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June 2005

9 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "BMLSS Dixieland Band". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

10 - 8:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents The Stampeders. All seats $28.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

10 - 11 - The 2nd Annual Relay for Life for the Canadian Cancer Society at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. The Canadian Cancer Society's Relay For Life is a celebration of survival and a tribute to the lives of loved ones who have been touched by cancer. Twelve hours of fun, friendship and fundraising to beat cancer. Relay is happening in Bracebridge on June 10-11 at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. There are lots of ways to get involved including put together a team, volunteering at the event, or purchasing a luminary in honour of someone you know who has been touched by cancer. To find out more about Relay For Life and how you can make a difference, please call the Canadian Cancer Society at (705) 645-8557.

11 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

11 - 12th Annual Antique & Classic Car Show. Giant car show on the shores of Gull Lake with more than 500 antique & classic vehicles! For information, call 705/687-4432. www.gravenhurstchamber.com

11 & 12 - 3rd Annual Muskoka Lakes Spring Art Tour in Bala (705) 762-5663 www.muskokalakeschamber.com

11 & 12 - 7:00 pm - Bracebridge Ballet presents All That Class. Sun. Matinee June 12 - 2:00 pm. All seats $17.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

11 to July 2 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Water, Sky, Rock & Earth: Black & White Photographs by Tim DuVernet. Photographs of Muskoka and neighbouring regions that reveal details of form, texture and contrast with emphasis on fundamental elements of the natural scene. Location: The Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. Call 645-5501 for more information. www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com.

13 - 7:00 pm - Spinning Reels presents a film to be announced at Norwood Cinema 3. Tickets are $6.00 and can be purchased at Readers' World in advance or at the door. For more information call (705) 646-2746.

13 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Muskoka Concert Band". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

13 - 25 - Muskoka Games for Seniors. Bracebridge Culture and Recreation is partnering with the Muskoka Games for Seniors to offer events all over Muskoka. The games are open to anyone 55 years of age and over, living in Muskoka. The games are designed to encourage participation, enjoyment in sport, and an opportunity to meet new people and above all to have fun! A one-time fee of $4.00 registers individuals for all of the events. Some of this year's events include: walking; darts; tennis; cribbage; contract bridge; bid euchre; scrabble; shuffleboard; euchre; snooker; horseshoes; bowling; golf tournament (in the fall). The events take place starting at the beginning of June and are held in Huntsville, Bracebridge and Gravenhurst. The games finish with an awards presentation and closing ceremonies at the end of June in Huntsville. Application forms can be picked up at the Centennial Centre in Bracebridge anytime after Apr. 1, 2005. For additional information please contact 645-3037.

14 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

15 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

15 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - The 3rd Annual Summer Camp Leadership Training Conference. Great guest speakers! Networking opportunities! Creative ideas for games, songs, crafts and activities! Lunch provided! Location: The Bracebridge Centennial Centre. Calling all summer camp leaders and supervisors, after-school program leaders, youth leaders, resort children's programmers, preschool teachers, youth workers and volunteers! This is a unique learning opportunity being offered right here in Muskoka! Call 645-3037 for more information.

16 - The 14th Annual Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club. Call 645-5231 to register.

16 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Mistakes Well Chosen". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

18 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

18 - 6:00 - 11:00 pm - Hospice Muskoka presents a Gala to end all Galas... A True Muskoka Dinner Party! Music, Dining & Auction! Go Mad With Plaid! Don Your Muskoka 'Minks" & Dinner Jackets - Create Your Own Festive Formals! Prizes for the 'Wearing of the Plaid'. Only 24 tables of 8! Location: Port Carling Community Centre. Tickets $60.00 per person or $500.00 per table of 8. Get your friends & colleagues together. Reserve your ticket or table now! (705) 646-9787 gala@muskokaresource.com www.muskokaresource.com/gala.htm. Cash bar; Live & Silent Auctions; Dining & Dancing. Jim Fife Auctioneer; Morandin Fine Foods; Moonglows; Flowers by Designers' Workshop.

18 - 7:00 pm - Simply Music presents An Evening of Music at the Gravenhurst Opera House. All seats $15.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

20 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Bracebridge Legion Pipes & Drums". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

21 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

22 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

22 - 4:30 and 8:00 pm - Shrine Circus - Tarzan Zerbini Internation Circus. Location: Bracebridge Memorial Arena on James St. Adults $12.00 Children $3.00. Tickets available in Bracebridge at MacNaughtan's Home Hardware, Bird's Variety and Giftware, Business Centre and Kwik-E-Mart - Taylor Rd.

22 - 7:00 pm - Health and Wellness Workshop. Relief from anxiety. Enjoy life. Manage stress. Weight loss accelerant. NEW: Healthy pets (dogs/cats). Your health matters. Learn about the body's master antioxidant. No charge. Location: Gagnon's Your Independent Grocer - upstairs in the Community Room. For further information contact Jack Martin (705) 645-3991. reflexman@sympatico.ca.

