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SUMMARY:Festival Pass
DESCRIPTION:Access to all of our evening concerts and the majority of daytime events. 10% savings from what purchasing each event individually would be.\n\n\nGain access to all of our evening concerts: \nNorthern Lights Steel Orchestra (Aug 1\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM ) \nCaroline Marie Brooks (Aug 2\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM) \nIsla Maria (Aug 3\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM) \nBeverlie Robertson & Friends (Aug 4\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM) \nTaizé Candlelit Service (Aug 5\, 6:30 – 7:30 PM) \nToronto All Star Big Band (Aug 7\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM) \nHer Romance (Aug 8\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM) \nSultans of Strings (Aug 9\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM) \n \nAswell as the following day time events: \nFestival Welcome & Opening ( Aug 1\, 3:00 PM) \nGallery Opening (Aug 1\, 4:00 PM) \nPop-Up Gallery in the Wood (Aug 2-9) \nPop-Up Bookshop (Aug 2-9) \nGuided Walking Tour (Aug 2-9 \,12:00 PM) \nAuthor Insights with Jeff Wilson (Aug 2\, 4:00 PM) \nMeet & Greet with the Artists (Aug 2\, 4\, 5\, 8\, 4:30) at Windermere House Pub \nClassical Lunch with Jen Tung ( Aug 3\, 12:30 PM) \nAuthor Insights with Patrick Boyer (Aug 3\, 4:00 PM) \nSpiral Flow with Audrey Jolly (Aug 4\, 9:30 AM) \nAuthor Insights with Audrey Jolly (Aug 4\, 4:00 PM) \nAuthor Insights with Sean O’Toole (Aug 5\, 4:00 PM) \nCommunity Conversation (Aug 6\, 3:30 PM) \nFlow Session with Pam Hubbard (Aug 7\,8\, 9:30 AM) \nAuthor Insights with Phillipa Cranston-Baran (Aug 8\, 4:00 PM) \nFamily Fun Day (Aug 10\, 11:00 AM)
URL:https://www.muskokachautauqua.com/event/whole-festival-evening-and-partial-day-pass/
LOCATION:Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods\, 1039 Golf Avenue\, Windermere Village\, ON\, P0B 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Windermere Archives Tour
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the captivating history of the Village of Windermere!\n\n\nDive into the captivating history of the Village of Windermere! For this exclusive event\, all archives from Windermere will be on display\, providing a unique opportunity to explore: \n\nHistorical photographs\nOriginal documents\nVintage maps\nRare artifacts\n\nWe extend our deepest gratitude to the Windermere Archives Committee for making these invaluable archives available to the public. \nDon’t miss this chance to uncover the rich history of Windermere with the guidance of knowledgeable experts! \nDining in Windermere during the Festival? \nEnjoy a 10% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages from Windermere House Pub during the festival! Show your tickets to the staff for the discount to be applied. Enjoy!
URL:https://www.muskokachautauqua.com/event/windermere-archives-tour/
LOCATION:2416 Windermere Rd\, 2416 Windermere Road\, Utterson\, ON\, P0B 1M0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:One River\, One Flow  Arts Workshop with Audrey Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets\nOne River\, One Flow is a playful workshop guiding all to explore creative arts and release blocks in a supportive\, welcoming space.\n\n\nOne River\, One Flow is a workshop designed to help you free the creative self\, one playful impulse at a time while identifying\, embracing and possibly dissolving some of your negative beliefs and blocks preventing you from living a bigger\, bolder creative life. \nThis workshop is for anyone\, artist & non-artists\, who wants to play and explore creatively through a variety of artistic mediums – movement\, writing\, theatre\, voice\, drawing and sharing to reveal deeper layers of the creative self. Writers\, visual artists\, musicians\, actors and dancers may benefit from stepping out of their comfort zones to play in less familiar creative modalities. \nNo previous experience is needed just an open mind\, a curious heart and a bit of courage is all that is required. A safe and respectful container is provided where each person’s comfort level is respected and everyone is encouraged to participate at the level they feel most comfortable with. Wear comfortable clothing to move in and bring a journal and a bottle of water with you. \nDining in Windermere during the Festival? \nEnjoy a 10% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages from Windermere House Pub during the festival! Show your tickets to the staff for the discount to be applied. Enjoy!
