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(Posted Jan. 27)
Missoula Children's Theatre returns to Orléans Jan. 30
The Missoula Children's Theatre company will be making its annual stop in Orléans next week starting with auditions on Monday and culminating with a musical production next Saturday entitled "The Wiz of the West". See story

(Posted Jan. 1)
Navan songtress releases 4th CD in time for Christmas
Navan recording artist Lola Spriggs celebrated Chirtsmas early this year with the release of her fourth CD and the holiday inspired "One Wish" at a special CD release party on Dec. 20. See story

(Posted Dec. 18)
St. Peter play a delightful take on the Christmas Story
"O'Holy Knight" is a story about a castle without a lord. The Lord and master was captured in battle and is being held for ransom. The only problem is that the kingdom is too poor to pay it. See story

Also
Vintage Stock production sheds light on misunderstood former PM (10/12/11)
OYP's Nutcracker is sweeter than grandma's Christmas cookies (02/12/11)
Orléans Choirfest raises $3,860 for local food programs (29/11/11)
Gloucester Music Club kicks off new season with eclectic program (26/11/11)
Western-themed Bytowne Beat concert a real hoot (24/06/11)
Latest 'Shades of the Evening' production will have you fighting back tears (06/11/11)
Latest OOPS production is a great, great, great, great play (15/06/11)
'Phantom of the Opera' snubbed by Cappie Awards (11/05/11)
Cairine Wilson student production a whimsical spin on the superhero genre (16/04/11)
Sir Wil goes old school in high school production of 'Dracula' (15/04/11)
Canadian high school premiere of 'Phantom' out of this world (04/03/11)
Latest OOPS production shines irreverent light on our golden years (27/02/11)
Gloucester Music Club concert showcases seven sets of talented siblings (05/02/11)
'Jack and the Beanstalk' panto a treat for all ages (18/12/10)
'A Dickens of a Christmas' a heckuva great play (11/12/10)
OYP's Christmas offering true to the spirit of the season (08/12/10)
Coro Vivo Christmas concert a jazzy affair (29/11/10)
Choirfest a musical reminder of true spirit of Christmas (29/11/10)
Gloucester Music Club kicks off new concert season with a bang (15/11/10)
M is for 'marvelous': Vintage Stock's latest effort a wonderful whodunit (09/08/10)
OYP redux of rock 'n roll musical better than the original (29/05/10)
Cairine Wilson production of 'Annie' a musical masterpiece (17/04/10)
Navan miss nominated for young actress award (04/04/10)
Young musicians use recital to prepare for upcoming music festival (31/03/10)
Horrific musical filled with a number of great performances (04/03/10)
Youngsters shine during Gloucester Music Club recital (08/02/10)
Missoula Children's production thoroughly entertaining (08/02/10)
East End Theatre's panto production a treat for all ages (19/12/09)
Cumberland Community Singers 'Christmas Carol' a wonderful holiday tradition (13/12/09)
Vintage Stock's holiday offering a tribute to days gone by (08/12/09)
Latin flavour spices up Coro Vivo Christmas concert (07/12/09)
OYP production of Dickens classic rekindles Christmas spirit (06/12/09)
Orléans Choirfest kicks off the holiday season in grand style (30/11/09)
Gloucester Music Club concert showcases remarkably talented youngsters (29/11/09)
ENCORE! Theatre production a great twist on Shakespeare classic (28/11/09)
Ghost stories come to life during latest lamplight production (29/06/09)
Vintage Stock's latest murder mystery a 'must see' (24/06/09)
Latest ENCORE! theatre production sheer brilliance (13/06/09)
OYP Shakespeare classes tackle difficult material with gusto (01/06/09)
OYP Showbiz class tackles rock opera genre with reverb (30/05/09)
St. Peter Junior Players deliver entertaining version of stage classic (16/05/09)
Gifted pianist honours 'piano mom' with memorial concert (01/05/09)
Gloucester Community Concert Band and delivers entertaining performance (21/04/09)
Vintage Stock fundraiser celebrates transition form one era to the next (18/04/09)
