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Travel by Sound concert series to host live performance at Orillia Opera House

Travel by Sound concert series to host live performance at Orillia Opera House

Show will feature award-winning pianist, composer Aaron Davis
This is the last weekend to take in Orillia's See You on the Patio events

This is the last weekend to take in Orillia's See You on the Patio events

Plenty of music, art, food and fundraising during the last long weekend of the summer, columnist says
'Hilarious and touching' comedy an Opera House hit (5 photos)

'Hilarious and touching' comedy an Opera House hit (5 photos)

On a First Name Basis is a delicious comedy that marks the return of live theatre to the local stage, says reviewer
Live theatre set to return to Orillia Opera House stage next week

Live theatre set to return to Orillia Opera House stage next week

There is a lot going on in Orillia's vibrant arts and culture scene as local creatives get creative amid the pandemic, says columnist
Amid pandemic, arts scene heating up in second half of summer

Amid pandemic, arts scene heating up in second half of summer

There's lots happening in downtown Orillia and downtown Coldwater this weekend, says arts and entertainment columnist
Missing Mariposa? Check out this Lightfoot performance from 1964

Missing Mariposa? Check out this Lightfoot performance from 1964

Iconic Orillia folk singer is among the artists featured in 'virtual stage' shows in the absence of this year's festival
Live painting, music, food on the menu in the downtown this weekend

Live painting, music, food on the menu in the downtown this weekend

There will be a surprise artist taking part in 'Metamorphosis' event as part of See You on the Patio event, says arts and entertainment columnist
Local arts community is coming back to life as part of Stage 3

Local arts community is coming back to life as part of Stage 3

Hats off to local creatives who continue to discover new ideas,events and ways of doing things; There is a wide array of things happening in local arts and culture scene
OMAH reopens on a limited basis as pandemic drags on

OMAH reopens on a limited basis as pandemic drags on

Despite move to Stage 3, there are still many challenges to overcome for those working in arts and culture, says columnist
Roots North Revisited concert finds new stage, new life at drive-in

Roots North Revisited concert finds new stage, new life at drive-in

Event is a major fundraiser for Orillia Youth Centre; 'Everyone is in tough right now, so for the drive-in theatre to give up a ... a prime-time slot, it’s huge,' says official