BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Simcoe Street Theatre - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Simcoe Street Theatre X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Simcoe Street Theatre REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240327T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240327T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240318T185739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T185803Z UID:10000086-1711564200-1711571400@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Journey into the Arctic - SOLD OUT DESCRIPTION:Journey into the Arctic – SOLD OUT\nEmbark on an unforgettable journey into the Arctic with Collingwood paddler John Carswell at the upcoming event hosted by the Collingwood Paddling Club. Delve into two decades of exploration as Carswell shares captivating tales from his annual summer excursions to the Canadian High Arctic. From the breathtaking landscapes to the vibrant local communities and diverse wildlife\, Carswell’s presentation promises to offer a unique perspective on this remote region of Canada. \nBorn and raised in Collingwood\, Carswell’s passion for adventure led him to establish the Collingwood Paddling Club\, providing access to the waterfront that shaped his childhood. Now\, he’s giving back to the community by sharing his Arctic experiences while fundraising for the club’s youth summer camp program. Join us for an enlightening evening on March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Simcoe Street Theatre. Your ticket not only grants you access to this enriching event but also supports the club’s mission to empower young paddlers and enhance their outdoor experiences. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the wonders of the Arctic firsthand. URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/journey-into-the-arctic-sold-out/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Arctic.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240322T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240322T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240122T193546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T172900Z UID:10000076-1711134000-1711141200@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:The Bluewater Jazz Collective DESCRIPTION:The Bluewater Jazz Collective\nIndulge your senses in an unforgettable evening with the sensational Bluewater Jazz Collective! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Swing\, Latin\, and Smooth jazz as this dynamic ensemble breathes new life into timeless classics. Brace yourself for a high-energy performance that promises to captivate and exhilarate\, leaving you with nothing short of ecstatic reviews. Featuring the incredible talents ofJay Reed on Guitar\, Stuart Steinhart on Bass\, Robert Gasidlo on Keys\, and Ward Cornforth on Drums\, the Bluewater Jazz Collective is a powerhouse of musical prowess. These seasoned performers have graced the stage alongside some of the most illustrious jazz musicians in Canada\, ensuring an evening of unparalleled skill and artistry.\n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/the-bluewater-jazz-collective-2/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BlueWater2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240320T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240320T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240313T192629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T192937Z UID:10000083-1710961200-1710968400@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:The Last Stand DESCRIPTION:The Last Stand\nThe Last Stand uses the flashpoint of B.C.’s Fairy Creek stand-off to examine the importance of keeping intact forest ecosystems. The film reveals the complexity of issues facing the world: the need to protect habitat\, while balancing economies\, jobs; and also recognizing the rights of First Nations people.  Finally\, The Last Stand looks at solutions…both to technological developments and to things average citizens can do.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaXmyE07xWc \nAll proceeds go to the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust \nThe Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation (the Watershed Trust)\, Ontario’s first watershed trust\, was formed in 1994 to protect natural areas in Collingwood and the Blue Mountains from development pressures of many kinds. Since then\, we have been instrumental in preserving and protecting our remaining wild places. \nThe Watershed Trust is an all-volunteer independent grass-roots organization supported by donations and fundraising. We have no paid employees and do not receive funding from any level of government. The Watershed Trust was incorporated in Collingwood\, Ontario 1995 and is a Registered Charity. We currently have over 550 members. \n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/the-last-stand/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/BTC-LastStand-MoviePoster-11x17-Mar24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240316T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240316T220000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20230626T151710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T172050Z UID:10000046-1710615600-1710626400@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Red Dirt Skinners DESCRIPTION:Red Dirt Skinners – SOLD OUT\nDescribed by Roots Music Canada as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music” the Red Dirt Skinners are the multi-award winning\, multi-instrumentalist husband and wife team of Rob and Sarah Skinner. \nThe Skinners’ current album\, Bear With Us\, was listed in the highly regarded International Magazine\, Music News\, as one of their top 20 albums of 2021 – alongside Adele\, Taylor Swift and Paul Weller to name but a few. \nThe duo cross more genres than would make sense to mention and have won National and International Awards in Rock\, Folk\, Blues\, Country\, Roots\, Alt-Rock and Songwriting. It would be fair to say that if you like songs influenced by Pink Floyd\, Simon and Garfunkel\, Supertramp\, Queen\, and David Bowie coupled with some epic storytelling\, humour and heartfelt emotions\, you’ll love a Red Dirt Skinners concert. \nWith male and female harmonies blending as one voice and Sarah’s trademark soprano saxophone solos\, you will be swept along by the refreshingly different sound of the Red Dirt Skinners. \nThe Skinners have a natural rapport with their audiences and their live shows are a wonderful experience; a musical journey to remember. Rob and Sarah Skinner will steal your hearts. Don’t miss their show! \n \n SOLD OUT URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/red-dirt-skinners/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/RedDirtSkinners-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240315T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240315T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240304T213026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T213109Z UID:10000082-1710531000-1710536400@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Laugha-Cadabra: Rob Fishbaum & Ian the Magician DESCRIPTION:Laugha-Cadabra: Rob Fishbaum & Ian the Magician\nStep into a world of wonder and laughter at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood for an unforgettable magic experience! Join us for a night of enchantment featuring two of Toronto’s most exceptional magicians who will leave you mystified and delighted. \nRob Fishbaum\, also known as “Fish the Magish\,” will captivate you with his witty and entertaining magic style\, reminiscent of Las Vegas magician Mac King. Prepare for an evening filled with laughter\, audience participation\, and mind-blowing magic tricks that will keep you on the edge of your seat. \nIan the Magician\, a renowned mindreader with a knack for hilarity\, will