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Haliburton School of the Arts: Course Registration 2011…Haliburton Highlands Ontario

Sally — Sun, 01 May 2011 04:10:59 +0000

Families, individuals, beginners and professionals – there’s something for everyone at the Haliburton School of The Arts. Nestled on the shores of Head Lake in the Haliburton Highlands Ontario, the School offers over 350 courses and workshops to choose from. Immerse yourself in a rich experience and awaken a creative vigour that can be motivating and energizing or reflective and relaxing.

“It’s so much more than just an art school. The mix of ages, techniques, skill levels and extra-curricular activities generates a creative energy that new students marvel at and returning students look forward to being a part of again.”, says Shelley Schell, the Co-ordinator of the part-time program. “Beyond the classroom doors there are gallery receptions, art talks, walk-about exhibitions, entertainment, and instructor features. The local galleries, shops, summer theatre and Haliburton Sculpture Forest play a significant role in a creative immersion in the Haliburton Highlands. It really is Where it’s Art!”

Weeklong adult courses are accepted as credits toward Fleming College’s Visual & Creative Arts Diploma. There are also courses that are part of the Express
ive Arts Ontario Graduate Certificate from Fleming College.

Visit www.HaliburtonSchoolofTheArts.ca for the schedule of courses and workshops. With over 90 new offerings and 28 new instructors blended with favourite returns, it’s an exciting program. Painting, guitar, glassblowing, pottery, jewellery, doll making, belly dancing, chainsaw carving, beading, clowning, musical instrument construction, bookbinding, choral singing, floor cloths, writing, quilting, reconstructed garments, fiddle playing, glass painting, and more. Retreat on your own or bring the family! Accommodation assistance is available.

Registrations now being accepted for the 2011 schedule!

While attending the School of the Arts come stay with us at the Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast. We have a “School of the Arts Special” when you stay from Sunday to Friday. Please mention “School or the Arts special” when you call to make your reservation.

Call Toll Free for your reservation 1888-786-6976

www.sunnyrock.on.ca

Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival Schedule, Haliburton Highland Ontario: July 15-17, 2011

Sally — Sun, 01 May 2011 03:58:25 +0000

Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival: July 15-17, 2011

The Schedule for the Weekend

Friday
Hours TBA Open Stage

Saturday
11:00 – 11:30 Opening Ceremonies
11:30 – 12:00 The Tebworth Brothers
12:00 – 12:45 General Store
12:45 – 1:30 Simcoe County Ramblers
1:30 – 2:15 Acoustical Strings
2:15 – 3:00 Hometown Bluegrass
3:00 – 3:45 Bill White & Whitepine
3:45 – 4:30 The Spinney Brothers
4:30 – 5:30 Supper
5:30 – 6:15 Simcoe County Ramblers
6:15 – 7:00 Hometown Bluegrass
7:00 – 7:45 General Store
7:45 – 8:30 Acoustical Strings
8:30 – 9:15 Bill White & Whitepine
9:15 – 10:00 The Spinney Brothers

Sunday
11:00 – 11:45 Acoustical Strings
11:45 – 12:30 General Store
12:30 – 1:15 Hometown Bluegrass
1:15 – 2:00 Simcoe County Ramblers
2:00 – 2:45 Bill White & Whitepine

Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival Ticket Information At The Gate Ticket Prices (All prices include HST)
Weekend Pass $55 Includes rough camping Saturday night & access to all concerts
Weekend Seniors $50 Includes rough camping Saturday night & access to all concerts. Seniors Card required
All Day Saturday $30 Access to concert area all day 11:00am to 10:00 pm
Saturday after 6pm $20 Access to concert area after 6pm to 10 pm
All Day Sunday $20 Access to concert area 11:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday/Friday Camping $10 Rough camping – per night, per person

Advance Purchase Ticket Prices (available until June 30th)(All prices include HST)
Weekend Pass $50 Includes rough camping Saturday night & access to all concerts
Friday Night Rough Camping $10
Thursday Night Rough Camping $10

There are three ways to get your advance tickets:
1.Order Online: Purchase your advance tickets by credit card via Paypal (Go to Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival website)
2.Phone or Email: Contact our ticket coordinator – Teresa Bourque – to reserve yours at 705-455-9177 or tickets@mindenhillsbluegrassfestival.ca.
3.Mail In Purchase: Download an order form from websiite . Fill out and mail it in with your cheque or money order to the following address:
Rotary Club of Minden, P.O. Box 504, Minden, ON K0M 2K0

Looking for Accommodation? Stay with us for three or more nights at the Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast and mention the “BlueGrass Special”.
Call us toll free to make your reservation 1-888-786-6976.

Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival Bands, Haliburton Highlands Ontario: July 15-17, 2011

Sally — Sun, 01 May 2011 03:48:36 +0000

Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival: July 15-17, 2011

http://www.mindenhillsbluegrassfestival.ca/bands/

The Bluegrass Bands attending the First Minden Hills Bluegrass FestivalThe Spinney

Brothers From the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada, the Spinney Brothers are comprised of Allan Spinney , Rick Spinney, Gary Dalrymple and Darryl Hebb.

Brothers Allan and Rick debuted their band in 1992, showcasing a tight brother duet vocal style that was immediately recognized for it’s energetic and distinctive sound.

The cornerstone of the Spinney Brothers musical identity is the sound of traditional, southern-flavoured bluegrass music. The first generation bluegrass legends have been an important musical influence, yet their music is equally shaped by their personal lives and local heritage. By incorporating original material, which draws from various sources, the Spinney Brothers effortlessly intertwine the past with the present.

Website: www.spinneybrothers.com

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The Tebworth BrothersThe Tebworth Brothers are Wyatt and Marshal Tebworth. Wyatt is 8 years old and has been playing mandolin and fiddle for almost 3 years. Marshal is 6 years old and has been playing his fiddle since 2010.

Website: www.tebworthbrothers.com

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General Store is a multi-award winning bluegrass band from Southern Ontario. Long renowned for their wonderful 3, 4 and even 5 part harmonies, they are also recognized as one of the most entertaining and fun-loving bands.

General Store has played venues from huge concert halls to intimate churches, and pleases everywhere they go. Their music is being played on radio stations from North America to Europe.
www.genstorebluegrass.com
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Bill White & WhitepineFeatures Bill White on guitar and mandolin, lead and harmony vocals. Bill is five times lead vocalist of the year and inducted into the central Canada Bluegrass honour roll. Other band members include Joe White, John Rennie, Barry Calthorpe, Rob Tebworth and Glen MacDonald.

Bill White & Whitepine were Canada’s representatives to the International Bluegrass Music of America (IBMA) convention in Louisville, Kentucky in 2003. They have four recordings to our credit, two of which won Central Canada Bluegrass recording of the year.

Website: www.billwhiteandwhitepine.aztechdigital.ca

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Simcoe County RamblersThe Ramblers feature Jill Jones on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Randy Brethour on mandolin and vocals, Doug Cornish on banjo, Gene Gouthro on bass and vocals and Jerry Switzer on dobro, guitar and vocals.

These folks are multi-instrumentalists with a great love for the Bluegrass genre. The band covers your traditional Bluegrass favourites and mixes it up with their original tunes. Fast paced pickin’, edgy vocals and catchy originals characterize this new Ontario Bluegrass Band.

Website: www.simcoecountyramblers.com
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Hometown BluegrassBrought together by their love for Bluegrass music Leslie, Don, Ed, Mike & Al combine unique skills, years of experience and the personalities needed to produce their brand of exciting, highly entertaining Bluegrass Music. An all round show containing traditional bluegrass, original music, humour & gospel music time proven to be suitable for any venue and guaranteed to keep your toes tapping for weeks to come.

Website: www.hometownbluegrass.ca

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Acoustical StringsAcoustical Strings are a family band from Cannington, ON. The band has it’s own unique blend of traditional bluegrass, gospel, and classic county sounds. Influenced by such artists as Flatt & Scrugs, Reno & Smiley, Mac Wiseman, Hank Snow, Larry Sparks, they have created there own distinctive sound. The band is made up of Roger on the Dobro, his son Barry on the guitar, and daughter Lorraine on the stand up bass. Include the presence of tight 3 part family harmony and this sets this band apart from other groups.

The band has won several Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards. Roger is a 5-time winner of Dobro player of the year and Barry is also a 5-time winner of Guitar player of the year, with both receiving their Honour Roll Inductee Awards. Roger and Barry are the first Father – Son duo to receive this honour. The band has also won Gospel Group of the year 4 times, and 2 Recording Of The Year awards, as well as being nominated for other awards. If you enjoy the old style and sounds, you’ll enjoy Acoustical Strings.

Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival Haliburton Highlands Ontario: July 15-17, 2011

Sally — Sun, 01 May 2011 03:27:20 +0000

Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival: July 15-17, 2011

The Minden Agricultural Society and the Minden Legion are delighted to introduce you to the 2011 Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival. Thank you for your interest and inquiry in coming to Minden Hills in the Haliburton Highlands Ontario (2.5 hours North of Toronto in Cottage Country) to hear some of the finest Bluegrass Music anywhere, with bands coming from all over Ontario and as far away as Nova Scotia.

The Minden Fair Grounds (which this year will host the 147th Haliburton County Fair) is an excellent venue for our Festival with lots of room for parking, rough camping, lawn chairs, a great food service facility, lots of room for vendors and waste facilities for trailers.

This is the first Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival we have drawn on the “Bluegrass depth” of many to ensure that the weekend is enjoyable and a memorable experience.

A Gem of a Program: Haliburton Highland’s Rocks

Sally — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:54:46 +0000

There are 110 types of minerals in the Haliburton Highlands. There is a way for anyone to explore the gemsâ€¦Programs run by Yours Outdoors.
Though most rocks and minerals arenâ€™t valuable precious gems, the mineral tourism industry has proven to be big business. People from far and wide come to experience mineral collecting field trips throughout the summer.

The Haliburton Highlands really does â€œrockâ€ in so many ways. Explore the rich minerals deposits, unique geological features, and rugged autumn landscapes of the area while enjoying the great hospitality and fine folk of the Highlands. Choose from a variety of unique tours, including a half day, one-day, and 3 day/2 night tour.
Choose one of the following packages:
â€¢ Gems Beneath Your Boots – Half Day
â€¢ Haliburton Rocks! Full Day
â€¢ Haliburton Rocks! The Celebrity Adventure
â€¢ Haliburton Rocks! Three Day

The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast welcomes you for the Haliburton Rock! We would love to accommodate you and make your experience a fabulous memory.

The Celebrity Adventure program run by Yours Outdoors program uses the Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast for a number of the components of the schedule.

Guided Fly Fishing in the Haliburton Highlands Ontario

Sally — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:49:49 +0000

Haliburton on the Fly is a business created by fisherman Steve Galea. As a resident of Haliburton County Steve has an intimate knowledge of fishing in the Haliburton Highlands. Small Mouth bass is his specialty.

Steve is interested in helping beginners to the experienced to enjoy fly fishing.

For more information contact Steve at www.haliburtononthefly.com or call 705-448-1820

The Haliburton Highlandâ€™s Fish Hatchery

Sally — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:42:01 +0000

The Haliburton Highlandâ€™s Fish HatcheryThe Fish Hatchery at the Haliburton Highlands Outdoor Association (HHOA) and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) were busy in May each year stocking local Haliburton Highland lakes with fish. So far 3,700 Haliburton Silver, 8,000 Haliburton Gold, 7,000 Killala Lake Trout plus 21,000 Rainbow Trout have been stocked in 22 local lakes.

The Fish Hatchery is maintained and the trout raised by volunteers dedicated to the fish, sport angling and the health of our Haliburton Highlandâ€™s lakes. The Fish Hatchery has 5 adult rearing tanks, 2 early rearing tanks and 3 incubator tanks, 2 outdoor ponds as well as a small Hatchery that is just dedicated to Walleye incubation.

It takes 18 months of care and feeding to get the fish to the size ready for stocking. It starts with collecting and fertilizing local wild eggs, incubation, fry development and growing fingerlings to stocking size. Volunteers clean tanks everyday and feed the fish three times a day for 6 to 18th months.

Stocking is the volunteersâ€™ favorite time of year. Volunteers wade into Fish Hatchery pond and net out the Rainbow Trout. In partnership with the MNR the volunteers stock lakes by truck or boats depending on the lakeâ€™s accessibility. For the remote lakes the MNR helicopter lands beside the Hatchery and is loaded up with fish. The Helicopter then hovers above the lake and then the fish are released down a tube into the lake.

Haliburton Lake Trout are genetically unique to the Haliburton Highlands and their genetics date back to the last glaciers. The HHOA and the MNR are dedicated to maintaining and improving the Haliburton Lake Trout in the local lakes.

