Springer Theatre
May 6 - May 31, 2008
Glorious
In 1940's New York, the performer everyone wanted to see was socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, the "Diva of Din", who's odd career is chronicled in this wonderfully comedic biography. Ms. Jenkins' claim to fame lay not in her skill or the beauty of her voice (since she had a complete lack of pitch, rhythm and singing ability), but in her firm and contagious conviction of her greatness, and in her passionate devotion to her art. Florence's flamboyant entourage includes accompanist and smoke screen Cosme McMoon, her batty and loyal friend Dorothy, "madam's boyfriend", the suave St. Clair, and a very cranky Mexican maid. Click here for more information.
Brockville Jazz Festival
May 1-10
Series of Jazz Concerts presented at the Brockville Arts Centre and other historic Downtown Brockville locations.
Main Stage - Brockville Arts Centre 235 King St. West May 2 - 8pm - Bob DeAngelis' Kings of Swing;
May 3 - 8pm - Carol Welsman Trio;
May 9 - 8pm - DK Ibomeka;
May 10 - 8pm - The Oliver Jones Trio;
Heritage Jazz Series May 1 - 7pm - TBA @ Tait's Bakery;
May 4 - 2pm - Sonia Johnson & Frederic Alarie @ Fulford Place;
May 6 - 7pm - David Braid / Matt Brubeck Duo @ St. Lawrence Church;
May 7 - 7pm - Andrew Scott / Reg Schwager / Neil Swainson @ Brockville Museum;
May 8 - 7pm - Apex Jazz Band;
May 3-12 Various Evening concerts.
Please see website or call for times. Admission: $28.00 per concert; $90.00 for entire series. For tickets call 1-877-342-7122
Bird Banding Workshop
Saturday, May 10, 2008
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Witness spring bird migration in action! Bird bander, Rinchen Boardman, will teach you about bird research in Canada with live bird banding demonstrations. Pre-registration is required St. Lawrence Islands National Park Visitors Centre
Mallorytown Landing (613) 923-5261
Fort Henry's 70th Season Opening Day
May 17, 2008
Join Fort Henry as we open our gates for our first full season as a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Events include our Daily Garrison Parade, a Tourism Marketplace and the premiere performance of the Fort Henry Guard.
Up the Garden Path Studio and Garden Tours
May 17-19
Enjoy two weekends of art: May 17-19 and May 24-25, 10 am - 5 pm. Tour beautiful gardens and studios of local artists and artisans on this self-guided driving tour between Brockville and Gananoque. Follow signs along Hwy 2 and 1000 Island Parkway and to Lyn, Rockport, Mallorytown and Lansdowne. Studios and gardens open to the public/ 1000 Islands Parkway. Click here for more information.
Reflections of the Coloured Glass
Friday, May 23, 2008
7:00 pm
Dreams in Motion senior students perform Cabaret style. Evening included desserts and refreshments. Adult: $10 Child: $5
Dreams in Motion
365 William Street South
Gananoque, (613) 382-6700
Click here for more information.
Spring Wildflower Guided Hike
Saturday, May 24, 2008
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Do you find yourself wanting to learn more about spring flowers? Let a park naturalist help you on this guided walk. Pre-registration is required.
St. Lawrence Islands National Park, Mallorytown Landing Trail
Firehall Theatre
May 28 - July 5, 2008
The Russian Play & Essay
A Hannah Moscovitch double bill featuring two fascinating one act plays presented together. The plays deal with the issue of how much - or how little - women's lives have changed in the last 100 years. Set in Russia in the 1920s, The Russian Play revolves around Sonya, a teenage flower-shop girl who falls in love with a married gravedigger. It's a bittersweet tribute to the "dangerous joys" of love. In the "splendid, darkly ironic" Essay, a first-year student writing a controversial essay on an obscure female historical figure is drawn into a cat-and-mouse debate with her patronizing professor and the manipulative history department head. Idealism and ethics are laid to waste in this intellectual battlefield. (Contains coarse language.)