take you on a journey into the depths of your thoughts while keeping you in stitches. Having performed for prestigious Fortune 500 companies and audiences across Canada\, Ian brings his unique brand of magic to our show\, promising an unforgettable experience. \nDon’t miss out on this magical extravaganza! Tickets are limited\, so secure yours now for an evening of enchantment\, laughter\, and astonishing feats that will leave you wondering\, “How did they do that?” Get ready to be amazed! \n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/laugha-cadabra-rob-fishbaum-ian-the-magician/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/SST_Magic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240309T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240309T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240224T052547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T052844Z UID:10000081-1710010800-1710018000@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Memorial Tour: Rachael Kilgour & Ian Fisher DESCRIPTION:Live & Original Presents: Rachael Kilgour & Ian Fisher\nRachael Kilgour and Ian Fisher present a night of songs in memory of their respective parents. With honesty\, tenderness and a touch of humour\, the songwriters each navigate the disorientation that comes with the death of a parent. More than a concert\, their performance is an invitation to find connection and universality in our loneliest moments. \nRachael Kilgour is a Canadian-American songwriter and performing artist whose plain-spoken\, heart-centered work has endeared her to listeners and fellow artists alike. Her new album\, ‘My Father Loved Me’\, was produced by JUNO Award-winning songwriter Rose Cousins and recorded in her late father’s native Ontario home. In the spare\, often gutting language for which she is known\, Kilgour gives us a complex portrait of a man as seen through his daughter’s eyes. With unwavering acuity she poses questions about identity\, inheritance\, and grief\, and affirms the value of one ordinary working man’s life to an often indifferent world. \nIan Fisher left his home state of Missouri when he was twenty one to roam the streets of Europe for fifteen years. His music mixes his rural Midwestern American upbringing with a dark delicacy shaped by his time abroad. Simple\, yet emotionally complex\, he has the acoustic grit of an early Jeff Tweedy with a sentimental pen ready to strike a’la Townes Van Zandt. Fisher has written nearly two thousand songs while touring extensively through Europe\, Africa\, and North America. His many albums have earned him praise in such outlets as Rolling Stone\, who calls his music “Half Americana & Half Abbey Road-Worthy Pop”. \n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/memorial-tour-rachael-kilgour-ian-fisher/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MemorialTour_S.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240306T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240306T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240224T012450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T012612Z UID:10000080-1709751600-1709758800@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:The Magnitude of All Things DESCRIPTION:The Magnitude of All Things\nWhen Jennifer Abbott lost her sister to cancer\, her sorrow opened her up to the profound gravity of climate breakdown. Abbott’s new documentary The Magnitude of All Things draws intimate parallels between the experiences of grief—both personal and planetary. Stories from the frontlines of climate change merge with recollections from the filmmaker’s childhood on Ontario’s Georgian Bay. What do these stories have in common? The answer\, surprisingly\, is everything. \nFor the people featured\, climate change is not happening in the distant future: it is kicking down the front door. Battles waged\, lamentations of loss\, and raw testimony coalesce into an extraordinary tapestry\, woven together with raw emotion and staggering beauty that transform darkness into light\, grief into action. \n  \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIVYm31gK5A\n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/the-magnitude-of-all-things/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cbc_themagnitude_ott_program_v031.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240302T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240302T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240131T193603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T194245Z UID:10000079-1709406000-1709411400@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Burlesque Student Showcase DESCRIPTION:Burlesque Student Showcase\nWelcome to Kat’s Meow Beautiful Burlesque’s first-ever Student Showcase! \nThese beautiful burlesque beauties have created their own unique pieces to perform just for you. The inspiration\, the ideas\, the movements\, and the costumes come from their own imaginations. They have put it all together in a sexy\, sultry package solely for your entertainment. \nFor some\, this is their first on-stage burlesque performance\, and they will want encouragement and support. So come on out to see the show and energize these beautiful brave ladies with your applause and cheers. We look forward to seeing you and hearing you whoop it up! \n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/burlesque-student-showcase/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Kat_Banner_Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kat's Meow Beautiful Burlesque":MAILTO:ksalvador75@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240224T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240224T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240126T194230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T231347Z UID:10000077-1708801200-1708806600@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Live & Original Presents: Lethal Comedy 2 DESCRIPTION:Lethal Comedy 2\nCollingwood Live & Original is breaking new ground! Beyond music\, we’re thrilled to celebrate original art in all forms. And guess what’s next? Live & Original Presents Lethal Comedy 2! Join us for a hilarious night on February 24th at the Simcoe Street Theatre. Featuring Collingwood’s talented Daniel Shaw\, alongside rising stars Abbas Wahab and Jordan Policicchio. Get ready for laughs and support original talent! \nDoors at 6:00 PMShow at 7:00 PM \nPlease arrive no later than 6:45 PM \n\n \nAbbas Wahab(@abbaswahab) \n A Canadian comedian and actor. He’s been featured on Just For Laughs\, Winnipeg Comedy\, and Edinburgh Fringe festivals and is a regular on CBC’s The Debaters. Wahab has appeared in such TV shows as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds\, The Boys\, What We Do In The Shadows\, and The Handmaid’s Tale. Abbas is also the creator and host of The Immigrant Section Podcast\, a weekly comedy show showcasing Canada’s rising talents. He has garnered a loyal online following of over 80k users on Instagram and 200k on TikTok. He’s most well known for his viral “job interview” series\, which parodies the hiring process of popular jobs and companies. \n \n-FEATURING-Jordan Policicchio (@jordanpolicicchio) \nOne of Canada’s fastest-rising talents. In a few short years\, he’s opened for Che Durena at New York Comedy Club and been part of the Just For Laughs 42 festival. He’s also a regular Yuk Yuks and recently made part of their rising stars roster. His lightning-quick wit and dry delivery make him obnoxiously relatable and extremely fun to watch.  \nHis last show at the Simcoe Street Theatre was a standout riot. A performance that showcased his undeniable talent that left everyone in stitches. \n \nDaniel Shaw \nBringing Collingwood’s comedic charm\, Daniel Shaw has been performing across Canada for the better part of a decade. From comedy clubs to theatres\, and festivals\, Daniel’s disarmingly absurd views on life and parenting has kept audiences laughing and slightly concerned. He has shared the stage with many of Canada’s greatest comedians such as Kenny vs Spenny\, Rick Mercer\, and K Trevor Wilson\, and now it is time for him to blossom and find his own path\, or at least a way to escape his toddler for an evening. \n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/live-original-presents-lethal-comedy-2/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Lethal-Comedy-Tour-Eventbrite-Banner-2160x1080-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240223T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240223T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240103T220936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T221428Z UID:10000074-1708714800-1708723800@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:The Hyperborean DESCRIPTION:The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Presents: The Hyperborean Collingwood Film Screening\nJoin us for an exciting evening at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood\, ON\, Canada. We are thrilled to present The Hyperborean – Collingwood Premiere – a must-see event for all movie enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in a world of captivating storytelling and breathtaking cinematography. This locally produced\, award-winning feature film has been sweeping the festival circuit and finally comes home to Collingwood for one night only! \nCast and Crew in attendance for a Q & A. \nOpening with short film #BOSSBABE by local filmmaker Kassy Gascho. \nThe Hyperborean Synopsis\nA whiskey magnate summons his contentious family to sample his legacy product: casks of Scotch aged 170 years\, recovered from a ghost ship in the Canadian Arctic. \nGenre: Sci-Fi/Horror/ComedyAwards: Best Film – Hellifax Horror Fest\, Best Writing – FogFest\, Best Sound – Hamilton Film FestivalStarring Liv Collins\, Ry Barrett\, Jess Vano\, Jonathan Craig\, Justin Bott & Tony Burgess. \nFrom the director of CULT HERO\, THE HEXECUTIONERS and MONSTER BRAWL. Produced by Collingwood Film Company. \nCast and Crew in attendance for a Q & A. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGCkarxY-Zg\n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/the-hyperborean/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Hyperborean.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240222T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240222T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240103T211355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T205512Z UID:10000073-1708628400-1708637400@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Yonnhe'ón:we - Warrior Spirit DESCRIPTION:Yonnhe’ón:we – Indigenous Arts Series\nMusic\, Film & Discussion\nJoin us for the screening of Warrior Spirit. The second of two films we will be sharing as part of event two of the Yonnhe’ón:we Indigenous Arts Series. The screening of Warrior Spirit will be complimented by a discussion with the director and actor Will George led by Jillian Morris\, Collingwood Poet Laureate as well as music from J.D. Crosstown. \nShow: Thursday\, February 22\,  7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Doors. Open at 6:00 p.m. \nPerformance: \nOpening by Jillian Morris\, Collingwood Poet Laureate & host \nJ.D. Crosstown\, Musician \nWarrior Spirit\, Film Screening \nWill George & Jillian Morris\, Discussion \n\nTickets\n \nMeet Your Performers\nJillian Morris\, Collingwood Poet Laureate & Event Host\nJillian Morris is Kanien’kehaka and band member of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory\, currently residing in Collingwood. \nJillian has established her presence in community as a writer with local media\, publishing pieces that contribute to fostering a healthier Indigenous/non-Indigenous relationships. She believes that art is an impactful medium to build bridges between cultures and worldviews. Jillian’s poetry layers traditional teachings and the interconnection with the natural world to explore identity\, redress untruths and foster connection. \nJ.D. Crosstown\nInternational touring artist J.D. (Jacob Douglas) Crosstown\, grew up in Neyaashiinigmiing\, the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation\, ON. Picking up the guitar at age 9\, Crosstown didnt start performing in front of crowds until after lockdown\, but within a short time of sharing his craft\, it has brought him great opportunities. Embarking on his first overseas tour in Germany in 2023\, as well as travelling across Canada. \nMany of Crosstown’s influences have helped shape his sound\, including Townes Van Zandt\, Joan Baez\, John Prine and Bob Dylan. Having always gravitated towards folk music for its ability to command audiences and paint epic stories in a short period of time with only a few words. Crosstown decribes his own music as traditional folk\, country/blues\, and says that he\, “hopes that his songs give people a place to lean back on too.” Crosstown is a storyteller and captures the poignancy of a time and place\, of heartbreak\, loss\, hope\, love\, adventure and friendship. \nWarrior Spirit\nWill George’s directorial debut follows his journey to stop the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project from being built on his Nation’s unceded land without their consent. Warrior Spirit delves into healing from ongoing colonization and trauma\, as Will faces prison time in the colonial court system. \n \nPost Event Social\nEnd the evening with reflection and great conversation catered by the Collingwood Youth Centre. Enjoy complimentary three sisters soup URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/yonnheonwe-warrior-spirit/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/WarriorSpirit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240215T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240215T213000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240103T205931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T205556Z UID:10000072-1708023600-1708032600@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Yonnhe'ón:we - Run Woman Run DESCRIPTION:Yonnhe’ón:we – Indigenous Arts Series\nFilm & Discussion: Run Woman Run\nJoin us for the screening of Run Woman Run. One of two films we will be sharing as part of event two of the Yonnhe’ón:we Indigenous Arts Series. The screening of Run Woman Run will be complimented by a discussion with the director Zoe Hopkins\, and lead actress Dakota Ray Hebert led by Jillian Morris\, Collingwood Poet Laureate. \nIn advance of the film Jillian will share a traditional song. Following the show enjoy three sisters soup prepared by the Collingwood Youth Centre culinary program along with more conversation and displays by Indigenous art and craft vendors. \nShow: Thursday\, February 15th\, 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Doors. Open at 6:00 p.m. \nPerformance: \nOpening by Jillian Morris\, Collingwood Poet Laureate \nRun Woman Run\, Film Screening \nZoe Hopkins\, Dakota Ray Hebert & Jillian Morris\, Discussion \n\nTickets\n \nMeet Your Performers\nJillian Morris\, Collingwood Poet Laureate & Event Host\nJillian Morris is Kanien’kehaka and band member of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory\, currently residing in Collingwood. \nJillian has established her presence in community as a writer with local media\, publishing pieces that contribute to fostering a healthier Indigenous/non-Indigenous relationships. She believes that art is an impactful medium to build bridges between cultures and worldviews. Jillian’s poetry layers traditional teachings and the interconnection with the natural world to explore identity\, redress untruths and foster connection. \nRun Woman Run\, Film\nHaunted by the death of her mother and the ghost of legendary marathon hero Tom Longboat\, single mother Beck must learn to honour her past and love herself in order to cross the finish line towards