Arts and Entertainment

There is no need to be a couch potato, notes arts columnist, adding there are multiple opportunities available for local artists and art lovers

'History can be so interesting and informative about the world today if people could just take the time to slow their brains down and think,' says local historian

'The gallery will be an exciting addition to Orillia’s incredible art community. The space has such creative energy,' says artist of new gallery

Check out the latest news, upcoming events and much more in Anna Proctor's weekly column devoted to the local arts and entertainment scene

All is not lost. Several local artists will be featured in a video to be shown locally - for free - on YouTube and Rogers' local stations

'We all miss being in the crowd at a show, or on stage looking out into a sea of fans ... but there are still a lot of positives,' said local hip-hop artist Zain Campbell

St. Paul's, Orillia Public Library, Creative Nomad Studios and others have online offerings that will appeal to wide range of interest, says arts columnist

Despite the move to the grey lockdown phase, Orillia's galleries and studios are open for business and worthy of support, says arts columnist

Creative Nomad Studios offering series of free live events this week as Orillia's creative community pivots and shifts amid pandemic, says arts columnist

Olivia Neal is working mainly in textiles, takes commissions and is donating some proceeds from her work to help the disadvantaged