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The Mudmen play the Port Perry Town Hall Theatre January 3rd!

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The Mudmen play the Port Perry Town Hall Theatre January 3rd!

Red Plaid Productions are bringing Canada's Celtic Rock Warriors Mudmen back to The Town Hall Theatre in Port Perry, Ontario Friday,...

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Bakersville gingerbread village brings holiday wonder to Scugog Public Library

darryl knight

3 days ago2 min read

Bakersville gingerbread village brings holiday wonder to Scugog Public Library

DARRYL KNIGHT, The Standard PORT PERRY: Every December, the Scugog Public Library transforms into a winter wonderland, with the arrival...

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The Artist Within - Tis the season to shop local

Lauren Walker

Nov 272 min read

The Artist Within - Tis the season to shop local

by Lauren Walker Tis the season! There are many opportunities to help support local interests. With the current mail strike, this is the...

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The Monday Morning Singers of Uxbridge present their Christmas Concert

The Standard

Nov 211 min read

The Monday Morning Singers of Uxbridge present their Christmas Concert

by Pat Lilley The Monday Morning Singers , of Uxbridge , have been singing together for almost 25 years. They will mark their 24th/25th...

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Cambridge St. United Church Choir Fondly Recounts Singing at Carnegie Hall

Courtney McClure

Nov 142 min read

Cambridge St. United Church Choir Fondly Recounts Singing at Carnegie Hall

COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: In late May 2024, the Cambridge Street Singers participated in a mass choir at Carnegie...

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The Standard

Nov 142 min read

Bakersville Returns!

Tracy Pastic, Bakersville SCUGOG: Bakersville, the Animated Gingerbread Village is returning once again to the Scugog Memorial Public...

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A Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

The Standard

Nov 142 min read

A Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

KAWARTHA LAKES: The Cambridge Street United Church is hosting a Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens on Wednesday,...

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The Artist Within - Here are a few definitions of “creativity”

Lauren Walker

Nov 72 min read

The Artist Within - Here are a few definitions of “creativity”

by Lauren Walker “Creativity is defined as the tendency to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities” From Human...

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Have Yourself a Merry ‘80s Christmas with The Bomb

The Standard

Oct 312 min read

Have Yourself a Merry ‘80s Christmas with The Bomb

On Friday, December 13th, The Bomb and their ‘Retro ‘80s Live Experience’ are continuing their tradition of wrapping up a year of touring...

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Slight changes to Brock’s movie nights for 2025

darryl knight

Oct 312 min read

Slight changes to Brock’s movie nights for 2025

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: At the Township of Brock committee meeting, on Monday, October 21st, councillors reviewed a staff...

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Discover Kawartha Lakes' Archaeological Heritage at Local Library Branches

darryl knight

Oct 242 min read

Discover Kawartha Lakes' Archaeological Heritage at Local Library Branches

DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: This autumn, the Public Library branches across Kawartha Lakes are hosting an exciting banner...

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Uxbridge Santa Claus parade preparing for 2024 edition

Dan Cearns

Oct 171 min read

Uxbridge Santa Claus parade preparing for 2024 edition

DAN CEARNS The Standard UXBRIDGE: With the weather turning colder, residents were recently reminded the Uxbridge Santa Claus parade is...

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Dan Cearns

Oct 102 min read

Music at St. Paul's in Uxbridge

Stuart Beaudoin , Special to The Standard You probably know many of the Uxbridge community are familiar with St Paul’s, as a venue for...

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Town Hall 1873 Theatre Nears Project Completion: Final Phase of ICIP Accessibility and Renovation Improvements

The Standard

Oct 21 min read

Town Hall 1873 Theatre Nears Project Completion: Final Phase of ICIP Accessibility and Renovation Improvements

SCUGOG: Over the past year, Town Hall 1783 committee members have been working to modernize our presence at Town Hall 1873. With the...

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CREATIVELY SPEAKING - Telling Stories Through Art

Robin Van Der Vleuten

Sep 253 min read

CREATIVELY SPEAKING - Telling Stories Through Art

By Robin Van Der Vleuten Dana Mesesan, an engineer by trade and aspiring artist, always had a creative vision to tell stories, through...

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Lauren Walker

Sep 252 min read

The Artist Within: September 2024

by Lauren Walker My friend, Gail Collins is an extremely talented wildlife artist. Painting animals is her go-to subject matter, and each...

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Don Ross bringing his guitar skills to Nestleton

Dan Cearns

Sep 122 min read

Don Ross bringing his guitar skills to Nestleton

DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Fingerstyle guitar artist and performer, Don Ross will be taking his talents to Nestleton for a show...

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Renowned classical guitarist Emma Rush to perform in Bobcaygeon

The Standard

Sep 41 min read

Renowned classical guitarist Emma Rush to perform in Bobcaygeon

KAWARTHA LAKES: The internationally recognized classical guitarist, Emma Rush will be performing, on Friday, September 13th, at 7 p.m.,...

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The Standard

Aug 223 min read

Local Artist Spotlight on Josh McCabe

by Jay Meiliunas Josh McCabe grew up in Port Perry, attended R.H. Cornish Public School and Port Perry High School, graduating in 2005....

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Lauren Walker

Aug 222 min read

The Artist Within - The Art of Change

by Lauren Walker I’ve helped my family run All Fit All Ages Gym for most of my life. I’m happy to say, we are making changes, in order to...

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