo in Shanghai, Venice Biennale, and Jacob’s Pillow, among others.

This event also features a screening of the 13-min. documentary “The Water Walker.” Anishinaabe water activist Autumn Peltier travels from Manitoulin Island, Ontario to New York City to address the United Nations.
Click here to learn more about the movie.

LITTLE LEAF
Did I see a leaf fall from that tree?
Little leaf, I do not know your name yet I have seen you fall.
You did not fall like a stone from the sky
You did not swoop like a great hawk
You drifted and you sang a song
Your song is in my heart.
– © Duke Redbird

PROGRAM
• Introduction by Dr. Duke Redbird on the importance of sharing land resources.
• The Water Walker Movie (13 minutes).
• STAGE I: Poetry by Dr. Duke Redbird accompanied by Native American Flute.
• STAGE II: Red Sky Performance dancers, beginning with and introduction and a series of songs: Grand Entry song, Solo songs, Flute & Hand Drum song and Sneak Up song.

Dr. Duke Redbird, Poetry
Red Sky Performance, Dancing Ensemble
Jason Chamakese, Native American Flute

VENUE
New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON
Note: This “hybrid” concert will be livestreamed online AND projected outdoors at the church’s spacious parking lot (drive-in). The pre-concert talk will be audio-only for digital customers.

This event has been made possible by the kind support of Scenic Caves Nature Adventures and Huronia Alarm & Fire Security Inc.

Collingwood Summer Music Festival - The Powerhouse Trio
2021-07-15 19:30 - 21:30 | New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, Ontario
Enjoy in your living room or at the drive-in!
7:30pm – Gates Open
8:30pm – Pre-Concert Talk
9:00pm – LIVE Concert

Chamber Music For The 21st Century –
Violin, Piano and Electric Cello
A dramatic chamber music experience starring Mayumi Seiler on violin, Angela Park on piano and Cris Derksen on electric cello. Cris Derksen is a Juno Award–nominated, two-spirit, Cree cellist and composer, who will present specially-commissioned arrangements of her works specifically for this occasion. Music by Wolfgang A. Mozart, Johannes Brahms and Cris Derksen.

Seiler brings an exceptional blend of precision with tonal generosity, finesse with enthusiasm. She persuades you to share her absorption.
BBC Music Magazine

Derksen creates undeniably modern music that mixes folk, classical, dance, and aboriginal structures and tunes with electronic beats and, sometimes, vocals.
MusicWorks.ca

PROGRAM
Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756-1791) – Violin Sonata in B flat, K. 454
Largo – Allegro
Andante
Allegretto
Cris Derksen (1990- ) – Nice and Clean (Piano, Violin, cello)
INTERMISSION
C. Derksen – Planes (Cello, Violin)
Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) – Violin Sonata in A Major, op. 100
Allegro amabile
Andante tranquillo — Vivace — Andante — Vivace di più — Andante — Vivace
Allegretto grazioso (quasi andante)

Mayumi Seiler, Violin
Cris Derksen, Electric Cello and Composition
Angela Park, Piano
Special thanks to Jonathan Wentworth Associates, Ltd. and Latitude 45 Arts

VENUE
New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON
Note: This “hybrid” concert will be livestreamed online AND projected outdoors at the church’s spacious parking lot (drive-in). The pre-concert talk will be audio-only for digital customers.

This event has been made possible with the gracious support of Donald and Catherine MacLean.

Collingwood Pride
2021-07-16 - 2021-07-18 | Online
Love Wins in Collingwood
Save The Date – July 16 – 18, 2021 – Celebrate, Educate, Innovate.
Given the current restrictions on social gatherings, we have made the bold decision to celebrate in our own unique way in 2021. We will be celebrating diversity and inclusion in the Town of Collingwood by getting creative and innovative – sign-up to our mailing list to be the first to know about Virtual Pride sign-up!

