To August 19, 2007
Stratford, Stratford Summer Music
Various venues throughout Stratford
Stratford Summer Music celebrates leading musicians in a salute to Canadian music legend Glenn Gould. Enjoy an opening celebration with fireworks, music on the Avon River and concerts at Knox Church and City.
Please visit website wwww.stratfordsummermusic for dates and times.
Various pricing
1-800-567-1600

To August 24, 2007
Goderich, Ring 'Round The Moon play-Gairbraid Theatre Company
The Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria St. North
This Romantic Comedy with Music has everything in place for a fairytale full of lovers who won't live happily ever after until a summer charade propels them across a complicated trail of mixups and misunderstandings. An off-Broadway revival that delightfully challenges the audience into guessing who will pop up next at an all-night party. Shows at 8pm throughout the summer. www.gairbraid.com Fee: AD $20 SR $18 Student $15
Helen, Livery, 35 South St.N7A3L4
519-524-7228
info@gairbraid.com

To August 25, 2007
Goderich, Walkabout play-Gairbraid Theatre Company
The Livery, 35 South Street, N7A 3L4
Rove Canada's prettiest town and find a story at every turn. Actors and musicians bring 19th century Goderich to life with nature and architecture as their stage. From Victorian homes to rugged bluffs, streetscapes to manses, this easy-paced walkabout has something for everyone and is a must for all those wishing to experience Goderich and theatre at its natural best. Shows at 10am and 7pm throughout the summer. AD $10 Youth under 12 $5
Helen, Livery, 35 South St.N7A3L4
519-524-7228
info@gairbraid.com

Ongoing to August 26, 2007
Goderich, Gairbraid Theatre Company
The Livery, 35 South Street, N7A 3L4
Exhilarating Theatre in Canada's Prettiest Town!
Walkabout-Enjoy an outdoor stroll while actors and musicians bring 19th century Goderich to life
Last Man Hanged-the last public hanging in Canada, staged at the actual site of the hanging
Ring 'Round The Moon-romantic comedy with music Romeo & Juliet-performed 'in the round' Fee: $20 AD $18 SR $15 ST, Walkabout:$10 AD $5 youth under 12
Helen, Livery, 35 South St.N7A3L4
519-524-7228
info@gairbraid.com

Ongoing to August 31, 2007
St. Marys, Piper at the Falls
The Falls (outside The Castle Garden - 75 Queen St
A longstanding tribute to a family folktale, local piper Mark Fletcher pipes along the Falls each Friday evening around 8pm throughout the summer months. Free
Leslie Symons
519-284-3500
tourism@town.stmarys.on.ca

Ongoing to Sept. 3, 2007
Fergus, Insights
Wellington Country Museum & Archives
A juried art exhibition held in association with Elora Arts Council. 0536 Wellington Rd. 18, between Fergus & Elora
(519) 846-0916 ext.221
info@wcm.on.ca

Ongoing to October 7, 2007
Toronto, Funny Business - The Musical
The Diesel Playhouse - 56 Blue Jays Way
FUNNY BUSINESS   THE MUSICAL will be heating up the water coolers at the Diesel Playhouse from August 17, 2007   October 7, 2007. Currently the home of the smash hit Evil Dead: The Musical, FUNNY BUSINESS   THE MUSICAL joins the Diesel Playhouse line-up on the cabaret stage after being an audience favourite and critic s choice of the 2007 Toronto Fringe Festival!  3.4 Stars (out of four) - Toronto Star Four Stars! - Eye Weekly NNNNN! (five out of five) - NOW Magazine. $34.50
The Diesel Playhouse
(416) 971-5656
www.dieselplayhouse.com

Ongoing to October 21, 2007
Guelph, Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tours
Various start locations
Five different guided tours highlight the history and architectural heritage of Guelph's historic core area. Tours start at 2 p.m. and last about 2 hours. Call or email to receive a brochure. Fee: $3
Guelph Arts Council
519 836-3280
gac@sentex.net

