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NUIT BLANCHE NORTH 2026

March 30, 2026

NUIT BLANCHE NORTH

A signature summer event in the region, Nuit Blanche North (NbN) is a bold and interactive multi-arts street festival that transforms Downtown Huntsville into a vibrant hub of artistic discovery. For one night only, from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM, audiences will experience a captivating lineup of contemporary artistic activities, performances, and installations presented in unexpected public and private spaces throughout the downtown core.

Presented with generous support from TD Bank Group , NbN invites both artists and audiences to explore, discover, debate, and participate in contemporary art in new and engaging ways.

CALL FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS

The Huntsville Festival of the Arts invite artist proposals for the 14th annual Nuit Blanche North: a bold interactive multi-arts street festival in downtown Huntsville Ontario on July 18, 2026.

Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026

This year’s theme, Into the Wild, explores “wild” as both landscape and state of being. We invite artists to examine the untamed—within nature, ourselves, and the spaces we inhabit—where control and chaos, restraint and release, and order and freedom intersect. Priority will be given to projects that encourage audience participation and connect to the Muskoka/Parry Sound region.

Key Details

  • Location: Downtown Huntsville (Main St., Minerva St. to River Mill Park)
  • Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Open to: Individual artists and collectives (all disciplines, all experience levels)
  • Project Type: Site-specific, free to the public
  • Support: Insurance provided; limited travel support available

All projects must meet safety requirements and local regulations and will be selected through a jury process.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL APPLICATION GUIDELINES

NUIT BLANCHE NORTH 2026

Downtown Huntsville
July 18, 2026 8:00 PM

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Events Category: Festival Fringe, Summer Festival

LEEROY STAGGER

March 27, 2026

Join the Huntsville Festival of the Arts (HfA) for a special evening of live music with acclaimed Canadian folk artist Leeroy Stagger. This intimate performance at Canvas Brewing Co. serves as a warm-up to HfA’s 2026 summer season—bringing together great music, local craft beverages, tasty food and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Supporters and Friends of the Festival will receive two complimentary tickets to the concert, with booking instructions provided via email. Tickets will also be available for purchase by the general public. This is a general admission event.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Leeroy Stagger is a beloved, award-winning Canadian Singer-Songwriter, Producer and Master Storyteller. Stylistically his music moves between Folk, Roots and Rocknroll. He is Inspired as much by John Prine and Nick Drake as he is Tom Petty and Joe Strummer.

For the past twenty years, he has been touring North America and Europe, making records and gaining a strong and, more importantly, dedicated following. His music is written through the lens of a spiritual path through addiction and recovery; he cuts a trail through the human condition in only a way that a veteran observational traveller and artist can.

Leeroy was signed to the infamous Canadian Label True North Records (Bruce Cockburn, Blackie and The Rodeo Kings) as well as industry mogul Danny Goldberg’s (Nirvana, Steve Earle, The Cranberries) Gold Lake Records.

He has supported and toured with Steve Earle, Josh Ritter, Buffy Sainte Marie, Frazey Ford, The Pixies, Modest Mouse, The Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell, and more. He is just as at-home in a cafe with an audience of 50 as he is on a festival stage with an audience of 10,000.

These days Leeroy is raising kids and producing records in his studio, Neighbourhood Recorders. He is also the host of the weekly Dirty Windshields Radio hour on world famous CKUA radio. 

LEEROY STAGGER

Canvas Brewing Co., 12 John St.
May 22, 2026 7:30 PM

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HfA MUSIC & DANCE CAMP

February 26, 2026

A FUN FILLED WEEK OF MUSIC AND DANCE FOR AGES 7-12

Led by local musician and dance leader, Hannah Shira Naiman, this unique camp draws on traditional music and dance repertoire to create a beautiful showcase presentation for parents and friends at the Algonquin Theatre. Designed for kids aged 7-12, this week is full of songs, games, and simple dances from a variety of folk traditions- including English longsword dancing, morris dancing and more! One of the staples of this camp is the creation of a folk art masterpiece: a “crankie machine”! Children will work together to illustrate a large scroll that moves through songs and stories as part of the final presentation. This is truly a one-of-a-kind day camp experience that your kid won’t want to miss!

Parents will be invited to attend a showcase performance at the end of the week on stage at the Algonquin Theatre.

JULY 20-24, 2026 | 8:30AM – 4:30PM
HfA Studio, 58 Main St. E (entrance across from River Mill Park beside the Mill on Main)
REGISTRATION FEE: $285

HfA MUSIC & DANCE CAMP

HfA Studio, 58 Main St. East (entrance accross from River Mill Park)
July 20, 2026 8:30 AM
July 21, 2026 8:30 AM
July 22, 2026 8:30 AM
July 23, 2026 8:30 AM
July 24, 2026 8:30 AM

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Events Category: Education, Summer Festival

HfA NATURE ARTS SUMMER CAMP

February 26, 2026

Join us for a week-long camp for ages 7-12 experiencing the fun and imagination in visual art!

Get creative in the great outdoors! Led by local teacher Alberta Robinet, participants will use natural, recycled and foraged materials to make whimsical works of visual art. We will focus on finding joy in the creative process, and we will experiment with unusual materials to enhance our artistic skills, imagination and creativity. Everybody is welcome; be it shy, confident, a preferred spectator or ready to jump in, if your child is interested in art, enjoys being outdoors, or just embraces being different, they have a place in HFA Art Camps!

JULY 6-10 | 8:30AM -4:30PM
Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Road
REGISTRATION FEE: $285

HfA NATURE ARTS SUMMER CAMP

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
July 6, 2026 8:30 AM
July 7, 2026 8:30 AM
July 8, 2026 8:30 AM
July 9, 2026 8:30 AM
July 10, 2026 8:30 AM

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Events Category: Education, Summer Festival

HfA SUMMER DRAMA CAMP

February 26, 2026

Step into the spotlight and join us for a fun-filled week of theatre magic on the big stage at the Algonquin Theatre.

Designed for youth ages 7–12, this creative and high-energy camp invites young performers to explore the exciting worlds of comedy and improv while working together to create their own mysterious stories. Campers will build confidence, spark their imagination, and develop performance skills in a supportive and playful environment.

Throughout the week, participants will play engaging theatre games, learn fun songs, design and build their own props, and collaborate to create an original story. The week culminates in a special original performance on stage, where family and friends are invited to see our campers shine under the theatre lights.

Whether your child loves to be in the spotlight or is just discovering their creative spark, this camp is the perfect place to build confidence, make new friends, and experience the thrill of live performance.

Spots are limited — register early to reserve your place.

 AUGUST 10-14, 2026 | 8:30AM -4:30PM
ALGONQUIN THEATRE, 37 MAIN ST. E
REGISTRATION FEE: $285

HfA SUMMER DRAMA CAMP

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
August 10, 2026 8:30 AM
August 11, 2026 8:30 AM
August 12, 2026 8:30 AM
August 13, 2026 8:30 AM
August 14, 2026 8:30 AM

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Events Category: Education, Summer Festival

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

January 15, 2026

A SPLASHY, SUNNY, UNDERSEA MUSICAL SPECTACULAR FOR ALL AGES!

ABOUT THE SHOW
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!

Based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg, The SpongeBob Musical features a book by Kyle Jarrow and original songs by an extraordinary lineup of artists including Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, and T.I. The score also features songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny and Andy Paley, with additional lyrics by Jonathan Coulton and additional music by Tom Kitt. The production was conceived by Tina Landau.

This exciting new community theatre production, directed by Lauren Rodrigues, features irresistible characters, magical music, and the incredible talents of local performers. A deep-sea pearl of a show, it’s set to make a splash with audiences young and old.

The future is bright, the future is bold, the future is The SpongeBob Musical.

Nickelodeon™
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
Based on the series by Stephen Hillenburg 
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe &
The Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.
And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton
Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau 
©2023 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants and all related titles, logos and
characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Created by Stephen Hillenburg.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
April 10, 2026 7:30 PM
April 11, 2026 7:30 PM
April 12, 2026 2:00 PM
April 17, 2026 7:30 PM
April 18, 2026 2:00 PM
April 18, 2026 7:30 PM

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Events Category: October To May, Spring Musical

A PLATE, A PINT & A PLAY

December 9, 2025

A YEARLY TRADITION! COMING JANUARY 12-14, 2026!

Join us at the Huntsville Brewhouse for a night of theatre, food and fun! The ticket includes a dinner seating where you get a choice of one item from a select menu accompanied by a 16oz. pint or a 5 oz. glass of house red or white Wine. Following dinner, you’ll be entertained by four ten-minute plays presented by local directors and actors.

Tickets are $45 and on sale at The Great Vine. CASH ONLY.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN PERSON ONLY.
Last dinner seating at 6:15 after Dinner at 5:00pm.

THE PLATES
(ticket includes your choice of one item below along with a 16oz pint or 5 oz. glass of house red or white wine)

Smashed Cheeseburger
smashed chuck patty, smoked cheddar, mixed lettuces, seasoned tomato, diced onion, pickle, thousand island dressing, brioche. With fries.
Fried Tofu Burger (V)
pickle brined tofu, seasoned breading, plant-based Thousand Island, sweet pickled zucchini, diced onion, plant-based brioche. With fries.
Fish and Chips
atlantic cod, double cooked fries, creamy coleslaw, lemon, house tartar sauce.
Buttermilk Mac & Cheese
pilsner, buttermilk bechamel, 4 cheese blend, garlic bread crumbs
Double-Garlic Caesar Salad
house caesar dressing, romaine hearts, bacon lardons, grana padano, crispy capers, sourdough crouton

THE PLAYS

Hot Frida
Written & Directed by Earl Sacrey
Performed by Niki Cutting and Cassidy Dunlop

Elbows Somewhere
Written by Lauren Rodrigues
Directed by Skye Clark
Performed by Drew Hutcheson, Laura Lynn Martin & Nick Kulchar

Life of an Angry Cop
Written by Dyanna Jacklin
Directed by Veronica Leonard
Performed by Aussa Penniall & Parres Allen

Parent-Teacher Interlude
Written by Alberta Robinet
Directed by Sarah Vanasse
Performed by Alberta Robinet and Sarah Vanasse

A PLATE, A PINT & A PLAY

Huntsville Brewhouse, 59 Main St E #1a
January 12, 2026 7:00 PM
January 13, 2026 7:00 PM
January 14, 2026 7:00 PM

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Events Category: Festival Fringe

HfA MARCH BREAK DRAMA CAMP

November 12, 2025

A week on the Algonquin theatre stage that includes drama games and exercises, songs, crafts and costumes. Campers will also take a back stage tour of the theatre and learn about the different components of theatre, lights, sound, sets costumes etc. Through out the week we will work toward a presentation on the big stage.

 March 16-20 | 8:30am-4:30pm | $275 | Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. East | Ages 7-12

 

HfA MARCH BREAK DRAMA CAMP

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
March 16, 2026 9:00 AM
March 17, 2026 9:00 AM
March 18, 2026 9:00 AM
March 19, 2026 9:00 AM
March 20, 2026 9:00 AM

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Events Category: Education

BLUE RODEO

October 23, 2025

CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS LEGENDARY CANADIAN BAND

MEMBERS CALL 705-788-2787 TO PURCHASE

Blue Rodeo makes a stop in Muskoka to celebrate an incredible 40 years of music as part of a milestone tour honouring one of Canada’s most beloved and enduring bands. From their roots in the Toronto club scene to becoming national icons, Blue Rodeo has spent four decades creating the soundtrack to countless Canadian lives — and they’re not done yet.

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of four decades of songs, stories, and the road in between.

BLUE RODEO

Deerhurst Resort - Legacy Hall
January 30, 2026 8:00 PM
January 31, 2026 8:00 PM

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JEFF MARTIN OF THE TEA PARTY

October 6, 2025

A RARE AND INTIMATE SOLO PERFORMANCE BY A CANADIAN ROCK LEGEND

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jeff Martin, lead singer of the iconic Canadian rock band, The Tea Party, has been labelled everything from “child prodigy”, “virtuoso guitarist”, and a “singer with perfect pitch”.

He is an artist that transcends typical musical genres, and has become somewhat of a musical healer for fans across the globe
Jeff has carved out a distinctive and successful career for himself as a solo artist, various other side projects, and as an acclaimed and highly sought-after producer.

A Jeff Martin performance is one that moves the audience to realms like no other, it’s an experience.

JEFF MARTIN OF THE TEA PARTY

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
December 15, 2025 7:30 PM

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NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION – FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

September 23, 2025

On Tuesday, September 30, join us at Canvas Brewing Company (12 John St., Huntsville) for an evening of reflection, resilience, and cultural celebration, presented in partnership with Aspire Design Services and the Huntsville Festival of the Arts.

The evening begins with a special screening of The Apology, the first in a two-part documentary series by Indigenous Geographic. Offering rare, behind-the-scenes access, the film follows the Indigenous delegation to the Vatican in 2022 that helped secure Pope Francis’s historic apology for the Catholic Church’s role in residential schools, and its emotional journey for Survivors, delegates, and their communities. Filmmaker Matt LeMay will be in attendance to share reflections.

Following the screening, enjoy an uplifting performance by JUNO-nominated Métis fiddler Brianna Lizotte, whose music has carried the traditions of her Métis family and community around the world, including through a powerful performance for Pope Francis during the 2022 Indigenous delegation to the Vatican. Brianna’s latest album “Winston & I” was released in July of 2024 and earned her a JUNO nomination for Traditional Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year.

This is FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT.

  • Doors Open: 6:30 PM
  • Screening Begins: 7:00 PM

Come together to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through story, song, and community.

NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION – FREE COMMUNITY EVENT

Canvas Brewery, 12 John St.
September 30, 2025 7:00 PM

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GRINCHED! A HOLIDAY PANTO

September 10, 2025

A PERFECT FAMILY SHOW TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS!

PRESENTED BY HUNTSVILLE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS (HfA) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HUNTSVILLE THEATRE COMPANY

The holiday season just got a whole lot sillier with GRINCHED! THE HOLIDAY PANTO, a laugh-out-loud twist on Dr. Seuss’s classic tale.

Written and directed by Robin Clipsham, this brand-new production brings together a cast of talented local community members for a side-splitting, toe-tapping, family-friendly show filled with outrageous costumes, over-the-top characters, hilarious hijinks, and plenty of audience participation (get those boos and cheers ready!).

In true panto tradition, expect big laughs, cheeky jokes, and some unexpected surprises as our mischievous green grump tries to steal Christmas from the merry folks of Whoville. Will the power of community, kindness, and holiday spirit be enough to save the day? (Spoiler: with your help, it just might be!)

Perfect for kids, parents, grandparents, and anyone who loves a good giggle, this is holiday entertainment at its most magical. Whether it’s your first panto or your fiftieth, GRINCHED! THE HOLIDAY PANTO is sure to become your new festive tradition.

✨ Three performances only – December 20 & 21 at the Algonquin Theatre!
Don’t miss the merriest mischief in Muskoka this holiday season.

GRINCHED! A HOLIDAY PANTO

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
December 20, 2025 10:00 AM
December 20, 2025 3:00 PM
December 21, 2025 3:00 PM

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DINO LIGHT

September 4, 2025

A GLOW-IN-THE-DARK ADVENTURE

*NOW ACCEPTING BOOKINGS FOR GRADES JK-4

Dino-Light, formerly known as Darwin the Dinosaur, was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and first feature-length theatrical production created and performed by creators Ian Carney and Corbin Popp.

In this original storyline, a famous scientist with magic powers brings a friendly dinosaur to life. When the dinosaur wanders away from home, he discovers a wonderful world full of creatures that light up the darkness and help him find the true meaning of love.

This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been praised for its cutting edge blend of puppetry, technology and dance by audiences all over the world.

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 – 10:00 am & 12:30pm
Duration: 60 minutes + optional Q&A (5-10 min)
Grades: Grades JK-4

Curriculum Connections: Social Emotional Growth, Language, The Arts, Natural history and Science  

DINO LIGHT

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
April 24, 2026 10:00 AM
April 24, 2026 12:30 PM

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Events Category: Education, October To May

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July 12, 2025

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THE MEN OF THE DEEPS

June 17, 2025

CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF SONG, STORY AND TRADITION WITH THE MEN OF THE DEEPS

Since 1965 this world-renowned choir of working and retired coal miners from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia has been sharing the rich culture and history of life in the mines through powerful performances that blend heartfelt storytelling, humour, and stirring harmonies. Their 60th anniversary concert tour is a moving tribute to resilience, brotherhood, and the music of the mining communities of Eastern Canada. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with song and spirit, honouring six decades of voices that echo deep underground and far beyond.

THE MEN OF THE DEEPS

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
April 26, 2026 2:00 PM

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Events Category: October To May

JUST FOR LAUGHS ROADSHOW

June 17, 2025

GET READY FOR A NIGHT OF BIG LAUGHS AS THE JUST FOR LAUGHS ROAD SHOW ROLLS INTO TOWN!

ABOUT THE SHOW

HOSTED BY ALI HASSAN
FEATURING JACKIE FABULOUS, ANJELICA SCANNURA, ALISTAIR OGDEN

Featuring a top-tier lineup of stand-up comedians hand-picked from the world’s largest and most prestigious comedy festival, this show brings the best of Montreal’s legendary Just for Laughs Festival to your doorstep. With a mix of seasoned pros and rising stars, each comic delivers their unique brand of humour in a fast-paced, high-energy show guaranteed to leave you in stitches. Don’t miss this chance to catch world-class comedy right here at home—it’s the perfect night out for comedy lovers!

JUST FOR LAUGHS ROADSHOW

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
April 25, 2026 7:30 PM

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Events Category: October To May

WHAT YOU WON’T DO FOR LOVE

June 17, 2025

A PLAY ABOUT LOVE AND THE ENVIRONMENT STARRING DAVID SUZUKI AND HIS LIFE PARTNER OF 50 YEARS, TARA CULLIS

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
Why Not Theatre presents What You Won’t Do For Love, a hybrid live-theatre and film performance starring renowned environmentalists Drs. David Suzuki and Tara Cullis. Suzuki and Cullis reflect on their 50-year romantic relationship and their shared adventures and advocacy for the planet. This charming and conversational show asks, can we learn to love the planet as much as we love other people?

Directed by Why Not Theatre Founder and Co-Artistic Director Ravi Jain (Mahabharata, Sea Sick, Prince Hamlet) with co-direction and dramaturgy by Broadleaf Creative Artistic Director Kevin Matthew Wong (The Chemical Valley Project, Benevolence Hall), What You Won’t Do For Love asks us to consider love’s capacity to inspire action and propel us all towards a healthier, sustainable planet.

WHAT YOU WON’T DO FOR LOVE

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
March 5, 2026 7:30 PM

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MAPLE BLUES REVUE

June 16, 2025

A TOP-TIER 9-PIECE BLUES BAND FEATURING VOCALS BY JAY DOUGLAS, SUZIE VINNICK & SAMANTHA MARTIN OF DELTA SUGAR.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
The Maple Blues Revue is a first rate Canadian Blues Show featuring three dynamic vocalists with an outstanding nine piece band. All members of the Revue are multiple Maple Blues Award & Juno Award winners and nominees. They represent the cream of the crop in this country’s Blues elite, drawn from legendary acts like Downchild, Fathead, The Jack de Keyzer Band and The Johnny Max Band. The Maple Blues Revue has been honoured with performances at The Ottawa Blues Fest, The Southside Shuffle, The Wasaga Beach Blues Fest, The Toronto Jazz Festival, The Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, Omaha’s Playing with Fire Festival, The Twisted Pines Music & Arts Festival, Festival International Du Blues De Tremblant, CNE Bandshell Blues Festival and Capitol Centre, North Bay to name a few. MBR consists of Jay Douglas (vocals), Suzie Vinnick (vocals), and Samantha Martin (vocals), Gary Kendall (bass/musical director), Martin Alex Aucoin (organ/piano), Teddy Leonard (guitar), Jim Casson (drums), Al Lerman (harmonica), Howard Moore (trumpet), Pat Carey (tenor sax), Alison Young (baritone sax) Mei Kelly (trombone). The Maple Blues Revue released it’s debut recording, Live at Twisted Pines on the Preservation Music label in 2009. The Maple Blues Band released Let`s Go, a collection of original instrumental compositions on Cordova Bay Records in 2023.

