MacLaren Art Centre
Barrie, Ontario

Alex Colville
Book of Hours, Labours of the Months
January 12 through June 3
Joan Lehman Gallery

During medieval times, pictorial calendars defined and evoked the tasks and pleasures ushered in by each month. One’s very existence was tied to the cycle of the seasons. For illiterate, agrarian societies, the recognizable depictions in such illuminated “books of hours” served to instruct and comfort those lives dependent on annual patterns.The internationally renowned Nova Scotia painter Alex Colville was fascinated by this ancient art form, yet felt himself alien to its presumption of a common lexicon of images. In 1974, he made twelve paintings of the months, each with a personal meaning. To learn more click here...

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Haliburton Highlands Secondary School Portfolio Class Exhibition

Rails End Gallery
Haliburton

April 5 - 28, 2012

A celebration of young talent, this annual exhibition features work by students in their grad year. For details  www.railsendgallery.com. Presented with support from Trillium Lakelands District School Board.
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Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards Conference

Sudbury
April 26-28, 2012

The three-day event showcases the talents of Northern Ontario music and film artists and honours the year's best at the awards ceremony.

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Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards Conference
Sudbury
April 26-28, 2012
The three-day event showcases the talents of Northern Ontario music and film artists and honours the year's best at the awards ceremony.

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Barrie Spring Art Tour 2012
April 28, 29

Discover the Art and Soul of Barrie while you immerse yourself in unique, original local art during the Barrie Spring Art Tour April 28 and 29. Shop or browse. Meet the artists and learn more about their creative process. Visit the studios and galleries of over 50 local artists living and creating in the Barrie and surrounding area. This is a great way to meet the artists in person and to find that special piece of art to add to your home or office. BookBarrie Hotels on Line, More about Barrie Ontario, Photo Gallery Barrie Lakeshore

Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival
Barrie, ON

April 10-27, 2012
Talented individuals, choirs and bands perform in vocal, choral and instrumental competitions

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Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival
April 10 – May 2, 2012

Students of all ages perform in brass & percussion, piano, string, guitar, woodwinds, vocal, drama & speech arts, choral, choirs & more! Orillia Opera House & various venues.

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Springlicious
Blue Mountain Village-Blue Mountain
April 10-May 10, 2012

Menu Specials from $20-$25
Sunday - Thursday
Come up to Blue Mountain Village and arouse your senses with the annual spring Shop and Savour experience! This annual event showcases boutiques and shops in Ontario’s favourite pedestrian Village accompanied by sensationally priced menus at 11 unique restaurants. Many locations feature the areas finest musicians and entertainers, afternoons and evenings.

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31st Anniversary Orillia Perch Festival
Orillia, ON
April 21 – May 12, 2012
Fun, family fishing derby! Great cash & product prizes. Adult & children's categories. Special OPP Kids Day April 30th! Live release program. Just fish to win! Lakes Simcoe & Couchiching
Web: www.orillia.com
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Festival of the Maples
Perth
April 28, 2012
A finale celebration of the maple season in Lanark County. Entertainment, vendors, music, kids activities and animals, Safety Square, maple judging, tasting, displays and sales.

Simcoe County "Culinary Stars" Shine in April & May

The GEM Food & Wine Festival Monday April 23rd until Sunday May 6th! The GEM is a unique food & wine festival. Restaurants participating are unique & special. These are restaurants that will incorporate local and fresh ingredients as much as possible. Visitors and tourists in the Simcoe County and  residents of  surrounding cities Alliston, Creemore, Barrie, Wasaga Beach will savour the many tastes of Simcoe County.  See participating restaurants.   Make it a weekend in Simcoe county and enjoy all of the wonderful Farm Fresh locations.  

