Milton Canadian Champion/Arts & Entertainment

Production called ‘British farce at its best’

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s the thinking behind the most recent play selection by the Milton Players Theatre Group, which doesn’t often stray from the light-hearted, fluffy British farces its loyal audience has come to know and love.

Railway museum building construction well underway

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

After 20 years of fundraising and perseverance, construction has begun for the Sir Adam Beck Centre that will provide permanent storage and display for more than 20 historic railcars at the Halton County Radial Railway Museum.

Local bands to battle it out in outdoor concert

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Several bands will battle for musical supremacy tomorrow at an event designed to showcase local artists.

Renowned artist comes to gallery

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Miltonians will have the chance to meet a renowned artist next week at a local art gallery.

A Catered Affair on Food Network

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

With its classy new interior, A Catered Affair on Main Street is surely enjoying its recent renovation.

Wrinkles featured on reality show Mon.

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Residents who missed fellow Miltonian Shari Petro’s appearance on a reality show recently will be able to tune in Monday for a follow-up episode.

Warning: Frightening scenes

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Do you seek a frightfully good time this Halloween season?

Fair ambassadors chosen

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

Milton native Shelby Richardson, was named this year’s Milton Fair Ambassador Friday.

155th fall fair turnout estimated at 26,000

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST

A bit of rainy weather couldn’t dampen the spirit at the Milton Fall Fair over the weekend.

Studio tour to feature work of 57 artists

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

The upcoming Milton and Area Studio Tour won’t be just a showcase for artists, but an adventurous and inspirational opportunity for visitors.

Jackson makes Lakeview Terrace disturbingly good

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Freelance writers Murray Townsend and Jennifer Smith, who have very different tastes in film, review a movie currently playing.

Fall fair tradition continues

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

The sights and sounds of fall will be in full swing this weekend with one of our town’s oldest traditions, the Milton Fall Fair.

Locally-owned classics featured in movie

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

If a couple of cars in an upcoming movie look familiar, it’s with good reason.

Laugh for good cause at Hardball

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Everyone enjoys a good laugh. And when it’s for a good cause, that’s all the better.

Miltonian to pitch children’s book idea on TV reality show

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

A local resident’s entrepreneurial hopes and dreams will be on TV for all to see with her upcoming appearance on a reality show.

Oktoberfest celebrated at seniors’ centre

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

It’s nearly time to raise a glass in honour of Oktoberfest.

Artists needed to design Region calendar covers

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Kids, it’s time to flex your creative muscles.

Things starting to open up for Steelecounty

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Country music fans are the greatest. Just ask Sterling Stead, whose band Steelecounty has been received wholeheartedly by the cowboy hat-wearin', toe-stompin', line-dancin' crowds who've heard them play so far.

Choristers to host vocal workshop

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

A perfect singing voice -- or even just a pleasant one -- can often be as much about training as talent.

Police chorus members sought

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Can you carry a tune?

New TVCOGECO season gets underway Monday

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Itching for some local programming?

Peer outreach group to celebrate diversity tomorrow

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Diversity will be celebrated for all it contributes to the community with an event tomorrow.

Photographer needed to take pictures for group's website

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Calling all Milton and area shutterbugs.

Cyclists to hit road in opposition of St. Marys quarry proposal

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Cyclists from as far away as Brampton and Oakville will join their local counterparts Sunday for the third annual Tour de Force bike rally aimed at demonstrating the cycling community's opposition to the proposed St. Marys Flamborough Quarry.

Writer retraces motorcycle journey

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

It was a motorcycle ride that would hopefully tell him if the grass was, indeed, greener on the other side.

Art gallery night to take place at Honda dealership

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Honda's new Steeles Avenue showroom will be transformed into an art gallery Friday, Oct. 3.

Annual farm craft show slated to be held September 20, 21

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

With fall comes the Milton Farm Craft show, now in its 25th year.

Want to be Milton's 2008 Fall Fair Ambassador?

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Calling all young Miltonians.

Lots of fun planned in village Saturday

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Campbellville will be a destination not to be missed this Saturday.

Full steam ahead!

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

For the past 47 years, the Milton Fair Grounds have come alive over the Labour Day weekend with the sights and sounds of the Steam-Era event.

Raku pottery red hot on arts scene

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

In her pottery studio far north of town, near Rockwood, Denise Keats recalls how she and her husband, Walter, bought their piece of land in 1998.

Concert series begins next Fri.

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Local residents can get up close and personal with a trio of talented musicians next Friday.

Help name mascots

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Region wants local children to help name its Blue Box and GreenCart frog mascots.

Musician touring the world

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Jeremy Panda can now cross 'be a rock star' off his to-do list.

Art workshops this weekend

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Residents can explore their inner artist this weekend through Crawford Lake and Mountsberg conservation areas' Art in the Park workshops.

Travel show coming soon

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Toronto's Ultimate Travel Show is charting a new course.

Comedy show for charity

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

It's a well-known fact that laughing is good for your health. But with an upcoming comedy event, laughing is also a good way to help others.

Civil War re-enactment at park this weekend

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Confederate and the Union troops will fight for supremacy in an upcoming battle at Country Heritage Park.

Classic British cars to be featured at Halton Region Museum

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Anyone who enjoys classic British cars will be in for a treat during the British Saloon Car Club of Canada's annual picnic and get together Sunday.

Girl dances her way to huge opportunity

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Every year, the National Ballet School in Toronto accepts about 180 students out of the 1,000 who audition across Canada for its month-long summer program.

Symphony auditions coming up

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Opportunity is knocking. And it's calling for local musicians looking for a chance to showcase their talents.

Milton Players in dire straights

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The Milton Players Theatre Group has fallen on some hard financial times, and if things don't improve -- and soon -- the beloved grassroots troupe may have to disband.

Youths to stage Cinderella

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Prince Charming may be closer than you think with a community theatre group's presentation of Cinderella.

Crawford Lake to host 'Spirit Sings' Sunday

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Visitors will be transported nearly 600 years back in time during Crawford Lake Conservation Area's upcoming Spirit Sings event this Sunday.

Cornfest here this weekend

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

The taste of fresh, Ontario corn will be coming to a park near you.

Corn roast, concert Friday

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

An event this Friday has all the makings of a fun night out with up-and-coming musicians and plenty of corn on the cob.

'So You Think You Can Dance' finalist to host workshop

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Blake McGrath is returning to his roots.

Arts Milton's new logo released

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

Arts Milton has a new look.

Eight-year-old already accomplished composer

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

It takes a lot of time and effort to create a masterpiece, as eight-year-old Steven Macdonnell knows well.

Heavy horses to show their stuff this weekend

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST

There'll be plenty of horsing around at the upcoming Heavy Horse Field Days at Country Heritage Park.