23 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Muskoka Men of Song". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

24 & 25 - Pinetree Quilters' Guild of Muskoka Collaborations IV at the Gravenhurst Centennial Center, 101 Centennial Drive, Gravenhurst, Ontario. Hours: 10 am to 8 pm Friday June 24th 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, June 25th. Collaborations IV will feature a boutique, vendors mall and other interesting exciting attractions. For further information contact show convenor Susan McCallum, e-mail theena@muskoka.com

25 - Santa's Village Opens to the Public www.santasvillage.ca

25 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

25 - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - Muskoka Antiques is hosting a Fund Raising event for the Minett Peninsula Lions Club. The Lions Club will be putting on a BBQ lunch for the day. Appraisals will be an identification of the item including; the period it was produced, the origin of the item and the current market value. There will be a $5.00 charge per item; all funds will be given to the Lions Club to put back into the community. If you have any questions call (705) 765-1872 (1013 Juddhaven Rd., Minett, 3 doors from Clevelands House Resort).

25 - 7:30 pm - C.M.C. Danceworks presents We're Having a Party 2005 at the Gravenhurst Opera House. Adults $15.00 Senior/Youth $12.00 www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.
25 - 8:00 pm - Muskoka Concertfest 2005 on behalf of The Muskoka Rails Museum presents Billy Klippert from Canadian Idol with special guest. Tickets $25.00. Location Bracebridge Arena. Tickets available at Bird's Variety & Giftware and Surf Paradise in Bracebridge.

26 - 2:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents The Golden Age of Variety. 50 cast members over 55 years of age participating in this fabulour Music and Dance Variety Show. Great fun for all! All seats $25.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

26 - 7:30 pm - Music On The Barge at Gull Lake Park. Muskoka District Band - Kathy Kilbourne Conductor and The Muskoka Big Band - Lynn Sargeant - Conductor. In the event of rain, concerts will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

27 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - The Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours with your host Gagnon's Your Independent Grocer. Please RSVP to Marny at 645-5231. Don't forget your business cards to win a draw prize! Hope to see you there!

27 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Mike Phillips". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

28 - 1:00 - 7:30 pm - Blood Donor Clinic at the Bracebridge Centennial Centre (111 Wellington St.). Please book an appointment today by calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1 888 236-6283).

28 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

29 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

29 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm - The Muskoka Music Festival presents Flavours of Muskoka at the Port Carling Memorial Community Centre. Culinary extravaganza and silent auction. An amazing graze. Over 20 of Muskoka's finest chefs under one roof. Tickets $60.00 (705) 765-1048 www.artsinmuskoka.com.

29 - July 16 - The Muskoka Theatre Project Presents "Quiet I'm Talking" with Sharon Sproule. This one woman show follows the hilarious memoirs of 99 year old Pittsburgh socialite Bunny Bevington-Smythe. "A memorable performance" (The Sault Star) "A standing ovation-worthy performance as the feisty, uber-wealthy summer resident of Muskoka" (The Manitoulin Observer) " More than a witty mouthpiece" (The Muskokan). Location: The Stone Hall Theatre (Rosseau Community Hall), Village of Rosseau. BUS TOUR AND GROUP PACKAGES AVAILABLE. THIS SHOW IS PERFECT FARE FOR FOR MIXED AUDIENCES (14+) AND ESPECIALLY SENIORS! FOR COMPLETE INFO & SCHEDULE VISIT www.weekendguy.com TICKETS: $30.00 (Taxes and fees included) ON LINE at www.weekendguy.com or CALL TicketWeb @ 1-888-222-6608 or visit the Weekend Guy Store, 2 Oak St, Village of Rosseau. BUS TOURS or GROUPS of 15+ call 1-877-855-5512. DIRECTIONS: 25 minutes from Parry Sound. HWY 400 to HWY 141 then EAST 18 km to HWY 632 and the Village of Rosseau.

30 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Neil Hutchinson". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

July 2005

1 - 9:00 am - HBC Run for Canada. 10 km run. 1 km run for kids at 10:30 am. 3 km family walk 11:00 am. Entertainment following all runs. Location: Algonquin Park at Mew Lake. Now your whole family can celebrate Canada Day and support your community by taking part in the Hbc Run for Canada in Algonquin Park this July 1st, 2005. Whether you're a serious runner, just starting to enjoy running or want to stroll with your family and friends, the fun-for-all 10K Run, 3K Family Walk and 1K Kids Run are a great way to kick off Canada Day celebrations in Algonquin Park! Money raised for the event will support the HBC Foundation, The Friends of Algonquin Park and the Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Please visit www.hbcrunforcanada.ca or visit your local Zellers store for details. Contact Info: algonquin@hbcrunforcanada.ca.

