JULY 2009

July 2 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Neil Hutchinson. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

July 3 - 2:00-6:00pm - Baysville Farmers Market at Baysville Arena Parking Lot. (Every Friday from 2-6pm from July 3rd to Aug. 28th).  Contact: Rhoda Moeller 705-767-3927

July 3 - 14 - The Silver Bridge Gallery presents Large & Small Jing Fu.  Exclusive release of ONLY 6 large paintings.  Location: 4 Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  705-646-2460  www.silverbridgegallery.com.

July 4 - 8:30am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Cinema 3). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com. Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca or Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7.  Market Manager: Margaret Smith, 705-645-9592

July 4 - 3:30pm - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting a Meat Roll. All are welcome, members and non-members. Location: 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500.

July 4 - 4:00-8:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre presents the Summer Festival Launch Party.  Featuring Jed Corbeil and Curt Dunlop.  The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Tickets $5.00.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 4-25 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Carbon: Paintings by Peter Buwalda.  Recently, Peter's work has been detailing the Georgian Bay area, focusing on the plant material as usual, but with a strong sense of landscape and space too.  Location: The Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge.  Tues.-Sat. 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com 705-645-5501

July 4 - 6:30 pm - Baysville Surf and Turf Dinner and Silent Auction at the Baysville Curling Club.  Cocktails 6:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm. For tickets call Pat Van at 705-767-2372.

July 5 - 7:30pm - Music on the Barge. Celebrating 50 years. Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst.  Terry Sumsion - A Canadian Country Music Legend.  Collections are taken during concerts.

July 6 - 7:30-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Legion Pipes & Drums. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

July 7 - 1:00-3:30pm - Want to sell your goods and services to the Government of Canada? Attend the 'Helping Businesses Sell to the Government of Canada' Seminar.  Representatives from Public Works and Government Services Canada - Office of Small and Medium Enterprises will be able to provide you with assistance in navigating the federal procurement system and understanding the fundamentals of selling to the federal government.  Learn how to access the MERX Canadian Public Tendering Service to bid on Government of Canada Opportunities.  Location: Nipissing University, 125 Wellington St., Bracebridge. Registration Requested by July 3, 2009.  Another project to stimulate Muskoka's future by: Muskoka Futures.  For updated information or registration please contact: delang@mukokafutures.ca or 705-646-9511 ext. 21.

July 7 - 1:00-4:00pm - Parry Sound-Muskoka Stewardship Network presents Batty About Bats at the Bracebridge Resource Management Centre, Hwy 11. Find out everything you ever wanted to know about bats but were afraid to ask.  Pre-registration is required. Programs are limited to 30 participants. Children welcome - must be accompanied by adults. Adults $5.00  Children $3.00.  Call Muskoka Heritage Foundation 705-645-7393.

July 7 - 7:00-9:00pm - Community Drum Circle at Bracebridge Memorial Park, Manitoba St.

July 8 - 12:00noon - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting their Wednesday Lunch.  Everyone is welcome, members and non-members. $7.00 per person at the door. 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500. 

July 8 - 7:00pm - Simply Fabulous presents Movie Night - Every Wednesday (July 8 - Aug. 26) at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Tickets $5.00 or $15.00 per family.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 9 - 9:30am - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting their Retired Police and Firefighters Breakfast.  Tickets are $7.00 per person at the door. Location: 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500

July 9 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Jim Allen. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

July 9-11 - 8:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Noises Off! a Summer Festival Main Stage Comedy at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Doors slam, identities are confused and chaos reigns in this hilarious farce that follows a motley and disorganized theatre company as they rehearse, perform and, well, just try to make it through Nothing On.  This Tony Award-winning play will keep you laughing uproariously as the never-ending mishaps continue to snowball out of control. Tickets: $20.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 10 - 2:00-6:00pm - Baysville Farmers Market at Baysville Arena Parking Lot. (Every Friday from 2-6pm from July 3rd to Aug. 28th).  Contact: Rhoda Moeller 705-767-3927

