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The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy
The Harrowing of Brimstone McReedy is a play by Eric Woolfe (House at Poe Corner, Doc Wuthergloom’s Haunted Medicine Show) based on the Faust legend. Woolfe uses puppets and close-up magic to tell an eerie tale of unholy larceny and Klondike gold, based on the sworn testimony of the miserable souls who survived this terrifying ordeal. Strange things loom in the midday moon, where lost men moil for gold.
Our hero, Brimstone, is caught up in the Canadian Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. An alchemy of historical fact, ancient legend, true stories of Old West grifters and card sharps, the works of HP Lovecraft, Algernon Blackwood and Robert Service, and a good deal of heartbreak and whimsy, this epic tale tells the story of a two-bit conman and how he lost his true love to the dark spirits of the North as a result of his greed and lust for gold and “the sure thing” game.
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli - Dinner Theatre
Don Mac Roni cordially invites you to the wedding reception of his daughter Reesa Roni to Carl Ichbread. Join us at Carpaccio's Italian Buffet and Tailors for an evening filled with music, mobsters and murder. This hilarious interactive mystery will keep you guessing ‘whodunnit’ until the very end.
Starring Craig Maguire, JP Baldwin, Debbie Collins, Jane McClelland and Ken MacDougall
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Godspell
With an eclectic blend of songs, Godspell transforms the teachings of Jesus into a joyful, expansive rock-cabaret, with elements of disco and contemporary pop.
A wandering troupe of actors perform different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques and hefty doses of comic timing.
Boasting a score with chart-topping songs by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) Godspell is a sensation that continues to touch audiences.
This show features an all-star cast: JP Baldwin, Amir Haidar, Taylor Cole, Sal Figliomeni, Louisa O’Keane, Ryan Whittal and more Stirling favourites!
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Celtic Kitchen Party
One of SFT’s favourite acts, The Celtic Kitchen Party has been entertaining our audience since 2018. Boasting a diversity of talent, CKP plays a mix of Celtic infused originals, traditional and contemporary East Coast, Irish and Scottish - and the right dash of Pop and Classic Rock! The band always conjures up that down home feeling where all your relatives and neighbours drop by for a traditional kitchen party, creating a lively high energy performance every time.
All of the lads' energy and experience has culminated in a three album collection available in CD and DIGITAL through the band, and on all major platforms. These albums continue to be seated somewhere between original upbeat party tunes and beautiful storytelling to creative re-imaginings of traditional favourites.
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
We Walk the Line (Johnny Cash Tribute)
This hit after hit show is a true Johnny Cash Experience that celebrates the music and lives of 'The Man In Black' and his fun loving wife, June Carter. The concert covers the entire career of Johnny Cash from the 1950's at Sun Records to 2003 with the American Recordings label and includes Johnny's biggest hits 'Ring of Fire', 'Boy Named Sue', 'I Walk The Line', 'Folsom Prison Blues', 'Hurt', and the famous duet with June Carter 'Jackson' amongst other classic songs.
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Stirling Annual Automotive and Antique Flea Market
Stirling 2024 Annual Automotive & Antique Flea Market
Two days filled with ANTIQUE CARS, PARTS, AND AUTOMOBILIA
Open 9am - 5pm
Admission: $5.00, children under 12 Free
Free Parking
Where: Stirling Fairgrounds, 437 West Front Street, Stirling, ON
Details at www.stirlingfair.com/flea-market
For more information contact Roxanne:
sas@stirlingfair.com
613-395-1583 or 613-921-6936
Mother of All Shows
Mother of All Shows is coming home! Special screening to commemorate National Canadian Film Day with a post-film Q&A of this mother/daughter musical traumedy starring Wendie Malick, directed by Melissa D’Agostino.
Winner - Outstanding Narrative Feature & Outstanding Direction, Art of Brooklyn Film Festival
Official Selection - Kingston Canadian Film Festival
In order for Liza to cope with the impending death of her estranged mother, she retreats to a 70's variety show in her mind where the all-powerful host is her own mother, Rosa, who leads a cast of people from Liza's past and present, all a jumble in her mind. Rosa hosts the show in Liza's head with all the bravado and pizazz of Phyllis Diller, Bea Arthur, and Rosemary Clooney. She sings, and dances, and yuks it up, all in Liza's imagination. Scene by scene, song by song, Liza works through another part of their past in an attempt to see her mother in real life without losing herself in the process.
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
How We Got To Jersey - A Tale of Two Frankies
How We Got To Jersey: A Tale Of Two Frankies is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear not one, but two Frankie Vallis in a show-stopping concert revue that takes you behind the scenes of the blockbuster Broadway smash hit, Jersey Boys. Starring Adrian Marchuk and Jeff Madden, find out how two small-town Canadian kids grew up to both play a bonafide rock and roll hall of fame superstar on stages around the world, to an audience of millions.