The Fish Hatchery conduct tours daily and on request.
PO Box 184, Haliburton Ontario K0M 1S0
705 457 9664
hhoa@bellnet.ca
www.hhoa.on.ca

The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast is an 8 minute drive to the Fish Hatchery.

Annual Haliburton Highlands Games: Saturday July 10, 2010

Sally — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:42:23 +0000

Annual Haliburton Highlands Games: Saturday July 10, 2010

The 22nd Haliburton Highland’s Games are scheduled for Saturday July 10, 2010 Gates open at 9 am in the Head Lake Park Haliburton Village in the Haliburton Highlands Ontario. This day is full of â€œfood, music and large men throwing stuffâ€!

Other activities massed band presentation, heavy events competition, border clooie sheep herding, highland dancing competition and a cheer tent. New for 2010 the OPP canine demonstration and childrenâ€™s program by Camp Wanakita.

Adults $10 and children under 12 can enter for free.

For more information call 1 877 540 8126
www.haliburtonhighlandgames.com

Fishing in the Haliburton Highlands: Bass and Trout

Sally — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:49:58 +0000

Fishing in the Haliburton Highlands: Bass and Trout
The fourth Saturday in June is a welcome day to many anglers in the Haliburton Highlands Ontario and across the province.

Pound for pound, bass (both largemouth and smallmouth) are arguably the hardest fighting fish in our waters. Better still, they are aggressive, prolific and fairly easy to pattern on most days. They can be caught right off the dock or from a boat. And they will take a swipe at flies, live bait, topwater offerings, crank bait, jigs and anything in between. This means that even the most casual angler probably has something in the tackle box that will interest the bass.

Lake trout another option in our Haliburton Highlands lakes are another great catch. The quality of our bass and trout fishing may be out Haliburton Highlands best kept secret. I fact, Haliburton County has some of the finest trout fishing in Central Ontario. You do not have to drive far to find good fishing for brook, rainbow, lake trout and splake. There are even pockets of brown trout within the Highland Lake Country.

Our deep, coldwater lakes and a stocking program that favours trout are 2 reasons why, onany given day from Jan 1st to September 30th, an angler can go out and have a reasonable chance of catching trout of some kind. The Highlands also have several lakes that are open year round.

Consider the ultimate fishing experience just 2.5 hours North of Toronto in the Haliburton Highlands. Sometime you make have the fishing itch and need to get to the North and go fishing however your partner may not be so willingâ€¦.The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast has the solution. A B&B with upscale tastes and decor with thousands of feet of decking overlooking a river full of Bass, Lake Trout and Brown Trout, and Pickerel. Picture this leaving your partner in bed while you get up for your dawn fishing and in less than 3 minutes you can be back for the Sunny Rock full breakfast. Or â€¦your non fishing partner can be sipping on an iced summer beverage, reading a great book occasionally glancing over the book to see you fishing the hours away. How good is that?

The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast will provide the canoe, paddleboat or rowboat on a first come first serve basis. If you are a fly fisherman the rocks of the Scotts Dam Falls is a perfect place to cast the day away. Your room may look out on the falls.

Rates at the Sunny Rock B&B start at the two night weekend for a riverside room are $300 for 2 people 2 nights. Call us if you are interested in the fishing package.

For more information call Sally at the Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast 1 888 786 6976
www.sunnyrock.on.ca

Haliburton Highlands Ontario Water Adventures

Sally — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:34:40 +0000

The Haliburton Highlands Ontario has an adventure for every type of water adventure you may seek. Perhaps the Haliburton Highlands could be considered the original water park! From Lazy river canoe trips, lakes and white water fun.

Why not try waterskiing or take an exciting parasail excursion? With over 600 lakes, swimming in the Haliburton Highlands is also a summer day option.

Call the Visitor Centre for information on public beaches and boat launches. 1-800-461-7677

>www.algonquinhighlands.ca/water

www.whitewaterontario.ca
www.skiwakefootschool.com
www.boatwerks.net
www.haliburtonholidays.com

The Sunny Rock Bed and Breakfast has canoes and kayaks for guests to enjoy on the Drag River and the Haliburton Highlands 5 Lake Chain (Head Lake, Grass Lake, Soyers Lake, Lake Kashagawigamog and Canning Lake.