URL:https://www.muskokachautauqua.com/event/one-river-one-flow-arts-workshop-with-audrey-jolly/
LOCATION:Muskoka Chautauqua\, 1039 Golf Avenue\, Windermere Village\, ON\, P0B 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Gallery in The Woods: "The Muse\, the Maker & the Creative Flow"
DESCRIPTION:Come visit our art gallery\, filled with art from our festival workshop leaders\, open at 10 AM August 2-9.\n\n\n*A ticket is not required for entry to the Gallery in the Woods \nVisit the Gallery in the Woods each day from August 2nd-9th starting at 10 AM at our Festival Site! See below for the Exhibition Statement for this body of featured work: \nThe Muse\, The Maker\, and the Creative Flow is an exploration of artistic inspiration\, craftsmanship\, and the dynamic energy that connects them. We delve into the relationship between the visionary spark\, the act of creation\, and the fluid movement of ideas that shape our work. \nArtists and creators are guided by a muse\, driven by a maker’s hand\, and carried by the creative flow that transforms raw material into expression. Whether through paint\, sculpture\, mixed media\, writing or making music\, our works embody the tension and harmony between idea and execution\, chaos and structure\, intuition and intention. \nLike a river that bends and reshapes its course\, creativity is ever-moving\, influenced by unseen currents and inner dialogues. We invite viewers to step into that stream—to witness the push and pull between inspiration and craft\, to feel the rhythm that fuels artistic practice\, and to reflect on their own place within the cycle of creation. \nVisit the Gallery in the Woods to view beautiful works from the following artists: \n\nToller Cranston \nMiranda Britton\nGayle Dempsey\nGreg Hindle\nSusan Hindle\nAudrey Jolly\nKaren Lang\nLinda Montgomery\nBonnie Newell\nLisa Skelding\nSharon Wagner-Chazalon\n\nDining in Windermere during the Festival? \nEnjoy a 10% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages from Windermere House Pub during the festival! Show your tickets to the staff for the discount to be applied. Enjoy!
URL:https://www.muskokachautauqua.com/event/gallery-in-the-woods-13/
LOCATION:Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods\, 1039 Golf Avenue\, Windermere Village\, ON\, P0B 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Pop-Up Book Shop
DESCRIPTION:Our Book Shop is open throughout the festival\, August 2-9\, every day\, 10am-4pm. Come browse and purchase books from our literary guests!\n\n\n*A ticket is not required for entry into the bookstore \nThe muse\, the maker\, and the creative flow. \nThe Book Shop is our unofficial welcome centre for the Festival as well as a host of beautiful works including books by some of our Chautauqua Festival line up as well as other local authors. \nThis year\, we are thrilled to welcome the Alcuin Society Award-Winning Books for Excellence in Book Design back to the festival! Don’t miss the opportunity to see the 2024 winners on display. \nDining in Windermere during the Festival? \nEnjoy a 10% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages from Windermere House Pub during the festival! Show your tickets to the staff for the discount to be applied. Enjoy!
URL:https://www.muskokachautauqua.com/event/pop-up-book-shop-the-muse-the-maker-the-creative-flow-5/
LOCATION:2496 Windermere Rd\, 2496 Windermere Road\, Windermere\, ON\, P0B 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Windermere History Walking Tour (Tues Aug 5)
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.\n\n\nDid you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years ago? \nRediscover this charming historic village with us through a walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere History project\, the Windermere Women’s Institute\, Architectural Conservancy Ontario (Muskoka Branch) and Muskoka Chautauqua. \nThis small group tour will give you an overview of the early history of the village along with some interesting anecdotal stories. The guided tour is available daily from Saturday to Saturday during the festival\, or you can access the tour on our app (https://windermerehistoryproject.ca/dl/d0a5f4) …and make you way around the village on a self-guided tour. \n———– \nDining in Windermere during the Festival? \nEnjoy a 10% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages from Windermere House Pub during the festival! Show your tickets to the staff for the discount to be applied. Enjoy!
