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Celebrating creativity and community: Casey Gayton wins the 2026 Noreen Young Award for the Arts

Puppets Up! is thrilled to share some...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 27, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The Norwegian Grand Master...

Diana’s Quiz – June 27, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  Who is the Number...

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An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

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Celebrating creativity and community: Casey Gayton wins the 2026 Noreen Young Award for the Arts

Puppets Up! is thrilled to share some magical community news. On Friday, June 26, representatives from the festival attended the Almonte District High School graduation to present the second...

Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping shape a future national library collection, curating a list of Canadian books for a new public space led by Library and Archives Canada...

Join the Almonte Legion Pipe Band — beginner lessons start this October

Have you always been captivated by the sound of bagpipes or the beat of drums? Now’s your chance to learn. The Almonte Legion Pipe Band is welcoming new members...
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An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

Books

John Dunn's Stories

Lanark Lit Writing Competition

Pick of the Past

Two new exhibitions are coming to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Almonte, ON- Two new exhibitions are coming to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in May! Attend the vernissage for “Carole Baillargeon: Rock Paper Scissors”...

The First Lady Next Door by Eliza Reid

by Edith Cody-Rice   The title of Eliza Reid's new memoir, The First Lady Next Door, skilfully captures the flavour of her attitude and of her...

Every breath you take has a history

EDITOR'S NOTE AND DISCLOSURE: This story started as a question to an AI app about claims I've seen online that we all, very likely,...

Vendor market at the Textile Museum– April 26

On Sunday, April 26 from 10am - 4pm, celebrate local artisans who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour! Hosted at the Mississippi Valley...

TWO EXHIBITIONS OPENING at Sivarulrasa Gallery

Shows run: April 11 – May 15, 2026 Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday April 11, 2pm-4pm From April 11 to May 15, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present...

Final Learning Again in Almonte events for the season

Two final events for this season of Learning Again in Almonte, so pertinent to the world we are living in, are sure to challenge...

“In Schumann’s Footsteps: Dances, Dreams and Remembrances” — April 11

The 2025–2026 Almonte in Concert Season closes on a high note … and you won't want to miss it. The finale for this season has quickly...

Help shape the future of the Mississippi Mills Public Library

The Mississippi Mills Public Library and its Library Board are inviting all community members, not just current library users, to share their ideas for...

It’s The Perfect Time to think about proms past!

Why? Because high school graduation — and a brand new musical that showcases that very thing — are right around the corner! The cast and...

MM Film Society final film of the Winter/Spring 2026 series — Bob Trevino Likes It

This heart-warming movie is based on a true story. Come enjoy it on Sunday, April 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m. upstairs at the Almonte...

A Life in Costume Design: Evolving Art from Craft

Learning Again in Almonte invites you to join us for an afternoon with Ingrid Hamster. You might recognize her from the Puppets Up parade, sewing...

‘Shattered: Time in Pieces’ at ADHS

by Ella Wattie The Almonte and District High School Drama Club’s production of Shattered: Time in Pieces is a hilarious and gripping story following four...

Corry McClure at the Corridor Gallery

Hello Art Admirers, My name is Corry McClure and I invite you to visit my art exhibit and sale at the Corridor Gallery, Mississippi Mills...

Befriend the Magic – Be a Volunt-hero with Puppets Up!

Oh my gosh. Do you know what's only six months away? That’s when the Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival returns to the most puppet-friendly...
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