1 - Canada Day Celebrations in Gravenhurst! Celebrations - with FREE performances by Jam Sandwich - are planned for Bethune Memorial House and Kilworthy Park! Activities get underway at 10 a.m. at Bethune Memorial with site tours, BBQ hot dogs & drinks provided for sale by the Gravenhurst Guiding Group; Jam Sandwich takes the stage at 11a.m. Come and explore the life and achievements of a great Canadian on Canada Day. Dr. Norman Bethune! The community celebrations in Kilworthy Park begin at 12 noon and include gate prizes, old-fashioned picnic games such as the fishing pond, a dunk tank, putting game and more. Jam Sandwich performs at 1 p.m. Refreshments feature the good old foot-long hot dog and a drink; free cake; and a bake table with fresh home baking for sale! For information, call 705/687-4432.

1 - 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Cabin Fever - Jazz and Blues Band will be playing at Bracebridge Bay Park followed at dusk by the Bracebridge Kinsmen Fireworks over Bracebridge Bay.

1 to 3 - Bala Muskoka 22nd Annual Summercade of Colour - Antique and Nostalgia Show Sale at Bala Sports Arena. Admission $5.00 good for 3 days. Refreshments available. Info. (705) 484-1668.

1 to 4 - The 4th Annual Antique Pressed Glass Open House at the Port Carling Community Centre. Free admission, free parking, free identification and appraisals. Fri. 10am-9pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm and Mon. 10am-4pm. For more information contact Sean George at (416) 294-3005 or www.pressedglassandgoblets.com.

2 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

2 - 9:15 pm - Muskoka Concertfest 2005 on behalf of The Muskoka Rails Museum presents The Greatest Music Show in Muskoka with Darryl Hollingsworth, Jack Hutton and Friends. Tickets $25.00. Location Gravenhurst Opera House. Reserved seating at the Gravenhurst Opera House (for Gravenhurst Show). Tickets available at the Opera House 1-888-495-8888.

3 -12:00 noon - 3:00 pm - MacTier Railroad Heritage Society Museum Opening. Lions Club Medical Centre Unit B (back entrance) 53B Haig St., MacTier, ON. Summer Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Saturdays during July & Aug. All other times by appointment. For more information call (705) 375-2860 or (705) 375-2697 or (705) 375-0232.

3 - 7:30 pm - Music on the Barge at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst. The Gravenhurst Bi-focals Concert Band. Kathy Kilbourne - Conductor and Neil Barlow - Conduction. In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

4 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Ultra-Violet Catastrophe". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

4 & 5 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop July Gardens with Elke Scholz. Colour composition and flower structure will be explored. Launch the season with vibrant colour painting flowers and gardens. All levels welcome! $134.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

4 to 8 - 9:00 am - Noon - Children's Workshop Muskoka Magical Theatre with Amy Bridle. Ages 4 - 7 A maximum of ten children. Climb onto the magic carpet and travel to far away places with myths, legends, and fairy tales. Young actors will explore the amazing world of theatre through movement, mime, characterization, and improvisation. An in-house presentation will be performed at the end of the week. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 Fax (705) 646-2304, 2 Pinewood Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K8 $125.00 plus gst. Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

4 to 8 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Children's Workshop Muskoka Magical Theatre with Amy Bridle. Ages 4 - 7 A maximum of ten children. Climb onto the magic carpet and travel to far away places with myths, legends, and fairy tales. Young actors will explore the amazing world of theatre through movement, mime, characterization, and improvisation. An in-house presentation will be performed at the end of the week. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 Fax (705) 646-2304, 2 Pinewood Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K8 $125.00 plus gst. Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

5 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

6 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

6 to 8 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Atomospheric Landscapes with Architectural Feature with Margaret Roseman, CSPWC, SCA, TWS. Learn to paint landscapes in watercolour that capture the mystery and mood of changing weather and incorporate the richness of colour and texture of the changing seasons. A simple two- point perspective will be explored as we feature an architectural element in the composition. The emphasis will be on design strategies of line, shape, value and colour to bring more excitement and emotional content to your painting. Please bring photo reference material. $201.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

7 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Curt Dunlop". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

8 to 10 - 17th Annual Heart of Muskoka Craft Show in Port Carling www.craftshowscanada.com

8 to 10 - 21st Annual Muskoka Pioneer Power Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. Featuring Heritage Display Rooms (new!), Waterous Saw Mill (new!), Mowry Sningle Mill, Log Cabin, Blacksmith Shop, Town Criers, Linn Tractor, Engine Displays, Country Store, Lawn, Pick-up & Tractor Pulls, Class & Anitque Vehicles and a Grand Parade on Sat. & Sun. Show Feature: Lawn Tractors & related Equipment (All Colours & Large Equipment Also Welcome). Lawn tractor pulls - Friday night. Tractor Pull - Sat./Sun. Truck pulls - Sat. night. 7:00 - 10:00 am pancake & Sausage/Peameal brekfast. Admission $5.00. Accompanied children under 12 FREE. For more information call Murray Jibb (705) 645-1954 or Ken Medley (705) 645-0541. Gates open Fri. 5:00 pm, Sat. 7:00 am and Sun. 7:00 am. Free parking.

