by Lorraine Payette, written October 15, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Autumn chose to weave its magic spell in Gananoque starting on September 28, bringing out not only the best in the harvest at the farmers’ market, but the annual indulgence known as Cultural Days. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written November 1, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Saturday, October 5, brought a world of fun as St. Joseph Catholic School held its fun fair for the kids, a major fund raiser for the school.
“Thank you to everyone who made the Annual Fun Fair a success,” said Natasha Medd, Fun Fair Chair. “We raised almost $11,000 this year. Thank you to the staff and families who attended and volunteered at the Fun Fair.” – to read more>
Deborah Dunleavy as Bea Tompkins
by Lorraine Payette and Deborah Dunleavy
(Gananoque, Ontario) Get ready for a magical trip back through time to the Swing Era of the 1940’s. Dunleavy’s warmly nostalgic one-woman musical features classics by Cole Porter, George Gershwin and other great swing composers. “At The Canoe Club Dance” opens on November 8, 8:00 pm, at the Ourtown Theatre, 365 William Street South in Gananoque, and runs for three performances. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written October 25, 2013
“We All Fall Down”, a new play written and directed by Maddi Ferris-Baker Carnrite, is holding more auditions. An original Orwellian fantasy, it focuses on love at a time when all human touch is forbidden. – to read more>
Melodia Monday gets down to business as they practice at Christ Church
by Lorraine Payette, written October 21, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Name your music, and Gananoque will see to it that you can have it live on the weekend of October 25-27. Jammin’ In The 1,000 Islands is back for its fifth sizzling year, bringing all your favourites from throughout the area.
Every possible venue throughout the town will be filled with live music, from restaurants to storefronts, to fabulous feature cabaret performances at the Firehall Theatre. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written October 20, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Jacob Mercer is about ready to admit he’s a fool. Maybe a bit of a heel, a jerk, perhaps even a rogue. But he’s returned to Coley’s Point, Newfoundland, after a whole year away to win back the love of his life and start over in perfect, newfound happiness. At 18 he’s a new man, mature, and ready for anything.
Mary Snow, however, has other plans in mind. She, too, has had a whole year to grow and think. And she thinks she’d really prefer marrying Jerome McKenzie, a rich man’s son and Jacob’s nemesis. After all, he’s reliable, he’s predictable, the future will be so secure with him….
But when the two start sparking under that Salt-Water Moon, surprises are in store for all concerned. – to read more>
Ashes, ashes…
by Lorraine Payette, written October 19, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ONTARIO) Picture a world where hugs and kisses, holding hands, even a happy high five are now not only frowned upon, but against the law. An Orwellian style fantasy where all skin-to-skin contact has become illegal, a place where the intimacy of love and affection seem to have vanished forever…
Welcome to “We All Fall Down”, a new play written and directed by Maddi Ferris-Baker Carnrite. Auditions will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Gracey Hall, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, in Gananoque. Rehearsals start on November 2. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written October 8, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ON) – The 492 Military Police Army Cadets in Gananoque are in full swing after having held a very successful Recruitment Barbecue on September 11. Now that the excitement of joining up, the fun of seeing your friends join, too, is over, it’s time for the work to begin.
Kate Andrews, formerly known as CWO Andrews, assisted with training through most of the month of September as a civilian volunteer. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written October 2, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ON) – Two young lovers, a star studded sky and a “Salt-Water Moon”…
Prepare to spend a bewitching August evening on the front porch in Coley’s Point, Newfoundland, as 18-year-old Jacob Mercer (played by Edward Charette) tries every trick in the book to win back the heart off his one true love, Mary Snow (Shannon Taylor) in the Thousand Islands Playhouse’s final show of the 2013 season. He knows he’s been a heel. He left without warning, was away for a very long time – a whole year – and he hurt her terribly, but surely now that he’s back she’ll want nothing more than to fall into his arms and be his once again. – to read more>
by Lorraine Payette, written September 26, 2013
(GANANOQUE, ON) – When we sit down to eat, how many of us truly think about where our food came from? For the most part, we simply consume and assume we have the right to do so without thinking. We may or may not enjoy the meal, we may or may not even notice it as it goes by. Yet every bite has a source, and that source is the farmer.
On September 26, the Farmers’ Market in the Gananoque Town Park tried something a little different. Not only did they conduct business as usual, but they showed their appreciation to those who have shopped with them all season by providing a nourishing meal made from produce from their own farms, kitchens and bakeries. Called a “Harvest Celebration”, it featured a meal of homemade chillies (with or without meat), an array of breads, warm cider and a delicious carrot cake for dessert. Live musical entertainment was provided by Flashback and Mike Bishop. – to read more>
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