In the summer of 1959, in a little suburban town, in a very ordinary kitchen, four “regular” housewives find themselves in a very irregular situation, but how hard can it be to dispose of a dead body? This dark comedy follows the lives of four women trapped within the constraints of social expectations. How relatable... Read more »
Join us at the Stockey Centre on Sunday, July 1st to celebrate Canada Day with a full day of Free Concerts! Terry Little & the Rhythm Boys 1pm - 2:30pm Terry Little, "The Carling Fiddler", an ever-popular crowd-pleaser will play here with special guests and friends, and not to be missed: a square dance. Spur of... Read more »
FREE SUMMER CONCERTS HELD OUTSIDE ON OUR FULLY LICENSED DECK OR INSIDE IN CASE OF RAIN. THIS IS THE THING TO DO ON A SUMMER TUESDAY EVENING!
After over twenty-five years of performing with her siblings, Heather Rankin comes into her own with A Fine Line, her debut solo record. This is Heather Rankin like you have never heard her before, breaking away from The Rankin Family’s signature sound, and forging her own musical legacy with her poetic, intimate original songs, and... Read more »
Set in 1950's London, Reynolds Woodcock is a renowned dressmaker whose fastidious life is disrupted by a young, strong-willed woman, Alma, who becomes his muse and lover. This film is rated 14A.
A great evening of Abba and The Bee Gees with the cast that performed for Mamma Mia: Abbamania! Rolling Stone magazine calls them "incredible", while The New York Times labels them "vocally superb".
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Swings Into the Charles W. Stockey Centre in Parry Sound on Saturday, July 7th at 8 PM. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is the most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller... Read more »
FREE SUMMER CONCERTS HELD OUTSIDE ON OUR FULLY LICENSED DECK OR INSIDE IN CASE OF RAIN. THIS IS THE THING TO DO ON A SUMMER TUESDAY EVENING! ABOUT THE BAND: A world traveller, Mapstone’s songs have been influenced by rich cultural and musical experiences, and his musical repertoire consists of playing the guitar, didgeridoo, percussion, harmonica,... Read more »
Hospice West Parry Sound (HWPS) presents it's 3rd annual "Handbags for Hospice" live and silent auction charity gala on July 11th, 2018. This exciting evening is presented in partnership with Distler Construction and Weeks Construction, and will once again be emceed by the one and only Layne, "The Auctionista". As Parry Sound's Ultimate Women's Night... Read more »
Come and experience the uncanny look and sound of an authentic, energetic and fun tribute to the great legend. You will experience the legend as if he were virtually there in real life! Listen to the many hits of the Beatles straight through to Lennon’s solo years such as: Ticket To Ride, Twist and shout,... Read more »
An intimate evening of backstage stories, tour-bus tales, music, and humour from 20 years on the road with Stuart McLean. Featuring Stuart McLean's Music Director and Pianist John Sheard, The Brilliant Band, and Guest Vocalists.
With an arsenal featuring classic pipes and fiddle, driving drum tones, and signature guitar styles, The Tartan Terrors are their own Celtic Invasion, mixing rock's energy with traditional folklore, dance, and humor.
FREE SUMMER CONCERTS HELD OUTSIDE ON OUR FULLY LICENSED DECK OR INSIDE IN CASE OF RAIN. THIS IS THE THING TO DO ON A SUMMER TUESDAY EVENING! ABOUT THE BAND: Abigail Lapell is a Toronto folk noir songwriter drawing from roots, indie and punk traditions. Her latest album, Hide Nor Hair, won the 2017 Canadian Folk... Read more »
With over 10 million views on YouTube, two European Blues Awards, and winning Best Solo Performer at the Memphis Blues Challenge, it appears that the entire world is now discovering Matt Andersen. A powerhouse performer with a giant soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, Matt has built a formidable following the old fashioned way –... Read more »
Join us for the 39th season of the Festival of the Sound. Classical, Jazz, Folk & Cruises throughout July 20th - August 11th. Plus our spectacular Canada Day Cruise on July 1st! Visit festivalofthesound.ca for a full listing of events and for how to buy tickets!