8 to 10 - 25th Anniversary Boat Show at Sagamo Park, Gravenhurst www.acbs.ca

8 to 10 - Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. Catch The Fun. Take a friend fishing…respect fish habitat. If you and a friend or family members would like to try fishing in Ontario waters for the first time (or the first time in a long time), circle this weekend on your calendar. For three days only (12:01 a.m. Friday to 11:59 pm Sunday), Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing in Ontario without a license during the annual Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. www.familyfishingweekend.com.

9 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

9 - 8:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Jack Hutton and Friends. His talent needs no introduction. All seats $22.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

9 & 10 - Ontario Guild 21st Annual Town Criers Provincial Championships at Santa's Village, the Bracebridge Fairgrounds and the Segwun docks. www.towncrier.on.ca Attendance is normally between 18 to 25 town criers in their uniforms with their escorts accompanying them in period dress. Sat. 9th - 10:30 am - 1st competition at Santa's Village, Bracebridge. 1:00 pm - Parade and Opening Ceremonies at Muskoka Pioneer Power Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. 2:00 pm - 2nd competition at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. Sun. 10th - 11:30 am - 3rd cry at Segwun docks, Sagamo Park, Gravenhurst. 2:00 pm - Segwun cruise and awards presentation.

9 to 30 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Recent Work by Elspeth Wood. Black & white photographs and Polaroid transfers exploring the gradual decay and return of vehicles into the landscape. Location: The Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. Call 645-5501 for more information. www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com.

10 - Gravenhurst Triathlon. Planned for downtown Gravenhurst with route to be confirmed soon. www.multisportcanada.com

10 - 2:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Chris Pilsworth - Illusionist. This show will captivate the imagination of audiences age 4 to 84. A unique presentation blending magic and illusion with comedy, music and dance. Adults & seniors $14.00 Youth $12.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

10 - 7:30 pm - Music on the Barge at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst. The Trillium Dixie Jazz Band. Bill Urban - Leader. Enjoy a night of great jazz tunes, spirituals, marches and blues with this entertaining group. In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

11 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Muskoka Concert Band". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

11 & 12 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Luminous Florals in Water Colour with Margaret Roseman, CSPWC, SCA, TWS. Increase observation and design strategies while capturing the beauty of flowers. This workshop will focus on traditional and experimental techniques of paint application, providing the students with methods to explore the unique spontaneous qualities of this medium. Emphasis will be on capturing the subtleties of flowers and using them to create works that express personal painting style. Studies will include use of colour, principles of design and the effect of light to achieve a musical rhythm and colour harmony while capturing the essence of your floral subject. $134.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

11 to 15 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Children's Workshop - Lights! Camera! Action! with Amy Bridle. Ages 8+ A maximum of ten children. Develop the silver screen actor inside yourself. With exercises, improvisation, monologues and scene studies explore acting for film and TV through script work, story telling, movement and voice. Movie Premiere Party at the end of the week and take home your own video of the week's filming projects. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 Fax (705) 646-2304, 2 Pinewood Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K8 $250.00 plus gst Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

12 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

13 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

13 to 15 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Big Bold Beautiful Landscape with Val Kent. $201.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

14 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Jennings and Company". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

15 to 17 - Muskoka Arts & Crafts presents their 43rd Annual Summer Show at Annie Williams Park. http://www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com

15 - 7:30 pm - Music on the Barge at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst. The National Band of the Naval Reserve. The Muskoka Music Festival and Music on the Barge presents this professional, diversified organization of some 45 musicians. The Band provides its audiences the pleasure of hearing a military band proud of its tradition of naval and musical excellence. In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

16 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

16 - 8:00 pm - Rock and reminisce to the classic hits of Alannah Myles at The Gravenhurst Opera House. All seats $34.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

17 - 7:30 pm - Music on the Barge at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst. Good Vibrations. Enjoy this amazing party band, with a cool California look and sound. A memorable evening of summer classics from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's, featuring your favourite artists. In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

18 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Bracebridge Legion Pipes & Drums". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

18 & 19 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Colour Retreat with Lynda Lynn. Retreat to a private cottage along the water and stretch your brain with colour interpretation. For advanced painters only. $134.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

18 to 22 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Children's Workshop - What Were the Masters Thinking? with Elke Scholz. Ages 8+ What were they thinking? how were they living? when they did their painting. Hike and sketch outdoors, work with easels and artists materials. Explore nature, hear adventures and tell your own fantastic art adventure story. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 Fax (705) 646-2304, 2 Pinewood Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K8 $250.00 plus gst (Material fee for workshops are $ 3.00 per day plus gst) Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

19 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

20 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

20 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Landscape Watercolour with Ross Monk. Ross's gentle and thorough demonstrations exposes a wealth of knowledge and his unique interpretation of the Muskoka Outdoors. $67.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

20 to 24 - Annual Carnival/Midway sponsored by Swiss Chalet/Harvey's, Bracebridge in the parking lot. All proceeds will go to the new recreation centre for a defibrillator.

