Category Archives: Arts and Entertainment

TI Playhouse’s 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Is B-I-G F-U-N

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by Lorraine Payette, written on July 24, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) “The word is …”

The sweating, the tooth grinding, the agony, and… the right answer!

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee throws you right back through time, back to when lunch was fine if it was peanut butter and jam on white bread with a big glass of milk. Back to play yards and school bullies and whispering secrets with your best friends. Back to being 10- or 11- or 12- years old. Back to spelling bees, and all they could really mean. – to read more>

Pat Butchart’s Inuitive Art Showing at the Socialist Pig

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by Lorraine Payette, written July 13, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Gananoque artist Pat Butchart is out to make life a better place, and she’s inviting the whole world in on her mission. Using her inimitable style of painting, she’s bent on bringing hope and happiness to all, one brush stroke at a time. Bright splashes of colour swirl, mix and blend before settling to form the framed images she has generously put on display from July 4 through August 6 at the Socialist Pig, located at 21 King Street East in Gananoque.

Yet while settled, these paintings are far from static. Instead, they carry with them a hint of the joy and life you feel instantly when meeting the artist. – to read more>

Young Company’s Peg and the Yeti Fun for All Ages

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by Lorraine Payette, collected July 1, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Peg is a highly imaginative young lady who lives on a fishing boat with her parents. She is determined to climb Mount Everest and, with the help of Mother and Father, as well as all of the members of the audience, she experiences all kinds of adventures along the way – water buffalo, avalanches, a yeti, a hot air balloon – wait a minute, a yeti? – to read more>

“Third Floor” Brings Twisted Fun to Firehall Theatre

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by Lorraine Payette, written July 8, 2013, photos by Mark Bergin

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) There’s something not quite right on the Third Floor. Oh sure, condo living takes some getting used to, but still. It can be something as simple and silly as looking at people’s door mats, or it can be some annoying little habit.

When new neighbours meet in a hallway, the usual small talk is always expected. Who are you, what do you do, what do you like, where are you from… Chit-chat. But when she is pretty self contained and private, while he is wild, rambunctious, and somehow, very intense, it can lead to an interesting relationship. – to read more>

Delta Documentary and Film Festival Accepting Entries from Around the World

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It’s all about fun at the Delta Documentary and Film Festival. Worldwide entries are being accepted.

It’s all about fun at the Delta Documentary and Film Festival. Worldwide entries are being accepted.

by Lorraine Payette, written July 7, 2013

(DELTA, ONBTARIO) The long awaited news is here – the official category for this year’s Delta Documentary and Film Festival has been announced. After careful deliberation, and lots of fantastic input, the winner is “Heroes – From the Everyday to Super”. – to read more>

TI Playhouse Preparing to Open Rom-Com Thriller “Third Floor”

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by Lorraine Payette, written July 5, 2013

“Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows…”
– The Shadow, 1930

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) It all seems harmless enough. I mean, look at this place! It’s dreamy – and for a first flat, what more could a girl want? Of course, there’s that guy across the hall. He may be a little spooky, but there’s just something about him that’s so hard to resist… – to read more>

Cirque de Swan Song Last Recital for Dreams In Motion Founder

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by Lorraine Payette, written May 25, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) “‘You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.’ This quote by William W. Purkey sums up what I have tried to try to live by here and I leave these thoughts to continue on at Dreams in Motion,” said Deborah Donaldson as she greeted the crowd just before “Cirque de Swan Song”, her final dance recital, began. Founder of Dreams in Motion, Donaldson is retiring after thirty years of teaching people of ages to follow their dreams and fly. – to read more>

TI Playhouse Takes Off for Another Comic Hit with Boeing! Boeing!

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by Lorraine Payette, written on July 2, 2013, photos by Mark Bergin

“Hi, I’m Gloria! Fly me!”
– National Airlines campaign, 1960s

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) The Springer Theatre took off for new heights on Saturday, June 29, with the opening of Boeing! Boeing!

A madcap French farce, filled with slapstick, multiple entendres, and the highest of humour, it zoomed through the evening in true “Coffee, Tea or Me?” fashion. – to read more>

SUDS A Smash Hit that Will Be Enjoyed By Everyone

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by Lorraine Payette, written on May 25, 2013

(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) This is a show that just makes you want to SHOUT! Kick your heels up and SHOUT….

Sold out crowds filled the Springer theatre with raucous laughter and song as everyone joined in to enjoy the opening of SUDS – The Rocking 60s Musical Soap Opera. – to read more>