Ongoing to October 31,2007
Cambridge, Trout Fishing
Cold Spring Trout Farm, Cambridge
Public trout fishing for the family. Pay to fish for rainbow trout. Guaranteed catch. Cleaning and ice provided. Equipment rentals and barbeque area. Open daily from 8 am to 8pm. Also fly fishing and nature trails. www.coldspringtroutfishing.com Fee: $20.00
Mike Henderson
519-623-9000
mhenderson@295.ca

August 2-26, 2007
Goderich, Last Man Hanged play-Gairbraid Theatre Company
The Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria St. North
A dozen years before the black Donnellys were butchered at Lucan, Ontario, another murderous rampage took place a few miles away. On June 6, 1868, three men robbed and killed a rich farmer, his wife, and her unborn child. They concocted an alibi, stuck to it, and almost got off. In fact two of them did. The third, Nicholas Melady, went to prison and fell in love with a beautiful woman in a nearby cell. There to entrap him, she listened, learned, and led him to the gallows. Performed outdoors on the very site of the last public hanging in Canada. Shows at 8pm. www.gairbraid.com. Fee: AD $20 SR $18 Student $15
Helen, Livery, 35 South St.N7A3L4
519-524-7228
info@gairbraid.com

August 3, 2007
Manitoulin Island, Moonlight Hike & Wolf Howl
Gordon's Park
Gordon's Park Moonlight Hike & Wolf Howl includes calling for wolves and an educational guided nature hike with a focus on wolves and their habitat. Participants will use Parabolic Ears and Bausch & Lomb Binoculars to hunt for evidence of wolves, wolf tracks and other signs of wildlife. A social wolf howling competition around the campfire with really great wolfy prizes follows the hike. www.gordonspark.com or 705-859-2470
Fee: 15.00 & gst per person/30.00 & gst per family
Rita Gordon
705-859-2470
rita@gordonspark.com

August 3-5, 2007
Stratford, 49th Annual Western Ontarion Antique Show and Sale
William Allman Memorial Arena
Ontario's longest running show featuring a wide variety of antiques. On site catering and free parking.
10 am - 5 pm
$5/A/SR
(519)-271-3192

August 4, 2007
Stratford, 4th Annual Free Concert in the Park
Queen's Park Bandshell, Upper Queens Park
Stratford's biggest free concert of the year, with headliners "Bobbi Lee Justice and The Scepters" and friends, including country pop duo T'N'T, classic rock artists, "Forever Diamond", Canadian Idol (TBA) and many more. 6pm-11pm, co-sponsored by Instrument Lenders of Canada. Free, all ages.
Dan Roach
519-273-2351
danroach@rogers.com

August 6-9, 2007
Stratford, Creative Summer Workshop
163 King Street, Stratford, N5A 4S2
Intro to Theatre Design for Teens with John Leberg. Students will design a scene from Romeo and Juliet or Midsummer Night's Dream. 9 am - 3 pm. Fee: $225/One teen program, $275/Two teen programs
519-275-2554

August 6-10, 2007
Goderich, Celtic Kids Day Camp
St. Mary's elementary school, 70 Bennett St. East
Three age divisions (4-6, 7-9 and 10-12). Featuring music, drama, dance, storytelling, craft art and outdoor activities. Fee: $175
Helen 519-524-8221
kidsdaycamp@celticfestival.ca

Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, 2007
Manitoulin Island, Walk A Fossil Reef Sat Aft in July & Aug 2007
Gordon's Park
Join palaeontologist Sharron Valli, for an exciting & educational "Walk a Fossil Reef" at Gordon's Park. Discover and see invertebrate corals [tabulates (colonial) and rugose (solitary)], stromatoporoids, bryozoans, and echinoderms (crinoids), molluscs (nautiloids, bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods), brachiopods, echinoderms (crinoids) and more on the reef in the park. The park is located on a Drumlin & is a featured stop in the University of Waterlooâ s book "Manitoulin Rocks". www.gordonspark.com or 705-859-2470
Fee: 12.00 & gst per person
Rita Gordon
705-859-2470
rita@gordonspark.com

August 6-10, 2007
Goderich, Celtic College
St. Mary's and Victoria elementary schools
World class musicians, craft artists, dancers and cultural specialists offer exciting and informal workshops in the major Celtic instruments, Irish language, dance, culture and over a dozen crafts Fee: before June 29-$295, after June $335 13yrs of age and over
Helen, Box 171 Goderich N7A3Z2
519-524-8221
college@celticfestival.ca