Young musicians use GMC recital to prep for Kiwanis Music Festival (28/03/09)
Orléans star shines in touring production of Broadway hit Spring Awakening (20/03/09)
Orléans own Steffi D. loving life on the road in hit Broadway musical (13/03/09)
St. Peter Players production a musical feast (05/03/09)
First Class Honours recital brings together exceptionally talented students (23/02/09)
Gloucester Music Club recitals showcase talented young musicians (12/02/09)
Missoula Children's production of Brothers Grimm classic a genuine treat (01/02/09)
Embattled Visual Arts Centre merges with Ottawa School of Art (24/01/09)
Belcourt Manor choir spreads joy of music to fellow seniors (18/12/08)
Vintage Stock Christmas play touches on city's rich hockey heritage (15/12/08)
Seventh installment in Christmas pantomime series a holiday hoot (12/12/08)
Coro Vivo takes audience on choral circumnavigation of the globe (10/12/08)
Children's classic a treat for the whole family (06/12/08)
Christmas Choirfest a choral celebration of the holiday season (04/12/08)
Local actor shines in latest ENCORE! production (28/11/08)
Lamplight production an entertaining lesson in Canadian history (30/09/08)
Visual arts centre reopens its doors after five-month hiatus (29/09/08)
Steffi D lands role with traveling Broadway show (02/08/08)
Local artist to create Shenkman Arts Centre sculpture (25/07/08)
'Art in the Park' event an Orléans first (20/07/08)
Murder mystery production no poultry undertaking (25/06/08)
‘Sleeping Beauty’ panto pure entertainment (18/12/07)
Vintage Stock Christmas play tugs at the heart strings (18/12/07)
OYP Christmas play delivers important message (10/12/07)
Latest ENCORE! production a definite must see (30/11/07)
Concert showcases talented young magicians (27/11/07)
East end dancer earns invite to prestigious ballet school (06/11/07)
Local balladeer releases homegrown CD (17/10/07)
Play about McGonigle murders both powerful and poignant (02/10/07)
Orléans piano store owner to be inducted into Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame (26/08/07)
Local dance school shines at ADA national championships (31/07/07)
East End Theatre production offers satirical look at office politics (12/07/07)
OYP Improv class delivers abridged version of Disney classic (06/06/07)
Cumberland Community Singers celebrate their 15th anniversary (30/05/07)
OYP musical hits all the right notes (27/05/07)
Orleans Young Players shine in wonderful double bill (26/05/07)
OYP musical hits all the right notes (27/05/07)
Orleans Young Players shine in wonderful double bill (26/05/07)
Orléans dancer in a class by himself (24/05/07)
Local musicians earn bevy of awards at Kiwanis Music Festival (19/05/07)
OYP Act III class delivers delightful 'Tale of Two Twins' (18/05/07)
Orleans Young Players bring Canadian poet's work to life (14/05/07)
Orléans dancers shine at regional American Dance Awards event (08/05/07)
VACO exhibit features work of talented Orléans photographer (07/05/07)
Commentary: Concert group deserves our heartfelt thanks (07/05/07)
Young Players tackle Shakespeare’s ‘Shrew’ (03/05/07)
ENCORE! pulls off marvelously tangled web of a play (27/04/07)
Colonel By poets' work included in Gloucester Spoken Art anthology (26/04/07)
Leeming dance studio posts top marks at Ottawa CanDance event (17/04/07)
'Great' is the word to describe Lester B. Pearson production of Grease! (16/04/07)
Orléans miss wins Capital City Idol Contest (06/04/07)
Gloucester Music Club concert showcases talented young musicians (03/04/07)
Latest Arteast exhibit examines life's guilty pleasures (20/03/07)
St. Peter Players continue to set the gold standard with latest production of 'Hamlet' (02/03/07)
Spiritual concert a fitting celebration of Black History Month (25/02/07)
Toronto chamber ensemble coming to Orléans (22/01/07)
VACO exhibit features work of busy Quyon artist (10/02/07)
Visual Arts Centre Orléans celebrates 10th anniversary (17/01/07)
Self-expression at the heart of unique artistic creation (16/12/06)