MAPLE BLUES REVUE

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
February 22, 2026 2:00 PM

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RED HOT CHILI PIPERS

June 16, 2025

BAGPIPES WITH ATTITUDE. DRUMS WITH A SCOTTISH ACCENT. A BLAZING ROCK BAND AND SHOW SO HOT, IT CARRIES ITS OWN HEALTH WARNING!

ABOUT THE ARTIST
The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS (not the Peppers!) are a 9-piece powerhouse blending traditional Scottish tunes with rock anthems in a high-octane show that’s toured the globe. Since winning the UK’s When Will I Be Famous in 2007, they’ve wowed audiences from New York to Beijing with fiery covers of Queen, Coldplay, AC/DC, and more—all delivered with world-class musicianship and unstoppable energy. With piping and drumming talent honed at the top levels, this is one unforgettable fusion of Highland tradition and rock ‘n’ roll flair.

RED HOT CHILI PIPERS

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
February 21, 2026 7:30 PM

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MADISON VIOLET

June 16, 2025

HUNTSVILLE’S FAVORITE FOLK DUO RETURN FOR THEIR FAREWELL CONCERT

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Madison Violet is a JUNO-nominated Canadian duo made up of Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. Raised on Cape Breton Island, they began making music together in the late ’90s, blending their East Coast roots with elements of folk, pop, country, and bluegrass. Known for their rich harmonies, emotional storytelling, and multi-instrumental talent, they’ve released over 10 albums—including their self-produced record Eleven, their most personal to date. With accolades like a Canadian Folk Music Award and millions of streams worldwide, they’ve earned acclaim both at home and abroad. MacIsaac and MacEachern proudly identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ and advocate for social justice.

MADISON VIOLET

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
October 26, 2025 7:30 PM

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YUK YUK’S ON TOUR

June 16, 2025

PART OF THE NURSERY NIGHTS PERFORMANCE SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDHILL NURSERY

Sip, laugh, repeat—this fall at Sandhill! Yuk Yuk’s On Tour is bringing the laughs to Sandhill Nursery as part of their Fall Festival. Surrounded by vibrant foliage, crackling leaves, and cozy autumn vibes, it’s a night of stand-up comedy set in the heart of Muskoka’s most beautiful season. Come for the fall magic—stay for the punchlines!

Headliner PETE JOHANSSON
Pete Johansson has earned the title of global headlining comic with a relentless non stop schedule taking him to every corner of the globe. His unique socially progressive, intellectually challenging, yet accessible and silly comedy has garnered a devoted following of fans looking for laughs with something more. This profile was recently bolstered with his very well reviewed (chortle.co.uk) first comedy special ‘You might also enjoy…Pete Johansson’ released by Netflix simultaneously in 82 countries and a critically acclaimed and powerful appearance on Comedy Central’s ‘This is Not Happening’. A favourite at comedy festivals, Pete is one of only three Canadians ever nominated for an Edinburgh award at the Edinburgh Fringe, and has been invited to perform from South Africa to Australia to Singapore. Originally from Kelowna, Pete started performing in his teens, and developed his art from coast to coast in Canada making his first appearance at The Just For Laughs festival when he was only 24 and following that up with 6 more appearances at the festival over his 20 year career, including 4 galas taped for the CBC. Numerous other TV appearances fill his resume, from The Late Late Show on CBS, Premium Blend on Comedy Central, Friday Night on NBC, Russell Howard’s Good News on BBC, The Best of the Fest on Channel 4, Live From the Comedy Store on Comedy Central, Russell Peters Red Light District on Showtime, 2 Episodes of ‘The Debaters’ TV show on CBC, one of which was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award, and three Winnipeg Comedy festival Gala’s. A relentless writer, and social critic you can always expect an engaging and intriguing show from this once in a lifetime comedian.

MC Ted Morris
A veteran of the Canadian comedy scene, Ted Morris started his comedy career while looking for a way to blow off steam during veterinary school. His most recent achievements include the release of his long-awaited debut comedy album “Dawn of the Ted”, being insulted by Simon Cowell on season 14 of “America’s Got Talent”, his 5th appearance at the Halifax Comedy Festival, 3rd appearance at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, a stand-up set and interview on Comedy Night with Rick Mercer on CBC, continuing his undefeated streak on CBC Radio’s “The Debaters”, a Gala taping at Just for Laughs Montreal which was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award and a Canadian Comedy Award nomination for Best Stand-up Comic.
He’s pretty funny.

Featuring Ronald Hae
Ronald Hae is a comedian based out of Mississauga. His act is centred around Asian culture, life as a teacher, family and relationships. He started his comedy training at The Second City in Toronto. He has performed at the Brantford Rising Stars Festival, been featured on Sirius XM radio, and Just for Laughs Toronto. Ronald is also the host of a monthly podcast called The Teacher Hotline. The show was recently ranked the #6 Educational Podcast for Teachers in Canada.

 

ABOUT THE VENUE
The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Sandhill Nursery’s Annual Fall Festival happening September 13th – October 26th, be sure to check it out! 

YUK YUK’S ON TOUR

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
October 18, 2025 7:30 PM

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IRISH MYTHEN

June 16, 2025

PART OF THE NURSERY NIGHTS PERFORMANCE SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDHILL NURSERY

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Irish Mythen (They/Them) is a powerhouse performer known for their raw vocals, magnetic stage presence, and deep connection with audiences. Born in Ireland and based in Prince Edward Island, Irish has performed on world stages from the Sydney Opera House to Glastonbury Festival. Their breakout album Little Bones earned a 2020 JUNO nomination and multiple Canadian music awards. Their self-titled album also received widespread acclaim. With features in Rolling Stone and Australian Guitar Magazine, Irish is celebrated worldwide. Their live shows are unforgettable, blending emotion, storytelling, and soul-stirring music. A highly anticipated new album is set to release in Spring 2026.

ABOUT THE VENUE
The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Sandhill Nursery’s Annual Fall Festival happening September 13th – October 26th, be sure to check it out! 

IRISH MYTHEN

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
October 3, 2025 7:30 PM

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DAVID FRANCEY

June 16, 2025

PART OF THE NURSERY NIGHTS PERFORMANCE SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDHILL NURSERY

ABOUT THE ARTIST
David Francey is a Scottish-born, Canadian-raised carpenter-turned-songwriter known as one of Canada’s most revered folk voices. A former rail yard and bush worker, he began writing poetic songs on the job and only started performing in his 40s with encouragement from his wife, artist Beth Girdler. His 1999 debut Torn Screen Door became a Canadian hit, launching a career that includes 13 albums, four JUNO Awards, and multiple international songwriting prizes. Francey’s songs capture the grit, beauty, and humanity of working-class life, told with honesty, humour, and heart. He now lives in Ontario’s Lanark Highlands with his family.

ABOUT THE VENUE
The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Sandhill Nursery’s Annual Fall Festival happening September 13th – October 26th, be sure to check it out! 

DAVID FRANCEY

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
September 27, 2025 7:30 PM

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OLD MAN LUEDECKE

June 16, 2025

PART OF THE NURSERY NIGHTS PERFORMANCE SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDHILL NURSERY

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Old Man Luedecke is the stage name of two-time JUNO Award winner and Polaris Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Chris Luedecke. Known for his high-energy banjo tunes, heartfelt ballads, and dry wit, he’s been crafting an authentic folk sound for nearly two decades. Based in rural Nova Scotia, Luedecke has recorded acclaimed albums with producers Steve Dawson and Tim O’Brien in iconic studios from Nashville to Montreal. His songs like “I Quit My Job” and “The Early Days” offer a moving, humorous soundtrack to everyday life. A seasoned performer, he’s toured across the globe and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2022 for his cultural contributions.

ABOUT THE VENUE
The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Sandhill Nursery’s Annual Fall Festival happening September 13th – October 26th, be sure to check it out! 

OLD MAN LUEDECKE

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
September 13, 2025 7:30 PM

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Events Category: Archive

A GARDEN VARIETY IMPROV SHOW

June 16, 2025

PART OF THE NURSERY NIGHTS PERFORMANCE SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDHILL NURSERY

Get ready to laugh your plants off at A Garden Variety Improv Show! Set inside the cozy charm of Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery, this one-of-a-kind comedy night is in full bloom. Featuring Second City Alumnae—Dave Pearce, Kerry Griffin, Jennine Profetta, and Linda Kash—these quick-witted performers will grow on you fast, turning your suggestions into laugh-out-loud scenes. Sip on some tasty drinks from the Rusty Rake, soak in the garden vibes, and enjoy a night that’s ripe with humour. It’s the root of all fun this fall at Sandhill’s Festival—don’t “leaf” without a ticket!

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Sandhill Nursery’s Annual Fall Festival happening September 13th – October 26th, be sure to check it out! 

A GARDEN VARIETY IMPROV SHOW

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
September 19, 2025 7:30 PM

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JESSE COOK

June 16, 2025

A HUNTSVILLE FAVORITE! JESSE COOK RETURNS WITH A NIGHT OF VITUOSIC GUITAR

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Jesse Cook is a Canadian guitarist, composer, and producer, widely recognized for his groundbreaking approach to world music, blending flamenco, jazz, and other cultural influences. His music has been streamed over 900 million times, with YouTube views at more than 130 million. Over the past three decades, Cook has played thousands of concerts in dozens of countries. His five PBS specials continue to air across the U.S., all of which highlight music from his 11 albums and 5 live concert DVDs.

Celebrated for his vast catalog of intricate and original material, Cook’s concerts resonate deeply with audience members of all backgrounds and age groups. Hesitant when it comes to labeling his eclectic style of music, Cook comments, “I don’t think naming it is important. I think if people are moved by it—if it touches their hearts—that’s what matters most to me.”

Moved they are, as demand for Cook grows exponentially, with venue sizes increasing and dates continually being added to his ongoing world tour.

JESSE COOK

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
May 5, 2026 7:30 PM

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Events Category: October To May

HAWKSLEY WORKMAN: ALMOST A FULL MOON

June 16, 2025

A SPECIAL UNPLUGGED ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS, COMMUNITY, FAMILY AND SINGING

Join us for an intimate and cozy concert in the Trinity United Church’s Sanctuary featuring songs from Hawksley’s classic Christmas record Almost a Full Moon and other favorites.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Workman is a JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Since his ground-breaking self-produced indie debut For Him and The Girls (1999) through to chart-topping singles of 2020, Hawksley has careened between major label international smash hits to Canadiana-soaked indie releases. Boasting a catalogue of 17 solo records, Hawksley’s genre defying style strings together folk, chart pop and irrepressible cabaret. His show-stopping vocals on songs about weather, love, heartbreak and tales of end-times have garnered him a league of devoted fans. Performing over a thousand shows worldwide, Hawksley has headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall and The Olympia in Paris. For a uniquely Canadian artist Hawksley has built loyal fan bases in the UK, France, Norway and Australia launching many successful tours, demystifying and delighting fans while drawing on an enviable catalogue of mischievous favourites, glammy stompers and heartfelt hymns to small town Canada.

HAWKSLEY WORKMAN: ALMOST A FULL MOON

Trinity United Church, 33 Main St. E
December 5, 2025 7:30 PM
December 6, 2025 2:00 PM

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COLIN JAMES TRIO

June 16, 2025

MULTI AWARD WINNING BLUES ROCK ICON RETURNS!

ABOUT THE ARTIST
After 20 studio albums, 8 Juno Awards, 31 Maple Blues Awards and multi-platinum record sales, Colin James remains at the top of his game, continuing to challenge himself musically.

His most recent release, Chasing the Sun, finds the blues-rock singer-songwriter’s electrifying 21st studio album featuring the kind of towering musical guests typically found on the other side of velvet ropes. Co-produced by Colin Linden, guest artists include Americana icon Lucinda Williams, bassist Darryl Jones and drummer Charley Drayton (who have backed Miles Davis and The Rolling Stones) plus American harmonica ace Charlie Musselwhite and gospel greats Ann and Regina McCrary.

Colin’s career is a timeline rich in highlights. His 1988 self-titled debut, featuring his two self-penned hits “Voodoo Thing” and “Five Long Years,” was the fastest-selling album in Canadian history. It won him his first Juno and an opening spot on tour with Keith Richards. His second album, Sudden Stop, featured his hit “Just Came Back,” which reached #3 on the U.S. radio charts and earned him the Juno Award for “Single of the Year.” Colin was next credited with launching the swing revival, thanks to his wildly popular Little Big Band, which has released four successful albums to date. In 2013 he was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame.

Over the years Colin has worked with some of the world’s most revered artists including, Bonnie Raitt, Albert Collins, Pops Staples, Robert Cray, Albert King, Keith Richards, Mavis Staples, Luther Allison, Roomful of Blues, Bobby King and Terry Evans, John Hammond Jr., The Chieftains, Carlos Santana, Jeff Healey, and Buddy Guy.

For over 35 years, Colin has been a consummate professional, a superb guitarist, and a musician’s musician. The confidence that comes with maturity can be heard in his voice and seen in his electrifying stage performance. He does what comes naturally – he always has – he knows no other way and no other life. After celebrating his 60th birthday in August, he still finds joy in making music and touring and loves what he does.

COLIN JAMES TRIO

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
November 28, 2025 7:30 PM

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GROUP OF SEVEN OUTDOOR GALLERY TOURS

June 12, 2025

EXPLORE THE LEGACY OF SOME OF CANADA’S GREATEST PAINTERS!

EVERY TUESDAY (6PM) & SUNDAY (1PM) THIS SUMMER!

The Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery is a year-round, free public art exhibition featuring 103 recreations of iconic works by the Group of Seven and Tom Thomson. The Main Gallery in downtown Huntsville showcases 38 striking murals displayed on the exterior walls of local buildings.

This summer, take a deeper look.
Join us for a 30-45 minute guided tour every Tuesday at 6pm and Sunday at 1pm in July and August. Our knowledgeable guides will share the stories behind selected murals, the artists who created them, and their powerful connection to Muskoka’s landscape and Huntsville’s artistic heritage.

Want to get hands-on?
Stay after the tour for a 60-minute painting class led by a local artist. You’ll receive all materials—paint, brushes, and an 8×10 canvas—and step-by-step guidance to create your own Group of Seven-inspired masterpiece.

📍 Start Location: Tom Thomson Statue, Town Hall
🟢 Rain or Shine | Walking involved | No refunds within 48 hours

GROUP OF SEVEN OUTDOOR GALLERY TOURS

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 1, 2025 6:00 PM

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Events Category: Festival Fringe, Summer Festival

JANN ARDEN CHRISTMAS TOUR

June 4, 2025

Celebrate the holidays with Alberta’s own Jann Arden as she puts her unique spin on the classics you know and love, featured on her 2015 release ‘A Jann Arden Christmas’.

No Refunds. All Sales are Final.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Jann Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and best selling author of six books. Arden has released 16 albums with 19 top ten singles. Arden’s accolades include 8 JUNO Awards, 10 SOCAN Awards and 4 Western Canadian Music Awards to name a few. In 2020, she was announced as an inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame joining the ranks of Canadian music icons including Joni Mitchell, Shania Twain and many more. Arden has also been inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, has a Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame and has been awarded the Order of Canada.

Arden’s original CTV hit series JANN, was the most-watched new Canadian comedy series of the 2018-2019 broadcast season. In the show, Arden, who was also a co-creator, played a fictionalized version of herself. The show’s 3rd season aired in 2021 on both Hulu and CTV Television Network.

MIXTAPE the follow-up to her 2021 album Descendant, was released January 2025. The album features a collection of Arden’s favourite pop recordings from the nineties from Sia, Seal, Robyn, Chris Issac, including lead single, the positive and optimistic song by Des’ree “You Gotta Be” and more.

Whether she is captivating audiences with her heartfelt music, entertaining them with her quick wit or sharing her written word in a boldly honest voice – Arden is a Canadian original – a brilliant multi-dimensional talent.

JANN ARDEN CHRISTMAS TOUR

Deerhurst Resort
December 13, 2025 8:00 PM

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DALLAS SMITH & HIS BAND UNPLUGGED

June 4, 2025

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Big Loud artist Dallas Smith has a track record of noteworthy success – from front man of Platinum-selling rock band Default to 3x consecutive CCMA Entertainer of the Year. Across his storied career, the bona fide hitmaker has amassed 21 Gold-certified singles, nine Platinum-certified singles, and four Gold-certified albums, with more than 640 million global streams and over two million album equivalents to date. Adding yet another milestone, Smith made his Grand Ole Opry debut last summer. Smith’s first full-length project with Big Loud Records, self-titled album Dallas Smith, was produced by longtime collaborator Joey Moi and features writing credits from HARDY, Cole Swindell, GRAMMY-nominated songwriter Ashley Gorley and ERNEST, and GRAMMY-winning songwriter Hillary Lindsey.

DALLAS SMITH & HIS BAND UNPLUGGED

Deerhurst Resort
December 6, 2025 8:00 PM

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JAMES BARKER BAND

June 4, 2025

 

 

 

LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME!
Parking can be a challenge at the Resort. HfA is pleased to offer a free shuttle service on the night of the concert. Park your car at Bullock’s Independent (131 Howland Dr.) and catch the shuttle bus to take you out to Deerhurst Resort.

6:40PM-8:00PM | Departs Every 15 minutes from Bullock’s Independent

10:30PM-11:30PM | Return trip from Deerhurst Resort

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BUS IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

HFA MEMBERS CALL 705-788-2787 TO PURCHASE

ABOUT THE ARTIST
James Barker Band is proof that big dreams can grow from small-town roots. Fueled by friendship, grit, and a shared love for storytelling, the band has gone from local dive bars to headlining stages across North America and Europe, amassing over 295 million global streams, multiple No. 1 hits, and the unwavering devotion of fans along the way.

The story began in 2009 when James Barker (lead vocals/guitar) and Connor Stephen (drums) first met at band camp. Bonded by their passion for music, they teamed up with Taylor Abram (guitar/background vocals) and Bobby Martin (bass), who all grew up within an hour of each other in rural towns surrounding Toronto. The four-piece quickly became close friends, hitting the road in a rented Greyhound bus to play gigs wherever they could, pouring their heart into every note.

The band’s big break came in 2015 at the Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots and Hearts Music Festival, where their raw talent and undeniable charm earned them the top prize. That victory was a launchpad, leading to a record deal with Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company, and the release of their breakout single, “Lawn Chair Lazy,” in 2017. The laid-back
anthem quickly gained traction and earned Platinum certification, but it was just the beginning. Their subsequent singles have also earned vast achievements and acclaim. Their 2x Platinum single “Chills,” charted at No. 1 in Canadian country music charts, peaked at #1 on the Billboard Canada Country chart, #49 on the American Billboard Country Chart, and was awarded Single of the Year and Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year at the 2018 Canadian Country Music Awards, just a year after their major label signing. “Chills” also made history with the SOCAN Songwriter Prize nomination, which is the first-ever country music nomination for this prestigious all-genre award. The record-breaking track’s home album, Game On, is Gold certified and took home the 2018 JUNO Award for Country Album of the Year.

Following up on a stellar debut, the band released several fan and industry favourites like Platinum-certified “Keep it Simple” which notched another No. 1 song of the year at the 2020 CCMA Awards and CMAO Awards. Their bustling catalogue has seen a string of successful tracks with four No.1 Canadian Country radio hits – “Chills,” “Over All Over Again,” “Meet Your Mama,” and “New Old Trucks” feat. 14x GRAMMY-nominated artist Dierks Bentley. To date, they’ve racked up 12 Gold and Platinum certifications, four No. 1 Canadian country radio hits, and three CCMA Fans’ Choice Awards.

