Film at the Stockey: Unarmed Verses
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThis documentary presents a thoughtful and vivid portrait of a community facing imposed relocation. At the centre of the story is a remarkably astute and luminous 12-year-old black girl whose poignant observations about life, the soul, and the power of art give voice to those rarely heard in society. Unarmed Verses is a cinematic rendering... Read more »
Nuno Felted Silk Scarf Workshop
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaJoin us on October 20th at the Stockey Centre to learn the art of Nuno Felted Silk Scarves! The workshop will be led by local artisan Heather Darlington. Each participant is required to bring a large beach towel and 10-12' of novelty yarn for decoration if desired. Coffee, tea, water will be provided. Registrants are... Read more »
Brett Kissel
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaBrett Kissel - The CCMA Awards' reigning Male Artist of the Year - has announced Part 2 of his “We Were That Song” tour, which includes our very own Stockey Stage! Brett received the CIMA Road Gold Award for Part 1 of the Canadian tour earlier this year, which recognizes a high level of achievement... Read more »
Art Classes & Wine Glasses
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWith Artist Instructor Marc DeGroote No experience required! Come out and unwind with a glass of wine as local artist Marc DeGroote leads the class in an acrylic paint on 12”x16” canvas project. We’ll supply you with the materials needed, including brushes, paint, aprons and canvases. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure your... Read more »
Parry Sound Festival of Authors
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaLiterary fiction and non-fiction from four versatile and accomplished authors: Katherine Ashenburg, James FitzGerald, Wayne Grady, and Merilyn Simonds.
Terry Little’s Autumn Fiddle Fest
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThe Autumn Fiddle Fest is a highly anticipated annual event jam-packed with some of the finest champion fiddlers and stepdancers in the land. This show goes on sale on July 1st. Act quickly: this show sells out every year! Tickets $42 3rd Floor Side Balconies: $35
Film at the Stockey: Mary Shelley
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaMary Wollstonecraft's family disapproves when she and poet Percy Shelley announce their love for each other. While staying in the home of Lord Byron, the guests are challenged to write a ghost story, which leads Mary to conceive her novel "Frankenstein." This film is rated PG.
Les Stroud / Survivor Man Live
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaSurvivorman – Les Stroud Live and Acoustic is a musical/story telling & video concert experience like no other. Intimate music and stories woven together with beautiful video imagery for a presentation that is as much inspiring as it is entertaining. About Les Stroud: Best known as the Canadian Screen Award winning producer, creator and star... Read more »
Nuno Felted Silk Scarf Workshop
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaJoin us on November 3rd at the Stockey Centre to learn the art of Nuno Felted Silk Scarves! The workshop will be led by local artisan Heather Darlington. Each participant is required to bring a large beach towel and 10-12' of novelty yarn for decoration if desired. Coffee, tea, water will be provided. Registrants are... Read more »
Alan Doyle
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaAlan Doyle chalks up a lot of where is he right now—with both his third solo album and his second book released in October 2017—to luck. “I’m the luckiest guy I’ve ever even heard of,” he says. “This was all I ever wanted, a life in the music business, singing concerts. I was lucky to... Read more »
Fred Penner
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA gentle giant with kind eyes and an undeniable ability to make you feel good about yourself, this musical master brings 45 years of commitment, consistency and depth to a career that skillfully blends the many genres of performing and communication. Dubbed “Mr. Multi-Media” by Billboard Magazine, his diverse repertoire includes a prolific 12 Children’s... Read more »
Wintersleep
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWintersleep is a Canadian indie rock band based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The band received a Juno Award in 2008. Wintersleep's The Great Detachment is a rock album overwhelmed with a musical warmth which harkens back to the era of Wintersleep’s much-loved break-out song Weighty Ghost. It’s a call to their fans to assemble and sing along to... Read more »
Art Classes & Wine Glasses
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWith Artist Instructor Andrea McIntyre No experience required! Come out and unwind with a glass of wine as local artist Andrea McIntyre leads the class in an acrylic paint on 12”x16” canvas project. We’ll supply you with the materials needed, including brushes, paint, aprons and canvases. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure your... Read more »
Film at the Stockey: Mary Goes Round
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWhen a woman returns to her hometown, she finds that her estranged father is dying and wants her to bond with his teenage daughter, the half-sister she's never met. This films is rated 14A.
