Festival Welcome and Opening

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Join us to kick-off our 2022 summer festival, including welcome, introductions and program highlights from our festival programmers.4:00 - Welcome by Glad Bryce, Chair of Muskoka Chautauqua4:05 - Land Acknowledgment4:10 […]

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Gallery Exhibition Opening

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Opening reception for this season's exhibition in the Gallery in the Woods.Featuring new pieces by:Sean William DawsonGayle DempseyRob ElliottAudrey MahGreg HindleSusan HindleChristine HumeMelanie Siegel

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Big Smoke Brass Band Waterfront Concert

Windermere Wharf 2510 Windermere Road, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

A heavy-hitting brass band playing Top 40 hits to the classics. From the streets of Toronto to a waterfront concert at the Windermere Wharf.Born on the streets of Toronto in […]

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Windermere History Walking Tour (Saturday)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

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Plein Air Painting Workshop with Greg & Susan Hindle (Saturday PM)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice […]

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‘Whose Property Is It Anyways?’ Lecture with CBC’s Craig Desson

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

‘Whose Property Is It Anyways ?: A Story of Property Ownership and Colonization in Montreal's Mile End’ - with CBC Journalist Craig DessonWith generous support from CBC MontrealWhen Craig Desson […]

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Blues Night with Po Cholly & Friends

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Join Po Cholly and Friends in an unforgettable celebration of blues music with a lineup of award-winning musicians and veteran performers.Your performer/host, Charlie has been an itinerant bluesman for 50 […]

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Morning Meditation and Yoga with Annette (Sunday)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through […]

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Windermere History Walking Tour (Sunday)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

Free

Plein Air Painting Workshop with Greg & Susan Hindle (Sunday AM)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice […]

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Plein Air Painting Workshop with Greg & Susan Hindle (Sunday PM)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice […]

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‘Putting Muskoka on the Map’ Lecture with Patrick Boyer

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

'Putting Muskoka on the Map: From Indigenous Wayfinding to Satellite Imaging' from Patrick Boyer's Modern History of MuskokaBetween Samuel Champlain’s first map in 1615 and today’s satellite images of Muskoka […]

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Bet Smith Acoustic Performance

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Join alternative roots singer-songwriter Bet Smith for an acoustic performance in our outdoor theatre in the woods overlooking Lake RosseauBet Smith is a Canadian alternative roots singer-songwriter who weaves environmental […]

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‘Scrap’ Documentary Film Screening

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

'Scrap' documentary film screening presented in partnership with the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary FestivalThe Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is the largest documentary festival in North America. Again […]

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Morning Meditation and Yoga with Annette (Monday)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through […]

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Plein Air Painting Workshop with Greg & Susan Hindle (Monday AM)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice […]

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Plein Air Painting Workshop with Greg & Susan Hindle (Monday PM)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Enjoy painting en plein air using acrylics to capture the beauty of Lake Rosseau and the Muskoka landscape.Ages 12 and upGreg and Susan Hindle are excited to welcome both novice […]

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2022 Muskoka Authors Panel

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Join moderator and bibliophile Norah Fountain in conversation with this year’s selection of Muskoka-based authors, each launching new books.Join moderator and bibliophile Norah Fountain in conversation with this year’s panel […]

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Toronto All-Star Big Band

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit style and sound of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.One of the most exciting bands around, […]

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Morning Meditation and Yoga with Annette (Tuesday)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through […]

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Songwriting Workshop with Gary Klayton

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Songwriting Workshop with Gary KlaytonSong writing can be a wonderful and cathartic experience.For many writers just the idea of creating an original song can be intimidating and seem like a […]

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Songwriting Workshop Performances

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Final performances of songwriting workshop participants

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Gary Klayton Acoustical Performance

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Gary Klayton Acoustical PerformanceThis will be a unique concert experience! The songs are about you, me and our lives. With my stories and acoustic guitar, I will take you on […]

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‘Okay! (The ASD Band Film)’ Documentary Film Screening

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

'Okay!(The ASD Band Film)' documentary film screening presented in partnership with the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary FestivalThe Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is the largest documentary festival in […]

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Morning Meditation and Yoga with Annette (Wednesday)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through […]

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Textile Workshop with Melanie Siegel (Wednesday AM)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

A multi-level workshop that includes stitching, and the creation of a felted patch or banner.Ages 9 and upThe artist will demonstrate threading the needle, making a knot, how to ply […]

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Textile Workshop with Melanie Siegel (Wednesday PM)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

A multi-level workshop that includes stitching, and the creation of a felted patch or banner.Ages 9 and upThe artist will demonstrate threading the needle, making a knot, how to ply […]

Free

Windermere History Walking Tour (Wednesday)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Uncover the unique charm of Windermere Village through this walking tour created in partnership with the Windermere Women’s Institute.Did you know Muskoka Chautauqua started in Windermere more than 100 years […]

Free

Folk Night with Beverlie Robertson and Friends

Muskoka Chautauqua: Theatre in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Folk Night with Beverlie Robertson and FriendsAs a member of the trio The Chanteclairs, Beverlie travelled widely and performed at festivals such as the Mariposa Folk Festival, the Fredericton Jazz […]

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Morning Meditation and Yoga with Annette (Thursday)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

This practice will open your mind and heart to fully engage in Chautauqua's curiosity and creativity by aligning the body, mind, and spirit.This morning practice will focus on breath through […]

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Nature Journaling Workshop with Rob Elliott (Thursday morning)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Nature Journaling Workshop with Rob ElliottNature is all around us. When we slow down and look closer, we start to see how much is going on around us. Nature was […]

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Wind Chime Pottery Workshop with Sharon Wagner-Chazalon (Thursday PM)

Muskoka Chautauqua: Gallery in the Woods 1039 Golf Avenue, Windermere Village, ON, Canada

Wind Chime Pottery Workshop with Audrey MahBe inspired by the nature around you as you create your very own clay wind chime. Learn a basic pottery technique using self-hardening clay. […]

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