But beyond their record-breaking metrics and awards, James Barker Band’s magic lies in their connection—to each other, to their roots, and to the fans who see themselves in their songs. Every note they play is a tribute to the small towns that raised them, the families that support them, and the communities that keep showing up to cheer them on. With their grounded ethos, infectious energy, and heartfelt storytelling, James Barker Band has made it clear: they’re not just chasing dreams—they’re sharing them. As they continue their rise in Canada, Nashville, and beyond, the band remains the same four humble friends who started it all, proof that sometimes, the best
stories come from the simplest beginnings.

With this, the multi-award-winning four-piece is continuing its steadfast ascent in Canada, Nashville and beyond. Fans are encouraged to stay up to date with JBB for more exciting announcements on the way, on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and at JamesBarkerBand.com.

JAMES BARKER BAND

Deerhurst Resort
October 24, 2025 8:00 PM

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HOWIE MANDEL

April 10, 2025

 

SEE COMEDY LEGEND HOWIE MANDEL LIVE!

Known for America’s Got Talent, Deal or No Deal, and St. Elsewhere, Mandel’s sharp humor and iconic routines return in his latest stand-up tour. A lifelong sufferer of OCD, ADHD as mysophobia (phobia of germs), Mandel has been vocal in raising awareness for these conditions. Laugh along as he shares hilarious stories from his career and personal experiences in a 80 minute stand-up comedy set.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Howie Mandel is a comedian, television personality, actor, producer and host of the podcast “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” which he co-hosts alongside his daughter, Jackelyn Schultz.

Howie has remained a constant force in show business for more than 40 years. He has served as a judge on NBC’s flagship series “America’s Got Talent” for over 15 seasons, is currently a judge on the new AGT spin-off series, “AGT: Fantasy League” on NBC, is the Executive Producer of the new series, “Deal or no Deal Island” on NBC, and is currently shooting the 3rd season of CityTV’s “Canada’s Got Talent”. 

Howie can also be seen as host of the hit Netflix series Bullshit the Game Show. Other recent projects include his documentary Howie Mandel: But Enough About Me, currently streaming on Peacock, Deal or No Deal, co-hosting Nat Geo Wild’s Animals Doing Things with his son Alex. In 2019 he released his first solo special in 20 years Howie Mandel Presents Howie Mandel at the Howie Mandel Comedy Club. He also continues to perform as many as 200 standup comedy shows each year throughout the U.S. and Canada.

In the summer of 2021, Howie launched his own eyewear capsule collection in collaboration with SEE, the “go to” locale for eyewear aficionados looking for an eclectic selection of fashion forward eyewear. The collection is available for purchase on SEE’s website and a portion of sales from the collection will be donated to HFC, Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen’s national non-profit organization whose mission is to care for families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.

His additional projects as a host, actor, and/or executive producer include Take It All and Howie Do It for NBC, Deal With It for TBS and Mobbed for Fox. Previously, Mandel received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program for Deal or No Deal and a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Game Show Host for the syndicated version of the show. Mandel’s versatile career has encompassed virtually all aspects of the entertainment spectrum, including television, film and stage. From his work on the Emmy Award-winning St. Elsewhere, to the international animated children’s series Bobby’s World,

Mandel has become a mainstay of the American comedy scene. In 2009, Mandel added author to his resume when he released his frank, funny and no-holds-barred memoir, “Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me.” The memoir revealed his ongoing struggle with OCD and ADHD, and how it has shaped his life and career. It made The New York Times bestseller list on its first week and remained on the list for several consecutive weeks. Mandel has done countless comedy specials both on cable and network television. He has also hosted his own syndicated talk show, The Howie Mandel Show and continues to be a mainstay on the talk show circuit.

HOWIE MANDEL

Deerhurst Resort
September 26, 2025 8:00 PM

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HFA Acoustic Pop-Up Series

February 19, 2025

Join us for a new intimate concert series at the HFA Studio featuring talented folk musicians and singer-songwriters. Bring your own drinks and snacks to share, and come on over to our “house” for a relaxed evening of music with friends.

May 1: Emma Cook & Cindy Doire

Doors 6pm, Showtime 7pm | Suggested $20 at the door | BYOB | HFA Studio, 58 Main St. E (Riverfront entrance)

 

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

 

MAY 1: EMMA COOK & CINDY DOIRE

Cindy Doire is an award winning bilingual singer songwriter with a foot-loose wandering soul that has seen her living and performing in Canada, the United States, India, The United Kingdom, Europe and Mexico. As one half of the award winning Canadian folk duo Scarlett Jane, Cindy shared stages with the likes of Lee Harvey Osmond, Lynn Miles and Gordon Lightfoot. www.cindydoire.com
Emma Cook has a glacially pure voice and at the heart of it all she is a storyteller, with music that plays between the lines of folk and chamber pop. Emma has released 5 albums and logged 100’s of shows across Canada, the US and the UK, including showcases at NXNE, SXSW, CMW and Indie Week. Emma’s albums have received fabulous reviews are in regular rotation on the CBC, campus and satellite radio. www.emmacookmusic.com
Emma & Cindy started collaborating in 2024, both bringing new flavour to each other’s songs and co-writing some brand new material. This is an exciting new musical partnership you won’t want to miss.

 

*MARCH 13 (New Date): GINA HORSWOOD

“Gina Horswood has become known as one of the most talented entertainers in Muskoka, switching seamlessly from her own music to classics and pop standards, much to the delight of the audience”- Jeff Carter, Hunters Bay Radio
www.ginahorswood.com

APRIL 10: JAMES GRAY and HANNAH & NATHAN

James Gray: A unique finger style guitarist, with a vocal that is hauntingly beautiful, Gray, often accompanied by a rather droll, humorous stage patter, immerses himself in each and every song with a soulfulness and attack that is infectious and disarming.
www.jamesgraymusic.ca
Hannah & Nathan: Huntsville’s Hannah Shira Naiman with Nathan Smith (The Barrel Boys/Vinta), CFMA winners and multi-instrumentalists join forces to deliver banjo-driven roots music with airtight vocal harmonies.
www.hannahandnathanmusic.com

HFA Acoustic Pop-Up Series

HFA Studio (58 Main St. E)
May 1, 2025 7:00 PM

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SILVER SCREEN SATURDAYS

January 8, 2025

EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF MOVIES ON ICE!
PART OF HUNTSVILLE SNOWFEST

Join us for a skate in movie experience where animated Hollywood classics are projected on a giant inflatable screen while you glide across the ice. Meet some of the costumed characters from the movie while you munch on some popcorn and savour some free hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons.

Enjoy:
★ Popcorn and free hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons
★ Meet your favourite costumed characters from the movie
★ A night of fun, laughter, and skating magic for all ages

Movie Line-Up:

  • Saturday, January 31 // Frozen // 6-9 PM
  • Saturday, February 7 // Lilo & Stitch // 6-9 PM
  • Saturday, February 14 // Beauty And The Beast // 6-9 PM
  • Saturday, February 21 // TBC
  • Saturday, February 28 // Zootopia // 6-9 PM
  • Saturday, March 7 // Star Wars: The Force Awakens // 6-9 PM

Don’t miss this unique combination of skating, movies, and fun under the stars!

Please note, movie titles are subject to change. Event may be cancelled in the case of extreme weather. Visit this page for updates

SILVER SCREEN SATURDAYS

River Mill Park, Downtown Huntsville
January 31, 2026 6:00 PM
February 7, 2026 6:00 PM
February 14, 2026 6:00 PM
February 21, 2026 6:00 PM
February 28, 2026 6:00 PM
March 7, 2026 6:00 PM

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FUNKY FRIDAYS

January 8, 2025

FREE GLOW IN THE DARK SKATING AND LIVE DJ
PART OF HUNTSVILLE SNOWFEST

SPONSORED BY TIM HORTONS

Grab your skates and dress in your brightest neon outfit for a glow in the dark skating party on Rivermill Park’s outdoor ice rink. Each Friday DJ Chris Jones will be spinning the latest hits, while black lights turn the ice into a glowing dance floor where you can groove to the beat on blades. Staff will be on site to paint your face, hand out glow necklaces, and snap a picture of you as you glide and glow!

DATES:

  • Friday, January 30 // 6-9 PM
  • Friday, February 6 // 6-9 PM
  • Friday, February 13 // 6-9 PM
  • Friday, February 20 // 6-9 PM
  • Friday, February 27 // 6-9 PM
  • Friday, March 6 // 6-9 PM

Please note: Event may be cancelled in the case of extreme weather. Visit this page for updates.

 

FUNKY FRIDAYS

River Mill Park, Downtown Huntsville
January 30, 2026 6:00 PM
February 6, 2026 6:00 PM
February 13, 2026 6:00 PM
February 20, 2026 6:00 PM
February 27, 2026 6:00 PM
March 6, 2026 6:00 PM

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SUNDAE FUN DAY

January 8, 2025

🍦 SUNDAY FUNDAY 🍦
Presented by Downtown Huntsville BIA & Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce
PART OF HUNTSVILLE SNOWFEST

Make your Sunday extra sweet! After hitting the ice, come enjoy a treat with friends and family.

🍨 Free afternoon skating featuring an outdoor fire, games and build-your-own sundaes. It’s the perfect way to wind down the weekend with a little something for everyone – and all free! 🎉

📅 Dates:
❄️ February 1 | 12-3 PM
❄️ February 8 | 12-3 PM
❄️ February 15 | 12-3 PM
❄️ February 22 | 12-3 PM
❄️ February 29 | 12-3 PM
❄️ March 8 | 12-3 PM

See you there for a sweet Sunday treat!

SUNDAE FUN DAY

River Mill Park, Downtown Huntsville
February 1, 2026 12:00 PM
February 8, 2026 12:00 PM
February 15, 2026 12:00 PM
February 22, 2026 12:00 PM
March 1, 2026 12:00 PM
March 8, 2026 12:00 PM

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A PLATE, A PINT & A PLAY

November 18, 2024

SOLD OUT! THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PURCHASED TICKETS!

A YEARLY TRADITION! NOW IN A NEW VENUE!

Join us at the Huntsville Brewhouse for a night of theatre, food and fun! The ticket includes a dinner seating where you get a choice of one item from a select menu accompanied by a 16oz. pint or a 5 oz. glass of house red or white Wine. Following dinner, you’ll be entertained by four ten-minute plays presented by local directors and actors.

Tickets are $40 and on sale at The Great Vine. CASH ONLY.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN PERSON ONLY.
Last dinner seating at 6:15 after Dinner at 5:00pm.

MENU
(ticket includes your choice of one item below along with a 16oz pint or 5 oz. glass of house red or white wine)

Smashed Cheeseburger
smashed chuck patty, smoked cheddar, mixed lettuces, seasoned tomato, diced onion, pickle, thousand island dressing, brioche. With fries.
Fried Tofu Burger (V)
pickle brined tofu, seasoned breading, plant-based Thousand Island, sweet pickled zucchini, diced onion, plant-based brioche. With fries.
Fish and Chips
atlantic cod, double cooked fries, creamy coleslaw, lemon, house tartar sauce.
Buttermilk Mac & Cheese
pilsner, buttermilk bechamel, 4 cheese blend, garlic bread crumbs
Double-Garlic Caesar Salad
house caesar dressing, romaine hearts, bacon lardons, grana padano, crispy capers, sourdough crouton

A PLATE, A PINT & A PLAY

Huntsville Brewhouse, 59 Main St E #1a
January 13, 2025 7:00 PM
January 14, 2025 7:00 PM

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DONOVAN WOODS: LIVING WELL TOUR

October 23, 2024

Masterful Singer-Songwriter Returns to Huntsville!

 

WITH SPECIAL GUEST BILLY RAFFOUL

Donovan Woods has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting The Unison Fund and their work to provide counseling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community.

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Since he released his first album a decade ago, singer-songwriter Donovan Woods’ blend of folk, country and pop has resonated with audiences all over the world. In recent years, the acclaimed, award-winning singer-songwriter has seen his profile grow with his breakthrough album, Without People.

Touring behind (2020’s) Without People saw Woods play to his largest audiences to date. That included a stint opening for New Jersey-based retro rockers Gaslight Anthem on their recent reunion tour.

Throughout his distinguished career, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who cling to the acclaimed songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince words, Woods is one of music’s most vulnerable storytellers and on his forthcoming studio album, Donovan takes that a step further. Honest and unflinching, on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now, his upcoming seventh studio album, Woods takes a long look inside and isn’t necessarily thrilled with what he sees. For an artist who isn’t afraid to bear his soul, this is as emotionally gritty as he has ever been.

Long known as a masterful storyteller, Woods is at his absolute best on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now. Across the album’s 12 sparse, intimate songs, Woods finds himself reflecting on the ups and downs he has been through since 2020. His writing allowed him to open up and address the complexities of life that he has been going through.

The album, he notes, serves as “a funeral to the life he was living.”

Sonically, Woods decided to take a different approach.

“We had our boundaries and made things sound beautiful within them,” he says. “And what’s left is scrappier than Without People, but I feel like moments of creation are much more accessible on this record.”

Many of the songs that comprise Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now focus on the intricacies of friendships and relationships, and looking at the little moments in life. Co-produced with longtime collaborator James Bunton over much of 2023, the album’s delicate nature is reflected in its lyrics.

The psychology of people’s actions always fascinated Woods and informs much of Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now. Focusing on happy, party feelings doesn’t appeal to him.

Once he gets down these darker paths (“It was a warts and all album in a way that I never had done before”), which he admits can be uncomfortable, the songs flow and are universal.

In particular, on the heart-wrenching “Rosemary”. Co-written with Connor Seidel, “Rosemary” contemplates what happens in the aftermath of a heated argument. “Have you ever had a fight by text message? And it’s long, and existential,” he says. “Someone did something wrong and maybe that’s it.” Continuing, he explains that “Rosemary” is about “finally admitting all your faults, showing your actual self and asking, can you still love me? And really wanting an answer either way.”

Not everything is doom and gloom.

On “When Our Friends Come Over,” Woods sings lovingly about a couple who rediscover their affection for one another. Featuring Madi Diaz on vocals, the song highlights how two partners are able to appreciate each other in the presence of others. Even though they’re going through a rocky patch, Woods shows how even the tiniest of gestures are the true signs of love.

Throughout an album of heart wrenching songs, none hit harder than “Back for the Funeral.” Taking place in a small town, a group of friends who haven’t seen each other in years return to memorialize a schoolmate after they overdosed on pills.

“There’s so much writing done about being back in your hometown and what it does to you,” Woods explains. “But there’s the idea that you only go there with bad news—which can be true—and what it does to your feelings about your hometown.”

However, the song poignantly shows that even though someone may return to their hometown for unfortunate reasons, reconnecting with old friends is a positive byproduct of the circumstance.

As Woods continues to work on himself, Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now is the portrait of a songwriter at his creative best. Addressing the truths and pains of life is never easy, and here, he does so in a way that’s brutally honest. After all, that’s what great songwriters do.

DONOVAN WOODS: LIVING WELL TOUR

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
January 30, 2025 7:30 PM

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ALAN DOYLE: WELCOME HOME TOUR

September 19, 2024

THE PRIDE OF NEWFOUNDLAND COMES BACK TO HUNTSVILLE FOR A NIGHT OF GREAT MUSIC AND FUN

 

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ABOUT THE ALBUM

Expect the unexpected from Welcome Home, Alan Doyle’s fourth full-length solo studio album and 20th overall. While upholding his status as a perennial merrymaker — a reputation burnished by his years with acclaimed folk-pop combo Great Big Sea — the new album also finds the multifaceted singer songwriter and 14-time JUNO Award nominee exploring novel sonic terrain. Alongside marquee co-writers Jimmy Rankin, Donovan Woods, and Hollywood actor Oscar Isaac (yep, of Star Wars fame), Doyle presents nine original songs that are both typically buoyant and surprisingly intimate, what Doyle refers to as “the lower and slower: the lower part of my vocal range and the slower songs. I’m letting myself do that for the first time on this record,” which he cut in Montreal with producer-engineer Marcus Paquin. Doyle’s CV is extensive — he is a thrice-published author, a film and TV actor-producer with multiple major credits, and the co-producer of the recently released, 20-song Ron Hynes tribute album, Sonny Don’t Go Away. Yet the wildly popular musician from Petty Harbour, Newfoundland remains most electrifying before a live audience, abetted by his ace band. “I am the luckiest guy in the world,” Doyle says. “It’s such a privilege to stand among those players on stage.”

WITH SPECIAL GUEST FORTUNATE ONES

Out of a period of isolation, introspection, and honesty, emerges That Was You and Me, the new album from Fortunate Ones.

With lush harmonies rising out of warm acoustic sounds, That Was You and Me finds Fortunate Ones reflecting on life, loss, grief, and hard times, and ultimately choosing love

 

ALAN DOYLE: WELCOME HOME TOUR

Deerhurst Resort - Legacy Hall
March 21, 2025 8:00 PM

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THE ALPHABET OF AWESOME SCIENCE

September 9, 2024

A SCIENTIFIC RACE THROUGH THE ALPHABET- WHERE AWESOME WORDS INSPIRE AWESOME SCIENCE!

*NOW ACCEPTING BOOKINGS FOR SK-GR 8!

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Join professors Lexi Con and Noel Edge (the Word Nerd and the Science freak) for a thrilling voyage
through the alphabet — where sesquipedalian words inspire mind-blowing scientific surprises! It’s a
tongue-twisting race from A to Z that’s equal parts explosive, messy, hilarious, fascinating and
gross. Brace yourself for an hour of carefully crafted alphabetical, scientifical (award-winning!) chaos
— that floats, flies, squirts, sprays, ignites and erupts!

  • DURATION: 60 Minutes (no intermission)
  • AGE SUITABILITY: ages 5-12
  • WARNINGS: Some loud noises, flashing lights, smoke and haze effects

THE ALPHABET OF AWESOME SCIENCE

Algonquin Theatre
March 21, 2025 10:00 AM
March 21, 2025 12:30 PM

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YES YES YES by Eleanor Bishop & Karin McCracken

September 9, 2024

Part confession, part documentary, part open conversation, Yes Yes Yes is a theatre show created for young people to explore the knotty but very necessary topics of healthy relationships, consent, and desire

“…funny, thoughtful and entirely relatable….I can’t recommend this highly enough; it should be
a must for teens and their caregivers.” NZ Herald

Part documentary, part confession, part open conversation, Yes, Yes, Yes is a theatre show created specifically for young adults. Exploring the knotty and necessary topics of healthy relationships, desire and consent, it blends audience interaction with captivating solo performance.
Featuring in-depth interviews with Canadian teenagers, Yes Yes Yes is empathic empowering and engaging for youth audiences and carers alike.
Humorous, witty and moving, it sparks conversation where conversation can be difficult!

The result is a funny, generous and innovative piece of contemporary theatre that speaks directly to one of the most pressing issues young people face today, and holds its audience at its heart.

“International research tells us the most effective way to support young people to have happy, healthy relationships is to talk about the good stuff – desire, attraction and most importantly consent, and what it looks like. Young people actually already have the skills, but they haven’t always been taught to use them in sexual or romantic contexts.”
Karin McCracken, co-creator & performer of Yes Yes Yes

Performances of Yes Yes Yes are supported by resources for health & drama teachers, as well as a pre-viewing document and full show video.

 

 

YES YES YES by Eleanor Bishop & Karin McCracken

Rene Caisse Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail
March 4, 2025 10:15 AM
March 4, 2025 12:30 PM

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HFA RADIO KIDS

August 12, 2024

HFA: ON THE AIR!

Be part of an exciting kid-led radio show for students in grades 6-8!  Led by local radio producer, David Merleau, this hands-on program will guide them through the entire process, from concept to final broadcast. Through this experience, they’ll learn to create engaging content and master the technical aspects of radio production. It’s a unique opportunity for young voices to shine and share their stories with a broader audience.