Springer Theatre
June 4 - June 28, 2008
Assorted Candies, by Canada's most acclaimed playwright Michel Tremblay, is based on his book of the same name. It's a new series of stories about Quebec's most lovingly dysfunctional stage family, celebrated most recently in Tremblay's For The Pleasure of Seeing Her Again. The story is told by an adult narrator who steps in and out of the action as Tremblay's younger self, often hiding under the table to eavesdrop on the uncensored conversations happening between his colorful adult family members. Assorted Candies is a charming and witty look at a collection of wonderful women and men who shared Tremblay's life. (Translated by Linda Gaboriau.)
International Rugby 2008
June 11, 2008
Two Barclays Churchill Cup matches at Richardson Stadium including Ireland A, Scotland A and USA. Tickets at www.barclayschurchillcuprugby.com or call 613-533-3500. Tickets are from $15.00
OMMFEST Music Festival 2008
June 13, 2008
Join us for 3 days of Bluegrass, Country, Folk and Gospel music featuring John Conlee and the Abrams Brothers. This year's event will take place at Lake Ontario Park in support of the Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston.
Car, Fleamarket & Craft Show
June 14, 2008
Sat. Only - Cars & Trucks from the Early years up to and including 1942 in the West Field. Sat.&Sun. - Former Kingston Speedway Stockars of the 1950s & 60s on Display.
Tommfest - Kingston Grass Roots Music Festival - Kingston
June 13-15
Featuring the Abrams Brothers and the best in country, folk, bluegrass and gospel music, this festival offers three full days of entertainment! Click here for more information.
Kingston Dragon Boat Festival
June 14
A fundraiser for Boys and Girls Club. Join in the fun as a team member or just watch the fun from the shoreline. Annual Dragon Boat Race on the beautiful St. Lawrence River. Mixed crews. Free for spectators. Participants must pre-register with an entry fee. 9:00 am - 4:00 pm A great way to spend a day on the river!
First Capital Days Celebrations
June 15 - July 1
A festival celebrating the culture and heritage of Canada's First Capital! Two weeks packed full of things like outdoor theater, Doors Open, a folk festival, live music, family oriented events, a military tattoo, multicultural activities, etc. Kick it off with activities in Market Square, on June 15, and wind up with a host of Canada Day activities at two locations in Kingston, downtown and Grass Creek Park. Click here for more information.
Snowbirds Air Show
June 18
This summer the City of Kingston will once again welcome the Canadian Forces Snowbirds to the skies over the city.
Annual Busker Festival and Street
June 20
Event among the downtown streets of Brockville. Filled with activities for families and children. Featuring Buskers from around the world, live entertainment, children's activities and more. Friday 7-11 pm; Saturday 9am-5pm.
The 1000 Islands Hydroplane Regatta
June 20
An event featuring Hydroplanes that reach up to 170mph. The close competition of the 2.5 litre and 5 litre classes as well as the mind blowing speed of the Grand Prix Class. Brockville
Gananoque Rotary Ribfest
June 20
Get set for family fun and food this weekend as the Gananoque Rotary Ribfest heats up town park in Gananoque. Ribbin', Rockin' & Wheelin' continues for another year! Catch all the action including a motorcycle show, outdoor entertainment and of course a full fare of ribs to tempt the palette!
Teddy Bear Picnic
June 21
Take your kids and their teddy bears for a full day of fun in Lake Ontario Park in support of the Sunnyside Children's Foundation.
Veterans Memorial Highland Games and Celtic Festival
June 21
Scottish events such as piping and drumming solo competitions, pipe band competitions, a highland dance competition and heavy events competition will begin in the morning and commence throughout the day. Celtic entertainment is playing in the Edwardsburgh Community Center during the afternoon and evening. Click here for more information.
