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 […]
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!!!!!
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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!
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.
On the Monday of the James Cockburn Holiday Weekend we welcome back the duo of Rob Washburn and Rob Franklin, the Cockburn Society. With humour and insight they will once again delve into the story of our Father of Confederation. Today’s presentation: “Mercy Coles, Miss Confederation and the Cobourg Railway Stop”.
We are delighted to be welcoming members of the famous Concert Band of Cobourg in this special year of celebration. There will be a performance by a brass group at 11am and by a woodwind ensemble at 2pm. Please bring a folding chair and suitable head covering!
