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Collingwood Summer Theatre

by Collingwood InfoApril 6, 2017November 9, 2019Collingwood Events

You don’t need to travel to Stratford or Toronto to see amazing theatre: we’ve got it right here in our great town! The Collingwood Summer Theatre Festival starts next month and it is something you truly don’t want to miss.

While The Historic Gayety Theatre holds shows all year, the Summer Theatre Festival features a number of plays that will literally knock your socks off.

Start the season off right at the theatre’s gala event, The Bowties and Bubbly Ball, held on May 5^th at the Georgian Bay Hotel.

The season starts off with a marital comedy – “Sexy Laundry” – which portrays a weekend in the life of Alice and Henry, a couple married for 25 years after Alice wants to spice things up a bit and Harry just isn’t game. This show isn’t truly for kids, as there is some adult humour, language and situations. Get your tickets for this show that will play from May 16^th until the 20^th.

The second show of the summer season celebrates everything that this great nation has to offer. In celebration of Canada’s 150^th birthday, “Oh Canada, We Sing For Thee” is basically a musical celebration that will feature music from Canada’s best musical icons like Shania Twain, Neil Young, Anne Murry and so many more. Check this one out from June 20^th until the 24^th.

“Barefoot in the Park” is the next play on the roster, a rendition of Neil Simon’s hit play and movie. Another marital comedy, this one features newlyweds contending with a life in their small and chilly Manhattan brownstone as they adjust to being married. This one plays from July 24^th until the 27^th.

Summer isn’t quite over when “Over the Rainbow: The Harold Arlen Story” plays from August 15^th until the 19^th. A musical tribute to the man who wrote the amazing music for the Wizard of Oz, this play will explore his life and music.

You definitely don’t want to miss the last play of the bunch – “Dean and Jerry: What Might Have Been” – a musical tribute featuring all the best hilarious bits and hits from Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Playing as the leaves start to fall, from September 12^th until the 16^th.

If you want to see all five plays this summer, your best bet is to buy a subscription, which costs $200 a person. If you think you may have to miss one, the 4-play subscription is also a fantastic deal at only $160. Single tickets are $45 each, which means you’ll save $20 on the best subscription. Student and youth tickets are only $20, so this is a great opportunity to enrich the lives of your children with some great theatrical performances. If you want to attend the matinees, you’ll save $7 off the cost of the single ticket and pay only $38. Groups of ten or more will also save with $35 matinee tickets and $40 evening tickets.

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King for a Day

by Collingwood InfoMarch 30, 2017Collingwood Events

Any Collingwood resident knows that the Elvis Festival is one of our most monumentous events. Anyone patiently waiting for that weekend in July will be excited to learn that you can get a little taste of the festival this weekend. But, it isn’t all fun and games.

A new documentary on the Collingwood Elvis Festival, called “King for a Day” is going to be screened on April 1^st and 2^nd at the Simcoe Street Theatre. While the documentary will talk about all the hype surrounding our festival, this documentary will also get into some of the things that the general public doesn’t know.

After having their media credentials revoked at the 2015 Collingwood Elvis Festival, a small Collingwood-area film and production company called Mountain Goat Film decided to expose some of the problems behind the festival. They did the film based on the premise that a large American corporation – Elvis Presley Enterprises – are the ones in control of our locally-produced and publicly-funded arts and culture festival.

The documentary will talk to local people, including town staff, politicians and those involved with the event. It will expose some of the perceived conflicts of interest and other issues surrounding the iconic and well-known Collingwood festival. The film will definitely get into some deep and controversial topics and will ultimately draw some conflicting opinions. The aim of the documentary is to show all sides of the Elvis Festival, including the still-immense popularity of Elvis Presley.

The filmmakers have other films, music videos and sport videos on their resume, including their current production, “Snow People”, which is filmed and about Blue Mountain. It details the last 75 years and 75 stories of people who were or are involved with the mountain in some way, including Olympic athletes, people who helped build the mountain and just people who love the moment. You can get this video on Vimeo on Demand for rent or purchase.

You can get your tickets from Theatre Collingwood for $10 at the box office or online. Show times are 2pm and 7pm. After the show, there will be a Q&A with filmmakers Tracey Johnston and Tom Strnad.