20 - Aug. 27 - Back by popular demand (from the creators of the hit summer show Scenes From My Dock!) the self-help, 12-step musical "WAKE ME WHEN IT'S OVER" returns from The Muskoka Theatre project starring Suzette Araujo (from Cirque du Soleil) and Sweeney MacArthur (from Mamma Mia, Scenes From My Dock!). Wake Me When It's Over is about how one man attempts to deal with the events in his life as he turns the big 5-0. "Not to be missed!" (Parry Sound North Star). Location: The Stone Hall Theatre (Rosseau Community Hall), Village of Rosseau. BUS TOUR AND GROUP PACKAGES AVAILABLE. THIS SHOW IS PERFECT FARE FOR FOR MIXED AUDIENCES (14+) AND ESPECIALLY SENIORS! FOR COMPLETE INFO & SCHEDULE VISIT www.weekendguy.com TICKETS: $30.00 (Taxes and fees included). ON LINE at www.weekendguy.com or CALL TicketWeb @ 1-888-222-6608 or visit the Weekend Guy Store, 2 Oak St, Village of Rosseau. BUS TOURS or GROUPS of 15+ call 1-877-855-5512. DIRECTIONS: 25 minutes from Parry Sound. HWY 400 to HWY 141 then EAST 18 km to HWY 632 and the Village of Rosseau.

21 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Gravenhurst Bifocal Band". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

21 & 22 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Oil Painting For Beginners with Lila Miller. Learn the fundamentals of oil painting and the techniques involved in producing a painting from start to completion. Types of oils, Mediums, Canvas vs. Boards, composition, colour mixing, colour theory, varnishing and framing a work of art. Methods of Landscape painting, figurative work, portraiture and still life will be discussed. $134.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

21 to 23 - 8:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii. 2:00 pm matinee on July 23. Prices: Adults $30.00 evening or $25.00 matinee. Seniors/Students $26.00 evening or $22.50 matinee. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

22 - Muskoka Heritage Foundation presents the Summer Tours of Homes & Gardens. www.muskokaheritage.org.

22 to 24 - 23rd Annual Muskoka Antique Show in Port Carling. www.antiqueshowscanada.com/muskoka.htm

23 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

23 - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - 17th Annual Baysville Walkabout Festival. Crafts, pancake breakfast, D.J. music and live band, sidewalk sales. Fun for the entire family. Food and refreshments. For more information call Louise at (705) 767-3257.

23 - Terry Fox 25th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner. Location: The Terry Fox Room in the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre. Cost is $100.00 per plate with all proceeds going to the Terry Fox Foundation for Cancer Research. Receipts for tax purposes are available. Our goal is $25,000. Corporate donations are greatly appreciated. For further information, tickets or donation of auction items please contact: Don Holstock (705) 687-5514, Bernene Jones (705) 687-1681 or Pat or Chip Louhead (705) 687-0822.

23 - 8:00 pm - Muskoka Concertfest 2005 on behalf of The Muskoka Rails Museum presents The Irish Descendants. Tickets $30.00. Location: Bracebridge Centennial Centre. Tickets available at Bird's Variety & Giftware and Surf Paradise in Bracebridge.

23 & 24 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Gagnon's Summer Arts & Crafts Show & Sale. This is the fund-raiser created to give opportunity to local artists and crafters to come and participate inexpensively while supporting the non-profit, community-based organization in our community. Booth fees from this year's event will go to support the YWCA children's programs. Applications will be accepted with payment until June 24th, 2005 at store closing or until all booth spaces are filled. For more information contact Colleen Swider, Community Development & Sponsorship Co-ordinator, Gagnon's Your Independent Grocer (705) 646-1412 or cswider@bellnet.ca.

23 & 24 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - The Big Art Thing Tour. A free self-guided tour to explore some of Muskoka's finest artists in their studios. Take the opportunity to learn how the artists' studios operate and meet the artists. Brochures available throughout Muskoka or on the website. Call (705) 646-1367. www.thebigartthing.com.

23 - Aug. 14 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - The Artful Garden. RR#1, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1W8 (705) 645-8618 pottery@muskoka.com. 2km west of Bracebridge on Highway 118 to South Monck Drive, north 2km to Partridge Lane, turn left to the first lane on the right, 1016 Partridge Lane.

24 - 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Orillia Horticultural Society's 10th Annual Garden Tour. Tour includes Gardening Pride Winners, 8 gardens and refreshments served at one garden. Tickets $10.00. Tickets available at Scott's Garden Centre, Flowers by June and Sandy's Flowers. Hope to see everyone there. Any questions, call Annalynn at (705) 326-2729.