WEDNESDAYS 4-5:30 PM |APRIL 2- APRIL 23 (4 sessions) | HfA Studio (58 Main St. E)

REGISTRATION FEE: $64

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HFA RADIO KIDS

HfA Studio, 58 Main St. East (entrance accross from River Mill Park)
April 2, 2025 4:00 PM
April 9, 2025 4:00 PM
April 16, 2025 4:00 PM
April 23, 2025 4:00 PM

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TPAN: Teen Performing Arts Nights

August 12, 2024

DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR DRAMA, MEDIA ARTS, MUSIC OR THE VISUAL ARTS?

This exciting program, geared for youth aged 12—18 years, will develop an appreciation of the arts and identify potential career paths. Hosted by Alberta Robinet & Sarah Vanasse, all artists and educators, our endeavour is to create a fun and safe space for youth to share their passions and interests in the arts. Program runs the 2nd Tuesday of every month between October-June.


 

For more information e-mail dan@huntsvillefestival.ca or call 705-788-2787.

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PROGRAM LEADER BIOS:

Alberta Robinet has always had a flair for the dramatic arts. She loves to be on stage. While living in Toronto she fell in love with improv and sketch comedy. Since moving to Huntsville, Alberta has performed on many occasions with the HfA. Alberta is also a playwright and has directed plays starring youth in the Muskoka community while working at Tawingo. She is a local teacher and lover of arts and crafts. Alberta enjoys hosting T-PAN and she can’t wait to do it again!

 


Sarah Vanasse has returned home to Huntsville this year after living and teaching in Halifax, NS. Sarah is an educator, artist, photographer, actor, and musician. She has directed and performed in many amateur and professional theatre productions across Canada, including 5 HfA musicals. Sarah is excited to be back and to get involved in the Huntsville community again! She works at Tawingo running both camp and outdoor education programs. We’re excited to have her back at T-PAN!

 

TPAN: Teen Performing Arts Nights

HfA Studio, 58 Main St. East (entrance accross from River Mill Park)
October 14, 2025 6:30 PM
November 11, 2025 6:30 PM
December 9, 2025 6:30 PM
January 13, 2026 6:30 PM
February 10, 2026 6:30 PM
March 10, 2026 6:30 PM

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HFA COMMUNITY DANCE & WORKSHOP

August 9, 2024

HFA COMMUNITY DANCE + WORKSHOP RETURNS!

Join us for the HFA Community Dance + Workshop—a joyful day of music, movement, and connection! The afternoon includes all the squares and social dancing you know and love, with live calling by Hannah Shira Naiman and toe-tapping tunes from the HFA Community Band, led by the amazing Saskia Tomkins.

We’re thrilled to welcome back members of KUNE: Canada’s Global Orchestra, who will bring exciting international dance forms to the floor—plus more traditional music and movement from around the world. You’ll have the chance to dance, learn, and experience the energy of global rhythms right here in our own backyard.

🎻 Musicians! Join us from 12–2 PM for a special workshop where you’ll learn Greek, Peruvian, and Brazilian tunes with members of KUNE. Afterward, we’ll come together for a potluck lunch—a chance to connect before the big dance kicks off.

Whether you’re dancing, playing, or just cheering others on—this is a celebration of community, culture, and joy you won’t want to miss!

 

Come for the dance, stay for the fun!

SUNDAYS

OCT 20, NOV 17, JAN 26, FEB 23, MAR 23, APR 20, MAY 25 – CANVAS BREWING CO (12 John St)

Workshop: 12-2 PM
Lunch 2-3 PM
Dance 3-5 PM
PWYC, Suggested donation: $10/person or $25/family

 

SIGN UP FOR THE WORKSHOP: 

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Youth Groups, We Want You! Is your sports team, choir, or youth group looking for a fun way to get involved? Why not host a bake sale during the event? It’s a great opportunity to raise funds and be part of the vibrant community spirit!  Contact hannah@huntsvillefestival.ca for more information 

 

HFA COMMUNITY DANCE & WORKSHOP

Canvas Brewery (12 John St)
September 29, 2024 3:00 PM
October 20, 2024 3:00 PM
November 17, 2024 3:00 PM
January 26, 2025 3:00 PM
February 23, 2025 3:00 PM
March 23, 2025 3:00 PM

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54•40

August 7, 2024

LEGENDARY CANADIAN ROCKERS TAKE THE DEERHURST STAGE!

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Over the course of 40+ years of performing and recording, 54•40 has not only made their mark on the Canadian music industry, but the entire cultural landscape. Led by Neil Osborne with members Brad Merritt, Matt Johnson, Dave Genn & David Osborne, 54•40 has carved a legacy of gold and platinum albums. With decades of hit songs, the secret to 54-40’s longevity is their ability to reinvent themselves in the music industry.  A 54•40 concert experience gives an understanding of how their songs have touched, inspired, and changed people’s lives. For those who have followed the band from their humble beginnings in East Vancouver to younger fans that are just discovering the band’s originality, 54•40 shows are extraordinary affairs that bridge gaps between generations through a shared love of music. Their most recent album is titled West Coast Band recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic. Having come through the hardship with a sense of unity, the album celebrates the common history they share as band members. 

“54•40 is always future thinking, as a band we’re always expanding our borders, (after all the name does comes from a border dispute) what we call ‘FUTURE HISTORY” — Neil Osborne

54•40

Deerhurst Resort - Legacy Hall
January 24, 2025 8:00 PM

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HYPROV – IMPROV UNDER HYPNOSIS

August 7, 2024

The most interactive comedy show in the world!
“Hilarious and Fascinating” – Time out New York

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HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv) is coming to after 100 cities toured, a 70-show run Off-Broadway in New York City and a six month residency in Las Vegas!! HYPROV is “hilarious and fascinating” (says Time Out New York) and is “catnip for those who relish spontaneity and informality,” (The Wall Street Journal). The New Yorker says, “say yes to HYPROV,”!

The 90-minute live show combines hypnosis and improv – two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics and everyone in between worldwide – for a totally unique comedy experience that The Times of London declared “a celebration of the human imagination.”Your evening begins with World Renowned Hypnotist, Asad Mecci welcoming 20 volunteers* on stage to be hypnotized. The most receptive to hypnosis then join Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is it, Anyway?) to improvise the rest of the show, while hypnotized. In the hands of two experts, and solely crafted from the volunteers’ uninhibited, unconscious minds and audience suggestions, each show is an entirely original and completely unforgettable theatrical experience.

Whether in the audience or on stage performing, get ready to have the time of your life!!

Here’s how it works:

  1. Hypnosis: An expert hypnotist welcomes 20 volunteers onto the stage. These “Hyprovisors” undergo hypnosis, a process that takes about 20 minutes.
  2. Improv Comedy: The most receptive Hyprovisors then join a world-class improviser. Together, they create an instant improv troupe and perform the rest of the show—all while fully under hypnosis! The results are hilarious and unexpected, ranging from singing opera to juggling chainsaws2.
  3. Audience Participation: HYPROV is the only show where an audience member becomes the star. Whether it’s your friends or even yourself, you’ll witness hypnotized individuals performing random acts of hilarity, guided by Asad Mecci and the improviser.

COLIN MOCHRIE
Colin is an alumnus of Toronto’s famous Second City comedy troupe and is widely considered to be one of the leading improvisers in the world.

He is most-recognized around the world as a star of the ubiquitous comedy Whose Line Is It, Anyway? After nine years as a regular on the British improvisation series Whose Line is it Anyway?, he became a regular on the American version hosted by Drew Carey, which ran for six years on ABC and three years on ABC Family. In 2011, the entire cast was reunited in Vegas for Drew Carey’s Improv-aganza, a new series which aired for one season on GSN. A new hit version of Whose Line Is It Anyway? followed in 2013, featuring Colin, Wayne, Ryan, and new host Aisha Tyler, and is currently in its fifth season on the CW Network.

A native of Scotland but lifelong resident of Canada, Colin has toured extensively worldwide for the past fifteen years alongside Whose Line castmate Brad Sherwood, performing a live improv show. Colin and Brad: Two Man Group has the distinction of being one of the longest-running comedy tours in history. Most recently, Colin appeared at the 2016 and 2017 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals with a show he co-created, HYPROV. A huge festival hit, the show provocatively hypnotizes volunteers from the audience and then improvises with them, while they are under hypnosis.

In 2007, Colin and Brad made international headlines and newscasts when they were joined on stage in Washington by the controversial Karl Rove for a rap song during the White House Radio and Television Correspondents Dinner.

Appearing regularly in film and television, he was notably a cast member of CBC’s classic news spoof This Hour Has 22 Minutes for two seasons. With his wife, Debra McGrath, he produced, wrote and starred in the CBC series, Getting Along Famously.

Colin has garnered awards including a Writers Guild of Canada award (writing, 22 Minutes), three Canadian Comedy Awards (writing – 22 Minutes, “Pretty Funny Male” – Whose Line and Canadian Comedy Person of the Year 2013) as well as a Gemini Award (Best Ensemble, 22 Minutes). In 2010, Colin received the ACTRA Toronto Award of Excellence. Perhaps his greatest award to date was for Best Hollywood Appearance at the 2010 B-Movie Awards (Jane White is Sick and Twisted).

His first book of fiction, Not Quite the Classics, in which he uses the first and last lines of familiar classics as a launching and landing point and re-imagines everything in between, was released by Viking, a publishing arm of Penguin Canada, in October 2013. The ebook version is currently available in the US at www.diversionbooks.com

or www.amazon.com

ASAD MECCI
Asad has delivered jaw-dropping performances that have captivated audiences worldwide. He has performed in front of over 1.5 million people live and millions more through mass media. You might have seen Mecci on Entertainment Tonight, MTV, Maxim Online, HGTV, YTV, talk television or read about in the New York Times, Huffington post and in Maxim Magazine. Away from the television cameras and radio waves, Mecci has amazed crowds at Canada’s Wonderland, Skydome, GE Theater, and The Just for Laughs comedy festivals. Even within the confines of major companies like Remax, IBM and Rogers, Mecci has been invited to entertain and motivate employees and management. When he is not performing on stage, Mecci uses hypnosis to help people lose weight, reduce stress, and achieve peak performance.

*Participation is completely voluntary
WARNING: Comedy shows may contain mature content.

HYPROV – IMPROV UNDER HYPNOSIS

Deerhurst Resort - Legacy Hall
February 1, 2025 8:00 PM

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LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

August 7, 2024

Multi Grammy Award Winning Artists that have changed the course of history through their music and collaborations with Paul Simon.

 

ABOUT THE ARTIST
For 60 years, South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award winners, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves and charming onstage banter. It was Paul Simon’s 1987 Graceland album that introduced Ladysmith Black Mambazo to the world. The late former South African President Nelson Mandela designated the group “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world,” a title the members carry with them with the highest honor. In 2018 the group received not one but two Grammy Award nominations for two separate albums, a first in the history of World Music. These two nominations brought their career total to 19 Grammy Award nominations. One of these albums, Shaka Zulu Revisited, won Best World Music Album. This was the group’s fifth Grammy Award win, the most for any World Music group. In 2019, Ladysmith Black Mambazo collaborated for the third time with the famed Steppenwolf Theatre Company on a production entitled Lindiwe and released an album with songs from the show.Ladysmith Black Mambazo has performed for millions of people, singing a message of peace, love and harmony. With their 2024 release, Soothe My Soul…Songs From Our South African Church, the group puts their own spin on gospel music.

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
March 26, 2025 7:30 PM

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GOWAN

August 7, 2024

Lawrence Gowan is a multi-talented musician and performer known for his electrifying live shows and soaring vocals. With a career spanning over five decades, Gowan has established himself as one of the most dynamic and versatile performers in the music industry.


ABOUT THE ARTIST
With his soaring vocals, virtuosic keyboard skills, and signature showmanship, Gowan has captivated audiences around the world, became a fan favourite and established himself as a true icon of the music world. His live shows are legendary, Gowan never fails to leave a lasting impression and leave fans begging for more. With his boundless energy, passion, and talent, Lawrence Gowan is a true master of the stage and a true icon of modern music.

Lawrence Gowan’s solo career is a thrilling musical journey filled with hit songs, captivating live performances, and endless creativity. With a unique blend of pop, rock, and classical influences, Gowan has carved out a musical style that is all his own and captured the hearts of audiences around the world. Whether performing his own chart-topping hits or putting his own spin on classic covers, Gowan’s solo career is a testament to his talent and showmanship. With a tireless passion for his craft and a commitment to excellence, Lawrence Gowan is a true force to be reckoned with in the world of music. So buckle up, sit back, and prepare to be blown away by the electrifying solo career of Lawrence Gowan!

Lawrence Gowan’s first album, Gowan, was released in 1982 and marked the beginning of his successful solo career. The album showcased his unique blend of pop, rock, and classical influences, and featured his soaring vocals and virtuosic keyboard skills.

His 1985 album Strange Animal was his commercial breakthrough in Canada, spawning the hit singles “A Criminal Mind”, “(You’re A) Strange Animal” and “Cosmetics.” The Juno award winning music video for “A Criminal Mind” was an innovator in the use of Rotoscoping, and inspired A-ha’s music video for “Take On Me.”

Some of Lawrence Gowan’s biggest hit songs include: “A Criminal Mind”, “Moonlight Desires”, “Dancing on My Own Ground”, “Strange Animal”, “Lost Brotherhood”, and “Cosmetics”. These songs showcase Gowan’s unique blend of pop, rock, and classical influences, and have earned him a dedicated following of fans and critical acclaim. With their catchy melodies, soaring vocals, and powerful instrumentation, these hit songs continue to captivate audiences and solidify Gowan’s place as a true icon of modern music.

GOWAN

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
April 18, 2025 7:30 PM

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BIF NAKED

August 7, 2024

PUNK ROCK WARRIOR ROCKS THE ALGONQUIN THEATRE STAGE WITH HER FULL BAND!

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Bif Naked is a Platinum selling recording artist and celebrated and notorious performer in music, TV, and film. Bif is a tireless Animal Rights advocate and Humanitarian supporting children and women. Orphaned in India, emancipated by punk rock, and empowered by surviving breast cancer, kidney failure, heart surgery, divorce, and surviving as a Woman in The Entertainment Industry for over twenty-five years, Bif has transcended any and all obstacles placed in her path to become one of the world’s most unique, recognizable and beloved icons. Throughout her remarkable career, armed with her unique talent and instantly identifiable look, Bif would captivate the imagination of audiences and media alike, releasing ten albums and 24 videos. She embarked on seemingly endless international tours, several feature films, and multiple television roles.

BIF NAKED

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
February 28, 2025 7:30 PM

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THE STRUMBELLAS – PART TIME BELIEVER

July 31, 2024

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH INDIE ROCKERS THE STRUMBELLAS!

LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME!
Parking can be a challenge at the Resort. HfA is pleased to offer a free shuttle service on the night of the concert. Park your car at Bullock’s Independent (131 Howland Dr.) and catch the shuttle bus to take you out to Deerhurst Resort.

6:40PM-8:00PM | Departs Every 15 minutes from Bullock’s Independent

10:30PM-11:30PM | Return trip from Deerhurst Resort

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BUS IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.


WITH SPECIAL GUEST WYATT C. LOUIS
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Two-time Juno award winner The Strumbellas have a versatile sound with a passion for music that spans alternative country, indie rock and gothic folk. Formed in 2008, they have since travelled the globe with their passion for music, playing at well-known festivals including Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Austin City Limits and Bonnaroo. They are best known for their 2016 hit “Spirits.”

Now with Jimmy Chauveau on board as lead vocalist, The Strumbellas spent the last four years writing, recording, and whittling 50 songs down to 12. Honed by producers Ben Allen (Gnarls Barkley, Kaiser Chiefs), Keith Varon (Machine Gun Kelly), Stevie Aiello (30 Seconds To Mars), and Dave Schiffman (RHCP, The Killers), Part Time Believer continues The Strumbellas’ long-standing tradition of blending anthemic, brightly coloured compositions with yearning, contemplative lyrics.

“I think people often feel like things are escaping them, or they’re trying to grab on to something — happiness, gratitude, professional or personal goals — and for some reason, they just can’t get there,” says David Ritter, who handles piano, organ, percussion, and vocals. “Even if they get the thing they want, it doesn’t feel the way they thought it would. A lot of these songs are about trying to, like, figure out why we’re all feeling this way, and how we can find more peace in our lives.”

 

THE STRUMBELLAS – PART TIME BELIEVER

Deerhurst Resort - Legacy Hall
December 14, 2024 8:00 PM

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GOOD LOVELIES – CHRISTMAS 2024

July 31, 2024

GOOD LOVELIES’ ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR COMES TO HUNTSVILLE, BRINGING CLASSIC HOLIDAY SONGS, TIMELESS WINTER SELECTIONS AND ORIGINAL GOOD LOVELIES MATERIAL TO THE ALGONQUIN THEATRE STAGE.

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Susan Passmore are a trio of songwriters, multi-instrumentalists, and gorgeous harmonizers known for their nostalgic sound during the holidays that crosses between folk-roots, old-time swing, soul and bluegrass.

Accompanying them onstage as always will be their Merry Men, featuring some of Canada’s finest musicians – Robbie Grunwald, Steve Zsirai, and Mark Mariash.

This year, the band will also weave in selections from their 2024 Juno-nominated album, We Will Never Be The Same.  Combined with their usual banter, the show is a guaranteed good time for the whole family.

Good Lovelies first united in 2006 for a one-off performance and have since compiled a catalogue of studio albums, EPs, a live album and Christmas collections. They have toured extensively across Canada, the US, Europe, UK, and Australia and have earned a JUNO Award, a SOCAN #1 Single, and four Canadian Folk Music Awards along the way.

GOOD LOVELIES – CHRISTMAS 2024

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
December 13, 2024 7:30 PM

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MATTHEW GOOD & HIS BAND

June 26, 2024

 

MULTI-PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST ROCKS THE ALGONQUIN THEATRE SEPTEMBER 19TH!


ABOUT THE ARTIST
Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics. He began his career as the frontman for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Rock radio staples such as “Hello Timebomb,” “Everything Is Automatic,” “Indestructible,” “Apparitions,” and “Load Me Up” made the group a household name, selling out shows throughout Canada over seven years and four full-length album releases. Along the way, the group picked up Juno Awards for Best Group (2000) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight that same year.

After disbanding in 2002, Good started writing and recording his first solo record, 2003’s Avalanche, which marked a creative departure from his earlier work but had no trouble finding an audience. Hailed as a masterful work of emotional and intellectual depth, the album struck a chord with critics and audiences alike and set Good’s solo career on a rapid, upward trajectory.

Avalanche clocked in at just under 70 minutes long, making it clear he had plenty to say, and audiences were ready to listen. With long, complex melodies to get lost in and in-your-face protest rock, his solo work would prove to be the cure to the short and vapid pop songs of the early 2000s, almost prophesying the darker times to come.

With his award-winning 2009 record Vancouver, Good countered the corporate patriotism of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics by shining a light on those in the margins of the major Canadian city, seemingly swept under the rug to make way for parades and celebrations. Indeed, Good’s music has often given a voice to the under-represented.

To date, Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career, with solo wins for Rock Album of the Year for Vancouver and Video of the Year for 2003’s “Weapon”. He has also garnered eight Top 10 radio singles in Canada as a solo artist, including “Weapon,” “In A World Called Catastrophe,” “Alert Status Red,” “Born Losers” and “Last Parade.” New music from Matthew Good is slated for release in mid-2024.

He has never been one to shy away from pushing musical boundaries. Through his music, Good’s defiant spirit anchors a vulnerable, unapologetic outlook on life while offering glimpses of hope and reminding us there is beauty in the world. Never one to bite his tongue, his hyper-awareness of the world around him, including political, socio-economic, and mental health issues, has earned him accolades for his thoughtful and deliberate approach.

