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Unique Orillia Culture Days event will be livestreamed Saturday

Unique Orillia Culture Days event will be livestreamed Saturday

If you are missing your arts and culture friends and fun, please tune in to this amazing day of information and entertainment, urges arts columnist
Tragically Hip tribute parking lot performance marks anniversary of Downie's death

Tragically Hip tribute parking lot performance marks anniversary of Downie's death

The show starts at 5 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the Base of the Blue Mountain
Local artists feeling the financial impact of prolonged pandemic

Local artists feeling the financial impact of prolonged pandemic

'Sales have pretty much dried up and I am dipping into my savings to pay those bills,' says local artist who echoes sentiments of many artists in 2020
Loss of Studio Tour a tough pill to swallow for local artists

Loss of Studio Tour a tough pill to swallow for local artists

Despite the pandemic, there is lot to see and do this weekend, says arts and entertainment columnist
Opera House, MAT team up to help keep community theatre alive

Opera House, MAT team up to help keep community theatre alive

Opera House is adapting amid COVID restrictions and its stage is getting busy again, says arts and entertainment columnist
The Fitzgeralds set to hit the Opera House stage this weekend

The Fitzgeralds set to hit the Opera House stage this weekend

Tickets still available for two Saturday performances that will be capped to 50 people and feature other COVID-19 precautions
Opera House awash in red for local artists impacted by COVID

Opera House awash in red for local artists impacted by COVID

Despite the ongoing pandemic, there is much to see and do on the menu locally, says arts and entertainment columnist
Orillia's creative community will be honoured at virtual event

Orillia's creative community will be honoured at virtual event

Deadline nearing to nominate people for Orillia Regional Arts and Heritage Awards; Event will be broadcast live on Facebook this year
Mask up and head out! There's lots happening as fall approaches

Mask up and head out! There's lots happening as fall approaches

As the seasons change, one thing remains constant, says columnist: there is always something to do and see in Orillia
Library, museum creating a new normal as restrictions ease

Library, museum creating a new normal as restrictions ease

Library offering many online and virtual workshops and events, while OMAH offers extended hours by appointment at its downtown space