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Leonard Drynan — obituary

LEONARD WILLIAM DRYNAN 1943~2026 It is with broken hearts...

The Appleton ‘Toonie’ Book Sale’ is back!

Saturday October 3, 9am to 4pm, 280...

John Lock — obituary

Lock, John Kenneth It is with heavy hearts we...

Arts & Culture

An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

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Carleton Place is the first in North America to host this 160-metre record

An embroidered cloth 160.5 metres long, stitched by communities across 14 European countries, will be shown outside Europe for the first time on September 13, at UA FEST in...

Almonte’s Fibrefest is back on September 12 and 13!

Almonte, ON- Come on out to the scenic town of Almonte on September 12 and 13 to celebrate the wonderful world of fibre arts at the 31st Fibrefest -...

Drawing and cartooning for kids

Join us at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum for cartooning fun! Classes run for 8 Wednesdays beginning October 7th-November 25th, 5:30-6:45pm. The session will be led by Sam Hamilton...

An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

Murdoch Mysteries – Night’s Child – book review

by Amelia Gordon For those of us who are huge fans of the TV series Murdoch Mysteries, the publication of the trade paperback Night's Child...

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum and Diefenbunker share $49,071 Ontario grant to develop scientific programs

by Michael Rikley-Lancaster The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum in collaboration with the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum are thrilled to announce that they have received a Cultural Strategic Investment Fund...

Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival announces the 2013 roster of puppet troupes that will perform in Almonte on August 10th and 11th.

In keeping with this year’s “Family Reunion” theme, many familiar faces will be “back home” for Puppets Up! with shows we love to see. ...

The Dinner by Herman Koch – book review

by Edith Cody-Rice "All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." These opening lines of Tolstoy's Anna Karenina occur...

The Valley Players present an evening of one act plays and music.

On March 8th and 9th we will showcase some local musical talent with an eclectic mix of one act plays an the Mississippi Valley Textile...

The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum and Almonte Potter’s Guild offer a fun and creative March Break Camp

Once again the Almonte Potter's Guild and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum are teaming up to offer an exciting, creative full day March Break...

Vintage guitar making music again

by Kathryn Stevens, School Director, Musicworks A vintage guitar has found a new home and a new voice with the help of local businesses, caring...

Artist Patricia Gordon at the Chambers Gallery, Mississippi Mills Administration Building, February 13 – March 12 2013

    One Bosc,Three Ya-Li  This Ottawa native graduated from Queen’s University with a baccalaureate in History of Art and English then spent two years studying Interior...

Get your good times in Brock Zeman and Fish and Bird play the Almonte Old Town Hall February 16, 2013

When the deep cold of winter settles in, you can huddle by your woodstove for warmth. Or you can grab your honey, get out...

Rod Trider streetcar art featured in the Fairview Manor lobby gallery

Art in the Manor and the Fairview Manor Lobby Gallery are pleased to announce an exhibiton of The Red Rocket, A Creative View ofToronto's Streetcars by Rod Trider February and...

2 women productions presents Ask No Questions: Family Secrets

Created and Performed by Jan Gregory Produced by 2 women productions “I know something you don’t know!”  Everyone said and heard this phrase growing up because everyone knows,...

“Soup’s On” again at the Textile Museum

 by Michael Rikley-Lancaster “Soup for Thought” is back for a second year. This year’s soup bowl fundraiser will be held on Saturday March 2nd starting at...

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