August 7-10, 2007
Stratford, Creative Summer Workshop
163 King Street, Stratford, N5A 4S2
Intro to Prop Building for Teens with Angel Bester. This workshop will give students a chance to explore and create using a variety of materials. 9 am - 3 pm. Fee: $225/One teen program, $275/Two teen programs
519-275-2554

August 9-11, 2007
Orillia, Orillia Guild of Artists and Artisans Summer Arts and Crafts Show and Sale
Orillia Square Mall, Burnside Drive, Orillia ON
The Orillia Guild of Artists and Artisans present their 37th annual Summer Arts and Crafts Show and Sale at the Orillia Square Mall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 09th, 10th, and 11th, 2007. Mall hours. Net proceeds go to â The Ontario Humane Society, Orillia Branchâ . Linda C. Rumohr, Show Director, (705) 689-5670. Free Admission
Linda Rumohr
705-689-5670
j.buck@encode.com

August 9-13, 2007
Manitoulin Island, Manitoulin Star Party
Gordon's Park Dark Sky Sanctuary
Astronomy Camping Event held in the dark sky sanctuary at Gordon's Park. Join professional & amateur astronomers observing with telescopes & binoculars from the darkest skies in Ontario. On site observatory, 360 degree viewing, no light pollution and extremely dark skies with a 7.5 magnitude. Public Observing Sessions, Laser Guided Sky Tours, Information Sharing Session, Welcome Reception, Astrophotography Slide Show, Swap Meet, Show & Tell, guided educational nature hikes, mini putt challenge, horseshoe tournament & social BBQ Turkey Pot Luck Supper. www.gordonspark.com or 705-859-2470
Fee: 26.00 & gst per person per night/48.00 & gst per family per night
Rita Gordon
705-859-2470
rita@gordonspark.com

August 10-11, 2007
Manitoulin Island
Public Observing Astronomy Sessions & Laser Guided Sky Tours
Gordon's Park
The evening takes place in the dark sky sanctuary at Gordon's Park and includes observing with telescopes & binoculars and a laser guided tour of the night sky. www.gordonspark.com or
705-859-2470
Fee: 15.00 & gst per person per night
Rita Gordon
705-859-2470
rita@gordonspark.com

August 10-12, 2007
Fergus, Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
A family celebration of Scottish roots and culture. Enjoy feats of strength at the Scottish Heavy Events, revel in the largest gathering of graceful Highland Dance competitors and marvel at the skirl of the pipes as musicians compete for piping and drumming awards. Explore life for early Scottish settlers, research your Scottish ancestors or tartan, listen to Diana Gabaldon, stroll The Avenue of the Clans with over 60 clans represented from all over the world or shop for a little taste of Scotland from the more than 100 international vendors. Cutting edge Celtic musicians while the popular MacKiddies Centre features interactive events for the wee ones.
3 pm - 12 am - Fri, 9 am - 12 am - Sat, 9 am - 5 pm - Sun
Various pricing throughout the weekend
(866)-871-9442

August 10-12, 2007
Kitchener, Kitchener Blues Festival
City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener, ON N2G
Kitchener Blues Festival has something for everyone! The free 4-day event celebrates the best of the blues - electric, R&B, gospel, swing, acoustic on 3 stages with a spectacular bbq experience... Friday 6-10:30, Saturday Noon-10:30, Sunday Noon-8:00. Fee: Free
519-571-2555
info@kitchenerbluesfestival.com

August 10-12, 2007
Goderich, Celtic Roots Festival
Lion's Harbour Park, 168 West Street
Now in its 15th year. Celtic performers from around the world perform 60 hours of music on 5 stages along with dance, craft art, workshops, storeytelling, a children's area and food court. Day Pass:AD $25 SR/Student $20 Children under 12 free with adult
Helen, Box 171 Goderich N7A3Z2
519-524-8221
festival@celticfestival.ca

August 11-12, 2007
Stratford, Creative Summer Workshop
163 King Street, Stratford, N5A 4S2
Clay Sculpture with Glenn Elliott. Learn the art of sculpting from this prolific artist. Materials and techniques will be discussed. 10 am - 4:30 pm. Fee: $275/A
519-275-2554