As the world, politically and culturally, continues to spiral into seemingly darker and darker places, Good has been there in lockstep, to hold up a mirror to society’s adoration of violence, the hypocrisy of those in power, and the injustices everywhere that permeate his music.

MATTHEW GOOD & HIS BAND

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
September 19, 2024 8:00 PM

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GLASS TIGER: THIS ISLAND EARTH

June 20, 2024

A RETROSPECTIVE CELEBRATION OF ONE OF CANADA’S MOST ICONIC BANDS

 

If you were a music fan in the 80s, you would have had to have been living on another planet in order to have missed the launch on MuchMusic of Canada’s very own GLASS TIGER. People all around the world joined in the frenzy that was; “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone),” “Someday,” “My Town,” and “Diamond Sun” to name but a few.  Join Glass Tiger with special guest MuchMusic VJ, Erica Ehm, for this “one-of-a-kind” retrospective of the music that travelled the globe. Together they will take you on a journey of the home we call….THIS ISLAND EARTH. 

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
And so it continues…the story of one of Canada’s most enduring and iconic bands, Glass Tiger, roars on.

Originally known as Tokyo, the band formed in Newmarket, Ontario in 1981 and spent several years cutting their teeth in the bar scene of the day. With rapidly growing
popularity, it didn’t take long for all the major record labels to come courting, culminating in their signing of a world-wide recording deal with Capitol Records in 1985.

Changing their name to Glass Tiger, their debut album, The Thin Red Line quickly became an unstoppable force, rocketing up the charts to become the fastest selling
debut in Canadian history, spawning no less than five hit singles. Leading the charge, was the now-and-forever iconic, “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)”, a song that is etched into the very fabric of popular music’s history. The iconic song along with another hit single, “Someday”, both reached Top 10 on the Billboard Charts in the U.S and contributed to The Thin Red Line going quadruple platinum in Canada and gold in the United States.

Grammy nominated and 5x award winners of both The Junos and Canadian Classic, the band has sold 5 million albums worldwide, and shared stages and recording performances with some of the world’s leading acts including; Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Bryan Adams, Journey, Julian Lennon, and Cheap Trick (to name a few).

In 2019 Glass Tiger released 33. Produced by Glass Tiger founding member Sam Reid and UK, singer, songwriter, Andrew Cole, 33 is an unapologetically raw, mature,
eclectic, statement that states simply: “This is who we are today and this is how we see the world around us.”

From the rough and tumble, rebellious, “This is London”, a throwback to their “bar days” when you simply picked up a guitar, started a band, and made raucous loud music, to the ethereal nature of pop with tracks such as, “This is Your Life” and “Keepers of Time”, this EP is, without a doubt, what Glass Tiger fans have been anxiously awaiting for over two decades.

October 30, 2020 – Glass Tiger released their first Christmas/Holiday offering in 34 years titled, Songs for A Winter’s Night. The album is a collection of songs written by Glass Tiger along with a cover of Gordon Lightfoot’s “A Song for A Winter’s Night.” Songs for A Winter’s Night sees the band joined by such timeless artists as Natalie MacMaster, Isabel Bayrakdarian, and the Steve Sidwell Orchestra. Legendary singer/ songwriter Gordon Lightfoot makes an appearance to voice a very special poem written by lead singer Alan Frew, “Ode For A Winter’s Night.” Songs for a Winter’s Night is heralded by the lead single “Happy Holidays” featuring the inimitable Roch Voisine.

Glass Tiger continues to tour and play for enthusiastic audiences from coast-to-coast. In September of 2023, Glass Tiger was inducted into Canada’s prestigious Walk of
Fame at a star-studded ceremony at Toronto’s Iconic Massey Hall.

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GLASS TIGER: THIS ISLAND EARTH

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
November 27, 2024 7:30 PM

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TOM COCHRANE: SONGS & STORIES

June 20, 2024

CANADIAN ICON RETURNS TO DEERHURST RESORT WITH AN INTIMATE NIGHT OF STORY AND SONG.

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With a fabled career of almost 50 years, Tom Cochrane has rocked stages as both the lead singer and songwriter for Red Rider, and as the solo act that launched him into the global success he is today. A Canadian Musical Hall of Fame inductee, Tom will bring an intimate duo show to Deerhurst Resort.  Having helped shape the musical landscape for future generations of Canadian artists, Tom Cochrane remains one of only three male Canadian singer songwriters to have a diamond certified album in Canada.  Achieving honours both on stage for his outstanding contribution to the greater recognition of Canadian music, and off stage for his humanitarian efforts and lifetime of charity work, Tom Cochrane continues to set the bar of what it means to be a Canadian icon.

TOM COCHRANE: SONGS & STORIES

Deerhurst Resort - Legacy Hall
October 6, 2024 8:00 PM

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SUE FOLEY: ONE GUITAR WOMAN

June 20, 2024

CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF THE GUITAR AND THE WOMAN THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

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Prepare for a captivating musical journey with ONE GUITAR WOMAN, Sue Foley’s new solo acoustic tribute to female pioneers of guitar. Foley’s much-anticipated album on Stony Plain Records was released on March 29, 2024.

ONE GUITAR WOMAN is more than a tribute. Foley doesn’t merely cover these artists’ songs; she absorbs their style and inhabits the soul of the music. Her guitar work is so deep and natural that it seems to rise from the same roots that gave birth to the originals, while her vibrant vocals bring new life to the lyrics and make the songs her own.

Esteemed music writer Hal Horowitz notes in Rock & Blues Muse, “The often spellbinding One Guitar Woman … is an enlightening look into her remarkable talents, filtered through the lens of a more intimate expression of the blues.”

SUE FOLEY is an acclaimed guitarist, singer/songwriter and writer who began her professional career in her teens. She’s released thirteen albums and has garnered several awards, including Traditional Female Artist of the Year at The Blues Music Awards in Memphis four consecutive times. (2020/22/23/24).

 

SUE FOLEY: ONE GUITAR WOMAN

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
November 21, 2024 7:30 PM

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NUTCRACKER: A CANADIAN TRADITION

June 20, 2024

Holiday magic is made year after year by Ballet Jörgen’s traditional treasure The Nutcracker: a Canadian Tradition. Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a favourite that brings magic to the holidays.

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This is a beautiful Canadian work, and audiences are taken on Klara’s familiar, magical dream journey as she arrives in Canada and experiences winter landscapes filled with snowflakes, lumberjacks, Mounties, and creatures of the woods. This celebration of the wonder of the season is based on the popular traditional story The Nutcracker and the King of mice by E.T.A. Hoffman, enjoyed by audiences for years. The ballet’s second act is remembered for its celebration of varied dances, and our charming divertissements of raccoons, loons, dragonflies, and bears demonstrate Klara’s longing for the summer months as she travels excitedly through her dreams. The iconic, show-stopping pas-de-deux in the final act is lovingly danced by Lord and Lady Birch as they usher Klara safely home at the end of the adventure. Ballet Jörgen’s Nutcracker is destined to become a national treasure that will warm the hearts of young and old alike. It is a holiday tradition that has showcased the magic of the season for years. Rediscover the joy of dance with the show that audiences flock back to again and again.

CALLING ALL DANCERS! AUDITIONS FOR THE NUTCRACKER ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH!
 
We’re thrilled offer local dancers between the ages of 8-17 the opportunity to perform in Ballet Jörgen’s The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition coming November 23rd to the Algonquin Theatre.
 
The Nutcracker Youth Participant Program gives young dancers the opportunity to perform with a professional dance company! They will interact with professional dancers and gain invaluable performance experience as they dance roles in Ballet Jörgen’s The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition!
 
Audition Registration is Open!
Date: September 14
Time: 9:30-1:00pm
Venue: Algonquin Theatre
 
Register to Audition at https://www.jorgendance.ca/nutcracker-lp-audition-form/
“Thanks again for providing this opportunity. [My daughter] is beyond excited and loving every minute of her rehearsals and the anticipation of working alongside professionals!!” – Local Participant Parent, Huntsville, ON

 

NUTCRACKER: A CANADIAN TRADITION

Algonquin Theatre
November 23, 2024 2:00 PM
November 23, 2024 7:30 PM

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MATT DUSK SINGS TONY BENNETT

June 20, 2024

Platinum award-winning crooner Matt Dusk pays homage to the legendary Tony Bennett, in a toe-tapping, electrifying show titled “The Best Is Yet To Come.”

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Renowned for his remarkable vocal range and talent, Dusk brings to life the essence of Bennett’s style and honors his musical legacy with classic hits such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “The Good Life.” It’s an unforgettable night of entertainment, nostalgia, and celebration of the enduring impact of one of America’s most beloved singers.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Matt Dusk is one of Canada’s most beloved male vocalists, forging a career in music that has resulted in 14 critically-acclaimed studio albums and sold over one million albums worldwide. Dusk pays tribute to one of his greatest inspirations, the legendary Tony Bennett. With over 70 years of entertaining audiences, Bennett has become an American icon,earning 19 Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. “The Best Is Yet To Come” showcases Dusk’s remarkable vocal range and talent, bringing to life the essence of Bennett’s style and honouring his legacy with classic songs such as “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” “The Way You Look Tonight,” and “The Good Life.” The show is a toe-tapping journey through Bennett’s most beloved hits, with Dusk putting his own unique spin on the timeless tunes. Dusk has been awarded four GOLD albums: Two Shots (Canada, The Netherlands) and Good News, Sinatra, Vol.2 four PLATINUM albums: My Funny Valentine and Just the Two of Us, OldSchool Yule!, JetSetJazz and Sinatra Vol.1. Dusk has had three number one radio hits: “All About Me” (Canada), “Back in Town” (Japan), and “Good News” (France), and he is an alumnus of the St. Michael’s Choir School who studied under jazz piano legend Oscar Peterson at York University.  Notable award nominations include, five JUNO awards, one ADISQ, and one Róże Gali: Muzyka.  If you’re a fan of the standards or just great music in general, you cannot miss Matt Dusk. A phenomenal night of unbelievable entertainment.” – Chicago Tribune “Dusk’s performance was a masterclass in paying tribute to a legend while making the songs his own. Go See It!” – Le Monde

MATT DUSK SINGS TONY BENNETT

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
November 2, 2024 7:30 PM

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DANNY MICHEL

June 13, 2024

PART OF THE NURSERY NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDHILL NURSERY

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

The only good thing about not shopping in record stores anymore is you won’t have to figure out what genre to look for Danny under. If that were the case, you could try looking under, rock, pop, folk, world or even classical.

His own self-described musical A.D.D. has kept his music fresh for decades. Maybe it has something to do with being born next to a candy factory, or his ambidextrous brain, but his thoughtful lyrics & charming performances have earned a devoted fan base, multiple nominations for Junos, The Polaris Prize, CBC’s “Heart Of Gold”, and most recently winning the CFMA’s “Producer of the year” and “Oliver Schroder Pushing the Boundaries” Awards.

But Danny considers his career highlights to be the unique real life moments like performing for Jane Goodall’s 85th birthday party, touring with Stuart Mclean and working with charities close to his heart.

In 2015, his adventurous spirit took him to the country of Belize where he tracked down one of his favourite Belizean bands; The Garifuna Collective (a unique Afro-Amerindian cultural group) and convinced them to create an album together. That album (“Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me”) was called “One of the finest musical works of our time” by Billboard’s Larry Leblanc, landed Danny’s 3rd Juno nomination (World Music Album Of The Year), and a sold out summer tour of North America with The Garifuna Collective.

While in Belize, Danny also founded the DM Ocean Academy Fund that helps raise scholarships for a small non-profit community high school. To date, Danny & his fans have raised over $125,000.00 for the school.

In 2016, Danny returned to Canada to record “Matadora,” his most deeply humanist album to date. This ten-song collection explores the environmentalist, pacifist, romanticist, archivist, and space enthusiast in Danny.

Then it was off to the Canadian high Arctic where Danny recorded “Khlebnikov” (possibly the most northern album ever recorded/above 80°) aboard the legendary Soviet-era Russian ice-breaker, Kapitan Khlebnikov during an 18-day arctic expedition curated by Astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield. Once home, Danny’s recordings were arranged for brass & strings by film composer Rob Carli. The result is a suite of atmospheric and haunting songs about the Arctic, our planet, and our place in it. 

When he’s not performing he’s fighting for musicians’ rights, the environment, making short films, producing, running his studio or filming his comedy/sci-fi/music show “Dan’s Space Van”

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

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DANNY MICHEL

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
September 21, 2024 7:30 PM

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ANGELIQUE FRANCIS

June 13, 2024

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

JUNO Award winning artist Angelique Francis, is a versatile and exceptionally gifted musician. This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer song writer and composer has wowed audiences across the globe with her electrifying performances, instrumental abilities and powerful textured vocals. She is known for her eclectic mix of various musical genres including Blues, Soul, Folk, Americana, Jazz, Gospel and Rock. Angelique has shared the stage/opened for a large roster of well-known musicians such as Buddy Guy, Gary Clark Jr, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Gales, Keb’ Mo’, Jimmy Vivino, Beth Hart, Tom Cochrane, Burton Cummings, Sugar Ray and the list goes on. Her diversity, passion and love of music can be heard in all of her original compositions.

Born and raised in Ottawa Canada, Angelique is a naturally gifted musician, who first garnered attention as a young prodigy. She first took to the stage at age 7, and by age 13 she was playing at music festivals across North America opening for a variety of acts such as Beth Hart, Trooper and Shameka Copeland; proficient in playing instruments such as the piano, acoustic guitar, upright Bass, electric guitar and electric bass.

Angelique’s soulful Smoky vocals and instrumental techniques are reminiscent of a bygone era, but with a unique and modern sensibility. Within her vocal style, you can hear influences of legends like Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Bessie Smith and many more. Her instrumental abilities call to mind Willie Dixon on the bass, Sister Rosetta Thorpe on guitar, Big Mama Thornton on the Harmonica and Aretha on the piano.

Over the past few years Angelique Francis has established herself as a bona fide star on the Canadian Blues, Soul, Jazz and Folk scene. Her most recent album “Long River” won the 2023 JUNO Award for Blues Album of the Year. The record weaves through a variety of styles from Blues to Soul and Classic R&B. The acclaimed album showcases Angelique’s signature powerhouse soulful vocals, commanding Bass/guitar hooks and infectious Blues infused melodies.

This highly sought-after musician hosted the 2022 Maple Blues awards (Canadian blues music awards), was awarded with 2 Canadian Blues Music Awards, was nominated for four 2023 Canadian Blues Music Awards, a 2023 Canadian folk music award, a 2022 Ontario folk music award, and was a feature act at the Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea festival (Miami to Jamaica), Grolsch Blues Festival (Germany), Sighisoara Blues Festival (Romania), Massey Hall, Montreal Jazz Festival, Mariposa Folk Fest, Calgary Folk fest, Canmore Folk Fest, Ottawa Blues Festival, Ottawa Jazz Festival, London Home County Festival, Mont-Tremblant Blues Festival, Trios-Rivieres Blues festival, Ottawa Folk Fest, Val-d’Or Blues Fest, Calabogie Blues Festival and the list goes on.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S SERIES!

ANGELIQUE FRANCIS

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
October 5, 2024 7:30 PM

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MADISON VIOLET

June 13, 2024

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Madison Violet is a Canadian Juno-nominated female musical duo, consisting of Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern.

The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, came together musically in the late 1990s over many evenings in Brenley’s grandmother’s kitchen, which was always  bursting with food, family, friends, and instruments.

Influenced by their maritime heritage, the East Coast musicians began creating music together that had roots firmly planted in their past, but with contemporary and modern elements generously overlaid.  Categorizing Madison Violet’s music is an impossible task, in that one can hear elements of folk, singer-songwriter, pop, indie, bluegrass, and country flawlessly interwoven throughout.

MacIsaac and MacEachern are exceptional story tellers, skilled multi-instrumentalists, and together, perfect harmonists. Their voices soar, perfectly complimenting each other, as they sing lyrics that will both mend and break your heart.

MacIsaac and MachEachern have released more than 10 albums together.  Their latest record “eleven” was self-recorded and produced, ranking MacIsaac and MacEachern among the less than 2.1% of female-identifying music producers in the industry.

“Eleven” is considered their most candid album to date, filled with deeply personal stories of love and loss.

The musicians have received dozens of notable accolades for their work, including a JUNO nomination for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year.  They have brought home a Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Vocal Group Album of the Year, have reached the top 5 on the Canadian iTunes download charts, amassed over one million streams on Spotify, and have placed on CBC’s Top 20 multiple times throughout their career.

Their music is consistently played across Canada and throughout the world, and the internationally acclaimed artists are no strangers to receiving glowing reviews for both their studio work, and live performances.

MacIsaac and MacEachern currently live in and around Toronto, Ontario, tour Internationally, identify as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and are fervent advocates for social justice.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S SERIES!

MADISON VIOLET

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
September 28, 2024 7:30 PM

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ELLIOTT BROOD

June 12, 2024

PART OF THE NURSERY NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDHILL NURSERY

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“Doing it the hard way for 20 years,” is a badge Elliott BROOD wear with honour. Two decades on, work, life and love have taken the trio in many directions, away from their hometowns and headfirst into an ongoing musical journey through distance and time. Now, after being members of this band for nearly half of their lives, Elliott BROOD is never more at home than in the wash of distorted, evocative strings and stomps that make their signature alt country sound.   

Elliott BROOD appeared on the cover of Exclaim Magazine in 2008 as the new ambassadors of a roots, folk rock and alt country wave that flourished in Toronto’s early aughts. Elliott BROOD’s arrival came with a level of buzz that launched them directly into the heart of a vibrant Toronto scene that centered at label Six Shooter Records, where they have returned to release their newest music. Their live show, a maelstrom of frenetic energy and fuzz, has brought them back and forth across continents countless times on bills The Sadies, Wilco, The Black Crowes, and many more. Their albums, meticulously crafted, detail-packed collections have brought some of Canada’s highest musical honours and awards, including an early Polaris Music Prize Short List and a JUNO Award.  

In their twenty years, the band has remained fiercely loyal to their mysterious namesake. The stylized, imaginary character has guided the band’s travels over mountains and meadows, and through the more harrowing sides of history. Elliott BROOD has grown into a vessel for the trio’s shared history too, with new songs finding connection and communion in themes that hit much closer to home. With smile lines and guitar fingers long hardened with callouses, Elliott BROOD has been doing it the hard way, but making it sound easy.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The concert takes place in Greenhouse #4 at Sandhill Nursery. This 1800 sq ft space features an intimate performance space with charming rustic décor and great acoustics. The audience space is floor level sturdy folding chairs facing a raised stage. Seating is by General Admission. There is standing room on sides and in the back.

Audiences are invited to arrive early to explore Sandhill Nursery’s annual Fall Festival. Features include a pumpkin slingshot, two mazes, the scavenger hunt, cornhole games, art installations and more. Beverages will be available for purchase on site and announcements about food service will be coming soon.

CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR’S SERIES!

ELLIOTT BROOD

Sandhill Nursery, 1686 Aspdin Rd
September 14, 2024 7:30 PM

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SACRED STRENGTH: An Indigenous Ribbon Skirt Installation

May 29, 2024

Hope Arises Project Inc. is proud to present Sacred Strength, an Indigenous ribbon skirt installation from September 5-30th at the HfA Studio.

Hope Arises Project founder and president, Joyce Jonathan Crone, travelled to Huron Heights Secondary School to share her knowledge of Indigenous ribbon skirts and cultural practices with grade 11/12 fashion students. The students spent a month sewing and crafting unique skirts, they wrote profound emotion filled reflections on their connection and the humbling experience.

Ribbon skirts reflect our connection to Mother Earth, to one another and to our value as Indigenous women. Through this exhibit, student seamstresses hope you will find peace, relationship, and community. It is their expression of Truth and Reconciliation.