July 10 - 4:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Free Shows for Young Audiences at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Every Friday afternoon (July 10-Sept. 4). Donations at the door.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 10 - 12 - Muskoka Summerfest. Celebrating the best of summer in Muskoka. Live Music all weekend from over 20 band performances, buskers, shopping, Dock Dogs competitions, Chalk artist, Food, Beverage Tent, children's amusement rides and much more. Cost: Day Pass $6.00.  Weekend Pass $15.00 (discount coupons available in some locations and advertising). Bracebridge Bay, Downtown Bracebridge www.muskokasummerfest.com

July 10 - 12 - The 25th Annual Muskoka Pioneer Power Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds.  This year's theme will be Massey Harris including Massey Ferguson, Ferguson & Wallis (All colours welcome).  Featuring heritage display rooms, log cabin, waterous saw mill, Linn tractor, Mowry shingle mill, country store, blacksmith shop, kiddie, lawn, tractor & antique tractor pulls, classic & antique vehicles, engine displays, grand parade.  Pancake & sausage breakfast. Barn dance Saturday night.  For further information contact Murray Jibb (705) 645-1954 or visit www.bracebridgechamber.com/mppa.

July 11 - 8:30am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Cinema 3). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com. Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca or Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7.  Market Manager: Margaret Smith, 705-645-9592

July 11 - 9am-5pm - The Antique and Classic Boat Society Toronto presents the 29th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Show at Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst featuring Post War Utility Boats. Canada's Largest In-Water Wooden Boat Show. Large Vintage Boat Flea Market. Land Displays.  $10.00 adults.  Children under 12 free. Sorry, no pets allowed.  Visit www.acbs.ca.

July 11 - 10:00am-3:00pm - St. Thomas' Anglican Church presents a Parish Fair.  Grandma's House, Just Squares, Buy The Pie or Buy The Piece, Tea Tables, Silent Auction, Books, Attic Treasures, Wood 'n' Things, BBQ, Children's Games, Face Painting.  Location: 4 Mary St., Bracebridge (Across from the Norwood Cinema 3). For further information, call the parish office at 705-645-3486 or visit our website at www.stthomasanglicanchurch.ca.

July 11 - 2:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Noises Off! a Summer Festival Main Stage Comedy at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Doors slam, identities are confused and chaos reigns in this hilarious farce that follows a motley and disorganized theatre company as they rehearse, perform and, well, just try to make it through Nothing On.  This Tony Award-winning play will keep you laughing uproariously as the never-ending mishaps continue to snowball out of control. Tickets: $20.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 11 - 3:30pm - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting a Meat Roll. All are welcome, members and non-members. Location: 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500.

July 11 - 6:30pm - Music on the Barge. Celebrating 50 years. Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst.  Music on The Barge Fundraiser.  Collections are taken during concerts.

July 11 & 12 - Art in the Heart.  An outdoor art market featuring the works of new and emerging visual and performing artists from throughout Muskoka.  This arts initiative takes place on the streets, alleys and public spaces of downtown Bracebridge.  www.artintheheartbracebridge.com  Saturdays from 9am-5pm and Sundays from 10am-3pm.  Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 - Aug. 16 inclusive.

July 12 - 7:30pm - Music on the Barge. Celebrating 50 years. Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst.  Forever Elvis Featuring Anthony Von.  Collections are taken during concerts.

July 13 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Edge of the Woods Theatre Festival. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

July 14 - 1:00-4:00pm - Parry Sound-Muskoka Stewardship Network presents Hike Up Your Tree ID IQ at Arrowhead Provincial Park. Pre-registration is required. Programs are limited to 30 participants. Children welcome - must be accompanied by adults. Adults $5.00  Children $3.00.  Call Muskoka Heritage Foundation 705-645-7393.

July 14 - 7:00-9:00pm - Community Drum Circle at Bracebridge Memorial Park, Manitoba St. 

