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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:En Plein Air Oil Painting with Harvey Walker
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a day of plein-air oil painting with Harvey Walker as you capture the stunning beauty of the Muskoka landscape.\n\n\nThis is a 4 hour workshop with a 1 hour break from 12-1 to explore the village. \nWe all have a desire to make a mark\, to connect\, to communicate\, and how to do it efficiently is a positive challenge that can last a lifetime.In this en plein air workshop we will walk through the steps taken to efficiently capture an outdoor scene with oil paints. Recreational painting is a great way to increase our ability to see the world around us. \nBIO: \nHarvey Walker is an enthusiastic four season fan of en plein air painting. When in the studio\, he works from sketches and photos\, focusing on shapes and values.Running regular weekly classes at his studio in Carnarvon\, as well as workshops keeps him busy when not out road or riverside with his paints. \nA Google search will connect to a short video\, produced by the Haliburton County Tourism Dept that lays out his core philosophy. \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/plein-air-oil-painting-workshop/
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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!
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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-9/
LOCATION:2496 Windermere Rd\, 2496 Windermere Road\, Windermere\, ON\, P0B 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Windermere History Walking Tour (Sat Aug 9)
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-saturday-6/
LOCATION:Muskoka Chautauqua\, 1039 Golf Avenue\, Windermere Village\, ON\, P0B 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Cannes Festival Winners 'Sultans of String' in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join Sultans of String for an outstanding musical performance at the Theatre in the Woods!  Sponsored by Mawer Investment Management.\n\n\nThree time Juno nominees and SiriusXM winners Sultans of String create\, “Energetic and exciting music from a band with talent to burn!” (Maverick Magazine UK). Thrilling their audiences with their genre-hopping passport of Celtic reels\, flamenco\, Django-jazz\, Arabic\, Cuban\, and South Asian rhythms\, Sultans of String celebrate musical fusion and human creativity with warmth and virtuosity. Fiery violin dances with rumba-flamenco guitar\, while bass and percussion lay down unstoppable grooves. Acoustic strings meet with electronic wizardry to create layers and depth of sound\, while world rhythms excite audiences to their feet with the irresistible need to dance. \nTheir documentary film about working with Indigenous artists just won Best Musical Film and Best Soundtrack at the Cannes Film Festival. \n“They’re an eclectic band\, amazing musicians\, and we are so fortunate to have them here.” -Gary Froude \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!
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SUMMARY:Windermere Family Fun Day!
DESCRIPTION:Fun for the whole family at the Wharf in Windermere Village! Face painting\, arts & crafts\, canoe races and more! Don’t miss it!\n\n\nWindermere Family Fun Day promises an exciting day filled with activities for the whole family from 11am to 4pm at the Windermere Wharf.Kids can interact with the internationally renowned Sultans of String\, who will be performing up front to kick off the festivities\, and enjoy watersports provided by Windermere House.Families can explore the TD Bank Family Fun Booth\, complete with GIANT colouring on the Monster Mural\, indulge in treats from the Women’s Institute Bake Sale\, and savour delicious offerings from the Lion’s Club BBQ.Creative activities include face painting by Mallory Tingey\, arts and crafts with Mike Benton\, paddle making with Jim\, and painting Muskoka postcards with Sarah Grigorescu—sure to inspire young artists. The Fire Department’s Fire Truck Spray Down and children’s beach games promise outdoor excitement.Additionally\, the Rosseau Golf Pitch by Windermere Golf and Country Club offers a chance for some fun golfing activities – sink a hole-in-one to a boat anchored in the lake!Family canoe races will be in full swing along with the second annual Windermere Business Canoe Race! Come and cheer on your favourite community team!This event is sure to be a memorable day of fun\, creativity\, and community spirit! \nChris McKhool’s Fiddlefire! Kids ShowHailed as “Canada’s greatest eco-troubadour for young people\,” Chris McKhool has inspired over 1 million children with his upbeat\, interactive concerts. Fiddlefire! gets kids singing\, dancing\, and playing rare instruments from around the world while exploring musical styles like jazz\, blues\, flamenco\, funk\, and East Coast fiddling. Chris and his Sultans of String bandmates lead kids in rhythm\, melody\, improvisation—and plenty of fun! With multiple Parents’ Choice Awards\, a Canadian Folk Music Award\, and a JUNO nomination\, Chris is also known for his commitment to the environment and social change through music. \nDining in Windermere? \nEnjoy a 10% discount on all food and beverage 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-family-fun-day-3/
LOCATION:Windermere Wharf\, 2510 Windermere Road\, Windermere Village\, ON\, P0B 1P0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:An Evening Aboard the Wenonah II in Support of Muskoka Chautauqua
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a summer cocktail cruise celebrating arts\, culture\, and community\, supporting Muskoka Chautauqua. Early-bird sale end on May 1.\n\n\nJoin us for a timeless Muskoka evening aboard the historic Wenonah II.This special fundraiser brings together community leaders\, philanthropists\, and arts supporters for an unforgettable golden-hour cruise in support of Muskoka Chautauqua. Expect curated food and beverage\, live entertainment\, and meaningful connection. \nThis is more than a fundraiser\, it is a celebration of tradition\, culture and the shared experiences that define summer in Muskoka. \nWe hope you’ll join us! \nWhy this event matters \nMuskoka Chautauqua plays a vital role in enriching the region’s cultural life — and continued programming depends on philanthropic support. This evening helps ensure arts\, ideas\, and community conversations continue to thrive in Muskoka. \nEvent Co-Chairs: Erin Lang\, Lindsay Jephcott\, Robyn Rider. \n \nDate: Thursday\, August 6Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PMLocation: Windermere\, Muskoka (boarding details provided upon registration)
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