EXHIBITION HOURS:
Thursdays | 3pm-6pm
Fridays | 3pm-6pm
Saturdays | 1pm-4pm
Sundays | 1pm-4pm
Exhibition runs from September 5-30, 2024 at the HfA Studio located at 58 Main St. East (entrance across from River Mill Park)

SACRED STRENGTH: An Indigenous Ribbon Skirt Installation

HfA Studio, 58 Main St. East (entrance across from River Mill Park)
September 5, 2024 3:00 PM

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DOCKFEST

May 8, 2024

Rotary Dockfest returns!

Get ready for an unforgettable Canada Day long weekend in downtown Huntsville filled with games, music, food and fun! At the heart of the festivities lies the beloved Bathtub Derby, where up to forty motorized tubs navigate a challenging course on the Muskoka River. Each bathtub is sponsored by local business vying for victory in a friendly competition that raises funds for local causes. River Mill Park will also be filled with family fun including food & beverage, live music and more.

10am – Parade on Main St.
11am – Bathtub Derby
1pm – Concert in River Mill Park

Dockfest is presented by the Rotary Club of Huntsville and NyDock

DOCKFEST

Downtown Huntsville
July 12, 2025 10:00 AM

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EN PLEIN AIR ART MARKET

April 22, 2024

THE 2nd ANNUAL EN PLEIN AIR ART MARKET MOVES INDOORS DUE TO WEATHER

Due to this weekend’s inclement weather forecast, the En Plein Air Market, originally scheduled to run in River Mill Park on June 22 has been moved to Canvas Brewery located at 12 John St. The market will run from 10am-5pm indoors. Seventeen vendors will be on hand to display and sell their work. There will also be live music from Jack Gaughan and Adina V, Interactive activities by Hear Well Be Well and Red Pine Art Supplies, along with aerial demonstrations by Ascension Aerials.

The day will also still feature the popular En Plein Air painting event. Artists will be painting live in select downtown businesses including Cole Art Market, Cedar Canoe Books, Pharmasave, Soapstones, and Up North Games between the hours of 10am-3pm. At 4pm, these paintings will be included in a live auction at Canvas Brewery, with proceeds from the auction going to HfA’s Kareen Burns Scholarship supporting a student studying visual art in a post secondary institution or program. Note: the auction has moved from 5pm to 4pm to accommodate this new arrangement.

While we would have much preferred to be outdoors in River Mill Park, we are thankful to Canvas Brewery and the merchants of downtown Huntsville for stepping up and giving the market an indoor home for the day.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Helena Renwick ART | Painting

Craig Fairley Pottery | Ceramics
Lauren Todd Photography  | Photography
Sylvia Kerschel ART | Painting
Catajjen Boxes and Boards | Wood
JWH Designs | Jewellery & Painting
Air Art & Nature’s Drama Art Studio | Mixed Media
Demi Ghinga | Mixed Media
Morgan House Wool Works | Fibre/Wool Painting
Hoda Nicholas | Painting
Painted House – Jennifer Alexis | Painting
Birchnotes Creative | Printmaking
Danielle Vishnever Fine Art | Painting
Nan Peters Designs | Painting
Brenda Behan Turnour | Painting

Live Painting By: Tom Doherty, Robin Walton, Sharon McKenzie, Helena Renwick, Sylvia Kerschl, Pamela Dey, Demi Ghinga, Pam Carnochan, Jennifer Alexis, Dawn Huddlestone, Cindy Keefe, and Catherine Luce.

Live Music by Jack Gaughan, Adina V & Friends
Aerial Performances by Ascension Aerials
Onsite activation by Hear Well Be Well & Red Pine Art Supplies
Mural Tours by Gerry Lantaigne (11am & 2pm)

Cold Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic drinks by Canvas Brewery
Ice Cream & Paninis: Downtown Espresso

Limelight Photography

 

EN PLEIN AIR ART MARKET

Canvas Brewery (12 John St)
June 22, 2024 10:00 AM

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CHOIR!CHOIR!CHOIR!: EPIC 80’S SING-ALONG!

April 19, 2024

AN EPIC SING-A-LONG WHERE YOU ARE PART OF THE CHOIR

 

“Why see a show when you can BE the show!”

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited! So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! – all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!

This time, Choir!Choir!Choir!  presents: An EPIC 80s Sing-Along!

When it comes to pop, nothing beats the 1980s! NOTHING! From Prince, Madonna and George Michael, to Bon Jovi, Whitney, and Journey, this acid-washed decade had it all! Daveed and Nobu cherry pick the toppest of the poppiest 80s hits and will have the whole room harmonizing in no time. So dust off those leg warmers, fluff up those shoulder pads, and get ready for the best night you’ve had in 40 years! Wake up, go-go, grab your friends, and get ready to SING! your way through the 80s in style!

Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman + Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, traveling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. Now it’s your turn to SING!, so grab your friends, get your tickets and we’ll C! you there! #NeverStopSinging

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CHOIR!CHOIR!CHOIR!: EPIC 80’S SING-ALONG!

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
August 17, 2024 2:00 PM

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HUNTSVILLE ART CRAWL

April 11, 2024

🎨 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! 🎨

Be part of the 2026 Huntsville Art CRAWL—a vibrant, self-guided art tour happening June 1 to August 30 in downtown Huntsville!

Each summer, thousands of visitors explore local businesses, discover incredible art, and support Muskoka’s creative community. Once again, the Art CRAWL will run all summer long—creating even more opportunities for artists and businesses to shine.

Are you a local business in Downtown Huntsville? Transform your space into an official Art CRAWL stop by hosting local artwork and welcoming thousands of visitors exploring downtown Huntsville.

✨ Increase foot traffic to your business
✨ Be featured in Art CRAWL marketing + website
✨ Enhance your space with local art
✨ Support and connect with regional artists
✨ Create a unique experience for customers

Running June 1 to August 30. There’s no cost to participate—just provide space for artwork. 

📅 Deadline to apply: April 16, 2026


Your artwork could be featured in local businesses throughout downtown Huntsville as part of this free, self-guided art tour that attracts thousands of visitors each summer.

  • Display your work from June 1 to August 30, 2026
  • Gain exposure and community recognition
  • Increase opportunities for art sales
  • Receive marketing and promotional support
  • Be featured in an artist spotlight video (filming May 2 & 3)
  • Lead workshops or public demonstrations

Running June 1 to August 30. There’s no cost to participate—just provide and install your original artwork. 

📅 Deadline to apply: April 16, 2026


 

 

HUNTSVILLE ART CRAWL

Various Locations
June 1, 2026 9:00 AM

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THE PIANO MEN STARRING JIM WITTER

April 11, 2024

A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE 70’S…FEATURING THE TIMELESS CLASSICS OF BILLY JOEL AND ELTON JOHN

Award winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter and his incredible band lead an expertly crafted tour of an entire decade that begins with “Your Song” and winds us along on a musical time machine, saluting two of the century’s most popular contemporary songwriters.

Utilizing spectacular visuals on a giant screen behind Witter and his band, we return to the newspaper headlines, the automobiles, the people, the events, the toys and even the TV shows that shaped a decade. Along the way, the sounds of “My Life”, “Candle in the Wind”, “Rocket Man”, “Just the Way You Are”, and many more classic hits create an evening that’s so much fun, you won’t want it to end. By the time you hit 1979, you’re begging these musicians to move back to 1970 and start all over again. With Witter at the grand piano and his incredibly talented band mates, the music is not an attempt to “recreate” or “mimic” the evening’s long list of familiar hits. Instead, Witter unleashes his golden tenor on hit after hit to recreate fully-formed mental and emotional return visits to specific landmarks in a pop culture timeline.

If you can remember where you were when Elvis may have died, this show’s for you. If you can smell the interior of your 1973 VW Beetle, you’ll recognize every song. If you watch re-runs of Gilligan’s Island or Green Acres, you’ll find yourself singing along. And if you still have your bell-bottom jeans and Puma running shoes, then you probably need more help than Witter can provide…

Now in it’s 16th year of touring, “The Piano Men” has enjoyed sold-out performances, return engagements and rave reviews in theatres across North America, Great Britain and Dubai. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip down memory lane!

THE PIANO MEN STARRING JIM WITTER

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 4, 2024 8:00 PM

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DWAYNE GRETZKY

April 11, 2024

PARTY WITH THIS CANADIAN SUPER GROUP COVERING CLASSIC ROCK ANTHEMS TO INDIE HITS

 

Dwayne Gretzky are Canada’s reigning champs of nostalgia and a can’t miss live music experience; a curated nostalgia trip that captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar. A 10+ piece juggernaut that brings to life the greatest songs of all time, this talented group of Toronto musicians ignites audiences with their charm, fidelity and theatrical flair. Celebrating classic pop and rock, from Fleetwood Mac to Fatboy Slim, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 700 songs.

Since the band’s inception in 2011, Dwayne Gretzky has developed a fervent fan base across Ontario and parts of Canada on the strength of their live show – performing classic songs with faithful precision in packed venues and major festivals, and playing alongside the Rolling Stones, and being offered other major opportunities that belie the tag “cover band” .

When a pandemic shut down in-real-life gatherings globally, it was expected that the joy felt at a Dwayne Gretzky show would be shelved until further notice. Nobody could have guessed that an 18+ month hiatus on live events would prove to be a catalyst for growth for a group whose bread and butter is packing venues.

However it’s been the COVID lockdowns that have launched Dwayne Gretzky beyond the “local legend” status they’ve held for years thanks to the success of two epic live streams. For the first time, the Dwayne Gretzky experience was felt by people beyond a festival or music venue, as the band brought the party into people’s living rooms. Over 180,000 unique visitors caught Dwayne Gretzky from home over 2 marquee livestream events.

Dwayne Gretzky’s audience is now more widespread and thirsty than ever before. As we return to “normal”, Dwayne Gretzky continues to shatter conventions and bring people together in a celebration of the songs we all forgot we loved.

DWAYNE GRETZKY

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 5, 2024 8:00 PM
July 6, 2024 8:00 PM

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LIVING ON MUSKOKA TIME: AN ALMANAC IN SONG

April 11, 2024

SEAN COTTON AND THE NEW LOCALS BAND OFFER A MULTIMEDIA CONCERT INSPIRED BY LIFE IN MUSKOKA

Want to know what it’s like to live in Muskoka? Embark on this musical journey with “Living on Muskoka Time” by Mr. Muskoka himself, local troubadour Sean Cotton. This multimedia extravaganza weaves a tapestry of songs and stories inspired by the heart and soul of Muskoka: a celebration of the unique spirit that defines this cherished locale, along with the highs and lows for those living here.

A Georgetown , Ontario native and Toronto expat, Sean Cotton currently creates and performs in the Central Ontario regions of Muskoka and Almaguin Highlands. After retiring from a 20 year career on the road and in the studio as a guitar player and harmony vocalist with performing-songwriting duo The Undesirables, Sean has settled in the village of Burk’s Falls, Ontario where he operates a recording studio producing artist, recording his own albums as well as working as a jingle composer for radio.

Over the years Sean has been a sideman for artists as diverse as Indie New Country Artist Marshall Dane, Blues and R&B singer Treasa Levasseur, and Pop singer Suzie McNeil. His first record producer credit was for his longtime collaborator Folk singer Corin Raymond. Sean still receives SOCAN royalties from writing collaborations with the latter three artists.

You can see Sean performing solo from Gravenhurst to North Bay, from Burk’s Falls to Parry Sound. These performances are a highly revered one-man band experience, with Sean filling out the back beat of the music with his feet by performing percussion on a tambourine adorned guitar case and sporting ankle bells on his left leg. He is constantly creating bands to suit all occasions that get thrown his direction. He currently performs his original music with a quartet fittingly named The New Locals.

LIVING ON MUSKOKA TIME: AN ALMANAC IN SONG

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 11, 2024 8:00 PM

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SHANIA TWINK

April 11, 2024

ALL QUEER COUNTRY COVER BAND READY WITH SHANIA TWAIN’S GREATEST HITS AS WELL AS MANY GAY-CODED COUNTRY CLASSICS

 

Shania Twink is your new favourite all queer cover band! Ready with Shania Twain’s greatest hits as well as many gay-coded country classics, they are eager to show you a teasin’ squeezin’ pleasin’ kinda time. These hoedown hotties will be serenading you with an opening set of booty shakin’ country classics, and then they’ll close the night with the ultimate ode to a Canadian music icon – a complete performance of Shania Twain’s album Come On Over cover to cover!

If you’re not already familiar with Shania Twink, this is your chance to experience a truly outstanding ensemble of queer Canadian music talent – including CJ Wiley, Lydia Persaud, Dani Nash (July Talk), Char Aragoza (Mother Tongues), Kate Palumbo and Christine Bougie (Bahamas). These baddies don’t get together that often, so don’t snooze on this one.

 

 

SHANIA TWINK

Hillside Farm, #2295 Hwy 60
July 31, 2024 8:00 PM

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ART OF TIME ENSEMBLE PERFORMS SGT PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND

April 11, 2024

A DRAMATIC REIMAGINING OF THIS CLASSIC ALBUM FEATURING A 12-PIECE ORCHESTRA AND VOCALS FROM 4 CANADIAN POP ICONS

Toronto’s Art of Time Ensemble, led by Andrew Burashko, presents this timeless masterpiece with a 12-piece orchestra and vocals from Steven Page, Chris Murphy (Sloan), Andy Maize (Skydiggers) & Jeremy Fisher. 

Featuring thoughtfully reimagined arrangements and tight harmonies, this innovative concert celebrates the album’s groundbreaking legacy. From “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” to “A Day in the Life,”experience a powerful celebration of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, hailed by Rolling Stone as “the most important rock and roll album ever made.”

Art of Time Ensemble and Andrew Barushko
For the last 25 years, Art of Time Ensemble has been on the cutting edge of the performing arts in Canada, fusing music with theatre, dance, film and literature in unique and unprecedented ways. The list of illustrious artists who have collaborated with Art of Time includes Margaret Atwood, Peggy Baker, Brent Carver, Barbara Hannigan, Branford Marsalis, Michael Ondaatje, Madeleine Péyroux, Jackie Richardson and many others. Founded by Andrew Burashko in 1998, the Toronto based ensemble has included some of Canada’s top classical and jazz soloists as well as concertmasters and principal players from some of the world’s greatest orchestras.
With Burashko at its helm as artistic director, conductor, pianist and director, Art of Time has produced over 80 unique productions and recordings and has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe

Steven Page
Award-winning musician, singer and songwriter Steven Page is a founding member of the iconic band Barenaked Ladies, with whom he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

Touring and releasing original music under his own name for over fifteen years, Page has continued his artistic journey with diverse projects in music, film, theatre and television. He has composed seven Stratford Festival scores, has collaborated and toured North America with Toronto’s innovative Art of Time Ensemble and performs with his rock star pals as a member of the Trans-Canada Highwaymen.

Chris Murphy
Chris Murphy has been 1/4 of the band Sloan for over 30 years. In 2016, Chris got into the super group game in 2015 when he formed a trio called TUNS (rhymes with buns) with Matt Murphy (The Super Friendz/Flashing Lights) and Mike O’Neill (The Inbreds). Now on a supergroup kick, he formed Trans-Canada Highwaymen in 2017 with Steven Page (ex Barenakedladies), Moe Berg (The Pursuit of Happiness) and Craig Northey (Odds). Then in 2018 some of his other musician friends were complaining they weren’t in a super group so Chris went ahead and agreed to make Anyway Gangwith Sam Roberts (Sam Roberts Band), David Monks (Tokyo Police Club) and Menno Versteeg (Hollerado). Please don’t ask Chris to form a group with you. He doesn’t have time.


Andy Maize

Andy Maize is a singer/songwriter and co-founder / lead singer of Canadian roots/rock band Skydiggers. The ‘Diggers have been writing and playing their way across the majestic landscapes of Canada for more than 35 years, and have 20 records to their name, including their debut “Skydiggers” (1990) and more recently Hide Your Light / Bide Your Time (2023). Maize has always been thrilled to be a part of Art of Time shows.


Jeremy Fisher

Jeremy Fisher is a 4-time JUNO-nominated folk-pop singer-songwriter based in Ottawa. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film (The Big Year, Our Idiot Brother), commercials (Volkswagen, American Airlines), and as main title TV themes (Disney, Global). Over the last 20 years Jeremy has toured the world and shared the stage with artists such as Alanis Morissette, Blue Rodeo and Indigo Girls.

 

ART OF TIME ENSEMBLE PERFORMS SGT PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 23, 2024 8:00 PM

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SOME ENCHANTED EVENING

April 11, 2024

A CELEBRATION OF CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY MUSICALS INCLUDING WEST SIDE STORY, CHORUS LINE, LES MISERABLES AND MORE.

Dive into the enchanting world of Broadway with “Some Enchanted Evening.” Join CBC-Radio host Julie Nesrallah, crossover baritone Gino Quilico, and legendary pianist/composer David Warrack on a musical odyssey. This celebration blends classic and contemporary Broadway and West End hits, featuring iconic tunes from West Side Story, Chorus Line, and Les Misérables. Immerse yourself in the magical melodies that resonate with lovers of Broadway, as Nesrallah’s velvety voice, Quilico’s acclaimed baritone, and Warrack’s masterful piano transport you to the heart of musical theatre. It’s an evening of timeless enchantment, where every note echoes the allure of Broadway’s most cherished classics.

GINO QUILICO
Mr. Gino Quilico’s career spans more than forty years and is characterized by his remarkable career. Mr. Quilico has performed more than thirty roles at the opera and on all the most prestigious opera stages in the world: Metropolitan Opera (New York), La Scala (Milan), the Paris Opera, to name a few. than the most important.

It goes without saying that Gino Quilico has sung under the direction of the greatest conductors of the symphonic world: Herbert Von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, Seiji Ozawa and of course Kent Nagano and Yannick Nézet-Séguin.

Mr. Quilico has participated in more than thirty opera recordings. In 1995, he received a Grammy Award for his participation in Berlioz’s Les Troyens with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.

Gino Quilico has also performed with great success in musicals including Notre-Dame de Paris, by Plamondon-Cocciante where he played the role of “Quasimodo” and the role of “Jean Valjean” in Les Misérables.

Mr. Quilico’s involvement is not entirely devoted to opera and music. In 1990, he was one of the few Canadians to be appointed Goodwill Ambassador to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Gino Quilico has always had the promotion of lyrical art at heart while being a worthy representative of Canadian culture. This involvement was highlighted when he was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his talent and dedication to this cause.

JULIE NESRALLAH
Mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah is a singer, actress and broadcaster who dazzles audiences with her engaging personality and her rich, expressive voice. Miss Nesrallah has sung for leading opera companies, symphonies, festivals and chamber music ensembles across Canada and the U.S. and around the world. Julie débuted as Isabella in Rossini’s L’italiana in Algeri at Pacific Opera Victoria and went on to perform major roles including The Composer in Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos, Suzuki in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Cenerentola in Rossini’s La Cenerentola, Carmen in Bizet’s Carmen and Maddalena in Verdi’s Rigoletto, among others.

Concerts and festivals include engagements in Paris, Vienna, Hong Kong, Jordan, Macau, Brazil. In 2015, Miss Nesrallah sang at Carnegie Hall in New York City in a concert for harp and voice.  She sang God Save the Queen for “Will and Kate” the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their first visit to Canada on Parliament Hill in a performance that was viewed around the world. She was the sole vocalist in “An Evening for Peace” for Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan in Montreal.

Currently, Miss Nesrallah is the host of Tempo on CBC Music, Canada’s national classical music program; and is also the executive producer and star of Carmen on Tap, a company she created that performs Bizet’s opera Carmen as dinner theatre. Julie has been the recipient of several distinguished awards including the Canada Council for the Arts Emerging Artist Award, and most recently the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for her cultural contribution to Canada’s performing arts.

Miss Nesrallah graduated with honours from Carleton University in Ottawa where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in music and continued her studies at McGill University in Montreal graduating with a Performance Diploma.