July 15 - 12:00noon - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting their Wednesday Lunch.  Everyone is welcome, members and non-members. $7.00 per person at the door. 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500. 

July 15 - 2:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Noises Off! a Summer Festival Main Stage Comedy at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Doors slam, identities are confused and chaos reigns in this hilarious farce that follows a motley and disorganized theatre company as they rehearse, perform and, well, just try to make it through Nothing On.  This Tony Award-winning play will keep you laughing uproariously as the never-ending mishaps continue to snowball out of control. Tickets: $20.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 15 - 7:00pm - Simply Fabulous presents Movie Night - Every Wednesday (July 8 - Aug. 26) at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Tickets $5.00 or $15.00 per family.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 16 - Muskoka Heritage Foundation Summer Tour. View four beautiful summer homes at Beaumaris, Lake Muskoka and enjoy a wonderful lunch at Beaumaris Yacht Club. Morning and afternoon tours are available.  $160.00 per person.  For more information call 705-645-7393 or email barb@muskokaheritage.org.

July 16 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Garry Wayne. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

July 16-17 - 8:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Noises Off! a Summer Festival Main Stage Comedy at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Doors slam, identities are confused and chaos reigns in this hilarious farce that follows a motley and disorganized theatre company as they rehearse, perform and, well, just try to make it through Nothing On.  This Tony Award-winning play will keep you laughing uproariously as the never-ending mishaps continue to snowball out of control. Tickets: $20.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 17 - 2:00-6:00pm - Baysville Farmers Market at Baysville Arena Parking Lot. (Every Friday from 2-6pm from July 3rd to Aug. 28th).  Contact: Rhoda Moeller 705-767-3927

July 17 - 4:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Free Shows for Young Audiences at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Every Friday afternoon (July 10-Sept. 4).  Donations at the door.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 17 - 19 - Muskoka Arts & Crafts presents the 47th Annual Summer Show at Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge.  Two hundred sensational artists and craftspeople from Muskoka and across Canada show and sell their original and handmade work to over 20,000 enthusiastic people.  Hours: Fri. 10am-7pm.  Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm.  Admission by donation.  Free parking.  (705) 645-5501  www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com.

July 18 - 8:30am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Cinema 3). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com. Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca or Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7.  Market Manager: Margaret Smith, 705-645-9592

July 18 - 3:30pm - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting a Meat Roll. All are welcome, members and non-members. Location: 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500.

July 18 - 8:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Think Freud The Ultimate Tribute to Pink Floyd. Tickets: $30.00 adults, $20.00 students.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.

July 18 & 19 - Art in the Heart.  An outdoor art market featuring the works of new and emerging visual and performing artists from throughout Muskoka.  This arts initiative takes place on the streets, alleys and public spaces of downtown Bracebridge.  www.artintheheartbracebridge.com  Saturdays from 9am-5pm and Sundays from 10am-3pm.  Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 - Aug. 16 inclusive.

July 19 - 10:00am - 12:30pm - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting their Sunday Brunch.  Everyone is welcome. Members and non-members. Tickets are $7.00 per person at the door. Lots of fantastic homemade food to enjoy. Location: 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500

July 19 - 7:30pm - Music on the Barge. Celebrating 50 years. Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst.  The Legend in Black as Johnny Cash with June Carter.  Collections are taken during concerts.

July 20 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Amy Bridle & Dana Clark. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

July 21 - 1:00-4:00pm - Parry Sound-Muskoka Stewardship Network presents Get Ready To Catch The Big One! at the Kearney Community Centre. Pre-registration is required. Programs are limited to 30 participants. Children welcome - must be accompanied by adults. Adults $5.00  Children $3.00.  Call Muskoka Heritage Foundation 705-645-7393.

July 21 - 7:00-9:00pm - Community Drum Circle at Bracebridge Memorial Park, Manitoba St.

July 22 - 12:00noon - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting their Wednesday Lunch.  Everyone is welcome, members and non-members. $7.00 per person at the door. 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500. 