24 - 7:30 pm - Music on the Barge at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst. Tanglefoot. One of Canada's premier roots/acoustic bans, Tanglefoot is a mix of clever songwriting, vocal polish and overwhelming energy. They have attained legendary status throughout Canada, the United States and Great Britain with finely crafted music and charismatic performances. In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

25 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Glass Painting with Elke Scholz. Bring your glassware, functional or decorative to paint. Learn to prepare, design patterns and play! Pieces will be washable and functional when done. $67.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

25 - 6:00 pm - 800 pm - The Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce presents Business Before Hours with your host Muskoka Highlands Golf Course. Please RSVP to Marny at 645-5231. Don't forget your business cards to win a draw prize! Hope to see you there!

25 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Temple Knights Tai Chi & Kung Fu". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

25 - 7:30 pm - Santa's 50th Anniversary in Bracebridge Parade. Location: Flats Area, Hwy 118 West.

25 to 29 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Children's Workshop Worldbeat Music Adventure with Jack Barnes. Ages 8+ Drum your way around Africa , celebrate a Mexican Fiesta, caravan across the Middle Eastern Desert, connect with the ancient Native drums of the north, enjoy calypso and rock to the beat. Make instruments and learn to play real percussion instruments from around the world. Performance at the end of the week. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 Fax (705) 646-2304, 2 Pinewood Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K8 $250.00 plus gst (Material fee for workshops are $ 3.00 per day plus gst) Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

25 to 29 - Kris King Muskoka Summer Hockey School in co-operation with The Gravenhurst Recreation Dept. 19th year of operation. A family hockey school for boys & girls. Send application to Kris King Summer hockey School, 1264 Matthiasville Rd., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1X1 (705) 645-5540. Cost $285.00 for one week or $560.00 for two weeks. Deposit: $100.00 per week. This is a day camp only.
26 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Jewelery Making with Elke Scholz. Bring your glassware, functional or decorative to paint. Learn to prepare, design patterns and play! Pieces will be washable and functional when done. $67.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

26 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

26 to 29 - Annual Kennel Club Dog Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds.

26 to 30 - 8:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii. 2:00 pm matinee on July 30. Prices: Adults $30.00 evening or $25.00 matinee. Seniors/Students $26.00 evening or $22.50 matinee. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

27 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

27 to 29 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Flowers and Negative Spaces with Marilyn Pike. In this workshop Marilyn will share her strong and bold, soft and delicate approach. With one on one attention is a quite setting students enjoy their success. Always favourite. Paint negative and positive spaces for more impact and depth to your painting. Marilyn's approach is most informative and approachable. Very encouraging. $201.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

28 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Mike Phillips". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

29 to 31 - Johanna Van Kempen cordially invites you to her 20th Annual Art Show of original paintings at Windermere House. Fri. 7pm-10pm, Sat. 10am-8pm and Sun. 10am-5pm. Call (905) 883-1679 for more information. If you are unable to attend this Exhibition my next show will be an Open House at my Studio in Richmond Hill. Oct. 15-16 and Oct. 22-23 from 10am-5pm. Come - bring a friend - and enjoy!

30 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

30 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Bracebridge Lion's Club Annual Steak BBQ at Annie Williams Park. Tickets are $15.00 each. Call (705) 646-2394 to reserve. www.muskoka.com/lions

30 -9:00 pm - 1:00 am - MacTier Railroad Heritage Society Heritage Summer Fund-Raising Dance. At the Mactier Community Centre (ice surface). Music by The Muskoka Roads Band with Jeff & Johnny Young. Tickets $10.00. Advance sale or at the door. Cash bar. Refreshments. For more information call (705) 375-2860 or (705) 375-2697 or (705) 375-0232.

31 - 7:30 pm - Music on the Barge at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst. Lincolnaires. The Best Good Time 50's Rock Rock and Roll Music with this high energy band. This original golden oldies tribute to the stars of Rock 'n' Roll features the memorable "classics" that, for five decades, have influenced millions of music lovers. In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

August 2005

1 to 5 - Kris King Muskoka Summer Hockey School in co-operation with The Gravenhurst Recreation Dept. 19th year of operation. A family hockey school for boys & girls. Send application to Kris King Summer hockey School, 1264 Matthiasville Rd., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1X1 (705) 645-5540. Cost $285.00 for one week or $560.00 for two weeks. Deposit: $100.00 per week. This is a day camp only.
1 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - cancelled due to Civic Holiday.

2 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

2 to 4 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Children's Workshop Outdoor Landscape - any media with Elisabeth Gibson. T.W.S. An annual favourite Elisabeth takes her students on an outdoor adventure with many demonstrations and one on one demonstrations. $201.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com
2 to 5 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Children's Workshop Worldbeat Music Adventure with Jack Barnes. Ages 8+ Drum your way around Africa , celebrate a Mexican Fiesta, caravan across the Middle Eastern Desert, connect with the ancient Native drums of the north, enjoy calypso and rock to the beat. Make instruments and learn to play real percussion instruments from around the world. Performance at the end of the week. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 Fax (705) 646-2304, 2 Pinewood Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K8 $250.00 plus gst (Material fee for workshops are $ 3.00 per day plus gst) Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

2 to 6 - 8:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Nurse Jane Goes to Hawaii. 2:00 pm matinee on Aug. 6. Prices: Adults $30.00 evening or $25.00 matinee. Seniors/Students $26.00 evening or $22.50 matinee. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

3 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

4 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Curt Dunlop". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

4 to 14 - Muskoka Music Festival www.artsinmuskoka.com

5 - Noon - 1:30 pm - Public Skate Event: Christmas in August at the Bracebridge Memorial Arena. Call 645-3037 or 645-8888 for more details.