You'll hear all your favourites from Jersey Boys, including Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don't Cry, Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You, plus deep-cut hits from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as Jeff and Adrian take you through the highs and lows, the fame and folly of playing one of the greatest legends of pop music who ever lived. Complete with a killer live band and a multi-media show!
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Stirling-Rawdon BIA Meeting
Calling all Stirling-Rawdon businesses!
Join us for our monthly Stirling-Rawdon BIA meeting. Everyone is welcome!
If you’re not a member, become one today!
Meeting notes will be posted prior to the meeting.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hello@visitstirlingrawdon.ca.
Sean McCann: The Shantyman Sings for the Saint
Séan McCann (the Shantyman) is a founder of the iconic Canadian band (thirteen time Juno nominee) Great Big Sea and an Order of Canada recipient for his advocacy for people living with addiction.
Born “around the bay” in his native Newfoundland, Séan was steeped in traditional Irish music and you can hear its influence throughout the multitude of recordings he has released over his 35 year career.
Music is medicine and a song is never more powerful than when it is sung with a friend. So come out and singalong with Séan for his third annual celebration of Irish song and skip the hangover this year!
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Skinkles Pet Supplies & More Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Better late then never!
Please join us for our Grand opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Wednesday March 6th 11:00am - 12:00pm. Amazing deals and hourly draws in-store, Hope to see you there!
Dwayne Gretzky Concert
Dwayne Gretzky is a 10+ piece juggernaut that brings to life the greatest songs of all time, this talented group of Toronto musicians ignites audiences with their charm, fidelity and theatrical flair. Celebrating classic pop and rock, from Fleetwood Mac to Fatboy Slim, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 700 songs.
Whether reinterpreting a classic in their latest recordings or playing one note-for-note at a live show, Dwayne Gretzky continues to shatter conventions and bring people together in a celebration of the songs we all forgot we loved.
Widely hailed as ‘Canada’s reigning champs of nostalgia,’ Dwayne Gretzky transcends cover band status. The music collective’s performance of any one of the more than 700 classic songs in its catalogue not only showcases the abundant musical talents of each member but is also a thrill to experience. When all is said and done, Dwayne Gretzky is as much fun to watch as it is to listen to.
With a still growing and still fervent fan base, the buzz around Dwayne Gretzky was greatly bolstered by two marathon live-streamed shows on New Year’s Eve in 2020 and 2021 that allowed live music-starved viewers to enjoy a ‘night out’ in the pandemic-safe comfort of their homes. But as successful as those virtual shows were, the band’s curated nostalgia trips are best experienced live as the set list captures the unique joy of turning a radio dial and being surprised by the familiar.
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Stirling-Rawdon BIA Meeting
Calling all Stirling-Rawdon businesses!
Join us for our monthly Stirling-Rawdon BIA meeting. Everyone is welcome!
If you’re not a member, become one today!
Meeting Agenda & Statement of Revenue & Expenditures
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hello@visitstirlingrawdon.ca.
THE GREAT WHITE NORTH IMPROV COMEDY TOUR (ONE STOP!)
Are you a fan of Whose Line Is It Anyway? Do you love improv comedy? Well we have the show for you. Host Paul Constable (known to most people as Gary, the Canadian Tire Guy) is bringing some improv veterans from the Second City stage all the way to you! The scenes are made up right on the spot, with audience members yelling out suggestions and sometimes taking part in the show itself (it could even be you!!!) Join Paul and his cast members as they come to your town to entertain you!
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Stirling-Rawdon BIA Meeting
Calling all Stirling-Rawdon businesses!
Join us for our monthly Stirling-Rawdon BIA meeting. Everyone is welcome!
This special meeting includes electing people to the board, so if you would like to be considered, please be there! We are always looking for new board members.
If you’re not a member, become one today!
Meeting Agenda and notes to come.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hello@visitstirlingrawdon.ca.
Robyn Scott Album Release Show
Robyn is coming back around Full Circle to the stage where it all started. Local artist, Robyn Scott will celebrate her record release with a show at the Stirling Festival Theatre.
This live recording will feature many of Robyn's past songs and songs from her new album, RearView Mirror. The evening will include some very special guests.
There will be giveaways including the opportunity to win two back yard performances with Robyn and her son Matt for summer of 2024.
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Donate Blood
Canadian Blood Services is at St. James the Minor Church on Friday, December 15th with 40 open appointments for blood donation!
Appointments required.
Book now at blood.ca
Elvis - A Christmas Special with Pete Paquette
Returning this Holiday season, the incredible showman, Pete Paquette, and his band, the Rockin' Royals with the sensational Tonettes, brings you ”Elvis - A Christmas Special”
Best known for his portrayal as Elvis Presley, Pete takes the stage to celebrate the Christmas Holidays through a special Tribute performance of the King’s greatest Christmas Carols and songs of inspiration such as: Blue Christmas, Here Comes Santa Claus, O Come, All Ye Faithful, The Wonderful World of Christmas, and many more traditional Christmas favourites.
