Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay

We are looking for new or existing works that demonstrate your response to COVID-19 and the ways that you have been able to stay connected despite the isolation... and fear that have come as a result of a global pandemic. We are looking for works of art that demonstrate slivers of hope in times of fear and uncertainty. Works in all media will be considered for our online exhibition, including sculpture, performance, video, sound, installation, painting, drawing and new media. We would like to thank the Town of Midland for their ongoing support of this project. Please have all submissions sent to [email protected] by end of day February 15, 2021. Submissions must be in jpg format and include: title, date, medium and measurements in inches (h x w) https://www.facebook.com/QuestArtMidland/posts/3941050275949251

It's Winterama! Test how familiar you are with past Winterama events and Town of Penetanguishene's history with this evening's Trivia Night beginning at 6 p.m. on the Winterama Facebook page.

Le samedi 20 février à 13h, La Clé présente l'événement Un après-midi de violon avec Kelly Lefaive, Cindy Thompson et invités spéciaux ! Lien de l'événement:... https://fb.me/e/2c8KEmapq Un événement virtuel dans le cadre du Winterama de Penetanguishene! Pré-commande un dîner traditionnel canadien-français, préparé par Le Gosier ! Au menu : tourtière, soupe aux pois et gâteau Reine-Elizabeth. Place ta commande ici: https://events.digibot.ca/event/9749/17441770 #lacle #francophone #ontariofr #winterama2021 #penetanguishene #spectaclevirtuel

The Family Chain Reaction Challenge is happening NOW! Build a Rube Goldberg Chain Reaction, film it, and upload it to social media before midnight on Feb. 15 us...ing #MPLRube for your chance to win a family prize! Check out our chain reaction video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNFx0Jk8LIQ See more

In just four days until the Creative Communities Culture Conference begins! Do you have your ticket yet? You will be impressed and inspired by the panellists and moderators we have scheduled. Tickets are only $25 at www.culturealliance.ca/conference. Plus all registrants will have their name entered in a draw to win a Heart of Georgian Bay Prize Package valued at $500! Tourism Simcoe County Town of Midland G'Chimnissing News Town of Penetanguishene Township of Tiny #townshipoftay

Are you or your organization struggling to access sources of financial support? This will be the topic of discussion for the November 12 Creative Communities Culture Conference session with Monika Hakala, David Barnard, Avril Helbig and Chantale Gagnon. Tickets and more information are available at www.culturealliance.ca/conference. Thank you to session sponsors Midland Public Library and Grant Thornton LLP Canada

SAVE the DATE: October 16th - November 1st More info to come

On November 10, the Creative Communities Culture Conference tackles Obstacles and Opportunities in Creating Marketing and Audiences with Michael Adams, Gavin Reynolds, Alison Durtnall and Will Baird. Be part of the conversation and purchase your ticket at www.culturealliance.ca/conference. Thank you to session sponsors Willow Graphix & Co. Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival and HGR Graham Partners LLP.

Today is Day 30 of #30DaysOfCulture and didn't September just seem to fly by? What was your favourite cultural activity that you engaged in this month? Thank you to everyone who took on this challenge and we hope you continue to allocate at least 15 minutes of your day to cultural pursuits. And keep watching...the Culture Alliance has something very exciting planned for November and we'll be announcing it in just a few days! #cultureliveshere

The November 5 Creative Communities Culture Conference session deals with Getting Started on the Path to Success with moderator Cher Cunningham and panellists Anne Sutherland, Sean George and Don Bourne. Tickets for the entire conference are $25 and available at www.culturealliance.ca/conference. Thank you to Newton Street Art Barn and the Midland Cultural Centre for sponsoring this session!

Un grand merci à tous ceux et celles qui ont célébré la journée des franco-ontariens et des franco-ontariennes avec nous vendredi soir dans le stationnement de ...La Clé à Penetanguishene avec unpier ! On espère que vous avez passé une super belle soirée. Un grand merci aussi à unpier d'avoir amené le party chez nous et à tous ceux et celles qui ont fait de cet événement un succès ! #lacle #onfr #francophonie #djunpier #penetanguishene #CultureDays #30DaysOfCulture Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay

September 30, 2020, is recognized as Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day is a day where we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools. O...range Shirt Day is also a day to promote awareness about the history of Residential Schools. "Imagine being taken from your parents at the age of five. Being given a number instead of a name, being punished for speaking the only language you know. Being taken from your family. Imagine being a parent and being threatened to be arrested if you didn’t give up your children. Aboriginal children were torn from their families and culture. They were forbidden to speak their native language and suffered severe mental and physical punishment, described as killing the Indian in the child. Today we wear our orange shirts to honour our Anishinabe men and women who were innocent boys and girls, taken from their families and forced in residential schools to be robbed of culture, identity and spirits. This orange shirt is for those who did not survive. This is for our people who continue to experience the intergenerational trauma and effects of these institutions. In honour of residential school survivors and in memory of those who did not" Joscelyn Jamieson, 2019. I have created a video of the art submissions for Orange Shirt Day. Thank you to Jayne Monague, Melinda Copegog, Bruce Sandy and the students of the Christian Island Elementary School for all the creative pieces you have sent in. The art is put on display at the Beausoleil First Nation Social Services building, and this video is available for your enjoyment in a socially distant format G' Chi-Miigwetch for wearing your orange shirts to remember those who were sent to residential schools, and those who never made it home. Joscelyn Jamison - Child Welfare Prevention/Youth Support Worker, Beausoleil First Nation Child and Family Services