Speaker: Brad Reedy, Ph. D.
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaParry Sound High School Advisory Committee Presents: Brad Reedy, Ph.D., Co-owner and Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs Presentation: Friday, November 16th at 7pm @ the Charles W. Stockey Centre Workshop: Saturday, November 17th at 9am @ Parry Sound Public School Brad Reedy, Ph.D. is a Co-owner and the Clinical Director of Evoke Therapy Programs.... Read more »
Rotary Foundation Gala – Joanne & Tom Higgins
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaRotarians have a tradition of supporting the Foundation by honoring others. This year the Parry Sound Club will be recognizing the exceptional community service of Joanne and Tom Higgins at a Gala Dinner to be held at the Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts on Saturday November 17th, 2018. The Paul Harris Fellowship is named for Paul... Read more »
Shaun Majumder
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaIn support of the West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation. Host and Gemini Award-winning actor/comedian Shaun Majumder hails from Burlington, Newfoundland (population 350). He starred in the Farrelly Brothers Fox comedy Unhitched in 2008 before his Comedy Central Presents special debuted; he’s since appeared on 24,Cedric the Entertainer Presents, and has been a cast member... Read more »
One-of-a-Kind Christmas Artisan Show
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaFOR THE 2022 CHRISTMAS ARTISAN SHOW ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25TH AND SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26TH, PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK: stockeycentre.com/event/the-tenth-annual-one-of-a-kind-christmas-artisan-show Christmas at the Stockey Centre will showcase the work of the most talented artisans from all around our region. This is an opportunity to find that special something for the hard-to-buy-for person on your Christmas list,... Read more »
Art Classes & Wine Glasses
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWith Artist Instructor Melissa Beasley No experience required! Come out and unwind with a glass of wine as local artist Melissa Beasley leads the class in an acrylic paint on 12”x16” canvas project. We’ll supply you with the materials needed, including brushes, paint, aprons and canvases. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure your... Read more »
The Slocan Ramblers
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThe Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in tradition, fearlessly creative and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have become a leading light of today’s acoustic music scene. With a reputation for energetic live shows, impeccable musicianship and an uncanny ability to convert anyone within earshot into a lifelong fan, The... Read more »
The 4th Annual Gchi Dewin Indigenous Storytellers Festival
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaReZ. 91.3FM and MUSKRAT Magazine Co-present: The 4th Annual Gchi Dewin Indigenous Storytellers Festival NOV 30. – DEC. 2, 2018 Indigenous Storytelling at The Stockey Centre for Performing Arts 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario All events are FREE and open to the public! OUR BEAUTIFUL LAND FILM FESTIVAL Fri. Nov. 30 10:00am –... Read more »
Orillia Silver Band: Sleigh Bells & Brass
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThe Orillia Silver Band returns to Parry Sound for its 14th Annual Sleigh Bells & Brass Christmas Concert. The concert takes place on Sunday, December 2, 2018, 2:00 pm at the Stockey Centre. The Band is donating $2 for every adult ticket ($1 for student/child ticket) to the Rotary Club Christmas Hampers Program. The Silver... Read more »
Art Classes & Wine Glasses
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWith Artist Instructor Marc DeGroote No experience required! Come out and unwind with a glass of wine as local artist Marc DeGroote leads the class in an acrylic paint on 12”x16” canvas project. We’ll supply you with the materials needed, including brushes, paint, aprons and canvases. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure your... Read more »
The Celtic Tenors
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaThe charismatic, globe trotting trio are the most successful classical crossover act to emerge from Ireland. They just sing songs they love, and they most certainly don’t take themselves too seriously. It’s all about the music, the harmonies, and the fun. The only tenor group with a truly global audience, The Celtic Tenors will give... Read more »
Film at the Stockey: Finding Your Feet
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWhen "Lady" Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of 40 years is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister Bif. The two could not be more different - Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial dating, free-spirited sibling. But different... Read more »