With the entire Christmas song book at their disposal, Pete will take you on a magical journey and sing a variety of some of his personal favourite Christmas songs that are dear to his heart.
Don’t miss this heartwarming show this Holiday Season. Elvis - A Christmas Special, a joyous event that will sure inspire the Christmas spirit in everyone! We will have a ‘Blue Christmas’ without you.
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Celtic Kitchen Christmas
Join us for the “One Celtic Christmas” CD Release Party!
Come and celebrate the joyous holiday season with an enchanting evening of Celtic and festive music and merriment. We are thrilled to announce the release of our brand new Celtic Christmas CD, filled with heartwarming magical melodies and our spin on traditional tunes - this album will transport you to a magical winter wonderland.
This festive event promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with lively performances!
So, gather your friends and family and join us for a night of toe-tapping rhythms and soul-stirring harmonies. Sing along to your favorite holiday classics, tap your feet to lively jigs and reels, and experience the warmth of Celtic music in a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to celebrate the holiday season in true Celtic style with The Celtic Kitchen Party.
Be sure to grab your tickets early, as this event is expected to sell out quickly. We look forward to seeing you at the "One Celtic Christmas" CD Release Party!
Whether you're a fan of Celtic music or simply looking for a delightful way to kick off the holiday season, this event is not to be missed.
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
Visit Santa at the Covered Bridge
The Stirling-Rawdon Council will be serving free hotdogs & hot chocolate this Saturday.
Jenn Munro from Jenn Munro Photography will be there taking pictures with Santa!
Visit the Stirling-Rawdon Facebook page for updates
BIA Christmas Mingle
Come out to the BIA Christmas Mingle!
BIA will provide wine and appetizers
All are welcome.
Springbrook Santa Claus Parade
Updates on the Stirling Santa Claus Parade can be found on the Stirling-Rawdon Facebook page.
Stirling Santa Claus Parade
Updates on the Stirling Santa Claus Parade can be found on the Stirling-Rawdon Facebook page.
Alice in Newfoundland
Follow Alice down the Rabbit Hole to a strange and wonderful place. Newfoundland. There she discovers the wonders of the great island. The beauty, the music and many mythical creatures. She must be wary of the Evil Queen O’Hearts. Tell every Tweedledee and Tweedledumb you know, this is going to be a panto not to be missed.
Come laugh out loud, sing a long and kiss the cod.
Tickets sold through the Stirling Festival Theatre
5 Things You Need for an Effective Sales Funnel
5 Things You Need for an Effective Sales Funnel
If you’re like most businesses, you’re fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work. If you knew what to do differently, you would—but you don’t, and so you feel stuck. Meanwhile, your sales are lagging. Your bottom line isn’t budging. And worst of all, you feel discouraged.
Here’s the good news: It doesn’t have to be that way.
Join us with Katrina MacDonald from Kasama Marketing virtually to learn how to create an effective sales funnel so you can save money and time with a sales funnel that works. Take away some valuable insights to work on when your business slows down over the holidays.
For more details, visit Kasama Marketing.
Register Today
10th Annual Festival of Trees
Join us for our 10th Annual Festival of Trees!
Drop by beautiful Heritage Village and enjoy the gorgeously decorated trees, wreaths and other unique items all available to be won by raffle. Light refreshments are available.
$5 admission, children under 12 no charge.
Thursday, November 16, 6 - 9 pm
Friday, November 17, 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday, November 18, 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, November 19, 10 am - 3 pm, draws immediately following
For more information, visit Farmtown Park on Facebook.
4th annual Holiday Market in the Village
The 4th annual Holiday Market in the Village is set for Friday November 3rd from 4-8pm.
Mark your calendar, set your reminder, bring the advent calendar out on October 10th because downtown shops will be open late and an AMAZING selection of local makers will be set up to help you check all the favourite people off your list (maybe even a few that aren’t your favourite too).
Looking forward to kicking off the holiday season with you all 🎄
For more information, visit the Market in the Village on Facebook.
Popovich Pet Comedy Circus
Popovich Pet Comedy Circus
Popovich Pet Comedy Circus returns to SFT for the first time since 2019. This entertaining family show features more than 30 house cats, dogs, parrots, even a miniature horse!
All performing pets were rescued from animal shelters and now enjoy life in the limelight with co-star, Gregory Popovich who also incorporates world-class juggling, gymnastics and balancing acts into the show. Popovich is a fifth-generation Kyiv-based circus performer and author who’s toured with the Moscow Circus and Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Popovich Pet Comedy Circus has wowed audiences in more than 20 countries including France, Israel, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Germany, Belgium and Holland. Come see what makes this Las Vegas show a family favorite!
