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Owen Sound Community Artists Tour
2026-09-19 - 2026-09-21 | Owen Sound
Discover the artists, studios, and creative spaces that make our region unique during the fourth annual Owen Sound Community Artist Studio Tour (OSCAST). Over two days, visitors are invited to explore studios throughout Owen Sound and beyond, meet local artists, learn about their creative processes, and experience art where it is made. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, collector, or simply curious, this self-guided tour offers the chance to connect with artists and find one-of-a kind paintings, jewellery, pottery, textiles, and other handmade works. Mark your calendar for September 19–20, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Visit our website for tour details, artist profiles, and maps.

Foraging Wild Edibles - Autumn
2026-09-19 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Rooted By The Bluffs, 170513 Centre Road, Georgian Bluffs, Ontario, Canada
Learn about a variety of edible plants you can find in the wild, including how to sustainably harvest them, how to prepare and use them safely, and how to grow your own. We’ll take a taste testing tour through the permaculture orchard tasting plants that are truly wild and some that I have planted here too. We will focus on plants that are different than those covered in the spring workshop.
We will be spending the full time outside. Please check the weather before you come, and dress accordingly. If the weather is really rainy (> 5mm), we will reschedule to the same time on Sunday, September 20.
Maximum 15 people.
TO REGISTER please send an email to rootedbythebluffs@gmail.com. An e-transfer will be required to confirm your registration

Sweetwater: Return of the Light
2026-09-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, Canada
L’apres midi du’un faune (two pianos). Ian Cusson: Return of the Light – New commission. Elgar Piano quintet. Bathe in the glow of Debussy’s L’après‑midi d’un faune for two pianos, a luminous new commission; Return of the Light by internationally renowned Collingwood composer Ian Cusson, and Elgar’s expansive Piano Quintet. A 70‑minute, no‑intermission journey at Georgian Shores United Church

Sweetwater: Sarah Slean
2026-09-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2N7, Canada
Canadian singer‑songwriter, composer, and pianist Sarah Slean brings her unmistakable voice and storytelling to SweetWater, joined by Bret Higgins on bass and Ryan Granville‑Martin on drums, for an intimate, genre‑defying evening at the Harmony Centre. Sarah Slean is a four‑time Juno‑nominated Canadian singer‑songwriter, composer, and pianist often described as a modern‑day “Renaissance woman.” Signed to Atlantic/Warner at 19, she has since released 11 albums in over 10 countries, blending cabaret, pop, and orchestral colours with vividly poetic lyrics.

Sweetwater: Carnivals and Rhapsodies
2026-09-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Thornbury Grace United Church
Dive into CARNIVALS & RHAPSODIES, a two‑piano spectacular featuring Philip Chiu & Janelle Fung performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Saint‑Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals, enriched with newly composed Indigenous‑themed movements by William Rowso

Mystery Play - Theatre Collingwood
2026-09-22 08:00 - 2026-09-26 17:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
TO BE ANNOUNCED…
The title is secret, but the impact is unforgettable.
Live on the wild side this September.
Title to be announced in July!
A celebrated work by a renowned writer!
A funny, tender tale of two lives intertwined, performed by a remarkable cast!
We can’t reveal the title yet—but trust us, you’ll want tissues…and tickets.
We guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Take a chance and add this to your cart!
Single Tickets $58.00
Subscriber $53.00
Student $33.00
Group Booking 10+ $53.00/seat
(prices include tax & fees)
If you require accessible seating please let us know by calling 705-445-2200 or email info@theatrecollingwood.ca

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Mystery Play
2026-09-22 08:00 - 2026-09-26 17:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
TO BE ANNOUNCED…
The title is secret, but the impact is unforgettable.
Live on the wild side this September.
Title to be announced in July!
A celebrated work by a renowned writer!
A funny, tender tale of two lives intertwined, performed by a remarkable cast!
We can’t reveal the title yet—but trust us, you’ll want tissues…and tickets.
We guarantee you won’t be disappointed. Take a chance and add this to your cart!
Single Tickets $58.00
Subscriber $53.00
Student $33.00
Group Booking 10+ $53.00/seat
(prices include tax & fees)
If you require accessible seating please let us know by calling 705-445-2200 or email info@theatrecollingwood.ca