July 22 - 7:00pm - Simply Fabulous presents Movie Night - Every Wednesday (July 8 - Aug. 26) at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Tickets $5.00 or $15.00 per family.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 23 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Suzi & Bill Rawn. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

July 24 - 2:00-6:00pm - Baysville Farmers Market at Baysville Arena Parking Lot. (Every Friday from 2-6pm from July 3rd to Aug. 28th).  Contact: Rhoda Moeller 705-767-3927

July 24 - 4:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Free Shows for Young Audiences at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Every Friday afternoon (July 10-Sept. 4).  Donations at the door.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 24 - 6:00pm - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting their T.G.I.F. Dinner - Christmas in July.  Everyone is welcome, members and non-members. $8.00 per person at the door. 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500. 

July 24 - 26 - 26th Annual Muskoka Antique Show. Cottage country's premier show.  45 top Canadian dealers. Widest variety of top quality antiques and collectibles.  Fri. 7-9pm $7.50 per person. Sat. 10am-5pm / Sun. 11am-4pm. Admission $5.00.  Port Carling Arena.  Discount coupons & more information at www.antiqueshowscanada.com.

July 25 - Aug. 16 - 10:00am-5:00pm - The Artful Garden. An outdoor gallery featuring the works of over 40 artists. From sculptures to copper fountains, jewellery to birdhouses and ironwork to stonecarving; all displayed in the gorgeous Muskoka gardens of Jon and Suzann Partridge.  Location: 1016 Partridge Lane, Bracebridge. From Bracebridge take Hwy 118 West 2 km to South Monck Dr. Turn North and drive 2km to Partridge Lane. Turn left and continue to the first lane on the right.  705-645-8618  info@theartfulgarden.ca  www.theartfulgarden.ca. 

July 25 - 8:30am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Cinema 3). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com. Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca or Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7.  Market Manager: Margaret Smith, 705-645-9592.

July 25 - Bracebridge Horticultural Society's Garden Tour. 9 beautiful gardens. Tickets are $10.00 each. Call 645-3344 for information.

July 25 - 10am-4pm - Baysville Walk-About Festival.  Location: Bridge and Bay Street.  150 vendors. Live entertainment, antiques and collectables, jewellery, home made crafts. Food vendors, magician, Lions Club pancake breakfast, clown and face painting and much more. For more information call Louise Garrod at 705-767-3257.

July 25 - 3:30pm - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting a Meat Roll. All are welcome, members and non-members. Location: 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500.

July 25 - 8:00pm - The Bracebridge Lions Club presents a Neil Diamond Tribute Show featuring Joey Purpura. Tickets: $22.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.

July 25 & 26 - Art in the Heart.  An outdoor art market featuring the works of new and emerging visual and performing artists from throughout Muskoka.  This arts initiative takes place on the streets, alleys and public spaces of downtown Bracebridge.  www.artintheheartbracebracebridge.com  Saturdays from 9am-5pm and Sundays from 10am-3pm.  Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 - Aug. 16 inclusive.

July 26 - 7:30pm - Music on the Barge. Celebrating 50 years. Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst.  Tanglefoot Farewell Concert.  Collections are taken during concerts.

July 27 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Jennifer Cooling. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

July 28 - 9:00am-12:00noon - Parry Sound-Muskoka Stewardship Network presents Wildlife CSI at the Kearney Community Centre. Bag it, tag it, check for prints, salvia, DNA, spent ammunition.  Pre-registration is required. Programs are limited to 30 participants. Children welcome - must be accompanied by adults. Adults $5.00  Children $3.00.  Call Muskoka Heritage Foundation 705-645-7393.

July 28 - 2:00-5:00pm - Parry Sound-Muskoka Stewardship Network presents Wildlife CSI at the Bracebridge MNR. Bag it, tag it, check for prints, salvia, DNA, spent ammunition.  Pre-registration is required. Programs are limited to 30 participants. Children welcome - must be accompanied by adults. Adults $5.00  Children $3.00.  Call Muskoka Heritage Foundation 705-645-7393.

