Arts and Culture
Barrie student takes the Hoedown Showdown crown
September 21, 2017 · 0 Comments
16-year-old John Anderson was a tough act to follow. The Grade 11 student from Barrie was the first finalist to take the stage Friday night in the Hoedown Showdown competition, where 10 finalists from across Ontario vied for the crown of Canada’s next country star.
In This Our Lives: Keeping a promise to Bette Davis
She never went anywhere without leaving an impression. Whether she was on the silver screen blazing an iconic trail with indelible performances as...
Capturing today’s history – one snap at a time
You all know the feeling when a photo turns out to have that certain special something that you want to share with the world. You send it out, let people know where you’ve been, who you’ve met and, in some cases, what you’re eating. A new phenomenon spawned by smart phones and social media? Think again.
New executive director explores new opportunities for Cultural Centre
It’s a far cry from being an accountant, but the number crunching has served Suzanne Haines well as she dropped the traditional nine-to-five job to embrace her love of the arts – and they are skills she continues to draw upon as she charts a new path for the Aurora Cultural Centre.
Aurora’s 2016 Teen Idol ready for the CNE spotlight
Aurora’s jazzy golden voice is taking her next step towards stardom on the Canadian National Exhibition stage.
DOORS OPEN 2017: Doors are always open at Hillary House!
If the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Hillary House is that “I have passed it a hundred times and never thought to come in,” then now is your chance!
Tom Cochrane to headline 2017 Hoedown
Cochrane and Red Rider will take the stage on Saturday, September 16, the second evening of their two-night annual country music extravaganza.
Young “storytellers” showcased at Aurora Music Festival
Claire Wright is a storyteller by nature. As a writer, she is inspired by the lives of those around her, whether they are fellow friends at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School, or survivors of traumas of monumental proportions, and music has turned into potent outlet for her.
Chad Brownlee headlines Hoedown’s Friday night
Award-winning country singer Chad Brownlee will headline the first night of Magna’s annual Wild, Wild West Hoedown. Brownlee, an award-winning singer, songwriter, philanthropist and former ...
Sounds of summer return to Town Park with Music Festival
Town Park will once again host the sounds of summer as the Aurora Music Festival takes over the band shell this August. Spearheaded by Music Aurora, the August 5 music festival will be headlined by the Juno-award winning Monkey Junk.
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