Global Fusion
June 22
A showcase of cultural dance, music, song and ethnic displays. Also enjoy a variety of family oriented activities and games, pony rides, Lions club BBQ and more. Join us as we celebrate our city's cultural diversity. Admission is free. Groups wishing to showcase their groups through a performance or with a booth are more than welcome.
World Heritage Site Sunset Ceremonies Snowbird Salute
June 25, 2008
Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada heats up Wednesday evenings throughout July and August with the World Famous, award winning Sunset Ceremonies!
Brockville Riverfest
June 27-July 1
A 5-day celebration from June 27 - July 1. Celebrate Canada Day at the 26th Annual Riverfest, Brockville's waterfront festival. A weekend jam packed with activities and entertainment for the whole family! Enjoy the popular firefighter and strongman competitions plus the new pie and cake eating contest. Crown Amusements Midway rides will be on hand for the kids. Be sure to join us for Canada Day with the amazing fireworks show starting at approximately 10 pm.
FanFayre Arts and Crafts Show
July 1, 2008
Over 85 artists from all over Ontario.
Doors Open Kingston
June 28, 2008
Visit over 25 sites throughout the City of Kingston as they open their doors to the public to showcase amazing architecture and design, historical collections and a glimpse inside Kingston's landmark buildings. Doors Open Kingston is part of the two-week First Capital Days festivities. All sites are open to the public free of charge throughout the day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (unless otherwise noted in their site description).
Canada Day Celebrations
July 1, 2008
Two locations to choose from:
Confederation Park/City Hall
The Limestone Mile at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Red and White people parade, a civic ceremony, Live music all afternoon and evening in Confederation Park and Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Grass Creek Park (Hwy 2 east, 16 km from Fort Henry)
Also celebrate Canada Day at Grass Creek park in Kingston East, with a variety of family oriented activities, live music 2pm to 6pm, beach volleyball, etc.
Watch for details about the Canada Day Celebrations, or call 546-4291 ext 1706 for more information.
Springer Theatre
July 3 - August 30, 2008
Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, Les Misérables sets the epic story of Jean Valjean, a man in search of personal redemption, to sumptuous, stirring music. Sensational, dramatic, packed with rich excitement and filled with the sweep and violence of human passions, Les Misérables is not only superb adventure but a powerful social document. With an unforgettable cast of characters, and music the whole world has embraced, Les Misérables will be a spectacular treat for the whole family.
Family Weekend Fishing
July 4, 2008
If you or someone you know would like to try fishing in Ontario waters you can do it for free. Canadian residents can enjoy the fund without a license during this time. Click here for more information.
Times and Play Times
A collection of music, fun, crafts and speakers. For further information visit
Arthur Child Heritage Museum
125 Water Street
Gananoque, ON K7G 3E3
613-382-2535
Sky is the Limit Festival
July 5, 2008
The 11th Annual "The Sky is the Limit Festival" is a fun-filled day of activities and events for the whole family. Presented by the Kingston Police, the Festival will run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. All proceeds go to support Ontario March of Dimes and the Youth Diversion Program.
Firehall Theatre
July 9 - July 26, 2008
In July the Firehall will be filled to the brim with the dynamic and unique Four Horsemen Project - a dance-theatre extravaganza conceived and co-directed by Toronto's Ross Manson and Kate Alton. In the 1970s, the Four Horsemen, four Canadian "sound poets", turned the literary world on its ear. Now Manson and Alton have created the Four Horsemen Project - a playful tribute to that time and a cheeky love-in with the swinging seventies. Swirling animation, a powerful sound track and linguistic hi-jinx make the outrageously fun "sonic poetry" of Toronto's original Four Horsemen leap off the page! It's so far out, it's back in.
(Contains some coarse language.)
Buskers Rendezvous
July 10, 2008
More details to follow
Brockville Theatre
July 12 - August 16, 2008
Summer theatre featuring 'As You Like It' and 'The Merchant of Venice' in repertory. Tickets in advance by calling, or at the gate. Season's Pass also available. Please call or visit their website for ticket information.
