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Letters to the Earth: Between Despair and Hope will be on display at the Agnes Jamieson Gallery from September 24 to November 28, 2026. The opening reception takes place on Saturday, September 26 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Curated by Carmel Brennan, and featuring work by 25 artists, this mixed media exhibition invites communities to participate in an ongoing conversation about the environmental crisis—one that is affecting people around the world and Canadians directly. Brennan believes that we must not only begin this conversation, but continue it, asking: How can our actions and creative practices truly make an impact today?

Through her curatorial experience, Brennan has observed that audiences respond most strongly to the creative arts when stories are shared that communicate urgency, care, and meaning. To participate in Letters to the Earth, artists are asked to handwrite a personal letter to the Earth and submit it to Brennan alongside their artwork. This gesture underscores Brennan’s belief that environmental action must be personal to inspire real change.

The opening reception will take place on Saturday, September 26 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  Opening remarks and a dance performance by contributing artist Noriko Yamamoto will start at 1:30 pm.  All are welcome.  Refreshments will be served.  Admission is by donation.

Nick Davis’ high-spirited documentary reveals how a humble Toronto run of the hippie musical Godspell became an historic incubator for modern comedy. Based solely on the bright futures of so many of the talents who formed the cast during the 14-month run — Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, and Jayne Eastwood plus musical director Paul Shaffer — Godspell’s impact and influence cannot be overstated. The improvisational element of the musical itself helped foster a unique sensibility that comedy fans would soon recognize in Saturday Night Live, SCTV, and countless other TV shows and movies. With its deft mix of engaging interviews and animated recreations, You Had to Be There brings this special time back into the present with an irrepressible sense of joy.

Thursday, October 8
4:15pm and 7:15pm

The Nest (2025), directed by Chase Joynt, follows a decolonial writer, Julietta Singh as she returns to her haunted childhood home. As she digs into the history of the house, she uncovers 140 years of forgotten matriarchs and political rebels she never knew. Indigenous, deaf, Japanese and South Asian communities and histories are all connected through the building’s walls. The Nest explores who gets lost in the archives of history, and what we stand to gain by resurrecting them. Presented in partnership with Haliburton County Public Library, this screening is open to all ages.

Admission is free. No pre-registration is required.

Come out and enjoy the Dorset Arts & Crafts Show for a vibrant celebration of local talent. Explore a diverse collection of handmade goods, from exquisite wood working and jewelry to stunning paintings and unique textiles.

Meet talented artisans, shop local and stay for lunch.

For more information contact:

705-766-9968

recreation@algonquinhighlands.ca

algonquinhighlands.ca/explore-play/recreation/

A strong tradition in Irish music is the fiddle duet with accompaniment, exemplified by legendary Sligo Style partnership like Andy McGann and Paddy Reynolds. This requires mastering melody and harmony interplay and developing musical intuition for seamless performance.

Bronx-born Brian Conway – son of Irish immigrants and one of the last direct links to Coleman through his studies with Andy McGann (a student of Coleman) and Martin Wynne (a student of Coleman’s teacher) – has dedicated his career to preserving this heritage. As one of the world’s premier fiddlers and a renowned teacher, Conway continues to pass the tradition to a new generation of musicians – including Cate Sandstrom – and is committed to keeping the Sligo Style alive

For decades, members of the Highland Grove Historical Society have been researching the history of the people and stories of their community in Cardiff Township.
Joanne Burroughs and Ed Dore have just completed the huge task of creating a book documenting the years of research.
Join them for a very informative talk about their research work, the holdings of the Society and the tiny but mighty Kidd Schoolhouse Museum which is their home base in Highland Grove.

Doors open at 1:30 at the church Parish Hall beside the Thrift Store. Presentation begins at 2:30 All are welcome. No admission charge. Refreshments available.
There will be a short Haliburton Highlands Genealogy Group business meeting at 2 pm, to which all are welcome as well.

Join us Sunday, October 25 from 12–6 pm for a relaxed autumn afternoon by the lake, filled with great food, crisp fall air and all the best parts of the season.

Our culinary team will be serving up a fall-inspired BBQ menu featuring smoked brisket, grilled burgers, crispy pickerel, seasonal salads, apple pie, peach cobbler and more.

S’mores around the firepit
Pumpkin patch
Local maker vendors
Beautiful fall views of Lake Kashagawigamog

Adults | $45
Includes all food + non-alcoholic drinks

Children 12 & under | $15
Includes all food + beverages

Gather your family and friends, come hungry and make an afternoon of it at The Post House. To book:

https://www.opentable.ca/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1357351&restref=1357351&experienceId=797104&utm_source=external&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=shared

Families can enjoy a Witch Dance Workshop, face painting by Pockets the Clown, palm reading by Catherine Harper, costume parade, scavenger hunts, Halloween games, and creative crafts. Visitors can also carve a pumpkin to take home or enter the pumpkin contest, take part in the colouring sheet contest, and warm up with hot chocolate and popcorn. 

Costumes are encouraged, admission is by donation, and prizes are generously sponsored by local businesses.