BALL Lecture Series: Optimal aging
2026-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
You Don’t Have to Be a Musician: How Everyday Music-Making Supports Healthy Aging
Recreational music participation offers an accessible and engaging pathway to healthy aging. Active involvement in music has been shown to enhance auditory processing, strengthen attentional control, and improve speech perception in noise—a persistent challenge for older adults, especially those with age-related hearing loss. In this talk, I will highlight findings from my lab and others demonstrating that group singing, even among individuals with no prior musical training, can lead to measurable benefits over relatively short periods of participation. Inclusive community singing programs—such as those developed in the SingWell initiative—show particular promise, providing safe, judgment-free spaces where older adults of all abilities can experience the health, communication, and social gains that come from singing together. Beyond auditory improvements, group singing supports vocal strength, respiratory coordination, emotional well-being, and social connectedness. Collectively, this research positions recreational music-making as a scalable, inclusive approach to enhancing communication and quality of life in older adulthood.
Lecturer – Dr. Frank Russo
Frank Russo is a Full Professor of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he directs the Science of Music Auditory Research and Technology (SMART) Lab. He is also the Scientific Director of SingWell, an international consortium on singing, communication, and wellbeing. With 100+ publications and $10M+ in funding, he is a leading researcher in auditory neuroscience, with particular expertise in topics concerning music, hearing, and speech.

https://www.torontomu.ca/psychology/about-us/our-people/faculty/frank-russo/

MIFF: Meaford International Film Festival
2026-09-25 08:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St E, Meaford, ON, Canada
Meaford International Film Festival Announces Line-up for 20th Anniversary
MEAFORD – July 7, 2026 – Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Meaford International Film Festival (MIFF) returns to Meaford Hall this fall, running from September 25-27. The festival, which features international, award-winning films and special guest interviews, is a fundraiser for the Meaford Culture Foundation, which supports arts and culture programs in the community.
This year’s festival will include two Oscar-winning documentaries. In No Other Land, Palestinian activist Basel Adra films his community being destroyed by Israel’s occupation. During his efforts, he builds an unlikely friendship with Yuval Abraham, an Israeli journalist, who joins his fight. The two men accepted the Best Documentary Feature Oscar in 2025.
Mr. Nobody Against Putin, the 2026 Oscar winner in the same category, will also be shown. The film is made by Pavel Talankin, a Russian teacher/videographer who is forced to document his school’s delivery of the new government-mandated propaganda curriculum about the Ukraine war.
The festival will close with the BAFTA winning film I Swear which tells the inspiring life story of John Davidson, notable Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner.
“I’m thrilled to be involved with MIFF for this milestone edition and grateful to be bringing these important films to our audiences. It is truly inspiring what some filmmakers have to go through to tell their stories,” said Anna den Hengst, Artistic Director, MIFF. “This year’s selection will make our audiences laugh and cry, and most importantly, think.”
Other films in this year’s selection include The President’s Cake, Iraq’s official 2026 Oscar entry, and Canadian film Still Mine starring James Cromwell. Each screening at MIFF will be accompanied by a short film by an emerging filmmaker from the Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival.
Part of what makes MIFF a unique film festival are the special dinners hosted at Meaford Hall ahead of each evening screening. Brasserie Lovebird, Station 87 and The Nomad Home Chef are the three restaurants hosting this year’s dinners. Each evening screening will also be followed by an after-party in the historic Meaford Hall galleries.
More information about this year’s MIFF, including full film line-up, restaurant details and tickets, is available at www.meafordfilmfest.ca.
Press Contact:
Anna den Hengst, Artistic Director
Tel: 705-351-3227

CBC's Laugh Out Loud
2026-09-25 19:30 - 23:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
Presented By:

The Roxy Theatre

CBC Radio’s Laugh Out Loud is recording new episodes of the hit radio show at The Roxy Theatre! Join host Ali Hassan for a night of comedy with some of the funniest Canadian comedians!
Featuring:
Harrison Weinreb
Cameron Phoenix
Deborah Kimmett
Hisham Kelati
Hannah Veldhoen

Anticipation: The Carly Simon and James Taylor Story
2026-09-26 19:30 - 22:00 | The Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1N8, Canada
Rowen Productions

Experience the beautiful songs, stories behind the music, and love story of two of the 1970s’ most iconic singer-songwriters: Carly Simon and James Taylor!
This intimate show brings their legendary songs and heartfelt story to life, featuring classics like You’re So Vain, Fire and Rain, Mockingbird, How Sweet It Is, and of course Anticipation.
Featuring singer-songwriter Julie Title (guitar, vocals), David Skolnick (guitar, piano, vocals), Danny Zaidman (guitar, vocals), Mike Wark (sax, flute), Adam Kurgatnikov (bass), and Aaron Spink (drums, vocals).