Whispering River Orchestra & Riversongs Festival Choir present Handel’s Messiah
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaJoin the Community of Greater Parry Sound in singing the Hallelujah Chorus on Dec. 22 at 7:30 pm as Whispering River Orchestra and Riversongs Festival Choir present the Christmas story from the longest running musical of all time: Handel’s Messiah. Part 1 and Selected Choruses and Arias. Featuring local and professional musicians and renowned Canadian... Read more »
New Year’s Eve Dance Party
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaDance the year away with the Sunny Slope Bootleggers! Tickets to this event go quickly, so get yours before they're gone! Doors open at 8:00 pm, the dance starts at 9:00 pm, and everyone knows what happens at midnight. Reserve your seat at one of the floor tables and your spot on the dance floor... Read more »
Film at the Stockey: Leave No Trace
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA father and daughter live a perfect but mysterious existence in Forest Park, a beautiful nature reserve near Portland, Oregon, rarely making contact with the world. But when a small mistake tips them off to authorities, they are sent on an increasingly erratic journey in search of a place to call their own. (PG)
Art Classes & Wine Glasses
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWith Artist Instructor Marc DeGroote No experience required! Come out and unwind with a glass of wine as local artist Marc DeGroote leads the class in an acrylic paint on 12”x16” canvas project. We’ll supply you with the materials needed, including brushes, paint, aprons and canvases. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure your... Read more »
Longye: The Jungle God
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA FILM BY LESLEY MAPSTONE This is a free event. There will be a Q & A session with Lesley Mapstone - writer, director, producer, and host of Longye - after the film. People are disappearing from a remote mountain village in Nepal where the inhabitants believe a jungle god has abducted them. In Nepal’s... Read more »
Film at the Stockey: Puzzle
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA woman who has a talent for assembling jigsaw puzzles sneaks away from her suburban town and goes to New York City, where she partners with a man for a puzzle tournament in Atlantic City. As she experiences independence for the first time, she begins to view her value and the pieces of her own... Read more »
Rabbit & Bear Paws
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA Free Family event! Rabbit and Bear Paws comes to Parry Sound! Join us at the Charles W. Stockey Centre on January 25th 2019. Dinner at 6pm, show at 7pm. Everyone gets a free signed book too! Sponsored by Shawanaga Healing Centre and The Family Well Being Program.
Workshop: Wet Felted Vessel
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaCome out on January 26 and learn the basic techniques of wet felting. Using hot water, soap and friction you will create a 3 dimensional vessel using a resist method. The workshop will be led by local artisan Heather Darlington. Please bring a beach towel to class, all other materials are supplied. Registration... Read more »
Art Classes & Wine Glasses
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWith Artist Instructor Melissa Beasley No experience required! Come out and unwind with a glass of wine as local artist Melissa Beasley leads the class in an acrylic paint on 12”x16” canvas project. We’ll supply you with the materials needed, including brushes, paint, aprons and canvases. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure your... Read more »
Film at the Stockey: Sharkwater Extinction
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaPresented with Films That Make You Think Discovering that sharks are being hunted to extinction, and with them the destruction of our life support system - activist and filmmaker Rob Stewart embarks on a dangerous quest to stop the slaughter. Following the sharks - and the money - into the elusive pirate fishing industry, Stewart... Read more »
Doc Walker: Acoustic Songs & Stories from The Heartland
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaCountry legends Doc Walker have released their new album, Weathervane. The first single from the new record, "Heart of the Heartland" pays homage to small town pride across the country. Produced by Gavin Brown and Dave Wasyliw, and written by Chris Thorsteinson, Dave Wasyliw, Todd Clark, Gavin Slate, the song was inspired by hometown pride,... Read more »
Film at the Stockey: Bel Canto
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaA famous American soprano becomes trapped in a hostage situation when she's invited to perform for a wealthy industrialist in South America. Based on the novel by Ann Patchett, starring Julianne Moore, Ken Watanabe, and Sebastian Koch. (14A)
Day of Rescue Amphibious Vehicles Joint Demonstration and Trials