July 28 - 7:00-9:00pm - Community Drum Circle at Bracebridge Memorial Park, Manitoba St. 

July 28-31 - Muskoka District Kennel Club Dog Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. www.mdkconline.com

July 29 - 12:00noon - The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161 is hosting their Wednesday Lunch.  Everyone is welcome, members and non-members. $7.00 per person at the door. 168 Muskoka Rd., Bracebridge. 705-645-8500. 

July 29 - 1:30pm - Mirador Productions presents Treasure Island. Tickets: $14.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.

July 29 - 7:00pm - Simply Fabulous presents Movie Night - Every Wednesday (July 8 - Aug. 26) at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Tickets $5.00 or $15.00 per family.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 30 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Garry Wayne. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

July 31 - Aug. 1 - 1:30pm - Mirador Productions presents Treasure Island. Tickets: $14.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.

July 31 - 2:00-6:00pm - Baysville Farmers Market at Baysville Arena Parking Lot. (Every Friday from 2-6pm from July 3rd to Aug. 28th).  Contact: Rhoda Moeller 705-767-3927

July 31 - 4:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Free Shows for Young Audiences at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Every Friday afternoon (July 10-Sept. 4).  Donations at the door.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

July 31 - Aug. 1 - 8:30pm - The Cottage Country Comedy Festival.  705-645-8400 www.cottagecomedy.com 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.

July 31 - BIA Midnight Madness, downtown Bracebridge. 705-646-5590 www.downtownbracebridge.com

AUGUST 2009

Aug. 1 - 8:30am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Cinema 3). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com. Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca or Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7.  Market Manager: Margaret Smith, 705-645-9592.

Aug. 1 & 2 - 8:00am-2:00pm -The 5th Annual Legion Yard Sale at the Royal Canadian Legion, 168 Muskoka Rd. in Bracebridge. Your donations of good used items would greatly be appreciated. Items may be dropped off at the Branch anytime after 12noon throughout the week or if drop off is not possible please call the Branch directly to make pick-up arrangements. Tables are also available to rent: indoors $20.00 per table and outdoors $10.00 per table. For more information call the Legion at 705-645-8500.

Aug. 1 & 2 - Art in the Heart.  An outdoor art market featuring the works of new and emerging visual and performing artists from throughout Muskoka.  This arts initiative takes place on the streets, alleys and public spaces of downtown Bracebridge.  www.artintheheartbracebridge.com  Saturdays from 9am-5pm and Sundays from 10am-3pm.  Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 - Aug. 16 inclusive.

Aug. 1-22 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents The Bob & Joe Show: Paintings by R.W. Haviland & Mendelson Joe.  Knowing her own landscape intimately gives a particular vocabulary to the canvases produced by Bobbie in her studio. From Mendelson Joe's studio less than 20km away, come canvases with a different dialect of the same language.  Location: The Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge.  Tues.-Sat. 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com 705-645-5501

Aug. 2 - 7:30pm - Music on the Barge. Celebrating 50 years. Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst.  The Lincolnaires.  Collections are taken during concerts.

Aug. 3 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Muskoka Saxophone Society. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

Aug. 4 - 7:00-9:00pm - Community Drum Circle at Bracebridge Memorial Park, Manitoba St. 

Aug. 5 - 1:30pm - Mirador Productions presents Treasure Island. Tickets: $14.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.

Aug. 5 - 7:00pm - Simply Fabulous presents Movie Night - Every Wednesday (July 8 - Aug. 26) at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Tickets $5.00 or $15.00 per family.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 6 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: The Bodenville Flyers. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

Aug 6-8 - 8:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Chicago a Summer Festival Main Stage Musical at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Chicago is one of Broadway's most popular and thrilling smash-hit musicals. The winner of six Tony Awards it's an electrifying tale of greed, murder and show biz. Filled with such hit songs as "All That Jazz" and "Razzle Dazzle". And Chicago features some of the best dancing on Broadway, with a gorgeous ensemble performing sizzling numbers choreographed in the style of Bob Fosse. It's no wonder The New York Times calls it "the best musical in town". Tickets: $20.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 7 - 2:00-6:00pm - Baysville Farmers Market at Baysville Arena Parking Lot. (Every Friday from 2-6pm from July 3rd to Aug. 28th).  Contact: Rhoda Moeller 705-767-3927.

