SUNDAY MUSIC FROM THE PORCH

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

CANCELLED! Returning for a second tour is a trio of performers who are members of the New Ventures Band.   THE COBOURG TRIO, Linda Hudson , Joanne Hearst and Rob Hearst will be performing on two flutes and a guitar.  They play a variety of music including classical and popular tunes. You are reminded to bring […]

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THE COCKBURN SOCIETY PRESENTS…

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

The first Monday of August is designated as Cockburn Day in Cobourg, in honour of James Cockburn, our Father of Confederation. For the occasion, we are very pleased to welcome back THE TWO ROBS, Washburn & Franklin, chief members of The Cockburn Society.   More details to come....... You are reminded to bring a folding chair.

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SUNDAY MUSIC FROM THE PORCH

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

Our guest musician today will be the BUSKER BROTHERS.  Steve Shortt and Jamie Hunt are a pair of musicians who reside in Northumberland County and have been together since 2014  They are an acoustic guitar duo who have a background in community theatre, along with a love of music and performing. They play a great […]

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CIRCUS DAY

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

In honour of circus impresario, Port Hope's The Great Farini, the Circus is coming to town!   Don't expect lions and tigers, or even a BIG TOP, but do expect fun. We will be featuring Circus Dancers from Premier Dance, Young Magicians, Games of Skill & Strength, Popcorn! Come one, Come all!  Admission is FREE!!!!!

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AUTHOR TALKS – Booking A Murder

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

Our Friend, the History Guy, DAN BUCHANAN, is author of a number of books relating to the history of this area.  One is the detailed story of one of The Heinous, The Heroic & The High Flyers, namely Dr. William King.  Dr. King was the last person executed in Northumberland.  After he was found guilty […]

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AUTHOR TALKS – The Alderville Story

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

We are very happy to be welcoming author BRIAN BEAVER to share with us some of the stories which make up his recently released "Alderville First Nation - A History".  Our friend Rick Beaver, has this to say about it: This book is, in many ways like a canoe, a creation of above and below […]

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Grand Opening: Our Stories – Our Community

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

This will be your opportunity to meet some of the Story-Tellers, and our opportunity to say "Thank You" to them and to the funding agency, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. The Official Ceremony is scheduled to take place beginning at 11am.

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World Refugee Day with Emilio Ojeda

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

On this Sunday closest to World Refugee Day we will be welcoming Emilio Ojeda as guest speaker.  Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Emilio has his own stories to share, but also has broader insights as  Settlement Councillor for Northumberland County.

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New Ventures Band – Brass Quintet

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

Formed in 2014, the New Ventures Band has developed into a Big Band with a number of off-shoots, including the Brass Quintet.  They will be filling our small site with some big music!

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International Song & Dance

Sifton-Cook Heritage Centre 141 Orr Street, Cobourg, ON, Canada

We are very pleased to be hosting members of the Northumberland Multicultural Dance Troupe for an afternoon performance on this holiday weekend.  Beautiful costumes and exotic dances will be the order of the day.  Please bring a folding chair. 

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