August 11, 2007
St. Marys, Treasured Finds on the Walkway
The Riverview Walkway
Explore the wealth of Treasured Finds with unique artisans, exotic wares and extraordinary keepsakes.
8 am - 12 pm
Free
(519)-284-3500

August 11, 2007
Stratford, Theatre Explorer - To Kill a Mockingbird Workshop
Festival actors lead games and activities to explore the themes and plot of the play. Followed by lunch before the matinee performance. Suitable for children who are competent readers.
10:30 am
$45/A
1-800-567-1600

August 11 2007
Ottawa, Ottawa Lumiére Festival
New Edinburgh Park (off Stanley Ave.)
The Crichton Cultural Community Centre (CCCC) is proud to present the 2007 Lumiére Festival. This enchanting event celebrates the magic and beauty of light. Offering something for everyone, this all-ages event is highlighted by an array of entertainers and activities that are sure to capture your imagination.
www.lumiereottawa.com
613.745.2742
cccc@bellnet.ca

August 11-12, 2007
Cannington, 29th Annual Quilt & Craft Show & Sale
Cannington Community Centre
McLeod Park, 80 Peace St, Cannington
Presented by the Cannington & Area Historical Society
Handcrafted Quilts & Tops, 70 Craft Vendors, Farmerâ s Market, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Heritage Demonstrations, Historical Museum Tours, Quilt Raffle, Door Prizes, Free Parking. Hours: 10 am-4:30 pm. Admission: $ 5.00
www.brockhistoricalsocieties.ca
Cheryl Dillon
705 432-3136
dilloncheryl@hotmail.com

August 12, 2007
Baden, Sample Sunday for Families
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site
Demonstrations and activities to transport you to another place and time. Artifact Hunters is the theme today.
2 pm - 3 pm
$6/A, $4.75/SR, $3.50/CH, $16/Family
(519)-634-8444

August 12, 2007
Toronto, State Farm Family Day at the Rogers Cup presented by American Express
1 Shoreham Dr
State Farm is offering FREE admission to the Rogers Cup presented by American Express for State Farm Family Day. The gates open at 9:30 a.m. and matches begin at 10:00 a.m. Many of the great Family Day activities are back this year including a scavenger hunt, tennis clinics, and lots of fun stage activities including a Q&A with a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour player! For more information, check out our Web site at www.rogerscup.com. Free admission
Heather Jenkins
416 665-9777 ext. 4376
info@tenniscanada.com

August 13-17, 2007
Baden, Castle Camp
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site
A fun week of crafts, games, art, pretend and more! A different them every day - Pirates Cove, Medieval Towers and Tournaments, Artist for a Day, Green Thumbs and Games mania! Come for the day or the week. Ages 5 - 12
9 am - 4 pm
$25/Day, $100/Week
(519) 634-8444

August 16-19, 2007
Halton Hills, 2007 AAC National Dog Agility Championships
Halton Place, 9328 15th Sideroad, Halton Hills
The 7th Annual AAC National Dog Agility Championships, August 16th-19th, Halton Place Equestrian Centre, in Halton Hills Ontario. Come see the best dogs and handlers from across Canada, competing in the fun, fast-paced sport of dog agility. Watch the amazing diving dogs, or check out the vendorâ s area for tons of great gifts for your family dog. Great fun for the whole family! Parking is free. A portion of every admission charge will be donated to charity. See www.aacnationals.ca for more details. The AAC National Championships is a non-profit event organized and run by volunteers, sanctioned by the Agility Association of Canada. Fee: $3.50 per person

August 17-19, 2007
Stratford, Stratford Summer Psychic Fair,
Stratford Fairgrounds
This must see annual event has something for everyone. Gifted psychic readers, an aura photographer, unique vendors, free lectures, hourly draws and much more.
4 pm - 9 pm - Fri, 11 am - 9 pm - Sat, 11 am - 7 pm - Sun
Fee: $5/A/SR (Valid all weekend)
Tel:: 905-356-8942