Hi everyone, we have a SPOOKY SURPRISE ! In partnership with Captain Robert's Table and The Heart of Georgian Bay, we will be hosting a HALLOWEEN PAINT NIGHT! B...ook your reservations at https://captainrobertstable.ca/ between 6pm-9pm on October 29th to ensure your spot. No experience is necessary! Supplies will be provided. Create a ghostly painting, enjoy a meal, and take home your terrifying creation! This is a great way to support local businesses and enjoy the season! #midland #penetang #captainrobertstable #discoveryharbour #experiencegbay

The Creative Communities Culture Conference begins one week today with keynote speaker, Katherine Nicholls. Born and raised in Town of Midland, Katherine is a business executive based in New York and currently serves on the New York State Council on the Arts. Tickets for the conference are $25 and are available at www.culturealliance.ca/conference. Thank you to our November 3 session sponsors Brookside Music Association, Midland Public Library and @Harbourfront Wealth Management

Are Traditions obstacles or opporunities as we transition to paths to success? Be part of the conversation on November 17 with Allan Manitowabi, Wanda Nanibush, Fr. Michael Knox and Joelle Roy. Purchase your ticket to the Creative Communities Culture Conference for only $25 at www.culturealliance.ca/conference Township of Tiny G'Chimnissing News Town of Penetanguishene Town of Midland Tourism Simcoe County AGO - Art Gallery of Ontario Martyrs' Shrine Le Festival du Loup #TownshipofTay

Does your children attend a local Francophone school and you’d like to improve your French to better assist them in their learning? La Clé can help!

The Tay Township Public Library is looking for a new board member.

Thank you to Tourism Simcoe County and ROGERS tv Midland for their sponsorship and great support of the upcoming Creative Communities Culture Conference! Taking place online throughout the month of November, the conference features guest speakers and moderators discussing timely topics for the cultural sector. Tickets are $25 and available at www.culturealliance.ca/conference

Announcing Midland Public Library's Fall Photography Contest! From October 1 - 31 teens ages 12-18 can submit their original photographs on social media using #...MPLFallPhoto, or by emailing them to [email protected]. Good luck and don't forget to check out our upcoming Photography Tips and Tricks video series. Learn how to elevate your photos using photography theory, editing apps, and more!

Good Morning Chimnissing, We will be hosting our annual Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Please call (705)247-2175 to enter your name t...o be eligible for prize money. Categories include prettiest, cutest, funniest, scariest and best homemade costume. Age categories have designated time slots. Please be on time for your category. Please remain in your vehicle for the duration of the costume contest unless you are out of your vehicle for your designated time slot. If you have any questions please call (705)247-2175. Thank you, Beausoleil First Nation Child and Family Services

Even before the pandemic began the cultural sector was struggling with creating audiences and marketing. Join Creative Communities Culture Conference moderator Will Baird, general manager of Huronia Historical Parks, on November 10 when he discusses Creating Marketing and Audiences with Gavin Reynolds from Facebook, Alison Durtnall from Georgian College, and Michael Adams from the Stratford Festival. Conference tickets are only $25 and will allow you to participate in our seven other evenings. Purchase your ticket today at www.culturealliance.ca/conference. Town of Midland Town of Penetanguishene G'Chimnissing News Township of Tiny Tourism Simcoe County Sainte-Marie among the Hurons Discovery Harbour #TayTownship

The second evening of the Creative Communities Conference, November 5, will discuss Getting Started on the Path to Success. Learn more from Cher Cunningham who will be moderating that session. Conference tickets are only $25 and providing access to all 8 online sessions! For more information and to purchase your ticket, visit www.culturealliance.ca/conference G'Chimnissing News Township of Tiny Town of Penetanguishene Town of Midland Tourism Simcoe County #TownshipofTay

There have been sightings of the face of a small child appearing in the upstairs window at Keating House. Perhaps this is no surprise, because the grave of 10-y...ear-old Rosanna McCabe lies just on the other side of the meadow Ghost Tours start TOMORROW! Buy tickets: bit.ly/GhostToursDH

Janet P did an amazing job with her submission for the Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village's Group of Seven Look a Like Contest! You just have a few more weeks to pull out your crayons to create your masterpiece for the museum's contest. What is your favourite Group of Seven painting? #30daysofculture

The Culture Alliance is very pleased to be supporting today's virtual author visit at the Midland Public Library. We hope everyone enjoys the presentation and workshop! #30DaysOfCulture #CultureDays

The Culture Alliance currently has one At-Large committee position open. If you are passionate about promoting and supporting culture in the Heart of Georgian Bay please consider applying. Visit www.culturealliance.ca/about for the application form. The deadline is noon on December 18, 2020. Town of Midland G'Chimnissing News Township of Tiny Town of Penetanguishene #townshipoftay

WHAT'S OPEN at Georgian Bay Islands National Park through until Oct 12th? All hiking trails on Beausoleil Island are available including: Wana Keta, McCabe... Rock, Chimney Bay Frying Pan, Oaks, Thumb point, Ojibway, Bone Island Cedar Spring, Honeymoon Bay, Tonch North LEARN MORE about visiting during the Fall: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/georg/visit/covid-19-info See more

Learn how to make these amazing flower prints with CDs and paint! Tag us in your creations!