Arts & Culture
The City of Kawartha Lakes has a variety of venues and organizations that support and promote the development of the arts. Please refer to the Community Directory for information on more community organizations.
Academy Theatre for Performing Arts
For over a century the Academy Theatre hashad an impressive presence at the foot ofLindsay’s historical main street. During thattime it has been many things to many people- a stage from which to launch a theatricalcareer, meeting hall, a cinema, and even ahome! Community owned and run. Thetheatre welcomes over 50,000 visitors a yearto performances of well known recordingartists, community theatre, dance and more.
For information on upcoming shows, visit our website at www.academytheatre.ca
Contact: AcademyTheatre, 705-324-9111
2 Lindsay St. S., Lindsay, ON K9V 2L6
The Boyd Gallery
Owned and operated by the A. Sheila BoydFoundation, the gallery is in the BoydBuilding, 21 Canal Street, Bobcaygeon, andcan be visited during library hours throughthe library.
It was commissioned by Miss Sheila Boyd inthe early 1960s as an art teaching anddisplay room for local and visiting artists.Each month brings a new art show:paintings, drawings, sculpture, carving,pottery, etc. October brings the AnnualJuried Art Show and February the same forphotography, in each case judged byrecognized professionals.
www.theboydmuseum.com for current exhibition details.
For artist bookings: 705-738-9482 (Boyd Heritage Museum)
Globus Theatre
Presenting a wide variety of Drama, Comedy and Musicals and working with the bestplaywrights, directors and performers from around the world. At our venue, the Lakeview ArtsBarn, theatregoers will experience the comfort of a newly built theatre with excellent seatingand acoustics in a picturesque rural setting.
The Lakeview Arts Barn, 2300 Pigeon Lake Road, Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0 705-738-2037 www.globustheatre.com
Lindsay Little Theatre
Lindsay Little Theatre has been promotinglive theatre in Lindsay for over forty years.Our members are from all walks of life andare united by the common desire to beinvolved in community theatre.
For information on LLT’s productions, workshops, auditionsand other events please call 705-324-2445 or visit www.lindsaylittletheatre.com
The Lindsay Gallery
The Lindsay Gallery is the only public art gallery in the City of Kawartha Lakes. It has provideda venue for fostering and promoting the visual arts for over 30 years.
Exhibitions and the Permanent Collection
Exhibits in the Gallery change monthly, and the permanent collection is always on view on acomputer screen in the Virtual Gallery. Admission is free.
Art Classes
Many people find adult art classes to be a relaxing, enjoyable form of leisure recreation. The artclasses for children further enrich their education and are great fun. Information is available onour website and in brochures available from the Gallery. Fun, informal learning experiences foreveryone. Class sizes are limited.
The Gallery Showcase
Exquisite handcrafted items for sale by accomplished artisans in a variety of mediums.
Open Tuesday Through Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 am and 12:00 - 4:00 pm.
190 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-324-1780
www.thelindsaygallery.com
Email: art@thelindsaygallery.com
Lakeview Arts Barn (LAB)
LAB offers year-round entertainment and promotes all visual and performing arts disciplines. Enjoy dinner before the show or join us for a drink.
Contact: 705-887-9798; www.lakeviewartsbarn.com
2300 Pigeon Lake Rd, Bobcaygeon.
Maryboro Lodge: The Fenelon Museum
An extensive collection that details the evolution of Fenelon Falls and the surrounding area from pre-settlement to the early 1900s is exhibited in Maryboro Lodge, an 1837 home in a magnificent park setting on Cameron Lake. Changes in the local environment, the built and natural landscape, and the lives of inhabitants are highlighted in exhibits and echoed in displays throughout the sprawling house, Anne Langton Gallery and outbuildings. A busy social center throughout the summer, the museum hosts musical performances, afternoon teas, pioneer summer school, workshops, and heritage activities.
50 Oak Street, Fenelon Falls, ON, 705-887-1044
Open May to October, and for special events
www.maryboro.ca
Music and Artisans
Encore Children’s Productions 27th Season
A branch of the Lindsay Concert Foundation,Encore offers Music Programs for Familieswith Children between Kindergarten andGrade 8. All performances are held at theGlenn Crombie Theatre at Fleming College inLindsay on Sundays at 3pm. Individual ticketsand Series passes are available for purchase atthe Kent Bookstore or the Children’sdepartment of the Lindsay Library.