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Collingwood Voted Municipality of the Year

by Collingwood InfoMarch 16, 2017November 9, 2019Collingwood Events

Not only is Collingwood the #1 community for entrepreneurship, we are also the top community for encouraging and supporting special events and festivals! Collingwood was recently voted as the #1 municipality of the year with a population less than 50,000 by Festivals and Events Ontario (FEO).

Judged by an independent panel of judges, communities were considered based on their efforts to create an atmosphere that was beneficial to the success of community festivals and events, whether they were local-only events or internationally recognized.

Basically, Collingwood is an amazing place to be because of the many festivals and events we hold that have the support of the town, the businesses and the residents of Collingwood.

The two other winners with higher populations include Guelph and Mississauga.

Collingwood has won a number of other awards through FEO through the years and has always been included among the top 50 and top 100 festivals for the last 16 years.

What festivals make Collingwood so great?

The Collingwood Elvis Festival is definitely a huge draw to our town and has been since its inception in 1995. As one of the largest Elvis festivals in the world, it brings in entertainers from all over the globe. 30,000 attendees line up to see the entertainment that this festival has to offer, with more than 18,000 visitors coming from over 100km away.

But, this isn’t the only festival that Collingwood has to delight residents and visitors. Other events include:

Whiskylicious

Frozen in Time Festival

Collingwood Santa Claus Parade

Apple Harvest Festival

Craft Beer and Cider Festival

Sidelaunch Days

Taste of the Town

These are just some of the amazing festivals and events that happen in our area on a yearly basis, with new events being added all the time. It is easy to see why the FEO chose Collingwood as the best municipality for bringing these types of happenings to the area. Stay tuned for what’s to come for this spring and summer in your town!

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Magic of Children in the Arts

by Collingwood InfoMarch 2, 2017Collingwood Events

A very magical event is about to take place in Collingwood – the Magic of Children in the Arts 2017 art exhibition. The culmination of many months of Collingwood and Clearview children creating art and it being collected and now displayed, this is Canada’s largest children’s art exhibition. This year’s themes include:

· Imagine: Our Future Habitat

· Imagine: Your Portrait in the Future

· Imagine: Your Favourite Things about Canada

· Imagine: Your Imaginary Canadian Creature

This year’s theme is in celebration of Canada’s 150^th birthday, happening this year and kids were asked to imagine the possibilities of Canada and Canadians in the future. Any media were allowed to be used, including sculptures and kids were asked to create an artist’s statement.

Started in 1994, by Lory MacDonald, one of many amazing local artists, the exhibition is now celebrating its 23^rd year! A partnership between Magic of Children in the Arts, the Town of Collingwood, the public library, as well as local businesses, community groups, parents, volunteers and of course the kids, this charitable event is incredible for everyone involved.

All artwork will be displayed at the Collingwood Public Library starting March 4^th until April 28^th and will be viewable during library hours. The artwork drop-off dates have now passed, but mark this on your calendar for next year if you are interested!

Upcoming with the exhibition are awards receptions for the children who have participated. These will include receiving a prize package, seeing the show, along with refreshments, music and activities for children from kindergarten to grade 8. Older kids will be able to experience a press gallery, which gives the event a more professional feeling. Prior to the opening of the exhibition, there were also many free art workshops through January and February at the library. There are two upcoming art workshops, both of which registration is required.

· March 12^th and 13^th – Community art star workshop

· April 17^th – Family art day

All artwork is reviewed by a professional artist and art materials are awarded to every child who participates.

You can still donate or sponsor for this or future year’s exhibitions, as the entire event is made possible only through donations and sponsorships.

While waiting to visit the event, kids should check out the website for fun activities they can do online or get direction for art activities they can do on their own.

Snowman Mania in Wasaga Beach

by Collingwood InfoJanuary 26, 2017July 20, 2021Collingwood Events

Get the kids some fresh air this Family Day weekend at check out Snowman Mania in nearby Wasaga Beach. This is the 12^th year of celebrations and this one promises to be bigger and better. Now four days long on February 17^th to 20^th, this event started off as a simple snowman building competition. While the snowmen building competitions are still going strong, there is just so much more to enjoy at Snowman Mania.