BALL Lecture Series: Optimal Aging
2026-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Thursday Oct. 1, 2026
Elder Law, Rights, Wills, LTC and Legal Issues in MAID
This presentation will provide an overview of major legislation and judicial decisions impacting the aging experience. Examples of the many ways that the law affects aging will be discussed, such as eligibility for publicly funded home care, discrimination in health care services, and legal rules for Medical Assistance in Dying. Strategies will be provided for working with and around the law to create an optimal aging experience. Participants will be empowered to advocate for legal reform to improve their aging experience.
Lecturer – Angela Yenssen
Angela Yenssen has been a staff lawyer at the Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic and Chair of the Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Prevention Network for five years. She was a social worker who specialized in working with older adults before she became a lawyer. She could not stop some situations of elder abuse she saw as a social worker, and went to law school to learn how to use the law to protect seniors from abuse. Angela is currently working in several rural counties in southwestern Ontario leading a project to educate the public about legal issues that arise as people age. This work is funded through a grant from the Law Foundation of Ontario.
gblegalclinic.com/our-staff/angela-yenssen/

Creemore Arts Fest 2026
2026-10-02 - 2026-10-05 | Creemore, Creemore, ON, Canada
A message from our Co-chairs
Purple Hills Arts and Heritage Society is excited to welcome you for a weekend of Creativity, Joy, and Inspiration.
Over the course of the weekend you will experience a broad range of artistic talent and mediums – music, performance, visual arts and opportunities to ‘get your hands dirty’ through guided interactive art activities for both adults and children. Use our brochure, our website, or visit the Info Booth to plan your weekend and enjoy everything our beautiful town of Creemore has to offer.
Nadine Melemis Walters and Sara Hershoff, Co-chairs

BALL Lecture Series: Optimal Aging
2026-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Hope for the Best…Plan for the Rest – Improving the Illness Experience
Dr. Winemaker will describe seven keys for navigating a life-changing diagnosis for patients, families and providers.
Lecturer – Samantha Winemaker
Dr. Samantha Winemaker is a palliative care physician who cares for patients with serious illness and their families in the home. She is an associate clinical professor at McMaster University in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care. She has won numerous awards for her leadership and palliative care education for health care professionals.
Website: Waiting Room Revolution

Get Down Tonight - Theatre Collingwood
2026-10-14 08:00 - 2026-10-17 17:00 | The Marsh Street Centre, 187 Marsh Street, Clarksburg, Ontario, Canada
Starring Leisa Way & The Wayward Wind Band.

Reconnect with the music that moved a generation.
Get ready to dance!
Leisa Way’s
Get Down Tonight!
The Ultimate 70’s Soundtrack
A high-energy celebration of the 1970s, the disco decade of sparkle, soul, and unstoppable rhythm. Relive the songs that made you move, the friendships that made you smile, and the music that still makes your heart beat faster. A joyful, feel-good dance party you’ll never forget!
Single Tickets $58.00
Subscriber $53.00
Student $33.00
Group Booking 10+ $53.00/seat
(prices include tax & fees)
If you require accessible seating please let us know by calling 705-445-2200 or email info@theatrecollingwood.ca

