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Keynotes Concert Showcases Diverse Young Musical Talents

4/5/2019

 
The St. Thomas Rotary Music Festival for 2019 came to a spectacular close with its Keynotes Concert April 5. This was under the overall direction of Gerald Vreman as Chairman of the Music Festival Committee.
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Haley Clark; Maggie Yurek
Middle:
Madison Carrick; Aylmer Choir
Bottom:
Gerald Vreman & Kevin Alexander


Featured were the Public School Grade 1 & 2 choir from Aylmer showing well in bright red shirts and leading in O Canada and an Intermediate choir from John Wise Public School who sang their winning Hallelujah.

Individual performers thrilled the packed auditorium with piano, vocal and instrumental presentations. These were Sandra Huang (piano) Maggie Yurek (vocal), Madison Carrick (flute), Sydney Barrett (Bass Clarinet), Levi Redekop (piano), Haley Clark (vocal),  Mimi Zhang (piano), Alexandria Pearce (vocal). Kevin Alexander capped the wonderful evening with piano numbers by Brahms and Listz.  He captured both the Silver Tray and the Stephanie Leung scholarship and trophy. 

Fifty-Five scholarships were awarded.  It was wonderful to see so many young people accepting these.  Presenters commented on the value of music festivals, and the need to encourage more young people into all the varied music fields open to them for festival growth.  The St. Thomas festival welcomes students from the surrounding areas of Elgin and Middlesex and is opening the way for advancement to the higher levels of provincial competition
Article & photos courtesy of Rotary Music Festival.

Historical Fashion, Food & Fun Served up in Support of Sparta Museum

7/14/2018

 
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A bevy of volunteers served up fashions old and new plus a delicious array of food at their annual Historical Fashion Show and High Tea. The event is the main fundraiser for the Sparta Church Museum.

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"Port Bruce" Opens with a Splash at Aylmer Museum

6/21/2018

 
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Above: Cassy Dyck, Museum Assistant; Amanda VandenWyngaert, Curator; Vicki Hull, Collection Registrar
“Port Bruce”, the latest exhibit at the Aylmer and Malahide Museum and Archives opened on Thursday June 21st with a splash – including a Lake Erie beach vista and sounds, and an old-fashioned beach picnic enjoyed by opening reception attendees.

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Local Festivals Shape Elgin's Cultural Landscape

6/6/2018

 
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Photo: Lindsey Duncan, Elgin County Tourism Services Coordinator; Alan Smith, Elgin County General Manager Economic Development; Trudy Bunde, Sparta Scarecrow Festival; Deb Logghe and Carol Olmstead, Rosy Rhubarb Festival; Marcia Pensa, Penny Crichton, Sharron Russell, Kim Yuhasz, - Off the Wall…And Off the Vine Art Show. Absent: Terri Vansevenant, Bayham Beachfest.

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Quilts in Bloom a Bright Spot on a Dreary Weekend

4/13/2018

 
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Quilts in Bloom filled the Shedden Complex with an amazing display of pattern and craftsmanship on April 13th and 14th.

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Music Festival Celebrates 64 Years of Local Talent and New Opportunities

4/6/2018

 
Photos above. Top left - Bill Horn presents to Rachel Ginther (St. Thomas) winner of the Rose Bowl for voice; Top middle - Janey and Emily Lao (London), winner of scholarships; Top right - the John Wise Senior Choir (St. Thomas), award winner; Bottom left - Mary MacDonald presents to Alexander Friesen (Aylmer) winner of the silver tray for piano; Bottom right - Nancy Stormes presents to Katrina Wohlegmut (Dorchester), winner of the Stephanie Leung trophy and scholarship for piano.
The Rotary Music Festival Keynotes Concert celebrated 64 years, showcased some amazing local talent and announced an exciting new initiative which will provide new opportunities for young performers.

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Rotary Music Festival 2018 Showcases Fine Local Talent

3/2/2018

 
 The Rotary Music  Festival, ended Friday March 2 with the final competitions once again showcasing fine local talent. Shown above are are Alexander Friesen, Aylmer,  Silver tray award; Katrina Wohlgemut Dorchester, Stephanie Leung award; Rachel Ginther, St. Thomas, Rose Bowl for vocal.
 
The Keynotes Keynotes Concert will take place on Friday April 6th, 7pm at the Salvation Army. All are welcome with admission by goodwill donation.

"Talbot's Castle" Draws Crowds for Medieval Family Day Fun

2/19/2018

 
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Elgin County’s new Heritage Centre hosted a Family Day Medieval Day on February 19th. Visitors turned out to pack the “castle” and experience some of the activities of medieval times.

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Winning Soups and Support for Heart & Stroke at 2018 Soup's On

2/1/2018

 
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Congratulations go to all who organized, judged, presented their soup creations and at the 2018 edition of Soups On! in support of the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Photos at St. Anne's as well as who won below.

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2018 New Year's Day Levees & Stops Along the Way

1/1/2018

 
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Several New Year's Levee events across Elgin County welcomed members and community to a warm welcome on a cold first day of 2018. Show below are photos from a few of the many Levees and some snowy outdoor scenes along the way.

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