Tom, Dick and merriment (27/12/06)
Coro Vivo concert a truly magical event (11/12/06)
OYP Christmas class delivers a cracker of a Nutcracker (11/12/06)
Young thespians deliver entertaining double bill (03/12/06)
Gloucester Music Club concert showcases talented young musicians (01/12/06)
Young theatre company takes on difficult production with aplomb (25/11/06)
Future arts facility the centre of attention at FestivArts event (11/11/06)
Local pair invited to National Ballet summer school (16/10/06)
Vintage Stock production loosely based on 'Riel'ity (26/09/06)
Violin virtuoso wows Orléans audience (24/09/06)
Future Orléans Arts Centre unveiled to rave reviews (13/09/06)
Dreamweaver Children’s Series kicks off Sept. 24 (11/09/06)
Concerts Cumberland announces 06/07 lineup (09/09/06)
Vintage Stock Theatre whodunit keeps audience guessing to the end (27/08/06)
Orléans dancers shine at American dance competition (28/07/06)
Orléans youngster wins national ADA competition (20/07/06)
East End Theatre's newest production a flight of fancy (14/07/06)
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Orleans Older Players deliver pair of hilarious whodunits (10/06/06)
OYP musical Sweet Nothin’ a treat for sore ears (06/06/06)
OYP 'In Camera' production a real head scratcher (31/05/06)
OYP juniors tackle computer virus with attitude (21/05/06)
Kiwanis Music Festival showcases talented young performers (21/05/06)
East end dancers win bevy of awards at local American Dance Awards competition (17/05/06)
OYP juniors put on entertaining double bill (08/05/06)
East end well represented at Ottawa CanDance event (01/05/06)
ENCORE! Theatre production explores the dark side of love (29/04/06)
Local performers shine at Kiwanis Music Festival (26/04/06)
Blackburn Chorus and friends deliver powerful performance (23/04/06)
OYP production of 'Within Walls' offers glimpse into the criminal mind (21/04/06)
Russian pianist makes rare North American appearance in Orléans (09/04/06)
Visual Arts Centre offers array of courses and workshops (10/03/06)
St. Peter Players' 'Pirates of Penzance' a pile of fun (03/03/06)
Gloucester music teachers honour top students of 2005 (25/02/06)
Concert series showcases talented young musicians (28/12/05)
'Mother Goose' production definitely worth a gander (16/12/05)
OYP Christmas production a magical gift for all ages (11/12/05)
Orléans Young Players serve up a pair of aces (05/12/05)
Vintage Stock Theatre production a wonderful walk through history (02/10/05)
Orléans youngster follows her dream to National Ballet School (21/08/05)
Murder mystery dinner theatre returns to Cumberland museum (21/08/05)
'Wrong for Each Other' is right on the mark (14/07/05)
Orleans Older Players tackle tale of Robin Hood (03/06/05)
Local musicians do well at Kiwanis Music Festival (01/06/05)
Gloucester Music Club ends season in style (30/05/05)
OYP's 'Wizard of Oz' an all ages extravaganza (28/05/05)
Orléans teen caps off magical year with Dancer of the Year title (14/05/05)
Leeming Danceworks captures four titles at ADA competition (14/05/05)
Local dance school shines at Ottawa CanDance competition (25/04/05)
ENCORE! production in desperate need of a sequel (22/04/05)
St. Peter Players produce another magical musical (21/04/05)
Gloucester music teachers honour top students (01/03/05)
Young musicians provide delightful evening of classical music (30/01/05)
Cinderella a magical mix of song and slapstick (17/12/04)
A whole Lola rocking going on (05/11/04)
Local dance school shines at ADA national championships (16/07/04)
Young musicians shine at Gloucester Music Club concert (21/05/04)
Leeming dancers return from Montreal competition with bevy of titles (14/05/04)
Leeming students prove they Can-Dance with the best of 'em (04/05/04)
East End Theatre's Office Hours an unmitigated hoot (29/04/04)
Les Misérables c'est magnifique (24/04/04)
'Everyman' a poignant presentation of the mystery of death (17/04/04)
Orléans dancer Orlando-bound after winning local teen title (06/04/04)