Chris Spedding - Solo ElectricChris Spedding may not be a household name to this generation raised on Drake, Taylor Swift and Rhianna, but to the rock intelligentsia, he is well known in the business. For almost 40 years Spedding, in addition to recording numerous critically acclaimed solo LPs, has been renowned as the session guitarist for many acts in addition…
Butterfly Tongue, is an original theatre piece, written by Owen Sound's poet laureate emeritus, Richard-Yves Sitoski. The event also showcases the talents of emerging musician Shjaane Glover and will raise awareness and funds for Collingwood's women's' shelter, My Friends House. /*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Tickets Butterfly Tongue Written and performed by Owen Sound's poet…
Celebrating Springsteen: Unplugged Bruce Springsteen was one of the first concerts I ever attended. The 2 things that struck me the most that night was that he didn't have a huge barrier and security separating himself from the crowd, he had stairs leading into the audience!! The other thing was how he could hold the attention of his audience so deliberately…
500 Days in the Wild Be The Change Film Series is excited to start Season 17 on Wednesday October 16th at 7pm at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood with the screening of 500 Days in the Wild. Canadian award-winning director and cinematographer, Dianne Whelan, made this film about her epic journey across Canada on the Trans-Canada trail. For a woman in her 50s who is not…
Kat's Meow Beautiful Burlesque Student ShowcaseThe brave and the beautiful!The adult students of Kat’s Meow Beautiful Burlesque are once again about to free their inhibitions, leave their comfort zone, and perform unique and creative pieces at our Burlesque Student Showcase. The ideas, the movements, the costumes and the inspiration are all from their own imaginings, so come out and see…
Creative Collingwood SymposiumUnlock the secrets to turning your creativity into a thriving business! We’ll be hosting Keynote Speaker, Artist and Muralist, Heather Lynne Travis, who will share insights about the ‘Business of Art’ which includes how to build a killer brand, navigate the business landscape, and master the art of marketing yourself. Walk away with actionable tips like auditing your brand, updating…
Yonnhe’ón:we Indigenous Art Series The storytelling series returns for its final show of 2024, inviting the community to dive deep into the richness of and power of Indigenous storytelling. Join us on Thursday, November 14th at 7:00 p.m. at the Simcoe Street Theatre for an unforgettable evening that honours the spirit of stories as they weave together history, culture, and…
The New Corporation Be The Change Film Series continues Season 17 on Wednesday November 20th at 7pm at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood with a screening of, The NEW Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel. From Joel Bakan and Jennifer Abbott, filmmakers of the multi-award-winning global hit, The Corporation , comes this hard-hitting and timely sequel. The New Corporation reveals how the corporate takeover of society is being…
The Vulva Dialogues Join us for The Vulva Dialogues, a vibrant evening that celebrates and deepens our understanding of vulva awareness, compassion, and esteem. Hosted by Fran Bouwman, founder of Viva la Flying Vulva, this engaging event showcases five extraordinary speakers, each with a unique perspective on the themes of self-compassion and empowerment. Fran believes the vulva is a portal to…
Viva Variety is a collaborative arts showcase bringing together performers with a variety of backgrounds. A space where emerging artists, and seasoned performers unite to create, engage and entertain. Prepare to be amazed by over 20 local performers, showcasing a true VARIETY of acts, including dancers, singers, aerialists, poets, circus and drag performers to name a few. Hosted by local drag…
Terminals Point The Town of Collingwood invites you to participate in a public session to review the current concept design for the redevelopment of the Terminals Point public spaces and marina. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the Simcoe Street Theatre. This is an exciting opportunity to see how the concept design…
Uncharitable Screening: Rethinking Philanthropy and Community ChangeJoin us on Friday, November 29th at the Simcoe Street Theatre for an evening designed to spark change and inspire new ways to engage with community impact. We’ll be screening the ground-breaking documentary Uncharitable, directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal and based on Dan Pallotta’s powerful exploration of philanthropy. This film challenges us to rethink traditional approaches to charity and…