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These stories related to local arts, entertainment and the people behind them are made possible by our Community Leaders Program.

Orillia Concert Association set to welcome back Stratton Soloists

Orillia Concert Association set to welcome back Stratton Soloists

Stratton Soloists will begin the 2024-2025 concert season with a performance on Onct. 27 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
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COLUMN: Local organizers vow 'really good party' for Canada Day

COLUMN: Local organizers vow 'really good party' for Canada Day

Things get underway with midway on Friday and will conclude late Monday night with fireworks, says columnist of this year's Orillia Canada Day festivities
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COLUMN: Summer theatre series set to sizzle in Orillia

COLUMN: Summer theatre series set to sizzle in Orillia

'Orillia is coming into its own, and the theatre is a part of that,' says artistic director of Orillia Opera House, which will be home to summer theatre again this year
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Orillia Fine Arts Association draws up merger with arts council

Orillia Fine Arts Association draws up merger with arts council

'We have a rich collection of talent, experience, and knowledge in Orillia. It is time that we began tapping those resources to plan for future arts and culture activity,' says official
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Orillia's 'strong and vibrant' arts community celebrated (7 photos)

Orillia's 'strong and vibrant' arts community celebrated (7 photos)

Orillia 'continues to be a supportive community for the arts, especially considering the small city that we are,' says Blair Bailey
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Orillia artist is the first to exhibit at 'gorgeous' Creative Nomad Studios

Orillia artist is the first to exhibit at 'gorgeous' Creative Nomad Studios

The new downtown creative space is already bustling, says arts and culture columnist; There's much to see and do in the coming weeks in Orillia
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Creative Nomad Studios' windows to display work of local artists

Creative Nomad Studios' windows to display work of local artists

Despite the pandemic, there is lots of creative work being done and many opportunities to support local artists, says our arts columnist
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Roots North vows to return to its roots ... after pandemic

Roots North vows to return to its roots ... after pandemic

'We are planning to have some kind of celebration in September to bring us all back together,' says committee member of popular event cancelled by COVID-19
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Orillia's arts community mourns loss of beloved hair, makeup artist

Orillia's arts community mourns loss of beloved hair, makeup artist

Shimera Dione died last week; Her passion was to 'share and support all avenues of creativity and imagination along with encouraging the youth to follow their dreams'
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Pandemic leaves local arts, entertainment community reeling

Pandemic leaves local arts, entertainment community reeling

In the wake of massive cancellations, our columnist offers some tips to help support artists, performers and others
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