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Carmen Ziolkowski Poetry Prize winners announcement and reading
The Carmen Ziolkowski Poetry Prize winners were announced, with Grace Vermeer taking First Prize of $500 and Stratford Poet Laureate David Stones earning both Second Prize $250 and Third Prize $100. A public reading and Open Mic for finalists will be held during First Friday at the Lawrence House Centre For The Arts in Sarnia on August 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
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Reading for past and present contest finalists and Open Mic
The Uproar Literary Committee presents a reading of past and present contest finalists with an open mic on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Turret Room at the Lawrence House Centre For The Arts in Sarnia. Part of First Friday activities, this intimate evening invites the community to listen, share, and celebrate local writing.
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Putting The Music in Musical Theatre
Dr. Sara Joy leads a free musical theatre voice workshop at the Imperial Theatre on Saturday, August 8 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, covering vocal technique, vocal health, harmony, blending, and ensemble singing. Singers of all levels are welcome to register via the provided form and ask questions by emailing jburns@imperialtheatre.net.
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Piano Legends
Piano Legends runs at Victoria Playhouse Petrolia from August 11 to August 28, 2026, starring Mark Payne with Alex Baerg and Gavin Tessier. Hear Mark Payne on 99.9 THE FOX at 7:08 AM for an inside conversation, and get tickets at thevpp.ca or by calling 1-800-717-7694.
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Watford Library renovation notice
Watford Library will be temporarily closed from August 21 to October 18, 2026 while Phase 2 of renovations improve accessibility and preserve the historic Carnegie building. The exterior book return will remain open throughout the closure, and the project is being completed in partnership with the County of Lambton.
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SECOND WIND 2.0 – LIVE AT THE KINETO THEATRE
Second Wind 2.0 marks 25 years with a concert at the Kineto Theatre on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM, featuring Don Pearson, Jerry Beernink, and Dave Robinson. Tickets are available online at the Kineto website and via the provided ticketing link, with tickets also sold at the door. Expect an evening of classic rock favourites and songs from their album Every Life Tells A Story in Forest, Ontario.
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SECOND WIND 2.0 – LIVE AT THE KINETO THEATRE
Second Wind 2.0 celebrates 25 years with a live show at the Kineto Theatre in Forest on Sunday, September 13 at 7:00 PM. The band will perform classic rock favorites and selections from their album Every Life Tells A Story, with tickets available online at the Kineto website or at the door.
