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Virtual Dance Balm program, homes tour offer pandemic relief

Virtual Dance Balm program, homes tour offer pandemic relief

Popular CFUW homes tour has adapted to virtual format and will raise much needed funds for local female graduates, says arts columnist
At-home murder mystery allows you to choose your own adventure

At-home murder mystery allows you to choose your own adventure

Lots going on: Student Art Auction featuring 'amazing artwork', jewellery, clothing, baked goods and more will benefit Lighthouse's Building Hope campaign
Local rapper 'ups the ante' in bid for CBC Searchlight crown

Local rapper 'ups the ante' in bid for CBC Searchlight crown

Zain Campbell hopes his song that honours his friend and mentor, Jake Beers, will wow the judges and allow him to realize dream as an aspiring musician
Orillia's iconic cultural centres adapt to weather pandemic storm

Orillia's iconic cultural centres adapt to weather pandemic storm

Orillia Museum of Art & History puts spotlight on 'furry art' in unique new exhibit that can be enjoyed virtually, says arts and entertainment columnist
Need a gift for Mother's Day? Local restaurants, artisans can help!

Need a gift for Mother's Day? Local restaurants, artisans can help!

Find something unique for mom while ensuring 'special places' in Orillia survive the pandemic, urges arts and entertainment columnist
Local musicians set to star in virtual Roots North Music Festival

Local musicians set to star in virtual Roots North Music Festival

Event will be shown on Rogers stations Friday; 'I miss our live music community and I hope that this will bring people a little bit of joy,' says Orillia musician
There's an 'art' to staying creative, busy during pandemic

There's an 'art' to staying creative, busy during pandemic

There is no need to be a couch potato, notes arts columnist, adding there are multiple opportunities available for local artists and art lovers
COLUMN: Dave Town to share his love of history, Orillia with OMAH

COLUMN: Dave Town to share his love of history, Orillia with OMAH

'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
New Cloud Gallery in downtown Orillia a silver lining amid pandemic

New Cloud Gallery in downtown Orillia a silver lining amid pandemic

'The gallery will be an exciting addition to Orillia’s incredible art community. The space has such creative energy,' says artist of new gallery
COLUMN: Orillia Museum of Art and History reopens its doors

COLUMN: Orillia Museum of Art and History reopens its doors

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