Waterfront Festival This Weekend at the Port of Orillia
Setup is underway for the Orillia Waterfront Festival, which will take place August 9 through 11 at the Port of Orillia. The event features an …
Culture
Artist Spotlight: Raune-lea
After more than 30 years as a hair stylist, Raune-lea closed her business in Peterborough and retired to Orillia with her new husband. Seeking an …
Villager Ventures: Pirate Party
Avast ye, Villagers! This old salt has some news for you. Mark this on your calendar because this is a bit of a lesser known …
About the Artist: Barbara Schmidt
Barbara Schmidt was born in Minot, North Dakota to a Mennonite Minister’s family. Her childhood, which was often compared to that of a military family, …
Pride Month: A Celebration of Love and Inclusion
June brought us together in the most colorful way possible. With tons of rainbow flags and events, we saw an entire community coming together to …
Artist Spotlight: NORMAN ROBERT CATCHPOLE
After a 40 year hiatus from painting, my creative journey was kick-started in January 2020 as the pandemic began circling the globe. I am a …
CDC General Manager to Step Down after 14 Years
It was announced today that the Orillia Area CDC’s General Manager, Wendy Timpano, will bemoving on to a new career challenge after 14 years with …
Artist Spotlight: Lynne Hollingsworth
Lynne Hollingsworth grew up in Toronto, and studied at the Ontario College of Art and the University of Toronto, with an additonal experience at Teachers’ …
Artist Spotlight: MarshMellow
When an artist named Marshall met an artist named Melillo and they became best friends, much fun and mayhem ensued and the dynamic duo MarshMellow …
“I’ll Be Back Before Midnight” Promises a Heart-Pounding Thrill Ride at Mariposa Arts Theatre
Mariposa Arts Theatre (MAT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production, “I’ll Be Back Before Midnight,” directed by seasoned community theatre veteran, Kaleb Sauve. With …