Aug. 7 - 4:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Free Shows for Young Audiences at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Every Friday afternoon (July 10-Sept. 4).  Donations at the door.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 7 & 8 - 1:30pm - Mirador Productions presents Treasure Island. Tickets: $14.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.

Aug. 8 - 8:30am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Cinema 3). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com. Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca or Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7.  Market Manager: Margaret Smith, 705-645-9592

Aug. 8 - Tri Kids Triathlon at the Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail.  A non-competitive, safe event, designed for 3 to 15 year olds.  We celebrate participation and promote fitness by having fun.  www.runwellevents.com  racedirectors@runwellevents.com  905-582-4633.

Aug. 8 & 9 - 9:00am-5:00pm - Artful Garden Twig Workshops with Maggie Longworth. 2 day chair workshop. Cost: $180.00 including materials. Advance registration is required. 705-645-8618 info@theartfulgarden.ca

Aug. 8 & 9 - Over the past years, HSBC Triathlon Series has become the fastest growing Triathlon Series in Canada.  Multisport Canada is now bringing this successful series to Bracebridge with the Sprint Duathlon The Sprint Triathlon and the 1/2 Iron Distance Event  Location: Annie Williams Park, Bracebridge.  For more information on this exciting event or to register visit www.multisportcanada.com and click on the Bracebridge Link.

Aug. 8 & 9 - Art in the Heart.  An outdoor art market featuring the works of new and emerging visual and performing artists from throughout Muskoka.  This arts initiative takes place on the streets, alleys and public spaces of downtown Bracebridge.  www.artintheheartbracebridge.com  Saturdays from 9am-5pm and Sundays from 10am-3pm.  Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 - Aug. 16 inclusive.

Aug. 8 & 9 - Annual Model Railroad Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds.

Aug. 8 & 9 - 10am-4pm - Baysville Riverfront Arts and Crafts Festival at Centennial Park, Hwy 117.  80 vendors. Paintings, jewellery, quilts, stain glass, wood work, clothing. Something for everyone. For more information call Cathy Racine at 705-767-2170.

Aug. 9 - 7:30pm - Music on the Barge. Celebrating 50 years. Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst.  Endless Summer Live.  Collections are taken during concerts.

Aug. 10 - 7:30-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Legion Pipes & Drums. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

Aug. 10-14 - New Life Pentecostal Church invites kids to join us each morning for Vacation Bible School.  This event includes music, stories, crafts, games and snacks.  Call Kirsten at 705-687-8921 to register.

Aug. 11 - 7:00-9:00pm - Community Drum Circle at Bracebridge Memorial Park, Manitoba St. 

Aug 12 - 2:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Chicago a Summer Festival Main Stage Musical at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Chicago is one of Broadway's most popular and thrilling smash-hit musicals. The winner of six Tony Awards it's an electrifying tale of greed, murder and show biz. Filled with such hit songs as "All That Jazz" and "Razzle Dazzle". And Chicago features some of the best dancing on Broadway, with a gorgeous ensemble performing sizzling numbers choreographed in the style of Bob Fosse. It's no wonder The New York Times calls it "the best musical in town". Tickets: $20.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 12 - 7:00pm - Simply Fabulous presents Movie Night - Every Wednesday (July 8 - Aug. 26) at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Tickets $5.00 or $15.00 per family.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 13 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Atkinson & Bailey. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

