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Lacy Atalick
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Wayne Doyle
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Screening tonight.
“Smoke Signals,” the 1998 independent film written by Sherman Alexie based on his acclaimed story collection, “The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven,” will kick off Lawn Chair Luminata: Outdoor Movie Series tonight (June 25) at Meridian Place in downtown Barrie. The series shows a different film every Wednesday night.
Named to the National Film Registry, the film was heralded as the first feature film to be written, …
barriefilmfestival.ca
Wayne Doyle
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The night of the pop-punk princess.
Canadian superstar Avril Lavigne will headline the Sunday night show of the All Your Friends Festival at Burl's Creek. She'll be joined by openers Simple Plan, State Champs, Relient K, Anberlin, Knuckle Puck, Taylor Acorn, Illscarlet, Rarity and Con the Artist.
Single day passes start at $38.
www.allyourfriendsfestival.com
Wayne Doyle
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Friends forever.
The All Your Friends festival will roll into Burl's Creek this weekend, June 28 and 29, for two days of fun and frivolity. Chicago-based Rise Against will headline the first night of the festival with supporting acts Underoath, Boys Like Girls, The Veronicas, The Starting Line, Four Year Strong, Moneen, Winona Fighter and Faber Drive.
A single day pass starts at $38 and a weekend pass starts at $46.
www.allyourfriendsfestival.com
Wayne Doyle
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Modern troubadour.
Canadian country music superstar Dean Brody performs at Meridian Place in downtown Barrie Saturday night starting at 8:30 p.m.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Kempenfelt Bay, this one-of-a-kind waterfront concert promises a night of unforgettable music and summer magic.
A complimentary shuttle service will run from the Tiffin Street waterfront parking lot. The shuttle will make six convenient stops between the …
www.tourismbarrie.com
Wayne Doyle
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The culture of construction.
Whether you’re a vintage equipment enthusiast or just looking for a unique family outing, Wheels & Tracks at the Simcoe County Museum offers a unique blend of excitement, nostalgia and hands-on discovery.
On Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, the museum will celebrate vintage construction equipment. Witness the roar and rumble of restored machinery, from towering cranes and mighty …
museum.simcoe.ca
Wayne Doyle
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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Open Air on Dunlop - June 6 -8.
In partnership with the City of Barrie and Base Borden, the weekend features vintage and modern aircraft displays, flyovers, and aviation-themed family activities.
Friday, June 6
● 8:00pm – PILOT & SUPPORT CREW MEET & GREET
● 8:45pm – AIR SHOW TRIVIA GAME
● 9:30pm – CRAIG ROSS, ROCK 95, SPEAKER AND SPONSORS
● 9:45pm – DRONE SHOW OVER KEMPENFELT BAY PRESENTED BY PRATT HOMES & …
downtownbarrie.ca
Wayne Doyle
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Love and murder.
In A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, at the Five Points Theatre in downtown Barrie from June 5 - 15, a distant heir to a family fortune sets out to speed up the line of succession by using a great deal of charm... and a dash of murder. It's the knock-'em-dead, uproarious hit and the most-nominated show of the 2014 season. With ten Tony nominations and four wins, including best musical, book, direction and costumes, it …
tprocob.ticketpro.ca
Wayne Doyle
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Translations in Vision features recent works by Barrie-based multidisciplinary artist Katie Green, who explores ideas of transformation, process, and perception. Green reimagines her recent textiles through the unpredictable language of Risograph printing, where patterned fabrics and stitched borders become halftone dots and textured ink. Recurring symbols suggest movement and transformation, and the inherent imperfections of the Riso …
maclarenart.com
Dr. Jill Price
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Walking for the Future Community beach clean at Minet's Point with local artist Jill Price. Register via Eventbrite to let her know you are going to join in the fun.
www.eventbrite.ca
Dr. Jill Price
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Price is right: Artist turns beach trash into environmental art - join me this upcoming Sunday at Minet's Point from 4 - 6 pm.
www.barrietoday.com
Wayne Doyle
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For the fifth year, the City of Barrie’s Brightening Barriers public art exhibition is back, bringing new works by local and regional artists to patios in Barrie’s downtown.
The artworks will be on display until Sept. 26.
A temporary public art project that brings original works by local and regional artists to patios throughout downtown, with patio fencing serving as a canvas, Brightening Barriers offers an opportunity to turn barriers into a …
www.barrie.ca
Wayne Doyle
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Linda Ritchie creates works of art that become part of the social fabric - literally.
Specializing in creating images with fabric, she adds a variety of objects to create dimensional work … fabrics, beads, seashells, threads, metal.
Part of the Art Around the Town initiative, her work is prominently displayed at the Stroud branch of the Innisfil ideaLAB and Library until August. Run through the library, Art Around gives primarily local artists …
www.innisfilidealab.ca
Alexa Ford
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🎶 Vinyls at noon 🎵
Today I am spinning Elton John's Diamonds Album!
Too many great tracks to choose from!
Raymond Bowe
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Public art strategy finances pushed back to fall awaiting 'real commitment'
www.barrietoday.com
Wayne Doyle
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The Lyrica Chamber Choir celebrates 25 years of singing and of beautiful choral music on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m. at Burton Avenue United Church.
In honour of this milestone the choir will perform a newly commissioned work by multi-genre composer Frank Horvat, with lyrics by Barrie’s own poet laureate, Tyneisha Thomas.
The choir will also be performing favourites from past years by composers such as Vivaldi, Fauré, Byrd, Rutter, Daley, and …
lyricachoir.ca
Wayne Doyle
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Perfect for a summer night. Canadian singer/songwriter/guitar slinger Colin James headlines the Saturday night lineup at this year's Kempenfest, Aug.1 - 4, at Barrie's waterfront. Shawn Desman headlines the Friday night show. Sunday features The Washboard Union and Practically Hip wraps things up on Monday. Who's been your favourite Kempenfest performer?
kempenfest.com
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