The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the talents of his furry costar. There are more than 25 pets in the show, each one has been rescued from animal shelters and given a new leash on life! They love to perform their skills and stunts on stage.
Gregory Popovich has shared his expertise for raising, training and living harmoniously with pets in two book – “You CAN Train Your Cat” and “Doggy Gone Good”.
Gregory has also produced and starred in a feature film now available for purchase. “Popovich: Road to Hollywood” ” has already won several awards including “Best Family/ Kids Film” in in International Film Festival Calcutta India , “Audience Choice Award” in Milan , Italy and Tokyo , Japan . Gregory himself, has been voted in Las Vegas “Entrainer of the Year”.
ShowTime - 7pm
Tickets are available online or in person through the Stirling Festival Theatre Box Office.
Stirling-Rawdon BIA Meeting
Calling all Stirling-Rawdon businesses!
Join us for our monthly Stirling-Rawdon BIA meeting. Everyone is welcome!
If you’re not a member, become one today!
Meeting Notes:
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at hello@visitstirlingrawdon.ca.
The Worst Party Ever in the History of Parties
The Worst Party Ever in the History of Parties
Fall Young Company Show
A group of friends attempts to throw a surprise party for their best friend. Everything starts to fall apart. Invites aren’t sent out. The worst party entertainment shows up. The guest of honour fails to make an appearance. Everyone needs to team up to save the evening or this party will turn out to be the worst party ever in the history of parties. This new Young Company show is a madcap musical comedy!
By Ken MacDougall
Tickets are available online or in person through the Stirling Festival Theatre Box Office.
Why Your Marketing’s Not Working (and How to Fix It)
Why Your Marketing’s Not Working
(and How to Fix It)
If you’re like most businesses, you’re fed up with spending money on marketing that doesn’t work. If you knew what to do differently, you would—but you don’t, and so you feel stuck. Meanwhile, your sales are lagging. Your bottom line isn’t budging. And worst of all, you feel discouraged.
Here’s the good news: It doesn’t have to be that way.
In this talk, Katrina MacDonald from Kasama Marketing—will share seven simple marketing principles proven to engage customers and grow businesses. You’ll walk away knowing how to capture your customers’ attention and compel them to buy. Stop worrying about your marketing, and start feeling hopeful about your business again.
For more details, visit Kasama Marketing.
Register Today
Matthew Good
Matthew Good
Matthew Good is a multi-platinum selling Canadian recording artist, best known for his signature vocal style, guitar-driven melodies, and cinematic lyrics.
He began his career as the front man for the Matthew Good Band, one of the most successful Canadian alternative rock bands during the 1990s and early 2000s.
Good’s body of work includes thirteen full-length studio albums, four EPs, two compilation LPs, and one live album. He has been nominated for 21 Juno Awards throughout his career, with two solo wins for Rock Album of the Year for Vancouver (2009) and Video of the Year for 2003’s “Weapon”, and two wins for Best Group (Matthew Good Band) and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight (2000).
He has also garnered eight Top 10 radio singles in Canada as a solo artist, including “Weapon,” “In A World Called Catastrophe,” “Alert Status Red,” “Born Losers” and “Last Parade.” His most recent studio album, Moving Walls (2020), was praised as his strongest solo effort, and a “haunting and cinematic piece of art”.
Through his music, Good’s defiant spirit anchors a vulnerable, unapologetic outlook on life while offering glimpses of hope and reminding us there is beauty in the world. Never one to bite his tongue, his hyper-awareness of the world around him, including political, socio-economic, and mental health issues, has earned him accolades for his thoughtful and deliberate approach.
ShowTime - 8:00 pm
Tickets are available online or in person through the Stirling Festival Theatre Box Office.
Harvest Market
It’s the season for Harvest Market 🍂
Mark your calendar We are beyond excited to celebrate our Farmers Market season with you all at the 3rd annual Harvest Market.
For more details visit Market in The Village on Facebook.
Lennon.Live: Love Is Real
Lennon.Live: Love Is Real
Just Imagine...
Witness the musical legacy of John Lennon come alive in an inspiring tribute concert "Lennon.Live: Love Is Real."
With great attention to detail regarding song arrangements instrumentation and costumes the seven splendid musicians of Lennon.Live take audiences on a "magical mystery tour" that traces Lennon's musical life in the "Fab Four" through to his emergence as a cultural icon promoting peace and love! ✌️❤️
During the two-act show, relive the memorable songs from Lennon's days with the Plastic Ono Band his time in New York City with the Elephant's Memory Band his so-called "Lost Weekend" and finally the Dakota era when Lennon revitalized his musical career.
"All we are saying is give peace a chance" ☮️
ShowTime - 7:30pm
Tickets are available online or in person through the Stirling Festival Theatre Box Office.