Presented by the Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society
Creemore Festival of the Arts is presented and organized by Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society, in partnership with the Small Halls Festival. View the artist locations map and details at www.phahs.ca. Please note: These events happen at various locations in Creemore, so please read the details carefully for exact locations. All events are subject to change as per the Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society and are organized independently by a group of dedicated volunteers. The promotional discount does not apply to these events. The Small Halls Festival is a proud partner of the Creemore Festival of the Arts.
September 29, 2023
COMEDY KICK OFF
Comedic legend, Martha Chavez, an award-winning comedian who can frequently be heard on CBC’s “The Debaters”, “Laugh out Loud” and “Because News” is coming to the Creemore Legion.
Joining Martha is MC Zabrina Douglas and featuring four-time winner of Best Female Stand Up at The Canadian Comedy Awards, Laurie Elliott.
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM, Show starts at 8:00 PM
Venue: Creemore Legion
Ticket Price: $30, General admission | $240, Reserved table of 8
All ages event | Licensed. Cash bar and food available for purchase.
September 30, 2023
NATIONAL TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION DAY
Performances by four Indigenous dancers, traditional and contemporary with some story telling and educational elements. There will be a video performance and presentation from The Downie Wenjack Fund.
On this day we honour the resilience, dignity and strength of survivors and intergenerational survivors of Canada’s residential schools and remember the children who never came home by exploring the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Our community has partnered with performers from the Moose Cree First Nation, Ermineskin Cree Nation and the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund to provide programming that moves reconciliation forward in a meaningful way. We invite you to join us in this ReconciliACTION.
Indignary
Featuring Winter Hawk with All My Nations Drum Group featuring Anthony Gladue, Pow Wow dancers Kolby Fox and Kehew Buffalo and Hip Hop dancer Jeali Bruno
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Venue: The Village Green
Ticket Price: Free
The Poets
Members of The Poets share their experiences living in the remote north Ontario communities of Moose Factory and Moosonee. This event will take place as a Q&A with The Poets band members.
Time: Doors open at 1:00 PM, Start time 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Venue: St. John’s United Church
Ticket Price: Free, All Ages
The Poets Tragically Hip Tribute Band
From Moose Factory/Moosonee. They play the hits and share the spirit of Gord Downie, Chanie Wenjack, and reconciliation. They are renowned for translating Canadian content favourites in their Cree language.
Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM, show starts at 8:00 PM
Venue: Creemore Legion
Ticket Price: $25.00
Lasagne Dinner
A traditional Lasagne dinner with Caesar salad. Leave the cooking to the volunteers at the Creemore Legion and enjoy a home-cooked meal for only $19.00
Time: 5:00-7:30 PM
Venue: Creemore Legion
Ticket Price: $19
All ages | Licensed
September 30 – October 1, 2023
Adapt and Evolve by Steve McDonald
A special art installation, demonstration and talk by renowned hybrid AI artist Steve McDonald at the Station on the Green. His latest work will focus on the use of AI in the visual arts. This show will include hands-on creative activities and a discussion of the controversy of artificial intelligence (AI) and Art.
The Small Halls Festival is a proud partner of the Creemore Festival of the Arts. This event is organized by the Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Station on the Green
Ticket Price: Free
Artists on Location
With approximately 70 artists participating in venues/locations across the village of Creemore. The vision of the Creemore Festival of the Arts has always been to build on the long-standing tradition of a weekend filled with arts and heritage, and performances designed to inspire, educate and enrich residents and attract visitors.
The Small Halls Festival is a proud partner of the Creemore Festival of the Arts. This event is organized by the Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society.
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Various. Pick up a map at the Station on the Green.
Ticket Price: Free
All ages. Some venues may not be accessible.
Interactive Family Activities
Bringing art into participants’ hands, our interactive art stations connect time, creativity and skills together. We are connecting time with a tinker table, pendulum art, and wool-to-wear exploration including spinning, knitting, crocheting and rug hooking.
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Creemore Log Cabin
Ticket Price: Free
All ages.
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