Events

By Mike Anderson If you are a fan of fine art photography, then don't miss the current exhibit at the Georgina Centre for Arts and Culture (GCAC). Artistic Director Charlotte Hale has put together an eclectic selection of vintage and contemporary...

By Mike Anderson After a five-year hiatus, the Discover Georgina Show took Keswick by storm last weekend. The popular home and lifestyle show, run by the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, opened on the blue pad at the Georgina Ice Palace. It featured...

By Mike Anderson Armed with a sense of humour and a wooden auctioneer's stick, Rob Grossi worked the room like a pro, cajoling the willing and sometimes not-so-willing to bid on a series of 15 striking artworks. They were all from...

By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Georgina's entrepreneurial spirit shone brightly at the Wonder Women: Women in Business Conference, held on International Women's Day, March 9, at The Link in Sutton. Celebrating its 5th anniversary, the full-day event with keynote speakers, panel...

By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Where to catch world-class Canadian musicians? Look no further than Virginia! Matt Large, a bluegrass musician and music presenter, launched the Cedar Hedge Concert Series at Virginia United Church in November, with six concerts planned. As we hit...

By Michelle Poirier Taste of Georgina returns for its fourth year, offering diners a variety of prix fixe menus at 16 local restaurants. The culinary event, organized by the Town of Georgina, runs between February 23 and March 7. Cristina Liu, the...

By Mike Anderson Despite a frigid winter night, people filled almost every pew in the Virginia United Church on Saturday night, eager to hear the critically acclaimed Canadian country singer-songwriter Zachary Lucky. Lucky, who hails from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, but now lives...

By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley  Connors Music is a family-run business in the heart of our community. In this remarkable family, everyone has musical talent, and over two decades ago three family members, Joe, John and David, formed the band called the...

By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley  Nothing says ‘community’ better than a bunch of folks clapping, stomping, and sharing good vibes together through the magic of music.   Teilhard Frost, maestro of old-time music, created a spirit of togetherness by belting out familiar tunes and...

By Mike Anderson Pefferlaw's Melinda Watpool continues her bid for a boxing title, after winning her first four fights since turning pro last year. Watpool's next bout is December 2 at Pickering Casino Resort against Hungary's Timea Nagy, 35. Nagy, who also...