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BALL Lecture Series: Optimal Aging
2026-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Search for the Fountain of Youth
What if I told you age-related decline wasn’t inevitable?
The search for the Fountain of Youth may be over. Science confirms that resistance training is the closest thing we have to a biological pause button against the ravages of time—the aches, the loss of independence, and the pervasive belief that you must give up things you love because you’re “too old.” Despite overwhelming research, adoption remains low, leading many adults to surrender strength every year.
Together, we’ll dive into the compelling science proving how strength training can change your life. We’ll explore the benefits for both living long and living well, covering chronic disease prevention, maintaining mobility and independence, boosting cognitive function, and reducing pain. Finally, you’ll receive practical, actionable guidance on what resistance training should look and feel like, how often you should do it, and the mindset required for long-term adherence. Discover how choosing the road less travelled leads directly to the vibrant life you want.
Lecturer – Clare Donaldson
Clare Donaldson is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist, Barbell Enthusiast, clinic owner, educator, and unwavering believer in human potential. Clare has built her physiotherapy career and business around the belief that strength can be achieved at any age, and she’s still looking for the person for whom that does not apply.
Clare co-owns CONNECT Rehabilitation in Owen Sound, where her multidisciplinary team aims to create exceptional care outcomes for their clients that go beyond the traditional model of simply getting people out of pain. She regularly mentors physiotherapy students through Western University, and is educating the next generation of Pelvic Health Physiotherapists through Pelvic Health Solutions.
https://www.connectrehab.com/about

BALL Lecture Series: Optimal Aging
2026-10-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Mind Matters: Unlocking the Latest Secrets to a Healthy Brain
We all have the number one risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease: increasing age. Krista Lanctot, a leading Alzheimer’s researcher, will present groundbreaking insights into the underlying factors that drive the memory loss and cognitive decline that lead to Alzheimer’s disease. The presentation will highlight the latest evidence-based strategies for maintaining brain health, including lifestyle interventions and emerging preventive techniques. Attendees will also learn about current and future treatment options, offering hope and practical guidance for individuals and families affected by neurodegenerative disorders.
Lecturer – Krista Lanctôt
Dr. Krista L. Lanctôt has a PhD in Clinical Pharmacology from the University of Toronto, and holds the Bernick Chair in Geriatric Psychopharmacology. She is a Senior Scientist in Geriatric Psychiatry and in the Hurvitz Brain Sciences Program at Sunnybrook Research Institute, Research Co-Director in the Department of Psychiatry at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Heads the Geriatric Psychopharmacology Research Group. At the University of Toronto, she is a Professor of Psychiatry and of Pharmacology/Toxicology, and the Vice Chair of Basic and Clinical Sciences in the Department of Psychiatry.
Dr. Lanctôt is an active researcher with 400+ published papers. Her group’s research has improved the treatment of cognition and associated mood symptoms in persons with dementia and in those at risk.
research.sunnybrook.ca/researchers/krista-l-lanctot/

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers
2026-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Viking Age
The Viking Age lasted from the attack on Lindisfarne Monastery in 793 until the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The Vikings had a profound influence on Scandinavia and the wider world, travelling as far west as Newfoundland, as far east as Russia and as far south as Constantinople and Baghdad. In the north, they were raiders, in the south, they were traders and they shaped the course of history everywhere they travelled. We will discuss Viking culture in Scandinavia and the wider world including shipbuilding, weaponry, religious ritual, and women’s roles in society.

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers
2026-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Golden Age of Sweden
During the 17th century, Sweden emerged as a major European power, controlling much of the Baltic Sea region. King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden introduced key military innovations and his daughter Queen Christina became a cultural patron. The Golden Age of Sweden ended with the Great Northern War and the rise of Russia as a major European power during the reign of Peter the Great.

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers
2026-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Grand Duchy of Finland and Royal Denmark
In the 19th century, the borders shifted in the Nordic Nations. Finland became part of the Russian Empire, Sweden and Norway were ruled by the same monarch and Denmark lost territory to Germany. The Danish royal family were closely connected to other European royal houses and exerted diplomatic influence through their connections with other reigning houses.

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Powers
2026-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Emigration to North America
The upheaval of the 19th century resulted in waves of emigration to North America and the wider world. Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic and Finnish emigrants remained interested and engaged in European events shaping the Nordic Nations including the Norwegian independence movement in the early 20th century.

Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Global Middle Power
2026-11-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
Art and Literature, Science and Exploration
From Viking sagas and jewellery making to the plays of Henrik Ibsen and the paintings of Edvard Munch to modern Nordic architecture and design, Nordic art and literature continues to engage the wider world. For centuries, the Nordic Nations have produced influential mariners, explorers and scientists. The Nobel Prizes have been presented in Sweden and Norway for more than 100 years.

2026-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Bayshore Community Centre
The Second World War and the Nordic Nations in the Modern World
A look at the modern history of the Nordic Nations from the Second World War to the strengths and challenges of the present day.