Guitar Festival
July 17, 2008
Showcasing some of the best of Canada's Guitar players. Click here for more information.
Lansdowne Fair
July 17-19, 2008
Midway, live entertainment and more! See website for complete schedule of events.
Athens 29th Annual Farmersville Exhibition
Athens Fairgrounds / Centre76 Friday: 7 - 10 pm - Old Tyme Fiddlers Steam engines in operation; Vintage machinery, cars, trucks, motorcycles. Craft fair and Festive Gardens. Saturday & Sunday grounds open at 9 am Saturday: Horse Shoe Tournament Vintage Tractor Pull; Dance Saturday night Sunday: Horse Draw; Country Music in the afternoon. Click here for more information.
1812 Overture at the Fort
July 18, 2008
The Kingston Symphony presents a program guaranteed to delight and amaze at beautiful Fort Henry National Historic Site. Featuring a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with cannons fired by the Fort Henry Guard and a fireworks finale. A must-see.
Taste of Kingston
July 19, 2008
Taste your way through sampling the cuisine of Kingston's best eateries. Live entertainment.
Fort Henry Military Tattoo
July 26, 2008
Fort Henry National Historic Site celebrates its 70th Anniversary in style with a Full evening Military Tattoo. In 1867, the bugle calls and activities at the end of the day indicated to soldiers in the towns and taverns that they should return to barracks.
Firehall Theatre
July 29 - August 2, 2008
Rick Miller (star of the brilliant and hilarious MacHomer) brings his mesmerizing and profound one man multi-media show Bigger Than Jesus to Gananoque. Co-created by Daniel Brooks, Bigger than Jesus grapples with the thorny crown of Christianity through conflicting viewpoints, each embodied by a character obsessed with Jesus. "Miller's targets - hypocrisy, zealotry, those who use faith to justify terrible acts - are neatly skewered....this emphatically is not an anti-Christian show. The ending... is a deeply moving - dare I say, spiritual - experience."
(Content may be offensive to some.)
K-Rockin the Fort
August 2, 2008
Join Fort Henry on our back hill as we celebrate our 70th Anniversary with our favorite Local Rock Station K-Rock 105.7 Canadian Artists hit the stage in the evening as we look out over the water and enjoy the view scape of the City of Kingston.
Automotion 27th Annual Event
August 3, 2008
Presented by the Thousand Islands Street Machine Association. Car show for all types of cars - from Model T's to the Fast and Furious. Over 450 cars showcased. Participants are asked to register in advance with a $10 entry fee. Participants entry from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Spectator admissiom $4. Spectators entry 10:00 am to 4:00
K-Town Triathlon
August 3, 2008
Watch as athletes from around the world run, bike and swim from Confederation Park. Click here for more information.
Kingston Sheep Dog Trials Rodeo
August 6
Enjoy a preview of what the upcoming weekend Sheep Dog Trials at Grass Creek Park have to offer, as the top competitors compete in a new time trial in market square. There's a purse to be had, and some exciting action to watch.
Firehall Theatre
August 6 - September 13, 2008
"This is the story of a remarkable friendship, which began when I was five years old, and has nourished me all my life." from Kingfisher Days. This winsome memory play tells the true story of one summer at Coyne's family cottage in 1963 when she was five. Too young to play with the older siblings, but too old for a baby sitter, she ends up lonely and seeks out the friendship of her elderly neighbour Mr. Moir. To help fill Susan's days (and his own), Mr. Moir creates a magical world for the two of them to share, in the form of magical letters left for little Susan by 'Nootsie Tah', a misplaced fairy. Based on Coyne's popular novel, this poignant story about relationships, loss and the power of imagination, is full of humour and delight.
CORK
August 7, 2008
An exciting two-week sailing event for hundreds of participants of all ages. Click here for more information.
