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COLUMN: 'Stellar' Roots North Festival hit all the right notes

COLUMN: 'Stellar' Roots North Festival hit all the right notes

Orillia has 'bounced back from those strange pandemic years — stronger, more vibrant, and with even more events.' says arts and entertainment columnist
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COLUMN: Roots North taking over city this weekend

COLUMN: Roots North taking over city this weekend

Festival going all out for 10th anniversary, columnist explains
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COLUMN: 'Clever' MAT play keeps you guessing until the very end

COLUMN: 'Clever' MAT play keeps you guessing until the very end

New Mariposa Arts Theatre play among many worthwhile events to check out locally in the days and weeks ahead, says columnist
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COLUMN: 'Truly amazing' events, shows on April calendar

COLUMN: 'Truly amazing' events, shows on April calendar

'I can’t emphasize enough how truly lucky we are to live in a town with so much to offer in terms of talent and events,' says arts and entertainment columnist
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Orillia's Parker Graye in running for Top of the Country contest

Orillia's Parker Graye in running for Top of the Country contest

Votes can be cast once per day until April 9 in the nationwide SiriusXM competition; Parker Graye is one of just eight 'talented' semi-finalists for the award
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COLUMN: 'Amazing, beautiful' dance event a hit in Orillia

COLUMN: 'Amazing, beautiful' dance event a hit in Orillia

Arts Orillia brought unique show to Orillia Opera House stage; there is lots to see and do this Easter weekend, says columnist
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Mariposa Arts Theatre screening unlikely story of a Tokyo toilet cleaner

Mariposa Arts Theatre screening unlikely story of a Tokyo toilet cleaner

Lead actor Koji Yakusho took home top acting prize at Cannes for his part in the film, Perfect Days
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Mariposa Arts Theatre brings 'One Life' to Orillia Wednesday night

Mariposa Arts Theatre brings 'One Life' to Orillia Wednesday night

Based on a true story, 'One Life' tells the incredible, emotional saga of a man's efforts to rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children before Nazi occupation
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'Merry band of music magicians' to play St. Paul’s Centre Pub Night

'Merry band of music magicians' to play St. Paul’s Centre Pub Night

ALEX features the 'melodious rhythms' of Gord Ball, Fay MacKenzie, Pauline Gordon, Margaret Pomeroy, Brad Emmons, Susan Charters, and Alan Cooper
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COLUMN: Unique event dancing on to Opera House stage next week

COLUMN: Unique event dancing on to Opera House stage next week

'This is a very moving, very special 60-minute show, created and executed by amazingly talented professional,' says official of event, among many on tap, says columnist
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