6 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

6 & 7 - Annual Model Railroad Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds.

6 to 27 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Space, Form & Surface. An examination of the relationship between surface, form and space through felt by Hannah Lin. Location: The Chapel Gallery, 15 King Street, Bracebridge. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. Call 645-5501 for more information. www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com.

7 - 7:30 pm - Music on the Barge at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst. Great Balz a Fyre. A great night of entertainment featuring the World's Finest Celebrity Tributes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison. In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

8 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "L'Orchestre de la
Francophonie Canadienne". A professional orchestra made up of young people ages 18-30 years old from across Canada. Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

8 - 8:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Canadian Chamber Music Players featuring Julian Armour. All seats $35.00 www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

8 & 9 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Oil Painting for Intermediate with Lila Miller. For artists with little or moderate painting experience who want to bring the studio outdoors. Topics include: colour theory, brushwork, landscape composition, creating mood and atmosphere with light and shadow, methods of painting outdoors, traveling with paints and transporting finished works. $134.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

8 to 12 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Children's Workshop All That Is Art with Amy Doxey and Naomi Brinkhof. Ages 6 - 8. Have fun getting messy and creating. With wonder and whimsy spark your imagination in drawing, printmaking, sculpture and painting. Art Show at the end of the week. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 Fax (705) 646-2304, 2 Pinewood Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K8 $250.00 plus gst (Material fee for workshops are $ 3.00 per day plus gst) Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

9 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

9 - 8:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Mimi Blais. All seats $30.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

10 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

10 to 12 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Beginning Watercolour Techiques Level One with Elke Scholz. Starting from scratch students will get in depth information about materials and important foundational watercolour techniques. Lots of demos and hands on projects. Very encouraging. Guaranteed to get you excited. $201.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

11 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "The Outfit". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

11 to 16 - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Toad of Toad Hall. Adults $20.00 Seniors $18.00 Youth $15.00. Aug. 11 & 12 - 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Aug. 13 - 1:00 pm. Aug. 14, 15 & 16 - 7:00 pm. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

12 & 13 - Gravenhurst Sawdust City Days. Hosted by members of the Business Improvement Area in downtown Gravenhurst, this two-day street sale features: logging demonstrations; vendors; artisans; music; outdoor beer garden; and street dance. For vendor/event information, call (705) 687-9202.

12 & 13 - The Huntsville Hospital Auxiliary and The Rotary Club of Huntsville/Lake of Bays presents the Bell Canada Huntsville Dragonboat Festival. 40 teams/800 participants racing on Huntsville's waterfront. 5000+ spectators. Food and beverage tents. Team registration or additional info: www.huntsvilledragonboat.com (705) 789-4771.

12 to 14 - 22nd Annual Bracebridge Antique Show & Sale. In the agricultural building at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds on Fraserburg Rd. Fri. 5pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-5pm and Sun. 11am-4pm. General Admission $5.00 good for the weekend. For more information contact Bill Gerbrandt (519) 442-6297 or Ian Robb (519) 422-4395.

13 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

13 - 9:15 pm - Muskoka Concertfest 2005 on behalf of The Muskoka Rails Museum presents All-Star Country Tribute Show. Featuring tributes to Shania, Faith, Tim, Brooks & Dunn. Tickets $30.00. Location: Gravenhurst Opera House. Tickets available at The Gravenhurst Opera House 1-888-495-8888.

14 - 7:30 pm - Music on the Barge at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst. Steeling Time. A Tribute to James Taylor with strong vocal harmonies and polished musician ship. Sing along to the classics like "You've Got a Friend" and so many more. In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

15 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Bracebridge Legion Pipes & Drums". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

15 to 17 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Introduction to Plein aire Outdoor Oil Painting with John Anderson at Brookland Farms. Working outdoors John's confidence and guidance encourages students to paint on location. Landscape experience, drawing ability and colour knowledge is an asset for this workshop. $201.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

15 to 19 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Children's Workshop - Lights! Camera! Action! with Amy Bridle. Ages 8+ A maximum of ten children. Develop the silver screen actor inside yourself. With exercises, improvisation, monologues and scene studies explore acting for film and TV through script work, story telling, movement and voice. Movie Premiere Party at the end of the week and take home your own video of the week's filming projects. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 Fax (705) 646-2304, 2 Pinewood Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K8 $250.00 plus gst Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

16 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

17 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

18 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Jennings and Company". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

