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COLUMN: Orillia prepares to celebrate St. Paddy's Day

COLUMN: Orillia prepares to celebrate St. Paddy's Day

There are lots of St. Patrick's Day-themed events and shows on tap this week, says arts and entertainment columnist
Celebration of Beatles music coming to Orillia Opera House

Celebration of Beatles music coming to Orillia Opera House

Haley Marie presenting The Men Behind the Music: Beatles Edition on March 23
COLUMN: Local venues set to resound with 'great' live music

COLUMN: Local venues set to resound with 'great' live music

'Anyone who loves live music should just move to Orillia, with so much available in such a variety of venues,' says arts and entertainment columnist
Comedians bringing 'no-holds-barred' show to Orillia

Comedians bringing 'no-holds-barred' show to Orillia

Lisa Baker and Darren Frost's Beauty and the Beast tour making a stop at Couchiching Craft Brewing Co.
Musician marking 30 years of Great Big Sea with Orillia show

Musician marking 30 years of Great Big Sea with Orillia show

Séan McCann performing on St. Patrick's Day at Orillia Opera House
COLUMN: Local arts, entertainment scene starting to sizzle

COLUMN: Local arts, entertainment scene starting to sizzle

Shows are selling out quickly these days, notes columnist, but there are many concerts, plays and other events on the local horizon
COLUMN: Mariposa's 'great lineup' among hits on the horizon

COLUMN: Mariposa's 'great lineup' among hits on the horizon

My Son The Hurricane is also blowing into town soon along with a Mariposa in Concert gig, big band dance event and much more, says columnist
Tegan and Sara, Feist, Rufus Wainwright coming to Mariposa

Tegan and Sara, Feist, Rufus Wainwright coming to Mariposa

This summer's 'dynamic and diverse' folk festival lineup also includes KT Tunstall, Rural Alberta Advantage, Jeremy Dutcher and more
Orillia Concert Band bringing Broadway hits to local stage

Orillia Concert Band bringing Broadway hits to local stage

Guest singer Christina Bosco, band will trace Broadway music from its humble origins to the present
Community support for local theatre group earns standing ovation

Community support for local theatre group earns standing ovation

CDC funding for Mariposa Arts Theatre made creating warehouse, rehearsal space easier and that has translated into success on the stage