DAVID WARRACK
David Warrack’s compositional catalogue includes songs, piano pieces, chamber, orchestral and choral works, and sacred material ranging from hymns to a full mass for choir and orchestra. From 1972 to 1991, David wrote the book, music, and lyrics for such shows as Oops!; Being Crazy is Fun; Tease for Two; Counter Melody; Praise; Windsor, and others. David Warrack was born in Calgary, where he remained through his undergraduate degree. He went on to study at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, then moved to Toronto where he studied piano with Boris Berlin, composition with John Beckwith, orchestration with Oscar Morawetz, and arranging with Gordon Delamont. The strongest influence in his professional life, however, came from Broadway conductor/author Lehman Engel.

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 13, 2024 8:00 PM

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YUK YUK’S ON TOUR

April 11, 2024

A FROTHY NIGHT OF STAND- UP COMEDY AT CANVAS BREWERY WITH A ROTATING LINE UP OF COMEDY FESTIVAL FAVOURITES

 

Sip, laugh, repeat! Yuk Yuk’s On Tour taps into comedy at Canvas Brewery, serving up Muskoka vibes, hoppy humor, and a frothy night of laughter in cottage country. A rotating roster of talented headliners and comedy festival favorites will craft punchlines with precision and brew up barrels of laughter.

LINEUP:

HEADLINER: SCOTT FAULCONBRIDGE
Scott Faulconbridge has delighted International audiences with his masterful timing, quirky story telling and quick improvisational wit to established himself as one of Canada’s headlining acts. His unique stories and songs are inspired by family mishaps that have made him a crowd favourite for three decades. His work has earned him three Canadian Comedy Award nominations for his work as an Improviser and a stand up comedian.

Nationally, he has toured theatres coast-to-coast in both the Just For Laughs Tour, The Investors Group National tour and opened for Howie Mandell at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. His stories, jokes and emotional outbursts and have been heard on CBC radio for shows such as The Debaters, LOL, and Day 6. He has written for CBC’s Still Standing and has been seen on numerous televised comedy specials including CTV’s Comedy Now, CBC ‘s Comics, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Halifax Comedy Festival and the internationally acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival.

In the United States, he has toured colleges and headlined the legendary Las Vegas The Riviera comedy club. His albums “Warn the Others” and “Scottland” are heard regularly on SiriusXM. He has also been seen on  numerous televised specials including NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

Scott’s acting credits include acting in feature films such as The Greatest Game Ever Played with Shia Laboeuf and Abandon with Benjamin Bratt. In 2018 Scott will appear as an actor in Roger Avery’s Internationally released feature film Lucky Day. He currently co-hosts ‘Date Night Comedy’ with his on stage wife Anne McMaster at The Comedy Bar which features the best improvisers and stand up comedians in the country. He also performs regularly at corporate events, Yuk Yuk’s Comedy clubs, Rumours and The Comedy Nest. He currently lives in the GTA with his family where he coaches sports that he never actually played.

MC: BRYAN HATT
Nearly two decades in the business have transformed Bryan into one of the best acts in the country. Bryan has filmed a Comedy Now for the Comedy Network, appeared on the Halifax & Winnipeg Comedy Festivals, was a finalist in the Great Canadian Laugh Off and has opened for legends like Gilbert Godfried, Harland Williams, Big Jay Oakerson and more! He’ll make you laugh and feel thinner all at once!

 

FEATURING GILSON LUBIN
Gilson is a former MTV Canada host and Canadian Comedy Award winner as a stand up comedian. His comedy album Foreign and Legal airs on Sirius XM and has appeared on Comedy Centrals Premium Blend, HBO’s Def Jam Comedy series, Kevin Harts LOL Network and Comedy Now CTV.

Versatile with audiences, the Toronto bred comedian is a mixture of storytelling and social commentary.

YUK YUK’S ON TOUR

Canvas Brewery, 12 John St.
August 30, 2024 8:00 PM

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CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN II

April 11, 2024

NOTE FOR NOTE, CUT FOR CUT COVERING THIS LEGENDARY ALBUM

it’s january 1969

and led zeppelin drops out of the sky

and into our world

it’s the sound of young men creating a masterwork

blues / country / rock

this album has it all

dazed and confused holds it’s own up against beethoven’s ninth

plus it’s way cooler

ten months later zep release led zeppelin 2

it’s still 1969!

this revolution had began

we’ve got the right musicians for this show

rick vatour has perfected the john bonham drum sound

and dom polito has a profound understanding

of how to properly play jimmy page’s riffs

nowhere else in the world will hear led zeppelin performed

with such care and dignity

note for note – cut for cut

the CAL zep band delivers

craig martin, founder, classic albums live

About Classic Albums Live

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. “Think of it as a recital,” says Martin, “these albums are historic and stand the test of time.” Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success in concentrating solely on the music. “We don’t dress up or wear any sort of costume. We just stand there and play. All of our energy is put into the music. We want the performance to sound exactly like the album,” says Martin.

With 100+ shows a year across North America, Classic Albums Live has seen massive success in performing arts centres and theatres. Fans in Texas, Las Vegas, Florida, New York and central and east coast Canada have all continued to support the series and make it a sustaining, successful show. “We grew while others withdrew,” says Martin, commenting on the decline of concert ticket sales, “We created something that endures and connects. These albums are sacred to people. We deliver exactly what we promote – ‘note for note, cut for cut’ accuracy.”

It’s this type of accountability that works for the series.

– Craig Martin Founder

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN II

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
August 8, 2024 8:00 PM

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JUNKHOUSE

April 11, 2024

LEGENDARY CANADIAN INDIE ICONS RETURN WITH A RARE AND EMOTIONAL PERFORMANCE

Junkhouse emerged from the Canadian rock scene in the late 1980s, quickly establishing themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the world of alternative rock. With their soulful, gritty sound and poetic lyrics, Junkhouse captured the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. Led by the charismatic Tom Wilson, this band created a unique sonic landscape that resonated with a diverse audience.

Formed in 1989, Junkhouse was a collective of seasoned musicians hailing from different corners of the Canadian music scene. Tom Wilson, known for his distinctive gravelly voice and evocative songwriting, served as the group’s frontman. His powerful presence on stage and ability to connect with audiences became one of Junkhouse’s defining features. The late Dan Achen’s lead guitar work brought a dynamic edge to the band’s sound, weaving intricate melodies and searing solos into their songs. Bassist Russ Wilson and drummer Ray Farrugia provided the tight, rhythmic backbone that anchored the band’s performances and studio recordings.

Junkhouse’s music was a potent blend of rock, blues, and folk influences, creating a sound that was both raw and melodic. Their debut album, “Strays,” released in 1993, showcased their distinctive style and produced the hit singles “Out of My Head ” and “Praying For The Rain” The songs received extensive radio play and catapulted Junkhouse to national recognition.

Following their successful debut, Junkhouse released several more albums, including “Birthday Boy” (1995) and “Fuzz” (1997) featuring the hit song “Shine”. Each release demonstrated the band’s evolution and their commitment to pushing musical boundaries while staying true to their roots.

Their live performances were legendary, characterised by Tom Wilson’s magnetic stage presence and the band’s tight-knit musical chemistry. Throughout their career, Junkhouse earned critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, solidifying their place in Canadian rock history.

JUNKHOUSE

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 18, 2024 8:00 PM

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COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL: KINGS & QUEENS

April 11, 2024

PART OF THE 1ST ANNUAL COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL: A WEEKEND OF WILD PERFORMANCES BY KINGS AND QUEENS IN MULTIPLE VENUES

Get ready to experience the glitz, glamour, and sheer fabulousness of Kings & Queens at Algonquin Theatre! Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring captivating performances by Drag Queens Baby Bel Bel, Helena Poison, Vitality Black, Destiny Doll along with Drag Kings El Experimento and Kreme Inakuchi. Headliner Jada Hudson will command the stage with her charisma and show-stopping presence. DJ Sophie Jones will keep the energy high with her infectious beats, ensuring a night of non-stop entertainment and celebration. From dazzling costumes to jaw-dropping performances, this drag extravaganza promises to be an unforgettable spectacle. Secure your tickets now for a night of pure entertainment and glamour!

Why not cap off the weekend with a fabulous Drag Brunch on Sunday, a delightful fusion of gourmet delights and drag performances, making it the ultimate lakeside celebration. Get ready for a dazzling escape where the art of drag meets the serenity of cottage life. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!

COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL: KINGS & QUEENS

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 27, 2024 8:00 PM

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YUK YUK’S ON TOUR

April 11, 2024

A FROTHY NIGHT OF STAND- UP COMEDY AT CANVAS BREWERY WITH A ROTATING LINE UP OF COMEDY FESTIVAL FAVOURITES

Sip, laugh, repeat! Yuk Yuk’s On Tour taps into comedy at Canvas Brewery, serving up Muskoka vibes, hoppy humor, and a frothy night of laughter in cottage country. A rotating roster of talented headliners and comedy festival favorites will craft punchlines with precision and brew up barrels of laughter.

LINEUP:


HEADLINER: PATRICK HAYE
Patrick has performed all across Canada in Comedy clubs, and Corporate events. He’s done all the major festivals including Just For Laughs. He’s been televised on CBC, and you can hear him on satellite radio. He’s also performed for the Canadian Air Force in Spain. With his storytelling, and observational style.. he’s always one of the favourites.

 

MC: MIKE BULLARD
Mike Bullard is the former host of the late-night talk shows Open Mike with Mike Bullard on CTV and Beyond the Mic with Mike Bullard on CFRB. He currently hosts a podcast, You Too with Mike Bullard.

He is also the winner of 2 Gemini awards. Mike is won the gold medal for the Chicago Television Festival Late Night gold medal (beating Conan out), the Queens Jubilee Medal for thousands of hours of charity work and is the author of OPEN BOOK LITTLE THOUGHTS FROM A BIG HEAD. In April MIC DROP will be published.

In November 2022, Mike went to Ukraine for a humanitarian mission where he raised money and awareness while delivering food, clothing, and medicine to thousands, often at the front lines. He arrived home in February 2023.

Laurie Elliott has been replaced by:
Zabrina Douglas (2023 Juno Nominee–and first woman of colour to be nominated for best comedy album)
Born and raised in Brampton, Zabrina Douglas is a comedian who draws from her experience as a Nurse, a mother, and the daughter of 2 Jamaican parents. “She’s one of the most exuberant and cheerful stand-ups working in the city. She can turn a whole show around by kicking up the energy in the room.” Steve Fisher of Torontoist.com. 
Zabrina has been a regular and headlined Kenny Robinson’s legendary “Nubian Disciples All Black Comedy Revue”. She Created and Produced her Critically acclaimed show “Things Black Girls Say”. She has performed in well-known festivals like Just For Laughs Toronto, The Toronto Fringe Festival, Slo Comedy Festival in California and The Women’s Comedy Festival in Boston.  Her work can be seen on Teletoon, The Comedy Network and CBC. She has shared the stage with well-known comedians Gilbert Godfrey, Cocoa Brown and Luenell.

YUK YUK’S ON TOUR

Canvas Brewery, 12 John St.
August 2, 2024 8:00 PM

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DREAMING OF THE 80’S

April 11, 2024

A NOSTALGIC REIMAGINING OF HITS FROM THE 80’S BY KEVIN HEARN (BARENAKED LADIES) AND HUGH MARSH

Take a nostalgic trip with “Dreaming of the 80’s” at Algonquin Theatre, featuring iconic musicians Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies and violin virtuoso Hugh Marsh. This concert is a time capsule to the neon-soaked, synth-filled era, where Hearn’s musical genius collides with Marsh’s mesmerizing violin. Expect hits that defined the 80s, all reimagined with a fresh twist. The Algonquin Theatre becomes a portal to the past, pulsating with electric energy and retro vibes. Join us for a night where these musical maestros transport you back to the glorious sounds of the 80s, creating memories that will linger long after the final chord.

DREAMING OF THE 80’S

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
August 9, 2024 8:00 PM

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COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL NIGHT OF KINGS

April 11, 2024

PART OF THE 1ST ANNUAL COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL: A WEEKEND OF WILD PERFORMANCES BY KINGS AND QUEENS IN MULTIPLE VENUES

Join us for an electrifying evening featuring the dynamic performances of Manny Dingo, El Experimento, and Kreme Inakuchi. These kings of the stage will captivate you with their charisma, talent, and undeniable presence. DJ Sophie Jones sets the mood with infectious beats that’ll have you dancing all night long. Don’t miss this chance to experience the bold and exhilarating world of Drag Kings, where creativity knows no bounds.

Indulge in a weekend of fierce glamour at Cottage Country Drag Weekend! Experience the charismatic energy of a Drag King Show at Canvas Brewery, where the stage ignites with dynamic performances. Algonquin Theatre hosts a mesmerizing Drag Queen Show, a spectacle of sequins and sass that’ll leave you spellbound. Cap off the weekend with a fabulous Drag Brunch on Sunday, a delightful fusion of gourmet delights and drag performances, making it the ultimate lakeside celebration. Get ready for a dazzling escape where the art of drag meets the serenity of cottage life. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!

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COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL NIGHT OF KINGS

Canvas Brewery, 12 John St.
July 26, 2024 9:00 PM

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MORE BARN: THE MUSIC OF NEIL YOUNG

April 11, 2024

TOBIN SPRING LEADS AN ALL STAR BAND FOR 2 NIGHTS OF CLASSIC SONGS IN THE RUSTIC CHARM OF HILLSIDE FARM

Step into musical magic at “More Barn: The Music of Neil Young” in the rustic charm of Hillside Farm’s barn. Tobin Spring, a local maestro, leads a collective of top-tier musicians in a soul-stirring tribute to Neil Young. The barn reverberates with timeless classics, each note echoing the spirit of Young’s iconic sound and legacy. The first set covers the entirety of the legendary Harvest album. After a short intermission, the band leans into Young’s extensive catalogue of folk and rock hits. Since its debut in 2019, the show has played to sold out audiences, and is sure to do so again. Get your tickets fast!

 

MORE BARN: THE MUSIC OF NEIL YOUNG

Hillside Farm, #2295 Hwy 60
July 29, 2024 8:00 PM
July 30, 2024 8:00 PM

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CHOIR!CHOIR!CHOIR!: HALLELUJAH – AN EPIC ANTHEMS SING-ALONG

April 11, 2024

AN EPIC SING-A-LONG WHERE YOU ARE PART OF THE CHOIR

 

“Why see a show when you can BE the show!”

Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited! So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! – all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!

This time, Choir!Choir!Choir! Presents: “Hallelujah”: An EPIC Anthems Sing-Along!

EPIC anthems unite the world and are the soundtrack to our lives. And there is none more EPIC than Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” When a room, filled with hundreds (thousands?!) of strangers, starts to harmonize, you’ll feel it deep in your soul. And that’s not all! Get ready to sing your way through the greatest of the greatest songs of all-time; from Leonard and Joni, to Whitney and Shania, you’ll wanna SING them all!

Since 2011, Choir! Choir! Choir! directors Daveed Goldman + Nobu Adilman have blurred the lines between performer and audience, travelling the world to create harmony with strangers and friends alike. They’ve collaborated with renowned artists like Patti Smith, David Byrne, Brandi Carlile, Rick Astley, Rufus Wainwright, and even Kermit The Frog at New York’s Lincoln Center, creating memorable videos that have garnered views in the millions. Now it’s your turn to SING!, so grab your friends, get your tickets and we’ll C! you there! #NeverStopSinging

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CHOIR!CHOIR!CHOIR!: HALLELUJAH – AN EPIC ANTHEMS SING-ALONG

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
August 17, 2024 8:00 PM

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NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY

April 11, 2024

FESTIVAL FAVORITES BRING THEIR FAMILY FOR A NIGHT OF LIVELY CELTIC MUSIC AND A WHOLE LOT OF FUN

 

Two of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers, who also happen to be married, create a whirlwind performance of fiddle-driven music, dance and song. Together they make up two of the planet’s very best fiddle players. Natalie MacMaster is a member of the order of Canada and has toured with the Chieftains, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana and Alison Krauss, and has recorded with Yo-Yo Ma. Donnell Leahy is a multiple Juno Award winning musician, part of the Leahy Family, and who has played with likes of Shania Twain amongst others. Together they bring unparalleled musicianship, down-home with and humour, and whole gaggle of their kids. It’s no surprise they hold the Festival record for most presented artist.

 

NATALIE MACMASTER & DONNELL LEAHY

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 19, 2024 8:00 PM

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COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL SUNDAY BRUNCH

April 11, 2024

PART OF THE 1ST ANNUAL COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL: A WEEKEND OF WILD PERFORMANCES BY KINGS AND QUEENS IN MULTIPLE VENUES

Indulge in a feast for the senses at Huntsville Brewhouse with our Drag Brunch extravaganza! Join us for an unforgettable culinary and entertainment experience featuring captivating performances by drag queens Ivory Towers, Devine Darlin, Baby Bel Bel, and Helena Poison.

The experience begins with an assortment of pastries and unlimited coffee & tea. Following this, each guest can order one selection off the enhanced brunch menu along with a sparkling beer mimosa to toast. Seating will be family style at tables (both high top tables and regular). Each table seats up to a maximum of 8-10 people. If you are attending with others, we encourage you to purchase as one group to facilitate seating. Seating will be assigned in the week leading up to the event.

Join us for a weekend of fierce glamour at Cottage Country Drag Weekend! Experience the charismatic energy of a Drag King Show at Canvas Brewery, where the stage ignites with dynamic performances. Algonquin Theatre hosts a mesmerizing Drag Queen Show, a spectacle of sequins and sass that’ll leave you spellbound. Cap off the weekend with a fabulous Drag Brunch on Sunday, a delightful fusion of gourmet delights and drag performances, making it the ultimate lakeside celebration. Get ready for a dazzling escape where the art of drag meets the serenity of cottage life. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss!

 

COTTAGE COUNTRY DRAG FESTIVAL SUNDAY BRUNCH

Huntsville Brewhouse, 59 Main St E
July 28, 2024 11:00 AM
July 28, 2024 1:30 PM

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GARRET T WILLIE

April 11, 2024

RED HOT BLUES GUITARIST PLAYS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ETWELL CONCERT SERIES


Garret T. Willie, blues virtuoso, graces the stage at Etwell Concert Series—an outdoor covered venue in the lush forests near Huntsville. Feel the blues vibes, savor oven-baked pizza, and let the music ignite your soul in this quintessential Muskoka experience. Garret T. Willie is an old soul masquerading as an uncommonly wise, weathered, witty and world-weary 23-year-old. He’s about to give rock ‘n’ roll a formidable 21st -century kick in the ass with plenty of wild, heartbreaking, and hilarious stories to share in true rock ‘n’ roll form. Garret T. Willie hails from Kingcome Inlet, off the coast of British Columbia. He’s been through some serious shit and lived through a lot more than most of us have at his age. But while Willie’s back story also gives him more right than most to sing the blues – and at heart, Garret T. Willie is a rock ‘n’ roller – he’d rather that not be the whole story.

GARRET T WILLIE

Etwell Concert Series, 2012 Etwell Rd.
July 14, 2024 3:00 PM

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CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS: KYUNG-A LEE

April 11, 2024

LOCAL PIANO VIRTUOUSO OFFERS AN INTIMATE SOLO PERFORMANCE BY CANDLELIGHT CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GERSHWIN’S RHAPSODY IN BLUE.

Discover the enchanting artistry of local piano virtuoso Kyung-A Lee as she presents an intimate solo performance at Algonquin Theatre, celebrating the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” by candlelight. With delicate precision and passion, Lee transports audiences on a captivating journey through Gershwin’s timeless masterpiece, infusing each note with depth and emotion. Immerse yourself in the spellbinding melodies and intricate harmonies of one of the greatest compositions of the 20th century, illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening.