18 & 19 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Outdoor Landscape Adventure with Elke Scholz. Explore planning and layout for landscape drawing while enjoying the outdoors. $134.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

18 to 20 - 8:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Affections of May. Adults $32.00 Seniors $29.00 Youth $27.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

19 to 21 - 14th Annual Dockside Festival of the Arts. There's no place like home! Come 'Shop the Dock' as we host our first Dockside Festival back at the dock in our new multi-million dollar Wharf & special events area! Featuring more than 140 artisans from across Canada, this Top 50 Festival, sponsored by the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce, draws thousands of people annually to Gravenhurst. Dockside is an Ontario signature event! The kid spotlight is on 'Munchkin Land' with Dinosaur Dreams on site from the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Soon-to-be-announced entertainment will join the ROM Dinosaur Museumobile! All family entertainment is free to children 12 and under when accompanied by an adult. Admission prices are $4 for adults; $3 for seniors & students; $6 weekend pass. It's a great time to 'Shop the Dock!' For more information, call 705/687-4432.

19 - 21 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm - The Bracebridge Lions Club 8th Annual Woodworking Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. Admission: $7 per person. Children under 12 are free. At the bottom of this page is a coupon worth $2 off the regular admission. There is no charge for parking. A non-transferable weekend pass is available for $12 per person. www.muskoka.com/lions

20 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

20 - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm - St. Thomas' Anglican Church - Auction. 1 Mary St., Bracebridge. For more information or to make a donation please call (705) 645-3486.

21 - 7:30 pm - Music on the Barge at Gull Lake Park in Gravenhurst. The Good Brothers. Recent inductees into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and Winners of nine Juno Awards as Canadian Country Group of the Year. Bruce, Brian and Larry Good are back for their annual visit to perform their classic hits and current recordings. In the event of rain, concert will be held at the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre.

21 to 24 - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Peaches On Ice. Dinner/Show $40.00. Show only $20.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

22 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop Landscape Watercolour with Ross Monk. Ross's gentle and thorough demonstrations exposes a wealth of knowledge. $67.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

22 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Highland Concert Band". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

22 to 26 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Children's Workshop - Around The World Art Play with Elke Scholz and Naomi Brinkhof. Ages 8+ Explore and live the ancient Aztecs, Native American Indians, Africans, Japanese and Ancient Egypt. Each day has a theme with games, cultural arts and crafts and music!!! To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 Fax (705) 646-2304, 2 Pinewood Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K8 $250.00 plus gst Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

23 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

23 & 24 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Children's Workshop - Yoga Kids with Amy Bridle. Ages 8+ Children today are under a lot of stress. Homework, pressure to compete with other children, endless after-school activities, attention deficit, and other misunderstood behaviours -- it all adds up! Yoga Kids designed to introduce your child to the fun and health benefits of yoga. Through the learning of asanas (yoga poses and stretches), silent meditation, and authentic movement children will be encouraged to explore their own unbounded super highways to creativity. Through Yoga, and its teachings, children can begin to open the doors to understanding and find alternative solutions to the issues that they face in their day-to-day lives. This program focuses on peace, health, expression, and creativity. It is our aim to teach the youth of today techniques that can be practiced by the children on their own to bring them to a place of balance, contentment, fun, creativity, and lots of beautiful smiles. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 Fax (705) 646-2304, 2 Pinewood Dr., Bracebridge, ON P1L 1K8 $100.00 plus gst Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com

24 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

25 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Ultra-Violet Catastrophe". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

25 & 26 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Adult Workshop "OM-uskoka" with Amy Bridle. "OM-uskoka" gives rest to body, mind and senses. The OM-uskoka program is designed to recharge your Pranic (energetic) batteries as well as to truly rejuvenate your body and mind. In doing so, ones authentic self is more available to play and create! Participants will take part in two daily Yoga practices (Asanas & silent meditation), Mantra chanting, and a lecture/talk. For complete benefits, we will instruct and recommend following this powerful and harmonious program based on the 5 points of Yoga. $134.00 plus gst. To pre-register call Elke Scholz at (705) 646-2300 escholz@vianet.ca, Payable by cheque or VISA. www.elkescholz.com.

25 to 27 - 8:00 pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents Affections of May. Adults $32.00 Seniors $29.00 Youth $27.00. www.gravenhurst.ca 1-888-495-8888 or (705) 687-5550.

27 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bracebridge Farmers Market. Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. For more information call Sherry Leverdingen (705) 788-7883.

29 - 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell Entertainment - "Muskoka Concert Band". Free. Bring a lawnchair. Donations welcome. For more information contact Hannah Lin, Bandshell Coordinator, Bracebridge Culture & Recreation (705) 645-3037.

30 - 7:00-9:00 pm - Community Drum Circle at Memorial Park, Manitoba St., Bracebridge. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Free. Cancellations will be broadcast by 99.5 Moose FM around 6:30 pm.

31 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Gravenhurst Farmers Market. Downtown Gravenhurst.

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