URL:https://www.muskokachautauqua.com/event/windermere-history-walking-tour-tues-aug-5/
LOCATION:Muskoka Chautauqua\, 1039 Golf Avenue\, Windermere Village\, ON\, P0B 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Author Insights: A Chat with Sean O'Toole
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an intimate discussion on his latest novel\, “Like a Slow Burning Fire” with author Sean O’Toole at the Theatre in the Woods.\n\n\nAuthor Insights: A Chat with Sean O’Toole \nLike a Slow-Burning Fire is based on a series of events that the author\, Sean O’Toole\, experienced as a 23-year-old university student in Ottawa\, Canada in 1988. It tells the story of how Sean was involved in a road-rage incident and it chronicles the emotional fall-out that ensued. Meanwhile\, Sean’s in a relationship that’s being put to the test\, and he’s trying to gain acceptance into a teaching program\, but it’s not happening. He’s at a crucial point in his life where he has to find a way to keep it all together and put his life into motion after experiencing a traumatic incident that has steered him head-on into a crisis of faith and identity. Like a Slow-Burning Fire is a story about the insight and perspective we gain — into life\, other people\, and ourselves — as we find a way to stare down our demons and make peace with the past. \nIn this session\, author Sean O’Toole will dive into the making of Like a Slow-Burning Fire and share the ins and outs of his experiences as an author. \nAbout the Author \nSean O’Toole grew up in Ottawa\, Canada. He completed a degree in English Literature from Carleton University\, followed by a degree in education from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Sean taught high-school English at Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School in Bracebridge\, Ontario for 31 years and retired in 2022. He lives in Bracebridge with his wife\, Heather\, and two daughters\, Emma and Molly. Sean keeps busy working as an editor\, writer\, occasional teacher\, landscaper\, house painter\, and property manager in beautiful Muskoka\, Ontario. \nPurchase this title at the Pop-Up Book Shop \nLike a Slow-Burning Fire will be available for purchase at the Pop-Up Book Shop located at Village Hall in Windermere Village during the festival\, or at the main festival site during this event. \nDining in Windermere during the Festival? \nEnjoy a 10% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages from Windermere House Pub during the festival! Show your tickets to the staff for the discount to be applied. Enjoy!
URL:https://www.muskokachautauqua.com/event/author-insights-a-chat-with-sean-otoole/
LOCATION:Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods\, 1039 Golf Avenue\, Windermere Village\, ON\, P0B 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Artist Meet & Greet with Audrey Jolly
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Windermere House Pub to grab a bite or a drink and mingle with Audrey Jolly\n\n\nMeet & Greet \nConnect with the creative minds behind the festival! This informal gathering is a chance to meet festival contributors\, ask questions about their work\, and enjoy casual conversation in a relaxed setting. Bring your curiosity\, grab a snack or drink at the Windermere House Pub\, and soak up the inspiring atmosphere. \nDining in Windermere during the Festival? \nEnjoy a 10% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages from Windermere House Pub during the festival! Show your tickets to the staff for the discount to be applied. Enjoy!
URL:https://www.muskokachautauqua.com/event/artist-meet-greet-with-audrey-jolly/
LOCATION:Windermere House\, 2508 Windermere Road\, Windermere\, ON\, P0B 1M0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Candlelit Taizé: Music & Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an intimate Taizé experience at the Windermere United Church.\n\n\nInspired by the Taizé community in France—an ecumenical monastic community founded by Brother Roger Schütz in the 1940s—this service offers space for meditative prayer where people from all backgrounds can gather. The style includes silence\, repetitive singing\, very short readings\, and… of course… candlelight! Violin\, cello\, and piano will accompany the service\, and the Labyrinth will be open for walking beforehand. \nDining in Windermere during the Festival? \nEnjoy a 10% discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages from Windermere House Pub during the festival! Show your tickets to the staff for the discount to be applied. Enjoy!
URL:https://www.muskokachautauqua.com/event/taize-candlelit-service-windermere-united-church/
LOCATION:Windermere United Church\, 2497 Windermere Road\, Windermere\, ON\, P0B 1P0\, Canada
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