a brighter future. \nZoe Hopkins\, Writer/Director\nCritically acclaimed writer/director Zoe Hopkins is a Heiltsuk and Mohawk woman whose personal connections to these communities serve as inspiration for her work. Born in her mother’s community of Bella Bella\, a fishing village on the coast of BC\, Zoe is now raising her son in her father’s community of Six Nations of the Grand River\, Ontario\, where she has dedicated herself to learning and now teaching Kanyen’kéha (the Mohawk language). \nHopkins drew upon her personal connection to the Great Bear Rainforest for her award-winning first feature film\, Kayak to Klemtu\, which was distributed theatrically by Mongrel Media and can now be streamed on CBC Gem. \nZoe wrote her sophomore feature film Run Woman Run as an anti-rom-com set on the Six Nations reserve\, wanting to see a woman on screen find self-love before the romantic kind. Finishing the film remotely in a global pandemic was difficult\, but Zoe was spurred on by the film’s themes: to be grateful\, to honour the earth\, and to live a good life. \nRecently\, Zoe was a writer and consulting producer on CBC’s dramatic series Trickster\, based on the much-celebrated book Son of a Trickster\, by Eden Robinson. She’s a member of the Writer’s Guild of Canada\, and is currently in development on a new series. \nHopkins holds a BAA in Film from Ryerson University\, and is an alumna of the Sundance Institute’s Feature Film Program. Her films have screened Internationally at festivals including Sundance\, Berlinale\, TIFF Kids\, and Edinburgh. In 2014\, her inventive and affectionate Mohawk language homage to Star Wars won the #TIFFStarWarsDay contest. \nDakota Ray Hebert\, Actress\nDakota Ray Hebert was born and raised in Meadow Lake\, Saskatchewan. In 2012\, she attended the Globe Theatre’s Conservatory Program\, as their first Indigenous student. Dakota’s theatre highlights include touring internationally (Canada\, US\, China) with Mistatim\, a TYA show produced by Red Sky Performance\, Canada; It’s Complicated\, directed by Mary Walsh and most recently This Was The World\, starring opposite RH Thomson at the Tarragon Theatre. In addition to being an accomplished actress and stand up comedian\, Dakota is also the co-host of the popular APTN series Crazy Like A Lynx. \n \nPost Event Social\nEnd the evening with reflection and great conversation catered by the Collingwood Youth Centre. Enjoy complimentary three sisters soup and tea. URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/yonnheonwe-run-woman-run/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RunWomanRun.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240203T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240203T204500 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20231219T165823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T192623Z UID:10000070-1706986800-1706993100@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Laugha-Cadabra DESCRIPTION:Laugha-Cadabra\nJoin us at the iconic Simcoe Street Theatre for an evening of amazing magic and hilarious comedy. You laugh\, you’ll cheer\, and you’ll be left absolutely amazed wondering how it was all done! Experience the extraordinary with Ken Margoe\, a bullet-catching headliner at Illusionarium and don’t miss Toronto’s premier family magician\, Phil Pivnick\, whose high-energy\, edge-of-your-seat stage magic has captivated packed theatres across the nation. \nSeats are limited\, so get yours now to avoid disappointment. See you there! \n\nYour Featured Performers\n\n \nKen Margoe\nThis guy catches bullets for a living! Ken was the headliner in the VIP room at Illusionarium\, and holds the record for the most dangerous magic trick: 26 bullet catches in one day. He has performed for the New York Knicks\, Woody Harrelson\, 50cent\,The Rolling Stones\, Much Music\, City TV\, and many more. This is not a show that you want to miss. \nPhil Pivnick\nHe is Toronto’s premier family magician\, but his adult stage magic is second to none! He’s performed for packed theatres all over Canada\, and has even done a private show for Drake. His show is high energy\, fun\, and will have you on the edge of your seat! \n \n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/laugha-cadabra/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Laugha_Cadabra.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240120T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240120T220000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20240116T225426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T225606Z UID:10000075-1705780800-1705788000@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:The Audacity Comedy Tour DESCRIPTION:The Audacity Comedy Tour | Ashwyn Singh in Collingwood (ft. Hassan Phills)\n Ashwyn Singh is an Indian-immigrant-turned-standup-comedian\, and he’s been delivering side-splitting comedy ever since the PR card came in the mail. Ashwyn has toured across India and Canada\, opening for acclaimed acts such as Mark Normand\, Bassem Youssef\, Atul Khatri and Zarna Garg. Ashwyn’s Desi Translations series has racked up 15M+ views\, with his comedy earning him a spotlight at the prestigious Winnipeg Comedy Festival and CBC’s hit show The Debaters. Doors open at 7:30 PM\, show starts at 8 PM. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis\, please arrive early to get preferred seating. Featuring the hilarious Hassan Phills and Tobi Solebo.\n \n Tickets\n \n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRp5dTwZJSw URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/the-audacity-comedy-tour/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-Audacity-Comedy-Tour.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240102T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240102T223000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20231211T152400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T152457Z UID:10000069-1704225600-1704234600@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Era's Drag Night DESCRIPTION:Era’s Drag Night\nJoin Destiny Doll\, Van Goth and Perla as they take us through a 2hr Taylor Swift fantasy drag extravaganza at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood. This is an 18+ event. \nGrab your crew\, and come dressed in your best Taylor inspired outfit! Get ready to dance\, sing\, and have the best night in your wildest dreams! Seating is general admission. Doors open at 7:00pm\, and the show will run from 8-10-ish. \nThere is one performance only! Get your seats fast before they are all gone! \n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/eras-drag-night/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_554952949_134720519217_1_original1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231224 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20230823T221423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T034030Z UID:10000053-1702512000-1703375999@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:It's A Wonderful Life DESCRIPTION:It’s A Wonderful Life\nRevisit Bedford Falls\, fall in love again with George and Mary\, and discover the magic of an angel named Clarence! It’s Christmas Eve in 1947\, and inside a radio studio\, a live broadcast brings to life Frank Capra’s timeless film in all of its feel-good glory! \nFaced with a life of dreams deferred\, George Bailey sets out to throw himself from a bridge — until a dotty angel-in-waiting shows him what might have been. Don’t miss this beloved holiday classic\, brought to captivating life on stage as a live 1940s radio broadcast! \nBe a part of the live studio audience\, and join the cast and crew as they take you on a wonderful journey through the most important evening in one man’s life. \nIt’s the perfect holiday outing\, and\, who knows\, an angel might even get his wings! \nShows\n\nDecember 14th — 7:00pm\nDecember 15th — 7:00pm\nDecember 16th — 4:00pm  |  