Kingston Sheep Dog Trials & Canadian National Championships
August 8-10
Over 100 of North America's top trial competitors will celebrate the 21th Anniversary of the Kingston Sheep Dog Trial, and compete for the National title at the largest Sheep Dog Trials on the Eastern Seaboard. The trials run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and the event offers a variety of side attractions (Birds of Prey demos, Sheep Shearing demos, the Time Bandits Canine Games, Jungle Cat World, to name only a few), food concessions, a craft and artisans fair, a new interactive kids activity area and much more. Sponsorship opportunities available.
Call 613-923-5261 for more information.
1000 Islands Poker Run
August 8-10
Kingston will play host to more than 150 powerboats from across Canada as they compete over 3 days. Live entertainment, and lots of action-packed excitement.
TIKO Dog Shows & Obedience Trials
August 15
All Breed Dog Show - Friday, August 15/08 All Breed Dog Shows and Obedience Trials - Sat Aug. 16 and Sun. Aug. 17/08 with dog from many parts of Canada and the USA.
Brockville Triathlon
August 17
Come on down to Brockville for the 2007 Thousand islands Triathlon, Duathlon & SwimCycle races. There is a race and a distance for everyone. event highlights : Medals to all finishers at the finish line ˇ New - Official performancce certificates available online ˇ New - SwimCycle Events ˇ New - Super Sprint Triathlon ˇ Personalized participant bib numbers ˇ 3 distances to choose from. Approximately 7:00 am - 1:00 pm. Free for spectators, participants pay entry fee. Click here for more information.
Athens Cornfest
August 18
A one-day old-time fair celebrating our agricultural roots. Most events are free. Free live entertainment, petting zoo, crafts, games, etc. A real family fun day - come spend a day in the country! Click here for more information.
War of 1812 Firepower Weekend
August 23, 2008
Daytime Encampment Saturday August 23rd- Sunday August 24th: 10 am - 5 p.m. Evening show 7:30 p.m. Saturday August 23rd - Night Battle Join the Fort as we celebrate our link to the War of 1812 with the Presentation of the new event for 2008.
Springer Theatre
September 3 - October 4, 2008
September at the Springer brings an exquisite exploration of love in the autumn of our lives, in Half Life by John Mighton. In this award-winning play, nursing home residents Clara and Patrick fall in love, but their protective children are wary (and perhaps envious) of this unconventional and unexpected affair. Half Life is a poetic, compassionate and gently humourous portrait of the nature of memory, aging and true love.
Culture and Recreation Fall Leisure Showcase
September 5 & 6
There's tons to see and do Kingston this fall and winter! Come out and let over 70 community organizations show you how to get fit, have fun, stay active, learn a new sport, take art lessons, you name it. Registrations, demonstrations, free admission. Its worth the trip. Bring the whole family, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Spencerville Fair
September 11
Agricultural Fair paying tribute to the agri-food industry and rural life. Entertainment tent featuring live bands nightly. Midway, games, vendors and more. Animal & Agricultural displays, Saturday parade, and lots of contests. Something for everyone! Come see the "Biggest Little Fair in Eastern Ontario".
Kingston Fall Fair
September 18, 2008
Midway, agricultural displays and shows, entertainment, children's activities and more. Click here for more information.
North American Police Equestrian Championships
September 20, 2008
Fort Henry is proud to present the North American Police Equestrian Championships featuring horses and riders from across North America. This 2 day event will be a Highlight of the fall event schedule and is the first time it has been hosted at Fort Henry.
1000 Islands Fine Art Assoc. Exhibit and Sale
An exciting collection of new, original paintings and drawings by TIFAA's 30 members will be on display. You will find a variety of mediums and styles, including realism, impressionism, surrealism and abstraction. Artists will also be demonstrating their skills throughout the show. Sept 19: 6pm-9pm Opening Night, Show & Sale. Daily Show & Sale Sept 20-21 and 27-28 10am-6pm. Free admission. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible.
Jazz Festival
October 3, 2008
Performances by some of Canada's most celebrated talents. Click here for more information.