There will be music and food, winter sports, a talent showcase along with charity fundraising. Admission is absolutely free, so this is a great event for the entire family. Some events do require you purchase a very affordable $2 Snowman Mania button, which you can get from the Wasaga Beach RecPlex, YMCA, Town Hall, Wasaga Beach Public Library, Chamber of Commerce and other locations in the Wasaga Beach area. Most events are occurring at the Wasaga Beach RecPlex, which is at 1724 Mosley Street in Wasaga Beach. There will be additional parking at the Superstore on 45^th Street.

The kick-off event starts at 5pm at the RecPlex, with music from the James Barker Band, Rebecca Rain and Meghan Patrick. There is an indoor children’s activity hut with face painting, singing and dancing. Outdoor fire pits will keep you warm as you listen to the great Canadian talent. The end of the night will feature a fireworks show.

The weekend’s calendar of events include:

· Brunch & Art Show

· Free family yoga class

· Silent auction

· Free public swim (both at the RecPlex and the YMCA)

· 3 on 3 hockey tournament

· Craft beer tasting

· Chili cook off

· Snowshoe demo

· Pancake breakfast

· Laser tag

· Dinner and a movie – showing Moana

· Hand racing remote control car track

· Figure skating show

· Classic pedal planes

· Rock Solid wrestling

· Free family skating (held at Stars Arena)

Of note are a few events that will surely have you wanting to attend Snowman Mania (if the above list doesn’t sway you already!). The Superdogs will be making three appearances on Sunday at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. These dogs have toured all around the globe and will definitely be one of the highlights of the weekend. You will need your Snowman Mania button to attend.

The other fantastic, not-to-miss event will be the Polar Plunge. The bravest people in the Wasaga Beach area will dunk themselves into icy water, all for charity. You can do it too!

A number of sponsors made this event possible, showing their definitely community spirit. Remember to dress warm and have fun!

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Whiskylicious in Collingwood

by Collingwood InfoJanuary 20, 2017Collingwood Events

Looking for something unique to do this week in Collingwood? Savour all that is well and good about Canadian whisky at Collingwood’s Whiskylicious event. This event has already started, but goes until January 28^th. This amazing 12-day festival hosts a number of events, all inspired by Collingwood Whisky, a delicious whisky made at a distillery in Collingwood.

All events are hosted by the outstanding local chefs we have in the Collingwood area, where can taste whisky-inspired dishes, learn how to create some signature drinks and have a memorable experience. Many restaurants in the area will be participating and these include:

· The Huron Club

· Azzurra

· Memories Restaurant

· The Smoke

· Beaver & Bulldog

· Lakeside Seafood & Grill

· Harbour Street Fish Bar

· Gustav Chophouse & Bar

· Cabin Bistro

· Reef & Beef

· Tremont Cafe

· The Iron Skillet

· Bent Taco

· Northwinds Brewhouse & Eatery

· Olde Town Terrace

· Santini’s Ristorante

· Pie Wood Fired Pizza Joint

· The Dam Pub

· Tesoro

· Creemore Coffee Studio

· Brunello at 27 On 4^th

· The Candy Factory

· The Strand

· Crave the Chocolatier

Each spot will have a specialized menu for the event, pairing whisky with their wonderful offerings. Imagine a fresh Collingwood Whisky whipped cream, layered with raspberries and toasted oats and served with a nip or a dram of Collingwood Whisky. How about a Collingwood Whiskey Burger or a pan-seared local pork chop with a Collingwood Whisky puree? The possibilities are endless in this town, where the chefs are creative and the local food is literally to-die-for.

The Huron Club is the place to be to learn how to craft signature whisky drinks. Each night features a different personality, teaching you to mix a drink in an intimate, yet engaging setting.

Whiskylicious Central is a 2-day finale event that happens during the festival downtown. Entry is free, but classes or tastings are extra. Located in the Tremont Cafe and Studios on Simcoe Street, experience barrel rolling, art, a whisky master class, live music, and of course, good food and beverage.