7:00pm\nDecember 17th — 4:00pm  |  7:00pm\nDecember 21st — 7:00pm\nDecember 22nd — 7:00pm\nDecember 23rd — 4:00pm  |  7:00pm\n\n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/its-a-wonderful-life/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/wonderful-fb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231208T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231208T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20230803T202141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T034701Z UID:10000054-1702062000-1702069200@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:The Bluewater Jazz Collective DESCRIPTION:The Bluewater Jazz Collective\nJoin us for an evening of great Jazz music in Collingwood ! \nThe Bluewater Jazz Collective performs a refreshing variety of Swing\, Latin\, and Smooth arrangements of many classic jazz songs by Chick Corea\, Pat Metheny\, Duke Ellington\, Wayne Shorter\, Miles Davis\, Cole Porter and many more. \nThis high energy group delivers an exciting and engaging concert that has met with rave reviews. Featuring Jason Hunter (Saxophone)\, Stuart Steinhart (Bass)\, Robert Gasidlo (Keys) and Ward Cornforth (Drums). Several of the band’s members have performed with many of the top jazz musicians in Canada. \n\nTickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/the-bluewater-jazz-collective/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BJC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231202T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T220000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20230929T021523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T141315Z UID:10000057-1701545400-1701554400@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Bluesy Christmas DESCRIPTION:Bluesy Christmas\nStep into the heartwarming embrace of the holiday season with ‘Bluesy Christmas’! Join us for a soulful evening where cherished friends Johnny Max\, Chuck Jackson\, Cheryl Lescom\, and special guest Virgil Scott gather to serenade you with beloved Christmas tunes infused with a delightful Blues & Roots twist. A tradition a decade in the making\, this unforgettable night of music and merriment will wrap you in the festive spirit. Get ready to sing along\, make memories\, and perhaps even catch a surprise visit from Santa himself! Secure your tickets for a night of joy\, nostalgia\, and magical surprises. \nA spectacular theatre show where Johnny and his guests sprinkle your favourite Christmas songs\, old and new\, with a Blues wish flavour….filled with candy canes and the Christmas spirit. \n\nTickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/bluesy-christmas/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Bluesy-Christmas-2023-wVirgil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231201T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20230920T232707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T000622Z UID:10000060-1701459000-1701464400@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Paul DeLong's One Word DESCRIPTION:Paul DeLong’s One Word\nJuno award winner\, multi-platinum artist\, author and educator\, Paul DeLong’s work spans many genres of music encompassing funk\, Afro-Cuban\, rock and jazz. A member of Canada’s music royalty and considered one of North America’s top drummers\, Paul DeLong’s many successes during his lengthy career have coalesced into his passion project\, jazz-fusion band Paul DeLong’s ONE WORD. \nWell-known for his work with legendary artists such as Kim Mitchell\, Domenic Troiano\, Lawrence Gowan (Styx)\, David Clayton-Thomas (Blood\, Sweat and Tears)\, Roger Hodgson (Supertramp)\, Tom Scott (L.A. Express) and David Blamires (Pat Metheny). These and many other artists have requested his expertise behind the traps for live performance\, TV and studio work. DeLong’s innate skill with diverse types of drumming\, combined with his knowledge and instinctual understanding of rhythm along with his musicality\, place him in high demand. \nTogether for five years\, Paul DeLong’s ONE WORD is a seamless fit of five extraordinarily talented artists….Victoria Yeh (electric violin)\, Marco Luciani (keyboards)\, Steve Lucas (bass)\, Michael Murray (lead guitar) and Paul DeLong (drums and percussion). Their stunning performances of fusion classics by The Mahavishnu Orchestra\, Weather Report\, Jean-Luc Ponty\, Return to Forever\, Allan Holdsworth and many more….both beautiful and powerful….will keep you mesmerized. \n\nSOLD OUT\n \n\n\nMarco Luciani\nHailing as one of Canada’s brightest young talents\, Juno award winner Marco Luciani began playing piano at the age of five studying at the Royal Conservatory of Music. His musical versatility is well rooted in the classical tradition but his innate talent for composition and talent for natural improvisation led to his deep dive into the sensibilities of jazz. A highly sought after composer and sideman Luciani has penned\, collaborated and recorded albums\, movie soundtracks and TV shows for a long list of artists including Gino Vannelli\, Kim Mitchell\, Alfie Zappacosta\, Dirty Dancing\, The Big Bang Theory…..the list is endless. His magical touch on the keyboard adds the perfect “note” to the ensemble cast that is Paul DeLong’s ONE WORD. \n\nMichael Murray\nMichael Murray’s fingers blur as they move up and down the frets of his guitar\, seemingly to barely touch the strings. As the lead guitarist of Paul DeLong’s ONE WORD\, Murray’s mesmerizing performance on A Lotus on Irish Streams is spellbinding and is the perfect foil for the plaintive call of Victoria Yeh’s violin. Experienced in an extensive variety of music styles and genres\, Murray is a graduate of Humber College’s music program\, is a member of the faculty at Centennial College and a rising bandleader. His love of the guitar extends to his enthusiasm as an educator\, teaching all styles of guitar including rock\, jazz and classical. \n\nVictoria Yeh\nPeterborough-based violinist Victoria Yeh’s unique style….dynamic and progressive. Classically trained\, Yeh combines the purity of her musical heritage with the edginess of progressive fusion. She lights up the stage with her infectious energy\, her passion and distinctive style\, captivating audiences across Canada. Yeh performs both acoustically and with her brilliant red electric violin\, appearing as both a solo artist and with her original band The Spirit Awakens\, Art Griffin’s Sound Chaser and alongside guitarist Mike Graham. Yeh also serves as Concertmaster the Northumberland Orchestra & Choir. As a member of jazz-fusion band Paul DeLong’s ONE WORD\, Yeh presents the violin as it’s rarely seen. \n\nSteve Lucas\nAn international recording and touring bassist\, electronic artist and composer\, Steve Lucas’s cutting edge brand of jazz fusion adds another dimension to any performance. As a bassist he has shared the stage with Bruce Cockburn\, Loreena McKennitt\, Moe Koffman and Levon Helm (to name just a few). As a composer\, Lucas’s work has been featured in numerous shows and television productions including The Daily Show with John Stewart and The Diary of Alicia Keys recording. Lucas’s thesis for his Master of Arts degree in musical composition included the intersection of jazz-fusion\, a perfect complement to the performance of Paul DeLong’s ONE WORD. URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/paul-delongs-one-word/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PaulDeLong-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231129T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231129T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20231031T171214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T141347Z UID:10000067-1701284400-1701289800@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - The Woman Who Loves Giraffes DESCRIPTION:BTC Film Series Presents: The Woman Who Loves Giraffes\nIn 1956\, four years before Jane Goodall