Aug 13-15 - 8:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Chicago a Summer Festival Main Stage Musical at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Chicago is one of Broadway's most popular and thrilling smash-hit musicals. The winner of six Tony Awards it's an electrifying tale of greed, murder and show biz. Filled with such hit songs as "All That Jazz" and "Razzle Dazzle". And Chicago features some of the best dancing on Broadway, with a gorgeous ensemble performing sizzling numbers choreographed in the style of Bob Fosse. It's no wonder The New York Times calls it "the best musical in town". Tickets: $20.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 14-16 - 18th Annual Dockside Festival of the Arts at the Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst. Fri. 12noon-6pm; Sat. 10am-6pm and Sun. 10am-4pm.  705-687-4432  www.gravenhurstchamber.com

Aug. 14 - 2:00-6:00pm - Baysville Farmers Market at Baysville Arena Parking Lot. (Every Friday from 2-6pm from July 3rd to Aug. 28th).  Contact: Rhoda Moeller 705-767-3927.

Aug. 14 - 4:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Free Shows for Young Audiences at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Every Friday afternoon (July 10-Sept. 4).  Donations at the door.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 15 - 8:30am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Cinema 3). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com. Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca or Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7.  Market Manager: Margaret Smith, 705-645-9592

Aug. 15  9am-9pm - Bracebridge Highland Games at Annie Williams Park. Hosted by Jennifer Low School of Highland Dance. Heavy events competition - featuring men & women's professional and amateur divisions. Pipe band friendship competition hosted by the Bracebridge Legion Pipes & Drums. Vendor - both goods & food. Beer tent. Park admission $5.00 for ages 12 and older. Parking $2.00 in support of the Bracebridge Legion. For more information call Holly 705-646-8975 or email wahovijo@aol.com or visit www.bracebridgehighlandgames.com.  

Aug. 15 & 16 - 10am-6pm - Artists of the Limberlost Open Studio Weekend.  See 20 artists at 7 studios along a scenic 20km route.  Limberlost is Muskoka Rd. 8, just 10 minutes east of Huntsville on Hwy. 60.  www.artistsofthelimberlost.ca 705-789-4771.

Aug. 15 & 16 - Art in the Heart.  An outdoor art market featuring the works of new and emerging visual and performing artists from throughout Muskoka.  This arts initiative takes place on the streets, alleys and public spaces of downtown Bracebridge.  www.artintheheartbracebridge.com  Saturdays from 9am-5pm and Sundays from 10am-3pm.  Saturdays and Sundays from July 11 - Aug. 16 inclusive.

Aug. 16 - 12:00noon to 4:00 pm - Baysville Antique and Classic Boat and Car Show. Live entertainment, face painting. Along the Riverfront in Baysville. Hwy 117 and the Muskoka River. For more information call Judy Vanclieaf 705-767-1080.

Aug 16 - 2:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Chicago a Summer Festival Main Stage Musical at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Chicago is one of Broadway's most popular and thrilling smash-hit musicals. The winner of six Tony Awards it's an electrifying tale of greed, murder and show biz. Filled with such hit songs as "All That Jazz" and "Razzle Dazzle". And Chicago features some of the best dancing on Broadway, with a gorgeous ensemble performing sizzling numbers choreographed in the style of Bob Fosse. It's no wonder The New York Times calls it "the best musical in town". Tickets: $20.00 all seats.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 16 - 7:30pm - Music on the Barge. Celebrating 50 years. Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst.  The Good Brothers.  Collections are taken during concerts.

Aug. 17 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Curt Dunlop & Jed Corbeil. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

Aug. 18 - 7:00-9:00pm - Community Drum Circle at Bracebridge Memorial Park, Manitoba St. 

Aug. 18-22 - 7:30pm - PRISM presents William Shakespear's The Tempest. Directed by Robin Clipsham.  By the River in Annie Williams Park, Bracebridge.  In the event of rain shows will be held at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre. $5.00 or $12.00 for families ($10.00 with a food item for the Manna Food Bank).  www.renemcaissetheatre.ca

Aug. 19 - 7:00pm - Simply Fabulous presents Movie Night - Every Wednesday (July 8 - Aug. 26) at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Tickets $5.00 or $15.00 per family.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 20 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Old Thyme Gospel Band. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

Aug. 21 - 2:00-6:00pm - Baysville Farmers Market at Baysville Arena Parking Lot. (Every Friday from 2-6pm from July 3rd to Aug. 28th).  Contact: Rhoda Moeller 705-767-3927.