Contact: Encore Children’s Productions
878-5625 or Lindsay.concertfoundation@bellnet.ca
www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com/encore
Kawartha Handweavers & Spinners Guild
Started in 1985, the Guild was established toprovide a way for practitioners of handweavingand spinning to learn from each other andshare their knowledge. New members alwayswelcome.
The Guild meets on the 1st Thursday of every month upstairs atthe Victoria Park Armoury. Contact Joan Ross at 324-9722.
Kawartha Kavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps
Formed in 1957 this Drum & Bugle Corpsperforms at parades, concerts andcelebrations throughout Ontario.
For Information or to join the Kavaliers, contact Hal Bowrey at 705-324-6335 or Hal.Bowrey@sympatico.ca or CorkNewhouse at 705-793-2852.
You can visit the website at www.kawarthakavaliers.org.
Kinmount Artisans Marketplace
Located in the lower level of the KinmountCommunity Centre is the home of theKinmount Artisans Marketplace, a not-for-profit cooperative offering a wide variety oflocal quality fine arts and handcrafts. TheMarketplace operates entirely on a voluntarybasis by Guild members who on a daily basiswelcome and assist the many visitors to theMarketplace in all seasons of the year.
Hours: Open Friday to Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
July - September we are open daily 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Located at the corner of Hwy. 121 & City Rd. 45.
Contact: The Marketplace at 705-488-1414,
www.kinmountartisans.ca
Lindsay Creative Quilters’ Guild
The Guild has been in existence since 1986.Guild Members have access to the extensiveGuild Library, terrific monthly workshops & willl earn from the amazing speakers we have at ourregular monthly meetings.
1:00 pm on the 2nd Monday of every month at Cambridge St. United Church.
For more information contact Lorna 705-324-8570 or atlorna.s.smith@gmail.com.
Lindsay Concert Foundation
Formed in 1977, The Lindsay ConcertFoundation presents the annual KawarthaConcerts music series of 6 concerts featuringoutstanding immerging new artist andinternationally acclaimed professionalperforming artists from across Canada. World renowned classical artists such asAngela Hewitt, Measha Brueggergosman,Janina Fialkowska, NEXUS, TafelmusikBaroque Orchestra and the St. LawrenceString Quartet have brought excellence in themusic disciplines of piano, vocal, percussion,orchestral and chamber music to theKawartha Concert series. The series runsOctober to May each season at the GlennCrombie Theatre and Academy Theatrevenues. Many visiting artists also participatein LCF’s outreach programming of masterclasses, youth concerts for school agechildren, and choral workshops. Additionally, LCF promotes youth and musicwith its Encore Family Concerts, performanceopportunities through Young Performers’Recitals and programs such as the TrustFund’s adjudicated auditions that awardannual scholarships to young musicians.
The Lindsay Concert Foundation is ourleading classical performing arts organization.
Contact: PO Box 631, Lindsay, ON K9V 4S5
705-878-5625
www.lindsayconcertfoundation.com
Email: lindsay.concertfoundation@bellnet.ca
Lindsay Rughookers
The Lindsay Rughookers meet every Thursdaybetween 10:00 am and 3:00 pm during Sept –June upstairs in the Lindsay Armoury.
For more information contact Jennifer Currie at 705-324-6152 or at Jennifer143@sympatico.ca
Victoria’s Quilts
Victoria’s Quilts Canada is an entirelyvolunteer based organization with chapters allacross Canada that make quilts for cancerpatients. Over the past five years, the LindsayBranch has given more than 785 quilts tocomfort those battling cancer. Victoria’s Quiltsmembers meet on a drop-in basis upstairs atLoblaws in Lindsay between 9:30 am and4:00 pm on the first Tuesday of the month andin Bobcaygeon at Kawartha Settlers VillageWray House on the fourth Thursday of everymonth between 9:30 and 3:00 pm.
If you know someone who has cancer and would benefit from receiving a quilt you can request a quilt by calling Faye Flood 328-2084
Donations are always welcome and may be sent to:
Victoria's Quilts-Lindsay Branch
24 Dormer Rd. Lindsay, ON K9V6H8
