Arts
Stay connected with the arts in Haliburton County and the surrounding area.
A glimpse into winter in Algonquin Highlands
Elizabeth Johnson says it was the Strada Easel challenge that got her painting gangbusters again this past winter.
“Every January, the Strada Easel company...
Highlands East theatre troupe resurrected
After overcoming some challenges, and a hiatus partially due to COVID, Highlands East has its theatre company back.
The Loop Troupe Little Theatre will...
Lost connections key theme of new exhibit
After hearing about artist Bruce Cull’s connection to wildlife and nature, Shannon Kelly, Minden Hills’ manager of cultural services, knew she had to bring...
Hal High artists shine
Haliburton Highlands Secondary School student artists received accolades at the Art Gallery of Bancroft’s under 19 student exhibition March 15.
Karen Gervais, department head...
U-Links presents 26 projects at annual research celebration
It’s been a busy year for staff at U-Links, partnering with post-secondary students on 26 community-based research projects since last summer.
There was a...
Skeletons come out of closet on stage
Highlands Little Theatre (HLT) is returning to the stage in Haliburton next month following a four-plus year hiatus.
The local troupe is made up...
County-written classic returning at the opera
Highlands Opera Studio (HOS) has released its 2024 season lineup with Mishaabooz’s Realm, a traditional Indigenous story created specifically for the local group, one...
Salon exhibit showcases artists’ dreams
Laurie Jones said this year’s salon exhibition at Rails End Gallery may be the most diverse collection in the 15 years the show has...
Love on display at A Valentine’s Cabaret
Love is in the air in Haliburton as local theatre troupe Ctrl-ART-Del brings its A Valentine’s Cabaret variety show to the Northern Lights Performing...
Minden exhibit to showcase ASES
Minden’s youth will take centre stage at a new art exhibit debuting at Agnes Jamieson Gallery this weekend.
Students from Archie Stouffer Elementary School...
Hill leaves lasting legacy at museum
The County’s chief history buff Steve Hill has retired from his role as curator at Haliburton Highlands Museum after 39 years on the job....
Stata film debuting at Santa Barbara fest
Haliburton County’s movie man is going international after a documentary detailing the life of Keith Stata and the formation and growth of Highlands Cinemas...
Student film sheds light on adapting to Highlands
As a recent Haliburton School of Art + Design graduate, international student Erica Olavario said she wants to help pave the way for other...
Love to connect locals with their ‘inner songwriter’
Minden’s Jim Love said his life would have been a slog had it not been for music – now, he’s hoping to open the...
Projected voices in magical places for 2023
Tickets are on sale for the Highlands Opera Studio’s (HOS) 17th season, in which emerging and established talents will explore indigenous stories, operatic comedies...
A breath of fresh air for Haliburton Life
The Carnarvon-based Voima Group has purchased social community platform Haliburton Life. Owners Amanda Virtanen, a former County of Haliburton director of tourism, and her...
Curtain rises on Highlands Opera Club
Many teens and young adults might not realize how their passions intersect with the world of opera.
The Highlands Opera Studio’s new Opera Club is...
CanoeFM host named Blues Booster of the Year
CanoeFM radio host Patrick Monaghan has been named Blues Booster of the Year by the Toronto Blues Society.
Host of The Buckslide Blues Cruise Tuesday...
Dancers to crack open the iconic Christmas tale
In many ways, Heritage Ballet’s The Nutcracker is synonymous with the Christmas season in Haliburton County.
After a two-year pandemic hiatus, the iconic ballet returns...
Orchestra ‘family’ faces the music once more
The Highlands Chamber Orchestra is marking its 10th anniversary with a live performance after more than two years off stage.
The orchestra’s ‘Welcome Back Performance’...
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