Aug. 21 - 4:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Free Shows for Young Audiences at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Every Friday afternoon (July 10-Sept. 4).  Donations at the door.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 21-23 - The 26th Annual Bracebridge Antique Show & Sale at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. Fri. 5-9pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun.10am-4pm.  Admission $500 goodfor the weekend.  Food court. Selected dealers.  Canadiana; Furniture; Tools; Lamps; Jewellery; Coins; Silver; China; Paper Items and Advertising; Dolls; Pressed Glass; Toys; Quilts; Linens; Hats; Chair Caning Demonstrations. For more information call Bill 519-442-6297 or Ian at 519-442-4395.

Aug. 22 - 8:30am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Cinema 3). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com. Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca or Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7.  Market Manager: Margaret Smith, 705-645-9592

Aug. 22 - The 3rd Annual Hines Memorial Charity Golf Tournament at the Windermere Golf Club. Join in for a fun day of golf. Entrance fee is $105.00 for 18 holes of golf with a cart. Dinner will be the "Club Special" of a chicken club sandwich, a salad and a dessert. There are plenty of prizes, contests and a silent auction as well.  The tournament is a shot gun start at 1:00pm. If you wish to sponsor a hole at the tournament, or wish to sponsor an athlete to play, or wish to make a donation to the Special Olympics please contact Mike Hines at 705-646-1101 or thehines@vianet.ca.  All proceeds of the tournament will go the Special Olympics Ontario Muskoka.

Aug. 24 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Mike Phillips. For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

Aug. 25 - 7:00-9:00pm - Community Drum Circle at Bracebridge Memorial Park, Manitoba St. 

Aug. 26 - 7:00pm - Simply Fabulous presents Movie Night - Every Wednesday (July 8 - Aug. 26) at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Tickets $5.00 or $15.00 per family.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 27 - 7:00-8:30pm - Memorial Park Bandshell Series at the Bandshell on Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  Bring the whole family out to enjoy concert bands, country, folk, rock n' roll, gospel, pipes and drums, brass bands, dixieland, blues and children's musical entertainers.  Bring your own lawn chairs or a blanket for comfortable seating.  Donations are welcome and go directly to the musicians.  Tonight: Garry Wayne For more information call Bracebridge Culture & Recreation, Jaelyn Allan at 705-645-3037 or visit www.town.bracebridge.on.ca.

Aug. 28 - 2:00-6:00pm - Baysville Farmers Market at Baysville Arena Parking Lot. (Every Friday from 2-6pm from July 3rd to Aug. 28th).  Contact: Rhoda Moeller 705-767-3927.

Aug. 28 - 4:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial theatre presents Free Shows for Young Audiences at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Every Friday afternoon (July 10-Sept. 4).  Donations at the door.  705-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Aug. 29 - 8:30am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Cinema 3). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com. Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca or Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7.  Market Manager: Margaret Smith, 705-645-9592

Aug. 29 - 12:00noon - 8:00pm - The Griffin Gastropub presents Muskoka Beer Festival.  Live Music - Local Food - Best Craft Beer in Ontario.  Annie Williams Park, Bracebridge.  www.muskokabeerfestival.ca.

Aug. 29 - Sept. 19 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Muskoka at Work: Photographs by Tim Du Vernet.  This is an exhibition of portraits of trades persons and personalities taken in Tim's studio using the natural light from his floor to ceiling windows.  Location: The Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge.  Tues.-Sat. 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com 705-645-5501

Aug. 30 - Muskoka Victim Services Michelle Reid Memorial Golf Tournament  705-645-5444 or 1-877-229-2217  www.muskokavs.ca

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