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Summer theatre series set to sizzle in Orillia
'Orillia is coming into its own, and the theatre is a part of that,' says artistic director of Orillia Opera House, which will be home to summer theatre again this year
Jun 21, 2023 6:45 PM
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Orillia Fine Arts Association draws up merger with arts council
'We have a rich collection of talent, experience, and knowledge in Orillia. It is time that we began tapping those resources to plan for future arts and culture activity,' says official
Dec 19, 2022 11:45 AM
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Orillia's 'strong and vibrant' arts community celebrated
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Orillia 'continues to be a supportive community for the arts, especially considering the small city that we are,' says Blair Bailey
Nov 25, 2021 9:00 AM
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Orillia artist is the first to exhibit at 'gorgeous' Creative Nomad Studios
The new downtown creative space is already bustling, says arts and culture columnist; There's much to see and do in the coming weeks in Orillia
Nov 18, 2020 6:30 PM
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Creative Nomad Studios' windows to display work of local artists
Despite the pandemic, there is lots of creative work being done and many opportunities to support local artists, says our arts columnist
May 6, 2020 6:30 PM
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Roots North vows to return to its roots ... after pandemic
'We are planning to have some kind of celebration in September to bring us all back together,' says committee member of popular event cancelled by COVID-19
Apr 9, 2020 5:45 PM
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Orillia's arts community mourns loss of beloved hair, makeup artist
Shimera Dione died last week; Her passion was to 'share and support all avenues of creativity and imagination along with encouraging the youth to follow their dreams'
Mar 27, 2020 8:45 AM
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Pandemic leaves local arts, entertainment community reeling
In the wake of massive cancellations, our columnist offers some tips to help support artists, performers and others
Mar 18, 2020 6:30 PM
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Blair Bailey spurned the study of law for the love of music
Passion for music led him back to his hometown, to his future wife and to four decades as a beloved organist, pianist and accompanist
Mar 12, 2020 12:15 PM
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Meet the pioneer behind Orillia's ground-breaking Streets Alive!
In the first installment of our bi-weekly arts and culture feature, we turn the spotlight on Leslie Fournier; 'I have a relentless drive to create something interesting'
Feb 25, 2020 10:15 AM
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