Barrie Farmer’s Market
Visit us rain or shine, year round, every Saturday 8:00 am to noon, at Barrie City Hall, at Collier and Mulcaster Streets!
Outdoors from May to October
Indoors from November to April
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Owen Sound & District Farmers' Market,
Owen Sound, Ontario
Located at 114-8th Street East,
beside City Hall.
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours: Saturday 7 am to 12:30 p.m
Months: All Year
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Cambridge Farmers' Market
Cambridge, Ontario
Lovely friendly atmosphere at this historic marketplace. Free Kids Activity area, cart to car service, musical buskers and more...Discover the Quality...Experience the History!
40 Dickson Street (corner of Ainslie St & Dickson) beside Cambridge City Hall
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours:
Sat - 7am to 1pm - year round;
Wednesday Market opens May 11th until October 26th 2012 from 8am - 1pm
Months: Year Round
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Orillia Farmers' Market
Orillia, Ontario
This is a vibrant, producer-driven market which attracts several local growers in their season, people who have some unique craft or skill, a variety of vendors of prepared cuisines, special events once or twice each month and always a local musician or two to lend a welcoming atmosphere in the 'Market cafe'. Park free in three neighbouring Municipal parking lots while you shop. Please do not bring your pet to the Market. for 2012, located at City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, just two blocks from its former location at West and Mississaga streets
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours:
Saturday 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Months: All Year
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Midland Indoor Farmers' & Artisans' Market
Midland, ON

Start Date: January 7, 2012
End Date: May 19, 2012

North Simcoe Parks & Recreation Centre

Supporting local agriculture andf fine arts & crafts by artisans of Simcoe County.  Come by and experience the market with produce, meats, cheeses, breads, jams, maple syrup, honey, pies, baking, ceramics, jewellery, skin care, knitting, woodwork and much more.  New vendors arriving weekly.
Website: www.midlandfarmersmarket.ca

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Cobourg Farmers' Market
Cobourg, Ontario
Market Square - Corner of 2nd and Albert Streets
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours:
Saturdays from 7 am to 1pm
8 am to 1 pm (Indoors - Nov. & Dec.)
Months: May - December
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Carleton Place Farmers' Market
Carleton Place, Ontario
Due to construction we're moving to 142 Franktown Road (Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers) for the 2012 season.
Time of Operation
Day(s) & Hours: Saturdays from 8:00 am to Noon
Months: May 14th to mid-November (weather permitting)
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Powassan Maple Syrup Festival 
Powassan, ON  April 28, 2012 (North of Huntsville-South of North Bay) Events and attractions that will be back at the 2012 Festival will include sheep shearing, Scottish heavy events, horse-drawn wagon rides, sugar bush tours, a full-day of musical entertainment, craft and food vendors on Main Street. Festival include cooking with Maple Syrup demonstrations as well as some events specifically for children. We are also very pleased to announce the return of the West Coast Lumberjack Show.
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Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival
Barrie, ON
April 10-27, 2012
Talented individuals, choirs and bands perform in vocal, choral and instrumental competitions
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Jazzmania Weekend

Venues
Thornbury/Clarksburg

April 27 - 29, 2012

Three Days - 12 Venues - 150+ Musicians featuring Jazz, Blues, Big Band, Swing, Dixie and Rock n Roll.

Jazzmania Weekend features a Jazz Youth Invitational 9-5; Dinner Jazz 6-8 and Music Crawl on Friday. Saturday features 3 Big Bands in the afternoon and 4 Decades of Dance in the evening and the Dawn Tyler Watson Band and on Sunday join us for brunch in the morning and a gospel concert in the afternoon. Tickets and information on our website. Website: www.jazzmania.ca

Jazzmania comes to Blue Mountain
April 28, 2012

Escape to Blue Mountain for the Georgian Sound Festival this spring and enjoy:

• Package includes overnight accommodation in room type selected, with dinner and music for the number of adults indicated in the reservation
• April 28th 6:30-9:00pm - A four-course dinner prepared by renown Marc St. Jacques, Executive Chef of Toronto’s’ Auberge du Pommier accompanied by master sommelier Peter Bodnar with wine pairings from Niagara's 13th Street Winery
• April 28th 9:00– 11:00 pm - An intimate evening performance with the Dawn Tyler Watson Band for two (six-time consecutive winner of the Quebec Lys Blues Award for Best Female Artist)
• Rates from $379 per night
• Learn more about Jazzmania events

Book online, or call 866-716-8101 and mention rate plan PKGJAZZ

Land of the Voyageurs Rubber Boots Festival
A foot-stompin’ fun maple syrup & music spring celebration!

April 28, 2012
11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

Noëlville arena
21 St. Christophe Street
The day will be filled with entertainment, arts & crafts, artisans & vendors, maple-themed food & beverages, games & activities, a silent auction, contests, and of course, music and dancing!
For a twist on traditional spring celebrations, come enjoy art, culture, music, and maple syrup with us.

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