ventured into the world of chimpanzees and seven years before Dian Fossey left to work with mountain gorillas – in fact\, before anyone\, man or woman had made such a trip – 23-year-old Canadian biologist\, Anne Innis Dagg\, made an unprecedented solo journey to South Africa to become the first person in the world to study animal behaviour in the wild on that continent. When she returned home a year later armed with ground-breaking research\, the insurmountable barriers she faced as a female scientist proved much harder to overcome. \nIn 1972\, having published 20 research papers as an assistant professor of zoology at University of Guelph\, the Dean of the university\, denied her tenure. She couldn’t apply to the University of Waterloo because the Dean there told Anne that he would never give tenure to a married woman. This was the catalyst that transformed Anne into a feminist activist. \nFor three decades\, Anne Innis Dagg was absent from the giraffe world until 2010 when she was sought out by giraffologists and not just brought back to into the fold\, but finally celebrated for her work. \nIn The Woman Who Loves Giraffes\, an older (now 85)\, wiser Anne takes us on her first expedition back to Africa to retrace where her trail-blazing journey began more than half a century ago. \nBy retracing her original steps\, and with letters and stunning\, original 16mm film footage\, Anne offers an intimate window into her life as a young woman\, juxtaposed with a first hand look at the devastating reality that giraffes are facing today. \nBoth the world’s first ‘giraffologist’\, whose research findings ultimately became the foundation for many scientists following in her footsteps\, and the species she loves have each experienced triumphs as well as nasty battle scars. \nThe Woman Who Loves Giraffes gives us a moving perspective on both. \nAbout Blue Mountain Watershed Trust\nAll proceeds go to the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust \nThe Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation (the Watershed Trust)\, Ontario’s first watershed trust\, was formed in 1994 to protect natural areas in Collingwood and the Blue Mountains from development pressures of many kinds. Since then\, we have been instrumental in preserving and protecting our remaining wild places. \nThe Watershed Trust is an all-volunteer independent grass-roots organization supported by donations and fundraising. We have no paid employees and do not receive funding from any level of government. The Watershed Trust was incorporated in Collingwood\, Ontario 1995 and is a Registered Charity. We currently have over 170 members. \n\n\nTickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/the-woman-who-loves-giraffes/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_629246139_327125505815_1_original.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231125T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231125T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045634 CREATED:20231110T172817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T173434Z UID:10000068-1700938800-1700946000@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:The Aftermath DESCRIPTION:An Evening with my Therapist: The Aftermath\nStep into a world of laughter\, introspection\, and community support at Jaime Armstrong’s upcoming event\, “An Evening With My Therapist: The Aftermath\,” hosted at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood\, Ontario. \nJaime’s performances are not just entertainment; they are a catalyst for meaningful conversations\, breaking down stigma\, and inspiring positive change in individuals and communities. This show promises to captivate the audience with a perfect blend of humuor\, storytelling\, and thought-provoking insights. \nIn line with Jaime’s commitment to making a difference\, a portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to My Friend’s House\, Collingwood’s local women’s and children’s shelter. Your attendance goes beyond enjoying a fantastic show – it contributes to supporting those in need in the community. \nJaime Armstrong\, a Registered Psychotherapist\, brings depth and credibility to her unique approach to mental health advocacy through comedy. Beyond the stage\, she offers a range of services aimed at promoting mental well-being\, including group sessions\, workshops\, and online therapy\, making mental health support more accessible to a broader audience. \nMark your calendars for November 25th and join Jaime Armstrong for an unforgettable evening that not only entertains but also sheds light on the importance of mental health. Let’s come together for laughter\, introspection\, and to support a great cause. \nAbout Jaime Armstrong: \nJaime Armstrong is a multifaceted talent\, encompassing roles as a Registered Psychotherapist\, comedian\, mental health advocate\, and dynamic storyteller. Her unique fusion of comedy and therapy serves to challenge mental health stigma\, foster understanding\, and inspire positive change in both individuals and communities. \nAbout My Friend’s House: \nMY FRIEND’S HOUSE IS A NON-PROFIT AGENCY OFFERING SUPPORT FOR ABUSED WOMEN WITH OR WITHOUT CHILDREN LIVING IN THE GEORGIAN TRIANGLE. This organization provides crucial services\, resources\, and assistance to empower individuals on their journey to healing and independence. \n  \n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/the-aftermath/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jamie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231109T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231109T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045635 CREATED:20231017T143244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T034528Z UID:10000062-1699556400-1699561800@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Yonnhe'ón:we DESCRIPTION:Yonnhe’ón:we\nIndigenous Arts Series\nStorytelling + Live Performances\nTheme: Indigenous Arts Series \nShow: 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. \nPerformance:   \nOpening by Elder Jeff Monague & Hosted by Jillian Morris (Collingwood Poet Laureate) followed by: \nJillian Morris\, Poetry Performance \nBlood & Water Documentary by Layla Staats\, Screening \nJillian Morris & Layla Staats\, Discussion \nRed Sky Performance\, Contemporary Dance\, Choreographed by Sandra Laronde \nThe rich tradition of storytelling is interwoven into the fabric of First Nations\, Inuit and Métis culture. Stories are shared to teach\, inspire and entertain\, they share history\, culture and spiritual beliefs connecting generations. Yonneh’ón:we explores different artistic mediums and the power of storytelling\, honouring the life-giving spirit of story. \nMeet Your Performers\nJillian Morris\, Collingwood Poet Laureate & Event Host \nJillian Morris is Kanien’kehaka and band member of Six Nations of the Grand River Territory\, currently residing in Collingwood. \nJillian has established her presence in community as a writer with local media\, publishing pieces that contribute to fostering a healthier Indigenous/non-Indigenous relationships. She believes that art is an impactful medium to build bridges between cultures and worldviews. Jillian’s poetry layers traditional teachings and the interconnection with the natural world to explore identity\, redress untruths and foster connection. \nLayla Staats\, Film Maker & Activist \nLayla Staats is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in digital media\, marketing and content creation. She has trained thousands on the power of video for storytelling. Layla is a successful entrepreneur stepping outside of the box and sharing her experience and knowledge with other aspiring entrepreneurs with a story to tell. Layla Staats is a 4th generation survivor of residential schools in Canada and stands to inspire others like her who are on their own reclamation story. \nBlood & Water\, Documentary \nA self-narrated documentary exposing new light on the modern day impact and generational trauma caused from residential schools. Layla Staats is Mohawk Turtle Clan from the Six Nations of the Grand River and shares her family’s journey to reclamation through their eternal connection to the water and the discovery of traditional teachings. \nRed Sky Performance\, Choreographed by Sandra Laronde \nRed Sky Performance is a leading company of contemporary Indigenous dance in Canada and globally. Their work explores the relationship between movement\, music\, drama and image. \nDancers will be sharing an excerpt from their production Miigis: Underwater Panther inspired by a formidable journey from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Miigis reveals the power of nature through dance\, music\, theatrical innovation and a fusion of athleticism through storytelling. \n \nPost Event Social\nEnd the evening with reflection and great conversation catered by Low Down\, Collingwood’s cocktail and snack bar. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Note that peanuts are used in snacks and are in the kitchen. \n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/yonnheonwe/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SST_Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231104T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231104T220000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045635 CREATED:20231026T021055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T041116Z UID:10000065-1699128000-1699135200@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Halloween Hangover: Comedy Night & Costume Contest/Roast DESCRIPTION:Halloween Hangover: Comedy Night & Costume Contest/Roast\nPrepare for the ultimate Halloween Hangover cure at our Costume Comedy Party\, taking place at the Simcoe Street Theatre! Get your laugh on as we bring you a night of uproarious comedy featuring an incredible line-up of talent. Our comedy extravaganza is hosted by the hilarious Daniel Shaw and kicks off with the local sensation Tige Wright\, warming up the crowd with their comedic prowess. Then\, get ready for the grand finale with the incomparable headliner\, Zabrina Douglas\, who will leave you in stitches. \n \n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/halloween-hangover-comedy-night-costume-contest-roast/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/halloween-hangover-cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231101T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231101T223000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045635 CREATED:20231031T170735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T170820Z UID:10000066-1698868800-1698877800@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:FOMO Comedy Tour DESCRIPTION:FOMO Comedy Tour\nGet ready for a one night special event with 3 of Canada’s funniest headliners inside the amazing Simcoe Street Theatre featuring one of Collingwoods on Daniel Shaw! Max Sheldrick got his start in the Windsor and Detroit comedy scenes\, where he then toured the tri-state area\, quickly becoming known as one of the top up and coming comics. In 2017 he moved to Toronto where he has continued to make a solid name and reputation for himself. He’s performed at the Cottage Comedy Festival\, Toronto Comedy Festival\, Haymaker Festival\, Georgian Bay comedy festival and The Just For Laughs Toronto Festival.@maxsheldrick Jordan Policicchio recently finished a 15-city cross Canada comedy tour with Abbas Wahab and has opened for Che Durena at New York Comedy Club. He is one of Canada’s fastest rising club regulars and features at Absolute Comedy\, The Corner Comedy Club and was just added to Yuk Yuk’s Rising Stars roster. His quick-wit and relatable material make him a must-see act.@jordanpolicicchio Faraz Niafattah is an Iranian-Canadian Toronto-based comedian who performs across Canada and performs regularly at Yuk Yuks\, Absolute Comedy and the Corner Comedy Club in Toronto. His deadpan delivery and subject matter will have you wanting more! He recently performed at the Prince Edward County Comedy Festival and has opened for many touring comedians.@gypsytears69 Doors at 7 PM | Show at 8 PMPlease arrive no later than 7:30 to secure your seat!\n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/fomo-comedy-tour/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fomo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231018T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231018T203000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045635 CREATED:20231003T165802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T170008Z UID:10000061-1697655600-1697661000@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:In the Name of Wild DESCRIPTION:In the Name of Wild\nBe The Change Film Series\nIn the Name of Wild tells the story of a five-year journey across ten countries in search of the meanings of wild. The documentary film and interactive documentary explore wildness in UNESCO World Heritage sites in Australia\, New Zealand\, Japan\, Thailand\, Italy\, Iceland\, Canada\, Belize\, Ecuador\, and Argentina. \nThroughout ten distinct journeys the authors—a family of three—meet local residents and learn what wildness means to them. Inhabitants’ perspectives teach us what it means to co-exist with wild nature in its myriad forms and push us to reimagine the meanings of wild and the values underlying environmental conservation and heritage preservation. \n \n Tickets\n \n https://vimeo.com/617346092 URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/in-the-name-of-wild/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/nameofwild_Cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231013T193000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231013T210000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045635 CREATED:20230908T035721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T214244Z UID:10000059-1697225400-1697230800@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:The Family Crow DESCRIPTION:The Family Crow\nA Murder Mystery\nInternationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx (CBC Gem\, Netflix) brings his award-winning solo show to the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood just in time for Friday the 13th! A group of crows is called a murder. What happens when there is a murder amongst a group of crows? You get a MURDER murder mystery!  \nDirected by Canadian Comedy Award-winner Byron Laviolette\, this hilarious murder mystery puppet show is the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season this October. THE FAMILY CROW has sold out runs in Orlando\, Winnipeg\, and Toronto\, and was called “Marvellous!” by NOW Magazine. \nCome see the show that critics are raven about! \nAudiences (14+) \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebdERilslbo&t=5s \n\n “Creative vision\, superb execution\, a dollop of weirdness — and\, of course\, eye-rolling puns.”\n \n Matthew J. Palm\n Orlando Sentinel\n “Proulx is a winning performer and his puppets inventive and full of personality.”