On Friday, January 27^th, you can attend the Collingwood LCBO for a bottle engraving from 2 – 6pm, then head over to Whiskylicious Central to see a live band and try some whisky barrel-aged beer. Later, there will be a cookbook demo and tasting and these types of fun events are happening all that weekend.

You can get your tickets for the master class or cookbook tasting online for $30, as well as get your free tickets for the Whiskylicious event on Friday. If you plan to take part in the special menus at the many restaurants in the area, simply walk in or call to make a reservation.

Blue Mountain New Year’s Eve

by Collingwood InfoDecember 13, 2016Collingwood Events

New Year’s Eve will be here in just over two weeks and Blue Mountain is the perfect spot for visitors and residents to celebrate. The Blue Mountain New Year’s Eve event is for adults and families, with a number of great activities scheduled.

NYE Family Carnival Party

Starting at 5:30, you’ll enjoy a buffet dinner at the Blue Mountain Village Conference Centre. At 6pm, the family entertainment will start. At 7pm, there will be carnival entertainment and a countdown to the fireworks with a balloon drop. All music will be kid-friendly. The fireworks will happen over Mill Pond at 9:30 for the kids who need to go to bed, but want to celebrate the ringing in of the new year. The dress code for this event is resort casual. Adults and teens cost $75 a person, while youth from age 6 to 12 are $45 per person. Children five and under will be only $10. If you want babysitting for the night, this can be arranged as well, with advance notice. Get your tickets early as there are only 500 available for the family carnival party.

NYE Party Ice Hotel

For adult’s only fun, you’ll want to check out the Ice Hotel at the Blue Mountain Inn. With a cash bar and DJ, you’ll be able to eat, drink and dance the night away at this party. Happy Hour will happen from 10-11pm, with special drink pricing and prizes being given away. You can buy your tickets online and they are $60 a person. You must be over 19 and this event sees adults of all ages having fun. There are only 700 tickets available, so buying early is your best bet for ensuring you don’t miss out on the fun. Go outside at midnight to check out the fireworks that will be released, celebrating the new year. After the party, treat yourself to some pizza at the Pizza Pizza kiosk at the Blue Mountain Inn.

If you need accommodation or transportation, both are available for both parties. There will be shuttle service around the resort and to Collingwood. If you need more information, read all of the New Years Eve FAQs. There are a number of packages also available that combine accommodation and the parties.

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Collingwood is a not-to-miss event.

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Be the Change Film Series

by Collingwood InfoDecember 8, 2016December 2, 2016Collingwood Events

If you are new to Collingwood, you may not have heard of the Be the Change Film series, now in its eighth year. This documentary film series presents films with thought-provoking topics about our world in an effort to inspire and educate the Collingwood community into action. Working with the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation and the Collingwood educational store Elephant Thoughts, along with many community partners, this film series is there to provide the audience with information about what our earth is facing.

All films are being played at the Simcoe Street Theatre and the cost is $8 in advance or at the door or $5 for students. If you want to see all six films, the cost is $40. The proceeds of the films support both Elephant Thoughts and the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation.

You can make your film screening a complete night out, with a very inexpensive, local dinner for only $15. The meal is prepared by Farm to Table – Market & Kitchen and the CC Food Co-op. There will also be snacks and beverages provided by the Creemore Coffee Studio and Earthlinks, an environmental student group from Collingwood Collegiate Institute.

The Films

Koneline is an art film set in First Nations territory in Northern British Columbia and explores a beautiful and majestic area as it goes through change by modern development. This film is playing on January 18^th. Musical guest Mike Reid will play between shows.

Misconception plays on February 15^th and musical guest Craig Smith will play between the two shows. This film explores population growth and the misconceptions surrounding it.

Seed: The Untold Story lets us know how valuable seeds are to our survival and that the majority of seed varieties are now extinct. It will talk about our food legacy and how we can keep this treasured resource safe. It plays on March 15^th and musician Jason Redman will play between shows.

After the Last River is the last film in the series, examining the Attawapiskat reserve and how the De Beers diamond mine destroyed their community.

Residents and visitors to the Collingwood area will not want to miss this film series. Not only entertaining, it will be enlightening and supports some great causes. Don’t wait to get your tickets, as past shows have sold out before the film’s viewing.

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