Pride at Blue Mountain
2021-07-16 - 2021-07-18 | Blue Mountain Village
In Partnership with Pride Collingwood
Pride Blue Mountain is 3 day celebration of inclusivity, diversity and friendship. Guests can expect to experience an inclusive family friendly weekend filled with live entertainment, animation and pride filled celebrations from the Village to Mountaintop. Event highlights include the Rainbow trail that features 8 stops, that reflect the original pride flag, including live entertainment, two separate Drag Brunches presented by Vizzy at the Summitview Pavilion and Rainbow BBQ presented by Heinz, located on the Cascade Patio, not to mention pop up performances throughout the Blue Mountain Village.
Drag Brunch presented by Vizzy
Friday July 16th and Sunday July 18th
Celebrate with your best pals with a brunch at the Summitview Pavilion, which has the best views of Georgian Bay. There will be two brunch shows, Friday July 16th and Sunday July 18th. Featuring performances from the body beautiful, Katinka Kature, the reigning Miss Crews and Tango, Baby Bel Bel and Toronto’s Turn Up Sensation, Jada Shada Hudson. This is a ticketed event that includes your Gondola ride up and down, a Vizzy Hard Seltzer, and plated menu.
Table For Four $240
$60 per person
Table For Six $360
$60 per person
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FRIDAY, JULY 16 TICKETS
SUNDAY, JULY 18 TICKETS
Rainbow Trail presented by Columbia Sportswear
Friday July 16th and Saturday July 17th from 1-3pm
The Rainbow trail will feature 8 stops on the mountain, with each stop representing the 8 colors of the original Pride Flag. Four of the Eight stops will play host to in person performances from some of Toronto’s favourite Drag Queens at some of the most spectacular vantage points. Take your time and enjoy the trail, just make sure you get to see all four performances at the top of the mountain between 1-3pm. To access the Rainbow trail, all guests will need one of the following: Explore All Day Pass, Play As You Go Pass, Play All Day Pass, Explore Pass, 2021/2022 5×7 Pass or Ikon Pass.
VIEW RAINBOW TRAIL MAP
Rainbow BBQ Presented by Heinz
Friday July 16th and Saturday July 17th from 3pm-6pm
It’s time to put on your best pride positivity gear and come enjoy a BBQ compliments of Heinz! Look for our Pride Ambassadors on the Rainbow Trail for your chance to win free BBQ meal compliments of Heinz. They’re looking for those who are dressed in their best Rainbow gear, celebrating and enjoying all parts of Pride Blue Mountain. Quantities are limited and vouchers will be given out during the Rainbow Trail from 1pm-3pm. Seating will be on a first come first serve basis, and is not guaranteed. The Queens will be stopping by for some photos and performances each day, you’ll have 45 minutes to enjoy a free meal and a show.

Collingwood Summer Music Festival - Scheherazade
2021-07-16 19:30 - 22:30 | New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, Ontario
Enjoy in your living room or at the drive-in!
7:30pm – Gates Open
8:30pm – Pre-Concert Talk
9:00pm – LIVE Concert

A Canadian Premiere!
Starring acclaimed Lebanese-Canadian opera singer Joyce El-Khoury in the role of Scheherazade well supported by Serouj Kradjian and ensemble – a Canadian first! A exotic fusion of traditional masterworks featuring Maurice Ravel’s Scheherazade alongside twentieth-century Lebanese songs and many other jewels of the East.

Sashaying up the red-carpeted stairs of London’s Royal Opera House for the camera, resplendent in a Marchesa gown, El-Khoury is the very embodiment of a prima donna.
Harrods Magazine

This concert will also feature the projection of a a plein air painting session with local artist Bill Franks, during the song ‘Oblivion.’

PROGRAM
• Shéhérazade (Maurice Ravel)
I Asie
II La flûte enchantée
III L’indifférent
• Give me the flute- Aateny el Nay (Najib Hankash-Kahlil Gibran)
• Swear to me little bird- Rah halfak bel ghosn ya asfour (Wadi El Safi)
• I love you Lebanon-Bahebbak ya Lubnan (Rahbani Brothers)
BREAK
• Due Vocalizzi Boghos Gelalian
• Enamored of roses-Ya Aashikata el wardi (Zaki Nassif)
• Flower of my dreams-Ya zahratan fee khayalee (Farid el Atrache)
• Oblivion* (Astor Piazzolla)
• Youkali (Kurt Weill)
• Beautiful Dream – Tcheknagh Yeraz (Arno Babadjanian)
• Por Una Cabeza (Carlos Gardel)

Joyce El-Khoury, Soprano
Serouj Kradjian, Piano and Arrangements
Joseph Petric, Accordion
Kathleen Kajioka, Violin
Jesse Dietschi, Double Bass
Naghmeh Farahmand, Percussion
Bill Franks, Painter

VENUE
New Life Church Auditorium, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood, ON
Note: This “hybrid” concert will be livestreamed online AND projected outdoors at the church’s spacious parking lot (drive-in). The pre-concert talk will be audio-only for digital customers.

This event has been made possible with the gracious support of Jane Moysey, REALTOR® Royal LePage Locations North, Brokerage
