The Orillia Museum of Art & History’s permanent collection is full of tea services and other tea-related items, so for this “Collection-Inspired Exhibition,” we chose the theme of teatime. Tea is a universal beverage that has infused itself into ceremonies and cultures around the world. It is also a diverse drink with different brews that […]
Image Credit: Elizabeth Wyn Wood, Untitled. Lithocrayon sketch, on paper. 10.5″x15.5″, 1931. Elizabeth Wyn Wood (1903-1966) was a pioneering female artist born in Orillia. She studied sculpture at The Ontario College of Art in Toronto where she was taught by notable artists such as Arthur Lismer, J.E.H. MacDonald, and Emanuel Hahn. Upon her graduation in 1926, […]
Artist Statement My work explores, questions and celebrates the complex relationship humanity has with nature. The power of natural life and our connection as well as our disconnect with it is expressed as a biomorphic assimilation and visual mash up. As a result of what can appear as an anthropomorphic evolution of image and form, […]
Our vast and varied landscape is as unique and diverse as the Canadians who inhabit it. The beauty of our landscape can be a source of national pride, but our land is also going through many challenges such as climate change, land claims, and loss of natural habitats. Tradition Transformed asks the question, what does the […]
The Orillia Farmers’ Market has been a Sunshine City shopping staple since the early 1840’s. During the holidays, there’s no better way to shop for unique gifts and freshly-made sweet treats when you visit the historic market’s holiday vendors. Swing by for live entertainment, seasonal items, and more!
Sustainable Orillia presents Canadian roots music icon Rick Fines for a benefit concert. With a rich career, Fines blends warm-hearted blues, folk, and soul, captivating audiences with his unique style.” One Price $30
“Where Two Worlds Meet” – Pianist Kyung-A Lee joins Maestro Neil Barlow and Orillia Silver Band for a one-of-a-kind event. Two musical entities come together for an unforgettable concert. This wonderful program will include Bach, Chopin, Gershwin and Verdi. It will feature the magnificent Piano concerto of Rachmaninov’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” and […]
Twenty years after the promise of the House of Commons ‘to eliminate poverty among Canadian children,’ 8-year-old Isaiah contemplates what ‘less fortunate’ means as he finds his voice through his own magical drawings and photographs. This profound documentary invites us into the lives of this determined family, revealing an intimate and touching experience of child […]
In their new show, illusionists Ted and Marion Outerbridge highlight the historical artifacts they discovered as they restored their heritage home, which is rumoured to be haunted. The story of Ted and Marion’s mysterious Keyhole House has been featured on the CTV National News, CBC Radio, TVO and The Golf Channel. Don’t miss your chance […]
Mariposa Arts Theatre celebrates their Golden Anniversary, plus a couple years, with a retrospective of music, stories, and more. Join us while we celebrate the past and look to the future of Mariposa Arts Theatre. One Price $30
