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Ed George — obituary

George,  Edward Archibald Passed away peacefully at the Almonte...

Almonte Lawn Bowling Club “rolls for the cure”

July 20 was a lovely evening and...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – July 18, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The two Diomede Islands...

Arts & Culture

An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

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NOREEN YOUNG: DRAWINGS & ILLUSTRATIONS at Sivarulrasa Gallery

An exhibition in support of the Noreen Young Award for the Arts Show dates: August 1 – September 4, 2026 Opening Reception: Sunday August 2, 3pm-5pm From August 1 to September 4,...

Maternal Ecologies: Feminist Practices of Motherhood, Land and Creativity

Review by Edith Cody-Rice Maternal Ecologies is an anthology, a combination of artistic and academic expressions of the experience of motherhood, particularly in relation to nature and the land In...

August brings two new exhibitions to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Two new exhibitions are coming to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in August! Attend the vernissage for “Unfinished Journey: Memory, Identity, & Family” by Anne Kelly and “Queer Newfoundland...

An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

Online painting classes with BlairT.Paul

New online painting classes are being offered by recognized Canadian artist Blair T. Paul, AOCADU, OSA. Maybe you have attended a workshop in the...

‘Proper’ — Rosemary Leach

by Rosemary Leach  Thirty years ago I turned away from Virginia Woolf’s copious diaries, bored. Early Covid, I downloaded everything Woolf wrote for $3. Now, it all...

CHANNELS at Sivarulrasa Gallery, Almonte

Featured Artists: Deborah Arnold, Elaine Carr, Wendy Robertson A group exhibition, Sept 2 to Oct 9, 2020 Artists Talk & Virtual Vernissage: Wednesday September 9, 7:00pm-8:30pm....

Rhythm & Song Fall session

A Community Singing Experience Join us to sing for FUN, well-being, and a sense of connection.  Imagine, experience, and develop your voice with Jennifer Noxon FALL SESSION 2020  Because...

RAG BAG CABARET IS BACK outside on the mighty Mississippi!

After nearly four months of quarantine, shutdowns, lockdowns, social distancing, live show exile and masks, The Rag Bag Cabaret variety show is back and coming...

The Library is open again!

The Mississippi Mills Public Library is open again! In order to keep everyone safe, please be prepared to follow the guidelines listed below. If you...

Live outdoor concert at MERA, August 23

After having to cancel seven musical concerts, Music at MERA is proud to announce a fund-raising outdoor concert on Sunday, August 23rd at 2:PM,...

Threshold 

by Rosemary Leach “Every Swamp has its task,” says Jungian therapist James Hollis. I exhale: Thank you. Being an artist involves a fair amount of swamp. Places where...

Virtual vernissage July 25: ‘Michael Pittman: Hard, Hard Times’

Sivarulrasa Gallery, Almonte A solo exhibition, July 22 – Aug 28, 2020 Virtual Vernissage/Artist Talk: Saturday, July 25, 3 pm-4 pm. Artist Michael Pittman will join...

Library computer lab is open again

Mississippi Mills Public Library computer lab The computer lab at the Almonte Branch is now open by appointment only. As part of Stage 2 in...

“Almonte, Spirit of Place” now in

I told you earlier in the month about the imminent release of the lovely book Almonte, Spirit of Place by Ottawa publisher and photographer...

When the going gets tough, the choir keeps singing

Rhythm & Song Community Choir The resilience and creativity that humans have demonstrated in these last few months has been impressive. Since COVID-19 hit, everyone...

Sivarulrasa Gallery re-opens!

Sivarulrasa Gallery in Almonte is open once again to visitors as of Wednesday, May 20. Please follow our signs and floor markings for physical...

KITCHEN: virtual exhibit at Sivarulrasa Gallery

KITCHEN at Sivarulrasa Gallery, Almonte Jointly presented by Sivarulrasa Gallery & Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum A group exhibition, May 13 - July 10, 2020 Featured...

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