Arts and Entertainment

Review: How We Got to Jersey is a heartwarming and hilarious story of how two small-town Canadians captured Frankie Valli

October 1, 2026   ·   0 Comments

Theatre Orangeville continues to outdo itself in every season I catch, and recently, this has not been more accurate. Coming in like a blast from ...

Dufferin Arts Council celebrates renewed momentum, growth

By Constance Scrafield Co-chair of the Dufferin Arts Council’s board of directors, David Nairn was truly thrilled to discuss the reinvigoration of the organization. He ...

Lance Secretan discusses the importance of ‘having a dream’

By Constance Scrafield British-Canadian author, philosopher and the world’s top authority on inspirational leadership, Dr. Lance Secretan wants Canada to have a dream. And he ...

Read the Book Book Club shares the love of stories at Alton Mill Arts Centre

By Constance Scrafield An unusual and somewhat fledgling book club, the Read the Book Book Club is holding its fifth meeting in October. They meet ...

Theatre Orangeville hosts 2026 Music in the Meadow at local farm

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Theatre Orangeville’s Music in the Meadow fundraiser on Sept. 12 turned a quiet farm on Hockley Road into ...

Paul Morin Galley explores faith, art and modern-day gods in exhibition this weekend

By Constance Scrafield Paul Morin is opening his gallery in Alton on Sept. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. for a night of “art, music ...

Beckie Morris to set the stage Dufferin Arts Council’s second After 5 Salon

By Constance Scrafield Following the sold-out success of the first After 5 Salon in Hockley Village, the Dufferin Arts Council (DAC) is holding a second ...

‘How We Got to Jersey’ brings the story behind Jersey Boys to Orangeville

By Joshua Drakes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Two Canadian performers who spent years stepping into the shoes of Frankie Valli are bringing the stories behind ...

Headwaters Arts celebrates 30 years with a soirée and juried art show

By Constance Scrafield Headwaters Arts is marking its 30th anniversary this year with an opening night soirée on Sept. 17 at the Alton Mill Arts ...

Comedian Michael McCreary coming to the Orangeville Opera House Sept. 20

By Constance Scrafield Speaking with local comedian Michael McCreary during his Zoom interview with the Citizen last week offered plenty of laughs and insight into ...

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