A group of dedicated quilters will be hosting its first-ever Quilt Show and Sale on May 9th and 10th at the Cavan Monaghan Community Centre. The show will feature approximately 100 quilts on display, a vendor market, a Members Boutique, and a Tea Room. Cathy Vickers, one of… Continue reading
The Millbrook Community Choir, a COVID casualty, is back up and singing, thanks to the energy and drive of Annette Simpson and Beryl Cable-Williams, two longtime members of the choir. The success of the choir’s renaissance is assured with the willingness of Alexia Preston and Mary Taves to direct the… Continue reading
Glenn Fallis, co-founder and owner of the Voyageur Canoe Company in Millbrook, captivated the audience that packed the Legion Hall on November 1 to hear about his exploits as sternsman for the Ontario canoe in the Centennial Canoe Pageant in 1967. That’s where the stories told that evening began; with… Continue reading
This year’s Christmas in the Village event has a new format and some new features. The most significant change is the timing: it is now an afternoon event. There will also be live music for a portion of the afternoon, when Omemee’s singer-songwriter Georgia Rose will be serenading the crowds… Continue reading
This season the 4th Line theatre has partnered with Verandah Society members Kate Suhr and Megan Murphy who have created a holiday program they’re calling “The Verandah Society: Up to Snow Good”. The production is directed by 4thLine Theatre’s Kim Blackwell enjoys collaborating with Megan and their experiences in previous… Continue reading
Last month, 4th Line Theatre’s Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell hosted an evening of reminiscences with playwright Maja Ardal to hear stories and memories from local women in the military. The event was designed to collect first-hand accounts from female military personnel, their friends and family to help in the… Continue reading
Last month this creative club of fibre artists exhibited some of their creations one afternoon in the Millbrook Library. Dozens of visitors came to witness the skill and imagination their pieces demonstrate. Inspired by poems, a word prompt, a technical challenge or a specific final product, their work was mesmerizing… Continue reading
The textile pieces in the upcoming show at the Millbrook branch of the CM Libraries bear no resemblance to your great aunt’s handiwork that you may have stashed somewhere in your attic. These are modern pieces of art, reflecting the ingenuity, skill and imagination of their creators who call themselves… Continue reading
Pictured are colourful garden décor items created by Barbara Walker that were “planted” in the garden at the Open Studio event last month. The event featured work from five local artists and drew crowds throughout the weekend, including regular supporters and some new visitors. This annual event showcases a few… Continue reading
