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'Electrifying' Hillbirds flocking to Orillia for Roots North

'Electrifying' Hillbirds flocking to Orillia for Roots North

The Hillbirds have a unique and captivating sound which matches well with their fun and energetic live performances
It's time to get your Irish on for St. Patrick's Day in Orillia

It's time to get your Irish on for St. Patrick's Day in Orillia

There are lots of events that feature an Irish theme over the next several days, notes arts and entertainment columnist
Kempenfest turns 50 this year: 'The festival, as a whole, is the experience'

Kempenfest turns 50 this year: 'The festival, as a whole, is the experience'

Louise Jackson credits the battalion of volunteers and vendors who have been the backbone to keep the festival running for a half-century
MAT's next Film Night event hits the big screen March 25

MAT's next Film Night event hits the big screen March 25

There will be two showings of And The Birds Rained Down at Orillia's Galaxy; Tickets are just $10
Casino Rama adds 'exciting new acts' to 2020 lineup

Casino Rama adds 'exciting new acts' to 2020 lineup

Three Days Grace, Platinum Blonde and In Conversation with the Sopranos among those to perform this summer
Mariposa joins with BarrieFolk to present three 'music icons'

Mariposa joins with BarrieFolk to present three 'music icons'

Lynn Miles, Valdy and Suzie Vinnick will perform together in an intimate concert at event on March 15; It's part of 60th anniversary of Mariposa
Show openings abound this week in Peter Street Arts District

Show openings abound this week in Peter Street Arts District

OSS presenting High School Musical, Reay to release new album and lots of music on tap, says arts and entertainment columnist
'Powerful' Serena Ryder to perform at Mariposa Folk Festival

'Powerful' Serena Ryder to perform at Mariposa Folk Festival

'We are excited to welcome her back after a decade-long absence to help us celebrate Mariposa’s 60th anniversary,' says official
Schitt's Creek Farewell Tour coming to Casino Rama this summer

Schitt's Creek Farewell Tour coming to Casino Rama this summer

Schitt's Creek cast members Eugene and Daniel Levy will present live, interactive evening at Casino Rama June 27
Local keyboard sensation Cole Mendez, Free Label will kick off Winter Games Thursday

Local keyboard sensation Cole Mendez, Free Label will kick off Winter Games Thursday

Cellar Singers, Orillia Vocal Ensemble, Mariposa Arts Theatre, OSS and others all have key events coming up, says arts and entertainment columnist