CANDLELIGHT CONCERTS: KYUNG-A LEE

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
August 10, 2024 8:00 PM

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GIRL’S NITE OUT

April 11, 2024

ALL FUNNY, ALL FEMALE COMEDY NIGHT OF IMPROV AND STAND UP FEATURING ELVIRA KURT AND FRIENDS

 

Featuring a cast of Canadian Comedy Award winners, Second City alum and CBC comedy darlings, Girls Nite Out with Elvira Kurt includes stand-up performances and improvisation that will have you in stitches. It’s a night of laughter and celebration led by some of Canada’s funniest ladies! All-funny, all-female comedy Enjoy a night of laughter and celebration led by some of Canada’s funniest ladies! The fearless and fabulous Elvira Kurt will be joined on stage by award-winning comedians Jennine Profeta, Diana Frances, and Karen Parker for a night of standup and improvisation sure to leave you in stitches.

“Funny, smart and energetic. This show was everything I like in my comedy.” – Norm Foster

GIRL’S NITE OUT

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
July 12, 2024 8:00 PM

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CONCERT OF THE STARS

April 5, 2024

A CELEBRATION OF THE TALENTED MUSIC STUDENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY

Join us for a showcase of the outstanding music students participating in the 4th annual Huntsville Festival of Music along with a selection of the recipients of the 2026 Scholarship Program. The evening will feature performances by local youth & adults, award presentations and a celebration of all the participants. Line up of performers will be announced soon!

GENERAL ADMISSION. NO ASSIGNED SEATS

The 4th annual Huntsville Festival of Music took place March 30th – April 1st, 2026. Modeled on the Kiwanis Music Festival model, the Huntsville Festival of Music offers competitive and non-competitive classes in piano, voice and instrumental categories. Over the course of three days, over 300 students participated.

 

 

CONCERT OF THE STARS

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
April 22, 2026 7:00 PM

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Events Category: 2024, Education, October To May

SCHOOL OF ROCK- The Musical

January 23, 2024

STICK IT TO THE MAN!

Based on the hit movie, this hilarious musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. While teaching these pint-sized prodigies what it means to truly rock, Dewey falls for the school’s beautiful, but uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within.

Recommended for Ages 10 & up. Contains some coarse language

 

CAST:

Chris Pearse, Lauren Rodrigues, Clay Stroud, Rachel Thompson, Alberta Robinet, Alexa Aubin, Angel Shi, Colum Daly, Jen Nicholson, JoAnn Bennett, Karen Wehrstein, Kirsty Koop, Laura Lynn Martin, Marcia Kuehnen, Mike Koop, Sharon Busse, Silas Knappett, Simeon Busse, Steve Salt, Thomas Flynn, Dahlia Liadis, Wolfgang Kuehnen, Sam Beattie, Malcom Kent Purcell, Peter Angell, Claudia Kruger, Ruby Dupuis, Sophie Mann, Ralph Serra, Obasanjo “Obi” Adebutu, Justice Dale, Liz Ross, Annaliese Duffield, Chloe Payne, Claire Baetz, Emma Cribb, Eve Welcher, Fiona Easy, Fiona Wilson, Greer Wilson, Juniper Oke, Lara Rogers, Natalie Pascall, Olivia Yang, Patricia Mann, Quinn Pfrimmer, Rosie Hedges, Tessa Thomson, Tillie Thomson, Vincent Bisaillion.

Director: Sarah Vanasse

Stage Manager: Una Pape

Music Director: Alana Nuedling

Choreographer: Tia Pearse

Costume Designer: Barb Hartwick

Set Designer: Blake Quinlan

Lighting Designer: John A MacDonald

Sound Engineer: Chris Boon

Assistant Stage Managers: Lizzie Robinson, Shawn Marks and Brad Johnston

Vocal Coach: Christine Robitaille

Props: Lynne Jackson

Rehearsal Pianist: Nancy Gibson

Dance Captain: Ryan Long

Set Construction: Rotary Club of Huntsville

Now in its 13th year, this annual spring Musical Production is a collaboration between Huntsville Festival of the Arts and the Rotary Club of Huntsville.

SCHOOL OF ROCK- The Musical

Algonquin Theatre
April 5, 2024 7:30 PM
April 6, 2024 7:30 PM
April 7, 2024 2:00 PM
April 12, 2024 7:30 PM
April 13, 2024 2:00 PM
April 13, 2024 7:30 PM

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Events Category: 2024, Spring Musical

DANIEL CHAMPAGNE

December 28, 2023

 

AUSTRALIAN GUITAR VIRTUOSO PLAYS MUSKOKA’S NEWEST MUSIC VENUE!
PRESENTED BY JIMMY JOY’S MUSIC ROOM & THE HUNTSVILLE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Daniel Champagne lives and breathes live music. The Australian virtuoso has been described as “the finest guitar player of this generation”, “a leading light in acoustic music” and “a performer that must be seen to be believed” and from March to June 2024, music lovers across Canada will be treated to an intimate live experience not to be missed!

Growing up in the Bega Valley, on the Far South Coast of New South Wales Australia, the story goes that the young singer-songwriter and one of a kind guitar virtuoso first picked up his instrument of choice as a 5-year-old following in the footsteps of a musical father. He began writing songs at 12, training classically throughout his teens and performing wherever he could, honing his craft and developing the dynamite live show that he is renowned for today. At 18 he finished school, turned professional and hit the road without looking back.

The following 15 years have seen him independently release 7 studio albums, tour relentlessly around the globe, play some of the biggest festivals under the sun and share stages with the likes of Tommy Emmanuel, INXS, John Butler, Lucinda Williams, Ani DiFranco, Judy Collins and Rodrigo y Gabriela.

Playing upwards of 250 shows a year, Daniel is passionate about spreading live music around the world and on the back of a sold out 2022 tour tour, his return trip will include 56 shows from Vancouver Island all the way out to Newfoundland! 

DANIEL CHAMPAGNE

Jimmy Joy's Music Room, 2400 Lone Pine Dr, Port Sydney
May 17, 2024 7:30 PM

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A Play, A Pie & A Pint

December 27, 2023

 

A YEARLY TRADITION!

Join us at The Mill on Main for a night of theatre, food and fun. The ticket includes a dinner seating where you get one of the Mill’s Mini Pizzas or a house salad accompanied by a 16oz. pint or a 5 oz. glass of house red or white Wine. Following dinner, you’ll be entertained by four ten-minute plays presented by local directors and actors.

This year’s line up includes:

“The Pitch”
Written and Directed by Tomas Street. Starring Alberta Robinet, Skye Goulbourne and Matt Huddlestone.

“Still Alice”- Monologue
Written by Alice Howland. Starring Catherine Cole.

“The Royal Queue”
Written by Dyanna Jacklin. Directed by Suzanne Riverin. Starring Aussa Penniall and Alberta Robinet.

“The DMV One”
Written by Nick Zagone. Directed by Caroline Heyblom. Starring Karen Thorn and David Walton.

Production support and admin:  Dan Watson, Hannah Naiman, Alberta Robinet
Stage Management by Suzanne Riverin. Sound and lights by Brenda St. John.

Master of Ceremonies: Cyd Jones

Tickets are $35 and on sale at The Great Vine. CASH ONLY.
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN PERSON ONLY.
Last dinner seating at 6:15 after Dinner at 5:00pm.

 

A Play, A Pie & A Pint

The Mill on Main, 50 Main St. East
January 22, 2024 7:00 PM
January 23, 2024 7:00 PM
January 24, 2024 7:00 PM

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MATT ANDERSEN

November 30, 2023

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PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for February 3rd, 2024. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Matt Andersen show has been rescheduled for April 18, 2024. All tickets purchased for the February 3, 2024 show will be valid for April 18, 2024. Our Box Office is currently contacting all ticket holders.


WITH SPECIAL GUEST TERRA LIGHTFOOT

ABOUT THE ARTIST
When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His latest album, The Big Bottle of Joy, is all about hard-won celebration; a dozen songs infused with raw blues-rock, rollicking Americana, thoughtful folk, and ecstatic gospel. Andersen’s stage presence is informed by decades of cutting his teeth in dusty clubs, dim-lit bars, and grand theatres all over the world, delivering soulful performances that run the gamut from intimate to wall-shaking. In the studio, he’s always brought the same attention to detail and commitment to craft as he has to his live show, and the result – a multi-faceted and poignant body of work – has led him to amass over 28 million streams on Spotify and 26 million views on YouTube.

In addition to headlining major festivals, clubs and theatres throughout North America, Europe, and Australia, he has shared the stage and toured with Marcus King, Beth Hart, Marty Stuart, Greg Allman, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Randy Bachman, Serena Ryder, Tab Benoit, and more. Andersen nabbed the 2013 and 2016 European Blues Awards for Best Solo/Acoustic Act, was the first ever Canadian to take home top honours in the solo category at the 2010 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, won the CIMA Road Gold award in 2015, and has won multiple Maple Blues Awards.

MATT ANDERSEN

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
April 18, 2024 7:30 PM

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CARNAVAL! FRENCH DANCE WORKSHOPS (Grades 1-12)

November 14, 2023

VIVE LA MUSIQUE ET LA DANSE!

This immersive dance workshop is a fantastic opportunity for students to have a blast while practicing and improving their French language skills in a dynamic and interactive way. Students will dive into the joy of traditional French square dances, immersing themselves in Quebec’s vibrant cultural traditions! Don’t miss out on this unique chance to infuse language, music, and dance into a single, unforgettable workshop tailored for your class.

Available for: Grades 1-12, Core french and French immersion.

FEBRUARY /MARCH
Fee: $250/session or $400/2 sessions (same day)
TO BOOK YOUR CLASS: contact dan@huntsvillefestival.ca

CARNAVAL! FRENCH DANCE WORKSHOPS (Grades 1-12)

TLDSB Schools
February 1, 2026 9:00 AM

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BACKSTAGE PASS (Grades 1-12)

November 14, 2023

A partnership program between the Huntsville Festival of the Arts, Algonquin Theatre and the Town of Huntsville designed for local elementary and secondary school students.

Take your class on an exciting journey through the heart of a real working theatre. This one-hour workshop is designed with educators in mind, and it’s packed with valuable insights to share with your students.

First, we’ll unveil the hidden world behind the curtains, taking you backstage to explore the theatre’s inner workings. Discover the lighting booth, where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how lighting effects set the mood on stage. Explore the sound equipment that ensures every word is heard loud and clear. And, of course, don’t miss the backstage area where the magic truly happens.

Following the backstage tour, your students have the opportunity to participate in a drama workshop right on the Algonquin Theatre stage. Students will be guided by a local professional artist who will share valuable techniques and insights, equipping you and your students with tools to make your drama classes even more exciting and engaging.

This isn’t just a workshop; it’s an opportunity for teachers to share the thrill of the stage with their students, and learn new skills that can be taken back to the classroom.

To book your class, contact dan@huntsvillefestival.ca

BACKSTAGE PASS (Grades 1-12)

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
January 6, 2025 10:00 AM

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A HOLIDAY PANTOMIME

October 18, 2023

A COMEDY FOR ALL AGES FULL OF LAUGTHER, SONG & HOLIDAY FUN!
Presented in partnership with The Huntsville Theatre Company (HTC)


This is not your typical Christmas Carol. Staged in the tradition of a British Pantomime (informally known as a panto), this type of musical comedy stage production is designed for family entertainment and generally performed during the Christmas and New Year season. This holiday celebration includes songs, slapstick comedy and dancing, and combines topical humour with a story loosely based on a well-known fairy tale. This year, we’re sending up A Christmas Carol, the tale of Mr. Scrooge. Bah! Humbug! The whole family will love the fun of singing along and participating in helping Scrooge get his smile back!

Adapted & Directed by Robin Clipsham

CAST (in order of appearance)
Street Musicians: Hannah Shira Naiman (fiddle); Jay Osborne (Ukelele and Harmonica/ Dance Caller)
Charlotte Dickens (Charles Dickens’ granddaughter; the Narrator): Lauren Rodrigues
Scrooge: Mike Pearse
Bob Cratchit: Mark Rodrigues
Mrs. Cratchit: Skye Goulbourne
Tiny Tim: Abigail Smith
Martha Cratchit: Jada Collins
Peter Cratchit: Marshall Jordan
Belinda Cratchit: Olivia Jordan
Fred (Scrooge’s Nephew): Justin Kopysh
Clara (Fred’s wife): Hillary Bignell
Ghost of Christmas Past: CJ Seaman
Ghost of Christmas Present: Sarah Downes
Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come: Jordan Ross
Mr. Fezziwig: Maria Cockburn
Mrs. Fezziwig: Ken Cole
Fezziwig Daughters: Paige Meunier, Victoria Hammond, Terry Savory    
Magic Spirits: Victoria Hammond, Sadie Laurence, Hillary Bignell
Clowns: Christopher Jordan-Stevens, Thomas Sinnege
The Teacher: Christopher Jordan-Stevens
Mrs. Dilber (Scrooge’s Housekeeper): Pru Donaldson
Mrs. Pots (Scrooge’s Cook): JoAnn Bennett
Mrs. Scrubbs (Scrooge’s Laundress): Jo Ann Jordan
Fan (Assistant to Scrooge): Jordan Ross
Stan (Office Worker): Terry Savory
Marley’s Ghost: Christopher Jordan-Stevens, Jay Osborne & Paige Meunier
W.I. Ladies: Paige Meunier, Cheri Killingworth, Julie Wallace, Linda Charbonneau, Pam Marshall Gray, Rachel Hunt, Krystyne Scagnetti
Young Ladies: CJ Seamans, Sadie Laurence

Stage Management: Lynne Jackson
Costume Designer: Barb Hartwick
Set Design/Make up: Suzanne Price

A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A HOLIDAY PANTOMIME

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
December 23, 2023 10:00 AM
December 23, 2023 3:00 PM

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BRUCE COCKBURN

October 17, 2023

CANADIAN MUSIC LEGEND RETURNS TO HUNTSVILLE FOR AN INTIMATE SOLO PERFORMANCE

 

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and worldbeat styles while earning high praise as a prolific, inspired songwriter and accomplished guitarist. He remains deeply respected for his activism and humanist song lyrics that thread throughout his career. On all his albums Cockburn has deftly captured the joy, pain, fear, and faith of human experience in song.

Bruce Cockburn has won 13 JUNO Awards, an induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award, and has been made an Officer of the Order of Canada, among many other accolades. He has 22 gold and platinum records including a six-time platinum record for his Christmas album. Cockburn continues to tour internationally.

 

BRUCE COCKBURN

Algonquin Theatre, 37 Main St. E
May 29, 2024 7:30 PM

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CANOE MURAL PARADE

October 3, 2023

On October 21st at 4pm, The Huntsville Festival of the Arts and Algonquin Outfitters presented the first ever Canoe Mural Parade in downtown Huntsville. The Canoe Mural Parade  invites community members and visitors to celebrate the art created in HFA’s annual canoe mural project, and the local artists that painted them. The event kicked off the 2023 Algonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Auction: a bi-annual event raising funds that support local arts & culture organizations.

Leading the parade was the Cameron of Lochiel Pipes & Drums along with 30+ volunteers to carry the canoes along with some of the artists that have contributed to the Canoe Murals over the past 4 editions. Since 2020, for one week each summer, HfA has commissioned local artists to create interpretations of paintings by Tom Thomson and members of the Group of Seven Painters on the bottom of donated canoes. These canoes are then displayed outdoors in both downtown Huntsville and the surrounding area to feature the area’s connection between these famous artists and the beautiful spaces they painted.

Bidding for the canoes and paddles in the 2023 Algonquin Outfitters Paddle Art Auction is live now and will last until bids close on November 13, 2023. For more information about the auction visit https://algonquinoutfitters.com/paddle-art-contest

CANOE MURAL PARADE

River Mill Park
October 21, 2023 4:00 PM

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BRETT KISSEL: THE COMPASS TOUR

September 11, 2023

Multi-platinum, JUNO Award-winning country artist returns to Deerhurst Resort for 2 Nights!

NO REFUNDS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

 

 

LEAVE THE CAR AT HOME!
SATURDAY SHUTTLE BUS ONLY (NO SHUTTLE ON SUNDAY)
Parking can be a challenge at the Resort. HfA is pleased to offer a free shuttle service on the night of the concert. Park your car at Bullock’s Independent (131 Howland Dr.) and catch the shuttle bus to take you out to Deerhurst Resort.

6:40PM-8:00PM | Departs Every 15 minutes from Bullock’s Independent

10:00PM-11:00PM | Return trip from Deerhurst Resort

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. BUS IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.

 

 

 

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ABOUT THE ARTIST
It all “Started With A Song” ten years ago, and ever since, Brett Kissel has had an extraordinary rise to superstardom in the Canadian country music scene. With three Platinum and ten Gold singles, two Gold-certified albums, and sixteen Top-10 radio hits, he has become one of the country’s most celebrated artists. Having toured with legends such as Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley, and completing record breaking runs across the country, Kissel has firmly planted himself as one of Canada’s most beloved entertainers. He has also become well known for his genre-defying collaborations, which have led to some iconic duets featuring Grammy winners Charley Pride, Dave Mustaine, Nelly, and iconic R&B group, 98 Degrees.

Earlier this year, Kissel released South Album, the first part of a four-installment multi-album package titled The Compass Project. The second installment, East album, is available now, with West and North albums to follow in 2023.

BRETT KISSEL: THE COMPASS TOUR

Deerhurst Resort - Legacy Hall
February 10, 2024 8:00 PM
February 11, 2024 8:00 PM

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TEGAN AND SARA: THE NOT TONIGHT TOUR

September 5, 2023

A contoured acoustic storytelling evening featuring beloved songs and deep cuts


HfA Member & Artist Presale: Wednesday September 6th @ 10am. Members purchase by calling 705-788-2787 
Spotify Presale: Thursday September 7th @ 10am
Public On Sale: Friday September 8th @ 10am

 

With Special Guest Becca Mancari

 

 

 

DID YOU KNOW? $1 from each ticket to the Tegan and Sara Concert on March 31st goes towards their foundation which is dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ Women and girls? This work is critically important because LGBTQ+ women and girls face greater socioeconomic and health disadvantages compared to their male, heterosexual & cisgender counterparts. The Foundation raises awareness and funds, fights for equality and justice through our flagship programming and support of grassroots organizations, activists and communities that often go unrecognized by major funding institutions.
 

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Tegan and Sara launched their careers straight out of high school, from their hometown of Calgary, Alberta. In 2000, they signed to Neil Young’s record label, Vapor Records, out of Santa Monica, California. Over the course of their twenty-five-year career, they have sold well over one million records and released ten studio albums, including their latest release, “Crybaby.”

They have been honoured with numerous Grammy, Glaad, and Polaris nominations, as well as three Junos for their seventh studio album, “Heartthrob,” which included the pop juggernaut “Closer.” Their songs have been featured in TV shows like “Glee,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Girls,” and “Heartstopper.” In 2018, they received both a Governor General’s Performing Arts Award and the New York Civil Liberties Union Award.

Tegan and Sara have performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, from Coachella to the Academy Awards, and are executive producers of the Amazon TV series “High School,” based on their New York Times–bestselling adult memoir of the same name. They are also the authors of the “Junior High” graphic novel series for young readers.

In 2016, they launched the Tegan and Sara Foundation, which works tirelessly to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ women and girls. This mission is founded on a commitment to feminism and racial, social, and gender justice. The Foundation raises awareness and funds, fights for equality and justice through its flagship programming, and supports grassroots organizations, activists, and communities that often go unrecognized by major funding institutions.

Tegan and Sara have been touring for twenty-five years and are constantly evolving their live show. No two nights are ever the same. The Not Tonight tour is a contoured acoustic storytelling evening showcasing the 2002 album “If It Was You,” as well as an additional set of their most beloved songs. Audience members can expect an intimate night of music and storytelling.

TEGAN AND SARA: THE NOT TONIGHT TOUR

Deerhurst Resort - Legacy Hall
March 31, 2024 7:00 PM

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