Funfolk Returns

Get ready for another entertaining event delivered by the local youth theatrical group, Funfolk Theatricals of Millbrook. Now in their 11th year, this group continues to pick up steam, with many returning performers who are happy to commit to weekly rehearsals where they help build sets, learn lines and bond… Continue reading

FREE ACTING WORKSHOP Culminates in Public Reading of The Moodie Traill

4th Line Theatre will host a community play workshop and a public reading of The Moodie Traill written by Tim Etherington, Caron Garside, Susan Spicer and Robert Winslow.  Community members interested in acting are invited to participate in a free theatre acting workshop taking place on Saturday, February 2nd at… Continue reading

Millbrook South Cavan Students Present Musical

Approximately 40 students from grades four through eight have spent recesses and some periods after school over the last few months organizing, rehearsing and preparing props for this year’s production of the musical entitled “The Castaways”.  The play addresses some critical social issues including homelessness and compassion.  Through a series… Continue reading

Millbrook Primary Students Participate in Indigenous Dance Workshops

Last month, each grade one to three class at Millbrook South Cavan School were treated to two sessions of Indigenous dance workshops delivered by two graduates of Trent University’s School of Education and Professional Learning.  Members of the Haudenosaunee, or “people of the longhouse,” more commonly referred to as Iroquois… Continue reading

Crestwood Secondary School Visual Arts Students Host Art Show

Last month, six students at Crestwood Secondary School hosted an art show in their school foyer featuring installations they developed as part of the final assignment in their Grade 12 Visual Art course.  Student exhibits took advantage of a wide range of media to portray their message, from videos, cardboard… Continue reading

New Art in the Library Installation   

  This month a new photography exhibit will begin in the Keene library, featuring pieces produced by Anne Corke.  A retired IT professional, Anne now lives in Cavan Monaghan with her two Lakeland Terriers. Her favourite subject to photograph is nature, from panoramic landscapes to macro views of flowers. The… Continue reading

Bethany Musical Hosted by Derek McGrath Raises $2200 for Belize Family

Derek McGrath of Bethany hosted a musical fundraising event which took place on December 1 at the Bethany United Church. The event raised $2200 for Eduardo Diaz, who lives in Belize. Eduardo lost all four of his limbs in an electrical accident.  Derek’s event will make it possible to repair… Continue reading

New Works Depict Familiar Neighbourhood Scenes

The Millbrook Gallery hosted Yvon and Johanne Lemieux on December 13, 2018, for a meet and greet.  The sale of some of Yvon’s compelling artwork raised a significant amount last year for Peterborough’s Brock Mission and many of those who came out to see him were familiar with his artwork. … Continue reading