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaATASD (www.atasd.ca) - SHERP (www.sherp.ca) teams are scheduling a big "Day of Rescue Amphibious Vehicles Joint Demonstration and Trials" on Friday February 8, from 11am to 4 pm in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. This event will be arranged at the Stockey Centre/Georgian Bay area in the downtown of Parry Sound with active support and assistance... Read more »
Grandma Used To Heckle Me Comedy Tour
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaNationally touring stand up comedian Jeff Leeson (As seen on: Global TV, CTV, Amazon Prime, Sirius XM) brings his nationwide tour to The Stockey Centre for a night of live stand up comedy you will never forget!! A 19 year veteran of stand up comedy Jeff Leeson is one of Canada's most unique and respected... Read more »
POSTPONED: Art Classes & Wine Glasses
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 19 2019. With Artist Instructor Marc DeGroote No experience required! Come out and unwind with a glass of wine as local artist Marc DeGroote leads the class in an acrylic paint on 12”x16” canvas project. We’ll supply you with the materials needed, including brushes, paint, aprons and canvases.... Read more »
Workshop: Felted Art
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaCome join us on February 16 to learn the basics of needle felting - also known as dry felting. This felt is created by using a special needle. Felting needles have barbs on them that snag and tangle the wool to create the felt. In this course you will learn the techniques to paint a... Read more »
Film at the Stockey: What They Had
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaAfter her ailing mother wanders off during a blizzard, Bridget (Hilary Swank) returns to her childhood home in Chicago, accompanied by her rebellious daughter. Forced to referee between her father's stubborn insistence that his wife remains at home and her equally determined brother's efforts to place her in a "memory care" facility, Bridget struggles to... Read more »
The Outside Track
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWinner of 'Best Group' in both the Live Ireland awards and the Tradition In Review awards, The Outside Track are one of the top Celtic acts in the world. They were 'Best Live Act' nominees in the MG Alba Scots Traditional Music Awards, and won the German Radio Critics Prize, for their album Flash Company.... Read more »
Art Classes & Wine Glasses
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWith Artist Instructor Melissa Beasley No experience required! Come out and unwind with a glass of wine as local artist Melissa Beasley leads the class in an acrylic paint on 12”x16” canvas project. We’ll supply you with the materials needed, including brushes, paint, aprons and canvases. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure your... Read more »
Musicians of Eastview Secondary School
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaMusic students of Barrie's Eastview Secondary School will be presenting a choral and orchestral concert at the Stockey Centre on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 7:00pm. Admission is free. The students involved in this renowned music program will be presenting this performance as part of their tour to compete in the Northern Ontario Music Festival... Read more »
Workshop: Nuno Felted Scarf
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaOn March 2 we will explore Nuno Felting. Nuno, which is the Japanese word for cloth, is made by enticing wool to migrate through a light fabric to create a new material. Join us and create a very unique & beautiful scarf! The workshop will be led by local artisan Heather Darlington. Please bring... Read more »
Brass Transit
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaWhat happens when eight of Canada’s most in-demand musicians and singers gather together out of a common love for one of the most successful pop/rock groups of all time? Brass Transit – a dynamic, crowd-pleasing, studio-tight powerhouse, and the world’s foremost CHICAGO tribute! Brass Transit was formed in 2008 and brought together 8 of Canada’s most talented, accomplished... Read more »
Film at the Stockey: The Wife
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaNominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for Glenn Close. Winner of Best Actress for Glenn Close at the Golden Globe Awards, Critic's Choice Awards, and Screen Actor's Guild Awards. Joan and Joe remain complements after nearly 40 years of marriage. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is... Read more »
Classic Albums Live performs Queen – A Night at the Opera
The Stockey Centre 2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Ontario, CanadaRemember when you used to listen to an entire album? Classic Albums Live does. For the first time in popular music, the greatest albums from the 60s and 70s are recreated live on stage, note for note- cut for cut. "This has never been done before," says series producer, Craig Martin. "There's a real thirst... Read more »