August 18, 2007
Stratford, Theatre Explorer - The Comedy of Errors: Speedy Shakespeare
Rehearse and present a miniature version of The Comedy of Errors, directed by Festival company members. Followed by lunch before the matinee performance. Theatre tickets sold separately. Suitable for children who are competent readers.
10:30 am
$45/A
1-800-567-1600

August 18, 2007
Shakespeare, Flavours of Perth BBQ
Shakespeare Optimist Centre
Delight your tastebuds and support a great cause. Best pork chops in Perth County. Buy tickets a head of time to save your spot. 5 pm - 7 pm
$12/A, $6/CH
(519)-271-5311

August 18-19, 2007
New Hamburg, Moparfest
New Hamburg Fairgrounds, New Hamburg, N3A
Mopar enthusiasts from across Canada and the United States an opportunity to show their Mopars, meet and exchange information and buy and sell cars, parts and paraphernalia. This event also raises funds for Children and Youth programs run by community organizations. 8 am. Fee: $9/A, Children under 12 are free
519-342-1284

August 22, 2007
Kitchener, 20th Anniversary BBQ
Victoria Park, Roos Island
The ACCkWA the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener Waterloo and area is presenting a
20th Anniversary BBQ from 4-7pm, with  free food, games and prizes If you are a (or ever were)
a client, member or volunteer of ACCKWA. RSVP by Aug 13th. Rain date Aug 29th
519-570-3687 or
volunteer@acckwa.com-

August 23-26, 2007
4 fun-filled days of extra-unordinary street entertainment from around the world right in the heart of UpTown Waterloo. This will be our 19th year! And we have lots of great activities in the works for you. Jugglers Fire Stilt Walkers Unicyclers Diablo Dudes Contortionists Comedy Other Spectacular Oddities
To see what you missed in 2006 and for more information on the Waterloo Busker Carnival, http://www.waterloo-buskers.com/ or call (519) 747-8769.

August 23-26, 2007
Brantford, 8th Annual Brantford Elvis Festival
Sanderson Centre for the Peforming Arts
Grab your hound dog, put on your blue suede shoes, hop in your pink cadillac and shake rattle and roll with us for our 8th Annual Elvis LOVE-In. Featuring more than 75 Elvis Tribute Artists from across Canada and the United States and another 20 non-Elvis performers; who will be "all shook up" for the weekend of Presley magic. Events include an ETA contest, Gospel showcase, Itty Bitty Elvis concert, Elvis and Friends party, 30th Anniversary memorial showcase, the World's Biggest ETA Jam and the Festival Grand Finale Extravaganza. Rock with thousands of fans as we celebrate the greatest hero in musical history.
Some Events Are Free. Weekend Passes: $50.00/person
Joan Minnery
519-752-1694
joan@memphismotion.com

August 25, 2007
Stratford, Theatre Explorer - The Merchant of Venice and Othello: The Outsider
Explore the 2007 season's theme of The Outsider as illustrated in The Merchant of Venice and Othello through discussions with an academic and members of the company. Followed by lunch before the matinee performance of The Merchant of Venice. Theatre tickets sold separately.
10:30 am
$45/A
1-800-567-1600

August 26, 2007
Stratford, Celebrated Writers for Kids
Studio Theatre
Readings by celebrated children's author, Shyam Selvadurai, followed by a workshop and lunch. Program concludes in time for a matinee performance. Theatre tickets not included.
10 am
$15/Reading only, $45/Reading, workshop, lunch
1-800-567-1600

August 26, 2007
Baden, Sample Sunday for Families
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site
Demonstrations and activities to transport you to another place and time. Victorian Games is the theme today.
2 pm - 3 pm
$6/A, $4.75/SR, $3.50/CH, $16/Family
(519) 634-8444

August 26, 2007
Fergus, Antique and Classic Car Show
0536 Wellington Rd. 18,  between Fergus & Elora
Family fun activities, refreshments, entertainment. only $1 per person
(519) 846-0916 ext.221
info@wcm.on.ca

August 30-31, 2007
Stratford, Creative Summer Workshop
163 King Street, Stratford, N5A 4S2
Theatrical Mask Making with Ken Dubblestyne. Discover your imagination in this multi-media course taught by this master prop builder. 10 am - 5 pm. Fee: $295/A
519-275-2554