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The Artist Within - June edition
LAUREN WALKER The Standard Mom taught me, “Don’t seek external validation, value yourself first and foremost.” I’ve met very talented...
Lauren Walker
May 29, 20242 min read
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Durham Chamber Orchestra presents Timeless Classics
NORTH DURHAM: Why not spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon listening to a full orchestra concert performing beautiful music? The Durham...
The Standard
May 29, 20243 min read
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Beauty and the Beast-Fun and Interactive Family Show
NORTH DURHAM: Join Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources for a performance of Beauty & the Beast in support of family programming in...
The Standard
May 29, 20241 min read
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The Grand Event coming to Port Perry
by Shelley Sympatico SCUGOG: The Port Perry United Church is hosting the Grand Event. Everyone is welcome to attend, on Saturday, May...
The Standard
May 22, 20241 min read
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Watoto thrills local audience
JAMES J. GREEN The Standard SCUGOG: On Friday, March 3rd, Watoto Children's Choir performed an uplifting concert at HOPE Church in Prince...
James J. Green
May 8, 20241 min read
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CREATIVELY SPEAKING - Passion and Soul
By Robin Van Der Vleuten ‘Culinary’ cooking is often defined as an art form which utilizes the sciences, to create dishes that tantalize...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
May 8, 20242 min read
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MAUDERN TIMES - “Boys Will Be Buoys”
By Brian Case L.M. Montgomery was “buoyed” with pleasure when she announced the birth of her first son, Chester, in 1912 and then her...
The Standard
May 8, 20242 min read
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Scugog deputy mayor concerned about the future of filming in Scugog
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: Scugog’s Deputy Mayor Janna Guido decried a recent report about the Township’s relationship with movie...
Dan Cearns
May 1, 20241 min read
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The artist within
LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard Let’s look at what I’ve been up to this month. Whitby Public Library Gallery Show I’m happy to...
Lauren Walker
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Only a few tickets left!
Experience the magic of The Beatles like never before at the highly anticipated Beatlemania Revisited tribute show on April 27, 2024 at...
Colleen Green
Apr 19, 20241 min read
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Residents can beautify Brock through new tree-planting program
DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard BROCK: Brock Township and Durham Region have embarked on an ambitious environmental initiative aimed at...
darryl knight
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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Watoto children’s choir launches new album
Join the Watoto Children’s Choir, as they sing, dance, and share their stories of restoration and hope. Hope Church in Port Perry is...
The Standard
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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Port Perry Snapshots Short Play Festival returns in May
CAREY NICHOLSON Artistic Director/General Manager, Theatre on the Ridge SCUGOG: The Port Perry Snapshots Short Play Festival is an annual...
The Standard
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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'Begone Dull Care'
JOANNE MULHOLLAND MMS UXBRIDGE: Celebrate the coming of spring with the Monday Morning Singers! 'Folk Songs of the Four Seasons' by Ralph...
The Standard
Apr 10, 20241 min read
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Maudern Times - “Maud’s Museum: The Next Step”
Barb Pratt, LMMSO The Historic Leaskdale Church, formerly St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, is now a Visitor’s Centre, Welcome Centre,...
The Standard
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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Local Lindsay museum unveils an exhibit on the Lindsay Post's history
DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives recently unveiled a new exhibit on the history of the...
Dan Cearns
Apr 2, 20241 min read
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CREATIVELY SPEAKING - Out of the Darkness
By Robin Van Der Vleuten While searching for a gift for my son, I was captivated by the beautifully created works of local artist Darlene...
Robin Van Der Vleuten
Apr 2, 20242 min read
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William Byrd programme to be performed at St. Paul's Anglican Church
UXBRIDGE: On Good Friday, March 29th, at 4 p.m., Cantorei sine Nomine, under the direction of Stuart Beaudoin, will perform an all...
The Standard
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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2024 Sunderland Lions Music Festival
NORTH DURHAM: The 64th edition of the Sunderland Lions Music Festival gets underway on April 3rd and 4th at Port Perry High School,...
The Standard
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Scugog Council for the Arts to benefit from a $153,000 grant
DAN CEARNS The Standard SCUGOG: The Scugog Council for the Arts (SCA) had a big reason to celebrate on Friday, March 15th. At the SCA’s...
Dan Cearns
Mar 21, 20242 min read
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