FREE SUMMER CONCERTS HELD OUTSIDE ON OUR FULLY LICENSED DECK OR INSIDE IN CASE OF RAIN. THIS IS THE THING TO DO ON A SUMMER TUESDAY EVENING! ABOUT THE BAND: Gary's songs (stories), you will think were written for you! His folky, country vibe is captivating!
“Take It Easy: The Story of The Eagles” celebrates the incredible music of legendary 1970s Country-Rock group “The Eagles”. This audience-interactive show is comprised of some of Canada’s leading session musicians, who perform all of the legendary hits from the Eagles extensive career with soaring vocal harmonies and sizzling hot guitar solos. The evening will be... Read more »
FREE SUMMER CONCERTS HELD OUTSIDE ON OUR FULLY LICENSED DECK OR INSIDE IN CASE OF RAIN. THIS IS THE THING TO DO ON A SUMMER TUESDAY EVENING! ABOUT THE BAND: Jason Maxwell is a singer-songwriter & recording artist from Thornhill, ON. Jason's original music is honest & straight from the heart which he complements with a... Read more »
From the producers of Abbamania and Night Fever. The British Legends: David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Elton John, and Paul McCartney.
Meet old friends you haven't seen for years at the Parry Sound High School Reunion! Ross Raby and John Johnson from The Georgian IV, Chimo and Scrap Iron toured with performers like Chuck Berry, The Band, Blood Sweat and Tears, Janis Joplin, Alice Cooper, and Chicago, but on August 24th they are coming home to... Read more »
FREE SUMMER CONCERTS HELD OUTSIDE ON OUR FULLY LICENSED DECK OR INSIDE IN CASE OF RAIN. THIS IS THE THING TO DO ON A SUMMER TUESDAY EVENING! ABOUT THE BAND: Tennyson King is an international touring act from Hong Kong and Canada. His style of rock and roll is infused with earthy roots and blues while... Read more »
Honouring the Legendary GORDON LIGHTFOOT CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE. Take a trip down memory lane. The show features dozens of timeless songs from Gordon Lightfoot’s extensive catalogue. Lead singer John Stinson has spent the last decade recreating his favourite Lightfoot music in this incredible tribute to Canada’s legendary singer/songwriter. "Lightfoot's music reflects what it means to... Read more »
In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank (Nick Offerman) is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into... Read more »
Jim Cuddy has written many of the songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of Canadian lives. With the release of his fourth solo album, Constellation, he adds ten songs to that extraordinary songbook and on this record, Jim continues to find new ways to balance personal reflection and plainspoken storytelling, remaining both intimate... Read more »
Celebrating their 20th Anniversary, The Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off stage. The band is truly a group of friends who enjoy performing. And when they’re having fun, you are too! This is a pub-style event, so grab your friends and party!
In the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge (Emma Thompson) must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept medical treatment for https://www.glowdentaldallas.com/dental-services/isotretinoin/ religious reasons. Based on the novel by Ian McEwan. This film is rated 14A.
With 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 »
Ignite your passion for adventure! The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters, and climb the highest peaks.
A young East Coast debutante is dating the most eligible bachelor in the world, John D. Rockefeller III. Her future seems set, but when she least expects it, she meets a young painter from one of the most beautiful places on Earth, the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Inspired by a true story. This film is not... Read more »
With 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 »
The next in our Classic Albums live series is Fleetwood Mac's most successful release and their eleventh studio album: Rumours. Winner of Album of the Year at the 1978 Grammy Awards, this album includes hits like "Go Your Own Way", "Dreams", "The Chain", and "Don't Stop". If you've been to a CAL event, you know... Read more »
Please note this rental event has been cancelled by the promoter. Mandy Lagan returns to the stage for an engaging and enlightening evening with her extraordinary band, ORIGINS. This wonderfully creative group of Juno Award winning musicians will be presenting their innovative program of Joni Mitchell songs. These arrangements are fun, compelling and imaginative, inviting... Read more »
This 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 »
Join 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 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 »
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. Please arrive a few minutes early to secure your... Read more »
Literary fiction and non-fiction from four versatile and accomplished authors: Katherine Ashenburg, James FitzGerald, Wayne Grady, and Merilyn Simonds.
The 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
Mary 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.
Survivorman – 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 »
Join 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 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 »
A 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 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 »
With 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 »
When 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.
Parry 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 »
Rotarians 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 »
In 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 »
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