\n \n Glenn Sumi\n NOW Magazine\, Toronto\n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/the-family-crow/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Family-Crow-Banner-w-text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230924 DTSTAMP:20260622T045635 CREATED:20230627T210259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T220538Z UID:10000051-1695081600-1695513599@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter DESCRIPTION:Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter\nStarring Alison Wearing \nAlison Wearing returns – by popular demand – to the Theatre Collingwood stage! \nBased on her bestselling memoir\, Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter tells the story of a young girl growing up with a gay father in the 1980s. Woven through music and imagery\, the comic monologue moves from Alison’s carefree childhood to the moment she learned\, at age twelve\, that her family was a bit more complex than she had thought. \nThe ensuing years were a time of confusion and disbelief\, puff pastry and opera\, bathhouse raids\, scandal and celebration. Balancing intimacy\, history and humour\, this is a captivating tale of family life: deliciously imperfect\, riotously challenging\, and full of life’s great lessons in love. \nConfessions of a Fairy’s Daughter has been performed more than 150 times and has won top awards in virtually every festival in which it has appeared\, including four Fringe Festival Best of Fest awards\, the CBC’s Outstanding Solo Show award\, and Best Dramatic Script at NYC’s United Solo\, the largest festival of solo theatre in the world. \nJoin us for the triumphant return of Alison and her heartfelt\, honest\, deeply funny and personal one-woman show. You won’t want to miss this brilliant portrayal of family\, love\, and forgiveness. \n*Youth and Student Admission – $28.25*\n\nTickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/confessions-of-a-fairys-daughter/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Confessions-e1695247475333.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Collingwood":MAILTO:info@theatrecollingwood.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230914T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230914T120000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045635 CREATED:20230823T224839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T225229Z UID:10000058-1694685600-1694692800@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Becoming a Film-Friendly Vendor DESCRIPTION:Becoming a Film Friendly Vendor\nBecoming a Film Friendly Vendor in Simcoe County \nUnlock the potential of the film industry and grow your business! This immersive workshop is designed to equip local businesses in Simcoe County with the essential knowledge and insights to thrive as vendors in location-based film production. \nLed by local film producer Tom Strnad\, this workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of the thriving production ecosystem in Simcoe County and what your business needs to know about serving film and television productions. \nJoin us for this free event on Thursday\, September 14\, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Simcoe Street Theatre\, Collingwood. \nThis workshop will also be presented in Innisfil on Wednesday\, October 4\, 2023 from 9 AM – 11:30 AM at DMZ Innisfil. Click here to register for the Innisfil event\, check out the event series here. \nIn this workshop\, you will: \n\nGain a comprehensive understanding of the film industry in Ontario and its impact on local businesses.\nDiscover the essential products and services required by film and television productions.\nExplore the opportunities and challenges of becoming a vendor in the film industry.\nLearn about the film production process and the key factors producers consider when selecting filming locations.\nIdentify potential collaboration and synergy opportunities among local businesses and vendors.\nParticipate in a Q&A session to seek clarification and network with fellow workshop participants.\n\nThis workshop is designed for: \n\nHotels and Accommodations\nRestaurants\nCatering Companies\nEquipment Rental Companies – Contractor\, Party\, and Wedding\nRelated Industries such as Theatre (Costumes\, Props)\nCar Rentals (Modern Rentals and Vintage Rentals)\nFarm Operators (as locations and for temporary studio use)\nMunicipal Governments (as locations and liaison opportunities)\nRegional Tourism Groups (as locations)\nFreelancers – Potential Contract and Service Work (from Production Assisting\, to Location Managers for Remote Locations\, to Environmental Sustainability Liaisons)\nProperty Owners (anyone seeking to rent locations for films to use)\nCommercial Warehouse Owners (seeking to rent out for storage\, studios)\nTheatre\, Auditorium\, and Event Locations (seeking to rent out for films as locations)\nUnique Service Providers: Antique Dealers for rentals and props\, Galleries for art placement in sets\, Product Placement for local providers (e.g.\, local craft beer\, food in film and television as promotion)\nGreen Service Providers: Battery-Powered Generators\, EV Car Rentals\, Composting Services\, Food Banks/Community Services to help utilize food not consumed on set (key to sustainability guidelines)\n\nDon’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your business and connect with the thriving film community in Simcoe County. Mark your calendars and join us on September 14th! \n\nReserve URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/becoming-a-film-friendly-vendor/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Film_Friendly_SC.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230826T200000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230826T230000 DTSTAMP:20260622T045635 CREATED:20230823T220443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T221016Z UID:10000056-1693080000-1693090800@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:Beasts of the Bay V DESCRIPTION:Beasts of the Bay V\n14 performances\, 3 hours\, 1 epic night! Toronto\, Hamilton\, Barrie\, Wasaga Beach & Collingwood artists all ready to spit some fire! \n  \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDd2Fcj0vcQ\n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/beasts-of-the-bay-v/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BotbV.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Veracious Productions":MAILTO:mc.veracious@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230816 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230820 DTSTAMP:20260622T045635 CREATED:20230627T210027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T210314Z UID:10000050-1692144000-1692489599@simcoestreettheatre.ca SUMMARY:The Knitting Pilgrim DESCRIPTION:The Knitting Pilgrim\nCo-written by Kirk Dunn and Claire Ross Dunn\, Performed by Kirk Dunn \nMeet Kirk – actor\, writer\, knitter\, and PK (Preacher’s Kid). Prompted by the events of 9/11\, Kirk Dunn knit a huge triptych of tapestries\, each 2.8m tall by 1.6m wide\, designed as stained-glass windows\, exploring the commonalities and conflicts of the Abrahamic faiths. What he expected would take 10 months ended up taking him 15 years to complete! \nIn a show that is all about knitting and not about knitting at all\, Kirk looks at the rise of Islamophobia\, anti-Semitism\, and fear of ‘the other’. He delves into the fascinating story of his 15-year journey knitting the tapestries\, his artistic path of self-doubt\, financial despair\, theological questioning and the value of a loving partner who is willing to be a butt-kicking muse. \nYou’ll laugh\, cry\, and even participate in a little bit of knitting yourself as Kirk celebrates diversity\, interfaith understanding\, and the power of art to get us there. This multi-media spectacular includes one-of-a-kind fibre art woven together with modern creative tech and human performance art. This show is for knitters\, students of theology\, admirers of all types of visual\, performance\, and multi-media art\, and anyone participating in the human experience. You do NOT have to know anything about knitting to enjoy this show – but you might walk away as a converted knitter yourself! \n \n*Youth and Student Admission – $28.25*\n \n Tickets URL:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/event/the-knitting-pilgrim/ LOCATION:Simcoe Street Theatre\, 65 Simcoe Street\, Collingwood\, Ontario\, L9Y 1H7\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://simcoestreettheatre.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Knitting-Pilgrim-24x36-2023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theatre Collingwood":MAILTO:info@theatrecollingwood.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR